\\n\\nBut it wouldnt be the Kindred fans have come to crave without the fully-ripened love anthems, and they deliver those too, adding extra spice to the flirtatious We Got a Love with bars from Snoop Dogg, then pledging eternal devotion on the velvety, vintage-styled ballad, Magic Happens. 2 Words beckons a guilty spouse to make-up after a flare-up, and any long-time couple can relate to SOS (Sense of Security), where you hope to learn that your other half still finds you hot and not just a habit: I know you love me and you wanna be here, but do I still make you laugh, are we walking along the same path?/ Are you interested in things that I say, do you still feel the passion or tension in the bed where we lay?\\n\\nStraight-ahead, grown-folks R&B, peppered with profound love and life revelations by a couple unafraid to mix up some fun (the irresistible Going to the Go-Go featuring Chuck Brown) and 1970s-era Philly funk (The Sheddington pt. 1 & 2) with the familiar as they drop gems about surviving happily ever after: these reasons are why Love.is one of the best CDs of 2011 and will ensure that Kindred The Family Soul's success remains Recession-proof.\",\n \"Product: In early 2011 The Foreign Exchange gave a private acoustic show for 40 fans, friends and supporters. The evening captured on both audio and video is the basis of this highly sourght after release Dear Friends: An Evening with The Foreign Exchange.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\" DEAR FRIENDS: AN EVENING WITH THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE \\\"\\n\\nReview: With the right look, a functioning larynx and some creative engineering in place, practically anyone these days can have a 'hit'; but the litmus test of legitimacy comes from live performance, since the indelible moments that connect musicians to the masses simply cannot be faked. And while theres nothing wrong with special-effects-laden, larger-than-life stage shows, its the rapport created by the organic synergy between the artists and audience that makes Dear Friends: An Evening With Foreign Exchange such a delight to experience.\\n\\nRecorded on both audio and video from their invitation-only appearance at SoundPure Studios in Durham, NC, The Foreign Exchange---consisting of Dutch musician and producer, Nicolay, and Little Brothers former front man, lead vocalist and co-collaborator, Phonte Coleman----offer up an acoustic blend of ten of their best-known hits, accompanied by the members of their touring outfit: vocalists Sy Smith and Jeanne Jolly, percussionist Tim Scott Jr., Zo! on piano, Chris Boerner on acoustic guitar and Kush El-Amin on acoustic bass. The sparsely-arranged songs are delivered with eloquence and enthusiasm: Take Off The Blues, stripped of its rhythmic foundation, becomes supple and soothing, and Laughing At Your Plans scales back on the urgency, but doesnt lose focus, with its less-cluttered live take. Their Grammy-nominated slow-burner, Daykeeper, is playfully updated with a pronounced southern twang, and the unexpected hip-hop flavored twist at the end, which adds a syrupy cadence, finds immediate recognition with the crowd.\\n\\nEclecticism, sophisticated arrangements and an uncommon blend of urbanized electronica helps to set The Foreign Exchange apart on disc, but what comes across the most in this DVD set, aside from the instinctive give-and-take of the players, is the infectious, self-depreciating humor and personable (if a bit profane) charisma of Mr. Coleman, who's warm and witty with the crowd and kicks off Daykeeper with a funny glimpse into the process of songwriting: One thing I do when I get stuck is write in another voice: you get so used to your voice that you ****ing hate itthe song 'Dont Wait,' on the Authenticity album, I was stuck as hell until I was playing around with it and thought, what if Michael McDonald did a FE song? So, don't be afraid to let inspiration come from wherever its gonna come from, even if its from watching The Real Housewives.\\n\\nClocking in at around 45 minutes (both the DVD and its audio version), Dear Friends. is smartly packaged, crisply edited and contains a twelve-page color booklet filled with photos, song credits and lyrics to a pair of the CDs bonus tracks, All The Kisses and Steal Away. A must-have for established fans and quality enough to draw in new ones, this digipak encapsulates their appeal, substitutes finesse for flash and showcases what makes The Foreign Exchange so Dear to discriminating listeners.\",\n \"Product: Gospel soul singer Cynthia Jones is a rarity in today's gospel music world, she is the soulful bold refreshment that's needed to fill an obvious where the effort to disguise or leave out the name of Jesus Christ is prevalent. This smooth singer/songwriter is a powerful performer, whose energizing shows leave an unforgettable experience, inspiring the lost and empowering the chosen, reminding us all, the deeper the relationship, the better the groove.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\" JOURNEY OF SOUL \\\"\\n\\nReview: It can easily be said that Cynthia Jones is as much a neo-soul artist as she is a gospel artist. Surely, she uses a strong neo-soul flavor to carry out her lyrical gospel message. But thats the thing about Cynthia; shes equally adept at being either gospel or neo-soul. In fact, it defines her as an artist, but in a good way, because she stands nearly at the top of the gospel world as an artist who has deep ties into a genre that began in the early to mid 1990s. That creates the paradox that Cynthia Joness music sounds fresh, but still dated.\\n\\nThe beauty and lure of Cynthia Joness new album, Journey, is that, if you know the artist, you know what you're going to get from her, and thats a good thing. The album is chock full of organic neo-soul, with some gospel and jazz tunes added in for good measure. With Journey, youll get some strong inflections of Erykah Badus Baduism, but also a solid gospel message that Jones never wavers from. Neo-soul may be her niche, but gospel is Cynthia Joness calling, and she never allows you think anything otherwise. Every song is testament of Jones faith and commitment to loving the Lord. But its okay for you to light incense, bob your head and take her music in, neo-soul style, to receive the message that Cynthia Jones is bringing to you.\\n\\nJourney is Cynthia Joness musical odyssey through multiple genres, transcending time and space. All of the tracks were written by Jones, and shes willing to share a piece of herself with the listener so that you can check out her mind as well as understand her heart. Journey of Soul is a nice intro into the album; its a smooth neo-soul groove that could have easily been released in 1998. You instantly feel the love from the mood Jones sets and it continues with Unconditional, another mellow track. Jones switches gears and steps up the pace with electro/R&B Universal Praise, a club jam that will surely get people dancing and praising at the same time. The album has a strong Badu influence, but Jones steps out of the neo-soul box to give you cuts like Revival, a pure contemporary gospel track, and Happy Birthday, which is steeped in contemporary jazz.\\n\\nOne thing is sure about Journey: you will feel the album as much as you hear it. Cynthia Jones has carved out a pretty nice space in filling both the sacred and secular music voids, and with this latest album, she doesnt disappoint.\",\n \"Product: After the release of \\\"Weather\\\", Meshell Ndegeocello gives us her 10th album \\\"Pour une +me souveraine\\\" (\\\"For a sovereign soul\\\"). After a career of more than 20 years, Meshell Ndegeocello, the American singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist and her musicians Chris Bruce (gtr), Jebin Bruni (keys), and Deantoni Parks (dms) recorded a tribute to Nina Simone and some of the tracks made famous by the Jazz icon. Meshell also invited a few guests to take part of this dedication to Nina Simone such as Sinead O'Connor, Lizz Wright, Valerie June, Toshi Reagon, and Cody Chesnutt. TRACKLIST Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Suzanne Real Real feat. Toshi Reagon House of the Rising Sun feat. Toshi Reagon Turn Me On Feelin' good Don't Take All Night feat. Sinead O'Connor Nobody's Fault but Mine feat. Lizz Wright Be My Husband feat. Valerie June Black is the Color of My True Loves Hair See Line Woman Either Way I Lose To Be Young, Gifted and Black feat. Cody Chesnutt Four Women\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\" POUR UNE AME SOUVERAINE ( A DEDICATION TO NINA SIMONE ) \\\"\\n\\nReview: Words fail to describe how stunning an achievement Meshell Ndegeocellos tribute album to Nina Simone really is, but Ill give it my best shot. Easily the most accessible project of Ndegeocellos since the days of Bitter and Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape, on Pour une me souveraine - A Dedication to Nina Simone, Ndegeocello modernizes what heretofore has been thought to be impossible to modernize, at least not without a house beat or much purist derision. Here Nina Simone is paid homage in ways that refresh her for a generation that will never hear Simones original classics as much more than their grandmothers music; depressing and angry songs at that. Ndegeocello reminds listeners old and new of the jazz of Simones material, how open it is to interpretation, how flexible and improvisational it is without losing the essence of what made Simones material great. By honoring Simone, as a producer and arranger Ndegeocello unintentionally also pays homage to her own skills as a great interpreter of American song.\\n\\nThere seems to be something of a Nina Simone revival in the air. In addition to an already controversial bio pic featuring the hotly contested Zoe Saldana in the title role, Simones material has frequently found its way into commercials and remix dance projects over the last several years. While it probably won't culminate in a Cirque de Soleil show, it is inspiring to see the Civil Rights activist/advocate and singer/songwriter finally getting her due on this side of the Atlantic, instead of just in Europe, where Simone is considered something near a deity. Nonetheless, amongst the tributes and honors, listeners will be hard pressed to find anything akin to the care that Meshell Ndegeocello, drummer Deantoni Parks, guitarist Chris Bruce, and keyboardist Jebin Bruni have brought to this oft-considered sacred material.\\n\\nNdegeocello has clearly studied Simones playbook well enough to depart from the originals just enough to entice and excite while distilling the hearts of these songs, both the obscure and the famous. Her collaboratorsToshi Reagon, Lizz Wright, Cody ChestnuTT, Sinead OConnor, Valerie June and Tracy Wannomaeequally walk the line between reverence and bravery, bringing themselves fully to Simones music but undeniably placing their unique stamps on it, just as Simone would, under Ndegeocellos able production hand. Infusing contemporary production treatments usually reserved for country pop, electro-soul, and progressive R&B, with Simones blending of roots traditions, gospel, and near tribal beats, worksongs like Be My Husband and the haunting and rhythmic House of the Rising Sun go on to deliver a jumping jamboree of spirit, sound and movement. As the smoldering Ndegeocellos duet partner on the acoustic guitar-driven country of Real, Real and the virtual field shouter on the call and response of House of the Rising Son, Toshi Reagon is a revelation. After one listen, youll want more collaboration between these two folksy music icons, so naturally do Reagon and Ndegeocello fit one another here. The doubling of vocals of Sinead OConnor on Dont Take All Night holds the plea of the song while introducing a pleasing strangeness once the exclusive province of Macy Gray. A solitary Lizz Wright straightforward delivery of Nobodys Fault But Mine accompanied by piano and both slide and electric guitar is a faithful reading, but the brocade elegance and malt chocolate richness of Wrights tone makes it wholly hers. An acoustic guitar and woodwind supported Cody ChestnuTT replicates Wrights effective minimalism on the projects initial buzz cut, To Be Young Gifted and Black, with a hint of Stevie Wonder playing just beneath the rockers plaintive declaration.\\n\\nVoice and percussion are at the forefront of what makes many of these re-imaginings work. Caramel thick are Meshell Ndegeocellos hush tones pouring over a rock cover of Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood, the electronic yet 50s R&B take on Either Way I Lose, and a Grand Ol Opry spin on Turn Me On. A classic like Feeling Good is similar to the original only in melody and blues undertones; theres no Michael Buble bombast here. Where the first was a bold declaration to the world, this one is a study in meditative self-inquiry, a tentative and considered conversation. Less ritual than the original, Ndegeocellos more spectral See Line Woman with its flute riffs, astral sound effects, and rolling drums still dynamically invites a trancelike state of movement and spiritual elevation. Her Suzanne has the brightly ironic optimism and rambling rose of Everybodys Talking at Me, and is perhaps the most traditional reading of Simones material. The drum undergirds Ndegeocellos solo of Four Women with a weight always found in the lyric, but not always by the musicno such issues here, not with this masterful rhythm section.\\n\\nNot to be outdone, the skillfully arranged ethereal and flirtatious backing harmonies of Real, Real and Black is the Color of My True Loves Hair are harmonic desserts so sumptuous they are souffl delish and just as light to the touch. When harmonies are used at all, they appear as if recorded in a far off echo chamber and decoratively sprinkled about here and there on these tracks as flourish. The harmonic and doubling techniques throughout the album provides an artful seriousness and aural lightness to some of these works, but also smoothes out some of the less sultry voices on the project.\\n\\nSome purist wanting a boring, straight-ahead reading of the Nina Simone songbook may scuff at the liberties taken on Pour une me souveraine - A Dedication to Nina Simone. But, for my druthers, Meshell Ndegeocellos Pour une me souveraine (which means for a sovereign soul) does righteous justice to both womens sovereign souls and their artistic legacies. Two sides of the same courageous social justice coin, Simone and Ndegeocello are equally elevated by this moving re-telling of Simones stories that never disrespects or intrudes, but always illuminates, invites, and embraces all those seeking nourishment for their mind and a hug for their soul.\",\n \"Product: Beloved by his legions of fans, Bluey Maunick is famous as the creator and leader of Incognito, the groundbreaking funk/jazz UK supergroup. Bluey is also famous for his collaborations with and productions of such greats as Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Maxi Priest, George Benson and many more. Finally, after selling millions of albums in his brilliant career, Bluey has produced his very first solo album, Leap of Faith - a true labor of love and his finest work to date. Bluey and Incognito kick off a US tour on March 29th. a single to Smooth Jazz radio and a video will also be released in support of this album.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\" LEAP OF FAITH \\\"\\n\\nReview: The phrase leading from behind could have been created with Jean Paul Bluey Maunick in mind. Bluey is the leader of the band Incognito, an outfit that he founded in 1979. Yet, many music fans are likely to associate the band with one of many vocalists that Bluey has deployed as lead singers, such as Maysa. Its not that Bluey never sings on any of Incognitos albums. He just never made a concerted effort to add lead vocalist to the many hats he wears.\\n\\nThat changes with Blueys latest recording, Leap of Faith. The projects name serves as an apt description. Blueys comfort level rests in the other aspects of music production and his desire to sing more had to battle with the insecurities Bluey harbored about his abilities to stand as the leading vocalist.\\n\\nBlueys voice is pleasant not spectacular but certainly not offensive. But then he shocks the listener by adopting a falsetto on Live Like a Millionaire, which may very well be best all-around track on Leap of Faith. The melody adopts an L.A. funk feel that might remind some of Charles Wright and the 103 St. Watts Band, and Blueys breezy falsetto adds a layer of fun to a track about a woman living the fantasy of being rich and the guy who wants to share the dream with her.\\n\\nBy the time Bluey digs into the next number, the mid-tempo Keep Myself Together, the artist has found his comfort zone as a vocalist. Bluey adopts a conversational soft tenor to tell the tale of a guy trying to maintain his composure after learning that the lost love is set to return to his life.\\n\\nThe vocals on Live Like a Millionaire and Keep Myself Together may place Bluey in a different realm. However, the instrumentals that move seamlessly from funk to rock to R&B are typical Incognito. The fact that the musicianship is consistently strong on Leap of Faith won't surprise anyone who knows anything about Incognito. Nor will long time fans be shocked to hear that the record is an amalgamation of upbeat dance tracks such as Aint Nobodys Business, mid-tempo funk influence tunes like Take a Chance on Me and the Afro-Latin tinged Sky.\\n\\nIt wouldnt be surprising if Bluey chooses place the mic back in the hands of his stable of talented vocalists on future Incognito projects. However, based on the quality of Leap of Faith, if he decides to grab the microphone on future Incognito albums, a lot fans will be cool with that.\",\n \"Product: 2014 release from the singer, songwriter and producer, a collection of unheard singles, features on other artists' projects and three brand new songs. The 13-song album features artists such as Angela Johnson, Les Nubians and DJ Spinna, and the song 'Postcards from the Edge' featuring Wes Felton includes background vocals from Raheem DeVaughn and Bilal.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"B-SIDES FEATURES & HEARTACHES\\\"\\n\\nReview: Last year, singer/songwriter/producer Eric Roberson celebrated the 10th anniversary of his landmark independent soul music recording, The Vault, Vol 1.0, while this year marks his 20th year as a recording artist, signified by his sole major label single release as a solo artist, The Moon, for Warner Brothers Records in 1994. Accordingly, Roberson, long crowned the King of Independent Soul (or honest music as hes referred to it throughout his storied career), has accumulated loads of guest performances and rarities outside of his one compilation, one group (United Tenors), and six original studio projects -- enough so that this is his second compilation of such found material, the first being 2005s The Appetizer. While it doesnt bear the weight and cohesion of the usual Roberson original studio album (thats coming later this year, from all reports), as a compilation, B-Sides, Features and Heartaches is a worthwhile purchase for the completest and Erro fan.\\n\\nWith two decades of skin in the game, Roberson has dabbled in a lot of different genres and sub-genres of R&B, soul, dance, hip-hop and soulful house music. This patchwork quilt of a collection reflects Robersons varied interests and outputs with a number of quality artists, many relatively unknown to the mainstream but all with strong followings. While B-Sides serves as its own appetizer for fans waiting for Robersons next original release of all new material, it also serves as a nice reminder of some great projects that might have fallen out of fan rotation and some wonderful, often independent artists that may be getting introduced to Erros fans for the first time through this compilation. Several of these tracks enjoyed a strong replay life among deejays, mixtape masters and podcast producers during their initial run, including DJ Spinnas Butterfly Girl, Angela Johnsons Let Me Know from her A Womans Touch, and Zos This Could Be The Night also featuring Big Pooh and Darien Brockington from SunStorm, R&B winners all.\\n\\nMore rare but deserving are the lesser known standouts that bloggers tried to make happen, including the spacious, yet delicate She Was Fly by rising urban alternative stars, Full Crate & Mar. Meanwhile, Wes Feltons atmospheric Postcards From The Edge, is as compelling as it is strange, saved by an undeniable hook that gives anchor to this otherwise loose avant-garde. Aaron Camper makes a nice showing on a moody rambling rose that could have benefited from a bit more pep or blues in its arrangement and execution, but Far Away Girl remains a chill evening with a brisk wine.\\n\\nThe two best revivals of the project, for my druthers, couldn't be more different. Leading the way is an intricately arranged, brightly toned, but still undeniably urbane Touch starring NYC pixie, the vocally exquisite Collette, joining Roberson with the flutist/singer/songwriter Monet adding her jazzy soul solution into the mix, making the cake taste better. The second is M-Swifts swirling jam, Games, which vibrantly swings before sliding nicely into home base with its cha-cha disco rhythms just in time for the 70s dance crazes return to prominence. With the 80s dance thump of Let Me Know and the straight-ahead synthy meets tribal house of DJ Kemits Fortune Teller, Games rounds out a trio of thrilling up-tempo material that represents Roberson at his most vibrantly alive.\\n\\nLess enthusing are some of the more sing talking signatures that are always a part of any Roberson release, such as the newly released Anymore. While these cuts make up a significant portion of Robersons catalog with such past gems as Love Calls and Only For You, the sung raps here can feel like throwaway fillers rather than must-haves. In a previous SoulTracks review of Les Nubians, Dj-vous, I said Roberson was the best thing about this otherwise uninteresting cut, and that remains true still.\\n\\nAll in all, as with Appetizer, the vocally pristine Eric Roberson delivers a mixed bag of goods that are more fruit than vegetable in their appeal. For those whove never before heard these 11 rescued cuts from the memory bank and two newcomers on B-Sides, Features and Heartaches, there are plenty of delicious centers in this assorted box of chocolates. Similar to that joyous, if gluttonous experience, youll be cherry picking the ones youll devour and discarding the rest half-eaten, but enjoyed, and know that it was all worthwhile.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":23,"string":"23"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":670,"string":"670"}}},{"rowIdx":671,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1PBZ80QPDX9L5"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"I believe that in order to tell you who I am, I must first tell you who I want to be. And what I really want to be is the steaming, twitching pile of flesh and teeth that would result if science ever made it genetically possible for Jenny Lawson and Kelly Ripa to have a babywith a generous sprinkling of Megan Fox on top. Thats the dream, at least. The reality is that Im a school psychologist (or I was before they fired me for gross moral turpitude. If youre reading this, it has probably already happened.), and I live in the soul-stifling southeastern suburbs with my husband and our two darling little cherubs (or I did before he divorced me and/or had me committed). Though my punk-rock days might be behind me, I still dye my hair pink on the first day of summer break every year and pray that it washes out by August. It doesnt completely scratch my rebellious itch, but those judgmental stares in the grocery store do feel pretty damn good. I also want to be the type of person who stays up until two a.m., writing smutty romance novels, but instead, I stay up until three a.m., writing about my own deviant sexual history because I have no imagination. After one tiny REM cycle, Im bitch-slapped back into consciousness by the sound of my alarm and rush off to work with my hair still wet and a travel mug emblazoned with some inspirational quote about the universe still on the roof of my car, my lunch still tucked away in the refrigerator where my long-suffering husband placed it the night before, and the belt of my coat vigorously slapping the pavement as I speed away. Im what doctors like to call chronically sleep-deprivedor as Ken pronounces it, depraved. To be honest, I dont even remember writing this book. No, seriously.\". The summary of the review text is \"Does not live up to the hype.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have heard so many people talking about how great this book is, but I was pretty disappointed. I will fully admit that I probably went into this with fairly high expectations, given the fact that I've seen and heard about this everywhere lately. All good things, too!\n\nI didn't HATE this by any means, but I was expecting so much more. All I've heard about is how hilarious this book and the main character are. There were moments that I found to be amusing, but I never came close to laughing out loud or even actually cracking a smile.\n\nThis does read like a memoir, and I LOVED that about it. I really enjoyed the writing style, format, and all of that jazz. However, I thought our two main characters fell very flat, they could have been fleshed out so much more. It didn't help that the other characters B.B. is fictionalizing to an extent all become such larger than life characters. B.B. and Ken both seemed very one-dimensional to me.\n\nDid I find this book funny? Yes. Did I find the plot interesting? Yes. Did I think it was executed well? No. Was there more room for character development as far as B.B. and Ken were concerned? Yes."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have heard so many people talking about how great this book is, but I was pretty disappointed. I will fully admit that I probably went into this with fairly high expectations, given the fact that I've seen and heard about this everywhere lately. All good things, too!\n\nI didn't HATE this by any means, but I was expecting so much more. All I've heard about is how hilarious this book and the main character are. There were moments that I found to be amusing, but I never came close to laughing out loud or even actually cracking a smile.\n\nThis does read like a memoir, and I LOVED that about it. I really enjoyed the writing style, format, and all of that jazz. However, I thought our two main characters fell very flat, they could have been fleshed out so much more. It didn't help that the other characters B.B. is fictionalizing to an extent all become such larger than life characters. B.B. and Ken both seemed very one-dimensional to me.\n\nDid I find this book funny? Yes. Did I find the plot interesting? Yes. Did I think it was executed well? No. Was there more room for character development as far as B.B. and Ken were concerned? Yes."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: A magnificent epic of love, war and Russia from the international bestselling author of TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE Leningrad 1941: the white nights of summer illuminate a city of fallen grandeur whose palaces and avenues speak of a different age, when Leningrad was known as St Petersburg. Two sisters, Tatiana and Dasha, share the same bed, living in one room with their brother and parents. The routine of their hard impoverished life is shattered on 22 June 1941 when Hitler invades Russia. For the Metanov family, for Leningrad and particularly for Tatiana, life will never be the same again. On that fateful day, Tatiana meets a brash young man named Alexander. The family suffers as Hitler's army advances on Leningrad, and the Russian winter closes in. With bombs falling and the city under siege, Tatiana and Alexander are drawn inexorably to each other, but theirs is a love that could tear Tatiana's family apart, and at its heart lies a secret that could mean death to anyone who hears it. Confronted on the one hand by Hitler's vast war machine, and on the other by a Soviet system determined to crush the human spirit, Tatiana and Alexander are pitted against the very tide of history, at a turning point in the century that made the modern world.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Falls a bit short of the hype, but a solid read nonetheless.\n\nReview: I will admit that I had pretty high expectations for the love story in this book, but I think the romance would have disappointed me regardless of my expectations. I did enjoy this book, but not really due to the romance aspect. I thought it was fascinating to learn about this time in Soviet Union history. I have read and heard plenty of WWII stories, but never anything that so much as mentioned the Soviet Union that I can recall. So I really, really enjoyed the historical fiction aspect, but not the romance quite as much.\n\nTatiana is a phenomenal character; I really loved her as a person. She is very generous, kind, and loving. I do wish she had stood up for herself a bit more than we saw. I wish she would have stood up to Alexander as much as everybody else throughout the book. She constantly managed to land herself in situations in which she had to sacrifice her own needs in favor of other people's, and that did get to be a bit frustrating at times. All in all, I think she is a strong and fascinating character. It was very easy to see why somebody would fall in love with her as instantly and strongly as Alexander did.\n\nAlexander is a complicated character. I honestly found myself liking him less and less as the story went on. I think I would have enjoyed their romance much more had it not been for Dasha. It was messed up enough that he continued on with Dasha after realizing he was in love with Tatiana and not Dasha. But the fact that he continued sleeping with Dasha just rubbed me the wrong way. I know that he did what he felt he had to in order to continue being part of Tatiana's life in some way, but it did not sit well with me. I also could not get past the way he treated Tatiana at times. He was verbally abusive, and even got physical with her a few times; these aren't the makings of a love story that I can bring myself to idolize and adore.\n\nI really love the way this book depicts the horrors of war. I think it's beautiful, discomfiting, poignant, and devastatingly realistic. You can tell Simons did a TON of research for this book, rather than leaving it a simple romance that happens to be set during war.\n\nI would definitely recommend this book. It is long, but it reads SO quickly that you will just fly through it and find yourself unable to put it down. As I said, the love story itself didn't necessarily draw me in, but the historical fiction is phenomenal.","Product: A powerful story of grief and hope, a passionate and epic love story from the Russian-born author of the internationally bestselling novels TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE. The world at war ! two people in love. Tatiana is eighteen years old and pregnant when she miraculously escapes war-torn Leningrad to the West, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero of the Soviet Union, has been arrested by Stalin's infamous secret police and is awaiting imminent death as a traitor and a spy. Tatiana begins her new life in America. In wartime New York City she finds work, friends and a life beyond her dreams. However, her grief is inescapable and she keeps hearing Alexander calling out to her. Meanwhile, Alexander faces the greatest danger he's ever known. An American trapped in Russia since adolescence, he has been serving in the Red Army and posing as a Soviet citizen to protect himself. For him, Russia's war is not over, and both victory and defeat will mean certain death. As the Second World War moves into its spectacular close, Tatiana and Alexander are surrounded by the ghosts of their past and each other. They must struggle against destiny and despair as they find themselves in the fight of their lives. A master of the historical epic, Paullina Simons takes us on a journey across continents, time, and the entire breadth of human emotion, to create a heartrendingly beautiful love story that will live on long after the final page is turned.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Surprisingly better than the first one.\n\nReview: I liked this book a bit more than the first.\n\nTatiana really grew so much throughout the course of this book. If course she had grown a lot during the first one, but this was a whole new dimension to her character. Her courage and faith was astounding and inspiring.\n\nAlexander grew on me during this installment. To read about everything that he went through to survive, and the fact that he never gave up the hope of escape made me respect him more. I continued to be perturbed by his treatment of Tatiana during the flashback scenes. There was even a sex scene between them in which Tatiana's consent seemed dubious at best. It's difficult for me to get past scenes such as that.\n\nOverall I did like reading about the different trials and tribulations Alexander suffered and to see the immediate aftermath of the war from the perspective of what happened in so many different countries.\n\nI will continue onto the third book. I have come this far and am curious how the story will wrap up. I suspect it will be my least favorite because I imagine it will focus on the romance, which is not what I find appealing in this series. I'll give it a shot and see what I think.","Product: Summer Garden\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Very disappointing. Very dysfunctional relationship.\n\nReview: I have to admit that I went into this book with VERY low expectations; still I found myself disappointed. I knew this would be my least favorite, because I've never been a huge fan of the love story itself throughout these books. In the previous two books, the entire emphasis wasn't necessarily Tatiana and Alexander's relationship. To me what stood out the most in the previous two installments were the historical fiction elements, which I thought were phenomenal. I knew that this book would focus nearly, if not entirely, exclusively on the love story.\n\nI don't think Tatiana and Alexander's romance is an epic, aspirational one. I continued to be appalled by Alexander's verbal and physical abuse of Tatiana (which reached new levels of depravity in The Summer Garden). I cannot condone the persistent abuse depicted throughout these books. The fact that so many people love these books and the romance depicted therein is completely disturbing to me. I don't care what decade/century/whatever something is set in, I don't support domestic abuse. Maybe it's a personal issue for me, but there it is. I think Tatiana's character is incongruous in the sense that she is incredibly brave and strong in all of her interactions and relationships, except when it comes to Alexander. Tatiana is perfectly content to be his doormat and allow him to treat her in the most terrible ways.\n\nThe only part of The Summer Garden that I found at all compelling and interesting was the part set abroad. I could not devour those pages fast enough. That section is really the only reason my rating of this book isn't lower. I gave it 2 stars; really it would be more like 2.5 stars. Other than that section I didn't care for this book at all. I also thought the Epilogue was absurd and unnecessary. After I finished each of the first two books, I debated not continuing with the series. I wish now that I would have.","Product: Julie Johnson is a twenty-two year old Boston native. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found drinking too much coffee, stalking Goodreads for new books to add to her ever-growing TBR list, watching reruns of Veronica Mars, or studying psychology. Julie enjoys cooking, travel, photography, and spending time with her friends and family. Like Gravity is her first novel. You can find Julie on Facebook at www.facebook.com/juliejohnsonbooks or on her website at www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great NA romance with unique lead characters.\n\nReview: I loved this book. I loved Brooklyn. I loved Finn. I loved Lexi. I just loved it all.\n\nBrooklyn was such a breath of fresh air. I know she had some issues, and a tragic backstory. And that was sad. But it is always nice to see a female who is anti-love, anti-relationship, and a bit on the promiscuous side. So often female characters fall on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Obviously you know that she is going to come around and fall in love by the end. But it's such an emotional journey for her and the reader. You can't help but root for her the whole way through.\n\nFinn was amazing. He was such a fantastic book boyfriend. He was so sweet and understanding. He also had had his own share of tragedy and struggles in his past. He was such an easy character to sympathize with, along with Brooklyn. I just adored him.\n\nThere were a few elements of this story that were definitely supposed to be twists, but you can easily see them coming. I don't think that in any way lessened the experience of reading this book. The writing was great, the characters were great. I highly recommend this book if you are a romance, and particularly an NA, fan.","Product: Julie Johnson is a twenty-something Boston native suffering from an extreme case of Peter Pan Syndrome and an obsession with fictional characters. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found daydreaming, drinking too much coffee, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, or stalking Goodreads for new books to add to her ever-growing TBR list. You can find Julie on Facebook or contact her on her website www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie. For major book news and updates, subscribe to Julie's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bnWtHH\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: This started out different and funny, then became the same romance novel we've all read dozens of times...\n\nReview: This story was pretty good, and pretty funny. I thought the first half was better than the second half. I thought it went from being a playful and light-hearted story to a more suspenseful, typical sort of story. I appreciated the conflict and the fact that it was serious. But I didn't necessarily thing that the villains in the story and issues that came along with being with someone like Chase fit in with the rest of the story.\n\nI loved Gemma. Loved Gemma. She was so funny and likable, that I really liked her and was invested in her story. I wanted her to have everything she never knew she wanted. I loved the fact that we had a female protagonist who was not only NOT interested in falling in love, but didn't even believe in it. It was refreshing. Normally it's the guy who has issues with love, commitment, and intimacy. I loved how she wasn't falling all over herself to be Chase's end-all, be-all. She was able to maintain her independence and remain true to who she was. I didn't like how many times she became a victim of circumstance, and I also didn't like the way she constantly let Chase do whatever he wanted and she just went along with whatever.\n\nI liked Chase. I appreciated everything he had been through and the struggles he'd always had to overcome. I thought he and Gemma complimented each other very well. They were basically perfect together, obviously. Isn't that how these stories always go? I did not like how quickly their relationship developed. They were living together a week after knowing each other. Not to be a judgmental bitch but that is WAY too soon.\n\nThis wasn't a great book, and it wasn't bad either. This started out seeming fresh and unique. Then ended up reading like all of the other millionaire/billionaire with the girl-next-door stories in the world. And there are a bunch of those. I don't necessarily take issue with books using the same tropes over and over, but it does get old."],"string":"[\n \"Product: A magnificent epic of love, war and Russia from the international bestselling author of TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE Leningrad 1941: the white nights of summer illuminate a city of fallen grandeur whose palaces and avenues speak of a different age, when Leningrad was known as St Petersburg. Two sisters, Tatiana and Dasha, share the same bed, living in one room with their brother and parents. The routine of their hard impoverished life is shattered on 22 June 1941 when Hitler invades Russia. For the Metanov family, for Leningrad and particularly for Tatiana, life will never be the same again. On that fateful day, Tatiana meets a brash young man named Alexander. The family suffers as Hitler's army advances on Leningrad, and the Russian winter closes in. With bombs falling and the city under siege, Tatiana and Alexander are drawn inexorably to each other, but theirs is a love that could tear Tatiana's family apart, and at its heart lies a secret that could mean death to anyone who hears it. Confronted on the one hand by Hitler's vast war machine, and on the other by a Soviet system determined to crush the human spirit, Tatiana and Alexander are pitted against the very tide of history, at a turning point in the century that made the modern world.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Falls a bit short of the hype, but a solid read nonetheless.\\n\\nReview: I will admit that I had pretty high expectations for the love story in this book, but I think the romance would have disappointed me regardless of my expectations. I did enjoy this book, but not really due to the romance aspect. I thought it was fascinating to learn about this time in Soviet Union history. I have read and heard plenty of WWII stories, but never anything that so much as mentioned the Soviet Union that I can recall. So I really, really enjoyed the historical fiction aspect, but not the romance quite as much.\\n\\nTatiana is a phenomenal character; I really loved her as a person. She is very generous, kind, and loving. I do wish she had stood up for herself a bit more than we saw. I wish she would have stood up to Alexander as much as everybody else throughout the book. She constantly managed to land herself in situations in which she had to sacrifice her own needs in favor of other people's, and that did get to be a bit frustrating at times. All in all, I think she is a strong and fascinating character. It was very easy to see why somebody would fall in love with her as instantly and strongly as Alexander did.\\n\\nAlexander is a complicated character. I honestly found myself liking him less and less as the story went on. I think I would have enjoyed their romance much more had it not been for Dasha. It was messed up enough that he continued on with Dasha after realizing he was in love with Tatiana and not Dasha. But the fact that he continued sleeping with Dasha just rubbed me the wrong way. I know that he did what he felt he had to in order to continue being part of Tatiana's life in some way, but it did not sit well with me. I also could not get past the way he treated Tatiana at times. He was verbally abusive, and even got physical with her a few times; these aren't the makings of a love story that I can bring myself to idolize and adore.\\n\\nI really love the way this book depicts the horrors of war. I think it's beautiful, discomfiting, poignant, and devastatingly realistic. You can tell Simons did a TON of research for this book, rather than leaving it a simple romance that happens to be set during war.\\n\\nI would definitely recommend this book. It is long, but it reads SO quickly that you will just fly through it and find yourself unable to put it down. As I said, the love story itself didn't necessarily draw me in, but the historical fiction is phenomenal.\",\n \"Product: A powerful story of grief and hope, a passionate and epic love story from the Russian-born author of the internationally bestselling novels TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE. The world at war ! two people in love. Tatiana is eighteen years old and pregnant when she miraculously escapes war-torn Leningrad to the West, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero of the Soviet Union, has been arrested by Stalin's infamous secret police and is awaiting imminent death as a traitor and a spy. Tatiana begins her new life in America. In wartime New York City she finds work, friends and a life beyond her dreams. However, her grief is inescapable and she keeps hearing Alexander calling out to her. Meanwhile, Alexander faces the greatest danger he's ever known. An American trapped in Russia since adolescence, he has been serving in the Red Army and posing as a Soviet citizen to protect himself. For him, Russia's war is not over, and both victory and defeat will mean certain death. As the Second World War moves into its spectacular close, Tatiana and Alexander are surrounded by the ghosts of their past and each other. They must struggle against destiny and despair as they find themselves in the fight of their lives. A master of the historical epic, Paullina Simons takes us on a journey across continents, time, and the entire breadth of human emotion, to create a heartrendingly beautiful love story that will live on long after the final page is turned.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Surprisingly better than the first one.\\n\\nReview: I liked this book a bit more than the first.\\n\\nTatiana really grew so much throughout the course of this book. If course she had grown a lot during the first one, but this was a whole new dimension to her character. Her courage and faith was astounding and inspiring.\\n\\nAlexander grew on me during this installment. To read about everything that he went through to survive, and the fact that he never gave up the hope of escape made me respect him more. I continued to be perturbed by his treatment of Tatiana during the flashback scenes. There was even a sex scene between them in which Tatiana's consent seemed dubious at best. It's difficult for me to get past scenes such as that.\\n\\nOverall I did like reading about the different trials and tribulations Alexander suffered and to see the immediate aftermath of the war from the perspective of what happened in so many different countries.\\n\\nI will continue onto the third book. I have come this far and am curious how the story will wrap up. I suspect it will be my least favorite because I imagine it will focus on the romance, which is not what I find appealing in this series. I'll give it a shot and see what I think.\",\n \"Product: Summer Garden\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Very disappointing. Very dysfunctional relationship.\\n\\nReview: I have to admit that I went into this book with VERY low expectations; still I found myself disappointed. I knew this would be my least favorite, because I've never been a huge fan of the love story itself throughout these books. In the previous two books, the entire emphasis wasn't necessarily Tatiana and Alexander's relationship. To me what stood out the most in the previous two installments were the historical fiction elements, which I thought were phenomenal. I knew that this book would focus nearly, if not entirely, exclusively on the love story.\\n\\nI don't think Tatiana and Alexander's romance is an epic, aspirational one. I continued to be appalled by Alexander's verbal and physical abuse of Tatiana (which reached new levels of depravity in The Summer Garden). I cannot condone the persistent abuse depicted throughout these books. The fact that so many people love these books and the romance depicted therein is completely disturbing to me. I don't care what decade/century/whatever something is set in, I don't support domestic abuse. Maybe it's a personal issue for me, but there it is. I think Tatiana's character is incongruous in the sense that she is incredibly brave and strong in all of her interactions and relationships, except when it comes to Alexander. Tatiana is perfectly content to be his doormat and allow him to treat her in the most terrible ways.\\n\\nThe only part of The Summer Garden that I found at all compelling and interesting was the part set abroad. I could not devour those pages fast enough. That section is really the only reason my rating of this book isn't lower. I gave it 2 stars; really it would be more like 2.5 stars. Other than that section I didn't care for this book at all. I also thought the Epilogue was absurd and unnecessary. After I finished each of the first two books, I debated not continuing with the series. I wish now that I would have.\",\n \"Product: Julie Johnson is a twenty-two year old Boston native. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found drinking too much coffee, stalking Goodreads for new books to add to her ever-growing TBR list, watching reruns of Veronica Mars, or studying psychology. Julie enjoys cooking, travel, photography, and spending time with her friends and family. Like Gravity is her first novel. You can find Julie on Facebook at www.facebook.com/juliejohnsonbooks or on her website at www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great NA romance with unique lead characters.\\n\\nReview: I loved this book. I loved Brooklyn. I loved Finn. I loved Lexi. I just loved it all.\\n\\nBrooklyn was such a breath of fresh air. I know she had some issues, and a tragic backstory. And that was sad. But it is always nice to see a female who is anti-love, anti-relationship, and a bit on the promiscuous side. So often female characters fall on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Obviously you know that she is going to come around and fall in love by the end. But it's such an emotional journey for her and the reader. You can't help but root for her the whole way through.\\n\\nFinn was amazing. He was such a fantastic book boyfriend. He was so sweet and understanding. He also had had his own share of tragedy and struggles in his past. He was such an easy character to sympathize with, along with Brooklyn. I just adored him.\\n\\nThere were a few elements of this story that were definitely supposed to be twists, but you can easily see them coming. I don't think that in any way lessened the experience of reading this book. The writing was great, the characters were great. I highly recommend this book if you are a romance, and particularly an NA, fan.\",\n \"Product: Julie Johnson is a twenty-something Boston native suffering from an extreme case of Peter Pan Syndrome and an obsession with fictional characters. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found daydreaming, drinking too much coffee, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, or stalking Goodreads for new books to add to her ever-growing TBR list. You can find Julie on Facebook or contact her on her website www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie. For major book news and updates, subscribe to Julie's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bnWtHH\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: This started out different and funny, then became the same romance novel we've all read dozens of times...\\n\\nReview: This story was pretty good, and pretty funny. I thought the first half was better than the second half. I thought it went from being a playful and light-hearted story to a more suspenseful, typical sort of story. I appreciated the conflict and the fact that it was serious. But I didn't necessarily thing that the villains in the story and issues that came along with being with someone like Chase fit in with the rest of the story.\\n\\nI loved Gemma. Loved Gemma. She was so funny and likable, that I really liked her and was invested in her story. I wanted her to have everything she never knew she wanted. I loved the fact that we had a female protagonist who was not only NOT interested in falling in love, but didn't even believe in it. It was refreshing. Normally it's the guy who has issues with love, commitment, and intimacy. I loved how she wasn't falling all over herself to be Chase's end-all, be-all. She was able to maintain her independence and remain true to who she was. I didn't like how many times she became a victim of circumstance, and I also didn't like the way she constantly let Chase do whatever he wanted and she just went along with whatever.\\n\\nI liked Chase. I appreciated everything he had been through and the struggles he'd always had to overcome. I thought he and Gemma complimented each other very well. They were basically perfect together, obviously. Isn't that how these stories always go? I did not like how quickly their relationship developed. They were living together a week after knowing each other. Not to be a judgmental bitch but that is WAY too soon.\\n\\nThis wasn't a great book, and it wasn't bad either. This started out seeming fresh and unique. Then ended up reading like all of the other millionaire/billionaire with the girl-next-door stories in the world. And there are a bunch of those. I don't necessarily take issue with books using the same tropes over and over, but it does get old.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":5,"string":"5"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":671,"string":"671"}}},{"rowIdx":672,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A2SHGBGIW9GVPU"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Plain rolled topline pump\". The summary of the review text is \"Not perfect, but I'm going to make them work\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"These shoes are like a bad-boy boyfriend--you know you might regret it, but you're going to love him anyway.\n\nI *love* the look of these shoes! The fabric is all glittery and the style is so low-key, it's hip.\n\nHowever--they don't fit. They're about half a size too big. I wear exactly a 9 1/2 (as measured by the bottom of the foot from heel to toe). These are as big as a size 10. To correct the too-bigness, I bought some Dr. Scholl's inserts. They come with the outline of various sizes so you can cut them to fit the shoe. The size 10 cutout fits inside my 9 1/2 shoe exactly.\n\nSince I ordered a C/D width by mistake, they're also too wide. Even with the shoe inserts to take up more room, they're still kinda slipping off, so I've ordered some black elastic shoe straps that fit across the instep.\n\nLike I said, I'm determined to love these bad boys!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"These shoes are like a bad-boy boyfriend--you know you might regret it, but you're going to love him anyway.\n\nI *love* the look of these shoes! The fabric is all glittery and the style is so low-key, it's hip.\n\nHowever--they don't fit. They're about half a size too big. I wear exactly a 9 1/2 (as measured by the bottom of the foot from heel to toe). These are as big as a size 10. To correct the too-bigness, I bought some Dr. Scholl's inserts. They come with the outline of various sizes so you can cut them to fit the shoe. The size 10 cutout fits inside my 9 1/2 shoe exactly.\n\nSince I ordered a C/D width by mistake, they're also too wide. Even with the shoe inserts to take up more room, they're still kinda slipping off, so I've ordered some black elastic shoe straps that fit across the instep.\n\nLike I said, I'm determined to love these bad boys!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: At under 8 pounds, this ultra-lightweight upright vacuum easily converts into a handvacfor versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning. It's equipped with swivel steering for excellent control when maneuvering around furniture, and offers two storage options: attach the hand vac to the bottom of the wand or secure it to the wall mount. It also comes with a Home & Car Detail Kit and the Dust-Away hard floor attachment to pick up debris and dust your bare floors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Another rave review, but with a caveat\n\nReview: Original review: 11.14.14\n\nNormally, I wouldn't write a review when there are 554 others, but this vacuum cleaner has changed my life! It's hard to believe how much dirt it gets up-*every* time I vacuum...which means it's hard to believe how much dirt I was living in before, in the world of the Hoover upright. I'm still experimenting with all the attachment doodads--it's way more vacuum than I've ever had before.\n\nBut even though I love it, there are a few things that are less than ideal, for me at least:\n\n*The cord is way too long. I get tangled up in it. It would be easier for me to unplug a shorter one and put it in another outlet in another room.\n\n*The little devil is so powerful that it pulls me across the room.\n\n*The dirt cup is hard to get off. I have to use a knife handle to push the release button while I open the cup with the other hand.\n\n*I do wish it stood up by itself.\n\nMeanwhile, I'm trying to persuade all my friends, clean-freaks and otherwise, to get one.\n\n1.6.15 Update.\n\nHere's the caveat, which maybe everyone else would know to look for, but I didn't. The vacuum cleaner fell over tonight and as I bent to pick it up, I noticed that the bottom was turquoise bluejust the color of my rug. When I looked closer, the entire beater bar was wound tightly with cat fur and blue strands from the rug. It took me 25 minutes to cut, pry, and pull all of it off--see the photo for how much there was. So now I know to clean off the bottom of the vacuum in addition to emptying the cup every time and washing the filter once a month.\n\n3.26.17 Update.\n\nMy little Shark Rocket is still going strong.\n\n*The dirt cup is no longer hard to get off--the latch is not as tight as it was when it was new.\n\n*Now that I know to check the beater bar whenever I put it away, anything that gets caught is easily removed. The suction is still strong though--it once ate a sock.\n\n*As it ages, the locking mechanism that keeps it upright doesn't work as well. It needs to be firmly propped up against a wall so it doesn't come crashing to the floor.\n\nIt still pulls in the most amazing amount of dirt, dust, and cat fur, even if I vacuumed the day before.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The next generation of clothes hangers\n\nReview: These velvet hangers were given to me last year by a friend who knew I was re-organizing my closets. They truly are the next generation of clothes hangers.\n\nHere's what I like:\n\n**They look great.\n\n**Even though they're thin, they space clothes in the closet and have less tendency to tangle up with each other.\n\n**Shirts and dresses don't fall off onto the bottom of the closet.\n\nBut 3 caveats:\n\n**They do break easily if you don't treat them gently or if you hang too much weight on them--that's the trade-off on being so attractively slender.\n\n**They can't be taken to the cleaners to be recycled.\n\n**The biggest problem, for me anyway, is that the velvet is a cat hair magnet. De-furring my clothes is a constant problem so this was not a happy discovery. But since I really do like them, now I de-fur the hanger before using it. Annoying, but not a deal breaker.","Product: 100% brand new and high quality!!! Type:Earrings Material: Alloy Color:Gold,Silver,Rose Gold Size: Long 3cm / 1.2 high 2.5cm / 1 Quantity :1 Pair Ea\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: These don't fit as pictured\n\nReview: Well, these are strange. They don't look or fit as pictured.\n\nThe back rhinestone piece dangles down from behind the ear. It's both too long and too heavy to curve around the ear-lobe, as in the photo. On the picture of the earring over the coffee cup, you can see that the bottom of the ear-lobe wouldn't be as far down as the earring hangs.\n\nThat said, even though it looks like two separate earrings, with a dangling piece from the back, it's weird in a way that I may be able to think of as \"interesting.\" In the meantime, I wore the studs alone, and that was okay. I wouldn't have bought them if I'd seen them in a store first.","Product: Finished in brown mahogany and constructed with traditional mission styling, this desk is sure to enhance any room. Multiple drawers combine with a large cabinet to make this desk the perfect solution for cleaning up your cluttered work area. The right side features three drawers that get progressively larger from the top down ending with a deep drawer with storage for larger items. On the left a small storage drawer, perfect for pens and accessories, sits directly above the cabinet that is perfect for holding your computer tower or other large items. Lastly, the keystone of this desk is the slide out keyboard drawer with fold down face over the seating area that provides easy typing access or additional storage. Crafted with solid Asian hardwood legs and durable birch veneer ensures many years of use and beauty. This handsome grand scale desk with small- space friendly footprint features 4 drawers, 1 keyboard tray, and 1 cabinet total and antique bronze \"knocker\" handles. Dimensions include: Overall: 47.75\" W x 23.75\" D x 30.25\" H; Drawers (listed from top): 8.5\" W x 13\" D x 2.75\" H (2 drawers), 19\" W x 14.5\" D x 2.75\" H (1 drawer), 8.5\" W x 13\" D x 3.5\" H (1 drawer), 8.5\" W x 13\" D x 7\" H (1 drawer). This one-of-a-kind item approximately weighs 99 pounds and can Supports up to: 50 lb. (desktop), 30 lb. (tower cabinet), 10 lb. (each drawer), 7 lb. (keyboard tray). Only quality materials and manufacturing will do. Product materials include: Materials: Solid Wood; MDF w/ Veneer; Mahogany Finish. Assembly: Required. Made in China.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good looking, but with some reservations\n\nReview: This is a beautiful looking piece of furniture. I chose it because it was just the dimensions I needed and had more drawers than others of that size. The wood is just as gleaming rich as it looks. But it is a very thin veneer, so you need to be careful with the surface. If it gets damaged, you'll see what looks like cardboard underneath. This doesn't mean don't buy it, just know that it's easily damaged.\n\nThe main drawback is in putting it together. I had a friend here doing some other work for me, and there's nothing he can't do, so I wasn't worried. But it took him 4 hours and he said it was the most difficult piece he'd ever put together. So unless you're skilled and experienced at this kind of thing, I wouldn't recommend it.\n\nBut if you expect to be able to guard against scratches and spills and you have an engineer on hand to put it together, I'd recommend it wholeheartedly. I'm happy with it. It's a good value for the money.","Product: Old-fashioned egg beaters have long been relied on for perfectly aerated egg whites and fluffy whipped cream. Sturdy stainless steel construction provides dependable results with innovation and ease. The turning knob and contoured handle have a soft, comfortable, non-slip grip for easy operation even with wet hands. Eggs, light batters, whipped cream and more are now such a breeze to whip up that even the next generation may want to take a turn.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Heavy metal, well made\n\nReview: In 3 words: I like it. Since it arrived at breakfast-time, I used it almost as soon as it was out of the box.\n\nMy 40+ year old egg beater just fell apart last week, and I was surprised to realize that this standard (for me) piece of kitchen equipment seems to have become almost obsolete. Turning to Amazon for a quick replacement, I was dismayed to see all the negative reviews on most of the ones available now.\n\nThis one is:\n\n*Heavy, pleasingly so. It's heavier than the old one. I'm thinking \"heavy\" will mean \"better able to stand up to stiff batter.\"\n\n*Really almost all metal, except for the top of the handle, and 4 plastic rounds into which the beater bars are inserted (see photos).\n\n*The blades turn effortlessly. The metal of the beater bars is so thick (as in, \"not flimsy\") that that it's hard to imagine bent blades interfering with the turning action. That had become a bit of a problem with my old beater.\n\n*It does make a distinct whirring sound as it rotates and I don't recall the old one doing that, but the sound isn't unpleasant.","Product: Chinese Gifts / Chinese Hand Fans: Chinese Sandalwood Fan\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Changed review, from 5 stars to 3\n\nReview: Original review, July 2017\n\nThese are nice--sturdy--faint scent-un-ostentatious appearance. I'm about to order my 2nd one. I used the first until it fell apart, but it lasted at least 2 years.\n\nI see that there are lots of others offered, for more money, in gorgeous colors and decorations, but I don't usually want to look like I'm at a costume ball.\n\n9.5.17\n\nThe 2nd fan I ordered--from the \"order it again\" link--is not the same as the first one. It is way shorter, eight inches--a mini-fan--unlike my first one, which was about 11 inches. (Reading the description, I see that the fan is *now* listed as 8 inches.)\n\nThis one is made of cheaper wood and has no scent, unlike the first. The lacy, filigree cuts are lovely and it's about as sturdy as you'd expect it to be. But a smaller size fan makes it less efficient at moving air.\n\nAnd I don't like \"order it again\" and getting something else entirely.","Product: These wave design bowls are hand crafted from stainless steel in a subtle hammered finish. Perfectly sized for side salads or desserts. Also can serve as a nut or candy dish. Well constructed for fine or casual entertaining.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Pretty and perfect for my needs, but read description and reviews to make sure it's the bowl you want\n\nReview: This bowl is perfect for my needs: small, but not tiny, flame proof, shiny and attractive. I particularly like its unusual shape.\n\nHowever, the product page photography makes it appear more of a showpiece bowl than it really is:.\n\n**The small size is really pretty small. It would be okay for cherries, but not oranges.\n\n**The pretty part is the hammered inside, so if the bowl is filled, you're not going to see it. The outside isn't ugly, just nothing special.\n\n**The metal is hammered quite thin, so the bowl doesn't have much weight or heft.\n\nNone of this is a problem for me, thus my five stars, just wanted to mention these features that might matter to someone else.","Product: At nuLOOM we believe that floor coverings and art should not be mutually exclusive. Founded with a desire to push boundaries and break the rules of what is expected from an area rug, nuLOOM was created to fill the void between brilliant design and affordability.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Just as described and just what I wanted\n\nReview: This turquoise-green rug is perfect for my little living room space.\n\nThe winning points:\n\n**The color\n**Size (well, that's what I ordered)\n**Faded, worn appearance\n**Rubber padding on the back\n**Thickness and pile\n**Price\n\nFinding a turquoise rug without too many distracting designs has been almost impossible. My last rug was a bright turquoise shag rug, very soft, very beautiful, but after a couple years, even with shaking and vacuuming, shag just loses its fluffy-ness. This rug is more green-blue than turquoise, but since the room is green-blue-turquoise, it's fine. Someone else described the rug as \"thin\" but for me, this means it will be easy to clean and will never get matted.\n\nThe pile is thicker in some places and thinner in others, but I love the faded, shabby chic look. With two cats, the rubber backing is a big plus. As to size, just be sure to measure out and mark with masking tape the space where you intend to put it, and you'll be fine.\n\nI've included some photos, including a close-up to get an idea of the pile. The rug itself is more turquoise than shows up in my photos and the color isn't as bright as the one shown in the product description.","Product: Honey-Can-Do STO-02883 Magazine Water Hyacinth Basket , 15.5 L x 8 W x 10 H. Woven Water Hyacinth construction, does not scratch or scuff tables. Works great for home offices, commerical areas, waiting rooms and more. Convenient carrying handles make portability easy. Holds everything from Magazines, DVDs, CDs, electronics, toys, books, movies, and more. Basket measures: 15.5 L x 5 W x 10 H.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Too big for me, but may be happily wide and tall for you\n\nReview: This is a sturdy, well-made basket, but bigger than I thought it was going to be, in particular taller. When you put a normal sized magazine in it (I used a Fortune magazine), there's a 2 inch clearance to the top, which for me, makes it hard to see what's in there without taking each one out. Also, there are only a few magazines in there--I used a relatively thin Time magazine to illustrate, it slips to the bottom.\n\nFor some people bigger will be better, just not for me. I didn't want it for storage, but just a place to keep current magazines that I'll read in the next week or so in an effort to avoid an ever-increasing pile of magazines and papers that I'll read \"some day.\"\n\nI've included 3 photos so you can see the size of the basket next to my sofa and what it looks like inside with one Time magazine slipped down to the bottom.","Product: Microfiber sheet set-enjoy a cool and comfortable night's sleep with exceptionally thin breathable sheets. These sheets provide a lasting vibrancy of color no matter how often they are washed and will stay soft.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fine for my mattress with 9 inch pockets\n\nReview: I don't speak \"thread count\" and \"Egyptian cotton\" so these sheets at this price are fine for me:\n *Soft\n *Pretty color\n *Soft stripes are attractive\n *The fitted sheet fits my mattress\n\nI just ordered another set in sage.\n\nI'd like to add a couple comments about getting the right size sheet for your bed, particularly the fitted sheet. My full size mattress is the normal size, 54\" x 75\", but for some reason every set of sheets I bought were too big, kinda baggy around the corners. I finally realized what the difference is: the pockets, or how high the mattress is from the bottom of the mattress to the top. The \"pockets\" on my mattress are only 9\" and this fitted sheet fits it with some room to spare, but not much.. Apparently the key is to know how fat your mattress is and pay attention to the manufacturer's description of the pocket size their sheets are designed to fit.\n\nWhat this means for you: if your mattress has a pocket size of over eleven inches, these sheets will not work.\n\nHere's a better explanation from Amazon's Askville site about bed sheet sizes:\n\n** FITTED SHEETS: Please note that mattress depths vary widely by manufacturer. Measure the depth of your mattress before purchasing sheets. Standard and older mattresses average 9-12\", while newer pillow-top mattresses are 14-16\" deep and up. These deeper mattresses will require additional depth in fitted sheets.\n\nFLAT SHEETS: If you own an extra-deep mattress, be aware of flat sheet sizes as well. Choose the largest sizes available so there will be an adequate length to tuck in at least 8-12\" underneath the end of the bed. In some cases it may be necessary to purchase the next size up (a queen flat sheet for a double bed, etc.), in order to cover the deeper mattress.","Product: Beautiful throw/wall hanging tapestry hand made in India. The sheet measures 220cm x 240cm (the size of a double bed sheet). As these throws are hand made some designs may vary from the images shown. This reflects their hand made qualities and is in no way to be considered a defect. Brighten up any space with this beautiful wall hanging. Perfect for walls, beds, sofas, and much much more\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful, but the dimensions are not as described\n\nReview: This Indian bedspread/tapestry is just as beautiful as pictured. The colors are rich and vibrant and the designs are lovely.\n\nBUT the dimensions are not 108\" x 90\". The length is 92\", not 108\" and the width--well, it's a lot less. I really needed that length for 95 inch drapes.. The only thing I can think of now is to have pieces of one panel cut off and sewn to the others to make them long enough. To cover the window will take 4 panels, maybe more, depending on how sheer they are, and now I'll need still more to make each panel long enough.\n\nYou may have concluded that I must like them a lot to go to all this trouble. You'd be right.\n\n3.28.16 Update\n\nI did have curtains made from these. She had to cut from one panel and sew extra length onto another one to make each panel 95\" long, but I'm very pleased with the way they came out. I'm attaching 2 photos--the more close-up photo is nearer to the true color.","Product: Easy Squeezer Dispenser Holder Sucker Hanger 1 Plastic Rolling Toothpaste Tube#F803\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy, tight, and looks good\n\nReview: For all-purpose use, this is the best one of these devices I've had so far.\n\nThe first one I tried had a wide base, so the tube could sit upright. It looked good, but tipped over easily. The one I'm using for toothpaste now has a handle so it hangs handily on a hook by the sink.\n\nThis one doesn't stand up or hang on a hook, but it has other virtues.\n\n1. It's super easy to fit the bottom of the tube into the bottom of the winder. Securing it properly requires lining up the slot of the inside piece with the slot of the outside piece. The unique feature of this winder is that the inside piece is removable. This means you don't have to line up the slots of two pieces at the same time you're trying to slide the bottom of your tube in.\n\n2. The tube winds up easily and tightly, no slippage.\n\n3. It has a clean, minimalist look.","Product: Sodynee Clear Acrylic Makeup organizer Cosmetic organizer, Cosmetic Jewelry Storage, Display Box. 3 drawers. Each drawer with protection pad on bottom.THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE : With our famous guarantee, you can have peace of mind. If for any reason you're not completely happy with your purchase, if it breaks, if it is damaged in shipping, or even if you change your mind, simply let us know and we will either replace it or refund your money, your choice. IF YOU NEED ANY HELP AT ALL:Just Please Contact Seller directly (other than Amazon Customer Service) from Amazon Buyer Central against this order and we will take care of you. There is absolutely no risk for you to purchase today.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: For your extra jewelry pieces, AND for colored pens and pencils\n\nReview: A recent happy purchase of two new, very large necklaces left me with the question: where do I put them? This jewelry box solves the problem of too many trinkets in too little space.\n\nIt's a good size. At a little over 9\" across, it doesn't take up that much space on a shelf, but the drawers are wide enough to lay out necklaces and bracelets without tangling or crowding.\n\nThe clear acrylic lets you see the contents without having to open each drawer--good both for convenience and display.\n\nIncluded are black net fabric liners for each drawer and a square polishing cloth for the outside of the box.\n\n11.26.16 Addition.\n\nAnother recently discovered use is as visible storage drawers for colored pens and pencils. Each drawer holds a lot of them, w/ different drawers for gel pens, prima color, Tombow brush tip, etc. I have this one in 4-drawer for pens and pencils and am about to order this 3 drawer one again for more.","Product: Become a master chef with our 4 Piece Polypropylene Mixing Bowl set. These heavy weight plastic mixing bowls are ideal for mixing cake batters, whisking eggs, or creating homemade marinades. They are also Dishwasher, Microwave, and Freezer Safe! These multicolored bowls nest together for easy storage and feature a Non-skid rubber ring bottom so your bowls stay steady during use. In addition each bowl features a handle for gripping and spouts for easy pouring, making this set of mixing bowls a kitchen essential.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great nesting bowls that hang on hooks\n\nReview: These plastic bowls are better than I'd hoped. My little kitchen space has not an inch more storage room. So the only reason I chose these was that I had to have bowls that could hang on hooks on pegboard. I didn't really want plastic and I don't like the color orange, but this was the only option.\n\nImagine my surprise--I love them! From the product photo, the biggest bowl, the red one, looked bigger than my one pyrex bowl, but it really isn't. (Note to self: next time, measure the volume.) But because the two are such different shapes, the red one is a big improvement anyway. The deeper shape means the mixer goes in with no splatter.\n\nThey're light, even when full.\n\nAnd because they nest, the ugly orange one is completely hidden.","Product: Anolon Nouvelle Copper is made from hard anodized aluminum which is twice as hard as stainless steel and offers exceptional heat distribution. A double full cap base features a layer of aluminum that is encapsulated with copper followed by more aluminum and finished with an impact-bonded magnetized stainless steel cap. This unique combination of materials offers outstanding heat distribution and cooking performance and is suitable for all cook tops, including induction. Restaurant-tested Dupont Autograph 2 nonstick on the interior delivers enduring performance and superior durability. Generously appointed cast stainless steel handles are attached to the pan bodies using innovative flush-rivet technology which makes clean up quick and easy. Oven safe to 500-degrees F. Elegant stainless steel domed lids fit securely into the rims to lock in flavors and nutrients. Refined lid fittings are designed with extra clearance for added convenience.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The pan of my dreams\n\nReview: This is the best cooking vessel I've ever had.\n\nSo far, I've only cooked one meal in it, a kind of frittata-like omelette that I'd never made before. It had to be left covered and undisturbed while it cooked. When done, it had cooked slowly, perfectly. Its little bottom just slid out of the pan. It looked like a picture.\n\nTomorrow it will be simmering with bouillabaisse.\n\nAfterthought: This is really a modified mini-cauldron, reminiscent of Shakespeare's \"charmed pot\" which can both \"boil and bake.\"\n\nBoil thou first i' the charmed pot!\nDouble, double toil and trouble;\nFire burn, and caldron bubble.\nFillet of a fenny snake,\nIn the caldron boil and bake;\nEye of newt, and toe of frog,\nEtc. etc.","Product: Beat the chilly weather inside or out with this cozy indoor/outdoor throw blanket. 50\" x 60\" solid colored blanket is warm and comfy on cold evenings inside the house or take to sporting events for that breezy day. Woven, textured wrap with fringe is 100% acrylic, so you can machine wash and dry. It's also resistant to moths, mildew and sunlight so it will look great for many seasons of use. Proudly brought to you by Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, a family-owned business ranked high in quality home decor by decorating magazines. Based in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the company continues to operate with a commitment to providing quality products and first-rate customer service since its beginnings in 1932. Check out Manual Woodworkers and Weavers extensive line of home dcor, tapestries, wall plaques and hangings, women's fashion accessories and bags, gift and entertaining collections, indoor/outdoor pillows and quality seasonal items.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Just want I wanted, and more\n\nReview: I had a beautiful throw, but after many years, it was more holes than fabric. I've been looking for a new one, but was reluctant to order something sight unseen when the look and feel and fabric were so important. But I didn't find anything in stores either, so, desperate and cold, I ordered this one.\n\nBig plusses on color, fabric, size, warmth and price:\n\nThe turquoise (called \"blue\") is just as pictured. It's soft, and for me, the perfect weave, loose enough to be soft but still be warm.\n\nThe size is good too, not as big as a single bed blanket, but bigger than other throws I've seen, including the one I had before. This one is big enough that you don't have to scrunch up your toes to get everything covered.\n\nOh, and the price is good too. Anything else that looked good was way more expensive.\n\n5.24.15 Update: I have wrapped myself in this every day; the cats have kneaded it with their little claws: it's gotten way more than normal use. It now looks quite threadbare and with many little pills. I don't think washing or cleaning will help, so I just ordered another one.","Product: Ships from Hong Kong.This fridge magnet is very three-dimensional contouring.These magnets can make your memos notes and lists more visible. Perfect to be used on fridge door, cabinet, office cubicle. These magnets featuring colorful eye-catching artwork.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Okay, depending on your intended use\n\nReview: Size: Very small (about the size of a nickel, as someone else noted)\n\nStrength of magnets: Will hold small pieces of paper, not large papers or many together\n\nCuteness: Good if you're 9 years old, for me, not so much\n\nSafety for children: High probability of swallowing or experimental nose insertion\n\nRealistic depiction: Variable. Some are very realistic, for example, the bell peppers, corn, and grapes, but others, not so much. Weirdly, the lemon ( lower right hand corner of attached photo) has a lemon slice added on top and 3 leaves on the side. Some of them were very cartoon-y and I threw them out. There were one or two that weren't recognizable at all.\n\nMy intended use was as a reminder of what was already on hand, so I'd be sure to use everything before it went bad. They were to be a visual \"note to self: don't forget about those peppers in the crisper.\" It was a good idea, but to really work would have required bigger and more realistic magnets for *all* the common fruits and vegetables, not just a few.\n\nObviously, I could see what they were before I ordered them, so I wasn't deceived.\n\nHow much you like these will depend on your intended use.","Product: Kingston's DataTraveler SE9 USB Flash drive has a stylish metal casing with a large ring so it will attach easily. The small form factor makes it a great accessory for notebooks like Intel's new Ultrabook as well as tablets that offer USB ports. Its durable casing lets users securely carry this drive everywhere they go with their new devices. DataTraveler SE9 is covered by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nothing to wear out, fall off, or get jammed\n\nReview: I think this is finally the perfect flash drive for me because it's one-piece with a hole to hang on a chain.\n\nI've lost track of how many flash drives I've bought over the last 3 years. Some I've reviewed on Amazon, some not. But the problem with each of the others has been construction. Two-part drives seem to either have a screw-on piece, a top that slides on, or a retracting drive. I've had some of each kind and each has had some kind of mechanical failure with continued use.\n\nThis one is sturdy metal, has a hole so I can manage to not lose it, and is one piece, so nothing can wear out, fall off, or get jammed. It is very tiny however, so I put it on an inch and a half diameter key ring, which is then attached to a 2nd, smaller key ring clip. This then hangs on a chain, and is now big enough to not lose easily and hard to overlook as I'm leaving a computer.","Product: One of your lives is as a normal citizen. You go to work/school, come home and eat dinner, and watch TV. One of your lives, you're a sexy and sophisticated burglar. Taking whatever you want--usually diamonds--and driving Batman a little wild. Show off your darker side in this Sexy Feline Catsuit Costume. - Catsuit - Belt - Ear Headband\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Satisfied, though it's not quite the cat's meow\n\nReview: This just arrived, 8 days after I ordered it. Basically, I'm quite happy with it, though some details could be better.\n\nThe important thing is, it fits. I'm 5'9\" and 135 pounds, on the thin side, but I always need a large in this type of garment, and even then, it's sometimes too small, probably because of the length of my legs. For example, Danskin leotards in a large sometimes barely fit. I wear a size 6 pant and a size 8 or 10 top. This fits through the body, but isn't too tight, and the legs and sleeves are generously long. It would fit a bigger body, but since it's snug, it would show body bulges. A Spanx garment should smooth those out.\n\nSo it fits and the material is nice--sort of a cross between vinyl and faux leather. I haven't yet decided what to do about the neck piece. It does kind of complete the look, but still, I may cut it off. They have included a belt, but I haven't yet figured out how to tighten it. A wide cinch belt will definitely cover any tummy bulge. The ears are okay, but I may look for another set that I like better, or maybe a mask with cat ears. Ditto, the tail. But actually, it's fine as it is. I'll just probably alter the details, as I would with any outfit.\n\nIt's also not too outrageously sexy. It looks like a costume, not a hooker outfit.\n\nBe aware that it's not returnable. They only offer an exchange. So if the large size hadn't been big enough, or if I simply hadn't liked it, I would have been out of luck.","Product: These elegant, sturdy and easily washable boots will not only withstand bad weather but also help you perform your gardening chores with clean dry feet. For your added comfort, these boots feature adjustable bands, putting on and off of these boots are a breeze. The non-marking rubber outsole features micro tracks providing much better traction on both wet and dry surfaces in contrast to its competitors in your shoe closet. These flashy shiny black rubber boots are totally waterproof. The pull tab helps you slip these boot on easily. The flex bands at both sides of the shaft provide extreme ease while you slip on and off.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: These boots are made for splashing\n\nReview: First of all, these boots run way large. I wear a 9 1/2, but there were no half sizes so I ordered a 9 and crossed my fingers. Out of the box--just what I wanted. On my feet though--too big, my feet were just sloshing around in them. So I sent them back and ordered an 8. Hurray! They fit perfectly. They're comfy, feel like I can wear them all day (I've been wearing them around the house to see how long \"comfy\" lasts).\n\nTwo other pluses:\n\n1. They have good traction. New York winter weather has been getting worse lately. Last year I slipped on a rainy street and broke my arm, so now I feel like I need cleats. These have nice thick ridges and look like they'll go through rain, mud or snow up to a few inches.\n\n2. They're shiny and attractive.","Product: Complete your costume with these officially licensed DC superheroes wonder woman gauntlets Rubie's costume company has been bringing costumes and accessories to the world since 1950. As the world's costume leader, we take seriously the mission to make dressing up fun mascots, rental quality costumes, masks, wigs, accessories, shoes, and every significant licensed costume you would ever want to wear can be found under the Rubie's brand. Still family owned and still family focused, Rubie's brings you fun for every season halloween, christmas, mardi gras, easter, and all in-between\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Better than I expected\n\nReview: These are great.\n\nI'm putting together a Wonder Woman costume, piece by piece. I chose these golden gauntlets over gold metal bracelets, and it was a good decision--gold lame gives more surface of golden flash and for me, is more comfortable than clanky bracelets. Also, if worn during Halloween, when it tends to be cold, they're warmer.\n\nThese have only one flaw. On the inside of one glove are 3 labels, all together. I cut them off very carefully, but they were attached at the inside seam, which came open and unraveled to the point where I couldn't stitch it up myself. The tailor at my cleaners repaired it. It may have been the fault of my poor vision or inexpert technique, but be careful.","Product: Classic trouser styling in a comfortable fabric that's slimming and flattering. Features a soft modern elastic back for added comfort, functional front pockets, welt back pockets. A wardrobe must-have, this chic trouser silhouette is a desk-to-dinner essential that you'll find yourself reaching for all year round\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Glad to have an NYDJ trouser, but this pant isn't as well cut as other styles\n\nReview: It's good to have an office appropriate trouser, but this style isn't cut as well and doesn't fit as well as the other NYDJ styles I own.\n\nSIZE, FIT. I ordered Size 6, which always fits me in this brand, though is sometimes a bit tight, but this pant is a little too big around and just below the waist. It doesn't seem to have as much stretch in the fabric and isn't as slimming.\n\nCUT. The front, down to the crotch, isn't cut well. It's a little baggy. The rest of the pant is well-cut and looks good.\n\nPOCKETS. There aren't any. I hadn't realized that. I hate pants with no pockets.\n\nVERDICT. I'm keeping them. I'll have to belt carefully or wear a tunic to cover the waist-crotch, but the overall look is slim enough to keep me happy, and \"trouser\" enough to be appropriate in a more formal setting.","Product: Slim fit, faux suede, classic 5-pocket styling, zip fly, button closure\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Fit and inseam not as described\n\nReview: I'm heartbroken--these don't fit. The description said \"remember to select one size smaller,\" so I ordered size 6 instead of size 8. That felt safe because I do wear a 6 in some pants--but these were way too tight. Also, and more important, they were described as having a 31\" inseam. Not. Measured, the inseam is 29 1/2 inches, way too short for me whether it's the right size or not.\n\nThese are spectacular pants. The fabric is amazing and the cut looks like it would be sexy and flattering. If they were the promised 31\", they'd be great.\n\n12.4.15 Update\nI returned size 6 and ordered size 8. These fit, but the inseam is still only a hobbit-like length of 29\" (a half inch shorter than the first pair). I hate pants that are too short--but I'll keep them for the cut and the soft, black, please-feel-my-leg fabric.\n\n5.5.17 Update.\nEven barefoot these pants come to mid-ankle, so they just hang in my closet.\n\nBut recently I was inspired to wear them with low-heeled black boots. The black of the boot and the black of the pants sort of melded seamlessly, so the length wasn't obvious, and they looked great!","Product: Made of our premium super stretch denim, you won't have to sacrifice style for comfort.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Flattering design, good fit, comfortable material\n\nReview: These are the first shorter-than-long pants I've bought in a very long time.\n\nI saw some on one of the shopping channels that were called \"city shorts\" and thought I'd like some like that without a $7.50 shipping charge. They were tailored and tapered enough that they could be dressed up, and most importantly, the knee was covered and didn't seem to depend on how tall you were.\n\nI had a hard time finding any that looked just that way until I saw these, here on Amazon. All the other capris or skimmers or city shorts or whatever had either a more open leg, or were tied at the bottom, or had lots of pockets, or were sausage tight, or looked like they might end some weird place above the knee. These are just as I'd hoped, though I do wish they weren't pull-on.\n\nThere were two tags with instructions.\n1. \" A special dye was used in the creation of this garment that might transfer color onto other surfaces. Use caution around light-colored materials.\"\n\n2. \"NYDJ cannot be held responsible for any positive consequence that may arise due to your fabulous appearance when wearing our jeans.\" :)","Product: Correction pen offers superior fluid control in a fast-drying formula. Double-ball tip prevents liquid from clogging; pocket clip gives you on-the-go convenience.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This stuff is great\n\nReview: This is so much better than the glumpy stuff in a bottle. Plus it's portable, so I can have one in my desk and one in my purse.\n\nIf it seems hard to get the flow started do this:\n\n*Pick off any dried liquid on the tip--there may not be much, but it can be the source of the problem\n*Shake it a few times (it has a mixer bead inside)\n*Squeeze to get the flow started\n*On a piece of scratch paper, squeeze and rub it hard, back and forth (like you might do with a ball-point pen to get it started)\n\nOnce the flow starts, you're good to go.\n\n11.4.16 Update.\n\nOf the two pens in this order one worked using the method above, but the other one, after using it a few times, wouldn't work even though I squashed it, squeezed it, put it under hot water and pierced the point with a push-pin. So I'm going to throw the stuck one out and order more because now I can't live without it.","Product: CRAFTER'S COMPANION-The Ultimate Marker Storage Pack. Each rack can be stacked vertically or connected horizontally for unlimited storage flexibility. They can be stacked straight up and down or on a slight angle. This package contains six racks that will accommodate up to seventy-two markers; pens or other items with a diameter of up to 5/8 Inch. Each rack measures: 5-5/16X9-1/2X7/8 Inch. Imported.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: My happiness, my disappointment, and how I hacked it\n\nReview: I can't think of a product that I've been more pleased with but ended up so completely disappointed.\n\nI have a lot of coloring pencils, gel pens, brush tip pens--a lot of them. I'm not an artist by any means, but I enjoy coloring various things and using color in various notes, notebooks and journals. I live in a very, very small apartment, with no table or desk space to spread out.\n\nAs my flock of pens and pencils began to grow, I began to try various storage containers, none of which worked. Those nifty cases with tight bands for each pencil--no good because the holders are too tight and because the whole thing really needs to be opened up to see what's there and to get to it all easily. I bought 3 of those of in different kinds before realizing that they would never work for me.\n\nThen I came across this lovely \"Ultimate Marker Empty Storage Pack\" and eyed it cautiously. Vertical storage seemed like the answer. And besides, it was clear acrylic, with a clean design. The description said \"Contains six racks that will accommodate up to seventy-two markers; pens or other items with a diameter of up to 5/8 Inch.\" I read all the reviews. It looked perfect. I went to my Amazon cart, placed the order, and hit Submit.\n\nYesterday it arrived. It looked beautiful. I was thrilled. Finally, the solution to my problem. I would order another set right away. Maybe I'd need two more, but it would be okay. Each pen or pencil would have its own slot, they would look beautiful, and there they would all be, with a minimum footprint.\n\nI had work to do, but by early evening, I couldn't wait to start sorting colors. All right, the thing was a little challenging for me to put together, and it had a tendency to fall apart, but no matter. Clear packing tape worked nicely. I began putting pens and pencils in. Happily, I moved it from my lap down to the floor---AND THEY ALL FELL TOGETHER THROUGH THE SPACE AT THE TOP OF THE SEPARATORS.\n\nWhy didn't I know this? Why didn't any other reviewers mention this huge problem? Here are my conclusions:\n\n1. Many people exulted that their Copic markers fit nicely. Googling these things I saw that they seemed to have the diameter of small cigars. All the questions asking \"Will it fit ...?\" seemed to be about bigger items. I remembered the problems I'd had squeezing anything bigger than an orange stick (that's a manicure tool, guys) into the slots of the other holders.\n\n2. The problem occurs only for smaller, i.e., normal sized, instruments. The only ones of mine that were big enough not to fall through were the Tombow brush-tips. Clearly if you're storing things the size of small cocktail wienies, they won't fall through.\n\n3. So did people buy it only for giant markers?? Then I found one review that addressed my problem. Liz LeBrun's 2015 review spelled it out: \"One final point: the 'interior' columns and rows, IMO, should make complete square/rectangle holes for your markers. Not so in this case. Each hole has a top and a bottom, but the sides only go up half way. I had planned to store colored pencils, but they easily slip back and forth and all mixed together.\"\n\n4. Was I just an idiot? No, the product description clearly said it was for \"markers, PENS, and other items\".\n\nOkay, so now what? I'm not very good at mechanical matters, but I racked my brain for something that would extend the separators up to the top of the cabinet--maybe pop-sickle sticks, or chicken wire or...\n\nWhat I finally tried isn't pretty, but seems like it will work. I cut and glued plastic strips from heavy plastic bags (the kind that blankets come in), so that they were just a few millimeters higher than the separators. It was messy. It took experiments with several kinds of glue and the first two separator-extenders are with ugly card-stock. . But after several hours, I have exactly one tray with dividers that don't let all the pens fall together.\n\nSo..five stars for a brilliant design, 1 star for either poor execution or poor product description, take your pick--okay 3 star rating, total.","Product: Assorted sizes, colors, and thickness. 8oz (227g) - approx. 400 bands. Made in the use great for a wide variety of jobs in home, office or school.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lotsa rubber bands for sure\n\nReview: Lotsa kinds of rubber bands in here. It's got some sizes and widths that I won't need--or maybe I will, now that I have them.\n\nHow many--I'd estimate 200 at the outside.\n\nDefinite pros:\n*They're all rubber\n*Only 2 broken ones in the entire bag\n\nThere are so many different sizes and widths, I wondered how I'd ever find the size I needed. So I sorted them by size and put twist ties through the loops of same-sized bands. Then I popped the whole lot into a big clear acrylic box.\n\nIn the photos below\n#1 shows the rubber bands just out of the package\n#2 shows the sized and bundled groups, with remaining bands in a box. (This is not the whole lot. Others were put in a drawer.)","Product: 10 Pack Perfect Print Compatible Canon PGI-250 CLI-251 Ink Cartridge for Canon Pixma MG5420 MG5450 MG6320 MG6350 MX722 MX922 iP7220 iP7250 The Product Contains 2x PGI-250XL Black, 2x CLI-251XL Black, 2x CLI-251XL Cyan, 2x CLI-251XL Magenta and 2x CLI-251XL Yellow High Quality Compatible Ink Cartridges, giving close performance to original product\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: For anyone who is still using these\n\nReview: I've been using these ink cartridges since I first bought a Canon MG5420 a couple years ago. I've been delighted to have a cheaper source of ink and there's been no problem until recently, when the black ink began not working. Last week, the printer finally stopped printing anything in black.\n\nEven though Utilities said all inks were full, I put in 2 new black ink cartridges. Utilities still showed \"full,\" but still no black printing. It must have stopped recognizing my off-brand inks, I thought. Or maybe it's a bad batch of cartridges. The only solution I could think of was to go to the store quickly and get more official and expensive Canon ink.\n\nThen I thought of Cleaning The Print Head, something I've only done if a printer was streaking. Much to my surprise, the utility asked which color ink was the problem. I selected Black and then Deep Cleaning. One minute later, black printing was back.\n\nSo if you're still using these inks--I see that they are no longer available to buy--then before you assume it's a defective ink cartridge or your printer isn't recognizing it, try cleaning the print head.","Product: 4 PK Mice Cubes - Safe, Clean, Silent, Reusable - IT WORKS!!\n\nThe Mice Cube is a molded plastic mousetrap with a door that is free-swinging in an inward direction only. Small holes in the door allow the odor of the bait to escape to attract the mouse. The mouse enters by pushing the light-weight door inward, which then closes by gravity, preventing escape. IT WORKS !! You never have to touch the mouse !! \n\nMice Cubes aren't literally cubes, but rather dark black but somewhat translucent rectangles the size of a butter dish (2\"x2\"x 5.75\").\n\n\nDirections For Use: 1. To bait trap, spread peanut butter on a cracker and place it at the far end of the trap opposite the door. HINT: To help attract mouse to trap, spread a very thin layer of peanut butter on the swinging door - wipe of any excess so peanut scent remains, and the door swings freely. 2. Place trap along wall or in area where mouse droppings are prevalent. Warning: Check trap once or twice a day, as mouse will expire if left in Mice Cube. 3. To release the mouse, take the Mice Cube outside and turn the trap upside down. The door will open and the mouse can exit. 4. If mouse has expired in trap, you may dispose of it in a refuse container without ever touching the mouse!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mice seem to be smarter than the trap\n\nReview: Mostly, this trap seemed to be a nice mouse snack bar. In the evening I'd put a tasty treat in the trap, back far enough that Mr. Mouse would be enticed into going all the way in. In the morning, the food would be gone with no evidence of the thief. I don't understand the mechanics well enough to begin to understand how they were managing it, but clearly I was running a mouse snack bar.\n\nHowever one mouse didn't tiptoe lightly enough and I was able to free him to the outdoors the next morning. A less happy result was a caught mouse who had died inside. I'd forgotten to check the trap every day. I felt terrible.\n\nMeanwhile, mice were literally jumping out of the burners on the stove.\n\nSo I got a cat.","Product: 4 PK Mice Cubes - Safe, Clean, Silent, Reusable - IT WORKS!!\n\nThe Mice Cube is a molded plastic mousetrap with a door that is free-swinging in an inward direction only. Small holes in the door allow the odor of the bait to escape to attract the mouse. The mouse enters by pushing the light-weight door inward, which then closes by gravity, preventing escape. IT WORKS !! You never have to touch the mouse !! \n\nMice Cubes aren't literally cubes, but rather dark black but somewhat translucent rectangles the size of a butter dish (2\"x2\"x 5.75\").\n\n\nDirections For Use: 1. To bait trap, spread peanut butter on a cracker and place it at the far end of the trap opposite the door. HINT: To help attract mouse to trap, spread a very thin layer of peanut butter on the swinging door - wipe of any excess so peanut scent remains, and the door swings freely. 2. Place trap along wall or in area where mouse droppings are prevalent. Warning: Check trap once or twice a day, as mouse will expire if left in Mice Cube. 3. To release the mouse, take the Mice Cube outside and turn the trap upside down. The door will open and the mouse can exit. 4. If mouse has expired in trap, you may dispose of it in a refuse container without ever touching the mouse!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mice seem to be smarter than the trap\n\nReview: Mostly, this trap seemed to be a nice mouse snack bar. In the evening I'd put a tasty treat in the trap, back far enough that Mr. Mouse would be enticed into going all the way in. In the morning, the food would be gone with no evidence of the thief. I don't understand the mechanics well enough to begin to understand how they were managing it, but clearly I was running a mouse snack bar.\n\nHowever one mouse didn't tiptoe lightly enough and I was able to free him to the outdoors the next morning. A less happy result was a caught mouse who had died inside. I'd forgotten to check the trap every day. I felt terrible.\n\nMeanwhile, mice were literally jumping out of the burners on the stove.\n\nSo I got a cat.","Product: Vanness Large Cat Pan. High Impact Plastic. Odor and Stain Resistant. Lowered Front Design. Assorted Colors. 18 3/8-Inch by 14 7/8-Inch by 5 1/4-Inch.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: How can you love a cat box?\n\nReview: Oh, this cat box is so great! I've read that you should have one more cat box than you have cats, but I have two cats and only room for one cat box. The one shallower box I had was good for two kittens, but now that they're full-sized cats, they clearly need something bigger, but there isn't room for a box bigger than this one. This seemed like it might fit the bill. And it does. Why it's so good for me:\n*The size is just right.\n*The sides are high enough to prevent litter from being kicked out.\n*And best of all, the box is made of some sort of slick plastic that wet litter just doesn't stick to. It's kind of like a teflon frying pan.\n\n3.16.16 I'm still using this same litter box. It's still strong, un-cracked, unscratched and nothing sticks to it.\n\n3.26.17 Two cats and I are still happy with this litter pan. The inside surfaces still look good.","Product: Pet Paw Pet Bed -This comfy bed is perfect for napping cats and lounging pups. Key Benefits: Cozy pet bed with a soft, ultra-plush sleeping area and fluffy polyester fiber filling for even more cushioning on every side,small pets of any sleeping style will enjoy the perfect resting place.Rectangular bed is the perfect shape for setting up a private sleeping nook for both cats and dogs in the corner of any room. One side is lower to make it easier for your petsespecially senior dogs and catsto step in or out. Plus, Available in multiple sizes and colors to fit small dogs puppies and kittens all the way ,Machine washable for easy cleaning and easy care. Features: Thick downy soft cushion Perfectly plush interior Ideal for dogs or cats who love to curl up in comfort Quality construction and fabrics Machine washable Sizes and DImensions: Small: 17\" L x 12\" W x 5\" H Medium: 20\" L x 15\" W x 5.5\" H Large: 22\" L x 17\" W x 6\" H BEST CHOICE IN Pet Bed: Pet Paw sells pet supplies for the customers in US and all around the world. We pay attention to high quality standards and without any hassle you can return the item back to us with our free returns label.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect in every way except finding favor with the designated cat\n\nReview: I have a similar, but larger bed, bought about 4 years ago. It's still going strong, and belongs to my burrower cat, who sleeps in it nightly.\n\nThis new bed, made by a different manufacturer, is just as nice. The turquoise is just as bright as pictured and the inside is velvet-soft. The outside of the bed is made of canvas, which gives the sides good support, and the fat, stuffed inside should be inviting to anything small enough to fit into it.\n\nMy current need is that a cold window has created some problems about the cats' sleeping spaces on and near my desk. No doubt your cats have their own hierarchy determining who gets which favorite spot. This new bed was meant to make the cold spot warm enough so everyone would go back to their designated places. Of course, nothing is that simple. What I'm stuck with now is two comfy stuffed beds and only one cat who will sleep in them.\n\nUnfortunately, no one has yet made a bed that accounts for cat persnickety-ness."],"string":"[\n \"Product: At under 8 pounds, this ultra-lightweight upright vacuum easily converts into a handvacfor versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning. It's equipped with swivel steering for excellent control when maneuvering around furniture, and offers two storage options: attach the hand vac to the bottom of the wand or secure it to the wall mount. It also comes with a Home & Car Detail Kit and the Dust-Away hard floor attachment to pick up debris and dust your bare floors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Another rave review, but with a caveat\\n\\nReview: Original review: 11.14.14\\n\\nNormally, I wouldn't write a review when there are 554 others, but this vacuum cleaner has changed my life! It's hard to believe how much dirt it gets up-*every* time I vacuum...which means it's hard to believe how much dirt I was living in before, in the world of the Hoover upright. I'm still experimenting with all the attachment doodads--it's way more vacuum than I've ever had before.\\n\\nBut even though I love it, there are a few things that are less than ideal, for me at least:\\n\\n*The cord is way too long. I get tangled up in it. It would be easier for me to unplug a shorter one and put it in another outlet in another room.\\n\\n*The little devil is so powerful that it pulls me across the room.\\n\\n*The dirt cup is hard to get off. I have to use a knife handle to push the release button while I open the cup with the other hand.\\n\\n*I do wish it stood up by itself.\\n\\nMeanwhile, I'm trying to persuade all my friends, clean-freaks and otherwise, to get one.\\n\\n1.6.15 Update.\\n\\nHere's the caveat, which maybe everyone else would know to look for, but I didn't. The vacuum cleaner fell over tonight and as I bent to pick it up, I noticed that the bottom was turquoise bluejust the color of my rug. When I looked closer, the entire beater bar was wound tightly with cat fur and blue strands from the rug. It took me 25 minutes to cut, pry, and pull all of it off--see the photo for how much there was. So now I know to clean off the bottom of the vacuum in addition to emptying the cup every time and washing the filter once a month.\\n\\n3.26.17 Update.\\n\\nMy little Shark Rocket is still going strong.\\n\\n*The dirt cup is no longer hard to get off--the latch is not as tight as it was when it was new.\\n\\n*Now that I know to check the beater bar whenever I put it away, anything that gets caught is easily removed. The suction is still strong though--it once ate a sock.\\n\\n*As it ages, the locking mechanism that keeps it upright doesn't work as well. It needs to be firmly propped up against a wall so it doesn't come crashing to the floor.\\n\\nIt still pulls in the most amazing amount of dirt, dust, and cat fur, even if I vacuumed the day before.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The next generation of clothes hangers\\n\\nReview: These velvet hangers were given to me last year by a friend who knew I was re-organizing my closets. They truly are the next generation of clothes hangers.\\n\\nHere's what I like:\\n\\n**They look great.\\n\\n**Even though they're thin, they space clothes in the closet and have less tendency to tangle up with each other.\\n\\n**Shirts and dresses don't fall off onto the bottom of the closet.\\n\\nBut 3 caveats:\\n\\n**They do break easily if you don't treat them gently or if you hang too much weight on them--that's the trade-off on being so attractively slender.\\n\\n**They can't be taken to the cleaners to be recycled.\\n\\n**The biggest problem, for me anyway, is that the velvet is a cat hair magnet. De-furring my clothes is a constant problem so this was not a happy discovery. But since I really do like them, now I de-fur the hanger before using it. Annoying, but not a deal breaker.\",\n \"Product: 100% brand new and high quality!!! Type:Earrings Material: Alloy Color:Gold,Silver,Rose Gold Size: Long 3cm / 1.2 high 2.5cm / 1 Quantity :1 Pair Ea\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: These don't fit as pictured\\n\\nReview: Well, these are strange. They don't look or fit as pictured.\\n\\nThe back rhinestone piece dangles down from behind the ear. It's both too long and too heavy to curve around the ear-lobe, as in the photo. On the picture of the earring over the coffee cup, you can see that the bottom of the ear-lobe wouldn't be as far down as the earring hangs.\\n\\nThat said, even though it looks like two separate earrings, with a dangling piece from the back, it's weird in a way that I may be able to think of as \\\"interesting.\\\" In the meantime, I wore the studs alone, and that was okay. I wouldn't have bought them if I'd seen them in a store first.\",\n \"Product: Finished in brown mahogany and constructed with traditional mission styling, this desk is sure to enhance any room. Multiple drawers combine with a large cabinet to make this desk the perfect solution for cleaning up your cluttered work area. The right side features three drawers that get progressively larger from the top down ending with a deep drawer with storage for larger items. On the left a small storage drawer, perfect for pens and accessories, sits directly above the cabinet that is perfect for holding your computer tower or other large items. Lastly, the keystone of this desk is the slide out keyboard drawer with fold down face over the seating area that provides easy typing access or additional storage. Crafted with solid Asian hardwood legs and durable birch veneer ensures many years of use and beauty. This handsome grand scale desk with small- space friendly footprint features 4 drawers, 1 keyboard tray, and 1 cabinet total and antique bronze \\\"knocker\\\" handles. Dimensions include: Overall: 47.75\\\" W x 23.75\\\" D x 30.25\\\" H; Drawers (listed from top): 8.5\\\" W x 13\\\" D x 2.75\\\" H (2 drawers), 19\\\" W x 14.5\\\" D x 2.75\\\" H (1 drawer), 8.5\\\" W x 13\\\" D x 3.5\\\" H (1 drawer), 8.5\\\" W x 13\\\" D x 7\\\" H (1 drawer). This one-of-a-kind item approximately weighs 99 pounds and can Supports up to: 50 lb. (desktop), 30 lb. (tower cabinet), 10 lb. (each drawer), 7 lb. (keyboard tray). Only quality materials and manufacturing will do. Product materials include: Materials: Solid Wood; MDF w/ Veneer; Mahogany Finish. Assembly: Required. Made in China.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good looking, but with some reservations\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful looking piece of furniture. I chose it because it was just the dimensions I needed and had more drawers than others of that size. The wood is just as gleaming rich as it looks. But it is a very thin veneer, so you need to be careful with the surface. If it gets damaged, you'll see what looks like cardboard underneath. This doesn't mean don't buy it, just know that it's easily damaged.\\n\\nThe main drawback is in putting it together. I had a friend here doing some other work for me, and there's nothing he can't do, so I wasn't worried. But it took him 4 hours and he said it was the most difficult piece he'd ever put together. So unless you're skilled and experienced at this kind of thing, I wouldn't recommend it.\\n\\nBut if you expect to be able to guard against scratches and spills and you have an engineer on hand to put it together, I'd recommend it wholeheartedly. I'm happy with it. It's a good value for the money.\",\n \"Product: Old-fashioned egg beaters have long been relied on for perfectly aerated egg whites and fluffy whipped cream. Sturdy stainless steel construction provides dependable results with innovation and ease. The turning knob and contoured handle have a soft, comfortable, non-slip grip for easy operation even with wet hands. Eggs, light batters, whipped cream and more are now such a breeze to whip up that even the next generation may want to take a turn.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Heavy metal, well made\\n\\nReview: In 3 words: I like it. Since it arrived at breakfast-time, I used it almost as soon as it was out of the box.\\n\\nMy 40+ year old egg beater just fell apart last week, and I was surprised to realize that this standard (for me) piece of kitchen equipment seems to have become almost obsolete. Turning to Amazon for a quick replacement, I was dismayed to see all the negative reviews on most of the ones available now.\\n\\nThis one is:\\n\\n*Heavy, pleasingly so. It's heavier than the old one. I'm thinking \\\"heavy\\\" will mean \\\"better able to stand up to stiff batter.\\\"\\n\\n*Really almost all metal, except for the top of the handle, and 4 plastic rounds into which the beater bars are inserted (see photos).\\n\\n*The blades turn effortlessly. The metal of the beater bars is so thick (as in, \\\"not flimsy\\\") that that it's hard to imagine bent blades interfering with the turning action. That had become a bit of a problem with my old beater.\\n\\n*It does make a distinct whirring sound as it rotates and I don't recall the old one doing that, but the sound isn't unpleasant.\",\n \"Product: Chinese Gifts / Chinese Hand Fans: Chinese Sandalwood Fan\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Changed review, from 5 stars to 3\\n\\nReview: Original review, July 2017\\n\\nThese are nice--sturdy--faint scent-un-ostentatious appearance. I'm about to order my 2nd one. I used the first until it fell apart, but it lasted at least 2 years.\\n\\nI see that there are lots of others offered, for more money, in gorgeous colors and decorations, but I don't usually want to look like I'm at a costume ball.\\n\\n9.5.17\\n\\nThe 2nd fan I ordered--from the \\\"order it again\\\" link--is not the same as the first one. It is way shorter, eight inches--a mini-fan--unlike my first one, which was about 11 inches. (Reading the description, I see that the fan is *now* listed as 8 inches.)\\n\\nThis one is made of cheaper wood and has no scent, unlike the first. The lacy, filigree cuts are lovely and it's about as sturdy as you'd expect it to be. But a smaller size fan makes it less efficient at moving air.\\n\\nAnd I don't like \\\"order it again\\\" and getting something else entirely.\",\n \"Product: These wave design bowls are hand crafted from stainless steel in a subtle hammered finish. Perfectly sized for side salads or desserts. Also can serve as a nut or candy dish. Well constructed for fine or casual entertaining.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty and perfect for my needs, but read description and reviews to make sure it's the bowl you want\\n\\nReview: This bowl is perfect for my needs: small, but not tiny, flame proof, shiny and attractive. I particularly like its unusual shape.\\n\\nHowever, the product page photography makes it appear more of a showpiece bowl than it really is:.\\n\\n**The small size is really pretty small. It would be okay for cherries, but not oranges.\\n\\n**The pretty part is the hammered inside, so if the bowl is filled, you're not going to see it. The outside isn't ugly, just nothing special.\\n\\n**The metal is hammered quite thin, so the bowl doesn't have much weight or heft.\\n\\nNone of this is a problem for me, thus my five stars, just wanted to mention these features that might matter to someone else.\",\n \"Product: At nuLOOM we believe that floor coverings and art should not be mutually exclusive. Founded with a desire to push boundaries and break the rules of what is expected from an area rug, nuLOOM was created to fill the void between brilliant design and affordability.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Just as described and just what I wanted\\n\\nReview: This turquoise-green rug is perfect for my little living room space.\\n\\nThe winning points:\\n\\n**The color\\n**Size (well, that's what I ordered)\\n**Faded, worn appearance\\n**Rubber padding on the back\\n**Thickness and pile\\n**Price\\n\\nFinding a turquoise rug without too many distracting designs has been almost impossible. My last rug was a bright turquoise shag rug, very soft, very beautiful, but after a couple years, even with shaking and vacuuming, shag just loses its fluffy-ness. This rug is more green-blue than turquoise, but since the room is green-blue-turquoise, it's fine. Someone else described the rug as \\\"thin\\\" but for me, this means it will be easy to clean and will never get matted.\\n\\nThe pile is thicker in some places and thinner in others, but I love the faded, shabby chic look. With two cats, the rubber backing is a big plus. As to size, just be sure to measure out and mark with masking tape the space where you intend to put it, and you'll be fine.\\n\\nI've included some photos, including a close-up to get an idea of the pile. The rug itself is more turquoise than shows up in my photos and the color isn't as bright as the one shown in the product description.\",\n \"Product: Honey-Can-Do STO-02883 Magazine Water Hyacinth Basket , 15.5 L x 8 W x 10 H. Woven Water Hyacinth construction, does not scratch or scuff tables. Works great for home offices, commerical areas, waiting rooms and more. Convenient carrying handles make portability easy. Holds everything from Magazines, DVDs, CDs, electronics, toys, books, movies, and more. Basket measures: 15.5 L x 5 W x 10 H.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Too big for me, but may be happily wide and tall for you\\n\\nReview: This is a sturdy, well-made basket, but bigger than I thought it was going to be, in particular taller. When you put a normal sized magazine in it (I used a Fortune magazine), there's a 2 inch clearance to the top, which for me, makes it hard to see what's in there without taking each one out. Also, there are only a few magazines in there--I used a relatively thin Time magazine to illustrate, it slips to the bottom.\\n\\nFor some people bigger will be better, just not for me. I didn't want it for storage, but just a place to keep current magazines that I'll read in the next week or so in an effort to avoid an ever-increasing pile of magazines and papers that I'll read \\\"some day.\\\"\\n\\nI've included 3 photos so you can see the size of the basket next to my sofa and what it looks like inside with one Time magazine slipped down to the bottom.\",\n \"Product: Microfiber sheet set-enjoy a cool and comfortable night's sleep with exceptionally thin breathable sheets. These sheets provide a lasting vibrancy of color no matter how often they are washed and will stay soft.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fine for my mattress with 9 inch pockets\\n\\nReview: I don't speak \\\"thread count\\\" and \\\"Egyptian cotton\\\" so these sheets at this price are fine for me:\\n *Soft\\n *Pretty color\\n *Soft stripes are attractive\\n *The fitted sheet fits my mattress\\n\\nI just ordered another set in sage.\\n\\nI'd like to add a couple comments about getting the right size sheet for your bed, particularly the fitted sheet. My full size mattress is the normal size, 54\\\" x 75\\\", but for some reason every set of sheets I bought were too big, kinda baggy around the corners. I finally realized what the difference is: the pockets, or how high the mattress is from the bottom of the mattress to the top. The \\\"pockets\\\" on my mattress are only 9\\\" and this fitted sheet fits it with some room to spare, but not much.. Apparently the key is to know how fat your mattress is and pay attention to the manufacturer's description of the pocket size their sheets are designed to fit.\\n\\nWhat this means for you: if your mattress has a pocket size of over eleven inches, these sheets will not work.\\n\\nHere's a better explanation from Amazon's Askville site about bed sheet sizes:\\n\\n** FITTED SHEETS: Please note that mattress depths vary widely by manufacturer. Measure the depth of your mattress before purchasing sheets. Standard and older mattresses average 9-12\\\", while newer pillow-top mattresses are 14-16\\\" deep and up. These deeper mattresses will require additional depth in fitted sheets.\\n\\nFLAT SHEETS: If you own an extra-deep mattress, be aware of flat sheet sizes as well. Choose the largest sizes available so there will be an adequate length to tuck in at least 8-12\\\" underneath the end of the bed. In some cases it may be necessary to purchase the next size up (a queen flat sheet for a double bed, etc.), in order to cover the deeper mattress.\",\n \"Product: Beautiful throw/wall hanging tapestry hand made in India. The sheet measures 220cm x 240cm (the size of a double bed sheet). As these throws are hand made some designs may vary from the images shown. This reflects their hand made qualities and is in no way to be considered a defect. Brighten up any space with this beautiful wall hanging. Perfect for walls, beds, sofas, and much much more\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful, but the dimensions are not as described\\n\\nReview: This Indian bedspread/tapestry is just as beautiful as pictured. The colors are rich and vibrant and the designs are lovely.\\n\\nBUT the dimensions are not 108\\\" x 90\\\". The length is 92\\\", not 108\\\" and the width--well, it's a lot less. I really needed that length for 95 inch drapes.. The only thing I can think of now is to have pieces of one panel cut off and sewn to the others to make them long enough. To cover the window will take 4 panels, maybe more, depending on how sheer they are, and now I'll need still more to make each panel long enough.\\n\\nYou may have concluded that I must like them a lot to go to all this trouble. You'd be right.\\n\\n3.28.16 Update\\n\\nI did have curtains made from these. She had to cut from one panel and sew extra length onto another one to make each panel 95\\\" long, but I'm very pleased with the way they came out. I'm attaching 2 photos--the more close-up photo is nearer to the true color.\",\n \"Product: Easy Squeezer Dispenser Holder Sucker Hanger 1 Plastic Rolling Toothpaste Tube#F803\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy, tight, and looks good\\n\\nReview: For all-purpose use, this is the best one of these devices I've had so far.\\n\\nThe first one I tried had a wide base, so the tube could sit upright. It looked good, but tipped over easily. The one I'm using for toothpaste now has a handle so it hangs handily on a hook by the sink.\\n\\nThis one doesn't stand up or hang on a hook, but it has other virtues.\\n\\n1. It's super easy to fit the bottom of the tube into the bottom of the winder. Securing it properly requires lining up the slot of the inside piece with the slot of the outside piece. The unique feature of this winder is that the inside piece is removable. This means you don't have to line up the slots of two pieces at the same time you're trying to slide the bottom of your tube in.\\n\\n2. The tube winds up easily and tightly, no slippage.\\n\\n3. It has a clean, minimalist look.\",\n \"Product: Sodynee Clear Acrylic Makeup organizer Cosmetic organizer, Cosmetic Jewelry Storage, Display Box. 3 drawers. Each drawer with protection pad on bottom.THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE : With our famous guarantee, you can have peace of mind. If for any reason you're not completely happy with your purchase, if it breaks, if it is damaged in shipping, or even if you change your mind, simply let us know and we will either replace it or refund your money, your choice. IF YOU NEED ANY HELP AT ALL:Just Please Contact Seller directly (other than Amazon Customer Service) from Amazon Buyer Central against this order and we will take care of you. There is absolutely no risk for you to purchase today.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: For your extra jewelry pieces, AND for colored pens and pencils\\n\\nReview: A recent happy purchase of two new, very large necklaces left me with the question: where do I put them? This jewelry box solves the problem of too many trinkets in too little space.\\n\\nIt's a good size. At a little over 9\\\" across, it doesn't take up that much space on a shelf, but the drawers are wide enough to lay out necklaces and bracelets without tangling or crowding.\\n\\nThe clear acrylic lets you see the contents without having to open each drawer--good both for convenience and display.\\n\\nIncluded are black net fabric liners for each drawer and a square polishing cloth for the outside of the box.\\n\\n11.26.16 Addition.\\n\\nAnother recently discovered use is as visible storage drawers for colored pens and pencils. Each drawer holds a lot of them, w/ different drawers for gel pens, prima color, Tombow brush tip, etc. I have this one in 4-drawer for pens and pencils and am about to order this 3 drawer one again for more.\",\n \"Product: Become a master chef with our 4 Piece Polypropylene Mixing Bowl set. These heavy weight plastic mixing bowls are ideal for mixing cake batters, whisking eggs, or creating homemade marinades. They are also Dishwasher, Microwave, and Freezer Safe! These multicolored bowls nest together for easy storage and feature a Non-skid rubber ring bottom so your bowls stay steady during use. In addition each bowl features a handle for gripping and spouts for easy pouring, making this set of mixing bowls a kitchen essential.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great nesting bowls that hang on hooks\\n\\nReview: These plastic bowls are better than I'd hoped. My little kitchen space has not an inch more storage room. So the only reason I chose these was that I had to have bowls that could hang on hooks on pegboard. I didn't really want plastic and I don't like the color orange, but this was the only option.\\n\\nImagine my surprise--I love them! From the product photo, the biggest bowl, the red one, looked bigger than my one pyrex bowl, but it really isn't. (Note to self: next time, measure the volume.) But because the two are such different shapes, the red one is a big improvement anyway. The deeper shape means the mixer goes in with no splatter.\\n\\nThey're light, even when full.\\n\\nAnd because they nest, the ugly orange one is completely hidden.\",\n \"Product: Anolon Nouvelle Copper is made from hard anodized aluminum which is twice as hard as stainless steel and offers exceptional heat distribution. A double full cap base features a layer of aluminum that is encapsulated with copper followed by more aluminum and finished with an impact-bonded magnetized stainless steel cap. This unique combination of materials offers outstanding heat distribution and cooking performance and is suitable for all cook tops, including induction. Restaurant-tested Dupont Autograph 2 nonstick on the interior delivers enduring performance and superior durability. Generously appointed cast stainless steel handles are attached to the pan bodies using innovative flush-rivet technology which makes clean up quick and easy. Oven safe to 500-degrees F. Elegant stainless steel domed lids fit securely into the rims to lock in flavors and nutrients. Refined lid fittings are designed with extra clearance for added convenience.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The pan of my dreams\\n\\nReview: This is the best cooking vessel I've ever had.\\n\\nSo far, I've only cooked one meal in it, a kind of frittata-like omelette that I'd never made before. It had to be left covered and undisturbed while it cooked. When done, it had cooked slowly, perfectly. Its little bottom just slid out of the pan. It looked like a picture.\\n\\nTomorrow it will be simmering with bouillabaisse.\\n\\nAfterthought: This is really a modified mini-cauldron, reminiscent of Shakespeare's \\\"charmed pot\\\" which can both \\\"boil and bake.\\\"\\n\\nBoil thou first i' the charmed pot!\\nDouble, double toil and trouble;\\nFire burn, and caldron bubble.\\nFillet of a fenny snake,\\nIn the caldron boil and bake;\\nEye of newt, and toe of frog,\\nEtc. etc.\",\n \"Product: Beat the chilly weather inside or out with this cozy indoor/outdoor throw blanket. 50\\\" x 60\\\" solid colored blanket is warm and comfy on cold evenings inside the house or take to sporting events for that breezy day. Woven, textured wrap with fringe is 100% acrylic, so you can machine wash and dry. It's also resistant to moths, mildew and sunlight so it will look great for many seasons of use. Proudly brought to you by Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, a family-owned business ranked high in quality home decor by decorating magazines. Based in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the company continues to operate with a commitment to providing quality products and first-rate customer service since its beginnings in 1932. Check out Manual Woodworkers and Weavers extensive line of home dcor, tapestries, wall plaques and hangings, women's fashion accessories and bags, gift and entertaining collections, indoor/outdoor pillows and quality seasonal items.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Just want I wanted, and more\\n\\nReview: I had a beautiful throw, but after many years, it was more holes than fabric. I've been looking for a new one, but was reluctant to order something sight unseen when the look and feel and fabric were so important. But I didn't find anything in stores either, so, desperate and cold, I ordered this one.\\n\\nBig plusses on color, fabric, size, warmth and price:\\n\\nThe turquoise (called \\\"blue\\\") is just as pictured. It's soft, and for me, the perfect weave, loose enough to be soft but still be warm.\\n\\nThe size is good too, not as big as a single bed blanket, but bigger than other throws I've seen, including the one I had before. This one is big enough that you don't have to scrunch up your toes to get everything covered.\\n\\nOh, and the price is good too. Anything else that looked good was way more expensive.\\n\\n5.24.15 Update: I have wrapped myself in this every day; the cats have kneaded it with their little claws: it's gotten way more than normal use. It now looks quite threadbare and with many little pills. I don't think washing or cleaning will help, so I just ordered another one.\",\n \"Product: Ships from Hong Kong.This fridge magnet is very three-dimensional contouring.These magnets can make your memos notes and lists more visible. Perfect to be used on fridge door, cabinet, office cubicle. These magnets featuring colorful eye-catching artwork.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Okay, depending on your intended use\\n\\nReview: Size: Very small (about the size of a nickel, as someone else noted)\\n\\nStrength of magnets: Will hold small pieces of paper, not large papers or many together\\n\\nCuteness: Good if you're 9 years old, for me, not so much\\n\\nSafety for children: High probability of swallowing or experimental nose insertion\\n\\nRealistic depiction: Variable. Some are very realistic, for example, the bell peppers, corn, and grapes, but others, not so much. Weirdly, the lemon ( lower right hand corner of attached photo) has a lemon slice added on top and 3 leaves on the side. Some of them were very cartoon-y and I threw them out. There were one or two that weren't recognizable at all.\\n\\nMy intended use was as a reminder of what was already on hand, so I'd be sure to use everything before it went bad. They were to be a visual \\\"note to self: don't forget about those peppers in the crisper.\\\" It was a good idea, but to really work would have required bigger and more realistic magnets for *all* the common fruits and vegetables, not just a few.\\n\\nObviously, I could see what they were before I ordered them, so I wasn't deceived.\\n\\nHow much you like these will depend on your intended use.\",\n \"Product: Kingston's DataTraveler SE9 USB Flash drive has a stylish metal casing with a large ring so it will attach easily. The small form factor makes it a great accessory for notebooks like Intel's new Ultrabook as well as tablets that offer USB ports. Its durable casing lets users securely carry this drive everywhere they go with their new devices. DataTraveler SE9 is covered by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nothing to wear out, fall off, or get jammed\\n\\nReview: I think this is finally the perfect flash drive for me because it's one-piece with a hole to hang on a chain.\\n\\nI've lost track of how many flash drives I've bought over the last 3 years. Some I've reviewed on Amazon, some not. But the problem with each of the others has been construction. Two-part drives seem to either have a screw-on piece, a top that slides on, or a retracting drive. I've had some of each kind and each has had some kind of mechanical failure with continued use.\\n\\nThis one is sturdy metal, has a hole so I can manage to not lose it, and is one piece, so nothing can wear out, fall off, or get jammed. It is very tiny however, so I put it on an inch and a half diameter key ring, which is then attached to a 2nd, smaller key ring clip. This then hangs on a chain, and is now big enough to not lose easily and hard to overlook as I'm leaving a computer.\",\n \"Product: One of your lives is as a normal citizen. You go to work/school, come home and eat dinner, and watch TV. One of your lives, you're a sexy and sophisticated burglar. Taking whatever you want--usually diamonds--and driving Batman a little wild. Show off your darker side in this Sexy Feline Catsuit Costume. - Catsuit - Belt - Ear Headband\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Satisfied, though it's not quite the cat's meow\\n\\nReview: This just arrived, 8 days after I ordered it. Basically, I'm quite happy with it, though some details could be better.\\n\\nThe important thing is, it fits. I'm 5'9\\\" and 135 pounds, on the thin side, but I always need a large in this type of garment, and even then, it's sometimes too small, probably because of the length of my legs. For example, Danskin leotards in a large sometimes barely fit. I wear a size 6 pant and a size 8 or 10 top. This fits through the body, but isn't too tight, and the legs and sleeves are generously long. It would fit a bigger body, but since it's snug, it would show body bulges. A Spanx garment should smooth those out.\\n\\nSo it fits and the material is nice--sort of a cross between vinyl and faux leather. I haven't yet decided what to do about the neck piece. It does kind of complete the look, but still, I may cut it off. They have included a belt, but I haven't yet figured out how to tighten it. A wide cinch belt will definitely cover any tummy bulge. The ears are okay, but I may look for another set that I like better, or maybe a mask with cat ears. Ditto, the tail. But actually, it's fine as it is. I'll just probably alter the details, as I would with any outfit.\\n\\nIt's also not too outrageously sexy. It looks like a costume, not a hooker outfit.\\n\\nBe aware that it's not returnable. They only offer an exchange. So if the large size hadn't been big enough, or if I simply hadn't liked it, I would have been out of luck.\",\n \"Product: These elegant, sturdy and easily washable boots will not only withstand bad weather but also help you perform your gardening chores with clean dry feet. For your added comfort, these boots feature adjustable bands, putting on and off of these boots are a breeze. The non-marking rubber outsole features micro tracks providing much better traction on both wet and dry surfaces in contrast to its competitors in your shoe closet. These flashy shiny black rubber boots are totally waterproof. The pull tab helps you slip these boot on easily. The flex bands at both sides of the shaft provide extreme ease while you slip on and off.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: These boots are made for splashing\\n\\nReview: First of all, these boots run way large. I wear a 9 1/2, but there were no half sizes so I ordered a 9 and crossed my fingers. Out of the box--just what I wanted. On my feet though--too big, my feet were just sloshing around in them. So I sent them back and ordered an 8. Hurray! They fit perfectly. They're comfy, feel like I can wear them all day (I've been wearing them around the house to see how long \\\"comfy\\\" lasts).\\n\\nTwo other pluses:\\n\\n1. They have good traction. New York winter weather has been getting worse lately. Last year I slipped on a rainy street and broke my arm, so now I feel like I need cleats. These have nice thick ridges and look like they'll go through rain, mud or snow up to a few inches.\\n\\n2. They're shiny and attractive.\",\n \"Product: Complete your costume with these officially licensed DC superheroes wonder woman gauntlets Rubie's costume company has been bringing costumes and accessories to the world since 1950. As the world's costume leader, we take seriously the mission to make dressing up fun mascots, rental quality costumes, masks, wigs, accessories, shoes, and every significant licensed costume you would ever want to wear can be found under the Rubie's brand. Still family owned and still family focused, Rubie's brings you fun for every season halloween, christmas, mardi gras, easter, and all in-between\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Better than I expected\\n\\nReview: These are great.\\n\\nI'm putting together a Wonder Woman costume, piece by piece. I chose these golden gauntlets over gold metal bracelets, and it was a good decision--gold lame gives more surface of golden flash and for me, is more comfortable than clanky bracelets. Also, if worn during Halloween, when it tends to be cold, they're warmer.\\n\\nThese have only one flaw. On the inside of one glove are 3 labels, all together. I cut them off very carefully, but they were attached at the inside seam, which came open and unraveled to the point where I couldn't stitch it up myself. The tailor at my cleaners repaired it. It may have been the fault of my poor vision or inexpert technique, but be careful.\",\n \"Product: Classic trouser styling in a comfortable fabric that's slimming and flattering. Features a soft modern elastic back for added comfort, functional front pockets, welt back pockets. A wardrobe must-have, this chic trouser silhouette is a desk-to-dinner essential that you'll find yourself reaching for all year round\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Glad to have an NYDJ trouser, but this pant isn't as well cut as other styles\\n\\nReview: It's good to have an office appropriate trouser, but this style isn't cut as well and doesn't fit as well as the other NYDJ styles I own.\\n\\nSIZE, FIT. I ordered Size 6, which always fits me in this brand, though is sometimes a bit tight, but this pant is a little too big around and just below the waist. It doesn't seem to have as much stretch in the fabric and isn't as slimming.\\n\\nCUT. The front, down to the crotch, isn't cut well. It's a little baggy. The rest of the pant is well-cut and looks good.\\n\\nPOCKETS. There aren't any. I hadn't realized that. I hate pants with no pockets.\\n\\nVERDICT. I'm keeping them. I'll have to belt carefully or wear a tunic to cover the waist-crotch, but the overall look is slim enough to keep me happy, and \\\"trouser\\\" enough to be appropriate in a more formal setting.\",\n \"Product: Slim fit, faux suede, classic 5-pocket styling, zip fly, button closure\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Fit and inseam not as described\\n\\nReview: I'm heartbroken--these don't fit. The description said \\\"remember to select one size smaller,\\\" so I ordered size 6 instead of size 8. That felt safe because I do wear a 6 in some pants--but these were way too tight. Also, and more important, they were described as having a 31\\\" inseam. Not. Measured, the inseam is 29 1/2 inches, way too short for me whether it's the right size or not.\\n\\nThese are spectacular pants. The fabric is amazing and the cut looks like it would be sexy and flattering. If they were the promised 31\\\", they'd be great.\\n\\n12.4.15 Update\\nI returned size 6 and ordered size 8. These fit, but the inseam is still only a hobbit-like length of 29\\\" (a half inch shorter than the first pair). I hate pants that are too short--but I'll keep them for the cut and the soft, black, please-feel-my-leg fabric.\\n\\n5.5.17 Update.\\nEven barefoot these pants come to mid-ankle, so they just hang in my closet.\\n\\nBut recently I was inspired to wear them with low-heeled black boots. The black of the boot and the black of the pants sort of melded seamlessly, so the length wasn't obvious, and they looked great!\",\n \"Product: Made of our premium super stretch denim, you won't have to sacrifice style for comfort.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Flattering design, good fit, comfortable material\\n\\nReview: These are the first shorter-than-long pants I've bought in a very long time.\\n\\nI saw some on one of the shopping channels that were called \\\"city shorts\\\" and thought I'd like some like that without a $7.50 shipping charge. They were tailored and tapered enough that they could be dressed up, and most importantly, the knee was covered and didn't seem to depend on how tall you were.\\n\\nI had a hard time finding any that looked just that way until I saw these, here on Amazon. All the other capris or skimmers or city shorts or whatever had either a more open leg, or were tied at the bottom, or had lots of pockets, or were sausage tight, or looked like they might end some weird place above the knee. These are just as I'd hoped, though I do wish they weren't pull-on.\\n\\nThere were two tags with instructions.\\n1. \\\" A special dye was used in the creation of this garment that might transfer color onto other surfaces. Use caution around light-colored materials.\\\"\\n\\n2. \\\"NYDJ cannot be held responsible for any positive consequence that may arise due to your fabulous appearance when wearing our jeans.\\\" :)\",\n \"Product: Correction pen offers superior fluid control in a fast-drying formula. Double-ball tip prevents liquid from clogging; pocket clip gives you on-the-go convenience.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This stuff is great\\n\\nReview: This is so much better than the glumpy stuff in a bottle. Plus it's portable, so I can have one in my desk and one in my purse.\\n\\nIf it seems hard to get the flow started do this:\\n\\n*Pick off any dried liquid on the tip--there may not be much, but it can be the source of the problem\\n*Shake it a few times (it has a mixer bead inside)\\n*Squeeze to get the flow started\\n*On a piece of scratch paper, squeeze and rub it hard, back and forth (like you might do with a ball-point pen to get it started)\\n\\nOnce the flow starts, you're good to go.\\n\\n11.4.16 Update.\\n\\nOf the two pens in this order one worked using the method above, but the other one, after using it a few times, wouldn't work even though I squashed it, squeezed it, put it under hot water and pierced the point with a push-pin. So I'm going to throw the stuck one out and order more because now I can't live without it.\",\n \"Product: CRAFTER'S COMPANION-The Ultimate Marker Storage Pack. Each rack can be stacked vertically or connected horizontally for unlimited storage flexibility. They can be stacked straight up and down or on a slight angle. This package contains six racks that will accommodate up to seventy-two markers; pens or other items with a diameter of up to 5/8 Inch. Each rack measures: 5-5/16X9-1/2X7/8 Inch. Imported.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: My happiness, my disappointment, and how I hacked it\\n\\nReview: I can't think of a product that I've been more pleased with but ended up so completely disappointed.\\n\\nI have a lot of coloring pencils, gel pens, brush tip pens--a lot of them. I'm not an artist by any means, but I enjoy coloring various things and using color in various notes, notebooks and journals. I live in a very, very small apartment, with no table or desk space to spread out.\\n\\nAs my flock of pens and pencils began to grow, I began to try various storage containers, none of which worked. Those nifty cases with tight bands for each pencil--no good because the holders are too tight and because the whole thing really needs to be opened up to see what's there and to get to it all easily. I bought 3 of those of in different kinds before realizing that they would never work for me.\\n\\nThen I came across this lovely \\\"Ultimate Marker Empty Storage Pack\\\" and eyed it cautiously. Vertical storage seemed like the answer. And besides, it was clear acrylic, with a clean design. The description said \\\"Contains six racks that will accommodate up to seventy-two markers; pens or other items with a diameter of up to 5/8 Inch.\\\" I read all the reviews. It looked perfect. I went to my Amazon cart, placed the order, and hit Submit.\\n\\nYesterday it arrived. It looked beautiful. I was thrilled. Finally, the solution to my problem. I would order another set right away. Maybe I'd need two more, but it would be okay. Each pen or pencil would have its own slot, they would look beautiful, and there they would all be, with a minimum footprint.\\n\\nI had work to do, but by early evening, I couldn't wait to start sorting colors. All right, the thing was a little challenging for me to put together, and it had a tendency to fall apart, but no matter. Clear packing tape worked nicely. I began putting pens and pencils in. Happily, I moved it from my lap down to the floor---AND THEY ALL FELL TOGETHER THROUGH THE SPACE AT THE TOP OF THE SEPARATORS.\\n\\nWhy didn't I know this? Why didn't any other reviewers mention this huge problem? Here are my conclusions:\\n\\n1. Many people exulted that their Copic markers fit nicely. Googling these things I saw that they seemed to have the diameter of small cigars. All the questions asking \\\"Will it fit ...?\\\" seemed to be about bigger items. I remembered the problems I'd had squeezing anything bigger than an orange stick (that's a manicure tool, guys) into the slots of the other holders.\\n\\n2. The problem occurs only for smaller, i.e., normal sized, instruments. The only ones of mine that were big enough not to fall through were the Tombow brush-tips. Clearly if you're storing things the size of small cocktail wienies, they won't fall through.\\n\\n3. So did people buy it only for giant markers?? Then I found one review that addressed my problem. Liz LeBrun's 2015 review spelled it out: \\\"One final point: the 'interior' columns and rows, IMO, should make complete square/rectangle holes for your markers. Not so in this case. Each hole has a top and a bottom, but the sides only go up half way. I had planned to store colored pencils, but they easily slip back and forth and all mixed together.\\\"\\n\\n4. Was I just an idiot? No, the product description clearly said it was for \\\"markers, PENS, and other items\\\".\\n\\nOkay, so now what? I'm not very good at mechanical matters, but I racked my brain for something that would extend the separators up to the top of the cabinet--maybe pop-sickle sticks, or chicken wire or...\\n\\nWhat I finally tried isn't pretty, but seems like it will work. I cut and glued plastic strips from heavy plastic bags (the kind that blankets come in), so that they were just a few millimeters higher than the separators. It was messy. It took experiments with several kinds of glue and the first two separator-extenders are with ugly card-stock. . But after several hours, I have exactly one tray with dividers that don't let all the pens fall together.\\n\\nSo..five stars for a brilliant design, 1 star for either poor execution or poor product description, take your pick--okay 3 star rating, total.\",\n \"Product: Assorted sizes, colors, and thickness. 8oz (227g) - approx. 400 bands. Made in the use great for a wide variety of jobs in home, office or school.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lotsa rubber bands for sure\\n\\nReview: Lotsa kinds of rubber bands in here. It's got some sizes and widths that I won't need--or maybe I will, now that I have them.\\n\\nHow many--I'd estimate 200 at the outside.\\n\\nDefinite pros:\\n*They're all rubber\\n*Only 2 broken ones in the entire bag\\n\\nThere are so many different sizes and widths, I wondered how I'd ever find the size I needed. So I sorted them by size and put twist ties through the loops of same-sized bands. Then I popped the whole lot into a big clear acrylic box.\\n\\nIn the photos below\\n#1 shows the rubber bands just out of the package\\n#2 shows the sized and bundled groups, with remaining bands in a box. (This is not the whole lot. Others were put in a drawer.)\",\n \"Product: 10 Pack Perfect Print Compatible Canon PGI-250 CLI-251 Ink Cartridge for Canon Pixma MG5420 MG5450 MG6320 MG6350 MX722 MX922 iP7220 iP7250 The Product Contains 2x PGI-250XL Black, 2x CLI-251XL Black, 2x CLI-251XL Cyan, 2x CLI-251XL Magenta and 2x CLI-251XL Yellow High Quality Compatible Ink Cartridges, giving close performance to original product\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: For anyone who is still using these\\n\\nReview: I've been using these ink cartridges since I first bought a Canon MG5420 a couple years ago. I've been delighted to have a cheaper source of ink and there's been no problem until recently, when the black ink began not working. Last week, the printer finally stopped printing anything in black.\\n\\nEven though Utilities said all inks were full, I put in 2 new black ink cartridges. Utilities still showed \\\"full,\\\" but still no black printing. It must have stopped recognizing my off-brand inks, I thought. Or maybe it's a bad batch of cartridges. The only solution I could think of was to go to the store quickly and get more official and expensive Canon ink.\\n\\nThen I thought of Cleaning The Print Head, something I've only done if a printer was streaking. Much to my surprise, the utility asked which color ink was the problem. I selected Black and then Deep Cleaning. One minute later, black printing was back.\\n\\nSo if you're still using these inks--I see that they are no longer available to buy--then before you assume it's a defective ink cartridge or your printer isn't recognizing it, try cleaning the print head.\",\n \"Product: 4 PK Mice Cubes - Safe, Clean, Silent, Reusable - IT WORKS!!\\n\\nThe Mice Cube is a molded plastic mousetrap with a door that is free-swinging in an inward direction only. Small holes in the door allow the odor of the bait to escape to attract the mouse. The mouse enters by pushing the light-weight door inward, which then closes by gravity, preventing escape. IT WORKS !! You never have to touch the mouse !! \\n\\nMice Cubes aren't literally cubes, but rather dark black but somewhat translucent rectangles the size of a butter dish (2\\\"x2\\\"x 5.75\\\").\\n\\n\\nDirections For Use: 1. To bait trap, spread peanut butter on a cracker and place it at the far end of the trap opposite the door. HINT: To help attract mouse to trap, spread a very thin layer of peanut butter on the swinging door - wipe of any excess so peanut scent remains, and the door swings freely. 2. Place trap along wall or in area where mouse droppings are prevalent. Warning: Check trap once or twice a day, as mouse will expire if left in Mice Cube. 3. To release the mouse, take the Mice Cube outside and turn the trap upside down. The door will open and the mouse can exit. 4. If mouse has expired in trap, you may dispose of it in a refuse container without ever touching the mouse!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mice seem to be smarter than the trap\\n\\nReview: Mostly, this trap seemed to be a nice mouse snack bar. In the evening I'd put a tasty treat in the trap, back far enough that Mr. Mouse would be enticed into going all the way in. In the morning, the food would be gone with no evidence of the thief. I don't understand the mechanics well enough to begin to understand how they were managing it, but clearly I was running a mouse snack bar.\\n\\nHowever one mouse didn't tiptoe lightly enough and I was able to free him to the outdoors the next morning. A less happy result was a caught mouse who had died inside. I'd forgotten to check the trap every day. I felt terrible.\\n\\nMeanwhile, mice were literally jumping out of the burners on the stove.\\n\\nSo I got a cat.\",\n \"Product: 4 PK Mice Cubes - Safe, Clean, Silent, Reusable - IT WORKS!!\\n\\nThe Mice Cube is a molded plastic mousetrap with a door that is free-swinging in an inward direction only. Small holes in the door allow the odor of the bait to escape to attract the mouse. The mouse enters by pushing the light-weight door inward, which then closes by gravity, preventing escape. IT WORKS !! You never have to touch the mouse !! \\n\\nMice Cubes aren't literally cubes, but rather dark black but somewhat translucent rectangles the size of a butter dish (2\\\"x2\\\"x 5.75\\\").\\n\\n\\nDirections For Use: 1. To bait trap, spread peanut butter on a cracker and place it at the far end of the trap opposite the door. HINT: To help attract mouse to trap, spread a very thin layer of peanut butter on the swinging door - wipe of any excess so peanut scent remains, and the door swings freely. 2. Place trap along wall or in area where mouse droppings are prevalent. Warning: Check trap once or twice a day, as mouse will expire if left in Mice Cube. 3. To release the mouse, take the Mice Cube outside and turn the trap upside down. The door will open and the mouse can exit. 4. If mouse has expired in trap, you may dispose of it in a refuse container without ever touching the mouse!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mice seem to be smarter than the trap\\n\\nReview: Mostly, this trap seemed to be a nice mouse snack bar. In the evening I'd put a tasty treat in the trap, back far enough that Mr. Mouse would be enticed into going all the way in. In the morning, the food would be gone with no evidence of the thief. I don't understand the mechanics well enough to begin to understand how they were managing it, but clearly I was running a mouse snack bar.\\n\\nHowever one mouse didn't tiptoe lightly enough and I was able to free him to the outdoors the next morning. A less happy result was a caught mouse who had died inside. I'd forgotten to check the trap every day. I felt terrible.\\n\\nMeanwhile, mice were literally jumping out of the burners on the stove.\\n\\nSo I got a cat.\",\n \"Product: Vanness Large Cat Pan. High Impact Plastic. Odor and Stain Resistant. Lowered Front Design. Assorted Colors. 18 3/8-Inch by 14 7/8-Inch by 5 1/4-Inch.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: How can you love a cat box?\\n\\nReview: Oh, this cat box is so great! I've read that you should have one more cat box than you have cats, but I have two cats and only room for one cat box. The one shallower box I had was good for two kittens, but now that they're full-sized cats, they clearly need something bigger, but there isn't room for a box bigger than this one. This seemed like it might fit the bill. And it does. Why it's so good for me:\\n*The size is just right.\\n*The sides are high enough to prevent litter from being kicked out.\\n*And best of all, the box is made of some sort of slick plastic that wet litter just doesn't stick to. It's kind of like a teflon frying pan.\\n\\n3.16.16 I'm still using this same litter box. It's still strong, un-cracked, unscratched and nothing sticks to it.\\n\\n3.26.17 Two cats and I are still happy with this litter pan. The inside surfaces still look good.\",\n \"Product: Pet Paw Pet Bed -This comfy bed is perfect for napping cats and lounging pups. Key Benefits: Cozy pet bed with a soft, ultra-plush sleeping area and fluffy polyester fiber filling for even more cushioning on every side,small pets of any sleeping style will enjoy the perfect resting place.Rectangular bed is the perfect shape for setting up a private sleeping nook for both cats and dogs in the corner of any room. One side is lower to make it easier for your petsespecially senior dogs and catsto step in or out. Plus, Available in multiple sizes and colors to fit small dogs puppies and kittens all the way ,Machine washable for easy cleaning and easy care. Features: Thick downy soft cushion Perfectly plush interior Ideal for dogs or cats who love to curl up in comfort Quality construction and fabrics Machine washable Sizes and DImensions: Small: 17\\\" L x 12\\\" W x 5\\\" H Medium: 20\\\" L x 15\\\" W x 5.5\\\" H Large: 22\\\" L x 17\\\" W x 6\\\" H BEST CHOICE IN Pet Bed: Pet Paw sells pet supplies for the customers in US and all around the world. We pay attention to high quality standards and without any hassle you can return the item back to us with our free returns label.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect in every way except finding favor with the designated cat\\n\\nReview: I have a similar, but larger bed, bought about 4 years ago. It's still going strong, and belongs to my burrower cat, who sleeps in it nightly.\\n\\nThis new bed, made by a different manufacturer, is just as nice. The turquoise is just as bright as pictured and the inside is velvet-soft. The outside of the bed is made of canvas, which gives the sides good support, and the fat, stuffed inside should be inviting to anything small enough to fit into it.\\n\\nMy current need is that a cold window has created some problems about the cats' sleeping spaces on and near my desk. No doubt your cats have their own hierarchy determining who gets which favorite spot. This new bed was meant to make the cold spot warm enough so everyone would go back to their designated places. Of course, nothing is that simple. What I'm stuck with now is two comfy stuffed beds and only one cat who will sleep in them.\\n\\nUnfortunately, no one has yet made a bed that accounts for cat persnickety-ness.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":32,"string":"32"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":672,"string":"672"}}},{"rowIdx":673,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A2PF6BJMN72RC1"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"NaturVet Aller-911 Skin & Coat Plus Advanced Allergy Powder Formula Directions for use: Dogs or Cats Up to 20 lbs. 1 teaspoon Dogs or Cats 21 to 40 lbs. 2 teaspoons Dogs or Cats 41 to 60 lbs. 3 teaspoons Dogs or Cats 61 lbs. and over 4 teaspoons Add daily amount to pets food. Amount can be divided among AM & PM meals if desired. Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavoring, and Rosemary Extract.\". The summary of the review text is \"I could tell the difference in my dog's coat within a week of starting this product\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have four small dogs, and I got this for my dachshund, who is battling yeast. I took him off all of the prescription meds that would work for awhile but then his yeast would come back even worse after discontinuing them. I am now using more holistic methods to heal his gut, including kefir and bone broth. He still has some issues with scratching and sores on his legs and belly, so I decided to try this product. I have seen a huge difference since using this product in the quality of his coat. His fur is so smooth and soft that I started my other dogs on this product, and literally within a week of starting it, you can feel the difference. The dogs are soft, and my dachshund is slowly healing from the yeast. I plan to continue adding this product to the dogs' meals to keep their coats shiny and soft.\n\nI trust this company and have used many of their products. I recommend them highly."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have four small dogs, and I got this for my dachshund, who is battling yeast. I took him off all of the prescription meds that would work for awhile but then his yeast would come back even worse after discontinuing them. I am now using more holistic methods to heal his gut, including kefir and bone broth. He still has some issues with scratching and sores on his legs and belly, so I decided to try this product. I have seen a huge difference since using this product in the quality of his coat. His fur is so smooth and soft that I started my other dogs on this product, and literally within a week of starting it, you can feel the difference. The dogs are soft, and my dachshund is slowly healing from the yeast. I plan to continue adding this product to the dogs' meals to keep their coats shiny and soft.\n\nI trust this company and have used many of their products. I recommend them highly."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: [Regarding Acrylic]\nAcrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass. But it has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. It is many times stronger than glass, making it much more impact resistant and therefore safer. Acrylic also insulates better than glass, potentially saving on heating bills. Adding to this favorable array of properties, a transparency rate of 93% makes acrylic the clearest material known. Very thick glass will have a green tint, while acrylic remains clear.\nNote : \n1,Although it has a hard and clear surface, please avoid sharp scratch to keep its aesthetic. \n2,Acrylic also insulates better than glass or plastic, but please don't close to the source of ignition to avoid damaging. \n3,Cosmetic organizer isn't the Anti-Pressure product, please don't place too heavy articles.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Now I can find two matching earrings\n\nReview: I tend to accumulate a lot of bracelets, rings, and earrings on my dresser. They never seem to find their way back to my large jewelry armoire because, to be honest, I like having the stuff I wear often close at hand. As a result, I have a pile of jewelry on my dresser that doesn't quite fit anywhere and is a pain to try to clean around. This little jewelry organizer is perfect for the things I wear the most because it displays them, protects them, and keeps them clean.\n\nIt's a simple square acrylic box with dividers and a mirror on top. The top opens and closes freely, and there is no latch, so this wouldn't be good for travel. I like it a lot on top of my chest of drawers and now that my jewelry isn't all jumbled up, I have half a chance of finding a pair of matching earrings when I'm rushing to get ready for work in the morning.\n\nI received the jewelry organizer free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Amber glass bottles provide a very professional display and are perfect for storing materials which are sensitive to degradation from light. Oftentimes used to store essential oils, they are also ideal for storing chemistry and laboratory chemicals, perfumes & colognes for travel and as a dispenser for medicine cabinet items.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Set of 12 amber glass bottles with glass stoppers\n\nReview: I have been using a lot of essential oils lately, mainly for diffusing. There are a few brands that I have come to trust, and after a few years, I finally feel safe in venturing to create some oil blends. This set of amber glass bottles will be the perfect receptacles for my new oil blends.\n\nI really like that the bottles come with glass droppers as opposed to those stoppers that most essential oil bottles have in them. I have found that using those stoppers is really a crap shoot. Some work great, some don't let any oil out, and some may as not be there because the oil pours out of them. I plan to use the droppers from these bottles to get the oil out of my other bottles, so that I can ensure the right ratio of oil to oil.\n\nThe bottles don't leak when closed properly. I tested them by filling them with water and turning them upside down. The droppers work perfectly and I can control how many drops of which oils go into my new blends, and then I'll be able to keep track of the blends I like best and how much of what went into them. I'll feel like a potions student from Hogwarts, but that's fine with me. I'm really looking forward to coming up with some blends that are good enough to give as gifts.\n\nI do wish that the bottles had come with labels. I have some labels that I use for the lids of my other oils, but since these have droppers and are 1-oz. bottles, they'll be able to accommodate larger labels. So now I need to go label hunting, and I'll be all set. I do appreciate that the bottles are thick amber glass, because that will protect my oils from outside light and keep them fresher longer. I feel that the bottles are a great value for a set of 12, and I would definitely recommend them.\n\nI received the bottles free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: The Singing Machine MTV Tray-Load CDG Karaoke System will provide your family and friends with endless hours of musical fun! The karaoke system operates on AC power and features an MTV 7\" black and white TV receiver; tray-load CD+ graphics player; single cassette player/recorder; AM/FM radio; video output for additional TV connection; audio and video AUX input/output; 2 digit LED CD+G track indicator; microphone volume and echo controls and two inputs; built-in speaker system; a wood cabinet for superior sound; and more. CD+G sampler disc and microphone included.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A great way to embarass your kids at sleepovers\n\nReview: We bought this for the kids for Christmas, but fibbed to them and said that we just rented it for a week for my daughter's 10th birthday sleepover. We also bought and borrowed a lot of CDGs, so we had a good variety of music. Well, this thing was the hit of the party. Fourteen 10-13-year-old girls and one 40-year-old mom had a blast. The best part of the sleepover (for me) was when I got up to sing and they all stopped dead in their tracks and just stared at me, singing and swaying in my flannel nightgown.\nThe karaoke machine was on from the moment the girls arrived (6 p.m. Saturday) until about 2 a.m., when I threatened them with no breakfast if they didn't turn it off. It was back on at 8 a.m. Sunday until the last one left at around 4 p.m. Then my 2 daughters and I used it on and off for the next week until it was time to pack it up and return it to the rental store. (I hated putting it away to hide it for Christmas, but I had to. I think I was the last one playing with it, honestly. I love that thing!)\nMy girls both take voice lessons and sing in several choruses, and throughout the week we had the machine out, they used it periodically to practice their music. It came in very handy, and that's why I give it such a high rating on the educational scale. For our family, music is a very important part of the girls' education.\nThe only thing negative I can say about this machine is that it skips when little girls are pretending they're horses and running through the room. Other than that, it performed flawlessly for us, and we had a real blast with it. I can't wait till Christmas morning!","Product: Ever feel like something's missing? Find your better half with Charmin Freshmates. These flushable wet wipes provide a cleaner clean than dry toilet paper alone. When two things are so good together, why keep them apart? Pair your Charmin toilet paper with Charmin Freshmates to feel fresh and clean.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not the best choice\n\nReview: I've been using this type of wipe in the bathroom since my kids were young. I find that they work better than paper alone, and I've tried a variety of brands. I had high hopes for Charmin. Their paper is the best, so I expected their wipes to also be the best. Wrong. They are nothing special. They stick together, are hard to dispense without pulling out more than you need, and there is no thickness or texture to them. On top of that, one of my dispensers was cracked on arrival.\n\nI'll go back to using the wipes I've been using. They are also a name brand, but the top of the dispenser is flatter, the wipes are thicker and textured, and you can pull out one at a time, unlike these.","Product: Utilizing GREBLON -- an ultra-safe ceramic coating from Germany, the Green Earth Pan by Ozeri is one of the worlds first frying pans to achieve non-stick perfection while remaining absolutely free of PTFE, PFOA, APEO and the lesser known chemicals as NMP and NEP. Conventional cookware brands achieve their non-stick performance through a coating of PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), a synthetic substance that has waxy properties. At very high temperatures, PTFE decomposes and releases fumes which are documented as lethal to small pets, and harmful to humans. In addition, traditional pans using PTFE are often manufactured with the aid of PFOA (PerFluoroOctanoic Acid), which the EPA has classified as a persistent pollutant of the environment and APEOs (Alkylphenol ethoxylates), which are under restricted use in Germany due to environmental concerns. With the Green Earth Pans GREBLON ceramic from Germany, even under high temperatures, no such fumes are ever released. This is because the Green Earth Pan utilizes an inert, 100% ceramic coating, inspired by nature, and applied using a water based Sol Gel Technique that is free of the harmful chemicals NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone) and NEP (N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone). The Green Earth Pans ceramic coating is ultra-safe and far more durable and scratch-resistant than other non-stick surfaces. With better non-stick properties, the Green Earth Pan allows you to saut, fry, bake, boil and braise with as little as half the amount of oil normally used, and cleaning is a breeze. The exterior is made of the highest quality die-cast aluminum that allows for even cooking without hot spots. It boasts a magnetized bottom for rapid heat transfer on induction stoves, and a heat resistant silicone coated handle. This version features a textured ceramic cooking surface which creates air pockets which distribute heat underneath food to enhance cooking performance. GREBLON ceramic made by Weilburger GmbH, Germany. Final assembly in China.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: So much for nonstick. This ended up in the garbage. :(\n\nReview: UPDATE: The nonstick aspect of this frying pan stopped working completely. It became impossible to clean and I ended up tossing it. Downgraded from 4 stars to 2.\n\n---------------------\n\n This seems to be a great little frying pan. It is the perfect size for making eggs for just one person, or for sauteing small amounts of food. The instructions that came with the pan suggested seasoning it with a small amount of peanut oil, which I did. The frying pan is made without any harmful chemicals, and the ceramic coating on this pan is supposed to prevent the release of any toxic fumes. This is especially important to me because I have pet birds, which are sensitive to toxins in the air. There have been many instances of pet birds dying due to their owners' use of nonstick cookware, so I am careful about the pots and pans I use.\n\nI really like the raised bottom of this pan as it made it easy for me to slice my spatula underneath my eggs to flip them. A chef I am not, so I need all the help I can get. The frying pan came with a felt pad to protect its finish. I have a stack of pans in my drawer, so I appreciate having the pad to put between them.\n\nSo far, this frying pan is performing well and nothing is sticking. I know that over time, some of these pans lose their nonstick properties, due to either not being the best quality pan to begin with or due to being cleaned and cared for improperly. I am hoping that this one will hold up, but if not, I will certainly revisit and update this review.\n\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: Utilizing pure ceramic as a coating, the Green Earth Wok by Ozeri is one of the world's first frying woks to achieve non-stick perfection while remaining absolutely free of PTFE, PFOA and other harmful chemicals. Conventional cookware and other ceramic cookware brands achieve their non-stick performance through a coating of PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), a synthetic substance that has waxy properties. At very high temperatures, PTFE begins to decompose and release fumes which are documented to be lethal to birds and small pets, and which can be harmful to humans. In addition, traditional cookware incorporating PTFE is often manufactured with the aid of PFOA (PerFluoroOctanoic Acid), which the EPA has classified as a 'persistent pollutant of the environment'. With the Green Earth Wok's ecozeri technology, even under high temperatures, such harmful toxic fumes are never released into the environment. This is because the Green Earth Wok by Ozeri utilizes a 100% ceramic coating inspired by nature. The Green Earth Wok's ceramic coating is completely free of PTFE and PFOA. In addition to being eco-friendly and ultra-safe, the Green Earth Wok's ceramic coating is far more durable and scratch-resistant than other non-stick surfaces. With better non-stick properties, the Green Earth Wok by Ozeri allows you to saute, fry, bake, boil and braise with as little as half the amount of oil normally used, and it makes cleaning a breeze. The Green Earth Wok by Ozeri is made of the highest quality die-cast aluminum that allows for even cooking and fantastic browning without the risk of hot spots. It boasts a magnetized bottom for rapid heat transfer on induction stoves, and a heat resistant Bakelight handle. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I made my first successful stir fry with this wok\n\nReview: I love stir-fried meals, but I have had bad experiences trying to make them. My stove runs very hot, and I always burn what I'm cooking. I had a metal wok years ago, and I never had much luck cooking with it without my food either overcooking or sticking. This is the perfect wok for me.\n\nThe nonstick surface of this wok is very slippery, and after seasoning the wok with peanut oil, I used grapeseed oil to cook my dinner, since it has a very high smoke point. I added just a touch of sesame oil for flavor. I heated the wok on the stove, then added my oil, heated that, and tossed in my veggies (which I had blanched in boiling water) and shrimp. Stirred that around awhile, added some stir-fry sauce, and I had a delicious dinner that I made myself and did not burn or smoke up my kitchen.\n\nThe wok performed well for me. The food slid right out, and I let it sit while I ate my dinner. Normally I have to clean my pans immediately, or I have issues. Not with this wok--cleanup was a breeze. After cleaning and drying the wok, I wiped it out with a bit of white vinegar to preserve the finish. The wok came with a protective pad, which I put into it and then away it went into my cabinet until next time.\n\nI'm very pleased with this wok, and now I won't hesitate to cook stir fries. With the proper care, this wok should last a long time. It seems very well made, and I can't wait to use it again and again. If I encounter any issues with this wok, I will update my review, but as it stands, I would recommend it without hesitation.\n\nI received the wok free for my review, in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: Enjoy a Experience of a true luxury and a cool comfortable night's sleep with exceptionally thin breathable Sheet set that have a silky soft feel and a lustrous finish. This Sheet set provide a lasting vibrancy of color no matter how often they are washed and are made of high strength micro fiber yarns that will stay soft silky and wrinkle free for years. Soft to the touch, easy care No ironing necessary. Elegant Comfort NOTE : TWIN SIZE SHEET IS 3 PC SET. --- IT COMES WITH ONLY 1 PILLOWCASE\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Decent sheets. Deceptive packaging.\n\nReview: I really like microfiber sheets. They are soft and so comfortable to sleep on, they wash well, and they never need ironing. These particular sheets are no exception. However, I do have some issues with this particular set of sheets.\n\n1. The packaging. On the front it says they're 1500 thread count Egyption cotton. On the back it says they're microfiber. Of course, they're microfiber. Egyptian cotton should not be listed on the front of the package.\n\n2. There are some sloppily finished seams on these sheets. One spot front and center on the top sheet needed to have long threads trimmed, and you can see messy threadwork there. There was also a thread hanging from one of the pillowcases that needed to be snipped in two places.\n\n3. There is a stain on my topsheet. I noticed this after washing them and putting them on my bed, so they're clean, and the spot is set. It's not visible when the bed is made, but I should be able to make my own stains and not buy sheets with stains on them already.\n\nOther than that, while these are very comfortable sheets to sleep on (even my husband has remarked that they are), they could be a touch deeper. They just fit my mattress, so they become a bit disheveled overnight. They also let off a lot of lint in the dryer. Hopefully that was only due to it being the first washing.\n\nThese sheets do come in a great array of beautiful colors. I got the turquoise, and they are vibrant and good looking. I think if you're looking for inexpensive, colorful, comfortable sheets, these definitely fill the bill.\n\nI received the sheets at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review.","Product: Hot, sleek and incredibly fashionable and fun, these Adjustable Swivel Stools are must have for the modern home. Set of 2 contemporary stools, PU Leather seat, air lift design for seat height of 24 to 30 Inch.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great deal on two good looking adjustable faux leather chairs\n\nReview: I have been using the most rickety of stools behind the counter at my hat shop. The braces would perpetually loosen and the fabric was tearing, and it just looked all around raggedy, so it was time for a new chair. I saw this set of two matching chairs with leather seats at what I consider a really good price, so I ordered them and hoped for the best.\n\nWell I was not disappointed. It took my husband about five minutes to put the chairs together. There was very little work involved, and I'm sure I could have done it myself, but I prefer to let him do it because that way, if something goes wrong, I can blame him. Plus he has all of the tools hidden from me. Anyway, he brought me out a chair and wow. Nice looking chair!\n\nThe adjuster is really good on this chair and it pretty much stays where I put it. Every so often I do find myself sitting a little bit lower than I'd started out, but not a big deal. The seat is comfortable. And the chair itself is lightweight enough so that I can move it out of the way to get under the counter. I like the shiny base even though it is a dust attractant. These are all around good looking chairs.\n\nThe chair does tend to make me feel as if I'm being pushed forward. To counteract that, when my husband put the second chair together, he added a piece of metal to try to get the seat to lean back more. This made no noticeable difference to me, and I still feel as if I'm being cast forward a bit. Sitting behind my counter, though, it doesn't really bother me. I think if I didn't have the counter to lean on, it might bother me, but it's fine.\n\nThe material on my chair has a couple of imperfections, but nothing really noticeable. Overall I am very happy with my new chair, and my husband is happy that there were two, and that the price was right. I would recommend these. They are good looking and comfortable.","Product: Here is a cute way to brew your daily tea in an eco-minded fashion. Our line of fruit tea infusers are made of 100% LSR Platinum Silicone (the same safe stuff used for baby bottles) and can be disinfected in boiling water. Because tea strainers use loose tea, they are the eco-friendly way to brew since they do away with wasteful individual tea bags.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Cute way to steep tea leaves\n\nReview: This is a really cute silicone tea infuser. I have started experimenting with different varieties of teas, and with different methods of making tea, so I just had to try this. It took forever to get to me from China, but it finally made it. It's food-grade silicone, and the top of the strawberry comes off for you to fill with tea leaves. I would suggest using real leaf tea with this and not ground up tea, because the holes are on the larger side. This really does make a nice cup of tea. It's a generous size, and the tea will expand as it brews, so don't fill it up all the way. I fill mine about halfway and I can usually use it twice before I need to replace the tea leaves.\n\nWhen I bought this, it was $1.45 and there was no shipping charge. I see now that I'm reviewing it, that both the cost of the item and the shipping have gone up dramatically. Personally I feel that it was a steal for $1.45, but I wouldn't pay what they're charging for it now. You might want to add it to a wish list or your saved for later part of your shopping cart to see if the price drops. Prices tend to fluctuate, so you might get lucky like I did. If you see this cheap, grab it, but don't expect quick delivery. It'll be worth waiting for though.","Product: You will get one pcs Lapis Hand Carved worry stones,All Worry stones are unique and will vary from the one shown in the picture. Worry Stones are Carved and Polished, with a thumb indention.When you rub a stone it is believed to reduce ones worries or stress.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful stone, nicely packaged\n\nReview: I got this worry stone for my daughter, who is all into stones and crystals and natural healing. It arrived in a nice little box with a drawstring bag, which will hold much more than just this one stone, so I know my daughter will probably put a bunch of stones in it for storage. I got her a couple dozen stones last year, and she uses them regularly. This particular stone is the largest I've gotten for her.\n\nThe stone is beautiful natural lapis, highly polished, with an indentation for your thumb. Rubbing it or holding it and meditating is supposed to help relieve stress. I don't know about all that, but I did put it to the test during the blizzard we had last weekend. If it weren't solid stone, I'd have worn a hole right through it, stressing about all of the things that come along with three feet of snow. I don't know if it was the stone or the drinks I had, but I wasn't too horribly stressed.\n\nWhen I was younger, my mom had a strand of beads that she called her worry beads, so the concept of this was not new to me. I like this worry stone. The natural marbling of the lapis is beautiful, and my stone had a lot of pretty blue color to it. I'm sure my daughter will enjoy this worry stone as an addition to her set of healing stones and crystals.\n\nI received the worry stone free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: The Reizen Big LCD Display Talking Alarm Clock is a low profile, multi-functional talking alarm clock that announces time in a friendly female voice with a touch of a button. This low vision talking alarm clock measure 1-3/4 round and accented in dark gray. Only the lightest touch is required to activate the voice announcement button. Another special feature of this low vision alarm clock is the Lock/Set button. Those who are blind or have low vision, perhaps even those with dexterity problems, may already be familiar with the frustration of accidentally resetting a digital clock's time or alarm. The Reizen Big LCD Display Talking Alarm Clock features a button that you push to set only when you are purposely setting the clock's time or alarm. When finished, push the button to Lock and you never have to worry about accidentally changing the time or the alarm again. This talking clock also features a 10-minute snooze, your choice of beep, cuckoo or rooster alarm sounds, hourly voice announcements, and Hi/Lo volume sound. Clock requires two AA batteries; not included. Measures: 4-1/4 diameter and 2 high. Large LCD Display measures almost an inch tall.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great talking clock for visually impaired people\n\nReview: This was exactly what I needed for my mother. My mom is in her late 80s and lives in an assisted living facility. Her eyesight has gotten so bad that even the clocks with the huge number displays won't work for her. Plus she was constantly pushing the wrong buttons on her clocks and inadvertently resetting them, turning the alarm on, etc. It was really frustrating for us both.\n\nI found this clock and ordered it to be delivered to me so that I could test it before giving it to mom. It's perfect. Once you pop in the batteries and set the time, you can set it so that it can't accidentally be messed up by flipping a simple switch on the bottom (a switch my mom will never find!). All mom has to do is push the large round button on top of the clock, and a pleasant lady's voice tells her what time it is. Problem solved!","Product: 1 x umbrella herbal leaf tea infuser. It might not keep you dry, but it will surely warm your heart.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Adorable tea infuser shaped like an umbrella\n\nReview: This little tea infuser is just the right size for brewing a single cup of tea. The handle disconnects from the body of the umbrella, and you fill it with tea leaves. I would recommend leaves instead of ground tea, because the holes in the little silicone umbrella might allow ground tea to escape. I especially like that you can use the handle of the umbrella to attach the infuser to the edge of your mug or cup.\n\nI have been trying lots of new types of tea lately, and this is just a fun way to make it. Be sure not to overfill this, in order to leave room for your tea leaves to expand. With care and hand washing, I'm sure this will last quite a long time, although it is top-rack dishwasher safe. I just always feel better about hand washing small or delicate items.\n\nThe price for this is also good, and it's come down a bit since I bought mine. It did take quite awhile for it to arrive from China, but I like it and for me that wasn't an issue. I've also gotten this in a set of four that I gave as a gift for Christmas, and the recipient really loved it.","Product: Spider cup cake holders for your family and guests. - Decorate your table, counter or serving platter by simply dropping a cupcake in these adorable wire legs. - Top the cupcake with your choice of 2 candy eyes and you have a cute spider. Made from powder coated metal alloy. - Each spider holds one standard sized cupcake up to 2 3/4\" diameter. - Overall measurements of each spider holder are approximately 6 1/4\" across from toe to toe, and about 2 1/2\" high from toe to knee. - The cupcake well measures 2 7/8\" diameter and about 1 1/4\" deep.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for Halloween fun\n\nReview: This is a great idea for Halloween. I have a good friend whose favorite holiday is Halloween, so these will be a gift for her. The holders are well made and durable. They are not at all easy to bend. They will accommodate large cupcakes. My friend has a young daughter, so I know that they'll have fun making funky decorated cupcakes for Halloween and serving them in these spider legs holders.\n\nEach wire cupcake holder came in a separate little bag to preserve its finish, and for that reason I'd probably not want to put these in the dishwasher. They are easy to hand wash and drip dry, and they stack for storage. This is a really cute item that will add a nice touch to Halloween decorating and serving.\n\nI received a discounted sample for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: All edges are professionally over locked to prevent fraying. All materials used are top quality home decor fabrics.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fits well and I really like the color and zipper\n\nReview: My husband sleeps in his truck sometimes when he's traveling, and he has a large body pillow that is not supposed to be washed. Well, he had no cover for it, and he got it dirty, so I had to wash it. It came out fine, but to avoid needing to wash it often, and destroying it, I ordered him this pillow case in the olive color. I figured it's manly and won't show every speck of dirt.\n\nI am happy with this pillow cover. It fit the body pillow very nicely and the zipper closure works well and ensures that the pillow stays clean and covered. It is a smooth sateen feeling fabric that is comfortable to lie upon. My husband was pleased to see it and it's already back in his truck ready for his next trip.","Product: Made from quality Cotton linen fabric ,Natural eco-friendly materials,this is your most suitable choice.This cushion cover could surely provide a warm, welcoming feeling to your daily life. Printed with a special design, the case is sure to add flavor, texture and depth to your living space. Your cushion in this case will also look great on the dresser or even in the car. This cushion case is safe to machine wash, so you're always free to change up the design once in a while as well.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great design and bright colors\n\nReview: I love these pillow covers. They are so colorful and bright and they looks great on my brown leather sofa. They are well made with a nicely installed zipper. The zipper does not go all the way across the bottom, and my pillow inserts are full, so it was a bit of a chore getting them into the covers, but it was so worth it. I love the way my family room looks with these bright pillows on my sofa.\n\nBy the way, these pillow covers are actually 17ish by 17ish inches sizewise, and 18 by 18 inch pillow inserts fit fine. 16 by 16 inch pillows don't quite cut it. I'd suggest a thick 18 by 18 inch pillow for the best look using these pillow covers.\n\nPaid full price for these, and they were worth every penny.","Product: As seen on nbc, cbs, abc, and fox \"extremely happy with my decision to buy \" \"very impressed with the design and quality\" \"one of the best options for any coffee drinker\" \"tempted to toss my metal power grinder and opt for this one full time\" \"my coffee tastes so much better \" here are 6 major reasons to love javapresse's manual coffee grinder for 2-3 cups of joe: 1.) Quality tested multiple times - the ceramic burr part of our manual coffee grinder was researched vigorously against the competition to prove that it provides the best and most precise grind available. 2.) Take it anywhere - our manual coffee grinder is not only small enough to fit in a handbag, but can be taken apart to save space as you travel anywhere. Live your life, and we'll accommodate. 3.) Built for convenience - easy-to-clean, ergonomic, and built for any coffee maker in the world. We designed this with you in mind. 4.) Comprehensive guide included - comes with an all-inclusive guide to help you use your coffee grinder for any style or brand of coffee known to man. 6.) Loving customer service - specialty coffee is our lives. We cherish the bond between our customers and their coffee, and we make it our top priority to see you happy.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: By far the best manual grinder I've tried\n\nReview: I was very pleasantly surprised with this manual coffee grinder. I have tried a few similar ones, and I have to say that this one works better than all of the others. I will even admit that I like this more than I like my electric coffee grinder. Past experiences I have had with manual grinders have always resulted with me having a sore arm, but not with this one. My coffee was ground perfectly and quickly, and my arm was not even tired when I was finished grinding. This is a great grinder.\n\nThe first thing I did was take the grinder apart and put it back together, to familiarize myself with all of the parts and to see how easy it was to disassemble and reassemble the grinder. I had no problem with it. It helps that this grinder came with instructions--very clear instructions as to how to use it, how to make the best cup of coffee, and even videos on their website that will give you pointers and help if you have any questions. The company is definitely invested in the customer, and that shows. That little insert that came with the grinder is really helpful, and I was so happy to see it. I've had other grinders come with nothing, and I'd hesitate to give those as gifts unless I knew the recipients had a clue as to how to use them.\n\nThe best way I've found to adjust the grind on these is to start with the little wheel screwed in almost all the way and then unscrew it bit by bit until you've reached the right grind for your needs. I do a lot of French press brewing, so I need a coarser grind. At first, my grind was too coarse until I adjusted it to fine and then found the right spot for the perfect, coarse grind. It only took a couple of minutes to do.\n\nThe grinder was easy to take apart, clean, and put back together. After cleaning, be sure to allow all of the parts to dry completely before reassembling the grinder. I really like that the grinding handle on this one doesn't fall off easily. It fits tightly onto the little nut on top of the grinder and is easy to remove when you want to remove it, but others I have tried have loose-fitting handles, which end up on the ground a lot because I don't always think about them falling off when I open the grinder. This one stayed put until I decided to remove it.\n\nI'd highly recommend this grinder. It works perfectly, is well put together, has clear instructions, and produces uniformly ground coffee, be it fine or coarse.\n\nI received the grinder free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Moscow Mules must be in a copper mug. Solid copper construction with beautiful handcrafted smooth finish, and cast brass handle. 16 ounce Capacity. Hand wash recommended.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Smooth copper mug is a pleasure to drink from\n\nReview: I received one of these mugs for the purpose of testing and reviewing. The mug I received is large and the finish is perfect. The mug is not tarnished or dented in any way. The handle is firmly welded to the body of the mug. The only flaw is where the handle meets the mug, and you can see small areas where they were attached.\n\nThe mug is, of course, designed for Moscow Mules, but they are also suited to any cold drink you might like to enjoy in them. Copper conducts temperature, so these get ice cold very quickly--even the handle gets cold. They do sweat, so you will want to use a coaster if you are going to set them on your furniture.\n\nCopper is an antibacterial, so I enjoy drinking water from these mugs. I tend to use the same drinking glass throughout the day, so I figure it can't hurt to use something that won't hold onto bacteria, especially when there's sickness in the house. Of course my favorite thing to do with these is to make a Moscow Mule, but I can't always be drinking.\n\nI did not receive a set of four mugs, as I would if I had bought this set at full price, so I can not speak to anything except the condition of the mug I received. Based on this one representation of the set, I find these mugs to be of good quality and would recommend them.\n\nI received the mug free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: These coasters are silk screen printed on natural cork by hand. They have a very colorful custom look and show four different classic designs from several decades. Look for other designs as well. The traditional silk screen printing method is a dying art but produces the most beautiful results as with these coasters. Each Coaster is different and gives out a unique design. Eco Friendly Cork Product. Cork is a highly renewable and eco-friendly resource. New thicker design.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good for the man cave, but the crumbly edges bother me\n\nReview: My son-in-law is a classic car collector and dealer, so these caught my eye as a gift for him for Christmas. The set of four coasters each has a graphic printed on it of a different classic Porsche 911. These are sure to appeal to my son-in-law and will be a great addition to his man cave.\n\nThe set of coasters came with each individually packaged in cellophane. I put a cup of ice water on one and left it overnight to test the coasters' absorbency. The coasters held up fine and the moisture did not soak through them.\n\nThe printing on the coasters is intended to be somewhat rustic, and the edges are simply cut and not sealed, giving the set a rough appearance that would appeal more to a man than it would a woman in my opinion. I was not thrilled with the roughly cut edges of these coasters, as they left crumbs all over my coffee table after using them. This would relegate them to outdoor use for me.\n\nI also wish these coasters had been made a little bit larger. They accommodate my glasses and cups, but there is not a lot of room to spare. Overall they do the job, but they aren't my favorite coasters, though I'm sure my son-in-law will put them to good use.\n\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: Clip-on knee-high boots stand rack Make your favorite knee high boots not get creased Keep the boots upright and in shape Pegged Design. The boots clip at the top for the S hook type, to facilitate the admission, suspension You can clip desiccants and deodorants in boots with two side clips on the Boots Shoes Stander\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: They hold the boots together and that's about it\n\nReview: This is a set of four individually packaged boot clips. The heart-shaped piece at the top is a handle of sorts. These slide easily into a pair of boots to help them stay upright when stored.\n\nMy husband has a pair of low cowboy boots that are extremely distressed. I put a clip in them and it did hold them together, but the outsides still tended to flop over. When I used the handle to move the boots, the entire thing slipped right out easily. So this works best when left in one spot.\n\nThe set I got was black and each pack has an insert with an illustration of the clips, \"As Seen on TV\" written on the insert, and lots and lots of Chinese writing. In fact, the only English on the package was \"As Seen on TV.\" Well, I've never seen these on TV and a Google search yielded no results, so that's wrong. Maybe they thought that would help to sell these. Maybe it has. It seems like false advertising to me.\n\nMy boot clips all arrived intact and unbroken, and they do hold the boots together. They are inexpensive plastic of a quality that you'd see in a Dollar Store. In my opinion, they are just okay, hence the 3-star rating from me.\n\nI received the boot clips at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: This pillow cover is made from 100% polyester with different color in easy pattern. The high quality that is compact and good wicking and breathability, it is so soft and comfortable without irritation to the skin when you use it. The standard size is 18 x 18 that could suit for most throw pillow and the different color could be changed based on your mood. But there is a care recommendation that it could be machine wash but wash cold and tumble dry low\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Realistic zebra (not horse) pillow cover\n\nReview: This is a pretty throw pillow cover with a realistic looking zebra printed on one side and just the zebra print on the other. This is not a horse. Someone who wrote the listing for this must be confused. The fabric is very soft and has a slick finish. It is on the thin side and has a zipper closure on the bottom.\n\nAs others have said, the zipper does not go all the way across the bottom. I used a 16 x 16 pillow insert that is on the thin side, so I was able to fold it in half, insert it into the cover, then spread it out and zip it shut without any issue. I will either hand wash this or put it into a lingerie bag and use the hand wash setting on my washer, because I want to preserve the zipper, and I feel like regular machine washing might be a bit too rough.\n\nI have a new sofa and love seat, and I am adding a variety of throw pillows for color and comfort. This one mixes well with my other pillows and is the best for napping with due to its softness. I am happy with this pillow cover. The only thing I'd do differently is expand the zipper so that the entire bottom would be able to be opened.\n\nI received the pillow cover free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: NutriChef Model : PKELKN8Electronic Carving KnifeElectric Cutting & Carving Knife Slicer Features:Simple Button OperationPlug it In and Cut it Up!8.9'' Stainless Steel Cutting BladeRemovable Blade for Easy CleaningExtra Sharp Grooved Serrated Knife EdgeSimple Button Control OperationPerfect for Meats, Turkey, Chicken, Steak, PorkFood Prep & Cutting Made EasyHassle-Free Electric CutleryStain Resistant HousingLightweight & ErgonomicPower Cord Length: 3.4' FeetPower 120V, ACDimensions (L x W x H): 17.5'' x 5.5'' x 2.5'' Plug it in and cut it up with the NutriChef Electric Carving Knife. The 8.9'' stainless steel cutting blade slices through foods with ease and features an extra sharp serrated knife edge. It's removable for easy cleaning and stores safely when not in use. Simple button control operation and comfortable handle grip will make this versatile electric cutlery a staple in your kitchen drawer.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I like the design of this electric knife\n\nReview: I have only two things that I make that I routinely need to use an electric knife to cut, and those are beef brisket and homemade bread. My last electric knife broke, and my kids have moved away from home, so I haven't been doing much cooking. But getting caught without an electric knife last time I had company was a rude awakening.\n\nI like the design of this electric knife. The handle is easier to hold than my last one, and this knife comes with two sets of blades: one for meat and one for bread. The blades clip together and snap firmly into the handle, and the button in the front is the one that you push to release the blades when you're finished using the knife. This knife requires that both of the other buttons be depressed simultaneously in order to turn the blades on. This way you can't accidentally cut something. You need to be holding both buttons down the entire time that you're cutting.\n\nThis knife makes a fair amount of noise, but it works as it is meant to work. The blades went right through a dense loaf of bread. The bread wasn't completely cool and the blades didn't get caught on the bread at all. It did throw a good deal of crumbs around, but that's what happens with bread. It's just so much easier to cut a loaf of bread with an electric knife, and the slices are much more uniform. This electric knife seems like an upgrade from my old one, and I am happy with it.\n\nI received the electric knife at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Nutri Ninja Blender 24 oz Cup and Sip N Seal Lid\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Spare large cup for Nutri Ninja\n\nReview: I needed a spare large cup for my Nutri Ninja, and this one is just like my old one only better, because it actually has the measurements printed on the cup in black, and it's readable. It's dishwasher safe, and the top is interchangeable with my other cups. I find that these cups hold up really well, as has my Nutri Ninja. I wish there was a way to make it so that whatever you're blending doesn't get into the threads of the cup, but that's more a design flaw of the Nutri Ninja and not of the cup. If you need a replacement cup for your Nutri Ninja, this is the one you want, unless you want the smaller one. I find that I use the larger one at least 5 times as often as I do the smaller one personally.","Product: instechoinstechoinstechoinstecho\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent, attractive kitchen scale\n\nReview: I'm going to start watching my portion size more closely, and this kitchen scale will be an important tool for that. This is a good-looking, slim, black scale that looks great in my kitchen. It runs on 3 AAA batteries, which, thankfully, were included. After popping the batteries in, I heard a tone that let me know the scale was working.\n\nThere is a button on the bottom of the scale that you can press to toggle the scale from displaying an item's weight in ounces or kilograms. Since there are 28 grams per ounce, I switched the scale to kilograms to test its accuracy. I'm no scientist, but this scale seemed pretty accurate. I don't foresee the need to weigh anything less than one gram in weight, so it seems more than adequate for my kitchen use. The LED is backlit and plainly visible in both light and dark kitchens.\n\nI liked that the scale didn't have a raised platform for weighing and that the entire base is the scale. It also has a tare function and detailed instructions in the manual as to how to use it, so you can weigh items in items and know just what you're about to consume. If you are in the market for a nice kitchen scale, I'd recommend this one.\n\nI received the kitchen scale at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS and I do not promise any sellers a favorable review.","Product: Includes: 6 Identical Clear Plastic PET Round Wide-Mouth Jars with White Lids Super clear storage for dry food, small parts and liquids. Lightweight, impact-resistant PET. FDA compliant materials. MATERIAL: *Jar: PET= Polyethylene Terephthalate *Cap: Polypropylene with polyethylene foam liner,*Liner: FDA compliant Jar & Cap: BPA Free MADE IN THE USA 16 OZ Round Wide Mouth Jars - Clear Jar Material: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recyclable #1 Jar Capacity = 16.91 oz. (Overflow) Jar Diameter - 2.3\" Jar Overall Height: 5.157\" +/- .050\" Jar Opening Diameter = 2 3/16\" White Caps Material- General purpose polypropylene. White Cap - Continuous thread with ribbed sides for easy gripping. White Cap - Polyethylene foam liner. Cap Size 63/400 and is BPA Free\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: BPA free, made in the USA, but not dishwasher safe.\n\nReview: This is a box of a dozen 12-ounce plastic jars with lids. They have disks in the tops of the lids like many jars you buy at the store. They are BPA-free and made in the USA. They are not dishwasher safe, which I wish I'd have checked before buying them. I wash a lot of things by hand, but this would be something that I'd want to toss in the dishwasher, and it's a little disappointing that I can't. Since they are not dishwasher safe, I'd also avoid the microwave with them. There is nothing that says whether or not that is safe, but if the dishwasher isn't, I just wouldn't.\n\nAnother thing I'm not sure about with these is the freezer, but I would probably give that a try. These would be really great for homemade baby food or condiments. I have a friend who just had a baby who I will be giving these to, and I'm sure she'll get a lot of use out of them. I do feel like the price of these is a bit high and would probably rate them higher if I felt the selling price was more fair.\n\nI received the jars at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: 6 pack-kitchen shears\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Serious looking genies for guarding leftover beverages\n\nReview: I love novelties, and this is a very useful novelty item. You get four differently colored stoppers that will work on wine bottles, beer bottles--any type of bottle that needs a cap. The darker colors and the serious expressions on the little genies make this particularly appropriate for a gift for a man, but my girlfriends and I also enjoy them. There are four of us who are still friends from high school, so I will be sending a genie home with each of my three besties next time we get together.\n\nThe genies are hilarious. There they sit, perched upon their bottles, and when you pull them out, even the bottom parts are authentic to the whole genie in the bottle experience with their curved bottoms. My friends and I were all big \"I Dream of Jeannie\" fans, so this is especially appropriate for us. The entire set is just fantastic, down to the box in which they're packaged.\n\nThe genies are sturdy little guys made from recycled food-grade silicone, that is dishwasher and even freezer safe. They are leak-proof and a really fun way to safeguard leftover beverages. I find myself humming Christina Aguilera's \"Genie in a Bottle\" whenever I see these.\n\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: Easy snap on lids lock in place to prevent air and moisture from entering and creating mold\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Lovely set of glass containers with airtight, leakproof lids\n\nReview: This is a beautiful set of containers. They are suitable for use for baking and in the microwave and for storage in cabinets, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer. The containers are made of heavy borosilicate glass and seem resistant to chipping based on their performance for me so far.\n\nContrary to the wording in the listing, what you actually get is shown int he photographs: 4 rectangular, 3 square, and 2 round containers. Each is a slightly different size, so you get no two containers that are exactly the same size. Each shape container nests together, so storing them does not take a lot of space in my cabinet.\n\nWhen I first saw these, I thought there would be no way that they'd be leakproof, but they are. You need to be sure that the silicone ring is properly seated in the plastic lid. It comes out for cleaning and sometimes it pulls out a bit, but it's easy to get back in there properly. The lids each have four little wings that snap them closed over the containers, and they hold tight and keep the air out and the contents in. The lids are BPA-free plastic, so I don't worry about using them with food.\n\nThese containers would be perfect for a single person, couple, or small family. They are not big containers, but you could use the largest rectangular one to bake a small casserole or meal suitable for 2-4 people. The smaller containers are perfect for storing leftovers or smaller items. The set is attractive enough to go from freezer to oven to table without any need to switch to a serving dish, unless you're having a fancy meal. I was impressed with this set and think it would make a great house warming or wedding gift.\n\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: At Drinking Divas we have made gift giving super easy-peasy. Our Its Been a Long Day wine glasses are made of sturdy, durable, high-quality glass. Our wine glass makes a wonderful gift for or any special occasion or special eventor just because. Click the order button today. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love drinking my wine from this adorable dachshund glass\n\nReview: This has to be the cutest wine glass I've ever had the pleasure to own. I am owned by a wonderful dachshund named Ziggy, and I love to relax at the end of the day with a nice glass of wine, so this is the perfect wine glass for me. The glass arrived well wrapped and protected in a nice box that would be easy to wrap and give as a gift, and this is a gift that any dachshund lover and wine enthusiast would enjoy.\n\nThe wine glass is the perfect size for me--not too small, and not huge. It is heavy and does not feel delicate when I hold it. It is not clearly made for red or white wine, so I can enjoy either in this glass. The paw prints on the back of the glass are almost as cute as the dachshund on the front. The glass is dishwasher safe and made in the USA. I never put my wine glasses in the dishwasher, so I can't say how well the design holds up in the dishwasher, but after daily washing with hot water and soap in my sink, I have noticed no imperfections.\n\nMy wine glass is perfect and has no flaws whatsoever. I absolutely love it, and I know that my dachshund loving friends would also enjoy this glass. I recommend it highly and without reservation.\n\nI received the wine glass at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Divatex Waterflower, reversible, duvet mini sets in two fabulous fashion color stories, ivory/blue and purple/green. These microfiber, soft comforter covers add a luxurious touch to any bed.. The duvets and shams are machine washable and easy care. Each set comes with a duvet (comforter cover) and two pillow shams (one sham on twin). The twin set measures 66-inch by 86-inch, the full/queen 88-inch by 90-inch and the king 102-inch by 90-inch. The pair of pillow shams measures 20-inch by 26-inch each on twin and full/queen and 20-inch by 36-inch on the king.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Brightened up my guest room\n\nReview: I got two sets of these to spruce up the beds in one of my guest rooms. They washed well and came out of the dryer without any wrinkles. They are soft, and even though they have a light background, you can't see my darker colored comforter through the fabric. The bed looks so much nicer with these duvet covers and shams, and they coordinate nicely with the bedding I already had, which was still fine but old. These are a nice value. It was easy to put the covers on thanks to a tip I learned online (watch some videos and you'll see what I mean). The duvet covers button closed at the bottom and with the amount of use they'll get in my house, they are fine. If I were going to use them every day, I'd want ones that had ties on the insides to hold the duvets in place, but they're fine for me. Also a great value, and microfiber is soft and extremely comfortable.","Product: This beautiful white picture frame features shiny 3D shooting star embellishments that are enhanced with faux gemstones. Designed to sit on a desktop or shelf, it holds one 4\"x6\" photograph, and can be set up for landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) display. Overall measurements are 6 3/4\"W x 8 1/2\"H. When you are ready to change the picture, the grey felted backboard acts as a door which is quickly opened by simply turning a pair of thumb latches.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Classy looking frame that fits 4 x 6 (not 5 x 7) photographs\n\nReview: This is a nice looking frame made of wood and silver-plated metal. The back is covered with velveteen material and has an easel back as well as a loop for hanging. It can accommodate both horizontal and vertical photographs.\n\nI thought this was a 5 x 7 frame, but the size photo that fits in this frame is actually 4 x 6. If you are looking for a frame for a 5 x 7 photograph, this will not work. Repeat: NOT a 5 x 7 frame (maybe the actual frame measures this, but a photo of this size will NOT fit).\n\nThe frame arrived nicely packaged and without any tarnish. The silver plating is supposed to be tarnish resistant, and I believe that to be the case. All around, this is a good photo frame.\n\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: The Vizcsa double-wall glass coffee/tea mug is 12 -ounces (355 ml) in capacity and can be used for hot or cold beverages. It's elegant design is appealing to the eye when filled with your favorite coffee, latte, cappuccino, espresso, tea or chai, creating an optical illusion of the floating liquid. There is no condensation when filled with a cold beverage, so dump those coaster! The double wall creates a thermal effect, helping to keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold for longer periods of time. These glasses are an eye catching product for any home, cafe and restaurant. These VizCsa mugs are made from durable Borosilicate glass. Borosilicate glass is a strong, incredibly lightweight, and heat resistant glass that is known to be used in scientific labs. The double-walled design of these mugs allow you to comfortably hold your hot beverage while slowly sipping it. The mugs unique design create a wonderful beverage floating illusion that will impress anyone using them. The Vizcsa double walled glass coffee/tea mugs also make for a great elegant gift. We are very confident you will enjoy these mugs! If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please feel free to contact us and return your mugs to Amazon for a full refund! Take care when using ice cubes, we suggest pouring your desired liquid prior to adding ice When washing glass take precaution to not roughly scrub at the bottom plug, this may disrupt the vacuum seal Be gentle with these cups as the glass is thinner than a traditional cup which makes them more fragile, (similar to wine glasses)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The perfect mug for my morning coffee\n\nReview: This is a beautiful glass mug for tea and coffee. I love using glass for hot beverages as I enjoy seeing the color of what I'm drinking. When I'm brewing tea, having a glass mug helps me to achieve just the right strength of the brew that I enjoy. The double-walled construction of this mug keeps the outside cool and the contents hot.\n\nThe borosilicate glass is strong and the glass is dishwasher safe, but I tend to pack my dishwasher, so I wash all of my more fragile glasses by hand. The 12-ounce size of this glass is perfect for my morning coffee. The handle is wide and accommodates all of my fingers. Thanks to the properties of borosilicate glass, the mug can go safely from freezer to microwave without cracking.\n\nDo be careful when using metal spoons to stir your beverages in this mug. You don't want to bang the spoon around the mug, or you might crack it. I love this mug and feel that it's worth the extra care it requires.\n\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: Moscow Mules must be in a copper mug. The copper mug is John G. Martin's signature on the cocktail industry. Copper mugs help to keep your Mule perfectly chill, fresh, and to shine with the warmth and luster of pure copper. As a mule fan now you can have the luxury and beauty you find at a bar, in your own home. Our mugs are handmade from pure copper with the iconic brass handle. The handmade quality of Saint Jacques mugs allows to stand out from the rest. Solid copper construction with beautiful handcrafted smooth finish, and cast brass handle. Perfect for moscow mules, beer and other cold beverages. Preferred by bartenders. 16 ounce capacity. Hand wash recommended. Items may have small blemishes due to the nature of the hand-making processes used. We use these processes due to the character and warmth they add to the product.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Solid copper Moscow Mule mug\n\nReview: This is a classic Moscow Mule mug made of copper with no lining. It has the Saint Jacques logo imprinted on the bottom. These mugs are designed for mixed drinks, but copper is a natural antibacterial and is suitable for any cold beverage.\n\nI received only one mug, which would be a representative sample of the set of four that one would get if they ordered this set from Amazon. My mug was almost perfect. The handle was well attached, the bottom was flat, and there were no visible flaws. There was a small dent on the bottom of my mug, but it was not enough that it bothered me or that I'd have even noticed it had I not been inspecting it closely.\n\nIf you like Moscow Mules, they are certainly best served in copper mugs. I have enjoyed using this mug with my drinks and with water. The handle isn't the most comfortable to hold, but it's fine, and my drinks stay nice and cold when I use this mug.\n\nI received the mug free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Hand blown glass figurines. They are colorful and well made. Each comes in its own gift box. Sizes vary from 1\" to 2\". Please check the attached pictures and the description above to get a better and and s specific size for each miniature. Start a collection give them as a gift or use them for decoration.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Adorable set of six colorful glass figurines\n\nReview: This is a really cute set of six hand-blown glass figurines. I had some like these when I was younger, and when I took a trip to Estonia with my daughters, I saw lots and lots of similar figurines, at much higher prices. This set has two fish, a hummingbird, an owl, a bluebird, and a cute little dog with a bone in his mouth.\n\nEach individual figurine arrived securely packaged in its own little box, which kept it safe and unbroken. The colors are beautiful, and each figurine sits or stands as it should. These are great to display on mirrors, so you can enjoy their reflection along with the actual figurine.\n\nThe only issue I have with these figurines is that the eyes on some of them are a little oddly placed and some of the glass isn't blown as clearly as it could be. The set is priced well at the time of this review, however, and I would recommend it. Just remember this is a set for looking at and not for playing with, so keep the figurines out of reach of small children.\n\nI received the figurines at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Beautifully blue and made just for you! featuring tonal whip stitch details and now in our effortless medium blue pacific wash, the Marilyn straight ankle jeans by NYDJ are a must-have season stretching staple piece that belongs in every woman's closet. Like all NYDJ, this look is designed with our exclusive lift tuck technology that slims from within so you look and feel one whole size smaller. With classic five-pocket styling and a zip fly with button closure.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Dressy black jeans for curvy girls that look great and fit well\n\nReview: I hesitated to buy jeans over the internet but these were a very pleasant surprise. They fit perfectly! And they are also long enough that I could wear them with a bit of a heel without them looking like high waters, like some of my jeans have done. The black is really nice and they have beads on the back pocket and came with extras in case those fall off. I would not be one to replace fallen beads, but if you are, that's a plus for you.\n\nI'm hoping these will hold up over time and stay nice and dark and not stretch out or shrink up. If any of that happens I'll be sure to update my review. But for now I'm really happy with this purchase!","Product: Keep your charms firmly in place with this white rubber stopper ring. You are so welcome to come visit my amazon store ,form there you will see plenty of handmade glass beads crystal zirconia beads swarovski beads stoppers spacers clips silver charms pendants and bracelets. If you have a good experience here, please recommend it to your friends!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Now I can wear my bracelet without worry\n\nReview: I could not be happier with a purchase than I am with this one.\n\nAfter the death of my heart dog, I had a charm made that contains some of his ashes. I also was given a couple of charms and put together a bangle bracelet with the charms and some dog-themed spacer beads. I felt like this way I could always carry a piece of my boy with me and have him close by. My bracelet is beautiful and I love it.\n\nUnfortunately, twice now the clasp of my bracelet has opened, spilling the charms and beads onto the floor. This has happened indoors both times, and I was able to find all of the components of my bracelet, but it made my heart stop both times and left me in fear of wearing my beautiful bracelet. I knew there had to be a way to wear the bracelet without worry, and I could not be more thankful for these little clear rubber stoppers.\n\nWhen I got the bracelet, it came with a few little black stoppers that fit on the body of the bracelet, but which fell off almost immediately. These, in comparison, are little clear rubber donuts that actually go on the bracelet before and after the charms and can not simply fall off by themselves. In fact, they pretty much stay where I put them on the bracelet. Before I went out with it on again, I opened the clasp and tried to dump the charms on the floor, and they did not budge.\n\nI'm so thrilled that this item exists. It fills my needs perfectly. You get 30 of them in a package. I suppose you could also use them as spacers. I really only need two, but I am hanging onto the package because I have a feeling I'll find other uses for these.\n\nExcellent product, highly recommended.","Product: This bag is beautifully made. The material is soft, and substantial. The hardware is high quality. It's both classic & chic. This is a bag you keep forever! MLC luxurious totes offers sophisticated style that's timeless. Available in versatile colors and shiny metallic shades, this handbag is sure to add a brilliance touch of flair to any outfit from everyday to business wear. With use of high-quality material, shiny hardware and fine pleating, you'll love the allure and attention to detail in this tote's design. A roomy interior and multiple pockets will keep you organized.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Spacious vegan leather wallet\n\nReview: My daughter's best friend is vegan, and so she won't use anything with any sort of animal part in it, and that includes leather. We ordered the red wallet for her for Christmas. The wallet is spacious, stylish, and very pretty. My daughter is excited to give it to her friend.\n\nThe wallet comes with a strap to go around your wrist, so if you don't want to carry a large bag, this could easily serve as a purse. It has a myriad of slots for ID, credit cards, savings cards, etc, along with dedicated zipper compartments for cash. There are also sections where you could put receipts and other small items. There's a lot of space in this wallet.\n\nThe wallet is well made and all the stitching and closures are sturdy and secure. I like the versatility of using it either in your purse with the strap removed, or by itself using the strap.\n\nI received the wallet at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.","Product: Mens heavy duty steel toe work socks. Great for men who are on their feet all day. Socks that work as hard as you, so your feet stay cool and dry even when you're working up a sweat. Extra cushioning provides shock absorbing support for high impact activities, alleviates fatigue and foot pain so you can work hard while protecting your feet.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good quality, thick work socks\n\nReview: My husband needed new work socks, and he is very pleased with these. We both prefer gray to white because we have issues sometimes with bleach in our well water turning things yellowish, so the color is great on these. They fit his feet well and they seem well made and stay up all day. He says they're very comfortable and better than the last socks I got him. They are absorbent and the toes are reinforced so hopefully they will hold up longer than the last ones I got him also, which ended up with the toes blown out on a few pairs.\n\nThese socks are thick so they will keep my husband's feet warm inside his boots in the winter. They are an 80/20 blend so they shouldn't shrink much if at all. I did read some complaints about color and noticed in the listing that the socks are offered in both white and gray, so if you want gray, be sure to choose gray, etc.\n\nI received the socks at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Let your footwear say it all with these Women's Loudmouth Flip Flops by DAWGS. Featuring DAWGS signature Loudmouth patterns, these sandals are a fun and funky way to get your comfort on. A massaging footbed and arch support keep active feet feeling comfortable, while the soft toe piece helps prevent irritation and chafing. The ultra-thick sole protects your feet while youre at the pool or the beach, and the durable EVA construction make it easy to rinse dirt or debris away at the end of the day. Grab a pair of these sandals, and brighten up your summer wardrobe! Multiple sizes available.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cute flip flops that fit perfectly. I need more of them.\n\nReview: I live in flip flops over the summer, and I also have issues with flat feet and plantar fasciitis. I normally wear Fit Flops, but I wanted something different and, after reading the reviews of these, I figured I'd try them. I love them! First off, the patterns are adorable, and I had a hard time choosing one, but pirates! I had to get these. I have had a lot of compliments on these already.\n\nThese flip flops are extremely comfortable, and the little nubs on the bottoms of the footbeds feel good. I wouldn't go so far as to say it feels like my feet are getting a massage while I wear these, but I do like the way they feel, and I love the way they fit. I sometimes have to go up a size, but not with these. They are true to size and as you can see from my photo, they not only fit perfectly but they're really cute, too.\n\nI was hesitant to go with the white footbed, but they don't seem to get too funky, at least not right away. I haven't had to clean them yet, but my fingers are crossed that they'll clean up well when necessary. If not, I'll update my review. I would like to see more styles that don't have white footbeds, because white is not my preference, but I just couldn't resist the pirates.","Product: Made from High quality synthetic leather with gold-tone hardware. Front slip pocket and back zip wall pocket. Single adjustable cross-body strap. Spacious zip top compartment. Interior zip and slip pockets. BEFORE PURCHASING, PLEASE COMPARE THE SIZE OF THIS HANDBAG TO ONE OF YOUR OWN FAVORITE BAGS.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great style and color\n\nReview: I picked this purse out for my daughter for Christmas this year. I got her a purse she loved a few years ago and she wore it almost to death. I knew I'd have a hard time living up to that bag, and then I saw this bag. It is so cute! My daughter was so happy to get this purse and really loves the color. The pewter goes with everything, and the size is perfect for my daughter to wear cross-body, which is how she likes to carry her purse. It fits her wallet and other essentials nicely, and it is nicely put together and finished. The zipper works well as does the strap adjuster. We're both very happy that I made this purchase!","Product: In an array of styles and colors. Choose from various textures and knit design patterns for your looks and needs.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty poncho in the perfect shade of blue\n\nReview: This is a very pretty poncho. My granddaughter's favorite color is teal so I was thrilled to find this for her as one of her Christmas gifts. She loves being in style, and ponchos are \"in\" again, like they were when I was younger, and when her big sister was younger, too! Fringe is also big this year and I just know she's going to love this gift.\n\nWhen this arrived I tried it on to be sure that it would fit, since my granddaughter is a big girl, and since it fit me, it will definitely fit her. It is warm and soft and I know she will love the color and the fringe.\n\nI received the poncho at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review.","Product: One size fits most. Knit in a variety of elegant colors. Hand wash and air-dry. Notice: Due to difference Computer Minitors,the color maybe slightly diffrent from picture.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Stylish way to keep your ears warm\n\nReview: This is a really cute knit headband-style ear warmer with a pretty pearl flower applique. It's a cream color that will go with just about anything, and it fits nicely on my above average sized head. It's stretchy, so this would fit just about anyone unless they have a peanut or bucket head. So if you're in a normal head size range, this should work for you.\n\nThe ear warmer is thick and comfortable and will definitely keep the chill out of my ears when I wear it out in the cold weather. I like wearing this style of headband because I have poufy hair and this doesn't flatten it out as much as a hat does. They do tend to be a bit staticky, so some Static Guard would be a good idea before putting this on.\n\nThe headband is well knitted and I didn't see any flaws. It is washable by hand due to the appliqued flowers, but you should be fine in cool water with a gentle soap. It looks really cute on and I could see older girls and teens wearing this as well as adults and even older ladies. It is stylish and timeless looking, and I really like it. That's saying a lot since I actually have a hat shop.\n\nI received the ear warmer at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Mens heat retention light weight warm thermal set will keep your whole body warm when it's freezing outside by retaining body heat\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lightweight thermal underwear will keep hubby warm while traveling this winter\n\nReview: My husband travels to Florida on business every winter and, being winter, even in Florida the weather is unpredictable. He usually camps while he's down there to save money, and when it gets cold, he complains a lot. This year, he will be prepared.\n\nHubby is happy with these long johns. He likes that they aren't thick, because all he really needs is a thin layer to keep him warm at night, and he doesn't like a lot of bulk under his clothing. He put them on to be sure they fit and said that they fit well and that they'll suit his needs perfectly this winter. And when he comes home, his work room is always cold while our outer shop is warm, so instead of turning the heat up and making the shop too hot for me and the customers, he can wear his thermal underwear to stay warm.\n\nThese long johns aren't supposed to protect you from an Arctic blast. It says right in the name, \"heat retention warm\" and that's what they do. They are a thin layer that is meant to be worn under clothing to help you stay warm. For my husband's needs, they are just the right weight. And I appreciated the color selection.\n\nI received the thermal underwear at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.","Product: Diophy brings you an exclusive collection of handbags. This handbag is definitely a trend setter with will stand out wherever you go. This handbag comes in 5 different colors: Red, Pink, Green, Turquoise, and Yellow. Made of PU Leather with high-qualified hardware parts makes this bag noble and the unique design highlight feminine elegance. It's shopping and dating's good partner. Have phone/ID card/Key pocket inside, can fit wallet/Ipad/Umbrella/Spectacle Case. About US Our mission is to offer our customers with extraordinary value of exceptional selections from cute bags, messengers, Messenger Bags, cross body bag, shoulder bags, totes, hobos, satchels, bag in bags, woven, structured and functional bags to fashionable bags with studs, rhinestones, laser cut detailing and more..... Our incredible design team works very hard to keep up with the latest trend, design and styles. Dear Buyer : Thanks for your business! Your positive feedback will be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We will always strive to put our 100% to resolve your issue and delight our customers. Note: Since the item is measured by manual measurement, the size of the actual item you received could be slightly different from the size we listed on website. Meanwhile, please be reminded that due to lighting effects/ environment, monitor's brightness / contrast settings etc, there could be some slight differences between the color tone of the pictures and the actual item.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Adorable turquoise cross-body bag\n\nReview: This is just a beautiful little purse. I am a big fan of turquoise jewelry, so it was a no-brainer for me to pick the turquoise bag. The color of the bag I got matches the color in the listing perfectly. The bag is well made, with all of the hardware securely fastened. I like the turn-key closure and the chain handle, which can be worn either over the shoulder or cross-body.\n\nInside the bag is an expensive-looking patterned lining. The bag has more room inside than you'd think for such a small purse. It has interior pockets, slots, and zipper compartments. I think this purse would appeal to both younger and older people (I'm an older people, and I like it). The only thing I would change would be that I'd make the hardware silver instead of gold, but for a bag this cute, I can deal with the gold.\n\nThe chain handle really lends this bag the ability to be worn for both casual and dressy occasions. I think it will go with almost everything. It's handy for when you just need a few necessities, or for those ladies who don't carry huge purses around. It will also make a really nice gift and in my opinion is great quality at an affordable price.\n\nI received the purse at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Bamboo Crew socks will quickly become your favorite because of their softness, style, comfort and breathability. Our socks are discreetly tailored to disappear beneath the top edge of your shoes. No one will see that you're wearing socks at all, and you'll get all of the protection that you need to keep your feet smelling great. Bamboo is a very breathable, soft and hypoallergenic which makes bamboo a much better choice for mens socks than cotton. Protect your feet from fungus and germs without compromising your sock-less style! Make Bamboo Crew your pick for happy, clean feet with no unsightly sock lines!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good quality no -show socks for men\n\nReview: I wear this type of sock all the time for myself, and they're great with my flats. My husband has a pair of shoes that he prefers to wear without socks, but they tend to get smelly after being worn. I complained to him about this several times, and he asked me to find out if they made this type of sock for men. I was pretty surprised to find that they did. (I'm not sure why I was surprised, but I was).\n\nWhen these arrived, I was skeptical because they looked like they would fit my foot, but when my husband put them on, he said they were comfortable and fit him fine. He was worried about them showing with his shoes on, but they don't. So he's happy. He said that the little gripper at the back helped to keep them on his heel and that they are comfortable while wearing his shoes. And they help prevent his feet from getting stinky, so that made us both happy.\n\nI can see myself potentially \"borrowing\" these from him to wear with a certain pair of sneakers that they'd match pretty well. These seem like good quality no-show socks, and I'm glad they were available for my husband.\n\nI received the socks free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.","Product: Men Bracelet Bead Bracelet Matte Black Prayer Mala Water Drop Bracelets\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: My bracelet was disappointing\n\nReview: In my opinion, the bracelet in the photo is much nicer than what I received. The blue water bead on my bracelet is not as bright a blue as the one in the photo, and the bracelet is not strung on dark elastic as shown. It's a thick, clear elastic that is not exactly invisible. And the knot in the bracelet was front and center, marring its appearance.\n\nI was able to carefully maneuver the knot to the back of the bracelet, where it should have been in the first place. I was also able to carefully cut the ends so that they no longer stick out from between the beads. This made the bracelet wearable for me, but first I took it to a jeweler to find out what those beads really were.\n\nMy jeweler says that the water bead is a semi-precious stone, but he said it's not a cat's eye. I don't know what it is, just what it's not. And the black beads aren't onyx. They are painted fake pearls according to my jeweler. I will say that although they are painted, I do not see any cracks in them, but it was disheartening to find that they aren't onyx. I'm wondering if they meant onyx as a color? I was expecting onyx beads after reading the bracelet's description.\n\nAll that aside, I have been able to wear the bracelet. I like to stack bracelets and it fits in well with my other bracelets. So I am wearing it, and although it felt tight at first, it has loosened and feels comfortable now. But to be completely honest, I have seen bracelets of this quality for a few bucks at the local discount store, so I am overall pretty disappointed in this bracelet.\n\nI received the bracelet free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Parent Vera BeachBag\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good looking, stylish, and huge tote bag\n\nReview: This is a beautiful tote bag, and is it ever big! There's room in this to take everything you need for a trip to the beach, to work out, use it as a purse with room to spare, etc. I really like the design of the elephants and the gray background is a neutral and will go with just about anything. The rope handles are sturdy and you can really fill this bag up and they hold up well.\n\nThe top of the tote bag has a full-length zipper, so this is suitable to use as a purse or to carry your laptop securely (with some padding). The interior is lined with what feels like acetate and there is a small pocket on one side. The lining isn't the best fabric, and that seems like the only weak link in this tote bag. With care, it will hold up, but it will require some care. For that reason, my rating for this would be 4.5 stars if we could give half stars.\n\nThis is a stylish tote that I really like and I would keep myself if I didn't have a daughter who loves elephants.\n\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: pocket sized slim card holder for everyday card carrying.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Stylish business card cases\n\nReview: UPDATE:\nMy husband loved my red business card case, so I got one of the black ones (black 2) for him, because he feels that red is too girly. The black case is almost the same as my red one, but the placement of the stainless steel pieces is a bit different. The piece on the front is perfect for engraving his name or initials, which I will have done before I give it to him. There is also a much wider stainless steel strip on the inside. I will probably leave that piece alone since it's only visible when the case is open.\n\nThe black case is just as well made as my red one, and the capacity of the case is the same. The design of the black one does not have the slight curve that my red one does, but it will fit well in my husband's shirt pocket or pants pocket and will keep his business cards in good condition. This is a well made card case that I know my husband will be proud to use, and which will make him look more like the professional he is.\n\nORIGINAL REVIEW OF RED CASE:\nThis is a stylish business card case made of steel and patterned PU \"leather\". There is a silver lip on the outside and a larger silver plate on the inside that could be engraved if you wanted, or you can just leave it plain. I got this for myself, so I will leave it plain. If I were going to give it as a gift, I'd probably have it engraved.\n\nI have a small business and often find myself needing to hand someone a card, so this is perfect for me. My old case was nowhere near as nice and my cards would end up dog-eared, but with this case, they stay fresh and crisp looking, and I feel much more professional. I really like the magnetic closure, which doesn't allow the case to flop open and keeps my cards are secure inside.\n\nMy card case is well put together and has no visible flaws. The red is a true red and is easy to find in my bag. I keep it in a pocket inside my purse so that it doesn't get tossed around with my other items. It is sturdy and easy to open one-handed, and the slightly curved design is also nice if I wanted to carry it around in my pants pocket. I like this card case a lot and would recommend it.\n\n-----\nI received both business card cases free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: The KOR Delta's water bottles functional, state-of-the-art design makes it easy to take water on-the-go. The KOR Delta water bottle is a stylish, convenient reusable water bottle that makes sustainable hydration simple and delightful. Its exclusive threadless spout design is smooth on your lips so you dont feel like youre drinking from a water hose. Plus, its large enough to enjoy a strong flow of water and drop in pieces of ice, yet small enough to minimize splashing. With its one-handed, push-button operation, your water bottle flips open, then stays out of your way while you drink, making it an ideal companion for the road, workouts or traveling. FEATURES: BPA-FREE Water bottle made with BPA-free Eastman Triton ONE HANDED OPERATION - Great sports bottle for outdoor and indoor activities WIDE MOUTH FOR EASY FILLING, CLEANING Easily add ice cubes and filtered water EASY TO CARRY Looped handle makes it easy to carry and attach to bags SPILL PROOF Safety latch prevents spills DURABLE Shatterproof Glass bottle alternative DISHWASHER SAFE - Dishwasher safe on the top rack 100% MONEY BACK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE The KOR Delta water bottle is ergonomically designed and fits easily in your hand. It is also compatible with most cup holders. The looped handle design makes it easy and comfortably carry in the crook of your finger or to clip to a backpack. The spill-proof, one handed design, durable construction and BPA-Free materials make it the perfect water bottle for work, school, or play Not only does the shape of the handle resemble the Greek symbol for change, it represents your journey to impact whatever you may be aiming to change in your life, including your hydration habits for the better. Usage Instructions Opening and Closing the Lid: 1) To open, place your thumb over the top latch and push up until you hear a click. 2) Place your thumb over the bottom button to release the lid and push the lid up. 3) Fill up and enjoy! 4) To close, simply push down on the lid until you hear a click, then secure the lid by pushing down the safety latch (the latch above the button). Twisting the Lid Off: With one hand on the vessel body and the other hand grasping the top of the lid, turn the lid counterclockwise to remove the lid. Care Tips: Wash thoroughly before first use. Do not microwave or freeze. Dishwasher-safe (top rack only).\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Be careful of sharp plastic edges on the top of this bottle\n\nReview: Unfortunately, I had a real problem with this water bottle. At first glance, this is a really nice looking bottle--large and stylish looking. The first thing I noticed was a piece of silicone pressed into the top that, when lifted out, revealed a few pieces of card stock with some sayings on them. While that's nice, it seemed odd to me, and then there was some writing on the packaging about stones, which were supposed to be included with the bottle. I ultimately, after much investigation (and checking the packaging several times for rocks), came to find out that the pieces of paper were the so-called stones. Odd, but okay. I guess I get it now. I had to Google \"Zen Stones\" and I still don't really get it, but okay.\n\nNext, I tried to get the bottle open. I failed. I went back to the item's listing and watched the video. There are two blue buttons below the silicone thing at the top and I fought with them awhile, finally wrestling it open. In the process, I sliced my finger in not one but two places. So what the bottle has is a flip-top lid made of the same material as the bottle. The problem is that there are sharp edges on the bottom part of the lid. You are supposed to be able to open this bottle with one hand, but it took me two to get it open. After I bandaged my finger, I played with it awhile longer and finally got the one-handed thing figured out. I guess once you use the bottle awhile, it becomes easier and more reflexive to open it that way. The flip top part is really large and I don't think I could ever get comfortable drinking from this bottle. The lid is just too bulky, clunky, and in the way for my liking.\n\nA plus of this bottle would be that it's certainly easy to fill and clean. Personally, I would prefer a drinking spout. I like to drink water on the treadmill and I think this would be too messy without any type of spout. But if you like this type of bottle, it's certainly a nice looking one. Just please make sure your bottle doesn't have sharp plastic edges on the cap part. I'm going to attach a photo of the problem area so that you will know what I mean.\n\nI received the water bottle for free in return for my honest and unbiased review.","Product: Display and protect your collectible shoes (single or pair options) in one of our beautiful, high-quality display cases. Our cases are perfect for autographed sneakers, high tops, cleats, tennis shoes, golf shoes, dress or high heeled shoes and many other types of footwear. Our cases are not made of the cheap plastics used by some other manufacturers. Our durable cases are constructed of 1/8\" crystal clear acrylic with the front & top of the case molded from a single sheet giving our cases an aesthetically pleasing rollover appearance and fewer seams. There are several different sizes and bases to choose from. Some are designed to hold two shoes and some only one. So, please check the measurements provided. The black acrylic two-tiered base offers several selections of colored metal risers (black, gold, silver, red, white, orange, and blue) which are perfect for showcasing two shoes with harmonious colored risers. Our two-tiered bases are also offered with a sturdy wall-mount option to mount your collectible on a wall. All two-tiered cases have rubber feet on the bottom to protect surfaces from scratches. You may want to give your footwear an action look with either our beautiful green turf base or our synthetic wood base options; both are made from solid black acrylic covered in either turf or synthetic wood. Our products are a wonderful gift for the person who has it all, but needs a way to showcase & protect it. Memorabilia pictured in the display case image is not included. Manufactured and sold only by Better Display Cases (a Veteran owned and operated company). Please browse our other display products by visiting our numerous Amazon listings! We love helping our customers display their story!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well made acrylic display case will showcase your treasures\n\nReview: My husband is an avid collector of many things, so this display case is a gift for him. He is happy with it as it is barely noticeable yet will protect his belongings from dust and sun damage. The case is in two parts. The base has turf on one side and black acrylic on the other side, so it could be used in either direction, and the top fits down over the base.\n\nThe case is well made and arrived free of defects. The top fits pretty much perfectly over the base. This is going to keep just about anything out, but if you are using it for anything made of cloth, as my husband will likely be for one of his original Civil War caps, I would suggest throwing a moth ball in there along with your item to protect it. For things like the fossil in my photographs, that wouldn't be necessary.\n\nThis display case is very similar to those I've seen in museums. There is no way to lock this particular case, however. It is a really nice looking display case, and I recommend it for any collector to use to showcase treasured items.\n\nI received the display case free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Non slip yoga socks give you the freedom from shoes but has the warmth and security of a non slip sock base Keeps moisture off reducing your risk of foot fungus Shaped to fit each of your feet A great addition to any exercise program This slimmer belt wraps around your waist to help you shed excess water weight You will lose weight and get a smooth slender waist in no time Get the slim trim look youve always wanted Features. Womens Mary Jane Mesh Front Yoga Sock with Grips. Fivetoe design none slip soles machine washable . Super thin and lightweight. One size fits most machine washable. Breathable ConstructionSpecifications. Color Black. Size Small Medium. Dimensions 33 H x 2 W x 75 L. Weight 04 lbs\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fabulous and functional yoga socks\n\nReview: These are the cutest yoga socks I've seen. Having two daughters that do a lot of yoga, I'm always on the lookout for yoga-related gifts and gadgets for them. My daughter who teaches yoga has also been after me to start learning, so I figured that if I really liked these, I'd keep them instead of giving them to her. Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping these. They were easy to put on and fit comfortably on my size 9 feet.\n\nThe socks are available in a variety of colors and types. I got the black ones with the mesh fronts. In addition to looking good, the mesh serves as ventilation during exercise. The grips on the bottoms help stop you from slipping while practicing yoga. I don't see any laundering instructions on these, so to protect the mesh, I put them in a delicates bag, washed them in cold water, then hung them to dry. The mesh on these doesn't look especially delicate, so I think they'll hold up pretty well. I'm not sure about the nonslip bottoms, but if they fall apart, I will certainly update my review. For now, they're holding up fine.\n\nI received the socks free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: This essential kids sleeping bag is the perfect sleepover & camping accessory - featuring a lightweight, 1070T Dacron outer fabric, with 200 grams of M2 hollow, cotton fill. See images above. It has a full-length zipper and drawstring hood to help keep wind out. It's perfect for kid's sleepovers, outdoor camping or hiking. Comes with a handy drawstring tote to store it in. Weighs only 2.2 lbs. Available in red, blue or orange. Order yours today!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for warmer weather or indoor use\n\nReview: My husband camps a lot and every winter he travels to Florida on business. To save money, he'll sleep in a tent or in his truck, and he gets chilly sometimes, so I got this sleeping bag for him. He tested it out when it arrived and he is very happy with it. This is a compact, very lightweight sleeping bag. It is great for warmer climates or for spring and summer camping. It's also good for using indoors.\n\nThe sleeping bag was plenty long for my husband, and he said it was very comfortable. He mentioned that if it's cold, that this sleeping bag would easily fit inside a heavier one for added warmth. He liked the hood on the sleeping bag but felt that a blow-up attached pillow would make it the perfect sleeping bag. He is happy to have this before leaving on his trip.\n\nThe zipper on this bag works easily and the carry bag has a strap that can go over your shoulder. This is so lightweight that it would be great for backpacking. The sleeping bag is also available in a few different colors. We chose the blue and are very happy with it. I'd definitely recommend this sleeping bag for warmer weather camping or use indoors.\n\nI received the sleeping bag at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.","Product: Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) compatible devices Sync and transfer files via Micro-USB data cable\n\nSamsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Note 4, Note Edge, S3, S4, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+\n\nMotorola Droid Turbo, Moto X 2014\n\nLG G3, G4, G Flex 2, V10\n\nSony Xperia Z4, Z4 Tablet, Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Z2 Tablet\n\nMotorola Droid Turbo, Moto X 2014;\n\nHTC One M8, One M9;\n\nAsus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML;\n\nGoogle Pixel and Pixel XL., ,\n\nHuawei, Microsoft Lumia, KYOCERA, Microsoft, BlackBerry, ZTE, , NEC, Lenovo, Asus Zenfone, Asus Zenpad. Compatible with All Micro-USB Devices. No Exception!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well in my Samsung Galaxy S5\n\nReview: I felt really left out of the whole wireless charging thing with my Samsung Galaxy S5. I am holding out until the S7 comes out so I am stuck with this phone for another few months. I'm not really complaining. It's a great phone, but I wanted to be able to charge it wirelessly, so I ordered this Qi receiver.\n\nI tend to switch batteries at least once a day because I use my phone a lot when I'm away from a charger. I have had no issues with this at all. I simply remove it and replace it when I've changed the battery. It stays in place nicely and works well with my wireless charger. I feel like I'm one of the cool kids now and not stuck in the dark ages of wired chargers. Of course I use those also, and extra batteries as I've mentioned, but I do like having the ability to charge the phone while it's resting by simply setting it on a wireless charging pad. With this receiver, I can do just that.","Product: For a reliable and easy to use strong mount of your mobile devices to your car windshield or dashboard, all you need is this Windshield Suction Mount Universal Car Holder Cradle for Mobile Phones GPS. This holder clip has an auto opening button that will open the gripping cradle up to 90 mm in width which can support large mobile devices such as the iPhone 6 Plus and the Note 4. It is so simple to mount your cell phone with this universal car mount, you can even do it with one hand. The unique design with its auto opening and release button allows for quick holding and releasing of your devices. Plus you can adjust the fully rotating holder cradle 360 degrees in any direction for portrait and landscape views. Be confident that your mobile device will not slip out of the holder because of the non-slip silicone grips. And the mounting base has a super strong silicone suction cup for high suction force. It will securely hold and mount to any smooth flat surface such as your windshield, dashboard, desktop, ceramic wall, etc. Check out the specifications below. SPECIFICATIONS: Powerful silicone suction cup provides a super high suction force Can mount on almost any flat surface like windshield and dashboard Easy 3-Step assembly, no tools required Auto opening and release button allows for quick one hand use 360 degree rotating holder head to adjust for various angles of views Non-slip and non-scratch silicone cradle to securely hold mobile device Extendable grip accommodates up to 90 mm width devices like iPhone 6 Plus and Note 4 Universal Compatibility - Firmly and safely mounts iPod, MP3 & MP4 Players, PDA, PSP, GPS, mobile phones like iPhone 4, 5 & 6 series, Galaxy S Series, Note, HTC, Motorola, Google Nexus, Nokia Lumia, PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 - Windshield Suction Mount Universal Car Holder Cradle for Mobile Phones GPS Simple 3-Step Instructions Color: Black and Red\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Will not fit Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge\n\nReview: This air vent car mount comes with two sizes of vent clips (longer and shorter) and also has adhesive foam for mounting to a smooth spot on your car's front dash. I don't put sticky tape on my car, so that wasn't even an option. Plus the two pieces of foam seemed like they'd never hold up under the weight of my phone even without the case on it. I always keep a case on my phone, and the one I'm using now has a very slim profile, adding literally no bulk to my phone. This came up in a search as being compatible with my new phone.\n\nI got the mount installed after a lot of fiddling around. I had a hard time turning the clips so that they were facing the right direction in my car's vent clips. Once that was done, it went on and seemed sturdy. I was looking forward to testing it and thought it might be the mount I was looking for. Unfortunately, even with my phone's case removed (which I really don't like to do), this air vent mount does not fit my phone.\n\nI was going to give this to my daughter to use, but try to remove it once it's on. My husband finally was able to remove it, and in the process one clip snapped off and the other bent to the point that it will no longer function. Sadly, this went in the trash. So it does not work for me and I don't think it would work for the S6 either, because those are the same size as my phone. It would definitely not fit the large Apple phones. If you have a smaller phone, it might work for you, but be careful of those flimsy clips.\n\nI received the air vent mount at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: LUVVITT CLEAR GRIP case for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge combines high clarity with absolute grip and cushioning. The ruffled sides of this Galaxy S7 Edge case provides excellent grip while it's ergonomic design ensures comfortable fit and feel in hand. Reinforced air pockets inside four corners of the bumper, absorbs and distributes the shocks providing the best drop protection for your Galaxy S7 Edge. While most Galaxy S7 Edge cases provide a 0.6mm to 1.00mm lip over the screen. LUVVITT CLEAR GRIP features a 1.2 mm lip for additional protection. In addition, raised bumper guard corners of the case elevate both faces of your Galaxy S7 Edge phone which means protection for the screen as well as the camera. Protect what you love with LUVVITT top of the line accessories and Wrap It Before You Tap It!.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Decent protection for a clear phone case\n\nReview: I got my new phone on Thursday, and I already have a few cases to use with it. I am happy with this case. It is clear and when you look at the phone with it on, it's not at first evident that there is even a case on it, which I like. However, since the first thing I did with my new phone straight out of the box was drop it on the floor, this girl needs a case on her phone at all times.\n\nThe thing I like best about this case is the corners. They protrude a bit and offer some shock absorption for when you drop your phone. Not if, when. The ridged edges of this case also help to keep a grip on it. This case has what I would consider the minimum amount of protection that I am comfortable with.\n\nUltimately, I am probably going to get a more rugged case for my S7 Edge, but for now, I'm liking this case and enjoying the look of my phone in it. It fits the phone well, is easy to get on and off but will not fall off, and the buttons are easy to use while the case is on. I would say that this is probably the best low profile, clear phone case that I've seen.\n\nI received the phone case free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Samsung Wireless Charging Pack for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is an external battery and a wireless charging pad all rolled into one. Attach the pack to your Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for a simple wireless charge. Ditch the hassle of cables. Just attach it to your phone and get charging! Incredibly slim just at 8.53mm, the pack ensures you a comfortable grip when you need a charge on-the-go! Any cases need to be removed prior to charging as the wireless charging battery pack fits securely and directly over your phone without a case installed. Swap the battery pack on for a charge when needed on the go and then replace your case when you've recovered enough of a charge.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Does not do the job well at all\n\nReview: I had high hopes for this charging case, but I was disappointed. I first tried an off brand charging case that did not hold a charge. Rather than go that route again, I decided to try the Samsung brand charging case. I charged it and put it on my phone when my phone was down in the low 20s for a charge. While using my phone, the level of charge did not go up more than a percentage point or two with this case on.\n\nThen I tried using this to charge the phone without using the phone. This kind of defeats the purpose of having a charging case, but I gave it a try. After about an hour, my phone's charge had gone up maybe 10 percent, and the level of charge on the actual case had drained by half. So you don't get much charge, and the case doesn't hold its charge for long.\n\nBased on the above, I decided to return this charging case while I could. I'll wait awhile and hopefully something better will come out. In the meantime, I have my regular charging cable, qi chargers, and power banks to get me through the day.","Product: Inspired by the Hundred Year Pen created by Waterman in 1939, the Charleston Fountain Pen is an Art Deco masterpiece in and of its own. The Charleston's geometric form features a fluted barrel with decorative band and a flowing, wrap-around clip. The Charleston reflects its Art Deco flavor in two versions: black with gold or chrome trim. The Charleston fountain pen offers an exceptional 18K gold nib and accepts cartridge or converter refills. The Waterman Charleston Fountain Pen Features; Fluted barrel with decorative band. Convenient capped design. Nostalgic presentation. 18K gold nib and accepts cartridge or converter refills.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lovely addition to my home office\n\nReview: I had an old wire pencil holder in my home office, and while it did the job, it wasn't very nice looking. This is a lovely carved bamboo design that looks beautiful on my desk and holds everything I need. It's a bit smaller than my last pencil holder, which I also appreciate, because space on my desk top is at a premium.\n\nThis is also billed as a utensil holder for the kitchen. While bamboo is certainly a good type of wood to use in the kitchen, I disagree with this being usable as a kitchen utensil holder. I feel that it's not tall or big enough to adequately hold my kitchen tools. Even if I were to limit myself to a few pieces, this is only 4.25\" tall and I feel that it would be top heavy.\n\nThis would be perfect for makeup brushes, paint brushes, gel pens, colored pencils, markers, etc., in addition to normal office use. Mine is filled with ink pens, scissors, a letter opener, a Wite-Out pen, and a nail file. I would not argue with this being a bit larger, but as it is, it's perfect for my home office. The only thing I would suggest would be to add some felt or silicone feet to the bottom. The bamboo is smooth, but there is potential for scratching delicate furniture.\n\nI received the pencil holder at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: At Hidden Hollow Beads, we pride ourselves on creating beautiful, affordable, durable lanyards for anyone needing a convenient and attractive way to keep track of keys and ID badges. With great customer service, we are committed to making sure that your purchasing experience is always a positive one. We appreciate your feedback and are constantly working to improve our product. Should you encounter any issues with your chain lanyard, please contact us first and let us make it right. We love what we do and we want to make sure you love it, too. Our strong, 34\" lanyards are individually crafted by real people, right here in the USA, using only the finest quality materials. Made with tarnish resistant curb chain and stainless steel jump rings, this beautiful lanyard will hold up to whatever your day has in store. If your work takes you to an area where security is of concern, the breakaway lanyard will provide you with peace of mind, knowing that it will break away easily, should your lanyard be grabbed by someone or snagged on an object, leaving you free to do what you need to do. Tag: lanyard, women's lanyard, lanyard for women, lanyard for nurses, lanyard for teachers, lanyard for keys, badge holder, fashion lanyard, beaded lanyard, chunky lanyard, light weight lanyard, lightweight lanyard, chain lanyard, necklace lanyard\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice bling for wearers of lanyards\n\nReview: I ordered this as a gift for my mother's favorite aide at her assisted living facility. All of the employees need to wear their IDs on lanyards, and this girl takes amazing care of my mom. It has some bling, but not enough to be gaudy, and the colors will coordinate with just about everything. I think my mom's aide will love this gift.\n\nThe lanyards are available in breakaway and nonbreakaway styles. I opted for the nonbreakaway style lanyard, because I don't see the risk of choking that would necessitate a breakaway lanyard. There are some instances where this would be needed, and it's nice that they have both options available, and a variety of colors as well. The lanyard is well made, sturdily put together, and looks like it will hold up to daily wear.\n\nThis is a cute little gift for anyone who needs to have a lanyard for ID. One thing I did not like about this item, which by the way is actually assembled in the USA, was the way it was presented in a cheap cellophane and cardboard hang bag. The addition of a simple gift box would class this up immensely. I will definitely use a nice gift box when giving this lanyard to my mother's assisted living aide.\n\nI received the lanyard at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: This high quality brushed aluminum tray is versatile and simple. The brushed aluminum metal gives a distinctive and polished look that is second to none. The flexible hanging options meet the varied needs of users - choose from 4 high quality magnets or 2 strips of 3M Hook & Loop Fasteners. **Markers/Eraser not included\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great marker and eraser holder, but I didn't like the magnets\n\nReview: I really like this whiteboard marker and eraser holder for my whiteboard. I can finally keep the markers and erasers together and off of my furniture. I have my whiteboard hanging in my hallway so there's no desk nearby and just a small phone stand, so this really comes in handy.\n\nWhat I do not like about this set are those magnets. They are extremely strong magnets, always seeking out one another, regardless of what might be in between, which includes my fingers. Once they've found each other, good luck separating them. I ruined a manicure and about broke a few nails trying to pry them apart. Once I finally did that and installed them, they clamped on to my whiteboard with a loud smack. I figured this is great, but 30 seconds later the holder crashed to the floor. While the magnets are Herculean in strength, the glue on them is pretty wimpy. It literally peeled right off. So after all my struggles to separate the magnets, I figured I'd remove the glue from them and use them for something else. This was also not to be, as when I went to stack them again, one of them broke. I figured at that point that it was a strong message for me to step away from the magnets, so I tossed them.\n\nThe Velcro works so much better for me for this. I wasn't thrilled about having to attach Velcro to my whiteboard, but it went on well and it's holding well and I really can't complain, so Velcro it is. If I ever need to remove it, I can use Goo Gone to get rid of the sticky residue, and Velcro is easy to find in the store if I need to replace it.\n\nSo now I have a nice holder for my eraser and markers and I'm happy. I wish I hadn't wasted so much time with those evil magnets of doom, but overall I am happy with this product and feel that it will last a really long time and work well with the Velcro adhesive.\n\nI received the marker and eraser holder at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: Riun Ex Hollow Bamboo Pen And Pencil Holder. This is a high quality hand crafted bamboo Pencil Holder. It is strong but very light. Bamboo Wood Grains are visible and detailed. It can be used for Pencils, Pens, Utensils, Smart Phones, Remote Controllers etc. Constructed with 100% Eco-friendly natural bamboo. Bamboo is a strong, durable and a renewable material. This Pen Holder can also hold Paper Clips and many different Office Supplies. Risk-Free Trial - Money-Back Guarantee: We want you to experience all our products, and to keep those that improve your life. This is why we offer our products on a risk-free basis. Buy this product, and if for any reason you are not satisfied with it, contact us for a full refund. We do not make you jump through hoops to get your money back if our products are not right for you. It's that simple, and it's part of our 'Ideal World Products' promise.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lovely addition to my home office\n\nReview: I had an old wire pencil holder in my home office, and while it did the job, it wasn't very nice looking. This is a lovely carved bamboo design that looks beautiful on my desk and holds everything I need. It's a bit smaller than my last pencil holder, which I also appreciate, because space on my desk top is at a premium.\n\nThis is also billed as a utensil holder for the kitchen. While bamboo is certainly a good type of wood to use in the kitchen, I disagree with this being usable as a kitchen utensil holder. I feel that it's not tall or big enough to adequately hold my kitchen tools. Even if I were to limit myself to a few pieces, this is only 4.25\" tall and I feel that it would be top heavy.\n\nThis would be perfect for makeup brushes, paint brushes, gel pens, colored pencils, markers, etc., in addition to normal office use. Mine is filled with ink pens, scissors, a letter opener, a Wite-Out pen, and a nail file. I would not argue with this being a bit larger, but as it is, it's perfect for my home office. The only thing I would suggest would be to add some felt or silicone feet to the bottom. The bamboo is smooth, but there is potential for scratching delicate furniture.\n\nI received the pencil holder at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: To kill common household ants, simply place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits stations near indoor areas where ants are spotted. Ants enter the trap, consume the liquid ant bait and return to the nest where they pass on the bait to the rest of the colony. TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are specifically formulated to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the nest and deliver a dose to the rest of the colony . The liquid ant bait stations prevent the bait from drying out and provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Monitor the baits regularly for activity, but do not interfere with the ants or baits. Replace with additional baits when the first set is depleted. Depending on the size of the ant infestation, complete control may take up to two weeks.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This bait brings all the ants to the yard, then kills them\n\nReview: I put a bunch of these traps down because I have been fighting an all-out war with ants for the past few months, and they were winning. Within a few days, the ants were really marching in, heading straight to the traps. I found a lot of them dead in my dogs' water bowl. It must make them thirsty? Anyway after about five days, the ant population took a distinct dive. We are down to the occasional straggler now, so I definitely think these things work.\n\nThe only issue I have with these is that some of them ooze a thick, ridiculously sticky liquid onto whatever surface you put them on. Some do and some don't. For the ones that do, it's a real mess. I have circumvented that (after clean up) by setting the traps on a folded paper towel. The ants are still drawn to the bait, but the result is not quite as messy. Now all I have to clean up is dead ants, and I\"m happy to do that. Thankfully, my dogs don't seem interested in these traps, though I have tried to keep them out of range of the dogs just in case.","Product: An all-time favorite pink flamingo lawn decoration decorate your lawn in the day and glows through at night. Our Pink Flamingo plant stakes adds that beauty, color to your yard. Its clear real glass crackle ball and color change LED light shines in your landscape gardens, patio, balcony, or cubicle landscape. This 37 inches Pink Flamingo can hovering over flower beds and plants. It stands out among bushes and makes a difference for your lawn.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fernando Flamingo--my new judgmental garden friend\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R28SRT0IU3P51K\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1xFp2NieyS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01AQge0NR%2BS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">I have to say that I just love having this guy among my flowers. I have always loved all kinds of birds, and flamingos, frankly, crack me up. I think it's the way they stand on one leg like a statue. Now I have my own flamingo statue for my garden!\n\nWhen I saw that I had to put the flamingo together, I was afraid at first, but putting it together could not be easier. The wings and tail have tabs that fit into slots on the body of the flamingo, and the longer leg screws together. Then you just push the base into the ground or pot of dirt, and the whole thing is pretty stable. The solar globe is preinstalled, but there are instructions for how to change the battery when needed.\n\nThe body of the flamingo is painted with a rust-resistant powder coat paint, much like the cages I use for my parrots. This guy's face is pretty realistic. When I took him out of the box, he stared at me with a judging expression. Yes, I feel judged by a metal flamingo, probably because I left him in the box too long.\n\nAt night, the globe glows from within the flamingo's body. It is not a bright light, but it is definitely noticeable. The strength of the sun during the day will determine how much light you get from this in the evening. I am really happy to have this little guy lording over my flowers and judging me from his spot on the deck. He's adorable, and he knows it. My husband thinks I've finally lost my mind, but the flamingo and I know otherwise. I've decided to name him Fernando.\n\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: The Maztang MT988 18-Inch 13-Amp Electric Snow Blower is designed to move up to 800 lbs. of snow per minute. Its powerful 13-amp electric motor can easily clear snow of up to 10 inches thick, and a path 18 inches wide from driveways, walkways, and pavements in one pass. It comes with a 180 Degree adjustable chute and easily adjusted lever. It can discharge snow as high as 30 feet in different directions. The snow blower's ergonomic handle features a high-quality foam grip, giving you complete control. It weighs only 26 lbs. for maximum portability. This snow blower is completely maintenance free and requires no tune-ups; it works hard so you don't need to. When not in use, simply unplug and fold the handle for compact storage. Quick and easy assembly of handle and lever is required.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not for a blizzard, but you can clear lesser amounts of snow with this snow blower\n\nReview: This is not the kind of snow blower you will need when you have a blizzard. The snow blower seems to have a lot of power, but I don't think it will handle deep snow. That said, it is sufficient to clear your driveway or sidewalk of a few inches of snow when you need it. It will help you avoid the backache and sore shoulders and arms that you get from shoveling. I will probably actually use this more in my back yard to clear a spot for my little dogs than I will anywhere else.\n\nThe snow blower was easy to put together, but some instructions would have been nice. My husband didn't have any issues getting it together though, with the help of the photo on the box it came in. I just don't understand not having instructions, a warranty, etc. in the box. Please bear in mind that this is an electric snow blower, so you will need a really long extension cord if you plan to use it any distance from your porch. We don't have any outside electrical outlets, so we are even further limited, but we have long extension cords that will help us when we need to use this.\n\nI received the snow blower at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: The PetSafe Solvit Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp is perfect for helping your pet into a car, SUV, truck, boat or bed and is a great alternative to pet stairs. This X-Large model is 3 in. wider and 15 in. longer than our standard Deluxe Telescoping Ramp. The extra size is especially great for larger dog breeds and provides a gentler climbing angle and extra walking space to help your pet reach those high places with confidence. Its combination aluminum and plastic construction make it strong yet lightweight for easy portability.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent quality ramp for dogs\n\nReview: I got this ramp for my dachshund, who hurt his back last winter. It has been a lifesaver. We have it going down the five steps from the back deck to the backyard, and my dachshund uses it like a pro. It was easy to teach him how to go up and down the ramp using a treat as incentive. Plus he quickly realized that it was easier on his back and was glad to be able to use it to go up and down to do his business.\n\nThis ramp is expensive but has been so worth the money. It is solid and stays in place. Every few months it might shift a little and I put it back where it belongs. This is usually because the dog's back is feeling great now and he bounds up the ramp to come inside. I left this out all winter and we had several feet of snow. It held up through the ice melt I used on it over the winter. I used a broom to sweep it clean without any issue.\n\nThe tread on this has stayed intact, which is the most impressive thing to me. I would recommend this ramp without hesitation.\n\nUpdate, Spring 2017: Time to replace the tread. Bought replacement tread on the manufacturer's website. One piece didn't want to stick. They sent another set and one piece again didn't want to stick, but they sent two sets of tread so one piece from each did work. It was the shorter piece, but that was fine.","Product: The PetSafe Solvit Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp is perfect for helping your pet into a car, SUV, truck, boat or bed and is a great alternative to pet stairs. This X-Large model is 3 in. wider and 15 in. longer than our standard Deluxe Telescoping Ramp. The extra size is especially great for larger dog breeds and provides a gentler climbing angle and extra walking space to help your pet reach those high places with confidence. Its combination aluminum and plastic construction make it strong yet lightweight for easy portability.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent quality ramp for dogs\n\nReview: I got this ramp for my dachshund, who hurt his back last winter. It has been a lifesaver. We have it going down the five steps from the back deck to the backyard, and my dachshund uses it like a pro. It was easy to teach him how to go up and down the ramp using a treat as incentive. Plus he quickly realized that it was easier on his back and was glad to be able to use it to go up and down to do his business.\n\nThis ramp is expensive but has been so worth the money. It is solid and stays in place. Every few months it might shift a little and I put it back where it belongs. This is usually because the dog's back is feeling great now and he bounds up the ramp to come inside. I left this out all winter and we had several feet of snow. It held up through the ice melt I used on it over the winter. I used a broom to sweep it clean without any issue.\n\nThe tread on this has stayed intact, which is the most impressive thing to me. I would recommend this ramp without hesitation.\n\nUpdate, Spring 2017: Time to replace the tread. Bought replacement tread on the manufacturer's website. One piece didn't want to stick. They sent another set and one piece again didn't want to stick, but they sent two sets of tread so one piece from each did work. It was the shorter piece, but that was fine.","Product: ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Medium/Large Bird Food, 12 Lbs Multi Colored\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My African grey parrot loves these pellets\n\nReview: While I don't love this, my Congo African grey parrot does. Actually, so do my dogs. My parrot also loves feeding this to my dogs. I need to be careful to keep this out of reach of my really bad dog or he'll steal the entire container and share with his shorter brother and sister. But back to this product...\n\nI've been feeding this to my parrot since I got her back in 2000. The packaging has changed throughout the years, but the quality of the product has not. My parrot enjoys these pellets daily and I feel good about feeding them to her. She also gets a seed mix and lots of whatever the humans are eating, as long as it's healthy.\n\nMy vet stressed the importance of pellets when I first got my parrot, and he even sells this brand in his office. I can't afford his prices, so I usually buy them from Amazon or on sale at a pet shop. I am always happy with the freshness and quality of this product. We've tried other varieties but always come back to this one.","Product: Give your bird a new exciting food flavor every day with this variety pack of Lafeber's Nutri-Berries. There is nothing boring about this selection. It includes one of each; Sunny Orchard, El Paso, Garden Veggie and Tropical Fruit to delight your bird's taste buds each and every day. Each Nutri-Berries flavor offers complete nutrition for your bird and is Omega 3 & 6 balanced to support your bird's immune system and promote healthy skin and feathers. Made in USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My parrot loves these, and so do my dogs when they get lucky\n\nReview: My African grey parrot loves her Nutriberries. She has been eating them daily since she was a baby, and she's almost 16 years old now. My dogs have also discovered her Nutriberries, and when this assortment came in, I put a bag in a container and left it near the bird cage and went to work. I returned home to find the container missing. A little while later, I found it, well chewed in a dog bed. So now I need to hide the Nutriberries from the dogs, and they only get them if the parrot decides they're worthy and throws them some, but she doesn't because they're her favorite, especially the hot pepper and veggies varieties.\n\nI will note that the bag that the dogs ate were the hot pepper variety and one of my dogs was rather ill the next day. Served her right.\n\nBut anyway, I was happy to see this assortment on Amazon, and the price for them was better than what I pay in the store, so I will be ordering more of these and hiding them from my dogs. Maybe if they're lucky the parrot will share, but I doubt it.","Product: Ziwi is a small team whose love for our dogs is pure and simple, just like our recipes. We put the best of New Zealand into our authentic farm-to-bowl products. Our gentle, twin-stage, air-drying process naturally preserves all ingredients, and eliminates pathogenic bacteria. Our air-dried food contains more moisture than dry kibble, so there is no need to re-hydrate. And because there is no need for preservatives, sugars or glycerines, our food is safe, clean to handle, and as nutritious and digestible as a completely raw diet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The best dog food for the best dogs in the world: Mine\n\nReview: My dogs adore ZiwiPeak. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, it is worth it. I will admit, though, that I have small dogs. If I had big dogs, I'd probably not be able to afford to feed this food. It is air dried raw meat along with some additives that are all good, healthy ingredients for my dogs.\n\nMy dogs are raw fed, but sometimes I don't have any raw food thawed, or someone else has to feed the dogs, or I'm traveling or just feeling lazy. That's when I pull out the ZiwiPeak. I have started buying it in the 11-pound bags, and each of those fills three large Tupperware cereal containers, or you can just reseal the bag. I prefer to transfer the food to smaller containers though.\n\nZiwiPeak comes with a plastic measuring cup, and you don't need to feed a lot of it. My dogs each get about 1/3 cup per serving, and they all weigh between 15 and 18 pounds. I have never had a dog turn its nose up to this food. My dogs are thrilled on my lazy days, when they get to eat ZiwiPeak for dinner.\n\nWe have been using this food in some form or other for about 4-5 years now. I have never had an issue with it and as far as I know, there has never been a recall. It's the highest quality dog food I've ever fed my dogs, and I feel great about it. My dogs deserve good quality food. I equate that with fewer trips to the vet and healthier dogs, and they're worth it.","Product: Ziwi is a small team whose love for our dogs is pure and simple, just like our recipes. We put the best of New Zealand into our authentic farm-to-bowl products. Our gentle, twin-stage, air-drying process naturally preserves all ingredients, and eliminates pathogenic bacteria. Our air-dried food contains more moisture than dry kibble, so there is no need to re-hydrate. And because there is no need for preservatives, sugars or glycerines, our food is safe, clean to handle, and as nutritious and digestible as a completely raw diet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Some of the best commercial dog food you can buy\n\nReview: I feed raw, but that's not always convenient when we travel or when someone else is coming to feed the dogs in my absence. I have found this to be the perfect food for my dogs in those instances when I can't feed them the fresh raw, the days when the raw food isn't thawed, and the days when I'm just plain feeling too lazy to bother with dealing with the raw food.\n\nThis actually IS raw food, but it's been air dried. It's shaped like little wafers and is also useful as a training treat. I have used them in treat puzzles for my dogs also. My dogs have never, ever turned their noses up at any variety of ZiwiPeak. It is some of the best dog food you can give your dog. If you're on the fence, you should give it a try.\n\nThis food is expensive, there's no doubt about it. But it is very high quality. It gets 5 stars on Dogfood Advisor dot com. It's grain free and has no rosemary added. I've found some of the best prices for this food on Amazon as well. Would I feed this to my dogs if I had big dogs? Unfortunately, probably not. But I have three little dogs with a gross weight of about 50 pounds, so ZiwiPeak is doable for us.\n\nI always suggest checking Dogfood Advisor to people considering trying a new food or looking for the best food for their dog. I feel good about feeding my dogs ZiwiPeak.","Product: The Snoozer Scalloped Pet Stairs is the perfect solution for any pet who needs help getting up on to furniture or into cars. This pet ramp is built with high-density foam and a wide 21 base gives it great stability. This makes these Snoozer dog and pet stairs ideal for supporting larger, heavier dogs up to a 100 lbs. Its light weight high strength foam construction also makes it easily maneuverable. This specially designed scalloped dog steps comes in three different sizes, so you can be sure to find exactly the right size for you pet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best furniture pet ramp I've found\n\nReview: We have been using this ramp daily for the past ten months, and I am very happy with it. I needed a ramp for my dachshund, who has back problems. He learned to use it within a few minutes. He is food-motivated, and I put little treats on each step, going up and then down a few times. He got the hang of it right away. I feel like the shape of the scallops are easier for a small dog to negotiate than steps, and less jarring on their backs. Even when his back feels better, he usually uses this ramp to get up on his favorite easy chair.\n\nWhen my in-laws were visiting, my mother-in-law fell in love with this, so I bought one for her little dog, and she's thrilled with it.\n\nThis is an expensive choice, but it is the best choice. The cover is washable, then hang to dry. It went back on perfectly. There are a few sizes of these, so be sure to measure your furniture and get the best size for your dog. I highly recommend this item.","Product: Only Natural Pet Ultimate Daily Vitamins Plus Complete Health Support Canine Supplement, at Only Natural Pet Store, keeps your canine looking and feeling good, both inside and out, with its complete, easy to administer, daily vitamin that supports healthy skin & coat, digestive tract, heart, brain function, immune system and more!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: My dogs love these and think they're getting treats\n\nReview: I have three small dogs between 8 and 10 years old. They are raw fed and healthy, but I like to give my dogs a vitamin to make sure that they have everything they need to live long, healthy lives. This daily vitamin treat appealed to me because it contains many healthy ingredients. I was especially happy to see that green-lipped mussel was in the ingredients list because it is known to help with stiff joints and arthritis pain, and since my dogs are getting older (and one is a dachshund with a history of back issues), they can really benefit from this ingredient.\n\nI had an issue with the first bag of treats that I received. Many of them were broken and crumbled, and the thickness of the vitamin treats varied by a good deal. I contacted the seller who quickly responded to my concerns, even asking for my opinions and input. He replaced my first bag of vitamin treats with another bag, which had no issues with crumbled and broken vitamin treats, but which did include treats of varying thickness. In addition, he sent me a bag of vitamin treats that contain the same ingredients but a different formulation, which is much less crumbly and much more uniform with regard to the size of the pieces.\n\nThe reformulated vitamin treats also have a much milder smell than the original bag I received. While the smell appealed greatly to my dogs, I found it to be overpowering. With the reformulation, smell is no longer an issue. I have been informed that the newer formulation is the one that's being sent out to buyers now, and I have included photos of both in this review.\n\nIn my opinion, the old formulation rates 4 stars, and the new formulation rates 5 stars. Since I started out with the older formulation, for the purpose of this review I am awarding 4.5 stars. I like the idea of giving my dogs a treat that serves a purpose, and they love these treats and have no idea that they are really getting vitamins and a joint supplement. The dogs and I are very satisfied with these vitamin treats, and I am impressed by a company that takes its customers' feedback seriously and strives to improve its products.\n\nI received the vitamin treats free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Features: Uses ultrasonic sound to deter unwanted barkingdetects barks up to 50 feet with the use of an internal Microphone4 levels of operation including a test modedurable and weatherproof for outdoor usetow color LED: shows good or low batteryswitch with 4 levels of operation: test-used to verify the microphone and speaker are functional- 1=low range-up to 15 feet- medium range-up to 30 feet- 3=high range-up to 50 feet how the outdoor bark control works: when the outdoor bark control is within range of a barking dog, an internal microphone pick up the sound and the unit is automatically activated.The outdoor bark control emits an ultrasonic sound.The ultrasonic sound can be heard by dogs but is silent to humans.Startled by the high-pitched sound that is safe and effective, the dog should stop barking, it will associate its bark with this unpleasant noise.When the dog stops barking the ultrasonic sound Also stops.The outdoor bark control has 3 range levels and a test mode.It is effective up to 50 feet.Possible Use for the Outdoor bark control: stop your barking dogs top your neighbors' Barking dogtrain puppies not to barkdeter barking dogs on camping tripspackage includes: new outdoor bark control and manual Note: keep at arms length away from the human ears to avoid hearing damage. If a dog begins barking while you are setting up, mounting or hanging the outdoor bark control.If the dog is Deaf or hearing Impaired, he may not react to outdoor bark control.A 9-volt battery required(battery not included)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well made feeding station for small dogs\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R3DILHXWQU6P1Q\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1FGWGs4qMS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71eEiR1oCsS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> This is a great feeding station for small dogs and I believe it would work well for cats also. My dogs are raw fed, so stainless steel is the material of choice for their dishes as it is not porous and is therefore easy to sanitize. The silicone mat is also easy to keep clean and helps to contain any meat that the dogs might spill out of their bowls while they're eating. The bowls and the mat are all dishwasher safe or you can do what I do and wash them all in the kitchen sink with hot water and soap before air drying.\n\nI have three small dogs, and I feed one apart from the others, so this works for me for the two who eat together. If you are planning to use this as a food and water station for one pet, it will need to be a small pet, as these bowls won't hold a lot of water. We use this just for feeding and give the dogs a large bowl of water that is available at all times.\n\nThe bowls are heavy stainless and are resistant to dents. I tested this by banging my spoon on the side of the bowls as I do every time I feed my dogs, and they held up fine. I also dropped them from counter height without any issues. The silicone mat holds the bowls securely so they don't slide around on the floor. Both the bowls and the mat seem durable and well made. I think the fun bone shape and bright blue color are attractive, although my dogs don't seem to care.\n\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: For the pet owners who want to spend less time worrying, and more time lovin' their pets, our 100% Food-Grade silicone mat protects your floors and makes cleaning up after your pets easy. Give our must-have mat a try. After all, with our lifetime 100% money back guarantee, if you don't love it, we'll refund every penny! Oh, how your floors will thank you!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Keeps my dog's feeding area clean\n\nReview: I have three little dogs, and they are raw fed. Two of my dogs eat together and are clean and neat about it, and then there's Treble. It's a good thing I love this dog, because he is a pig in a dog suit. I put a milk thistle capsule in the dogs' breakfasts, and 5 of 7 days, Treble manages to find it and break it up all over my kitchen floor. I have been using a cloth pet mat for him, but he slides it all over the floor and it was really small. This has pretty much solved that problem.\n\nI love that this is food-grade silicone because when you raw feed dogs, you need to be really careful about contaminating your surfaces. This is easy to pick up, wash in the sink, and dry in my drainboard. I don't put a water dish on it, but if I did, and there were spills, I'd need to get the liquid off the mat before picking it up because this is not a rigid mat at all. But for my purposes, it does the job. I love that it doesn't slide all over the kitchen floor and I no longer have to adjust Treble's placemat before putting his meals down. He's happy because he gets fed faster and doesn't have to dance around encouraging me to feed him as much.\n\nThe only things I wish about this mat are that it was a little larger. If it were a bit larger, I'd get one for my other two dogs. Maybe they'll make a larger size for multiple pets and larger pets. I can see this not working as well for a Saint Bernard as it does for us. I'd also love to see this in more colors. The gray is nice and matches everything, however.\n\nOverall this is a good product and has solved some problems that I didn't even know I had, so I am happy with it. I would recommend this for anyone who feeds their pets a raw diet as it has helped immensely with cleanup.\n\nI received the pet mat free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review. I have thoroughly and personally tested this product.","Product: Ceramic cat bowl pet Size: 5 * 4.9 * 1.77 in Color: Yellow Weight: 0.51LB\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Adorable bowl for cats\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2EJAL3MMR5IJY\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91U8BZtnnqS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/712JlVFoDFS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> My daughter recently adopted a shelter cat, so I am trying to help her out with some kitty supplies. When I saw this bowl, I thought it looked adorable and couldn't resist ordering it for my new grandcat. This bowl is the perfect size for a cat. The little kitty face on the bottom and the pretty blue paint with white polka dots make this an adorable gift, and I know my daughter will like it.\n\nThe cat bowl is heavy ceramic and mine arrived in perfect condition. The little ears are too cute! But being practical, this bowl is dishwasher safe, which is a good idea every now and then even if you hand wash your pet's dishes, for sanitation reasons. It's also microwave safe, so if my daughter wants to give her cat a treat of warm milk, she can just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to take the chill off. This is a great gift for anyone with a cat, or for any cat in your household.\n\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: There are several things to consider when purchasing the right harness for your loved pooches: safety, comfort, durability, price, and style. The structure of a harness is the key for protecting your loved furry friends (safety), offering the right feeling when walking/training your pups (comfort and durability), and completing the looks (price and style). It's not easy to achieve perfection in each aspect, but our in-house designer managed to incorporate important key factors into this harness design. Don't be surprised if your four-legged friends wear this harness all year round!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good looking, easy to adjust walking harness\n\nReview: This is a nice adjustable walking harness. I have three small dogs between 14 and 17 pounds, and this harness was able to be adjusted to fit two of them well. We got the size small and it fit well on my dachshund and my Italian greyhound. I had actually wanted this for my brown girl, but her body barely squeezed into this and she didn't look comfortable in it.\n\nThe harness is a pretty striped webbing fed into padded chest and back pieces, secured with plastic fasteners and with metal adjusters. It is nicely put together, and the way it's made makes it difficult for a dog to back out of the harness, which is a major issue with some breeds, including sighthounds. In a pinch, you can grab your dog by the back strap to lift him out of danger. There is a metal D-ring for attaching your dog's leash.\n\nMy dogs seemed comfortable in this harness, but I don't keep a harness on them other than for walks. I'm not sure how comfortable it would be for a dog to keep this on for long, The harness was well made and easy to adjust and I would recommend it.\n\nI received the harness free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.","Product: ZiwiPeak Daily Cuisine Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog Food, at Only Natural Pet Store, is a super premium food made with natural ingredients similar to a raw food diet from New Zealand for your canine pet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Some of the best commercial dog food you can buy\n\nReview: I feed raw, but that's not always convenient when we travel or when someone else is coming to feed the dogs in my absence. I have found this to be the perfect food for my dogs in those instances when I can't feed them the fresh raw, the days when the raw food isn't thawed, and the days when I'm just plain feeling too lazy to bother with dealing with the raw food.\n\nThis actually IS raw food, but it's been air dried. It's shaped like little wafers and is also useful as a training treat. I have used them in treat puzzles for my dogs also. My dogs have never, ever turned their noses up at any variety of ZiwiPeak. It is some of the best dog food you can give your dog. If you're on the fence, you should give it a try.\n\nThis food is expensive, there's no doubt about it. But it is very high quality. It gets 5 stars on Dogfood Advisor dot com. It's grain free and has no rosemary added. I've found some of the best prices for this food on Amazon as well. Would I feed this to my dogs if I had big dogs? Unfortunately, probably not. But I have three little dogs with a gross weight of about 50 pounds, so ZiwiPeak is doable for us.\n\nI always suggest checking Dogfood Advisor to people considering trying a new food or looking for the best food for their dog. I feel good about feeding my dogs ZiwiPeak.","Product: Only Natural Pet HealthTreats Jerky Bites Dog Treats, at Only Natural Pet Store, Made from 95% free range, naturally raised New Zealand meat, Jerky Bites are air-dried to retain their natural flavors. Available in Beef, Venison Chicken.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My dogs line up to get these treats\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2H8SHHK18I174\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1Inbj-6LMS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91LcQIVeL3S.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">My dogs absolutely love this venison and lamb jerky. They are raw fed and on a grain-free diet, and this is the type of treat that they love the most. These jerky bites are made of air dried venison and lamb, and other natural ingredients--even the preservatives are all natural--so I feel good about feeding them to my dogs.\n\nI was surprised to see that these treats are for both dogs and cats. Thinking on it, though, I'm not really sure why that surprised me. It makes sense, and other treats are probably suitable for both cats and dogs, but are just not marketed that way. My dogs line up to get these.\n\nWhen I opened the bag, there was no strong odor, but the dogs could definitely smell treats. The jerky is fresh and mild smelling, and the pieces are sized just right for my small dogs. They have all assured me that these treats are wonderful, and we would all recommend them.\n\nWe were provided a free sample of the treats for review purposes. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: The Rubbermaid 3-Step Lightweight Aluminum Step Stool is the perfect tool for when you need a little extra height to reach items in the kitchen, bathroom, office, or garage. Designed with a durable, lightweight aluminum frame and an oversized platform top step for comfort and stability. The convenient, built-in project top is perfect for holding tools, hardware, or other materials while you are working. Set up is easy - simply fold out and the platform step automatically locks in place. Weighing only 7-pounds, the lightweight design make it easy to move this step stool wherever you need it compared to heavier steel models. For added stability, this RMA-3 comes with large non-slip non-marring feet to keep it in place and will make you feel safe and comfortable getting to those hard to reach places. This stepstool has a weight capacity of 225-pounds and a type 2 ANSI duty rating. The slim profile and fashionable accents make it easy to store this step stool wherever you need it most. The collapsed dimensions are 19.68 (W) by 3.5 (D) by 51.2 (H). Rubbermaid products aim to simplify everyday life with consumer and commercial products that touch millions of people every day where they work, live and play. The Rubbermaid 2-step lightweight aluminum step stool comes with a 1-year limited warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Lightweight, yet amazingly solid and secure feeling step stool\n\nReview: I've had the same step stool in my home for the past 25 years, and it was falling apart. In fact, a couple people fell off of it recently, so it really needed replacing. I am so glad I found this step stool It is sturdy and has that extra third step that makes it so much easier to reach the high shelves in my kitchen and change light bulbs and smoke detector batteries.\n\nThis step stool is well made and extremely sturdy. I am not a lightweight and it holds me easily and the top step is wide and gives me room to stand comfortably. There's also the little shelf at the top where I can put small items that I need when I'm up high, like the bulbs I'm changing or small tools and hardware. I am mid 50s and don't like climbing on ladders anymore, but I feel pretty secure on this step stool.\n\nAnother great thing about this step stool is that it closes with one hand (there's a little handle under the wide step) and folds flat, taking up very little space in my closet. This one is a winner, and I'm really glad I found it. Step stools have certainly come a long way in the past 25 years.","Product: A fun Emoji themed night light,sends out a soft, warm glow, fully portable It requires 2 X AA batteries (not included) & USB Cable, on/off switch on the side. Product size: 24cm/9.45\" * 24cm/9.45\" * 2.8cm / 1.1\" Weight: 0.23kg Convenient USB Charging: A micro-USB charging cable is included; can charge via a desktop computer, laptop or portable power source, or directly from an electrical socket (with adapter) Nice gifts for kids children and friends\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Simple, cute, and fun nightlight\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2MOTLGROZCAWJ\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1QM3TXmFkS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61J5wcCRX3S.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> What a fun little lamp! This lamp is definitely not just for kids' rooms. I am keeping it on my nightstand, and it is really useful there. Instead of fumbling for a light that will wake my husband, if I get up in the middle of the night, I can simply push the lamp to ON and it lights automatically. When I'm done I can just push it to OFF and the light goes right off. It's simple, easy, cute and fun.\n\nThe lamp has a switch on the bottom that you can either turn to off, to low light, or to a brighter light. It came pre-charged, and when fully charged, it will last for 30 hours at the low-light setting and for 5 hours at the higher setting. A USB cord was provided for charging it, and can be used with any USB/AC adapter. The only thing I'm not sure of is how long it takes to charge when completely out, but based on other electronics of this size, it should not take long, and the lamp will work even when charging.\n\nI like the simple rocker design of this lamp, and my lamp seems to work perfectly. The price at the time of this review seems fair, and I think kids and adults would both enjoy it.\n\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.","Product: Driven by her desire for cooking for others (and herself), Hannie P. Scott spends a lot of time in the kitchen! Hannie enjoys sharing her love of food with the world by creating \"no-nonsense\" recipe books that anyone can use. Hannie attended the University of Southern Mississippi and received a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition & Food Systems. She enjoys cooking and experimenting with food. She hopes to inspire readers to learn how to prepare delicious meals with simple to follow instructions and easy-to-acquire ingredients. Living in the south and in an era where convenience is a commodity, unhealthy fast-food diets have caused health problems across the world. Hannie is inspired to motivate readers to start cooking and eating from home. This saves time, money, and health! Hannie's vision is to write a series of recipe books, each focusing on one theme or one type of food that could can be EASILY prepared by someone who wouldn't be considered your typical cook. She urges her readers to feel welcome to share recipes, thoughts, and ideas with her and any feedback is encouraged.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Very basic cookbook with emphasis on slow cooker recipes\n\nReview: This is a very basic e-cookbook. There's nothing really exciting or innovative about any of these recipes, but there are a lot of recipes. Many of these recipes are for use with a slow cooker. Many of them include using prepared soup or dressing mixes to add flavor. Some of these ingredients are inherently high in sodium, so if you need to watch your salt intake, bear this in mind.\n\nThat said, there are a few recipes in here that I'll likely try. I am usually pretty good at throwing things together to make a meal, but the idea of letting something cook itself while I'm busy all day is inviting, and there are some combinations in here I hadn't thought of. This e-cookbook would be good for someone very new to cooking, or at least new to crock pot cooking.\n\nThe e-cookbook was free and I read it in my Kindle app on my phone. I see that a hard copy is also available. I'm not sure I'd be willing to cough up the bucks for it, but it might be a decent gift with a slow cooker for someone with little cooking experience.","Product: I love writing, reading, and watching most anything. My favorite shows include Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, and Once Upon a Time. I've been writing and telling stories for as long as I can remember. As a kid, my story telling would get me into trouble when I would try to convince others that my stories were real. When I'm not busy writing, I spend time with my family. I also educate my kids from home. Sign up for book updates: http://stacyclaflin.com/newsletter/\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Over wraps up all of the story lines and introduces the premise for a future book\n\nReview: Out of all three books in this series, I have to say this was my least favorite. It was good that all of the story lines got wrapped up, but this one seemed very stretched out. The trilogy could have been one really well-written book instead of a trilogy.\n\nThat said, I did enjoy it and it kept me interested throughout the series, as long as I was able to forgive grammatical errors and suspend disbelief about certain things. I feel like a lot of license was taken in having police investigations, DNA testing, and hospitals run contrary to how things would happen in the real world.\n\nAlso I didn't like the whole teenage pregnancy thing. Ugh, if they could have just been a little bit older. It bothered me. I wouldn't want my teenagers reading this and thinking that's okay. And I'm not saying this because I'm a prude; I just didn't like that story line.\n\nOverall, however, I did enjoy the read. I feel like with a good copy editor, this author could do a really good job. She is a good writer and knows how to tell a story. At the end, there's a teaser for what is going to be a follow-up book about Chad's ex-lover's husband's affairs. I'm still on the fence as to whether I'll read that one or not.\n\nI received Over free in return for my honest and unbiased review."],"string":"[\n \"Product: [Regarding Acrylic]\\nAcrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass. But it has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. It is many times stronger than glass, making it much more impact resistant and therefore safer. Acrylic also insulates better than glass, potentially saving on heating bills. Adding to this favorable array of properties, a transparency rate of 93% makes acrylic the clearest material known. Very thick glass will have a green tint, while acrylic remains clear.\\nNote : \\n1,Although it has a hard and clear surface, please avoid sharp scratch to keep its aesthetic. \\n2,Acrylic also insulates better than glass or plastic, but please don't close to the source of ignition to avoid damaging. \\n3,Cosmetic organizer isn't the Anti-Pressure product, please don't place too heavy articles.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Now I can find two matching earrings\\n\\nReview: I tend to accumulate a lot of bracelets, rings, and earrings on my dresser. They never seem to find their way back to my large jewelry armoire because, to be honest, I like having the stuff I wear often close at hand. As a result, I have a pile of jewelry on my dresser that doesn't quite fit anywhere and is a pain to try to clean around. This little jewelry organizer is perfect for the things I wear the most because it displays them, protects them, and keeps them clean.\\n\\nIt's a simple square acrylic box with dividers and a mirror on top. The top opens and closes freely, and there is no latch, so this wouldn't be good for travel. I like it a lot on top of my chest of drawers and now that my jewelry isn't all jumbled up, I have half a chance of finding a pair of matching earrings when I'm rushing to get ready for work in the morning.\\n\\nI received the jewelry organizer free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Amber glass bottles provide a very professional display and are perfect for storing materials which are sensitive to degradation from light. Oftentimes used to store essential oils, they are also ideal for storing chemistry and laboratory chemicals, perfumes & colognes for travel and as a dispenser for medicine cabinet items.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Set of 12 amber glass bottles with glass stoppers\\n\\nReview: I have been using a lot of essential oils lately, mainly for diffusing. There are a few brands that I have come to trust, and after a few years, I finally feel safe in venturing to create some oil blends. This set of amber glass bottles will be the perfect receptacles for my new oil blends.\\n\\nI really like that the bottles come with glass droppers as opposed to those stoppers that most essential oil bottles have in them. I have found that using those stoppers is really a crap shoot. Some work great, some don't let any oil out, and some may as not be there because the oil pours out of them. I plan to use the droppers from these bottles to get the oil out of my other bottles, so that I can ensure the right ratio of oil to oil.\\n\\nThe bottles don't leak when closed properly. I tested them by filling them with water and turning them upside down. The droppers work perfectly and I can control how many drops of which oils go into my new blends, and then I'll be able to keep track of the blends I like best and how much of what went into them. I'll feel like a potions student from Hogwarts, but that's fine with me. I'm really looking forward to coming up with some blends that are good enough to give as gifts.\\n\\nI do wish that the bottles had come with labels. I have some labels that I use for the lids of my other oils, but since these have droppers and are 1-oz. bottles, they'll be able to accommodate larger labels. So now I need to go label hunting, and I'll be all set. I do appreciate that the bottles are thick amber glass, because that will protect my oils from outside light and keep them fresher longer. I feel that the bottles are a great value for a set of 12, and I would definitely recommend them.\\n\\nI received the bottles free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: The Singing Machine MTV Tray-Load CDG Karaoke System will provide your family and friends with endless hours of musical fun! The karaoke system operates on AC power and features an MTV 7\\\" black and white TV receiver; tray-load CD+ graphics player; single cassette player/recorder; AM/FM radio; video output for additional TV connection; audio and video AUX input/output; 2 digit LED CD+G track indicator; microphone volume and echo controls and two inputs; built-in speaker system; a wood cabinet for superior sound; and more. CD+G sampler disc and microphone included.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A great way to embarass your kids at sleepovers\\n\\nReview: We bought this for the kids for Christmas, but fibbed to them and said that we just rented it for a week for my daughter's 10th birthday sleepover. We also bought and borrowed a lot of CDGs, so we had a good variety of music. Well, this thing was the hit of the party. Fourteen 10-13-year-old girls and one 40-year-old mom had a blast. The best part of the sleepover (for me) was when I got up to sing and they all stopped dead in their tracks and just stared at me, singing and swaying in my flannel nightgown.\\nThe karaoke machine was on from the moment the girls arrived (6 p.m. Saturday) until about 2 a.m., when I threatened them with no breakfast if they didn't turn it off. It was back on at 8 a.m. Sunday until the last one left at around 4 p.m. Then my 2 daughters and I used it on and off for the next week until it was time to pack it up and return it to the rental store. (I hated putting it away to hide it for Christmas, but I had to. I think I was the last one playing with it, honestly. I love that thing!)\\nMy girls both take voice lessons and sing in several choruses, and throughout the week we had the machine out, they used it periodically to practice their music. It came in very handy, and that's why I give it such a high rating on the educational scale. For our family, music is a very important part of the girls' education.\\nThe only thing negative I can say about this machine is that it skips when little girls are pretending they're horses and running through the room. Other than that, it performed flawlessly for us, and we had a real blast with it. I can't wait till Christmas morning!\",\n \"Product: Ever feel like something's missing? Find your better half with Charmin Freshmates. These flushable wet wipes provide a cleaner clean than dry toilet paper alone. When two things are so good together, why keep them apart? Pair your Charmin toilet paper with Charmin Freshmates to feel fresh and clean.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not the best choice\\n\\nReview: I've been using this type of wipe in the bathroom since my kids were young. I find that they work better than paper alone, and I've tried a variety of brands. I had high hopes for Charmin. Their paper is the best, so I expected their wipes to also be the best. Wrong. They are nothing special. They stick together, are hard to dispense without pulling out more than you need, and there is no thickness or texture to them. On top of that, one of my dispensers was cracked on arrival.\\n\\nI'll go back to using the wipes I've been using. They are also a name brand, but the top of the dispenser is flatter, the wipes are thicker and textured, and you can pull out one at a time, unlike these.\",\n \"Product: Utilizing GREBLON -- an ultra-safe ceramic coating from Germany, the Green Earth Pan by Ozeri is one of the worlds first frying pans to achieve non-stick perfection while remaining absolutely free of PTFE, PFOA, APEO and the lesser known chemicals as NMP and NEP. Conventional cookware brands achieve their non-stick performance through a coating of PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), a synthetic substance that has waxy properties. At very high temperatures, PTFE decomposes and releases fumes which are documented as lethal to small pets, and harmful to humans. In addition, traditional pans using PTFE are often manufactured with the aid of PFOA (PerFluoroOctanoic Acid), which the EPA has classified as a persistent pollutant of the environment and APEOs (Alkylphenol ethoxylates), which are under restricted use in Germany due to environmental concerns. With the Green Earth Pans GREBLON ceramic from Germany, even under high temperatures, no such fumes are ever released. This is because the Green Earth Pan utilizes an inert, 100% ceramic coating, inspired by nature, and applied using a water based Sol Gel Technique that is free of the harmful chemicals NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone) and NEP (N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone). The Green Earth Pans ceramic coating is ultra-safe and far more durable and scratch-resistant than other non-stick surfaces. With better non-stick properties, the Green Earth Pan allows you to saut, fry, bake, boil and braise with as little as half the amount of oil normally used, and cleaning is a breeze. The exterior is made of the highest quality die-cast aluminum that allows for even cooking without hot spots. It boasts a magnetized bottom for rapid heat transfer on induction stoves, and a heat resistant silicone coated handle. This version features a textured ceramic cooking surface which creates air pockets which distribute heat underneath food to enhance cooking performance. GREBLON ceramic made by Weilburger GmbH, Germany. Final assembly in China.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: So much for nonstick. This ended up in the garbage. :(\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: The nonstick aspect of this frying pan stopped working completely. It became impossible to clean and I ended up tossing it. Downgraded from 4 stars to 2.\\n\\n---------------------\\n\\n This seems to be a great little frying pan. It is the perfect size for making eggs for just one person, or for sauteing small amounts of food. The instructions that came with the pan suggested seasoning it with a small amount of peanut oil, which I did. The frying pan is made without any harmful chemicals, and the ceramic coating on this pan is supposed to prevent the release of any toxic fumes. This is especially important to me because I have pet birds, which are sensitive to toxins in the air. There have been many instances of pet birds dying due to their owners' use of nonstick cookware, so I am careful about the pots and pans I use.\\n\\nI really like the raised bottom of this pan as it made it easy for me to slice my spatula underneath my eggs to flip them. A chef I am not, so I need all the help I can get. The frying pan came with a felt pad to protect its finish. I have a stack of pans in my drawer, so I appreciate having the pad to put between them.\\n\\nSo far, this frying pan is performing well and nothing is sticking. I know that over time, some of these pans lose their nonstick properties, due to either not being the best quality pan to begin with or due to being cleaned and cared for improperly. I am hoping that this one will hold up, but if not, I will certainly revisit and update this review.\\n\\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: Utilizing pure ceramic as a coating, the Green Earth Wok by Ozeri is one of the world's first frying woks to achieve non-stick perfection while remaining absolutely free of PTFE, PFOA and other harmful chemicals. Conventional cookware and other ceramic cookware brands achieve their non-stick performance through a coating of PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), a synthetic substance that has waxy properties. At very high temperatures, PTFE begins to decompose and release fumes which are documented to be lethal to birds and small pets, and which can be harmful to humans. In addition, traditional cookware incorporating PTFE is often manufactured with the aid of PFOA (PerFluoroOctanoic Acid), which the EPA has classified as a 'persistent pollutant of the environment'. With the Green Earth Wok's ecozeri technology, even under high temperatures, such harmful toxic fumes are never released into the environment. This is because the Green Earth Wok by Ozeri utilizes a 100% ceramic coating inspired by nature. The Green Earth Wok's ceramic coating is completely free of PTFE and PFOA. In addition to being eco-friendly and ultra-safe, the Green Earth Wok's ceramic coating is far more durable and scratch-resistant than other non-stick surfaces. With better non-stick properties, the Green Earth Wok by Ozeri allows you to saute, fry, bake, boil and braise with as little as half the amount of oil normally used, and it makes cleaning a breeze. The Green Earth Wok by Ozeri is made of the highest quality die-cast aluminum that allows for even cooking and fantastic browning without the risk of hot spots. It boasts a magnetized bottom for rapid heat transfer on induction stoves, and a heat resistant Bakelight handle. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I made my first successful stir fry with this wok\\n\\nReview: I love stir-fried meals, but I have had bad experiences trying to make them. My stove runs very hot, and I always burn what I'm cooking. I had a metal wok years ago, and I never had much luck cooking with it without my food either overcooking or sticking. This is the perfect wok for me.\\n\\nThe nonstick surface of this wok is very slippery, and after seasoning the wok with peanut oil, I used grapeseed oil to cook my dinner, since it has a very high smoke point. I added just a touch of sesame oil for flavor. I heated the wok on the stove, then added my oil, heated that, and tossed in my veggies (which I had blanched in boiling water) and shrimp. Stirred that around awhile, added some stir-fry sauce, and I had a delicious dinner that I made myself and did not burn or smoke up my kitchen.\\n\\nThe wok performed well for me. The food slid right out, and I let it sit while I ate my dinner. Normally I have to clean my pans immediately, or I have issues. Not with this wok--cleanup was a breeze. After cleaning and drying the wok, I wiped it out with a bit of white vinegar to preserve the finish. The wok came with a protective pad, which I put into it and then away it went into my cabinet until next time.\\n\\nI'm very pleased with this wok, and now I won't hesitate to cook stir fries. With the proper care, this wok should last a long time. It seems very well made, and I can't wait to use it again and again. If I encounter any issues with this wok, I will update my review, but as it stands, I would recommend it without hesitation.\\n\\nI received the wok free for my review, in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy a Experience of a true luxury and a cool comfortable night's sleep with exceptionally thin breathable Sheet set that have a silky soft feel and a lustrous finish. This Sheet set provide a lasting vibrancy of color no matter how often they are washed and are made of high strength micro fiber yarns that will stay soft silky and wrinkle free for years. Soft to the touch, easy care No ironing necessary. Elegant Comfort NOTE : TWIN SIZE SHEET IS 3 PC SET. --- IT COMES WITH ONLY 1 PILLOWCASE\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Decent sheets. Deceptive packaging.\\n\\nReview: I really like microfiber sheets. They are soft and so comfortable to sleep on, they wash well, and they never need ironing. These particular sheets are no exception. However, I do have some issues with this particular set of sheets.\\n\\n1. The packaging. On the front it says they're 1500 thread count Egyption cotton. On the back it says they're microfiber. Of course, they're microfiber. Egyptian cotton should not be listed on the front of the package.\\n\\n2. There are some sloppily finished seams on these sheets. One spot front and center on the top sheet needed to have long threads trimmed, and you can see messy threadwork there. There was also a thread hanging from one of the pillowcases that needed to be snipped in two places.\\n\\n3. There is a stain on my topsheet. I noticed this after washing them and putting them on my bed, so they're clean, and the spot is set. It's not visible when the bed is made, but I should be able to make my own stains and not buy sheets with stains on them already.\\n\\nOther than that, while these are very comfortable sheets to sleep on (even my husband has remarked that they are), they could be a touch deeper. They just fit my mattress, so they become a bit disheveled overnight. They also let off a lot of lint in the dryer. Hopefully that was only due to it being the first washing.\\n\\nThese sheets do come in a great array of beautiful colors. I got the turquoise, and they are vibrant and good looking. I think if you're looking for inexpensive, colorful, comfortable sheets, these definitely fill the bill.\\n\\nI received the sheets at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Hot, sleek and incredibly fashionable and fun, these Adjustable Swivel Stools are must have for the modern home. Set of 2 contemporary stools, PU Leather seat, air lift design for seat height of 24 to 30 Inch.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great deal on two good looking adjustable faux leather chairs\\n\\nReview: I have been using the most rickety of stools behind the counter at my hat shop. The braces would perpetually loosen and the fabric was tearing, and it just looked all around raggedy, so it was time for a new chair. I saw this set of two matching chairs with leather seats at what I consider a really good price, so I ordered them and hoped for the best.\\n\\nWell I was not disappointed. It took my husband about five minutes to put the chairs together. There was very little work involved, and I'm sure I could have done it myself, but I prefer to let him do it because that way, if something goes wrong, I can blame him. Plus he has all of the tools hidden from me. Anyway, he brought me out a chair and wow. Nice looking chair!\\n\\nThe adjuster is really good on this chair and it pretty much stays where I put it. Every so often I do find myself sitting a little bit lower than I'd started out, but not a big deal. The seat is comfortable. And the chair itself is lightweight enough so that I can move it out of the way to get under the counter. I like the shiny base even though it is a dust attractant. These are all around good looking chairs.\\n\\nThe chair does tend to make me feel as if I'm being pushed forward. To counteract that, when my husband put the second chair together, he added a piece of metal to try to get the seat to lean back more. This made no noticeable difference to me, and I still feel as if I'm being cast forward a bit. Sitting behind my counter, though, it doesn't really bother me. I think if I didn't have the counter to lean on, it might bother me, but it's fine.\\n\\nThe material on my chair has a couple of imperfections, but nothing really noticeable. Overall I am very happy with my new chair, and my husband is happy that there were two, and that the price was right. I would recommend these. They are good looking and comfortable.\",\n \"Product: Here is a cute way to brew your daily tea in an eco-minded fashion. Our line of fruit tea infusers are made of 100% LSR Platinum Silicone (the same safe stuff used for baby bottles) and can be disinfected in boiling water. Because tea strainers use loose tea, they are the eco-friendly way to brew since they do away with wasteful individual tea bags.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute way to steep tea leaves\\n\\nReview: This is a really cute silicone tea infuser. I have started experimenting with different varieties of teas, and with different methods of making tea, so I just had to try this. It took forever to get to me from China, but it finally made it. It's food-grade silicone, and the top of the strawberry comes off for you to fill with tea leaves. I would suggest using real leaf tea with this and not ground up tea, because the holes are on the larger side. This really does make a nice cup of tea. It's a generous size, and the tea will expand as it brews, so don't fill it up all the way. I fill mine about halfway and I can usually use it twice before I need to replace the tea leaves.\\n\\nWhen I bought this, it was $1.45 and there was no shipping charge. I see now that I'm reviewing it, that both the cost of the item and the shipping have gone up dramatically. Personally I feel that it was a steal for $1.45, but I wouldn't pay what they're charging for it now. You might want to add it to a wish list or your saved for later part of your shopping cart to see if the price drops. Prices tend to fluctuate, so you might get lucky like I did. If you see this cheap, grab it, but don't expect quick delivery. It'll be worth waiting for though.\",\n \"Product: You will get one pcs Lapis Hand Carved worry stones,All Worry stones are unique and will vary from the one shown in the picture. Worry Stones are Carved and Polished, with a thumb indention.When you rub a stone it is believed to reduce ones worries or stress.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful stone, nicely packaged\\n\\nReview: I got this worry stone for my daughter, who is all into stones and crystals and natural healing. It arrived in a nice little box with a drawstring bag, which will hold much more than just this one stone, so I know my daughter will probably put a bunch of stones in it for storage. I got her a couple dozen stones last year, and she uses them regularly. This particular stone is the largest I've gotten for her.\\n\\nThe stone is beautiful natural lapis, highly polished, with an indentation for your thumb. Rubbing it or holding it and meditating is supposed to help relieve stress. I don't know about all that, but I did put it to the test during the blizzard we had last weekend. If it weren't solid stone, I'd have worn a hole right through it, stressing about all of the things that come along with three feet of snow. I don't know if it was the stone or the drinks I had, but I wasn't too horribly stressed.\\n\\nWhen I was younger, my mom had a strand of beads that she called her worry beads, so the concept of this was not new to me. I like this worry stone. The natural marbling of the lapis is beautiful, and my stone had a lot of pretty blue color to it. I'm sure my daughter will enjoy this worry stone as an addition to her set of healing stones and crystals.\\n\\nI received the worry stone free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: The Reizen Big LCD Display Talking Alarm Clock is a low profile, multi-functional talking alarm clock that announces time in a friendly female voice with a touch of a button. This low vision talking alarm clock measure 1-3/4 round and accented in dark gray. Only the lightest touch is required to activate the voice announcement button. Another special feature of this low vision alarm clock is the Lock/Set button. Those who are blind or have low vision, perhaps even those with dexterity problems, may already be familiar with the frustration of accidentally resetting a digital clock's time or alarm. The Reizen Big LCD Display Talking Alarm Clock features a button that you push to set only when you are purposely setting the clock's time or alarm. When finished, push the button to Lock and you never have to worry about accidentally changing the time or the alarm again. This talking clock also features a 10-minute snooze, your choice of beep, cuckoo or rooster alarm sounds, hourly voice announcements, and Hi/Lo volume sound. Clock requires two AA batteries; not included. Measures: 4-1/4 diameter and 2 high. Large LCD Display measures almost an inch tall.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great talking clock for visually impaired people\\n\\nReview: This was exactly what I needed for my mother. My mom is in her late 80s and lives in an assisted living facility. Her eyesight has gotten so bad that even the clocks with the huge number displays won't work for her. Plus she was constantly pushing the wrong buttons on her clocks and inadvertently resetting them, turning the alarm on, etc. It was really frustrating for us both.\\n\\nI found this clock and ordered it to be delivered to me so that I could test it before giving it to mom. It's perfect. Once you pop in the batteries and set the time, you can set it so that it can't accidentally be messed up by flipping a simple switch on the bottom (a switch my mom will never find!). All mom has to do is push the large round button on top of the clock, and a pleasant lady's voice tells her what time it is. Problem solved!\",\n \"Product: 1 x umbrella herbal leaf tea infuser. It might not keep you dry, but it will surely warm your heart.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Adorable tea infuser shaped like an umbrella\\n\\nReview: This little tea infuser is just the right size for brewing a single cup of tea. The handle disconnects from the body of the umbrella, and you fill it with tea leaves. I would recommend leaves instead of ground tea, because the holes in the little silicone umbrella might allow ground tea to escape. I especially like that you can use the handle of the umbrella to attach the infuser to the edge of your mug or cup.\\n\\nI have been trying lots of new types of tea lately, and this is just a fun way to make it. Be sure not to overfill this, in order to leave room for your tea leaves to expand. With care and hand washing, I'm sure this will last quite a long time, although it is top-rack dishwasher safe. I just always feel better about hand washing small or delicate items.\\n\\nThe price for this is also good, and it's come down a bit since I bought mine. It did take quite awhile for it to arrive from China, but I like it and for me that wasn't an issue. I've also gotten this in a set of four that I gave as a gift for Christmas, and the recipient really loved it.\",\n \"Product: Spider cup cake holders for your family and guests. - Decorate your table, counter or serving platter by simply dropping a cupcake in these adorable wire legs. - Top the cupcake with your choice of 2 candy eyes and you have a cute spider. Made from powder coated metal alloy. - Each spider holds one standard sized cupcake up to 2 3/4\\\" diameter. - Overall measurements of each spider holder are approximately 6 1/4\\\" across from toe to toe, and about 2 1/2\\\" high from toe to knee. - The cupcake well measures 2 7/8\\\" diameter and about 1 1/4\\\" deep.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for Halloween fun\\n\\nReview: This is a great idea for Halloween. I have a good friend whose favorite holiday is Halloween, so these will be a gift for her. The holders are well made and durable. They are not at all easy to bend. They will accommodate large cupcakes. My friend has a young daughter, so I know that they'll have fun making funky decorated cupcakes for Halloween and serving them in these spider legs holders.\\n\\nEach wire cupcake holder came in a separate little bag to preserve its finish, and for that reason I'd probably not want to put these in the dishwasher. They are easy to hand wash and drip dry, and they stack for storage. This is a really cute item that will add a nice touch to Halloween decorating and serving.\\n\\nI received a discounted sample for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: All edges are professionally over locked to prevent fraying. All materials used are top quality home decor fabrics.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fits well and I really like the color and zipper\\n\\nReview: My husband sleeps in his truck sometimes when he's traveling, and he has a large body pillow that is not supposed to be washed. Well, he had no cover for it, and he got it dirty, so I had to wash it. It came out fine, but to avoid needing to wash it often, and destroying it, I ordered him this pillow case in the olive color. I figured it's manly and won't show every speck of dirt.\\n\\nI am happy with this pillow cover. It fit the body pillow very nicely and the zipper closure works well and ensures that the pillow stays clean and covered. It is a smooth sateen feeling fabric that is comfortable to lie upon. My husband was pleased to see it and it's already back in his truck ready for his next trip.\",\n \"Product: Made from quality Cotton linen fabric ,Natural eco-friendly materials,this is your most suitable choice.This cushion cover could surely provide a warm, welcoming feeling to your daily life. Printed with a special design, the case is sure to add flavor, texture and depth to your living space. Your cushion in this case will also look great on the dresser or even in the car. This cushion case is safe to machine wash, so you're always free to change up the design once in a while as well.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great design and bright colors\\n\\nReview: I love these pillow covers. They are so colorful and bright and they looks great on my brown leather sofa. They are well made with a nicely installed zipper. The zipper does not go all the way across the bottom, and my pillow inserts are full, so it was a bit of a chore getting them into the covers, but it was so worth it. I love the way my family room looks with these bright pillows on my sofa.\\n\\nBy the way, these pillow covers are actually 17ish by 17ish inches sizewise, and 18 by 18 inch pillow inserts fit fine. 16 by 16 inch pillows don't quite cut it. I'd suggest a thick 18 by 18 inch pillow for the best look using these pillow covers.\\n\\nPaid full price for these, and they were worth every penny.\",\n \"Product: As seen on nbc, cbs, abc, and fox \\\"extremely happy with my decision to buy \\\" \\\"very impressed with the design and quality\\\" \\\"one of the best options for any coffee drinker\\\" \\\"tempted to toss my metal power grinder and opt for this one full time\\\" \\\"my coffee tastes so much better \\\" here are 6 major reasons to love javapresse's manual coffee grinder for 2-3 cups of joe: 1.) Quality tested multiple times - the ceramic burr part of our manual coffee grinder was researched vigorously against the competition to prove that it provides the best and most precise grind available. 2.) Take it anywhere - our manual coffee grinder is not only small enough to fit in a handbag, but can be taken apart to save space as you travel anywhere. Live your life, and we'll accommodate. 3.) Built for convenience - easy-to-clean, ergonomic, and built for any coffee maker in the world. We designed this with you in mind. 4.) Comprehensive guide included - comes with an all-inclusive guide to help you use your coffee grinder for any style or brand of coffee known to man. 6.) Loving customer service - specialty coffee is our lives. We cherish the bond between our customers and their coffee, and we make it our top priority to see you happy.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: By far the best manual grinder I've tried\\n\\nReview: I was very pleasantly surprised with this manual coffee grinder. I have tried a few similar ones, and I have to say that this one works better than all of the others. I will even admit that I like this more than I like my electric coffee grinder. Past experiences I have had with manual grinders have always resulted with me having a sore arm, but not with this one. My coffee was ground perfectly and quickly, and my arm was not even tired when I was finished grinding. This is a great grinder.\\n\\nThe first thing I did was take the grinder apart and put it back together, to familiarize myself with all of the parts and to see how easy it was to disassemble and reassemble the grinder. I had no problem with it. It helps that this grinder came with instructions--very clear instructions as to how to use it, how to make the best cup of coffee, and even videos on their website that will give you pointers and help if you have any questions. The company is definitely invested in the customer, and that shows. That little insert that came with the grinder is really helpful, and I was so happy to see it. I've had other grinders come with nothing, and I'd hesitate to give those as gifts unless I knew the recipients had a clue as to how to use them.\\n\\nThe best way I've found to adjust the grind on these is to start with the little wheel screwed in almost all the way and then unscrew it bit by bit until you've reached the right grind for your needs. I do a lot of French press brewing, so I need a coarser grind. At first, my grind was too coarse until I adjusted it to fine and then found the right spot for the perfect, coarse grind. It only took a couple of minutes to do.\\n\\nThe grinder was easy to take apart, clean, and put back together. After cleaning, be sure to allow all of the parts to dry completely before reassembling the grinder. I really like that the grinding handle on this one doesn't fall off easily. It fits tightly onto the little nut on top of the grinder and is easy to remove when you want to remove it, but others I have tried have loose-fitting handles, which end up on the ground a lot because I don't always think about them falling off when I open the grinder. This one stayed put until I decided to remove it.\\n\\nI'd highly recommend this grinder. It works perfectly, is well put together, has clear instructions, and produces uniformly ground coffee, be it fine or coarse.\\n\\nI received the grinder free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Moscow Mules must be in a copper mug. Solid copper construction with beautiful handcrafted smooth finish, and cast brass handle. 16 ounce Capacity. Hand wash recommended.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Smooth copper mug is a pleasure to drink from\\n\\nReview: I received one of these mugs for the purpose of testing and reviewing. The mug I received is large and the finish is perfect. The mug is not tarnished or dented in any way. The handle is firmly welded to the body of the mug. The only flaw is where the handle meets the mug, and you can see small areas where they were attached.\\n\\nThe mug is, of course, designed for Moscow Mules, but they are also suited to any cold drink you might like to enjoy in them. Copper conducts temperature, so these get ice cold very quickly--even the handle gets cold. They do sweat, so you will want to use a coaster if you are going to set them on your furniture.\\n\\nCopper is an antibacterial, so I enjoy drinking water from these mugs. I tend to use the same drinking glass throughout the day, so I figure it can't hurt to use something that won't hold onto bacteria, especially when there's sickness in the house. Of course my favorite thing to do with these is to make a Moscow Mule, but I can't always be drinking.\\n\\nI did not receive a set of four mugs, as I would if I had bought this set at full price, so I can not speak to anything except the condition of the mug I received. Based on this one representation of the set, I find these mugs to be of good quality and would recommend them.\\n\\nI received the mug free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: These coasters are silk screen printed on natural cork by hand. They have a very colorful custom look and show four different classic designs from several decades. Look for other designs as well. The traditional silk screen printing method is a dying art but produces the most beautiful results as with these coasters. Each Coaster is different and gives out a unique design. Eco Friendly Cork Product. Cork is a highly renewable and eco-friendly resource. New thicker design.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for the man cave, but the crumbly edges bother me\\n\\nReview: My son-in-law is a classic car collector and dealer, so these caught my eye as a gift for him for Christmas. The set of four coasters each has a graphic printed on it of a different classic Porsche 911. These are sure to appeal to my son-in-law and will be a great addition to his man cave.\\n\\nThe set of coasters came with each individually packaged in cellophane. I put a cup of ice water on one and left it overnight to test the coasters' absorbency. The coasters held up fine and the moisture did not soak through them.\\n\\nThe printing on the coasters is intended to be somewhat rustic, and the edges are simply cut and not sealed, giving the set a rough appearance that would appeal more to a man than it would a woman in my opinion. I was not thrilled with the roughly cut edges of these coasters, as they left crumbs all over my coffee table after using them. This would relegate them to outdoor use for me.\\n\\nI also wish these coasters had been made a little bit larger. They accommodate my glasses and cups, but there is not a lot of room to spare. Overall they do the job, but they aren't my favorite coasters, though I'm sure my son-in-law will put them to good use.\\n\\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: Clip-on knee-high boots stand rack Make your favorite knee high boots not get creased Keep the boots upright and in shape Pegged Design. The boots clip at the top for the S hook type, to facilitate the admission, suspension You can clip desiccants and deodorants in boots with two side clips on the Boots Shoes Stander\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: They hold the boots together and that's about it\\n\\nReview: This is a set of four individually packaged boot clips. The heart-shaped piece at the top is a handle of sorts. These slide easily into a pair of boots to help them stay upright when stored.\\n\\nMy husband has a pair of low cowboy boots that are extremely distressed. I put a clip in them and it did hold them together, but the outsides still tended to flop over. When I used the handle to move the boots, the entire thing slipped right out easily. So this works best when left in one spot.\\n\\nThe set I got was black and each pack has an insert with an illustration of the clips, \\\"As Seen on TV\\\" written on the insert, and lots and lots of Chinese writing. In fact, the only English on the package was \\\"As Seen on TV.\\\" Well, I've never seen these on TV and a Google search yielded no results, so that's wrong. Maybe they thought that would help to sell these. Maybe it has. It seems like false advertising to me.\\n\\nMy boot clips all arrived intact and unbroken, and they do hold the boots together. They are inexpensive plastic of a quality that you'd see in a Dollar Store. In my opinion, they are just okay, hence the 3-star rating from me.\\n\\nI received the boot clips at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: This pillow cover is made from 100% polyester with different color in easy pattern. The high quality that is compact and good wicking and breathability, it is so soft and comfortable without irritation to the skin when you use it. The standard size is 18 x 18 that could suit for most throw pillow and the different color could be changed based on your mood. But there is a care recommendation that it could be machine wash but wash cold and tumble dry low\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Realistic zebra (not horse) pillow cover\\n\\nReview: This is a pretty throw pillow cover with a realistic looking zebra printed on one side and just the zebra print on the other. This is not a horse. Someone who wrote the listing for this must be confused. The fabric is very soft and has a slick finish. It is on the thin side and has a zipper closure on the bottom.\\n\\nAs others have said, the zipper does not go all the way across the bottom. I used a 16 x 16 pillow insert that is on the thin side, so I was able to fold it in half, insert it into the cover, then spread it out and zip it shut without any issue. I will either hand wash this or put it into a lingerie bag and use the hand wash setting on my washer, because I want to preserve the zipper, and I feel like regular machine washing might be a bit too rough.\\n\\nI have a new sofa and love seat, and I am adding a variety of throw pillows for color and comfort. This one mixes well with my other pillows and is the best for napping with due to its softness. I am happy with this pillow cover. The only thing I'd do differently is expand the zipper so that the entire bottom would be able to be opened.\\n\\nI received the pillow cover free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: NutriChef Model : PKELKN8Electronic Carving KnifeElectric Cutting & Carving Knife Slicer Features:Simple Button OperationPlug it In and Cut it Up!8.9'' Stainless Steel Cutting BladeRemovable Blade for Easy CleaningExtra Sharp Grooved Serrated Knife EdgeSimple Button Control OperationPerfect for Meats, Turkey, Chicken, Steak, PorkFood Prep & Cutting Made EasyHassle-Free Electric CutleryStain Resistant HousingLightweight & ErgonomicPower Cord Length: 3.4' FeetPower 120V, ACDimensions (L x W x H): 17.5'' x 5.5'' x 2.5'' Plug it in and cut it up with the NutriChef Electric Carving Knife. The 8.9'' stainless steel cutting blade slices through foods with ease and features an extra sharp serrated knife edge. It's removable for easy cleaning and stores safely when not in use. Simple button control operation and comfortable handle grip will make this versatile electric cutlery a staple in your kitchen drawer.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I like the design of this electric knife\\n\\nReview: I have only two things that I make that I routinely need to use an electric knife to cut, and those are beef brisket and homemade bread. My last electric knife broke, and my kids have moved away from home, so I haven't been doing much cooking. But getting caught without an electric knife last time I had company was a rude awakening.\\n\\nI like the design of this electric knife. The handle is easier to hold than my last one, and this knife comes with two sets of blades: one for meat and one for bread. The blades clip together and snap firmly into the handle, and the button in the front is the one that you push to release the blades when you're finished using the knife. This knife requires that both of the other buttons be depressed simultaneously in order to turn the blades on. This way you can't accidentally cut something. You need to be holding both buttons down the entire time that you're cutting.\\n\\nThis knife makes a fair amount of noise, but it works as it is meant to work. The blades went right through a dense loaf of bread. The bread wasn't completely cool and the blades didn't get caught on the bread at all. It did throw a good deal of crumbs around, but that's what happens with bread. It's just so much easier to cut a loaf of bread with an electric knife, and the slices are much more uniform. This electric knife seems like an upgrade from my old one, and I am happy with it.\\n\\nI received the electric knife at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Nutri Ninja Blender 24 oz Cup and Sip N Seal Lid\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Spare large cup for Nutri Ninja\\n\\nReview: I needed a spare large cup for my Nutri Ninja, and this one is just like my old one only better, because it actually has the measurements printed on the cup in black, and it's readable. It's dishwasher safe, and the top is interchangeable with my other cups. I find that these cups hold up really well, as has my Nutri Ninja. I wish there was a way to make it so that whatever you're blending doesn't get into the threads of the cup, but that's more a design flaw of the Nutri Ninja and not of the cup. If you need a replacement cup for your Nutri Ninja, this is the one you want, unless you want the smaller one. I find that I use the larger one at least 5 times as often as I do the smaller one personally.\",\n \"Product: instechoinstechoinstechoinstecho\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent, attractive kitchen scale\\n\\nReview: I'm going to start watching my portion size more closely, and this kitchen scale will be an important tool for that. This is a good-looking, slim, black scale that looks great in my kitchen. It runs on 3 AAA batteries, which, thankfully, were included. After popping the batteries in, I heard a tone that let me know the scale was working.\\n\\nThere is a button on the bottom of the scale that you can press to toggle the scale from displaying an item's weight in ounces or kilograms. Since there are 28 grams per ounce, I switched the scale to kilograms to test its accuracy. I'm no scientist, but this scale seemed pretty accurate. I don't foresee the need to weigh anything less than one gram in weight, so it seems more than adequate for my kitchen use. The LED is backlit and plainly visible in both light and dark kitchens.\\n\\nI liked that the scale didn't have a raised platform for weighing and that the entire base is the scale. It also has a tare function and detailed instructions in the manual as to how to use it, so you can weigh items in items and know just what you're about to consume. If you are in the market for a nice kitchen scale, I'd recommend this one.\\n\\nI received the kitchen scale at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS and I do not promise any sellers a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Includes: 6 Identical Clear Plastic PET Round Wide-Mouth Jars with White Lids Super clear storage for dry food, small parts and liquids. Lightweight, impact-resistant PET. FDA compliant materials. MATERIAL: *Jar: PET= Polyethylene Terephthalate *Cap: Polypropylene with polyethylene foam liner,*Liner: FDA compliant Jar & Cap: BPA Free MADE IN THE USA 16 OZ Round Wide Mouth Jars - Clear Jar Material: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recyclable #1 Jar Capacity = 16.91 oz. (Overflow) Jar Diameter - 2.3\\\" Jar Overall Height: 5.157\\\" +/- .050\\\" Jar Opening Diameter = 2 3/16\\\" White Caps Material- General purpose polypropylene. White Cap - Continuous thread with ribbed sides for easy gripping. White Cap - Polyethylene foam liner. Cap Size 63/400 and is BPA Free\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: BPA free, made in the USA, but not dishwasher safe.\\n\\nReview: This is a box of a dozen 12-ounce plastic jars with lids. They have disks in the tops of the lids like many jars you buy at the store. They are BPA-free and made in the USA. They are not dishwasher safe, which I wish I'd have checked before buying them. I wash a lot of things by hand, but this would be something that I'd want to toss in the dishwasher, and it's a little disappointing that I can't. Since they are not dishwasher safe, I'd also avoid the microwave with them. There is nothing that says whether or not that is safe, but if the dishwasher isn't, I just wouldn't.\\n\\nAnother thing I'm not sure about with these is the freezer, but I would probably give that a try. These would be really great for homemade baby food or condiments. I have a friend who just had a baby who I will be giving these to, and I'm sure she'll get a lot of use out of them. I do feel like the price of these is a bit high and would probably rate them higher if I felt the selling price was more fair.\\n\\nI received the jars at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: 6 pack-kitchen shears\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Serious looking genies for guarding leftover beverages\\n\\nReview: I love novelties, and this is a very useful novelty item. You get four differently colored stoppers that will work on wine bottles, beer bottles--any type of bottle that needs a cap. The darker colors and the serious expressions on the little genies make this particularly appropriate for a gift for a man, but my girlfriends and I also enjoy them. There are four of us who are still friends from high school, so I will be sending a genie home with each of my three besties next time we get together.\\n\\nThe genies are hilarious. There they sit, perched upon their bottles, and when you pull them out, even the bottom parts are authentic to the whole genie in the bottle experience with their curved bottoms. My friends and I were all big \\\"I Dream of Jeannie\\\" fans, so this is especially appropriate for us. The entire set is just fantastic, down to the box in which they're packaged.\\n\\nThe genies are sturdy little guys made from recycled food-grade silicone, that is dishwasher and even freezer safe. They are leak-proof and a really fun way to safeguard leftover beverages. I find myself humming Christina Aguilera's \\\"Genie in a Bottle\\\" whenever I see these.\\n\\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: Easy snap on lids lock in place to prevent air and moisture from entering and creating mold\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Lovely set of glass containers with airtight, leakproof lids\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful set of containers. They are suitable for use for baking and in the microwave and for storage in cabinets, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer. The containers are made of heavy borosilicate glass and seem resistant to chipping based on their performance for me so far.\\n\\nContrary to the wording in the listing, what you actually get is shown int he photographs: 4 rectangular, 3 square, and 2 round containers. Each is a slightly different size, so you get no two containers that are exactly the same size. Each shape container nests together, so storing them does not take a lot of space in my cabinet.\\n\\nWhen I first saw these, I thought there would be no way that they'd be leakproof, but they are. You need to be sure that the silicone ring is properly seated in the plastic lid. It comes out for cleaning and sometimes it pulls out a bit, but it's easy to get back in there properly. The lids each have four little wings that snap them closed over the containers, and they hold tight and keep the air out and the contents in. The lids are BPA-free plastic, so I don't worry about using them with food.\\n\\nThese containers would be perfect for a single person, couple, or small family. They are not big containers, but you could use the largest rectangular one to bake a small casserole or meal suitable for 2-4 people. The smaller containers are perfect for storing leftovers or smaller items. The set is attractive enough to go from freezer to oven to table without any need to switch to a serving dish, unless you're having a fancy meal. I was impressed with this set and think it would make a great house warming or wedding gift.\\n\\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: At Drinking Divas we have made gift giving super easy-peasy. Our Its Been a Long Day wine glasses are made of sturdy, durable, high-quality glass. Our wine glass makes a wonderful gift for or any special occasion or special eventor just because. Click the order button today. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love drinking my wine from this adorable dachshund glass\\n\\nReview: This has to be the cutest wine glass I've ever had the pleasure to own. I am owned by a wonderful dachshund named Ziggy, and I love to relax at the end of the day with a nice glass of wine, so this is the perfect wine glass for me. The glass arrived well wrapped and protected in a nice box that would be easy to wrap and give as a gift, and this is a gift that any dachshund lover and wine enthusiast would enjoy.\\n\\nThe wine glass is the perfect size for me--not too small, and not huge. It is heavy and does not feel delicate when I hold it. It is not clearly made for red or white wine, so I can enjoy either in this glass. The paw prints on the back of the glass are almost as cute as the dachshund on the front. The glass is dishwasher safe and made in the USA. I never put my wine glasses in the dishwasher, so I can't say how well the design holds up in the dishwasher, but after daily washing with hot water and soap in my sink, I have noticed no imperfections.\\n\\nMy wine glass is perfect and has no flaws whatsoever. I absolutely love it, and I know that my dachshund loving friends would also enjoy this glass. I recommend it highly and without reservation.\\n\\nI received the wine glass at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Divatex Waterflower, reversible, duvet mini sets in two fabulous fashion color stories, ivory/blue and purple/green. These microfiber, soft comforter covers add a luxurious touch to any bed.. The duvets and shams are machine washable and easy care. Each set comes with a duvet (comforter cover) and two pillow shams (one sham on twin). The twin set measures 66-inch by 86-inch, the full/queen 88-inch by 90-inch and the king 102-inch by 90-inch. The pair of pillow shams measures 20-inch by 26-inch each on twin and full/queen and 20-inch by 36-inch on the king.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Brightened up my guest room\\n\\nReview: I got two sets of these to spruce up the beds in one of my guest rooms. They washed well and came out of the dryer without any wrinkles. They are soft, and even though they have a light background, you can't see my darker colored comforter through the fabric. The bed looks so much nicer with these duvet covers and shams, and they coordinate nicely with the bedding I already had, which was still fine but old. These are a nice value. It was easy to put the covers on thanks to a tip I learned online (watch some videos and you'll see what I mean). The duvet covers button closed at the bottom and with the amount of use they'll get in my house, they are fine. If I were going to use them every day, I'd want ones that had ties on the insides to hold the duvets in place, but they're fine for me. Also a great value, and microfiber is soft and extremely comfortable.\",\n \"Product: This beautiful white picture frame features shiny 3D shooting star embellishments that are enhanced with faux gemstones. Designed to sit on a desktop or shelf, it holds one 4\\\"x6\\\" photograph, and can be set up for landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) display. Overall measurements are 6 3/4\\\"W x 8 1/2\\\"H. When you are ready to change the picture, the grey felted backboard acts as a door which is quickly opened by simply turning a pair of thumb latches.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Classy looking frame that fits 4 x 6 (not 5 x 7) photographs\\n\\nReview: This is a nice looking frame made of wood and silver-plated metal. The back is covered with velveteen material and has an easel back as well as a loop for hanging. It can accommodate both horizontal and vertical photographs.\\n\\nI thought this was a 5 x 7 frame, but the size photo that fits in this frame is actually 4 x 6. If you are looking for a frame for a 5 x 7 photograph, this will not work. Repeat: NOT a 5 x 7 frame (maybe the actual frame measures this, but a photo of this size will NOT fit).\\n\\nThe frame arrived nicely packaged and without any tarnish. The silver plating is supposed to be tarnish resistant, and I believe that to be the case. All around, this is a good photo frame.\\n\\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: The Vizcsa double-wall glass coffee/tea mug is 12 -ounces (355 ml) in capacity and can be used for hot or cold beverages. It's elegant design is appealing to the eye when filled with your favorite coffee, latte, cappuccino, espresso, tea or chai, creating an optical illusion of the floating liquid. There is no condensation when filled with a cold beverage, so dump those coaster! The double wall creates a thermal effect, helping to keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold for longer periods of time. These glasses are an eye catching product for any home, cafe and restaurant. These VizCsa mugs are made from durable Borosilicate glass. Borosilicate glass is a strong, incredibly lightweight, and heat resistant glass that is known to be used in scientific labs. The double-walled design of these mugs allow you to comfortably hold your hot beverage while slowly sipping it. The mugs unique design create a wonderful beverage floating illusion that will impress anyone using them. The Vizcsa double walled glass coffee/tea mugs also make for a great elegant gift. We are very confident you will enjoy these mugs! If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please feel free to contact us and return your mugs to Amazon for a full refund! Take care when using ice cubes, we suggest pouring your desired liquid prior to adding ice When washing glass take precaution to not roughly scrub at the bottom plug, this may disrupt the vacuum seal Be gentle with these cups as the glass is thinner than a traditional cup which makes them more fragile, (similar to wine glasses)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The perfect mug for my morning coffee\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful glass mug for tea and coffee. I love using glass for hot beverages as I enjoy seeing the color of what I'm drinking. When I'm brewing tea, having a glass mug helps me to achieve just the right strength of the brew that I enjoy. The double-walled construction of this mug keeps the outside cool and the contents hot.\\n\\nThe borosilicate glass is strong and the glass is dishwasher safe, but I tend to pack my dishwasher, so I wash all of my more fragile glasses by hand. The 12-ounce size of this glass is perfect for my morning coffee. The handle is wide and accommodates all of my fingers. Thanks to the properties of borosilicate glass, the mug can go safely from freezer to microwave without cracking.\\n\\nDo be careful when using metal spoons to stir your beverages in this mug. You don't want to bang the spoon around the mug, or you might crack it. I love this mug and feel that it's worth the extra care it requires.\\n\\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: Moscow Mules must be in a copper mug. The copper mug is John G. Martin's signature on the cocktail industry. Copper mugs help to keep your Mule perfectly chill, fresh, and to shine with the warmth and luster of pure copper. As a mule fan now you can have the luxury and beauty you find at a bar, in your own home. Our mugs are handmade from pure copper with the iconic brass handle. The handmade quality of Saint Jacques mugs allows to stand out from the rest. Solid copper construction with beautiful handcrafted smooth finish, and cast brass handle. Perfect for moscow mules, beer and other cold beverages. Preferred by bartenders. 16 ounce capacity. Hand wash recommended. Items may have small blemishes due to the nature of the hand-making processes used. We use these processes due to the character and warmth they add to the product.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Solid copper Moscow Mule mug\\n\\nReview: This is a classic Moscow Mule mug made of copper with no lining. It has the Saint Jacques logo imprinted on the bottom. These mugs are designed for mixed drinks, but copper is a natural antibacterial and is suitable for any cold beverage.\\n\\nI received only one mug, which would be a representative sample of the set of four that one would get if they ordered this set from Amazon. My mug was almost perfect. The handle was well attached, the bottom was flat, and there were no visible flaws. There was a small dent on the bottom of my mug, but it was not enough that it bothered me or that I'd have even noticed it had I not been inspecting it closely.\\n\\nIf you like Moscow Mules, they are certainly best served in copper mugs. I have enjoyed using this mug with my drinks and with water. The handle isn't the most comfortable to hold, but it's fine, and my drinks stay nice and cold when I use this mug.\\n\\nI received the mug free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Hand blown glass figurines. They are colorful and well made. Each comes in its own gift box. Sizes vary from 1\\\" to 2\\\". Please check the attached pictures and the description above to get a better and and s specific size for each miniature. Start a collection give them as a gift or use them for decoration.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Adorable set of six colorful glass figurines\\n\\nReview: This is a really cute set of six hand-blown glass figurines. I had some like these when I was younger, and when I took a trip to Estonia with my daughters, I saw lots and lots of similar figurines, at much higher prices. This set has two fish, a hummingbird, an owl, a bluebird, and a cute little dog with a bone in his mouth.\\n\\nEach individual figurine arrived securely packaged in its own little box, which kept it safe and unbroken. The colors are beautiful, and each figurine sits or stands as it should. These are great to display on mirrors, so you can enjoy their reflection along with the actual figurine.\\n\\nThe only issue I have with these figurines is that the eyes on some of them are a little oddly placed and some of the glass isn't blown as clearly as it could be. The set is priced well at the time of this review, however, and I would recommend it. Just remember this is a set for looking at and not for playing with, so keep the figurines out of reach of small children.\\n\\nI received the figurines at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Beautifully blue and made just for you! featuring tonal whip stitch details and now in our effortless medium blue pacific wash, the Marilyn straight ankle jeans by NYDJ are a must-have season stretching staple piece that belongs in every woman's closet. Like all NYDJ, this look is designed with our exclusive lift tuck technology that slims from within so you look and feel one whole size smaller. With classic five-pocket styling and a zip fly with button closure.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dressy black jeans for curvy girls that look great and fit well\\n\\nReview: I hesitated to buy jeans over the internet but these were a very pleasant surprise. They fit perfectly! And they are also long enough that I could wear them with a bit of a heel without them looking like high waters, like some of my jeans have done. The black is really nice and they have beads on the back pocket and came with extras in case those fall off. I would not be one to replace fallen beads, but if you are, that's a plus for you.\\n\\nI'm hoping these will hold up over time and stay nice and dark and not stretch out or shrink up. If any of that happens I'll be sure to update my review. But for now I'm really happy with this purchase!\",\n \"Product: Keep your charms firmly in place with this white rubber stopper ring. You are so welcome to come visit my amazon store ,form there you will see plenty of handmade glass beads crystal zirconia beads swarovski beads stoppers spacers clips silver charms pendants and bracelets. If you have a good experience here, please recommend it to your friends!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Now I can wear my bracelet without worry\\n\\nReview: I could not be happier with a purchase than I am with this one.\\n\\nAfter the death of my heart dog, I had a charm made that contains some of his ashes. I also was given a couple of charms and put together a bangle bracelet with the charms and some dog-themed spacer beads. I felt like this way I could always carry a piece of my boy with me and have him close by. My bracelet is beautiful and I love it.\\n\\nUnfortunately, twice now the clasp of my bracelet has opened, spilling the charms and beads onto the floor. This has happened indoors both times, and I was able to find all of the components of my bracelet, but it made my heart stop both times and left me in fear of wearing my beautiful bracelet. I knew there had to be a way to wear the bracelet without worry, and I could not be more thankful for these little clear rubber stoppers.\\n\\nWhen I got the bracelet, it came with a few little black stoppers that fit on the body of the bracelet, but which fell off almost immediately. These, in comparison, are little clear rubber donuts that actually go on the bracelet before and after the charms and can not simply fall off by themselves. In fact, they pretty much stay where I put them on the bracelet. Before I went out with it on again, I opened the clasp and tried to dump the charms on the floor, and they did not budge.\\n\\nI'm so thrilled that this item exists. It fills my needs perfectly. You get 30 of them in a package. I suppose you could also use them as spacers. I really only need two, but I am hanging onto the package because I have a feeling I'll find other uses for these.\\n\\nExcellent product, highly recommended.\",\n \"Product: This bag is beautifully made. The material is soft, and substantial. The hardware is high quality. It's both classic & chic. This is a bag you keep forever! MLC luxurious totes offers sophisticated style that's timeless. Available in versatile colors and shiny metallic shades, this handbag is sure to add a brilliance touch of flair to any outfit from everyday to business wear. With use of high-quality material, shiny hardware and fine pleating, you'll love the allure and attention to detail in this tote's design. A roomy interior and multiple pockets will keep you organized.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Spacious vegan leather wallet\\n\\nReview: My daughter's best friend is vegan, and so she won't use anything with any sort of animal part in it, and that includes leather. We ordered the red wallet for her for Christmas. The wallet is spacious, stylish, and very pretty. My daughter is excited to give it to her friend.\\n\\nThe wallet comes with a strap to go around your wrist, so if you don't want to carry a large bag, this could easily serve as a purse. It has a myriad of slots for ID, credit cards, savings cards, etc, along with dedicated zipper compartments for cash. There are also sections where you could put receipts and other small items. There's a lot of space in this wallet.\\n\\nThe wallet is well made and all the stitching and closures are sturdy and secure. I like the versatility of using it either in your purse with the strap removed, or by itself using the strap.\\n\\nI received the wallet at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Mens heavy duty steel toe work socks. Great for men who are on their feet all day. Socks that work as hard as you, so your feet stay cool and dry even when you're working up a sweat. Extra cushioning provides shock absorbing support for high impact activities, alleviates fatigue and foot pain so you can work hard while protecting your feet.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good quality, thick work socks\\n\\nReview: My husband needed new work socks, and he is very pleased with these. We both prefer gray to white because we have issues sometimes with bleach in our well water turning things yellowish, so the color is great on these. They fit his feet well and they seem well made and stay up all day. He says they're very comfortable and better than the last socks I got him. They are absorbent and the toes are reinforced so hopefully they will hold up longer than the last ones I got him also, which ended up with the toes blown out on a few pairs.\\n\\nThese socks are thick so they will keep my husband's feet warm inside his boots in the winter. They are an 80/20 blend so they shouldn't shrink much if at all. I did read some complaints about color and noticed in the listing that the socks are offered in both white and gray, so if you want gray, be sure to choose gray, etc.\\n\\nI received the socks at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Let your footwear say it all with these Women's Loudmouth Flip Flops by DAWGS. Featuring DAWGS signature Loudmouth patterns, these sandals are a fun and funky way to get your comfort on. A massaging footbed and arch support keep active feet feeling comfortable, while the soft toe piece helps prevent irritation and chafing. The ultra-thick sole protects your feet while youre at the pool or the beach, and the durable EVA construction make it easy to rinse dirt or debris away at the end of the day. Grab a pair of these sandals, and brighten up your summer wardrobe! Multiple sizes available.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute flip flops that fit perfectly. I need more of them.\\n\\nReview: I live in flip flops over the summer, and I also have issues with flat feet and plantar fasciitis. I normally wear Fit Flops, but I wanted something different and, after reading the reviews of these, I figured I'd try them. I love them! First off, the patterns are adorable, and I had a hard time choosing one, but pirates! I had to get these. I have had a lot of compliments on these already.\\n\\nThese flip flops are extremely comfortable, and the little nubs on the bottoms of the footbeds feel good. I wouldn't go so far as to say it feels like my feet are getting a massage while I wear these, but I do like the way they feel, and I love the way they fit. I sometimes have to go up a size, but not with these. They are true to size and as you can see from my photo, they not only fit perfectly but they're really cute, too.\\n\\nI was hesitant to go with the white footbed, but they don't seem to get too funky, at least not right away. I haven't had to clean them yet, but my fingers are crossed that they'll clean up well when necessary. If not, I'll update my review. I would like to see more styles that don't have white footbeds, because white is not my preference, but I just couldn't resist the pirates.\",\n \"Product: Made from High quality synthetic leather with gold-tone hardware. Front slip pocket and back zip wall pocket. Single adjustable cross-body strap. Spacious zip top compartment. Interior zip and slip pockets. BEFORE PURCHASING, PLEASE COMPARE THE SIZE OF THIS HANDBAG TO ONE OF YOUR OWN FAVORITE BAGS.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great style and color\\n\\nReview: I picked this purse out for my daughter for Christmas this year. I got her a purse she loved a few years ago and she wore it almost to death. I knew I'd have a hard time living up to that bag, and then I saw this bag. It is so cute! My daughter was so happy to get this purse and really loves the color. The pewter goes with everything, and the size is perfect for my daughter to wear cross-body, which is how she likes to carry her purse. It fits her wallet and other essentials nicely, and it is nicely put together and finished. The zipper works well as does the strap adjuster. We're both very happy that I made this purchase!\",\n \"Product: In an array of styles and colors. Choose from various textures and knit design patterns for your looks and needs.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty poncho in the perfect shade of blue\\n\\nReview: This is a very pretty poncho. My granddaughter's favorite color is teal so I was thrilled to find this for her as one of her Christmas gifts. She loves being in style, and ponchos are \\\"in\\\" again, like they were when I was younger, and when her big sister was younger, too! Fringe is also big this year and I just know she's going to love this gift.\\n\\nWhen this arrived I tried it on to be sure that it would fit, since my granddaughter is a big girl, and since it fit me, it will definitely fit her. It is warm and soft and I know she will love the color and the fringe.\\n\\nI received the poncho at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: One size fits most. Knit in a variety of elegant colors. Hand wash and air-dry. Notice: Due to difference Computer Minitors,the color maybe slightly diffrent from picture.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Stylish way to keep your ears warm\\n\\nReview: This is a really cute knit headband-style ear warmer with a pretty pearl flower applique. It's a cream color that will go with just about anything, and it fits nicely on my above average sized head. It's stretchy, so this would fit just about anyone unless they have a peanut or bucket head. So if you're in a normal head size range, this should work for you.\\n\\nThe ear warmer is thick and comfortable and will definitely keep the chill out of my ears when I wear it out in the cold weather. I like wearing this style of headband because I have poufy hair and this doesn't flatten it out as much as a hat does. They do tend to be a bit staticky, so some Static Guard would be a good idea before putting this on.\\n\\nThe headband is well knitted and I didn't see any flaws. It is washable by hand due to the appliqued flowers, but you should be fine in cool water with a gentle soap. It looks really cute on and I could see older girls and teens wearing this as well as adults and even older ladies. It is stylish and timeless looking, and I really like it. That's saying a lot since I actually have a hat shop.\\n\\nI received the ear warmer at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Mens heat retention light weight warm thermal set will keep your whole body warm when it's freezing outside by retaining body heat\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lightweight thermal underwear will keep hubby warm while traveling this winter\\n\\nReview: My husband travels to Florida on business every winter and, being winter, even in Florida the weather is unpredictable. He usually camps while he's down there to save money, and when it gets cold, he complains a lot. This year, he will be prepared.\\n\\nHubby is happy with these long johns. He likes that they aren't thick, because all he really needs is a thin layer to keep him warm at night, and he doesn't like a lot of bulk under his clothing. He put them on to be sure they fit and said that they fit well and that they'll suit his needs perfectly this winter. And when he comes home, his work room is always cold while our outer shop is warm, so instead of turning the heat up and making the shop too hot for me and the customers, he can wear his thermal underwear to stay warm.\\n\\nThese long johns aren't supposed to protect you from an Arctic blast. It says right in the name, \\\"heat retention warm\\\" and that's what they do. They are a thin layer that is meant to be worn under clothing to help you stay warm. For my husband's needs, they are just the right weight. And I appreciated the color selection.\\n\\nI received the thermal underwear at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Diophy brings you an exclusive collection of handbags. This handbag is definitely a trend setter with will stand out wherever you go. This handbag comes in 5 different colors: Red, Pink, Green, Turquoise, and Yellow. Made of PU Leather with high-qualified hardware parts makes this bag noble and the unique design highlight feminine elegance. It's shopping and dating's good partner. Have phone/ID card/Key pocket inside, can fit wallet/Ipad/Umbrella/Spectacle Case. About US Our mission is to offer our customers with extraordinary value of exceptional selections from cute bags, messengers, Messenger Bags, cross body bag, shoulder bags, totes, hobos, satchels, bag in bags, woven, structured and functional bags to fashionable bags with studs, rhinestones, laser cut detailing and more..... Our incredible design team works very hard to keep up with the latest trend, design and styles. Dear Buyer : Thanks for your business! Your positive feedback will be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We will always strive to put our 100% to resolve your issue and delight our customers. Note: Since the item is measured by manual measurement, the size of the actual item you received could be slightly different from the size we listed on website. Meanwhile, please be reminded that due to lighting effects/ environment, monitor's brightness / contrast settings etc, there could be some slight differences between the color tone of the pictures and the actual item.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Adorable turquoise cross-body bag\\n\\nReview: This is just a beautiful little purse. I am a big fan of turquoise jewelry, so it was a no-brainer for me to pick the turquoise bag. The color of the bag I got matches the color in the listing perfectly. The bag is well made, with all of the hardware securely fastened. I like the turn-key closure and the chain handle, which can be worn either over the shoulder or cross-body.\\n\\nInside the bag is an expensive-looking patterned lining. The bag has more room inside than you'd think for such a small purse. It has interior pockets, slots, and zipper compartments. I think this purse would appeal to both younger and older people (I'm an older people, and I like it). The only thing I would change would be that I'd make the hardware silver instead of gold, but for a bag this cute, I can deal with the gold.\\n\\nThe chain handle really lends this bag the ability to be worn for both casual and dressy occasions. I think it will go with almost everything. It's handy for when you just need a few necessities, or for those ladies who don't carry huge purses around. It will also make a really nice gift and in my opinion is great quality at an affordable price.\\n\\nI received the purse at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Bamboo Crew socks will quickly become your favorite because of their softness, style, comfort and breathability. Our socks are discreetly tailored to disappear beneath the top edge of your shoes. No one will see that you're wearing socks at all, and you'll get all of the protection that you need to keep your feet smelling great. Bamboo is a very breathable, soft and hypoallergenic which makes bamboo a much better choice for mens socks than cotton. Protect your feet from fungus and germs without compromising your sock-less style! Make Bamboo Crew your pick for happy, clean feet with no unsightly sock lines!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good quality no -show socks for men\\n\\nReview: I wear this type of sock all the time for myself, and they're great with my flats. My husband has a pair of shoes that he prefers to wear without socks, but they tend to get smelly after being worn. I complained to him about this several times, and he asked me to find out if they made this type of sock for men. I was pretty surprised to find that they did. (I'm not sure why I was surprised, but I was).\\n\\nWhen these arrived, I was skeptical because they looked like they would fit my foot, but when my husband put them on, he said they were comfortable and fit him fine. He was worried about them showing with his shoes on, but they don't. So he's happy. He said that the little gripper at the back helped to keep them on his heel and that they are comfortable while wearing his shoes. And they help prevent his feet from getting stinky, so that made us both happy.\\n\\nI can see myself potentially \\\"borrowing\\\" these from him to wear with a certain pair of sneakers that they'd match pretty well. These seem like good quality no-show socks, and I'm glad they were available for my husband.\\n\\nI received the socks free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Men Bracelet Bead Bracelet Matte Black Prayer Mala Water Drop Bracelets\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: My bracelet was disappointing\\n\\nReview: In my opinion, the bracelet in the photo is much nicer than what I received. The blue water bead on my bracelet is not as bright a blue as the one in the photo, and the bracelet is not strung on dark elastic as shown. It's a thick, clear elastic that is not exactly invisible. And the knot in the bracelet was front and center, marring its appearance.\\n\\nI was able to carefully maneuver the knot to the back of the bracelet, where it should have been in the first place. I was also able to carefully cut the ends so that they no longer stick out from between the beads. This made the bracelet wearable for me, but first I took it to a jeweler to find out what those beads really were.\\n\\nMy jeweler says that the water bead is a semi-precious stone, but he said it's not a cat's eye. I don't know what it is, just what it's not. And the black beads aren't onyx. They are painted fake pearls according to my jeweler. I will say that although they are painted, I do not see any cracks in them, but it was disheartening to find that they aren't onyx. I'm wondering if they meant onyx as a color? I was expecting onyx beads after reading the bracelet's description.\\n\\nAll that aside, I have been able to wear the bracelet. I like to stack bracelets and it fits in well with my other bracelets. So I am wearing it, and although it felt tight at first, it has loosened and feels comfortable now. But to be completely honest, I have seen bracelets of this quality for a few bucks at the local discount store, so I am overall pretty disappointed in this bracelet.\\n\\nI received the bracelet free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Parent Vera BeachBag\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good looking, stylish, and huge tote bag\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful tote bag, and is it ever big! There's room in this to take everything you need for a trip to the beach, to work out, use it as a purse with room to spare, etc. I really like the design of the elephants and the gray background is a neutral and will go with just about anything. The rope handles are sturdy and you can really fill this bag up and they hold up well.\\n\\nThe top of the tote bag has a full-length zipper, so this is suitable to use as a purse or to carry your laptop securely (with some padding). The interior is lined with what feels like acetate and there is a small pocket on one side. The lining isn't the best fabric, and that seems like the only weak link in this tote bag. With care, it will hold up, but it will require some care. For that reason, my rating for this would be 4.5 stars if we could give half stars.\\n\\nThis is a stylish tote that I really like and I would keep myself if I didn't have a daughter who loves elephants.\\n\\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: pocket sized slim card holder for everyday card carrying.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Stylish business card cases\\n\\nReview: UPDATE:\\nMy husband loved my red business card case, so I got one of the black ones (black 2) for him, because he feels that red is too girly. The black case is almost the same as my red one, but the placement of the stainless steel pieces is a bit different. The piece on the front is perfect for engraving his name or initials, which I will have done before I give it to him. There is also a much wider stainless steel strip on the inside. I will probably leave that piece alone since it's only visible when the case is open.\\n\\nThe black case is just as well made as my red one, and the capacity of the case is the same. The design of the black one does not have the slight curve that my red one does, but it will fit well in my husband's shirt pocket or pants pocket and will keep his business cards in good condition. This is a well made card case that I know my husband will be proud to use, and which will make him look more like the professional he is.\\n\\nORIGINAL REVIEW OF RED CASE:\\nThis is a stylish business card case made of steel and patterned PU \\\"leather\\\". There is a silver lip on the outside and a larger silver plate on the inside that could be engraved if you wanted, or you can just leave it plain. I got this for myself, so I will leave it plain. If I were going to give it as a gift, I'd probably have it engraved.\\n\\nI have a small business and often find myself needing to hand someone a card, so this is perfect for me. My old case was nowhere near as nice and my cards would end up dog-eared, but with this case, they stay fresh and crisp looking, and I feel much more professional. I really like the magnetic closure, which doesn't allow the case to flop open and keeps my cards are secure inside.\\n\\nMy card case is well put together and has no visible flaws. The red is a true red and is easy to find in my bag. I keep it in a pocket inside my purse so that it doesn't get tossed around with my other items. It is sturdy and easy to open one-handed, and the slightly curved design is also nice if I wanted to carry it around in my pants pocket. I like this card case a lot and would recommend it.\\n\\n-----\\nI received both business card cases free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: The KOR Delta's water bottles functional, state-of-the-art design makes it easy to take water on-the-go. The KOR Delta water bottle is a stylish, convenient reusable water bottle that makes sustainable hydration simple and delightful. Its exclusive threadless spout design is smooth on your lips so you dont feel like youre drinking from a water hose. Plus, its large enough to enjoy a strong flow of water and drop in pieces of ice, yet small enough to minimize splashing. With its one-handed, push-button operation, your water bottle flips open, then stays out of your way while you drink, making it an ideal companion for the road, workouts or traveling. FEATURES: BPA-FREE Water bottle made with BPA-free Eastman Triton ONE HANDED OPERATION - Great sports bottle for outdoor and indoor activities WIDE MOUTH FOR EASY FILLING, CLEANING Easily add ice cubes and filtered water EASY TO CARRY Looped handle makes it easy to carry and attach to bags SPILL PROOF Safety latch prevents spills DURABLE Shatterproof Glass bottle alternative DISHWASHER SAFE - Dishwasher safe on the top rack 100% MONEY BACK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE The KOR Delta water bottle is ergonomically designed and fits easily in your hand. It is also compatible with most cup holders. The looped handle design makes it easy and comfortably carry in the crook of your finger or to clip to a backpack. The spill-proof, one handed design, durable construction and BPA-Free materials make it the perfect water bottle for work, school, or play Not only does the shape of the handle resemble the Greek symbol for change, it represents your journey to impact whatever you may be aiming to change in your life, including your hydration habits for the better. Usage Instructions Opening and Closing the Lid: 1) To open, place your thumb over the top latch and push up until you hear a click. 2) Place your thumb over the bottom button to release the lid and push the lid up. 3) Fill up and enjoy! 4) To close, simply push down on the lid until you hear a click, then secure the lid by pushing down the safety latch (the latch above the button). Twisting the Lid Off: With one hand on the vessel body and the other hand grasping the top of the lid, turn the lid counterclockwise to remove the lid. Care Tips: Wash thoroughly before first use. Do not microwave or freeze. Dishwasher-safe (top rack only).\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Be careful of sharp plastic edges on the top of this bottle\\n\\nReview: Unfortunately, I had a real problem with this water bottle. At first glance, this is a really nice looking bottle--large and stylish looking. The first thing I noticed was a piece of silicone pressed into the top that, when lifted out, revealed a few pieces of card stock with some sayings on them. While that's nice, it seemed odd to me, and then there was some writing on the packaging about stones, which were supposed to be included with the bottle. I ultimately, after much investigation (and checking the packaging several times for rocks), came to find out that the pieces of paper were the so-called stones. Odd, but okay. I guess I get it now. I had to Google \\\"Zen Stones\\\" and I still don't really get it, but okay.\\n\\nNext, I tried to get the bottle open. I failed. I went back to the item's listing and watched the video. There are two blue buttons below the silicone thing at the top and I fought with them awhile, finally wrestling it open. In the process, I sliced my finger in not one but two places. So what the bottle has is a flip-top lid made of the same material as the bottle. The problem is that there are sharp edges on the bottom part of the lid. You are supposed to be able to open this bottle with one hand, but it took me two to get it open. After I bandaged my finger, I played with it awhile longer and finally got the one-handed thing figured out. I guess once you use the bottle awhile, it becomes easier and more reflexive to open it that way. The flip top part is really large and I don't think I could ever get comfortable drinking from this bottle. The lid is just too bulky, clunky, and in the way for my liking.\\n\\nA plus of this bottle would be that it's certainly easy to fill and clean. Personally, I would prefer a drinking spout. I like to drink water on the treadmill and I think this would be too messy without any type of spout. But if you like this type of bottle, it's certainly a nice looking one. Just please make sure your bottle doesn't have sharp plastic edges on the cap part. I'm going to attach a photo of the problem area so that you will know what I mean.\\n\\nI received the water bottle for free in return for my honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Display and protect your collectible shoes (single or pair options) in one of our beautiful, high-quality display cases. Our cases are perfect for autographed sneakers, high tops, cleats, tennis shoes, golf shoes, dress or high heeled shoes and many other types of footwear. Our cases are not made of the cheap plastics used by some other manufacturers. Our durable cases are constructed of 1/8\\\" crystal clear acrylic with the front & top of the case molded from a single sheet giving our cases an aesthetically pleasing rollover appearance and fewer seams. There are several different sizes and bases to choose from. Some are designed to hold two shoes and some only one. So, please check the measurements provided. The black acrylic two-tiered base offers several selections of colored metal risers (black, gold, silver, red, white, orange, and blue) which are perfect for showcasing two shoes with harmonious colored risers. Our two-tiered bases are also offered with a sturdy wall-mount option to mount your collectible on a wall. All two-tiered cases have rubber feet on the bottom to protect surfaces from scratches. You may want to give your footwear an action look with either our beautiful green turf base or our synthetic wood base options; both are made from solid black acrylic covered in either turf or synthetic wood. Our products are a wonderful gift for the person who has it all, but needs a way to showcase & protect it. Memorabilia pictured in the display case image is not included. Manufactured and sold only by Better Display Cases (a Veteran owned and operated company). Please browse our other display products by visiting our numerous Amazon listings! We love helping our customers display their story!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well made acrylic display case will showcase your treasures\\n\\nReview: My husband is an avid collector of many things, so this display case is a gift for him. He is happy with it as it is barely noticeable yet will protect his belongings from dust and sun damage. The case is in two parts. The base has turf on one side and black acrylic on the other side, so it could be used in either direction, and the top fits down over the base.\\n\\nThe case is well made and arrived free of defects. The top fits pretty much perfectly over the base. This is going to keep just about anything out, but if you are using it for anything made of cloth, as my husband will likely be for one of his original Civil War caps, I would suggest throwing a moth ball in there along with your item to protect it. For things like the fossil in my photographs, that wouldn't be necessary.\\n\\nThis display case is very similar to those I've seen in museums. There is no way to lock this particular case, however. It is a really nice looking display case, and I recommend it for any collector to use to showcase treasured items.\\n\\nI received the display case free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Non slip yoga socks give you the freedom from shoes but has the warmth and security of a non slip sock base Keeps moisture off reducing your risk of foot fungus Shaped to fit each of your feet A great addition to any exercise program This slimmer belt wraps around your waist to help you shed excess water weight You will lose weight and get a smooth slender waist in no time Get the slim trim look youve always wanted Features. Womens Mary Jane Mesh Front Yoga Sock with Grips. Fivetoe design none slip soles machine washable . Super thin and lightweight. One size fits most machine washable. Breathable ConstructionSpecifications. Color Black. Size Small Medium. Dimensions 33 H x 2 W x 75 L. Weight 04 lbs\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fabulous and functional yoga socks\\n\\nReview: These are the cutest yoga socks I've seen. Having two daughters that do a lot of yoga, I'm always on the lookout for yoga-related gifts and gadgets for them. My daughter who teaches yoga has also been after me to start learning, so I figured that if I really liked these, I'd keep them instead of giving them to her. Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping these. They were easy to put on and fit comfortably on my size 9 feet.\\n\\nThe socks are available in a variety of colors and types. I got the black ones with the mesh fronts. In addition to looking good, the mesh serves as ventilation during exercise. The grips on the bottoms help stop you from slipping while practicing yoga. I don't see any laundering instructions on these, so to protect the mesh, I put them in a delicates bag, washed them in cold water, then hung them to dry. The mesh on these doesn't look especially delicate, so I think they'll hold up pretty well. I'm not sure about the nonslip bottoms, but if they fall apart, I will certainly update my review. For now, they're holding up fine.\\n\\nI received the socks free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: This essential kids sleeping bag is the perfect sleepover & camping accessory - featuring a lightweight, 1070T Dacron outer fabric, with 200 grams of M2 hollow, cotton fill. See images above. It has a full-length zipper and drawstring hood to help keep wind out. It's perfect for kid's sleepovers, outdoor camping or hiking. Comes with a handy drawstring tote to store it in. Weighs only 2.2 lbs. Available in red, blue or orange. Order yours today!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for warmer weather or indoor use\\n\\nReview: My husband camps a lot and every winter he travels to Florida on business. To save money, he'll sleep in a tent or in his truck, and he gets chilly sometimes, so I got this sleeping bag for him. He tested it out when it arrived and he is very happy with it. This is a compact, very lightweight sleeping bag. It is great for warmer climates or for spring and summer camping. It's also good for using indoors.\\n\\nThe sleeping bag was plenty long for my husband, and he said it was very comfortable. He mentioned that if it's cold, that this sleeping bag would easily fit inside a heavier one for added warmth. He liked the hood on the sleeping bag but felt that a blow-up attached pillow would make it the perfect sleeping bag. He is happy to have this before leaving on his trip.\\n\\nThe zipper on this bag works easily and the carry bag has a strap that can go over your shoulder. This is so lightweight that it would be great for backpacking. The sleeping bag is also available in a few different colors. We chose the blue and are very happy with it. I'd definitely recommend this sleeping bag for warmer weather camping or use indoors.\\n\\nI received the sleeping bag at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are all done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) compatible devices Sync and transfer files via Micro-USB data cable\\n\\nSamsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Note 4, Note Edge, S3, S4, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+\\n\\nMotorola Droid Turbo, Moto X 2014\\n\\nLG G3, G4, G Flex 2, V10\\n\\nSony Xperia Z4, Z4 Tablet, Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Z2 Tablet\\n\\nMotorola Droid Turbo, Moto X 2014;\\n\\nHTC One M8, One M9;\\n\\nAsus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML;\\n\\nGoogle Pixel and Pixel XL., ,\\n\\nHuawei, Microsoft Lumia, KYOCERA, Microsoft, BlackBerry, ZTE, , NEC, Lenovo, Asus Zenfone, Asus Zenpad. Compatible with All Micro-USB Devices. No Exception!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well in my Samsung Galaxy S5\\n\\nReview: I felt really left out of the whole wireless charging thing with my Samsung Galaxy S5. I am holding out until the S7 comes out so I am stuck with this phone for another few months. I'm not really complaining. It's a great phone, but I wanted to be able to charge it wirelessly, so I ordered this Qi receiver.\\n\\nI tend to switch batteries at least once a day because I use my phone a lot when I'm away from a charger. I have had no issues with this at all. I simply remove it and replace it when I've changed the battery. It stays in place nicely and works well with my wireless charger. I feel like I'm one of the cool kids now and not stuck in the dark ages of wired chargers. Of course I use those also, and extra batteries as I've mentioned, but I do like having the ability to charge the phone while it's resting by simply setting it on a wireless charging pad. With this receiver, I can do just that.\",\n \"Product: For a reliable and easy to use strong mount of your mobile devices to your car windshield or dashboard, all you need is this Windshield Suction Mount Universal Car Holder Cradle for Mobile Phones GPS. This holder clip has an auto opening button that will open the gripping cradle up to 90 mm in width which can support large mobile devices such as the iPhone 6 Plus and the Note 4. It is so simple to mount your cell phone with this universal car mount, you can even do it with one hand. The unique design with its auto opening and release button allows for quick holding and releasing of your devices. Plus you can adjust the fully rotating holder cradle 360 degrees in any direction for portrait and landscape views. Be confident that your mobile device will not slip out of the holder because of the non-slip silicone grips. And the mounting base has a super strong silicone suction cup for high suction force. It will securely hold and mount to any smooth flat surface such as your windshield, dashboard, desktop, ceramic wall, etc. Check out the specifications below. SPECIFICATIONS: Powerful silicone suction cup provides a super high suction force Can mount on almost any flat surface like windshield and dashboard Easy 3-Step assembly, no tools required Auto opening and release button allows for quick one hand use 360 degree rotating holder head to adjust for various angles of views Non-slip and non-scratch silicone cradle to securely hold mobile device Extendable grip accommodates up to 90 mm width devices like iPhone 6 Plus and Note 4 Universal Compatibility - Firmly and safely mounts iPod, MP3 & MP4 Players, PDA, PSP, GPS, mobile phones like iPhone 4, 5 & 6 series, Galaxy S Series, Note, HTC, Motorola, Google Nexus, Nokia Lumia, PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 - Windshield Suction Mount Universal Car Holder Cradle for Mobile Phones GPS Simple 3-Step Instructions Color: Black and Red\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Will not fit Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge\\n\\nReview: This air vent car mount comes with two sizes of vent clips (longer and shorter) and also has adhesive foam for mounting to a smooth spot on your car's front dash. I don't put sticky tape on my car, so that wasn't even an option. Plus the two pieces of foam seemed like they'd never hold up under the weight of my phone even without the case on it. I always keep a case on my phone, and the one I'm using now has a very slim profile, adding literally no bulk to my phone. This came up in a search as being compatible with my new phone.\\n\\nI got the mount installed after a lot of fiddling around. I had a hard time turning the clips so that they were facing the right direction in my car's vent clips. Once that was done, it went on and seemed sturdy. I was looking forward to testing it and thought it might be the mount I was looking for. Unfortunately, even with my phone's case removed (which I really don't like to do), this air vent mount does not fit my phone.\\n\\nI was going to give this to my daughter to use, but try to remove it once it's on. My husband finally was able to remove it, and in the process one clip snapped off and the other bent to the point that it will no longer function. Sadly, this went in the trash. So it does not work for me and I don't think it would work for the S6 either, because those are the same size as my phone. It would definitely not fit the large Apple phones. If you have a smaller phone, it might work for you, but be careful of those flimsy clips.\\n\\nI received the air vent mount at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: LUVVITT CLEAR GRIP case for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge combines high clarity with absolute grip and cushioning. The ruffled sides of this Galaxy S7 Edge case provides excellent grip while it's ergonomic design ensures comfortable fit and feel in hand. Reinforced air pockets inside four corners of the bumper, absorbs and distributes the shocks providing the best drop protection for your Galaxy S7 Edge. While most Galaxy S7 Edge cases provide a 0.6mm to 1.00mm lip over the screen. LUVVITT CLEAR GRIP features a 1.2 mm lip for additional protection. In addition, raised bumper guard corners of the case elevate both faces of your Galaxy S7 Edge phone which means protection for the screen as well as the camera. Protect what you love with LUVVITT top of the line accessories and Wrap It Before You Tap It!.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Decent protection for a clear phone case\\n\\nReview: I got my new phone on Thursday, and I already have a few cases to use with it. I am happy with this case. It is clear and when you look at the phone with it on, it's not at first evident that there is even a case on it, which I like. However, since the first thing I did with my new phone straight out of the box was drop it on the floor, this girl needs a case on her phone at all times.\\n\\nThe thing I like best about this case is the corners. They protrude a bit and offer some shock absorption for when you drop your phone. Not if, when. The ridged edges of this case also help to keep a grip on it. This case has what I would consider the minimum amount of protection that I am comfortable with.\\n\\nUltimately, I am probably going to get a more rugged case for my S7 Edge, but for now, I'm liking this case and enjoying the look of my phone in it. It fits the phone well, is easy to get on and off but will not fall off, and the buttons are easy to use while the case is on. I would say that this is probably the best low profile, clear phone case that I've seen.\\n\\nI received the phone case free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Samsung Wireless Charging Pack for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is an external battery and a wireless charging pad all rolled into one. Attach the pack to your Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for a simple wireless charge. Ditch the hassle of cables. Just attach it to your phone and get charging! Incredibly slim just at 8.53mm, the pack ensures you a comfortable grip when you need a charge on-the-go! Any cases need to be removed prior to charging as the wireless charging battery pack fits securely and directly over your phone without a case installed. Swap the battery pack on for a charge when needed on the go and then replace your case when you've recovered enough of a charge.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Does not do the job well at all\\n\\nReview: I had high hopes for this charging case, but I was disappointed. I first tried an off brand charging case that did not hold a charge. Rather than go that route again, I decided to try the Samsung brand charging case. I charged it and put it on my phone when my phone was down in the low 20s for a charge. While using my phone, the level of charge did not go up more than a percentage point or two with this case on.\\n\\nThen I tried using this to charge the phone without using the phone. This kind of defeats the purpose of having a charging case, but I gave it a try. After about an hour, my phone's charge had gone up maybe 10 percent, and the level of charge on the actual case had drained by half. So you don't get much charge, and the case doesn't hold its charge for long.\\n\\nBased on the above, I decided to return this charging case while I could. I'll wait awhile and hopefully something better will come out. In the meantime, I have my regular charging cable, qi chargers, and power banks to get me through the day.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by the Hundred Year Pen created by Waterman in 1939, the Charleston Fountain Pen is an Art Deco masterpiece in and of its own. The Charleston's geometric form features a fluted barrel with decorative band and a flowing, wrap-around clip. The Charleston reflects its Art Deco flavor in two versions: black with gold or chrome trim. The Charleston fountain pen offers an exceptional 18K gold nib and accepts cartridge or converter refills. The Waterman Charleston Fountain Pen Features; Fluted barrel with decorative band. Convenient capped design. Nostalgic presentation. 18K gold nib and accepts cartridge or converter refills.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lovely addition to my home office\\n\\nReview: I had an old wire pencil holder in my home office, and while it did the job, it wasn't very nice looking. This is a lovely carved bamboo design that looks beautiful on my desk and holds everything I need. It's a bit smaller than my last pencil holder, which I also appreciate, because space on my desk top is at a premium.\\n\\nThis is also billed as a utensil holder for the kitchen. While bamboo is certainly a good type of wood to use in the kitchen, I disagree with this being usable as a kitchen utensil holder. I feel that it's not tall or big enough to adequately hold my kitchen tools. Even if I were to limit myself to a few pieces, this is only 4.25\\\" tall and I feel that it would be top heavy.\\n\\nThis would be perfect for makeup brushes, paint brushes, gel pens, colored pencils, markers, etc., in addition to normal office use. Mine is filled with ink pens, scissors, a letter opener, a Wite-Out pen, and a nail file. I would not argue with this being a bit larger, but as it is, it's perfect for my home office. The only thing I would suggest would be to add some felt or silicone feet to the bottom. The bamboo is smooth, but there is potential for scratching delicate furniture.\\n\\nI received the pencil holder at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: At Hidden Hollow Beads, we pride ourselves on creating beautiful, affordable, durable lanyards for anyone needing a convenient and attractive way to keep track of keys and ID badges. With great customer service, we are committed to making sure that your purchasing experience is always a positive one. We appreciate your feedback and are constantly working to improve our product. Should you encounter any issues with your chain lanyard, please contact us first and let us make it right. We love what we do and we want to make sure you love it, too. Our strong, 34\\\" lanyards are individually crafted by real people, right here in the USA, using only the finest quality materials. Made with tarnish resistant curb chain and stainless steel jump rings, this beautiful lanyard will hold up to whatever your day has in store. If your work takes you to an area where security is of concern, the breakaway lanyard will provide you with peace of mind, knowing that it will break away easily, should your lanyard be grabbed by someone or snagged on an object, leaving you free to do what you need to do. Tag: lanyard, women's lanyard, lanyard for women, lanyard for nurses, lanyard for teachers, lanyard for keys, badge holder, fashion lanyard, beaded lanyard, chunky lanyard, light weight lanyard, lightweight lanyard, chain lanyard, necklace lanyard\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice bling for wearers of lanyards\\n\\nReview: I ordered this as a gift for my mother's favorite aide at her assisted living facility. All of the employees need to wear their IDs on lanyards, and this girl takes amazing care of my mom. It has some bling, but not enough to be gaudy, and the colors will coordinate with just about everything. I think my mom's aide will love this gift.\\n\\nThe lanyards are available in breakaway and nonbreakaway styles. I opted for the nonbreakaway style lanyard, because I don't see the risk of choking that would necessitate a breakaway lanyard. There are some instances where this would be needed, and it's nice that they have both options available, and a variety of colors as well. The lanyard is well made, sturdily put together, and looks like it will hold up to daily wear.\\n\\nThis is a cute little gift for anyone who needs to have a lanyard for ID. One thing I did not like about this item, which by the way is actually assembled in the USA, was the way it was presented in a cheap cellophane and cardboard hang bag. The addition of a simple gift box would class this up immensely. I will definitely use a nice gift box when giving this lanyard to my mother's assisted living aide.\\n\\nI received the lanyard at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: This high quality brushed aluminum tray is versatile and simple. The brushed aluminum metal gives a distinctive and polished look that is second to none. The flexible hanging options meet the varied needs of users - choose from 4 high quality magnets or 2 strips of 3M Hook & Loop Fasteners. **Markers/Eraser not included\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great marker and eraser holder, but I didn't like the magnets\\n\\nReview: I really like this whiteboard marker and eraser holder for my whiteboard. I can finally keep the markers and erasers together and off of my furniture. I have my whiteboard hanging in my hallway so there's no desk nearby and just a small phone stand, so this really comes in handy.\\n\\nWhat I do not like about this set are those magnets. They are extremely strong magnets, always seeking out one another, regardless of what might be in between, which includes my fingers. Once they've found each other, good luck separating them. I ruined a manicure and about broke a few nails trying to pry them apart. Once I finally did that and installed them, they clamped on to my whiteboard with a loud smack. I figured this is great, but 30 seconds later the holder crashed to the floor. While the magnets are Herculean in strength, the glue on them is pretty wimpy. It literally peeled right off. So after all my struggles to separate the magnets, I figured I'd remove the glue from them and use them for something else. This was also not to be, as when I went to stack them again, one of them broke. I figured at that point that it was a strong message for me to step away from the magnets, so I tossed them.\\n\\nThe Velcro works so much better for me for this. I wasn't thrilled about having to attach Velcro to my whiteboard, but it went on well and it's holding well and I really can't complain, so Velcro it is. If I ever need to remove it, I can use Goo Gone to get rid of the sticky residue, and Velcro is easy to find in the store if I need to replace it.\\n\\nSo now I have a nice holder for my eraser and markers and I'm happy. I wish I hadn't wasted so much time with those evil magnets of doom, but overall I am happy with this product and feel that it will last a really long time and work well with the Velcro adhesive.\\n\\nI received the marker and eraser holder at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Riun Ex Hollow Bamboo Pen And Pencil Holder. This is a high quality hand crafted bamboo Pencil Holder. It is strong but very light. Bamboo Wood Grains are visible and detailed. It can be used for Pencils, Pens, Utensils, Smart Phones, Remote Controllers etc. Constructed with 100% Eco-friendly natural bamboo. Bamboo is a strong, durable and a renewable material. This Pen Holder can also hold Paper Clips and many different Office Supplies. Risk-Free Trial - Money-Back Guarantee: We want you to experience all our products, and to keep those that improve your life. This is why we offer our products on a risk-free basis. Buy this product, and if for any reason you are not satisfied with it, contact us for a full refund. We do not make you jump through hoops to get your money back if our products are not right for you. It's that simple, and it's part of our 'Ideal World Products' promise.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lovely addition to my home office\\n\\nReview: I had an old wire pencil holder in my home office, and while it did the job, it wasn't very nice looking. This is a lovely carved bamboo design that looks beautiful on my desk and holds everything I need. It's a bit smaller than my last pencil holder, which I also appreciate, because space on my desk top is at a premium.\\n\\nThis is also billed as a utensil holder for the kitchen. While bamboo is certainly a good type of wood to use in the kitchen, I disagree with this being usable as a kitchen utensil holder. I feel that it's not tall or big enough to adequately hold my kitchen tools. Even if I were to limit myself to a few pieces, this is only 4.25\\\" tall and I feel that it would be top heavy.\\n\\nThis would be perfect for makeup brushes, paint brushes, gel pens, colored pencils, markers, etc., in addition to normal office use. Mine is filled with ink pens, scissors, a letter opener, a Wite-Out pen, and a nail file. I would not argue with this being a bit larger, but as it is, it's perfect for my home office. The only thing I would suggest would be to add some felt or silicone feet to the bottom. The bamboo is smooth, but there is potential for scratching delicate furniture.\\n\\nI received the pencil holder at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: To kill common household ants, simply place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits stations near indoor areas where ants are spotted. Ants enter the trap, consume the liquid ant bait and return to the nest where they pass on the bait to the rest of the colony. TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are specifically formulated to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the nest and deliver a dose to the rest of the colony . The liquid ant bait stations prevent the bait from drying out and provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Monitor the baits regularly for activity, but do not interfere with the ants or baits. Replace with additional baits when the first set is depleted. Depending on the size of the ant infestation, complete control may take up to two weeks.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This bait brings all the ants to the yard, then kills them\\n\\nReview: I put a bunch of these traps down because I have been fighting an all-out war with ants for the past few months, and they were winning. Within a few days, the ants were really marching in, heading straight to the traps. I found a lot of them dead in my dogs' water bowl. It must make them thirsty? Anyway after about five days, the ant population took a distinct dive. We are down to the occasional straggler now, so I definitely think these things work.\\n\\nThe only issue I have with these is that some of them ooze a thick, ridiculously sticky liquid onto whatever surface you put them on. Some do and some don't. For the ones that do, it's a real mess. I have circumvented that (after clean up) by setting the traps on a folded paper towel. The ants are still drawn to the bait, but the result is not quite as messy. Now all I have to clean up is dead ants, and I\\\"m happy to do that. Thankfully, my dogs don't seem interested in these traps, though I have tried to keep them out of range of the dogs just in case.\",\n \"Product: An all-time favorite pink flamingo lawn decoration decorate your lawn in the day and glows through at night. Our Pink Flamingo plant stakes adds that beauty, color to your yard. Its clear real glass crackle ball and color change LED light shines in your landscape gardens, patio, balcony, or cubicle landscape. This 37 inches Pink Flamingo can hovering over flower beds and plants. It stands out among bushes and makes a difference for your lawn.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fernando Flamingo--my new judgmental garden friend\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R28SRT0IU3P51K\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1xFp2NieyS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01AQge0NR%2BS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\">I have to say that I just love having this guy among my flowers. I have always loved all kinds of birds, and flamingos, frankly, crack me up. I think it's the way they stand on one leg like a statue. Now I have my own flamingo statue for my garden!\\n\\nWhen I saw that I had to put the flamingo together, I was afraid at first, but putting it together could not be easier. The wings and tail have tabs that fit into slots on the body of the flamingo, and the longer leg screws together. Then you just push the base into the ground or pot of dirt, and the whole thing is pretty stable. The solar globe is preinstalled, but there are instructions for how to change the battery when needed.\\n\\nThe body of the flamingo is painted with a rust-resistant powder coat paint, much like the cages I use for my parrots. This guy's face is pretty realistic. When I took him out of the box, he stared at me with a judging expression. Yes, I feel judged by a metal flamingo, probably because I left him in the box too long.\\n\\nAt night, the globe glows from within the flamingo's body. It is not a bright light, but it is definitely noticeable. The strength of the sun during the day will determine how much light you get from this in the evening. I am really happy to have this little guy lording over my flowers and judging me from his spot on the deck. He's adorable, and he knows it. My husband thinks I've finally lost my mind, but the flamingo and I know otherwise. I've decided to name him Fernando.\\n\\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: The Maztang MT988 18-Inch 13-Amp Electric Snow Blower is designed to move up to 800 lbs. of snow per minute. Its powerful 13-amp electric motor can easily clear snow of up to 10 inches thick, and a path 18 inches wide from driveways, walkways, and pavements in one pass. It comes with a 180 Degree adjustable chute and easily adjusted lever. It can discharge snow as high as 30 feet in different directions. The snow blower's ergonomic handle features a high-quality foam grip, giving you complete control. It weighs only 26 lbs. for maximum portability. This snow blower is completely maintenance free and requires no tune-ups; it works hard so you don't need to. When not in use, simply unplug and fold the handle for compact storage. Quick and easy assembly of handle and lever is required.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not for a blizzard, but you can clear lesser amounts of snow with this snow blower\\n\\nReview: This is not the kind of snow blower you will need when you have a blizzard. The snow blower seems to have a lot of power, but I don't think it will handle deep snow. That said, it is sufficient to clear your driveway or sidewalk of a few inches of snow when you need it. It will help you avoid the backache and sore shoulders and arms that you get from shoveling. I will probably actually use this more in my back yard to clear a spot for my little dogs than I will anywhere else.\\n\\nThe snow blower was easy to put together, but some instructions would have been nice. My husband didn't have any issues getting it together though, with the help of the photo on the box it came in. I just don't understand not having instructions, a warranty, etc. in the box. Please bear in mind that this is an electric snow blower, so you will need a really long extension cord if you plan to use it any distance from your porch. We don't have any outside electrical outlets, so we are even further limited, but we have long extension cords that will help us when we need to use this.\\n\\nI received the snow blower at a discount in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: The PetSafe Solvit Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp is perfect for helping your pet into a car, SUV, truck, boat or bed and is a great alternative to pet stairs. This X-Large model is 3 in. wider and 15 in. longer than our standard Deluxe Telescoping Ramp. The extra size is especially great for larger dog breeds and provides a gentler climbing angle and extra walking space to help your pet reach those high places with confidence. Its combination aluminum and plastic construction make it strong yet lightweight for easy portability.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent quality ramp for dogs\\n\\nReview: I got this ramp for my dachshund, who hurt his back last winter. It has been a lifesaver. We have it going down the five steps from the back deck to the backyard, and my dachshund uses it like a pro. It was easy to teach him how to go up and down the ramp using a treat as incentive. Plus he quickly realized that it was easier on his back and was glad to be able to use it to go up and down to do his business.\\n\\nThis ramp is expensive but has been so worth the money. It is solid and stays in place. Every few months it might shift a little and I put it back where it belongs. This is usually because the dog's back is feeling great now and he bounds up the ramp to come inside. I left this out all winter and we had several feet of snow. It held up through the ice melt I used on it over the winter. I used a broom to sweep it clean without any issue.\\n\\nThe tread on this has stayed intact, which is the most impressive thing to me. I would recommend this ramp without hesitation.\\n\\nUpdate, Spring 2017: Time to replace the tread. Bought replacement tread on the manufacturer's website. One piece didn't want to stick. They sent another set and one piece again didn't want to stick, but they sent two sets of tread so one piece from each did work. It was the shorter piece, but that was fine.\",\n \"Product: The PetSafe Solvit Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp is perfect for helping your pet into a car, SUV, truck, boat or bed and is a great alternative to pet stairs. This X-Large model is 3 in. wider and 15 in. longer than our standard Deluxe Telescoping Ramp. The extra size is especially great for larger dog breeds and provides a gentler climbing angle and extra walking space to help your pet reach those high places with confidence. Its combination aluminum and plastic construction make it strong yet lightweight for easy portability.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent quality ramp for dogs\\n\\nReview: I got this ramp for my dachshund, who hurt his back last winter. It has been a lifesaver. We have it going down the five steps from the back deck to the backyard, and my dachshund uses it like a pro. It was easy to teach him how to go up and down the ramp using a treat as incentive. Plus he quickly realized that it was easier on his back and was glad to be able to use it to go up and down to do his business.\\n\\nThis ramp is expensive but has been so worth the money. It is solid and stays in place. Every few months it might shift a little and I put it back where it belongs. This is usually because the dog's back is feeling great now and he bounds up the ramp to come inside. I left this out all winter and we had several feet of snow. It held up through the ice melt I used on it over the winter. I used a broom to sweep it clean without any issue.\\n\\nThe tread on this has stayed intact, which is the most impressive thing to me. I would recommend this ramp without hesitation.\\n\\nUpdate, Spring 2017: Time to replace the tread. Bought replacement tread on the manufacturer's website. One piece didn't want to stick. They sent another set and one piece again didn't want to stick, but they sent two sets of tread so one piece from each did work. It was the shorter piece, but that was fine.\",\n \"Product: ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Medium/Large Bird Food, 12 Lbs Multi Colored\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My African grey parrot loves these pellets\\n\\nReview: While I don't love this, my Congo African grey parrot does. Actually, so do my dogs. My parrot also loves feeding this to my dogs. I need to be careful to keep this out of reach of my really bad dog or he'll steal the entire container and share with his shorter brother and sister. But back to this product...\\n\\nI've been feeding this to my parrot since I got her back in 2000. The packaging has changed throughout the years, but the quality of the product has not. My parrot enjoys these pellets daily and I feel good about feeding them to her. She also gets a seed mix and lots of whatever the humans are eating, as long as it's healthy.\\n\\nMy vet stressed the importance of pellets when I first got my parrot, and he even sells this brand in his office. I can't afford his prices, so I usually buy them from Amazon or on sale at a pet shop. I am always happy with the freshness and quality of this product. We've tried other varieties but always come back to this one.\",\n \"Product: Give your bird a new exciting food flavor every day with this variety pack of Lafeber's Nutri-Berries. There is nothing boring about this selection. It includes one of each; Sunny Orchard, El Paso, Garden Veggie and Tropical Fruit to delight your bird's taste buds each and every day. Each Nutri-Berries flavor offers complete nutrition for your bird and is Omega 3 & 6 balanced to support your bird's immune system and promote healthy skin and feathers. Made in USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My parrot loves these, and so do my dogs when they get lucky\\n\\nReview: My African grey parrot loves her Nutriberries. She has been eating them daily since she was a baby, and she's almost 16 years old now. My dogs have also discovered her Nutriberries, and when this assortment came in, I put a bag in a container and left it near the bird cage and went to work. I returned home to find the container missing. A little while later, I found it, well chewed in a dog bed. So now I need to hide the Nutriberries from the dogs, and they only get them if the parrot decides they're worthy and throws them some, but she doesn't because they're her favorite, especially the hot pepper and veggies varieties.\\n\\nI will note that the bag that the dogs ate were the hot pepper variety and one of my dogs was rather ill the next day. Served her right.\\n\\nBut anyway, I was happy to see this assortment on Amazon, and the price for them was better than what I pay in the store, so I will be ordering more of these and hiding them from my dogs. Maybe if they're lucky the parrot will share, but I doubt it.\",\n \"Product: Ziwi is a small team whose love for our dogs is pure and simple, just like our recipes. We put the best of New Zealand into our authentic farm-to-bowl products. Our gentle, twin-stage, air-drying process naturally preserves all ingredients, and eliminates pathogenic bacteria. Our air-dried food contains more moisture than dry kibble, so there is no need to re-hydrate. And because there is no need for preservatives, sugars or glycerines, our food is safe, clean to handle, and as nutritious and digestible as a completely raw diet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The best dog food for the best dogs in the world: Mine\\n\\nReview: My dogs adore ZiwiPeak. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, it is worth it. I will admit, though, that I have small dogs. If I had big dogs, I'd probably not be able to afford to feed this food. It is air dried raw meat along with some additives that are all good, healthy ingredients for my dogs.\\n\\nMy dogs are raw fed, but sometimes I don't have any raw food thawed, or someone else has to feed the dogs, or I'm traveling or just feeling lazy. That's when I pull out the ZiwiPeak. I have started buying it in the 11-pound bags, and each of those fills three large Tupperware cereal containers, or you can just reseal the bag. I prefer to transfer the food to smaller containers though.\\n\\nZiwiPeak comes with a plastic measuring cup, and you don't need to feed a lot of it. My dogs each get about 1/3 cup per serving, and they all weigh between 15 and 18 pounds. I have never had a dog turn its nose up to this food. My dogs are thrilled on my lazy days, when they get to eat ZiwiPeak for dinner.\\n\\nWe have been using this food in some form or other for about 4-5 years now. I have never had an issue with it and as far as I know, there has never been a recall. It's the highest quality dog food I've ever fed my dogs, and I feel great about it. My dogs deserve good quality food. I equate that with fewer trips to the vet and healthier dogs, and they're worth it.\",\n \"Product: Ziwi is a small team whose love for our dogs is pure and simple, just like our recipes. We put the best of New Zealand into our authentic farm-to-bowl products. Our gentle, twin-stage, air-drying process naturally preserves all ingredients, and eliminates pathogenic bacteria. Our air-dried food contains more moisture than dry kibble, so there is no need to re-hydrate. And because there is no need for preservatives, sugars or glycerines, our food is safe, clean to handle, and as nutritious and digestible as a completely raw diet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Some of the best commercial dog food you can buy\\n\\nReview: I feed raw, but that's not always convenient when we travel or when someone else is coming to feed the dogs in my absence. I have found this to be the perfect food for my dogs in those instances when I can't feed them the fresh raw, the days when the raw food isn't thawed, and the days when I'm just plain feeling too lazy to bother with dealing with the raw food.\\n\\nThis actually IS raw food, but it's been air dried. It's shaped like little wafers and is also useful as a training treat. I have used them in treat puzzles for my dogs also. My dogs have never, ever turned their noses up at any variety of ZiwiPeak. It is some of the best dog food you can give your dog. If you're on the fence, you should give it a try.\\n\\nThis food is expensive, there's no doubt about it. But it is very high quality. It gets 5 stars on Dogfood Advisor dot com. It's grain free and has no rosemary added. I've found some of the best prices for this food on Amazon as well. Would I feed this to my dogs if I had big dogs? Unfortunately, probably not. But I have three little dogs with a gross weight of about 50 pounds, so ZiwiPeak is doable for us.\\n\\nI always suggest checking Dogfood Advisor to people considering trying a new food or looking for the best food for their dog. I feel good about feeding my dogs ZiwiPeak.\",\n \"Product: The Snoozer Scalloped Pet Stairs is the perfect solution for any pet who needs help getting up on to furniture or into cars. This pet ramp is built with high-density foam and a wide 21 base gives it great stability. This makes these Snoozer dog and pet stairs ideal for supporting larger, heavier dogs up to a 100 lbs. Its light weight high strength foam construction also makes it easily maneuverable. This specially designed scalloped dog steps comes in three different sizes, so you can be sure to find exactly the right size for you pet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best furniture pet ramp I've found\\n\\nReview: We have been using this ramp daily for the past ten months, and I am very happy with it. I needed a ramp for my dachshund, who has back problems. He learned to use it within a few minutes. He is food-motivated, and I put little treats on each step, going up and then down a few times. He got the hang of it right away. I feel like the shape of the scallops are easier for a small dog to negotiate than steps, and less jarring on their backs. Even when his back feels better, he usually uses this ramp to get up on his favorite easy chair.\\n\\nWhen my in-laws were visiting, my mother-in-law fell in love with this, so I bought one for her little dog, and she's thrilled with it.\\n\\nThis is an expensive choice, but it is the best choice. The cover is washable, then hang to dry. It went back on perfectly. There are a few sizes of these, so be sure to measure your furniture and get the best size for your dog. I highly recommend this item.\",\n \"Product: Only Natural Pet Ultimate Daily Vitamins Plus Complete Health Support Canine Supplement, at Only Natural Pet Store, keeps your canine looking and feeling good, both inside and out, with its complete, easy to administer, daily vitamin that supports healthy skin & coat, digestive tract, heart, brain function, immune system and more!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: My dogs love these and think they're getting treats\\n\\nReview: I have three small dogs between 8 and 10 years old. They are raw fed and healthy, but I like to give my dogs a vitamin to make sure that they have everything they need to live long, healthy lives. This daily vitamin treat appealed to me because it contains many healthy ingredients. I was especially happy to see that green-lipped mussel was in the ingredients list because it is known to help with stiff joints and arthritis pain, and since my dogs are getting older (and one is a dachshund with a history of back issues), they can really benefit from this ingredient.\\n\\nI had an issue with the first bag of treats that I received. Many of them were broken and crumbled, and the thickness of the vitamin treats varied by a good deal. I contacted the seller who quickly responded to my concerns, even asking for my opinions and input. He replaced my first bag of vitamin treats with another bag, which had no issues with crumbled and broken vitamin treats, but which did include treats of varying thickness. In addition, he sent me a bag of vitamin treats that contain the same ingredients but a different formulation, which is much less crumbly and much more uniform with regard to the size of the pieces.\\n\\nThe reformulated vitamin treats also have a much milder smell than the original bag I received. While the smell appealed greatly to my dogs, I found it to be overpowering. With the reformulation, smell is no longer an issue. I have been informed that the newer formulation is the one that's being sent out to buyers now, and I have included photos of both in this review.\\n\\nIn my opinion, the old formulation rates 4 stars, and the new formulation rates 5 stars. Since I started out with the older formulation, for the purpose of this review I am awarding 4.5 stars. I like the idea of giving my dogs a treat that serves a purpose, and they love these treats and have no idea that they are really getting vitamins and a joint supplement. The dogs and I are very satisfied with these vitamin treats, and I am impressed by a company that takes its customers' feedback seriously and strives to improve its products.\\n\\nI received the vitamin treats free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Features: Uses ultrasonic sound to deter unwanted barkingdetects barks up to 50 feet with the use of an internal Microphone4 levels of operation including a test modedurable and weatherproof for outdoor usetow color LED: shows good or low batteryswitch with 4 levels of operation: test-used to verify the microphone and speaker are functional- 1=low range-up to 15 feet- medium range-up to 30 feet- 3=high range-up to 50 feet how the outdoor bark control works: when the outdoor bark control is within range of a barking dog, an internal microphone pick up the sound and the unit is automatically activated.The outdoor bark control emits an ultrasonic sound.The ultrasonic sound can be heard by dogs but is silent to humans.Startled by the high-pitched sound that is safe and effective, the dog should stop barking, it will associate its bark with this unpleasant noise.When the dog stops barking the ultrasonic sound Also stops.The outdoor bark control has 3 range levels and a test mode.It is effective up to 50 feet.Possible Use for the Outdoor bark control: stop your barking dogs top your neighbors' Barking dogtrain puppies not to barkdeter barking dogs on camping tripspackage includes: new outdoor bark control and manual Note: keep at arms length away from the human ears to avoid hearing damage. If a dog begins barking while you are setting up, mounting or hanging the outdoor bark control.If the dog is Deaf or hearing Impaired, he may not react to outdoor bark control.A 9-volt battery required(battery not included)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well made feeding station for small dogs\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R3DILHXWQU6P1Q\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1FGWGs4qMS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71eEiR1oCsS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> This is a great feeding station for small dogs and I believe it would work well for cats also. My dogs are raw fed, so stainless steel is the material of choice for their dishes as it is not porous and is therefore easy to sanitize. The silicone mat is also easy to keep clean and helps to contain any meat that the dogs might spill out of their bowls while they're eating. The bowls and the mat are all dishwasher safe or you can do what I do and wash them all in the kitchen sink with hot water and soap before air drying.\\n\\nI have three small dogs, and I feed one apart from the others, so this works for me for the two who eat together. If you are planning to use this as a food and water station for one pet, it will need to be a small pet, as these bowls won't hold a lot of water. We use this just for feeding and give the dogs a large bowl of water that is available at all times.\\n\\nThe bowls are heavy stainless and are resistant to dents. I tested this by banging my spoon on the side of the bowls as I do every time I feed my dogs, and they held up fine. I also dropped them from counter height without any issues. The silicone mat holds the bowls securely so they don't slide around on the floor. Both the bowls and the mat seem durable and well made. I think the fun bone shape and bright blue color are attractive, although my dogs don't seem to care.\\n\\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: For the pet owners who want to spend less time worrying, and more time lovin' their pets, our 100% Food-Grade silicone mat protects your floors and makes cleaning up after your pets easy. Give our must-have mat a try. After all, with our lifetime 100% money back guarantee, if you don't love it, we'll refund every penny! Oh, how your floors will thank you!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Keeps my dog's feeding area clean\\n\\nReview: I have three little dogs, and they are raw fed. Two of my dogs eat together and are clean and neat about it, and then there's Treble. It's a good thing I love this dog, because he is a pig in a dog suit. I put a milk thistle capsule in the dogs' breakfasts, and 5 of 7 days, Treble manages to find it and break it up all over my kitchen floor. I have been using a cloth pet mat for him, but he slides it all over the floor and it was really small. This has pretty much solved that problem.\\n\\nI love that this is food-grade silicone because when you raw feed dogs, you need to be really careful about contaminating your surfaces. This is easy to pick up, wash in the sink, and dry in my drainboard. I don't put a water dish on it, but if I did, and there were spills, I'd need to get the liquid off the mat before picking it up because this is not a rigid mat at all. But for my purposes, it does the job. I love that it doesn't slide all over the kitchen floor and I no longer have to adjust Treble's placemat before putting his meals down. He's happy because he gets fed faster and doesn't have to dance around encouraging me to feed him as much.\\n\\nThe only things I wish about this mat are that it was a little larger. If it were a bit larger, I'd get one for my other two dogs. Maybe they'll make a larger size for multiple pets and larger pets. I can see this not working as well for a Saint Bernard as it does for us. I'd also love to see this in more colors. The gray is nice and matches everything, however.\\n\\nOverall this is a good product and has solved some problems that I didn't even know I had, so I am happy with it. I would recommend this for anyone who feeds their pets a raw diet as it has helped immensely with cleanup.\\n\\nI received the pet mat free in return for my honest and unbiased review. My reviews are done in accordance with Amazon's TOS, and I never guarantee a seller a favorable review. I have thoroughly and personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: Ceramic cat bowl pet Size: 5 * 4.9 * 1.77 in Color: Yellow Weight: 0.51LB\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Adorable bowl for cats\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2EJAL3MMR5IJY\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91U8BZtnnqS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/712JlVFoDFS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> My daughter recently adopted a shelter cat, so I am trying to help her out with some kitty supplies. When I saw this bowl, I thought it looked adorable and couldn't resist ordering it for my new grandcat. This bowl is the perfect size for a cat. The little kitty face on the bottom and the pretty blue paint with white polka dots make this an adorable gift, and I know my daughter will like it.\\n\\nThe cat bowl is heavy ceramic and mine arrived in perfect condition. The little ears are too cute! But being practical, this bowl is dishwasher safe, which is a good idea every now and then even if you hand wash your pet's dishes, for sanitation reasons. It's also microwave safe, so if my daughter wants to give her cat a treat of warm milk, she can just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to take the chill off. This is a great gift for anyone with a cat, or for any cat in your household.\\n\\nFree sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: There are several things to consider when purchasing the right harness for your loved pooches: safety, comfort, durability, price, and style. The structure of a harness is the key for protecting your loved furry friends (safety), offering the right feeling when walking/training your pups (comfort and durability), and completing the looks (price and style). It's not easy to achieve perfection in each aspect, but our in-house designer managed to incorporate important key factors into this harness design. Don't be surprised if your four-legged friends wear this harness all year round!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good looking, easy to adjust walking harness\\n\\nReview: This is a nice adjustable walking harness. I have three small dogs between 14 and 17 pounds, and this harness was able to be adjusted to fit two of them well. We got the size small and it fit well on my dachshund and my Italian greyhound. I had actually wanted this for my brown girl, but her body barely squeezed into this and she didn't look comfortable in it.\\n\\nThe harness is a pretty striped webbing fed into padded chest and back pieces, secured with plastic fasteners and with metal adjusters. It is nicely put together, and the way it's made makes it difficult for a dog to back out of the harness, which is a major issue with some breeds, including sighthounds. In a pinch, you can grab your dog by the back strap to lift him out of danger. There is a metal D-ring for attaching your dog's leash.\\n\\nMy dogs seemed comfortable in this harness, but I don't keep a harness on them other than for walks. I'm not sure how comfortable it would be for a dog to keep this on for long, The harness was well made and easy to adjust and I would recommend it.\\n\\nI received the harness free in return for my honest review. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations, and I never guarantee a favorable review. I have personally tested this product.\",\n \"Product: ZiwiPeak Daily Cuisine Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog Food, at Only Natural Pet Store, is a super premium food made with natural ingredients similar to a raw food diet from New Zealand for your canine pet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Some of the best commercial dog food you can buy\\n\\nReview: I feed raw, but that's not always convenient when we travel or when someone else is coming to feed the dogs in my absence. I have found this to be the perfect food for my dogs in those instances when I can't feed them the fresh raw, the days when the raw food isn't thawed, and the days when I'm just plain feeling too lazy to bother with dealing with the raw food.\\n\\nThis actually IS raw food, but it's been air dried. It's shaped like little wafers and is also useful as a training treat. I have used them in treat puzzles for my dogs also. My dogs have never, ever turned their noses up at any variety of ZiwiPeak. It is some of the best dog food you can give your dog. If you're on the fence, you should give it a try.\\n\\nThis food is expensive, there's no doubt about it. But it is very high quality. It gets 5 stars on Dogfood Advisor dot com. It's grain free and has no rosemary added. I've found some of the best prices for this food on Amazon as well. Would I feed this to my dogs if I had big dogs? Unfortunately, probably not. But I have three little dogs with a gross weight of about 50 pounds, so ZiwiPeak is doable for us.\\n\\nI always suggest checking Dogfood Advisor to people considering trying a new food or looking for the best food for their dog. I feel good about feeding my dogs ZiwiPeak.\",\n \"Product: Only Natural Pet HealthTreats Jerky Bites Dog Treats, at Only Natural Pet Store, Made from 95% free range, naturally raised New Zealand meat, Jerky Bites are air-dried to retain their natural flavors. Available in Beef, Venison Chicken.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My dogs line up to get these treats\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2H8SHHK18I174\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1Inbj-6LMS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91LcQIVeL3S.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\">My dogs absolutely love this venison and lamb jerky. They are raw fed and on a grain-free diet, and this is the type of treat that they love the most. These jerky bites are made of air dried venison and lamb, and other natural ingredients--even the preservatives are all natural--so I feel good about feeding them to my dogs.\\n\\nI was surprised to see that these treats are for both dogs and cats. Thinking on it, though, I'm not really sure why that surprised me. It makes sense, and other treats are probably suitable for both cats and dogs, but are just not marketed that way. My dogs line up to get these.\\n\\nWhen I opened the bag, there was no strong odor, but the dogs could definitely smell treats. The jerky is fresh and mild smelling, and the pieces are sized just right for my small dogs. They have all assured me that these treats are wonderful, and we would all recommend them.\\n\\nWe were provided a free sample of the treats for review purposes. My reviews are done in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: The Rubbermaid 3-Step Lightweight Aluminum Step Stool is the perfect tool for when you need a little extra height to reach items in the kitchen, bathroom, office, or garage. Designed with a durable, lightweight aluminum frame and an oversized platform top step for comfort and stability. The convenient, built-in project top is perfect for holding tools, hardware, or other materials while you are working. Set up is easy - simply fold out and the platform step automatically locks in place. Weighing only 7-pounds, the lightweight design make it easy to move this step stool wherever you need it compared to heavier steel models. For added stability, this RMA-3 comes with large non-slip non-marring feet to keep it in place and will make you feel safe and comfortable getting to those hard to reach places. This stepstool has a weight capacity of 225-pounds and a type 2 ANSI duty rating. The slim profile and fashionable accents make it easy to store this step stool wherever you need it most. The collapsed dimensions are 19.68 (W) by 3.5 (D) by 51.2 (H). Rubbermaid products aim to simplify everyday life with consumer and commercial products that touch millions of people every day where they work, live and play. The Rubbermaid 2-step lightweight aluminum step stool comes with a 1-year limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Lightweight, yet amazingly solid and secure feeling step stool\\n\\nReview: I've had the same step stool in my home for the past 25 years, and it was falling apart. In fact, a couple people fell off of it recently, so it really needed replacing. I am so glad I found this step stool It is sturdy and has that extra third step that makes it so much easier to reach the high shelves in my kitchen and change light bulbs and smoke detector batteries.\\n\\nThis step stool is well made and extremely sturdy. I am not a lightweight and it holds me easily and the top step is wide and gives me room to stand comfortably. There's also the little shelf at the top where I can put small items that I need when I'm up high, like the bulbs I'm changing or small tools and hardware. I am mid 50s and don't like climbing on ladders anymore, but I feel pretty secure on this step stool.\\n\\nAnother great thing about this step stool is that it closes with one hand (there's a little handle under the wide step) and folds flat, taking up very little space in my closet. This one is a winner, and I'm really glad I found it. Step stools have certainly come a long way in the past 25 years.\",\n \"Product: A fun Emoji themed night light,sends out a soft, warm glow, fully portable It requires 2 X AA batteries (not included) & USB Cable, on/off switch on the side. Product size: 24cm/9.45\\\" * 24cm/9.45\\\" * 2.8cm / 1.1\\\" Weight: 0.23kg Convenient USB Charging: A micro-USB charging cable is included; can charge via a desktop computer, laptop or portable power source, or directly from an electrical socket (with adapter) Nice gifts for kids children and friends\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Simple, cute, and fun nightlight\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2MOTLGROZCAWJ\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1QM3TXmFkS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61J5wcCRX3S.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> What a fun little lamp! This lamp is definitely not just for kids' rooms. I am keeping it on my nightstand, and it is really useful there. Instead of fumbling for a light that will wake my husband, if I get up in the middle of the night, I can simply push the lamp to ON and it lights automatically. When I'm done I can just push it to OFF and the light goes right off. It's simple, easy, cute and fun.\\n\\nThe lamp has a switch on the bottom that you can either turn to off, to low light, or to a brighter light. It came pre-charged, and when fully charged, it will last for 30 hours at the low-light setting and for 5 hours at the higher setting. A USB cord was provided for charging it, and can be used with any USB/AC adapter. The only thing I'm not sure of is how long it takes to charge when completely out, but based on other electronics of this size, it should not take long, and the lamp will work even when charging.\\n\\nI like the simple rocker design of this lamp, and my lamp seems to work perfectly. The price at the time of this review seems fair, and I think kids and adults would both enjoy it.\\n\\nDiscounted sample provided for review in compliance with Amazon's TOS and FTC regulations.\",\n \"Product: Driven by her desire for cooking for others (and herself), Hannie P. Scott spends a lot of time in the kitchen! Hannie enjoys sharing her love of food with the world by creating \\\"no-nonsense\\\" recipe books that anyone can use. Hannie attended the University of Southern Mississippi and received a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition & Food Systems. She enjoys cooking and experimenting with food. She hopes to inspire readers to learn how to prepare delicious meals with simple to follow instructions and easy-to-acquire ingredients. Living in the south and in an era where convenience is a commodity, unhealthy fast-food diets have caused health problems across the world. Hannie is inspired to motivate readers to start cooking and eating from home. This saves time, money, and health! Hannie's vision is to write a series of recipe books, each focusing on one theme or one type of food that could can be EASILY prepared by someone who wouldn't be considered your typical cook. She urges her readers to feel welcome to share recipes, thoughts, and ideas with her and any feedback is encouraged.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Very basic cookbook with emphasis on slow cooker recipes\\n\\nReview: This is a very basic e-cookbook. There's nothing really exciting or innovative about any of these recipes, but there are a lot of recipes. Many of these recipes are for use with a slow cooker. Many of them include using prepared soup or dressing mixes to add flavor. Some of these ingredients are inherently high in sodium, so if you need to watch your salt intake, bear this in mind.\\n\\nThat said, there are a few recipes in here that I'll likely try. I am usually pretty good at throwing things together to make a meal, but the idea of letting something cook itself while I'm busy all day is inviting, and there are some combinations in here I hadn't thought of. This e-cookbook would be good for someone very new to cooking, or at least new to crock pot cooking.\\n\\nThe e-cookbook was free and I read it in my Kindle app on my phone. I see that a hard copy is also available. I'm not sure I'd be willing to cough up the bucks for it, but it might be a decent gift with a slow cooker for someone with little cooking experience.\",\n \"Product: I love writing, reading, and watching most anything. My favorite shows include Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, and Once Upon a Time. I've been writing and telling stories for as long as I can remember. As a kid, my story telling would get me into trouble when I would try to convince others that my stories were real. When I'm not busy writing, I spend time with my family. I also educate my kids from home. Sign up for book updates: http://stacyclaflin.com/newsletter/\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Over wraps up all of the story lines and introduces the premise for a future book\\n\\nReview: Out of all three books in this series, I have to say this was my least favorite. It was good that all of the story lines got wrapped up, but this one seemed very stretched out. The trilogy could have been one really well-written book instead of a trilogy.\\n\\nThat said, I did enjoy it and it kept me interested throughout the series, as long as I was able to forgive grammatical errors and suspend disbelief about certain things. I feel like a lot of license was taken in having police investigations, DNA testing, and hospitals run contrary to how things would happen in the real world.\\n\\nAlso I didn't like the whole teenage pregnancy thing. Ugh, if they could have just been a little bit older. It bothered me. I wouldn't want my teenagers reading this and thinking that's okay. And I'm not saying this because I'm a prude; I just didn't like that story line.\\n\\nOverall, however, I did enjoy the read. I feel like with a good copy editor, this author could do a really good job. She is a good writer and knows how to tell a story. At the end, there's a teaser for what is going to be a follow-up book about Chad's ex-lover's husband's affairs. I'm still on the fence as to whether I'll read that one or not.\\n\\nI received Over free in return for my honest and unbiased review.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":79,"string":"79"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":673,"string":"673"}}},{"rowIdx":674,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3JGIPEXOZ0ZY6"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesive Clear Covering is easy to apply with our original and innovative \"measure-and-cut\" grid on the backing paper. And when it's time for a new look, our Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesives remove cleanly, leaving behind no messy residue. This self-adhesive clear covering has a matte finish with a textured white lace pattern and is designed for both superior transparent protection and semi-transparent privacy. With our latest innovative and fashion-forward products in sophisticated colors and patterns, Con-Tact Brand products continue to lead the industry. Our colors are coordinated from one substrate to another so our customers can mix and match to their delight. So whatever the project - covering shelves in a pantry, cupboard, or closet; lining drawers in the kitchen, bath or bedroom; covering a counter or work space; or even tackling a creative craft project like covering a lamp shade - Con-Tact Brand has the colors and patterns to suite your taste and decor. And as you can expect only from Con-Tact Brand products, our new high quality Shelf and Storage liners lead the industry in quality and value. Whatever the room, whatever the surface, Con-Tact Brand's got you covered.\". The summary of the review text is \"Works well, looks good\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I wasn't really sure about the design but it was cheaper than the others so I went for it - and I actually do like it a lot.\n- It looks fine. The design isn't \"too much\" and it doesn't look cheap which was my concern. It has a bit of a texture to it, too. Not a concern, still easy to clean.\n- It sticks very well to clean, flat, glass and plastic surfaces and stays on very well. I will update my review if it becomes unsticky over time but for now, it seems great so far.\n- The backing has a grid for cutting which made my job so much easier. Some of the cheaper brands don't have that grid. Tip: Unroll the backing as you apply it, smoothing it out as you go. If you take the whole backing off, you'll have a harder job lining it up and keeping it clean since the sticky side is a dust magnet until it's applied.\n- My included pictures are of my original tests - I didn't want to go ahead with my whole project if it wasn't going to work, and I had some extra to work with, so I just tested it out a little bit. As you can see from the Sterilite drawer test, items pushed right up against it are still going to show through while anything even slightly further back is obscured then hidden. With more light, you can see through it even more of course, but you still can't really see anything that isn't within a few inches of it."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I wasn't really sure about the design but it was cheaper than the others so I went for it - and I actually do like it a lot.\n- It looks fine. The design isn't \"too much\" and it doesn't look cheap which was my concern. It has a bit of a texture to it, too. Not a concern, still easy to clean.\n- It sticks very well to clean, flat, glass and plastic surfaces and stays on very well. I will update my review if it becomes unsticky over time but for now, it seems great so far.\n- The backing has a grid for cutting which made my job so much easier. Some of the cheaper brands don't have that grid. Tip: Unroll the backing as you apply it, smoothing it out as you go. If you take the whole backing off, you'll have a harder job lining it up and keeping it clean since the sticky side is a dust magnet until it's applied.\n- My included pictures are of my original tests - I didn't want to go ahead with my whole project if it wasn't going to work, and I had some extra to work with, so I just tested it out a little bit. As you can see from the Sterilite drawer test, items pushed right up against it are still going to show through while anything even slightly further back is obscured then hidden. With more light, you can see through it even more of course, but you still can't really see anything that isn't within a few inches of it."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Toms of Maine is the #1 Natural Deodorant Brand. Long-lasting Toms of Maine Refreshing Lemongrass Aluminum-free Deodorant offers clinically proven 24-hour odor-fighting protection. Toms of Maine deodorant is made with no parabens, artificial fragrance, preservatives, and no animal ingredients or testing, ever because whats inside matters(TM). Creating Toms Long Lasting Natural Deodorant starts with the search for naturally derived ingredients and includes odor-fighting hops for long-lasting protection. With an expansive line of naturally scented and unscented deodorant varieties, this collection will help you smell and feel fresh throughout the day. Tom's of Maine believes in living for todayand tomorrow. With a passion to source naturally derived, sustainable, and responsible ingredients, Tom's of Maine creates personal care products to help you live a more natural lifestyle. Tom's of Maine holds themselves and their products to high standards, and you can trust that when you choose a Tom's of Maine product, you are making the right choice for yourself and your family, for generations to come.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Awful reactions! Made me sweat MORE...\n\nReview: I used this deodorant in lemongrass for two weeks, and then the same in lavender for two more weeks.\nBoth caused horrible reactions that I couldn't believe.\n\nI can not use any common deodorant brands because I am allergic to practically everything. I can miraculously use Almay, unscented, even though it does contain aluminium and other ingredients I wouldn't expect my sensitive skin to be okay with.\n\nI tried Tom's because I'm very familiar with the brand and love their other products - and it does not contain many ingredients I'm normally sensitive to.\n\n- The scents are GREAT and very natural. They don't smell artificial and gross as all other deodorants do smell, to me. They smelled the same after a while on my pits as they do in the stick. Lemongrass smells nice and fresh and clean. The lavender one smells great and calm and fresh.\n- They don't cause itching or anything on their own... but.\n\n- After about an hour of wear, while sitting down... I started sweating. A lot. Far more than usual. Huh???? I chalked it up to my weird medical issues or medication side effects. I didn't even consider that it was the deodorant's fault. But yes, it ended up being this!\n- I began to explain this weird effect to my someone else, and as soon as I mentioned the product at the beginning of the conversation, she said \"Ew! I hate that stuff. It MADE me sweat, and I don't even normally really sweat\". So, there we go.\n\n- Another awful, awful awful effect, and I'm sorry because this is very gross and TMI but: PEELING. Now my skin is ridiculous sensitive but I've never had something like this happen. After a few days of use, my armpits started peeling like a sunburn. I googled this and yes, there are MANY results. Many, many people with this exact complaint. People speak of it knowingly on natural deodorant forums, passively saying things like, \"yep, I had that peeling issue with Tom's . . .\" like it's notorious for it. This is an old problem that they must be aware of as thousands and thousands of people talk about it online.\n\n - I have become somewhat adept at examining ingredient lists (again, only because I have to...) but I can't tell exact what causes the peeling, which occurred with both scents I tried. Maybe the hops extract or lemongrass extract (which is in all scents and even in the unscented version)? Probably the Zinc ricinoleate? Who knows...\n\nI really wish these would work for me and I feel like I'm all out of options now.\n\n(I bought these full-price but through the Prime Now app, which doesn't give you a fancy \"Verified\" badge on your non-app review!)","Product: In Brooklyn, we know a thing or two about being bold and when we say this coffee is bold you betta believe it's bold. To get a perfect dark roast, the beans are removed from the roasters right before they get to their peak roasting point. This helps them retain their sharp floral notes and all the smoky goodness without any of the burnt aftertaste. When these beans with big-time flavor are brewed through our patented tension- based filters, they create a Cup of Joe that will delight lovers of good strong coffee. The Bold Variety Pack includes: Boardwalk Blend, Corner Donut Shop, Cyclone, Express-O, French Roast and Fuhgeddaboutit.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A few dull ones, but we all had some faves in the box\n\nReview: I ordered the variety pack with no idea what my expectations should be and found myself liking 3/4 of the flavours. My family liked most of the ones that I didn't drink. The one none of us really, really didn't like was Boardwalk Blend and we joked that it must be the blend of an actual boardwalk. My faves: Hazelnut, Maple Sleigh, Coney Island Caramel, Cinnamon Subway, and a few of the basics.\nThe cinnamon blend tastes like coffee with real cinnamon mixed in, a combination I didn't realise I liked until I tried this. Except for the Gingerbread blend, there was no unpleasant thick artificial aftertaste like you find in most flavoured coffees.\nThe cups didn't leak grounds like some non-Keurig-certified brands. The packaging is pretty cute, and the only thing I'd change about the cups is the size of the actual descriptions. It's not really obvious what the difference between \"Brooklyn Bridge Blend\" and \"Corner Donut Shop\" is by the cutesy names alone. I also had a moment of confusion when I thought \"Fuhgeddaboutit\" was called \"FUDGEddaboutit\" and therefore the fudge one that I was looking forward to trying (nope, it's just the staple extra bold dark roast- the fudge one is called \"Oh Fudge!\").\nI found 1-2 to be weak but the strengths were mostly as I expected, though I'm not really a coffee snob in that regard.\nI wouldn't buy the variety pack again, but there are a few flavours in there that I might try again.","Product: 3M 3431 Yellow Micro Prismatic Sheeting Tape is a highly reflective tape which allows you to identify important spaces from greater distance. The protective sheeting of the tape helps the labels and signs maintain reflectivity in abrasive conditions. Prismatic tape plays an important role in keeping drivers and workers safe by increasing the visibility of the objects. It is also ideal for highlighting signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices or to create custom signs for various low-light settings.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very strong for outdoor use\n\nReview: This tape worked perfectly for my needs.\nIt is extremely strong and doesn't fade at all - it stays reflective and the stickiness hasn't decreased over time and through a harsh summer.\nI did cover the ends with electrical tape just to be sure it would stay still because the tape is actually very rigid, and the ends are sharp and can stick out from whatever they're on.\nThe rigidity of the tape would make this not suitable for certain tasks... it can't be pulled or stretched and manipulated in any way. It also must be applied on a flat solid firm surface... it is too rigid to stick on fabric for example.\nThe tape itself is high quality and I'm happy with what I've used it for.","Product: These high quality Cobalt Blue glass bottles with glass eye droppers, are perfect for storing your essential oils, perfumes or colognes. The Cobalt Blue glass provides protection from potentially harmful light and the convenient size makes it perfect for travel. The Eye Droppers allow for the perfect amount of product to be used every time.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Droppers go all the way to the bottom\n\nReview: I bought these to split up a big batch of cuticle oil. It took me quite a while searching to find the right ones, and let me tell you the criteria I discovered matters:\n\n1. Glass that is actually blue vs just painted blue. Yep, found many that were just painted flaky fading blue. These are actually blue glass.\n2. Length of droppers. MANY that I first considered had droppers that only went hardly past the halfway point. Garbage! These ones have a dropper that goes all the way down to the bottom and can be wiggled around to get every last drop.\n3. Leak-proofage. Many apparently leak, and these don't, at all. Did plenty of tests... filled the dropper, pushed and pulled at it, even sideways, while upside down... no leaks at all in any of the 8 that I've filled so far.\n4. Regular sealed lids included? These ones don't. These only have droppers. Some also include a set of regular caps but they were more expensive so I stuck with these. I'm working with mostly carrier oils, so it's totally fine to leave the dropper lid in there at all times. With harsh (real) essential oils, the rubber dropper might interact badly with the oils. It just depends. But I'm happy with these for me. It was definitely worth the savings.\n\nThey look great and impressive! My oil is a bit golden yellow so it caused a green tint in the light. That looked pretty cool and I was happy to present them to the few people I gave them to. (Btw... my cuticle oil recipe: unmeasured lots of silky jojoba oil, a bit of grapeseed oil, a little bit of sweet almond oil, a littler bit of avocado oil... and a little bit of lemon essential oil for the scent and shine).","Product: It knows when to close - Grace is here to lend you a hand and encourage you to drink more water. Specially engineered for an easy one-hand drinking experience, its ergonomic handle has a comfy grip and its body is made with ultra-durable, shatter resistant plastic.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best and only bottle I use\n\nReview: I first bought one of these bottles back in 2012 and I've not used any water bottle since. I honestly can't stand to.\nI drink 2-3 refills of this 24-ounce per day. That's a whoooole lot of sips and if I were using a normal bottle, that'd be a whole lot of unscrewing the lid or manually flipping open the top.\nWith this bottle, I press a button lightly with the same hand I'm drinking with, as I take a drink. It autoseals back as I put down the bottle. It doesn't get any simpler than that.\nThe measurements are great, the little handle is perfect for dangling on my fingers (or a caribeener), it's easy to clean, and it really is leakproof.\nI'm finally replacing my old one, which I had from August 2012 to December 2015, because I picked at and peeled the rubber from the finger hold handle thing over time (I tend to do things like that...) but it had shown no other signs of wear until then and it still looked brand new and the seal was just as strong as ever.\n\nI've also bought 4 other Autoseal Grace bottles as gifts because everyone is always curious about it and I can't help but want to share it with them.\n\n(This was a personal purchase without discount for evaluation/review; I am reviewing only to share my experiences and opinions with others)","Product: Colorbox queue is a color coordinated stack of six cats eye inkpads. Inkpads separate for individual use, then snap together for easy storage. The colorbox queue is a wonderful gift for your favorite crafter or a great treat for yourself. The pointed ends of this small, raised inkpad are perfect for precise inking, while the flat, rounded middle is ideal for broad strokes of color. Our long-lasting colorbox classic pigment ink has a generous drying time making it a great choice for embossing, blending and other paper crafting techniques. Colorbox classic pigment ink is acid-free and fade resistant, perfect for your keepsake projects. Colors in woodgrain queue are ochre, topaz, amber, roussillon, chianti and chestnut.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great little (and I mean little) pigment pad set\n\nReview: Love the colors in the \"Jelly Bean\" set (though there is no blue!?).\nThe set is very tiny but I like that it's compact, and at a good price for so many paint-thickness pigment pads. The ink is high quality too. Even on my tissue paper test, it didn't just absorb into it like some other stamp pads.\nI like the design of the set but I do wish the layers locked together so I could throw them in a bag without wrapping a rubber band around them - they're more efficient to use like this, though.\nI'd recommend the sets to anyone who is lightly into stamping or only needs a little of these colours. They're not substantial enough for a whole lot of stamping over a long period, but great for most people. The set will get me through a holiday season of card making and that's plenty okay with me for the price.\nIf it included a blue, I'd be even happier.","Product: This chunky yarn is perfect for knitting, crochet, and crafting. Make projects quickly with this bulky, easy care yarn. Weight category: 6, 100% acrylic, 5oz/142g, 81yd/74m. Gauge: knit: 9st x 12r = 4in/10cm on size 13/9mm needles, crochet: 6.6sc x 8r = 4in/10cm on size N13/9mm hook. Care: machine wash cold (max.temp. 86F/30C), tumble dry, do not bleach, do not iron, dry cleanable. Made in USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So soft (and an update)\n\nReview: I am in love with the Hometown USA yarn line, and Lake Tahoe Blue is my favourite.\nThe yarn is so extremely soft and and fluffy and light so the final results are so satisfying! I've gone through three skeins of Lake Tahoe Blue and have come across one slightly thin, weak spot. Otherwise, it's pretty even and consistent.\nThe colours are gorgeous - it's not just solid blue. Lots of light, subtle green, yellow, and purple make it a \"peacock\" theme. Just gorgeous and it works up so quickly into the quickest shawl possible.\n\nUpdate: I made a baby blanket for my sister using this yarn - my FIRST large finished project ever. I went through, I think, 5 skeins. In all 5 of the ones I used for the blanket, there were two little mangled areas that I had to cut out from the skein. I expect that from fluffy yarn like this, though.\nAll 5 were also of the same dye lot but the colour variations vary from skein to skein and even within the same skein. I LIKE this effect, though. You might be able to see in one of my pictures that some rows have more yellows and green while some rows have more purples and blue shades. It just adds more interest.\n(New York White, also of the Hometown USA line, is the other colour in my blanket).","Product: Made in the USA Hometown USA comes in a wide range of bright and primary colors perfect for school and sports team colors. This easy-care yarn is machine washable and dryable and works up quickly for fast knit and crochet projects. Recommended Knit Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) needlesGauge: 9sts x 12 rows = 4 (10 cm) Meterage/Yardage: 74 meters/81 yds Ball Weight: 140 grams Super Bulky: Bulky Roving YarnPlease purchase sufficient amounts as dye lots may vary.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So soft (and an update)\n\nReview: I am in love with the Hometown USA yarn line, and Lake Tahoe Blue is my favourite.\nThe yarn is so extremely soft and and fluffy and light so the final results are so satisfying! I've gone through three skeins of Lake Tahoe Blue and have come across one slightly thin, weak spot. Otherwise, it's pretty even and consistent.\nThe colours are gorgeous - it's not just solid blue. Lots of light, subtle green, yellow, and purple make it a \"peacock\" theme. Just gorgeous and it works up so quickly into the quickest shawl possible.\n\nUpdate: I made a baby blanket for my sister using this yarn - my FIRST large finished project ever. I went through, I think, 5 skeins. In all 5 of the ones I used for the blanket, there were two little mangled areas that I had to cut out from the skein. I expect that from fluffy yarn like this, though.\nAll 5 were also of the same dye lot but the colour variations vary from skein to skein and even within the same skein. I LIKE this effect, though. You might be able to see in one of my pictures that some rows have more yellows and green while some rows have more purples and blue shades. It just adds more interest.\n(New York White, also of the Hometown USA line, is the other colour in my blanket).","Product: This Red Heart boutique treasure yarn is a perfect choice for unique garments and accessories. Made of 70-percent acrylic and 30-percent wool. Subtle colorations work up beautifully in this soft wool blend yarn. Knitting gauge is 16 stitches. It is available for 6 mm knitting needle and 6.5 mm crochet hook. Care instructions are, use hand wash, dry flat, do not bleach. Comes in 3.5-ounce ball weight, 151-yard length. Available in mosaic color.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty... softer than I usually think of wool blends.\n\nReview: I don't often use wool or wool blends (this one is 70% acrylic and 30% wool) but this was so gorgeous that I had to buy it.\n\nI have to say the colour variations are slightly less vibrant in real life than the photos. It's very gorgeous, but has more muddy tones than in the listing photos. The green sections are my favourite, and I like the colour changes.\nIt's also somewhat difficult to work with. It's not the most frustrating yarn I've ever used, but man. Each of my five skeins had at least two huge felted spots that had to be cut out. Bits of it thin out and fall off, and you'll end up with lots of fuzzy bits on whatever surface you're working on (my lap, for me). But, is it worth these few frustrations? Personally... I think so. I'm patient and it was on sale, so :)\n\nIt's quite soft, and not as itchy as we often think of wool as being. It's not for everyone, still, but I like it.\nI made a long (double or triple wrap) infinity scarf cowl thing and it looks fantastic.\n\n(I bought this at listed price without discount for review/evaluation)","Product: Americana Squeeze Writer Bottles. Pack of 3, 2 oz. reusable plastic squeeze writer bottles. Allow easy controlled applications and are ideal for adding fine details.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good, but NOT leakproof for thin liquids.\n\nReview: (Bought in 2014... Updated review May 2016)\n\nThis is a great little pack of writer bottles. I can imagine they'd do fantastically with frosting or paint.\n\nI am using these for cuticle oil and they're fantastic. The hole is a good size and lets out just enough liquid for a hand/cuticle massage.\nThey're easily refillable and have lasted years by now.\n\nI did try using one bottle for quickly squirting nail polish remover onto a cotton pad but the acetone MELTED the clear cap of the bottles! It was a huge mess... but I'm not blaming the bottles.\n\nThe only issue is that they're NOT leakproof for thin liquids... they're fine when stored upright but they can't be toted around without leaking and spilling, unless you're using it for thick writing frosting.","Product: Use the vinyl starter kit with your Silhouette to cut intricate designs and text for wall art, labels, and other home projects. The vinyl starter kit contains all the materials you need to get started with vinyl decor from four colors of premium vinyl to an instructional DVD. If you've wanted to create vinyl art and haven't known where to start, this is the place. Contents: 4 sheets of premium vinyl (9-inch by 24-inch of black, white, dark pink, leaf green), 10-feet of premium transfer paper, Silhouette hook, Silhouette scraper, exclusive download card good for 10 vinyl designs, idea booklet and instruction guide, instructional DVD.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Basically just tiny gel pens\n\nReview: These are a lot of fun to play around with! I bought them specifically for card making and to add weird digital doodles to the borders of letters that I send to friends and they work pretty well for that.\nIt's true that they are more expensive than regular gel pens, and there are technically ways to make regular gel pens work in a Silhouette, but I like the convenience and colour choices in this kit so I bought them to go along with the gold/silver/bronze/white kit that came with my Silhouette.\n\n- I tested every single one of these pens as soon as I got the package by pausing my machine to switch a pen after sketching a few letters. I tried a few different fonts and a few different speeds.\n- The pens worked great with all fonts. At higher speeds, most of them would start to skip areas so I slowed it down a little. The Silhouette Design Studio has a setting for these pens that auto chooses the speed, though, and that works just fine!\n- The light yellow one is the worst ever, but I only had occasional problems with 2-3 others (the peachy orange was a tiny bit too thin). The rest worked perfectly fine.\n- Before use, scribble on a piece of paper to get the tip clear of dry ink and get the ink flowing.\n- They dry somewhat slower than some regular gel pens that I have but not enough to worry about smearing after the first minute or so.\n- I've had them for four months and haven't had any problem with them drying out or anything like that. I'm not sure how much ink is in them since I haven't used one individual pen to the end yet.\n- The package they come in is sturdy enough to keep them in as storage.\n\nI often use them when I'm creating my own cut files instead of wasting the blade and wasting paper on test cuts. It can help show you exactly how the machine will cut it when your design is done.","Product: This lamination glues and glazes in one simple step. Preserve montages, decoupage, cards, scrapbooks, puzzles, terracotta, wood and more.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great, basic puzzle glue.\n\nReview: I used this lamination glue for a puzzle that I recently finished. I didn't know what to expect and the directions were really lacking, so it was somewhat of an experiment, but it turned out well. It's not the BEST puzzle glue I've used, but the price was fantastic and I really only needed a basic glue. Now, the instructions say to coat the back of the puzzle first, but I had no way of flipping the puzzle by myself in this small area, so I just went ahead and glued the top side first. This ended up not being a problem at all. It also said to let it dry for 24 hours, but I checked it after 25 minutes only and my first coat was completely dry, so within another hour and a half (after a second coat plus the coat on the back of the puzzle) it was on the wall! I've had no problems with it sagging or sticking - it is firmly dry and well-glued - so I don't see any reason for that 24-hour drying time (unless your puzzle is HUGE). ---\nThere wasn't much on the label, so I'm glad my experiments paid off well enough. For my first coat, I used a foam brush to spread the glue. This was tedious and I had a few streaks because it took too long, and it was drying before I finished. It was hard to tell where I had glue half-dried or where there was no glue yet, so it was a bit messy. My second coat, I poured the glue all over the puzzle then used an old credit card to spread the glue. This took just seconds, and it seeped into the puzzle piece cracks very, very well. It dried smoothly. I used that method for the back of the puzzle as well. ---\nMy only problem when I finished was some excess glue on the edges. I used a cuticle trimmer to remove this carefully but an x-acto knife would be the best option. This is where you need to be CAREFUL - if you mess up, it will snag the glue on the edges and you'll have bubbles where the glue is pulling up. After it's dried, you really need to be careful any time you touch the front of the puzzle to prevent that. ---\nIt reminds me a lot of plain old white Elmer's school glue. Really, it seems like a slightly watered down version of Elmer's but I assume it has a shinier finish. If you don't care about shine, you might be able to use Elmer's with similar results.\nAt this low price for 32 ounces, it was a great purchase and I believe it will last for many more puzzles.\n\nStray notes:\n--- My bottle wasn't completely full. It arrived as it appears in the first photo, with the glue level down to nearly the label. I am not sure if I got my full 32 ounces (maybe the bottle is just made too big?) but it was fully sealed.","Product: A 3 ply robust yarn in a bulky weight yarn ideal for garments, afghans and accessories, 100-Percent acrylic in a 3.5-ounce size for the solid shades and 2.8-ounce size for the ombre shades.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fave yarn for crochet stitch practice\n\nReview: Things I love:\n- This yarn looks exactly the same in person as it does in the pictures online. Often times I find that yarn looks less vibrant and the colour transitions are more muddled in person, but I didn't find that to be the case with this specific yarn.\n- It's pretty soft.\n- It works up very quickly, being so chunky. Use an 8mm crochet hook.\n- It's very chunky yarn and totally clean, NOT fuzzy, which makes it FANTASTIC for PRACTICE!!!! It's my go-to practice yarn now because it's so easy to see your stitches. There are no extra fuzzy bits to cloud your work. It's just smooth yarn, no matter how many times you undo your stitches and start again.\n\nThings I don't love:\n- Nothing, really! It's great.","Product: Punch precise shapes that can be layered in perfectly graduating stacks. This ek tools 0.50-inch Scalloped Square Punch is part of the nesting punch collection. A great basic to have on hand for scrapbooks, cards, decorations and any paper craft. Punched out shape also works well as an embellishment on its own, while the remaining punched paper can serve as a frame or border. Compact design locks shut for convenient storage.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A sturdy little thing!\n\nReview: I bought this to punch nail polish lid labels. I painted polish onto permanent address labels, waited until dry, punched circles using this circle punch, stuck the circles on top of the bottle lids and another circle for each polish on a foam board. I've also used it for other things also involving address label circles, so total, I've punched about 1,000 thick, permanent-adhesive address label circles - and this little tiny punch is still going strong, with no signs of dulling or loosening.\nI always turn it upside down to where I can see what exactly is being punched and it works just fine with this method.\nI love that it has a lock to keep it closed in storage. It's already pretty small but that makes it super compact.\nLove this little thing!","Product: SUSAN BATES-Finishing Needles. These plastic needles are great for finishing up your knit and crochet projects. They range in length from 1-3/4 to 3-1/2 Inch and feature an eye that runs the entire length making them much easier to thread and use than traditional needles. This package contains five Finishing Needles for use with all yarn weights. Imported.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great alternative to standard yarn needles\n\nReview: I've seen a little bit of confusion on crochet boards regarding these, so to quickly explain them: They are just regular plastic yarn needles, but the eye (the part you put the yarn through) runs the whole length of the needle. They're used just like any other plastic needle.\n\nThe length of the eye helps you thread it (particularly if you're shaky or have bad eyesight) but also helps you weave in short ends (your ends don't need to be particularly long for easy weaving in).\n\nThese needles are the most essential part of my crochet kit (...after the yarn and hooks of course ;) - in projects that require a million ends to be woven in, these cut the time (and the length of the wasted yarn ends) in half. More than half.\n\nI'm not happy paying so much for needles BUT it's more than worth it considering there are no other needles like this. I wish they came with a carrying case, even just a tiny little plastic holder to keep them together... still, I'll keep buying them when I need new ones and I always still recommend them to any crocheter or knitter.\n\n(I bought these on my own without discount for evaluation/review)","Product: Leegoal 11Pcs 2-8mm 10.6\" Multicolour Aluminum TUNISIAN/AFGHAN Crochet Hook Knit Needles\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great price, good hooks\n\nReview: Even though I am only a beginner level crocheter, I decided I desperately needed to try tunisian crochet... as if I didn't already have enough on my plate. But... I LOVE it, so far!\nI was very hesitant because of the price of these hooks but they've worked out very well. I did a long visual inspection before sitting down to use them and found only a few flaws. Quality control seems to be a little bit of an issue based on other user's feedback but here's what I found with my own set...\nThey are anodized aluminum and with my hooks, they were mostly smooth but there were two different problem spots (one of them is visible in my pic of the hook ends - the largest hook has a little problem area. I sanded it down slightly and while it's still slightly scratchy, it hasn't snagged on any yarn. The body of the hooks is all fine and smooth, no seams or chips or anything.\nI tugged on all of the plastic ends to test them and two fell off - I glued them back on with nail glue and they're fine now. I'm thinking of putting a layer of clear nail polish over the paint on the ends because as you can see from my pic, the paint is uneven and I do worry about the paint being worn off over time.\n\nThey're not the absolute best quality, but I think they're great especially for the price - I am pretty happy with the set that I received.\nSince quality control might be an issue, I'd suggest anyone who gets a \"bad\" set (worse than mine) apply for a replacement. No need to be stuck with a bad set.","Product: Molded in translucent clear ACID-FREE polypropylene, this box has sturdy back hinges and an integrated front latch which securely keep the lid closed and contents safe. The perfect storage solution for your 6\"x6\" cardstock, scrapbooking paper, stamps, tools and other supplies. Rounded edges prevent paper edges from damage. Slightly raised internal base allows for easier removal of contents. STACKABLE.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The best way to store 6x6 scrapbook paper\n\nReview: I have two brands of 6x6 paper storage boxes and I much prefer this one.\n\n- It's very sturdy; the plastic is tough.\n- The closure is GREAT. It locks closed with a little push and I wouldn't expect it to open on it's own. The hinges are also strong.\n- The internal dimensions are barely larger than the paper itself, which keeps it safer since there's less room for the paper to toss about.\n- The shape is made in such a way that the paper will never touch the corners of the box, so it can't get bent and smushed in storage or even if the container is tossed around. You can also lift the paper from the box with your finger, from these corners.\n- They stack - the stacking isn't the sturdiest fit but they \"lock\" on to each other enough to keep them securely stored.\n- They're made in the US, like all other ArtBin products.\n\nOnly one tiny negative:\nThe precise size for 6x6 paper does not leave room for those 6x6 paper books with perforated spines, so you'll have to tear out each page by the perforations before putting them in here. But, I like the size being so precise and I always tear the paper off at the spine as soon as I buy it anyway, so it's a perfectly fine trade-off and I can deal with that.","Product: AMERICAN CRAFTS-Amy Tangerine Plus One Patterned 6x6 Paper Pad. These high-quality paper pads contain 36 sheets of single-sided plus one patterned paper in a gum-bound pad. Reduced size patterns are perfect for card making.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Such a cute little paper pad\n\nReview: This is probably the most variety I've had in a scrapbook paper pad.\n- Every page is very different than the last, and there's a whole rainbow of colours.\n- The cohesive design theme is just a sketchy hand drawn theme, though some pages differ from that still. There are some florals, some geometric, some watercolour washes, etc.\n- 3 pages are split into 6, and 1 page into 12, mini card pieces that would be great in an art journal.\n- The paper is very matte, and somewhat thick - it's not cardstock but it's one the thickest 6x6 pads that I own.\n- The pages are one-sided.\n- The perforations on the top are deep so the paper pops off the spine pretty easily and cleanly.","Product: These pre-measured adhesive strips are great for irregularly shaped objects and hard-to-glue materials. 1\" Glue Lines come on a transparent, perforated liner which allows you to tear a single 1\" length of adhesive and apply with precision. These lines are acid and lignin free, non-toxic, and photo safe. They bond easily, the super sticky pressure-sensitive dots are great for all kinds of crafts. They adhere to paper, vellum, fabric, wood, foam, plastic and more! They are ideal for kids, with no fumes, no mess and no drying time. Package contains 200 clear lines with 1 inch strips.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best craft find of the year\n\nReview: I have four Glue Dots products and love them all, but the 1\" glue lines have basically everything I want in their products.\n\nSIZE: They're 1\" long and about 5mm or 3/16\" wide (same width as Glue Dots' \"mini dots\"). This is great for most uses and you can easily cut them shorter if needed!\nSTRENGTH: Small but mighty. They bond instantly and stay bonded on most (clean) surfaces without a problem. I've used them on paper and cardstock, but also to attach lightweight things to my walls and a few miscellaneous uses. I used one to attach a wrapped 3oz candy bar to a plastic water bottle and it didn't budge (even in warm weather that started to melt the chocolate bar in the wrapper), to give an idea of how strong they are.\nAPPLICATION & ROLL: The roll is really great. It's clear plastic and perforated between each glue line (other GD products are non-perforated white paper). Tear the perforation, lay against your object, press it on, peel up plastic, then press the glue-lined part of the object to whatever you're gluing it on. Easy peasy. The clear plastic makes it easy to see exactly where you're pressing the glue line, too.\n\nSo clearly, I love them!\nThey're just essential for scrapbooking, card making, other crafting, whatever other use you can find for them.","Product: The Color Swirl 3-Color Coupler seamlessly blends 2-3 color icings as you pipe. Choose from double swirl or triple swirl colors. The interlocking coupler pieces connect multiple decorating bags, allowing you to swirl 2 or 3 colors together with one simple piping motion. Just connect and secure with the included ring. Color Swirl 3-color coupler interlocks three decorating bags (sold separately) into place so you can easily decorate cakes, cupcakes and other sweet treats in multiple colors. You can also switch out tips easily for different piping techniques in the same icing colors. Color Swirl three-color coupler includes three interlocking coupler pieces that are placed in decorating bags. The ring holds the decorating tip secure while piping. Recommended to use with Wilton 16 in. Decorating Bags and Decorating Tips 1M, 1A, 2C and 4B (sold separately).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Such a mess and a real pain to use... but worth it!\n\nReview: This thing... I have a love-hate relationship with the ColorSwirl. It's messy, but look at the results!\nI used it for three batches of cupcakes and during my first batch, my bags detached from the coupler while squeezing and I made the hugest, messiest mess ever... TWICE. During my next two rounds, it went a little easier... and my third batch, I felt like a pro. Almost, anyway.\n\nI bought some heavy duty, thick bags and a Wilton tip set that includes the \"extra large\" tips 1M, 2D, and 2A. I found that the 2D (closed star?) tip does not fit and the diameter of the base is just sliiiightly smaller than the others. I even returned and replaced and the second set is the same way - THEN I visited Wilton's own blog to find that they say all of their bigger tips are different sizes and they ONLY recommend 1M, 1A, 2C or 4B with the ColorSwirl. Well then.\n*****So to recap that... ONLY USE 1M, 1A, 2C or 4B! No other tips are likely to work!*****\n*ALSO: With this, 16inch bags are much easier to handle than 12inch bags, and they must be strong bags!*\n\nSo putting this thing together was a pain in the cake, using it was a pain too, but the results make it worth it. After a few practice ones and after my frosting warmed up with my body heat, it got easier!\nI am not the best frosting decorator in the world, as you can see from my pics, but the results are actually pretty cool even so.\n\nThere are a few advantages of doing this over striping your bags (google \"stripe piping bag\" if you don't know what I mean). The results are more even and uniform, and you can refill the bags as many times as you need without your colours getting messy in the bag. There's no chance of screwing up your uniform swirls.\nIt is hard and messy at first but not too difficult to get the hang of it, so I really love it.\nI won't be using it every time I decorate cupcakes, but it makes a nice pretty treat.","Product: HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset Bk\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best headset at this price point\n\nReview: I'm a big fan of around-ear headphones, but it's usually difficult to find a pair that fits comfortably around my earrings (a few rings and bars on the top of my ear are the hardest to fit in headphones, usually). I saw another reviewer with the same problem and this HyperX headset worked for them so I ordered a pair... they work well for me, too! The large ear cups fit all the way around my earrings and the pads are so extremely soft that if they happen to push on the earrings anyway, it doesn't make them sore. They're an absolute dream. I can wear them for long periods of time without a headache and with no pressure on my face. The band is pretty adjustable and doesn't pinch my hair in it.\nAs for sound quality, these are great. I bought these as an upgrade to my Logitech G430 headset. I thought the sound in those was great, but the HyperX sound is REALLY great. I'm hearing new sounds in songs I've been listening to for months, they sound like brand new versions of the songs. In video games, sounds are brighter and louder than previously, too... even before messing with any audio settings. It's extremely refreshing.\nThe mic quality is fantastic. Whether Skype calls or gaming calls, my voice is heard crisp and clear. When I am not going to use my mic for awhile, I remove it from the headset and I have no problems with that. It is extremely sturdy and bends only when you want it to bend.\nOverall, loving them!","Product: butter LONDON's highly-pigmented lacquers are created for the catwalk and formulated to nourish and protect nails. Create bespoke looks with countless colours and finishes. butter LONDON does not add formaldehyde, toluene, or DBP to any its our nail formulas. It's colour without compromise.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Scouse is a great microglitter deep blue.\n\nReview: Scouse is my first ever Butter London polish! Woo! I was very surprised at how thin it was. My excitement turned to disappointment as soon as I began applying it over my base coat (Deborah Lippmann's Fast Girls), but on my second blue coat, I was very impressed with the deep blue micro glitter. It's a bit darker than the nail example images on butter's site page for this shade but thanks to nail bloggers, I had a clear picture before purchasing. I'm also confused about the name - what is so Scouser or Liverpool about this blue?? However, I think it was a great introduction to Butter polishes... and the clearance price was even cheaper than Sally Hansen ;)\n\nAlone it is SO beautiful, but I got antsy about matching glitters so I layered over some Wet N Wild's Mega Rocks glitter (yes, WnW over Butter London... am I a heretic?)... (alternating nails between Slap The Bass and Stick It To The Man) and wow, gorgeous and deep mermaid-like!\n\nSo far, it's lasted at least six days without a single chip (surprising!) but with a good base coat and that glitter top coat... I don't know if I can credit Butter for that.","Product: Stretch Slipcovers are the perfect way to renew, restyle and refresh your furniture, Crossroads is a great looking textured pattern that will add to any living area.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good product, great price (UPDATED)\n\nReview: Updates below after nearly a year of daily use.\n\nConsidering that the price was so, so much lower than similar full-coverage recliner covers, I knew I was taking a risk at a super low quality product here but I am pleasantly surprised that it's held up - with some readjustments to fit my particular chair.\nI believe it's because my recliner is one that sits on four tall peg legs instead of the floor, and the reclining happens when you lean back (not by a button or lever) so the reclining function is different - but it could be the brand, I can't be sure.\nLet me try to explain this:\nThe part of the seat piece that doesn't quite fit: It has elastic all around (like a fitted sheet) and would cinch around perfectly except that my chair has metal mechanical parts that join the back of the chair to the seat, to shift it when it reclines. They blocked the elastic from wrapping completely around the back. I had to cut it to fit around those parts, on the two back corners. I then joined the cut pieces by just tying them from the back bottom.\nYou can check if it'd fit yours by CAREFULLY feeling the back corners of your seat to see if the elastic would be blocked from wrapping around the seat. I honestly think it'd fit most chairs perfectly fine.\nOtherwise - it's very, very stretchy and fits on three of the four pieces quite well.\nIt fit so well after my adjustments that my family didn't even notice it was on the chair until they really looked at it. There was a bit of extra fabric on the arm pieces but it easily tucked down underneath the arms of the chair. And the brown perfectly, almost 100% matches my chair so my living room looks no different.\nThe pieces ARE thin but not so thin that I could see them ripping, and I've washed them twice without issue. The pieces don't shift as people get in and out of the chair or even sleep and toss and turn in the chair.\nFor the price, I am preeeetty happy with it and think it would work with most chairs.\n\n(Note: This is an item that I bought at the listed price with no obligation to review for discount.)\n\nUPDATES MARCH 2016: I dropped a star because after a bit more use, it's started pilling wherever we touch when we sit, which doesn't look very appealing and the texture isn't as pleasant anymore. It's not unbearable or anything, but a little disappointing.\nThis was on a very lived-in chair, with one of us siting in it for many hours every single day. Using your chair less often wouldn't result in this, I'm sure.","Product: Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesive Clear Covering is easy to apply with our original and innovative \"measure-and-cut\" grid on the backing paper. And when it's time for a new look, our Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesives remove cleanly, leaving behind no messy residue. This self-adhesive clear covering has a matte finish with a textured diamond pattern and is designed for both superior transparent protection and semi-transparent privacy. With our latest innovative and fashion-forward products in sophisticated colors and patterns, Con-Tact Brand products continue to lead the industry. Our colors are coordinated from one substrate to another so our customers can mix and match to their delight. So whatever the project - covering shelves in a pantry, cupboard, or closet; lining drawers in the kitchen, bath or bedroom; covering a counter or work space; or even tackling a creative craft project like covering a lamp shade - Con-Tact Brand has the colors and patterns to suite your taste and decor. And as you can expect only from Con-Tact Brand products, our new high quality Shelf and Storage liners lead the industry in quality and value. Whatever the room, whatever the surface, Con-Tact Brand's got you covered.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works well, looks good\n\nReview: I wasn't really sure about the design but it was cheaper than the others so I went for it - and I actually do like it a lot.\n- It looks fine. The design isn't \"too much\" and it doesn't look cheap which was my concern. It has a bit of a texture to it, too. Not a concern, still easy to clean.\n- It sticks very well to clean, flat, glass and plastic surfaces and stays on very well. I will update my review if it becomes unsticky over time but for now, it seems great so far.\n- The backing has a grid for cutting which made my job so much easier. Some of the cheaper brands don't have that grid. Tip: Unroll the backing as you apply it, smoothing it out as you go. If you take the whole backing off, you'll have a harder job lining it up and keeping it clean since the sticky side is a dust magnet until it's applied.\n- My included pictures are of my original tests - I didn't want to go ahead with my whole project if it wasn't going to work, and I had some extra to work with, so I just tested it out a little bit. As you can see from the Sterilite drawer test, items pushed right up against it are still going to show through while anything even slightly further back is obscured then hidden. With more light, you can see through it even more of course, but you still can't really see anything that isn't within a few inches of it.","Product: The perfect summer treat! Everyone LOVES Snow Cones. Now you can have a snow cone making kit with rubber reusable and dishwasher safe cone cups, holders so it doesnt slip or leak, 200 spoon straws and 4 frozen treat molds. Kids will love it, and so will adults. Mom's will love that it doesnt drip and get all over their kid's clothes! \n\nThe perfect hot summer treat!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect snow cone maker accessory.\n\nReview: I got these to go along with my new snow cone maker, and it seems they were the best choice. The silicone cones don't stain even with cherry and grape syrup, and they're so easy to clean (they hardly need more than a rinse). The lightweight, simple metal stands are great for teens/adults, but small children might need something more sturdy/heavy to hold them down.\nThe kit came with that cheap plastic mold for frozen juice treats, and I don't understand why. It has nothing to do with snow cones at all. It was very cheap and went right in the trash (I didn't feel like any money was wasted, because the $10 for the silicone cones and holders and 200 straws was a great price!).\nWhen I bought these for $10, free Prime shipping was an option... I'm not sure I'd buy them at the price that includes shipping.","Product: Easy to use cool pillow slips under your existing pillow for instant comfort;Natural water cool gel pillow system provides the perfect cooling temperature;Cooling pillow provides fast relief for flu, fever, headaches, hot flashes, sunburn, back pain and more;Chillow is your own portable personal cooling system that goes anywhere;Enjoy a relaxing cool bed for your head. Cradle yourself in comfort and relaxation\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A little better than a regular pillow...\n\nReview: I guess my expectations were way too high -- this was not as effective as I thought it'd be, and I feel like I'd have the same results from putting slightly-cold tap water in a zip-lock bag and sticking that under my head. Any others users talking about this being soooo effective that they were effectively chilled sleeping in 100'f temperatures is... well...\nReally, it is only a little cooler than your body temperature since it discharges heat more quickly than your body can. It's not officially MEANT to be \"cold\", only slightly \"chilled\". Officially, it's only meant to be cooler than an average pillow. There's no special technology involved in making it any better. But marketing gets carried away to the point of being misleading... and this is also overpriced. It's essential a plastic bag (with flocking on one side) with a half-inch foam pad inside. That's it.\nSo...\n- This jumbo version requires about a gallon of water. That makes it a little heavy but I was okay with that as long as it didn't leak -- and it didn't. It was totally secure and I'd expect it to stay that way with intended use.\n- It requires you to pour the water and allow four hours to \"activate\". My teenage brother and I waited excitedly for some kind of cooling magic to happen during this time but, surprise... it only got slightly cooler. I followed all directions and rolled it to remove aaaany teeny tiny amount of air, multiples times for good measure, and got something that was just slightly cooler than my body temperature upon actual use.\n- It really is BETTER than a normal pillow, if you're one of those people who has that problem with your pillow becoming too hot through the night. If this were sold as \"pillow that just doesn't get hot like normal pillows\" instead of \"pillow that is actually cooling\", I'd be giving it 5 stars. A regular pillow absorbs body heat and then it just sits there for a while. This absorbs it and allows it to dissipate quickly.\n- I wouldn't expect this to be \"enough\" to be effective for cramps, hot flashes, etc.\n- So without taking price into account (since prices change and are objective, etc), I do feel like it's \"okay\". I don't hate it, and I will use it on those days my bedroom is 95'F (yep, that happens) as an alternative to my regular pillows that heat up and stay heated quickly... I just feel like it's an 8-pound glorified plastic bag.\n\nI got this discounted in return for my opinions and review after use.","Product: Discover the Dalstrong difference: The spectral blade ceramic knives set are painstakingly crafted in a state of the art facility, applying up to 200 tons of pressure to the highest quality zirconium powder. Our unique Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) process creates a blade HARDER, STRONGER, and MORE RESISTANT TO WEAR than our competitors 4 Days of sintering at 1500C delivers superior uniformity and higher density NEW Dalstrong V3 edge technology allows for ultra light, ultra sharp blades with SIGNIFICANTLY less cutting resistance. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Razor Sharp NEW Dalstrong V3 edge grinding technology ensures minimal slicing resistance Holdsedge 15x longer Blackened for improved strength, durability and beauty Perfectly engineered balance Never rusts BPA free Impervious to acids, oils andodor Nochemical leakage Naturallygerm and bacteria resistant No browning or oxidization of food Cleans easily Leaves no aftertaste Color coded for selection accuracy Never stains Ultra light for nimble use INCLUDES (1)Chef Knife (6\") (1)Utility Knife (5\") (1)Slicing Knife (4\") (1)Pairing Knife (3\") (4)Perfect Fit Sheaths (1)Polishing Cloth (1)Exquisite Gift Packaging CARE Not for chopping bone, prying, striking. Use bamboo and softer cutting surfaces. [TIP].\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Surprisingly nearly perfect (UPDATED)\n\nReview: My first ceramic knife set... and I love it.\nI went through a rollercoaster of reactions before using the knives but once using them? I'm in love.\nFantastic packaging. I would love to gift these. It also comes with a VERY extensive book on cutting techniques and knife care. I know a lot about knives but still got a lot of use out of this book, so I'd recommend reading it for sure.\nThe covers fit the blades without slipping off in drawers. I am storing these with the blade covers separate from the in-drawer knife block I usually use because I'm interested in preserving the blades!\nThe handles are smooth but not slippery, so grip is easy.\nThe knives themselves are very, very lightweight. That's where I was first hesitant about these... I mean, there's no weight to the blades or handles. The feather weight of them turned out to actually be a major plus because, surprise, they're still very sturdy sharp blades!\nThe blades are super thin and lightweight. They don't physically LOOK sharp. Without a shiny metal sheen on the cutting edge, it's impossible to tell without testing that they are very, very sharp... so I was shocked to cut through a tomato with a NON-serrated knife with virtually NO effort.\nI was able to get some very, very thin vegetable cuts using a back and forth (not downward) motion... no effort at all.\nFrom what I understand (which might not be a lot), BLACK ceramic blades are superior because they undergo an extra sintering process which strengthens them. They are still not suitable for prying or chopping through hard objects (frozen foods or bone) so don't go tossing your metal knives in the bin, but they're great for most situations.\n\nMy two major hesitations: This set does not come with a serrated knife, and the tips are rounded instead of stabby pointy. But with a back and forth slicing action, I've not needed a pointy tip yet - I think this also discourages practices that could break any ceramic knife (which is definitely not to say they're delicate; just that ceramic has incorrect uses just like any knife).\nI would love to buy a serrated bread knife in the future to add to this set, but I was aware when I bought it that the set doesn't have one. It hasn't proved to be a problem except for bread, anyway. Like I said, even tomatoes have sliced thinly and evenly without smushing, without serrations. I can't rate it lower because I was aware it didn't come with a serrated knife to begin with, obviously.\nAnd finally, they're easy to clean and the set comes with a little smooth cloth.\n\nI know I'm a few years late on the ceramic knife thing but these were a thrill to test out.\n\nI received these in exchange for my opinions and review after testing. I absolutely do NOT give every product 5 stars but these are fantastic and I don't have any reason to give them a full star lower.\n\nUPDATES: I've had the set for seven months and they're still in perfect condition and working without issue.\nI've since run into a few situations where a pointy tip would be ideal but only a few.\nI keep having to remind my family to use a back and forth slicing action, don't push the knife downwards, etc - but we all love them still.","Product: Batgirl DC Comics Batman Ceramic Mug\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Great, but not as pictured (UPDATE: BAD bad bad)\n\nReview: The most important thing... the listing image is not accurate. This mug is NOT all pink - it is white, with a pink wrap. The inside, the bottom, the handle, the top and bottom rims, the mug near the handle... all white.\nI would be far more satisfied if the mug was all pink/purple as it appears here.... accuracy is pretty important.\n\nIgnoring that, it's a pretty good mug. It's not often that I actually find Barbara Gordon merchandise so buying it was 100% necessary and I do love it a lot, though not being an all-over colour makes it look cheap.\nIt is NOT. DISHWASHER. SAFE. It says \"hand wash only\" clearly on the bottom (see my pic). It is also not microwave safe. Doing so will risk the possibly fragile Batgirl paint.\n\nOverall? I like it and will raise my star rating if they put an accurate listing photo up.\n\nUPDATE: After owning for 8 months, the entire image is ridiculously torn up. It is unacceptable. The person who washes dishes in my house is not careful with it and it often sits in my sink with other dishes and utensils touching the image, but this is just like every single other dish in my house including mugs like this that I've owned for years and years without a single scratch or flake. It REALLLLLLY pains me to update a Batgirl item to 1 star, but what pains me more is to see my beautiful mug all destroyed.\nI think if I had been extraordinarily careful, never letting it sit in the sink for a single second and never letting it touch anything at all on my desk or anything else... maybe it would be fine now... but that should not be necessary.\nIt looks like this mug has been used daily for 45 years. Not good.","Product: Forget the cheap wire mesh holders with sticky drawers and flimsy construction that eventually sag. This holder is built to last with attention to detail and superior materials. The heat-resistant panel means you can safely place your coffee machine directly on top of the drawer without worrying that it will eventually sag or that the heat will compromise the coffee pods underneath.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for the price\n\nReview: I bought this about two years ago.\nIt replaced our old carousel style holder that (due to it's location near a stove and cutting board) tended to need weekly cleanings, which involved taking out and putting back in all of the K-cups... it also took up way too large an area on our limited counter space.\nThis drawer holder is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better than the carousel it replaced.\n\nOur Keurig is one of the larger (unfortunately) 2.0 machines... a B70, maybe? Not sure. It's nearly the whole width of the drawers, which I like - it looks neat, like it was made specifically for this machine.\nThe look of it is very minimal, save for the small \"Mind Reader\" logo (which may not exist on it anymore, keeping in mind that mine is two years old) on the front. It reminds me of cassette tape drawers!\nI have NO problem with durability. It's plastic, yes - but even when the water reservoir is full, it doesn't bow and I have no problem pulling out the drawers.\nMy only real problem is that the drawers almost rest flush on the counters when open. There's no clearance. My counters have a slight \"no spill\" raised edge (...and, additionally, I found too many crumbs being pulled back into the drawer slots while cooking) - so I had to add those little rubber pads under the coffee maker (corners and center and a few edges) to raise it slightly. They're similar to the ones found on the bottoms of laptops, came in a pack with felt ones. That solved all my problems.\nIf I were to give feedback for future models, I'd say change your logo and add some higher rubber pads on the bottom. That's it.","Product: Save space and season up your kitchen with these spicy set of 6 magnetic spice rack. The elegant design saves counter space while the stainless steel construction provides a sleek and professional look.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Looks so much better than the pre-bottled spices\n\nReview: This magnetic spice rack is very nice! The containers are larger than expected so they hold a good amount of spices and herbs which is fantastic considering how much we cook with in our household. The containers have clear tops so we can clearly tell what is in them without labels (no labels makes them look more minimal which I love). Since spices and dried herbs are relatively lightweight, they have no problem staying on the magnetic base, though I would add more magnets to them if I intended to use the rack for heavier things in my craft room. The lids are secure but can be quickly and easily opened - AND you can twist the lid for sprinkling the spices instead of opening the whole thing!\nThe easel backing is great if you have the counter space, which surprisingly I do (for now). Note that there is no built in wall hanger but you can remove the easel back and either run picture hanger wire through the easel holes or add strong adhesive pads to hang it on the wall (the whole rack and containers are very lightweight). I think this could be improved with an optional wall hanger and with slightly stronger magnets, but it is great.\n\nI bought this at a discount in exchange for customer feedback after thorough testing. I give all products the ratings they deserve!","Product: The Adesso ADP-PU21 USB to PS/2 adapter is the best solution for those who want to use legacy PS/2 devices on new USB systems. It allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard through the USB port on any computer. Perfect for Notebook Laptop users.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works (inc. the bidirectional lines expected in PS/2)\n\nReview: I bought this for an old IBM Model M mechanical keyboard that I lucked out with at an estate sale. I didn't remember until I got home that my tower does not have PS/2 inputs. Oops.\nThis adapter connects two PS/2 devices to one single USB port; great because I'm constantly running out of USB ports as it is, so if (when) I get some other poor old PS/2 device, I'll be ready.\nIt worked flawlessly and has the bi-directional lines that I expect in any PS/2 cable - meaning that obviously the keyboard can send signals to the PC, as expected... but ALSO the PC can also send signals to the keyboard (for resetting and custom settings). That second line is something that some of the modern cheapo cables don't have, but is essentially one of the main purposes of a PS/2 cable. So, this one's got both lines - which is great.","Product: AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value. An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Same quality as more expensive retail brands\n\nReview: I've been coming to AmazonBasics for many of my \"basic\" household essentials and have been mostly pleased. This is the second AmazonBasics ethernet cable I've purchased (this one 14ft and the other 25 feet) and both have the same high quality.\nThey're a bit stiff at first and don't like to lay flat at first, but over time they loosen up and move more fluidly.\nThe clip that holds the end in my computer's ethernet port works just fine - it doesn't get stuck like an old cable I used to use, but it doesn't fall right out either. I've had no problems with the clip.\nI don't know all of the tech specs of ethernet cables, but they work as perfectly as any ethernet/cat5 cable I've ever used, and they function just like the name-brand cables you find at electronics or office supply stores - for a far lower price.","Product: USB desk fan, No Battery Requires (USB Only) with Adjustable Direction\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Does what it's supposed to do\n\nReview: Upon arrival, I almost thought the box was empty due to how light it was: the fan is just a really, really, really lightweight plastic. I really don't mind this at all. It's what'd I'd expect for a fan half the price of the next cheapest one on the site.\n\nIt works. I've had it for four months and I've used it for a few hours at a time, a few days a week, and it still works. I'll update if that changes.\n\nIt's also quiet! The one speed is pretty quiet and works well for a close proximity desk fan.\n\nIt's also easy to take apart to clean the blades.\n\nMy biggest peeve is that I tend to adjust a lot while sitting for long periods of time, which leads me to have to adjust the fan. If you move it even slightly, the screws get loose, which means the fan's adjustment gets loose. I've had to start keeping a screwdriver in my desk for when this happens... and that's not really ideal. If you don't plan on adjusting it often, this wouldn't affect you.\n\nIt was only six bucks. I can't say I hate it. It works. It does what I knew it would do. I can't rate it lower for having only one speed because it was advertised that way... I can't rate it lower for not somehow blowing all the way across the room, because clearly it's \"mini\"... I'm not thrilled with it but it's pretty okay.\n\nNote that I bought this through Amazon Prime Now so my \"verified\" tag doesn't show!","Product: Keep your shooting gear ready with you while stylishly carrying with the BELLA II. Neatly organize your Mirrorless and attached lens while having your smaller accessories such as cables, cards and lens covers out of the way when shooting in the frontal pocket. Zip the lid closed when storing or simply shut with the buckle for fast access.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A good compact size\n\nReview: I wanted a basic little bag for my smaller DSLR and this ended up being the perfect size when stored like the image shows. I've just discovered that in most cases, I don't need the large bag with room for 3 extra lenses and accessories. Sometimes the camera, a cleaning kit and an extra battery are just enough. This is a great size for that.\nI was also in need of a waterproof bag because I can't resist taking pictures during the rainy season - I tested this with a cup of water poured over it and it wicked off no problem. You'd have to fully dunk this in water for it to penetrate to the inside. It will keep my camera safe during storms and that's all I need.\nThe fabric is padded a perfect amount and it feels very sturdy. The large clip isn't adjustable but it is the perfect length for most cases - it also clips and unclips easily. The strap is adjustable... it is thin and unpadded but perfectly acceptable. The zipper and large clip provide dual protection from opening.\nOverall? Really loving it and give it a firm 4.5 stars.\n\nI bought this case at a discount in exchange for providing product feedback after thorough testing. I give all products only the ratings they deserve.","Product: This adult T-shirt is an officially licensed product from the Star Trek -- Starfeet Academy apparel line. The shirt features our cool Cadet Athletic Insignia design printed on 100% cotton. Also available in youth and juniors sizes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Essential for any Trekkie\n\nReview: All the Star Trek shirts I own, and not a single one was Starfleet related - this was a great addition to my collection.\nThe sizing is basically as expected, just a teeny bit bigger, and the shirt looks great. The print doesn't look like it'll peel off after continued washings. I'll update if it does, but I've washed it twice and worn it through a lot of activity and it's doing great so far.\nI like that it's a somewhat minimal design and looks very casual.\nI did have to air it out for a bit because it had that gross glue smell that these kinds of printed shirts often have, but the smell went away after a day of airing out.","Product: Zip up whatever you need in this handy tote and be on your way, it even has a place for your pen, 600-denier polyester, back panel of tote is black, zippered main compartment, front pocket with pen loop, mesh water bottle pockets, 29 1/2\" shoulder straps, 7w x 6h approx. front pocket center imprint area, Sizes: 4w x 14h x 20L.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy and works well\n\nReview: Very, very happy with this considering the price (compared to other totes online) and I plan on ordering more soon.\n\nI bought this bag for transporting my small medical oxygen tank and a few other medical supplies when I go on day trips, so it would certainly have to strong and sturdy for me to use it (I don't take chances when it comes to oxygen safety). I'm happy to report that it is as strong as I need it to be and the size is great too.\n\n- The two mesh pockets on the front can hold small items or water bottles and are strong enough to do so.\n- The tote pocket on the front is un-zippered, good for quick access. I usually keep a book in there since it's about the right size.\n- The main zipper is strong, heavy duty, and has a loop for easy zipping.\n- The handle straps are well-sewn onto the bag. I sometimes reinforce bag handles with my sewing machine but didn't feel like I needed to with this one.\n- The main pocket's base is not very wide but good enough for my uses. It's also not padded and doesn't have any additional structure; it's only a sturdy canvas base. That means it won't stand up on it's own but if you have the right items in it, you'll have no problem.\n- The whole thing is sturdy canvas and I often carry it in rain without worrying about it leaking into the bag (except the mesh pockets of course). I bet you could Scotch Guard it for additional protection in heavier rain.\n\n- I wouldn't consider the size a good size for shopping considering the width, but it's good for bringing anything I need along with me. It's certainly big enough to bring enough snacks for a family at an event, or to carry any art/crochet/knit project or an extra change of clothes for whatever reason. Just check the dimensions listed in the description to be sure it's good for you.\n\nOverall, I'm extremely happy with it and it exceeds the quality of bags I've paid double the price for in the past.","Product: Pull-on beach pant with elastic waistband and cuffs\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: LOVE! Comfy, fits perfectly\n\nReview: I don't ever have much luck with soft pants- they always billow too much or look too much like pajama pants. I ordered two pairs of these (one True Tribal and the other Northern Tribal) and I immediately loved them!!\nThe fit is fantastic and they are actually even somewhat thinning instead of making me look lumpier than I am. The size that I ordered fits exactly like I'd expect it to fit. I am 5'4\" and the elastic ankles fall right at the perfect spot at the bottom of my ankle (with not enough fabric to make them look too billowy, but enough fabric to accommodate taller legs, if that makes sense).\nThe drawstring is a thick cord, ties easily, stays without stretching. The fabric itself doesn't stretch with wear, either (a problem I often have since I sit cross-legged constantly; no baggy knees on these!).\nThe fabric is thin and light, summery, without being see-through in any lighting. They can be dressed up or down.\nThe black \"tribal\" print is actually some zig-zaggy triangle type shapes so it's not too obtrusive of a design, even somewhat minimal I suppose. They look mature and I think they'd look great on someone of ANY age over 14 (I'm serious, they'd look great on a 20 year old or a 70 year old, they're very versatile). The blue and white \"tribal\" version is about the same, only less minimal of a design.\nI'm seriously obsessed and I'm almost convinced that I'd even look good in the brighter, crazier designs... I'm almost brave enough to order them immediately.\n\nUPDATE: I bought the pineapple ones. I couldn't resist. The fabric is different. It's softer, smoother, a tighter fabric. The fit is the same. They're so very comfortable and... I'm not brave enough to wear them outside but they're good \"around the house\" pants and look less silly than I figured they'd look.","Product: This capri features Soffe's signature low-rise stretch poly/spandex fabric. It is sure to be a perfect fit to wear for your favorite workout or as an everyday legging.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Very cute but too low-rise... fits small.\n\nReview: These are really cute but slightly small. I bought in an XL and they fit like a Large... on the small side of large.\nThey're also very low-rise! That is something I want in legging style pants even LESS than I want in regular pants... They are a juniors line, and they fit a body that would fit \"juniors\" clothing, and I've given them to my little sister who typically wears juniors/teenager clothing.\nThey are stretchy enough but with a compression fit.\nThey're also high quality fabric and I don't feel them stretch out loosely throughout the day.\n\nAs long as you size up, and as long as you don't really have a booty and thighs... these should fit fine.","Product: Super cute and cozy, the St. Eve printed long pant is perfect for hanging out or sleeping in\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Comfortable and high quality\n\nReview: These arrived looking just like the picture and just as comfy as I expected them to be.\nThe fit was as I expected for the size that I ordered. The fabric is light jersey, a cotton/poly blend, very stretchy and soft while retaining elasticity which is great since I sit cross-legged and often end up with the baggy knee problem. They wash great though they did shrink slightly in length the first time I washed them. They was fine since I am only 5'4\"; they stayed a proper length for me. They've held up to many wears and many washings without any problems in the waistband, which is still stretchy and elastic. The drawstring is functional, too, yay. It would be cool if they had pockets but women's sleepwear never does, of course. Pretty satisfied with them!","Product: Super cute and cozy, the St. Eve printed long pant is perfect for hanging out or sleeping in\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Comfortable and high quality\n\nReview: These arrived looking just like the picture and just as comfy as I expected them to be.\nThe fit was as I expected for the size that I ordered. The fabric is light jersey, a cotton/poly blend, very stretchy and soft while retaining elasticity which is great since I sit cross-legged and often end up with the baggy knee problem. They wash great though they did shrink slightly in length the first time I washed them. They was fine since I am only 5'4\"; they stayed a proper length for me. They've held up to many wears and many washings without any problems in the waistband, which is still stretchy and elastic. The drawstring is functional, too, yay. It would be cool if they had pockets but women's sleepwear never does, of course. Pretty satisfied with them!","Product: This capri features Soffe's signature low-rise stretch poly/spandex fabric. It is sure to be a perfect fit to wear for your favorite workout or as an everyday legging.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Very cute but too low-rise... fits small.\n\nReview: These are really cute but slightly small. I bought in an XL and they fit like a Large... on the small side of large.\nThey're also very low-rise! That is something I want in legging style pants even LESS than I want in regular pants... They are a juniors line, and they fit a body that would fit \"juniors\" clothing, and I've given them to my little sister who typically wears juniors/teenager clothing.\nThey are stretchy enough but with a compression fit.\nThey're also high quality fabric and I don't feel them stretch out loosely throughout the day.\n\nAs long as you size up, and as long as you don't really have a booty and thighs... these should fit fine.","Product: High mileage and puncture resistance team up in this fast-rolling, wire bead road tire from Continental. Made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality. Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable tire provides superior cornering in any condition. Designed for bike commuting, touring and serious training. The Continental Gatorskin wire bead road tire is made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable road bicycle tire provides superior cornering in any condition Designed for bike commuting, cycle touring and serious cycing training\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for city living\n\nReview: Like a huge percentage of bicyclists, these are my go-to tires. I've never had any problems with them, at least none that could reasonably be called the tires' fault.\nThey have a very long wear time, longer than most... obviously no tire lasts a lifetime but these are a fantastic quality especially for the price.\nThey're very durable and don't easily damage from rocks and random urban garbage I accidentally run over.\nI've also had no issues with grip - I mean, I don't have snow or ice-road conditions here, so I can't speak to that, but they've handled everything very well.\nI don't know how many thousands of miles I've ridden on them but I can say it's a lot and certainly worth the price.","Product: Origin8 Track Grips in different colors and sizes\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Look fantastic, feel fantastic\n\nReview: These were so, soooo hard to get onto my bars - obviously they'd be completely ineffective if they just easily slid on - but the results were so satisfying once they were finally on!\nIt took a whole lot of twisting and pulling and pushing and stretching to get them on the bars and I thought it would never happen but it did. I can't imagine it'd be possible to get them on without some kind of lubrication... others suggest hand sanitizer and I'm sure that would work brilliantly. I used a carrier oil (apricot or argan, can't remember which) - wasn't sure it'd dry out but it did and after about two days, the grips are on tight, no twisting on their own.\nThe length fit perfectly for my bars - One of them lifts up on the edge of my hand brake slightly, I could have easily cut a half inch off with a razor blade if I wanted to. Pencil a line or use tape to make a guide line to cut an even line. A craft knife or a razor blade might work best.\nThe texture is fantastic - very grippy on my hands even when sweaty and dirty. They're very easy to clean, too.\nI loooove the way they look - sooo good!!\nVery happy with these, especially considering the price. Not one single complaint here.","Product: Origin8 Track Grips in different colors and sizes\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Look fantastic, feel fantastic\n\nReview: These were so, soooo hard to get onto my bars - obviously they'd be completely ineffective if they just easily slid on - but the results were so satisfying once they were finally on!\nIt took a whole lot of twisting and pulling and pushing and stretching to get them on the bars and I thought it would never happen but it did. I can't imagine it'd be possible to get them on without some kind of lubrication... others suggest hand sanitizer and I'm sure that would work brilliantly. I used a carrier oil (apricot or argan, can't remember which) - wasn't sure it'd dry out but it did and after about two days, the grips are on tight, no twisting on their own.\nThe length fit perfectly for my bars - One of them lifts up on the edge of my hand brake slightly, I could have easily cut a half inch off with a razor blade if I wanted to. Pencil a line or use tape to make a guide line to cut an even line. A craft knife or a razor blade might work best.\nThe texture is fantastic - very grippy on my hands even when sweaty and dirty. They're very easy to clean, too.\nI loooove the way they look - sooo good!!\nVery happy with these, especially considering the price. Not one single complaint here.","Product: Team lunch bag\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Your standard thin soft-sided lunch bag\n\nReview: I bought this for my cousin who is a Cowboys fan, over a year ago. He's been using it 2-3 times a week since then and it's held up. I just saw it recently and it's in basically new condition still - he is extra careful with his stuff but I don't think it'd be much different for most other people.\n\n- It's a soft bag so it's collapsible and foldable by the end of the day.\n- It's kinda thin and not the most insulated lunch bag possible but I'm not disappointed in it. It's your standard soft-sided lunch bag quality.\n\nThere's really not much more to say about it, honestly. It's a plain ol' bag that looks just like the picture.","Product: Forever Collectibles NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Team Lunch Bag\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Your standard thin soft-sided lunch bag\n\nReview: I bought this for my cousin who is a Cowboys fan, over a year ago. He's been using it 2-3 times a week since then and it's held up. I just saw it recently and it's in basically new condition still - he is extra careful with his stuff but I don't think it'd be much different for most other people.\n\n- It's a soft bag so it's collapsible and foldable by the end of the day.\n- It's kinda thin and not the most insulated lunch bag possible but I'm not disappointed in it. It's your standard soft-sided lunch bag quality.\n\nThere's really not much more to say about it, honestly. It's a plain ol' bag that looks just like the picture.","Product: The S-BLADE is the little brother of our top-selling X-TRA-DRY for the ambitious racing cyclist. With our quick release mounting, the S-BLADE can be fitted on virtually any racing bike and the angle setting optimally adjusted.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lightweight, barely there, but functions perfectly\n\nReview: First, I love it and I'm very happy with it. But wow, I reaaally wasn't so sure about this thing out of the box.\nRight out of the box, it seemed flimsy and I wasn't sure about the way it mounts. I had buyer's regret before even putting it on my bike, so I let it sit in the box for two days before deciding I might as well finally try it.\nAnd that's when I realised all my whinging was for nothing - this thing is GREAT.\nIt is made of thin plastic, the outer part is very thin and even flexible. This has nothing to do with performance, though - unless you're going to be putting weight on it for some reason, there is no way the thinness of it is a problem. It actually makes it much lighterweight, which is something many of us want.\nThe mount is extremely easy to put on... and extremely easy to take off so I take it off when I leave my bike unattended in most public places. I use the sleeve of an old, trashed, long umbrella to keep it in my bag without making a mess, and it works fantastically!\nDefinitely mount it TIGHTLY to avoid it shifting while riding. That's easy to do and the mount part is strong enough that I don't worry about it breaking from overtightening it.\nIt also just looks great. I have a pretty minimal bike and this fits in just fine, because it's thin and barely noticeable.\n\nAnd obviously, it functions - no stripe of mud up my bag and back after my commute. That's pretty important.","Product: This is the new and improved three-piece Mantra crankset from Retrospec Bicycles. Forged like never before, its denser and burlier but still lightweight. The alloy crank and steel chainwheel will allow you to ride more efficiently with a smooth cadence day in and day out and in turn reduce the need for constant maintenance. This crankset is the force behind your bicycle, whether you're riding fixed or single-speed. Available in a variety of bright colors and sizes to make it easier for you to customize your ride.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Looks great, works without issue\n\nReview: I only bought this because I happened to see it on sale and got the ridiculous urge to put a bright blue crankset on my beloved otherwise black Mercier, but I'm really quite happy with it and it's done very well so far.\n- It has a really good build design, smooth metal curves rather than the squared edges of my old silver alloy crankset.\n- It feels super sturdy and heavy- duty. That makes it slightly heavy but worth it. I believe it's entirely made of steel? I'm not nearly as obsessed with a few ounces of added bike weight as other riders are, so I'm happy with it.\n- The paint job is great. There are no chips or anything and it doesn't look like it's just been quickly spray painted like some other colourful parts I've seen being sold. It's all entirely blue except the chrome bolts on the chainring.\n- It just... works. I've not had a single problem with it and it does what it's supposed to do. I'll update if that changes in the future but it's done me well so far.","Product: The most popular chain on the market. The KMC Z410 is designed for fixed-gear/single speed bicycles. Features 1/2 x 1/8 inch measurements with 96L.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: it's sturdy, properly constructed\n\nReview: It works perfectly as a chain - I mean, it's sturdy, properly constructed, no pieces are broken (yet)... it is just like any other KMC chain in this range so there's nothing else to say on that front.\nThat's obviously the most important thing here -\nBUT the paint job is the most likely reason anyone would buy this particular chain over any other plain chain. And as far as that paint job goes... eh. It's not the worst and looks fine from a distance, but this is really not all thaaat much better than you could do with a clean chain at home with a can of spray paint.\nA+ for not snapping and killing me.... but C on the paint job.","Product: Americolor Junior Kit, 8 Easy Squeeze .75 ounce bottles: Red Red , Deep Pink, Violet, Sky Blue, Lemon Yellow, Leaf Green, Orange, and Chocolate Brown. Nothing you have ever tried equals the coloring strength of these amazing colors. Imagine the coloring power of a paste in an easy-to-use gel. Soft Gel Paste is packaged in convenient squeeze bottles with a flip-top lid. By mixing and measuring using \"drops\" of Soft Gel Paste, you can achieve precise, easy-to-repeat colors every time.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: By far, the best gel colouring around.\n\nReview: I went back and forth between choosing the 8 or 12 packs of AmeriColor soft gels, but finally settled on this 8 pack.\nI am very, very happy with them! I can't believe how nice they are. I previously used Wilton's gel colours and another brand but this is by far superior. You really only need a tiny, tiny bit and the SQUEEZE BOTTLES make it so much easier to use than other brands! So much less messy and so much easier to measure by eye, so no wasted product.\nAll of the shades are mostly consistent in the formula and amount you use to achieve a bright colour. In the photo I've included, I used a teeny tiny bit of pink, yellow, and blue in plain old canned cream cheese frosting (no time to make my own this time) which is an off-white to begin with. They turned out beautifully and the shades go so well together. I tested the other shades as well and love them all. The brown is a very rich chocolate brown - they all look great and they're versatile, too.\nThis will last me a very, very long time but when they finally expire... I'll buy more of the same. I wouldn't go back to any other brand. It's just not worth it.","Product: DIABLO is JKase's most rugged ! Delivering our highest level of protection in the thinnest possible construction. It combines extreme durable dual layers protection with a sleek, non-bulky style. The extremely durable design is formed from 2 layers of toughness that is made of high quality TPU and PC materials. A hard wrapped around a hard skeletal structure is fused with a soft, impact-absorbing interior. The built-in heavy duty fold-out kickstand is a plus for movie or entertainment on the move!\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Cheap, no grip, not rugged at all\n\nReview: This was the first case I tried for my Optimus Pro G whatever phone. I was surprised at how cheap it seemed. It was smooth - not grippy enough at all - and it was so thin that I was sure it wouldn't protect at all. It also made the side buttons extremely hard to press down... awful. The description calls it RUGGED - I can't see how that word fits this case at all. The front edges hardly even sit around the phone at all - the phone could easily just pop right out of it. It was hardly being held in at all.\nI'm only giving it two stars because there are only a small handful of cases that are made for this phone at all and at least it lasted a week until the new case by another brand came in the mail.","Product: Take advantage of your LG Optimus G Pro and keep it powered with this LG BL-48TH Battery. The 3140mAh battery will provide your phone with optimal performance, this battery is great as backup or replacement. With the original LG battery, you can expect the most reliable lightweight and long-lasting battery for your LG phone. OEM Part Numbers: BL-48TH / BL48TH / EAC62058515 Compatible with the LG E940, LG E977, LG F-240K, LG F-240S and LG Optimus G Pro E980 phone models.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Seems just like my original battery; solved my battery life problems.\n\nReview: My phone began dying after an hour or two so I bought this battery to see if that helped- it did. I just popped it in there and it worked, no problem. My phone is back to its original charging length. I've been using it for a few weeks and have had no issues yet. I can't firmly verify that this is an authentic OEM LG battery, but it looks exactly like my old one.\nThe manufacturing date on the back is 02/2013 and I bought this 06/2015. I know that aging is a concern with lithium ion batteries, so I'm not all that thrilled about the date - but it doesn't appear to be used, and it's working well for me so far. I will update this review if it dies presumably due to age, but for now, it's working fine - faaaar better than my old battery was working - so I'm happy.","Product: This EDC (everyday carry) can be used with other molle military tactical bag, backpack etc. Compact EDC Pouch Tool Waist Bag is perfect for wallet, iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung, pen, tool and power bank etc. 1000 denier nylon fabric, waterproof, wear-resisting and lightweight. This molle pouch is a great organizer for big screen smart phone, camera, key, wallet, pen, knife, notebook, small tool, small accessories, and even can be a holster. It's a ideal molle bag, tactical waist bag or gadget pouch. Inside the bag are two large zippered compartments for other items, such as a wallet, second phone, portable battery charger, sunglasses, and other items Durable material with pad keeps your cellphone and other electronic devices safe and protected. It is indeed an excellent product. Suitable for outdoor sports, hiking,climbing,hunting,camping mountaineeringDimension: approx 6.9 X 5.1 X 1.6 inches (L x W x T ). Package Includes: One Belt Pouch One Bastex Cleaning Cloth\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Doesn't work for me\n\nReview: Bigger is not necessarily better.\n\n- So this fits a phone and many other items (think anything you'd put in a clutch could also fit in here...), all zipped up safety.\n- The problem is that I expected my phone to fit in that front pocket (alongside the pen pocket) as seen in the photos. In reality, my Note 4 can barely squeeze in there without a case with some effort, and certainly doesn't fit in that pocket with my thin, minimal case. I can fit it in one of the two zippered pockets, but I wanted easier access in that front pocket. The buckle that closes the front pocket is too small, too. Can hardly open it without focus.\n- There are many straps and such, many of which seem unnecessary and add bulk.\n- It is just quite bulky in all. I could fit my phone, a power bank and cables, cash and cards, keys, chapstick, pen, and still have room for a few more phones. I wasn't expecting it to be so large.\n- It's well-constructed, with all the many, many pieces and parts that are sewn onto it...\n- I can imagine it working well for others, but it doesn't work for me.\n\nI got this free in return for my opinions and review after use","Product: ProSource mat will allow your natural wood floors to shine through and protect from wear and tear. It's easy to move and clean. They are ideal for all areas of the office and home. Most importantly ProSource mat offers great quality, less odor and higher UV protection than other mats. Might have factory smell once taken out of the box, please let air out for about 1-2 days. Might have factory smell once taken out of the box, please let air out for about 1-2 days.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for the price\n\nReview: I spent way too long looking at chair mats before deciding on this cheaper one, and I'm happy with my choice.\n\n- Apparently I got my mat from a lucky batch because I had no problem with a strong odor at all even on the first day - only a slight scent that reminds me of an office supply store and even that went away in a day (and yes, I do have a sensitive nose and I do usually complain about the scent of things).\n\n- The mat arrives rolled, and I flatted it out - extremely easily - and kept 3 heavy objects on each of the short ends for 3 days before I was satisfied with how flat the edges were. I could have taken the objects off after 1 day and survived just fine but I wanted it as flat as possible! It's slightly \"wrinkled\" still after one week of use but I can see it getting better.\nI think that's just the price I have to pay for getting this one instead of the expensive alternatives. I'm not really bothered by it.\n\n- There is a slight iridescent lavender sheen to it if you look at it from most angles at least a few feet away from it. It's not bad but I can see why it might bother people who have rooms with really specific interior design. The lighter the floor underneath, the more \"purple\" it will appear... one of my photos pretty accurately demonstrates how \"purple\" it appears to me if I'm standing more than a few feet away from it.\n\n- The bottom sits on hard flooring perfectly fine. I purposely bought one without the \"teeth\" meant for carpet use, of course. There's a reason the title says \"for hardwood floors\". Other versions have grippy teeth that sink into the carpet.\n\n- As far as protection goes... It seems to be doing quite well. Wheels don't dent the vinyl flooring underneath it and even non-caster chairs can sit stationary without issue so far. I've only been using it for a little over a week and I will update my review in the future if any problems occur but I'm satisfied so far. It far exceeds what I imagined considering it's about half the price of ones in office supply stores around me.\n\n- My photos are from just after day 3 of flattening it with objects. It's slightly better by now and I expect it to continue improving.","Product: From the Manufacturer, The Clever Wireless Presenter C748, with a red laser pointer, is designed to help you make your point in a smaller meeting room setting, and is easy to see against most backgrounds and projection surfaces. A battery power indicator ensures you always have the power you need to finish your presentation, while a range of up to 50 feet (15 meters) lets you move around the room for more engagement with your audience. The intuitive slideshow controls help you find buttons easily by touch, and the compact design allows you to take it with you wherever you go. Plus the contoured shape feels great in your hand, so you'll be comfortable no matter how long the presentation lasts.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Top quality, functions perfectly\n\nReview: The quick rundown: I tested it in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 and it worked perfectly in both, practically plug and play. It feels nice, has a satin smooth finish, has a very long range, every feature functions, and it meets all the qualities of name-brand presenter pointers.\n\nThe full details: Physically, it feels great and I'd never guess it wasn't a top name brand product. It's sturdy and well-made. I really like the shape of it because it feels natural in the hand, meaning your laser pointing won't be erratic and jumpy while you do your presentation.\nBattery life is great, and the batteries that came with it were real Duracell batteries - size AAA. Remember to flip the on/off switch to make the batteries last longer.\nIt comes with a little zipper case that doesn't add much bulk but still protects, good for when you throw it in your bag for travel.\nFunctionally, it was easier than I thought it'd be. The built-in USB receiver plugs into the USB port of any computer. You can move, even further than the stated 50 feet, from that USB receiver before you loose the wireless signal that allows you to use the page up / page down / F5 buttons.\nThose buttons work with dozens of programs from Powerpoint to more advanced, and to simpler. If it can go page up or page down, it'll probably work with this.\nAnd YES, the red laser pointer works without the USB - and shines quite a far distance.\nIt's really quite good. The only thing that doesn't seem top-quality, top-brand, is the \"Clever\" logo on it - but that's really nothing important. I'd like it to have an optional wrist strap, since even the smooth finger grips aren't infallible, but it's quite good even without that.\n\nI bought this discounted in return for my opinions and review after using it.","Product: Durable plier-style pet nail clippers must have for every groomer. Quality-made of stainless steel to withstand years of use. Comfortable red plastic grips and a spring-loaded cutting mechanism for more positive cutting action. Built-in guard can be moved into position to prevent the overcutting of the nails and there is a lock to hold the trimmers closed for storage and maintenance. Nail Clippers can be used for just about all sizes of dog, except very large breeds. Measures 8-inch length by 2-4/5-inch width by 1/2-inch height.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Only ones that work for me\n\nReview: I've tried about a dozen different types of nail clippers, and these are the only clippers that work for my dog with extremely hard nails. I know it seems crazy because they are the cheapest and simplest available, but it's true.\nI have three dogs, all of them chihuahua mixes. The largest one is a chi / rat terrier mix, only 13 pounds, so don't ask me why his nails are so ridiculously tough. I've cut the nails of labs and pit bulls, and none of them have nails as hard as Apollo. I don't get it. Just about any clippers will work on my other two dogs, but none of them can slice through Apollo's nails (at least without cracking and splitting the nails and without extreme effort)... except these.\nThey're not perfect. They don't have an adjustable screw that holds the blades, so still have to replace them when Apollo's nails eventually push the blades to loosen from each other (I've gone through many pairs in the 8 years I've had Apollo). Some people also might prefer wider handles for maximum comfort. But being cheap and the only clippers that work, how can I give them less than 5 stars?\n\n(I bought these on my own at listed retail price without discount for evaluation/review. I am reviewing only to share my opinions/experiences with others.)","Product: It's SAFETY FIRST with the Rogz Highly Reflective Utility Range, which is both the black tie and the 4x4 of the Rogz range. Timeless and classic, hardy but cool. Never shaken - or stirred. The 3/8\" wide, 6' long Nitelife Dog Lead with its woven reflective threads stitched into high quality webbing is a rock-solid range for those dogs that have a taste for the better things in life and an appreciation of the classics. Straight-forward and durable with ultimate night time visibility. All joins are box stitched for extra strength and a quality finish. Note that this range needs to be turned inside out when operating in stealth mode as the reflective stitching is only on one side. The 3/8\" Nitelife Lead is 6' long and is suitable for Miniature Poodle, Chihuahua, Maltese, Pom, Yorkie and other similar sized breeds. Nickel-plated clip, rust-proof and tarnish-free.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very bright neon, very reflective\n\nReview: I have been using this 4-5 times daily for a few months - quick calculations tell me that's almost 900 dog walks! - and have washed it in the washing machine a few times and it still looks brand new. I'm always a little hesitant about 3/8-inch leashes, even though I have small dogs, but this one is fantastic.\nI bought another reflective leash from another brand at the same time as I bought this leash, and this is by far the superior one.\nIt is neon bright, even after so many uses, and reflects every light source around extremely brightly. Living in a crowded midtown and needing to walk my dogs at night makes safety my number one priority, so I am absolutely happy with this leash.","Product: Pet Products-Black Label Mission Double Diner. The perfect addition to your pet's cuisine! Black label diner dishes have a stainless steel interior giving them a bacteria resistant foundation. The bowls are dishwasher safe and have a lifetime guarantee. This package contains one 5-1/2x11x4-5/8 inch vintage bowl holder and two 1-pint bowls. Imported.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good basic bowl set\n\nReview: I got the 2-quart version for my three small dogs who share bowls. It's a good size for them to share.\n\n- It's a somewhat tall stand which is great for medium and large dogs. Short-legged dogs may have trouble reaching into it.\n- The bowls just sit inside the stand, easily removable for filling and cleaning. Some mention the bowls rattling while being used; with small dogs at least, I've never had that problem.\n- The stand is thin and simple but seems sturdy enough for any use. There are little pads on the bottom of the legs.\n- The reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that the bowls come with those awful awful stickers pasted inside the bowls... that do not come up with any amount of washing and scraping and picking. Annoying!\n- Overall, I've had no problems with the bowl set besides the awful sticker issue. It's a huge improvement from my old ugly bowl set sitting on the ground (and my lazy dog can't lay down to eat, with the height of the stand!)","Product: Don't waste your time driving to the pet store to pay twice the price! Our pet id tags are perfect for your furry friend and delivered right to your door. We have many different colors, shapes, and sizes to choose from. All orders will be processed within 2-3 business days and shipped via USPS First Class Mail.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great quality for a great price\n\nReview: I ordered three tags in the small round shape and they came out great. They're the size of a quater, and came with the jump ring to attach to a collar. I've had them for four months and they show no signs of wear (though they haven't been brutally tested for durability since my dogs are small and indoors 90% of the time). My only issue is that one of my three tags came with my LINE 2 and LINE 3 phone numbers on the back of the tag instead of the front. I ordered all 3 tags using the same wording in the engraving instructions (copied and pasted, just changed the names). So the three tags don't match, but that wasn't a big deal after an initial minute of disappointment. Considering the quality and that delivery was quicker than expected, I think the seller would have fixed the mistake if I let them know, but I never bothered.","Product: Inspired by the warm weather, blueberry pet's new classic collection is perfect for everyday wear. Elegant and simple, this French pink collar is made to show off your dog's unique style all year long. With the heavy duty buckles and d-ring, this durable dog collar is made to last long. This product is available in 6 colors: royal blue, dark orchid, neon green, Florence orange, medium turquoise, and French pink.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice, cute blue colour\n\nReview: We have been using this collar for various rescue dogs that have found their ways to our house over the past year instead of a regular collar, but it's gotten plenty of use because most of these dogs have had no leash manners at all and will pull and pull and pull on walks.\n- It's just a small, basic 3/8 inch collar without any frills and works fantastically.\n- The clasp is super strong, doesn't come apart when I try to pull it apart.\n- The adjuster doesn't loosen over time, either.\n- The only thing that makes it stand out is the \"blueberry\" tag, which is unobtrusive and looks fine.\n- The light blue is pretty accurate to the listing photo and looks nice and fresh.\n- We've washed it once or twice without any issue and it still looks brand new.\n- No fraying of the fabric or anything like that.\n- Can't find a single problem with it, really. Just a really good, basic collar.","Product: Premium Safety Vest meets ANSI/ISEA Standard. Construct with breathable mesh fabric with front zipper. Height visibility neon yellow color. Size selection from Medium to XXX-Large\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Folds up super compact, fantastic\n\nReview: I bought this for a fellow bike rider, and bought myself the same one in a different size.\n- It's very high reflective and bright, extremely visible - I was surprised, considering the cost.\n- The front zipper is very easy to use without having to fidget for a few minutes before each ride.\n- It's thin, of course, no insulation at all. It folds up super tiny so you can stuff it in a small saddle bag or even your pocket if you need to. That was a major plus for me.\n- I would suggest sizing up one size, though. That's my reason for deducting a star.\n- The price was fantastic. I can't believe my local bike shop tries to sell these for so much.","Product: Vintage bulb series of artfully crafted, classic shapes made with hand-woven thread filament and clear glass. Each 60W bulb fits a standard light socket, making it an easy, fun alternative to any basic light bulb, maintaining a life span of up to 2,000 hours. Each bulb illuminates with a warm Amber glow, filling any space with the utilitarian ambiance reminiscent of the original tungsten filament bulbs of the mid-20th century.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for DIY pendant lights\n\nReview: I've been experimenting with some DIY pendant lighting projects and the standard lightbulbs I find in my local small hardware store just don't cut it. They don't match and it ruins the look of the lights.\nThis bulb fit my larger pendant lights in look and size. It looks so much different than modern lights.\nThe light it emits is also different - it's warm light, even warmer than other standard \"warm\" lights - I really like this because it feels more comfortable and home-y than bright lights that look rather blue-ish. I wouldn't use it in a bathroom, but I'd use it in a bedroom or family room that could benefit from soft light.\nThe bulb itself is quite large so it's perfect for fixtures that need larger bulbs.\n\nI bought this discounted in return for my opinions and review after testing it out.","Product: Fun desk accessory 2 - 4.5 inch tom toms, 1- 6 inch tom tom, 1- metal cymbal, 2 -plastic drumsticks & plastic stand Age 8 and Up. Easy assembly. No tools required. Delivers incredible sound\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A lot of fun, could be sturdier\n\nReview: I bought two of these for gifts. They were fun for a while and we liked playing around with them after gift giving - lots of laughing and actually one of my favourite recent Christmas memories! They're fun for occasional, light use on a desk - but the bases are actually so cheap that I had to hot glue it just to stand up straight without breaking.\nI know I shouldn't expect so much of a novelty gift, especially considering the price, and it actually would be just fine sitting on a desk... I wouldn't really considering gifting it to a kid or teenager and expecting it to last more than a week of casual play use. An adult who will keep it on a desk to occasionally mess with like any other desk toy would probably take care of it just fine, even considering how flimsy it is.\n\nThe sound was better than I expected and caused a lot of \"wow!\" reactions from the three drummers in the family.\nIf the stand was just sturdier, I'd be so much happier with it - but even considering the quality of the stand, we all liked it well enough.","Product: You are the disease. There is no cure! For too long has the human race assaulted diseases. For too long has mankind found cure and other means to eradicate them from the planet. Now, the diseases are fighting back and humanity doesn't stand a chance! Will you be the disease that exterminates humanity? A new, non-cooperative game in the Pandemic line! Become one of the diseases in this new game that reverses the roles and where you must now try to annihilate the human race. Includes 60 contagion cards, 24 city cards, 12 event cards, 6 WHO cards, 5 player disease boards, 5 Score markers, 5 Petri dishes, 75 player disease cubes, and 1 scoring board.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good standalone follow-up\n\nReview: One of our favourite tabletop games is Pandemic, so we bought Contagion to mix it up a bit.\nWe don't like this standalone quite as much as standard Pandemic but it's fun enough that we still play it often, and usually as a somewhat-quick game to follow-up Pandemic.\nContagion's premise is so much fun - you play AS the disease (obviously the opposite as regular Pandemic). It has a nice physical set-up, too. We looove the Petri dishes for the disease cubes and regularly use them in regular Pandemic too (I can't believe it doesn't come with them!). The player disease cards are a great concept. The game mechanics sometimes seem to go a bit slow but it's fun.\nIt's also a very easy game to introduce to non-regular tabletop gamers.","Product: Keep your doll's room tidy with the princess doll dresser! The Gorgeous white storage system is similar to that of a chest which includes baby pink hangers on one side, and a shelving unit on the opposite side. Funky purple shelf adds an additional function to store dollies makeup, perfume, and hair brush. An oval mirror hangs above that with the pretty floral painting above. Additional hooks for hanging belts and other personal belongings are also included on one side of the unit.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easy to assemble, adorable too\n\nReview: This is a cute little dresser and I can imagine a little girl helping their parent assemble it - it was very easy (just requires a Philips head screwdriver). All parts are very straightforward.\nIt comes in a plain brown box... it'd be cute to gift all put together with 3 dresses on the hangers!\n\nThe dresser is four-sided (so it can't be stored against a wall without hiding one of them). One side has a shelf and mirror, another has 3 hangers on a rod, one has 3 knob-style hooks, and the last side has shelves. It's an adorable, compact little thing that can hold quite a bit, considering all parts of it.\n\nI was all ready to say it looks plain since it's almost entirely white with only a little bit of purple and a tiny flower decoration, but after seeing the little girls' reaction... I'm reasonably happy with it. The kid's impression of it is obviously the most important thing here, so I can forgive the exposed screws, etc.\nIt's actually a great DIY project for anyone who doesn't like it being so \"classic\" and white. I made a few little vinyl floral cutouts with my Silhouette but anyone could put stickers on it or paint it... even with chalkboard paint, if they like. That sounds like a lot of fun for a kid.\n\nSo with it being so easy to assemble and very sturdy (using screws instead of pegs is a good way to go, of course)... it's a fantastic little dresser and a great gift.\n\nThe quick summary: Easy to put together, easy to customize if you don't like it being mostly white. 4 sided. Great size. Would make any doll-owning kid very happy. Could be improved with screw cover caps.\n\nI received this at a discount in exchange for my opinions and review after testing. I do not rate products more highly than they truly deserve."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Toms of Maine is the #1 Natural Deodorant Brand. Long-lasting Toms of Maine Refreshing Lemongrass Aluminum-free Deodorant offers clinically proven 24-hour odor-fighting protection. Toms of Maine deodorant is made with no parabens, artificial fragrance, preservatives, and no animal ingredients or testing, ever because whats inside matters(TM). Creating Toms Long Lasting Natural Deodorant starts with the search for naturally derived ingredients and includes odor-fighting hops for long-lasting protection. With an expansive line of naturally scented and unscented deodorant varieties, this collection will help you smell and feel fresh throughout the day. Tom's of Maine believes in living for todayand tomorrow. With a passion to source naturally derived, sustainable, and responsible ingredients, Tom's of Maine creates personal care products to help you live a more natural lifestyle. Tom's of Maine holds themselves and their products to high standards, and you can trust that when you choose a Tom's of Maine product, you are making the right choice for yourself and your family, for generations to come.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Awful reactions! Made me sweat MORE...\\n\\nReview: I used this deodorant in lemongrass for two weeks, and then the same in lavender for two more weeks.\\nBoth caused horrible reactions that I couldn't believe.\\n\\nI can not use any common deodorant brands because I am allergic to practically everything. I can miraculously use Almay, unscented, even though it does contain aluminium and other ingredients I wouldn't expect my sensitive skin to be okay with.\\n\\nI tried Tom's because I'm very familiar with the brand and love their other products - and it does not contain many ingredients I'm normally sensitive to.\\n\\n- The scents are GREAT and very natural. They don't smell artificial and gross as all other deodorants do smell, to me. They smelled the same after a while on my pits as they do in the stick. Lemongrass smells nice and fresh and clean. The lavender one smells great and calm and fresh.\\n- They don't cause itching or anything on their own... but.\\n\\n- After about an hour of wear, while sitting down... I started sweating. A lot. Far more than usual. Huh???? I chalked it up to my weird medical issues or medication side effects. I didn't even consider that it was the deodorant's fault. But yes, it ended up being this!\\n- I began to explain this weird effect to my someone else, and as soon as I mentioned the product at the beginning of the conversation, she said \\\"Ew! I hate that stuff. It MADE me sweat, and I don't even normally really sweat\\\". So, there we go.\\n\\n- Another awful, awful awful effect, and I'm sorry because this is very gross and TMI but: PEELING. Now my skin is ridiculous sensitive but I've never had something like this happen. After a few days of use, my armpits started peeling like a sunburn. I googled this and yes, there are MANY results. Many, many people with this exact complaint. People speak of it knowingly on natural deodorant forums, passively saying things like, \\\"yep, I had that peeling issue with Tom's . . .\\\" like it's notorious for it. This is an old problem that they must be aware of as thousands and thousands of people talk about it online.\\n\\n - I have become somewhat adept at examining ingredient lists (again, only because I have to...) but I can't tell exact what causes the peeling, which occurred with both scents I tried. Maybe the hops extract or lemongrass extract (which is in all scents and even in the unscented version)? Probably the Zinc ricinoleate? Who knows...\\n\\nI really wish these would work for me and I feel like I'm all out of options now.\\n\\n(I bought these full-price but through the Prime Now app, which doesn't give you a fancy \\\"Verified\\\" badge on your non-app review!)\",\n \"Product: In Brooklyn, we know a thing or two about being bold and when we say this coffee is bold you betta believe it's bold. To get a perfect dark roast, the beans are removed from the roasters right before they get to their peak roasting point. This helps them retain their sharp floral notes and all the smoky goodness without any of the burnt aftertaste. When these beans with big-time flavor are brewed through our patented tension- based filters, they create a Cup of Joe that will delight lovers of good strong coffee. The Bold Variety Pack includes: Boardwalk Blend, Corner Donut Shop, Cyclone, Express-O, French Roast and Fuhgeddaboutit.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A few dull ones, but we all had some faves in the box\\n\\nReview: I ordered the variety pack with no idea what my expectations should be and found myself liking 3/4 of the flavours. My family liked most of the ones that I didn't drink. The one none of us really, really didn't like was Boardwalk Blend and we joked that it must be the blend of an actual boardwalk. My faves: Hazelnut, Maple Sleigh, Coney Island Caramel, Cinnamon Subway, and a few of the basics.\\nThe cinnamon blend tastes like coffee with real cinnamon mixed in, a combination I didn't realise I liked until I tried this. Except for the Gingerbread blend, there was no unpleasant thick artificial aftertaste like you find in most flavoured coffees.\\nThe cups didn't leak grounds like some non-Keurig-certified brands. The packaging is pretty cute, and the only thing I'd change about the cups is the size of the actual descriptions. It's not really obvious what the difference between \\\"Brooklyn Bridge Blend\\\" and \\\"Corner Donut Shop\\\" is by the cutesy names alone. I also had a moment of confusion when I thought \\\"Fuhgeddaboutit\\\" was called \\\"FUDGEddaboutit\\\" and therefore the fudge one that I was looking forward to trying (nope, it's just the staple extra bold dark roast- the fudge one is called \\\"Oh Fudge!\\\").\\nI found 1-2 to be weak but the strengths were mostly as I expected, though I'm not really a coffee snob in that regard.\\nI wouldn't buy the variety pack again, but there are a few flavours in there that I might try again.\",\n \"Product: 3M 3431 Yellow Micro Prismatic Sheeting Tape is a highly reflective tape which allows you to identify important spaces from greater distance. The protective sheeting of the tape helps the labels and signs maintain reflectivity in abrasive conditions. Prismatic tape plays an important role in keeping drivers and workers safe by increasing the visibility of the objects. It is also ideal for highlighting signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices or to create custom signs for various low-light settings.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very strong for outdoor use\\n\\nReview: This tape worked perfectly for my needs.\\nIt is extremely strong and doesn't fade at all - it stays reflective and the stickiness hasn't decreased over time and through a harsh summer.\\nI did cover the ends with electrical tape just to be sure it would stay still because the tape is actually very rigid, and the ends are sharp and can stick out from whatever they're on.\\nThe rigidity of the tape would make this not suitable for certain tasks... it can't be pulled or stretched and manipulated in any way. It also must be applied on a flat solid firm surface... it is too rigid to stick on fabric for example.\\nThe tape itself is high quality and I'm happy with what I've used it for.\",\n \"Product: These high quality Cobalt Blue glass bottles with glass eye droppers, are perfect for storing your essential oils, perfumes or colognes. The Cobalt Blue glass provides protection from potentially harmful light and the convenient size makes it perfect for travel. The Eye Droppers allow for the perfect amount of product to be used every time.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Droppers go all the way to the bottom\\n\\nReview: I bought these to split up a big batch of cuticle oil. It took me quite a while searching to find the right ones, and let me tell you the criteria I discovered matters:\\n\\n1. Glass that is actually blue vs just painted blue. Yep, found many that were just painted flaky fading blue. These are actually blue glass.\\n2. Length of droppers. MANY that I first considered had droppers that only went hardly past the halfway point. Garbage! These ones have a dropper that goes all the way down to the bottom and can be wiggled around to get every last drop.\\n3. Leak-proofage. Many apparently leak, and these don't, at all. Did plenty of tests... filled the dropper, pushed and pulled at it, even sideways, while upside down... no leaks at all in any of the 8 that I've filled so far.\\n4. Regular sealed lids included? These ones don't. These only have droppers. Some also include a set of regular caps but they were more expensive so I stuck with these. I'm working with mostly carrier oils, so it's totally fine to leave the dropper lid in there at all times. With harsh (real) essential oils, the rubber dropper might interact badly with the oils. It just depends. But I'm happy with these for me. It was definitely worth the savings.\\n\\nThey look great and impressive! My oil is a bit golden yellow so it caused a green tint in the light. That looked pretty cool and I was happy to present them to the few people I gave them to. (Btw... my cuticle oil recipe: unmeasured lots of silky jojoba oil, a bit of grapeseed oil, a little bit of sweet almond oil, a littler bit of avocado oil... and a little bit of lemon essential oil for the scent and shine).\",\n \"Product: It knows when to close - Grace is here to lend you a hand and encourage you to drink more water. Specially engineered for an easy one-hand drinking experience, its ergonomic handle has a comfy grip and its body is made with ultra-durable, shatter resistant plastic.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best and only bottle I use\\n\\nReview: I first bought one of these bottles back in 2012 and I've not used any water bottle since. I honestly can't stand to.\\nI drink 2-3 refills of this 24-ounce per day. That's a whoooole lot of sips and if I were using a normal bottle, that'd be a whole lot of unscrewing the lid or manually flipping open the top.\\nWith this bottle, I press a button lightly with the same hand I'm drinking with, as I take a drink. It autoseals back as I put down the bottle. It doesn't get any simpler than that.\\nThe measurements are great, the little handle is perfect for dangling on my fingers (or a caribeener), it's easy to clean, and it really is leakproof.\\nI'm finally replacing my old one, which I had from August 2012 to December 2015, because I picked at and peeled the rubber from the finger hold handle thing over time (I tend to do things like that...) but it had shown no other signs of wear until then and it still looked brand new and the seal was just as strong as ever.\\n\\nI've also bought 4 other Autoseal Grace bottles as gifts because everyone is always curious about it and I can't help but want to share it with them.\\n\\n(This was a personal purchase without discount for evaluation/review; I am reviewing only to share my experiences and opinions with others)\",\n \"Product: Colorbox queue is a color coordinated stack of six cats eye inkpads. Inkpads separate for individual use, then snap together for easy storage. The colorbox queue is a wonderful gift for your favorite crafter or a great treat for yourself. The pointed ends of this small, raised inkpad are perfect for precise inking, while the flat, rounded middle is ideal for broad strokes of color. Our long-lasting colorbox classic pigment ink has a generous drying time making it a great choice for embossing, blending and other paper crafting techniques. Colorbox classic pigment ink is acid-free and fade resistant, perfect for your keepsake projects. Colors in woodgrain queue are ochre, topaz, amber, roussillon, chianti and chestnut.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great little (and I mean little) pigment pad set\\n\\nReview: Love the colors in the \\\"Jelly Bean\\\" set (though there is no blue!?).\\nThe set is very tiny but I like that it's compact, and at a good price for so many paint-thickness pigment pads. The ink is high quality too. Even on my tissue paper test, it didn't just absorb into it like some other stamp pads.\\nI like the design of the set but I do wish the layers locked together so I could throw them in a bag without wrapping a rubber band around them - they're more efficient to use like this, though.\\nI'd recommend the sets to anyone who is lightly into stamping or only needs a little of these colours. They're not substantial enough for a whole lot of stamping over a long period, but great for most people. The set will get me through a holiday season of card making and that's plenty okay with me for the price.\\nIf it included a blue, I'd be even happier.\",\n \"Product: This chunky yarn is perfect for knitting, crochet, and crafting. Make projects quickly with this bulky, easy care yarn. Weight category: 6, 100% acrylic, 5oz/142g, 81yd/74m. Gauge: knit: 9st x 12r = 4in/10cm on size 13/9mm needles, crochet: 6.6sc x 8r = 4in/10cm on size N13/9mm hook. Care: machine wash cold (max.temp. 86F/30C), tumble dry, do not bleach, do not iron, dry cleanable. Made in USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So soft (and an update)\\n\\nReview: I am in love with the Hometown USA yarn line, and Lake Tahoe Blue is my favourite.\\nThe yarn is so extremely soft and and fluffy and light so the final results are so satisfying! I've gone through three skeins of Lake Tahoe Blue and have come across one slightly thin, weak spot. Otherwise, it's pretty even and consistent.\\nThe colours are gorgeous - it's not just solid blue. Lots of light, subtle green, yellow, and purple make it a \\\"peacock\\\" theme. Just gorgeous and it works up so quickly into the quickest shawl possible.\\n\\nUpdate: I made a baby blanket for my sister using this yarn - my FIRST large finished project ever. I went through, I think, 5 skeins. In all 5 of the ones I used for the blanket, there were two little mangled areas that I had to cut out from the skein. I expect that from fluffy yarn like this, though.\\nAll 5 were also of the same dye lot but the colour variations vary from skein to skein and even within the same skein. I LIKE this effect, though. You might be able to see in one of my pictures that some rows have more yellows and green while some rows have more purples and blue shades. It just adds more interest.\\n(New York White, also of the Hometown USA line, is the other colour in my blanket).\",\n \"Product: Made in the USA Hometown USA comes in a wide range of bright and primary colors perfect for school and sports team colors. This easy-care yarn is machine washable and dryable and works up quickly for fast knit and crochet projects. Recommended Knit Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) needlesGauge: 9sts x 12 rows = 4 (10 cm) Meterage/Yardage: 74 meters/81 yds Ball Weight: 140 grams Super Bulky: Bulky Roving YarnPlease purchase sufficient amounts as dye lots may vary.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So soft (and an update)\\n\\nReview: I am in love with the Hometown USA yarn line, and Lake Tahoe Blue is my favourite.\\nThe yarn is so extremely soft and and fluffy and light so the final results are so satisfying! I've gone through three skeins of Lake Tahoe Blue and have come across one slightly thin, weak spot. Otherwise, it's pretty even and consistent.\\nThe colours are gorgeous - it's not just solid blue. Lots of light, subtle green, yellow, and purple make it a \\\"peacock\\\" theme. Just gorgeous and it works up so quickly into the quickest shawl possible.\\n\\nUpdate: I made a baby blanket for my sister using this yarn - my FIRST large finished project ever. I went through, I think, 5 skeins. In all 5 of the ones I used for the blanket, there were two little mangled areas that I had to cut out from the skein. I expect that from fluffy yarn like this, though.\\nAll 5 were also of the same dye lot but the colour variations vary from skein to skein and even within the same skein. I LIKE this effect, though. You might be able to see in one of my pictures that some rows have more yellows and green while some rows have more purples and blue shades. It just adds more interest.\\n(New York White, also of the Hometown USA line, is the other colour in my blanket).\",\n \"Product: This Red Heart boutique treasure yarn is a perfect choice for unique garments and accessories. Made of 70-percent acrylic and 30-percent wool. Subtle colorations work up beautifully in this soft wool blend yarn. Knitting gauge is 16 stitches. It is available for 6 mm knitting needle and 6.5 mm crochet hook. Care instructions are, use hand wash, dry flat, do not bleach. Comes in 3.5-ounce ball weight, 151-yard length. Available in mosaic color.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty... softer than I usually think of wool blends.\\n\\nReview: I don't often use wool or wool blends (this one is 70% acrylic and 30% wool) but this was so gorgeous that I had to buy it.\\n\\nI have to say the colour variations are slightly less vibrant in real life than the photos. It's very gorgeous, but has more muddy tones than in the listing photos. The green sections are my favourite, and I like the colour changes.\\nIt's also somewhat difficult to work with. It's not the most frustrating yarn I've ever used, but man. Each of my five skeins had at least two huge felted spots that had to be cut out. Bits of it thin out and fall off, and you'll end up with lots of fuzzy bits on whatever surface you're working on (my lap, for me). But, is it worth these few frustrations? Personally... I think so. I'm patient and it was on sale, so :)\\n\\nIt's quite soft, and not as itchy as we often think of wool as being. It's not for everyone, still, but I like it.\\nI made a long (double or triple wrap) infinity scarf cowl thing and it looks fantastic.\\n\\n(I bought this at listed price without discount for review/evaluation)\",\n \"Product: Americana Squeeze Writer Bottles. Pack of 3, 2 oz. reusable plastic squeeze writer bottles. Allow easy controlled applications and are ideal for adding fine details.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, but NOT leakproof for thin liquids.\\n\\nReview: (Bought in 2014... Updated review May 2016)\\n\\nThis is a great little pack of writer bottles. I can imagine they'd do fantastically with frosting or paint.\\n\\nI am using these for cuticle oil and they're fantastic. The hole is a good size and lets out just enough liquid for a hand/cuticle massage.\\nThey're easily refillable and have lasted years by now.\\n\\nI did try using one bottle for quickly squirting nail polish remover onto a cotton pad but the acetone MELTED the clear cap of the bottles! It was a huge mess... but I'm not blaming the bottles.\\n\\nThe only issue is that they're NOT leakproof for thin liquids... they're fine when stored upright but they can't be toted around without leaking and spilling, unless you're using it for thick writing frosting.\",\n \"Product: Use the vinyl starter kit with your Silhouette to cut intricate designs and text for wall art, labels, and other home projects. The vinyl starter kit contains all the materials you need to get started with vinyl decor from four colors of premium vinyl to an instructional DVD. If you've wanted to create vinyl art and haven't known where to start, this is the place. Contents: 4 sheets of premium vinyl (9-inch by 24-inch of black, white, dark pink, leaf green), 10-feet of premium transfer paper, Silhouette hook, Silhouette scraper, exclusive download card good for 10 vinyl designs, idea booklet and instruction guide, instructional DVD.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Basically just tiny gel pens\\n\\nReview: These are a lot of fun to play around with! I bought them specifically for card making and to add weird digital doodles to the borders of letters that I send to friends and they work pretty well for that.\\nIt's true that they are more expensive than regular gel pens, and there are technically ways to make regular gel pens work in a Silhouette, but I like the convenience and colour choices in this kit so I bought them to go along with the gold/silver/bronze/white kit that came with my Silhouette.\\n\\n- I tested every single one of these pens as soon as I got the package by pausing my machine to switch a pen after sketching a few letters. I tried a few different fonts and a few different speeds.\\n- The pens worked great with all fonts. At higher speeds, most of them would start to skip areas so I slowed it down a little. The Silhouette Design Studio has a setting for these pens that auto chooses the speed, though, and that works just fine!\\n- The light yellow one is the worst ever, but I only had occasional problems with 2-3 others (the peachy orange was a tiny bit too thin). The rest worked perfectly fine.\\n- Before use, scribble on a piece of paper to get the tip clear of dry ink and get the ink flowing.\\n- They dry somewhat slower than some regular gel pens that I have but not enough to worry about smearing after the first minute or so.\\n- I've had them for four months and haven't had any problem with them drying out or anything like that. I'm not sure how much ink is in them since I haven't used one individual pen to the end yet.\\n- The package they come in is sturdy enough to keep them in as storage.\\n\\nI often use them when I'm creating my own cut files instead of wasting the blade and wasting paper on test cuts. It can help show you exactly how the machine will cut it when your design is done.\",\n \"Product: This lamination glues and glazes in one simple step. Preserve montages, decoupage, cards, scrapbooks, puzzles, terracotta, wood and more.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great, basic puzzle glue.\\n\\nReview: I used this lamination glue for a puzzle that I recently finished. I didn't know what to expect and the directions were really lacking, so it was somewhat of an experiment, but it turned out well. It's not the BEST puzzle glue I've used, but the price was fantastic and I really only needed a basic glue. Now, the instructions say to coat the back of the puzzle first, but I had no way of flipping the puzzle by myself in this small area, so I just went ahead and glued the top side first. This ended up not being a problem at all. It also said to let it dry for 24 hours, but I checked it after 25 minutes only and my first coat was completely dry, so within another hour and a half (after a second coat plus the coat on the back of the puzzle) it was on the wall! I've had no problems with it sagging or sticking - it is firmly dry and well-glued - so I don't see any reason for that 24-hour drying time (unless your puzzle is HUGE). ---\\nThere wasn't much on the label, so I'm glad my experiments paid off well enough. For my first coat, I used a foam brush to spread the glue. This was tedious and I had a few streaks because it took too long, and it was drying before I finished. It was hard to tell where I had glue half-dried or where there was no glue yet, so it was a bit messy. My second coat, I poured the glue all over the puzzle then used an old credit card to spread the glue. This took just seconds, and it seeped into the puzzle piece cracks very, very well. It dried smoothly. I used that method for the back of the puzzle as well. ---\\nMy only problem when I finished was some excess glue on the edges. I used a cuticle trimmer to remove this carefully but an x-acto knife would be the best option. This is where you need to be CAREFUL - if you mess up, it will snag the glue on the edges and you'll have bubbles where the glue is pulling up. After it's dried, you really need to be careful any time you touch the front of the puzzle to prevent that. ---\\nIt reminds me a lot of plain old white Elmer's school glue. Really, it seems like a slightly watered down version of Elmer's but I assume it has a shinier finish. If you don't care about shine, you might be able to use Elmer's with similar results.\\nAt this low price for 32 ounces, it was a great purchase and I believe it will last for many more puzzles.\\n\\nStray notes:\\n--- My bottle wasn't completely full. It arrived as it appears in the first photo, with the glue level down to nearly the label. I am not sure if I got my full 32 ounces (maybe the bottle is just made too big?) but it was fully sealed.\",\n \"Product: A 3 ply robust yarn in a bulky weight yarn ideal for garments, afghans and accessories, 100-Percent acrylic in a 3.5-ounce size for the solid shades and 2.8-ounce size for the ombre shades.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fave yarn for crochet stitch practice\\n\\nReview: Things I love:\\n- This yarn looks exactly the same in person as it does in the pictures online. Often times I find that yarn looks less vibrant and the colour transitions are more muddled in person, but I didn't find that to be the case with this specific yarn.\\n- It's pretty soft.\\n- It works up very quickly, being so chunky. Use an 8mm crochet hook.\\n- It's very chunky yarn and totally clean, NOT fuzzy, which makes it FANTASTIC for PRACTICE!!!! It's my go-to practice yarn now because it's so easy to see your stitches. There are no extra fuzzy bits to cloud your work. It's just smooth yarn, no matter how many times you undo your stitches and start again.\\n\\nThings I don't love:\\n- Nothing, really! It's great.\",\n \"Product: Punch precise shapes that can be layered in perfectly graduating stacks. This ek tools 0.50-inch Scalloped Square Punch is part of the nesting punch collection. A great basic to have on hand for scrapbooks, cards, decorations and any paper craft. Punched out shape also works well as an embellishment on its own, while the remaining punched paper can serve as a frame or border. Compact design locks shut for convenient storage.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A sturdy little thing!\\n\\nReview: I bought this to punch nail polish lid labels. I painted polish onto permanent address labels, waited until dry, punched circles using this circle punch, stuck the circles on top of the bottle lids and another circle for each polish on a foam board. I've also used it for other things also involving address label circles, so total, I've punched about 1,000 thick, permanent-adhesive address label circles - and this little tiny punch is still going strong, with no signs of dulling or loosening.\\nI always turn it upside down to where I can see what exactly is being punched and it works just fine with this method.\\nI love that it has a lock to keep it closed in storage. It's already pretty small but that makes it super compact.\\nLove this little thing!\",\n \"Product: SUSAN BATES-Finishing Needles. These plastic needles are great for finishing up your knit and crochet projects. They range in length from 1-3/4 to 3-1/2 Inch and feature an eye that runs the entire length making them much easier to thread and use than traditional needles. This package contains five Finishing Needles for use with all yarn weights. Imported.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great alternative to standard yarn needles\\n\\nReview: I've seen a little bit of confusion on crochet boards regarding these, so to quickly explain them: They are just regular plastic yarn needles, but the eye (the part you put the yarn through) runs the whole length of the needle. They're used just like any other plastic needle.\\n\\nThe length of the eye helps you thread it (particularly if you're shaky or have bad eyesight) but also helps you weave in short ends (your ends don't need to be particularly long for easy weaving in).\\n\\nThese needles are the most essential part of my crochet kit (...after the yarn and hooks of course ;) - in projects that require a million ends to be woven in, these cut the time (and the length of the wasted yarn ends) in half. More than half.\\n\\nI'm not happy paying so much for needles BUT it's more than worth it considering there are no other needles like this. I wish they came with a carrying case, even just a tiny little plastic holder to keep them together... still, I'll keep buying them when I need new ones and I always still recommend them to any crocheter or knitter.\\n\\n(I bought these on my own without discount for evaluation/review)\",\n \"Product: Leegoal 11Pcs 2-8mm 10.6\\\" Multicolour Aluminum TUNISIAN/AFGHAN Crochet Hook Knit Needles\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great price, good hooks\\n\\nReview: Even though I am only a beginner level crocheter, I decided I desperately needed to try tunisian crochet... as if I didn't already have enough on my plate. But... I LOVE it, so far!\\nI was very hesitant because of the price of these hooks but they've worked out very well. I did a long visual inspection before sitting down to use them and found only a few flaws. Quality control seems to be a little bit of an issue based on other user's feedback but here's what I found with my own set...\\nThey are anodized aluminum and with my hooks, they were mostly smooth but there were two different problem spots (one of them is visible in my pic of the hook ends - the largest hook has a little problem area. I sanded it down slightly and while it's still slightly scratchy, it hasn't snagged on any yarn. The body of the hooks is all fine and smooth, no seams or chips or anything.\\nI tugged on all of the plastic ends to test them and two fell off - I glued them back on with nail glue and they're fine now. I'm thinking of putting a layer of clear nail polish over the paint on the ends because as you can see from my pic, the paint is uneven and I do worry about the paint being worn off over time.\\n\\nThey're not the absolute best quality, but I think they're great especially for the price - I am pretty happy with the set that I received.\\nSince quality control might be an issue, I'd suggest anyone who gets a \\\"bad\\\" set (worse than mine) apply for a replacement. No need to be stuck with a bad set.\",\n \"Product: Molded in translucent clear ACID-FREE polypropylene, this box has sturdy back hinges and an integrated front latch which securely keep the lid closed and contents safe. The perfect storage solution for your 6\\\"x6\\\" cardstock, scrapbooking paper, stamps, tools and other supplies. Rounded edges prevent paper edges from damage. Slightly raised internal base allows for easier removal of contents. STACKABLE.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The best way to store 6x6 scrapbook paper\\n\\nReview: I have two brands of 6x6 paper storage boxes and I much prefer this one.\\n\\n- It's very sturdy; the plastic is tough.\\n- The closure is GREAT. It locks closed with a little push and I wouldn't expect it to open on it's own. The hinges are also strong.\\n- The internal dimensions are barely larger than the paper itself, which keeps it safer since there's less room for the paper to toss about.\\n- The shape is made in such a way that the paper will never touch the corners of the box, so it can't get bent and smushed in storage or even if the container is tossed around. You can also lift the paper from the box with your finger, from these corners.\\n- They stack - the stacking isn't the sturdiest fit but they \\\"lock\\\" on to each other enough to keep them securely stored.\\n- They're made in the US, like all other ArtBin products.\\n\\nOnly one tiny negative:\\nThe precise size for 6x6 paper does not leave room for those 6x6 paper books with perforated spines, so you'll have to tear out each page by the perforations before putting them in here. But, I like the size being so precise and I always tear the paper off at the spine as soon as I buy it anyway, so it's a perfectly fine trade-off and I can deal with that.\",\n \"Product: AMERICAN CRAFTS-Amy Tangerine Plus One Patterned 6x6 Paper Pad. These high-quality paper pads contain 36 sheets of single-sided plus one patterned paper in a gum-bound pad. Reduced size patterns are perfect for card making.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Such a cute little paper pad\\n\\nReview: This is probably the most variety I've had in a scrapbook paper pad.\\n- Every page is very different than the last, and there's a whole rainbow of colours.\\n- The cohesive design theme is just a sketchy hand drawn theme, though some pages differ from that still. There are some florals, some geometric, some watercolour washes, etc.\\n- 3 pages are split into 6, and 1 page into 12, mini card pieces that would be great in an art journal.\\n- The paper is very matte, and somewhat thick - it's not cardstock but it's one the thickest 6x6 pads that I own.\\n- The pages are one-sided.\\n- The perforations on the top are deep so the paper pops off the spine pretty easily and cleanly.\",\n \"Product: These pre-measured adhesive strips are great for irregularly shaped objects and hard-to-glue materials. 1\\\" Glue Lines come on a transparent, perforated liner which allows you to tear a single 1\\\" length of adhesive and apply with precision. These lines are acid and lignin free, non-toxic, and photo safe. They bond easily, the super sticky pressure-sensitive dots are great for all kinds of crafts. They adhere to paper, vellum, fabric, wood, foam, plastic and more! They are ideal for kids, with no fumes, no mess and no drying time. Package contains 200 clear lines with 1 inch strips.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best craft find of the year\\n\\nReview: I have four Glue Dots products and love them all, but the 1\\\" glue lines have basically everything I want in their products.\\n\\nSIZE: They're 1\\\" long and about 5mm or 3/16\\\" wide (same width as Glue Dots' \\\"mini dots\\\"). This is great for most uses and you can easily cut them shorter if needed!\\nSTRENGTH: Small but mighty. They bond instantly and stay bonded on most (clean) surfaces without a problem. I've used them on paper and cardstock, but also to attach lightweight things to my walls and a few miscellaneous uses. I used one to attach a wrapped 3oz candy bar to a plastic water bottle and it didn't budge (even in warm weather that started to melt the chocolate bar in the wrapper), to give an idea of how strong they are.\\nAPPLICATION & ROLL: The roll is really great. It's clear plastic and perforated between each glue line (other GD products are non-perforated white paper). Tear the perforation, lay against your object, press it on, peel up plastic, then press the glue-lined part of the object to whatever you're gluing it on. Easy peasy. The clear plastic makes it easy to see exactly where you're pressing the glue line, too.\\n\\nSo clearly, I love them!\\nThey're just essential for scrapbooking, card making, other crafting, whatever other use you can find for them.\",\n \"Product: The Color Swirl 3-Color Coupler seamlessly blends 2-3 color icings as you pipe. Choose from double swirl or triple swirl colors. The interlocking coupler pieces connect multiple decorating bags, allowing you to swirl 2 or 3 colors together with one simple piping motion. Just connect and secure with the included ring. Color Swirl 3-color coupler interlocks three decorating bags (sold separately) into place so you can easily decorate cakes, cupcakes and other sweet treats in multiple colors. You can also switch out tips easily for different piping techniques in the same icing colors. Color Swirl three-color coupler includes three interlocking coupler pieces that are placed in decorating bags. The ring holds the decorating tip secure while piping. Recommended to use with Wilton 16 in. Decorating Bags and Decorating Tips 1M, 1A, 2C and 4B (sold separately).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Such a mess and a real pain to use... but worth it!\\n\\nReview: This thing... I have a love-hate relationship with the ColorSwirl. It's messy, but look at the results!\\nI used it for three batches of cupcakes and during my first batch, my bags detached from the coupler while squeezing and I made the hugest, messiest mess ever... TWICE. During my next two rounds, it went a little easier... and my third batch, I felt like a pro. Almost, anyway.\\n\\nI bought some heavy duty, thick bags and a Wilton tip set that includes the \\\"extra large\\\" tips 1M, 2D, and 2A. I found that the 2D (closed star?) tip does not fit and the diameter of the base is just sliiiightly smaller than the others. I even returned and replaced and the second set is the same way - THEN I visited Wilton's own blog to find that they say all of their bigger tips are different sizes and they ONLY recommend 1M, 1A, 2C or 4B with the ColorSwirl. Well then.\\n*****So to recap that... ONLY USE 1M, 1A, 2C or 4B! No other tips are likely to work!*****\\n*ALSO: With this, 16inch bags are much easier to handle than 12inch bags, and they must be strong bags!*\\n\\nSo putting this thing together was a pain in the cake, using it was a pain too, but the results make it worth it. After a few practice ones and after my frosting warmed up with my body heat, it got easier!\\nI am not the best frosting decorator in the world, as you can see from my pics, but the results are actually pretty cool even so.\\n\\nThere are a few advantages of doing this over striping your bags (google \\\"stripe piping bag\\\" if you don't know what I mean). The results are more even and uniform, and you can refill the bags as many times as you need without your colours getting messy in the bag. There's no chance of screwing up your uniform swirls.\\nIt is hard and messy at first but not too difficult to get the hang of it, so I really love it.\\nI won't be using it every time I decorate cupcakes, but it makes a nice pretty treat.\",\n \"Product: HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset Bk\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best headset at this price point\\n\\nReview: I'm a big fan of around-ear headphones, but it's usually difficult to find a pair that fits comfortably around my earrings (a few rings and bars on the top of my ear are the hardest to fit in headphones, usually). I saw another reviewer with the same problem and this HyperX headset worked for them so I ordered a pair... they work well for me, too! The large ear cups fit all the way around my earrings and the pads are so extremely soft that if they happen to push on the earrings anyway, it doesn't make them sore. They're an absolute dream. I can wear them for long periods of time without a headache and with no pressure on my face. The band is pretty adjustable and doesn't pinch my hair in it.\\nAs for sound quality, these are great. I bought these as an upgrade to my Logitech G430 headset. I thought the sound in those was great, but the HyperX sound is REALLY great. I'm hearing new sounds in songs I've been listening to for months, they sound like brand new versions of the songs. In video games, sounds are brighter and louder than previously, too... even before messing with any audio settings. It's extremely refreshing.\\nThe mic quality is fantastic. Whether Skype calls or gaming calls, my voice is heard crisp and clear. When I am not going to use my mic for awhile, I remove it from the headset and I have no problems with that. It is extremely sturdy and bends only when you want it to bend.\\nOverall, loving them!\",\n \"Product: butter LONDON's highly-pigmented lacquers are created for the catwalk and formulated to nourish and protect nails. Create bespoke looks with countless colours and finishes. butter LONDON does not add formaldehyde, toluene, or DBP to any its our nail formulas. It's colour without compromise.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Scouse is a great microglitter deep blue.\\n\\nReview: Scouse is my first ever Butter London polish! Woo! I was very surprised at how thin it was. My excitement turned to disappointment as soon as I began applying it over my base coat (Deborah Lippmann's Fast Girls), but on my second blue coat, I was very impressed with the deep blue micro glitter. It's a bit darker than the nail example images on butter's site page for this shade but thanks to nail bloggers, I had a clear picture before purchasing. I'm also confused about the name - what is so Scouser or Liverpool about this blue?? However, I think it was a great introduction to Butter polishes... and the clearance price was even cheaper than Sally Hansen ;)\\n\\nAlone it is SO beautiful, but I got antsy about matching glitters so I layered over some Wet N Wild's Mega Rocks glitter (yes, WnW over Butter London... am I a heretic?)... (alternating nails between Slap The Bass and Stick It To The Man) and wow, gorgeous and deep mermaid-like!\\n\\nSo far, it's lasted at least six days without a single chip (surprising!) but with a good base coat and that glitter top coat... I don't know if I can credit Butter for that.\",\n \"Product: Stretch Slipcovers are the perfect way to renew, restyle and refresh your furniture, Crossroads is a great looking textured pattern that will add to any living area.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good product, great price (UPDATED)\\n\\nReview: Updates below after nearly a year of daily use.\\n\\nConsidering that the price was so, so much lower than similar full-coverage recliner covers, I knew I was taking a risk at a super low quality product here but I am pleasantly surprised that it's held up - with some readjustments to fit my particular chair.\\nI believe it's because my recliner is one that sits on four tall peg legs instead of the floor, and the reclining happens when you lean back (not by a button or lever) so the reclining function is different - but it could be the brand, I can't be sure.\\nLet me try to explain this:\\nThe part of the seat piece that doesn't quite fit: It has elastic all around (like a fitted sheet) and would cinch around perfectly except that my chair has metal mechanical parts that join the back of the chair to the seat, to shift it when it reclines. They blocked the elastic from wrapping completely around the back. I had to cut it to fit around those parts, on the two back corners. I then joined the cut pieces by just tying them from the back bottom.\\nYou can check if it'd fit yours by CAREFULLY feeling the back corners of your seat to see if the elastic would be blocked from wrapping around the seat. I honestly think it'd fit most chairs perfectly fine.\\nOtherwise - it's very, very stretchy and fits on three of the four pieces quite well.\\nIt fit so well after my adjustments that my family didn't even notice it was on the chair until they really looked at it. There was a bit of extra fabric on the arm pieces but it easily tucked down underneath the arms of the chair. And the brown perfectly, almost 100% matches my chair so my living room looks no different.\\nThe pieces ARE thin but not so thin that I could see them ripping, and I've washed them twice without issue. The pieces don't shift as people get in and out of the chair or even sleep and toss and turn in the chair.\\nFor the price, I am preeeetty happy with it and think it would work with most chairs.\\n\\n(Note: This is an item that I bought at the listed price with no obligation to review for discount.)\\n\\nUPDATES MARCH 2016: I dropped a star because after a bit more use, it's started pilling wherever we touch when we sit, which doesn't look very appealing and the texture isn't as pleasant anymore. It's not unbearable or anything, but a little disappointing.\\nThis was on a very lived-in chair, with one of us siting in it for many hours every single day. Using your chair less often wouldn't result in this, I'm sure.\",\n \"Product: Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesive Clear Covering is easy to apply with our original and innovative \\\"measure-and-cut\\\" grid on the backing paper. And when it's time for a new look, our Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesives remove cleanly, leaving behind no messy residue. This self-adhesive clear covering has a matte finish with a textured diamond pattern and is designed for both superior transparent protection and semi-transparent privacy. With our latest innovative and fashion-forward products in sophisticated colors and patterns, Con-Tact Brand products continue to lead the industry. Our colors are coordinated from one substrate to another so our customers can mix and match to their delight. So whatever the project - covering shelves in a pantry, cupboard, or closet; lining drawers in the kitchen, bath or bedroom; covering a counter or work space; or even tackling a creative craft project like covering a lamp shade - Con-Tact Brand has the colors and patterns to suite your taste and decor. And as you can expect only from Con-Tact Brand products, our new high quality Shelf and Storage liners lead the industry in quality and value. Whatever the room, whatever the surface, Con-Tact Brand's got you covered.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well, looks good\\n\\nReview: I wasn't really sure about the design but it was cheaper than the others so I went for it - and I actually do like it a lot.\\n- It looks fine. The design isn't \\\"too much\\\" and it doesn't look cheap which was my concern. It has a bit of a texture to it, too. Not a concern, still easy to clean.\\n- It sticks very well to clean, flat, glass and plastic surfaces and stays on very well. I will update my review if it becomes unsticky over time but for now, it seems great so far.\\n- The backing has a grid for cutting which made my job so much easier. Some of the cheaper brands don't have that grid. Tip: Unroll the backing as you apply it, smoothing it out as you go. If you take the whole backing off, you'll have a harder job lining it up and keeping it clean since the sticky side is a dust magnet until it's applied.\\n- My included pictures are of my original tests - I didn't want to go ahead with my whole project if it wasn't going to work, and I had some extra to work with, so I just tested it out a little bit. As you can see from the Sterilite drawer test, items pushed right up against it are still going to show through while anything even slightly further back is obscured then hidden. With more light, you can see through it even more of course, but you still can't really see anything that isn't within a few inches of it.\",\n \"Product: The perfect summer treat! Everyone LOVES Snow Cones. Now you can have a snow cone making kit with rubber reusable and dishwasher safe cone cups, holders so it doesnt slip or leak, 200 spoon straws and 4 frozen treat molds. Kids will love it, and so will adults. Mom's will love that it doesnt drip and get all over their kid's clothes! \\n\\nThe perfect hot summer treat!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect snow cone maker accessory.\\n\\nReview: I got these to go along with my new snow cone maker, and it seems they were the best choice. The silicone cones don't stain even with cherry and grape syrup, and they're so easy to clean (they hardly need more than a rinse). The lightweight, simple metal stands are great for teens/adults, but small children might need something more sturdy/heavy to hold them down.\\nThe kit came with that cheap plastic mold for frozen juice treats, and I don't understand why. It has nothing to do with snow cones at all. It was very cheap and went right in the trash (I didn't feel like any money was wasted, because the $10 for the silicone cones and holders and 200 straws was a great price!).\\nWhen I bought these for $10, free Prime shipping was an option... I'm not sure I'd buy them at the price that includes shipping.\",\n \"Product: Easy to use cool pillow slips under your existing pillow for instant comfort;Natural water cool gel pillow system provides the perfect cooling temperature;Cooling pillow provides fast relief for flu, fever, headaches, hot flashes, sunburn, back pain and more;Chillow is your own portable personal cooling system that goes anywhere;Enjoy a relaxing cool bed for your head. Cradle yourself in comfort and relaxation\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A little better than a regular pillow...\\n\\nReview: I guess my expectations were way too high -- this was not as effective as I thought it'd be, and I feel like I'd have the same results from putting slightly-cold tap water in a zip-lock bag and sticking that under my head. Any others users talking about this being soooo effective that they were effectively chilled sleeping in 100'f temperatures is... well...\\nReally, it is only a little cooler than your body temperature since it discharges heat more quickly than your body can. It's not officially MEANT to be \\\"cold\\\", only slightly \\\"chilled\\\". Officially, it's only meant to be cooler than an average pillow. There's no special technology involved in making it any better. But marketing gets carried away to the point of being misleading... and this is also overpriced. It's essential a plastic bag (with flocking on one side) with a half-inch foam pad inside. That's it.\\nSo...\\n- This jumbo version requires about a gallon of water. That makes it a little heavy but I was okay with that as long as it didn't leak -- and it didn't. It was totally secure and I'd expect it to stay that way with intended use.\\n- It requires you to pour the water and allow four hours to \\\"activate\\\". My teenage brother and I waited excitedly for some kind of cooling magic to happen during this time but, surprise... it only got slightly cooler. I followed all directions and rolled it to remove aaaany teeny tiny amount of air, multiples times for good measure, and got something that was just slightly cooler than my body temperature upon actual use.\\n- It really is BETTER than a normal pillow, if you're one of those people who has that problem with your pillow becoming too hot through the night. If this were sold as \\\"pillow that just doesn't get hot like normal pillows\\\" instead of \\\"pillow that is actually cooling\\\", I'd be giving it 5 stars. A regular pillow absorbs body heat and then it just sits there for a while. This absorbs it and allows it to dissipate quickly.\\n- I wouldn't expect this to be \\\"enough\\\" to be effective for cramps, hot flashes, etc.\\n- So without taking price into account (since prices change and are objective, etc), I do feel like it's \\\"okay\\\". I don't hate it, and I will use it on those days my bedroom is 95'F (yep, that happens) as an alternative to my regular pillows that heat up and stay heated quickly... I just feel like it's an 8-pound glorified plastic bag.\\n\\nI got this discounted in return for my opinions and review after use.\",\n \"Product: Discover the Dalstrong difference: The spectral blade ceramic knives set are painstakingly crafted in a state of the art facility, applying up to 200 tons of pressure to the highest quality zirconium powder. Our unique Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) process creates a blade HARDER, STRONGER, and MORE RESISTANT TO WEAR than our competitors 4 Days of sintering at 1500C delivers superior uniformity and higher density NEW Dalstrong V3 edge technology allows for ultra light, ultra sharp blades with SIGNIFICANTLY less cutting resistance. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Razor Sharp NEW Dalstrong V3 edge grinding technology ensures minimal slicing resistance Holdsedge 15x longer Blackened for improved strength, durability and beauty Perfectly engineered balance Never rusts BPA free Impervious to acids, oils andodor Nochemical leakage Naturallygerm and bacteria resistant No browning or oxidization of food Cleans easily Leaves no aftertaste Color coded for selection accuracy Never stains Ultra light for nimble use INCLUDES (1)Chef Knife (6\\\") (1)Utility Knife (5\\\") (1)Slicing Knife (4\\\") (1)Pairing Knife (3\\\") (4)Perfect Fit Sheaths (1)Polishing Cloth (1)Exquisite Gift Packaging CARE Not for chopping bone, prying, striking. Use bamboo and softer cutting surfaces. [TIP].\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Surprisingly nearly perfect (UPDATED)\\n\\nReview: My first ceramic knife set... and I love it.\\nI went through a rollercoaster of reactions before using the knives but once using them? I'm in love.\\nFantastic packaging. I would love to gift these. It also comes with a VERY extensive book on cutting techniques and knife care. I know a lot about knives but still got a lot of use out of this book, so I'd recommend reading it for sure.\\nThe covers fit the blades without slipping off in drawers. I am storing these with the blade covers separate from the in-drawer knife block I usually use because I'm interested in preserving the blades!\\nThe handles are smooth but not slippery, so grip is easy.\\nThe knives themselves are very, very lightweight. That's where I was first hesitant about these... I mean, there's no weight to the blades or handles. The feather weight of them turned out to actually be a major plus because, surprise, they're still very sturdy sharp blades!\\nThe blades are super thin and lightweight. They don't physically LOOK sharp. Without a shiny metal sheen on the cutting edge, it's impossible to tell without testing that they are very, very sharp... so I was shocked to cut through a tomato with a NON-serrated knife with virtually NO effort.\\nI was able to get some very, very thin vegetable cuts using a back and forth (not downward) motion... no effort at all.\\nFrom what I understand (which might not be a lot), BLACK ceramic blades are superior because they undergo an extra sintering process which strengthens them. They are still not suitable for prying or chopping through hard objects (frozen foods or bone) so don't go tossing your metal knives in the bin, but they're great for most situations.\\n\\nMy two major hesitations: This set does not come with a serrated knife, and the tips are rounded instead of stabby pointy. But with a back and forth slicing action, I've not needed a pointy tip yet - I think this also discourages practices that could break any ceramic knife (which is definitely not to say they're delicate; just that ceramic has incorrect uses just like any knife).\\nI would love to buy a serrated bread knife in the future to add to this set, but I was aware when I bought it that the set doesn't have one. It hasn't proved to be a problem except for bread, anyway. Like I said, even tomatoes have sliced thinly and evenly without smushing, without serrations. I can't rate it lower because I was aware it didn't come with a serrated knife to begin with, obviously.\\nAnd finally, they're easy to clean and the set comes with a little smooth cloth.\\n\\nI know I'm a few years late on the ceramic knife thing but these were a thrill to test out.\\n\\nI received these in exchange for my opinions and review after testing. I absolutely do NOT give every product 5 stars but these are fantastic and I don't have any reason to give them a full star lower.\\n\\nUPDATES: I've had the set for seven months and they're still in perfect condition and working without issue.\\nI've since run into a few situations where a pointy tip would be ideal but only a few.\\nI keep having to remind my family to use a back and forth slicing action, don't push the knife downwards, etc - but we all love them still.\",\n \"Product: Batgirl DC Comics Batman Ceramic Mug\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Great, but not as pictured (UPDATE: BAD bad bad)\\n\\nReview: The most important thing... the listing image is not accurate. This mug is NOT all pink - it is white, with a pink wrap. The inside, the bottom, the handle, the top and bottom rims, the mug near the handle... all white.\\nI would be far more satisfied if the mug was all pink/purple as it appears here.... accuracy is pretty important.\\n\\nIgnoring that, it's a pretty good mug. It's not often that I actually find Barbara Gordon merchandise so buying it was 100% necessary and I do love it a lot, though not being an all-over colour makes it look cheap.\\nIt is NOT. DISHWASHER. SAFE. It says \\\"hand wash only\\\" clearly on the bottom (see my pic). It is also not microwave safe. Doing so will risk the possibly fragile Batgirl paint.\\n\\nOverall? I like it and will raise my star rating if they put an accurate listing photo up.\\n\\nUPDATE: After owning for 8 months, the entire image is ridiculously torn up. It is unacceptable. The person who washes dishes in my house is not careful with it and it often sits in my sink with other dishes and utensils touching the image, but this is just like every single other dish in my house including mugs like this that I've owned for years and years without a single scratch or flake. It REALLLLLLY pains me to update a Batgirl item to 1 star, but what pains me more is to see my beautiful mug all destroyed.\\nI think if I had been extraordinarily careful, never letting it sit in the sink for a single second and never letting it touch anything at all on my desk or anything else... maybe it would be fine now... but that should not be necessary.\\nIt looks like this mug has been used daily for 45 years. Not good.\",\n \"Product: Forget the cheap wire mesh holders with sticky drawers and flimsy construction that eventually sag. This holder is built to last with attention to detail and superior materials. The heat-resistant panel means you can safely place your coffee machine directly on top of the drawer without worrying that it will eventually sag or that the heat will compromise the coffee pods underneath.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for the price\\n\\nReview: I bought this about two years ago.\\nIt replaced our old carousel style holder that (due to it's location near a stove and cutting board) tended to need weekly cleanings, which involved taking out and putting back in all of the K-cups... it also took up way too large an area on our limited counter space.\\nThis drawer holder is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better than the carousel it replaced.\\n\\nOur Keurig is one of the larger (unfortunately) 2.0 machines... a B70, maybe? Not sure. It's nearly the whole width of the drawers, which I like - it looks neat, like it was made specifically for this machine.\\nThe look of it is very minimal, save for the small \\\"Mind Reader\\\" logo (which may not exist on it anymore, keeping in mind that mine is two years old) on the front. It reminds me of cassette tape drawers!\\nI have NO problem with durability. It's plastic, yes - but even when the water reservoir is full, it doesn't bow and I have no problem pulling out the drawers.\\nMy only real problem is that the drawers almost rest flush on the counters when open. There's no clearance. My counters have a slight \\\"no spill\\\" raised edge (...and, additionally, I found too many crumbs being pulled back into the drawer slots while cooking) - so I had to add those little rubber pads under the coffee maker (corners and center and a few edges) to raise it slightly. They're similar to the ones found on the bottoms of laptops, came in a pack with felt ones. That solved all my problems.\\nIf I were to give feedback for future models, I'd say change your logo and add some higher rubber pads on the bottom. That's it.\",\n \"Product: Save space and season up your kitchen with these spicy set of 6 magnetic spice rack. The elegant design saves counter space while the stainless steel construction provides a sleek and professional look.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks so much better than the pre-bottled spices\\n\\nReview: This magnetic spice rack is very nice! The containers are larger than expected so they hold a good amount of spices and herbs which is fantastic considering how much we cook with in our household. The containers have clear tops so we can clearly tell what is in them without labels (no labels makes them look more minimal which I love). Since spices and dried herbs are relatively lightweight, they have no problem staying on the magnetic base, though I would add more magnets to them if I intended to use the rack for heavier things in my craft room. The lids are secure but can be quickly and easily opened - AND you can twist the lid for sprinkling the spices instead of opening the whole thing!\\nThe easel backing is great if you have the counter space, which surprisingly I do (for now). Note that there is no built in wall hanger but you can remove the easel back and either run picture hanger wire through the easel holes or add strong adhesive pads to hang it on the wall (the whole rack and containers are very lightweight). I think this could be improved with an optional wall hanger and with slightly stronger magnets, but it is great.\\n\\nI bought this at a discount in exchange for customer feedback after thorough testing. I give all products the ratings they deserve!\",\n \"Product: The Adesso ADP-PU21 USB to PS/2 adapter is the best solution for those who want to use legacy PS/2 devices on new USB systems. It allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard through the USB port on any computer. Perfect for Notebook Laptop users.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works (inc. the bidirectional lines expected in PS/2)\\n\\nReview: I bought this for an old IBM Model M mechanical keyboard that I lucked out with at an estate sale. I didn't remember until I got home that my tower does not have PS/2 inputs. Oops.\\nThis adapter connects two PS/2 devices to one single USB port; great because I'm constantly running out of USB ports as it is, so if (when) I get some other poor old PS/2 device, I'll be ready.\\nIt worked flawlessly and has the bi-directional lines that I expect in any PS/2 cable - meaning that obviously the keyboard can send signals to the PC, as expected... but ALSO the PC can also send signals to the keyboard (for resetting and custom settings). That second line is something that some of the modern cheapo cables don't have, but is essentially one of the main purposes of a PS/2 cable. So, this one's got both lines - which is great.\",\n \"Product: AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value. An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Same quality as more expensive retail brands\\n\\nReview: I've been coming to AmazonBasics for many of my \\\"basic\\\" household essentials and have been mostly pleased. This is the second AmazonBasics ethernet cable I've purchased (this one 14ft and the other 25 feet) and both have the same high quality.\\nThey're a bit stiff at first and don't like to lay flat at first, but over time they loosen up and move more fluidly.\\nThe clip that holds the end in my computer's ethernet port works just fine - it doesn't get stuck like an old cable I used to use, but it doesn't fall right out either. I've had no problems with the clip.\\nI don't know all of the tech specs of ethernet cables, but they work as perfectly as any ethernet/cat5 cable I've ever used, and they function just like the name-brand cables you find at electronics or office supply stores - for a far lower price.\",\n \"Product: USB desk fan, No Battery Requires (USB Only) with Adjustable Direction\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Does what it's supposed to do\\n\\nReview: Upon arrival, I almost thought the box was empty due to how light it was: the fan is just a really, really, really lightweight plastic. I really don't mind this at all. It's what'd I'd expect for a fan half the price of the next cheapest one on the site.\\n\\nIt works. I've had it for four months and I've used it for a few hours at a time, a few days a week, and it still works. I'll update if that changes.\\n\\nIt's also quiet! The one speed is pretty quiet and works well for a close proximity desk fan.\\n\\nIt's also easy to take apart to clean the blades.\\n\\nMy biggest peeve is that I tend to adjust a lot while sitting for long periods of time, which leads me to have to adjust the fan. If you move it even slightly, the screws get loose, which means the fan's adjustment gets loose. I've had to start keeping a screwdriver in my desk for when this happens... and that's not really ideal. If you don't plan on adjusting it often, this wouldn't affect you.\\n\\nIt was only six bucks. I can't say I hate it. It works. It does what I knew it would do. I can't rate it lower for having only one speed because it was advertised that way... I can't rate it lower for not somehow blowing all the way across the room, because clearly it's \\\"mini\\\"... I'm not thrilled with it but it's pretty okay.\\n\\nNote that I bought this through Amazon Prime Now so my \\\"verified\\\" tag doesn't show!\",\n \"Product: Keep your shooting gear ready with you while stylishly carrying with the BELLA II. Neatly organize your Mirrorless and attached lens while having your smaller accessories such as cables, cards and lens covers out of the way when shooting in the frontal pocket. Zip the lid closed when storing or simply shut with the buckle for fast access.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A good compact size\\n\\nReview: I wanted a basic little bag for my smaller DSLR and this ended up being the perfect size when stored like the image shows. I've just discovered that in most cases, I don't need the large bag with room for 3 extra lenses and accessories. Sometimes the camera, a cleaning kit and an extra battery are just enough. This is a great size for that.\\nI was also in need of a waterproof bag because I can't resist taking pictures during the rainy season - I tested this with a cup of water poured over it and it wicked off no problem. You'd have to fully dunk this in water for it to penetrate to the inside. It will keep my camera safe during storms and that's all I need.\\nThe fabric is padded a perfect amount and it feels very sturdy. The large clip isn't adjustable but it is the perfect length for most cases - it also clips and unclips easily. The strap is adjustable... it is thin and unpadded but perfectly acceptable. The zipper and large clip provide dual protection from opening.\\nOverall? Really loving it and give it a firm 4.5 stars.\\n\\nI bought this case at a discount in exchange for providing product feedback after thorough testing. I give all products only the ratings they deserve.\",\n \"Product: This adult T-shirt is an officially licensed product from the Star Trek -- Starfeet Academy apparel line. The shirt features our cool Cadet Athletic Insignia design printed on 100% cotton. Also available in youth and juniors sizes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Essential for any Trekkie\\n\\nReview: All the Star Trek shirts I own, and not a single one was Starfleet related - this was a great addition to my collection.\\nThe sizing is basically as expected, just a teeny bit bigger, and the shirt looks great. The print doesn't look like it'll peel off after continued washings. I'll update if it does, but I've washed it twice and worn it through a lot of activity and it's doing great so far.\\nI like that it's a somewhat minimal design and looks very casual.\\nI did have to air it out for a bit because it had that gross glue smell that these kinds of printed shirts often have, but the smell went away after a day of airing out.\",\n \"Product: Zip up whatever you need in this handy tote and be on your way, it even has a place for your pen, 600-denier polyester, back panel of tote is black, zippered main compartment, front pocket with pen loop, mesh water bottle pockets, 29 1/2\\\" shoulder straps, 7w x 6h approx. front pocket center imprint area, Sizes: 4w x 14h x 20L.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy and works well\\n\\nReview: Very, very happy with this considering the price (compared to other totes online) and I plan on ordering more soon.\\n\\nI bought this bag for transporting my small medical oxygen tank and a few other medical supplies when I go on day trips, so it would certainly have to strong and sturdy for me to use it (I don't take chances when it comes to oxygen safety). I'm happy to report that it is as strong as I need it to be and the size is great too.\\n\\n- The two mesh pockets on the front can hold small items or water bottles and are strong enough to do so.\\n- The tote pocket on the front is un-zippered, good for quick access. I usually keep a book in there since it's about the right size.\\n- The main zipper is strong, heavy duty, and has a loop for easy zipping.\\n- The handle straps are well-sewn onto the bag. I sometimes reinforce bag handles with my sewing machine but didn't feel like I needed to with this one.\\n- The main pocket's base is not very wide but good enough for my uses. It's also not padded and doesn't have any additional structure; it's only a sturdy canvas base. That means it won't stand up on it's own but if you have the right items in it, you'll have no problem.\\n- The whole thing is sturdy canvas and I often carry it in rain without worrying about it leaking into the bag (except the mesh pockets of course). I bet you could Scotch Guard it for additional protection in heavier rain.\\n\\n- I wouldn't consider the size a good size for shopping considering the width, but it's good for bringing anything I need along with me. It's certainly big enough to bring enough snacks for a family at an event, or to carry any art/crochet/knit project or an extra change of clothes for whatever reason. Just check the dimensions listed in the description to be sure it's good for you.\\n\\nOverall, I'm extremely happy with it and it exceeds the quality of bags I've paid double the price for in the past.\",\n \"Product: Pull-on beach pant with elastic waistband and cuffs\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: LOVE! Comfy, fits perfectly\\n\\nReview: I don't ever have much luck with soft pants- they always billow too much or look too much like pajama pants. I ordered two pairs of these (one True Tribal and the other Northern Tribal) and I immediately loved them!!\\nThe fit is fantastic and they are actually even somewhat thinning instead of making me look lumpier than I am. The size that I ordered fits exactly like I'd expect it to fit. I am 5'4\\\" and the elastic ankles fall right at the perfect spot at the bottom of my ankle (with not enough fabric to make them look too billowy, but enough fabric to accommodate taller legs, if that makes sense).\\nThe drawstring is a thick cord, ties easily, stays without stretching. The fabric itself doesn't stretch with wear, either (a problem I often have since I sit cross-legged constantly; no baggy knees on these!).\\nThe fabric is thin and light, summery, without being see-through in any lighting. They can be dressed up or down.\\nThe black \\\"tribal\\\" print is actually some zig-zaggy triangle type shapes so it's not too obtrusive of a design, even somewhat minimal I suppose. They look mature and I think they'd look great on someone of ANY age over 14 (I'm serious, they'd look great on a 20 year old or a 70 year old, they're very versatile). The blue and white \\\"tribal\\\" version is about the same, only less minimal of a design.\\nI'm seriously obsessed and I'm almost convinced that I'd even look good in the brighter, crazier designs... I'm almost brave enough to order them immediately.\\n\\nUPDATE: I bought the pineapple ones. I couldn't resist. The fabric is different. It's softer, smoother, a tighter fabric. The fit is the same. They're so very comfortable and... I'm not brave enough to wear them outside but they're good \\\"around the house\\\" pants and look less silly than I figured they'd look.\",\n \"Product: This capri features Soffe's signature low-rise stretch poly/spandex fabric. It is sure to be a perfect fit to wear for your favorite workout or as an everyday legging.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Very cute but too low-rise... fits small.\\n\\nReview: These are really cute but slightly small. I bought in an XL and they fit like a Large... on the small side of large.\\nThey're also very low-rise! That is something I want in legging style pants even LESS than I want in regular pants... They are a juniors line, and they fit a body that would fit \\\"juniors\\\" clothing, and I've given them to my little sister who typically wears juniors/teenager clothing.\\nThey are stretchy enough but with a compression fit.\\nThey're also high quality fabric and I don't feel them stretch out loosely throughout the day.\\n\\nAs long as you size up, and as long as you don't really have a booty and thighs... these should fit fine.\",\n \"Product: Super cute and cozy, the St. Eve printed long pant is perfect for hanging out or sleeping in\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Comfortable and high quality\\n\\nReview: These arrived looking just like the picture and just as comfy as I expected them to be.\\nThe fit was as I expected for the size that I ordered. The fabric is light jersey, a cotton/poly blend, very stretchy and soft while retaining elasticity which is great since I sit cross-legged and often end up with the baggy knee problem. They wash great though they did shrink slightly in length the first time I washed them. They was fine since I am only 5'4\\\"; they stayed a proper length for me. They've held up to many wears and many washings without any problems in the waistband, which is still stretchy and elastic. The drawstring is functional, too, yay. It would be cool if they had pockets but women's sleepwear never does, of course. Pretty satisfied with them!\",\n \"Product: Super cute and cozy, the St. Eve printed long pant is perfect for hanging out or sleeping in\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Comfortable and high quality\\n\\nReview: These arrived looking just like the picture and just as comfy as I expected them to be.\\nThe fit was as I expected for the size that I ordered. The fabric is light jersey, a cotton/poly blend, very stretchy and soft while retaining elasticity which is great since I sit cross-legged and often end up with the baggy knee problem. They wash great though they did shrink slightly in length the first time I washed them. They was fine since I am only 5'4\\\"; they stayed a proper length for me. They've held up to many wears and many washings without any problems in the waistband, which is still stretchy and elastic. The drawstring is functional, too, yay. It would be cool if they had pockets but women's sleepwear never does, of course. Pretty satisfied with them!\",\n \"Product: This capri features Soffe's signature low-rise stretch poly/spandex fabric. It is sure to be a perfect fit to wear for your favorite workout or as an everyday legging.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Very cute but too low-rise... fits small.\\n\\nReview: These are really cute but slightly small. I bought in an XL and they fit like a Large... on the small side of large.\\nThey're also very low-rise! That is something I want in legging style pants even LESS than I want in regular pants... They are a juniors line, and they fit a body that would fit \\\"juniors\\\" clothing, and I've given them to my little sister who typically wears juniors/teenager clothing.\\nThey are stretchy enough but with a compression fit.\\nThey're also high quality fabric and I don't feel them stretch out loosely throughout the day.\\n\\nAs long as you size up, and as long as you don't really have a booty and thighs... these should fit fine.\",\n \"Product: High mileage and puncture resistance team up in this fast-rolling, wire bead road tire from Continental. Made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality. Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable tire provides superior cornering in any condition. Designed for bike commuting, touring and serious training. The Continental Gatorskin wire bead road tire is made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable road bicycle tire provides superior cornering in any condition Designed for bike commuting, cycle touring and serious cycing training\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for city living\\n\\nReview: Like a huge percentage of bicyclists, these are my go-to tires. I've never had any problems with them, at least none that could reasonably be called the tires' fault.\\nThey have a very long wear time, longer than most... obviously no tire lasts a lifetime but these are a fantastic quality especially for the price.\\nThey're very durable and don't easily damage from rocks and random urban garbage I accidentally run over.\\nI've also had no issues with grip - I mean, I don't have snow or ice-road conditions here, so I can't speak to that, but they've handled everything very well.\\nI don't know how many thousands of miles I've ridden on them but I can say it's a lot and certainly worth the price.\",\n \"Product: Origin8 Track Grips in different colors and sizes\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Look fantastic, feel fantastic\\n\\nReview: These were so, soooo hard to get onto my bars - obviously they'd be completely ineffective if they just easily slid on - but the results were so satisfying once they were finally on!\\nIt took a whole lot of twisting and pulling and pushing and stretching to get them on the bars and I thought it would never happen but it did. I can't imagine it'd be possible to get them on without some kind of lubrication... others suggest hand sanitizer and I'm sure that would work brilliantly. I used a carrier oil (apricot or argan, can't remember which) - wasn't sure it'd dry out but it did and after about two days, the grips are on tight, no twisting on their own.\\nThe length fit perfectly for my bars - One of them lifts up on the edge of my hand brake slightly, I could have easily cut a half inch off with a razor blade if I wanted to. Pencil a line or use tape to make a guide line to cut an even line. A craft knife or a razor blade might work best.\\nThe texture is fantastic - very grippy on my hands even when sweaty and dirty. They're very easy to clean, too.\\nI loooove the way they look - sooo good!!\\nVery happy with these, especially considering the price. Not one single complaint here.\",\n \"Product: Origin8 Track Grips in different colors and sizes\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Look fantastic, feel fantastic\\n\\nReview: These were so, soooo hard to get onto my bars - obviously they'd be completely ineffective if they just easily slid on - but the results were so satisfying once they were finally on!\\nIt took a whole lot of twisting and pulling and pushing and stretching to get them on the bars and I thought it would never happen but it did. I can't imagine it'd be possible to get them on without some kind of lubrication... others suggest hand sanitizer and I'm sure that would work brilliantly. I used a carrier oil (apricot or argan, can't remember which) - wasn't sure it'd dry out but it did and after about two days, the grips are on tight, no twisting on their own.\\nThe length fit perfectly for my bars - One of them lifts up on the edge of my hand brake slightly, I could have easily cut a half inch off with a razor blade if I wanted to. Pencil a line or use tape to make a guide line to cut an even line. A craft knife or a razor blade might work best.\\nThe texture is fantastic - very grippy on my hands even when sweaty and dirty. They're very easy to clean, too.\\nI loooove the way they look - sooo good!!\\nVery happy with these, especially considering the price. Not one single complaint here.\",\n \"Product: Team lunch bag\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Your standard thin soft-sided lunch bag\\n\\nReview: I bought this for my cousin who is a Cowboys fan, over a year ago. He's been using it 2-3 times a week since then and it's held up. I just saw it recently and it's in basically new condition still - he is extra careful with his stuff but I don't think it'd be much different for most other people.\\n\\n- It's a soft bag so it's collapsible and foldable by the end of the day.\\n- It's kinda thin and not the most insulated lunch bag possible but I'm not disappointed in it. It's your standard soft-sided lunch bag quality.\\n\\nThere's really not much more to say about it, honestly. It's a plain ol' bag that looks just like the picture.\",\n \"Product: Forever Collectibles NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Team Lunch Bag\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Your standard thin soft-sided lunch bag\\n\\nReview: I bought this for my cousin who is a Cowboys fan, over a year ago. He's been using it 2-3 times a week since then and it's held up. I just saw it recently and it's in basically new condition still - he is extra careful with his stuff but I don't think it'd be much different for most other people.\\n\\n- It's a soft bag so it's collapsible and foldable by the end of the day.\\n- It's kinda thin and not the most insulated lunch bag possible but I'm not disappointed in it. It's your standard soft-sided lunch bag quality.\\n\\nThere's really not much more to say about it, honestly. It's a plain ol' bag that looks just like the picture.\",\n \"Product: The S-BLADE is the little brother of our top-selling X-TRA-DRY for the ambitious racing cyclist. With our quick release mounting, the S-BLADE can be fitted on virtually any racing bike and the angle setting optimally adjusted.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lightweight, barely there, but functions perfectly\\n\\nReview: First, I love it and I'm very happy with it. But wow, I reaaally wasn't so sure about this thing out of the box.\\nRight out of the box, it seemed flimsy and I wasn't sure about the way it mounts. I had buyer's regret before even putting it on my bike, so I let it sit in the box for two days before deciding I might as well finally try it.\\nAnd that's when I realised all my whinging was for nothing - this thing is GREAT.\\nIt is made of thin plastic, the outer part is very thin and even flexible. This has nothing to do with performance, though - unless you're going to be putting weight on it for some reason, there is no way the thinness of it is a problem. It actually makes it much lighterweight, which is something many of us want.\\nThe mount is extremely easy to put on... and extremely easy to take off so I take it off when I leave my bike unattended in most public places. I use the sleeve of an old, trashed, long umbrella to keep it in my bag without making a mess, and it works fantastically!\\nDefinitely mount it TIGHTLY to avoid it shifting while riding. That's easy to do and the mount part is strong enough that I don't worry about it breaking from overtightening it.\\nIt also just looks great. I have a pretty minimal bike and this fits in just fine, because it's thin and barely noticeable.\\n\\nAnd obviously, it functions - no stripe of mud up my bag and back after my commute. That's pretty important.\",\n \"Product: This is the new and improved three-piece Mantra crankset from Retrospec Bicycles. Forged like never before, its denser and burlier but still lightweight. The alloy crank and steel chainwheel will allow you to ride more efficiently with a smooth cadence day in and day out and in turn reduce the need for constant maintenance. This crankset is the force behind your bicycle, whether you're riding fixed or single-speed. Available in a variety of bright colors and sizes to make it easier for you to customize your ride.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks great, works without issue\\n\\nReview: I only bought this because I happened to see it on sale and got the ridiculous urge to put a bright blue crankset on my beloved otherwise black Mercier, but I'm really quite happy with it and it's done very well so far.\\n- It has a really good build design, smooth metal curves rather than the squared edges of my old silver alloy crankset.\\n- It feels super sturdy and heavy- duty. That makes it slightly heavy but worth it. I believe it's entirely made of steel? I'm not nearly as obsessed with a few ounces of added bike weight as other riders are, so I'm happy with it.\\n- The paint job is great. There are no chips or anything and it doesn't look like it's just been quickly spray painted like some other colourful parts I've seen being sold. It's all entirely blue except the chrome bolts on the chainring.\\n- It just... works. I've not had a single problem with it and it does what it's supposed to do. I'll update if that changes in the future but it's done me well so far.\",\n \"Product: The most popular chain on the market. The KMC Z410 is designed for fixed-gear/single speed bicycles. Features 1/2 x 1/8 inch measurements with 96L.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: it's sturdy, properly constructed\\n\\nReview: It works perfectly as a chain - I mean, it's sturdy, properly constructed, no pieces are broken (yet)... it is just like any other KMC chain in this range so there's nothing else to say on that front.\\nThat's obviously the most important thing here -\\nBUT the paint job is the most likely reason anyone would buy this particular chain over any other plain chain. And as far as that paint job goes... eh. It's not the worst and looks fine from a distance, but this is really not all thaaat much better than you could do with a clean chain at home with a can of spray paint.\\nA+ for not snapping and killing me.... but C on the paint job.\",\n \"Product: Americolor Junior Kit, 8 Easy Squeeze .75 ounce bottles: Red Red , Deep Pink, Violet, Sky Blue, Lemon Yellow, Leaf Green, Orange, and Chocolate Brown. Nothing you have ever tried equals the coloring strength of these amazing colors. Imagine the coloring power of a paste in an easy-to-use gel. Soft Gel Paste is packaged in convenient squeeze bottles with a flip-top lid. By mixing and measuring using \\\"drops\\\" of Soft Gel Paste, you can achieve precise, easy-to-repeat colors every time.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: By far, the best gel colouring around.\\n\\nReview: I went back and forth between choosing the 8 or 12 packs of AmeriColor soft gels, but finally settled on this 8 pack.\\nI am very, very happy with them! I can't believe how nice they are. I previously used Wilton's gel colours and another brand but this is by far superior. You really only need a tiny, tiny bit and the SQUEEZE BOTTLES make it so much easier to use than other brands! So much less messy and so much easier to measure by eye, so no wasted product.\\nAll of the shades are mostly consistent in the formula and amount you use to achieve a bright colour. In the photo I've included, I used a teeny tiny bit of pink, yellow, and blue in plain old canned cream cheese frosting (no time to make my own this time) which is an off-white to begin with. They turned out beautifully and the shades go so well together. I tested the other shades as well and love them all. The brown is a very rich chocolate brown - they all look great and they're versatile, too.\\nThis will last me a very, very long time but when they finally expire... I'll buy more of the same. I wouldn't go back to any other brand. It's just not worth it.\",\n \"Product: DIABLO is JKase's most rugged ! Delivering our highest level of protection in the thinnest possible construction. It combines extreme durable dual layers protection with a sleek, non-bulky style. The extremely durable design is formed from 2 layers of toughness that is made of high quality TPU and PC materials. A hard wrapped around a hard skeletal structure is fused with a soft, impact-absorbing interior. The built-in heavy duty fold-out kickstand is a plus for movie or entertainment on the move!\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Cheap, no grip, not rugged at all\\n\\nReview: This was the first case I tried for my Optimus Pro G whatever phone. I was surprised at how cheap it seemed. It was smooth - not grippy enough at all - and it was so thin that I was sure it wouldn't protect at all. It also made the side buttons extremely hard to press down... awful. The description calls it RUGGED - I can't see how that word fits this case at all. The front edges hardly even sit around the phone at all - the phone could easily just pop right out of it. It was hardly being held in at all.\\nI'm only giving it two stars because there are only a small handful of cases that are made for this phone at all and at least it lasted a week until the new case by another brand came in the mail.\",\n \"Product: Take advantage of your LG Optimus G Pro and keep it powered with this LG BL-48TH Battery. The 3140mAh battery will provide your phone with optimal performance, this battery is great as backup or replacement. With the original LG battery, you can expect the most reliable lightweight and long-lasting battery for your LG phone. OEM Part Numbers: BL-48TH / BL48TH / EAC62058515 Compatible with the LG E940, LG E977, LG F-240K, LG F-240S and LG Optimus G Pro E980 phone models.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Seems just like my original battery; solved my battery life problems.\\n\\nReview: My phone began dying after an hour or two so I bought this battery to see if that helped- it did. I just popped it in there and it worked, no problem. My phone is back to its original charging length. I've been using it for a few weeks and have had no issues yet. I can't firmly verify that this is an authentic OEM LG battery, but it looks exactly like my old one.\\nThe manufacturing date on the back is 02/2013 and I bought this 06/2015. I know that aging is a concern with lithium ion batteries, so I'm not all that thrilled about the date - but it doesn't appear to be used, and it's working well for me so far. I will update this review if it dies presumably due to age, but for now, it's working fine - faaaar better than my old battery was working - so I'm happy.\",\n \"Product: This EDC (everyday carry) can be used with other molle military tactical bag, backpack etc. Compact EDC Pouch Tool Waist Bag is perfect for wallet, iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung, pen, tool and power bank etc. 1000 denier nylon fabric, waterproof, wear-resisting and lightweight. This molle pouch is a great organizer for big screen smart phone, camera, key, wallet, pen, knife, notebook, small tool, small accessories, and even can be a holster. It's a ideal molle bag, tactical waist bag or gadget pouch. Inside the bag are two large zippered compartments for other items, such as a wallet, second phone, portable battery charger, sunglasses, and other items Durable material with pad keeps your cellphone and other electronic devices safe and protected. It is indeed an excellent product. Suitable for outdoor sports, hiking,climbing,hunting,camping mountaineeringDimension: approx 6.9 X 5.1 X 1.6 inches (L x W x T ). Package Includes: One Belt Pouch One Bastex Cleaning Cloth\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Doesn't work for me\\n\\nReview: Bigger is not necessarily better.\\n\\n- So this fits a phone and many other items (think anything you'd put in a clutch could also fit in here...), all zipped up safety.\\n- The problem is that I expected my phone to fit in that front pocket (alongside the pen pocket) as seen in the photos. In reality, my Note 4 can barely squeeze in there without a case with some effort, and certainly doesn't fit in that pocket with my thin, minimal case. I can fit it in one of the two zippered pockets, but I wanted easier access in that front pocket. The buckle that closes the front pocket is too small, too. Can hardly open it without focus.\\n- There are many straps and such, many of which seem unnecessary and add bulk.\\n- It is just quite bulky in all. I could fit my phone, a power bank and cables, cash and cards, keys, chapstick, pen, and still have room for a few more phones. I wasn't expecting it to be so large.\\n- It's well-constructed, with all the many, many pieces and parts that are sewn onto it...\\n- I can imagine it working well for others, but it doesn't work for me.\\n\\nI got this free in return for my opinions and review after use\",\n \"Product: ProSource mat will allow your natural wood floors to shine through and protect from wear and tear. It's easy to move and clean. They are ideal for all areas of the office and home. Most importantly ProSource mat offers great quality, less odor and higher UV protection than other mats. Might have factory smell once taken out of the box, please let air out for about 1-2 days. Might have factory smell once taken out of the box, please let air out for about 1-2 days.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for the price\\n\\nReview: I spent way too long looking at chair mats before deciding on this cheaper one, and I'm happy with my choice.\\n\\n- Apparently I got my mat from a lucky batch because I had no problem with a strong odor at all even on the first day - only a slight scent that reminds me of an office supply store and even that went away in a day (and yes, I do have a sensitive nose and I do usually complain about the scent of things).\\n\\n- The mat arrives rolled, and I flatted it out - extremely easily - and kept 3 heavy objects on each of the short ends for 3 days before I was satisfied with how flat the edges were. I could have taken the objects off after 1 day and survived just fine but I wanted it as flat as possible! It's slightly \\\"wrinkled\\\" still after one week of use but I can see it getting better.\\nI think that's just the price I have to pay for getting this one instead of the expensive alternatives. I'm not really bothered by it.\\n\\n- There is a slight iridescent lavender sheen to it if you look at it from most angles at least a few feet away from it. It's not bad but I can see why it might bother people who have rooms with really specific interior design. The lighter the floor underneath, the more \\\"purple\\\" it will appear... one of my photos pretty accurately demonstrates how \\\"purple\\\" it appears to me if I'm standing more than a few feet away from it.\\n\\n- The bottom sits on hard flooring perfectly fine. I purposely bought one without the \\\"teeth\\\" meant for carpet use, of course. There's a reason the title says \\\"for hardwood floors\\\". Other versions have grippy teeth that sink into the carpet.\\n\\n- As far as protection goes... It seems to be doing quite well. Wheels don't dent the vinyl flooring underneath it and even non-caster chairs can sit stationary without issue so far. I've only been using it for a little over a week and I will update my review in the future if any problems occur but I'm satisfied so far. It far exceeds what I imagined considering it's about half the price of ones in office supply stores around me.\\n\\n- My photos are from just after day 3 of flattening it with objects. It's slightly better by now and I expect it to continue improving.\",\n \"Product: From the Manufacturer, The Clever Wireless Presenter C748, with a red laser pointer, is designed to help you make your point in a smaller meeting room setting, and is easy to see against most backgrounds and projection surfaces. A battery power indicator ensures you always have the power you need to finish your presentation, while a range of up to 50 feet (15 meters) lets you move around the room for more engagement with your audience. The intuitive slideshow controls help you find buttons easily by touch, and the compact design allows you to take it with you wherever you go. Plus the contoured shape feels great in your hand, so you'll be comfortable no matter how long the presentation lasts.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Top quality, functions perfectly\\n\\nReview: The quick rundown: I tested it in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 and it worked perfectly in both, practically plug and play. It feels nice, has a satin smooth finish, has a very long range, every feature functions, and it meets all the qualities of name-brand presenter pointers.\\n\\nThe full details: Physically, it feels great and I'd never guess it wasn't a top name brand product. It's sturdy and well-made. I really like the shape of it because it feels natural in the hand, meaning your laser pointing won't be erratic and jumpy while you do your presentation.\\nBattery life is great, and the batteries that came with it were real Duracell batteries - size AAA. Remember to flip the on/off switch to make the batteries last longer.\\nIt comes with a little zipper case that doesn't add much bulk but still protects, good for when you throw it in your bag for travel.\\nFunctionally, it was easier than I thought it'd be. The built-in USB receiver plugs into the USB port of any computer. You can move, even further than the stated 50 feet, from that USB receiver before you loose the wireless signal that allows you to use the page up / page down / F5 buttons.\\nThose buttons work with dozens of programs from Powerpoint to more advanced, and to simpler. If it can go page up or page down, it'll probably work with this.\\nAnd YES, the red laser pointer works without the USB - and shines quite a far distance.\\nIt's really quite good. The only thing that doesn't seem top-quality, top-brand, is the \\\"Clever\\\" logo on it - but that's really nothing important. I'd like it to have an optional wrist strap, since even the smooth finger grips aren't infallible, but it's quite good even without that.\\n\\nI bought this discounted in return for my opinions and review after using it.\",\n \"Product: Durable plier-style pet nail clippers must have for every groomer. Quality-made of stainless steel to withstand years of use. Comfortable red plastic grips and a spring-loaded cutting mechanism for more positive cutting action. Built-in guard can be moved into position to prevent the overcutting of the nails and there is a lock to hold the trimmers closed for storage and maintenance. Nail Clippers can be used for just about all sizes of dog, except very large breeds. Measures 8-inch length by 2-4/5-inch width by 1/2-inch height.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Only ones that work for me\\n\\nReview: I've tried about a dozen different types of nail clippers, and these are the only clippers that work for my dog with extremely hard nails. I know it seems crazy because they are the cheapest and simplest available, but it's true.\\nI have three dogs, all of them chihuahua mixes. The largest one is a chi / rat terrier mix, only 13 pounds, so don't ask me why his nails are so ridiculously tough. I've cut the nails of labs and pit bulls, and none of them have nails as hard as Apollo. I don't get it. Just about any clippers will work on my other two dogs, but none of them can slice through Apollo's nails (at least without cracking and splitting the nails and without extreme effort)... except these.\\nThey're not perfect. They don't have an adjustable screw that holds the blades, so still have to replace them when Apollo's nails eventually push the blades to loosen from each other (I've gone through many pairs in the 8 years I've had Apollo). Some people also might prefer wider handles for maximum comfort. But being cheap and the only clippers that work, how can I give them less than 5 stars?\\n\\n(I bought these on my own at listed retail price without discount for evaluation/review. I am reviewing only to share my opinions/experiences with others.)\",\n \"Product: It's SAFETY FIRST with the Rogz Highly Reflective Utility Range, which is both the black tie and the 4x4 of the Rogz range. Timeless and classic, hardy but cool. Never shaken - or stirred. The 3/8\\\" wide, 6' long Nitelife Dog Lead with its woven reflective threads stitched into high quality webbing is a rock-solid range for those dogs that have a taste for the better things in life and an appreciation of the classics. Straight-forward and durable with ultimate night time visibility. All joins are box stitched for extra strength and a quality finish. Note that this range needs to be turned inside out when operating in stealth mode as the reflective stitching is only on one side. The 3/8\\\" Nitelife Lead is 6' long and is suitable for Miniature Poodle, Chihuahua, Maltese, Pom, Yorkie and other similar sized breeds. Nickel-plated clip, rust-proof and tarnish-free.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very bright neon, very reflective\\n\\nReview: I have been using this 4-5 times daily for a few months - quick calculations tell me that's almost 900 dog walks! - and have washed it in the washing machine a few times and it still looks brand new. I'm always a little hesitant about 3/8-inch leashes, even though I have small dogs, but this one is fantastic.\\nI bought another reflective leash from another brand at the same time as I bought this leash, and this is by far the superior one.\\nIt is neon bright, even after so many uses, and reflects every light source around extremely brightly. Living in a crowded midtown and needing to walk my dogs at night makes safety my number one priority, so I am absolutely happy with this leash.\",\n \"Product: Pet Products-Black Label Mission Double Diner. The perfect addition to your pet's cuisine! Black label diner dishes have a stainless steel interior giving them a bacteria resistant foundation. The bowls are dishwasher safe and have a lifetime guarantee. This package contains one 5-1/2x11x4-5/8 inch vintage bowl holder and two 1-pint bowls. Imported.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good basic bowl set\\n\\nReview: I got the 2-quart version for my three small dogs who share bowls. It's a good size for them to share.\\n\\n- It's a somewhat tall stand which is great for medium and large dogs. Short-legged dogs may have trouble reaching into it.\\n- The bowls just sit inside the stand, easily removable for filling and cleaning. Some mention the bowls rattling while being used; with small dogs at least, I've never had that problem.\\n- The stand is thin and simple but seems sturdy enough for any use. There are little pads on the bottom of the legs.\\n- The reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that the bowls come with those awful awful stickers pasted inside the bowls... that do not come up with any amount of washing and scraping and picking. Annoying!\\n- Overall, I've had no problems with the bowl set besides the awful sticker issue. It's a huge improvement from my old ugly bowl set sitting on the ground (and my lazy dog can't lay down to eat, with the height of the stand!)\",\n \"Product: Don't waste your time driving to the pet store to pay twice the price! Our pet id tags are perfect for your furry friend and delivered right to your door. We have many different colors, shapes, and sizes to choose from. All orders will be processed within 2-3 business days and shipped via USPS First Class Mail.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great quality for a great price\\n\\nReview: I ordered three tags in the small round shape and they came out great. They're the size of a quater, and came with the jump ring to attach to a collar. I've had them for four months and they show no signs of wear (though they haven't been brutally tested for durability since my dogs are small and indoors 90% of the time). My only issue is that one of my three tags came with my LINE 2 and LINE 3 phone numbers on the back of the tag instead of the front. I ordered all 3 tags using the same wording in the engraving instructions (copied and pasted, just changed the names). So the three tags don't match, but that wasn't a big deal after an initial minute of disappointment. Considering the quality and that delivery was quicker than expected, I think the seller would have fixed the mistake if I let them know, but I never bothered.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by the warm weather, blueberry pet's new classic collection is perfect for everyday wear. Elegant and simple, this French pink collar is made to show off your dog's unique style all year long. With the heavy duty buckles and d-ring, this durable dog collar is made to last long. This product is available in 6 colors: royal blue, dark orchid, neon green, Florence orange, medium turquoise, and French pink.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice, cute blue colour\\n\\nReview: We have been using this collar for various rescue dogs that have found their ways to our house over the past year instead of a regular collar, but it's gotten plenty of use because most of these dogs have had no leash manners at all and will pull and pull and pull on walks.\\n- It's just a small, basic 3/8 inch collar without any frills and works fantastically.\\n- The clasp is super strong, doesn't come apart when I try to pull it apart.\\n- The adjuster doesn't loosen over time, either.\\n- The only thing that makes it stand out is the \\\"blueberry\\\" tag, which is unobtrusive and looks fine.\\n- The light blue is pretty accurate to the listing photo and looks nice and fresh.\\n- We've washed it once or twice without any issue and it still looks brand new.\\n- No fraying of the fabric or anything like that.\\n- Can't find a single problem with it, really. Just a really good, basic collar.\",\n \"Product: Premium Safety Vest meets ANSI/ISEA Standard. Construct with breathable mesh fabric with front zipper. Height visibility neon yellow color. Size selection from Medium to XXX-Large\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Folds up super compact, fantastic\\n\\nReview: I bought this for a fellow bike rider, and bought myself the same one in a different size.\\n- It's very high reflective and bright, extremely visible - I was surprised, considering the cost.\\n- The front zipper is very easy to use without having to fidget for a few minutes before each ride.\\n- It's thin, of course, no insulation at all. It folds up super tiny so you can stuff it in a small saddle bag or even your pocket if you need to. That was a major plus for me.\\n- I would suggest sizing up one size, though. That's my reason for deducting a star.\\n- The price was fantastic. I can't believe my local bike shop tries to sell these for so much.\",\n \"Product: Vintage bulb series of artfully crafted, classic shapes made with hand-woven thread filament and clear glass. Each 60W bulb fits a standard light socket, making it an easy, fun alternative to any basic light bulb, maintaining a life span of up to 2,000 hours. Each bulb illuminates with a warm Amber glow, filling any space with the utilitarian ambiance reminiscent of the original tungsten filament bulbs of the mid-20th century.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for DIY pendant lights\\n\\nReview: I've been experimenting with some DIY pendant lighting projects and the standard lightbulbs I find in my local small hardware store just don't cut it. They don't match and it ruins the look of the lights.\\nThis bulb fit my larger pendant lights in look and size. It looks so much different than modern lights.\\nThe light it emits is also different - it's warm light, even warmer than other standard \\\"warm\\\" lights - I really like this because it feels more comfortable and home-y than bright lights that look rather blue-ish. I wouldn't use it in a bathroom, but I'd use it in a bedroom or family room that could benefit from soft light.\\nThe bulb itself is quite large so it's perfect for fixtures that need larger bulbs.\\n\\nI bought this discounted in return for my opinions and review after testing it out.\",\n \"Product: Fun desk accessory 2 - 4.5 inch tom toms, 1- 6 inch tom tom, 1- metal cymbal, 2 -plastic drumsticks & plastic stand Age 8 and Up. Easy assembly. No tools required. Delivers incredible sound\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A lot of fun, could be sturdier\\n\\nReview: I bought two of these for gifts. They were fun for a while and we liked playing around with them after gift giving - lots of laughing and actually one of my favourite recent Christmas memories! They're fun for occasional, light use on a desk - but the bases are actually so cheap that I had to hot glue it just to stand up straight without breaking.\\nI know I shouldn't expect so much of a novelty gift, especially considering the price, and it actually would be just fine sitting on a desk... I wouldn't really considering gifting it to a kid or teenager and expecting it to last more than a week of casual play use. An adult who will keep it on a desk to occasionally mess with like any other desk toy would probably take care of it just fine, even considering how flimsy it is.\\n\\nThe sound was better than I expected and caused a lot of \\\"wow!\\\" reactions from the three drummers in the family.\\nIf the stand was just sturdier, I'd be so much happier with it - but even considering the quality of the stand, we all liked it well enough.\",\n \"Product: You are the disease. There is no cure! For too long has the human race assaulted diseases. For too long has mankind found cure and other means to eradicate them from the planet. Now, the diseases are fighting back and humanity doesn't stand a chance! Will you be the disease that exterminates humanity? A new, non-cooperative game in the Pandemic line! Become one of the diseases in this new game that reverses the roles and where you must now try to annihilate the human race. Includes 60 contagion cards, 24 city cards, 12 event cards, 6 WHO cards, 5 player disease boards, 5 Score markers, 5 Petri dishes, 75 player disease cubes, and 1 scoring board.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good standalone follow-up\\n\\nReview: One of our favourite tabletop games is Pandemic, so we bought Contagion to mix it up a bit.\\nWe don't like this standalone quite as much as standard Pandemic but it's fun enough that we still play it often, and usually as a somewhat-quick game to follow-up Pandemic.\\nContagion's premise is so much fun - you play AS the disease (obviously the opposite as regular Pandemic). It has a nice physical set-up, too. We looove the Petri dishes for the disease cubes and regularly use them in regular Pandemic too (I can't believe it doesn't come with them!). The player disease cards are a great concept. The game mechanics sometimes seem to go a bit slow but it's fun.\\nIt's also a very easy game to introduce to non-regular tabletop gamers.\",\n \"Product: Keep your doll's room tidy with the princess doll dresser! The Gorgeous white storage system is similar to that of a chest which includes baby pink hangers on one side, and a shelving unit on the opposite side. Funky purple shelf adds an additional function to store dollies makeup, perfume, and hair brush. An oval mirror hangs above that with the pretty floral painting above. Additional hooks for hanging belts and other personal belongings are also included on one side of the unit.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to assemble, adorable too\\n\\nReview: This is a cute little dresser and I can imagine a little girl helping their parent assemble it - it was very easy (just requires a Philips head screwdriver). All parts are very straightforward.\\nIt comes in a plain brown box... it'd be cute to gift all put together with 3 dresses on the hangers!\\n\\nThe dresser is four-sided (so it can't be stored against a wall without hiding one of them). One side has a shelf and mirror, another has 3 hangers on a rod, one has 3 knob-style hooks, and the last side has shelves. It's an adorable, compact little thing that can hold quite a bit, considering all parts of it.\\n\\nI was all ready to say it looks plain since it's almost entirely white with only a little bit of purple and a tiny flower decoration, but after seeing the little girls' reaction... I'm reasonably happy with it. The kid's impression of it is obviously the most important thing here, so I can forgive the exposed screws, etc.\\nIt's actually a great DIY project for anyone who doesn't like it being so \\\"classic\\\" and white. I made a few little vinyl floral cutouts with my Silhouette but anyone could put stickers on it or paint it... even with chalkboard paint, if they like. That sounds like a lot of fun for a kid.\\n\\nSo with it being so easy to assemble and very sturdy (using screws instead of pegs is a good way to go, of course)... it's a fantastic little dresser and a great gift.\\n\\nThe quick summary: Easy to put together, easy to customize if you don't like it being mostly white. 4 sided. Great size. Would make any doll-owning kid very happy. Could be improved with screw cover caps.\\n\\nI received this at a discount in exchange for my opinions and review after testing. I do not rate products more highly than they truly deserve.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":65,"string":"65"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":674,"string":"674"}}},{"rowIdx":675,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1D8D2LIPQPGMZ"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Catherine Fisher is an acclaimed novelist and poet, and has written many fantasy books for young people. She lives in Wales.\". The summary of the review text is \"Impressive Conclusion to Dystopian-Fantasy Series\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"If the first book, Incarceron, was a great book that \"shakes the foundations of your literary beliefs\" (quoting from my review of Incarceron), then SAPPHIQUE is a fantasy achievement of canonical proportions. It takes everything we appreciated and were in awe of in the first book and takes it to the next level, making sure that this is a two-book series we will remember for decades to come.\n\nAside from the legendary Sapphique, Finn is the only prisoner ever to escape from the living prison Incarceron. He returns in the middle of court uproar: his friend Claudia, the daughter of the former Warden of Incarceron, is convinced that Finn is the lost prince, heir to the throne. Finn's own doubts about his history aside, their lives become even more at stake when another young man shows up, claiming to be the lost prince.\n\nBack in Incarceron, Finn's friends Keiro and Attia search for Sapphique's glove, which may be the only remaining way out of Incarceron. Trouble is, they're not the only ones who seek the glove: the prison itself wants it, and doesn't seem to care how many lives get destroyed in the process.\n\nWhereas Incarceron took me a couple of chapters to get into, SAPPHIQUE captured my attention immediately, opening with one of Attia's attempts to get the Glove. We are already fairly well aware of how Incarceron as well as the Protocol-mandated \"real world\" operates, and thus the stakes can be all the higher in this sequel. Catherine Fisher loves to write chapters with nail-biting endings that just force you to keep on reading. It's fast-paced and utterly brilliant.\n\nIncarceron and SAPPHIQUE are part of that rare type of novel where the fast-paced expansiveness of the story excuses weaknesses in characterization. Some readers will still not like Finn, Claudia, Keiro, or Attia in this second book--but they are not really meant to be liked. They are people stuck in life-or-death situations, and they can't afford to be nice, for to be nice is to lose.\n\nSo SAPPHIQUE's appeal lies not in its characters, but rather in the way Catherine Fisher can tell a story that keeps you glued to the pages. The ending may frustrate some readers, but personally I thought it was the perfect ending to the story, and something that had been building up for a while. SAPPHIQUE is a must-read if you were a fan of Incarceron, and I can only hope that Catherine Fisher will write more extraordinary books in the very near future!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"If the first book, Incarceron, was a great book that \"shakes the foundations of your literary beliefs\" (quoting from my review of Incarceron), then SAPPHIQUE is a fantasy achievement of canonical proportions. It takes everything we appreciated and were in awe of in the first book and takes it to the next level, making sure that this is a two-book series we will remember for decades to come.\n\nAside from the legendary Sapphique, Finn is the only prisoner ever to escape from the living prison Incarceron. He returns in the middle of court uproar: his friend Claudia, the daughter of the former Warden of Incarceron, is convinced that Finn is the lost prince, heir to the throne. Finn's own doubts about his history aside, their lives become even more at stake when another young man shows up, claiming to be the lost prince.\n\nBack in Incarceron, Finn's friends Keiro and Attia search for Sapphique's glove, which may be the only remaining way out of Incarceron. Trouble is, they're not the only ones who seek the glove: the prison itself wants it, and doesn't seem to care how many lives get destroyed in the process.\n\nWhereas Incarceron took me a couple of chapters to get into, SAPPHIQUE captured my attention immediately, opening with one of Attia's attempts to get the Glove. We are already fairly well aware of how Incarceron as well as the Protocol-mandated \"real world\" operates, and thus the stakes can be all the higher in this sequel. Catherine Fisher loves to write chapters with nail-biting endings that just force you to keep on reading. It's fast-paced and utterly brilliant.\n\nIncarceron and SAPPHIQUE are part of that rare type of novel where the fast-paced expansiveness of the story excuses weaknesses in characterization. Some readers will still not like Finn, Claudia, Keiro, or Attia in this second book--but they are not really meant to be liked. They are people stuck in life-or-death situations, and they can't afford to be nice, for to be nice is to lose.\n\nSo SAPPHIQUE's appeal lies not in its characters, but rather in the way Catherine Fisher can tell a story that keeps you glued to the pages. The ending may frustrate some readers, but personally I thought it was the perfect ending to the story, and something that had been building up for a while. SAPPHIQUE is a must-read if you were a fan of Incarceron, and I can only hope that Catherine Fisher will write more extraordinary books in the very near future!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: New\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Uninteresting Twilight Copycat...With Fairies\n\nReview: What a disappointment. WINGS garners attention as being similar to Twilight, but let's just say that the over-hyped vampire series is still a lot more interesting than anything this book has to offer.\n\nWhere do I even begin? The characters lack personality or appeal. Laurel has not a stitch of mental or physical strength on her. Her choice of actions have no validity or sense. The love triangle between Laurel, David, and Tamani is extremely contrived: I sensed no attraction at all between any of the three, no real reason why the boys would like Laurel the bland \"heroine,\" and no appeal in the caricatures of the boys, David the goody-two-shoes good friend, and Tamani the \"dangerously attractive and mysterious\" fairy (adjectives placed in quotes because, uh, he's not. At all). If you're trying to copy off the popularity of the Twilight love triangle, at least develop the males well enough that readers are encouraged to take sides. There will be no Team David or Team Tamani here: there will be a Team Run-Away-As-Fast-As-You-Can!\n\nThe concept of fairies being similar to plants was fairly interesting; my favorite parts of the book are when David geeks out and begins doing all sorts of scientific experiments on Laurel to prove to her that she is a plant. It was quite fascinating, all of the ways that Aprilynne came up with to link fairies to plants! Unfortunately, the story lacked everything else: engaging dialogue, plot, movement. The word that sprang to mind most when I read this book was \"contrived;\" it felt like we readers were told how we were supposed to feel about the characters and their predicaments instead of actually letting us feel anything. Anything that readers needed to know about the plot was explained in endless pages of stationary dialogue, which I wouldn't even mind if not for the fact that the dialogue feels forced and the characters are not explaining anything of worth or interest to me anyway.\n\nAlas, it seems like I and other reviewers can blither and blather all we want; the audience (and publishers) clearly know what they want, and that's some more horrible Twilight spin-offs. Seriously, though, if you're looking for some more fantasy love triangles and fairy wars etc., don't check here. In fact, don't read this book at all if you can. It won't be long before you'll be wondering about how you can get a refund on your time.","Product: Wither\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Incredible, Emotionally Resonant Dystopian Tale\n\nReview: WITHER is a stunner of a dystopian YA debut. It immediately blew its way onto my favorites list, and does its breathtaking cover and alluring jacket summary justice.\n\nRhine Ellery lives in a future world where genetic science has unexpectedly shortened women's lifespans to 20 and men's to 25. In Rhine's world, girls are often kidnapped to become brides for rich men desperate to procreate before their time runs out. When Rhine is kidnapped to be one of House Governor Linden's brides, all she wants is to escape and go back to her old life with her twin brother, despite her new luxurious surroundings.\n\nLinden is not a bad man, but still Rhine dreams of the day when she can finally escape. As she gets to know her sister-wives and a servant named Gabriel, Rhine struggles to hold onto herself and the idea of home that she wants to go back to.\n\nI'll be honest: at first I thought that WITHER's premise was going to be all flash and no substance, but Lauren DeStefano immersed me in Rhine's world quite convincingly. Reading WITHER is perhaps a lot like looking at an enchanted old piece of art: things look discolored and damaged at the surface, but you're drawn to the magic whispering of beauty beneath. Neither Rhine's world nor the writing feels particularly \"pretty\": the narration often seems to be told at a distance from its occurrence, and I'm still having trouble wrapping my mind around the very concept that a world in which people died before the age of 25 could exist as a potential future for us.\n\nNevertheless, there's something about the story that compels you to keep reading. Trapped both physically and emotionally by her situation, Rhine cannot be as vibrant a protagonist as others have been, but we still feel drawn to her and are amazed by her doggedness, though we might not necessarily empathize with or even like her. The story's setup may feel a little far-fetched, but it's the careful and thorough character development and emotional range that brought me to my knees before this book's achievement. There is no melodrama here: for example, Rhine's sister-wives' reactions to their shared situation feel instinctual. Gabriel worms his way into our hearts as subtly and dependently as he does Rhine's, but even Linden gets our sympathy vote, and it becomes truly difficult to decide whether Rhine is better off with Gabriel or Linden. The only character who seems a little underdeveloped is Housemaster Vaughn, he of the dreaded Voldemort-esque presence over the entire household.\n\nOthers I've talked to have mentioned a slight disconnect they felt from Rhine, her world, and other characters, but I didn't really have this problem. Rhine keeps a cool face yet simmers with anger and despair within--and she has every reason to be so. After all, no matter how luxurious her new life is, it was not by choice, and yet she has to act at least grateful lest her captors easily replace her with another girl they steal off the streets.\n\nWITHER is one hell of a powerful read, intriguing, thought-provoking, and an amazing example of dystopian literature at its best. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a story that will immerse them utterly in a strange and ominous world with characters that will imprint themselves on your heart.","Product: One choice can transform you. Pass initiation. Do not fail! Thrilling urban dystopian fiction debut from exciting young author. In sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior's world, society is divided into five factions -- Abnegation (the selfless), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent) -- each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue, in the attempt to form a \"perfect society.\" At the age of sixteen, teens must choose the faction to which they will devote their lives. On her Choosing Day, Beatrice renames herself Tris, rejects her family's group, and chooses another faction. After surviving a brutal initiation, Tris finds romance with a super-hot boy, but also discovers unrest and growing conflict in their seemingly \"perfect society.\" To survive and save those they love, they must use their strengths to uncover the truths about their identities, their families, and the order of their society itself.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Hunger Games Fans, This Is--Truly--Your Next Fix\n\nReview: Everyone, listen up. The hype for this book? It's legit. At long last I do think I may have found the book that I will truly encourage fans in Hunger Games deprivation to pick up. DIVERGENT is fast-paced, with a thoroughly developed dystopian world, engaging plot, and an admirable protagonist. In a word, it is excellent.\n\nIn a future dystopian Chicago, Tris' society is divided up into five factions: Abnegation (selflessness, and where Tris grew up), Candor (honesty), Erudite (wisdom), Amity (friendliness), and Dauntless (courage). All people in her society must choose which faction they wish to join at the age of 16, and Tris makes a choice that startles everyone, including herself, when she decides to join Dauntless.\n\nBut truly being a part of Dauntless is not so easy, as Tris and other initiates must first pass a long and difficult trial that tests their physical, mental, and emotional strength. As Tris makes friends and maybe even falls in love, she also uncovers a burgeoning plot to upset the order of their society, and learns what it truly means to be Dauntless.\n\nAs soon as Tris chooses to join the Dauntless faction, DIVERGENT becomes an unputdownable read as Tris navigates the often dangerous trials of her initiation period that keep both her and readers on their toes. It's a classic enough plot structure--the trials that the protagonist must face in order to meet his or her goal--but one that always holds my attention, and Veronica Roth plots the story exceptionally well. When Tris is not learning how to handle weapons that she may have never seen before in her life, she is cautiously navigating her emotional connections with her new friends or nemeses. Physical action blends seamlessly with relationship intrigue to appeal to readers who generally prefer one over the other.\n\nIn the midst of all this action, Tris emerges as perhaps the strongest dystopian heroine I have read about since Katniss. All doubts that I may have had about whether or not she truly belongs in Dauntless disappeared only a few chapters in, and from then on I was firmly rooting for her the whole way. While not resourceful, per se (she is in a new faction, after all), Tris has unmatched mental strength, and just a bit too much determination to prove herself, that help carry her triumphantly through obstacles. In short, I like her. I like her I like her I like her. She is just the sort of girl I hope I could be like if, God forbid, I were ever in her situation.\n\nSupporting characters, while nice and attractive, I wish were developed some more, in particularly Cristina, Tris' closest female friends through the Dauntless initiation. Tris' love interest is pretty good as far as love interests in YA speculative fiction usually go: he has no need for silly, enigmatic broodfests, and actually likes Tris for her strength and not because of some impenetrable vague reason like insta-luv (this is my interpretation of it, anyway). The ending, unfortunately, felt rushed, and while I don't disagree with it being a good way for the book to end, it lacked the forceful punch I was looking for, and to which I felt like the rest of the book had been building up.\n\nMy minor quibbles with supporting character development and the ending aside, I found DIVERGENT to be an entrancing read throughout. Dystopian? Strong female protagonist? Fast pace? Subtle critiques on our society's incessant need to label and categorize everything? Read DIVERGENT for all of them. In the meantime, I will be camping outside the nearest bookstore for the next book in this series, thank you very much.","Product: Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: WONDER is a Miracle\n\nReview: If this book doesn't get its own slew of awards this year, there is no justice in the literary world. WONDER is unmatched in the middle-grade contemporary genre--but, in fact, it is not middle-grade so much as it is a winning tale that transcends reading age groups.\n\nAugust Pullman is ten years old and starting school. Previously, he was homeschooled, because Auggie was born with a facial deformity. Auggie, as well as the other people in his life, have mixed feelings about him entering school, but perhaps Auggie will prove to everyone, as well as himself, that with a heart of gold, he can accomplish things beyond everyone's expectations.\n\nThere are many great things I can talk about regarding WONDER, but my favorite thing about it is how R. J. Palacio successfully uses multiple perspectives to weave together a very full portrait of Auggie and his struggles and triumphs. Palacio treats the story humanly and realistically. Just as in real life, characters are not perfect in this book: Auggie's older sister, Via, struggles with her guilt over her occasional flashes of resentment and embarrassment over her brother, while Auggie's friend Jack learns how to balance social expectations with his personal feelings about their friendship. As readers, then, we might prefer some characters over others, but we cannot hate any of them, because we fully understand where they come from.\n\nAuggie, the protagonist, is a character that simultaneously possesses the youthful optimism of the truly good and the observational skills of one who has borne more than he should have to. My heart jumped each time he made an insightful observation on subtleties in human behavior, such as the way he remarks on that \"one-two look\" people give him and his face. You know what he's talking about, because you've either received it, or have done it (the latter doesn't make you a bad person, as this book shows). Auggie's narration is so honest and unflinching you feel like you should pity him, but you can't, because he just wants to be a normal boy...only he is too good of a person to be considered just normal. You know how that movie Say Anything has the tag line \"To know Lloyd Dobler is to love him\"? Yeah. To know August Pullman is to love him.\n\nWONDER is marketed as a middle-grade novel, at least in the US, but I think it can be even better appreciated by older readers who are aware of both the innocent and not-so-innocent actions of children and also how cruel the world can be. Regardless of your age and genre preferences, WONDER will leave you in a mess of strong emotions and have you better appreciating your blessings. Thank you, R. J. Palacio, for reminding us of what it means to be human.","Product: Magic is dangerous but love is more dangerous still... When sixteen-year-old tessa gray arrives in england during the reign of queen victoria, something terrifying is waiting for her in london's downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural fold stalk the gaslit streets. Friendless and hunted, tessa seeks refuge with the shadowhunters, a band of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Drawn ever deeper into their world, she finds herself fascinated by and torn between two best friends and quickly realizes that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sinfully Delectable Paranormal Candy--Again\n\nReview: CLOCKWORK ANGEL is the first book in Cassandra Clare's highly anticipated new series, The Infernal Devices, sort of a prequel to the Mortal Instruments series. It delivers Clare's now-signature mix of gritty urban fantasy, fights, witty banter, and love triangles, and, while there's nothing really new about the setup, it will still satisfy TMI fans, and is one of those rare books that I know will get better with subsequent guilty-pleasure rereadings.\n\nThere's a decent amount of good to be said about all of Cassandra Clare's books. Technically, not that much happens in the 400 or so pages her books span, but you don't realize it because you're so caught up in the drama and the smirk-inducing dialogue that makes you wish you had thought of that quip yourself. Her books don't have the depth that the setup has the potential for--there is a LOT of political discussion that could surround the Shadowhunter/Downworlder dynamic--but--at least for me--the love triangle and the dialogue are typically so well done that I don't even care that the potential for deeper issues isn't explored.\n\nCLOCKWORK ANGEL follows in this mold. The first 100 or so pages were frustrating for me because, I'll be honest here, I read Clare's books for the love triangle and the snark, and it was mostly just Tessa being damsel-in-distress-y at the clutches of the nefarious Dark Sisters. Then suddenly it was Page 200 and I'm wondering, \"Did anything actually happen, or was I once again seduced by Will's quips into not noticing that little has happened by way of plot so far?\"\n\nThe actual plot of CLOCKWORK ANGEL unfolds almost painfully slowly, if we were to actually examine it. Like in the Mortal Instruments series, the villain of the book, the Magister, retains a status of \"villainy\" that never fully manifests into true villainy. Like Valentine, the Magister is the villain mostly because all of the other characters insist that he is and whisper fearfully about him. I suppose, though, that this is part of my emotional disconnect from the book, in that reading it felt, for me, like watching a silly-good TV show in which everyone says funny things, and drama happens, but then I shut off the TV and their voices go quiet in my head.\n\nThis is not at all saying that this is a bad book, not at all! CLOCKWORK ANGEL is good at what it is: a sinfully entertaining paranormal series with lots of flashy fights and swoony romances. Will is too similar to Jace in his humor and mannerisms for me to actually crush on him (Jace is number one in my heart, after all), but Jem's genuine (at least, let's hope it's genuine) sensitivity towards Tessa's endears him to me. The main female character is once again a breathless ninny inclined to shrieks and rescues, but hey, whatever, okay, if it floats your boat.\n\nCLOCKWORK ANGEL once again displays Cassandra Clare's writing strengths: snarky humor and swoon-worthy (albeit a bit predictably so) guys. Comparison to the Mortal Instruments series is inevitable, and there are a troubling number of similarities between the two books so far. I'm hoping there will begin to be differences in the next installment, but meanwhile, I'm keeping this on my shelf to reread whenever I need some smile-inducing, flutters-in-my-stomach pick-me-up reads.","Product: One page had a corner bent upon first and only readthrough. Amazing condition.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Terrifyingly Real and Powerful Look into Suicide\n\nReview: BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS, I'LL BE DEAD tore my insides raw. As I read, I screamed. I cried. I threw the book across the room. I apologized and cradled it delicately in my hands. I also chuckled and fell in love with the characters, flawed as they all are. Julie Anne Peters is nearly unmatched when it comes to writing about difficult, taboo, controversial, and absolutely necessary subjects, and her latest book is a terrifying masterpiece that deserves to find its way into everyone's hands.\n\nDaelyn is not an easily likable protagonist. I hope to God that very few of us out there can actually understand where she is coming from, a dark and frightening world so terrorized, so beaten, so loveless that, for her, suicide is a form of salvation. And yet, as she slowly reveals to us her bullied past, we invariably find ourselves at once within her, shocked into silence at what we experience being her, and at her side, emotionally invested in attempting to give her hope. It's a powerful duality of readers' position that only the most skilled of novelists can achieve.\n\nAnd indeed, Julie Anne Peters' incredible writing skills are brilliantly showcased in this book. Daelyn's voice is cynical and snarky without being overwhelmingly pity-inducing. Peters' prose is short, to the point, and lyrically sweet. Sometimes succinctness is the greatest form of power.\n\nI can't end this review without pointing out how absolutely lovely Santana is--but I'll let you find that out for yourself. Needless to say, I wish I could place a copy of this book into the hands of everyone between the ages of 12 and 18. Perhaps if everyone were allowed this candid look into Daelyn's hurt, bullying and suicide--bullycide--would be hopefully less of a terrifyingly real problem."],"string":"[\n \"Product: New\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Uninteresting Twilight Copycat...With Fairies\\n\\nReview: What a disappointment. WINGS garners attention as being similar to Twilight, but let's just say that the over-hyped vampire series is still a lot more interesting than anything this book has to offer.\\n\\nWhere do I even begin? The characters lack personality or appeal. Laurel has not a stitch of mental or physical strength on her. Her choice of actions have no validity or sense. The love triangle between Laurel, David, and Tamani is extremely contrived: I sensed no attraction at all between any of the three, no real reason why the boys would like Laurel the bland \\\"heroine,\\\" and no appeal in the caricatures of the boys, David the goody-two-shoes good friend, and Tamani the \\\"dangerously attractive and mysterious\\\" fairy (adjectives placed in quotes because, uh, he's not. At all). If you're trying to copy off the popularity of the Twilight love triangle, at least develop the males well enough that readers are encouraged to take sides. There will be no Team David or Team Tamani here: there will be a Team Run-Away-As-Fast-As-You-Can!\\n\\nThe concept of fairies being similar to plants was fairly interesting; my favorite parts of the book are when David geeks out and begins doing all sorts of scientific experiments on Laurel to prove to her that she is a plant. It was quite fascinating, all of the ways that Aprilynne came up with to link fairies to plants! Unfortunately, the story lacked everything else: engaging dialogue, plot, movement. The word that sprang to mind most when I read this book was \\\"contrived;\\\" it felt like we readers were told how we were supposed to feel about the characters and their predicaments instead of actually letting us feel anything. Anything that readers needed to know about the plot was explained in endless pages of stationary dialogue, which I wouldn't even mind if not for the fact that the dialogue feels forced and the characters are not explaining anything of worth or interest to me anyway.\\n\\nAlas, it seems like I and other reviewers can blither and blather all we want; the audience (and publishers) clearly know what they want, and that's some more horrible Twilight spin-offs. Seriously, though, if you're looking for some more fantasy love triangles and fairy wars etc., don't check here. In fact, don't read this book at all if you can. It won't be long before you'll be wondering about how you can get a refund on your time.\",\n \"Product: Wither\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Incredible, Emotionally Resonant Dystopian Tale\\n\\nReview: WITHER is a stunner of a dystopian YA debut. It immediately blew its way onto my favorites list, and does its breathtaking cover and alluring jacket summary justice.\\n\\nRhine Ellery lives in a future world where genetic science has unexpectedly shortened women's lifespans to 20 and men's to 25. In Rhine's world, girls are often kidnapped to become brides for rich men desperate to procreate before their time runs out. When Rhine is kidnapped to be one of House Governor Linden's brides, all she wants is to escape and go back to her old life with her twin brother, despite her new luxurious surroundings.\\n\\nLinden is not a bad man, but still Rhine dreams of the day when she can finally escape. As she gets to know her sister-wives and a servant named Gabriel, Rhine struggles to hold onto herself and the idea of home that she wants to go back to.\\n\\nI'll be honest: at first I thought that WITHER's premise was going to be all flash and no substance, but Lauren DeStefano immersed me in Rhine's world quite convincingly. Reading WITHER is perhaps a lot like looking at an enchanted old piece of art: things look discolored and damaged at the surface, but you're drawn to the magic whispering of beauty beneath. Neither Rhine's world nor the writing feels particularly \\\"pretty\\\": the narration often seems to be told at a distance from its occurrence, and I'm still having trouble wrapping my mind around the very concept that a world in which people died before the age of 25 could exist as a potential future for us.\\n\\nNevertheless, there's something about the story that compels you to keep reading. Trapped both physically and emotionally by her situation, Rhine cannot be as vibrant a protagonist as others have been, but we still feel drawn to her and are amazed by her doggedness, though we might not necessarily empathize with or even like her. The story's setup may feel a little far-fetched, but it's the careful and thorough character development and emotional range that brought me to my knees before this book's achievement. There is no melodrama here: for example, Rhine's sister-wives' reactions to their shared situation feel instinctual. Gabriel worms his way into our hearts as subtly and dependently as he does Rhine's, but even Linden gets our sympathy vote, and it becomes truly difficult to decide whether Rhine is better off with Gabriel or Linden. The only character who seems a little underdeveloped is Housemaster Vaughn, he of the dreaded Voldemort-esque presence over the entire household.\\n\\nOthers I've talked to have mentioned a slight disconnect they felt from Rhine, her world, and other characters, but I didn't really have this problem. Rhine keeps a cool face yet simmers with anger and despair within--and she has every reason to be so. After all, no matter how luxurious her new life is, it was not by choice, and yet she has to act at least grateful lest her captors easily replace her with another girl they steal off the streets.\\n\\nWITHER is one hell of a powerful read, intriguing, thought-provoking, and an amazing example of dystopian literature at its best. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a story that will immerse them utterly in a strange and ominous world with characters that will imprint themselves on your heart.\",\n \"Product: One choice can transform you. Pass initiation. Do not fail! Thrilling urban dystopian fiction debut from exciting young author. In sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior's world, society is divided into five factions -- Abnegation (the selfless), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent) -- each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue, in the attempt to form a \\\"perfect society.\\\" At the age of sixteen, teens must choose the faction to which they will devote their lives. On her Choosing Day, Beatrice renames herself Tris, rejects her family's group, and chooses another faction. After surviving a brutal initiation, Tris finds romance with a super-hot boy, but also discovers unrest and growing conflict in their seemingly \\\"perfect society.\\\" To survive and save those they love, they must use their strengths to uncover the truths about their identities, their families, and the order of their society itself.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Hunger Games Fans, This Is--Truly--Your Next Fix\\n\\nReview: Everyone, listen up. The hype for this book? It's legit. At long last I do think I may have found the book that I will truly encourage fans in Hunger Games deprivation to pick up. DIVERGENT is fast-paced, with a thoroughly developed dystopian world, engaging plot, and an admirable protagonist. In a word, it is excellent.\\n\\nIn a future dystopian Chicago, Tris' society is divided up into five factions: Abnegation (selflessness, and where Tris grew up), Candor (honesty), Erudite (wisdom), Amity (friendliness), and Dauntless (courage). All people in her society must choose which faction they wish to join at the age of 16, and Tris makes a choice that startles everyone, including herself, when she decides to join Dauntless.\\n\\nBut truly being a part of Dauntless is not so easy, as Tris and other initiates must first pass a long and difficult trial that tests their physical, mental, and emotional strength. As Tris makes friends and maybe even falls in love, she also uncovers a burgeoning plot to upset the order of their society, and learns what it truly means to be Dauntless.\\n\\nAs soon as Tris chooses to join the Dauntless faction, DIVERGENT becomes an unputdownable read as Tris navigates the often dangerous trials of her initiation period that keep both her and readers on their toes. It's a classic enough plot structure--the trials that the protagonist must face in order to meet his or her goal--but one that always holds my attention, and Veronica Roth plots the story exceptionally well. When Tris is not learning how to handle weapons that she may have never seen before in her life, she is cautiously navigating her emotional connections with her new friends or nemeses. Physical action blends seamlessly with relationship intrigue to appeal to readers who generally prefer one over the other.\\n\\nIn the midst of all this action, Tris emerges as perhaps the strongest dystopian heroine I have read about since Katniss. All doubts that I may have had about whether or not she truly belongs in Dauntless disappeared only a few chapters in, and from then on I was firmly rooting for her the whole way. While not resourceful, per se (she is in a new faction, after all), Tris has unmatched mental strength, and just a bit too much determination to prove herself, that help carry her triumphantly through obstacles. In short, I like her. I like her I like her I like her. She is just the sort of girl I hope I could be like if, God forbid, I were ever in her situation.\\n\\nSupporting characters, while nice and attractive, I wish were developed some more, in particularly Cristina, Tris' closest female friends through the Dauntless initiation. Tris' love interest is pretty good as far as love interests in YA speculative fiction usually go: he has no need for silly, enigmatic broodfests, and actually likes Tris for her strength and not because of some impenetrable vague reason like insta-luv (this is my interpretation of it, anyway). The ending, unfortunately, felt rushed, and while I don't disagree with it being a good way for the book to end, it lacked the forceful punch I was looking for, and to which I felt like the rest of the book had been building up.\\n\\nMy minor quibbles with supporting character development and the ending aside, I found DIVERGENT to be an entrancing read throughout. Dystopian? Strong female protagonist? Fast pace? Subtle critiques on our society's incessant need to label and categorize everything? Read DIVERGENT for all of them. In the meantime, I will be camping outside the nearest bookstore for the next book in this series, thank you very much.\",\n \"Product: Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: WONDER is a Miracle\\n\\nReview: If this book doesn't get its own slew of awards this year, there is no justice in the literary world. WONDER is unmatched in the middle-grade contemporary genre--but, in fact, it is not middle-grade so much as it is a winning tale that transcends reading age groups.\\n\\nAugust Pullman is ten years old and starting school. Previously, he was homeschooled, because Auggie was born with a facial deformity. Auggie, as well as the other people in his life, have mixed feelings about him entering school, but perhaps Auggie will prove to everyone, as well as himself, that with a heart of gold, he can accomplish things beyond everyone's expectations.\\n\\nThere are many great things I can talk about regarding WONDER, but my favorite thing about it is how R. J. Palacio successfully uses multiple perspectives to weave together a very full portrait of Auggie and his struggles and triumphs. Palacio treats the story humanly and realistically. Just as in real life, characters are not perfect in this book: Auggie's older sister, Via, struggles with her guilt over her occasional flashes of resentment and embarrassment over her brother, while Auggie's friend Jack learns how to balance social expectations with his personal feelings about their friendship. As readers, then, we might prefer some characters over others, but we cannot hate any of them, because we fully understand where they come from.\\n\\nAuggie, the protagonist, is a character that simultaneously possesses the youthful optimism of the truly good and the observational skills of one who has borne more than he should have to. My heart jumped each time he made an insightful observation on subtleties in human behavior, such as the way he remarks on that \\\"one-two look\\\" people give him and his face. You know what he's talking about, because you've either received it, or have done it (the latter doesn't make you a bad person, as this book shows). Auggie's narration is so honest and unflinching you feel like you should pity him, but you can't, because he just wants to be a normal boy...only he is too good of a person to be considered just normal. You know how that movie Say Anything has the tag line \\\"To know Lloyd Dobler is to love him\\\"? Yeah. To know August Pullman is to love him.\\n\\nWONDER is marketed as a middle-grade novel, at least in the US, but I think it can be even better appreciated by older readers who are aware of both the innocent and not-so-innocent actions of children and also how cruel the world can be. Regardless of your age and genre preferences, WONDER will leave you in a mess of strong emotions and have you better appreciating your blessings. Thank you, R. J. Palacio, for reminding us of what it means to be human.\",\n \"Product: Magic is dangerous but love is more dangerous still... When sixteen-year-old tessa gray arrives in england during the reign of queen victoria, something terrifying is waiting for her in london's downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural fold stalk the gaslit streets. Friendless and hunted, tessa seeks refuge with the shadowhunters, a band of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Drawn ever deeper into their world, she finds herself fascinated by and torn between two best friends and quickly realizes that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sinfully Delectable Paranormal Candy--Again\\n\\nReview: CLOCKWORK ANGEL is the first book in Cassandra Clare's highly anticipated new series, The Infernal Devices, sort of a prequel to the Mortal Instruments series. It delivers Clare's now-signature mix of gritty urban fantasy, fights, witty banter, and love triangles, and, while there's nothing really new about the setup, it will still satisfy TMI fans, and is one of those rare books that I know will get better with subsequent guilty-pleasure rereadings.\\n\\nThere's a decent amount of good to be said about all of Cassandra Clare's books. Technically, not that much happens in the 400 or so pages her books span, but you don't realize it because you're so caught up in the drama and the smirk-inducing dialogue that makes you wish you had thought of that quip yourself. Her books don't have the depth that the setup has the potential for--there is a LOT of political discussion that could surround the Shadowhunter/Downworlder dynamic--but--at least for me--the love triangle and the dialogue are typically so well done that I don't even care that the potential for deeper issues isn't explored.\\n\\nCLOCKWORK ANGEL follows in this mold. The first 100 or so pages were frustrating for me because, I'll be honest here, I read Clare's books for the love triangle and the snark, and it was mostly just Tessa being damsel-in-distress-y at the clutches of the nefarious Dark Sisters. Then suddenly it was Page 200 and I'm wondering, \\\"Did anything actually happen, or was I once again seduced by Will's quips into not noticing that little has happened by way of plot so far?\\\"\\n\\nThe actual plot of CLOCKWORK ANGEL unfolds almost painfully slowly, if we were to actually examine it. Like in the Mortal Instruments series, the villain of the book, the Magister, retains a status of \\\"villainy\\\" that never fully manifests into true villainy. Like Valentine, the Magister is the villain mostly because all of the other characters insist that he is and whisper fearfully about him. I suppose, though, that this is part of my emotional disconnect from the book, in that reading it felt, for me, like watching a silly-good TV show in which everyone says funny things, and drama happens, but then I shut off the TV and their voices go quiet in my head.\\n\\nThis is not at all saying that this is a bad book, not at all! CLOCKWORK ANGEL is good at what it is: a sinfully entertaining paranormal series with lots of flashy fights and swoony romances. Will is too similar to Jace in his humor and mannerisms for me to actually crush on him (Jace is number one in my heart, after all), but Jem's genuine (at least, let's hope it's genuine) sensitivity towards Tessa's endears him to me. The main female character is once again a breathless ninny inclined to shrieks and rescues, but hey, whatever, okay, if it floats your boat.\\n\\nCLOCKWORK ANGEL once again displays Cassandra Clare's writing strengths: snarky humor and swoon-worthy (albeit a bit predictably so) guys. Comparison to the Mortal Instruments series is inevitable, and there are a troubling number of similarities between the two books so far. I'm hoping there will begin to be differences in the next installment, but meanwhile, I'm keeping this on my shelf to reread whenever I need some smile-inducing, flutters-in-my-stomach pick-me-up reads.\",\n \"Product: One page had a corner bent upon first and only readthrough. Amazing condition.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Terrifyingly Real and Powerful Look into Suicide\\n\\nReview: BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS, I'LL BE DEAD tore my insides raw. As I read, I screamed. I cried. I threw the book across the room. I apologized and cradled it delicately in my hands. I also chuckled and fell in love with the characters, flawed as they all are. Julie Anne Peters is nearly unmatched when it comes to writing about difficult, taboo, controversial, and absolutely necessary subjects, and her latest book is a terrifying masterpiece that deserves to find its way into everyone's hands.\\n\\nDaelyn is not an easily likable protagonist. I hope to God that very few of us out there can actually understand where she is coming from, a dark and frightening world so terrorized, so beaten, so loveless that, for her, suicide is a form of salvation. And yet, as she slowly reveals to us her bullied past, we invariably find ourselves at once within her, shocked into silence at what we experience being her, and at her side, emotionally invested in attempting to give her hope. It's a powerful duality of readers' position that only the most skilled of novelists can achieve.\\n\\nAnd indeed, Julie Anne Peters' incredible writing skills are brilliantly showcased in this book. Daelyn's voice is cynical and snarky without being overwhelmingly pity-inducing. Peters' prose is short, to the point, and lyrically sweet. Sometimes succinctness is the greatest form of power.\\n\\nI can't end this review without pointing out how absolutely lovely Santana is--but I'll let you find that out for yourself. Needless to say, I wish I could place a copy of this book into the hands of everyone between the ages of 12 and 18. Perhaps if everyone were allowed this candid look into Daelyn's hurt, bullying and suicide--bullycide--would be hopefully less of a terrifyingly real problem.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":6,"string":"6"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":675,"string":"675"}}},{"rowIdx":676,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1Q1V4F9610DB5"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"1.0\" for a product with description \"2012:DOOMSDAY - DVD Movie\". The summary of the review text is \"This is the only theory that makes sense\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"So then Cliff De Young explains why the rotation of the Earth is slowing down. Actually he explains why it might be slowing down. Apparently they couldn't measure it in any way so none of our crack scientists know for sure even though they have it timed down to the moment when it will stop. Then he makes the statement that this is the only theory that makes sense. I had to go back and replay his explanation of the black hole causing the Earth's rotation to slow and it still made absolutely no sense at all. None. Okay, we're beyond that, let's discuss acting. Well, there wasn't much in this film to discuss. It was horrible. Special effects? Oh man!!! Other reviewers mentioned the hail storm where basball size hail was falling all over and the guy was actually swerving the car to miss them as they fell. That's some sweet driving. Unfortunately not sweet enough though, for out of these giant pieces of hail, one, about an inch wide it appears from the damage to the windshield does find its mark, and hits the glass, then rips a hole in the driver's chest that looks like the creature from Alien just came out of him. Some lucky cast members were \"raptured\" prior to the great disaster. Why wasn't the missionary raptured? She was the most God fearing person in the film, totally devoted and faithful, yet she was left behind. Maybe it was to help fulfill the prophecy, but really... That wasn't right. Ultimately, the moment comes when all light is extinguished on Earth, then the girl gives birth and the light comes back out. Okay, we lost the West Coast, but other than that, Earth came out of this disaster pretty good. Well, they did use the last 24 hours to completely evacuate the entire West coast. Yeah, right. Well, on the good side, Amy Dolenz was nice to look at. The bottom line here is that this film will leave you wondering: If there really is a God, would he allow mankind to make movies this bad?"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"So then Cliff De Young explains why the rotation of the Earth is slowing down. Actually he explains why it might be slowing down. Apparently they couldn't measure it in any way so none of our crack scientists know for sure even though they have it timed down to the moment when it will stop. Then he makes the statement that this is the only theory that makes sense. I had to go back and replay his explanation of the black hole causing the Earth's rotation to slow and it still made absolutely no sense at all. None. Okay, we're beyond that, let's discuss acting. Well, there wasn't much in this film to discuss. It was horrible. Special effects? Oh man!!! Other reviewers mentioned the hail storm where basball size hail was falling all over and the guy was actually swerving the car to miss them as they fell. That's some sweet driving. Unfortunately not sweet enough though, for out of these giant pieces of hail, one, about an inch wide it appears from the damage to the windshield does find its mark, and hits the glass, then rips a hole in the driver's chest that looks like the creature from Alien just came out of him. Some lucky cast members were \"raptured\" prior to the great disaster. Why wasn't the missionary raptured? She was the most God fearing person in the film, totally devoted and faithful, yet she was left behind. Maybe it was to help fulfill the prophecy, but really... That wasn't right. Ultimately, the moment comes when all light is extinguished on Earth, then the girl gives birth and the light comes back out. Okay, we lost the West Coast, but other than that, Earth came out of this disaster pretty good. Well, they did use the last 24 hours to completely evacuate the entire West coast. Yeah, right. Well, on the good side, Amy Dolenz was nice to look at. The bottom line here is that this film will leave you wondering: If there really is a God, would he allow mankind to make movies this bad?"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: It's Shocking! It's Beyond Your Imagination!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Lots to love here\n\nReview: I see this movie as one of two ways. You watch it or try to and realyze this is one of the worst movies ever and since you cannot go lower it gets a one star rating. Or, you could be like me and just fall in love with terrible acting, and lousy production values. I loved this movie. I loved Torgo, I loved the master's costume and I loved Maggie, the mom. She was the weakest character ever in the history of movies. The scarf on her head came and went from scene to scene for no apparent reason. Her husband goes outside alone to see if he can fix the car or whatever with the sounds of prowling beasts filling the air and Maggie takes off her dress and goes to bed. Curiously, on a second viewing, it seemed that Maggie's slip matched the material of her scarf. Then there were the wives who were in the movie to add time to an already short movie. The Master was so-so, but his robe was awesome and the actor put the thing on full display at every oppurtunity. The cops were a waste of tin badges. The best role in the movie went to the guy in the little sports car. All he had to do was sit in the car and make out with a cute brunette. He had to pay the producer something to get that part.","Product: Clare Kramer of TV's \"Buffy The Vampire Slayer\" stars as Taylor Brooks, a sexy, young undergrad who is determined to become the first female member of the secret Skulls society. After she coerces the Council into including her in the initiation rites of the elite brotherhood, Taylor soon finds herself engulfed in a sinister world of deception, intimidation and murder.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Clare Kramer lifts this one\n\nReview: I bought this one only because I saw gravedancers and I thought Clare Kramer was good in that. I did not see the second Skulls movie, but I thought the first one was okay. (not great - just okay). This was a decent movie if you want to kill a couple hours. It is pretty predictable and the resolution is obvious early on, but it is fairly entertaining. Clare (who is in virtually the entire movie) does a good job carrying the film, although for all her character's struggles with conscience and the tragedies that have led her to this point, I thought she was kind of shallow when she got what she wanted. She was also a bit unbelievable as the most competent of the pledges trying to make it into the Skulls. She was the best man in the group. I don't see those guys as the future movers and shakers of America. Barry Bostwick was solid and the rest of the cast did a decent job. I would recommend this movie based on an interesting (if not completely original) concept, sincere acting, and a lack of bad language. I've never been one who thought that foul language just for the sake of foul language added anything to a film. It's nice when you find a film that doesn't abuse it.","Product: The 27th Day, VHS, Gene Barry\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Kind of an optimistic view of humanity\n\nReview: I bought this because I've been watching reruns of Bat Masterson and Gene Barry is the epitome of cool. This was described as intelligent science fiction, almost an oxymoron these days. Anyway, it probably was an intelligent science fiction piece back when it was made, but this would not have been made today. All the optimism of man's ability for goodness would not have been filmed this way today and the notion that if you get rid of an evil ruler, all will be good is laughable. If you get rid of en evil dictator in an oppressed country, another will take his place. I did like the film overall but it is just too dated to really be really enjoyable. Back in the late fifties, this would have been great stuff.","Product: In 1892, Vargas Diaz, a murderous greedy villain, looted an Aztec tomb belonging to the goddess of death located in the town of Santa Bonita, Mexico. The many that died at Diazs hands cannot rest and continually demand human sacrifices. Today the town of Santa Bonita is a ghost town, and those who stumble upon the village never leave. A young couple, Joss and Alicia, are unfortunate enough to get stranded there and discover the towns secret history. The only way to save themselves and let the dead rest lies with Diaz himself, but theres no earthly way he could still be living today\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: This re-animation did not work\n\nReview: I like Jeffrey combs. He was a great Herbert West in the reanimator films and when he gets creepy, he makes a film fun. I also love Ellie Cornell and have from the first time I saw her in Halloween 4. I saw Jeffrey and Ellie together and thought that this was a can't miss movie. The movie started out okay then Jeff and Ellie got killed in the first 5 minutes and a totally unsympathetic cast ensemble took over. The film did actually have a plot however, and there was a real reason why zombies were running around the town so as far as that goes, it had a step up on most zombie movies, but I just could not get into it. The actors were not very good and the characters they played were not too bright. Oh well, it was diverting for a while so it is not a total waste of time. Rent it though, don't buy it.","Product: It's King Kong to the rescue when a giant robot threatens to destroy Tokyo in the gripping King Kong Escapes! The action begins when the conniving Dr. Who builds a robot Kong in order to retrieve a highly radioactive element for his mysterious benefactor, Madame X. When the robot proves less than reliable, the devious duo scheme to kidnap the real Kong from his remote island home of Mondo. But interfering with their plans are the heroic trio of U.S. Cmdr. Carl Nelson, Lt. Jiro Nomura, and Kong's current crush, Lt. Susan Miller. It's up to them to outwit the greedy ape-nappers in this sci-fi adventure that takes Kong to unprecedented heights of excitement.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Linda's voice was dubbed???\n\nReview: There are movies in one's lifetime that just grab the viewer and become experiences that you cherish forever. So is 'KING KONG ESCAPES' for me. Okay, this isn't the greatest movie ever made. There are probably not lots of people who would put this film in their personal top ten or top 100 or even top 1000, but for me this film is just one heck of a good time. The evil doctor was awesome. The hero was obviously in it for the pay check and the heroine was there for...well, I'm not sure, but she was there. She was the nurse on an atomic submarine crewed by all men. Yeah, right. Anyway, one of the things I found so great about this movie was the way our nurse, Susan, played by Linda Miller, delivered lines so horribly that I could not believe she was really a professional actress. Then I found out that her voice has been dubbed for this version of the film. I apologize to her for my bad thoughts about her acting. The bottom line here is that KING KONG ESCAPES is not a threat to win any awards. It's lame, cheesy and the script is ridiculous. That's why I gave it 5 stars. This is definately a film that you should see at least once in your lifetime for you will remember it. Love it or hate it, you will remember it.","Product: In the woods outside of a small town, a hideous witch lures children to her crumbling home where she steals their teeth, butchers their bodies and curses their souls to wander the Earth forever.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: The first 87 minutes is 2 stars & the last minute earns 1 more\n\nReview: Whew. Where to start? I rented this for one reason only. I like Clare Kramer, and true to form, was not disapointed as she again gives a good performance. The film however is sex and gore and gore and sex. Yes I know it's rated 'R' and what was I suppose to expect? Okay, I can live with the topless pair of vampire girls who garble out some kind of speech as they run around seemingly aimlessly just causing mayhem and the gore, though excessive really didn't seem out of place considering the setting. Within all this depravity enters Lisa (Clare Kramer) who becomes the vampire with the heart of gold. Even though it's not beating, it's still a heart of gold. The depiction of vampirism as a drug type addiction was pretty cool and the spectacle of a couple vampires trying to kick the habit was my second favorite part of the film. My favorite part was the ending. After all the sex, after all the gore and the chase and the slaughter, this film ends with a tender finale that renews one's faith in the goodness of mankind. Awwww, wasn't that just so sweet? I don't think I would watch this again, but it was worth a one time viewing. Bottom line: If you're thinking about buying it, rent it first. You might love it. Then again you might just change your mind about buying it. By the way, it says that Ellie Cornell is in the cast. I love Ellie Cornell too, but I didn't see her. If I did I didn't recognize her. Oh well.","Product: Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious comic operetta tells the story of the orphan Frederic, and his sudden twist of fate as an apprentice to a pirate.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome over the top fun\n\nReview: Yes, at some time or another in this production, every cast member does some mugging for the audience. Some more than others. Some of it is down right shameless. The thing is, I saw a portion of this on the ARTS cable network before I bought it and read the reviews here so I had an idea what I was getting. I got exactly what I expected. This DVD gives you excellent performers (maybe not great actors) but fantastic performers. The biggest ham is John English as the pirate king. His interplay with the conductor is terrific and as other reviewers have stated, he is not taking his role seriously. If however, you watch the performance it is obvious that every move has been rehearsed over and over and that all these spontaneous acts come off flawlessly. Derek Metzger as the major-general was a bit annoying with his extra antics, but I could live with that. Tim Tyler as the sergeant did a nice job but I especailly enjoyed his bit with (I think they were ping-pong balls)after his first entrance. Simon Gallaher as Frederic was great and Helen Donaldson was the first Maybel I've ever seen that actually seemed to have a personality. Most Maybels are just there looking cute and singing. She actually used expressions starting with her first entrance: Yes it's Maaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy Bel! Then she got in to the part with the marching song. Hmmm..Good acting and a nice voice. Nice concept. I also would be neglectful if I did not mention the 3 daughters of the Major-General. They indeed tend to chew up the scenery when they were on, but those ladies had some talent!!! This DVD provided exactly what I expected and what I hoped for when I ordered it. This is just 115 minutes of fun. Even the opening overture starts out with the cast having fun with Gilbert and Sullivan. I've read that G & S purists might not like this production. I don't know what a G & S purist is. I love Gilbert and Sullivan and this version did not offend me at all. Maybe I'm not a purist. If you're not a 'purist', don't miss this version of Pirates of Penzance. If you enjoy it once, you will want to watch it again...and again...and again...and...well, you get it. This is an easy DVD to recommend.","Product: Tina (Pressly), Christie (Valance), Kasumi (Aoki) and Helena (Carter) are four skilled martial artists whose outwardly sexy appearances betray their true, lethal natures. When the fearsome females each receive an invitation to take part in an illegal martial arts competition, the prospect of a ten-million-dollar top prize is only sweetened by the fact that they will be facing off against some of the toughest fighters on the planet. The girls check their inhibitions at the beach and prepare for a series of fights that will test not only their strength, stamina, and endurance, but the very foundation of their dedication to the martial arts as well.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Need time to let it sink in\n\nReview: My initial reaction to this movie was give it 2 stars just for finishing it. Then I thought, \"Hey, this is based on the game. Did it deliver what you expected?\" And there, it got me. There is no attempt here to make a great movie. This is a way to divert yourself for roughly an hour and a half. If you give it the benefit of the doubt, you can say the plot is pretty thin. Practically non-existent in fact, but then have you ever played the DOA game? I own one of them. In fact, I only own one video game and it's DOA Hardcore. My favorite character is Lei Fang so I was kind of disapointed with her lack of screen time in this movie, but they didn't ask me so I settle for what I get. Anyway, enough meandering and back to the movie. Not great by any stretch of the imagination, but it pretty much delivers on what one would expect from a movie based on the DOA characters. Lots of pretty spectacular unbelievable fighting, and a lot of cute ladies in cool outfits. Kasumi and her fighting coustume were disapointments, Ayane I liked, Helena was --well, different, Tina was better than I expected, and Christie was far better than I anticipated. And Weatherbee: How could you not love Weatherbee? While the male fighters in this film were pretty much in it just to play the roles of punching bags for the girls, they seemed to have fun with their parts and were good sports about playing under\nachieving characters. I give this film 4 stars for presenting an hour and a half of what you would pretty much expect but no more. I could have been better but it also could have been much worse. If you are a fan of any of the games you should at least be able to say you saw it.","Product: Now, all 86 episodes from John Drakes entire crime-solving career are available together on DVD. Each episode of this exciting spy thriller is presented in the original broadcast order, from the original season that aired only in the U.K. as Danger Man to the 47 episodes of Secret Agent that were seen internationally, including the two color episodes that provided a vivid finale to the long-running suspense thriller.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Christmas gift that keeps on giving\n\nReview: Yes, watching it now, it does seem dated and the music blasting is kind of annoying, but this collecton can only be described as AWESOME!!! In the early episodes, Patrick McGoohan plays John Drake, agent for NATO. Later, he becomes secret agent, Jonathon Drake. From episode one to any movies you have ever seen with McGoohan, he displays the same acting style. The quality of the picture really impressed me. I thought that with such an old show it might be grainy or something, but it was excellent. Obviously, this DVD collection is not for everyone, but for those who remember the Secret Agent television series and who thought it was just about the greatest series ever made, you will not be disapointed. The series starts out kind of contrived, but the episodes just keep getting better and better as the series goes along. I rate this collection 5 stars only because I can't do a 6 star rating. On any scale, this DVD set goes right to the top. Oh yeah, and Lois Maxwell is in one of the early episodes. This was before she became Miss Moneypenny. That was kind of cute. Also, when he introduced himself to others, it was \"Drake, John Drake\". Did the James Bond filmmakers just shamelessly rip that off?","Product: A group of friends' lives are invaded by a trio of hostile ghosts after they engage in a drunken bout of gravedancing during a wake for an old chum.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A movie to die for has to tell you something\n\nReview: You've never heard of this film until you pick up the DVD in the video store and it says it's one of 8 movies to die for. Come on, you have to know you are not dealing with a great movie here. At best you get an hour and a half or so of diversion. Well, this movie surprised me for sure. I really enjoyed it. I had to buy it. I decided to watch the other 7 movies to die for. I haven't seen them all yet, but I am working on it. A couple are good, a couple have been passable and two I have not liked. Anyway, Gravedancers should be given a chance. The idea is pretty good and the cast does a pretty good job in a low budget picture. Clare Kramer excels in this film, even though she is not actually one of the intended victims of the ramaging spirits. The special effects at the end do take away a little from the entire effect of the movie, but it still delivers beyond the level that I expected it to. I think if you view this one with reasonable expectations you will not be disapointed. If you start to watch it thinking this is actually a movie to die for, you will be unsatisfied. Of the six movies to die for I have seen, this is my favorite.","Product: Nearly a decade after two young girls are brutally murdered, the monstrous killer, Jonah, escapes from a mental institution and returns to his familiar killing ground, the theme park attraction \"Dark Ride.\" His unfortunate victims this time are a group of college kids on a road trip that inevitably leads them to the Dark Ride where their night of youthful fun becomes a nightmare. The killer, who is mimicking the sets within the attraction, makes sure this is a \"ride\" audiences will never forget.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty good, but I hated that little creep\n\nReview: For me, this film earned 4 stars because it did a good job of reworking the original movie 'Funhouse', which is on my list as one of the 5 greatest movies ever made. In fact, I thought it was downright eerie how much Jamie Lynn-Sigler reminded me of Elizabeth Berridge at the end of the film. There was some humor in the film that seemed very natural like these were people who might actually talk and act like they did. I felt that the characters were actually people you could care about one way or another. This movie was bloody enough for me, had enough violence and jumps to keep me interested and had some pretty good characters. I won't say what little creep I didn't like (actually he was great) but if you watch it you will know. I also loved Jim played by Alex Solowitz. This guy played the part of horror movie fodder for the bad guy terrifically. The only mystery is how he survived so long, but I loved his character's mental deteriorization. The killer was pretty standard fare but the little twist at the end was kind of neat. All in all, this was a nice diverting hour and a half. The original 'Fun House' was a classic. This one was pretty good and did not shame the original. I now own both.","Product: Penny, a young woman traumatized by a childhood auto accident that killed her parents, accompanies her therapist on a road trip back to the scene of the accident as part of her therapy to overcome her fear of cars. But, when the two women accidentally cross paths with a dark and mysterious Hitchhiker on a lonely stretch of mountain highway, an attempt at healing suddenly takes a terrifying detour into a horrific life and death struggle with a ruthless, deranged killer bent on preying upon Penny's worst fears.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Three stars...four stars...three...okay, 4 stars\n\nReview: I enjoyed this film. It started out kind of slow and continues to progress slowly. Some things that happened were not explained, but lets face it, most people in Penny's situation would have been totally freaked out by the circumstances. I know I would have been. I'd have been crying like a little girl. The movie took its time building the suspense so if you don't have the patience to stick it out, don't watch it. There is not a lot of action in this movie. Some blood. Some thrills. The ending was kind of weak but, all in all, not a bad movie. Rachel Miner did a good job. Also, you have to love Mickey Jones. Still the same guy after what? 30 or 40 years in the business? I've seen 7 of the 8 movies to die for now. I still put Gravedancers as the best, Unrest second, Maybe Penny Dreadful 3rd and Dark Ride 4th. The other ones I was not too crazy about.","Product: Inspired by the true story of a legendary 25-foot man-eating crocodile comes the intense, terrifying horror movie PRIMEVAL, starring Dominic Purcell (TV's PRISON BREAK) and Orlando Jones (RUNAWAY JURY, EVOLUTION). An American news crew, determined to capture this voracious monster and stop his demonic rampage, travel deep within the darkest reaches of Africa to hunt their prey. But Gustave, as the natives call him, is also on the hunt -- always on the move, always elusive, always hungry for human flesh. Heart-pounding fear is nonstop in this edge-of-your-seat nail-biter about the cunning killer who continues to blaze his blood-soaked trail of terror.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well on different levels\n\nReview: Several reviewers of this film have said that they were misled by the packaging and so was I. I was expecting something along the lines of 'Crocodile' or 'Tentacles' or something about a giant monster. This movie had a giant monster in it, but the film was about more than that. Throw out the creature and just put the cast on safari in the country in civil war and you still have a pretty decent movie. I thought the acting was above average for a monster movie, but then again as I got into it, I decided to watch it as an action movie with a maneating monster in it. In short, you can lump this in with things like 'Pterodoctyl' and 'Locusts' and such, but this is done far better. Having thought that 'Lake Placid' was just stupid, I wouldn't put that one in any list. There were characters you could actually care about. Yes, there were the standard characters who you knew were going to be crocodile food sooner or later and they did some stupid things to earn their fates but they all added to the over all plot and none of the party seemed to be there just as cannon fodder. The soldiers working for little Gustave were truly bad guys and did there jobs very well. They were truly scary. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Much better than I anticipated.","Product: Thrilling psychological murder mystery starring Toni Collette as a police psychologist trying to solve a series of murders at an all-boys prep school.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: It was all I could do to make it thorugh the thing\n\nReview: I did not like this film. It seemed that there was simply too much emphasis on making the film and the characters as dark as possible. I especially did not care for what they did with the character of the police detective, making him not only seemingly incompetent but uninterested in getting to the real truth of a matter and totally without any redeeming qualities. His was a cardboard caricature portrayal which was put in solely for the purpose of making the boys more sympathetic. I found no sympathetic characters in this film and no one to really care about one way or the other. I think to have an interest in a movie, one must have someone to root for, hoping they resolve their situation or someone to root against, hoping they get their just reward. This film had none of that. The scenes on the train were, well, to be blunt, they were silly. What kind of a stupid game was that and who could not see the eventual consequences coming (no pun there if you've seen the film)? I would not recommend this film to anyone. It failed as a thriller and it failed at being cerebral. Fortunately, it was a rental and it is now safely back on the shelf.","Product: It seemed like the perfect neighborhood, at least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor... But behind every perfect neighborhood, there hides a dark secret. On Wormwood Drive that secret is named Adrien Trumbull; behind his welcoming grin lurks a dark obsession with poison and self-mutilation and within the walls of his rancid home, hides pure madness. For Bob and Wendi Petersen, the neighborhood of their dreams is about to become a living nightmare, a deadly end.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I watched this alone and I'm glad I did\n\nReview: First of all, I rented this just because I didn't see anything else that looked interesting and I was in a hurry. Also, I watched it alone due to an aversion to violence on the part of my viewing partner. I'm glad I watched it alone so no one could see me cringing like a little girl. The special effects at the end of this film were simply awesome. I was astonished and repulsed by what I was seeing and it was great. This is not your typical teen slasher movie. This had some real horror to the point of being downright scary. It didn't hurt to have terrific performances by the entire cast and that goes right down to the attendees of the neighborhood watch meeting. The little old lady who wanted desserts was great in her role. This film is not for everyone, but if you like some gore and some terror without any explicit sex, this might be for you. I was kind of disapointed at one thing though. I thought the woman at Zeecor would have more of a role in the film. She was good in her part, but I thought for sure she was going to seduce someone. There's not a lot of action in this film or any over the top cheap scares, just a solid effort of building to a fine and gruesome climax.","Product: Fallen angel Sammael has claimed the midworld in the name of darkness. With the help of his menacing, gun-toting task force, he has smothered the dark, dreary city in vice, violence and cruelty. Sammael's victory is assured--until the arrival of Gabriel, the last of Heaven's seven archangels. Gabriel is young, strong and the mightiest warrior seen since Michael, his predecessor, disappeared. In no time, Gabriel's bravery and skill threaten to decimate Sammael's evil henchmen and redeem Jade, the lost angel with the heart of gold. But Sammael has one last card to play: the secret of his own past, the knowledge of which could destroy Gabriel forever.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Interesting idea gone awry\n\nReview: I had some hopes for this movie when I picked it up, but after about an hour, my hopes became more concentrated on watching the timer drag slowly towards the 114 minute mark. This was a very disapointing film and the twist at the end was pretty weak I thought. All the arch angels of Heaven could not fight the forces of darkness in Purgatory, a place where the souls of people who's fate has not yet been decided go. I didn't know that that is what Purgatory was supposed to be. God can't make up his mind? Anyway, why were the fates of these souls undecided. They were practicing rapists, theives, killers and prostitutes. They were drug dealers and sellers of illegal firearms. They shouldn't have been in Purgatory if the only criteria is that God has not decided on where they should spend eternity. Anyway, the forces of darkness have taken over and arch angels from Heaven (or THE LIGHT as they called it. I guess because they had to be politically correct and not use words like God, Supreme Being, Creator etc.) were sent down one by one to defeat the forces of darkness and bring light back to Purgatory. Six archangels fail and Gabriel is the last one. When he arrives he becomes a warrior in a post-apocolytic looking city or something. I found it troubling that the weapons of choice by angels would be knives and guns and bombs and lead pipes. It was hard to accept this place as Purgatory. Anyway, the movie has it's moments when Jade is rescued, then plays not much of a part any more in the picture and when Raphael is healed. After that, the film is a series of ever increasingly boring fight scenes, including the final climactic one which seemed to take...well, it took an eternity for goodness sake. This isn't really an unwatchable film but I would not recommend it to anyone and for sure would never consider owning it.","Product: It seemed like the perfect neighborhood, at least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor... But behind every perfect neighborhood, there hides a dark secret. On Wormwood Drive that secret is named Adrien Trumbull; behind his welcoming grin lurks a dark obsession with poison and self-mutilation and within the walls of his rancid home, hides pure madness. For Bob and Wendi Petersen, the neighborhood of their dreams is about to become a living nightmare, a deadly end.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I watched this alone and I'm glad I did\n\nReview: First of all, I rented this just because I didn't see anything else that looked interesting and I was in a hurry. Also, I watched it alone due to an aversion to violence on the part of my viewing partner. I'm glad I watched it alone so no one could see me cringing like a little girl. The special effects at the end of this film were simply awesome. I was astonished and repulsed by what I was seeing and it was great. This is not your typical teen slasher movie. This had some real horror to the point of being downright scary. It didn't hurt to have terrific performances by the entire cast and that goes right down to the attendees of the neighborhood watch meeting. The little old lady who wanted desserts was great in her role. This film is not for everyone, but if you like some gore and some terror without any explicit sex, this might be for you. I was kind of disapointed at one thing though. I thought the woman at Zeecor would have more of a role in the film. She was good in her part, but I thought for sure she was going to seduce someone. There's not a lot of action in this film or any over the top cheap scares, just a solid effort of building to a fine and gruesome climax.","Product: Fallen angel Sammael has claimed the midworld in the name of darkness. With the help of his menacing, gun-toting task force, he has smothered the dark, dreary city in vice, violence and cruelty. Sammael's victory is assured--until the arrival of Gabriel, the last of Heaven's seven archangels. Gabriel is young, strong and the mightiest warrior seen since Michael, his predecessor, disappeared. In no time, Gabriel's bravery and skill threaten to decimate Sammael's evil henchmen and redeem Jade, the lost angel with the heart of gold. But Sammael has one last card to play: the secret of his own past, the knowledge of which could destroy Gabriel forever.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Interesting idea gone awry\n\nReview: I had some hopes for this movie when I picked it up, but after about an hour, my hopes became more concentrated on watching the timer drag slowly towards the 114 minute mark. This was a very disapointing film and the twist at the end was pretty weak I thought. All the arch angels of Heaven could not fight the forces of darkness in Purgatory, a place where the souls of people who's fate has not yet been decided go. I didn't know that that is what Purgatory was supposed to be. God can't make up his mind? Anyway, why were the fates of these souls undecided. They were practicing rapists, theives, killers and prostitutes. They were drug dealers and sellers of illegal firearms. They shouldn't have been in Purgatory if the only criteria is that God has not decided on where they should spend eternity. Anyway, the forces of darkness have taken over and arch angels from Heaven (or THE LIGHT as they called it. I guess because they had to be politically correct and not use words like God, Supreme Being, Creator etc.) were sent down one by one to defeat the forces of darkness and bring light back to Purgatory. Six archangels fail and Gabriel is the last one. When he arrives he becomes a warrior in a post-apocolytic looking city or something. I found it troubling that the weapons of choice by angels would be knives and guns and bombs and lead pipes. It was hard to accept this place as Purgatory. Anyway, the movie has it's moments when Jade is rescued, then plays not much of a part any more in the picture and when Raphael is healed. After that, the film is a series of ever increasingly boring fight scenes, including the final climactic one which seemed to take...well, it took an eternity for goodness sake. This isn't really an unwatchable film but I would not recommend it to anyone and for sure would never consider owning it.","Product: 2 classics from the 1960s horror vault arrive on DVD care of Warner's double feature! Roddy McDowall, Jill Haworth, Carol Lynley, Gig Young and a host of others star in these screen classics! \n\nEach film is presented in its original Widescreen format!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Martial arts to make Bruce Lee proud\n\nReview: Well, I knew when I got this DVD what I was getting with 'IT', as i'd seen it on TV several times and really enjoyed it. I love this movie. Yes, the acting is pretty over the top and the scene where the nuclear bomb is set off and the locals hunker down behind a sandbag fence a couple hundred yards away (well, they say they are a mile away). Then the bomb goes off and the nuclear blast they show looks big enough to wipe out pretty much all of London is hilarious. I guess nuclear bombs just didn't have the same punch back then that they do now. Oh well. Anyway, the bonus was 'THE SHUTTERED ROOM' and I found that I liked it. Well, I love Carol Lynley for sure and she doesn't disapoint, but the real hoot in this movie is Gig Young and his karate scenes. His fight scenes are soooo hilarious. He uses karate chops that look like something little kids practice during recess. His karate chops and punches are so fake!!! And I really had to wonder about him once. He has this gorgeous wife in a short skirt and heels climbing a steep hill and while he's fumbling up the hill, he's watching the bad guy ogle his wife while helping her up the hill. What a dip! Come on, Gig!! Oliver Reed and his buddies are pretty bad guys and why they act like they do is still a mystery to me. I guess they are just stereotypes of some kind or other. They menace innocent visitors for no apparent reason other than for the fun of it. Okay, Oliver Reed lusts after Carol Lynley. Who wouldn't? But he takes it to an extreme. Also, there is another mystery lurking that we eventually learn the truth of up in the shuttered room. This wasn't a great (even good) movie but it was entertaining. I've already watched it twice. Oh yes, that T-byrd is sweet.","Product: Lucky Number Slevin director Paul McGuigan takes the helm for this action thriller concerning a group of telekinetic American ex-patriots who band together in an attempt to take down the clandestine government agency that's genetically transforming normal citizens into powerful psychic warriors. The Division is a shadowy government operation devoted to making humankind the ultimate weapon. Those who accept this transformation have the power to move objects with the mind, see the future before it happens, create new realities, and dispense of their enemies without so much as a single touch; those who are unwilling to participate are immediately terminated. Nick Gant (Chris Evans) is a mover , a second-generation telekinetic who went into hiding after the Division killed his father more than a decade earlier. He lives a life of anonymity in Hong Kong, a densely populated place where fugitive psychics such as himself are safe as long as they can keep their unique gift secret. Suddenly into Nick's life comes 13-year-old watcher Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a clairvoyant who needs his help in tracking down escaped pusher Kira, who may hold the key to bringing down the Division once and for all. A pusher is the most powerful kind of psychic due to their ability to influence the actions of others by planting thoughts in their minds. Now, as Nick emerges from hiding in order to help Cassie find Kira, the Division's human bloodhounds are hot on their trail. In order to elude the authorities, they'll need to disappear into the seedy underbelly of the city while relying on a team of rogue psychics to help cover their tracks. But Division Agent Henry Carver (Djimon Hounsou) is a powerful pusher who has made it his mission to stop them at all costs, regardless of the collateral damages that may occur in the process.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Requires some thought - The review not the movie\n\nReview: I made it through the entire movie, although I may have dozed off a couple times, I'm not sure. I think the writers/producers/directors were on to something with the idea here, but got carried away with the super powers of their 'mutants' or whatever they were. By the end of the film, the beings with the powers had such amazingly strong powers they were virtually invincible to human weapons. The bad guy with the force field or whatever it was, was hilarious as he deflected bullets. Could that have been any dumber? It was just downright silly the way their super powers were displayed in the final big battle scene. Dakota Flemming was just an obnoxious kid who needed some good lessons in manners. What was the point of getting drunk? Oh yeah, mom could 'see' better after a little alcohol. Okay. All Dakota did was get drunk and pass out. And the way it was explained early in the movie, Pushers had to have eye contact with the person they were trying to influence. How were they able to move a dozen armed flunkies in unison without even looking. Not only were they not looking, but the gunmen they were controlling had their backs turned away. I say, stay away from this movie. It does not work on any level and I can't think of any age group where a vast majority would enjoy this mess.","Product: John Buerlein (Jeremy Sisto) is the overworked and underpaid pastor at St. Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church. His quiet world turns upside down when a beautiful call girl, Linda (Kristin Chenoweth), confesses that she is going to kill herself on her birthda\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not what I expected\n\nReview: This movie was not what I expected to be when I picked it up. I'm not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. This was a fanstastic movie with great characters all the way through. Jeremy Sisto was simply outstanding as Father John and it helped that he had a supporting cast that was just excellent. Kristin Chenowith was also very good in her role as LInda, however Linda was more of a large supporting role than being a co-star. There is no doubt that the ending leaves the viewer with the oppurtunity to discuss the plot with others who have seen it. The film is about redemption. The only question is who is the one being redeemed. It seemed like there was a lot of redemption going on in this movie. There was humor throughout and it was well done, being incorporated into the plot with seeming spontanaity that made it so natural for the situations. Don't expect action or nudity or a lot of blood. Expect a good story with excellent performances by an entire cast. View this movie with an open mind, an open heart and maybe some tissues. Great movie. Easy to recommend.","Product: Alice (Brittany Murphy), an artist recovering from a psychological breakdown, retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on finishing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. When she begins hearing strange sounds and seeing apparitions, Alice searches for the source, only to find disturbing videotapes in the attic. Fascinated by her discovery, Alice digs deeper to uncover the mysterious story of the couple (Thora Birch and Marc Blucas) on the tapes, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to discover the deadly secret that lies in the house.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Had possibilities but didn't follow through\n\nReview: This was a watchable movie that had kind of an interesting idea, but turned to overused plot devices and a 'twist' at the end that has been used numerous times already. Brittany Murphy seemed like a zombie in this movie. Thora Birch did a nice job as the ghost wife. The entire film was slow and just seemed to drag and the continued use of the hand held video camera is getting so overused it is becoming a joke. Who really documents stuff like that anyway? I read another reviewer saying that Thora Birch does a lot of 'man hater' movies. This wasn't a man hater movie. Yes, there was a man in it who you were expected to dislike, but I don't think they tried to portray him as the 'everyman.' I think the best part of this movie for me was spotting the glaring inconsistency with continuity. From the time Thora Birch is tied to a chair to the time she gets into the tub to the time she gets out, she manages to put on an article of clothing from the chair to the tub then remove it before getting out of the tub. Anyway, the bottom line is that I did not care for this film but it's not the worst movie I've ever seen. Some of the plot devices are old but if you haven't seen a lot of movies they could pass as original and entertaining. This is for sure not one I would buy.","Product: On their last weekend together, Megan and Abby Graves are lost in a remote part of the Arizona desert where they are lured to Skull City Mine, an abandoned mine town. But they soon learn Skull City is anything but abandoned – and there’s no way out. The sisters are now prey, forced to unleash their most primitive instincts in a desperate, all-out battle for survival against unspeakable horrors – both human and supernatural. Can they unlock the terrifying secrets of Skull City in time to save themselves, or will they become the latest in a long line of victims?\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Acting school take note.\n\nReview: I'm rating this film 2 stars because it really runs the gambit on acting, from hysterically bad to sincere to how to shamelessly ham it up on screen. Two gorgeous sisters, Clare Grant and Jillian Murray, find this crazy tourist attraction in the middle of nowhere. Actually, it's somewhere in Arizona. Now these sisters are comic book fans..Really? Okay, these two lovelies are comic book fans who get chased by this maniac until the older sister disposes of the maniac and without much effort. They stop a car to get help and (surprise) it's being driven by the maniac's brother who is nuttier than the first brother. Bill Moseley puts on a pig's nose to pursue the girls through the sweltering heat. Wearing the pig nose, he hams it up so ridiculously (Pig's nose - Hams it up) Anyway, he hams it up so shamelessly that not only is it not scary, but it is downright annoying. It wasn't even funny as in it's so bad it's funny. What was the director thinking? Well, the two girls go running around the desert but nobody sweats despite the 100+ degree heat. The older sister comes up with a plan to lure the brother away from the younger sister. Again, I can only think \"Really? That's the plan she came up with?\" Both girls suffer injuries but moments after they sustain injury they seem to be all right and continue along as if nothing had happened. Also both girls wore tight black pullover tops with deep sccop necklines and the cameraman made it a point to catch the sisters bouncing as they were running or jumping or whatever. There was also a demon in this film that fit in somewhere, but it was so convoluted as to if this was a slasher or what that the demon theme really added nothing except to give the sisters a chance to snarl and snap at each other in one of the silliest scenes ever to be recorded on film. Bad as it was though, I made it through and while I felt like I'd wasted my time, it wasn't the worst film I ever saw, and therefore worthy of 2 stars.","Product: Four young friends on a camping adventure are run off the road by an erratically driven road train - a massive three-trailer truck. With their own vehicle wrecked and the road train stopped, the friends march off to vent their anger at the driver. But the truck is empty. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the sound of gunshots. To escape, the friends commandeer the road train. What they discover inside the vehicle s trailers proves more terrifying than anything out there on that lonely road. The next town is only three hours away, but will they reach it?\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Somebody thought this was a good idea? Really?\n\nReview: I really find it hard to write something about this film. I'm kind of shocked that this thing even got made. It's not very good. I don't want to say too much about the actors because I think the cast gave it a sincere effort and probably did pretty good with the material they had to work with, but the plot was so silly. For instance, when Nina opened the back door of the trailer and walked inside...My thought was \"Really?\" Who in their right mind, or even out of their right mind would have gone in there? And then at 120 minutes, when she hesitated to pull the trigger. Oh, heck no. Usually, I give stars for meeting the expectations I had for a movie going into it. If it meets expectations, then I rate it higher no matter how low those expectations were. Well, I didn't have real high expectaions for this one, but ROAD KILL does not even meet the minimum either in horror or parody. It is no fun at any point and does seem to take itself seriously. I can't even put it in a class with other films that are so bad they're good. I gave it 2 stars because I made it through to the end and because the ending was kind of interesting. I actually had to replay the ending then go back and look at an earlier scene to determine what exactly had happened. Unfortunately, going back did not explain it so I just had to go with my own thoery.","Product: Three strangers arrive one by one to a mysterious cabin in the middle of nowhere after enduring separate life-altering predicaments. Searching for a way out of the woods, frustrated, hungry and battling to stay warm, they discover their mysterious connection and realize what they have to do in order to get out of the woods alive.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The children of stars make a movie\n\nReview: I saw the last half of this movie on tv one night so I ordered it to see the whole thing. We watched it as a family and, just as I thought, this film was pretty easy to figure out what was going on, although it was not apparent too early in the plot. The acting was pretty good by a group I had never heard of although they all had famous parents or parent. This was not a horror film or really not even suspenseful. It dealt with the issue of changing the past and making things right and it was done in a thoughtful way that did not leave huge gaps in logic..at least not huge gaps in logic for me. I was pretty happy I bought this and will probably watch it again some time. I do not see 4stars as a stretch.","Product: Directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) and based the shocking true story of the Dyatlov Pass deaths, this horror will chill your bones. A group of American students set out to film a documentary following the fateful path of the nine skiers, whose bodies were found in 1959, deep in the Russian mountains. Trying to solve one the most bizarre mysteries of the 20th century, the group aren t prepared for what they find, or what finds them... A truly disturbing story with a twist that will blow your mind.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: I made it through.\n\nReview: Let's see. Throw some totally unlikable characters into an outrageously idiotic scenario and finish with a twist ending that you see coming from a mile away and you get Devil's Pass. I admit I had some hopes for this movie but these students were more stupid than the ones in the insurance commercials. What is the dumbest thing we can do right now? Okay, let's do it. Then the preposterous reason for the incident at the pass made me almost throw a shoe through the television. I love B movies that are silly, but the ones that actually take themselves seriously and still insult your intelligence I just can't take. Also, our lead actress had two emotions. One was giddy to the point of making you puke and the other was terrified hysteria which got pretty old pretty quick. This movie was a dog. But, I did make it to the ending, which was obvious.","Product: NEW DVD\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It really did not take much to bring down KAOS..I mean, UNITE.\n\nReview: I am giving the four pack three stars. A Thief in the Night and Distant Thunder deliver very strong messages and pretty decent stories. They deserve to be watched and discussed. Costumes and hairstyles are dated of course, but do not detract from the message of the films. These are films done well on low budgets. Having said that, the Image of the Beast just kind of left us feel blah. It seemed dull and lifeless with a lead character that really gave you no reason to cheer for him or the preacher who felt guilty for leading people away. The only character I really liked was Jerry. (The jerk). Our hero in this film had a scripture memorized for every situation he came across and yet, with all his Bible knowledge and faith, he was left behind. I understand why, but his total transformation seemed difficult to swallow. The final film, Prodigal Planet was torture to sit through with unlikable characters and questionable conversions. Holes in the plot were awfulband that stupid code...At every turn, they quessed what the next clue meant and were right every single time but they could not figure out how Unite was able to track them. Well, we had it figured out about a minute and a half after the opening credits. Our hero was so smart cracking codes and quoting scripture, yet we kept yelling at him: \"Open your eyes, you dope.\" Jerry was Unite's top agent. That tells you all you need to know about Unite and just makes you wonder how these goofs became the most powerful organization in the world. Then there was Patty. I really did not see that one coming in the third film despite the ending of the second. Also, there was Wenda. I liked Wenda. The message of salvation was delivered in each film, however had the producers just made it a trilogy instead of a quadrangology (that's a made up word for a four parter) I think we would have enjoyed it more.","Product: Every town has its secrets, as college student Rose Halshford (Miranda Cosgrove) learns when she and her father (Donal Logue) move into a musty, old house. When Rose discovers that the previous tenant mysteriously disappeared, leaving her possessions behind, she suspects her unfriendly neighbor (Austin Butler) may know more than he lets on. When Rose reports strange noises coming from inside the house, no one, not even her father, believes her, insisting that its all in her head. As Roses suspicions grow, she begins to fear that she may be the next victim of whomever or whatever has infiltrated her new home.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I blame the writers!\n\nReview: We got this dvd for one reason, and of course, it was to see Miranda Cosgrove in a serious role. She was all right (not great) in this film that asked little from her as an actress. In fact, the entire cast was just okay. A couple were less than okay, but I put that on the script. The dad and the neighbor dad had nothing to work with. What lines they had were stupid and their reactions to certain situations were ludicrous. What man would just stand there quietly while the obnoxious new neighbor accuses him of being a serial killer? As we watched, we came up with a number of great ideas as to what was going on, all of them better than what turned out to be. After the movie we discussed numerous plot holes and the number of missed opportunities to develop something. Ultimately, as others have written, this is a watchable movie and fairly enjoyable, but without much effort, it could have been much better. Miranda really was given nothing to work with to demonstrate her worth as a dramatic actress. Sigh. Probably better as a rental because it is doubtful we will watch it a second time.","Product: Hovering over the village of Samar is the Mountain Of Death, ruled by bloodthirsty creatures who demand the sacrifice of a young girl every full moon. The Queen is unmoved by the people's pleas for protection and they turn to Hercules to end the slaughter. The hero discovers that living within the mountain are a colony of evil Moon Men, giant stone monsters with superhuman strength determined to rule the world and enslave humanity. In her thirst for power, the Queen has betrayed the people and joined forces with the aliens, adding the might of her army to their brutality. As they close in on Hercules, he rallies the villagers in an uprising against their merciless oppressors.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I knew something was up when I saw the name 'ALAN STEEL'\n\nReview: I found this dvd in a used book store and picked it up just for the fun of it. The first thing that caught my eye was that the lead was named Alan Steel and it took about 1 second and a half to realize that was a name that was thrown on just for an American audience. So anyway, I didn't expect much, and in a way I was not disapointed for this is just not a very good movie. Why 4 stars then? Well, it was entertaining. Queen Samara was just awesome even if she wasn't very competent. The plot was kind of a mish mash of different things going on but in the end it boiled down to moon men helping Quenn Samara gain more power in exchange for her helping them bring the moon closer and arrange for her sister to help reanimate some other woman for a purpose I didn't get. Anyway once the plan falls apart and the Queen runs to her moon men bodies for help we discover what comes from an unholy alliance. And it's not that Samara didn't have a chance. I think if I broke my leg and had to carry an anvil I could move faster than the moonmen. Well, Hercules does eventually do battle with the moonmen and it's the mismatch of the century. This movie din't promise much but it was watchable, laughable and kind of fun. It's probably more fun if you have a few friends with you. We had a group of 8. That helped. You have to be in the right mood, but if you are, go for it. I'll stick by my 4 star rating.","Product: A ONCE POPULAR, BUT NOW DESOLATE, CAFE IS NOW RUN BY A STRANGE FAMILY LED BY A TROUBLED, BOOZE-ADDICTED MOTHER & A DISTURBED FAMILY. THEIR DARK SECRETS ARE THREATENED WHEN SARAH ARRIVES, SEEKING ANSWERS TO HER PAST. TURMOIL REIGNS & EMOTIONS BOIL OVER AS THE HORRIFYING TRUTH UNRAVELS & SARAH BARELY ESCAPES.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Kind of slow with some terrific acting\n\nReview: This film was pretty much one long indoor scene in the diner and anyone who says it viewed like a play is right. It did and it seemed like a very good play. Clare Kramer was great in this movie. Lori Heuring was also very good, but I thought maybe a bit too pretty for the part she was playing. well, not a bit too pretty - A lot too pretty. I will be honest...I loved this film. Sarah arrives at this diner and begins a weird conversation and relationship with a young woman running the diner (Lori Huering). Sarah then meets mom (played by Betty Buckley) who is a real piece of work then she meets the two boys. Sarah goes through a lot in this movie emotionally. It was quirky, dark and obviously not for everyone, but it was moody,and suspenseful. It had good performances from every member of the cast. Not a lot of action, but enough. One line though really stood out: \"I have no hopes.\" that was sad. Sad, but true...sigh.","Product: Three notorious criminals rob a bank and plan to head to the Colorado border in order to escape the authorities that are now hot on their trail. A mile from the border they come across a dying man who has been shot and his wife kidnapped by a gang of outlaws. With his last dying gasp, he begs for the men to rescue his wife. Now they must make a perilous decision - risk their own lives to save the dead man's wife - or flee to safety in Colorado.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: I failed to heed the warning\n\nReview: Please, if you are reading this, do not make the same mistake I did. I read the review here by none whatsoever prior to viewing this mess, but I ignored the review and watched it anyway. Do not suffer my fate. Avoid this film at all costs. This film demonstrates why we need tougher movie camera controls. I know, I know. Cameras don't make bad movies, people do, but please. We must help the incompetent avoid temtation. Really, I have never ever in any forum including kiddie skits in church with such just down right horrible acting. My only hope is that the members of this cast got real jobs and are no longer wasting perfectly good film. Okay, you have been warned. Heed the warning. I did not and every time I close my eyes I am regretting that decision.","Product: College bound, Amber Strickland finds herself stranded after her jeep breaks down on a desolate highway deep in the Southern backwoods. Brutally abducted, she awakens alongside other women, imprisoned by a demented inbred family. Her nightmare quickly worsens when she is forced to face the other victims in a fight to the death. What she doesn't know is that the survivors have the grimmest fate of all... to carry on the family bloodline!!!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Ths Sticks of Kentucky\n\nReview: Uneducated, inbred freaks who live in a wooden shack in the hills! Welcome to Kentucky. It has to be tough to live in Kentucky or West Virginia when a writer gets an idea to do a film about inbreeding. You know they are going to place it in your state. Kind of like living in Cleveland and hearing all the Cleveland jokes. (I know) Anyway, I am pretty sure that the folks represented here as denizens of Kentucky are probably not your every day regular Kentucky citizen. As for the film, it was pretty standard fare in this genre. There was some pretty sadistic stuff. This wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen. In fact, the last half hour was pretty interesting. The rape scenes were hard to describe. I guess any perpatrator would be unpleasant, but the guy in this film that forced himself upon the girls. He was one gross-out hunk of filth. You had to love him. The gang of bad guys seemed to be pretty easy to dispatch and the ending with everyone going away happy was kind of lame, but if you are into a little psychological abuse and some hokey make-up work, you could do worse than this one. Good for a one time rental.","Product: After making its triumphant U.S. Premiere and playing to sold-out houses, John Neumeier's superlative work of dance-theater returns, featuring an evocative score by Lera Auerbach, and danced by the prestigious San Francisco Ballet featuring acclaimed prima ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan. This heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and unrequited love comes to life against dazzling scenic, costume and lighting designs.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Just not to my taste.\n\nReview: I guess I just did not know what to expect when I ordered this dvd. The production seemed to be more of a long pantomime with occasional dancing. I don't know if anyone remembers the HOT SHOE SHOW, but I often got the feeling that I was watching a series of skits from that series. I loved that show by the way. Anyway, I understand that in pantomime emotions must be exaggerated to replace unspoken words but I honestly thought that some of the overacting stepped across the line into farce. I did not find the story particularly hard to follow so I thought the production was good in that sense. Two hours of ballet managed to get in maybe an hour or so of actually dancing. This was not classical dance by any measure. More modern and just not to my taste. A final evaluation from me says it looked like the director had a vision for this production and the resulting performance reflected that vision. Some might think this is great in an artsy sort of way. I thought it looked lazy, forced and uninspired.","Product: Kathy Reichs is forensic anthropologist for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of North Carolina, and for the Laboratorie de Sciences Judiciaires et de Medecine Legale for the province of Quebec. She is one of only fifty-six forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Antrhopology, and served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. A professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dr Reichs is a native of Chicago, hwere she received her Ph.D at Northwestern. She divides her time between Charlotte and Montreal, and is a frequent expert witness in criminal trials.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not Reichs' best, but okay\n\nReview: Okay, like all the Temperance Brennan books by Kathy Reichs that I've read, I enjoyed 'GRAVE SECRETS', but this was not her best effort. The story was pretty good, though for me at least, hard to follow with a large number of characters to keep track of, even though I take notes as I go along. Brennan was in top form getting to the bottom of things (in this one the very bottom) and shaking up the bad guys. The ending was kind of out of no where though. What was Tempe thinking by going out to investigate in the condition she was in? At some point, Brennan has to be smarter than that. Any time that a writer has to take a chapter to explain everything that happened and why, I get the impression that either that author doesn't think the reader is smart enough to follow along or that the writer did not do a good enough job putting the novel together. This one was probably a combination of those. My feeling here is go ahead and read 'GRAVE SECRETS'. It's a good read and will keep your interest. Just don't expect it to live up to other Temperance Brennan novels. Still good, but not great. In my opinion, Kathy Reichs is one of the more dependable authors around.","Product: Jo Robertson, a former high school English teacher, resides in northern California.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: By the book book\n\nReview: I do not understand the outstandings ratings for this book. If ever I saw a book that screamed 'formula' this is it. Getting the heroine into the situation to investigate the crime in the first place requires the reader to suspend all belief and accept the ridiculous as possible. The two main characters repeatedly engage in sex and continue to ponder if what they are doing is right. . They both also just lie to each other constantly while each tells themselves that what they are doing is wrong and need to come clean with the other...later of course. When I finished the book I could not help but wonder what the future held for these two as a couple whose main premise was their mutual lying to each other. The plot has twists I saw coming a mile away. In fact about a third of the way through the book, I successfully the predicted the entire final third of the book. This book seemed like deja vu because I had read everything in it before. Thinking about that, if one had not read a lot of these thrillers in the past, one might enjoy it. So I solved that. I can see how it may have received so many positive reviews...just not from me"],"string":"[\n \"Product: It's Shocking! It's Beyond Your Imagination!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Lots to love here\\n\\nReview: I see this movie as one of two ways. You watch it or try to and realyze this is one of the worst movies ever and since you cannot go lower it gets a one star rating. Or, you could be like me and just fall in love with terrible acting, and lousy production values. I loved this movie. I loved Torgo, I loved the master's costume and I loved Maggie, the mom. She was the weakest character ever in the history of movies. The scarf on her head came and went from scene to scene for no apparent reason. Her husband goes outside alone to see if he can fix the car or whatever with the sounds of prowling beasts filling the air and Maggie takes off her dress and goes to bed. Curiously, on a second viewing, it seemed that Maggie's slip matched the material of her scarf. Then there were the wives who were in the movie to add time to an already short movie. The Master was so-so, but his robe was awesome and the actor put the thing on full display at every oppurtunity. The cops were a waste of tin badges. The best role in the movie went to the guy in the little sports car. All he had to do was sit in the car and make out with a cute brunette. He had to pay the producer something to get that part.\",\n \"Product: Clare Kramer of TV's \\\"Buffy The Vampire Slayer\\\" stars as Taylor Brooks, a sexy, young undergrad who is determined to become the first female member of the secret Skulls society. After she coerces the Council into including her in the initiation rites of the elite brotherhood, Taylor soon finds herself engulfed in a sinister world of deception, intimidation and murder.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Clare Kramer lifts this one\\n\\nReview: I bought this one only because I saw gravedancers and I thought Clare Kramer was good in that. I did not see the second Skulls movie, but I thought the first one was okay. (not great - just okay). This was a decent movie if you want to kill a couple hours. It is pretty predictable and the resolution is obvious early on, but it is fairly entertaining. Clare (who is in virtually the entire movie) does a good job carrying the film, although for all her character's struggles with conscience and the tragedies that have led her to this point, I thought she was kind of shallow when she got what she wanted. She was also a bit unbelievable as the most competent of the pledges trying to make it into the Skulls. She was the best man in the group. I don't see those guys as the future movers and shakers of America. Barry Bostwick was solid and the rest of the cast did a decent job. I would recommend this movie based on an interesting (if not completely original) concept, sincere acting, and a lack of bad language. I've never been one who thought that foul language just for the sake of foul language added anything to a film. It's nice when you find a film that doesn't abuse it.\",\n \"Product: The 27th Day, VHS, Gene Barry\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Kind of an optimistic view of humanity\\n\\nReview: I bought this because I've been watching reruns of Bat Masterson and Gene Barry is the epitome of cool. This was described as intelligent science fiction, almost an oxymoron these days. Anyway, it probably was an intelligent science fiction piece back when it was made, but this would not have been made today. All the optimism of man's ability for goodness would not have been filmed this way today and the notion that if you get rid of an evil ruler, all will be good is laughable. If you get rid of en evil dictator in an oppressed country, another will take his place. I did like the film overall but it is just too dated to really be really enjoyable. Back in the late fifties, this would have been great stuff.\",\n \"Product: In 1892, Vargas Diaz, a murderous greedy villain, looted an Aztec tomb belonging to the goddess of death located in the town of Santa Bonita, Mexico. The many that died at Diazs hands cannot rest and continually demand human sacrifices. Today the town of Santa Bonita is a ghost town, and those who stumble upon the village never leave. A young couple, Joss and Alicia, are unfortunate enough to get stranded there and discover the towns secret history. The only way to save themselves and let the dead rest lies with Diaz himself, but theres no earthly way he could still be living today\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: This re-animation did not work\\n\\nReview: I like Jeffrey combs. He was a great Herbert West in the reanimator films and when he gets creepy, he makes a film fun. I also love Ellie Cornell and have from the first time I saw her in Halloween 4. I saw Jeffrey and Ellie together and thought that this was a can't miss movie. The movie started out okay then Jeff and Ellie got killed in the first 5 minutes and a totally unsympathetic cast ensemble took over. The film did actually have a plot however, and there was a real reason why zombies were running around the town so as far as that goes, it had a step up on most zombie movies, but I just could not get into it. The actors were not very good and the characters they played were not too bright. Oh well, it was diverting for a while so it is not a total waste of time. Rent it though, don't buy it.\",\n \"Product: It's King Kong to the rescue when a giant robot threatens to destroy Tokyo in the gripping King Kong Escapes! The action begins when the conniving Dr. Who builds a robot Kong in order to retrieve a highly radioactive element for his mysterious benefactor, Madame X. When the robot proves less than reliable, the devious duo scheme to kidnap the real Kong from his remote island home of Mondo. But interfering with their plans are the heroic trio of U.S. Cmdr. Carl Nelson, Lt. Jiro Nomura, and Kong's current crush, Lt. Susan Miller. It's up to them to outwit the greedy ape-nappers in this sci-fi adventure that takes Kong to unprecedented heights of excitement.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Linda's voice was dubbed???\\n\\nReview: There are movies in one's lifetime that just grab the viewer and become experiences that you cherish forever. So is 'KING KONG ESCAPES' for me. Okay, this isn't the greatest movie ever made. There are probably not lots of people who would put this film in their personal top ten or top 100 or even top 1000, but for me this film is just one heck of a good time. The evil doctor was awesome. The hero was obviously in it for the pay check and the heroine was there for...well, I'm not sure, but she was there. She was the nurse on an atomic submarine crewed by all men. Yeah, right. Anyway, one of the things I found so great about this movie was the way our nurse, Susan, played by Linda Miller, delivered lines so horribly that I could not believe she was really a professional actress. Then I found out that her voice has been dubbed for this version of the film. I apologize to her for my bad thoughts about her acting. The bottom line here is that KING KONG ESCAPES is not a threat to win any awards. It's lame, cheesy and the script is ridiculous. That's why I gave it 5 stars. This is definately a film that you should see at least once in your lifetime for you will remember it. Love it or hate it, you will remember it.\",\n \"Product: In the woods outside of a small town, a hideous witch lures children to her crumbling home where she steals their teeth, butchers their bodies and curses their souls to wander the Earth forever.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: The first 87 minutes is 2 stars & the last minute earns 1 more\\n\\nReview: Whew. Where to start? I rented this for one reason only. I like Clare Kramer, and true to form, was not disapointed as she again gives a good performance. The film however is sex and gore and gore and sex. Yes I know it's rated 'R' and what was I suppose to expect? Okay, I can live with the topless pair of vampire girls who garble out some kind of speech as they run around seemingly aimlessly just causing mayhem and the gore, though excessive really didn't seem out of place considering the setting. Within all this depravity enters Lisa (Clare Kramer) who becomes the vampire with the heart of gold. Even though it's not beating, it's still a heart of gold. The depiction of vampirism as a drug type addiction was pretty cool and the spectacle of a couple vampires trying to kick the habit was my second favorite part of the film. My favorite part was the ending. After all the sex, after all the gore and the chase and the slaughter, this film ends with a tender finale that renews one's faith in the goodness of mankind. Awwww, wasn't that just so sweet? I don't think I would watch this again, but it was worth a one time viewing. Bottom line: If you're thinking about buying it, rent it first. You might love it. Then again you might just change your mind about buying it. By the way, it says that Ellie Cornell is in the cast. I love Ellie Cornell too, but I didn't see her. If I did I didn't recognize her. Oh well.\",\n \"Product: Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious comic operetta tells the story of the orphan Frederic, and his sudden twist of fate as an apprentice to a pirate.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome over the top fun\\n\\nReview: Yes, at some time or another in this production, every cast member does some mugging for the audience. Some more than others. Some of it is down right shameless. The thing is, I saw a portion of this on the ARTS cable network before I bought it and read the reviews here so I had an idea what I was getting. I got exactly what I expected. This DVD gives you excellent performers (maybe not great actors) but fantastic performers. The biggest ham is John English as the pirate king. His interplay with the conductor is terrific and as other reviewers have stated, he is not taking his role seriously. If however, you watch the performance it is obvious that every move has been rehearsed over and over and that all these spontaneous acts come off flawlessly. Derek Metzger as the major-general was a bit annoying with his extra antics, but I could live with that. Tim Tyler as the sergeant did a nice job but I especailly enjoyed his bit with (I think they were ping-pong balls)after his first entrance. Simon Gallaher as Frederic was great and Helen Donaldson was the first Maybel I've ever seen that actually seemed to have a personality. Most Maybels are just there looking cute and singing. She actually used expressions starting with her first entrance: Yes it's Maaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy Bel! Then she got in to the part with the marching song. Hmmm..Good acting and a nice voice. Nice concept. I also would be neglectful if I did not mention the 3 daughters of the Major-General. They indeed tend to chew up the scenery when they were on, but those ladies had some talent!!! This DVD provided exactly what I expected and what I hoped for when I ordered it. This is just 115 minutes of fun. Even the opening overture starts out with the cast having fun with Gilbert and Sullivan. I've read that G & S purists might not like this production. I don't know what a G & S purist is. I love Gilbert and Sullivan and this version did not offend me at all. Maybe I'm not a purist. If you're not a 'purist', don't miss this version of Pirates of Penzance. If you enjoy it once, you will want to watch it again...and again...and again...and...well, you get it. This is an easy DVD to recommend.\",\n \"Product: Tina (Pressly), Christie (Valance), Kasumi (Aoki) and Helena (Carter) are four skilled martial artists whose outwardly sexy appearances betray their true, lethal natures. When the fearsome females each receive an invitation to take part in an illegal martial arts competition, the prospect of a ten-million-dollar top prize is only sweetened by the fact that they will be facing off against some of the toughest fighters on the planet. The girls check their inhibitions at the beach and prepare for a series of fights that will test not only their strength, stamina, and endurance, but the very foundation of their dedication to the martial arts as well.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Need time to let it sink in\\n\\nReview: My initial reaction to this movie was give it 2 stars just for finishing it. Then I thought, \\\"Hey, this is based on the game. Did it deliver what you expected?\\\" And there, it got me. There is no attempt here to make a great movie. This is a way to divert yourself for roughly an hour and a half. If you give it the benefit of the doubt, you can say the plot is pretty thin. Practically non-existent in fact, but then have you ever played the DOA game? I own one of them. In fact, I only own one video game and it's DOA Hardcore. My favorite character is Lei Fang so I was kind of disapointed with her lack of screen time in this movie, but they didn't ask me so I settle for what I get. Anyway, enough meandering and back to the movie. Not great by any stretch of the imagination, but it pretty much delivers on what one would expect from a movie based on the DOA characters. Lots of pretty spectacular unbelievable fighting, and a lot of cute ladies in cool outfits. Kasumi and her fighting coustume were disapointments, Ayane I liked, Helena was --well, different, Tina was better than I expected, and Christie was far better than I anticipated. And Weatherbee: How could you not love Weatherbee? While the male fighters in this film were pretty much in it just to play the roles of punching bags for the girls, they seemed to have fun with their parts and were good sports about playing under\\nachieving characters. I give this film 4 stars for presenting an hour and a half of what you would pretty much expect but no more. I could have been better but it also could have been much worse. If you are a fan of any of the games you should at least be able to say you saw it.\",\n \"Product: Now, all 86 episodes from John Drakes entire crime-solving career are available together on DVD. Each episode of this exciting spy thriller is presented in the original broadcast order, from the original season that aired only in the U.K. as Danger Man to the 47 episodes of Secret Agent that were seen internationally, including the two color episodes that provided a vivid finale to the long-running suspense thriller.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Christmas gift that keeps on giving\\n\\nReview: Yes, watching it now, it does seem dated and the music blasting is kind of annoying, but this collecton can only be described as AWESOME!!! In the early episodes, Patrick McGoohan plays John Drake, agent for NATO. Later, he becomes secret agent, Jonathon Drake. From episode one to any movies you have ever seen with McGoohan, he displays the same acting style. The quality of the picture really impressed me. I thought that with such an old show it might be grainy or something, but it was excellent. Obviously, this DVD collection is not for everyone, but for those who remember the Secret Agent television series and who thought it was just about the greatest series ever made, you will not be disapointed. The series starts out kind of contrived, but the episodes just keep getting better and better as the series goes along. I rate this collection 5 stars only because I can't do a 6 star rating. On any scale, this DVD set goes right to the top. Oh yeah, and Lois Maxwell is in one of the early episodes. This was before she became Miss Moneypenny. That was kind of cute. Also, when he introduced himself to others, it was \\\"Drake, John Drake\\\". Did the James Bond filmmakers just shamelessly rip that off?\",\n \"Product: A group of friends' lives are invaded by a trio of hostile ghosts after they engage in a drunken bout of gravedancing during a wake for an old chum.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A movie to die for has to tell you something\\n\\nReview: You've never heard of this film until you pick up the DVD in the video store and it says it's one of 8 movies to die for. Come on, you have to know you are not dealing with a great movie here. At best you get an hour and a half or so of diversion. Well, this movie surprised me for sure. I really enjoyed it. I had to buy it. I decided to watch the other 7 movies to die for. I haven't seen them all yet, but I am working on it. A couple are good, a couple have been passable and two I have not liked. Anyway, Gravedancers should be given a chance. The idea is pretty good and the cast does a pretty good job in a low budget picture. Clare Kramer excels in this film, even though she is not actually one of the intended victims of the ramaging spirits. The special effects at the end do take away a little from the entire effect of the movie, but it still delivers beyond the level that I expected it to. I think if you view this one with reasonable expectations you will not be disapointed. If you start to watch it thinking this is actually a movie to die for, you will be unsatisfied. Of the six movies to die for I have seen, this is my favorite.\",\n \"Product: Nearly a decade after two young girls are brutally murdered, the monstrous killer, Jonah, escapes from a mental institution and returns to his familiar killing ground, the theme park attraction \\\"Dark Ride.\\\" His unfortunate victims this time are a group of college kids on a road trip that inevitably leads them to the Dark Ride where their night of youthful fun becomes a nightmare. The killer, who is mimicking the sets within the attraction, makes sure this is a \\\"ride\\\" audiences will never forget.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty good, but I hated that little creep\\n\\nReview: For me, this film earned 4 stars because it did a good job of reworking the original movie 'Funhouse', which is on my list as one of the 5 greatest movies ever made. In fact, I thought it was downright eerie how much Jamie Lynn-Sigler reminded me of Elizabeth Berridge at the end of the film. There was some humor in the film that seemed very natural like these were people who might actually talk and act like they did. I felt that the characters were actually people you could care about one way or another. This movie was bloody enough for me, had enough violence and jumps to keep me interested and had some pretty good characters. I won't say what little creep I didn't like (actually he was great) but if you watch it you will know. I also loved Jim played by Alex Solowitz. This guy played the part of horror movie fodder for the bad guy terrifically. The only mystery is how he survived so long, but I loved his character's mental deteriorization. The killer was pretty standard fare but the little twist at the end was kind of neat. All in all, this was a nice diverting hour and a half. The original 'Fun House' was a classic. This one was pretty good and did not shame the original. I now own both.\",\n \"Product: Penny, a young woman traumatized by a childhood auto accident that killed her parents, accompanies her therapist on a road trip back to the scene of the accident as part of her therapy to overcome her fear of cars. But, when the two women accidentally cross paths with a dark and mysterious Hitchhiker on a lonely stretch of mountain highway, an attempt at healing suddenly takes a terrifying detour into a horrific life and death struggle with a ruthless, deranged killer bent on preying upon Penny's worst fears.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Three stars...four stars...three...okay, 4 stars\\n\\nReview: I enjoyed this film. It started out kind of slow and continues to progress slowly. Some things that happened were not explained, but lets face it, most people in Penny's situation would have been totally freaked out by the circumstances. I know I would have been. I'd have been crying like a little girl. The movie took its time building the suspense so if you don't have the patience to stick it out, don't watch it. There is not a lot of action in this movie. Some blood. Some thrills. The ending was kind of weak but, all in all, not a bad movie. Rachel Miner did a good job. Also, you have to love Mickey Jones. Still the same guy after what? 30 or 40 years in the business? I've seen 7 of the 8 movies to die for now. I still put Gravedancers as the best, Unrest second, Maybe Penny Dreadful 3rd and Dark Ride 4th. The other ones I was not too crazy about.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by the true story of a legendary 25-foot man-eating crocodile comes the intense, terrifying horror movie PRIMEVAL, starring Dominic Purcell (TV's PRISON BREAK) and Orlando Jones (RUNAWAY JURY, EVOLUTION). An American news crew, determined to capture this voracious monster and stop his demonic rampage, travel deep within the darkest reaches of Africa to hunt their prey. But Gustave, as the natives call him, is also on the hunt -- always on the move, always elusive, always hungry for human flesh. Heart-pounding fear is nonstop in this edge-of-your-seat nail-biter about the cunning killer who continues to blaze his blood-soaked trail of terror.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well on different levels\\n\\nReview: Several reviewers of this film have said that they were misled by the packaging and so was I. I was expecting something along the lines of 'Crocodile' or 'Tentacles' or something about a giant monster. This movie had a giant monster in it, but the film was about more than that. Throw out the creature and just put the cast on safari in the country in civil war and you still have a pretty decent movie. I thought the acting was above average for a monster movie, but then again as I got into it, I decided to watch it as an action movie with a maneating monster in it. In short, you can lump this in with things like 'Pterodoctyl' and 'Locusts' and such, but this is done far better. Having thought that 'Lake Placid' was just stupid, I wouldn't put that one in any list. There were characters you could actually care about. Yes, there were the standard characters who you knew were going to be crocodile food sooner or later and they did some stupid things to earn their fates but they all added to the over all plot and none of the party seemed to be there just as cannon fodder. The soldiers working for little Gustave were truly bad guys and did there jobs very well. They were truly scary. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Much better than I anticipated.\",\n \"Product: Thrilling psychological murder mystery starring Toni Collette as a police psychologist trying to solve a series of murders at an all-boys prep school.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: It was all I could do to make it thorugh the thing\\n\\nReview: I did not like this film. It seemed that there was simply too much emphasis on making the film and the characters as dark as possible. I especially did not care for what they did with the character of the police detective, making him not only seemingly incompetent but uninterested in getting to the real truth of a matter and totally without any redeeming qualities. His was a cardboard caricature portrayal which was put in solely for the purpose of making the boys more sympathetic. I found no sympathetic characters in this film and no one to really care about one way or the other. I think to have an interest in a movie, one must have someone to root for, hoping they resolve their situation or someone to root against, hoping they get their just reward. This film had none of that. The scenes on the train were, well, to be blunt, they were silly. What kind of a stupid game was that and who could not see the eventual consequences coming (no pun there if you've seen the film)? I would not recommend this film to anyone. It failed as a thriller and it failed at being cerebral. Fortunately, it was a rental and it is now safely back on the shelf.\",\n \"Product: It seemed like the perfect neighborhood, at least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor... But behind every perfect neighborhood, there hides a dark secret. On Wormwood Drive that secret is named Adrien Trumbull; behind his welcoming grin lurks a dark obsession with poison and self-mutilation and within the walls of his rancid home, hides pure madness. For Bob and Wendi Petersen, the neighborhood of their dreams is about to become a living nightmare, a deadly end.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I watched this alone and I'm glad I did\\n\\nReview: First of all, I rented this just because I didn't see anything else that looked interesting and I was in a hurry. Also, I watched it alone due to an aversion to violence on the part of my viewing partner. I'm glad I watched it alone so no one could see me cringing like a little girl. The special effects at the end of this film were simply awesome. I was astonished and repulsed by what I was seeing and it was great. This is not your typical teen slasher movie. This had some real horror to the point of being downright scary. It didn't hurt to have terrific performances by the entire cast and that goes right down to the attendees of the neighborhood watch meeting. The little old lady who wanted desserts was great in her role. This film is not for everyone, but if you like some gore and some terror without any explicit sex, this might be for you. I was kind of disapointed at one thing though. I thought the woman at Zeecor would have more of a role in the film. She was good in her part, but I thought for sure she was going to seduce someone. There's not a lot of action in this film or any over the top cheap scares, just a solid effort of building to a fine and gruesome climax.\",\n \"Product: Fallen angel Sammael has claimed the midworld in the name of darkness. With the help of his menacing, gun-toting task force, he has smothered the dark, dreary city in vice, violence and cruelty. Sammael's victory is assured--until the arrival of Gabriel, the last of Heaven's seven archangels. Gabriel is young, strong and the mightiest warrior seen since Michael, his predecessor, disappeared. In no time, Gabriel's bravery and skill threaten to decimate Sammael's evil henchmen and redeem Jade, the lost angel with the heart of gold. But Sammael has one last card to play: the secret of his own past, the knowledge of which could destroy Gabriel forever.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting idea gone awry\\n\\nReview: I had some hopes for this movie when I picked it up, but after about an hour, my hopes became more concentrated on watching the timer drag slowly towards the 114 minute mark. This was a very disapointing film and the twist at the end was pretty weak I thought. All the arch angels of Heaven could not fight the forces of darkness in Purgatory, a place where the souls of people who's fate has not yet been decided go. I didn't know that that is what Purgatory was supposed to be. God can't make up his mind? Anyway, why were the fates of these souls undecided. They were practicing rapists, theives, killers and prostitutes. They were drug dealers and sellers of illegal firearms. They shouldn't have been in Purgatory if the only criteria is that God has not decided on where they should spend eternity. Anyway, the forces of darkness have taken over and arch angels from Heaven (or THE LIGHT as they called it. I guess because they had to be politically correct and not use words like God, Supreme Being, Creator etc.) were sent down one by one to defeat the forces of darkness and bring light back to Purgatory. Six archangels fail and Gabriel is the last one. When he arrives he becomes a warrior in a post-apocolytic looking city or something. I found it troubling that the weapons of choice by angels would be knives and guns and bombs and lead pipes. It was hard to accept this place as Purgatory. Anyway, the movie has it's moments when Jade is rescued, then plays not much of a part any more in the picture and when Raphael is healed. After that, the film is a series of ever increasingly boring fight scenes, including the final climactic one which seemed to take...well, it took an eternity for goodness sake. This isn't really an unwatchable film but I would not recommend it to anyone and for sure would never consider owning it.\",\n \"Product: It seemed like the perfect neighborhood, at least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor... But behind every perfect neighborhood, there hides a dark secret. On Wormwood Drive that secret is named Adrien Trumbull; behind his welcoming grin lurks a dark obsession with poison and self-mutilation and within the walls of his rancid home, hides pure madness. For Bob and Wendi Petersen, the neighborhood of their dreams is about to become a living nightmare, a deadly end.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I watched this alone and I'm glad I did\\n\\nReview: First of all, I rented this just because I didn't see anything else that looked interesting and I was in a hurry. Also, I watched it alone due to an aversion to violence on the part of my viewing partner. I'm glad I watched it alone so no one could see me cringing like a little girl. The special effects at the end of this film were simply awesome. I was astonished and repulsed by what I was seeing and it was great. This is not your typical teen slasher movie. This had some real horror to the point of being downright scary. It didn't hurt to have terrific performances by the entire cast and that goes right down to the attendees of the neighborhood watch meeting. The little old lady who wanted desserts was great in her role. This film is not for everyone, but if you like some gore and some terror without any explicit sex, this might be for you. I was kind of disapointed at one thing though. I thought the woman at Zeecor would have more of a role in the film. She was good in her part, but I thought for sure she was going to seduce someone. There's not a lot of action in this film or any over the top cheap scares, just a solid effort of building to a fine and gruesome climax.\",\n \"Product: Fallen angel Sammael has claimed the midworld in the name of darkness. With the help of his menacing, gun-toting task force, he has smothered the dark, dreary city in vice, violence and cruelty. Sammael's victory is assured--until the arrival of Gabriel, the last of Heaven's seven archangels. Gabriel is young, strong and the mightiest warrior seen since Michael, his predecessor, disappeared. In no time, Gabriel's bravery and skill threaten to decimate Sammael's evil henchmen and redeem Jade, the lost angel with the heart of gold. But Sammael has one last card to play: the secret of his own past, the knowledge of which could destroy Gabriel forever.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting idea gone awry\\n\\nReview: I had some hopes for this movie when I picked it up, but after about an hour, my hopes became more concentrated on watching the timer drag slowly towards the 114 minute mark. This was a very disapointing film and the twist at the end was pretty weak I thought. All the arch angels of Heaven could not fight the forces of darkness in Purgatory, a place where the souls of people who's fate has not yet been decided go. I didn't know that that is what Purgatory was supposed to be. God can't make up his mind? Anyway, why were the fates of these souls undecided. They were practicing rapists, theives, killers and prostitutes. They were drug dealers and sellers of illegal firearms. They shouldn't have been in Purgatory if the only criteria is that God has not decided on where they should spend eternity. Anyway, the forces of darkness have taken over and arch angels from Heaven (or THE LIGHT as they called it. I guess because they had to be politically correct and not use words like God, Supreme Being, Creator etc.) were sent down one by one to defeat the forces of darkness and bring light back to Purgatory. Six archangels fail and Gabriel is the last one. When he arrives he becomes a warrior in a post-apocolytic looking city or something. I found it troubling that the weapons of choice by angels would be knives and guns and bombs and lead pipes. It was hard to accept this place as Purgatory. Anyway, the movie has it's moments when Jade is rescued, then plays not much of a part any more in the picture and when Raphael is healed. After that, the film is a series of ever increasingly boring fight scenes, including the final climactic one which seemed to take...well, it took an eternity for goodness sake. This isn't really an unwatchable film but I would not recommend it to anyone and for sure would never consider owning it.\",\n \"Product: 2 classics from the 1960s horror vault arrive on DVD care of Warner's double feature! Roddy McDowall, Jill Haworth, Carol Lynley, Gig Young and a host of others star in these screen classics! \\n\\nEach film is presented in its original Widescreen format!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Martial arts to make Bruce Lee proud\\n\\nReview: Well, I knew when I got this DVD what I was getting with 'IT', as i'd seen it on TV several times and really enjoyed it. I love this movie. Yes, the acting is pretty over the top and the scene where the nuclear bomb is set off and the locals hunker down behind a sandbag fence a couple hundred yards away (well, they say they are a mile away). Then the bomb goes off and the nuclear blast they show looks big enough to wipe out pretty much all of London is hilarious. I guess nuclear bombs just didn't have the same punch back then that they do now. Oh well. Anyway, the bonus was 'THE SHUTTERED ROOM' and I found that I liked it. Well, I love Carol Lynley for sure and she doesn't disapoint, but the real hoot in this movie is Gig Young and his karate scenes. His fight scenes are soooo hilarious. He uses karate chops that look like something little kids practice during recess. His karate chops and punches are so fake!!! And I really had to wonder about him once. He has this gorgeous wife in a short skirt and heels climbing a steep hill and while he's fumbling up the hill, he's watching the bad guy ogle his wife while helping her up the hill. What a dip! Come on, Gig!! Oliver Reed and his buddies are pretty bad guys and why they act like they do is still a mystery to me. I guess they are just stereotypes of some kind or other. They menace innocent visitors for no apparent reason other than for the fun of it. Okay, Oliver Reed lusts after Carol Lynley. Who wouldn't? But he takes it to an extreme. Also, there is another mystery lurking that we eventually learn the truth of up in the shuttered room. This wasn't a great (even good) movie but it was entertaining. I've already watched it twice. Oh yes, that T-byrd is sweet.\",\n \"Product: Lucky Number Slevin director Paul McGuigan takes the helm for this action thriller concerning a group of telekinetic American ex-patriots who band together in an attempt to take down the clandestine government agency that's genetically transforming normal citizens into powerful psychic warriors. The Division is a shadowy government operation devoted to making humankind the ultimate weapon. Those who accept this transformation have the power to move objects with the mind, see the future before it happens, create new realities, and dispense of their enemies without so much as a single touch; those who are unwilling to participate are immediately terminated. Nick Gant (Chris Evans) is a mover , a second-generation telekinetic who went into hiding after the Division killed his father more than a decade earlier. He lives a life of anonymity in Hong Kong, a densely populated place where fugitive psychics such as himself are safe as long as they can keep their unique gift secret. Suddenly into Nick's life comes 13-year-old watcher Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a clairvoyant who needs his help in tracking down escaped pusher Kira, who may hold the key to bringing down the Division once and for all. A pusher is the most powerful kind of psychic due to their ability to influence the actions of others by planting thoughts in their minds. Now, as Nick emerges from hiding in order to help Cassie find Kira, the Division's human bloodhounds are hot on their trail. In order to elude the authorities, they'll need to disappear into the seedy underbelly of the city while relying on a team of rogue psychics to help cover their tracks. But Division Agent Henry Carver (Djimon Hounsou) is a powerful pusher who has made it his mission to stop them at all costs, regardless of the collateral damages that may occur in the process.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Requires some thought - The review not the movie\\n\\nReview: I made it through the entire movie, although I may have dozed off a couple times, I'm not sure. I think the writers/producers/directors were on to something with the idea here, but got carried away with the super powers of their 'mutants' or whatever they were. By the end of the film, the beings with the powers had such amazingly strong powers they were virtually invincible to human weapons. The bad guy with the force field or whatever it was, was hilarious as he deflected bullets. Could that have been any dumber? It was just downright silly the way their super powers were displayed in the final big battle scene. Dakota Flemming was just an obnoxious kid who needed some good lessons in manners. What was the point of getting drunk? Oh yeah, mom could 'see' better after a little alcohol. Okay. All Dakota did was get drunk and pass out. And the way it was explained early in the movie, Pushers had to have eye contact with the person they were trying to influence. How were they able to move a dozen armed flunkies in unison without even looking. Not only were they not looking, but the gunmen they were controlling had their backs turned away. I say, stay away from this movie. It does not work on any level and I can't think of any age group where a vast majority would enjoy this mess.\",\n \"Product: John Buerlein (Jeremy Sisto) is the overworked and underpaid pastor at St. Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church. His quiet world turns upside down when a beautiful call girl, Linda (Kristin Chenoweth), confesses that she is going to kill herself on her birthda\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not what I expected\\n\\nReview: This movie was not what I expected to be when I picked it up. I'm not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. This was a fanstastic movie with great characters all the way through. Jeremy Sisto was simply outstanding as Father John and it helped that he had a supporting cast that was just excellent. Kristin Chenowith was also very good in her role as LInda, however Linda was more of a large supporting role than being a co-star. There is no doubt that the ending leaves the viewer with the oppurtunity to discuss the plot with others who have seen it. The film is about redemption. The only question is who is the one being redeemed. It seemed like there was a lot of redemption going on in this movie. There was humor throughout and it was well done, being incorporated into the plot with seeming spontanaity that made it so natural for the situations. Don't expect action or nudity or a lot of blood. Expect a good story with excellent performances by an entire cast. View this movie with an open mind, an open heart and maybe some tissues. Great movie. Easy to recommend.\",\n \"Product: Alice (Brittany Murphy), an artist recovering from a psychological breakdown, retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on finishing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. When she begins hearing strange sounds and seeing apparitions, Alice searches for the source, only to find disturbing videotapes in the attic. Fascinated by her discovery, Alice digs deeper to uncover the mysterious story of the couple (Thora Birch and Marc Blucas) on the tapes, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to discover the deadly secret that lies in the house.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Had possibilities but didn't follow through\\n\\nReview: This was a watchable movie that had kind of an interesting idea, but turned to overused plot devices and a 'twist' at the end that has been used numerous times already. Brittany Murphy seemed like a zombie in this movie. Thora Birch did a nice job as the ghost wife. The entire film was slow and just seemed to drag and the continued use of the hand held video camera is getting so overused it is becoming a joke. Who really documents stuff like that anyway? I read another reviewer saying that Thora Birch does a lot of 'man hater' movies. This wasn't a man hater movie. Yes, there was a man in it who you were expected to dislike, but I don't think they tried to portray him as the 'everyman.' I think the best part of this movie for me was spotting the glaring inconsistency with continuity. From the time Thora Birch is tied to a chair to the time she gets into the tub to the time she gets out, she manages to put on an article of clothing from the chair to the tub then remove it before getting out of the tub. Anyway, the bottom line is that I did not care for this film but it's not the worst movie I've ever seen. Some of the plot devices are old but if you haven't seen a lot of movies they could pass as original and entertaining. This is for sure not one I would buy.\",\n \"Product: On their last weekend together, Megan and Abby Graves are lost in a remote part of the Arizona desert where they are lured to Skull City Mine, an abandoned mine town. But they soon learn Skull City is anything but abandoned – and there’s no way out. The sisters are now prey, forced to unleash their most primitive instincts in a desperate, all-out battle for survival against unspeakable horrors – both human and supernatural. Can they unlock the terrifying secrets of Skull City in time to save themselves, or will they become the latest in a long line of victims?\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Acting school take note.\\n\\nReview: I'm rating this film 2 stars because it really runs the gambit on acting, from hysterically bad to sincere to how to shamelessly ham it up on screen. Two gorgeous sisters, Clare Grant and Jillian Murray, find this crazy tourist attraction in the middle of nowhere. Actually, it's somewhere in Arizona. Now these sisters are comic book fans..Really? Okay, these two lovelies are comic book fans who get chased by this maniac until the older sister disposes of the maniac and without much effort. They stop a car to get help and (surprise) it's being driven by the maniac's brother who is nuttier than the first brother. Bill Moseley puts on a pig's nose to pursue the girls through the sweltering heat. Wearing the pig nose, he hams it up so ridiculously (Pig's nose - Hams it up) Anyway, he hams it up so shamelessly that not only is it not scary, but it is downright annoying. It wasn't even funny as in it's so bad it's funny. What was the director thinking? Well, the two girls go running around the desert but nobody sweats despite the 100+ degree heat. The older sister comes up with a plan to lure the brother away from the younger sister. Again, I can only think \\\"Really? That's the plan she came up with?\\\" Both girls suffer injuries but moments after they sustain injury they seem to be all right and continue along as if nothing had happened. Also both girls wore tight black pullover tops with deep sccop necklines and the cameraman made it a point to catch the sisters bouncing as they were running or jumping or whatever. There was also a demon in this film that fit in somewhere, but it was so convoluted as to if this was a slasher or what that the demon theme really added nothing except to give the sisters a chance to snarl and snap at each other in one of the silliest scenes ever to be recorded on film. Bad as it was though, I made it through and while I felt like I'd wasted my time, it wasn't the worst film I ever saw, and therefore worthy of 2 stars.\",\n \"Product: Four young friends on a camping adventure are run off the road by an erratically driven road train - a massive three-trailer truck. With their own vehicle wrecked and the road train stopped, the friends march off to vent their anger at the driver. But the truck is empty. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the sound of gunshots. To escape, the friends commandeer the road train. What they discover inside the vehicle s trailers proves more terrifying than anything out there on that lonely road. The next town is only three hours away, but will they reach it?\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Somebody thought this was a good idea? Really?\\n\\nReview: I really find it hard to write something about this film. I'm kind of shocked that this thing even got made. It's not very good. I don't want to say too much about the actors because I think the cast gave it a sincere effort and probably did pretty good with the material they had to work with, but the plot was so silly. For instance, when Nina opened the back door of the trailer and walked inside...My thought was \\\"Really?\\\" Who in their right mind, or even out of their right mind would have gone in there? And then at 120 minutes, when she hesitated to pull the trigger. Oh, heck no. Usually, I give stars for meeting the expectations I had for a movie going into it. If it meets expectations, then I rate it higher no matter how low those expectations were. Well, I didn't have real high expectaions for this one, but ROAD KILL does not even meet the minimum either in horror or parody. It is no fun at any point and does seem to take itself seriously. I can't even put it in a class with other films that are so bad they're good. I gave it 2 stars because I made it through to the end and because the ending was kind of interesting. I actually had to replay the ending then go back and look at an earlier scene to determine what exactly had happened. Unfortunately, going back did not explain it so I just had to go with my own thoery.\",\n \"Product: Three strangers arrive one by one to a mysterious cabin in the middle of nowhere after enduring separate life-altering predicaments. Searching for a way out of the woods, frustrated, hungry and battling to stay warm, they discover their mysterious connection and realize what they have to do in order to get out of the woods alive.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The children of stars make a movie\\n\\nReview: I saw the last half of this movie on tv one night so I ordered it to see the whole thing. We watched it as a family and, just as I thought, this film was pretty easy to figure out what was going on, although it was not apparent too early in the plot. The acting was pretty good by a group I had never heard of although they all had famous parents or parent. This was not a horror film or really not even suspenseful. It dealt with the issue of changing the past and making things right and it was done in a thoughtful way that did not leave huge gaps in logic..at least not huge gaps in logic for me. I was pretty happy I bought this and will probably watch it again some time. I do not see 4stars as a stretch.\",\n \"Product: Directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) and based the shocking true story of the Dyatlov Pass deaths, this horror will chill your bones. A group of American students set out to film a documentary following the fateful path of the nine skiers, whose bodies were found in 1959, deep in the Russian mountains. Trying to solve one the most bizarre mysteries of the 20th century, the group aren t prepared for what they find, or what finds them... A truly disturbing story with a twist that will blow your mind.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: I made it through.\\n\\nReview: Let's see. Throw some totally unlikable characters into an outrageously idiotic scenario and finish with a twist ending that you see coming from a mile away and you get Devil's Pass. I admit I had some hopes for this movie but these students were more stupid than the ones in the insurance commercials. What is the dumbest thing we can do right now? Okay, let's do it. Then the preposterous reason for the incident at the pass made me almost throw a shoe through the television. I love B movies that are silly, but the ones that actually take themselves seriously and still insult your intelligence I just can't take. Also, our lead actress had two emotions. One was giddy to the point of making you puke and the other was terrified hysteria which got pretty old pretty quick. This movie was a dog. But, I did make it to the ending, which was obvious.\",\n \"Product: NEW DVD\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It really did not take much to bring down KAOS..I mean, UNITE.\\n\\nReview: I am giving the four pack three stars. A Thief in the Night and Distant Thunder deliver very strong messages and pretty decent stories. They deserve to be watched and discussed. Costumes and hairstyles are dated of course, but do not detract from the message of the films. These are films done well on low budgets. Having said that, the Image of the Beast just kind of left us feel blah. It seemed dull and lifeless with a lead character that really gave you no reason to cheer for him or the preacher who felt guilty for leading people away. The only character I really liked was Jerry. (The jerk). Our hero in this film had a scripture memorized for every situation he came across and yet, with all his Bible knowledge and faith, he was left behind. I understand why, but his total transformation seemed difficult to swallow. The final film, Prodigal Planet was torture to sit through with unlikable characters and questionable conversions. Holes in the plot were awfulband that stupid code...At every turn, they quessed what the next clue meant and were right every single time but they could not figure out how Unite was able to track them. Well, we had it figured out about a minute and a half after the opening credits. Our hero was so smart cracking codes and quoting scripture, yet we kept yelling at him: \\\"Open your eyes, you dope.\\\" Jerry was Unite's top agent. That tells you all you need to know about Unite and just makes you wonder how these goofs became the most powerful organization in the world. Then there was Patty. I really did not see that one coming in the third film despite the ending of the second. Also, there was Wenda. I liked Wenda. The message of salvation was delivered in each film, however had the producers just made it a trilogy instead of a quadrangology (that's a made up word for a four parter) I think we would have enjoyed it more.\",\n \"Product: Every town has its secrets, as college student Rose Halshford (Miranda Cosgrove) learns when she and her father (Donal Logue) move into a musty, old house. When Rose discovers that the previous tenant mysteriously disappeared, leaving her possessions behind, she suspects her unfriendly neighbor (Austin Butler) may know more than he lets on. When Rose reports strange noises coming from inside the house, no one, not even her father, believes her, insisting that its all in her head. As Roses suspicions grow, she begins to fear that she may be the next victim of whomever or whatever has infiltrated her new home.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I blame the writers!\\n\\nReview: We got this dvd for one reason, and of course, it was to see Miranda Cosgrove in a serious role. She was all right (not great) in this film that asked little from her as an actress. In fact, the entire cast was just okay. A couple were less than okay, but I put that on the script. The dad and the neighbor dad had nothing to work with. What lines they had were stupid and their reactions to certain situations were ludicrous. What man would just stand there quietly while the obnoxious new neighbor accuses him of being a serial killer? As we watched, we came up with a number of great ideas as to what was going on, all of them better than what turned out to be. After the movie we discussed numerous plot holes and the number of missed opportunities to develop something. Ultimately, as others have written, this is a watchable movie and fairly enjoyable, but without much effort, it could have been much better. Miranda really was given nothing to work with to demonstrate her worth as a dramatic actress. Sigh. Probably better as a rental because it is doubtful we will watch it a second time.\",\n \"Product: Hovering over the village of Samar is the Mountain Of Death, ruled by bloodthirsty creatures who demand the sacrifice of a young girl every full moon. The Queen is unmoved by the people's pleas for protection and they turn to Hercules to end the slaughter. The hero discovers that living within the mountain are a colony of evil Moon Men, giant stone monsters with superhuman strength determined to rule the world and enslave humanity. In her thirst for power, the Queen has betrayed the people and joined forces with the aliens, adding the might of her army to their brutality. As they close in on Hercules, he rallies the villagers in an uprising against their merciless oppressors.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I knew something was up when I saw the name 'ALAN STEEL'\\n\\nReview: I found this dvd in a used book store and picked it up just for the fun of it. The first thing that caught my eye was that the lead was named Alan Steel and it took about 1 second and a half to realize that was a name that was thrown on just for an American audience. So anyway, I didn't expect much, and in a way I was not disapointed for this is just not a very good movie. Why 4 stars then? Well, it was entertaining. Queen Samara was just awesome even if she wasn't very competent. The plot was kind of a mish mash of different things going on but in the end it boiled down to moon men helping Quenn Samara gain more power in exchange for her helping them bring the moon closer and arrange for her sister to help reanimate some other woman for a purpose I didn't get. Anyway once the plan falls apart and the Queen runs to her moon men bodies for help we discover what comes from an unholy alliance. And it's not that Samara didn't have a chance. I think if I broke my leg and had to carry an anvil I could move faster than the moonmen. Well, Hercules does eventually do battle with the moonmen and it's the mismatch of the century. This movie din't promise much but it was watchable, laughable and kind of fun. It's probably more fun if you have a few friends with you. We had a group of 8. That helped. You have to be in the right mood, but if you are, go for it. I'll stick by my 4 star rating.\",\n \"Product: A ONCE POPULAR, BUT NOW DESOLATE, CAFE IS NOW RUN BY A STRANGE FAMILY LED BY A TROUBLED, BOOZE-ADDICTED MOTHER & A DISTURBED FAMILY. THEIR DARK SECRETS ARE THREATENED WHEN SARAH ARRIVES, SEEKING ANSWERS TO HER PAST. TURMOIL REIGNS & EMOTIONS BOIL OVER AS THE HORRIFYING TRUTH UNRAVELS & SARAH BARELY ESCAPES.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Kind of slow with some terrific acting\\n\\nReview: This film was pretty much one long indoor scene in the diner and anyone who says it viewed like a play is right. It did and it seemed like a very good play. Clare Kramer was great in this movie. Lori Heuring was also very good, but I thought maybe a bit too pretty for the part she was playing. well, not a bit too pretty - A lot too pretty. I will be honest...I loved this film. Sarah arrives at this diner and begins a weird conversation and relationship with a young woman running the diner (Lori Huering). Sarah then meets mom (played by Betty Buckley) who is a real piece of work then she meets the two boys. Sarah goes through a lot in this movie emotionally. It was quirky, dark and obviously not for everyone, but it was moody,and suspenseful. It had good performances from every member of the cast. Not a lot of action, but enough. One line though really stood out: \\\"I have no hopes.\\\" that was sad. Sad, but true...sigh.\",\n \"Product: Three notorious criminals rob a bank and plan to head to the Colorado border in order to escape the authorities that are now hot on their trail. A mile from the border they come across a dying man who has been shot and his wife kidnapped by a gang of outlaws. With his last dying gasp, he begs for the men to rescue his wife. Now they must make a perilous decision - risk their own lives to save the dead man's wife - or flee to safety in Colorado.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: I failed to heed the warning\\n\\nReview: Please, if you are reading this, do not make the same mistake I did. I read the review here by none whatsoever prior to viewing this mess, but I ignored the review and watched it anyway. Do not suffer my fate. Avoid this film at all costs. This film demonstrates why we need tougher movie camera controls. I know, I know. Cameras don't make bad movies, people do, but please. We must help the incompetent avoid temtation. Really, I have never ever in any forum including kiddie skits in church with such just down right horrible acting. My only hope is that the members of this cast got real jobs and are no longer wasting perfectly good film. Okay, you have been warned. Heed the warning. I did not and every time I close my eyes I am regretting that decision.\",\n \"Product: College bound, Amber Strickland finds herself stranded after her jeep breaks down on a desolate highway deep in the Southern backwoods. Brutally abducted, she awakens alongside other women, imprisoned by a demented inbred family. Her nightmare quickly worsens when she is forced to face the other victims in a fight to the death. What she doesn't know is that the survivors have the grimmest fate of all... to carry on the family bloodline!!!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Ths Sticks of Kentucky\\n\\nReview: Uneducated, inbred freaks who live in a wooden shack in the hills! Welcome to Kentucky. It has to be tough to live in Kentucky or West Virginia when a writer gets an idea to do a film about inbreeding. You know they are going to place it in your state. Kind of like living in Cleveland and hearing all the Cleveland jokes. (I know) Anyway, I am pretty sure that the folks represented here as denizens of Kentucky are probably not your every day regular Kentucky citizen. As for the film, it was pretty standard fare in this genre. There was some pretty sadistic stuff. This wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen. In fact, the last half hour was pretty interesting. The rape scenes were hard to describe. I guess any perpatrator would be unpleasant, but the guy in this film that forced himself upon the girls. He was one gross-out hunk of filth. You had to love him. The gang of bad guys seemed to be pretty easy to dispatch and the ending with everyone going away happy was kind of lame, but if you are into a little psychological abuse and some hokey make-up work, you could do worse than this one. Good for a one time rental.\",\n \"Product: After making its triumphant U.S. Premiere and playing to sold-out houses, John Neumeier's superlative work of dance-theater returns, featuring an evocative score by Lera Auerbach, and danced by the prestigious San Francisco Ballet featuring acclaimed prima ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan. This heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and unrequited love comes to life against dazzling scenic, costume and lighting designs.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Just not to my taste.\\n\\nReview: I guess I just did not know what to expect when I ordered this dvd. The production seemed to be more of a long pantomime with occasional dancing. I don't know if anyone remembers the HOT SHOE SHOW, but I often got the feeling that I was watching a series of skits from that series. I loved that show by the way. Anyway, I understand that in pantomime emotions must be exaggerated to replace unspoken words but I honestly thought that some of the overacting stepped across the line into farce. I did not find the story particularly hard to follow so I thought the production was good in that sense. Two hours of ballet managed to get in maybe an hour or so of actually dancing. This was not classical dance by any measure. More modern and just not to my taste. A final evaluation from me says it looked like the director had a vision for this production and the resulting performance reflected that vision. Some might think this is great in an artsy sort of way. I thought it looked lazy, forced and uninspired.\",\n \"Product: Kathy Reichs is forensic anthropologist for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of North Carolina, and for the Laboratorie de Sciences Judiciaires et de Medecine Legale for the province of Quebec. She is one of only fifty-six forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Antrhopology, and served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. A professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dr Reichs is a native of Chicago, hwere she received her Ph.D at Northwestern. She divides her time between Charlotte and Montreal, and is a frequent expert witness in criminal trials.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not Reichs' best, but okay\\n\\nReview: Okay, like all the Temperance Brennan books by Kathy Reichs that I've read, I enjoyed 'GRAVE SECRETS', but this was not her best effort. The story was pretty good, though for me at least, hard to follow with a large number of characters to keep track of, even though I take notes as I go along. Brennan was in top form getting to the bottom of things (in this one the very bottom) and shaking up the bad guys. The ending was kind of out of no where though. What was Tempe thinking by going out to investigate in the condition she was in? At some point, Brennan has to be smarter than that. Any time that a writer has to take a chapter to explain everything that happened and why, I get the impression that either that author doesn't think the reader is smart enough to follow along or that the writer did not do a good enough job putting the novel together. This one was probably a combination of those. My feeling here is go ahead and read 'GRAVE SECRETS'. It's a good read and will keep your interest. Just don't expect it to live up to other Temperance Brennan novels. Still good, but not great. In my opinion, Kathy Reichs is one of the more dependable authors around.\",\n \"Product: Jo Robertson, a former high school English teacher, resides in northern California.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: By the book book\\n\\nReview: I do not understand the outstandings ratings for this book. If ever I saw a book that screamed 'formula' this is it. Getting the heroine into the situation to investigate the crime in the first place requires the reader to suspend all belief and accept the ridiculous as possible. The two main characters repeatedly engage in sex and continue to ponder if what they are doing is right. . They both also just lie to each other constantly while each tells themselves that what they are doing is wrong and need to come clean with the other...later of course. When I finished the book I could not help but wonder what the future held for these two as a couple whose main premise was their mutual lying to each other. The plot has twists I saw coming a mile away. In fact about a third of the way through the book, I successfully the predicted the entire final third of the book. This book seemed like deja vu because I had read everything in it before. Thinking about that, if one had not read a lot of these thrillers in the past, one might enjoy it. So I solved that. I can see how it may have received so many positive reviews...just not from me\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":35,"string":"35"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":676,"string":"676"}}},{"rowIdx":677,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1CZ3W5U4OVB1B"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Andersen Waterhog Fashion Diamond entrance indoor/outdoor floor mat. No other mat in the industry traps water and dirt so effectively. WaterHog mats are constructed of rubber reinforced face nubs and the \"diamond\" design provides crush proof scraping action. Raised, \"Water Dam\" borders trap dirt and water keeping floors cleaner and safer. These mats are perfect indoors or out, especially outside your front door. The border for WaterHog Fashion features the same 100 percent polypropylene fiber system as the mat surface. Certified slip-resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute. Contains 20 percent recycled rubber content. Premium anti-static Polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and won't fade or rot. When wet, the rubber reinforce surface allows water to be wicked to the bottom of the mat away from foot traffic while providing a slip resistant surface. Polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Colorfast: Solution dyed for excellent light and we fastness. Unique ridged construction effectively stores dirt and moisture beneath shoe level. Green friendly rubber backing has 20 percent recycled rubber content and is available in smooth or cleated types. Should not be used in areas exposed to animal fats (kitchens) or petroleum products. Certified slip-resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute. Recommended uses computer rooms, around electronic equipment, malls, banks, hotels, offices, restaurants, healthcare, supermarkets and more. Anti-static Highly durable and attractive fashion border makes it the perfect choice for indoor or outdoor applications. Fiber type: needlepucnhed solution-dyed polypropylene, outstanding light fastness. Weight: 24-ounces per square yard (884 grams per square meter). Thickness: 1/4-inches. Design: square \"waffle\".\". The summary of the review text is \"This is your mat!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Wow, what a great find. This mat is in my mud room, located in the Northern Nevada desert. Let's just say this thing picks up and holds a lot of tracked-in dirt. I purchased the 3'x5' version and it looks stunning in an otherwise completely bland room. It vacuums very easily, is comfortable under bare feet, and is easy to lift and take outdoors to shake out or brush off. Just let mud dry on it and it brushes right off/vacuums right up, without leaving mud stains on the fibers. I didn't realize when I purchased this particular one (I have now purchased three total, one for indoor use and the other two for my front porch, all orange, the other two with a square pattern) that the bottom of the mat has rubber nibs on it to help keep intact on carpet. I thought this would make it slip around on my vinyl floor -- but nope! It barely moves. Note these mats are available without the nibs as well. But even with this knowledge after purchasing my first Anderson Waterhog Fashion mat, I decided to go ahead and buy the other two mats, I purchased them with the nibs, so that in case I decide to bring them indoors at any time and put them on carpet, they will stay put. Anyway, if you're looking for a mat that people will compliment you on that handles direct sunlight well and comes in great fashionable colors...this is your mat."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Wow, what a great find. This mat is in my mud room, located in the Northern Nevada desert. Let's just say this thing picks up and holds a lot of tracked-in dirt. I purchased the 3'x5' version and it looks stunning in an otherwise completely bland room. It vacuums very easily, is comfortable under bare feet, and is easy to lift and take outdoors to shake out or brush off. Just let mud dry on it and it brushes right off/vacuums right up, without leaving mud stains on the fibers. I didn't realize when I purchased this particular one (I have now purchased three total, one for indoor use and the other two for my front porch, all orange, the other two with a square pattern) that the bottom of the mat has rubber nibs on it to help keep intact on carpet. I thought this would make it slip around on my vinyl floor -- but nope! It barely moves. Note these mats are available without the nibs as well. But even with this knowledge after purchasing my first Anderson Waterhog Fashion mat, I decided to go ahead and buy the other two mats, I purchased them with the nibs, so that in case I decide to bring them indoors at any time and put them on carpet, they will stay put. Anyway, if you're looking for a mat that people will compliment you on that handles direct sunlight well and comes in great fashionable colors...this is your mat."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Andersen WaterHog Fashion entrance indoor floor mat. No other mat in the industry traps water and dirt so effectively. WaterHog mats are constructed of rubber reinforced face nubs and the \"waffle\" design provides crush proof scraping action. Raised, \"water dam\" borders trap dirt and water keeping floors cleaner and safer. These mats are perfect indoors or out, especially outside your front door. The border for WaterHog Fashion features the same 100 percent polypropylene fiber system as the mat surface. Fiber type: needle punched solution-dyed polypropylene, outstanding light fastness. Weight: 24 oz. per square yard (884 grams per square meter). Nub height: 1/4-inches. Design: square \"waffle\". Premium 24 oz/sq anti-static polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and won't fade or rot. When wet, the rubber reinforce surface allows water to be wicked to the bottom of the mat away from foot traffic while providing a slip resistant surface. Polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Colorfast: Solution dyed for excellent light and we fastness. Unique ridged construction effectively stores dirt and moisture beneath shoe level. Exclusive \"water dam\" border keeps dirt and water in the amt and off the floor, minimizing slip hazards and floor damage. Green friendly rubber backing has 20 percent recycled rubber content and is available in smooth or cleated types. Exclusive rubber reinforced face nubs prevent pile from crushing in high traffic areas, thereby maintaining high performance and extending product life. Should not be used in areas exposed to animal fats (kitchens) or petroleum products. Not adversely affected by salt or ice melt. Certified slip-resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute. Recommended uses computer rooms, around electronic equipment, malls, banks, hotels, offices, restaurants, healthcare, supermarkets and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Gorgeous, attention- and dirt-grabbing mats!\n\nReview: I love these Andersen WaterHog mats! I am now the proud owner of three of them (all in the beautiful orange shade). This one resides on my front porch for everyone coming to my door to see. The color is stunning ~ compliment-earning, even! And since when does anyone receive compliments about their door mats? Well, these beg for compliments. I love how they're available in so many sizes. Definitely worth the extra money you'll pay for these compared to the junk you can pick up at your local big box store. That they come in all these fashionable colors, too. . . . I've got the ones with the carpet-gripping nibs on the back, and they do not slide around much on my wooden patio. They're extremely easy to shake out and brush off. They really add nice color to my porch (which is in grave need of a new paint job). Amazing that I can put off that paint for a while longer, just buy adding a couple of eye-catching mats to deflect attention from the peeling paint. Love, love, love them! They're also very comfortable under bare feet, and house pets enjoy laying on them, too. Great quality and hold up well to rain, harsh desert sun, and heat.","Product: Command Decorative Hooks come in a variety of styles - from sophisticated to fun and playful - giving you options for every room and every person in your home. Using the revolutionary Command Adhesive, Command Decorative Hooks stick to many surfaces, including paint, wood, tile and more. Yet, they also come off leaving no holes, marks, sticky residue or stains - so you can take down and move your Command hooks as often as you like. Reusing them is as easy as applying a Command Refill Strip, so you can take down, move and reuse them again and again!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to use ~ be sure to follow the instructions exactly\n\nReview: These hold up to 3 lbs. each. I used both of these hooks to hold up a large metal fish sculpture (photos attached) on the side of a wooden armoire. Instead of drilling holes into the wood, I wanted to use the 3M Command hooks which wouldn't hurt the finish or the furniture itself. I also didn't want the hooks to be obvious since the sculpture's wire frame from which it hangs can be readily seen from multiple angles in the room. I originally used two white medium sized hooks, which were highly visible. I purchased a two pack of medium black hooks (I almost chose the bronze, which probably would have matched better given the metallic finish, but the price difference between the black and bronze was rather extraordinary, so I thought I'd try the black ones first).\n\nI thought the black hooks would be ideal because the wire frame is a dark color. I was able to easily remove just the white plastic hook part from the adhesive which was already in place where it needed to be, and swapped out the white hooks with the black hooks without any hassle whatsoever.\n Sure enough, the black hooks are nearly invisible, and the wall hanging, which actually weighs closer to 8 lbs., looks terrific where it is, adhered to a piece of expensive furniture.\n\nJust be sure to follow the instructions and do not hang anything up immediately after adhering the hook to the surface. Press it on there real tightly and let it set up for the time indicated in the instructions. If you don't follow the instructions, you can expect to have negative results.","Product: Pro Art artists pastels. Rich in pigment offering bold, vibrant color. The square shape is ideal for broad strokes as well as fine, crisp detail. Both painting and drawing disciplines can be used alongside each other to create a breathtaking range of effects. Colors blend for an infinite range of tones. Available in several different sets.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent value and pigment lay down\n\nReview: I chose these pastels after doing a lot of research on various other pastels, including soft, semi-hard and others. I chose these based on the quantity of sticks, colors available, price, and the fact that it came in its own storage case. Initially, upon opening the case for the first time the day of its arrival, I was disappointed to find many of the chalks on one end were snapped in half and with a few crumbles inside the packaging. Two of the plastic holders inside were bent and looked like the box had been dropped on its end. The exterior of the wooden case, however, was flawless and seems of a higher quality than reflects the price of the entire unit. Anyway, once I started using the pastels, I realized my first instinct was to break each piece in half for better control, anyway, so I realized the broken pieces were not bothersome whatsoever. I did have to take sandpaper to a few pieces to remove a manufacturer's filmy substance which appeared to render the pastels unable to lay down color, but I didn't have to remove much to bring the stick to its full pigmented wonder. Before disregarding this set due to customers' complaints that some sticks were broken during transit, consider how they will be used in your craft and realize that broken sticks might actually be a good thing for you and your workflow.","Product: Household Essentials 100% Cotton Laundry Bag is just that: 100% cotton. This breathable and beautiful fabric never steers you wrong. The large laundry bag is machine washable and fits most standard hampers and sorters. With a drawcord and cordlock already in place so nothing spills out, it is ready to hit the road. Whether going or coming, this bag will be riding shotgun. It's perfect for hauling laundry from room to machine, or for packing pillows and bedding for moving day. A must have for back to school and college living! And pretty useful for everyone else, too. This classic, spacious laundry bag is 36 inches high and 28 inches wide and holds 3-4 loads of laundry. More if your really determined.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Extra roomy and ideal for replacing tie-in bags in laundry hampers\n\nReview: I got this to replace a tie-in bag that came pre-installed in a wicker laundry basket I bought at Cost Plus World Market. Who wants to tie six sets of ties every time they want to remove the laundry bag from the hamper??? So, I searched around and found this. I have no need for the draw string portion, and it never occurred to me until now that I can just cut the thing out. But right now, I have this nice oversized natural colored cotton bag in my wicker hamper, with the top of the bag neatly folded over the top of the hamper, with the draw string is tucked under the edge of the bag, completely out of sight. I like the bag being visible a few inches under the lid of the hamper, and this allows me to do just that without impacting the space inside the bag inside the hamper that it's placed in. It's also a thousand times more convenient than six sets of ties which is what this replaced.","Product: This handy 2-tier end table is made of solid, unfinished cedar wood (Cunninghamia lanceolata) with rustproof hardware. It's a great piece for your cabin, porch or patio. 20in.L x 20in.W x 18 1/8in.H. Assembly required (instructions included).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Hidey spot for a cat, but beware of poor workmanship out of the factory.\n\nReview: I've purchased two of these. The first was easy to put together with the cam-lock bolts. The table looks terrific in my bedroom beside my recliner. However, when I purchased a second one to use as an end table beside my bed, the assembly process wasn't nearly as easy: one of the cam-lock bolts simply won't lock in, so the table isn't as sturdy as the first one. If any pressure is put onto the table at all, it will lean to the side. I am lazy in the returns department so I didn't feel that the problem was so bad that it needed to be exchanged, and figured that if it gets any worse over time I will just be able to screw it in with a standard screw. Otherwise, the tables look terrific and hold what a table this size would be expected to hold: a full sized place mat (very cute if you put it on at an angle) coasters, drinks, candles, personal electronic devices such as cell phones and tablets. Holds a laptop easily. The cat likes to sit in the bottom and look out the window, too.","Product: 26 inch coastal inspired multi primary color finish iron open design schooling angel fish wall sculpture. This product is manufactured in China.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Poorly assembled, fall apart easily, not worth the money\n\nReview: The fish are what I expected size- and color-wise, but they are very lightly tacked in place at the factory and come apart during shipping. I tried Gorilla Glue and I tried JB Weld but they pop apart. I'm not sure that I can hang these fish without a whole lot of further modification. I'm going to try soldering them next, but that is my last option. The fins were bent upon arrival and I can see how they would snap off easily during shipping. I bent the fins back but right now the wall hanging is laying upside-down on my counter awaiting soldering. I haven't been able to hang them yet due to the delicate nature of the factory assembly. If they had used thin wire rods to connect the fish rather than individually metal-tacking each one, the wall hanging would have been much more sturdy and a better overall product. Instead, each fish is held onto each other fish by a single tack point using very thin, breakable metal and (weld?). I regret this purchase.","Product: The peshtemal is highly absorbent and dries very quickly, light in weight and takes up little space meaning it's the perfect travel companion. It's great in bathrooms, pools, spa's, beaches, sport facilities and most importantly baby care, the possibilities are endless!.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love these particular Peshtemals\n\nReview: So perfect for any outing which may require a towel, as they are easy to pack (flat or roll up, very easy to do either way). The colors don't bleed, and after a couple of washes, the fabric becomes so soft you wouldn't hesitate to use it on a baby. They're highly absorbent and they become more absorbent after a couple of washes. They dry VERY quickly due to the thin nature of the cotton. They're everything they say they are, and I found myself to be more than pleasantly surprised. I've ordered four so far and will definitely be replacing all of the body towels in my household with these. Well worth the money. Also, a little card comes with them that gives a background about peshtemals which is helpful!","Product: The peshtemal is highly absorbent and dries very quickly, light in weight and takes up little space meaning it's the perfect travel companion. It's great in bathrooms, pools, spa's, beaches, sport facilities and most importantly baby care, the possibilities are endless!.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love these particular Peshtemals\n\nReview: So perfect for any outing which may require a towel, as they are easy to pack (flat or roll up, very easy to do either way). The colors don't bleed, and after a couple of washes, the fabric becomes so soft you wouldn't hesitate to use it on a baby. They're highly absorbent and they become more absorbent after a couple of washes. They dry VERY quickly due to the thin nature of the cotton. They're everything they say they are, and I found myself to be more than pleasantly surprised. I've ordered four so far and will definitely be replacing all of the body towels in my household with these. Well worth the money. Also, a little card comes with them that gives a background about peshtemals which is helpful!","Product: Press grill marks into cheesy paninis or cook up fajita strips and more with the Oster Titanium-Infused DuraCeramic 2-in-1 Panini Maker and Grill. This bistro-quality sandwich maker grills 30 percent faster than ordinary nonstick cookware, saving both time and energy. Combining two flat griddle surfaces into a single, compact design, it can be used for a wide variety of cooking applications. Use it as a traditional panini press to make great grilled sandwiches or open it flat to use it as a countertop grill. This panini maker features a PFOA- and PTFE-free ceramic coating that is scratch-resistant, withstands flaking and peeling, and easily wipes clean. And thanks to its floating hinge system, it can accommodate sandwiches of a variety of thicknesses.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very tasty sandwiches, at the cost of non-removable grill plates.\n\nReview: I'm only giving this four stars because I hate that I can't remove the grill plates to wash them thoroughly. The coating on the plates is wonderfully non-stick, but mine came with two dings on the outside edges, making me wonder overall about the quality of the coating. Melted cheese does slide right off. I'm not fond of sponging it down, and not being confident that I'm removing soap since the plates can't be removed and rinsed. Everything has to be thoroughly wiped down. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but if you're a freak about clean surfaces like I am, this *will* bother you. Note that if you're making two paninis side by side, you should definitely ensure they are identical in height or you may find the smaller of your sandwiches making a slow but steady slide right out of the front of panini maker. I had to tilt the maker backward on the edge of an upside-down dinner plate to keep my (scrawnier) sandwich from taking a dive, compared to my daughter's panini monstrosity beside it. I've since made an official panini rule: one sandwich at a time. I have to heat any and all paninis on full temperature, because lower temperatures just don't seem to thoroughly heat the ingredients inside (deli meats, tomatoes, smoked cheeses, etc.). The resultant sandwiches, though, are fabulous.","Product: Dyson received the highest numerical score among canister vacuums in the J.D. Power 2015 and 2017 Vacuum Satisfaction Studies. 2017 study based on 6,965 total responses from 9 companies measuring the opinions of consumers who purchased a canister vacuum in the previous 12 months surveyed in February-March 2017. Your experiences may vary.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent sucker for hard-surface floors.\n\nReview: I don't think I have enough words to describe how much I adore this vacuum. Dyson nailed it with this one. It's my first canister vac, but it's the best thing that ever happened to my laminate/vinyl/tile floors.\n\nBeing able to turn on/off the turbine head using a switch on the handle itself, on a whim, is the best thing that ever happened to a vacuum cleaner.\n\nHaving the filtration system pull out as easily as if you were unstacking a water glass from your kitchen cabinet is the best thing that ever happened to a vacuum filter system. That you can rinse it in cold water and squeeze it out and not feel like you're going to destroy it is even better. I throw mine into a bowl in a sunny windowsill for a day to dry out, then drop it (literally drop it. There's nothing to do but drop it in) back into the filter slot and I'm good to go.\n\nThe size of the debris bowl is insane -- I live in the Nevada desert, where \"The Nevada\" (fine debris, sometimes chunkier debris, wood bits, tumbleweed parts, pet hair, people hair) constantly comes into my house in large quantities via wind and pets. It has to be vacuumed up, regularly. This thing holds it all, and I do NOT have to dump it out in the middle of vacuuming mode, even after a particularly windy few days. My home is roughly 1,500 sq. ft. and I can vacuum the entire thing before I dump it out.\n\nThere's no gross \"post-vacuum\" smell. The house always smells fresh and clean after vacuuming, which means you can vacuum real fast before company comes over, and no one is the smarter, thinking, \"Hey, I smell that familiar 'post vacuum smell'.\" Except that your floors will be exceptionally clean -- edges and all. Throw that little turbine brush back on your bare floors (you know, just a press of the button on the handle) in spots with dirt that people with *normal* vacuum cleaners have to mop up -- you can just whisk that dirt away with the stiff brushes of your (super-easy-to-remove-and-clean!) beater bar.\n\nThey weren't lying about the suction. This thing could suck a beetle off the freeway 5 miles away if you pointed it in the right direction while it was running.\n\nBonus that I didn't pick up on from the item description in Amazon's store: it comes with a little on-board tool sleeve that neatly fits over the tube, which holds a multi-tool -- a combo edge tool (which I just don't need with this machine, since it sucks so well so my edges area always clean anyway) with a brush tool.\n\nMy only complaint is that the turbine brush head isn't that great at lifting hair/debris from my low-pile carpet. I find I have to drive over the same piece of hair multiple times from multiple angles before I find myself bending over and picking it up off the carpet and placing it directly in front of the turbine head before it gets sucked up. It seems to be much better suited for entry rugs, area rugs, bare floors, etc. over actual piled carpet. I wish I knew whether an upright model might be better suited for actual carpeting, or whether Dyson uses the same turbine head assembly for those as well.\n\nYou might want to do yourself a favor and get the Dyson Soft Dusting Brush, which complements this machine very well, if you want to do picture frames, pianos, mantles, window blinds, etc.\n\nAt 16 lbs total, it's not overly burdensome to lift if need be. It easily rolls over flooring transition strips, and doesn't tip over. (Okay, so I did tip it over once, because I made a really lousy decision to try and fit it through a spot where I knew in advance it just wouldn't fit, but I was too lazy to right the situation before it happened. The Dyson didn't care, flail, choke, or gasp. I just turned it back upright and kept on vacuuming. I think I even apologized to it, and gave it a little pat for not complaining.)","Product: This 12-Piece set includes an, 8\" Chef Knife, 8\" Slicing Knife, 8\" Bread Knife, 7\" Santoku Knife, 6.5\" Utility Knife, 3.5\" Paring Knife and each knife comes with a matching blade guard.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Affordable, fun, colorful, AND perfectly cuts a tomato!\n\nReview: Seriously, the price of these is well worth what you get. I've had these knives for several months now. The whimsical designs and colors are not only eye-catching, but make finding the right knife to use for the cutting purpose genuinely *fun*. The blades are very sharp, and I can even cut a tomato with the bread knife into evenly sized slices, and not squeeze all the juice and seeds out of the tomato... I honestly wasn't expecting that out of a $19.97 full set of kitchen knives (I see now as I write this review several months after I bought the knives, that they've gone up in price by about $10. I'd still have purchased these at that price, and be just as impressed at their quality. Yes, they are definitely worth it.). I love that these come with individual blade guards, because the knives don't all fit in my pre-existing knife block so some have to go in a drawer, and the guards are perfect for that. Cuisinart really went out of their way to make a great product affordable to the masses.","Product: Stainless Steel Manual Juicer Fruit Lemon Lime Orange Squeezer with Bowl Juicer Strainer\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: There's probably better manual juicers out there.\n\nReview: I was really hoping this would be made of higher quality steel, but it's fairly thin and lightweight compared to what I envisioned based on the photo here. Gripping it while juicing a piece of fruit is a bit clumsy and the edges seem sharp enough that it could potentially cut you (though I've not been cut by this yet). The top part works well to juice citrus fruits, but note that the holes in the tray below which are meant to allow the juice to flow through but still catch any seeds from falling into the reservoir below, clog up easily with the juice. I had a hard time getting the juice out of this and found more juice on the upper part (clogging the holes) vs. in the bottom reservoir. I don't know if this could be remedied with larger holes. The bottom reservoir has a handy spout to pour out the juice; I just wish there was more juice in there to pour.","Product: Enjoy a perfectly warmed room with the Dr. Infrared heater DR-838 family heater. It's the best space heater for its grade Dr infrared heater ever build, industrial grade product at household pricing. It features an adjustable thermostat, high, low and fan only setting to allow you to heat up a cozy temperature for many winters to come. It weighs only 4 1/2 pounds and comes with a big carrying handle for maximum portability. It is equipped with an industrial grade motor, cool to the touch metal body, and a glowing red self-regulating ceramic heating element for maximum safety and efficiency.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent little room heater\n\nReview: I have this sitting on the corner of my cultured marble counter and it works perfectly for my bathroom. The room is approximately 8'x10' and is easily the coldest room in the house. Not anymore, now that I have this little gem in there! I only keep it on when I'm in there or if I'm preheating the room before a bath. It doesn't take long at all to heat up the room so it doesn't stay running for a long time. The cord is thick (much thicker than the one on the other brand one I replaced) and I don't worry that when it's on high that it might get too hot -- the cord is well-shielded and it doesn't get but slightly warm to the touch even when the heater is set on high. No, it's not a 'heavy duty' heater and you shouldn't expect a 'heavy duty' heater when paying these kind of prices (I paid $14.99 for it in Oct. 2015), but it's certainly well-built and sturdy. I don't move mine and I wouldn't move mine given its location in the bathroom, so I can't speak for portability or how well it holds up if it is moved around a lot. But I can say that it more than does its job without taking up much space. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.\n\nEDIT 10/2016: I've had this thing for around a year now. I still love it and wouldn't change my five-star rating. It still works like the day I got it. My only BUT is: the flimsy little filter on the back is a huge pain to keep in the unit, as other reviewers have pointed out. I've finally got it re-situated, but I'm worried that if I sneeze, it might fall out. I'm trying to figure a way to rig it on there to make it stay longer; it came with double-stick tape dots but obviously those didn't last long. Even with that little annoyance, I still love my little heater and I think you will love it, too.","Product: Enjoy all your homemade dried favorites and have them last longer without spoilage> the Magic Mill Dehydrator is designed to serve you with all you need to have the joy of Hydrate food for your health and taste unique heat distribution dries Food evenly The machine is equipped with a 400W rear-mounted drying fan and air flow circulation technology to promote even drying without overheating, with no need to rotate the shelves. Digital set timer and temperature preset adjustable thermostat and timing helps you choose your right temperature from 95F to 158f (with 9 Numrements) you can set at night before going to bed and wake up to the sweet scent of dehydrated fruits and vegetables in the morning automatic shutoff features automatic shut off when timer is done see through cover allow you to monitor progress large Capacity with the 6 trays, you can have more than 6 lb Of food dehydrate at once overheating safety protection drip tray collects any residue from drying process includes 6 stainless steel removable, height adjustable racks(13x12) 2 mesh sheet 2 nonstick sheets> 1 set oven mitts specifications Dehydrator type: shelves air flow: horizontal (back to front) temperature range: 95F to 158f dimensions: 12 x 17 x 19 Number of trays: 6 expandable: no timer: Yes thermostat: Yes wattage: 400-450 watts warranty: 1-year limited The Magic Mill Dehydrator is constructed of quality materials and electronics, we stand behind our products, a 1 year limited Warranty guarantees you full satisfaction start enjoy your homemade dehydrated food pick up this Dehydrator today\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Economy priced, QUIET dehydrator\n\nReview: I purchased this unit because I was replacing an old Ronco one from 25 years ago that was a stackable style with the heating elements on the bottom. I chose the Magic Mill because of its metal trays and rear-mounted heating element and fan. So many dehydrator units are stackable and the top trays take forever to dry unless you keep rearranging trays which causes food to fall off, plus the dehydrator should be one of those things you shouldn't have to babysit real closely. With this Magic Mill unit, the heat and fan are located in the back which evenly dry all of the trays at once. This is the best feature in my opinion, because I can be confident that all trays get equal drying without me having to juggle. Plus, I can dehydrate taller items (i.e, tomato halves) and just remove shelves to accommodate them, which you can't do in a stackable unit.\n\nNote that the door lifts up and completely off the unit. This allows for easy tray placement and removal. It comes with silicone hot mitts for tray removal but really unless you take the trays out during the dehydrating process you really don't need them because the trays and unit cools off pretty quicky when it's shut off.\n\nI love the digital function of choosing temperature and time. However, I set my timer past the recommended drying times for my vegetables because I don't want it to prematurely stop. The instruction manual indicates the top drying time for this unit is 20 hours, so if you need to dry beyond that, you should shut it off and give it a break before starting it back up again.\n\nA note about the reviewers' comments that this unit is loud: I have found just the opposite to be true. Most people would use a food dehydrator in the kitchen area which is a pretty centralized, busy area of the home. I can hear the fan but it is quieter than the sound of my refrigerator running, and honestly, the white noise blends into the background. So unless these reviewers are dehydrating in the middle of the night on their bedside tables, I can't really imagine what their complaints are about. [No, I am not at all hard of hearing.]","Product: Make even a simple meal a stylish affair with this contemporary 100-percent bamboo multi colored placemat. Perfect for everyday use, and each is hand assembled to assure the best quality. Very durable and easy to clean.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Versatile place mats -- don't just think dining room!\n\nReview: Adorable flat bamboo slat place mats. Note there are coloration changes from one place mat to the next, so if you're extremely hoity-toity-picky and hate when products aren't exact cookie cutters of one another, then buy something else. But if, like me, you don't mind a little character from one piece to the next, these should suit you just fine. I purchased the green ones for placement on my bedroom end tables and they work terrifically. Note that these are not stiff and can roll up as the slats are basically held together with thread. They're easy to wipe up but I can see that it would be possible to stain them if you're not prompt at wiping them up. They move easily on wood surfaces, so keep that in mind (i.e., they bunch up if moved from a short edge). My cat will occasionally jump up on my end table where one of these sits, and the place mat will slide and bunch toward the center. I love these and if I had a need for more I would certainly buy another set. The green set is gorgeous for a tropical themed room.","Product: These blankets are perfect for cozying up at home or taking on the road, and are sure to make your next journey or staycation a comfortable one. Anico is a leading producer of toys, travel accessories and outdoor equipment. For the last 25 years, we have delighted customers with high quality products that deliver value, quality, utility and fun. Our products are well-suited for children and grown-ups, and are sure to please.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great warm blanket for a pig!\n\nReview: Not gonna lie here; I bought this because my \"mini house pig\" (140 lbs) was in need of another fresh fleece blanket so I could better rotate his out for washing and drying. He's a pig and loves being warm and better yet, loves having a blanket around/over him. He's a black and white pig, so I got him the black and white zebra striped blanket. He seems to really like it, and \"hrmph's\" at me when I tuck him in with it. Sometimes he wears it around the house when he gets up. He's not shredded this yet, which he tends to shred certain kinds of materials, so I have to say it holds up well. Even the whip stitching around the edges have held up to him and he's a pretty persistent pig when it comes to rooting around on it with his snout. I'd recommend this as a great blanket for people or pets of many types :)","Product: The Transcend USB 3.0 SD & microSD Card Reader is able to transfer images, videos, and other files from SD & microSD card formats (SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I/UHS-3). This reader is compatible with Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface (backward compatible with USB 2.0) and features an LED status light. Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Does a fast job of reading data, but poor cap design\n\nReview: First, I need to clear up why I am only giving this four, instead of five, stars: the cap covering the USB connection doesn't fit onto the back of the unit. That irritates me because the cap will inevitably disappear, leaving the USB end permanently uncovered, even when in storage. Otherwise, this unit completely rocks ~ I purchased it to transfer data via USB 3.0 onto/from micro SDXC cards, and it does that both fabulously and quickly. I moved 16GB from a 32GB card in just a couple of minutes (literally, a couple of minutes, not twenty+) on my Windows 8.1 machine. There's no way I could have transferred the same data so quickly using my high-res music player, which isn't USB 3.0. Note that you cannot read from both an SD and micro SD card at the same time on this unit; you can only read from one or the other. I also like that there is a blue light on the card reader that comes on when it is ready. The blue light will go off if you insert a second card into the unit concurrently with another, letting you know that the unit is not ready. If you want a reliable little reader, this is for you, if you're not bothered by the cap issue.","Product: High Resolution Music Player\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: BUTTERY sound you don't want to put down -- but frumpy software front end.\n\nReview: I love my FiiO X5 2nd gen player! I love that it has two micro SD card slots (which I use both for a total of 192GB of storage space, with one 64GB card and one 128GB card), because I can put two separate sets of music in there and go back and forth between the cards depending on my musical needs (for example, on the 64GB card, I put recently purchased tracks, and for the entirety of my rest of my library, I put those tracks on the 128GB card). It allows me faster access to my newer stuff, which I want to listen to now, vs. randomizing the rest of my music from the other card.\n\nThe sound is unheard of (ha ha, sorry for the pun). Nothing compares to the quality of sound that comes out of this little machine, for its size and price. Pair it with a set of high quality hi-fi headphones and some FLAC music files, and you've got yourself an insane little music machine. You'll never go back to Apple or another brand of music player. You'll find yourself hooking it up to your home sound system and playing all of your music through it. I can't say enough for the sound quality. You WILL notice a difference between crummy .mp3 files and other low-quality sound files. You WILL find yourself craving FLAC files, and you will go wherever you can to find them. You might even start converting your entire CD music collection into FLAC, even though you'd already converted them all to .mp3. You WILL find yourself hoping that someday soon, Amazon will start offering FLAC files instead of .mp3s! (HINT HINT NUDGE NUDGE!) ;) Seriously, though, you probably haven't realized how GOOD your music will sound until you listen to it on this FiiO X5 2nd gen. Even the .mp3s sound better. Especially if you use noise cancelling headphones.\n\nI like that you can adjust the configuration and tell it which buttons to remain active when the screen is off, depending on your preferences. I also like that there are several preset themes to choose from. The screen is easy to read and nicely displays album art.\n\nThe unit itself has a wonderful weight to it given the aluminum shell. The volume wheel moves easily and there is a slight tactile feedback click. That wheel controls both the song volume and song selection, depending on which screen you're on when you use it. The power on button has a tiny LED light that's blue when it's running and red when it's charging. There are volume up/down buttons beneath the power button and those buttons are some of the buttons that you can choose whether or not to have active while the screen is off.\n\nI'm not sure if I there's a firmware update that needs to be done that could change this, but there are a couple of things that are pretty bothersome in general about this unit:\n\n1) There is no way to search for a song. If, like me, you have more than 5,000 songs, it's impossible to sit and scroll through each album/folder to find a specific song. I suppose if you're some kind of major organization guru (which I thought I was, but apparently not at this), it would be possible to arrange your music folders into genres or some other category to make it easier to get to the exact music you need to play, but if you've moved over from iTunes like I have, you're probably real spoiled with the ability to view songs either by artist, album, song name, etc., as well as the ability to do a search. Here, you're pretty much on your own, depending on how you've got your music library set up. Having purchased most of my music here on Amazon, it's all arranged by artist name in individual folders. I have several hundred folders set up like this, and scrolling through everything with that scroll wheel can take a very, very long time to find the one thing you're looking for.\n\n2) The unit can be quite SLOW to respond to your clicks. It is not touch-screen, and when you click on a button to change tracks forward/backward or to change from looking at what's playing into another option, such as a list of the songs on the album, it can be quite sluggish. Again, if you're used to using an iPod, you'll be frustrated with the lack of responsiveness of this unit. Again, I keep hoping a firmware update will come out that addresses this.\n\n3) Whenever you add music to your micro SD card(s) [NOTE: There is NO onboard storage, it's purely on whatever card(s) you insert into it] you have to completely update your whole media library. This can take a long time depending on how much music you have, so keep this in mind and don't expect to add music and listen to it immediately. In other words, plan ahead for this :)\n\n4) It's not as user friendly as the typical Apple products you may be used to. You'll get used to it, but don't expect the polished feel because of issues like #1 and #2, above.\n\n5) Playlists are not straightforward. Yes, you can be playing a song and add it to a playlist that resides on one of your SD cards. However, importing playlists can be tricky and you may find yourself looking to the internet to help convert your existing playlists from your prior player. Expect to spend some time on this unless you're totally okay with starting over from scratch (I wasn't okay with this). Also, any playlists that you save to your SD card that you've hand-converted do not show up as a playlist on the FiiO. Instead, you have to navigate to the file on your player as if you were looking for a song, and play it as if you were playing a song. Only playlists you've created on the machine show up in the Playlist section, not playlists you've brought in from elsewhere. There is no 'import' feature or anything fancy like that, so you're pretty much on your own unless you add a song one at a time to Playlist 1, Playlist 2, etc. (I do not yet see a way to rename these as there is no keyboard function on this machine, so you're stuck with those names).\n\nI think with time, the FiiO's software will catch up closer to what you're seeing from the high-visibility media consumer based music players, but right now with this X5 you should be more concerned with how WONDERFUL your music sounds vs the issues associated with the frumpy software that comes with it.","Product: Sata drive for notebooks, desktops and boot-drive applications, the x400 SSD delivers high levels of reliability, responsiveness and endurance. SanDisk technologies combine ncache 2.0, data guard and ldpc error Correction into the x400 SSD for a superior experience and high endurance levels.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to install, works like a charm, lightning fast!\n\nReview: I have never upgraded a laptop. I purchased an ASUS Strix 1TB hdd laptop that didn't come with an SSD, and purchased this to swap out for the main drive with the HDD as the data drive. I opened the machine up and plugged this right in. I was amazed at the ease of installation. Once I got Windows 10 onto this drive and booted the machine, it booted lightning fast. I've not had any issues with it. Note that it does not come with any mounting hardware, no set screws or anything. It would be good to have one on hand especially if this is in use in a laptop given the mobile nature of such a machine. I'd recommend this to anyone over purchasing a laptop with a 256 or 512gb ssd in it, as this is likely way cheaper to buy and install yourself over paying extra $$$ for a pre-installed drive 1/4 or 1/2 the storage space.","Product: 8 inch\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Medium width feels great on wide width feet -- but beware, they zip up not lace-up -- and don't like wide calves\n\nReview: I purchased these to wear in my outdoor winter wedding. These boots look great! While I purchased an 8 medium width (wide not being available), I was surprised to find that the foot bed was actually wider than I anticipated to find boots in general tend to run narrow), and my wide feet are very comfortable in them. I deducted a star because, despite the photos showing the boots lacing up in the front, the boots actually zip all the way up to the top on the inside of each boot, and they do not accommodate wide calves. I still like the boots so much that I wasn't incline to return them, realizing that a size up wouldn't work. I'm impressed at the real (not faux) suede and knowing they were already waterproofed and that I can waterproof them after the season.","Product: The Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Growler 64oz bottle was designed with high-performance and will keep beverages at their tap-fresh temperature for hours on end. The Insulated Growler 64oz will keep drinks cold for 40 hours and iced for 120 hours, that's 5 days! Long enough to fill up at the tap and drink the next day or the one after that, still cold, fresh and delicious. Crafted of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel, food grade silicone with laser engraved logo. Wide 1.75 inch (44mm) opening fits ice, is easy to fill, pour, drink from and is fitted with the Swing Lok Cap. The Swing Lok Cap is removable, stainless steel, easy to open with one hand, creates an all stainless steel interior and threadless for a tight, leakproof seal. Electropolished interior and rounded corners make the Vacuum Insulated Growler 64oz bottle easy to clean and maintain. All Klean Kanteen products are made using safe healthy materials and backed by the Strong as Steel Guarantee. Hand washing recommended.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Item not as advertised: not insulated!\n\nReview: Item not as described. Received classic 64 oz Growler which was NOT insulated. The insulated bottles have \"klean kanteen INSULATED\" printed on the bottle. This one just states \"Klean Kanteen.\" No ability to exchange for the proper version via Amazon (return only) and the manufacturer's website sends you back here to Amazon, so I am already unimpressed with their customer service. Ending up doing a full return and ordering the same item again which had better be the as advertised INSULATED bottle.\n\nI also know it isn't insulated because the outside of the bottle is freezing cold while everything inside quickly warms up (at room temperature, 64 oz of ice water). I have used Klean Kanteen bottles for years now [both Classic and Insulated] and I am quite disappointed in this experience. Our 3 year old 12 oz insulated Klean Kanteen is still flawlessly doing its job so we already know what we should be able to expect from this company's products.","Product: With a stunning 5.7 Quad HD display and a powerful octa-core processor, its the Lumia youve been waiting for. Get the phone that works like your PC and push the limits of whats possible\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: This phone is horrible, do NOT purchase it, it will not work!\n\nReview: Why aren't zero stars available? While the hardware itself is beautiful to behold, this phone absolutely does NOT work. The software is horrible, doesn't patch, and will brick/freeze the phone. The patch will take a whole day to download and install. You need to patch is before it will work -- but even after wasting a day waiting for the MS servers to serve the patch, after three full factory resets, the phone still will NOT work. Microsoft themselves stated over the phone that they are having lots of problems with this phone. Not to mention, the MS app store has the most limited amount of apps available. This is highly disappointing and the biggest waste of a lot of money I can possibly think of. Think twice before making this purchase and consider spending your hard-earned money on something better...!","Product: The Zenport Q140DX twin blade hoof trimmer and floral bunch cutter with ivory or orange color handles features gently rounded tips that lower the risk of injury to you or the animal when cleaning manure from hooves. Lightweight multi-purpose shears are great for all your pruning needs. The long straight blade is perfect for thin stems, leaves, and grasses. Use these wherever powerful scissor action is needed. The precision ground blades are Marquench hardened for the best steel structure and durable cutting performance. Hard chrome plating provides extra tough, rust-resistance, wipe-clean blades. The non-slip lightweight grips fit comfortably in the hand and help prevent fatigue. Specifications High Carbon Tool Steel, Hard Chrome Plated, Soft PVC/ Steel Core in ivory or orange color handles. Weight: 5 -ounce; length: 7-inch\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sharp and good for nipping mini pig hooves.\n\nReview: I purchased these to trim my mini pig's hooves. They work well, but they work best when using them to nip away small bits of hoof at a time vs. taking off large amounts at a time. If you're using them for hooves and your animal is calm, these trimmers should allow you to work with pretty fine detail to really shape those nails.\n\nAnother strong plus is that the handles are pleasantly grippy with a rubbery coating. The safety close switch moves well in each direction, making it very easy to open and close them when you need to.\n\nAlso, stay safe -- note that the blades are extremely sharp and will easily cut you, so I'd recommend a pair of those cut-resistant kitchen gloves so that you don't give yourself an unintended trim. Ahem, cough-cough.","Product: Add the perfect blend of color and comfort to any space in your home with this wicker loveseat cushion from the Pillow Perfect Westport Collection. Dimensions: 44 in. L X 19 in. W X 5 in. D.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Guarantee your unique look and make your neighbors jealous!\n\nReview: I was initially a tad skeptical about purchasing this cushion because it specifies that it's for wicker furniture. Note that there are no corner ties to secure this to your patio furniture. I took a risk and, after inquiring of other customers' experiences with wind and this particular cushion, I purchased this tufted cushion to reside on my porch glider (also purchased on Amazon.com) to give it a little extra 'kick' in appearance. Knowing that here in the Nevada desert we get ridiculous steady winds with even huger (I don't even believe 'huger' is actually a real word...yet) gusts, upon receiving the cushion, I immediately hand-sewed generous patches of hook and loop tape on each of the four corners (knowing I will never be able to flip the cushion in the future by doing so) and then applied the other portion directly onto the glider, so the cushion won't move. Although, chances are the wind really won't budge this, anyway, as it is quite heavy duty. I chose this instead of the non-tufted version in this same pattern (which comes with corner ties to hold it in place) because the tufted version just looks more inviting. It's a bit more costly than taking a trip down to your local big box store and choosing the same cushions all of your neighbors also have. . . but hey, you can't go wrong with the uniqueness of the patterns available. They seem to be very well constructed as well.","Product: Pet Bed: C08HJH MH Canvas and Soft Velvet with waterproof and skid free base. Filled with extra thick 100-percent poly fill for maximum comfort; Machine washable; Color: Burgundy and Beige; Size: Cat Bed or Extra Small Dog Bed; Dimensions: 18-inch L x 14-inch W x 11-inch H\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Ideal for a mini piglet\n\nReview: I purchased this not for a cat, but for a pot bellied piglet. They love to root around and I thought this would be ideal for him. He loves to lay on top of it in the sun, and I've only seen him lay inside of it a couple of times with his blankie. I love that it unzips and folds into a flat bed, so as he grows, he will still be able to use it. Note that it is NOT sewn together on the far end like a sleeping bag, which I had kind of hoped that it was, but I don't feel that detracts from the overall usefulness of the bed. The buff colored part of the fabric is fuzzy like a fuzzy steering wheel cover and the piglet just adores its softness. It's a great value for any pet which might like warm, soft, dark places.","Product: Home Repair Tool Kit\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Overall, a decent bargain for what you get.\n\nReview: This is a great set of tools for someone who is in quick need of a pretty comprehensive set of around-the-house tools. I'm not really understanding why there are drill bits for an electric drill motor included in this set, but at least I can use them with my electric drill motor (from another brand, purchased another day). I would have preferred to see a socket wrench set in here instead. The utility knife fell apart on my first use, and upon trying to put it back together, I can only get the blade to move very, very stiffly in and out of the knife. Not a big deal, but it would be nice for it to function a little more easily. Otherwise, it contains just about anything a person around the house might need for hanging things, quick fixes, etc. The bag holds all the tools that it comes with, and then some, so I was able to put all of my tools (minus my drill motor and accompanying peripherals) into it and stow it neatly away in a cupboard for easy access. Note the tool bag has both a hand handle, as well as a shoulder strap (removable). The bag has pockets on the outside and inside. All-in-all, it's a wonderful bargain and I wouldn't let my four stars deter anyone from purchasing this set at this price unless you are really offended that it comes with two electric drill bits sets, or that the overall tool quality doesn't match comparable sets made by bigger name companies. After all, you get what you pay for.","Product: Save energy and money with the ultra brite motion-activated LED light from GE. This Motion-Sensing night light automatically turns on when motion is sensed, up to 25 feet away, and turns off after 90 seconds of no activity. The light's Motion-Sensing and light-sensing technology means no wasted light, helping to keep your energy bills low by using just pennies worth of electricity per year. The energy-efficient GE ultra brite motion-activated LED light features 40-lumen, long-life LED bulbs that stay white and bright, while always being cool to the touch. This light is intended for indoor use and will only operate in low-light conditions. This product is UL listed and backed by a limited-lifetime warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Bright light that lights up small spaces well when triggered (and sometimes when not triggered)\n\nReview: I purchased this motion-activated nightlight because I trust the GE brand, it is UL listed, contains LED lights, and is motion-activated. The motion activation part was most intriguing to me because sometimes you need a light that only comes on in the dark when you need it to, and not for it to stay on.\n\nThat being said, this light is great at coming on when you need it to. I placed mine on a power strip which is mounted inside my entertainment center armoire so that we can easily see inside when we need to swap HDMI cables, etc. among devices (tell me again why televisions only have 3 ports, but we always need a dozen for all the blueray players, computers, game consoles, Roku devices, and cable or satellite equipment..?), because it seems we are always swapping out HDMI cables to another device. Those cables are black, and the devices are black or dark-colored and difficult to view where the ports are located. This light works perfectly! It is bright and lights up the enclosed space just as if someone was holding a flashlight for you. When we're done swapping ports, we close the armoire doors and go about our business, and the light shuts off after 90 seconds.\n\nOr, does it?\n\nHence, only four stars. Yes, I expect it to come on when we open the armoire doors, and it does -- except when it's already on, possibly from the last time three hours ago we had the armoire doors open. I'm not sure what triggers it, but sometimes out of the blue it comes on and doesn't shut off until the light is removed from the outlet, left out for several seconds, and then plugged back in.\n\nI don't use this light in a traditional space (i.e. a hallway) so I'm not able to comment on how well it performs in that sort of situation, but I can say that I'm not overly worried about it staying on inside the armoire because it's LED's and it doesn't get hot."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Andersen WaterHog Fashion entrance indoor floor mat. No other mat in the industry traps water and dirt so effectively. WaterHog mats are constructed of rubber reinforced face nubs and the \\\"waffle\\\" design provides crush proof scraping action. Raised, \\\"water dam\\\" borders trap dirt and water keeping floors cleaner and safer. These mats are perfect indoors or out, especially outside your front door. The border for WaterHog Fashion features the same 100 percent polypropylene fiber system as the mat surface. Fiber type: needle punched solution-dyed polypropylene, outstanding light fastness. Weight: 24 oz. per square yard (884 grams per square meter). Nub height: 1/4-inches. Design: square \\\"waffle\\\". Premium 24 oz/sq anti-static polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and won't fade or rot. When wet, the rubber reinforce surface allows water to be wicked to the bottom of the mat away from foot traffic while providing a slip resistant surface. Polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Colorfast: Solution dyed for excellent light and we fastness. Unique ridged construction effectively stores dirt and moisture beneath shoe level. Exclusive \\\"water dam\\\" border keeps dirt and water in the amt and off the floor, minimizing slip hazards and floor damage. Green friendly rubber backing has 20 percent recycled rubber content and is available in smooth or cleated types. Exclusive rubber reinforced face nubs prevent pile from crushing in high traffic areas, thereby maintaining high performance and extending product life. Should not be used in areas exposed to animal fats (kitchens) or petroleum products. Not adversely affected by salt or ice melt. Certified slip-resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute. Recommended uses computer rooms, around electronic equipment, malls, banks, hotels, offices, restaurants, healthcare, supermarkets and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Gorgeous, attention- and dirt-grabbing mats!\\n\\nReview: I love these Andersen WaterHog mats! I am now the proud owner of three of them (all in the beautiful orange shade). This one resides on my front porch for everyone coming to my door to see. The color is stunning ~ compliment-earning, even! And since when does anyone receive compliments about their door mats? Well, these beg for compliments. I love how they're available in so many sizes. Definitely worth the extra money you'll pay for these compared to the junk you can pick up at your local big box store. That they come in all these fashionable colors, too. . . . I've got the ones with the carpet-gripping nibs on the back, and they do not slide around much on my wooden patio. They're extremely easy to shake out and brush off. They really add nice color to my porch (which is in grave need of a new paint job). Amazing that I can put off that paint for a while longer, just buy adding a couple of eye-catching mats to deflect attention from the peeling paint. Love, love, love them! They're also very comfortable under bare feet, and house pets enjoy laying on them, too. Great quality and hold up well to rain, harsh desert sun, and heat.\",\n \"Product: Command Decorative Hooks come in a variety of styles - from sophisticated to fun and playful - giving you options for every room and every person in your home. Using the revolutionary Command Adhesive, Command Decorative Hooks stick to many surfaces, including paint, wood, tile and more. Yet, they also come off leaving no holes, marks, sticky residue or stains - so you can take down and move your Command hooks as often as you like. Reusing them is as easy as applying a Command Refill Strip, so you can take down, move and reuse them again and again!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to use ~ be sure to follow the instructions exactly\\n\\nReview: These hold up to 3 lbs. each. I used both of these hooks to hold up a large metal fish sculpture (photos attached) on the side of a wooden armoire. Instead of drilling holes into the wood, I wanted to use the 3M Command hooks which wouldn't hurt the finish or the furniture itself. I also didn't want the hooks to be obvious since the sculpture's wire frame from which it hangs can be readily seen from multiple angles in the room. I originally used two white medium sized hooks, which were highly visible. I purchased a two pack of medium black hooks (I almost chose the bronze, which probably would have matched better given the metallic finish, but the price difference between the black and bronze was rather extraordinary, so I thought I'd try the black ones first).\\n\\nI thought the black hooks would be ideal because the wire frame is a dark color. I was able to easily remove just the white plastic hook part from the adhesive which was already in place where it needed to be, and swapped out the white hooks with the black hooks without any hassle whatsoever.\\n Sure enough, the black hooks are nearly invisible, and the wall hanging, which actually weighs closer to 8 lbs., looks terrific where it is, adhered to a piece of expensive furniture.\\n\\nJust be sure to follow the instructions and do not hang anything up immediately after adhering the hook to the surface. Press it on there real tightly and let it set up for the time indicated in the instructions. If you don't follow the instructions, you can expect to have negative results.\",\n \"Product: Pro Art artists pastels. Rich in pigment offering bold, vibrant color. The square shape is ideal for broad strokes as well as fine, crisp detail. Both painting and drawing disciplines can be used alongside each other to create a breathtaking range of effects. Colors blend for an infinite range of tones. Available in several different sets.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent value and pigment lay down\\n\\nReview: I chose these pastels after doing a lot of research on various other pastels, including soft, semi-hard and others. I chose these based on the quantity of sticks, colors available, price, and the fact that it came in its own storage case. Initially, upon opening the case for the first time the day of its arrival, I was disappointed to find many of the chalks on one end were snapped in half and with a few crumbles inside the packaging. Two of the plastic holders inside were bent and looked like the box had been dropped on its end. The exterior of the wooden case, however, was flawless and seems of a higher quality than reflects the price of the entire unit. Anyway, once I started using the pastels, I realized my first instinct was to break each piece in half for better control, anyway, so I realized the broken pieces were not bothersome whatsoever. I did have to take sandpaper to a few pieces to remove a manufacturer's filmy substance which appeared to render the pastels unable to lay down color, but I didn't have to remove much to bring the stick to its full pigmented wonder. Before disregarding this set due to customers' complaints that some sticks were broken during transit, consider how they will be used in your craft and realize that broken sticks might actually be a good thing for you and your workflow.\",\n \"Product: Household Essentials 100% Cotton Laundry Bag is just that: 100% cotton. This breathable and beautiful fabric never steers you wrong. The large laundry bag is machine washable and fits most standard hampers and sorters. With a drawcord and cordlock already in place so nothing spills out, it is ready to hit the road. Whether going or coming, this bag will be riding shotgun. It's perfect for hauling laundry from room to machine, or for packing pillows and bedding for moving day. A must have for back to school and college living! And pretty useful for everyone else, too. This classic, spacious laundry bag is 36 inches high and 28 inches wide and holds 3-4 loads of laundry. More if your really determined.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Extra roomy and ideal for replacing tie-in bags in laundry hampers\\n\\nReview: I got this to replace a tie-in bag that came pre-installed in a wicker laundry basket I bought at Cost Plus World Market. Who wants to tie six sets of ties every time they want to remove the laundry bag from the hamper??? So, I searched around and found this. I have no need for the draw string portion, and it never occurred to me until now that I can just cut the thing out. But right now, I have this nice oversized natural colored cotton bag in my wicker hamper, with the top of the bag neatly folded over the top of the hamper, with the draw string is tucked under the edge of the bag, completely out of sight. I like the bag being visible a few inches under the lid of the hamper, and this allows me to do just that without impacting the space inside the bag inside the hamper that it's placed in. It's also a thousand times more convenient than six sets of ties which is what this replaced.\",\n \"Product: This handy 2-tier end table is made of solid, unfinished cedar wood (Cunninghamia lanceolata) with rustproof hardware. It's a great piece for your cabin, porch or patio. 20in.L x 20in.W x 18 1/8in.H. Assembly required (instructions included).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Hidey spot for a cat, but beware of poor workmanship out of the factory.\\n\\nReview: I've purchased two of these. The first was easy to put together with the cam-lock bolts. The table looks terrific in my bedroom beside my recliner. However, when I purchased a second one to use as an end table beside my bed, the assembly process wasn't nearly as easy: one of the cam-lock bolts simply won't lock in, so the table isn't as sturdy as the first one. If any pressure is put onto the table at all, it will lean to the side. I am lazy in the returns department so I didn't feel that the problem was so bad that it needed to be exchanged, and figured that if it gets any worse over time I will just be able to screw it in with a standard screw. Otherwise, the tables look terrific and hold what a table this size would be expected to hold: a full sized place mat (very cute if you put it on at an angle) coasters, drinks, candles, personal electronic devices such as cell phones and tablets. Holds a laptop easily. The cat likes to sit in the bottom and look out the window, too.\",\n \"Product: 26 inch coastal inspired multi primary color finish iron open design schooling angel fish wall sculpture. This product is manufactured in China.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Poorly assembled, fall apart easily, not worth the money\\n\\nReview: The fish are what I expected size- and color-wise, but they are very lightly tacked in place at the factory and come apart during shipping. I tried Gorilla Glue and I tried JB Weld but they pop apart. I'm not sure that I can hang these fish without a whole lot of further modification. I'm going to try soldering them next, but that is my last option. The fins were bent upon arrival and I can see how they would snap off easily during shipping. I bent the fins back but right now the wall hanging is laying upside-down on my counter awaiting soldering. I haven't been able to hang them yet due to the delicate nature of the factory assembly. If they had used thin wire rods to connect the fish rather than individually metal-tacking each one, the wall hanging would have been much more sturdy and a better overall product. Instead, each fish is held onto each other fish by a single tack point using very thin, breakable metal and (weld?). I regret this purchase.\",\n \"Product: The peshtemal is highly absorbent and dries very quickly, light in weight and takes up little space meaning it's the perfect travel companion. It's great in bathrooms, pools, spa's, beaches, sport facilities and most importantly baby care, the possibilities are endless!.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love these particular Peshtemals\\n\\nReview: So perfect for any outing which may require a towel, as they are easy to pack (flat or roll up, very easy to do either way). The colors don't bleed, and after a couple of washes, the fabric becomes so soft you wouldn't hesitate to use it on a baby. They're highly absorbent and they become more absorbent after a couple of washes. They dry VERY quickly due to the thin nature of the cotton. They're everything they say they are, and I found myself to be more than pleasantly surprised. I've ordered four so far and will definitely be replacing all of the body towels in my household with these. Well worth the money. Also, a little card comes with them that gives a background about peshtemals which is helpful!\",\n \"Product: The peshtemal is highly absorbent and dries very quickly, light in weight and takes up little space meaning it's the perfect travel companion. It's great in bathrooms, pools, spa's, beaches, sport facilities and most importantly baby care, the possibilities are endless!.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love these particular Peshtemals\\n\\nReview: So perfect for any outing which may require a towel, as they are easy to pack (flat or roll up, very easy to do either way). The colors don't bleed, and after a couple of washes, the fabric becomes so soft you wouldn't hesitate to use it on a baby. They're highly absorbent and they become more absorbent after a couple of washes. They dry VERY quickly due to the thin nature of the cotton. They're everything they say they are, and I found myself to be more than pleasantly surprised. I've ordered four so far and will definitely be replacing all of the body towels in my household with these. Well worth the money. Also, a little card comes with them that gives a background about peshtemals which is helpful!\",\n \"Product: Press grill marks into cheesy paninis or cook up fajita strips and more with the Oster Titanium-Infused DuraCeramic 2-in-1 Panini Maker and Grill. This bistro-quality sandwich maker grills 30 percent faster than ordinary nonstick cookware, saving both time and energy. Combining two flat griddle surfaces into a single, compact design, it can be used for a wide variety of cooking applications. Use it as a traditional panini press to make great grilled sandwiches or open it flat to use it as a countertop grill. This panini maker features a PFOA- and PTFE-free ceramic coating that is scratch-resistant, withstands flaking and peeling, and easily wipes clean. And thanks to its floating hinge system, it can accommodate sandwiches of a variety of thicknesses.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very tasty sandwiches, at the cost of non-removable grill plates.\\n\\nReview: I'm only giving this four stars because I hate that I can't remove the grill plates to wash them thoroughly. The coating on the plates is wonderfully non-stick, but mine came with two dings on the outside edges, making me wonder overall about the quality of the coating. Melted cheese does slide right off. I'm not fond of sponging it down, and not being confident that I'm removing soap since the plates can't be removed and rinsed. Everything has to be thoroughly wiped down. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but if you're a freak about clean surfaces like I am, this *will* bother you. Note that if you're making two paninis side by side, you should definitely ensure they are identical in height or you may find the smaller of your sandwiches making a slow but steady slide right out of the front of panini maker. I had to tilt the maker backward on the edge of an upside-down dinner plate to keep my (scrawnier) sandwich from taking a dive, compared to my daughter's panini monstrosity beside it. I've since made an official panini rule: one sandwich at a time. I have to heat any and all paninis on full temperature, because lower temperatures just don't seem to thoroughly heat the ingredients inside (deli meats, tomatoes, smoked cheeses, etc.). The resultant sandwiches, though, are fabulous.\",\n \"Product: Dyson received the highest numerical score among canister vacuums in the J.D. Power 2015 and 2017 Vacuum Satisfaction Studies. 2017 study based on 6,965 total responses from 9 companies measuring the opinions of consumers who purchased a canister vacuum in the previous 12 months surveyed in February-March 2017. Your experiences may vary.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent sucker for hard-surface floors.\\n\\nReview: I don't think I have enough words to describe how much I adore this vacuum. Dyson nailed it with this one. It's my first canister vac, but it's the best thing that ever happened to my laminate/vinyl/tile floors.\\n\\nBeing able to turn on/off the turbine head using a switch on the handle itself, on a whim, is the best thing that ever happened to a vacuum cleaner.\\n\\nHaving the filtration system pull out as easily as if you were unstacking a water glass from your kitchen cabinet is the best thing that ever happened to a vacuum filter system. That you can rinse it in cold water and squeeze it out and not feel like you're going to destroy it is even better. I throw mine into a bowl in a sunny windowsill for a day to dry out, then drop it (literally drop it. There's nothing to do but drop it in) back into the filter slot and I'm good to go.\\n\\nThe size of the debris bowl is insane -- I live in the Nevada desert, where \\\"The Nevada\\\" (fine debris, sometimes chunkier debris, wood bits, tumbleweed parts, pet hair, people hair) constantly comes into my house in large quantities via wind and pets. It has to be vacuumed up, regularly. This thing holds it all, and I do NOT have to dump it out in the middle of vacuuming mode, even after a particularly windy few days. My home is roughly 1,500 sq. ft. and I can vacuum the entire thing before I dump it out.\\n\\nThere's no gross \\\"post-vacuum\\\" smell. The house always smells fresh and clean after vacuuming, which means you can vacuum real fast before company comes over, and no one is the smarter, thinking, \\\"Hey, I smell that familiar 'post vacuum smell'.\\\" Except that your floors will be exceptionally clean -- edges and all. Throw that little turbine brush back on your bare floors (you know, just a press of the button on the handle) in spots with dirt that people with *normal* vacuum cleaners have to mop up -- you can just whisk that dirt away with the stiff brushes of your (super-easy-to-remove-and-clean!) beater bar.\\n\\nThey weren't lying about the suction. This thing could suck a beetle off the freeway 5 miles away if you pointed it in the right direction while it was running.\\n\\nBonus that I didn't pick up on from the item description in Amazon's store: it comes with a little on-board tool sleeve that neatly fits over the tube, which holds a multi-tool -- a combo edge tool (which I just don't need with this machine, since it sucks so well so my edges area always clean anyway) with a brush tool.\\n\\nMy only complaint is that the turbine brush head isn't that great at lifting hair/debris from my low-pile carpet. I find I have to drive over the same piece of hair multiple times from multiple angles before I find myself bending over and picking it up off the carpet and placing it directly in front of the turbine head before it gets sucked up. It seems to be much better suited for entry rugs, area rugs, bare floors, etc. over actual piled carpet. I wish I knew whether an upright model might be better suited for actual carpeting, or whether Dyson uses the same turbine head assembly for those as well.\\n\\nYou might want to do yourself a favor and get the Dyson Soft Dusting Brush, which complements this machine very well, if you want to do picture frames, pianos, mantles, window blinds, etc.\\n\\nAt 16 lbs total, it's not overly burdensome to lift if need be. It easily rolls over flooring transition strips, and doesn't tip over. (Okay, so I did tip it over once, because I made a really lousy decision to try and fit it through a spot where I knew in advance it just wouldn't fit, but I was too lazy to right the situation before it happened. The Dyson didn't care, flail, choke, or gasp. I just turned it back upright and kept on vacuuming. I think I even apologized to it, and gave it a little pat for not complaining.)\",\n \"Product: This 12-Piece set includes an, 8\\\" Chef Knife, 8\\\" Slicing Knife, 8\\\" Bread Knife, 7\\\" Santoku Knife, 6.5\\\" Utility Knife, 3.5\\\" Paring Knife and each knife comes with a matching blade guard.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Affordable, fun, colorful, AND perfectly cuts a tomato!\\n\\nReview: Seriously, the price of these is well worth what you get. I've had these knives for several months now. The whimsical designs and colors are not only eye-catching, but make finding the right knife to use for the cutting purpose genuinely *fun*. The blades are very sharp, and I can even cut a tomato with the bread knife into evenly sized slices, and not squeeze all the juice and seeds out of the tomato... I honestly wasn't expecting that out of a $19.97 full set of kitchen knives (I see now as I write this review several months after I bought the knives, that they've gone up in price by about $10. I'd still have purchased these at that price, and be just as impressed at their quality. Yes, they are definitely worth it.). I love that these come with individual blade guards, because the knives don't all fit in my pre-existing knife block so some have to go in a drawer, and the guards are perfect for that. Cuisinart really went out of their way to make a great product affordable to the masses.\",\n \"Product: Stainless Steel Manual Juicer Fruit Lemon Lime Orange Squeezer with Bowl Juicer Strainer\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: There's probably better manual juicers out there.\\n\\nReview: I was really hoping this would be made of higher quality steel, but it's fairly thin and lightweight compared to what I envisioned based on the photo here. Gripping it while juicing a piece of fruit is a bit clumsy and the edges seem sharp enough that it could potentially cut you (though I've not been cut by this yet). The top part works well to juice citrus fruits, but note that the holes in the tray below which are meant to allow the juice to flow through but still catch any seeds from falling into the reservoir below, clog up easily with the juice. I had a hard time getting the juice out of this and found more juice on the upper part (clogging the holes) vs. in the bottom reservoir. I don't know if this could be remedied with larger holes. The bottom reservoir has a handy spout to pour out the juice; I just wish there was more juice in there to pour.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy a perfectly warmed room with the Dr. Infrared heater DR-838 family heater. It's the best space heater for its grade Dr infrared heater ever build, industrial grade product at household pricing. It features an adjustable thermostat, high, low and fan only setting to allow you to heat up a cozy temperature for many winters to come. It weighs only 4 1/2 pounds and comes with a big carrying handle for maximum portability. It is equipped with an industrial grade motor, cool to the touch metal body, and a glowing red self-regulating ceramic heating element for maximum safety and efficiency.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent little room heater\\n\\nReview: I have this sitting on the corner of my cultured marble counter and it works perfectly for my bathroom. The room is approximately 8'x10' and is easily the coldest room in the house. Not anymore, now that I have this little gem in there! I only keep it on when I'm in there or if I'm preheating the room before a bath. It doesn't take long at all to heat up the room so it doesn't stay running for a long time. The cord is thick (much thicker than the one on the other brand one I replaced) and I don't worry that when it's on high that it might get too hot -- the cord is well-shielded and it doesn't get but slightly warm to the touch even when the heater is set on high. No, it's not a 'heavy duty' heater and you shouldn't expect a 'heavy duty' heater when paying these kind of prices (I paid $14.99 for it in Oct. 2015), but it's certainly well-built and sturdy. I don't move mine and I wouldn't move mine given its location in the bathroom, so I can't speak for portability or how well it holds up if it is moved around a lot. But I can say that it more than does its job without taking up much space. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.\\n\\nEDIT 10/2016: I've had this thing for around a year now. I still love it and wouldn't change my five-star rating. It still works like the day I got it. My only BUT is: the flimsy little filter on the back is a huge pain to keep in the unit, as other reviewers have pointed out. I've finally got it re-situated, but I'm worried that if I sneeze, it might fall out. I'm trying to figure a way to rig it on there to make it stay longer; it came with double-stick tape dots but obviously those didn't last long. Even with that little annoyance, I still love my little heater and I think you will love it, too.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy all your homemade dried favorites and have them last longer without spoilage> the Magic Mill Dehydrator is designed to serve you with all you need to have the joy of Hydrate food for your health and taste unique heat distribution dries Food evenly The machine is equipped with a 400W rear-mounted drying fan and air flow circulation technology to promote even drying without overheating, with no need to rotate the shelves. Digital set timer and temperature preset adjustable thermostat and timing helps you choose your right temperature from 95F to 158f (with 9 Numrements) you can set at night before going to bed and wake up to the sweet scent of dehydrated fruits and vegetables in the morning automatic shutoff features automatic shut off when timer is done see through cover allow you to monitor progress large Capacity with the 6 trays, you can have more than 6 lb Of food dehydrate at once overheating safety protection drip tray collects any residue from drying process includes 6 stainless steel removable, height adjustable racks(13x12) 2 mesh sheet 2 nonstick sheets> 1 set oven mitts specifications Dehydrator type: shelves air flow: horizontal (back to front) temperature range: 95F to 158f dimensions: 12 x 17 x 19 Number of trays: 6 expandable: no timer: Yes thermostat: Yes wattage: 400-450 watts warranty: 1-year limited The Magic Mill Dehydrator is constructed of quality materials and electronics, we stand behind our products, a 1 year limited Warranty guarantees you full satisfaction start enjoy your homemade dehydrated food pick up this Dehydrator today\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Economy priced, QUIET dehydrator\\n\\nReview: I purchased this unit because I was replacing an old Ronco one from 25 years ago that was a stackable style with the heating elements on the bottom. I chose the Magic Mill because of its metal trays and rear-mounted heating element and fan. So many dehydrator units are stackable and the top trays take forever to dry unless you keep rearranging trays which causes food to fall off, plus the dehydrator should be one of those things you shouldn't have to babysit real closely. With this Magic Mill unit, the heat and fan are located in the back which evenly dry all of the trays at once. This is the best feature in my opinion, because I can be confident that all trays get equal drying without me having to juggle. Plus, I can dehydrate taller items (i.e, tomato halves) and just remove shelves to accommodate them, which you can't do in a stackable unit.\\n\\nNote that the door lifts up and completely off the unit. This allows for easy tray placement and removal. It comes with silicone hot mitts for tray removal but really unless you take the trays out during the dehydrating process you really don't need them because the trays and unit cools off pretty quicky when it's shut off.\\n\\nI love the digital function of choosing temperature and time. However, I set my timer past the recommended drying times for my vegetables because I don't want it to prematurely stop. The instruction manual indicates the top drying time for this unit is 20 hours, so if you need to dry beyond that, you should shut it off and give it a break before starting it back up again.\\n\\nA note about the reviewers' comments that this unit is loud: I have found just the opposite to be true. Most people would use a food dehydrator in the kitchen area which is a pretty centralized, busy area of the home. I can hear the fan but it is quieter than the sound of my refrigerator running, and honestly, the white noise blends into the background. So unless these reviewers are dehydrating in the middle of the night on their bedside tables, I can't really imagine what their complaints are about. [No, I am not at all hard of hearing.]\",\n \"Product: Make even a simple meal a stylish affair with this contemporary 100-percent bamboo multi colored placemat. Perfect for everyday use, and each is hand assembled to assure the best quality. Very durable and easy to clean.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Versatile place mats -- don't just think dining room!\\n\\nReview: Adorable flat bamboo slat place mats. Note there are coloration changes from one place mat to the next, so if you're extremely hoity-toity-picky and hate when products aren't exact cookie cutters of one another, then buy something else. But if, like me, you don't mind a little character from one piece to the next, these should suit you just fine. I purchased the green ones for placement on my bedroom end tables and they work terrifically. Note that these are not stiff and can roll up as the slats are basically held together with thread. They're easy to wipe up but I can see that it would be possible to stain them if you're not prompt at wiping them up. They move easily on wood surfaces, so keep that in mind (i.e., they bunch up if moved from a short edge). My cat will occasionally jump up on my end table where one of these sits, and the place mat will slide and bunch toward the center. I love these and if I had a need for more I would certainly buy another set. The green set is gorgeous for a tropical themed room.\",\n \"Product: These blankets are perfect for cozying up at home or taking on the road, and are sure to make your next journey or staycation a comfortable one. Anico is a leading producer of toys, travel accessories and outdoor equipment. For the last 25 years, we have delighted customers with high quality products that deliver value, quality, utility and fun. Our products are well-suited for children and grown-ups, and are sure to please.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great warm blanket for a pig!\\n\\nReview: Not gonna lie here; I bought this because my \\\"mini house pig\\\" (140 lbs) was in need of another fresh fleece blanket so I could better rotate his out for washing and drying. He's a pig and loves being warm and better yet, loves having a blanket around/over him. He's a black and white pig, so I got him the black and white zebra striped blanket. He seems to really like it, and \\\"hrmph's\\\" at me when I tuck him in with it. Sometimes he wears it around the house when he gets up. He's not shredded this yet, which he tends to shred certain kinds of materials, so I have to say it holds up well. Even the whip stitching around the edges have held up to him and he's a pretty persistent pig when it comes to rooting around on it with his snout. I'd recommend this as a great blanket for people or pets of many types :)\",\n \"Product: The Transcend USB 3.0 SD & microSD Card Reader is able to transfer images, videos, and other files from SD & microSD card formats (SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I/UHS-3). This reader is compatible with Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface (backward compatible with USB 2.0) and features an LED status light. Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Does a fast job of reading data, but poor cap design\\n\\nReview: First, I need to clear up why I am only giving this four, instead of five, stars: the cap covering the USB connection doesn't fit onto the back of the unit. That irritates me because the cap will inevitably disappear, leaving the USB end permanently uncovered, even when in storage. Otherwise, this unit completely rocks ~ I purchased it to transfer data via USB 3.0 onto/from micro SDXC cards, and it does that both fabulously and quickly. I moved 16GB from a 32GB card in just a couple of minutes (literally, a couple of minutes, not twenty+) on my Windows 8.1 machine. There's no way I could have transferred the same data so quickly using my high-res music player, which isn't USB 3.0. Note that you cannot read from both an SD and micro SD card at the same time on this unit; you can only read from one or the other. I also like that there is a blue light on the card reader that comes on when it is ready. The blue light will go off if you insert a second card into the unit concurrently with another, letting you know that the unit is not ready. If you want a reliable little reader, this is for you, if you're not bothered by the cap issue.\",\n \"Product: High Resolution Music Player\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: BUTTERY sound you don't want to put down -- but frumpy software front end.\\n\\nReview: I love my FiiO X5 2nd gen player! I love that it has two micro SD card slots (which I use both for a total of 192GB of storage space, with one 64GB card and one 128GB card), because I can put two separate sets of music in there and go back and forth between the cards depending on my musical needs (for example, on the 64GB card, I put recently purchased tracks, and for the entirety of my rest of my library, I put those tracks on the 128GB card). It allows me faster access to my newer stuff, which I want to listen to now, vs. randomizing the rest of my music from the other card.\\n\\nThe sound is unheard of (ha ha, sorry for the pun). Nothing compares to the quality of sound that comes out of this little machine, for its size and price. Pair it with a set of high quality hi-fi headphones and some FLAC music files, and you've got yourself an insane little music machine. You'll never go back to Apple or another brand of music player. You'll find yourself hooking it up to your home sound system and playing all of your music through it. I can't say enough for the sound quality. You WILL notice a difference between crummy .mp3 files and other low-quality sound files. You WILL find yourself craving FLAC files, and you will go wherever you can to find them. You might even start converting your entire CD music collection into FLAC, even though you'd already converted them all to .mp3. You WILL find yourself hoping that someday soon, Amazon will start offering FLAC files instead of .mp3s! (HINT HINT NUDGE NUDGE!) ;) Seriously, though, you probably haven't realized how GOOD your music will sound until you listen to it on this FiiO X5 2nd gen. Even the .mp3s sound better. Especially if you use noise cancelling headphones.\\n\\nI like that you can adjust the configuration and tell it which buttons to remain active when the screen is off, depending on your preferences. I also like that there are several preset themes to choose from. The screen is easy to read and nicely displays album art.\\n\\nThe unit itself has a wonderful weight to it given the aluminum shell. The volume wheel moves easily and there is a slight tactile feedback click. That wheel controls both the song volume and song selection, depending on which screen you're on when you use it. The power on button has a tiny LED light that's blue when it's running and red when it's charging. There are volume up/down buttons beneath the power button and those buttons are some of the buttons that you can choose whether or not to have active while the screen is off.\\n\\nI'm not sure if I there's a firmware update that needs to be done that could change this, but there are a couple of things that are pretty bothersome in general about this unit:\\n\\n1) There is no way to search for a song. If, like me, you have more than 5,000 songs, it's impossible to sit and scroll through each album/folder to find a specific song. I suppose if you're some kind of major organization guru (which I thought I was, but apparently not at this), it would be possible to arrange your music folders into genres or some other category to make it easier to get to the exact music you need to play, but if you've moved over from iTunes like I have, you're probably real spoiled with the ability to view songs either by artist, album, song name, etc., as well as the ability to do a search. Here, you're pretty much on your own, depending on how you've got your music library set up. Having purchased most of my music here on Amazon, it's all arranged by artist name in individual folders. I have several hundred folders set up like this, and scrolling through everything with that scroll wheel can take a very, very long time to find the one thing you're looking for.\\n\\n2) The unit can be quite SLOW to respond to your clicks. It is not touch-screen, and when you click on a button to change tracks forward/backward or to change from looking at what's playing into another option, such as a list of the songs on the album, it can be quite sluggish. Again, if you're used to using an iPod, you'll be frustrated with the lack of responsiveness of this unit. Again, I keep hoping a firmware update will come out that addresses this.\\n\\n3) Whenever you add music to your micro SD card(s) [NOTE: There is NO onboard storage, it's purely on whatever card(s) you insert into it] you have to completely update your whole media library. This can take a long time depending on how much music you have, so keep this in mind and don't expect to add music and listen to it immediately. In other words, plan ahead for this :)\\n\\n4) It's not as user friendly as the typical Apple products you may be used to. You'll get used to it, but don't expect the polished feel because of issues like #1 and #2, above.\\n\\n5) Playlists are not straightforward. Yes, you can be playing a song and add it to a playlist that resides on one of your SD cards. However, importing playlists can be tricky and you may find yourself looking to the internet to help convert your existing playlists from your prior player. Expect to spend some time on this unless you're totally okay with starting over from scratch (I wasn't okay with this). Also, any playlists that you save to your SD card that you've hand-converted do not show up as a playlist on the FiiO. Instead, you have to navigate to the file on your player as if you were looking for a song, and play it as if you were playing a song. Only playlists you've created on the machine show up in the Playlist section, not playlists you've brought in from elsewhere. There is no 'import' feature or anything fancy like that, so you're pretty much on your own unless you add a song one at a time to Playlist 1, Playlist 2, etc. (I do not yet see a way to rename these as there is no keyboard function on this machine, so you're stuck with those names).\\n\\nI think with time, the FiiO's software will catch up closer to what you're seeing from the high-visibility media consumer based music players, but right now with this X5 you should be more concerned with how WONDERFUL your music sounds vs the issues associated with the frumpy software that comes with it.\",\n \"Product: Sata drive for notebooks, desktops and boot-drive applications, the x400 SSD delivers high levels of reliability, responsiveness and endurance. SanDisk technologies combine ncache 2.0, data guard and ldpc error Correction into the x400 SSD for a superior experience and high endurance levels.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to install, works like a charm, lightning fast!\\n\\nReview: I have never upgraded a laptop. I purchased an ASUS Strix 1TB hdd laptop that didn't come with an SSD, and purchased this to swap out for the main drive with the HDD as the data drive. I opened the machine up and plugged this right in. I was amazed at the ease of installation. Once I got Windows 10 onto this drive and booted the machine, it booted lightning fast. I've not had any issues with it. Note that it does not come with any mounting hardware, no set screws or anything. It would be good to have one on hand especially if this is in use in a laptop given the mobile nature of such a machine. I'd recommend this to anyone over purchasing a laptop with a 256 or 512gb ssd in it, as this is likely way cheaper to buy and install yourself over paying extra $$$ for a pre-installed drive 1/4 or 1/2 the storage space.\",\n \"Product: 8 inch\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Medium width feels great on wide width feet -- but beware, they zip up not lace-up -- and don't like wide calves\\n\\nReview: I purchased these to wear in my outdoor winter wedding. These boots look great! While I purchased an 8 medium width (wide not being available), I was surprised to find that the foot bed was actually wider than I anticipated to find boots in general tend to run narrow), and my wide feet are very comfortable in them. I deducted a star because, despite the photos showing the boots lacing up in the front, the boots actually zip all the way up to the top on the inside of each boot, and they do not accommodate wide calves. I still like the boots so much that I wasn't incline to return them, realizing that a size up wouldn't work. I'm impressed at the real (not faux) suede and knowing they were already waterproofed and that I can waterproof them after the season.\",\n \"Product: The Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Growler 64oz bottle was designed with high-performance and will keep beverages at their tap-fresh temperature for hours on end. The Insulated Growler 64oz will keep drinks cold for 40 hours and iced for 120 hours, that's 5 days! Long enough to fill up at the tap and drink the next day or the one after that, still cold, fresh and delicious. Crafted of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel, food grade silicone with laser engraved logo. Wide 1.75 inch (44mm) opening fits ice, is easy to fill, pour, drink from and is fitted with the Swing Lok Cap. The Swing Lok Cap is removable, stainless steel, easy to open with one hand, creates an all stainless steel interior and threadless for a tight, leakproof seal. Electropolished interior and rounded corners make the Vacuum Insulated Growler 64oz bottle easy to clean and maintain. All Klean Kanteen products are made using safe healthy materials and backed by the Strong as Steel Guarantee. Hand washing recommended.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Item not as advertised: not insulated!\\n\\nReview: Item not as described. Received classic 64 oz Growler which was NOT insulated. The insulated bottles have \\\"klean kanteen INSULATED\\\" printed on the bottle. This one just states \\\"Klean Kanteen.\\\" No ability to exchange for the proper version via Amazon (return only) and the manufacturer's website sends you back here to Amazon, so I am already unimpressed with their customer service. Ending up doing a full return and ordering the same item again which had better be the as advertised INSULATED bottle.\\n\\nI also know it isn't insulated because the outside of the bottle is freezing cold while everything inside quickly warms up (at room temperature, 64 oz of ice water). I have used Klean Kanteen bottles for years now [both Classic and Insulated] and I am quite disappointed in this experience. Our 3 year old 12 oz insulated Klean Kanteen is still flawlessly doing its job so we already know what we should be able to expect from this company's products.\",\n \"Product: With a stunning 5.7 Quad HD display and a powerful octa-core processor, its the Lumia youve been waiting for. Get the phone that works like your PC and push the limits of whats possible\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: This phone is horrible, do NOT purchase it, it will not work!\\n\\nReview: Why aren't zero stars available? While the hardware itself is beautiful to behold, this phone absolutely does NOT work. The software is horrible, doesn't patch, and will brick/freeze the phone. The patch will take a whole day to download and install. You need to patch is before it will work -- but even after wasting a day waiting for the MS servers to serve the patch, after three full factory resets, the phone still will NOT work. Microsoft themselves stated over the phone that they are having lots of problems with this phone. Not to mention, the MS app store has the most limited amount of apps available. This is highly disappointing and the biggest waste of a lot of money I can possibly think of. Think twice before making this purchase and consider spending your hard-earned money on something better...!\",\n \"Product: The Zenport Q140DX twin blade hoof trimmer and floral bunch cutter with ivory or orange color handles features gently rounded tips that lower the risk of injury to you or the animal when cleaning manure from hooves. Lightweight multi-purpose shears are great for all your pruning needs. The long straight blade is perfect for thin stems, leaves, and grasses. Use these wherever powerful scissor action is needed. The precision ground blades are Marquench hardened for the best steel structure and durable cutting performance. Hard chrome plating provides extra tough, rust-resistance, wipe-clean blades. The non-slip lightweight grips fit comfortably in the hand and help prevent fatigue. Specifications High Carbon Tool Steel, Hard Chrome Plated, Soft PVC/ Steel Core in ivory or orange color handles. Weight: 5 -ounce; length: 7-inch\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sharp and good for nipping mini pig hooves.\\n\\nReview: I purchased these to trim my mini pig's hooves. They work well, but they work best when using them to nip away small bits of hoof at a time vs. taking off large amounts at a time. If you're using them for hooves and your animal is calm, these trimmers should allow you to work with pretty fine detail to really shape those nails.\\n\\nAnother strong plus is that the handles are pleasantly grippy with a rubbery coating. The safety close switch moves well in each direction, making it very easy to open and close them when you need to.\\n\\nAlso, stay safe -- note that the blades are extremely sharp and will easily cut you, so I'd recommend a pair of those cut-resistant kitchen gloves so that you don't give yourself an unintended trim. Ahem, cough-cough.\",\n \"Product: Add the perfect blend of color and comfort to any space in your home with this wicker loveseat cushion from the Pillow Perfect Westport Collection. Dimensions: 44 in. L X 19 in. W X 5 in. D.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Guarantee your unique look and make your neighbors jealous!\\n\\nReview: I was initially a tad skeptical about purchasing this cushion because it specifies that it's for wicker furniture. Note that there are no corner ties to secure this to your patio furniture. I took a risk and, after inquiring of other customers' experiences with wind and this particular cushion, I purchased this tufted cushion to reside on my porch glider (also purchased on Amazon.com) to give it a little extra 'kick' in appearance. Knowing that here in the Nevada desert we get ridiculous steady winds with even huger (I don't even believe 'huger' is actually a real word...yet) gusts, upon receiving the cushion, I immediately hand-sewed generous patches of hook and loop tape on each of the four corners (knowing I will never be able to flip the cushion in the future by doing so) and then applied the other portion directly onto the glider, so the cushion won't move. Although, chances are the wind really won't budge this, anyway, as it is quite heavy duty. I chose this instead of the non-tufted version in this same pattern (which comes with corner ties to hold it in place) because the tufted version just looks more inviting. It's a bit more costly than taking a trip down to your local big box store and choosing the same cushions all of your neighbors also have. . . but hey, you can't go wrong with the uniqueness of the patterns available. They seem to be very well constructed as well.\",\n \"Product: Pet Bed: C08HJH MH Canvas and Soft Velvet with waterproof and skid free base. Filled with extra thick 100-percent poly fill for maximum comfort; Machine washable; Color: Burgundy and Beige; Size: Cat Bed or Extra Small Dog Bed; Dimensions: 18-inch L x 14-inch W x 11-inch H\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Ideal for a mini piglet\\n\\nReview: I purchased this not for a cat, but for a pot bellied piglet. They love to root around and I thought this would be ideal for him. He loves to lay on top of it in the sun, and I've only seen him lay inside of it a couple of times with his blankie. I love that it unzips and folds into a flat bed, so as he grows, he will still be able to use it. Note that it is NOT sewn together on the far end like a sleeping bag, which I had kind of hoped that it was, but I don't feel that detracts from the overall usefulness of the bed. The buff colored part of the fabric is fuzzy like a fuzzy steering wheel cover and the piglet just adores its softness. It's a great value for any pet which might like warm, soft, dark places.\",\n \"Product: Home Repair Tool Kit\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Overall, a decent bargain for what you get.\\n\\nReview: This is a great set of tools for someone who is in quick need of a pretty comprehensive set of around-the-house tools. I'm not really understanding why there are drill bits for an electric drill motor included in this set, but at least I can use them with my electric drill motor (from another brand, purchased another day). I would have preferred to see a socket wrench set in here instead. The utility knife fell apart on my first use, and upon trying to put it back together, I can only get the blade to move very, very stiffly in and out of the knife. Not a big deal, but it would be nice for it to function a little more easily. Otherwise, it contains just about anything a person around the house might need for hanging things, quick fixes, etc. The bag holds all the tools that it comes with, and then some, so I was able to put all of my tools (minus my drill motor and accompanying peripherals) into it and stow it neatly away in a cupboard for easy access. Note the tool bag has both a hand handle, as well as a shoulder strap (removable). The bag has pockets on the outside and inside. All-in-all, it's a wonderful bargain and I wouldn't let my four stars deter anyone from purchasing this set at this price unless you are really offended that it comes with two electric drill bits sets, or that the overall tool quality doesn't match comparable sets made by bigger name companies. After all, you get what you pay for.\",\n \"Product: Save energy and money with the ultra brite motion-activated LED light from GE. This Motion-Sensing night light automatically turns on when motion is sensed, up to 25 feet away, and turns off after 90 seconds of no activity. The light's Motion-Sensing and light-sensing technology means no wasted light, helping to keep your energy bills low by using just pennies worth of electricity per year. The energy-efficient GE ultra brite motion-activated LED light features 40-lumen, long-life LED bulbs that stay white and bright, while always being cool to the touch. This light is intended for indoor use and will only operate in low-light conditions. This product is UL listed and backed by a limited-lifetime warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Bright light that lights up small spaces well when triggered (and sometimes when not triggered)\\n\\nReview: I purchased this motion-activated nightlight because I trust the GE brand, it is UL listed, contains LED lights, and is motion-activated. The motion activation part was most intriguing to me because sometimes you need a light that only comes on in the dark when you need it to, and not for it to stay on.\\n\\nThat being said, this light is great at coming on when you need it to. I placed mine on a power strip which is mounted inside my entertainment center armoire so that we can easily see inside when we need to swap HDMI cables, etc. among devices (tell me again why televisions only have 3 ports, but we always need a dozen for all the blueray players, computers, game consoles, Roku devices, and cable or satellite equipment..?), because it seems we are always swapping out HDMI cables to another device. Those cables are black, and the devices are black or dark-colored and difficult to view where the ports are located. This light works perfectly! It is bright and lights up the enclosed space just as if someone was holding a flashlight for you. When we're done swapping ports, we close the armoire doors and go about our business, and the light shuts off after 90 seconds.\\n\\nOr, does it?\\n\\nHence, only four stars. Yes, I expect it to come on when we open the armoire doors, and it does -- except when it's already on, possibly from the last time three hours ago we had the armoire doors open. I'm not sure what triggers it, but sometimes out of the blue it comes on and doesn't shut off until the light is removed from the outlet, left out for several seconds, and then plugged back in.\\n\\nI don't use this light in a traditional space (i.e. a hallway) so I'm not able to comment on how well it performs in that sort of situation, but I can say that I'm not overly worried about it staying on inside the armoire because it's LED's and it doesn't get hot.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":27,"string":"27"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":677,"string":"677"}}},{"rowIdx":678,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1XRY1BSC9VSFV"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Thales Navigation business, global provider of Magellan consumer GPS products, unveils its unique, new Magellan eXplorist XL handheld GPS the advanced, yet easy-to-use Magellan eXplorist XL ensures navigators can easily see where they’re going with the largest screen available on a rugged handheld GPS -- a 3.5”, sunlight viewable, high contrast color TFT LCD screen. It also delivers unlimited map storage with 30MB of available internal memory plus expandable memory through a built-in SD card reader/writer. The Magellan eXplorist XL’s enhanced capabilities offer exceptional versatility for camping, boating, fishing, hunting or driving.\". The summary of the review text is \"Worst Customer Service on the Planet\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"- Magellan released the eXplorist XL before they were really ready\n\n -- The available software (Direct Route and Topo) is about 2 years old, so you have to jump through hoops to get it to install to your machine ... it doesn't easily recognize your USB port.\n\n -- As of January 2005, there are NO ACCESSORIES available, not even an AC charger ... not a mount, nothing\n\n- The software is very difficult to install. Most of the disks they provided are not recognized by my computer.\n\n- To log on to their web site you have to go to your browser Privacy settings and ACCEPT ALL COOKIES. This is presumably because their site has none of the registered MS compatible certificates.\n\n- The wait for customer service if you call (and ever get through) is way too long...a possible indication of all the problems people are having.\n\n- The FAQs on the web site are a joke ... way out of date.\n\n- Only about 10% of the web site says anything about the XL.\n\n- You can put a 2GB SD card in the machine, but the unit will not take maps more than 64MB. That makes it hard to be seamless on a drive across the country\n\nThat being said. I still like Magellan better than Garmin. Once you get all the details ironed out ... the very painful details, the system is pretty amazing. Large color screen is easy to see in direct sunlight."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"- Magellan released the eXplorist XL before they were really ready\n\n -- The available software (Direct Route and Topo) is about 2 years old, so you have to jump through hoops to get it to install to your machine ... it doesn't easily recognize your USB port.\n\n -- As of January 2005, there are NO ACCESSORIES available, not even an AC charger ... not a mount, nothing\n\n- The software is very difficult to install. Most of the disks they provided are not recognized by my computer.\n\n- To log on to their web site you have to go to your browser Privacy settings and ACCEPT ALL COOKIES. This is presumably because their site has none of the registered MS compatible certificates.\n\n- The wait for customer service if you call (and ever get through) is way too long...a possible indication of all the problems people are having.\n\n- The FAQs on the web site are a joke ... way out of date.\n\n- Only about 10% of the web site says anything about the XL.\n\n- You can put a 2GB SD card in the machine, but the unit will not take maps more than 64MB. That makes it hard to be seamless on a drive across the country\n\nThat being said. I still like Magellan better than Garmin. Once you get all the details ironed out ... the very painful details, the system is pretty amazing. Large color screen is easy to see in direct sunlight."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: This is an O.E.M authorized part. Fits various whirlpool models. Oem part number 8182119. Made in united states.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Impressed. Got it on my Whirlpool Duet in about 45 minutes\n\nReview: Very Impressed. Got it on my 2010 Whirlpool Duet in about 45 minutes.\nWe had this nagging leak. I took off the panel below the door (you'll need a Torx 20 or a 9/32\" Socket, or Both). I could tell it was leaking from around the tub seal. I tried to tighten the seal with a long driver, lying on my back, on the right side of the machine, but that didn't help.\n- Ordered this Tub Boot/Bellows with High Hopes\n- I read some reviews that said it arrived crushed in the packaging, so I let it \"relax\" in the sun for a day and then again another day to take the creases out of it. That worked.\n- I reviewed a video on line (that popular video site)\n- You can do 95% of the work from the front of the machine. There are only 3 screws to take off the back I pulled the machine out a little and got to those with no problem. They are right at the very top along the back.\n- You can do this entire job with a Torx 20 driver or a 9/32\" Socket, or both. You will also need a small, flat-head screw driver to take the spring off.\n- I took the old seal off (as the video instructed) and inspected it. I could see no cuts, holes, tears, or apparent spots that would cause the leak, so I was nervous this would not work. However, there was some grit and grime in the tight spots. I thought about just cleaning it and trying it out, but decided to go with the new one.\n- Following the directions on the video, I had the entire job done in 45 minutes. The hardest part was getting the \"spring\" loop back on. But I finally got it.\n- Some suggestions\n -- Clean everything VERY well as you take it all apart\n -- Consider using some silicone grease (very light coating) on the boot where it will touch the machine.\n -- Do a good job cleaning the dispenser while you have it out\n -- Remove the plastic funnel that connects the dispenser to the boot and clean that seal.\n -- Run your fingers around the finished work to check for high spots, or any place it doesn't feel like there is a good seal.\n -- Put it all back together except for the lower panel and keep an eye on it.","Product: Case Logic is obsessed with organization! No matter who you are, what toys, tools or technology you have, where you are, or where you are going, Case Logic is your partner in managing the things that matter to you. We are the \"stuff wranglers\" that make life easier. With this focus in mind, Case Logic introduces the Caselogic CDS-120 120 Capacity CD ProSleeve Pages. Convenient thumb cut makes removing discs easier. Soft lining protects delicate disc surfaces. ProSleeve II sleeves are hole punched for use in media binders and include writable strip. 25 Year Warranty!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: CDs fit with Liner Notes. All fits in the snap case.\n\nReview: I spent a lot of time looking at all the options and decided on these. Smart choice. I am archiving all my CDs after ripping them all to my harddrive. But, I wanted to keep the liner notes and the back sheet in the jewel (where the songs are listed and such.)\n1. Very well constructed. They do no split apart.\n2. No plastic stuff to pull of and heave. the sleeves are ready to go\n3. Advertised to fit 120 discs. That's true, IF you want to just store discs (two per sleeve). But put the liner notes on one side, and the disc on the other, with the back jewel cover in with the disc. You will need to pull that back cover and trim it to 4 3/4 inch. Or you can fold it and put it in sideways.\n4. Then these fit perfectly in that snap box.\n\nI have over 500 discs to archive, so am starting out with 9 packs of these. One sleeve per disc.","Product: Made from the highest quality components, Dell memory modules from Arch Memory are designed to increase productivity and help your computer work faster. Arch Memory products are engineered to meet industry standard specifications and rigorously tested to ensure quality. Backed by free technical support, a lifetime warranty and legendary reliability, Dell RAM is your best choice for upgrading your Dell computers memory.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Finally works, after being dragged through a knot-hole -- Beware\n\nReview: After hours of frustration and damage to my laptop, I finally have a 2GB RAM card that works. The Inspiron Mini 1012 is faster, no doubt. I got a memory card quickly. It did not look like the photo. Did not say DELL Certified, or have a DELL sticker on it, most of my reason for ordering this one. In the box is a troubleshooting card that pleads for good Amazon reviews. \"...please give us the chance to make it right before opening an A-Z Claim, or leaving negative feedback ...\" Problem is the memory did not work, but I did not figure that out until I tried Troubleshooting item 1) Try reseating the memory FIRMLY several times. I did this step about a dozen times, but in the Inspiron there is no real way to seat the memory \"firmly.\" It just snaps in. This step takes unscrewing 9 screws, removing the keyboard, removing the memory, taking it in and out, putting it all back together, booting again, waiting for it to crash, shutting down and repeating. In short, it took me hours to figure out it was not my problem. In the process I sheered a keyboard screw and lost another ... permanent damage. I contacted A-TECH as requested on the card enclosed. They answered fairly soon, but wanted photos of my memory card and the one they sent. After two days of complete frustration on a tiny little computer we figured out that A-TECH had sent the wrong memory card. They finally sent the correct memory, but not fast enough for me to use it to edit a PowerPoint presentation for my employment. Short story. Be careful. While I might be over-thinking this, I now have a permanently damaged mini laptop and hours of lost time dealing with it. This appears to be a simple \"bait and switch.\" All the problems could have been avoided had the vendor sent the right memory card the first time.","Product: SPOT Gen3 gives you a critical, life-saving line of communication when you travel beyond the boundaries of cell Service. The latest generation of award-winning SPOT devices, SPOT Gen3 lets family and friends know you're okay, or if the worst should happen, sends emergency responders your GPS location - all with the push of a button. Add this rugged, pocket-sized device to your essential gear and stay connected wherever you roam. Long live adventure\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: I Cannot Count on It. It's that simple.\n\nReview: I have been a SPOT user since Gen 1. Hiked about 1000 miles in Colorado and elsewhere. Climbed a bunch of mountains. Been the back country a lot. The Gen 1 served me pretty well. It had some quirks, but in general I knew its limitations and was able to get it to work. The Gen 3, not so much. Since the Summer in 5 trips, on the summits 7 of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks (with an unobstructed view of the sky), I was succeeded with 2 position messages to my family. At Kroenke Lake in September ... no trees. I could not get a position. At Harvard Lakes, no position. On top of Grays Peak, nope. Torreys Peak, nope ... and so on.\n\nAt points in my hike I would notice the unit had turned itself off. I was pretty sure the batteries were good, but there is no real way of knowing since there is no warning light that tells the user batteries are low.\n\nIn the end, after years with SPOT, I cancelled my service. The concept is great, but if I become incapacitated in the backcountry (where I end up a lot) I don't want to wonder if my SPOT is going to speak to someone out there.\n\nBe careful, is all I am saying. Make sure it works for you.","Product: Harken Hoister 4 point hoister HD Harken Hoister 7802 massive saving, order now it is truly an amazing for sale Harken Hoister 4 point hoister HD Harken Hoister 7802. I highly recommend for sale Harken Hoister 4 point hoister HD Harken Hoister 7802 for anyone. I absolutely love it.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super quality product. So much better than a cheap-o bike hoist for kayaks.\n\nReview: This is a super-quality product. I considered using the same cheap-o hoists I use for my bike to lift the new kayak, but decided to go the extra mile and get this puppy. Short story: It's well worth the investment. Yes, it does take a little effort to install. I am 63 and was able to do it alone. If your ceiling is taller, you might need help, particularly if you garage is dry-walled, like mine is. The directions could be a little clearer with some more photos in addition to the excellent diagrams. All in all, highly recommended for getting the kayak out of the way. Note to prospective buyers. This system DOES get the object (in my case a kayak) all the way to the ceiling. The cheap-o bike hoists will not do that.","Product: VHS. tape . ALWAYS A GREAT MOVIE. ORIGINAL CASE Bonus Feature includes Rules and Clues.).... PRIVATE COLLECTION. CHECK OUR STORE FRONT FOR MORE GREAT CDS, DVDS & BOOKS. FAST SERVICE.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: THE REASON to get a DVD Player. This Movie is Wonderful!!\n\nReview: I very seldom want to see a movie twice. In fact, hardly ever. But the DVD version of THE SIXTH SENSE is an exception. Assuming you have already seen it in the theater, I know you walked out of the movies wondering what you missed. This DVD will answer all your questions.\nSee the film again, then watch the director (our Alfred Hitchcock) talk you through the thought process that resulted in this amazing story (he wrote the story, directed the picture, and played a cameo role). See scenes that were cut from the movie...not just snippets, but full tangents to the main story line. Hear how the musical score was constructed to complement the unusual story line. Hear M. Night Shamalyn tell you how he was certain everyone would figure out what was going on and utter his amazement that his dream worked. Hear how Donnie Walberg lost over 50 pounds to prepare for his short, but very important role. Hear how this story started as a seed in the mind of a boy and grew into one of the best ghost stories of all time.\nBe careful what reviews you read in Amazon.com...if you have not yet seen the 6th Sense, many reviews will spoil the entire movie. And it only takes two words to do so.\nIf you don't have a DVD player, get one. If you haven't seen The Sixth Sense, you must see it. If you have seen it once, you must see it on DVD again.\nVery Highly recommended!!","Product: VHS: THE SIXTH SENSE\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: THE REASON to get a DVD Player. This Movie is Wonderful!!\n\nReview: I very seldom want to see a movie twice. In fact, hardly ever. But the DVD version of THE SIXTH SENSE is an exception. Assuming you have already seen it in the theater, I know you walked out of the movies wondering what you missed. This DVD will answer all your questions.\nSee the film again, then watch the director (our Alfred Hitchcock) talk you through the thought process that resulted in this amazing story (he wrote the story, directed the picture, and played a cameo role). See scenes that were cut from the movie...not just snippets, but full tangents to the main story line. Hear how the musical score was constructed to complement the unusual story line. Hear M. Night Shamalyn tell you how he was certain everyone would figure out what was going on and utter his amazement that his dream worked. Hear how Donnie Walberg lost over 50 pounds to prepare for his short, but very important role. Hear how this story started as a seed in the mind of a boy and grew into one of the best ghost stories of all time.\nBe careful what reviews you read in Amazon.com...if you have not yet seen the 6th Sense, many reviews will spoil the entire movie. And it only takes two words to do so.\nIf you don't have a DVD player, get one. If you haven't seen The Sixth Sense, you must see it. If you have seen it once, you must see it on DVD again.\nVery Highly recommended!!","Product: Travis ~ Good Feeling\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I like this, but LOVE The Man Who...\n\nReview: I became a Travis fan after seeing and MTV2 clip of Why Does It Always Rain On Me? I bought THE MAN WHO and fell in love with the melodic, acoustic, free-spirited songs. So naturally I bought GOOD FEELING. I was disappointed. It's hard for me to belive it's the same band. While THE MAN WHO is lyrically strong, sounds polished, and well produced; GOOD FEELING sounds more like an unrehearsed English grunge band. No doubt, it's great rock and roll with some toe tapping tunes. But if you are searching for more of what you love about THE MAN WHO, I don't think you are going to find it on this disk. I took the time to listen to all the Real Audio clips on amazon.com and failed to trust my instincts.","Product: Ex-sub Sub Act. Did 1993's 'ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)'...return With a Rockier Sound.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well Played, Well Written, Well Produced. An Amazing Debut!\n\nReview: You have to believe bands like DOVES don't deal well with comparisons to others. That's good, because in many ways, they compare to no other band out there, but in others, there are stong similarities. Perhaps one measure of the \"goodness\" of a new group is in the likelyhood other would ever copy them. For DOVES the answer is never. In a field of thousands, they have managed to create a unique, begulling sound.\nI love this disk. Here's why:\n1. It's really long. I'm tired of CD's only half full. With LOST SOULS, you get what you pay for. If you don't warm up quickly to one track, you will certainly find another you like among the 15 tunes here. The kind of disk you hear once and think, \"I bet I'm going to like this a lot...\" Then after 7 or 8 plays on the Car Stereo, you are in love.\n2. I sense an underlying theme. Too many groups today toss together whatever they have been collecting for the past years. Perhaps that's true for DOVES, but if so, they hid it well.\n3. The music is full-bodied, well produced. No Miller Lite here. At times, simple, but always rich. From a guitar and piano to the sounds of a full orchestra. You get it here.\n4. Some songs: a. FIRESUITE sets the stage...tells you what's on the way. I thought I was hearing a Pink Floyd disk at first. 95% instrmental, Firesuite has some unintelligible lyrics in the backgound. Sort of \"Enigma\"-tic\n b. HERE IT COMES starts out with some beautiful background piano, then moves toward a whining organ from any rock band of the 60's. Liner notes include a credit to Velvet Underground. Perhaps their influence was present here. But in the end this song reminded me more if \"Morrisey\" or \"The Smiths.\"\n c. BREAK ME GENTLY is both the title of song 3 and the a change of pace for the disk. More like \"Radiohead\" for me. I love this song.\n d. SEA SONG is my favorite lick on the disk. A repetitive guitar melody overlaid by rich tonalization. I keep running back to this one.\n e. Track 7, MELODY CALLS, sounds like a different band. But it's a great song. It reminds me most of the English group \"James.\"\n f. The catchiest tune, and the one with the most popular potential, is CATCH THE SUN. This is the song I heard first, that made me want the disk. You will love it. For me, it's mix between \"Travis,\" \"Crowded House,\" and \"Level 42.\"\nI highly recommend this new English band. A great value, a great disk.\nTruly, this could be the start of something big for DOVES.","Product: Their Eagerly Awaited Debut Full Length. Garnered Rave Reviews on their Nme Tour with Shack, Gomez and Bellatrix. Often Compared to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great New English Melodic, Sensitive Rock Band. Buy It!\n\nReview: I live in the wrong country. Music is so important to me, yet I always seem to gravitate to sounds from across the ocean, toward England. After 2 looks at \"Yellow\" on MTV, I took the plunge for PARACHUTES. I haven't touched ground yet.\nOf course it's a matter of taste, so there will be detractors. But this disk didn't enter the British Pop Charts at #1 for nothing. And like TRAVIS's \"The Man Who,\" Parachute quickly was nominated for a Mercury (English Grammy) as one of U.K.'s best albums (of all categories) for the year.\nMy son calls it depressing, but if you are into great lyrics and sultry melodies, then Coldplay is for you. The music has a fresh appeal, not unlike Travis' latest, and with shades of some Radiohead from the past (nothing at all like Kid A). But I also get a hint of Guster.\nThis is a wonderful disk, clean piano, nice acoustic guitar, some electric without being overbearing, and very well produced without being over orchestrated--over produced.\nYou can hear/understand the lyrics, you can sing along, you can self-reflect...you will self-reflect.\nHighly recommended to those who like lyrical, melodic, beautiful, british rock/pop.","Product: Japanese edition of his 2001 solo album includes one exclusive bonus track, 'Hiro's Song' that's unavailable on the first single 'Rockin' the Suburbs'. 13 tracks in all.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: In My Mind the BEST BEN YET!\n\nReview: For years my son has tried to get me to listen to The Ben Folds Five. There have been great songs, but not too much consistency. This is the exception. So if you have been nearly there, but just can't seem to get Ben on your list of \"Must Have CDs,\" give this one a chance.\nTwo songs stand out in my mind, both melodic -- lots of piano and thought.\n- \"Still Fighting It\" is a ballad from father to son and applies to any age. As a father and a son I hear Ben's poignant lyrics and think of both my father and my son. This is simply a great song.\n- \"The Luckiest\" is one of the most heartfelt and most beautiful songs ever written. Man finally finds his soul mate after years of fits and starts and tells her he's lucky. A wonderful tune I can listen to over and over.\nBeware: Ben does not Rock the Suburbs on this disk. It is filled with catchy, melodic, foot tapping songs, but it is hardly what you would consider cutting edge Rock. This falls more into the category of Adult Intelligent Rock. The production is flawless, the lyrics are thought-provoking.\nOne criticism. Ben, please leave out the gratuitous use of profanity. If I want to hear \"sh__\" in music, I'll get a Slim Shady disk. I'm no goody two shoes, but I just don't see where these words fit into otherwise beautiful music.","Product: PORCUPINE TREE FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Wow--No Need to Worry. You'll Love it\n\nReview: You know how worried you get that bands' subsequent releases are not going to measure up to the past? No worries here. This disk is simply amazing. Even for the \"mellow fans\" whose favorite song is Lazarus (from Dead Wing), there is something for you on FOBP. I read a past review that said this was HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVY ... so I was a concerned it might be too Metal. No need to worry. It's heavy in that it's deep and lush. I love music that makes percussion an integral part of the experience--instead of just keeping time. The percussion in this is great even for PT.\n\nI might be PT's oldest fan. Look for me at the front of the line in Boulder on 15 May. Can't wait.","Product: ELLIE\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Revised ... no longer a broken record -- Love It\n\nReview: My prior review is below. I have now culled out the songs on this disc, I like ... I must say I love them. I find myself listening to them over and over. If you consider the repeated lyrics as a product of Ellie's instrument: her voice, you can get over the repetition. I am always on the search for what I call \"life songs.\" That is, songs I will like for my entire life. This disc has at least two. I am warming up to it.\n\n____________________________________\n\nEven today if you scratch vinyl, you can get the stylus stuck in a groove. The result is a repeated lyric over and over and over until you make a physical correction. No doubt about it, Ellie G has an incredible voice, but she needs to find a lyricist to help out to fill in holes with something other than repeated refrains. Across this album Ellie repeats lyrics over and over to the extent that I can't listen again to a given song. On the iconic ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN she reminds of of the track title over 20 times. Halcyon is a great song with a wonderful riff, but she tells us IT'S GONNA BE BETTER 27 times in just a few minutes. I tried to LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO ... , but it really doesn't ever get that much better for me. With this talent, I find myself wondering how good it could be if Ellie found her Bernie Taupin.","Product: EXCELLENT mint like new condition! CD Ships same day\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 10 Stars. Amazing. Simon inherited Phil's Voice and Skills\n\nReview: There are not enough superlatives for me to explain how excited I am about this album. I know Simon will get (or perhaps already is) tired of the inevitable comparisons to his father. If he has ever felt he was living in Phil's shadow, with this effort he has emerged into full sunlight. That being said, you cannot listen to this album without thinking of Genesis. For me, it's as if the entire group entered a time machine, returned to the present, and are delivering a fresh new approach worthy of the 21st Century. When I imported the disc into iTunes, it showed up in the \"Metal\" genre. I am not sure who assigns those ridiculous categories, but I am here to tell you that Dimensionaut is \"prog rock.\" It's rich, lyrical, melodical, beautiful, well-sung, well played and MOST OF ALL extremely well produced. Man, o man I am excited. I have this playing in the car right now. I find excuses to drive around just so I can hear it again and again. You will not be disappointed. First and foremost, I was a Genesis fan. The first album I ever bought was \"Genesis to Revelation.\" This gives you some idea of how old I am. I am a huge fan of Porcupine Tree, Pineapple Thief, Anathema and a little Opeth. This Simon Collins effort, so far, stands on the shoulders of those giants. It will go down in history as one of the greatest prog-rock, adult-intelligent-rock albums ever put together. Hats off to Sound of Contact, you deserve a giant pat on the back. Now if only it can also be commercially successful. Vort.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Good idea, but the instructions and concrete expansion bolts provided do not do the trick.\n\nReview: Good idea, but the instructions and concrete expansion bolts provided do not do the trick. The instructions mix metric and SAE. Example: Page 9 says drill a 2-inch deep hole using a 12mm drill bit. 12mm is a little over 0.47 inches, but WARNING, if you use a 1/2 inch masonry drill bit, your hold will be just a little too large for the expansion bolts provided. And, 2 inches is not deep enough, more like 2 1/2 inches. So that when you try to tighten them, they will just turn in the concrete. Get your own expansion bolts. The instructions say to slip the expansion bolts through the holes in the bottom of the safe, but the holes are not big enough to accommodate them, so plan on drilling those out too.","Product: McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best, by far, of the many Mexico culture books I've read\n\nReview: I am headed off to Mexico to be a diplomat in the US embassy. On my bookshelf are some 25 books: language, travel, and culture. I have read them all. This is by far the best of the culture books. One reviewer said it offends. Well, I suppose that could be true in a few cases. I certainly do not want to helo institutionalize stereotypes. But based on a year of study, I think this book will be very valuable to you, particularly if you are headed to Mexico to do business. One of the best features is it's snippet style. You can pick it up, read a few hints, and put it down. Compared to CULTURE SHOCK, MEXICO, this book is fantastic. One of my language instructors is native Mexican. I have tested out several of the nuances from this book on him, and have not been steered wrong yet. Cheap at twice the price."],"string":"[\n \"Product: This is an O.E.M authorized part. Fits various whirlpool models. Oem part number 8182119. Made in united states.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Impressed. Got it on my Whirlpool Duet in about 45 minutes\\n\\nReview: Very Impressed. Got it on my 2010 Whirlpool Duet in about 45 minutes.\\nWe had this nagging leak. I took off the panel below the door (you'll need a Torx 20 or a 9/32\\\" Socket, or Both). I could tell it was leaking from around the tub seal. I tried to tighten the seal with a long driver, lying on my back, on the right side of the machine, but that didn't help.\\n- Ordered this Tub Boot/Bellows with High Hopes\\n- I read some reviews that said it arrived crushed in the packaging, so I let it \\\"relax\\\" in the sun for a day and then again another day to take the creases out of it. That worked.\\n- I reviewed a video on line (that popular video site)\\n- You can do 95% of the work from the front of the machine. There are only 3 screws to take off the back I pulled the machine out a little and got to those with no problem. They are right at the very top along the back.\\n- You can do this entire job with a Torx 20 driver or a 9/32\\\" Socket, or both. You will also need a small, flat-head screw driver to take the spring off.\\n- I took the old seal off (as the video instructed) and inspected it. I could see no cuts, holes, tears, or apparent spots that would cause the leak, so I was nervous this would not work. However, there was some grit and grime in the tight spots. I thought about just cleaning it and trying it out, but decided to go with the new one.\\n- Following the directions on the video, I had the entire job done in 45 minutes. The hardest part was getting the \\\"spring\\\" loop back on. But I finally got it.\\n- Some suggestions\\n -- Clean everything VERY well as you take it all apart\\n -- Consider using some silicone grease (very light coating) on the boot where it will touch the machine.\\n -- Do a good job cleaning the dispenser while you have it out\\n -- Remove the plastic funnel that connects the dispenser to the boot and clean that seal.\\n -- Run your fingers around the finished work to check for high spots, or any place it doesn't feel like there is a good seal.\\n -- Put it all back together except for the lower panel and keep an eye on it.\",\n \"Product: Case Logic is obsessed with organization! No matter who you are, what toys, tools or technology you have, where you are, or where you are going, Case Logic is your partner in managing the things that matter to you. We are the \\\"stuff wranglers\\\" that make life easier. With this focus in mind, Case Logic introduces the Caselogic CDS-120 120 Capacity CD ProSleeve Pages. Convenient thumb cut makes removing discs easier. Soft lining protects delicate disc surfaces. ProSleeve II sleeves are hole punched for use in media binders and include writable strip. 25 Year Warranty!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: CDs fit with Liner Notes. All fits in the snap case.\\n\\nReview: I spent a lot of time looking at all the options and decided on these. Smart choice. I am archiving all my CDs after ripping them all to my harddrive. But, I wanted to keep the liner notes and the back sheet in the jewel (where the songs are listed and such.)\\n1. Very well constructed. They do no split apart.\\n2. No plastic stuff to pull of and heave. the sleeves are ready to go\\n3. Advertised to fit 120 discs. That's true, IF you want to just store discs (two per sleeve). But put the liner notes on one side, and the disc on the other, with the back jewel cover in with the disc. You will need to pull that back cover and trim it to 4 3/4 inch. Or you can fold it and put it in sideways.\\n4. Then these fit perfectly in that snap box.\\n\\nI have over 500 discs to archive, so am starting out with 9 packs of these. One sleeve per disc.\",\n \"Product: Made from the highest quality components, Dell memory modules from Arch Memory are designed to increase productivity and help your computer work faster. Arch Memory products are engineered to meet industry standard specifications and rigorously tested to ensure quality. Backed by free technical support, a lifetime warranty and legendary reliability, Dell RAM is your best choice for upgrading your Dell computers memory.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally works, after being dragged through a knot-hole -- Beware\\n\\nReview: After hours of frustration and damage to my laptop, I finally have a 2GB RAM card that works. The Inspiron Mini 1012 is faster, no doubt. I got a memory card quickly. It did not look like the photo. Did not say DELL Certified, or have a DELL sticker on it, most of my reason for ordering this one. In the box is a troubleshooting card that pleads for good Amazon reviews. \\\"...please give us the chance to make it right before opening an A-Z Claim, or leaving negative feedback ...\\\" Problem is the memory did not work, but I did not figure that out until I tried Troubleshooting item 1) Try reseating the memory FIRMLY several times. I did this step about a dozen times, but in the Inspiron there is no real way to seat the memory \\\"firmly.\\\" It just snaps in. This step takes unscrewing 9 screws, removing the keyboard, removing the memory, taking it in and out, putting it all back together, booting again, waiting for it to crash, shutting down and repeating. In short, it took me hours to figure out it was not my problem. In the process I sheered a keyboard screw and lost another ... permanent damage. I contacted A-TECH as requested on the card enclosed. They answered fairly soon, but wanted photos of my memory card and the one they sent. After two days of complete frustration on a tiny little computer we figured out that A-TECH had sent the wrong memory card. They finally sent the correct memory, but not fast enough for me to use it to edit a PowerPoint presentation for my employment. Short story. Be careful. While I might be over-thinking this, I now have a permanently damaged mini laptop and hours of lost time dealing with it. This appears to be a simple \\\"bait and switch.\\\" All the problems could have been avoided had the vendor sent the right memory card the first time.\",\n \"Product: SPOT Gen3 gives you a critical, life-saving line of communication when you travel beyond the boundaries of cell Service. The latest generation of award-winning SPOT devices, SPOT Gen3 lets family and friends know you're okay, or if the worst should happen, sends emergency responders your GPS location - all with the push of a button. Add this rugged, pocket-sized device to your essential gear and stay connected wherever you roam. Long live adventure\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: I Cannot Count on It. It's that simple.\\n\\nReview: I have been a SPOT user since Gen 1. Hiked about 1000 miles in Colorado and elsewhere. Climbed a bunch of mountains. Been the back country a lot. The Gen 1 served me pretty well. It had some quirks, but in general I knew its limitations and was able to get it to work. The Gen 3, not so much. Since the Summer in 5 trips, on the summits 7 of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks (with an unobstructed view of the sky), I was succeeded with 2 position messages to my family. At Kroenke Lake in September ... no trees. I could not get a position. At Harvard Lakes, no position. On top of Grays Peak, nope. Torreys Peak, nope ... and so on.\\n\\nAt points in my hike I would notice the unit had turned itself off. I was pretty sure the batteries were good, but there is no real way of knowing since there is no warning light that tells the user batteries are low.\\n\\nIn the end, after years with SPOT, I cancelled my service. The concept is great, but if I become incapacitated in the backcountry (where I end up a lot) I don't want to wonder if my SPOT is going to speak to someone out there.\\n\\nBe careful, is all I am saying. Make sure it works for you.\",\n \"Product: Harken Hoister 4 point hoister HD Harken Hoister 7802 massive saving, order now it is truly an amazing for sale Harken Hoister 4 point hoister HD Harken Hoister 7802. I highly recommend for sale Harken Hoister 4 point hoister HD Harken Hoister 7802 for anyone. I absolutely love it.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super quality product. So much better than a cheap-o bike hoist for kayaks.\\n\\nReview: This is a super-quality product. I considered using the same cheap-o hoists I use for my bike to lift the new kayak, but decided to go the extra mile and get this puppy. Short story: It's well worth the investment. Yes, it does take a little effort to install. I am 63 and was able to do it alone. If your ceiling is taller, you might need help, particularly if you garage is dry-walled, like mine is. The directions could be a little clearer with some more photos in addition to the excellent diagrams. All in all, highly recommended for getting the kayak out of the way. Note to prospective buyers. This system DOES get the object (in my case a kayak) all the way to the ceiling. The cheap-o bike hoists will not do that.\",\n \"Product: VHS. tape . ALWAYS A GREAT MOVIE. ORIGINAL CASE Bonus Feature includes Rules and Clues.).... PRIVATE COLLECTION. CHECK OUR STORE FRONT FOR MORE GREAT CDS, DVDS & BOOKS. FAST SERVICE.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: THE REASON to get a DVD Player. This Movie is Wonderful!!\\n\\nReview: I very seldom want to see a movie twice. In fact, hardly ever. But the DVD version of THE SIXTH SENSE is an exception. Assuming you have already seen it in the theater, I know you walked out of the movies wondering what you missed. This DVD will answer all your questions.\\nSee the film again, then watch the director (our Alfred Hitchcock) talk you through the thought process that resulted in this amazing story (he wrote the story, directed the picture, and played a cameo role). See scenes that were cut from the movie...not just snippets, but full tangents to the main story line. Hear how the musical score was constructed to complement the unusual story line. Hear M. Night Shamalyn tell you how he was certain everyone would figure out what was going on and utter his amazement that his dream worked. Hear how Donnie Walberg lost over 50 pounds to prepare for his short, but very important role. Hear how this story started as a seed in the mind of a boy and grew into one of the best ghost stories of all time.\\nBe careful what reviews you read in Amazon.com...if you have not yet seen the 6th Sense, many reviews will spoil the entire movie. And it only takes two words to do so.\\nIf you don't have a DVD player, get one. If you haven't seen The Sixth Sense, you must see it. If you have seen it once, you must see it on DVD again.\\nVery Highly recommended!!\",\n \"Product: VHS: THE SIXTH SENSE\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: THE REASON to get a DVD Player. This Movie is Wonderful!!\\n\\nReview: I very seldom want to see a movie twice. In fact, hardly ever. But the DVD version of THE SIXTH SENSE is an exception. Assuming you have already seen it in the theater, I know you walked out of the movies wondering what you missed. This DVD will answer all your questions.\\nSee the film again, then watch the director (our Alfred Hitchcock) talk you through the thought process that resulted in this amazing story (he wrote the story, directed the picture, and played a cameo role). See scenes that were cut from the movie...not just snippets, but full tangents to the main story line. Hear how the musical score was constructed to complement the unusual story line. Hear M. Night Shamalyn tell you how he was certain everyone would figure out what was going on and utter his amazement that his dream worked. Hear how Donnie Walberg lost over 50 pounds to prepare for his short, but very important role. Hear how this story started as a seed in the mind of a boy and grew into one of the best ghost stories of all time.\\nBe careful what reviews you read in Amazon.com...if you have not yet seen the 6th Sense, many reviews will spoil the entire movie. And it only takes two words to do so.\\nIf you don't have a DVD player, get one. If you haven't seen The Sixth Sense, you must see it. If you have seen it once, you must see it on DVD again.\\nVery Highly recommended!!\",\n \"Product: Travis ~ Good Feeling\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I like this, but LOVE The Man Who...\\n\\nReview: I became a Travis fan after seeing and MTV2 clip of Why Does It Always Rain On Me? I bought THE MAN WHO and fell in love with the melodic, acoustic, free-spirited songs. So naturally I bought GOOD FEELING. I was disappointed. It's hard for me to belive it's the same band. While THE MAN WHO is lyrically strong, sounds polished, and well produced; GOOD FEELING sounds more like an unrehearsed English grunge band. No doubt, it's great rock and roll with some toe tapping tunes. But if you are searching for more of what you love about THE MAN WHO, I don't think you are going to find it on this disk. I took the time to listen to all the Real Audio clips on amazon.com and failed to trust my instincts.\",\n \"Product: Ex-sub Sub Act. Did 1993's 'ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)'...return With a Rockier Sound.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Played, Well Written, Well Produced. An Amazing Debut!\\n\\nReview: You have to believe bands like DOVES don't deal well with comparisons to others. That's good, because in many ways, they compare to no other band out there, but in others, there are stong similarities. Perhaps one measure of the \\\"goodness\\\" of a new group is in the likelyhood other would ever copy them. For DOVES the answer is never. In a field of thousands, they have managed to create a unique, begulling sound.\\nI love this disk. Here's why:\\n1. It's really long. I'm tired of CD's only half full. With LOST SOULS, you get what you pay for. If you don't warm up quickly to one track, you will certainly find another you like among the 15 tunes here. The kind of disk you hear once and think, \\\"I bet I'm going to like this a lot...\\\" Then after 7 or 8 plays on the Car Stereo, you are in love.\\n2. I sense an underlying theme. Too many groups today toss together whatever they have been collecting for the past years. Perhaps that's true for DOVES, but if so, they hid it well.\\n3. The music is full-bodied, well produced. No Miller Lite here. At times, simple, but always rich. From a guitar and piano to the sounds of a full orchestra. You get it here.\\n4. Some songs: a. FIRESUITE sets the stage...tells you what's on the way. I thought I was hearing a Pink Floyd disk at first. 95% instrmental, Firesuite has some unintelligible lyrics in the backgound. Sort of \\\"Enigma\\\"-tic\\n b. HERE IT COMES starts out with some beautiful background piano, then moves toward a whining organ from any rock band of the 60's. Liner notes include a credit to Velvet Underground. Perhaps their influence was present here. But in the end this song reminded me more if \\\"Morrisey\\\" or \\\"The Smiths.\\\"\\n c. BREAK ME GENTLY is both the title of song 3 and the a change of pace for the disk. More like \\\"Radiohead\\\" for me. I love this song.\\n d. SEA SONG is my favorite lick on the disk. A repetitive guitar melody overlaid by rich tonalization. I keep running back to this one.\\n e. Track 7, MELODY CALLS, sounds like a different band. But it's a great song. It reminds me most of the English group \\\"James.\\\"\\n f. The catchiest tune, and the one with the most popular potential, is CATCH THE SUN. This is the song I heard first, that made me want the disk. You will love it. For me, it's mix between \\\"Travis,\\\" \\\"Crowded House,\\\" and \\\"Level 42.\\\"\\nI highly recommend this new English band. A great value, a great disk.\\nTruly, this could be the start of something big for DOVES.\",\n \"Product: Their Eagerly Awaited Debut Full Length. Garnered Rave Reviews on their Nme Tour with Shack, Gomez and Bellatrix. Often Compared to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great New English Melodic, Sensitive Rock Band. Buy It!\\n\\nReview: I live in the wrong country. Music is so important to me, yet I always seem to gravitate to sounds from across the ocean, toward England. After 2 looks at \\\"Yellow\\\" on MTV, I took the plunge for PARACHUTES. I haven't touched ground yet.\\nOf course it's a matter of taste, so there will be detractors. But this disk didn't enter the British Pop Charts at #1 for nothing. And like TRAVIS's \\\"The Man Who,\\\" Parachute quickly was nominated for a Mercury (English Grammy) as one of U.K.'s best albums (of all categories) for the year.\\nMy son calls it depressing, but if you are into great lyrics and sultry melodies, then Coldplay is for you. The music has a fresh appeal, not unlike Travis' latest, and with shades of some Radiohead from the past (nothing at all like Kid A). But I also get a hint of Guster.\\nThis is a wonderful disk, clean piano, nice acoustic guitar, some electric without being overbearing, and very well produced without being over orchestrated--over produced.\\nYou can hear/understand the lyrics, you can sing along, you can self-reflect...you will self-reflect.\\nHighly recommended to those who like lyrical, melodic, beautiful, british rock/pop.\",\n \"Product: Japanese edition of his 2001 solo album includes one exclusive bonus track, 'Hiro's Song' that's unavailable on the first single 'Rockin' the Suburbs'. 13 tracks in all.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: In My Mind the BEST BEN YET!\\n\\nReview: For years my son has tried to get me to listen to The Ben Folds Five. There have been great songs, but not too much consistency. This is the exception. So if you have been nearly there, but just can't seem to get Ben on your list of \\\"Must Have CDs,\\\" give this one a chance.\\nTwo songs stand out in my mind, both melodic -- lots of piano and thought.\\n- \\\"Still Fighting It\\\" is a ballad from father to son and applies to any age. As a father and a son I hear Ben's poignant lyrics and think of both my father and my son. This is simply a great song.\\n- \\\"The Luckiest\\\" is one of the most heartfelt and most beautiful songs ever written. Man finally finds his soul mate after years of fits and starts and tells her he's lucky. A wonderful tune I can listen to over and over.\\nBeware: Ben does not Rock the Suburbs on this disk. It is filled with catchy, melodic, foot tapping songs, but it is hardly what you would consider cutting edge Rock. This falls more into the category of Adult Intelligent Rock. The production is flawless, the lyrics are thought-provoking.\\nOne criticism. Ben, please leave out the gratuitous use of profanity. If I want to hear \\\"sh__\\\" in music, I'll get a Slim Shady disk. I'm no goody two shoes, but I just don't see where these words fit into otherwise beautiful music.\",\n \"Product: PORCUPINE TREE FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Wow--No Need to Worry. You'll Love it\\n\\nReview: You know how worried you get that bands' subsequent releases are not going to measure up to the past? No worries here. This disk is simply amazing. Even for the \\\"mellow fans\\\" whose favorite song is Lazarus (from Dead Wing), there is something for you on FOBP. I read a past review that said this was HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVY ... so I was a concerned it might be too Metal. No need to worry. It's heavy in that it's deep and lush. I love music that makes percussion an integral part of the experience--instead of just keeping time. The percussion in this is great even for PT.\\n\\nI might be PT's oldest fan. Look for me at the front of the line in Boulder on 15 May. Can't wait.\",\n \"Product: ELLIE\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Revised ... no longer a broken record -- Love It\\n\\nReview: My prior review is below. I have now culled out the songs on this disc, I like ... I must say I love them. I find myself listening to them over and over. If you consider the repeated lyrics as a product of Ellie's instrument: her voice, you can get over the repetition. I am always on the search for what I call \\\"life songs.\\\" That is, songs I will like for my entire life. This disc has at least two. I am warming up to it.\\n\\n____________________________________\\n\\nEven today if you scratch vinyl, you can get the stylus stuck in a groove. The result is a repeated lyric over and over and over until you make a physical correction. No doubt about it, Ellie G has an incredible voice, but she needs to find a lyricist to help out to fill in holes with something other than repeated refrains. Across this album Ellie repeats lyrics over and over to the extent that I can't listen again to a given song. On the iconic ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN she reminds of of the track title over 20 times. Halcyon is a great song with a wonderful riff, but she tells us IT'S GONNA BE BETTER 27 times in just a few minutes. I tried to LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO ... , but it really doesn't ever get that much better for me. With this talent, I find myself wondering how good it could be if Ellie found her Bernie Taupin.\",\n \"Product: EXCELLENT mint like new condition! CD Ships same day\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 10 Stars. Amazing. Simon inherited Phil's Voice and Skills\\n\\nReview: There are not enough superlatives for me to explain how excited I am about this album. I know Simon will get (or perhaps already is) tired of the inevitable comparisons to his father. If he has ever felt he was living in Phil's shadow, with this effort he has emerged into full sunlight. That being said, you cannot listen to this album without thinking of Genesis. For me, it's as if the entire group entered a time machine, returned to the present, and are delivering a fresh new approach worthy of the 21st Century. When I imported the disc into iTunes, it showed up in the \\\"Metal\\\" genre. I am not sure who assigns those ridiculous categories, but I am here to tell you that Dimensionaut is \\\"prog rock.\\\" It's rich, lyrical, melodical, beautiful, well-sung, well played and MOST OF ALL extremely well produced. Man, o man I am excited. I have this playing in the car right now. I find excuses to drive around just so I can hear it again and again. You will not be disappointed. First and foremost, I was a Genesis fan. The first album I ever bought was \\\"Genesis to Revelation.\\\" This gives you some idea of how old I am. I am a huge fan of Porcupine Tree, Pineapple Thief, Anathema and a little Opeth. This Simon Collins effort, so far, stands on the shoulders of those giants. It will go down in history as one of the greatest prog-rock, adult-intelligent-rock albums ever put together. Hats off to Sound of Contact, you deserve a giant pat on the back. Now if only it can also be commercially successful. Vort.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Good idea, but the instructions and concrete expansion bolts provided do not do the trick.\\n\\nReview: Good idea, but the instructions and concrete expansion bolts provided do not do the trick. The instructions mix metric and SAE. Example: Page 9 says drill a 2-inch deep hole using a 12mm drill bit. 12mm is a little over 0.47 inches, but WARNING, if you use a 1/2 inch masonry drill bit, your hold will be just a little too large for the expansion bolts provided. And, 2 inches is not deep enough, more like 2 1/2 inches. So that when you try to tighten them, they will just turn in the concrete. Get your own expansion bolts. The instructions say to slip the expansion bolts through the holes in the bottom of the safe, but the holes are not big enough to accommodate them, so plan on drilling those out too.\",\n \"Product: McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best, by far, of the many Mexico culture books I've read\\n\\nReview: I am headed off to Mexico to be a diplomat in the US embassy. On my bookshelf are some 25 books: language, travel, and culture. I have read them all. This is by far the best of the culture books. One reviewer said it offends. Well, I suppose that could be true in a few cases. I certainly do not want to helo institutionalize stereotypes. But based on a year of study, I think this book will be very valuable to you, particularly if you are headed to Mexico to do business. One of the best features is it's snippet style. You can pick it up, read a few hints, and put it down. Compared to CULTURE SHOCK, MEXICO, this book is fantastic. One of my language instructors is native Mexican. I have tested out several of the nuances from this book on him, and have not been steered wrong yet. Cheap at twice the price.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":16,"string":"16"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":678,"string":"678"}}},{"rowIdx":679,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A2TTUU2QI3ZX0Z"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like dissenters, be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation sickness. But even a repressive state cannot obliterate desire - neither Offred's nor that of the two men on which her future hangs...\". The summary of the review text is \"Memorable depressing fantasy bordering on romance\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The unforeseen change of power turned the liberal United States into the totalitarian society. The human population is kept in terror by constant surveillance. The old books, movies and clothes are considered decadent and are being destroyed and the role of women is reduced to childbearing. The story is told in the first person by Offred- a 33 years old woman, who ends up as handmaid in the family of freshly created aristocrats. College-educated Offred is suddenly forbidden to read, and her only chance of survival is to produce a healthy child.\nWhat I loved about this book was the atmosphere and world building; they pulled me in from the first chapter. The language was beautiful, almost poetic. What I also loved was that, as depressing as it was, the picture of new society had many common elements with the real events. Books burning and destroying of monuments of preceding civilizations as well as lack of women rights and fertility problems are much too common in world history. I started reading this book not realizing that it is 30 years old; it certainly passed the test of time that makes so many other old bestsellers forgettable.\nThe reason for 4 stars instead of five is that, at least for me, the narration was too self-reflective and sometimes bordering on romance. I would like to learn more about the new society rather than read about complex feelings of Offred (that after a while became a little repetitive). I enjoyed very much the last chapter when I finally get a broader picture of what was really going on and how the new society came to be. I would like to learn it earlier on.\nNever the less this is a book that I will remember and I recommend it to fantasy readers as well as to those who like deep psychological portraits of abused women. And, of course, I also recommend it to those who liked <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/1984/dp/B003JTHWKU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">1984</a>"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The unforeseen change of power turned the liberal United States into the totalitarian society. The human population is kept in terror by constant surveillance. The old books, movies and clothes are considered decadent and are being destroyed and the role of women is reduced to childbearing. The story is told in the first person by Offred- a 33 years old woman, who ends up as handmaid in the family of freshly created aristocrats. College-educated Offred is suddenly forbidden to read, and her only chance of survival is to produce a healthy child.\nWhat I loved about this book was the atmosphere and world building; they pulled me in from the first chapter. The language was beautiful, almost poetic. What I also loved was that, as depressing as it was, the picture of new society had many common elements with the real events. Books burning and destroying of monuments of preceding civilizations as well as lack of women rights and fertility problems are much too common in world history. I started reading this book not realizing that it is 30 years old; it certainly passed the test of time that makes so many other old bestsellers forgettable.\nThe reason for 4 stars instead of five is that, at least for me, the narration was too self-reflective and sometimes bordering on romance. I would like to learn more about the new society rather than read about complex feelings of Offred (that after a while became a little repetitive). I enjoyed very much the last chapter when I finally get a broader picture of what was really going on and how the new society came to be. I would like to learn it earlier on.\nNever the less this is a book that I will remember and I recommend it to fantasy readers as well as to those who like deep psychological portraits of abused women. And, of course, I also recommend it to those who liked <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/1984/dp/B003JTHWKU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">1984</a>"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Book by Cornwell, Bernard\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Alternative tale of Arthur\n\nReview: This fascinating tale of legendary Arthur is very different from The Mists of Avalone and other books about Arthur. It paints a very gloom picture of 6-th century Britain after departure of Romans: no more laws, no more books, no more music, no more justice, only vile man round smoky fires planning on who theyll kill next day. Yet I got engrossed in the lives of these vile man from the first chapter. Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere and others are completely different from what I expected them to be and it makes story even more captivating.\nWhat I like about Cornwell books is that his, otherwise positive, heroes have some elements of their personalities that are frowned upon in the present western culture but were regarded as positive in the past (like feeling a joy of battle). Their attitude toward death and gods and supernatural is also very different from contemporary and often presented with a grain of humor which is a second thing I love about Cornwell books. When Arthur worries about offending Christian God Nimue says: This God is said to be a forgiving one. Better offend that kind that any other. There is lot of violence, carnage and battles in this book and I am not a great fan of these but, even so, I got immersed in description of Lugg Vale battle. Finally, I loved a map and list of characters as well as authors note, they made reading so much more interesting. So, despite carnage and violence, five stars.","Product: L. M. Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, in 1874. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems and novels but she is best known for Anne of Green Gables and its sequels, inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Island. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 and was buried in Cavendish on her beloved island.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Historical fiction for young readers\n\nReview: This book will probably feel to American 10 years old as medieval novels feel to adults.\nThe candle being the only source of light in child bedroom and not always allowed. The process of getting a child from the asylum. The croup being deadly before antibiotics and vaccines. Or, on the lighter side, Anne humiliation by being seated next to a boy or the creative communication systems between friends with no cell phones. All of these may seem like fantasy land, may require some explaining and be educational. But, and the most importantly, I hope that Anne personality and her adventures still hold a charm for the current youngsters.\n\nAnne of Green Gables fits in the category of timeless book, the same way as Winnie the Pooh does for younger children. When child grows older, subsequent Anne books grow with her/him, a little bit as Harry Potter books do.\n\nAs for myself, I just read a few chapters, now and then, as a therapy after some particularly frustrating contemporary books.\n\nThere are several versions of these books collections on Amazon. According to other reviewers, this one seems to be the best one (it has no missing parts). I got it free, but now it is $ 0.99, i.e. it is almost free. Thank you Amazon!\n\nPS. Small print can be easily enlarged on Kindle. If print is too big after adjustment it may help to hold Kindle in horizontal position while reading.","Product: Book by Coleman, Vernon\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easy, relaxing and optimistic read\n\nReview: I was in the mood for an easy, relaxing read and decided to try a new author. Bilbury Chronicles is just what I wanted. The adventures of young doctor starting a general practice in British countryside make a light, interesting story with a lot of humor in it and with just a touch of some serious and said issues. Generally it is a very optimistic book although a little too predictable at the beginning. It gets better in the second half.\nThis book is reminiscent of (and as good as) Irish county Doctor series of Patrick Taylor but twice cheaper (and free for prime members in Amazon Prime Reading library). I am definitely going to try other books by Vernon Coleman.\nFor those who liked this topic and the writing style I also highly recommend a wonderful Doc Martin movies series and, of course, if somebody missed it, the classic All Creatures Big and Small series by James Herriot.","Product: Book by Costello, Sean\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Different from Squall but also good.\n\nReview: I liked <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Squall/dp/B00RPM9MJ6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Squall</a> by Mr. Sean Costello very much, mostly because of its sense of humor. None of the other books by this author seemed to be similar so I picked up a paranormal thriller, the other category that I often enjoy. The great main story, the gradually building up tension and the amazing shocking finale kept me glued to the book for hours.\n Some of reviewers compared Mr. Costello to Steven King. I agree that if one likes S. Kings books (as I do) one will most likely like The Cartoonist as well. My only objection is that, as fascinating as the story was, the narration stumbled few times. Since, four stars instead of five. But one also has to keep in mind that this book was written in 1990 and passed the test of time very well. I already got next book by Mr. Costello hoping for another good story."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Book by Cornwell, Bernard\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Alternative tale of Arthur\\n\\nReview: This fascinating tale of legendary Arthur is very different from The Mists of Avalone and other books about Arthur. It paints a very gloom picture of 6-th century Britain after departure of Romans: no more laws, no more books, no more music, no more justice, only vile man round smoky fires planning on who theyll kill next day. Yet I got engrossed in the lives of these vile man from the first chapter. Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere and others are completely different from what I expected them to be and it makes story even more captivating.\\nWhat I like about Cornwell books is that his, otherwise positive, heroes have some elements of their personalities that are frowned upon in the present western culture but were regarded as positive in the past (like feeling a joy of battle). Their attitude toward death and gods and supernatural is also very different from contemporary and often presented with a grain of humor which is a second thing I love about Cornwell books. When Arthur worries about offending Christian God Nimue says: This God is said to be a forgiving one. Better offend that kind that any other. There is lot of violence, carnage and battles in this book and I am not a great fan of these but, even so, I got immersed in description of Lugg Vale battle. Finally, I loved a map and list of characters as well as authors note, they made reading so much more interesting. So, despite carnage and violence, five stars.\",\n \"Product: L. M. Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, in 1874. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems and novels but she is best known for Anne of Green Gables and its sequels, inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Island. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 and was buried in Cavendish on her beloved island.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Historical fiction for young readers\\n\\nReview: This book will probably feel to American 10 years old as medieval novels feel to adults.\\nThe candle being the only source of light in child bedroom and not always allowed. The process of getting a child from the asylum. The croup being deadly before antibiotics and vaccines. Or, on the lighter side, Anne humiliation by being seated next to a boy or the creative communication systems between friends with no cell phones. All of these may seem like fantasy land, may require some explaining and be educational. But, and the most importantly, I hope that Anne personality and her adventures still hold a charm for the current youngsters.\\n\\nAnne of Green Gables fits in the category of timeless book, the same way as Winnie the Pooh does for younger children. When child grows older, subsequent Anne books grow with her/him, a little bit as Harry Potter books do.\\n\\nAs for myself, I just read a few chapters, now and then, as a therapy after some particularly frustrating contemporary books.\\n\\nThere are several versions of these books collections on Amazon. According to other reviewers, this one seems to be the best one (it has no missing parts). I got it free, but now it is $ 0.99, i.e. it is almost free. Thank you Amazon!\\n\\nPS. Small print can be easily enlarged on Kindle. If print is too big after adjustment it may help to hold Kindle in horizontal position while reading.\",\n \"Product: Book by Coleman, Vernon\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy, relaxing and optimistic read\\n\\nReview: I was in the mood for an easy, relaxing read and decided to try a new author. Bilbury Chronicles is just what I wanted. The adventures of young doctor starting a general practice in British countryside make a light, interesting story with a lot of humor in it and with just a touch of some serious and said issues. Generally it is a very optimistic book although a little too predictable at the beginning. It gets better in the second half.\\nThis book is reminiscent of (and as good as) Irish county Doctor series of Patrick Taylor but twice cheaper (and free for prime members in Amazon Prime Reading library). I am definitely going to try other books by Vernon Coleman.\\nFor those who liked this topic and the writing style I also highly recommend a wonderful Doc Martin movies series and, of course, if somebody missed it, the classic All Creatures Big and Small series by James Herriot.\",\n \"Product: Book by Costello, Sean\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Different from Squall but also good.\\n\\nReview: I liked <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Squall/dp/B00RPM9MJ6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Squall</a> by Mr. Sean Costello very much, mostly because of its sense of humor. None of the other books by this author seemed to be similar so I picked up a paranormal thriller, the other category that I often enjoy. The great main story, the gradually building up tension and the amazing shocking finale kept me glued to the book for hours.\\n Some of reviewers compared Mr. Costello to Steven King. I agree that if one likes S. Kings books (as I do) one will most likely like The Cartoonist as well. My only objection is that, as fascinating as the story was, the narration stumbled few times. Since, four stars instead of five. But one also has to keep in mind that this book was written in 1990 and passed the test of time very well. I already got next book by Mr. Costello hoping for another good story.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":4,"string":"4"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":679,"string":"679"}}},{"rowIdx":680,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AJN24TVEGZEI4"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Grand Theft Auto III\". The summary of the review text is \"Review - GTA 3\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This is one of my favorites for the PS2, this game is absolutely addictive and is lots of fun to play. The graphics on the game aren't bad, and the handeling of the cars is pretty good. The missions aren't too difficult and there is tons of stuff to do. Additionally the atmosphere is huge and is free roaming which makes it even better.\n\nMy only negatives about this game is that you are not able to interact with the surroundings. Yes you can blow up cars and stuff but it would be better if you could destroy buildings and structures. Also, while GTA VC & SA expanded on this, you are not able to destroy other cars with your bare hands, the later games expanded an made this an awesome addition.\n\nParents beware the game is rated M and there is sexual content and lots of violence in it, which is why it is rated as such. So parents don't claim you weren't warned, you were warned its M for MATURE!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This is one of my favorites for the PS2, this game is absolutely addictive and is lots of fun to play. The graphics on the game aren't bad, and the handeling of the cars is pretty good. The missions aren't too difficult and there is tons of stuff to do. Additionally the atmosphere is huge and is free roaming which makes it even better.\n\nMy only negatives about this game is that you are not able to interact with the surroundings. Yes you can blow up cars and stuff but it would be better if you could destroy buildings and structures. Also, while GTA VC & SA expanded on this, you are not able to destroy other cars with your bare hands, the later games expanded an made this an awesome addition.\n\nParents beware the game is rated M and there is sexual content and lots of violence in it, which is why it is rated as such. So parents don't claim you weren't warned, you were warned its M for MATURE!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Our story takes place in a world called\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Final Fantasy XII - Review\n\nReview: I got FF12 a little while back, and I must say I love playing this game. I really enjoy the fact that the player is able to roam freely and that you are not stuck in battles. I also like that you can see your enemies in the enviroment and can choose not to fight them instead of them being invisible and probability based. Another great aspect is that you can choose to skip cut scenes, instead of being forced to sit through a long scene. Finally, I would say that if you get this game, it is massive, I would definately recommend getting the guide for it, as there is so much to do and so many side quests to perform. As for the license system it can be quite confusing at first but I find it much better and more tolerable than the orb system in FF10. Additionally I think the main character, Vaan in this game is far better than Tidus of FF10, I found the main character in FF10 to be annoying an whiney, however I do like the other playable characters Lulu, Yuna of FF10 better than I do Balthier and Fran of FF12.\n\nI also own FF10, and while most people tend to like FF10 better I tend to lean the other way. I am not trashing FF10 as it is a great game, but from my own experiance, I like the leveling scheme, the fighting scheme and the fact that you can skip cutscenes far better in FF12 than I do in 10. When you compare story line and battle graphics FF10 blows 12 out of the water.\n\nLastly alot of people including myself are not crazy about the gambit system that lets the game 'play itself', however if you don't want to use it you don't have to, its not forced, so it is there if you want it.\n\nI definately recommend this game, it will keep you busy for a while, especially if you try and reach 100% completion!","Product: After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land - laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.Format: PS3 Genre: NO GENRE Rating: RP UPC: 093155120600 Manufacturer No: 12060\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Review - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion\n\nReview: I have been playing this game for a couple of days now, and no matter how hard I try I absolutely hate the game. I find the game to be boring as all hell, dull, and overly easy. I bought this game after getting Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3 as I loved both games, but unfortunately this game is not as exciting, as fun or as challenging as either of those.\n\nGameplay (1/5) - The game is so boring that it is not even funny. From the first section NPCs do all of your fighting for you, then when you finally do get to take control and climb through the sewers your magic can kill anything rat or goblin in 1 hit. Travelling from area to area is absolutely aweful. You have to trudge across long stretches of land to get from one location to another, this would not be so bad, if there were tons of enemies to kill in the middle, but finding an enemy is like pulling teeth. The fighting isn't aweful, it actually works pretty well, if you can stomach sword fighting in the first person perspective.\n\nLeveling System (1/5) - Oh my god, this is an absolute nightmare. In every other normal RPG you fight enemies, you get exp and you can level up... not in this one. To level up you chose a set of dominant skills and you have to use them over and over to increase their skill until you level up. For instance if you chose Destruction all you have to do is spend an hour shooting fireballs into space and you will level up, or if you chose agility, you jump up and down for an hour and you level up, if you chose blade, swing you sword around for a while and you level up... it dosent even have to be at an enemy, it can be at air... get my drift??\n\nQuests (1/5) - Very few of the quests are really fun. They all entail hiking long distances, to do some repetitive action, fight a few bad guys and call it a day. Truthfully nothing fun or creative about it.\n\nPlot (3/5)- The plot is pretty good, the emporer is dead and you have to find his illegitimate son to take the throne, the only problem is a portal has been opened and demons are pouring out of it, so of course you have to save the world. Pretty generic stuff, but could be worse.\n\nPowers/Weapons (5/5) - I really do love the inclusion of powers. You can use every combination you can dream of and the magic system was done very well. My character is a mage base so I use the powers more than I do the weapons. The powers have different classes from healing to killing to everything in between. I love using the conjuring, destruction and healing powers as I find them the most useful. The weapons are pretty generic sword, shield, mace, until you get further in the relly start getting cool. They are useful, they do the job and they are easy to use.\n\nGraphics (3/5) - The graphics really are nothing to get that excited about. The scenery and the towns are beautiful, well built and perfect. But other characters are a disaster, they look aweful. The targeted landscape or perfection and dropped the ball on character design.\n\nMusic (3/5) - What can I say? Generic Lord of the Rings-esq music, not good not bad, just, egh.\n\nIn essence the game is a cross between Lord of the Rings and Fallout. The came is very mediocre, and is boring as all hell. I expected it to be similar to Fallout in the amount of enemies and difficulty but I was dead wrong at that point. Either rent it or buy it used, definately not worth the money.","Product: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII PSP\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII\n\nReview: This game is a beautiful, well crafted game, that is fun to play, has a great story line and is pretty much an all around blast.\n\nThe Good:\nThe graphics on this game are absolutely amazing, they are crisp, clear, beautiful and absolutely stunining. The cutscenese are beautiful, its like watching a movie on your psp. The music in this game is also pretty good, and isn't annoying or bothersome in the background which is a definately plus. You get the full final fantasy experiance for the most part; the towns, the battles, ect. The battle system is pretty good and I really like it. It is sort of la mix between FF10 and FF12. In this regard it is like FF10 in that the battles are random but it is like FF12 in the regard that the battle mode itself is in real time where you can run around, block, dodge or attack as you need. The character development, the characters and the story in this game are actually really good and this is a great prequel to FF7. I am glad there is a hard mode, although believe me, easy mode will keep you plenty busy with all of the side quests you have to do. I like the fact that you can go to a save point and you can do missions and side quests from the save point and you can also buy items, however, I hate that the save point does not heal you.. but more on that below. Finally the materia system is pretty cool, but it can make you a nervous wreck. Once you pass the secret factory level, you will be able to combind materia and spells. This means that you can take blizzard and fire and make something else.. you can do this with any combination imaginable. This is absolutely awesome, but it starts to make you nervous that you are making the wrong choice.\n\nThe Bad:\nOk, so the bad.. My biggest issue with this game is that there are no weapons... FF is all about getting tons of weapons, armor, helms, axes, spears, swords, ect.. Well.. not this one, you only have your sword and you hack and slash your way through the game.. Let me tell you that was a HUGE disappointment. Another horror.. The slot system.. OMG this is the worst. Your leveling is based on this instead of exp which is a nightmare, you want to fight tons of enemies and level up so you can blow through a boss battle? too bad, the computer dictates what you do, not the player. Secondly, the slot system contorls your power attacks.. you want to use a super move on a boss instead of a little foot soldier right? too bad, you always get the super mmove when you don't want it and you never get it when you need it! There goes the dictator computer again. My next complaint is that you cant replenish your health through the save points, this is another thing that seem sto be random. You come out of a mission and have 1500/1000 hp??? wtf?? but than when you want to save and you have 1/1000 hp it does not heal you.. ugh! nightmare! I finally, the side quests are sooo repetitive, it is do the same thing until you get the dumb materia or the useless item.. why am i doing the side quest if i'm not going to get a bigger sword or a deadlier ax?? I WANT MORE WEAPONS!\n\nI definately recommend this game as it really is gorgeous, and fun to play. At times it can get repetitive but it is definately worth buying. I really wish there were some weapons or something, don't just give me a sword give me choices!","Product: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII PSP\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII\n\nReview: This game is a beautiful, well crafted game, that is fun to play, has a great story line and is pretty much an all around blast.\n\nThe Good:\nThe graphics on this game are absolutely amazing, they are crisp, clear, beautiful and absolutely stunining. The cutscenese are beautiful, its like watching a movie on your psp. The music in this game is also pretty good, and isn't annoying or bothersome in the background which is a definately plus. You get the full final fantasy experiance for the most part; the towns, the battles, ect. The battle system is pretty good and I really like it. It is sort of la mix between FF10 and FF12. In this regard it is like FF10 in that the battles are random but it is like FF12 in the regard that the battle mode itself is in real time where you can run around, block, dodge or attack as you need. The character development, the characters and the story in this game are actually really good and this is a great prequel to FF7. I am glad there is a hard mode, although believe me, easy mode will keep you plenty busy with all of the side quests you have to do. I like the fact that you can go to a save point and you can do missions and side quests from the save point and you can also buy items, however, I hate that the save point does not heal you.. but more on that below. Finally the materia system is pretty cool, but it can make you a nervous wreck. Once you pass the secret factory level, you will be able to combind materia and spells. This means that you can take blizzard and fire and make something else.. you can do this with any combination imaginable. This is absolutely awesome, but it starts to make you nervous that you are making the wrong choice.\n\nThe Bad:\nOk, so the bad.. My biggest issue with this game is that there are no weapons... FF is all about getting tons of weapons, armor, helms, axes, spears, swords, ect.. Well.. not this one, you only have your sword and you hack and slash your way through the game.. Let me tell you that was a HUGE disappointment. Another horror.. The slot system.. OMG this is the worst. Your leveling is based on this instead of exp which is a nightmare, you want to fight tons of enemies and level up so you can blow through a boss battle? too bad, the computer dictates what you do, not the player. Secondly, the slot system contorls your power attacks.. you want to use a super move on a boss instead of a little foot soldier right? too bad, you always get the super mmove when you don't want it and you never get it when you need it! There goes the dictator computer again. My next complaint is that you cant replenish your health through the save points, this is another thing that seem sto be random. You come out of a mission and have 1500/1000 hp??? wtf?? but than when you want to save and you have 1/1000 hp it does not heal you.. ugh! nightmare! I finally, the side quests are sooo repetitive, it is do the same thing until you get the dumb materia or the useless item.. why am i doing the side quest if i'm not going to get a bigger sword or a deadlier ax?? I WANT MORE WEAPONS!\n\nI definately recommend this game as it really is gorgeous, and fun to play. At times it can get repetitive but it is definately worth buying. I really wish there were some weapons or something, don't just give me a sword give me choices!","Product: Excellent computer, several years old, but replaced DVD burner a year ago and reinstalled Win XP pro SP3 last month. This unit is lightweight and compact, great for travel, 12.1\" screen, 4-6 hours battery life\nIntel Pentium-M Dothan 1.6 gz(2MB Cache, 400MHz FSB)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review - Inspiron 700M\n\nReview: This laptop is a great laptop to get. I picked this up several years ago when it had just come out and the thing works like a charm. In my opinion this laptop blows my newer Inspiron 1318 out of the water.\n\nFirst off the computer is super light, you can stick it in your bag and take it wherever you want while not giving yourself major back pains. Secondly the performance on this machine is awesome and it is very powerful. I am able to run newer games such as Doom 3, Quake 4 and Resident Evil 4 on here without any problems or lockups. Conversely my newer Inspiron 1318 which is supposed to be upgraded and more modern won't play ANY of these games. This laptop is super fast, it is great for general use, school work, buisness and gaming. Not only do I use it for gaming, I use it for research and projects for my graduate classes as well as for running my buisness.\n\nI only have 2 minor complaints about this computer. The first is that the glossy screen does not work so well outside and the outdoor glare is a killer, but that is easily avoided by replacing the screen for a matte version. Secondly the wireless card is not exactly the fastest at long range, but this can be easily avoided by getting a wireless expander or an addition pcie wireless card such as the one I use by NetGear. This is a great windows XP computer, soon I am going to try to upgrade it to Windows 7, and if that works correctly than it is a wrap, i'll get a second one!!\n\nJust a warning, don't drop the computer too many times, since it is smaller, the screen is quite a bit more deliciate than most laptop screens, although the laptop is built like a tank, and god knows mine has taken a beating, the screen is a little delicate. I dropped mine a cracked the LCD screen, but replacement parts for it are easy to find and the screen is super easy to install. Secondly, you don't want to drop it too much becuase this model was one of the ones with the exploding batteries. While mine did no such thing, there were stories of it happening but Dell has since replaced the batteries and offered all owners new batteries, so this should not be an issue, it is just a quick heads up. (the battery only exploded if it was dropped and it fell on the battery).\n\nThis had to be the best laptop I ever bought. I got this when it was very expensive, and to see it on here for cheap is like a dream come true. I have had mine going on almost 10 years now, and it is still kicking and has not stopped working! When mine finally does decide to die, I am going to pick up another used one from here, that is how much I love this laptop. Forget the new stuff, this one is great and a real workhorse! By the way, get the laptop here the price on here is amazing, I paid over $1000 for it when it first came out, and it was the best money I ever spent!","Product: VHS 1996\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review - Ghost in the Shell\n\nReview: This anime was my first exposure to anime in general aside from my fanship of Dragon Ball Z. I must say, I was absolutely blown away by this movie. It was genius, deep, dark, philosophical and a powerful commentary on contemporary society.\n\nThe movie follows members of a special group of Japanese national police officers referred to as section 9 and encapsulates their feud with the foreign affairs branch denoted as section 6. The movie focuses on two cyborgs who have human brain cells (ghosts) and their entirely human counterpart who are working to track down a hacker called the \"puppet master\". This hacker has been hacking into the cyborgs and have been controlling them remotely and having them commit crimes. The movie follows the investigation into the puppet master, the conspiracies rooted deep within the Japanese government and the reason behind the puppet master's modus operandi.\n\nThe movie is extremely existensial with deep dark overtones of nihilism. The movie focuses on the vulnaribility of computers and how they are ultimately able to enhance our lives while at the same time creating an ever present danger to us. The movie also delves into Japanese conspiracy theory and is a commentary on the increased reliance of society on machine in general as well as a commentary on how burecratic pissing matches can destroy a society from teh inside.\n\nDefinately go and pick up this movie is is absolutely phenominal. The animation is great for its time. Just a slight note, the music is very odd and pecuilur and certain aspects of this movie can be slow moving. I really enjoyed this movie and I think that anyone who has the slightest interest in philosophy, or contemporary social issues would enjoy as well.\n\nDefinately buy it.","Product: Detailed item info\nProduct Information\nGet refined print on cards, transparencies, envelopes, labels and on plain papers with the HP LaserJet 1200 workgroup printer. Integrated with the Motorola 90 MHz processor, this HP laser printer delivers a smooth printing performance. With up to 15 ppm maximum print speed, this HP workgroup printer fastens the printing output. The 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi print resolution of the LaserJet 1200 printer produces detailed picture. This HP laser printer has the capability of generating 10000 pages per month, boosting the overall productivity. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS 8.6, etc, this HP workgroup printer allows you to access latest applications. The desktop Lase\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: review - hp 1200\n\nReview: This printer is a phenominal black/white printer, I have one at my desk in my office, and the thing just does not die! I have probably printed over 15,000-20,000 pages on it and have taken it with me from each division that I worked in, not to mention it has been dropped, kicked, knoced over, bounced around and everything else you can imagine. The printer is very fast, set up is super simple, and the paper very rarely jams.\n\nAlthough this model of printer is an older style and an older version, it is a real workhorse and does not stop for anything. If you need a high quality printer that will get your job done, with minimal issues, this is going to be the printer for you. Secondly, the printer is so durable you should even have minimal issues with a used one, the one at my desk was passed down from one of the company dinosaurs and still works like it is straight out of the box. Secondly, this printer gives me less problems than the newer color printer that is at my desk. The IT guys tried repeatedly to get me to upgrade my printer, I told them hell no, and it works out becuase mine still works perfectly.\n\nThe only compalint about this printer is that this bad boy is pretty loud. But aside from that, it is great and you cant go wrong with it. Pick one of these up, it works like a dream!","Product: The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic novel of a post-literate future, 'Fahrenheit 451' stands alongside Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review - Farenheit 451\n\nReview: This book is one of my absolute favorite dystopian novels of all time. The book is exceptionally well written, is very fast paced and is filled it political and social commentary. The book follows the life of a fireman... in this dystopia a fireman does not put out fires but instead his job is to start fires in order to burn books and the houses of the people that they are found in, as literature is banned. As the book progresses the main charater starts to question the legitimacy of his job and finally has one experiance that pushes him over the edge. Finally, one action takes him beyond redemption where he is targeted by his own ruthless government. The end of the book is wonderful, and it reminds me of the Book of Eli.\n\nI definately recommend this book as it is a great, fast paced, exciting read. Once you start you will not put this book down for a second, and you will be done in 1-2 days. Additionally, this book is one that you will want to pick up and re-read over and over again as you always find something new. It should be noted that this book was considered so inflammatory that it was secretely censored by the published without Bradbury's knowledge. You can not go wrong with this book and you will not be disappointed. This is my favorite classic, and I garuntee you will love this one as much as I did! Go and buy it, this is a great book to add to your collection.","Product: For twenty years the officers in Pennsylvania State Police Barracks have kept a secret in Shed B. A vintage Buick which lures the troopers to come and take a look. Now young Ned Wilcox, son of the recently deceased officer Curt, has started hanging around the Barracks. One day he can't resist peeking through the windows. And it's time to share the secret. So the veteran troopers sit Ned down on the smoking bench and tell him every skin-curdling detail - from the Buick's arrival to the terrifying light-shows and what it sucks in and breathes out. For the Buick is a conduit to another world. As King puts it, \"when we confront the deep and authentic unknown, we glimpse that place where our familiar universe stops\".\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Review - From a Buick 8\n\nReview: This book definately was not one of Stephn King's best books, but at the same time it was not one of his worst at all either. I found the book to be a guilty pleasure that was mediocre at best. For those of you who have read Christine (which is one of my favorites), this one starts off feeling like a rehash of it. The book winds up being a combination of Christine and Under the Dome to some extent.\n\nThe book follows the story of a mysterious Buick that appeared in a gas station one day. The driver disappeared and the Penn State Police had no idea what heppened. When they found the car they noticed that it did not work and was completely fake, so they set it up in a hidden shed in their barracks and left it there. Over the course of the book the car stars emitting strange powers, and begins to act as a portal to another dimension.\n\nThe first half of the book is boring as all hell, telling back story of where the car came from, and some of the minor points regarding its strange activity. At about the half way point in the book it starts getting great and fast paced, as it is about half way through that it starts acting like a portal. By the end of the novel you cant put the book down and cant wait for the end, which itself is quite good. I do think the ending could have been alittle more intense, but it wasn't bad at all.\n\nOnce you get past the first part of the book, it is a great read. I say get it from the library or get it used, as the book may not be for everyone. Also, if you are a fan of SK's horror books I don't think you will like them, but if you like his books about dimensional stuff and parallel universes than I think you will do well with it."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Our story takes place in a world called\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Final Fantasy XII - Review\\n\\nReview: I got FF12 a little while back, and I must say I love playing this game. I really enjoy the fact that the player is able to roam freely and that you are not stuck in battles. I also like that you can see your enemies in the enviroment and can choose not to fight them instead of them being invisible and probability based. Another great aspect is that you can choose to skip cut scenes, instead of being forced to sit through a long scene. Finally, I would say that if you get this game, it is massive, I would definately recommend getting the guide for it, as there is so much to do and so many side quests to perform. As for the license system it can be quite confusing at first but I find it much better and more tolerable than the orb system in FF10. Additionally I think the main character, Vaan in this game is far better than Tidus of FF10, I found the main character in FF10 to be annoying an whiney, however I do like the other playable characters Lulu, Yuna of FF10 better than I do Balthier and Fran of FF12.\\n\\nI also own FF10, and while most people tend to like FF10 better I tend to lean the other way. I am not trashing FF10 as it is a great game, but from my own experiance, I like the leveling scheme, the fighting scheme and the fact that you can skip cutscenes far better in FF12 than I do in 10. When you compare story line and battle graphics FF10 blows 12 out of the water.\\n\\nLastly alot of people including myself are not crazy about the gambit system that lets the game 'play itself', however if you don't want to use it you don't have to, its not forced, so it is there if you want it.\\n\\nI definately recommend this game, it will keep you busy for a while, especially if you try and reach 100% completion!\",\n \"Product: After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land - laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.Format: PS3 Genre: NO GENRE Rating: RP UPC: 093155120600 Manufacturer No: 12060\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion\\n\\nReview: I have been playing this game for a couple of days now, and no matter how hard I try I absolutely hate the game. I find the game to be boring as all hell, dull, and overly easy. I bought this game after getting Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3 as I loved both games, but unfortunately this game is not as exciting, as fun or as challenging as either of those.\\n\\nGameplay (1/5) - The game is so boring that it is not even funny. From the first section NPCs do all of your fighting for you, then when you finally do get to take control and climb through the sewers your magic can kill anything rat or goblin in 1 hit. Travelling from area to area is absolutely aweful. You have to trudge across long stretches of land to get from one location to another, this would not be so bad, if there were tons of enemies to kill in the middle, but finding an enemy is like pulling teeth. The fighting isn't aweful, it actually works pretty well, if you can stomach sword fighting in the first person perspective.\\n\\nLeveling System (1/5) - Oh my god, this is an absolute nightmare. In every other normal RPG you fight enemies, you get exp and you can level up... not in this one. To level up you chose a set of dominant skills and you have to use them over and over to increase their skill until you level up. For instance if you chose Destruction all you have to do is spend an hour shooting fireballs into space and you will level up, or if you chose agility, you jump up and down for an hour and you level up, if you chose blade, swing you sword around for a while and you level up... it dosent even have to be at an enemy, it can be at air... get my drift??\\n\\nQuests (1/5) - Very few of the quests are really fun. They all entail hiking long distances, to do some repetitive action, fight a few bad guys and call it a day. Truthfully nothing fun or creative about it.\\n\\nPlot (3/5)- The plot is pretty good, the emporer is dead and you have to find his illegitimate son to take the throne, the only problem is a portal has been opened and demons are pouring out of it, so of course you have to save the world. Pretty generic stuff, but could be worse.\\n\\nPowers/Weapons (5/5) - I really do love the inclusion of powers. You can use every combination you can dream of and the magic system was done very well. My character is a mage base so I use the powers more than I do the weapons. The powers have different classes from healing to killing to everything in between. I love using the conjuring, destruction and healing powers as I find them the most useful. The weapons are pretty generic sword, shield, mace, until you get further in the relly start getting cool. They are useful, they do the job and they are easy to use.\\n\\nGraphics (3/5) - The graphics really are nothing to get that excited about. The scenery and the towns are beautiful, well built and perfect. But other characters are a disaster, they look aweful. The targeted landscape or perfection and dropped the ball on character design.\\n\\nMusic (3/5) - What can I say? Generic Lord of the Rings-esq music, not good not bad, just, egh.\\n\\nIn essence the game is a cross between Lord of the Rings and Fallout. The came is very mediocre, and is boring as all hell. I expected it to be similar to Fallout in the amount of enemies and difficulty but I was dead wrong at that point. Either rent it or buy it used, definately not worth the money.\",\n \"Product: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII PSP\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII\\n\\nReview: This game is a beautiful, well crafted game, that is fun to play, has a great story line and is pretty much an all around blast.\\n\\nThe Good:\\nThe graphics on this game are absolutely amazing, they are crisp, clear, beautiful and absolutely stunining. The cutscenese are beautiful, its like watching a movie on your psp. The music in this game is also pretty good, and isn't annoying or bothersome in the background which is a definately plus. You get the full final fantasy experiance for the most part; the towns, the battles, ect. The battle system is pretty good and I really like it. It is sort of la mix between FF10 and FF12. In this regard it is like FF10 in that the battles are random but it is like FF12 in the regard that the battle mode itself is in real time where you can run around, block, dodge or attack as you need. The character development, the characters and the story in this game are actually really good and this is a great prequel to FF7. I am glad there is a hard mode, although believe me, easy mode will keep you plenty busy with all of the side quests you have to do. I like the fact that you can go to a save point and you can do missions and side quests from the save point and you can also buy items, however, I hate that the save point does not heal you.. but more on that below. Finally the materia system is pretty cool, but it can make you a nervous wreck. Once you pass the secret factory level, you will be able to combind materia and spells. This means that you can take blizzard and fire and make something else.. you can do this with any combination imaginable. This is absolutely awesome, but it starts to make you nervous that you are making the wrong choice.\\n\\nThe Bad:\\nOk, so the bad.. My biggest issue with this game is that there are no weapons... FF is all about getting tons of weapons, armor, helms, axes, spears, swords, ect.. Well.. not this one, you only have your sword and you hack and slash your way through the game.. Let me tell you that was a HUGE disappointment. Another horror.. The slot system.. OMG this is the worst. Your leveling is based on this instead of exp which is a nightmare, you want to fight tons of enemies and level up so you can blow through a boss battle? too bad, the computer dictates what you do, not the player. Secondly, the slot system contorls your power attacks.. you want to use a super move on a boss instead of a little foot soldier right? too bad, you always get the super mmove when you don't want it and you never get it when you need it! There goes the dictator computer again. My next complaint is that you cant replenish your health through the save points, this is another thing that seem sto be random. You come out of a mission and have 1500/1000 hp??? wtf?? but than when you want to save and you have 1/1000 hp it does not heal you.. ugh! nightmare! I finally, the side quests are sooo repetitive, it is do the same thing until you get the dumb materia or the useless item.. why am i doing the side quest if i'm not going to get a bigger sword or a deadlier ax?? I WANT MORE WEAPONS!\\n\\nI definately recommend this game as it really is gorgeous, and fun to play. At times it can get repetitive but it is definately worth buying. I really wish there were some weapons or something, don't just give me a sword give me choices!\",\n \"Product: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII PSP\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII\\n\\nReview: This game is a beautiful, well crafted game, that is fun to play, has a great story line and is pretty much an all around blast.\\n\\nThe Good:\\nThe graphics on this game are absolutely amazing, they are crisp, clear, beautiful and absolutely stunining. The cutscenese are beautiful, its like watching a movie on your psp. The music in this game is also pretty good, and isn't annoying or bothersome in the background which is a definately plus. You get the full final fantasy experiance for the most part; the towns, the battles, ect. The battle system is pretty good and I really like it. It is sort of la mix between FF10 and FF12. In this regard it is like FF10 in that the battles are random but it is like FF12 in the regard that the battle mode itself is in real time where you can run around, block, dodge or attack as you need. The character development, the characters and the story in this game are actually really good and this is a great prequel to FF7. I am glad there is a hard mode, although believe me, easy mode will keep you plenty busy with all of the side quests you have to do. I like the fact that you can go to a save point and you can do missions and side quests from the save point and you can also buy items, however, I hate that the save point does not heal you.. but more on that below. Finally the materia system is pretty cool, but it can make you a nervous wreck. Once you pass the secret factory level, you will be able to combind materia and spells. This means that you can take blizzard and fire and make something else.. you can do this with any combination imaginable. This is absolutely awesome, but it starts to make you nervous that you are making the wrong choice.\\n\\nThe Bad:\\nOk, so the bad.. My biggest issue with this game is that there are no weapons... FF is all about getting tons of weapons, armor, helms, axes, spears, swords, ect.. Well.. not this one, you only have your sword and you hack and slash your way through the game.. Let me tell you that was a HUGE disappointment. Another horror.. The slot system.. OMG this is the worst. Your leveling is based on this instead of exp which is a nightmare, you want to fight tons of enemies and level up so you can blow through a boss battle? too bad, the computer dictates what you do, not the player. Secondly, the slot system contorls your power attacks.. you want to use a super move on a boss instead of a little foot soldier right? too bad, you always get the super mmove when you don't want it and you never get it when you need it! There goes the dictator computer again. My next complaint is that you cant replenish your health through the save points, this is another thing that seem sto be random. You come out of a mission and have 1500/1000 hp??? wtf?? but than when you want to save and you have 1/1000 hp it does not heal you.. ugh! nightmare! I finally, the side quests are sooo repetitive, it is do the same thing until you get the dumb materia or the useless item.. why am i doing the side quest if i'm not going to get a bigger sword or a deadlier ax?? I WANT MORE WEAPONS!\\n\\nI definately recommend this game as it really is gorgeous, and fun to play. At times it can get repetitive but it is definately worth buying. I really wish there were some weapons or something, don't just give me a sword give me choices!\",\n \"Product: Excellent computer, several years old, but replaced DVD burner a year ago and reinstalled Win XP pro SP3 last month. This unit is lightweight and compact, great for travel, 12.1\\\" screen, 4-6 hours battery life\\nIntel Pentium-M Dothan 1.6 gz(2MB Cache, 400MHz FSB)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - Inspiron 700M\\n\\nReview: This laptop is a great laptop to get. I picked this up several years ago when it had just come out and the thing works like a charm. In my opinion this laptop blows my newer Inspiron 1318 out of the water.\\n\\nFirst off the computer is super light, you can stick it in your bag and take it wherever you want while not giving yourself major back pains. Secondly the performance on this machine is awesome and it is very powerful. I am able to run newer games such as Doom 3, Quake 4 and Resident Evil 4 on here without any problems or lockups. Conversely my newer Inspiron 1318 which is supposed to be upgraded and more modern won't play ANY of these games. This laptop is super fast, it is great for general use, school work, buisness and gaming. Not only do I use it for gaming, I use it for research and projects for my graduate classes as well as for running my buisness.\\n\\nI only have 2 minor complaints about this computer. The first is that the glossy screen does not work so well outside and the outdoor glare is a killer, but that is easily avoided by replacing the screen for a matte version. Secondly the wireless card is not exactly the fastest at long range, but this can be easily avoided by getting a wireless expander or an addition pcie wireless card such as the one I use by NetGear. This is a great windows XP computer, soon I am going to try to upgrade it to Windows 7, and if that works correctly than it is a wrap, i'll get a second one!!\\n\\nJust a warning, don't drop the computer too many times, since it is smaller, the screen is quite a bit more deliciate than most laptop screens, although the laptop is built like a tank, and god knows mine has taken a beating, the screen is a little delicate. I dropped mine a cracked the LCD screen, but replacement parts for it are easy to find and the screen is super easy to install. Secondly, you don't want to drop it too much becuase this model was one of the ones with the exploding batteries. While mine did no such thing, there were stories of it happening but Dell has since replaced the batteries and offered all owners new batteries, so this should not be an issue, it is just a quick heads up. (the battery only exploded if it was dropped and it fell on the battery).\\n\\nThis had to be the best laptop I ever bought. I got this when it was very expensive, and to see it on here for cheap is like a dream come true. I have had mine going on almost 10 years now, and it is still kicking and has not stopped working! When mine finally does decide to die, I am going to pick up another used one from here, that is how much I love this laptop. Forget the new stuff, this one is great and a real workhorse! By the way, get the laptop here the price on here is amazing, I paid over $1000 for it when it first came out, and it was the best money I ever spent!\",\n \"Product: VHS 1996\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - Ghost in the Shell\\n\\nReview: This anime was my first exposure to anime in general aside from my fanship of Dragon Ball Z. I must say, I was absolutely blown away by this movie. It was genius, deep, dark, philosophical and a powerful commentary on contemporary society.\\n\\nThe movie follows members of a special group of Japanese national police officers referred to as section 9 and encapsulates their feud with the foreign affairs branch denoted as section 6. The movie focuses on two cyborgs who have human brain cells (ghosts) and their entirely human counterpart who are working to track down a hacker called the \\\"puppet master\\\". This hacker has been hacking into the cyborgs and have been controlling them remotely and having them commit crimes. The movie follows the investigation into the puppet master, the conspiracies rooted deep within the Japanese government and the reason behind the puppet master's modus operandi.\\n\\nThe movie is extremely existensial with deep dark overtones of nihilism. The movie focuses on the vulnaribility of computers and how they are ultimately able to enhance our lives while at the same time creating an ever present danger to us. The movie also delves into Japanese conspiracy theory and is a commentary on the increased reliance of society on machine in general as well as a commentary on how burecratic pissing matches can destroy a society from teh inside.\\n\\nDefinately go and pick up this movie is is absolutely phenominal. The animation is great for its time. Just a slight note, the music is very odd and pecuilur and certain aspects of this movie can be slow moving. I really enjoyed this movie and I think that anyone who has the slightest interest in philosophy, or contemporary social issues would enjoy as well.\\n\\nDefinately buy it.\",\n \"Product: Detailed item info\\nProduct Information\\nGet refined print on cards, transparencies, envelopes, labels and on plain papers with the HP LaserJet 1200 workgroup printer. Integrated with the Motorola 90 MHz processor, this HP laser printer delivers a smooth printing performance. With up to 15 ppm maximum print speed, this HP workgroup printer fastens the printing output. The 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi print resolution of the LaserJet 1200 printer produces detailed picture. This HP laser printer has the capability of generating 10000 pages per month, boosting the overall productivity. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS 8.6, etc, this HP workgroup printer allows you to access latest applications. The desktop Lase\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: review - hp 1200\\n\\nReview: This printer is a phenominal black/white printer, I have one at my desk in my office, and the thing just does not die! I have probably printed over 15,000-20,000 pages on it and have taken it with me from each division that I worked in, not to mention it has been dropped, kicked, knoced over, bounced around and everything else you can imagine. The printer is very fast, set up is super simple, and the paper very rarely jams.\\n\\nAlthough this model of printer is an older style and an older version, it is a real workhorse and does not stop for anything. If you need a high quality printer that will get your job done, with minimal issues, this is going to be the printer for you. Secondly, the printer is so durable you should even have minimal issues with a used one, the one at my desk was passed down from one of the company dinosaurs and still works like it is straight out of the box. Secondly, this printer gives me less problems than the newer color printer that is at my desk. The IT guys tried repeatedly to get me to upgrade my printer, I told them hell no, and it works out becuase mine still works perfectly.\\n\\nThe only compalint about this printer is that this bad boy is pretty loud. But aside from that, it is great and you cant go wrong with it. Pick one of these up, it works like a dream!\",\n \"Product: The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic novel of a post-literate future, 'Fahrenheit 451' stands alongside Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - Farenheit 451\\n\\nReview: This book is one of my absolute favorite dystopian novels of all time. The book is exceptionally well written, is very fast paced and is filled it political and social commentary. The book follows the life of a fireman... in this dystopia a fireman does not put out fires but instead his job is to start fires in order to burn books and the houses of the people that they are found in, as literature is banned. As the book progresses the main charater starts to question the legitimacy of his job and finally has one experiance that pushes him over the edge. Finally, one action takes him beyond redemption where he is targeted by his own ruthless government. The end of the book is wonderful, and it reminds me of the Book of Eli.\\n\\nI definately recommend this book as it is a great, fast paced, exciting read. Once you start you will not put this book down for a second, and you will be done in 1-2 days. Additionally, this book is one that you will want to pick up and re-read over and over again as you always find something new. It should be noted that this book was considered so inflammatory that it was secretely censored by the published without Bradbury's knowledge. You can not go wrong with this book and you will not be disappointed. This is my favorite classic, and I garuntee you will love this one as much as I did! Go and buy it, this is a great book to add to your collection.\",\n \"Product: For twenty years the officers in Pennsylvania State Police Barracks have kept a secret in Shed B. A vintage Buick which lures the troopers to come and take a look. Now young Ned Wilcox, son of the recently deceased officer Curt, has started hanging around the Barracks. One day he can't resist peeking through the windows. And it's time to share the secret. So the veteran troopers sit Ned down on the smoking bench and tell him every skin-curdling detail - from the Buick's arrival to the terrifying light-shows and what it sucks in and breathes out. For the Buick is a conduit to another world. As King puts it, \\\"when we confront the deep and authentic unknown, we glimpse that place where our familiar universe stops\\\".\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Review - From a Buick 8\\n\\nReview: This book definately was not one of Stephn King's best books, but at the same time it was not one of his worst at all either. I found the book to be a guilty pleasure that was mediocre at best. For those of you who have read Christine (which is one of my favorites), this one starts off feeling like a rehash of it. The book winds up being a combination of Christine and Under the Dome to some extent.\\n\\nThe book follows the story of a mysterious Buick that appeared in a gas station one day. The driver disappeared and the Penn State Police had no idea what heppened. When they found the car they noticed that it did not work and was completely fake, so they set it up in a hidden shed in their barracks and left it there. Over the course of the book the car stars emitting strange powers, and begins to act as a portal to another dimension.\\n\\nThe first half of the book is boring as all hell, telling back story of where the car came from, and some of the minor points regarding its strange activity. At about the half way point in the book it starts getting great and fast paced, as it is about half way through that it starts acting like a portal. By the end of the novel you cant put the book down and cant wait for the end, which itself is quite good. I do think the ending could have been alittle more intense, but it wasn't bad at all.\\n\\nOnce you get past the first part of the book, it is a great read. I say get it from the library or get it used, as the book may not be for everyone. Also, if you are a fan of SK's horror books I don't think you will like them, but if you like his books about dimensional stuff and parallel universes than I think you will do well with it.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":9,"string":"9"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":680,"string":"680"}}},{"rowIdx":681,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AYSYN1KLL6W5D"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"William Bernhardt is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid series of legal thrillers. In addition, Bernhardt founded the Red Sneaker Writing Center in 2005, hosting writing workshops and small-group seminars and becoming one of the most in-demand writing instructors in the nation. His programs have educated many authors now published at major New York houses. He holds a Masters Degree in English Literature and is the only writer to have received both the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (University of Pennsylvania) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (Oklahoma State), which is given \"in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large.\" In addition to the novels, he has written plays, including a musical (book and music), humor, nonfiction books, children books, and crossword puzzles. He also has published many poems and is a member of the American Academy of Poets.\". The summary of the review text is \"To find the pearls, you will shuck a lot of oysters.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"In his forward to his little books, Mr. Bernhardt anticipates objections that call for a lengthier treatise or one broader in scope. I concur with his response, to wit (paraphrasing): these books are designed to cut to the chase - a goal to which he almost succeeds.\n\nOne can harvest many pearls in the Red Sneaker series; my degrading this, and all of the books in the series that I have read to date (Nos. 1-5), issues from my having to shuck a nimiety of oysters to obtain said pearls.\n\nHow many examples does one need to digest in order to understand the maxim: show, don't tell? Ten, or will one or two suffice? From what works might one cull to illustrate the point? 50 Shades of Gray, e.g.?\n\nPerhaps I am unique, one who is that voracious reader we are admonished to be if we are to be successful (read published) authors but who reads the wrong novels. Perhaps I am gifted with an intellect that is able to assimilate and be satiated by one or two examples. Perhaps I am one who is not at all interested in the author's novels - which enjoy copious references in these little books. Alas, perhaps I am one of those who never go to a movie theater and who rarely watch television.\n\nI found the examples in these little books to contribute to the verboseness that Mr. Bernhardt eschews; I found the illustrations to be, largely, obscure or redundant. Nevertheless, the are pearls are there and, to avoid most of the shucking, I would suggest that one immediately refer to the end of each chapter and read the \"Highlights\" and, as deemed helpful, perform the Exercises, referring to the text only if one needs elaboration.\n\nDo not be misled by focusing on my critique and ignoring my 4-star rating: these little books are worth the cost: in a word, I prefer less chaff, or should I say, fewer oysters.\n\nEd"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"In his forward to his little books, Mr. Bernhardt anticipates objections that call for a lengthier treatise or one broader in scope. I concur with his response, to wit (paraphrasing): these books are designed to cut to the chase - a goal to which he almost succeeds.\n\nOne can harvest many pearls in the Red Sneaker series; my degrading this, and all of the books in the series that I have read to date (Nos. 1-5), issues from my having to shuck a nimiety of oysters to obtain said pearls.\n\nHow many examples does one need to digest in order to understand the maxim: show, don't tell? Ten, or will one or two suffice? From what works might one cull to illustrate the point? 50 Shades of Gray, e.g.?\n\nPerhaps I am unique, one who is that voracious reader we are admonished to be if we are to be successful (read published) authors but who reads the wrong novels. Perhaps I am gifted with an intellect that is able to assimilate and be satiated by one or two examples. Perhaps I am one who is not at all interested in the author's novels - which enjoy copious references in these little books. Alas, perhaps I am one of those who never go to a movie theater and who rarely watch television.\n\nI found the examples in these little books to contribute to the verboseness that Mr. Bernhardt eschews; I found the illustrations to be, largely, obscure or redundant. Nevertheless, the are pearls are there and, to avoid most of the shucking, I would suggest that one immediately refer to the end of each chapter and read the \"Highlights\" and, as deemed helpful, perform the Exercises, referring to the text only if one needs elaboration.\n\nDo not be misled by focusing on my critique and ignoring my 4-star rating: these little books are worth the cost: in a word, I prefer less chaff, or should I say, fewer oysters.\n\nEd"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Orange pekoe contains no orange. Don't feel bad, it's a common mistake. What it does contain is full rolled leaves of high quality grade black tea. Lower grades of orange pekoe are widely used in mass-market tea bags. It produces a robust copper red liquor with a full body and well-balanced flavor.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great tea, awsome price\n\nReview: As with all of my food reviews, I like to begin by acknowledging that tastes and processing differ from person to person and from batch to batch, respectively. Water is just . . . so water, if you know what I mean; most of my fluid intake is in the form of tea and coffee both of which I consume throughout the day and night. (And no, there is no such thing as too much coffee or tea. Furthermore, mindful of one of healthcare's biggest myths perpetuated by the uninformed, one does not need to drink n-number of glasses of pure water every day: the body will extract all of the water it needs from any source of liquid)\n\nI drink two kinds of tea: orange pekoe, primarily with meals, hot or iced, and Earl Grey. The Coffee Bean Direct orange pekoe tea produces a pleasing cup of tea which, for me, is not too acidic (tannin) and whose taste persists from the first cup to the last when produce in gallon lots. At $12.43 for the two-pound bag, the CBD orange pekoe compares most favorably with other premium brands, both in taste and cost.","Product: Amprobe products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools undergo rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with the latest IEC and CE safety regulations in Fluke Safety labs for quality and safety you can trust.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Missing parts - UPDATED\n\nReview: I just picked up this item this evening from my PO and it appears to have been used (was in an unsealed plastic package), and had no battery and no instructions - items supposedly \"in the box.\" Does it do what is says it does? Beats me!\n\nTomorrow I will buy a battery (I wonder if Amazon would send me a battery or should I just be a regular guy and purchase one without further ado) and then search the mfr's site to see if they have a downloadable instruction manual.\n\nGee, maybe I should just be thankful for what I received since I saved a bit on the lightning deal. What do you think?\n\nEd\n\nUpdate: I contacted Amprobe and learned that the battery is installed in the unit, i.e., there is no way for it to fall out of the package. The conclusion was that, since the battery and instruction manual was missing the package had been tampered with. Such being the case, Amprobe directed that the unit be returned to the seller and replaced. They did not go into details but I would assume that, although it is easy enough to download the manual from their site and also spend a buck to purchase a battery, one can reasonably wonder if the unit itself has in any way be abused or compromised.\n\nKudos to Amprobe and Amazon for uncompromising customer service.\n\nEd\n\n11/11/2013 UPDATE\n\nA recent question (see comments attached hereto) reminded me that I have been remiss in not updating my initial review.\n\nAs noted in the comments, I try to compose reviews that reflect my entire shopping experience: finding the item I want, placing the order, shipping/packaging, and performance. My initial review focused solely on what I received as I could not use the Amprobe as receive. Having used the Amprobe for one year, please accept this updated review.\n\nFirst off, I received a replacement via one-day shipping so Amazon and/or a third-party merchant (I have no record of who filled the order other than \"Sold by Amazon.com LLC\") deserve kudos.\n\nI have used this unit extensively since receipt on my truck engine and heating/cooling components, house (searching for thermal leaks), measuring heating system/pellet stove unit and exhaust components, and especially in the kitchen. Although I have an array of instant read, candy, and oven thermometers, using the Amprobe to check oven, water, or frying oil temps, etc., is fast, convenient, and clean (nothing to wash). For example, although my fryer has an automatic temperature control, if I am batch frying, I can quickly measure oil temperatures between batches to note when it has recovered, rather than wait x-number of minutes and assume it has. Although I have a magnetic thermometer on my stove pipe, if I desire an instant, accurate read when running hot, the Amprobe gives me that. So too if I wish to measure the temperatures of heated or unheated spaces about the house: no need to have to locate and read thermometers in hard to reach locations. Although my location does not have high heating or cooling demands, the Amprobe has alerted me to several leaks in both the exterior and interior structures which I subsequently sealed.\n\nUse your imagination and appreciate that, if you ever have a need to know the surface temperature of anything, the Amprobe will tell you instantly and over the entire surface, i.e., you can \"sweep\" a wall, window, roof, soffit, oven, etc. to find hot/cold spots, something that might be significant in a large oven, e.g. After more than one year, my Amprobe has functioned flawlessly and has provided me the means of measuring temperatures of things I had not thought of when I originally purchased it.\n\nNonetheless mindful of my initial experience, I highly recommend the Amprobe.\n\nEd","Product: The Distinctive Blind Stitch Sewing Foot is useful not only for blindstitching, but also sewing fabric edges and seams ! The Distinctive Blind Stitch Sewing Machine Presser Foot is made to fit any Low Shank Snap-On Sewing Machine. Distinctive Premium Sewing Feet are high quality sewing feet that provide the user with ease of use for tasks they could be extremely tedious if done by hand. Start sewing with the best, Distinctive Sewing Feet. The Distinctive Sewing Foot blister packaging doubles as a set of instructions. Just pull out the cardboard back, open it up and start reading. You will be sewing in no time! Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer* (Some Singers Require Low Shank Adaptor), Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Necchi and Elna Sewing Machines.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great presser foot for a guy who prefers motorcycles\n\nReview: That's correct, ladies, I'm a Harley rider who sews - the consequence of living alone . . . sigh.\n\nNotwithstanding my genius and dexterity, I must admit to creating hems that resemble the country roads on which I like to ride: curvy. Impelled by pride, I recently undertook to discover if some sort of guide was made for my machine (Singer) to assist in straightening out my path. At Amazon, I discovered the blind hem presser foot which seemed to me to serve a useful dual purpose: yes, create a blind hem for esthetic reasons but, more importantly, create a blind hem for the sewing impaired, your humble servant.\n\nThis item is a \"snap-on\" foot which, as noted in the product description, many machines accommodate or easily adapt to fit with a screw-on attachment to the presser bar. After creating an S-fold in the material at the hem, the foot is placed on the hem edge where the straight portion of the stitch will be located; the zigzag (blind) stitch is adjusted to just catch the fold. The presser foot has a very easy to adjust guide that is set to follow the fold.\n\nI have to proceed rather slowly to ensure that the guide travels along the fold and yields a reasonably straight hem. Nevertheless, in those instances when I daydream myself off track, the spacing of the blind stitch is such that it is not readily noticeable - a good thing since the curtains I am making for a window above my kitchen sink counter shows its hem rather conspicuously.\n\nIn spite of its modest cost, the presser foot is a hefty piece that appears well made. The guide is plastic but stout enough such that I do not anticipate breakage due to wear-and-tear or modest abuse.\n\nIn a word, I am quite happy with this gadget.\n\nEd","Product: Kate Walker, a young ambitious lawyer, encounters incredible characters and locations in her attempt to track down Hans, the genius inventor - the final key to unlock a pact with destiny. Far and beyond, a mystical Syberia awaits theier arriveal with obstacles far more dangerous than every before, testing their courage and determination.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Interesting story line; challenging puzzles\n\nReview: I purchased <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Syberia-Collection/dp/B002RL8FTS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Syberia Collection</a> which includes Microids's \"Amerzone,\" an unrelated but interesting game that I do not review, herein.\n\nPeople vary in their definitions of the adventure and puzzle genres. For me, the Myst series is a puzzle game, i.e., one has to find, identify, and assemble clues which reveal (more on this later) a story. Although Myst 3, 4, 5, and Uru have limited interactions with characters, their roles are minor (primarily adding depth and some insight/background); you, the main character, live and solve the mystery without significant input from attendant dialogue. Myst 1, to me, captures the essence of the puzzle genre: the \"story\" opens with the player finding him or herself on a dock not knowing the where, what, why, when, or how of the story. Logic, aided by one's intuition, leads the player from beginning to end. Because of the dearth of direction, some regard the Myst series as intractable, at best. When I say that the clues reveal the story of Myst, above, I mean that the player does not know a story exists; even if one assumes it exists, one has no idea, whatsoever, as to its nature.\n\nSyberia, to me, is an adventure game and, although similar to a puzzle, the player assumes the role of (film) director who, in conjunction with the characters, finds, identifies, and assembles the clues in order to tell the story; the role of the characters is essential. Unlike Myst, the solution lies not in revealing the story (in Syberia one learns that early on) but in telling the story: Kate (the protagonist) is on a clearly elucidated mission.\n\nI am not going to judge the graphics, on which many gamers are won't to dwell, other than to say that it is most adequate to do the job. For me, the beauty of Syberia lies in the story and the characters through whom it is told. Throughout, the personalities of each render the story real - not simply digital voices offering up tidbits. Similarly, the quality and detail of the scenes enable feelings of being there v. detached pointing and clicking.\n\nSyberia (perhaps most adventures) is not as difficult as puzzle games given the abundance of character interactions and clues; nevertheless, Syberia demands the logic and intuition of puzzle games. If Syberia is lacking in its complexity, it redeems itself in its nature: it is a fun adventure with some very interesting characters. It also has some interesting minor or secondary storylines.\n\nFinally, although Syberia 1 and 2 could be played independently, I think doing so compromises the story and the player's enjoyment. It's akin to viewing Star Trek 2, 3, and 4. Yes, each stands alone but, individually and out of order, they don't tell the complete story or, at best, leave the viewer wondering. I suspect most would find this collection of Syberia most enjoyable.\n\nEd","Product: Kate Walker, a young ambitious lawyer, encounters incredible characters and locations in her attempt to track down Hans, the genius inventor - the final key to unlock a pact with destiny. Far and beyond, a mystical Syberia awaits theier arriveal with obstacles far more dangerous than every before, testing their courage and determination.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Interesting story line; challenging puzzles\n\nReview: I purchased <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Syberia-Collection/dp/B002RL8FTS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Syberia Collection</a> which includes Microids's \"Amerzone,\" an unrelated but interesting game that I do not review, herein.\n\nPeople vary in their definitions of the adventure and puzzle genres. For me, the Myst series is a puzzle game, i.e., one has to find, identify, and assemble clues which reveal (more on this later) a story. Although Myst 3, 4, 5, and Uru have limited interactions with characters, their roles are minor (primarily adding depth and some insight/background); you, the main character, live and solve the mystery without significant input from attendant dialogue. Myst 1, to me, captures the essence of the puzzle genre: the \"story\" opens with the player finding him or herself on a dock not knowing the where, what, why, when, or how of the story. Logic, aided by one's intuition, leads the player from beginning to end. Because of the dearth of direction, some regard the Myst series as intractable, at best. When I say that the clues reveal the story of Myst, above, I mean that the player does not know a story exists; even if one assumes it exists, one has no idea, whatsoever, as to its nature.\n\nSyberia, to me, is an adventure game and, although similar to a puzzle, the player assumes the role of (film) director who, in conjunction with the characters, finds, identifies, and assembles the clues in order to tell the story; the role of the characters is essential. Unlike Myst, the solution lies not in revealing the story (in Syberia one learns that early on) but in telling the story: Kate (the protagonist) is on a clearly elucidated mission.\n\nI am not going to judge the graphics, on which many gamers are won't to dwell, other than to say that it is most adequate to do the job. For me, the beauty of Syberia lies in the story and the characters through whom it is told. Throughout, the personalities of each render the story real - not simply digital voices offering up tidbits. Similarly, the quality and detail of the scenes enable feelings of being there v. detached pointing and clicking.\n\nSyberia (perhaps most adventures) is not as difficult as puzzle games given the abundance of character interactions and clues; nevertheless, Syberia demands the logic and intuition of puzzle games. If Syberia is lacking in its complexity, it redeems itself in its nature: it is a fun adventure with some very interesting characters. It also has some interesting minor or secondary storylines.\n\nFinally, although Syberia 1 and 2 could be played independently, I think doing so compromises the story and the player's enjoyment. It's akin to viewing Star Trek 2, 3, and 4. Yes, each stands alone but, individually and out of order, they don't tell the complete story or, at best, leave the viewer wondering. I suspect most would find this collection of Syberia most enjoyable.\n\nEd","Product: The coopers carbonation drops make bottling time easy. These drops are specially formulated for carbonating your beer and will leave no off flavors in your beer. These drops are perfect for bottling your next batch of home brew. These carbonation drops are a must have for every home-brewer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Convenient use of priming sugar\n\nReview: Regardless of one's brewing protocol, the last step is adding priming sugar to the wort just before bottling to create the necessary carbonation. The usual method involves adding powdered priming sugar to one's fermented wort, mixing well, and then bottling. To me, this process creates two issues: lengthy stirring that might introduce contaminants into the mixture, and ensuring that the priming sugar is evenly incorporated into the mix.\n\nCoopers Carbonation Drops are nothing more than sugar/glucose formed in the size of a cough-drop. One simply adds one drop per 12-ounce bottle (two for a 24-ounce, etc.) and caps the bottle, thus eliminating the need for prolonged stirring of the wort in an opened container - which minimizes the possibility of contamination. An added bonus is the time saved by eliminating the prolonged stirring, as well as reducing the possibility of splashing one's wort all over the kitchen - as I often do.\n\nThe slightly higher cost of the drops compared with powdered priming sugar is, to me, offset by the benefits. If one is searching for a short cut to one's brewing process, I think Coopers Carbonation Drops will not disappoint.\n\nMonk","Product: Move up to true digital quality audio-without drivers to install or download. Includes noise-cancellation technology for better voice recognition and superior speech recording.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent microphone; questionable negative Amazon reviews\n\nReview: Before purchasing a product, especially electronics, I read Amazon and technical reviews, review the manufacturer's documentation, and determine if the product will satisfy my needs.\n\nA cursory glance at Amazon reviews of the Logitech USB microphone immediately discloses that 21% are less than favorable (1-3 star rating) - a significant number - which, prudence dictates, should be considered. The following accomplishes that end and is presented in no particular order and assumes a properly functioning microphone, i.e., it is not defective. I run Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 in a custom machine.\n\n1. Driver conflicts or faulty drivers. The Logitech USB microphone DOES NOT install any drivers, i.e., it relies on existing, native OS USB drivers. As a consequence, any lack of functionality, related to drivers, issues from one's configuration, which includes installed software.\n\n2. Does not work with one's OS. As in number 1, above, this is always an issue which has its source within one's configuration, installed software, or conflicts therewith. By design, the Logitech USB microphone is simply a USB PNP device that handshakes with and operates via one's OS. On its site, Logitech lists the OSs and versions with which the microphone is compatible.\n\n3. Have to have the microphone very close to one's mouth. This is always a function of one's sound configuration, either that found within Windows and integrated audio or related to one's sound card. This is especially true with Windows 7 whose default sound setup does not produce the best results with the USB microphone. There are ample discussions and suggested configurations of USB/sound setup on the Net related to various Windows and Linux versions pertaining to noise cancelling USB microphones.\n\n4. Insufficient or no noise cancelling. This could be related to any number of configuration settings. In my system, if I record while music is playing through my speakers, the music is barely audible while my voice is loud and clear. Such being the case, one can imagine that I do not pick up case-fan noise or nearby TV, radio, or voice conversations.\n\n5. Poor sound quality; not good for lectures, singing, music, or game playing. I, again, have to suggest that this is a function of one's sound configuration. I had to make numerous changes in my default sound setup to achieve what I consider excellent results. To satisfy my curiosity, I conducted a \"lecture,\" in a normal tone of voice, at 20, 15, 10, and 5 feet and, in each case, my lecture was loud and clear. Similarly, I sang a few bars of my favorite tune and I must report that the microphone recorded my dreadful voice faithfully. When playing games, when I am silent, the game sounds/music are loud and clear; when I speak the game sounds are muted (cancelled) and my voice is loud and clear.\n\n6. Poor construction; breaks. My microphone sits on my desk in back of my keyboard. I imagine that, unless I abuse it, it cannot break. Therefore, I guess the question is how much abuse can this microphone take? Since I have no plans to abuse it, I cannot answer the question.\n\n7. Has to be close to the mouth to record. As noted in number 5, above, I am able to record at a distance of 20 feet (presumably greater if I spoke more loudly). As it normally sits on my desk, it is approximately 18 inches from my face and my voice recordings come across 5-by-5.\n\nThe following is a summation of other reported negatives.\n\nRecords only in 60 second snippets (not microphone related); records when off (impossible - it's off); does not compare with professional microphone (really!); does not work with ABC software (software issue); too much of a pain to set up in Windows (OMG!!); no installation instructions (plug it in USB slot then configure sound setup according to OS/audio card); Windows and this microphone, like MS Word insisting on caps for the first word in a line are an annoyance (choose one: laugh or cry); while on, if one fiddles with the mute button or otherwise uses the microphone as a drum set, it records the sounds produced there from - a design defect (do I really want to comment . . . naw).\n\nI believe that I have shown that the overwhelming majority of the negatives have nothing to do with the Logitech USB microphone under consideration; a scant few might be related to a defective product out of the box. Therefore, even though they constitute 21% of the reviews, worthy of consideration because of their number, I suggest they need not be considered further. I find that the Logitech USB microphone is well made, will survive any non-abusive handling and, when used in a properly configured system, will more than adequately serve all but the most demanding \"professional\" needs.\n\nEd","Product: Easily keep your garden supplies and a variety of other tools neatly organized with the Velcro USA Clip Strip Ties. Featuring a lightweight construction the low profile adjustable design straps are ideal for all bundling and organizational needs from securing garden hoses to wrapping electrical cords. Measures 1/2\" by 8\".\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Outstanding cheap, flimsy cable ties\n\nReview: That's right: I don't think one could find ties much flimsier than these: they are paper-thin, wiry, and have hooks-and-loops that are barely perceptible - but they are great and quite strong nevertheless. Secondly, they are reusable and so inexpensive that I use them everywhere and not just to tie cables. I use them to bundle any number of things together; to attach one part to another (for example, I use two to attach a monopod to my camera bag); use them as a temporary fix to reattach broken parts where possible; etc., etc., etc. They have an \"eye\" at one end through which the tie can be threaded, presumably for a more secure hold but I find doing so a bit of a pain and entirely unnecessary (one has to keep the hooks and loops separated in order to thread the tie through the eye - a minor challenge).\n\nIn a word, these mickey-mouse ties are great!\n\nEd","Product: DVD player and Viideo tape recorder without tuner\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Does the job nicely\n\nReview: I bought this unit, for which I paid $70 - the lowest cost I could find for a VHS player, for the singular purpose of copying my collection of VHS tapes to DVDs and, since it is guaranteed for one year, I expect that it will do very nicely for my needs. In other words, once my tapes are copied, I do not expect to use it much thereafter, if at all. Out of the box, it worked perfectly, ran quietly, and did not skip or create gaps or sputters. It has automatic tracking but, as is often the case with various media, one can often manually improve the tracking. Once I set the tracking, it did not change as I started/paused the playback in the process of editing the tapes. Many of my VHS tapes are recorded at SP (6 hours per tape) and copying these to DVDs at EP (6 hours per DVD) did not lose a significant amount of quality over and above the 6 hour tapes. In other words, as would normally be expected, extended recording times (tape or DVD) always degrades picture quality somewhat; the viewer must decide what is acceptable (perhaps I am not that fussy). So, in a word, a great machine for my needs so far. If it bricks prematurely, I will post back with the particulars.\n\nEd","Product: The new Logitech S-220 Speaker System contains several upgrades to its predecessor, the S-200 Speaker System. Unlike the S-200, the new S-220 encompasses increased usability with a newly styled control base to manage improved acoustics, volume and VoIP connectivity. Bass tuning by the end user is often permanent once a setting is established. With the end-user experience at the forefront of Logitech's design strategy to minimize desk clutter the S-220 bass control is located directly on the subwoofer. This allows the end user to tune the speaker system with no concerns for any accidental control adjustments. Finally, the newly designed S-220 advantages improved acoustics for a smoother, rich experience to enjoy music, VoIP discussions or playing video games.What's in the box: Logitech S-220 Speaker System, Subwoofer, 2 x Satellite Speakers, Wired Remote Control, All Necessary Cables, Setup Guide and 3-year Manufacturer's Warranty\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not as good as Bose - WHAT!!!??\n\nReview: Like so many, I bought this system based on my own review of the technical specifications and the opinions/reviews of others. In a word, I think this system is outstanding.\n\nHowever, I would like to address some of the objections of negative reviewers which I did not find manifest. It is, of course, possible that many of the negatives described could be attributable to a defective product.\n\nSound quality. First off, I experience no hum, buzzes, or noise of any kind; perhaps I fail to overdrive the system! Secondly, the negatives are contradictory, i.e., one's too much is another's not enough; some are tinny, some basses boom; many have no control over either; the separation between treble and bass is such that there is no midrange; and especially noteworthy is the post by he who noted that the system was not as good as the Bose he listens to all day at work! Really - what a surprise! I find the sound quality excellent, more so than I expected from an inexpensive system. Be it my home stereo system that cost several thousand dollars or the Logitech S220, one thing I do is to use a audio equalizer to adjust the quality of sound to suit the conditions of my room and ear. It is, I think, axiomatic that ALL stereo systems must be equilibrated which, among other things, will reduce a \"whole in the middle\" and seeming too abrupt shifts between frequency ranges. Finally, I suggest it is common sense that sound quality will be greatly influenced by the audio components of the system. In the end, the conjunction of subjective bias and objective reality will dictate one's assessment.\n\nDefects: I find none; poor quality: I do not think so; remarks about being made in China: inappropriate and gratuitous; apparent expectations that Logitech (or anyone else) should manufacture a product that will never be defective or fail: arrogant and hypocritical; comparison to Bose: speaks for itself!\n\nIn my opinion this system provides excellent sound at a most reasonable price. Depending on one's demands, it may or may not benefit by the use of audio components that have an audio equalizer, not because of any inherent defect in the system, but rather to allow one to adjust the quality of the sound to suit his or her bias.\n\nI whole heartedly recommend the Logitech S-220","Product: The 23\" Monitor is full compliment of television and computer connectivity into a stylish 1080p Full HD display, the M237WD provides perfect balance between the needs of todays television aficionados and power computing professionals. The M237WDs built-in stereo speakers, ATSC digital television tuner and universal remote control provide the features found in todays flat-panel televisions, while 2ms refresh rate and 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio deliver image quality and precision until now only found on computer displays. THe M237WD-PM has EZ Zooming, 4:3 in Wide, and built-in ATSC Digital Tuner & stereo speakers. As for Connectivity, there are 2 HDMI cables, 1 Component Video and 1 Composite Video.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent, versitile, dual-use monitor\n\nReview: One must be mindful of the fact that the M237WD-PM is a dual-use monitor: computer and HDTV. It appears to me that even \"professional\" reviewers on the Internet forget that very important fact and are, as a consequence, at once, inappropriately critical of some of the monitor's features and performance while expecting the monitor to perform in a manner beyond the scope of its design. The second important fact that appears to elude reviewers is that, at 23 inches, the monitor is a so-called kitchen/bedroom or personal monitor.\n\nTake for instance a critique here that notes the protruding connector at the base of the screen, which renders an unattractive image when the monitor is hung on a wall. Who hangs a computer monitor on a wall? If one desires a 23-inch HDTV - to hang on a wall - I would suggest a dedicated unit, which is likely to be less expensive and have fewer internal components/circuits subject to failure.\n\nConsider too, the universal complaint that focuses on the quantity and quality of the sound. As a dual use monitor, my M237WD-PM is setting atop my desk, next to my dedicated computer monitor (LG L227WTG), approximately 26 inches from my face. At that distance, how much volume does one need? One can also avail oneself of headphones if need be. In response to the critique that the monitor does not contain any audio output jacks (apart from the headphone jack), few televisions, as a matter of design, have audio outputs of any consequence, if at all. Why not? Because they are not designed to incorporate the speakers, pre-amps/amps necessary to push audio to ears whose locus is the back row of a theater. That task is relegated to receivers. If one requires such audio, one simply splits off the audio from the antenna/cable leads and routes it accordingly. For example, if a DVD recorder/player is used, one routes the cable to the TV from the recorder/player as usual and also uses the DVD recorder/player's audio outputs to route the audio signal to any speaker system desired. Of course, a receiver does all of this automatically, with or without a DVD or VCR unit.\n\nAs far as audio quality is concerned, some time back I responded to a reviewer who criticized the Logitech S-220 2.1 speaker system ($30 give or take and a VERY good system that can be plugged into the headphone jack of the M237WD-PM). That reviewer was disappointed that the Logitech was not as good as his Bose stereo speaker system!? In the case of the M237WD-PM, I find the quality adequate (and fully adjustable) at my distance; with headphones - even better. Perhaps my expectations are deficient or my tastes stultified but I do not expect a 23-inch monitor to house all of the necessary speakers, amps, and equalizers to produce concert-quality sound. In a word, I find the quantity and quality of the sound most satisfactory.\n\nBefore going any further, I would suggest that anyone considering this, or any other LCD monitor, first familiarize oneself with LCD monitor terminology and features, if only to determine what monitor most suits one's needs. Go to [...] to view all of the features and specifications of the M237WD-PM. Google, e.g., to find info on LCD monitors, specifications, functions in general. I mention this because the \"Product Description\" found in Amazon is inaccurate and/or misleading depending on one's assumptions. For example, Amazon states that the monitor has a 2 ms refresh rate. The M237WD-PM has a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a response time of 5 ms. A 60 Hz refresh rate means that the image is \"redrawn\" 60 times per second. A simplified definition of response time is that it is the time it takes one pixel to go from black to white to black again. Long response times, say above 8 ms, tend to produce noticeable ghosting (blurred or fuzzy images) primarily in fast moving objects. My primary monitor (L227WTG) has a response time of 2 ms, great for my gaming efforts). Another potentially confusing notation is \"Gloss Black.\" In the case of the M237WD-PM, Amazon is referring to the plastic frame around the screen - v. the screen itself, which is matte. This is important because screens come in two flavors: matte and gloss. Most screens are considered anti-glare but matte screens have a dull finish that eliminates a good deal of reflection if one is in a bright room infused with reflective/shiny or white objects. Gloss screens are just that - glossy/shiny and are quite reflective. Think of a mirror that is clear (gloss) v. one that is fogged (matte). The difference shows up in color rendering. Gloss screens display colors in more depth, richness, and accuracy than do matte screens. Is that important? Arguably, only if one is involved with photo editing or otherwise demands the most accurate color rendering. My L227WTG has a gloss screen for my computing needs; the M237WD-PM has a matte screen - which is most adequate for TV viewing.\n\nAgain, it is good to familiarize oneself with LCD terminology and then apply that to specific monitors under consideration. If nothing else, be sure to determine if the monitor is compatible with the computer and/or receiver/DVD/etc. to which it will be connected. By the way, out of the box the M237WD-PM comes with a Sub-D (a.k.a. VGA) cable but no DVI-D cable. The latter comes in either single link or dual link. One's options are dictated by one's gfx card. Remember, this is a dual function monitor: computer/TV. It has to be wed to the DVD/receiver/cable/satellite AND the computer.\nRegarding the video, it's great and very highly adjustable. Nuff said!\n\nHope this helps.","Product: Move up to true digital quality audio-without drivers to install or download. Includes noise-cancellation technology for better voice recognition and superior speech recording.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent microphone; questionable negative Amazon reviews\n\nReview: Before purchasing a product, especially electronics, I read Amazon and technical reviews, review the manufacturer's documentation, and determine if the product will satisfy my needs.\n\nA cursory glance at Amazon reviews of the Logitech USB microphone immediately discloses that 21% are less than favorable (1-3 star rating) - a significant number - which, prudence dictates, should be considered. The following accomplishes that end and is presented in no particular order and assumes a properly functioning microphone, i.e., it is not defective. I run Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 in a custom machine.\n\n1. Driver conflicts or faulty drivers. The Logitech USB microphone DOES NOT install any drivers, i.e., it relies on existing, native OS USB drivers. As a consequence, any lack of functionality, related to drivers, issues from one's configuration, which includes installed software.\n\n2. Does not work with one's OS. As in number 1, above, this is always an issue which has its source within one's configuration, installed software, or conflicts therewith. By design, the Logitech USB microphone is simply a USB PNP device that handshakes with and operates via one's OS. On its site, Logitech lists the OSs and versions with which the microphone is compatible.\n\n3. Have to have the microphone very close to one's mouth. This is always a function of one's sound configuration, either that found within Windows and integrated audio or related to one's sound card. This is especially true with Windows 7 whose default sound setup does not produce the best results with the USB microphone. There are ample discussions and suggested configurations of USB/sound setup on the Net related to various Windows and Linux versions pertaining to noise cancelling USB microphones.\n\n4. Insufficient or no noise cancelling. This could be related to any number of configuration settings. In my system, if I record while music is playing through my speakers, the music is barely audible while my voice is loud and clear. Such being the case, one can imagine that I do not pick up case-fan noise or nearby TV, radio, or voice conversations.\n\n5. Poor sound quality; not good for lectures, singing, music, or game playing. I, again, have to suggest that this is a function of one's sound configuration. I had to make numerous changes in my default sound setup to achieve what I consider excellent results. To satisfy my curiosity, I conducted a \"lecture,\" in a normal tone of voice, at 20, 15, 10, and 5 feet and, in each case, my lecture was loud and clear. Similarly, I sang a few bars of my favorite tune and I must report that the microphone recorded my dreadful voice faithfully. When playing games, when I am silent, the game sounds/music are loud and clear; when I speak the game sounds are muted (cancelled) and my voice is loud and clear.\n\n6. Poor construction; breaks. My microphone sits on my desk in back of my keyboard. I imagine that, unless I abuse it, it cannot break. Therefore, I guess the question is how much abuse can this microphone take? Since I have no plans to abuse it, I cannot answer the question.\n\n7. Has to be close to the mouth to record. As noted in number 5, above, I am able to record at a distance of 20 feet (presumably greater if I spoke more loudly). As it normally sits on my desk, it is approximately 18 inches from my face and my voice recordings come across 5-by-5.\n\nThe following is a summation of other reported negatives.\n\nRecords only in 60 second snippets (not microphone related); records when off (impossible - it's off); does not compare with professional microphone (really!); does not work with ABC software (software issue); too much of a pain to set up in Windows (OMG!!); no installation instructions (plug it in USB slot then configure sound setup according to OS/audio card); Windows and this microphone, like MS Word insisting on caps for the first word in a line are an annoyance (choose one: laugh or cry); while on, if one fiddles with the mute button or otherwise uses the microphone as a drum set, it records the sounds produced there from - a design defect (do I really want to comment . . . naw).\n\nI believe that I have shown that the overwhelming majority of the negatives have nothing to do with the Logitech USB microphone under consideration; a scant few might be related to a defective product out of the box. Therefore, even though they constitute 21% of the reviews, worthy of consideration because of their number, I suggest they need not be considered further. I find that the Logitech USB microphone is well made, will survive any non-abusive handling and, when used in a properly configured system, will more than adequately serve all but the most demanding \"professional\" needs.\n\nEd","Product: Record live music, lectures and notes with this digital voice recorder featuring a built-in 2GB flash memory, a memory card slot and an easy-to-read display. Press record and capture every sound. This compact and convenient ICD-PX312 digital voice recorder goes wherever you do to confidently capture and store audio with a built-in 2GB flash memory providing up to 530 hours of recording time, plus additional storage available through the microSD memory card slot (memory card sold separately). With Intelligent Noise Cut technology greatly reducing background sound, your recordings will be crisp and clear in quality. Other features include Voice Operated Recording technology, a built-in speaker and an easy-to-read display. So slip this digital voice recorder into your pocket and know you'll never miss a beat even during the longest of lectures or an epic all-night jam session.Compatible Memory Cards : MicroSD.Inputs and Outputs: Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Minijack, Stereo), Microphone Input : 1 (Minijack, Stereo) and USB Port(s) : 1 (Mini-B jack), High-Speed USB Compatible.What's in the box: USB connecting cable (1), IC Recorder (1), Application Software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1), LR03 (size AAA) Alkaline batteries (2) and Operating Instructions (1).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Superb, easy to operate, well-made recorder\n\nReview: Before I purchase most electronic products, I usually read Amazon and other technical reviews, consult and understand the manufacturer's detailed product specifications, and ensure that the product will satisfy my specific needs. For example, this protocol annihilates any possibility of my purchasing a product that, for whatever reason, I cannot use (e.g., expecting a product to work on every MAC OS; this device IS compatible with MAC OS X, v. 10.28 to v. 10.7). Secondly, my protocol subjugates blanket, unsubstantiated reviews, e.g., \"this product is low quality.\" I suggest that an intelligible review would urge upon the reader specific, comparative specifications on which one based the review; and I expect to read that model A is prettier than model B at Victoria's Secret! Finally, a thorough understanding of the controls eliminates, at least for me, any operating \"difficulties.\" In this age of smart phones and pad computing, this recorder is as basic as a fork and knife. Oh, regarding \"half the population uses MAC\": MAC enjoys 5.11% of the world's market share; 95% of schools and offices run Windows.\n\nRegarding more specific objections:\n\nDoes not have [built-in] rechargeable batteries. No it does not - and that is a good thing. All rechargeable batteries have a limited life and, if built-in, once depleted, the gadget can no longer be used, short of returning it to the manufacturer for a battery upgrade. However, one can purchase eneloop batteries that hold 75% of their charge over a 3-year period and can be recharged 1500 times.<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sanyo-NEW-1500-eneloop-4-Pack-AAA-Ni-MH-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B004SB1TD4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sanyo NEW 1500 eneloop 4 Pack AAA Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries</a>\n\n\"It is not exactly intuitive . . . you have to read the manual.\" I'm biting my tongue!\n\n\"Buttons . . . too complicated for some.\" Overcome by reading the manual. Nevertheless, there may be some who, for whatever reason, cannot grasp the operation of various pieces of machinery. For those, we lovingly provide assistance when and if desired.\n\n\"Small screen . . . looks easily get scratched.\" Nylons run, shoes scuff, and screens scratch: such is life.\n\nIt is not my intent to gratuitously demean or impugn reviewers or their reviews. Rather, I wish to point out, where applicable, the easy with which \"objections\" may be mollified or, otherwise, discarded because they do not detract from the intended function of the device.\n\nI find the Sony ICD-PX312 Digital Flash Voice Recorder to be well made, having a flat \"learning curve,\" and easy to use. First and foremost, I would note that at a listening distance of two feet, I can clearly and easily hear my recordings. Flip a slide switch to turn it on; press a very large record button to record; press stop button to stop; press a very large play/enter button to play. While stopped or playing, cycle through the recordings with forward/back buttons. To erase while stopped or playing, press the erase button, confirm your selection and enter. Contrary to another's opinion, I found it most helpful to load Sony's software (Sound Organizer) that is installed from the included CD (does not have to be downloaded) for the purpose of manipulating and storing files in a variety of convenient ways. Furthermore, the device runs on existing OS drivers, i.e., Sony DOES NOT install proprietary drivers with this device.\n\nThe recorder has an internal 2 GB flash memory but is able to receive M2 Micro memory cards: I added 8 GB <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sandisk-8GB-M2-Memory-Stick-Micro-SDMSM2-008G-K-Bulk-Package/dp/B001H9V3HW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sandisk 8GB M2 Memory Stick Micro (SDMSM2-008G-K, Bulk Package)</a>. For stereo recording (live music) I use an optional plugin mike that I used with s Sony professional tape recorder; there are no markings on the mike so I cannot pass along the specific model but it looks a little like this one <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sony-ECM-DS30P-Electret-Condenser-Digital-Microphone/dp/B0007N55K0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sony ECM-DS30P Electret Condenser Digital Microphone</a>\n\nFinally, the recorder has a host of programmable options that I will not go into here simply because many of them address personal preferences (auto shutoff time, recording quality, folder setup, etc., etc.). If one is interested in this recorder they would be well served to DL the manual from Sony USA and view its operation and all of its options.\n\nIn a word, I find this an excellent, easy to use recorder with ample options. The sound quality is excellent but that varies with the quality selected by the user (as with all recorders, the quality drops off as recording capacity is increased). For voice recordings, I found that even at its highest capacity/lowest quality settings, the recordings were readily heard and understood. Given the quality of the recordings and ample options, I think this is an excellent buy at Amazon's price. Are there better recorders? As in the case of any audio/visual product, one must decided for oneself based on one's demands and tastes. Ideally, the most intelligible choice is made by listening to or viewing the product and deciding for oneself. Afterall, one person's food is, indeed, another's poison.\n\nEd","Product: Mediasonic HomeWorx HW-150PVR is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog TV. The built-in Media Player function allows user to play back video files via USB connection. If user encounter technical difficulty, please contact support@mediasonicusa.com Please Note: This product does NOT work with Cable Provider such as Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Time Warner Cable, etc. In General, all encrypted signal will not work with this unit.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 2016 unit eliminates the issues of my 2014 unit\n\nReview: UPDATE: December 2016\n\nThis unit is used to receive and record OTA digital TV programs. It can be useful as a receiver in those instances when video equipment, such as a DVD recorder, does not have a built-in tuner. As a recorder, one attaches either a USB stick or external HDD (the HDD yields much better video quality and playback); it has both RCA and HDMI outputs. It records in *.mts format which does not play nice with PC viewers, e. g., VLC, at least in my system. (Playback is flawless through the HW-150PVR, though). I convert the *.mts files to MP4 to store and/or playback on my PC or tablet. The EPG capability is a bit limited, yielding a a day or two at most. However, one does not need the EPG display to record programs, i.e., if one knows the date and time of a program, the unit can be programmed to record that program no matter when it airs.\n\nI originally purchased the HW-150PVR in January 2014; it died in October 2016, exhibiting various hiccups along the way. In spite of its somewhat short life, I purchased two more HW-150PVRs in November and am in the process of purchasing another. Why? For one reason: in addition to my antenna signal booster, these units boost my weak signal even further, minimizing degraded signals (I am 100 miles from the nearest broadcasting city); secondly, unlike my DVD recorder, these units record HD quality video regardless of the recording time; thirdly, recording is easy: press the remote record button and unit starts recording within ten seconds. Speaking of the DVD recorder, my recorder ( <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Panasonic-DMR-EA18K-Tunerless-1080p-Upconverting-DVD-Recorder/dp/B0014F7Z8U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Panasonic DMR-EA18K Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder</a> ) does not have a tuner so I also use the HW-150DVR to feed TV signals to it. The resultant recordings are flawless.\n\nOriginally, I gave the HW-150PVR a low rating because of the various hiccups I experienced and its short life (January 2014 to October 2016). I do not know if the current unit has been upgraded but compared to that which I purchased in 2014, the current unit is more responsive and, to date, lacks the hiccups I previously noted. Given the apparent improvements, I suspect that my original unit may have been defective - which happens.\n\nThe HW-150PVR provides excellent quality, conveniently made recordings. I would also note that, subsequent to my purchase, Mediasonic sent me an email urging me to avail myself of their \"100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee\" should I experience any issues. Given their support, I purchased a third unit and feel very comfortably doing so.\n\nEd","Product: Media sonic HOMEWORX HW180STB is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog and digital TV. The built-in Media Player function allows user to play back picture and video files via USB connection. The built-in recording function allows user to record their TV programs and play back. Please Note: this converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Freezes 20% of the time\n\nReview: I have two of these and this programmable recorder does everything advertised very well - EXCEPT - both freeze approximately 20% of the time. First off, both of mine will simply stop detecting the antenna signal; no problem, turn them off and back on. Secondly, and, to me critically, both will simply stop recording - freeze - (either on-the-fly or programmed). Now, if what you are recording is not critical, i.e., just something you may be interested in but will watch at a later time, no big deal. But, if what you are recording is, to you, critical, a keeper, something you want to pass on to your grandkids, don't use this recorder unless you do not mind the 80-20 odds of success.\n\nTo avoid emotions that may cause you to throw things at the TV, I would suggest you consider recording critical shows on a DVD recorder, any of the more costly stand-alone digital recorders, a computer fitted with a TV Tuner card, etc. As I said, 80% of the time this recorder will not disappoint; it's the20% that is a deal-killer.\n\nOne more note, this model notes that it records closed-captioning. I cannot say about this particular model but mine, HW-150PVR was advertised to be able to record closed-captions. However, it will only do so if you turn close-caption on. Duh . . . you say but wait. Closed-caption signals are encoded within the video signal. When I record an OTA program with my DVD recorder, the entire video/closed-caption signal is recorded and I am able to turn the closed-caption on or off in the recorded copy. Not so with the Homeworx: if you want closed-captions in your recorded copy, you must turn closed-caption on at the box and then the closed-captions will be permanently recorded, i.e., it will ALWAYS be displayed in the recording and you cannot turn it off. Likewise, if you first do not turn it on at the box, it will not record the closed-caption signal and you cannot turn it on in your recorded copy. In a word, unlike other recording devices, the Homeworx does not give you the option to toggle captioning in your recorded copy. That's a problem for me because sometimes the captioning signal is corrupted, delayed or, otherwise, a distraction. Once recorded by the Homeworx you cannot turn it off, and v.v.\n\nEd","Product: 1X Leather Case for Amazon Kindle 3, BlackKeep your Amazon Kindle 3 scratch free with this synthetic leather caseDurable synthetic leather exterior protects the device while keeping all buttons and ports accessibleInterior slip pocket to hold your cash, passport or other documentsMaterial: Synthetic LeatherCase Dimension: 190 x 120 x 18 mm (7.5 x 4.7 x 0.7 inch)Color: BlackAccessory ONLY, Kindle not included\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Leather or not, this cover case is superb.\n\nReview: First off, the cover case I received appears to be leather: feels like leather, smells like leather - but - it has what appears to be a too even pore pattern, unlike leather whose pattern is somewhat irregular. Regardless, as the industry notes, it is generally difficult to distinguish between pleather and leather. I think it should be noted that, unlike leather, pleather wears better and is not subject to deterioration or rot. All of that said, this case cover smacks of leather and I am happy with it.\n\nI've only had mine since mid-May - not sufficient time to be able to judge its durability; nevertheless it appears to be well made. The Kindle slides in from the top and is held quite securely by its snug fit. If you grasp it by the front and back, or by the edges, and hold it upside down, the Kindle remains securely in place. If you hold it by the edges and shake it up and down, the Kindle will inch its way out. I mention this because, elsewhere, people have mentioned that the Kindle will fall out of this type of case if it is turned upside down. I'm not going to be carrying or shaking my Kindle upside down for any reason but, if looseness develops, I imagine it would be simple enough to insert 3x5 cards or something similar, into the case, between it and the Kindle, to take up the slack.\n\nThe cutouts for the controls are precisely placed allowing for ready access. The magnetic closure securely holds the case closed. The fit of the Kindle within the case is sufficiently tight to enable one to insert the tab of an M-Edge light <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/M-EDGE-e-Luminator-Touch-LED-Booklight-Reading-Light-for-Books-eReaders-Amazon-Kindle-Keyboard-Touch-Kindle-4-White/dp/B007T4IDEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">M-EDGE e-Luminator Touch LED Booklight Reading Light for Books / eReaders (Amazon Kindle Keyboard, Touch, Kindle 4) - White</a> without having it slide out of position. The cover case also has a pocket in the left flap in which one might place a few 3x5 or credit cards (although I would not feel secure carrying my credit cards in this fashion). On the other hand, if one did not wish to carry a wallet or purse, one could place cash, credit cards, driver license, insurance cards, etc, in back of the Kindle (place the items in the case then slide the Kindle over the items, securely sandwiching them between the Kindle and the case). Although the fit is quite snug and would prevent the items from sliding out, for added peace of mind, simply carry the Kindle upright and the items cannot slide out the top.\n\nIn a word, I agree with Betty: I love it.\n\nI paid $2.02 for the cover case and $2.98 shipping. Be it leather or pleather, for $5.00 it's a terrific buy.\n\nEd","Product: Placing your phone in this carrying pouch will prevent scratches and impact. Strong heavy duty protective durable holster carrying belt clip pouch. Strong durable clip allow long lasting usage. Heavy duty premium material to protect your cell phone case inside this carrying pouch. Belt loop to hold the carrying pouch in vertical way and horizontal way . Great fits phone with Otterbox/Commuter/Defender/LifeProof/LifeBox/Juice Pack/hybrid cover case on it. Dimensions approximately : 6.60 '' x 3.75 '' x 0.80 ''\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well Made and Excellent Fit for the Moto G4 with Case.\n\nReview: My immediate impression of this case, i. e., right out of the package, was that it is sturdy and well made. Close inspection revealed the stitching to be precise and evenly spaced; high stress areas (clip and belt loops are double stitched).\n\nBased on my measurements, the belt clip will accommodate a 1-3/8\", the vertical position loop a 2\", and the horizontal position loop a 2-1/4\" belt. The hooks of the hook-and-loop fasteners are on the case, not the flap so there is no issue of scratching ones hand against the hooks as one places and removes the phone.\n\nI use this holster with the Moto G4 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Moto-G-4th-Generation-Black-16-GB-Unlocked-Prime-Exclusive-with-Lockscreen-Offers-Ads/dp/B01EZC9WC0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Moto G (4th Generation) - Black - 16 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads</a>.with this dual layer case. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Moto-G4-G4-Plus-Case-Motorola-Moto-G4-Case-kaesar-Slim-Hybrid-Dual-Layer-Armor-Defender-Protective-Case-Cover-for-Motorola-Moto-G4-G4-Plus-Black/dp/B01HP9GGJM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Moto G4 / G4 Plus Case, Motorola Moto G4 Case, kaesar Slim Hybrid Dual Layer Armor Defender Protective Case Cover for Motorola Moto G4 / G4 Plus - Black</a> The exact measurements of my phone plus case is 6-1/4\" x 3-1/4\" x 5/8\" and the fit in the holster is a readily removable snug (no play). I would think if one's phone or phone plus case is any larger, it would not fit this case.\n\nTime will tell regarding longevity but this has all of the makings and appearance of a long-lasting holster.\n\nEd","Product: Ideal for ATVs, Motorcycles, Personal Watercraft and Snowmobiles The Deka Sports Power AGM Battery was designed for more than performance, it was designed for the enthusiast. Completely spill proof and season to-season reliability means frequent replacement and high maintenance are over. The absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology increases power while improving rider and environmental safety. The key to this technology is the highly porous microfiber separators which completely absorb and trap the electrolyte. Molded top and side connection terminals provide versatility, increased strength and durability. The Deka Sports Power AGM Battery provides the most advanced power and value in the industry, so your customers can enjoy their leisure time.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent replacement in H-D applications\n\nReview: I think most bikers, especially Harley riders, eventually come to realize that after-market parts are, generally, not the bane they are made out to be. Furthermore, most informed bikers, and a few Harley riders, learn that dealer threats of voided warranties by use of after-market parts are trumped by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. In a word, service it, repair it, or replace it with whatever you choose, keeping receipts and a record of what was done and when.\n\nFor me, there are two reasons to use after-market parts: greater variety and reduced cost. It is for the latter reason that I purchased the Deka Big Crank for my FXDL (as a replacement for the Harley 65989-90B); as long as the battery/tray dimensions are within range, this battery will suit multiple applications (it comes standard with a tray adapter, if needed).\n\nI've only had this battery for seven months so I am unable to fully comment on its value. To date, however, the battery has performed flawlessly in hot and cold weather, although the term cold, as used in southern NM, is relative. When not riding I always maintain my batteries on a tender which reduces sulfation rates, while keeping the battery fully charged.\n\nBecause the Deka Big Crank is an AGM battery, there are no restrictions on shipping and no maintenance procedures to follow. As I mentioned, it is too soon for me to fully evaluate this battery but, to date, I am a happy rider.\n\nEd","Product: Are you having door hinge spring issues? Safely and easily compress your old and worn door hinge spring on GM (General Motors) cars and light trucks and install new door hinge springs all with one tool!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easily does the job\n\nReview: I am in the process of restoring a 1990 Chevy 1500C whose driver-side door was sagging due to worn bushings and bent hinges. To replace the hinge bushings/pins the spring (which holds the door open) has to be removed in order to gain access to the bushings in the body hinges. It is easy enough to pry the spring off with no special tool. One can also find a number of jury-rigged devices on the Net to aid in its replacement. After uselessly fumbling around (who wants to spend money on a tool that they will use once in their life-time) I decided to spring for the 14 bucks and purchase this spring compressor. Wise move!\n\nAs I mentioned, removing the spring is no big deal: simply pry or knock it off. However, this tool simplifies that process as well. In order to compress the spring beyond its detents, one has to position the tool between the last two coils on each end (so there is enough travel in the arms to compress the spring adequately). In my application, there was no space between those last two coils so I had to gently hammer the ends of the compressor-ends between those coils. Contrary to a review here, the tool that I received was as described by Amazon, i.e., it has a 1/2-inch (not 7/16) nut. I used a box ratchet wrench which greatly speeds up the job. Once the spring is removed, just leave it attached to the tool. If one chooses to knock or pry the spring off, then to replace the spring, place the ends of the tool between the last two coils and compress it.\n\nI got my first car in 1962 and this is the first time I have had to change door hinge bushings/pins. Although it is unlikely that I will have to use the tool again, based on my experience it is well worth the 14 bucks; I spared myself 50 bucks worth of aggravation.\n\nEd","Product: ACDelco Advantage Steering Drag Link Adjusting Sleeve is an economical replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: steering and suspension. This dependable aftermarket sleeve offers quality at a competitive price.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Well Fitting Sleeve But Bolts Do Not Fit The Design\n\nReview: This sleeve was easy to attach and fit perfectly but . . . one thing the images do not reveal (because they do not include the necessary view) is that the bolt head abuts the elevated bulge of the retaining ring such that you cannot get a wrench (socket, box, or open-end) to get a complete purchase on the bolt. Come time to securely tighten the bolts, the wrench slips off. Adding to the problem is that the bolt head is particularly short. There are two ways this issue could be addressed: add a lock-washer on the bolt side but the washers I had were too wide such that they would not seat all of the way for the same reason (abut the clamp). What I ended up doing was purchasing flange bolts which worked perfectly. If you are not familiar with the terminology, here is an example of a flange bolt. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Pit-Posse-25pc-Piece-Metric-Flange-Bolt-Motorcycle-Street-Dirt-Bike-6mm-M6x16mm/dp/B01FMU58PE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Pit Posse 25pc Piece Metric Flange Bolt Motorcycle Street Dirt Bike 6mm M6x16mm</a>\n\nThe sleeve is perfect: tight fit that readily screwed on; if not for the bolts, I would have given it five stars.\n\nEd","Product: The Hayward PowerFlo LX is a high-performance pump series designed for the rigors of aboveground and on-ground type swimming pools. Combining durable, corrosion-proof construction with advanced features and options, it offers dependable performance and quiet operation. The advanced design reduces required maintenance to simple, common-sense procedures. Made of the high-strength PermaGlass XL material this pump has a clear cover to let you see when basket needs cleaning. An extra-large debris basket (118-cubic-inches) keeps pool maintenance to a minimum by extending time between cleanings. Rigid construction with load extender ribbing ensures free-flowing operation for heavy debris loads. The pump also offers 100-percent drip proof, heat-resistant double-sized seal for long motor life. It features a 1-1/2 inch intake and discharge, and a 6-foot power cord (120-volt). Hayward PowerFlo LX has self-lubricating motor bearings and shaft seals. No lubrication is necessary. The 60-cycle single-phase motor is rated for 1-1/2-horsepower (115-volts) and 20-amp circuit breakers. The pump motor is equipped with automatic thermal overload protection. The thermal overload will shut the motor off under abnormal conditions before damage to motor occurs. The motor will auto-restart when safer heat level is reached. For storage and winterizing your pump is important. Pump and motor must be protected from freezing. Shut off all electric power. Disconnect cord/electrical connections and plumbing connections. Drain thoroughly and clean out any debris. Store pump and motor in a dry, well-ventilated room.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Understand what you are buying BEFORE you buy\n\nReview: Before buying a product or service, I believe it is useful and prudent to read user reviews, manufacturers' documentation, and most importantly, technical articles that enable a thorough understanding of the product and its intended application. A reading of Amazon reviews of this pump urges the conclusion that many people did not plan their installation and, as a consequence, condemned a product about which they knew little or made faulty assumptions. Consider the following:\n\nThere are complaints about: the terms and conditions of the warrantee which are, nevertheless, clearly stated; the lack of a pump drain plug (there is a filter basket drain plug) which, to me, implies that the purchaser assumed there was a pump drain plug; the seemingly obligatory comment about being made in China; pump failures whose causes are unidentified (like, I got a flat and it's the tire's fault); shipping issues, which have nothing to do with the pump, per se; overheating or inexplicably shutting off (likely due to overheating although one does not say); inability to determine if this above-ground pool can be used for below ground [in-ground] applications; design features not meeting one's demands or expectations; lacking an understanding of the pumps behavior; the pump's failure, out of the box, to comply with specific state electrical codes; failure because one did not determine if the pump was suited to an existing application; the of lack features that one desired or that existed on a previously owned pump; other matters that suggest the user was not familiar with setup and operation procedures.\n\nIt should be evident that the user must thoroughly familiarize him or herself with the pump and its intended application. This pump is designed for permanently installed (not, e.g., Intex-type metal frame pools, which are considered by national code as portable, although there are workarounds) above-ground pools with relatively short piping runs and few fittings (elbows, valves, connectors, etc). The pump inlet and outlet fittings are 1-1/2 inch. Long runs, multiple fittings, and smaller piping create pressure within the lines which is transferred to the pump. This is just one cause of pump overheating and failure. Every pool plumbing system has a calculable \"maximum plumbing flow rate\" which must be taken into consideration when choosing a pump.\n\nSecondly, one must consider the requirements of one's filtration system (element, DE, sand, etc.) and calculate the \"maximum filter flow rate.\" The plumbing flow rate, in conjunction with the filter flow rate, determines the pump sizing - which does not necessarily have to do with pump HP. For a very good discussion and means to calculate one's specific needs, visit POOLPlaza or conduct a search using \"pool pump sizing\" for many very good hits.\n\nThis Hayward pump is rated at 2500 GPH or about 42 GMP given 1-1/2 inch piping. Actually, 42 GPM (variously given at 44 GPM) is the maximum water flow rate through 1-1/2 inch schedule 40 PVC. Note, for example, according to Hayward, there is little difference between the GPM output of the 1 and 1.5 HP pumps, both of which have 1-1/2 inch outlets.) The pump can be wired directly to house wiring (20A, 12-2 with ground) or to a 20A GFI receptacle. Because the motor/wiring is not weather proof, the pump must be housed in some sort of protecting enclosure. To facilitate cleaning, draining, and servicing, connections can be made to the pump using compression unions that are very easily attached and removed. In compliance with local/national codes the pump must be bonded to all pool structures. Because the pump is not self-priming, it must be at a level below the pool water level. As such the pool water will fill/prime the pump, displacing trapped air. If necessary, to ensure that the pump completely fills and is adequately primed, trapped air within the lines/pump may be removed by ensuring that all valves are open and, if necessary, slightly opening the filter cover to let the air out. The pump has an automatic shutoff (thermal overload protector) in case of overheating. Once cooled down, the pump will restart; it will cycle in this fashion until the cause of the overheating is identified and corrected. Although the pump does not have an on/off switch, a GFI receptacle is, in and of itself an on/off receptacle; simply push the \"test\" button and the power to the receptacle is cut off. Alternatively, one can easily insert and on/off switch between the house wiring and the GFI receptacle. If hardwired to the house wiring, an on/off switch can be placed between the pump and the wiring. In lieu of, or in addition to, an on/off switch, one can install a timer between the pump and the wiring (house or receptacle).\n\nI find this pump to be well made, comparable in design and function to my shallow well pump (made in China and which has provided me years of reliable service), and runs quietly. I readily constructed and enclosed a small concrete slab which houses and protects the pump. I've only had the pump for a few weeks so I am unable to adequately testify to its quality; as I already alluded to, it has the appearance of being well made and, based on a number of reviews from various sources, I expect good service from it.\n\nI regard most of the negative reviews at Amazon as being based on unreasonable expectations, insufficient research, or inadequate understanding of pool pump capacity, function, and application; again, my interpretation. It should be evident that a pool pump is not a simple PNP device: a little research will yield lasting good results.\n\nEd","Product: Sidney Chambers, the Vicar of Grantchester, is a thirty-two-year-old bachelor. Tall, with dark brown hair, eyes the colour of hazelnuts and a reassuringly gentle manner, Sidney is an unconventional clergyman and can go where the police cannot. Together with his roguish friend, Inspector Geordie Keating, Sidney inquires into the suspect suicide of a Cambridge solicitor, a scandalous jewellery theft at a New Year's Eve dinner party, the unexplained death of a well-known jazz promoter and a shocking art forgery, the disclosure of which puts a close friend in danger. Sidney discovers that being a detective, like being a clergyman, means that you are never off duty. Nonetheless, he manages to find time for a keen interest in cricket, warm beer, hot jazz and the works of Tolstoy and Shakespeare - as well as a curious fondness for a German widow three years his junior. From the son of the former Archbishop of Canterbury, this is the first of The Grantchester Mysteries, six detective novels spanning thirty years of British history - from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 to the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981 - featuring the unforgettable vicar and sleuth, Sidney Chambers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not to be confused with the PBS series\n\nReview: It is often the case that the movie is not quite the same as the book;in the case of \"The shadow of Death,\" the movie bears little resemblance to the book. Some of the lines are there but they are uttered by different characters; a murder committed there is not committed here; a prominent character there was entirely omitted here. You get the point.\n\nSome reviewers lament the fact that, as a mystery, the pace moves slowly to an obvious conclusion - a problem the PBS series does not enjoy. There might be a kernel of truth to this lament if, first and foremost , these stories were purely mysteries - which they are not, a fact that many reviewers seem to have missed, or whose expectations were dashed.\n\nSuccinctly stated, to me, these stories are more a study of human nature, mystery being being the vehicle employed to illustrate that nature. More to the point, the stories reveal the complex nature and character of Sidney Chambers and the inimical machinations that vie for his attention. Add a romantic element or two and one is gifted with stories that are captivating, entertaining, and enjoyable.\n\nI, of course, cannot say with certainty but I imagine that PBS offered its condensed, primarily mystery, version to fit the allotted time (one hour) under the Masterpiece Mysteries banner, appreciating the impossibility of developing the more subtle themes in the given time and format - themes, to which I have already alluded, that seem to have eluded some reviewers.\n\n\"The Shadow of Death\" is a delightful read, punctuated by apt aphorisms, a little romance, a little mystery, lessons in human nature, and a small dose of humor. Oh yes, Dickens is there as well.\n\nEd"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Orange pekoe contains no orange. Don't feel bad, it's a common mistake. What it does contain is full rolled leaves of high quality grade black tea. Lower grades of orange pekoe are widely used in mass-market tea bags. It produces a robust copper red liquor with a full body and well-balanced flavor.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great tea, awsome price\\n\\nReview: As with all of my food reviews, I like to begin by acknowledging that tastes and processing differ from person to person and from batch to batch, respectively. Water is just . . . so water, if you know what I mean; most of my fluid intake is in the form of tea and coffee both of which I consume throughout the day and night. (And no, there is no such thing as too much coffee or tea. Furthermore, mindful of one of healthcare's biggest myths perpetuated by the uninformed, one does not need to drink n-number of glasses of pure water every day: the body will extract all of the water it needs from any source of liquid)\\n\\nI drink two kinds of tea: orange pekoe, primarily with meals, hot or iced, and Earl Grey. The Coffee Bean Direct orange pekoe tea produces a pleasing cup of tea which, for me, is not too acidic (tannin) and whose taste persists from the first cup to the last when produce in gallon lots. At $12.43 for the two-pound bag, the CBD orange pekoe compares most favorably with other premium brands, both in taste and cost.\",\n \"Product: Amprobe products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools undergo rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with the latest IEC and CE safety regulations in Fluke Safety labs for quality and safety you can trust.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Missing parts - UPDATED\\n\\nReview: I just picked up this item this evening from my PO and it appears to have been used (was in an unsealed plastic package), and had no battery and no instructions - items supposedly \\\"in the box.\\\" Does it do what is says it does? Beats me!\\n\\nTomorrow I will buy a battery (I wonder if Amazon would send me a battery or should I just be a regular guy and purchase one without further ado) and then search the mfr's site to see if they have a downloadable instruction manual.\\n\\nGee, maybe I should just be thankful for what I received since I saved a bit on the lightning deal. What do you think?\\n\\nEd\\n\\nUpdate: I contacted Amprobe and learned that the battery is installed in the unit, i.e., there is no way for it to fall out of the package. The conclusion was that, since the battery and instruction manual was missing the package had been tampered with. Such being the case, Amprobe directed that the unit be returned to the seller and replaced. They did not go into details but I would assume that, although it is easy enough to download the manual from their site and also spend a buck to purchase a battery, one can reasonably wonder if the unit itself has in any way be abused or compromised.\\n\\nKudos to Amprobe and Amazon for uncompromising customer service.\\n\\nEd\\n\\n11/11/2013 UPDATE\\n\\nA recent question (see comments attached hereto) reminded me that I have been remiss in not updating my initial review.\\n\\nAs noted in the comments, I try to compose reviews that reflect my entire shopping experience: finding the item I want, placing the order, shipping/packaging, and performance. My initial review focused solely on what I received as I could not use the Amprobe as receive. Having used the Amprobe for one year, please accept this updated review.\\n\\nFirst off, I received a replacement via one-day shipping so Amazon and/or a third-party merchant (I have no record of who filled the order other than \\\"Sold by Amazon.com LLC\\\") deserve kudos.\\n\\nI have used this unit extensively since receipt on my truck engine and heating/cooling components, house (searching for thermal leaks), measuring heating system/pellet stove unit and exhaust components, and especially in the kitchen. Although I have an array of instant read, candy, and oven thermometers, using the Amprobe to check oven, water, or frying oil temps, etc., is fast, convenient, and clean (nothing to wash). For example, although my fryer has an automatic temperature control, if I am batch frying, I can quickly measure oil temperatures between batches to note when it has recovered, rather than wait x-number of minutes and assume it has. Although I have a magnetic thermometer on my stove pipe, if I desire an instant, accurate read when running hot, the Amprobe gives me that. So too if I wish to measure the temperatures of heated or unheated spaces about the house: no need to have to locate and read thermometers in hard to reach locations. Although my location does not have high heating or cooling demands, the Amprobe has alerted me to several leaks in both the exterior and interior structures which I subsequently sealed.\\n\\nUse your imagination and appreciate that, if you ever have a need to know the surface temperature of anything, the Amprobe will tell you instantly and over the entire surface, i.e., you can \\\"sweep\\\" a wall, window, roof, soffit, oven, etc. to find hot/cold spots, something that might be significant in a large oven, e.g. After more than one year, my Amprobe has functioned flawlessly and has provided me the means of measuring temperatures of things I had not thought of when I originally purchased it.\\n\\nNonetheless mindful of my initial experience, I highly recommend the Amprobe.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: The Distinctive Blind Stitch Sewing Foot is useful not only for blindstitching, but also sewing fabric edges and seams ! The Distinctive Blind Stitch Sewing Machine Presser Foot is made to fit any Low Shank Snap-On Sewing Machine. Distinctive Premium Sewing Feet are high quality sewing feet that provide the user with ease of use for tasks they could be extremely tedious if done by hand. Start sewing with the best, Distinctive Sewing Feet. The Distinctive Sewing Foot blister packaging doubles as a set of instructions. Just pull out the cardboard back, open it up and start reading. You will be sewing in no time! Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer* (Some Singers Require Low Shank Adaptor), Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Necchi and Elna Sewing Machines.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great presser foot for a guy who prefers motorcycles\\n\\nReview: That's correct, ladies, I'm a Harley rider who sews - the consequence of living alone . . . sigh.\\n\\nNotwithstanding my genius and dexterity, I must admit to creating hems that resemble the country roads on which I like to ride: curvy. Impelled by pride, I recently undertook to discover if some sort of guide was made for my machine (Singer) to assist in straightening out my path. At Amazon, I discovered the blind hem presser foot which seemed to me to serve a useful dual purpose: yes, create a blind hem for esthetic reasons but, more importantly, create a blind hem for the sewing impaired, your humble servant.\\n\\nThis item is a \\\"snap-on\\\" foot which, as noted in the product description, many machines accommodate or easily adapt to fit with a screw-on attachment to the presser bar. After creating an S-fold in the material at the hem, the foot is placed on the hem edge where the straight portion of the stitch will be located; the zigzag (blind) stitch is adjusted to just catch the fold. The presser foot has a very easy to adjust guide that is set to follow the fold.\\n\\nI have to proceed rather slowly to ensure that the guide travels along the fold and yields a reasonably straight hem. Nevertheless, in those instances when I daydream myself off track, the spacing of the blind stitch is such that it is not readily noticeable - a good thing since the curtains I am making for a window above my kitchen sink counter shows its hem rather conspicuously.\\n\\nIn spite of its modest cost, the presser foot is a hefty piece that appears well made. The guide is plastic but stout enough such that I do not anticipate breakage due to wear-and-tear or modest abuse.\\n\\nIn a word, I am quite happy with this gadget.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Kate Walker, a young ambitious lawyer, encounters incredible characters and locations in her attempt to track down Hans, the genius inventor - the final key to unlock a pact with destiny. Far and beyond, a mystical Syberia awaits theier arriveal with obstacles far more dangerous than every before, testing their courage and determination.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting story line; challenging puzzles\\n\\nReview: I purchased <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Syberia-Collection/dp/B002RL8FTS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Syberia Collection</a> which includes Microids's \\\"Amerzone,\\\" an unrelated but interesting game that I do not review, herein.\\n\\nPeople vary in their definitions of the adventure and puzzle genres. For me, the Myst series is a puzzle game, i.e., one has to find, identify, and assemble clues which reveal (more on this later) a story. Although Myst 3, 4, 5, and Uru have limited interactions with characters, their roles are minor (primarily adding depth and some insight/background); you, the main character, live and solve the mystery without significant input from attendant dialogue. Myst 1, to me, captures the essence of the puzzle genre: the \\\"story\\\" opens with the player finding him or herself on a dock not knowing the where, what, why, when, or how of the story. Logic, aided by one's intuition, leads the player from beginning to end. Because of the dearth of direction, some regard the Myst series as intractable, at best. When I say that the clues reveal the story of Myst, above, I mean that the player does not know a story exists; even if one assumes it exists, one has no idea, whatsoever, as to its nature.\\n\\nSyberia, to me, is an adventure game and, although similar to a puzzle, the player assumes the role of (film) director who, in conjunction with the characters, finds, identifies, and assembles the clues in order to tell the story; the role of the characters is essential. Unlike Myst, the solution lies not in revealing the story (in Syberia one learns that early on) but in telling the story: Kate (the protagonist) is on a clearly elucidated mission.\\n\\nI am not going to judge the graphics, on which many gamers are won't to dwell, other than to say that it is most adequate to do the job. For me, the beauty of Syberia lies in the story and the characters through whom it is told. Throughout, the personalities of each render the story real - not simply digital voices offering up tidbits. Similarly, the quality and detail of the scenes enable feelings of being there v. detached pointing and clicking.\\n\\nSyberia (perhaps most adventures) is not as difficult as puzzle games given the abundance of character interactions and clues; nevertheless, Syberia demands the logic and intuition of puzzle games. If Syberia is lacking in its complexity, it redeems itself in its nature: it is a fun adventure with some very interesting characters. It also has some interesting minor or secondary storylines.\\n\\nFinally, although Syberia 1 and 2 could be played independently, I think doing so compromises the story and the player's enjoyment. It's akin to viewing Star Trek 2, 3, and 4. Yes, each stands alone but, individually and out of order, they don't tell the complete story or, at best, leave the viewer wondering. I suspect most would find this collection of Syberia most enjoyable.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Kate Walker, a young ambitious lawyer, encounters incredible characters and locations in her attempt to track down Hans, the genius inventor - the final key to unlock a pact with destiny. Far and beyond, a mystical Syberia awaits theier arriveal with obstacles far more dangerous than every before, testing their courage and determination.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting story line; challenging puzzles\\n\\nReview: I purchased <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Syberia-Collection/dp/B002RL8FTS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Syberia Collection</a> which includes Microids's \\\"Amerzone,\\\" an unrelated but interesting game that I do not review, herein.\\n\\nPeople vary in their definitions of the adventure and puzzle genres. For me, the Myst series is a puzzle game, i.e., one has to find, identify, and assemble clues which reveal (more on this later) a story. Although Myst 3, 4, 5, and Uru have limited interactions with characters, their roles are minor (primarily adding depth and some insight/background); you, the main character, live and solve the mystery without significant input from attendant dialogue. Myst 1, to me, captures the essence of the puzzle genre: the \\\"story\\\" opens with the player finding him or herself on a dock not knowing the where, what, why, when, or how of the story. Logic, aided by one's intuition, leads the player from beginning to end. Because of the dearth of direction, some regard the Myst series as intractable, at best. When I say that the clues reveal the story of Myst, above, I mean that the player does not know a story exists; even if one assumes it exists, one has no idea, whatsoever, as to its nature.\\n\\nSyberia, to me, is an adventure game and, although similar to a puzzle, the player assumes the role of (film) director who, in conjunction with the characters, finds, identifies, and assembles the clues in order to tell the story; the role of the characters is essential. Unlike Myst, the solution lies not in revealing the story (in Syberia one learns that early on) but in telling the story: Kate (the protagonist) is on a clearly elucidated mission.\\n\\nI am not going to judge the graphics, on which many gamers are won't to dwell, other than to say that it is most adequate to do the job. For me, the beauty of Syberia lies in the story and the characters through whom it is told. Throughout, the personalities of each render the story real - not simply digital voices offering up tidbits. Similarly, the quality and detail of the scenes enable feelings of being there v. detached pointing and clicking.\\n\\nSyberia (perhaps most adventures) is not as difficult as puzzle games given the abundance of character interactions and clues; nevertheless, Syberia demands the logic and intuition of puzzle games. If Syberia is lacking in its complexity, it redeems itself in its nature: it is a fun adventure with some very interesting characters. It also has some interesting minor or secondary storylines.\\n\\nFinally, although Syberia 1 and 2 could be played independently, I think doing so compromises the story and the player's enjoyment. It's akin to viewing Star Trek 2, 3, and 4. Yes, each stands alone but, individually and out of order, they don't tell the complete story or, at best, leave the viewer wondering. I suspect most would find this collection of Syberia most enjoyable.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: The coopers carbonation drops make bottling time easy. These drops are specially formulated for carbonating your beer and will leave no off flavors in your beer. These drops are perfect for bottling your next batch of home brew. These carbonation drops are a must have for every home-brewer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Convenient use of priming sugar\\n\\nReview: Regardless of one's brewing protocol, the last step is adding priming sugar to the wort just before bottling to create the necessary carbonation. The usual method involves adding powdered priming sugar to one's fermented wort, mixing well, and then bottling. To me, this process creates two issues: lengthy stirring that might introduce contaminants into the mixture, and ensuring that the priming sugar is evenly incorporated into the mix.\\n\\nCoopers Carbonation Drops are nothing more than sugar/glucose formed in the size of a cough-drop. One simply adds one drop per 12-ounce bottle (two for a 24-ounce, etc.) and caps the bottle, thus eliminating the need for prolonged stirring of the wort in an opened container - which minimizes the possibility of contamination. An added bonus is the time saved by eliminating the prolonged stirring, as well as reducing the possibility of splashing one's wort all over the kitchen - as I often do.\\n\\nThe slightly higher cost of the drops compared with powdered priming sugar is, to me, offset by the benefits. If one is searching for a short cut to one's brewing process, I think Coopers Carbonation Drops will not disappoint.\\n\\nMonk\",\n \"Product: Move up to true digital quality audio-without drivers to install or download. Includes noise-cancellation technology for better voice recognition and superior speech recording.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent microphone; questionable negative Amazon reviews\\n\\nReview: Before purchasing a product, especially electronics, I read Amazon and technical reviews, review the manufacturer's documentation, and determine if the product will satisfy my needs.\\n\\nA cursory glance at Amazon reviews of the Logitech USB microphone immediately discloses that 21% are less than favorable (1-3 star rating) - a significant number - which, prudence dictates, should be considered. The following accomplishes that end and is presented in no particular order and assumes a properly functioning microphone, i.e., it is not defective. I run Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 in a custom machine.\\n\\n1. Driver conflicts or faulty drivers. The Logitech USB microphone DOES NOT install any drivers, i.e., it relies on existing, native OS USB drivers. As a consequence, any lack of functionality, related to drivers, issues from one's configuration, which includes installed software.\\n\\n2. Does not work with one's OS. As in number 1, above, this is always an issue which has its source within one's configuration, installed software, or conflicts therewith. By design, the Logitech USB microphone is simply a USB PNP device that handshakes with and operates via one's OS. On its site, Logitech lists the OSs and versions with which the microphone is compatible.\\n\\n3. Have to have the microphone very close to one's mouth. This is always a function of one's sound configuration, either that found within Windows and integrated audio or related to one's sound card. This is especially true with Windows 7 whose default sound setup does not produce the best results with the USB microphone. There are ample discussions and suggested configurations of USB/sound setup on the Net related to various Windows and Linux versions pertaining to noise cancelling USB microphones.\\n\\n4. Insufficient or no noise cancelling. This could be related to any number of configuration settings. In my system, if I record while music is playing through my speakers, the music is barely audible while my voice is loud and clear. Such being the case, one can imagine that I do not pick up case-fan noise or nearby TV, radio, or voice conversations.\\n\\n5. Poor sound quality; not good for lectures, singing, music, or game playing. I, again, have to suggest that this is a function of one's sound configuration. I had to make numerous changes in my default sound setup to achieve what I consider excellent results. To satisfy my curiosity, I conducted a \\\"lecture,\\\" in a normal tone of voice, at 20, 15, 10, and 5 feet and, in each case, my lecture was loud and clear. Similarly, I sang a few bars of my favorite tune and I must report that the microphone recorded my dreadful voice faithfully. When playing games, when I am silent, the game sounds/music are loud and clear; when I speak the game sounds are muted (cancelled) and my voice is loud and clear.\\n\\n6. Poor construction; breaks. My microphone sits on my desk in back of my keyboard. I imagine that, unless I abuse it, it cannot break. Therefore, I guess the question is how much abuse can this microphone take? Since I have no plans to abuse it, I cannot answer the question.\\n\\n7. Has to be close to the mouth to record. As noted in number 5, above, I am able to record at a distance of 20 feet (presumably greater if I spoke more loudly). As it normally sits on my desk, it is approximately 18 inches from my face and my voice recordings come across 5-by-5.\\n\\nThe following is a summation of other reported negatives.\\n\\nRecords only in 60 second snippets (not microphone related); records when off (impossible - it's off); does not compare with professional microphone (really!); does not work with ABC software (software issue); too much of a pain to set up in Windows (OMG!!); no installation instructions (plug it in USB slot then configure sound setup according to OS/audio card); Windows and this microphone, like MS Word insisting on caps for the first word in a line are an annoyance (choose one: laugh or cry); while on, if one fiddles with the mute button or otherwise uses the microphone as a drum set, it records the sounds produced there from - a design defect (do I really want to comment . . . naw).\\n\\nI believe that I have shown that the overwhelming majority of the negatives have nothing to do with the Logitech USB microphone under consideration; a scant few might be related to a defective product out of the box. Therefore, even though they constitute 21% of the reviews, worthy of consideration because of their number, I suggest they need not be considered further. I find that the Logitech USB microphone is well made, will survive any non-abusive handling and, when used in a properly configured system, will more than adequately serve all but the most demanding \\\"professional\\\" needs.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Easily keep your garden supplies and a variety of other tools neatly organized with the Velcro USA Clip Strip Ties. Featuring a lightweight construction the low profile adjustable design straps are ideal for all bundling and organizational needs from securing garden hoses to wrapping electrical cords. Measures 1/2\\\" by 8\\\".\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Outstanding cheap, flimsy cable ties\\n\\nReview: That's right: I don't think one could find ties much flimsier than these: they are paper-thin, wiry, and have hooks-and-loops that are barely perceptible - but they are great and quite strong nevertheless. Secondly, they are reusable and so inexpensive that I use them everywhere and not just to tie cables. I use them to bundle any number of things together; to attach one part to another (for example, I use two to attach a monopod to my camera bag); use them as a temporary fix to reattach broken parts where possible; etc., etc., etc. They have an \\\"eye\\\" at one end through which the tie can be threaded, presumably for a more secure hold but I find doing so a bit of a pain and entirely unnecessary (one has to keep the hooks and loops separated in order to thread the tie through the eye - a minor challenge).\\n\\nIn a word, these mickey-mouse ties are great!\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: DVD player and Viideo tape recorder without tuner\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Does the job nicely\\n\\nReview: I bought this unit, for which I paid $70 - the lowest cost I could find for a VHS player, for the singular purpose of copying my collection of VHS tapes to DVDs and, since it is guaranteed for one year, I expect that it will do very nicely for my needs. In other words, once my tapes are copied, I do not expect to use it much thereafter, if at all. Out of the box, it worked perfectly, ran quietly, and did not skip or create gaps or sputters. It has automatic tracking but, as is often the case with various media, one can often manually improve the tracking. Once I set the tracking, it did not change as I started/paused the playback in the process of editing the tapes. Many of my VHS tapes are recorded at SP (6 hours per tape) and copying these to DVDs at EP (6 hours per DVD) did not lose a significant amount of quality over and above the 6 hour tapes. In other words, as would normally be expected, extended recording times (tape or DVD) always degrades picture quality somewhat; the viewer must decide what is acceptable (perhaps I am not that fussy). So, in a word, a great machine for my needs so far. If it bricks prematurely, I will post back with the particulars.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: The new Logitech S-220 Speaker System contains several upgrades to its predecessor, the S-200 Speaker System. Unlike the S-200, the new S-220 encompasses increased usability with a newly styled control base to manage improved acoustics, volume and VoIP connectivity. Bass tuning by the end user is often permanent once a setting is established. With the end-user experience at the forefront of Logitech's design strategy to minimize desk clutter the S-220 bass control is located directly on the subwoofer. This allows the end user to tune the speaker system with no concerns for any accidental control adjustments. Finally, the newly designed S-220 advantages improved acoustics for a smoother, rich experience to enjoy music, VoIP discussions or playing video games.What's in the box: Logitech S-220 Speaker System, Subwoofer, 2 x Satellite Speakers, Wired Remote Control, All Necessary Cables, Setup Guide and 3-year Manufacturer's Warranty\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not as good as Bose - WHAT!!!??\\n\\nReview: Like so many, I bought this system based on my own review of the technical specifications and the opinions/reviews of others. In a word, I think this system is outstanding.\\n\\nHowever, I would like to address some of the objections of negative reviewers which I did not find manifest. It is, of course, possible that many of the negatives described could be attributable to a defective product.\\n\\nSound quality. First off, I experience no hum, buzzes, or noise of any kind; perhaps I fail to overdrive the system! Secondly, the negatives are contradictory, i.e., one's too much is another's not enough; some are tinny, some basses boom; many have no control over either; the separation between treble and bass is such that there is no midrange; and especially noteworthy is the post by he who noted that the system was not as good as the Bose he listens to all day at work! Really - what a surprise! I find the sound quality excellent, more so than I expected from an inexpensive system. Be it my home stereo system that cost several thousand dollars or the Logitech S220, one thing I do is to use a audio equalizer to adjust the quality of sound to suit the conditions of my room and ear. It is, I think, axiomatic that ALL stereo systems must be equilibrated which, among other things, will reduce a \\\"whole in the middle\\\" and seeming too abrupt shifts between frequency ranges. Finally, I suggest it is common sense that sound quality will be greatly influenced by the audio components of the system. In the end, the conjunction of subjective bias and objective reality will dictate one's assessment.\\n\\nDefects: I find none; poor quality: I do not think so; remarks about being made in China: inappropriate and gratuitous; apparent expectations that Logitech (or anyone else) should manufacture a product that will never be defective or fail: arrogant and hypocritical; comparison to Bose: speaks for itself!\\n\\nIn my opinion this system provides excellent sound at a most reasonable price. Depending on one's demands, it may or may not benefit by the use of audio components that have an audio equalizer, not because of any inherent defect in the system, but rather to allow one to adjust the quality of the sound to suit his or her bias.\\n\\nI whole heartedly recommend the Logitech S-220\",\n \"Product: The 23\\\" Monitor is full compliment of television and computer connectivity into a stylish 1080p Full HD display, the M237WD provides perfect balance between the needs of todays television aficionados and power computing professionals. The M237WDs built-in stereo speakers, ATSC digital television tuner and universal remote control provide the features found in todays flat-panel televisions, while 2ms refresh rate and 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio deliver image quality and precision until now only found on computer displays. THe M237WD-PM has EZ Zooming, 4:3 in Wide, and built-in ATSC Digital Tuner & stereo speakers. As for Connectivity, there are 2 HDMI cables, 1 Component Video and 1 Composite Video.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent, versitile, dual-use monitor\\n\\nReview: One must be mindful of the fact that the M237WD-PM is a dual-use monitor: computer and HDTV. It appears to me that even \\\"professional\\\" reviewers on the Internet forget that very important fact and are, as a consequence, at once, inappropriately critical of some of the monitor's features and performance while expecting the monitor to perform in a manner beyond the scope of its design. The second important fact that appears to elude reviewers is that, at 23 inches, the monitor is a so-called kitchen/bedroom or personal monitor.\\n\\nTake for instance a critique here that notes the protruding connector at the base of the screen, which renders an unattractive image when the monitor is hung on a wall. Who hangs a computer monitor on a wall? If one desires a 23-inch HDTV - to hang on a wall - I would suggest a dedicated unit, which is likely to be less expensive and have fewer internal components/circuits subject to failure.\\n\\nConsider too, the universal complaint that focuses on the quantity and quality of the sound. As a dual use monitor, my M237WD-PM is setting atop my desk, next to my dedicated computer monitor (LG L227WTG), approximately 26 inches from my face. At that distance, how much volume does one need? One can also avail oneself of headphones if need be. In response to the critique that the monitor does not contain any audio output jacks (apart from the headphone jack), few televisions, as a matter of design, have audio outputs of any consequence, if at all. Why not? Because they are not designed to incorporate the speakers, pre-amps/amps necessary to push audio to ears whose locus is the back row of a theater. That task is relegated to receivers. If one requires such audio, one simply splits off the audio from the antenna/cable leads and routes it accordingly. For example, if a DVD recorder/player is used, one routes the cable to the TV from the recorder/player as usual and also uses the DVD recorder/player's audio outputs to route the audio signal to any speaker system desired. Of course, a receiver does all of this automatically, with or without a DVD or VCR unit.\\n\\nAs far as audio quality is concerned, some time back I responded to a reviewer who criticized the Logitech S-220 2.1 speaker system ($30 give or take and a VERY good system that can be plugged into the headphone jack of the M237WD-PM). That reviewer was disappointed that the Logitech was not as good as his Bose stereo speaker system!? In the case of the M237WD-PM, I find the quality adequate (and fully adjustable) at my distance; with headphones - even better. Perhaps my expectations are deficient or my tastes stultified but I do not expect a 23-inch monitor to house all of the necessary speakers, amps, and equalizers to produce concert-quality sound. In a word, I find the quantity and quality of the sound most satisfactory.\\n\\nBefore going any further, I would suggest that anyone considering this, or any other LCD monitor, first familiarize oneself with LCD monitor terminology and features, if only to determine what monitor most suits one's needs. Go to [...] to view all of the features and specifications of the M237WD-PM. Google, e.g., to find info on LCD monitors, specifications, functions in general. I mention this because the \\\"Product Description\\\" found in Amazon is inaccurate and/or misleading depending on one's assumptions. For example, Amazon states that the monitor has a 2 ms refresh rate. The M237WD-PM has a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a response time of 5 ms. A 60 Hz refresh rate means that the image is \\\"redrawn\\\" 60 times per second. A simplified definition of response time is that it is the time it takes one pixel to go from black to white to black again. Long response times, say above 8 ms, tend to produce noticeable ghosting (blurred or fuzzy images) primarily in fast moving objects. My primary monitor (L227WTG) has a response time of 2 ms, great for my gaming efforts). Another potentially confusing notation is \\\"Gloss Black.\\\" In the case of the M237WD-PM, Amazon is referring to the plastic frame around the screen - v. the screen itself, which is matte. This is important because screens come in two flavors: matte and gloss. Most screens are considered anti-glare but matte screens have a dull finish that eliminates a good deal of reflection if one is in a bright room infused with reflective/shiny or white objects. Gloss screens are just that - glossy/shiny and are quite reflective. Think of a mirror that is clear (gloss) v. one that is fogged (matte). The difference shows up in color rendering. Gloss screens display colors in more depth, richness, and accuracy than do matte screens. Is that important? Arguably, only if one is involved with photo editing or otherwise demands the most accurate color rendering. My L227WTG has a gloss screen for my computing needs; the M237WD-PM has a matte screen - which is most adequate for TV viewing.\\n\\nAgain, it is good to familiarize oneself with LCD terminology and then apply that to specific monitors under consideration. If nothing else, be sure to determine if the monitor is compatible with the computer and/or receiver/DVD/etc. to which it will be connected. By the way, out of the box the M237WD-PM comes with a Sub-D (a.k.a. VGA) cable but no DVI-D cable. The latter comes in either single link or dual link. One's options are dictated by one's gfx card. Remember, this is a dual function monitor: computer/TV. It has to be wed to the DVD/receiver/cable/satellite AND the computer.\\nRegarding the video, it's great and very highly adjustable. Nuff said!\\n\\nHope this helps.\",\n \"Product: Move up to true digital quality audio-without drivers to install or download. Includes noise-cancellation technology for better voice recognition and superior speech recording.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent microphone; questionable negative Amazon reviews\\n\\nReview: Before purchasing a product, especially electronics, I read Amazon and technical reviews, review the manufacturer's documentation, and determine if the product will satisfy my needs.\\n\\nA cursory glance at Amazon reviews of the Logitech USB microphone immediately discloses that 21% are less than favorable (1-3 star rating) - a significant number - which, prudence dictates, should be considered. The following accomplishes that end and is presented in no particular order and assumes a properly functioning microphone, i.e., it is not defective. I run Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 in a custom machine.\\n\\n1. Driver conflicts or faulty drivers. The Logitech USB microphone DOES NOT install any drivers, i.e., it relies on existing, native OS USB drivers. As a consequence, any lack of functionality, related to drivers, issues from one's configuration, which includes installed software.\\n\\n2. Does not work with one's OS. As in number 1, above, this is always an issue which has its source within one's configuration, installed software, or conflicts therewith. By design, the Logitech USB microphone is simply a USB PNP device that handshakes with and operates via one's OS. On its site, Logitech lists the OSs and versions with which the microphone is compatible.\\n\\n3. Have to have the microphone very close to one's mouth. This is always a function of one's sound configuration, either that found within Windows and integrated audio or related to one's sound card. This is especially true with Windows 7 whose default sound setup does not produce the best results with the USB microphone. There are ample discussions and suggested configurations of USB/sound setup on the Net related to various Windows and Linux versions pertaining to noise cancelling USB microphones.\\n\\n4. Insufficient or no noise cancelling. This could be related to any number of configuration settings. In my system, if I record while music is playing through my speakers, the music is barely audible while my voice is loud and clear. Such being the case, one can imagine that I do not pick up case-fan noise or nearby TV, radio, or voice conversations.\\n\\n5. Poor sound quality; not good for lectures, singing, music, or game playing. I, again, have to suggest that this is a function of one's sound configuration. I had to make numerous changes in my default sound setup to achieve what I consider excellent results. To satisfy my curiosity, I conducted a \\\"lecture,\\\" in a normal tone of voice, at 20, 15, 10, and 5 feet and, in each case, my lecture was loud and clear. Similarly, I sang a few bars of my favorite tune and I must report that the microphone recorded my dreadful voice faithfully. When playing games, when I am silent, the game sounds/music are loud and clear; when I speak the game sounds are muted (cancelled) and my voice is loud and clear.\\n\\n6. Poor construction; breaks. My microphone sits on my desk in back of my keyboard. I imagine that, unless I abuse it, it cannot break. Therefore, I guess the question is how much abuse can this microphone take? Since I have no plans to abuse it, I cannot answer the question.\\n\\n7. Has to be close to the mouth to record. As noted in number 5, above, I am able to record at a distance of 20 feet (presumably greater if I spoke more loudly). As it normally sits on my desk, it is approximately 18 inches from my face and my voice recordings come across 5-by-5.\\n\\nThe following is a summation of other reported negatives.\\n\\nRecords only in 60 second snippets (not microphone related); records when off (impossible - it's off); does not compare with professional microphone (really!); does not work with ABC software (software issue); too much of a pain to set up in Windows (OMG!!); no installation instructions (plug it in USB slot then configure sound setup according to OS/audio card); Windows and this microphone, like MS Word insisting on caps for the first word in a line are an annoyance (choose one: laugh or cry); while on, if one fiddles with the mute button or otherwise uses the microphone as a drum set, it records the sounds produced there from - a design defect (do I really want to comment . . . naw).\\n\\nI believe that I have shown that the overwhelming majority of the negatives have nothing to do with the Logitech USB microphone under consideration; a scant few might be related to a defective product out of the box. Therefore, even though they constitute 21% of the reviews, worthy of consideration because of their number, I suggest they need not be considered further. I find that the Logitech USB microphone is well made, will survive any non-abusive handling and, when used in a properly configured system, will more than adequately serve all but the most demanding \\\"professional\\\" needs.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Record live music, lectures and notes with this digital voice recorder featuring a built-in 2GB flash memory, a memory card slot and an easy-to-read display. Press record and capture every sound. This compact and convenient ICD-PX312 digital voice recorder goes wherever you do to confidently capture and store audio with a built-in 2GB flash memory providing up to 530 hours of recording time, plus additional storage available through the microSD memory card slot (memory card sold separately). With Intelligent Noise Cut technology greatly reducing background sound, your recordings will be crisp and clear in quality. Other features include Voice Operated Recording technology, a built-in speaker and an easy-to-read display. So slip this digital voice recorder into your pocket and know you'll never miss a beat even during the longest of lectures or an epic all-night jam session.Compatible Memory Cards : MicroSD.Inputs and Outputs: Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Minijack, Stereo), Microphone Input : 1 (Minijack, Stereo) and USB Port(s) : 1 (Mini-B jack), High-Speed USB Compatible.What's in the box: USB connecting cable (1), IC Recorder (1), Application Software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1), LR03 (size AAA) Alkaline batteries (2) and Operating Instructions (1).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Superb, easy to operate, well-made recorder\\n\\nReview: Before I purchase most electronic products, I usually read Amazon and other technical reviews, consult and understand the manufacturer's detailed product specifications, and ensure that the product will satisfy my specific needs. For example, this protocol annihilates any possibility of my purchasing a product that, for whatever reason, I cannot use (e.g., expecting a product to work on every MAC OS; this device IS compatible with MAC OS X, v. 10.28 to v. 10.7). Secondly, my protocol subjugates blanket, unsubstantiated reviews, e.g., \\\"this product is low quality.\\\" I suggest that an intelligible review would urge upon the reader specific, comparative specifications on which one based the review; and I expect to read that model A is prettier than model B at Victoria's Secret! Finally, a thorough understanding of the controls eliminates, at least for me, any operating \\\"difficulties.\\\" In this age of smart phones and pad computing, this recorder is as basic as a fork and knife. Oh, regarding \\\"half the population uses MAC\\\": MAC enjoys 5.11% of the world's market share; 95% of schools and offices run Windows.\\n\\nRegarding more specific objections:\\n\\nDoes not have [built-in] rechargeable batteries. No it does not - and that is a good thing. All rechargeable batteries have a limited life and, if built-in, once depleted, the gadget can no longer be used, short of returning it to the manufacturer for a battery upgrade. However, one can purchase eneloop batteries that hold 75% of their charge over a 3-year period and can be recharged 1500 times.<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sanyo-NEW-1500-eneloop-4-Pack-AAA-Ni-MH-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B004SB1TD4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sanyo NEW 1500 eneloop 4 Pack AAA Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries</a>\\n\\n\\\"It is not exactly intuitive . . . you have to read the manual.\\\" I'm biting my tongue!\\n\\n\\\"Buttons . . . too complicated for some.\\\" Overcome by reading the manual. Nevertheless, there may be some who, for whatever reason, cannot grasp the operation of various pieces of machinery. For those, we lovingly provide assistance when and if desired.\\n\\n\\\"Small screen . . . looks easily get scratched.\\\" Nylons run, shoes scuff, and screens scratch: such is life.\\n\\nIt is not my intent to gratuitously demean or impugn reviewers or their reviews. Rather, I wish to point out, where applicable, the easy with which \\\"objections\\\" may be mollified or, otherwise, discarded because they do not detract from the intended function of the device.\\n\\nI find the Sony ICD-PX312 Digital Flash Voice Recorder to be well made, having a flat \\\"learning curve,\\\" and easy to use. First and foremost, I would note that at a listening distance of two feet, I can clearly and easily hear my recordings. Flip a slide switch to turn it on; press a very large record button to record; press stop button to stop; press a very large play/enter button to play. While stopped or playing, cycle through the recordings with forward/back buttons. To erase while stopped or playing, press the erase button, confirm your selection and enter. Contrary to another's opinion, I found it most helpful to load Sony's software (Sound Organizer) that is installed from the included CD (does not have to be downloaded) for the purpose of manipulating and storing files in a variety of convenient ways. Furthermore, the device runs on existing OS drivers, i.e., Sony DOES NOT install proprietary drivers with this device.\\n\\nThe recorder has an internal 2 GB flash memory but is able to receive M2 Micro memory cards: I added 8 GB <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sandisk-8GB-M2-Memory-Stick-Micro-SDMSM2-008G-K-Bulk-Package/dp/B001H9V3HW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sandisk 8GB M2 Memory Stick Micro (SDMSM2-008G-K, Bulk Package)</a>. For stereo recording (live music) I use an optional plugin mike that I used with s Sony professional tape recorder; there are no markings on the mike so I cannot pass along the specific model but it looks a little like this one <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sony-ECM-DS30P-Electret-Condenser-Digital-Microphone/dp/B0007N55K0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sony ECM-DS30P Electret Condenser Digital Microphone</a>\\n\\nFinally, the recorder has a host of programmable options that I will not go into here simply because many of them address personal preferences (auto shutoff time, recording quality, folder setup, etc., etc.). If one is interested in this recorder they would be well served to DL the manual from Sony USA and view its operation and all of its options.\\n\\nIn a word, I find this an excellent, easy to use recorder with ample options. The sound quality is excellent but that varies with the quality selected by the user (as with all recorders, the quality drops off as recording capacity is increased). For voice recordings, I found that even at its highest capacity/lowest quality settings, the recordings were readily heard and understood. Given the quality of the recordings and ample options, I think this is an excellent buy at Amazon's price. Are there better recorders? As in the case of any audio/visual product, one must decided for oneself based on one's demands and tastes. Ideally, the most intelligible choice is made by listening to or viewing the product and deciding for oneself. Afterall, one person's food is, indeed, another's poison.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Mediasonic HomeWorx HW-150PVR is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog TV. The built-in Media Player function allows user to play back video files via USB connection. If user encounter technical difficulty, please contact support@mediasonicusa.com Please Note: This product does NOT work with Cable Provider such as Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Time Warner Cable, etc. In General, all encrypted signal will not work with this unit.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 2016 unit eliminates the issues of my 2014 unit\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: December 2016\\n\\nThis unit is used to receive and record OTA digital TV programs. It can be useful as a receiver in those instances when video equipment, such as a DVD recorder, does not have a built-in tuner. As a recorder, one attaches either a USB stick or external HDD (the HDD yields much better video quality and playback); it has both RCA and HDMI outputs. It records in *.mts format which does not play nice with PC viewers, e. g., VLC, at least in my system. (Playback is flawless through the HW-150PVR, though). I convert the *.mts files to MP4 to store and/or playback on my PC or tablet. The EPG capability is a bit limited, yielding a a day or two at most. However, one does not need the EPG display to record programs, i.e., if one knows the date and time of a program, the unit can be programmed to record that program no matter when it airs.\\n\\nI originally purchased the HW-150PVR in January 2014; it died in October 2016, exhibiting various hiccups along the way. In spite of its somewhat short life, I purchased two more HW-150PVRs in November and am in the process of purchasing another. Why? For one reason: in addition to my antenna signal booster, these units boost my weak signal even further, minimizing degraded signals (I am 100 miles from the nearest broadcasting city); secondly, unlike my DVD recorder, these units record HD quality video regardless of the recording time; thirdly, recording is easy: press the remote record button and unit starts recording within ten seconds. Speaking of the DVD recorder, my recorder ( <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Panasonic-DMR-EA18K-Tunerless-1080p-Upconverting-DVD-Recorder/dp/B0014F7Z8U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Panasonic DMR-EA18K Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder</a> ) does not have a tuner so I also use the HW-150DVR to feed TV signals to it. The resultant recordings are flawless.\\n\\nOriginally, I gave the HW-150PVR a low rating because of the various hiccups I experienced and its short life (January 2014 to October 2016). I do not know if the current unit has been upgraded but compared to that which I purchased in 2014, the current unit is more responsive and, to date, lacks the hiccups I previously noted. Given the apparent improvements, I suspect that my original unit may have been defective - which happens.\\n\\nThe HW-150PVR provides excellent quality, conveniently made recordings. I would also note that, subsequent to my purchase, Mediasonic sent me an email urging me to avail myself of their \\\"100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee\\\" should I experience any issues. Given their support, I purchased a third unit and feel very comfortably doing so.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Media sonic HOMEWORX HW180STB is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog and digital TV. The built-in Media Player function allows user to play back picture and video files via USB connection. The built-in recording function allows user to record their TV programs and play back. Please Note: this converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Freezes 20% of the time\\n\\nReview: I have two of these and this programmable recorder does everything advertised very well - EXCEPT - both freeze approximately 20% of the time. First off, both of mine will simply stop detecting the antenna signal; no problem, turn them off and back on. Secondly, and, to me critically, both will simply stop recording - freeze - (either on-the-fly or programmed). Now, if what you are recording is not critical, i.e., just something you may be interested in but will watch at a later time, no big deal. But, if what you are recording is, to you, critical, a keeper, something you want to pass on to your grandkids, don't use this recorder unless you do not mind the 80-20 odds of success.\\n\\nTo avoid emotions that may cause you to throw things at the TV, I would suggest you consider recording critical shows on a DVD recorder, any of the more costly stand-alone digital recorders, a computer fitted with a TV Tuner card, etc. As I said, 80% of the time this recorder will not disappoint; it's the20% that is a deal-killer.\\n\\nOne more note, this model notes that it records closed-captioning. I cannot say about this particular model but mine, HW-150PVR was advertised to be able to record closed-captions. However, it will only do so if you turn close-caption on. Duh . . . you say but wait. Closed-caption signals are encoded within the video signal. When I record an OTA program with my DVD recorder, the entire video/closed-caption signal is recorded and I am able to turn the closed-caption on or off in the recorded copy. Not so with the Homeworx: if you want closed-captions in your recorded copy, you must turn closed-caption on at the box and then the closed-captions will be permanently recorded, i.e., it will ALWAYS be displayed in the recording and you cannot turn it off. Likewise, if you first do not turn it on at the box, it will not record the closed-caption signal and you cannot turn it on in your recorded copy. In a word, unlike other recording devices, the Homeworx does not give you the option to toggle captioning in your recorded copy. That's a problem for me because sometimes the captioning signal is corrupted, delayed or, otherwise, a distraction. Once recorded by the Homeworx you cannot turn it off, and v.v.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: 1X Leather Case for Amazon Kindle 3, BlackKeep your Amazon Kindle 3 scratch free with this synthetic leather caseDurable synthetic leather exterior protects the device while keeping all buttons and ports accessibleInterior slip pocket to hold your cash, passport or other documentsMaterial: Synthetic LeatherCase Dimension: 190 x 120 x 18 mm (7.5 x 4.7 x 0.7 inch)Color: BlackAccessory ONLY, Kindle not included\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Leather or not, this cover case is superb.\\n\\nReview: First off, the cover case I received appears to be leather: feels like leather, smells like leather - but - it has what appears to be a too even pore pattern, unlike leather whose pattern is somewhat irregular. Regardless, as the industry notes, it is generally difficult to distinguish between pleather and leather. I think it should be noted that, unlike leather, pleather wears better and is not subject to deterioration or rot. All of that said, this case cover smacks of leather and I am happy with it.\\n\\nI've only had mine since mid-May - not sufficient time to be able to judge its durability; nevertheless it appears to be well made. The Kindle slides in from the top and is held quite securely by its snug fit. If you grasp it by the front and back, or by the edges, and hold it upside down, the Kindle remains securely in place. If you hold it by the edges and shake it up and down, the Kindle will inch its way out. I mention this because, elsewhere, people have mentioned that the Kindle will fall out of this type of case if it is turned upside down. I'm not going to be carrying or shaking my Kindle upside down for any reason but, if looseness develops, I imagine it would be simple enough to insert 3x5 cards or something similar, into the case, between it and the Kindle, to take up the slack.\\n\\nThe cutouts for the controls are precisely placed allowing for ready access. The magnetic closure securely holds the case closed. The fit of the Kindle within the case is sufficiently tight to enable one to insert the tab of an M-Edge light <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/M-EDGE-e-Luminator-Touch-LED-Booklight-Reading-Light-for-Books-eReaders-Amazon-Kindle-Keyboard-Touch-Kindle-4-White/dp/B007T4IDEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">M-EDGE e-Luminator Touch LED Booklight Reading Light for Books / eReaders (Amazon Kindle Keyboard, Touch, Kindle 4) - White</a> without having it slide out of position. The cover case also has a pocket in the left flap in which one might place a few 3x5 or credit cards (although I would not feel secure carrying my credit cards in this fashion). On the other hand, if one did not wish to carry a wallet or purse, one could place cash, credit cards, driver license, insurance cards, etc, in back of the Kindle (place the items in the case then slide the Kindle over the items, securely sandwiching them between the Kindle and the case). Although the fit is quite snug and would prevent the items from sliding out, for added peace of mind, simply carry the Kindle upright and the items cannot slide out the top.\\n\\nIn a word, I agree with Betty: I love it.\\n\\nI paid $2.02 for the cover case and $2.98 shipping. Be it leather or pleather, for $5.00 it's a terrific buy.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Placing your phone in this carrying pouch will prevent scratches and impact. Strong heavy duty protective durable holster carrying belt clip pouch. Strong durable clip allow long lasting usage. Heavy duty premium material to protect your cell phone case inside this carrying pouch. Belt loop to hold the carrying pouch in vertical way and horizontal way . Great fits phone with Otterbox/Commuter/Defender/LifeProof/LifeBox/Juice Pack/hybrid cover case on it. Dimensions approximately : 6.60 '' x 3.75 '' x 0.80 ''\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Made and Excellent Fit for the Moto G4 with Case.\\n\\nReview: My immediate impression of this case, i. e., right out of the package, was that it is sturdy and well made. Close inspection revealed the stitching to be precise and evenly spaced; high stress areas (clip and belt loops are double stitched).\\n\\nBased on my measurements, the belt clip will accommodate a 1-3/8\\\", the vertical position loop a 2\\\", and the horizontal position loop a 2-1/4\\\" belt. The hooks of the hook-and-loop fasteners are on the case, not the flap so there is no issue of scratching ones hand against the hooks as one places and removes the phone.\\n\\nI use this holster with the Moto G4 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Moto-G-4th-Generation-Black-16-GB-Unlocked-Prime-Exclusive-with-Lockscreen-Offers-Ads/dp/B01EZC9WC0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Moto G (4th Generation) - Black - 16 GB - Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads</a>.with this dual layer case. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Moto-G4-G4-Plus-Case-Motorola-Moto-G4-Case-kaesar-Slim-Hybrid-Dual-Layer-Armor-Defender-Protective-Case-Cover-for-Motorola-Moto-G4-G4-Plus-Black/dp/B01HP9GGJM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Moto G4 / G4 Plus Case, Motorola Moto G4 Case, kaesar Slim Hybrid Dual Layer Armor Defender Protective Case Cover for Motorola Moto G4 / G4 Plus - Black</a> The exact measurements of my phone plus case is 6-1/4\\\" x 3-1/4\\\" x 5/8\\\" and the fit in the holster is a readily removable snug (no play). I would think if one's phone or phone plus case is any larger, it would not fit this case.\\n\\nTime will tell regarding longevity but this has all of the makings and appearance of a long-lasting holster.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Ideal for ATVs, Motorcycles, Personal Watercraft and Snowmobiles The Deka Sports Power AGM Battery was designed for more than performance, it was designed for the enthusiast. Completely spill proof and season to-season reliability means frequent replacement and high maintenance are over. The absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology increases power while improving rider and environmental safety. The key to this technology is the highly porous microfiber separators which completely absorb and trap the electrolyte. Molded top and side connection terminals provide versatility, increased strength and durability. The Deka Sports Power AGM Battery provides the most advanced power and value in the industry, so your customers can enjoy their leisure time.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent replacement in H-D applications\\n\\nReview: I think most bikers, especially Harley riders, eventually come to realize that after-market parts are, generally, not the bane they are made out to be. Furthermore, most informed bikers, and a few Harley riders, learn that dealer threats of voided warranties by use of after-market parts are trumped by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. In a word, service it, repair it, or replace it with whatever you choose, keeping receipts and a record of what was done and when.\\n\\nFor me, there are two reasons to use after-market parts: greater variety and reduced cost. It is for the latter reason that I purchased the Deka Big Crank for my FXDL (as a replacement for the Harley 65989-90B); as long as the battery/tray dimensions are within range, this battery will suit multiple applications (it comes standard with a tray adapter, if needed).\\n\\nI've only had this battery for seven months so I am unable to fully comment on its value. To date, however, the battery has performed flawlessly in hot and cold weather, although the term cold, as used in southern NM, is relative. When not riding I always maintain my batteries on a tender which reduces sulfation rates, while keeping the battery fully charged.\\n\\nBecause the Deka Big Crank is an AGM battery, there are no restrictions on shipping and no maintenance procedures to follow. As I mentioned, it is too soon for me to fully evaluate this battery but, to date, I am a happy rider.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Are you having door hinge spring issues? Safely and easily compress your old and worn door hinge spring on GM (General Motors) cars and light trucks and install new door hinge springs all with one tool!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easily does the job\\n\\nReview: I am in the process of restoring a 1990 Chevy 1500C whose driver-side door was sagging due to worn bushings and bent hinges. To replace the hinge bushings/pins the spring (which holds the door open) has to be removed in order to gain access to the bushings in the body hinges. It is easy enough to pry the spring off with no special tool. One can also find a number of jury-rigged devices on the Net to aid in its replacement. After uselessly fumbling around (who wants to spend money on a tool that they will use once in their life-time) I decided to spring for the 14 bucks and purchase this spring compressor. Wise move!\\n\\nAs I mentioned, removing the spring is no big deal: simply pry or knock it off. However, this tool simplifies that process as well. In order to compress the spring beyond its detents, one has to position the tool between the last two coils on each end (so there is enough travel in the arms to compress the spring adequately). In my application, there was no space between those last two coils so I had to gently hammer the ends of the compressor-ends between those coils. Contrary to a review here, the tool that I received was as described by Amazon, i.e., it has a 1/2-inch (not 7/16) nut. I used a box ratchet wrench which greatly speeds up the job. Once the spring is removed, just leave it attached to the tool. If one chooses to knock or pry the spring off, then to replace the spring, place the ends of the tool between the last two coils and compress it.\\n\\nI got my first car in 1962 and this is the first time I have had to change door hinge bushings/pins. Although it is unlikely that I will have to use the tool again, based on my experience it is well worth the 14 bucks; I spared myself 50 bucks worth of aggravation.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: ACDelco Advantage Steering Drag Link Adjusting Sleeve is an economical replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: steering and suspension. This dependable aftermarket sleeve offers quality at a competitive price.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Fitting Sleeve But Bolts Do Not Fit The Design\\n\\nReview: This sleeve was easy to attach and fit perfectly but . . . one thing the images do not reveal (because they do not include the necessary view) is that the bolt head abuts the elevated bulge of the retaining ring such that you cannot get a wrench (socket, box, or open-end) to get a complete purchase on the bolt. Come time to securely tighten the bolts, the wrench slips off. Adding to the problem is that the bolt head is particularly short. There are two ways this issue could be addressed: add a lock-washer on the bolt side but the washers I had were too wide such that they would not seat all of the way for the same reason (abut the clamp). What I ended up doing was purchasing flange bolts which worked perfectly. If you are not familiar with the terminology, here is an example of a flange bolt. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Pit-Posse-25pc-Piece-Metric-Flange-Bolt-Motorcycle-Street-Dirt-Bike-6mm-M6x16mm/dp/B01FMU58PE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Pit Posse 25pc Piece Metric Flange Bolt Motorcycle Street Dirt Bike 6mm M6x16mm</a>\\n\\nThe sleeve is perfect: tight fit that readily screwed on; if not for the bolts, I would have given it five stars.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: The Hayward PowerFlo LX is a high-performance pump series designed for the rigors of aboveground and on-ground type swimming pools. Combining durable, corrosion-proof construction with advanced features and options, it offers dependable performance and quiet operation. The advanced design reduces required maintenance to simple, common-sense procedures. Made of the high-strength PermaGlass XL material this pump has a clear cover to let you see when basket needs cleaning. An extra-large debris basket (118-cubic-inches) keeps pool maintenance to a minimum by extending time between cleanings. Rigid construction with load extender ribbing ensures free-flowing operation for heavy debris loads. The pump also offers 100-percent drip proof, heat-resistant double-sized seal for long motor life. It features a 1-1/2 inch intake and discharge, and a 6-foot power cord (120-volt). Hayward PowerFlo LX has self-lubricating motor bearings and shaft seals. No lubrication is necessary. The 60-cycle single-phase motor is rated for 1-1/2-horsepower (115-volts) and 20-amp circuit breakers. The pump motor is equipped with automatic thermal overload protection. The thermal overload will shut the motor off under abnormal conditions before damage to motor occurs. The motor will auto-restart when safer heat level is reached. For storage and winterizing your pump is important. Pump and motor must be protected from freezing. Shut off all electric power. Disconnect cord/electrical connections and plumbing connections. Drain thoroughly and clean out any debris. Store pump and motor in a dry, well-ventilated room.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Understand what you are buying BEFORE you buy\\n\\nReview: Before buying a product or service, I believe it is useful and prudent to read user reviews, manufacturers' documentation, and most importantly, technical articles that enable a thorough understanding of the product and its intended application. A reading of Amazon reviews of this pump urges the conclusion that many people did not plan their installation and, as a consequence, condemned a product about which they knew little or made faulty assumptions. Consider the following:\\n\\nThere are complaints about: the terms and conditions of the warrantee which are, nevertheless, clearly stated; the lack of a pump drain plug (there is a filter basket drain plug) which, to me, implies that the purchaser assumed there was a pump drain plug; the seemingly obligatory comment about being made in China; pump failures whose causes are unidentified (like, I got a flat and it's the tire's fault); shipping issues, which have nothing to do with the pump, per se; overheating or inexplicably shutting off (likely due to overheating although one does not say); inability to determine if this above-ground pool can be used for below ground [in-ground] applications; design features not meeting one's demands or expectations; lacking an understanding of the pumps behavior; the pump's failure, out of the box, to comply with specific state electrical codes; failure because one did not determine if the pump was suited to an existing application; the of lack features that one desired or that existed on a previously owned pump; other matters that suggest the user was not familiar with setup and operation procedures.\\n\\nIt should be evident that the user must thoroughly familiarize him or herself with the pump and its intended application. This pump is designed for permanently installed (not, e.g., Intex-type metal frame pools, which are considered by national code as portable, although there are workarounds) above-ground pools with relatively short piping runs and few fittings (elbows, valves, connectors, etc). The pump inlet and outlet fittings are 1-1/2 inch. Long runs, multiple fittings, and smaller piping create pressure within the lines which is transferred to the pump. This is just one cause of pump overheating and failure. Every pool plumbing system has a calculable \\\"maximum plumbing flow rate\\\" which must be taken into consideration when choosing a pump.\\n\\nSecondly, one must consider the requirements of one's filtration system (element, DE, sand, etc.) and calculate the \\\"maximum filter flow rate.\\\" The plumbing flow rate, in conjunction with the filter flow rate, determines the pump sizing - which does not necessarily have to do with pump HP. For a very good discussion and means to calculate one's specific needs, visit POOLPlaza or conduct a search using \\\"pool pump sizing\\\" for many very good hits.\\n\\nThis Hayward pump is rated at 2500 GPH or about 42 GMP given 1-1/2 inch piping. Actually, 42 GPM (variously given at 44 GPM) is the maximum water flow rate through 1-1/2 inch schedule 40 PVC. Note, for example, according to Hayward, there is little difference between the GPM output of the 1 and 1.5 HP pumps, both of which have 1-1/2 inch outlets.) The pump can be wired directly to house wiring (20A, 12-2 with ground) or to a 20A GFI receptacle. Because the motor/wiring is not weather proof, the pump must be housed in some sort of protecting enclosure. To facilitate cleaning, draining, and servicing, connections can be made to the pump using compression unions that are very easily attached and removed. In compliance with local/national codes the pump must be bonded to all pool structures. Because the pump is not self-priming, it must be at a level below the pool water level. As such the pool water will fill/prime the pump, displacing trapped air. If necessary, to ensure that the pump completely fills and is adequately primed, trapped air within the lines/pump may be removed by ensuring that all valves are open and, if necessary, slightly opening the filter cover to let the air out. The pump has an automatic shutoff (thermal overload protector) in case of overheating. Once cooled down, the pump will restart; it will cycle in this fashion until the cause of the overheating is identified and corrected. Although the pump does not have an on/off switch, a GFI receptacle is, in and of itself an on/off receptacle; simply push the \\\"test\\\" button and the power to the receptacle is cut off. Alternatively, one can easily insert and on/off switch between the house wiring and the GFI receptacle. If hardwired to the house wiring, an on/off switch can be placed between the pump and the wiring. In lieu of, or in addition to, an on/off switch, one can install a timer between the pump and the wiring (house or receptacle).\\n\\nI find this pump to be well made, comparable in design and function to my shallow well pump (made in China and which has provided me years of reliable service), and runs quietly. I readily constructed and enclosed a small concrete slab which houses and protects the pump. I've only had the pump for a few weeks so I am unable to adequately testify to its quality; as I already alluded to, it has the appearance of being well made and, based on a number of reviews from various sources, I expect good service from it.\\n\\nI regard most of the negative reviews at Amazon as being based on unreasonable expectations, insufficient research, or inadequate understanding of pool pump capacity, function, and application; again, my interpretation. It should be evident that a pool pump is not a simple PNP device: a little research will yield lasting good results.\\n\\nEd\",\n \"Product: Sidney Chambers, the Vicar of Grantchester, is a thirty-two-year-old bachelor. Tall, with dark brown hair, eyes the colour of hazelnuts and a reassuringly gentle manner, Sidney is an unconventional clergyman and can go where the police cannot. Together with his roguish friend, Inspector Geordie Keating, Sidney inquires into the suspect suicide of a Cambridge solicitor, a scandalous jewellery theft at a New Year's Eve dinner party, the unexplained death of a well-known jazz promoter and a shocking art forgery, the disclosure of which puts a close friend in danger. Sidney discovers that being a detective, like being a clergyman, means that you are never off duty. Nonetheless, he manages to find time for a keen interest in cricket, warm beer, hot jazz and the works of Tolstoy and Shakespeare - as well as a curious fondness for a German widow three years his junior. From the son of the former Archbishop of Canterbury, this is the first of The Grantchester Mysteries, six detective novels spanning thirty years of British history - from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 to the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981 - featuring the unforgettable vicar and sleuth, Sidney Chambers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not to be confused with the PBS series\\n\\nReview: It is often the case that the movie is not quite the same as the book;in the case of \\\"The shadow of Death,\\\" the movie bears little resemblance to the book. Some of the lines are there but they are uttered by different characters; a murder committed there is not committed here; a prominent character there was entirely omitted here. You get the point.\\n\\nSome reviewers lament the fact that, as a mystery, the pace moves slowly to an obvious conclusion - a problem the PBS series does not enjoy. There might be a kernel of truth to this lament if, first and foremost , these stories were purely mysteries - which they are not, a fact that many reviewers seem to have missed, or whose expectations were dashed.\\n\\nSuccinctly stated, to me, these stories are more a study of human nature, mystery being being the vehicle employed to illustrate that nature. More to the point, the stories reveal the complex nature and character of Sidney Chambers and the inimical machinations that vie for his attention. Add a romantic element or two and one is gifted with stories that are captivating, entertaining, and enjoyable.\\n\\nI, of course, cannot say with certainty but I imagine that PBS offered its condensed, primarily mystery, version to fit the allotted time (one hour) under the Masterpiece Mysteries banner, appreciating the impossibility of developing the more subtle themes in the given time and format - themes, to which I have already alluded, that seem to have eluded some reviewers.\\n\\n\\\"The Shadow of Death\\\" is a delightful read, punctuated by apt aphorisms, a little romance, a little mystery, lessons in human nature, and a small dose of humor. Oh yes, Dickens is there as well.\\n\\nEd\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":22,"string":"22"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":681,"string":"681"}}},{"rowIdx":682,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1HFRNJMWCKXDP"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Screen sensation Nicole Kidman (MOULIN ROUGE, EYES WIDE SHUT) delivers an utterly unforgettable performance in this scary and stylish suspense thriller. While awaiting her husband's return from war, Grace (Kidman) and her two young children live an unusually isolated existence behind the locked doors and drawn curtains of a secluded island mansion. Then, after three mysterious servants arrive and it becomes chillingly clear that there is far more to his house than can be seen, Grace finds herself in a harrying fight to save her children and keep her sanity. Acclaimed by critics everywhere, the unpredictable twists and turns of this compelling hit will keep you guessing as it keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat!\". The summary of the review text is \"Haunting and Beatiful: The Others is a Good Film\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Others captivates audiences with its ethereal feel stark yet Aesthetic filming and good, if not great performances on the part of the actors. Set in the isle of Jersey during WWII the fog never seems to leave the environs: could it be that this mist is more than meets the eye... In a lovely old manor house it is only two children and a Mother along with the caretakers. And then the haunting begins. Well chances are by now you at least have an idea of what happens. This actually is a surprisingly good film on several levels and the DVD offers a great amount of extras making it a great value. With several plot twists good dialogue and well nice cinematography, The Others, while not scary after the first viewing, is certainly an enjoyable film.\n\nThe actors in this film quite well portray their roles and the children are especially good. It is so often that a film centered around children suffers from poorly acted juvenile roles. Luckily this is not one of those films. Nicole Kidman, who often carries the baggage of celebrity and her earlier roles into her characters, is surprisingly fresh and she pulls off the role of an English lady beautifully and she looks good too. Beyond this her emotions seem believable and if you watch the film for the first time you will find her surprise and rage to be quite convincing.\n\nI rate the movie as a solid four stars because it is somewhat intelligent and doesn't use a lot of cheesy \"shock scenes\" or any ridiculous CGI to keep the audience's interest the film is edited well and though there are parts that might seem slow their isn't much in the way of extraneous footage. If you haven't yet seen this one certainly do so and if you have I think you will enjoy the many extras offered to you on the DVD version. It is rare that there is a horror movie that is really good multiple times and this is one of them.\n\nTed Murena"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Others captivates audiences with its ethereal feel stark yet Aesthetic filming and good, if not great performances on the part of the actors. Set in the isle of Jersey during WWII the fog never seems to leave the environs: could it be that this mist is more than meets the eye... In a lovely old manor house it is only two children and a Mother along with the caretakers. And then the haunting begins. Well chances are by now you at least have an idea of what happens. This actually is a surprisingly good film on several levels and the DVD offers a great amount of extras making it a great value. With several plot twists good dialogue and well nice cinematography, The Others, while not scary after the first viewing, is certainly an enjoyable film.\n\nThe actors in this film quite well portray their roles and the children are especially good. It is so often that a film centered around children suffers from poorly acted juvenile roles. Luckily this is not one of those films. Nicole Kidman, who often carries the baggage of celebrity and her earlier roles into her characters, is surprisingly fresh and she pulls off the role of an English lady beautifully and she looks good too. Beyond this her emotions seem believable and if you watch the film for the first time you will find her surprise and rage to be quite convincing.\n\nI rate the movie as a solid four stars because it is somewhat intelligent and doesn't use a lot of cheesy \"shock scenes\" or any ridiculous CGI to keep the audience's interest the film is edited well and though there are parts that might seem slow their isn't much in the way of extraneous footage. If you haven't yet seen this one certainly do so and if you have I think you will enjoy the many extras offered to you on the DVD version. It is rare that there is a horror movie that is really good multiple times and this is one of them.\n\nTed Murena"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Introducing Tassimo, a revolution in home brewing. This state-of-the-art system delivers the ultimate in hot-drink variety--coffee, tea, espresso, hot chocolate, and even authentic cappuccinos and lattes with real milk, all at the touch of a button. The Tassimo hot-beverage system brews one perfect cup at a time using Tassimo discs, called T-Discs, which contain precisely measured amounts of the ingredients for each drink. Each T-Disc contains a barcode that tells the machine the optimal brewing conditions for your drink, expertly adjusting the brewing time, amount of water, and temperature. With Tassimo, you simply insert a T-Disc, press the button, and in about a minute you can enjoy a delicious hot drink, one perfect cup at a time. You are also able to customize the strength of each beverage to your taste. And, since all the brewing takes place in the T-Disc itself, there is virtually no cleanup! A system this extraordinary deserves partners of the same caliber. Select from world-class brands Gevalia, Suchard, and Twinings to find your favorite drink. Discover the art of the perfect cup. Right on your kitchen counter.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Fine Coffee Automatic Hot beverage System - Tassimo is great\n\nReview: I have owned this unit for two weeks but I know Coffee and Automatic beverage Systems and for the price it cant be beat. I have bought Flavia and Keurig systems and have tried Senseo as well as higher priced nespresso and Miehle automatic units. This machine is certainly among the best and for anyone who wants a sturdy machine that produces very high quality beverages quickly the Tassimo is the one to buy. The T disc system uses real coffee grounds and tea unlike the Flavia system that doesnt. The t-disks are small enough to store and come in easy to organize boxes. I find that the Keurig and Nespresso ones are rather bulky. These are great for the office but at home I like the space saving aspects of the T-disk. The unit is well constructed although I have to say that the water resovoir cover could fit a bit tighter.\n\nThe most important thing is the taste and I love the coffee offerings though I hope they will have more in the future. The coffee comes from pre-existing quality brands including gevalia. My wife loves the latte and says its better than Starbucks. While I don't know if thats true (I don't drink Latte) I trust her oopinion. I also Like the Tea but here too I thnk more is needed.\n\nThis is a great system for the household that wants a variety of hot beverages and want quality beverages fast. The one annoyance is that the first 5 second of the brew is a little loud but its really fine. The water filtration system works well and overall this is a fine machine and for the price is a great system. It is easy to clean and makes consistanly good beverages. If $170 is too much for you, hold out, there is a $130 base unit coming out later this year.\n\nTed Murena","Product: VHS - sealed pakage\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Great Film out of the ashes of Tragedy\n\nReview: Europa Europa is a fun movie about a tragic time in history. The director, Agnieszka Holland, takes great license in making this film. Naturally, though based on a remarkable story, it is hyperbolized to great degree. Don't let this prohibit you from watching this film. Being essentially a war movie made by a female director it garners a wide audience through its use of humor, emotion and a little bit of surrealism.\n\nAlthough the film plays like an anime movie in which the most bizarre and coincidental events happen, it only helps to portray the way the adolescent Solomon sees the world. This makes the movie all the more fun. The mixed emotions and panics and ecstasies that Solomon, the protagonist, feels play in tune with the deception which he uses to survive. I, though far from adolescence, can still remember the drama in the most mundane actives. While I don't want to say that Solomon is a \"Drama Queen\", even he as a character seems to exaggerate his plight at times.\n\nWhen I first saw this movie I was as old as Solomon is supposed to be and I think this could be why I enjoy it so much. Overall the film is beautifully shot and while it is less than historical it is fun and interesting to watch. I think in these days when the WWII an the holocaust do not receive enough attention in schools this film is a great medium for introducing to teens (and adults for that matter) the turmoil of central europe during the middle of the last century. It is endearing and a humanizing portrayal of WWII Europe that can help to open up discussion of the tragedies of our past.\n\n-- Ted Murena","Product: Sometimes, to follow your dreamsyou've go to bend the rules! Audiences and critics alike are cheering wildly for this \"exhilaratingterrific comedy\" (Entertainment Weekly) about a young girl who is torn between adhering to family traditions and attaining super-stardom on the soccer field. Hailed as the year's must-see crowd pleaser that \"makes you feel good and laugh out loud\" (Chicago Sun-Times), \"Bend It Like Beckham\" scores! (Time Magazine)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Real Crowd Pleaser: This movie is the Top\n\nReview: It doesn't matter if you like football (soccer) or even sports at all -- If you have ever had a dream this is a movie for you. At first glance this movie appears to be a brit-flick-chick-flick but it is a whole lot more. I cant say enough about what an enjoyable movie this is. The cinematography is beautiful and it has a great soundtrack that really gets the audience in a happy mood.\n\nThe story is fresh and while the theme may not be you don't notice it because the characters, both Indian and British, are well crafted and greatly portrayed. The Indian family is of course very idiosyncratic and the director, being Indian, pokes a little fun at her own culture -- of course with the best intentions. But she doesn't save this just for the Indians, \"Jules\" parents (the English Set) are two riotously humorous characters.\n\nBeyond this, the script is so well written with fresh humor and great sequencing. I think the film really is a gem. The best part about the film is its wide appeal. This is one of those rare movies you can watch with your extended family and they will all love it. Of course the film resonates best with adolescents but I haven't found a single person who hasn't said this film is at least good.\n\nOne warning: The soundtrack is catchy and you may need to buy it.\n\nIf you have seen the film in theaters or on TV you are still missing out. Get the DVD its packed with deleted scenes (which are understandably not a part of the original film), an aloo gobi recipe and a great commentary -- just to name a few things. This is one of the DVDs you will have and watch often but that is why you buy a DVD -- innt it!)\n\nTed Murena","Product: Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay, this magical comedy earned overwhelming acclaim nationwide! A painfully shy waitress working at a tiny Paris cafe, Amlie makes a surprising discovery and sees her life drastically changed for the better! From then on, Amlie dedicates herself to helping others find happiness ... in the most delightfully unexpected way! But will she have the courage to do for herself what she has done for others?\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: As Good as French Cinema Gets: Amelie is Charming\n\nReview: Suspend all disbelief and allow this charming film lull you into its dreamscape. This is French cinema at its best and you certainly won't need to uncork `89 La Fitte Rothschild to let this one captivate your spirit. Amelie is a warm and life affirming film that proves that no matter what station in life we hold we can engage ourselves and make life worth living on the most profound levels and then find true happiness. Think this sounds like a fairy tale? Well just sit back and watch you'll see what I mean.\n\nAs the film opens up we see a younger version of Amelie and her friendless life and through the dynamic hues of the filming and dreamy French music we get an idea for what we are in for. The cinematography is fantastic and if nothing else, watch the movie just to see how beautiful Paris can be. As the film progresses we see Amelie in \"the present\" she is still detached and after finding a box of old things begins performing random acts of kindness from afar. The big question is she going interact with the world on a personal level and ever find what is missing in her life.\n\nI really liked this film but I will admit that it requires a child-like naiveté to watch at some points but the lovely feel of this movie does its best to make this easy on the viewer with its soundtrack and use of CGI. If you are a fan of Audrey Tautou you should catch A Very Long Engagement. Amelie is terrific you will love it and the director commentary track is worth the price of the DVD itself.\n\n-- Ted Murena","Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: HMS Suprise!: an Unexpected Great Film Wow\n\nReview: I watched this movie not expecting much at all. I though it would be like some over-produced and more bombastic \"Horatio Hornblower\" episode, but to my delight I was pleasantly surprised by a cinematic marvel of a film that uses a great cast, superb visuals and soundtrack with a decent story to provide something for everyone. That being said I felt the movie was missing the proper exposition needed for a period piece: we find out only too late the record of Jack Aubrey, his relationship and his foibles. This however, only provides a reason to watch the film again, or again and again. The film focuses on Captain Aubrey's ship \"HMS Surprise\" voyage around Cape Horn in pursuit of the French ship \"Acheron\" (named for a river in hell, which I don't think is all that realistic but it sure is fun). But beyond just this chase the film weaves a yarn about the intricate and close knit life on a British ship of the line during the Napoleonic Wars.\n\nThe film is overwhelmingly realistic as it shows the microcosm of an early 19th century ship at sea with gritty honesty. Literally seeing the blood sweat and tears of the sailors and the pomp and circumstance of the officers it is easy to see why tension was always high and justice was brutal on the high seas. Paul Bettany, plays his role well as the ships surgeon who has a penchant for natural science. The part where he is shot by one of the sailors is somewhat farfetched but it makes the scenes one the Galapagos Islands all the better. One touching scene is when the young cadet who has had his arm amputated after a battle is given A book about Lord Nelson (who also had an amputated arm). The fighting is magnificently done and the storm scenes are almost too realistic. This is one of those films you could enjoy even with the sound off.\n\nIn the end \"Master and Commander\" is a really fun movie: it is not a life changing experience but is enjoyable and worthy of several watches. Russel Crowe, as he often does, earns his money with his great performance. The other actors too perform well and this movie has good attention to detail. I recommend this movie as a great family film for older children as well as anyone with a thirst for adventure. This is an exciting film that will certainly entertain and leave you looking for more.\n\n-- Ted Murena","Product: PAL/Region 0. Double-disc German edition of the film known as 'Downfall' in the US. It's the last days of Adolf Hitler, April 1945, and Hitler's personal secretary Traudl Junge finds herself in the Der Fuhrer's bunker. Facing inevitable defeat, Hilter's moods range from defiance to fight or flee, remain loyal or opt for self-preservation. Eva Braun parties while Magda Goebbels kills her children. The movie goes on to show how Hitler and Eva lived their last hours in the Bunker.Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. Written by Bernd Eichinger. Based on the book Inside Hitler's Bunker by Joachim Fest; and the book Bis zur letzten Stunde by Traudl Junge and Melissa Muller. In German, with English subtitles. Running time: 155 minutes. Includes a bonus DVD with nearly 3 hours of extras! No US DVD release until late 2005 * Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. Full Specs; DISC ONE, The movie (theatrical version), DISC TWO, Audio description in German Hitler's Last Days -documentary (58 mins), Making of 'The Downfall -featurette (50 mins), Melissa Mller (author of the book 'Bis zur letzten Stunde') speaks about Traudl Junge (9 mins), 'The bunker' - A virtual tour, Interviews with: - Bruno Ganz, - Alexandra Maria Lara, - Corinna Harfouch, - Ullirch Matthes, - Julianne Khler, - Heino Ferch, - Bernd Eichinger (producer), - Joachim Fest (writer), - Oliver Hirschbiegel (director), Cast and crew biographies, Biographies of the historic figures, Subtitles: English and German HoH, Picture format: 1.78:1 Anamorphic PAL ,Soundtrack(s): German DTS 5.1 , German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: 2-Disc Digi-Pack Notes: Packaged in a slipcase.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Amazing On Many Levels - Compelling Masterpiece\n\nReview: Downfall is quite possibly the best war movie ever made. Showing all aspects of German society from Hitler and his high command to the elderly to little kids and how they are reacting to the inevitable defeat. This film strikes at the heart as it portrays a society on the brink of total collapse. Combining brilliant performances with a very well chosen (and accurate looking) cast, and unbelievably realistic sets, Downfall delivers the fury and frustration of the last days of The Third Reich with realism and drama as no other film has done before. Realistic in all aspects and often recreating Deutsche WochenSchau (German Newsreels) to near perfection this movie is not going to disappoint even the sticklers for realism. This is certainly a must see film and while it is certainly not sympathetic to national socialism it provides a rarely seen view of the suffering and trauma that the German people faced under the final days of Hitler's regime.\n\nWith dark, yet rich cinematography and a soundtrack that includes constant shelling and gunfire the viewer of this film is quickly immersed in the horror and desperation of a losing battle. While the film's initial scene is in 1942 at the Wolfchanse (Hitler's East Prussian command center) where Traudl Junge, Hitler's final secretary, is interviewed and chosen the rest of the film takes place in and around the Reich Chancelory's main bunker. Fast forwarding to April 20th 1945, Hitler's 56th Birthday the viewer sees a reich in near ruin and a high command who realizes the end is near but is divided in several different camps on how the downfall should occur.\n\nBruno Ganz playing Adolf Hitler in his final days does an amazing performance. Hunched over, with a nearly uncontrollable left hand, Ganz plays a Hitler with radical mood swings so brilliantly. The supporting cast is equally brilliant and the girl who plays Traudl Junge, from whose eyes the film is portrayed, is very effective and the viewer cant help but harbor some sympathy for her. Among the other roles worthy of mention include Joseph and Magda Goebbels. These two characters are played like the sociopaths that they really were. While I feel that the scene and build up to the murder of there own children was gratuitous they were certainly well played. Also worthy was the role of Albert Speer, he was played remarkably well and we cant help but think of his final defiance at least somewhat heroic.\n\nThe film attempts to be as objective as possible and rather than glorifying the Third Reich in any way as it constantly shows the futility of the war. It shows how the total war scenario was despised even by many of Hitler's top Generals. Brutally showing how so many leaders and officers took the coward's way out the film shows very graphically the horrors of war as also shows the death of families widespread suffering and the needless victims of Hitler's Reich.\n\nI recommend this film to all: it portrays the culmination of the biggest event in the 20th century objectively and seriously. It shows that certainly not all Germans during WWII were horrible people, while a few were to the final moment. It is brilliantly made and will put a knot in your stomach from start to end. I cant speak highly enough about this film. While you may be speechless for 10 minutes following the first view it will stick with you and be something often thought about. As twilight finally falls on the tragic history of WWII we should be thankful that such a film is made to help us remember and hold on to our humanity.\n\n-- Ted Murena","Product: M. Night Shyamalan (SIGNS, UNBREAKABLE, THE SIXTH SENSE), the director who brought you the world's greatest thrillers on DVD, now creates his most thought-provoking triumph yet ... breaking international records and dazzling audiences around the globe! THE VILLAGE is a smart, edge-of-your-seat chiller crawling with terrifying surprises and frightening twists and turns. An isolated, tight-knit community lives in mortal fear of an oppressive evil inhabiting the forbidden forest just beyond their tiny village. So frightening that no one ventures into the woods ... until one villager dares to face the unknown. With unforgettable performances from Joaquin Phoenix, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Adrien Brody, and newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard, this powerful motion picture is one of Hollywood's best psychological thrillers and ranks with the best of Hitchcock!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Suspense. The Village Delivers\n\nReview: M. Night Shyamalan's got a knack for strange circumstances, haunting filming, and twist of plot and in The Village he uses these teqniques to rescue a relatively simple story from mediocrity. The village, hidden from the world in the middle of a forest, could be many things at first glance, a religious commune or new settlement but of course all isn't as it seems. The Village is a very fun movie to watch and the twists of plot, though given away early and pretty easy to figure out make the movie interesting throughout. Yes the move is not scary, it is not supposed to be Shyamalan understands how to set up a film that seems to lead an audience one way as it really directs them in another way. If you watch this move looking for a scare... well Shyamalan's tricked you.\n\nWhile this movie is a great watch it would have been better if the characters were built up a little more. The whole aim of the first 20 minutes of the film are devoted to setting up the larger premise (good color bad color etc) and should have used that time better to develop the characters. Possibly this was intentional in order to build suspense but I doubt it after seeing the directors other work. Anonther detriment to the characterisation was the 19th grammar and language used in the script. While it is understandable from watching the film why its overuse might seem phony, this false hood does something to seperate the viewers sympathy from the characters.\n\nIf you like M. Night Shyamalan you will like this movie and if you are a fan of suspense this movie will certainly please. For the rest of us this movie does provide entertainment value and is shot beautifully. Shyamalan has a great knack for giving his films a feel and he does this well... the feeling is unease. Each scene has some element of unease in it. I recommend this movie highly as one of the better thriller films of 2004 and the DVD version offers a few good extras including a \"making of\" that is worth watching.\n\n-- Ted Murena","Product: Corpse Bride\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Tim Burton has done it again Corpse Bride is Stunning\n\nReview: Tim Burton's shown his creative ability is alive and well by releasing two very imaginative visually stimulating films in just over two months. The Latest, Corpse Bride which is originally a russian fairytale takes the stop-animation similar in style and astetic to \"A nighmare before Christmas\" and mixes it with highests quality digital effects to produce 76 minutes of beatiful and magical visuals with a great story to boot. This is a spectacular film just in time for halloween featuring Jonny Depp who is actually quite good and is only one among manny in a star-studded cast.\n\nThe story set in Victorian England revoles around an arranged marriage to mix money with pedigree that causes Victor, our protagonist played by Jonny Depp, to have second thoughts about his marriage to Victoria. At the 11th hour after running away from his rehersal some strange happenings occur and he is betrothed to Emily the corpse bride and taken to the nether world, which is actually more alive than Victor's World of the living. With plenty of silly antics and strange but joyful dead beings who seem to enjoy parties games and all around good times. Of course Victor doesnt enjoy this new place spends all of his time scheming as to how to to get out of his new situation and back up there. Amidst all this there is another certain individual that shakes up the whole plot as he attempts to marry Victoria while Victor is away.\n\nSadly, stop motion animation in the wake of computer animation is becomining a true rarity. The cost of producing such a file is radically higher than computer animation. Burton should be commended for making such a brilliant film which could very well be the swan song of a genre.\n\nThis film is total enjoyment is not too gothic and is no way overly morbid in spite of its necrophiliac plot. The undead are funny and as macabre as the jokes may be they are all in good humor and the whole premise lends itself to a myriad of visual jokes. Corpse Bride is great for all audiences, it won't be too scary for young children, and even with the musical scenes, which to some may seem unecessary, it is a real treat. The only problem is that is is only 76 minutes long and by the time you get over the spectacle of the film it is nearly over but this is a reason to watch it again. Burton's done it again - watch this one!\n\nTed Murena","Product: Liverpool-based Ladytron have reached a mythical milestone with Witching Hour, their best album yet. Their critically lauded debut 604 spawned a glut of imitators obsessing over vintage synths and asymmetric haircuts. Their darker late 2002 release Light & Magic was toured extensively selling out concerts worldwide. Witching Hour is warm, dense and ambitious. Ryko. 2005.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Witching Hour Shows a deeper side of Ladytron to Great Effect\n\nReview: The long awaited \"Witching Hour\", Ladytron's third LP pushes the limits of the bands style. Many people seem disappointed by the stylistic change and the lack of Mira's vocals being replaced by a more self assured and Helen Marnie on nearly all of the tracks. I applaud the group for the departure from synth only music and find that although the style is different from 604 and Light and Magic, Witching is a solid album that delivers the same Ethos as the early albums but add a greater complexity. It would be a shame if they followed the same format as the earlier albums as it would appear that they were merely following a formula. With most of the lyrics revolving around an indefinite despair the album still feels very much like the band that we know and love. With more expressive lyrics and slightly warmer musical tracks the sound is more soulful and the austerity of the earlier albums seems to be replaced by a more inward looking and deeper product that is a great listen.\n\nI am sure that people looking for a resurgence of Electroclash's popularity may be disappointed by the lack of clap generators and 80's synths in \"Witching Hour\". Apparently they are not robots after all and hopefully for the better. I don't want Ladytron to become \"softies\" but at the same time I do want them to continue to seek their artistic goals - they are a talented group who I think will continue to aim to please. With great tracks like \"international dateline\" and the single \"Destroy everything you touch\" among several great tracks Witching Hour is a definite solid album that should prove to be a favorite though I do miss Mira a bit. -check it out.\n\nTed Murena","Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Early Mussic Classic recorded Beautifully\n\nReview: I am a casual listener of early music and have found that the Naxos label Rarely disappoints. A case in point is this recording of Heinrich Schutz. The music is beautiful of course: Heinrich Schutz, with one foot in the renaissance and one foot in the baroque era, composes music that is of a higher form than his predecessors yet is true to its sacred spirit and without so much opulence and flair as the Baroque composers. This CD is indicative of his style and the final chorus of the work is a terrific piece and full of power. The CD is well recorded and very dynamic... given the price it is a definite \"good purchase\".\n\nIt is a shame that Heinrich Schutz gets less air-time on classical radio than he deserves and one way to ensure you get enough of him is by buying this CD. It is perfect incidental music for a Christmas dinner or party, however I will admit that I often break the rules and listen to this CD throughout the year... -shame on me. I recommend Schutz highly and while he is no JS Bach he should be regarded nearly as well. I hope you heed my advice and pick this one up it is bound to please.\n\n-- Ted Murena","Product: Hit & Run Holiday definitely has one or two moments that are reminiscent of the bubblegum surf-rock of the B-52s. Overall, it's back to being sleazy, cheesy, and fun.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hit the Road With Rockin Tunes Baby! TKK Rocks Out\n\nReview: Yeah this albums got \"Street Beat\"! My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult is a cool band but this is a redefining piece from start to end: this album really rocks. Its got the cool 50's-60's lounge sound with tons of horns. But this album is pumped with energy and from the first track this album is a fun trip. TKK is a wild band that normall appeals to the Goth/Industrial scene but this album has more widespread appeal with an accessible sound and not such a heavy sound as much of the bands other work this is one album that you can throw into a party mix and let go...\n\nStarting off with a sample the first and title track starts of a little cool but gives a prelude to the fun that the album provides. As it reaches its roaring climax you can help but smile. And this album takes off from there rolling right into \"Glamour is a Rocky Road\" a song that is full-on glam: totally deliberate, extroverted and full throttle fun. From here were presented with \"Apollo 69\" which is as the title suggests totally over the moon and \"Portrait of the Damned\" which is cool and probably the most subdued song on the work.\n\nI could go through each song track by track but I am not going to. Get this one, it is FUN. It makes great driving music that you will force you to sing tap your steering wheel and probably break speed limits. This also makes good party music. If you are a fan of TKK and you don't have it well... GET IT. If not and if even if you hate the industrial scene this is still a very fun album that is a total departure from TKK's normal sound. I think you'll agree after a listen or too that this really is a fun album.\n\nTed Murena","Product: Four years in the making, Checks Thugs and Rock 'n Roll features a virtual who's who of artists from various musical genres. They include Sarah McLachlan, Run, Kid Rock, Doug E. Fresh, Elliot Easton, Josh Todd, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer, Gary Dourdan, DJ Lethal, Ms. Jade, Sonny Black and Napoleon. The music of Checks Thugs and Rock 'n Roll is sure to introduce DMC the solo artist, to a younger audience that challenges those in his own generation to re-embrace hip-hop. Musically rich, the title of the album eviscerates the lifestyle-driven mentality that has come to dominate the rap world at the expense of authenticity.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Better than I expected DMC has some Skill Left\n\nReview: Seeing a hip hop classic return from oblivion is good but if the music doesnt cut or it seems to be a rehash of oll track then who cares? I do. This stuff might not be cutting edge but it does have playabilty and with support of Kid rock Sarah Macgloghlin and Jam master J this is a an album to pay attention to. DMC does still have skills and in the hip hop world theres a lot to be said for a 40 plus person who can still lay quality tracks. This stuff is current and just plain good. If you are looking for a mix of old school and current music this is it. While the Raps aren't as fast and furious as Run DMC was there is skill here and DMC should not be overlooked. While this isn't the classic album that \"Raisin Hell\" is it is definitley not to be over looked. DMC proves he is not a has-been - Enjoy this one.\n\nTed","Product: Citizens\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: If you read one book about the French Revolution...\n\nReview: Citizens is a very well written history of the French Revolution covering a massive amount of events, details and personalities with a good deal of background to boot. I am no expert on the subject but I have read a few books on the French Revolution including \"The Oxford history of the French Revolution\" and \"Twelve who Ruled\". I found that Citizens at succeeded where the other two failed: it managed to remain interesting. This is of course is because of Simon Schama writing style. The history of the French revolutionary period of course really is fascinating but the problem with it is unless you are scholar of French history you will need to have a decent amount of background to put the events of 1789-95 in perspective. That being said it can also be said that if you are going to read a single book on the subject Citizens provides the background and explanation required to get a true sense of what happened during the revolutionary period.\n\nIt is understandable that readers find that there is too much anecdote and detail in this book however I argue that it is all for a purpose. Simon Schama is one of those writers that doesn't simply want to provide readers with the chronology but he wants to enrich the events with information and details that not only shed light on what happened but provide a volume of supplemental knowledge that in pieces may do little but together solidify the reader's understanding of the subject. This is vastly important to getting a grasp on this book. I believe Schama uses anecdotes not as flourishes but as mnemonic devices for the readers understanding as well.\n\nIt is not meant to be a quick read. Citizens is very deliberate. Schama's verbose style is also this works beauty. Anyone who has seen him speak or seen his television programs understands that he wants to envelop his audience completely not only as way of maintaining their attention but as a service for their time spent. As a reader too, we spend time behind a book for a purpose: to learn. Schama understands this and furnishes us with enough information that we don't need to waste our time sifting through other books to gain understanding of this of the material.\n\nFinally, to discuss the argument. Schama provides a good counter to the argument that the revolution was a people's movement. Naturally, you need power to take power, argues Schama, the revolution was not a movement of the people but the middle class who cared little for the proletariat. They certainly used them when necessary but not out of altruism but to achieve their aims. This accounts greatly for much of the horror of the period.\n\nOf course it is not complete. Schama, or any worthy author of history, wouldn't ever make this claim. However it is a very good starting point for all readers of history and good basis to start studying more specific aspects of the period. I recommend Schama greatly because of his style. If you have enjoyed his other works you certainly will be pleased and if you are looking for a strong book to start understanding the revolution this is an excellent book for you.\n\n--Ted Murena","Product: The Red Army had much to avenge when it finally reached the frontiers of the Reich in January 1945. Political instructors rammed home the message of Wehrmacht and SS brutality. The result was the most terrifying example of fire and sword ever known, with tanks crushing refugee columns under their tracks, mass rape, pillage and destruction. Hundreds of thousands of women and children froze to death or were massacred because Nazi Party chiefs, refusing to face defeat, had forbidden the evacuation of civilians. Over seven million fled westwards from the terror of the Red Army. Antony Beevor reconstructs the experiences of those millions caught up in the nightmare of the Third Reich's final collapse, telling a terrible story of pride, stupidity, fanatacism, revenge and savagery, but also one of astonishing endurance, self-sacrifice and survival against all odds.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Good Read into the Final Battle of the Great Patriotic War\n\nReview: I read this book really hopeful to get a perspective into the lives of Berliners living through the final battle of WWII. What I got was a very well written history that attempted to focus on the western allies approach, the German military attempts at counter attack but mostly the Soviet assault on german land and their final assualt on Berlin. There certainly was some reference to the plight of the Berlin Civilians... With that said the book is fantasically written taking on a subject that is hard to write about from the multiple foci noted above. The books wide perspective goes further to explore (mainly from the Soviet Focus) the tactics (or lack of) of the High commands, Batallion/company movements and reaction of the common soldier using letter from the front and several references to military documents. The book makes many of the generals that we know by name come to life and really makesthe Soviet Campaign against Germans which is well known at a very high level (at least in America) full of detail. It shows the Soviet ingenuity well even when their technology and morals were not the best.\n\nThis is a very good look at the culmination of the Great Patriotic War but maybe not the best look at the fall of Berlin 1945. Bevor certainly took a great deal of care in writing this and attempted to gain perspective from all participants in the battle of berlin. A Great History with a less than perfect title","Product: Hardcover: 551 pages\nPublisher: Heritage Press (1946)\nASIN: B000DZEL7A\n Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches \nShipping Weight: 2.2 pounds\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Better Version Of the Tales You Will Not Find\n\nReview: Chaucer is an author with unusual staying power. Sure we read classical writing and appreciate it but it doesn't seem to have the impact that Chaucer's Canterbury tales still have on us. We can see ourselves and our foibles in the pilgrims he writes about and the stories he attributes to them. To think that this was written in a time period we relegate as a time period of ignorance and religion! We can imagine that even in a time where superstition ruled there were still people that that saw the world quite similarly as we do today and certainly Chaucer was among that group.\n\nThis version is incredibly well translated and provides a succinct introduction including a nice brief biography of the author. Also the notes are pretty good - I just wish they were footnoted rather than all in the notes section.\n\nSo if you if you think reading a work that is six hundred years old might be a little boring start in out of sequence and go right to the second tale - The Millers Tale. Like something straight out of a Jerry Springer show if this story doesn't give reason to laugh than I don't know what will. The only hang up you may have is reading in the metered format that the tales are written in. I will say that it is not difficult to get the rhythm o the words and before long you won't even notice. The book is relatively thick but it is fast reading so don't be discouraged by that - its well worth it. Reading Chaucer gives a glimpse of how the secular mind worked in the middle ages. He provides straightforward writing that isn't simple but yet isn't overly complex verbose. Without being totally austere he can tell interesting stories quickly and, since (as we all know) brevity is the essence of wit, be remarkably funny.\n\nIf you are reading this for school you should be excited to know that not only are you reading a seminal work of secular English writing that is referenced throughout our culture. Also it is actually fun to read. If you are thinking about reading this just for fun you are doing the right thing I waited too long to pick this book up and but I am really glad I did it is thoroughly enjoyable and while while a little historical background may help I doubt you will need a degree in history to appreciate this one.\n\n-- Ted Murena"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Introducing Tassimo, a revolution in home brewing. This state-of-the-art system delivers the ultimate in hot-drink variety--coffee, tea, espresso, hot chocolate, and even authentic cappuccinos and lattes with real milk, all at the touch of a button. The Tassimo hot-beverage system brews one perfect cup at a time using Tassimo discs, called T-Discs, which contain precisely measured amounts of the ingredients for each drink. Each T-Disc contains a barcode that tells the machine the optimal brewing conditions for your drink, expertly adjusting the brewing time, amount of water, and temperature. With Tassimo, you simply insert a T-Disc, press the button, and in about a minute you can enjoy a delicious hot drink, one perfect cup at a time. You are also able to customize the strength of each beverage to your taste. And, since all the brewing takes place in the T-Disc itself, there is virtually no cleanup! A system this extraordinary deserves partners of the same caliber. Select from world-class brands Gevalia, Suchard, and Twinings to find your favorite drink. Discover the art of the perfect cup. Right on your kitchen counter.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fine Coffee Automatic Hot beverage System - Tassimo is great\\n\\nReview: I have owned this unit for two weeks but I know Coffee and Automatic beverage Systems and for the price it cant be beat. I have bought Flavia and Keurig systems and have tried Senseo as well as higher priced nespresso and Miehle automatic units. This machine is certainly among the best and for anyone who wants a sturdy machine that produces very high quality beverages quickly the Tassimo is the one to buy. The T disc system uses real coffee grounds and tea unlike the Flavia system that doesnt. The t-disks are small enough to store and come in easy to organize boxes. I find that the Keurig and Nespresso ones are rather bulky. These are great for the office but at home I like the space saving aspects of the T-disk. The unit is well constructed although I have to say that the water resovoir cover could fit a bit tighter.\\n\\nThe most important thing is the taste and I love the coffee offerings though I hope they will have more in the future. The coffee comes from pre-existing quality brands including gevalia. My wife loves the latte and says its better than Starbucks. While I don't know if thats true (I don't drink Latte) I trust her oopinion. I also Like the Tea but here too I thnk more is needed.\\n\\nThis is a great system for the household that wants a variety of hot beverages and want quality beverages fast. The one annoyance is that the first 5 second of the brew is a little loud but its really fine. The water filtration system works well and overall this is a fine machine and for the price is a great system. It is easy to clean and makes consistanly good beverages. If $170 is too much for you, hold out, there is a $130 base unit coming out later this year.\\n\\nTed Murena\",\n \"Product: VHS - sealed pakage\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Great Film out of the ashes of Tragedy\\n\\nReview: Europa Europa is a fun movie about a tragic time in history. The director, Agnieszka Holland, takes great license in making this film. Naturally, though based on a remarkable story, it is hyperbolized to great degree. Don't let this prohibit you from watching this film. Being essentially a war movie made by a female director it garners a wide audience through its use of humor, emotion and a little bit of surrealism.\\n\\nAlthough the film plays like an anime movie in which the most bizarre and coincidental events happen, it only helps to portray the way the adolescent Solomon sees the world. This makes the movie all the more fun. The mixed emotions and panics and ecstasies that Solomon, the protagonist, feels play in tune with the deception which he uses to survive. I, though far from adolescence, can still remember the drama in the most mundane actives. While I don't want to say that Solomon is a \\\"Drama Queen\\\", even he as a character seems to exaggerate his plight at times.\\n\\nWhen I first saw this movie I was as old as Solomon is supposed to be and I think this could be why I enjoy it so much. Overall the film is beautifully shot and while it is less than historical it is fun and interesting to watch. I think in these days when the WWII an the holocaust do not receive enough attention in schools this film is a great medium for introducing to teens (and adults for that matter) the turmoil of central europe during the middle of the last century. It is endearing and a humanizing portrayal of WWII Europe that can help to open up discussion of the tragedies of our past.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: Sometimes, to follow your dreamsyou've go to bend the rules! Audiences and critics alike are cheering wildly for this \\\"exhilaratingterrific comedy\\\" (Entertainment Weekly) about a young girl who is torn between adhering to family traditions and attaining super-stardom on the soccer field. Hailed as the year's must-see crowd pleaser that \\\"makes you feel good and laugh out loud\\\" (Chicago Sun-Times), \\\"Bend It Like Beckham\\\" scores! (Time Magazine)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Real Crowd Pleaser: This movie is the Top\\n\\nReview: It doesn't matter if you like football (soccer) or even sports at all -- If you have ever had a dream this is a movie for you. At first glance this movie appears to be a brit-flick-chick-flick but it is a whole lot more. I cant say enough about what an enjoyable movie this is. The cinematography is beautiful and it has a great soundtrack that really gets the audience in a happy mood.\\n\\nThe story is fresh and while the theme may not be you don't notice it because the characters, both Indian and British, are well crafted and greatly portrayed. The Indian family is of course very idiosyncratic and the director, being Indian, pokes a little fun at her own culture -- of course with the best intentions. But she doesn't save this just for the Indians, \\\"Jules\\\" parents (the English Set) are two riotously humorous characters.\\n\\nBeyond this, the script is so well written with fresh humor and great sequencing. I think the film really is a gem. The best part about the film is its wide appeal. This is one of those rare movies you can watch with your extended family and they will all love it. Of course the film resonates best with adolescents but I haven't found a single person who hasn't said this film is at least good.\\n\\nOne warning: The soundtrack is catchy and you may need to buy it.\\n\\nIf you have seen the film in theaters or on TV you are still missing out. Get the DVD its packed with deleted scenes (which are understandably not a part of the original film), an aloo gobi recipe and a great commentary -- just to name a few things. This is one of the DVDs you will have and watch often but that is why you buy a DVD -- innt it!)\\n\\nTed Murena\",\n \"Product: Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay, this magical comedy earned overwhelming acclaim nationwide! A painfully shy waitress working at a tiny Paris cafe, Amlie makes a surprising discovery and sees her life drastically changed for the better! From then on, Amlie dedicates herself to helping others find happiness ... in the most delightfully unexpected way! But will she have the courage to do for herself what she has done for others?\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: As Good as French Cinema Gets: Amelie is Charming\\n\\nReview: Suspend all disbelief and allow this charming film lull you into its dreamscape. This is French cinema at its best and you certainly won't need to uncork `89 La Fitte Rothschild to let this one captivate your spirit. Amelie is a warm and life affirming film that proves that no matter what station in life we hold we can engage ourselves and make life worth living on the most profound levels and then find true happiness. Think this sounds like a fairy tale? Well just sit back and watch you'll see what I mean.\\n\\nAs the film opens up we see a younger version of Amelie and her friendless life and through the dynamic hues of the filming and dreamy French music we get an idea for what we are in for. The cinematography is fantastic and if nothing else, watch the movie just to see how beautiful Paris can be. As the film progresses we see Amelie in \\\"the present\\\" she is still detached and after finding a box of old things begins performing random acts of kindness from afar. The big question is she going interact with the world on a personal level and ever find what is missing in her life.\\n\\nI really liked this film but I will admit that it requires a child-like naiveté to watch at some points but the lovely feel of this movie does its best to make this easy on the viewer with its soundtrack and use of CGI. If you are a fan of Audrey Tautou you should catch A Very Long Engagement. Amelie is terrific you will love it and the director commentary track is worth the price of the DVD itself.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: HMS Suprise!: an Unexpected Great Film Wow\\n\\nReview: I watched this movie not expecting much at all. I though it would be like some over-produced and more bombastic \\\"Horatio Hornblower\\\" episode, but to my delight I was pleasantly surprised by a cinematic marvel of a film that uses a great cast, superb visuals and soundtrack with a decent story to provide something for everyone. That being said I felt the movie was missing the proper exposition needed for a period piece: we find out only too late the record of Jack Aubrey, his relationship and his foibles. This however, only provides a reason to watch the film again, or again and again. The film focuses on Captain Aubrey's ship \\\"HMS Surprise\\\" voyage around Cape Horn in pursuit of the French ship \\\"Acheron\\\" (named for a river in hell, which I don't think is all that realistic but it sure is fun). But beyond just this chase the film weaves a yarn about the intricate and close knit life on a British ship of the line during the Napoleonic Wars.\\n\\nThe film is overwhelmingly realistic as it shows the microcosm of an early 19th century ship at sea with gritty honesty. Literally seeing the blood sweat and tears of the sailors and the pomp and circumstance of the officers it is easy to see why tension was always high and justice was brutal on the high seas. Paul Bettany, plays his role well as the ships surgeon who has a penchant for natural science. The part where he is shot by one of the sailors is somewhat farfetched but it makes the scenes one the Galapagos Islands all the better. One touching scene is when the young cadet who has had his arm amputated after a battle is given A book about Lord Nelson (who also had an amputated arm). The fighting is magnificently done and the storm scenes are almost too realistic. This is one of those films you could enjoy even with the sound off.\\n\\nIn the end \\\"Master and Commander\\\" is a really fun movie: it is not a life changing experience but is enjoyable and worthy of several watches. Russel Crowe, as he often does, earns his money with his great performance. The other actors too perform well and this movie has good attention to detail. I recommend this movie as a great family film for older children as well as anyone with a thirst for adventure. This is an exciting film that will certainly entertain and leave you looking for more.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: PAL/Region 0. Double-disc German edition of the film known as 'Downfall' in the US. It's the last days of Adolf Hitler, April 1945, and Hitler's personal secretary Traudl Junge finds herself in the Der Fuhrer's bunker. Facing inevitable defeat, Hilter's moods range from defiance to fight or flee, remain loyal or opt for self-preservation. Eva Braun parties while Magda Goebbels kills her children. The movie goes on to show how Hitler and Eva lived their last hours in the Bunker.Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. Written by Bernd Eichinger. Based on the book Inside Hitler's Bunker by Joachim Fest; and the book Bis zur letzten Stunde by Traudl Junge and Melissa Muller. In German, with English subtitles. Running time: 155 minutes. Includes a bonus DVD with nearly 3 hours of extras! No US DVD release until late 2005 * Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. Full Specs; DISC ONE, The movie (theatrical version), DISC TWO, Audio description in German Hitler's Last Days -documentary (58 mins), Making of 'The Downfall -featurette (50 mins), Melissa Mller (author of the book 'Bis zur letzten Stunde') speaks about Traudl Junge (9 mins), 'The bunker' - A virtual tour, Interviews with: - Bruno Ganz, - Alexandra Maria Lara, - Corinna Harfouch, - Ullirch Matthes, - Julianne Khler, - Heino Ferch, - Bernd Eichinger (producer), - Joachim Fest (writer), - Oliver Hirschbiegel (director), Cast and crew biographies, Biographies of the historic figures, Subtitles: English and German HoH, Picture format: 1.78:1 Anamorphic PAL ,Soundtrack(s): German DTS 5.1 , German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: 2-Disc Digi-Pack Notes: Packaged in a slipcase.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazing On Many Levels - Compelling Masterpiece\\n\\nReview: Downfall is quite possibly the best war movie ever made. Showing all aspects of German society from Hitler and his high command to the elderly to little kids and how they are reacting to the inevitable defeat. This film strikes at the heart as it portrays a society on the brink of total collapse. Combining brilliant performances with a very well chosen (and accurate looking) cast, and unbelievably realistic sets, Downfall delivers the fury and frustration of the last days of The Third Reich with realism and drama as no other film has done before. Realistic in all aspects and often recreating Deutsche WochenSchau (German Newsreels) to near perfection this movie is not going to disappoint even the sticklers for realism. This is certainly a must see film and while it is certainly not sympathetic to national socialism it provides a rarely seen view of the suffering and trauma that the German people faced under the final days of Hitler's regime.\\n\\nWith dark, yet rich cinematography and a soundtrack that includes constant shelling and gunfire the viewer of this film is quickly immersed in the horror and desperation of a losing battle. While the film's initial scene is in 1942 at the Wolfchanse (Hitler's East Prussian command center) where Traudl Junge, Hitler's final secretary, is interviewed and chosen the rest of the film takes place in and around the Reich Chancelory's main bunker. Fast forwarding to April 20th 1945, Hitler's 56th Birthday the viewer sees a reich in near ruin and a high command who realizes the end is near but is divided in several different camps on how the downfall should occur.\\n\\nBruno Ganz playing Adolf Hitler in his final days does an amazing performance. Hunched over, with a nearly uncontrollable left hand, Ganz plays a Hitler with radical mood swings so brilliantly. The supporting cast is equally brilliant and the girl who plays Traudl Junge, from whose eyes the film is portrayed, is very effective and the viewer cant help but harbor some sympathy for her. Among the other roles worthy of mention include Joseph and Magda Goebbels. These two characters are played like the sociopaths that they really were. While I feel that the scene and build up to the murder of there own children was gratuitous they were certainly well played. Also worthy was the role of Albert Speer, he was played remarkably well and we cant help but think of his final defiance at least somewhat heroic.\\n\\nThe film attempts to be as objective as possible and rather than glorifying the Third Reich in any way as it constantly shows the futility of the war. It shows how the total war scenario was despised even by many of Hitler's top Generals. Brutally showing how so many leaders and officers took the coward's way out the film shows very graphically the horrors of war as also shows the death of families widespread suffering and the needless victims of Hitler's Reich.\\n\\nI recommend this film to all: it portrays the culmination of the biggest event in the 20th century objectively and seriously. It shows that certainly not all Germans during WWII were horrible people, while a few were to the final moment. It is brilliantly made and will put a knot in your stomach from start to end. I cant speak highly enough about this film. While you may be speechless for 10 minutes following the first view it will stick with you and be something often thought about. As twilight finally falls on the tragic history of WWII we should be thankful that such a film is made to help us remember and hold on to our humanity.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: M. Night Shyamalan (SIGNS, UNBREAKABLE, THE SIXTH SENSE), the director who brought you the world's greatest thrillers on DVD, now creates his most thought-provoking triumph yet ... breaking international records and dazzling audiences around the globe! THE VILLAGE is a smart, edge-of-your-seat chiller crawling with terrifying surprises and frightening twists and turns. An isolated, tight-knit community lives in mortal fear of an oppressive evil inhabiting the forbidden forest just beyond their tiny village. So frightening that no one ventures into the woods ... until one villager dares to face the unknown. With unforgettable performances from Joaquin Phoenix, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Adrien Brody, and newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard, this powerful motion picture is one of Hollywood's best psychological thrillers and ranks with the best of Hitchcock!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Suspense. The Village Delivers\\n\\nReview: M. Night Shyamalan's got a knack for strange circumstances, haunting filming, and twist of plot and in The Village he uses these teqniques to rescue a relatively simple story from mediocrity. The village, hidden from the world in the middle of a forest, could be many things at first glance, a religious commune or new settlement but of course all isn't as it seems. The Village is a very fun movie to watch and the twists of plot, though given away early and pretty easy to figure out make the movie interesting throughout. Yes the move is not scary, it is not supposed to be Shyamalan understands how to set up a film that seems to lead an audience one way as it really directs them in another way. If you watch this move looking for a scare... well Shyamalan's tricked you.\\n\\nWhile this movie is a great watch it would have been better if the characters were built up a little more. The whole aim of the first 20 minutes of the film are devoted to setting up the larger premise (good color bad color etc) and should have used that time better to develop the characters. Possibly this was intentional in order to build suspense but I doubt it after seeing the directors other work. Anonther detriment to the characterisation was the 19th grammar and language used in the script. While it is understandable from watching the film why its overuse might seem phony, this false hood does something to seperate the viewers sympathy from the characters.\\n\\nIf you like M. Night Shyamalan you will like this movie and if you are a fan of suspense this movie will certainly please. For the rest of us this movie does provide entertainment value and is shot beautifully. Shyamalan has a great knack for giving his films a feel and he does this well... the feeling is unease. Each scene has some element of unease in it. I recommend this movie highly as one of the better thriller films of 2004 and the DVD version offers a few good extras including a \\\"making of\\\" that is worth watching.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: Corpse Bride\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Tim Burton has done it again Corpse Bride is Stunning\\n\\nReview: Tim Burton's shown his creative ability is alive and well by releasing two very imaginative visually stimulating films in just over two months. The Latest, Corpse Bride which is originally a russian fairytale takes the stop-animation similar in style and astetic to \\\"A nighmare before Christmas\\\" and mixes it with highests quality digital effects to produce 76 minutes of beatiful and magical visuals with a great story to boot. This is a spectacular film just in time for halloween featuring Jonny Depp who is actually quite good and is only one among manny in a star-studded cast.\\n\\nThe story set in Victorian England revoles around an arranged marriage to mix money with pedigree that causes Victor, our protagonist played by Jonny Depp, to have second thoughts about his marriage to Victoria. At the 11th hour after running away from his rehersal some strange happenings occur and he is betrothed to Emily the corpse bride and taken to the nether world, which is actually more alive than Victor's World of the living. With plenty of silly antics and strange but joyful dead beings who seem to enjoy parties games and all around good times. Of course Victor doesnt enjoy this new place spends all of his time scheming as to how to to get out of his new situation and back up there. Amidst all this there is another certain individual that shakes up the whole plot as he attempts to marry Victoria while Victor is away.\\n\\nSadly, stop motion animation in the wake of computer animation is becomining a true rarity. The cost of producing such a file is radically higher than computer animation. Burton should be commended for making such a brilliant film which could very well be the swan song of a genre.\\n\\nThis film is total enjoyment is not too gothic and is no way overly morbid in spite of its necrophiliac plot. The undead are funny and as macabre as the jokes may be they are all in good humor and the whole premise lends itself to a myriad of visual jokes. Corpse Bride is great for all audiences, it won't be too scary for young children, and even with the musical scenes, which to some may seem unecessary, it is a real treat. The only problem is that is is only 76 minutes long and by the time you get over the spectacle of the film it is nearly over but this is a reason to watch it again. Burton's done it again - watch this one!\\n\\nTed Murena\",\n \"Product: Liverpool-based Ladytron have reached a mythical milestone with Witching Hour, their best album yet. Their critically lauded debut 604 spawned a glut of imitators obsessing over vintage synths and asymmetric haircuts. Their darker late 2002 release Light & Magic was toured extensively selling out concerts worldwide. Witching Hour is warm, dense and ambitious. Ryko. 2005.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Witching Hour Shows a deeper side of Ladytron to Great Effect\\n\\nReview: The long awaited \\\"Witching Hour\\\", Ladytron's third LP pushes the limits of the bands style. Many people seem disappointed by the stylistic change and the lack of Mira's vocals being replaced by a more self assured and Helen Marnie on nearly all of the tracks. I applaud the group for the departure from synth only music and find that although the style is different from 604 and Light and Magic, Witching is a solid album that delivers the same Ethos as the early albums but add a greater complexity. It would be a shame if they followed the same format as the earlier albums as it would appear that they were merely following a formula. With most of the lyrics revolving around an indefinite despair the album still feels very much like the band that we know and love. With more expressive lyrics and slightly warmer musical tracks the sound is more soulful and the austerity of the earlier albums seems to be replaced by a more inward looking and deeper product that is a great listen.\\n\\nI am sure that people looking for a resurgence of Electroclash's popularity may be disappointed by the lack of clap generators and 80's synths in \\\"Witching Hour\\\". Apparently they are not robots after all and hopefully for the better. I don't want Ladytron to become \\\"softies\\\" but at the same time I do want them to continue to seek their artistic goals - they are a talented group who I think will continue to aim to please. With great tracks like \\\"international dateline\\\" and the single \\\"Destroy everything you touch\\\" among several great tracks Witching Hour is a definite solid album that should prove to be a favorite though I do miss Mira a bit. -check it out.\\n\\nTed Murena\",\n \"Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Early Mussic Classic recorded Beautifully\\n\\nReview: I am a casual listener of early music and have found that the Naxos label Rarely disappoints. A case in point is this recording of Heinrich Schutz. The music is beautiful of course: Heinrich Schutz, with one foot in the renaissance and one foot in the baroque era, composes music that is of a higher form than his predecessors yet is true to its sacred spirit and without so much opulence and flair as the Baroque composers. This CD is indicative of his style and the final chorus of the work is a terrific piece and full of power. The CD is well recorded and very dynamic... given the price it is a definite \\\"good purchase\\\".\\n\\nIt is a shame that Heinrich Schutz gets less air-time on classical radio than he deserves and one way to ensure you get enough of him is by buying this CD. It is perfect incidental music for a Christmas dinner or party, however I will admit that I often break the rules and listen to this CD throughout the year... -shame on me. I recommend Schutz highly and while he is no JS Bach he should be regarded nearly as well. I hope you heed my advice and pick this one up it is bound to please.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: Hit & Run Holiday definitely has one or two moments that are reminiscent of the bubblegum surf-rock of the B-52s. Overall, it's back to being sleazy, cheesy, and fun.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hit the Road With Rockin Tunes Baby! TKK Rocks Out\\n\\nReview: Yeah this albums got \\\"Street Beat\\\"! My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult is a cool band but this is a redefining piece from start to end: this album really rocks. Its got the cool 50's-60's lounge sound with tons of horns. But this album is pumped with energy and from the first track this album is a fun trip. TKK is a wild band that normall appeals to the Goth/Industrial scene but this album has more widespread appeal with an accessible sound and not such a heavy sound as much of the bands other work this is one album that you can throw into a party mix and let go...\\n\\nStarting off with a sample the first and title track starts of a little cool but gives a prelude to the fun that the album provides. As it reaches its roaring climax you can help but smile. And this album takes off from there rolling right into \\\"Glamour is a Rocky Road\\\" a song that is full-on glam: totally deliberate, extroverted and full throttle fun. From here were presented with \\\"Apollo 69\\\" which is as the title suggests totally over the moon and \\\"Portrait of the Damned\\\" which is cool and probably the most subdued song on the work.\\n\\nI could go through each song track by track but I am not going to. Get this one, it is FUN. It makes great driving music that you will force you to sing tap your steering wheel and probably break speed limits. This also makes good party music. If you are a fan of TKK and you don't have it well... GET IT. If not and if even if you hate the industrial scene this is still a very fun album that is a total departure from TKK's normal sound. I think you'll agree after a listen or too that this really is a fun album.\\n\\nTed Murena\",\n \"Product: Four years in the making, Checks Thugs and Rock 'n Roll features a virtual who's who of artists from various musical genres. They include Sarah McLachlan, Run, Kid Rock, Doug E. Fresh, Elliot Easton, Josh Todd, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer, Gary Dourdan, DJ Lethal, Ms. Jade, Sonny Black and Napoleon. The music of Checks Thugs and Rock 'n Roll is sure to introduce DMC the solo artist, to a younger audience that challenges those in his own generation to re-embrace hip-hop. Musically rich, the title of the album eviscerates the lifestyle-driven mentality that has come to dominate the rap world at the expense of authenticity.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Better than I expected DMC has some Skill Left\\n\\nReview: Seeing a hip hop classic return from oblivion is good but if the music doesnt cut or it seems to be a rehash of oll track then who cares? I do. This stuff might not be cutting edge but it does have playabilty and with support of Kid rock Sarah Macgloghlin and Jam master J this is a an album to pay attention to. DMC does still have skills and in the hip hop world theres a lot to be said for a 40 plus person who can still lay quality tracks. This stuff is current and just plain good. If you are looking for a mix of old school and current music this is it. While the Raps aren't as fast and furious as Run DMC was there is skill here and DMC should not be overlooked. While this isn't the classic album that \\\"Raisin Hell\\\" is it is definitley not to be over looked. DMC proves he is not a has-been - Enjoy this one.\\n\\nTed\",\n \"Product: Citizens\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: If you read one book about the French Revolution...\\n\\nReview: Citizens is a very well written history of the French Revolution covering a massive amount of events, details and personalities with a good deal of background to boot. I am no expert on the subject but I have read a few books on the French Revolution including \\\"The Oxford history of the French Revolution\\\" and \\\"Twelve who Ruled\\\". I found that Citizens at succeeded where the other two failed: it managed to remain interesting. This is of course is because of Simon Schama writing style. The history of the French revolutionary period of course really is fascinating but the problem with it is unless you are scholar of French history you will need to have a decent amount of background to put the events of 1789-95 in perspective. That being said it can also be said that if you are going to read a single book on the subject Citizens provides the background and explanation required to get a true sense of what happened during the revolutionary period.\\n\\nIt is understandable that readers find that there is too much anecdote and detail in this book however I argue that it is all for a purpose. Simon Schama is one of those writers that doesn't simply want to provide readers with the chronology but he wants to enrich the events with information and details that not only shed light on what happened but provide a volume of supplemental knowledge that in pieces may do little but together solidify the reader's understanding of the subject. This is vastly important to getting a grasp on this book. I believe Schama uses anecdotes not as flourishes but as mnemonic devices for the readers understanding as well.\\n\\nIt is not meant to be a quick read. Citizens is very deliberate. Schama's verbose style is also this works beauty. Anyone who has seen him speak or seen his television programs understands that he wants to envelop his audience completely not only as way of maintaining their attention but as a service for their time spent. As a reader too, we spend time behind a book for a purpose: to learn. Schama understands this and furnishes us with enough information that we don't need to waste our time sifting through other books to gain understanding of this of the material.\\n\\nFinally, to discuss the argument. Schama provides a good counter to the argument that the revolution was a people's movement. Naturally, you need power to take power, argues Schama, the revolution was not a movement of the people but the middle class who cared little for the proletariat. They certainly used them when necessary but not out of altruism but to achieve their aims. This accounts greatly for much of the horror of the period.\\n\\nOf course it is not complete. Schama, or any worthy author of history, wouldn't ever make this claim. However it is a very good starting point for all readers of history and good basis to start studying more specific aspects of the period. I recommend Schama greatly because of his style. If you have enjoyed his other works you certainly will be pleased and if you are looking for a strong book to start understanding the revolution this is an excellent book for you.\\n\\n--Ted Murena\",\n \"Product: The Red Army had much to avenge when it finally reached the frontiers of the Reich in January 1945. Political instructors rammed home the message of Wehrmacht and SS brutality. The result was the most terrifying example of fire and sword ever known, with tanks crushing refugee columns under their tracks, mass rape, pillage and destruction. Hundreds of thousands of women and children froze to death or were massacred because Nazi Party chiefs, refusing to face defeat, had forbidden the evacuation of civilians. Over seven million fled westwards from the terror of the Red Army. Antony Beevor reconstructs the experiences of those millions caught up in the nightmare of the Third Reich's final collapse, telling a terrible story of pride, stupidity, fanatacism, revenge and savagery, but also one of astonishing endurance, self-sacrifice and survival against all odds.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Good Read into the Final Battle of the Great Patriotic War\\n\\nReview: I read this book really hopeful to get a perspective into the lives of Berliners living through the final battle of WWII. What I got was a very well written history that attempted to focus on the western allies approach, the German military attempts at counter attack but mostly the Soviet assault on german land and their final assualt on Berlin. There certainly was some reference to the plight of the Berlin Civilians... With that said the book is fantasically written taking on a subject that is hard to write about from the multiple foci noted above. The books wide perspective goes further to explore (mainly from the Soviet Focus) the tactics (or lack of) of the High commands, Batallion/company movements and reaction of the common soldier using letter from the front and several references to military documents. The book makes many of the generals that we know by name come to life and really makesthe Soviet Campaign against Germans which is well known at a very high level (at least in America) full of detail. It shows the Soviet ingenuity well even when their technology and morals were not the best.\\n\\nThis is a very good look at the culmination of the Great Patriotic War but maybe not the best look at the fall of Berlin 1945. Bevor certainly took a great deal of care in writing this and attempted to gain perspective from all participants in the battle of berlin. A Great History with a less than perfect title\",\n \"Product: Hardcover: 551 pages\\nPublisher: Heritage Press (1946)\\nASIN: B000DZEL7A\\n Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches \\nShipping Weight: 2.2 pounds\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Better Version Of the Tales You Will Not Find\\n\\nReview: Chaucer is an author with unusual staying power. Sure we read classical writing and appreciate it but it doesn't seem to have the impact that Chaucer's Canterbury tales still have on us. We can see ourselves and our foibles in the pilgrims he writes about and the stories he attributes to them. To think that this was written in a time period we relegate as a time period of ignorance and religion! We can imagine that even in a time where superstition ruled there were still people that that saw the world quite similarly as we do today and certainly Chaucer was among that group.\\n\\nThis version is incredibly well translated and provides a succinct introduction including a nice brief biography of the author. Also the notes are pretty good - I just wish they were footnoted rather than all in the notes section.\\n\\nSo if you if you think reading a work that is six hundred years old might be a little boring start in out of sequence and go right to the second tale - The Millers Tale. Like something straight out of a Jerry Springer show if this story doesn't give reason to laugh than I don't know what will. The only hang up you may have is reading in the metered format that the tales are written in. I will say that it is not difficult to get the rhythm o the words and before long you won't even notice. The book is relatively thick but it is fast reading so don't be discouraged by that - its well worth it. Reading Chaucer gives a glimpse of how the secular mind worked in the middle ages. He provides straightforward writing that isn't simple but yet isn't overly complex verbose. Without being totally austere he can tell interesting stories quickly and, since (as we all know) brevity is the essence of wit, be remarkably funny.\\n\\nIf you are reading this for school you should be excited to know that not only are you reading a seminal work of secular English writing that is referenced throughout our culture. Also it is actually fun to read. If you are thinking about reading this just for fun you are doing the right thing I waited too long to pick this book up and but I am really glad I did it is thoroughly enjoyable and while while a little historical background may help I doubt you will need a degree in history to appreciate this one.\\n\\n-- Ted Murena\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":15,"string":"15"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":682,"string":"682"}}},{"rowIdx":683,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1TT4CY55WLHAR"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"Dance with the Dragons book\". The summary of the review text is \"The man whose voice it is isn't very good\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The man whose voice it is isn't very good. He slurs, inflects where he shouldn't, is choppy, inconsistent. There are better voice-actors out there. I wish the publisher would have branched out and gotten other narrators--at least have a different narrator per book. I think this one man narrated the entire Game of Thrones series. I'll slog through because I like Thrones so much, but it's been partially ruined for me by the reader. Where are female narrators?\n\nOh, yeh. Audible broke up the book weirdly. Finding any Game of Thrones chapter is a challenge ANYWAY, but Audible contributes to the confusion. For example, the chapter I am in is Chapter 34 (Bran 3), p 521 UK Paperback [...]. In this Audible book, it is Part 3, Chapter 11. I read alternately the paper book, Kindle book, and Audible book, trying to keep them in sync. Thank you, awoiaf.westeros.org, for your index.\n\nGiving this Audible book only three stars. Underwhelmed."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The man whose voice it is isn't very good. He slurs, inflects where he shouldn't, is choppy, inconsistent. There are better voice-actors out there. I wish the publisher would have branched out and gotten other narrators--at least have a different narrator per book. I think this one man narrated the entire Game of Thrones series. I'll slog through because I like Thrones so much, but it's been partially ruined for me by the reader. Where are female narrators?\n\nOh, yeh. Audible broke up the book weirdly. Finding any Game of Thrones chapter is a challenge ANYWAY, but Audible contributes to the confusion. For example, the chapter I am in is Chapter 34 (Bran 3), p 521 UK Paperback [...]. In this Audible book, it is Part 3, Chapter 11. I read alternately the paper book, Kindle book, and Audible book, trying to keep them in sync. Thank you, awoiaf.westeros.org, for your index.\n\nGiving this Audible book only three stars. Underwhelmed."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Modeled after Contour's award-winning ShuttlePRO, the ShuttleXpress brings pro multimedia control to users at an even more stunning price. The ShuttleXpress can be used by itself, or to even further enhance your control, plus a ShuttlePRO for multiple device control. The ShuttleXpress is a 5 button Jog & Shuttle Multimedia Control Surface. The ShuttleXpress comes pre-configured for many of the leading Audio and Video jobs. You can easily customize the ShuttleXpress for virtually any application. The ShuttleXpress is designed for ergonomic integrity and maximizing productivity, allowing one-hand access to the five (5) fully programmable buttons and jog/shuttle knob. The inner ring or 'jog' rotates through 360 degrees and has precision frame by frame control. The outer black ring or 'shuttle' is rubberized and spring-loaded. It facilitates fast forward and rewind. You can also use the jog and shuttle for many other purposes such as scrolling, volume control, and sequencing. Drivers are available for Max OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit).\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: \"F\" RATING -- THIS DEVICE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MACINTOSH! DON'T BUY!\n\nReview: ***** IF YOU INTEND TO USE THIS WITH A MACINTOSH, DON'T BUY THIS DEVICE! It is NOT compatible with Macintosh. I repeat, IF YOU INTEND TO USE THIS WITH MACINTOSH, DO NOT BUY! THE MANUFACTURER IS LYING! *****\n\nI rate this device an \"F\" (F meaning \"failure\").\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n18 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nUsing Macintosh, most recent system, Photoshop CS5. I've tried for several hours to get the Jog Wheel to increase and decrease brush size ( ] and [ ). No can do. It crashed my Mac several times. I tried modifying the pre-set Photoshop settings -- nothing. I tried starting a new profile -- nothing. And much more. This device can't do this one simple thing.\n\nI'm so tired of Macintosh as being the bast_rd computer. I am tired of devices like this not working successfully, even after dealing with them for hours, trying every which way. I am frustrated with this device -- I feel like smashing it to smithereens. I am tired of these companies taking advantage of suckers like me. I am returning this piece of garbage to Amazon.\n\nI would NOT buy anything from this manufacturer. This device is a ripoff. It gets zero () stars.\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n22 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nI kept the d_mn thing (didn't return it), so I will (over time) keep trying to make this gadget work, and if necessary, to reiterate here, again, and again, and again, and again -- so as to make sure I leave no stone unturned. I gave it another try, this time installing driver 2.1.4. NOTHING. This device is *STILL* a worthless pile of sh_t. I can't make it do ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, in or out of Photoshop CS5. If you have a Mac, DON'T BUY THIS DEVICE! The manufacturer lies that it works on a Mac. Save your money.\n\nI feel quite proud that I haven't smashed the gadget with a sledge hammer.\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n25 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nThe latest driver for Mac OS on the ContourDesign website is still v2.21. Until manufacturer issues a new driver, it's impossible to expect this device to perform better. Device still does nothing. Gets an \"F.\"\n\n--------------------------------------------------\nMiscellany\n--------------------------------------------------\nAs comparisons, the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> works nicely (which I recommend). The PowerMate has the jog-shuttle I need, but I require buttons TOO. I'll be using the PowerMate alongside whatever other gadget I end up with. Hence, I keep looking...\n\nI bought a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Razer-Naga-Expert-MMO-Gaming-Mouse-RZ01-00580100-R3U1/dp/B007VPZR5U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Razer Naga Expert MMO Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00580100-R3U1)</a> -- let's see if I can program THAT up in conjunction with Photoshop (sort of). I have to resort to a \"gaming\" mouse, which is pitiful: 3D peripheral makers don't consider Photoshop (2D) enough of a market. After purchase: this did not work out; while almost fully programmable (left-click is permanent), it was too awkward since I need to use my left hand.\n\nI just ordered a Bella-USA dot com Pro Series \"video\" jog/shuttle keyboard (not available on Amazon). I'll let you know how THAT works out. 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The product itself is excellent -- nice and heavy, with a ceramic coating -- high quality. The product is not the only part of the product that is important. The way the manufacturer packages is equality important cuz if the packaging is such that it is a given that the product will arrive at the customer damaged, how good is the product? Not good at all.\n\nIn this case, if this manufacturer packaged this grid-set with the intention of making sure the grids arrived at the customer damaged, he could not have done a better job. The grids had no protection whatsoever except the outer box. Each grid was allowed to slam against the other two thousands of times, chipping off pieces of ceramic coating from all of them.\n\nI used black magic marker to cover the gouges, but if I had gotten these grids in white or red, I would be s***te out of luck -- the gouges show flagrantly. Pisz poor packaging. Two stars only.","Product: Grid panels are the most versatile cost-effective display available to all types of retailers. Can be used on the wall, on the ceiling or free-standing on the floor singly or connected to other panels, allowing for unlimited display possibilities.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: \"Eh\" (so-so) product. Packaging non-existent. Panels arrived pock-marked 30 places. Not recommend.\n\nReview: The product itself is flat to the wall to the degree that I could not hang anything on it. I bought this black panel-set for my sewing room to hang clothes on, but could not get a hanger on because the panel is right against the wall. We had to put a 1-foot across piece of wood (1\" high; 1/4\" to 1/2\" thick) horizontally at both the top and bottom to make it so the panel stood far enough from the wall to get a clothes hanger on. We screwed the wood into the wall, and the panel into the wood. The panels are heavy, solid metal.\n\n'' The manufacturer's packing was atrocious. The three panels were in a box with absolutely no protection, and shipped that way. There was NO protection whatsoever between the metal panel, box, and outside the box. I downgraded to three stars because packing was virtually nil. The three panels were pocked with at least 30 (thirty) pock marks where the ceramic had been chipped off. I used black magic marker to cover the pocks, but still. The manufacturer doesn't give a crp if his product arrives damaged, or else he would have provided better packaging. I can't recommend this product. Probably some Chinese company that is looking for a fast buck.","Product: Sigo Signs Do Not Knock No Soliciting Sign is proudly made in the USA. Every sign is manufactured in our facility with upmost quality and care. They are printed with high resolution machinery. They have predrilled holes for fast and easy installation. This sign is a 40 mil thick heavy-duty aluminum. Unlike steel signs, our aluminum signs do not rust. They should last up to 7 years outside. Signs have four holes, one in each corner. Signs can be mounted with screws or nails. Each corner is rounded for longer life and easier handling. Aluminum signs have a service temperature range from 20 to 168 degrees f. Sign lasts 7 plus year's outdoor life. They have great water and chemical resistance. Typical maximum temperature 168 degree f. Mounts with screws or clips. Measures 7 inches width by 10 inches height. Red on white color combination.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: No soliciting sign, witch mask, phone, speak-easy, business card, police, hasty retreat, boss\n\nReview: Great sign. Well worth the price! I love the wording. My experience shows that a simple sign saying, \"No Soliciting\" does *NOT* work. Nobody thinks THEY are soliciting. -- everyone ELSE solicits, but not them.\n\nAt around the same time as the sign arrived, I had a new front door installed, one with a \"speak easy\" (a small door at eye-level which when opened, allows a person on the inside to speak to a person on the outside without opening the front door).\n\nI posted this sign at the front door. I also purchased a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Wizard-Half-Mask/dp/B007URAMW2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Wizard Half Mask</a>.\n\nNow when (if) some stranger has the nerve to knock (having observed this no soliciting sign), I will put on the mask, have telephone in-hand, open the speak-easy, ask for his business card, promptly say that I am calling police because they have been forewarned by the posted sign, and therefore their knocking is against the law. I will proceed to fake-call the police in front of their faces. They will likely make a hasty retreat. And since I have their business card, I will report them to their boss. The face mask prevents the offenders from identifying who it is they just insulted; the offenders deserve to be faced with \"an ugly puss.\"\n\nI loathe \"solicitors.\" They are ignorant and illiterate boors not smart enough to look up in the dictionary the word \"soliciting\" (aka cold-calling), and that when they knock on strangers' doors, they are \"soliciting.\" Naturally, I am going to throw them out on their ear.\n\nI will allow no boors at my doors.","Product: The SplitHandle Magnifier is a lightweight magnifier you can use hand-held or hands free. The lens gives you 2x power magnification with a 3.5x power spot lens. The HF-11 comes with a neck strap to convert it from hand held to hands free. The SplitHandle is lighted with two bright LED bulbs. The HF-11 uses 2AAA batteries (not included) to power the light. Great for hobbies or crafts as well as hands free reading. At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our magnifiers. We are so confident in our magnifiers that we back them with a Lifetime Limited Warranty! Carson will repair or replace your magnifier if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I'd love this magnifier, if it were not for the \"blotch\"\n\nReview: After buying several (mainly Carson brand) magnifiers, thus far, this looks to be my favorite. The Carson Lighted Magnifold is a close second.\n\nI like the AAA battery part. If I accidentally leave the light on thus draining the battery, all I need is new AAA batteries. For specialized batteries, I have to go to Radio Shack which is a pain.\n\nThis magnifier is light even with the two AAA batteries. I open the split handle and set both feet on my tummy, then swivel a little as I read across lines on the page.\n\nComparing rectangular magnifiers to round magnifiers: I have a rectangular magnifier and it tends to tilt at an angle, sort of defeating the purpose of the rectangle.\n\nWhen not in use, I'll be putting the magnifier in a terry cloth pocketed pot holder so the acrylic doesn't get scuffed or scratched. The company doesn't offer a protective bag. Acrylic surfaces scuff and scratch easily and once there, you can't repair them. All you can do is prevent scuffs. I'll be keeping the magnifier-in-pot-holder at my desk somewhere.\n\nWhat ruins this magnifier is the 3.5x bi-focal lens (\"blotch\"), which blocks out the writing on that spot. I really don't know why that spot lens is added --it's a pain in the butt -- if someone needs additional magnification, let them take responsibility for it and carry around a 2nd lens. The \"blotch\" is why I am looking for a different magnifier.","Product: This is \"Next generation\" journaling. MacJournal 5 is the world's most popular journaling software for Mac OS X. Easily create a personal journal with MacJournal's simple-touse interface and two level security (password protection and AES-256 encryption). Recording daily ideas in nested, multiple journals as well as assigning entry keywords make organizing your data a snap. Publish your work as a blog to any of the popular blogging services like Blogger, WordPress, LiveJoumal, and even your .mac account. Video blogging is now available in MacJournal 5. Significantly faster performance due to architecture change, MacJournal 5 now has a new image resizing feature. Photosharing integration, Quick Look and Smart Journal support make up the strength of MacJournal 5.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: After demo'ing several journal programs, I recommend MacJournal\n\nReview: A month ago, I decided I NEED to keep a main digital-journal, for my own sanity. Free psychotherapy: I need to focus. Plus I need to keep additional journals: \"Arts & Crafts,\" \"Our Cats,\" and \"Genealogy.\"\n\nI tried Evernote--turns out I absolutely loathe it. Evernote is as snidely and manipulative as Google. I really don't understand why Evernote is the \"be-all and end-all\" for some people. My opinion of Evernote: YUCK!\n\nI tried iReminisce--it's merely okay: it doesn't have sophisticated features, and it hasn't been upgraded for over a year, meaning the developer has abandoned it. I tried Memoires by Coding Robots; Memories by Juicy Cocktail; Per Se by (Get)Sprouted; and Thoughts by green&slimy. I didn't like any of them--I'd rate these no higher than two stars (**). I didn't like the interface, or it didn't have enough (or array of) features, or the developer has abandoned it (no recent upgrades), or any combination of the above.\n\nI even tried out a scrapbook program called iScrapbook 4. If Scrapbook 4 had had decent word processing, there's a good chance I would have gone with them for journaling. Pretty nifty software, that Scrapbook 4. I will be getting Scrapbook 4 ANYWAY, just for the heck of it--it's so good.\n\nAs I was saying, I returned the search for a journal program, this time with a \"do or die\" attitude: THE WARRIOR IS GOING TO CONQUER FINDING A JOURNAL PROGRAM! This time, as I investigated MacJournal closely (the demo version from its website), I didn't pass it over this time--I liked what I saw, and the more I saw, the more I liked. While I respect other people's opinions giving software a low-rating, it's obvious that I don't see what they see, and they don't see what I see. I 100% disagree with their low-ratings. For its genre, MacJournal is as full-featured as Apple Pages or Adobe Photoshop, and pretty-darn high-quality. In fact, there isn't a lot to NOT to like about MacJournal. I like it--a LOT. I've used MacJournal for only two days, so time will tell. I've started journaling, and feel better already.\n\nHence, I recommend MacJournal, giving it five stars (*****). Had this been ten years' ago, this calibre of software would've cost $200, so feel lucky you only have to pay $40.","Product: The Platinum Brewing System is Keurig's best single-cup brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing. The Platinum offers the full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off, Digital Clock, Adjustable Temperature Control and the \"Set Your Favorite Cup Size\" option. The largest available 60 oz. removable water reservoir holds up to ten cups before refilling and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs. The sleek, award-winning design is a unique footprint among Keurig's line of home brewing systems and includes both a blue lit water reservoir and blue lit LCD display. At initial set up, once the machine is filled with water, it will take approximately 4-minutes for the water will be heated. During the heating period the red light next to ‘HEATING’ on the LED Control Center will become illuminated. Once the water is heated, the red light will turn off and the Small Mug Button will flash. Press the Small Mug Button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink. The Brewer may take 15 seconds to reheat water between brews during which time the red light next to ‘HEATING’ on the LED Control Center may be illuminated. When the water has heated, the red light will turn off. The one-time set-up process is now complete and you are ready to brew!\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Not thrilled with Keurig--replacing with Cuisinart\n\nReview: We have used this B70 for a couple years. The machine has been merely okay. Not thrilled. When we went to buy another coffeemaker to give awa this old one, I discovered that there is an internal reservoir holding a lot of water which cannot be drained. We even took the bottom panel off and found out there is indeed no way to empty the water. That means there is no way to safely stop using the coffeemaker without soon having to throw it out -- within a week, water in that internal reservoir would become disease-ridden, and the whole machine would have to be throwin for health reasons. It is a very stupid design. Keurig had to have designed it that way on purpose. We won't be buying Keurigs because of this manipulative design.\n\nAnother thing is that we never got sucked into buying the \"convenient,\" very-high-priced, store-bought, ready-made K-cups. We always used grocery-store coffee, putting ground coffee into Keurig's <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Keurig-My-K-Cup-Reusable-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000DLB2FI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter</a>s.\n\nWhat is more to our liking is to make a pot of coffee in the morning and be done with coffeemaking for the day. Making individual coffees is a pain when I know we will want 2-3 cups per day. I just purchased a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Cuisinart-CHW-12-Coffee-Plus-12-Cup-Programmable-Coffeemaker-with-Hot-Water-System-Black-Stainless/dp/B003KYSLMC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Cuisinart CHW-12 Coffee Plus 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Hot Water System, Black/Stainless</a>, which is more suited to our needs.","Product: Rev-A-Shelf's polymer lazy susans are revered as the best on the market. Whether you are replacing an old unit or just adding a lazy susans to your corner cabinet, you will not be disappointed with the high quality design and the durable rotating hardware that makes installation simple.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very nice -- I recommend\n\nReview: I bought the 20\" diameter, full-circle, 2-shelf, each shelf rotates independently, both top and bottom mount, white polymer (plastic) version. It comes in 18\", 20\", 24\", 28\", 32\", in white or almond, which is the #6072 Series. Reviewers have said to definitely use the template, which I say to do too. Our paper template arrived crumpled, so I glue-sticked the template onto a piece of cardboard to force it to lay straight, making the template lay flat and therefore *MUCH* more accurate. Don't use a template that is crumpled. I purposely did not get the wooden version because, not only is the wooden version more expensive, but I don't have to worry about spills. The shelves rotate nicely. I recommend. My mechanically-inclined husband installed the lazy susan, with me as assistant.\n\nFor pre-sales details, go to the rev-a-shelf.com website. Rev-a-Shelf offers a dizzying array of options on lazy susans. Study up and know which best fits your particular cabinet.","Product: Give your living room a fresh new look with this entertainment credenza from the Harbor View collection. It accommodates up to a 60\" TV, perfect for movie marathons with the family or binge watching your favorite show with your friends. It features two adjustable shelves to hold your DVD player and gaming systems or to display picture frames and home dcor. Behind each of the louver detailed doors is an additional storage area with an adjustable shelf. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood knobs and turned feet, this cottage inspired TV stand is sure to be the center of attention in your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 13th item; I love Sauder, but they could improve \"touch-up\" paints\n\nReview: We bought this piece, love it, which is our thirteenth (13) Sauder Harbor View (Antiqued White) piece. We love Sauder -- I am a Sauder fan. I wouldn't keep buying Sauder if they weren't good.\n\nPeople have complained that pieces arrive broken -- well, yes, they do -- get used to it. And what a person does is order the broken pieces, effortlessly using their website, at no charge to the customer. Replacements for the broken pieces arrive in about a week. (Sauder DOES do fraud-checking, so don't expect to get free furniture by ordering replacement parts). Then you put the piece together. My rule of thumb is order a piece three months BEFORE I expect to use actually use it. That means, if company is coming and I need a room to, for example, have a Sauder bedside table, I order three months before visitors arrive.\n\nA person can furnish an entire house for under $5,000 using Sauder's products within a couple years. A person couldn't do that even ten years' ago, and it's mainly because of Sauder's engineering innovations, sturdiness, and classic, stylish designs. No other \"do-it-yourself,\" knocked-down manufacturer comes close to Sauder's high quality.\n\nSauder's parts are engineered with care. Not once has any part not fit well with the other parts.\n\nI read some \"bad\" reviews regarding Sauder -- the vast majority of complaints are because of buyer incompetence (the customer doesn't understand, and/or is unwilling to learn, what it takes to assemble Sauder furniture).\n\nI call Sauder \"high-end Walmart.\" If you need more highfalutin furniture than that, Sauder is not for you. Fine, go ahead, pay 10 times the price as Sauder for (ultimately) 50% the quality.\n\nOh, and another thing, since Sauder's finish is a thin contact-paper, the pieces are pet-proof. Our cats can vomit all they want on our Sauder pieces, which gets wiped away and doesn't soak in. Sauder = pet-proof.\n\nThere is one thing I don't like about Sauder. The furniture DOES need touch-ups now and then, from vacuum cleaners and such. I reject their solution of using their yucky (I assume) proprietary waxy-substance stick, which all it did was smear and look horrible. I bought over ten off-white paints from Lowes and Home Depot, and finally found a paint that perfectly matches:\n\nHarbor View Collection\nAntiqued White color\n\nequals\n\nValspar \"Lovely Bluff\"\nSatin finish\n\nUsing a small artist's brush, paint or dab, and the marred area is invisible. I wish Sauder would research and match common paints to their contact-paper finishes, so that customers don't have to spend time and money -- trial and error -- finding matches. When I brought this issue up to Sauder, the feedback I got was that they didn't \"approve\" of me seeking a matching paint. (They wanted me to used their cr_ppy wax stick.) So -- sorry Sauder, I may be a fan, but \"touch-up paint\" is an area where you fall down, and have been UNsatisfactorily and UNresponsive to (at least) the need of one customer.\n\nI just placed an order for four more pieces -- this time from Sauder's Carson Forge Collection (such as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sauder-Carson-Forge-Entertainment-Credenza-Washington-Cherry/dp/B0085X0APO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sauder Carson Forge Entertainment Credenza - Washington Cherry</a>) (which hasn't arrived yet). Carson Forge has a \"Mission\" feel to it. I hope Sauder expands the Carson Forge product line to include bookshelves, armoires, bedroom furniture, similar to the Harbor View Collection.\n\nSauder cares about its reputation.\n\nHowever, the DISTRIBUTOR you go through (buy from) matters -- choose your distributor carefully, Amazon Seller, or not. I prefer Wayfair, Sauder direct, AFO (Advanced Furniture Outfitters), Walmart, and Target, in that order, depending on whether they have a particular piece I want.","Product: The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France. Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cooks since 1974. Staub’s perfect grill pan for preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Durable enameled cast iron pan retains and distributes heat evenly and effectively. The black matte enamel inside does not require seasoning and the grill features two pouring spouts for easy juice and fat collection\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Extremely expensive for what you're getting\n\nReview: This product evidently has a grill press (not the same as a top/cover), which comes in a set or separately, depending. I can't find top/cover for this pan.\n\nWhy is this pan so expensive? This item is as much, or the same price, as getting a Cuisinart Griddler (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Cuisinart-GR-300WS-Griddler-Elite-Grill-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00ALDPXE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler Elite Grill, Stainless Steel</a>). The Lodge equivalent is much cheaper (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-L8SGP3-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Square-Grill-Pan-10-5-inch/dp/B0000CF66W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge L8SGP3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Square Grill Pan, 10.5-inch</a>). The Lodge pan has a glass top, but at extra cost, and which I find prohibitively expensive (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-GCSQ10-Square-Glass-Cover-Lid-10-5-Inch/dp/B00C61O4X0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge GCSQ10 Square Glass Cover Lid, 10.5-Inch</a>). I have the Griddler and Lodge (without top), and recommend both.\n\nI am a Lodge fan. I have several pieces of Lodge. I use the Lodge wok (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-Pro-Logic-P14W3-Cast-Iron-Wok-Black-14-inch/dp/B00063RXQK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch</a>) on (traditional) electric stove almost daily. The Lodge wok has a separate glass top (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-15-Inch-Tempered-Glass-Cover/dp/B00FJDES6A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge 15 Inch Tempered Glass Cover</a>), which is cheap and available at a couple Amazon Sellers -- I got mine at Webstaurant.","Product: Give your living room a fresh new look with this entertainment credenza from the Harbor View collection. It accommodates up to a 60\" TV, perfect for movie marathons with the family or binge watching your favorite show with your friends. It features two adjustable shelves to hold your DVD player and gaming systems or to display picture frames and home dcor. Behind each of the louver detailed doors is an additional storage area with an adjustable shelf. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood knobs and turned feet, this cottage inspired TV stand is sure to be the center of attention in your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 13th item; I love Sauder, but they could improve \"touch-up\" paints\n\nReview: We bought this piece, love it, which is our thirteenth (13) Sauder Harbor View (Antiqued White) piece. We love Sauder -- I am a Sauder fan. I wouldn't keep buying Sauder if they weren't good.\n\nPeople have complained that pieces arrive broken -- well, yes, they do -- get used to it. And what a person does is order the broken pieces, effortlessly using their website, at no charge to the customer. Replacements for the broken pieces arrive in about a week. (Sauder DOES do fraud-checking, so don't expect to get free furniture by ordering replacement parts). Then you put the piece together. My rule of thumb is order a piece three months BEFORE I expect to use actually use it. That means, if company is coming and I need a room to, for example, have a Sauder bedside table, I order three months before visitors arrive.\n\nA person can furnish an entire house for under $5,000 using Sauder's products within a couple years. A person couldn't do that even ten years' ago, and it's mainly because of Sauder's engineering innovations, sturdiness, and classic, stylish designs. No other \"do-it-yourself,\" knocked-down manufacturer comes close to Sauder's high quality.\n\nSauder's parts are engineered with care. Not once has any part not fit well with the other parts.\n\nI read some \"bad\" reviews regarding Sauder -- the vast majority of complaints are because of buyer incompetence (the customer doesn't understand, and/or is unwilling to learn, what it takes to assemble Sauder furniture).\n\nI call Sauder \"high-end Walmart.\" If you need more highfalutin furniture than that, Sauder is not for you. Fine, go ahead, pay 10 times the price as Sauder for (ultimately) 50% the quality.\n\nOh, and another thing, since Sauder's finish is a thin contact-paper, the pieces are pet-proof. Our cats can vomit all they want on our Sauder pieces, which gets wiped away and doesn't soak in. Sauder = pet-proof.\n\nThere is one thing I don't like about Sauder. The furniture DOES need touch-ups now and then, from vacuum cleaners and such. I reject their solution of using their yucky (I assume) proprietary waxy-substance stick, which all it did was smear and look horrible. I bought over ten off-white paints from Lowes and Home Depot, and finally found a paint that perfectly matches:\n\nHarbor View Collection\nAntiqued White color\n\nequals\n\nValspar \"Lovely Bluff\"\nSatin finish\n\nUsing a small artist's brush, paint or dab, and the marred area is invisible. I wish Sauder would research and match common paints to their contact-paper finishes, so that customers don't have to spend time and money -- trial and error -- finding matches. When I brought this issue up to Sauder, the feedback I got was that they didn't \"approve\" of me seeking a matching paint. (They wanted me to used their cr_ppy wax stick.) So -- sorry Sauder, I may be a fan, but \"touch-up paint\" is an area where you fall down, and have been UNsatisfactorily and UNresponsive to (at least) the need of one customer.\n\nI just placed an order for four more pieces -- this time from Sauder's Carson Forge Collection (such as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sauder-Carson-Forge-Entertainment-Credenza-Washington-Cherry/dp/B0085X0APO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sauder Carson Forge Entertainment Credenza - Washington Cherry</a>) (which hasn't arrived yet). Carson Forge has a \"Mission\" feel to it. I hope Sauder expands the Carson Forge product line to include bookshelves, armoires, bedroom furniture, similar to the Harbor View Collection.\n\nSauder cares about its reputation.\n\nHowever, the DISTRIBUTOR you go through (buy from) matters -- choose your distributor carefully, Amazon Seller, or not. I prefer Wayfair, Sauder direct, AFO (Advanced Furniture Outfitters), Walmart, and Target, in that order, depending on whether they have a particular piece I want.","Product: The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France. Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cooks since 1974. Staub’s perfect grill pan for preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Durable enameled cast iron pan retains and distributes heat evenly and effectively. The black matte enamel inside does not require seasoning and the grill features two pouring spouts for easy juice and fat collection\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Extremely expensive for what you're getting\n\nReview: This product evidently has a grill press (not the same as a top/cover), which comes in a set or separately, depending. I can't find top/cover for this pan.\n\nWhy is this pan so expensive? This item is as much, or the same price, as getting a Cuisinart Griddler (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Cuisinart-GR-300WS-Griddler-Elite-Grill-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00ALDPXE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler Elite Grill, Stainless Steel</a>). The Lodge equivalent is much cheaper (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-L8SGP3-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Square-Grill-Pan-10-5-inch/dp/B0000CF66W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge L8SGP3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Square Grill Pan, 10.5-inch</a>). The Lodge pan has a glass top, but at extra cost, and which I find prohibitively expensive (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-GCSQ10-Square-Glass-Cover-Lid-10-5-Inch/dp/B00C61O4X0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge GCSQ10 Square Glass Cover Lid, 10.5-Inch</a>). I have the Griddler and Lodge (without top), and recommend both.\n\nI am a Lodge fan. I have several pieces of Lodge. I use the Lodge wok (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-Pro-Logic-P14W3-Cast-Iron-Wok-Black-14-inch/dp/B00063RXQK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch</a>) on (traditional) electric stove almost daily. The Lodge wok has a separate glass top (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lodge-15-Inch-Tempered-Glass-Cover/dp/B00FJDES6A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lodge 15 Inch Tempered Glass Cover</a>), which is cheap and available at a couple Amazon Sellers -- I got mine at Webstaurant.","Product: Give your bedroom a fresh new look with this armoire from the Harbor View collection. Behind its louver detailed doors, it features a garment hanging rod and storage cubbyholes for your plethora of clothes and shoes. Switch it up and use it as a TV stand that accommodates up to a 32\" TV. Two spacious drawers hold clothing and blankets or movies and games. It's Antiqued White finish and solid wood turned feet will make your bedroom feel brand new.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\n\nReview: -------------\nFebruary 2012\n-------------\n\nThe surface of this furniture line is a very think contact paper (thin plastic veneer), and is relatively fragile. Sauder's waxy sticks for touch-up are AWFUL; you'll need to find an alternative. Regarding any piece of the Harbor View collection \"Antiqued White\" finish, the following paint is a pretty darn good match (at Lowes):\n\nValspar Interior Paint, 3004-10C, \"Lovely Bluff,\" Satin finish.\n\n-------------\nOctober 2011\n-------------\n\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\n\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\n\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\n\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\n\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\n\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied--do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \"just so.\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\n\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \"high-end Walmart,\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \"honest\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\n\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \"fake\" furniture because when you \"look under the hood,\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any EthAl stores and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\n\n------------------------\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\n------------------------\n\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\n\n--------------\nMY WISH LIST\n--------------\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\"-20\" wide x 72\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\n\n--------------\nJANUARY 2012\n--------------\n\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\n\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \"wax\"--we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse. For touchups, I'll be using Valspar paint color Woodrow Wilson Blush 3002-8BC. I'll let you know how it turns out.\n\n---------\nSUMMARY\n---------\n\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\n\n----------------------------------------------------\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\n----------------------------------------------------\n\nFive.","Product: Elevate your home dcor with this library from the Harbor View collection. Its three adjustable shelves make the perfect spot to store books and knick-knacks or display photos and awards. It also features cord access through the enclosed back panel. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood turned feet, this tall bookcase adds a touch cottage inspired style to any room in your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\n\nReview: -----------------\nOctober 2011\n-----------------\n\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\n\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\n\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\n\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\n\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\n\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied--do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \"just so.\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\n\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \"high-end Walmart,\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \"honest\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\n\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \"fake\" furniture because when you \"look under the hood,\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any EthAl stores and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\n\n-----------------------------------\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\n-----------------------------------\n\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\n\n-------------------\nMY WISH LIST\n-------------------\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\"-20\" wide x 72\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\n\n-------------------\nJANUARY 2012\n-------------------\n\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\n\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \"wax\"--we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse. For touchups, I'll be using Valspar paint color Woodrow Wilson Blush 3002-8BC. I'll let you know how it turns out.\n\n-------------\nSUMMARY\n-------------\n\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\n\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nEleven <11> (updated 4 Oct 2012)","Product: Elevate your home dcor with this library from the Harbor View collection. Its three adjustable shelves make the perfect spot to store books and knick-knacks or display photos and awards. It also features cord access through the enclosed back panel. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood turned feet, this tall bookcase adds a touch cottage inspired style to any room in your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\n\nReview: ---------------------------------------------------\nStarting October 2011\n---------------------------------------------------\n(through June 2014: my 19th Sauder piece)\n---------------------------------------------------\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\n\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\n\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\n\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\n\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\n\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied -- do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \"just so.\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\n\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \"high-end Walmart,\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \"honest\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\n\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \"fake\" furniture because when you \"look under the hood,\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any Ethan Allen-type store and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\n\n---------------------------------\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\n---------------------------------\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\n\n-----------------\nMY WISH LIST\n-----------------\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\"-20\" wide x 72\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\n\n------------------\nJANUARY 2012\n------------------\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\n\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \"wax\" -- we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse.\n\n----------------\nRECOMMEND\n----------------\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\n\n------------------------------------------------------------------------\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\n------------------------------------------------------------------------\nSomething like nineteen <19>, not only bookcases.\n\n-------------\nJune 2014\n-------------\nI just bought the eleventh <11> of these bookcases, two of which have the cabinet on the bottom, 158082.\n\nI dismiss Buyers who complain they received defective parts. Their expectations are too high. It is a new world of furniture. All DIY furniture companies have defective parts, but Sauder is best at rectifying bad parts out of all manufacturers. All you do is order new parts, no charge, from Sauder's website, which arrive in about a week. Do not get DIY furniture if you need it in a hurry! At the earliest (no guarantee), assume you will have a functional piece in THREE weeks, including all shipping durations. One of our pieces took three months to put together because Sauder sent out piece after piece of factory-defective replacement parts. They do not, nor do any of Sauder's competitors, care to do it any other way, whether pieces get damages at the factory or in shipping. Sauder just keeps sending out parts according to what you need, and eventually you have a perfect, presentable piece. Be patient... do not be a sh#tty customer. What do you expect for cut-rate furniture? Other manufacturers do exactly the same thing, but with a worse attitude than Sauder. Sauder smiles and sends.\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nTOUCH-UP PAINT FOR HARBOR VIEW ANTIQUED WHITE -- SAUDER WILL NOT HELP YOU ON TO ANY APPRECIABLE DEGREE:\nUSE VALSPAR \"LOVELY BLUSH\"\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nI bought a sh#tload of cream/off-white paints to see if I could find an exact touchup paint. For touchups, I found that Valspar paint \"Lovely Blush\" satin finish (2nd choice, flat) is a perfect match. Do not use the crappy touchup wax stick that Sauder provides, which once the wax is on, ruins the part; the wax does not cover consistenty nor does it not come off, and prevents anything else you might want to try.","Product: Rev-A-Shelf's polymer lazy susans are revered as the best on the market. Whether you are replacing an old unit or just adding a lazy susans to your corner cabinet, you will not be disappointed with the high quality design and the durable rotating hardware that makes installation simple.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very nice -- I recommend\n\nReview: I bought the 20\" diameter, full-circle, 2-shelf, each shelf rotates independently, both top and bottom mount, white polymer (plastic) version. It comes in 18\", 20\", 24\", 28\", 32\", in white or almond, which is the #6072 Series. Reviewers have said to definitely use the template, which I say to do too. Our paper template arrived crumpled, so I glue-sticked the template onto a piece of cardboard to force it to lay straight, making the template lay flat and therefore *MUCH* more accurate. Don't use a template that is crumpled. I purposely did not get the wooden version because, not only is the wooden version more expensive, but I don't have to worry about spills. The shelves rotate nicely. I recommend. My mechanically-inclined husband installed the lazy susan, with me as assistant.\n\nFor pre-sales details, go to the rev-a-shelf.com website. Rev-a-Shelf offers a dizzying array of options on lazy susans. Study up and know which best fits your particular cabinet.","Product: This collection of candle votive holders is popular for its unmistakable style and impeccable quality. The versatile sizing allows you to customize your decorating. You are only limited by your own imagination when it comes to this universal style choice. The mercury glass detail with its vintage champagne gold sparkle is ideal for Wedding centerpieces. For every event in your home or away, for all occasions, this set will become your foundation. ITEM SIZES: XS: 2.5 Dia x 1.875\" SMALL: 3 Dia x 2.875\" MEDIUM: 2.5 Dia x 3.25\" LARGE: 3.5 Dia x 4\" EXTRA LARGE: 5.375 Dia x 5.375\" Votives and tea lights are best suited to the small and medium large holders. The largest central holder can handle a small pillar sized candle. All are perfect camouflage for flame less faux candles.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Slap-dash manufacturing--flaking shards of glass--choose not\n\nReview: Glittery as in the photo. However, glitter does not make up for its VERY low-quality. Shoddy. Sub-standard. I bought one set; one cup broken (2-inch crack). I bought a replacement set; same cup was broken (completely smashed). The gold-leaf on all is flaking off. Even when formally \"not broken,\" pieces of glass slough off the cups imperceptably, tiny glass shards that fall undetected to the floor (ending up in human's or pet's foot) -- disgusting. I spotted said shards, after the fact, because they glimmer, and by that time, I was alerted. This set should be taken off the market -- it is dangerous -- I do not recommend. You have other choices as to votive sets:\n\nSome alternatives are (I do not have):\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Mercury-Glass-Votive-Set-12-pieces/dp/B00MMPVK0A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Mercury Glass Votive Set 12 pieces</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Mercury-Votive-21-2inch-Pack-of-6-Silver/dp/B005LV0VYS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Mercury Votive 21/2inch Pack of 6 Silver</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Multicolored-Mercury-Glass-Votive-Tealight-Candle-Holder-Runner/dp/B00HUDNJKI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Multicolored Mercury Glass Votive, Tealight Candle Holder Runner</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Palace-Candle-Centerpiece-Best-Quality-by-USGifts/dp/B00KS75EH4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Palace Candle Centerpiece Best Quality by USGifts</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Creative-Co-Op-Mercury-Glass-Tealight-Holder-Set-Cream-and-Taupe/dp/B00JSKUXFU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Creative Co-Op Mercury Glass Tealight Holder Set, Cream and Taupe</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Mercury-Glass-Votive-Candle-Holder-SET-OF-3-Styles-Silver-Finish-Country-Christmas-Holiday-Home-Dcor/dp/B00LK6J95K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Mercury Glass Votive Candle Holder SET OF 3 Styles Silver Finish Country Christmas Holiday Home Dcor</a>\n\nPersonally, my three favorite votive sets are jewel-tone (which I have):\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/SARAH-PEYTON-5-Votive-Candle-Set-JEWEL-TONE-COLORS-with-River-Rock-Base/dp/B004G7PDKU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">SARAH PEYTON 5 Votive Candle Set JEWEL TONE COLORS with River Rock Base</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/GLASS-JEWEL-TONE-TEALIGHT-CANDLE-HOLDERS-2-RED-2-PINK-2-YELLOW-and-2-BLUE-SET-OF-8/dp/B0033RP732/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">GLASS JEWEL-TONE TEALIGHT CANDLE HOLDERS - 2 RED, 2 PINK, 2 YELLOW and 2 BLUE (SET OF 8)</a>\n\n* <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Morroccan-Tealight-Holders-Set-of-4/dp/B00792EJUO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Morroccan Tealight Holders- Set of 4</a>. This last one is absolutely gorgeous!","Product: In need of some extra space for your printer or 1980's boom box? Check out this technology pier from the Carson Forge collection. It features an open shelf and an adjustable shelf behind the door for storing books, paper, magazines and more. With its Washington Cherry finish and wrought iron style hardware, this stand will give your home an authentic look with a modern style.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A+ -- Sauder does it again: stunning!\n\nReview: This is our 14th piece of furniture by Sauder. Not figuratively. Really -- we bought 13 (and assembled) pieces before this piece. We just put this stand together. It's very handsome. Heck, it looks so much like real wood, we can't tell the surface is a laminate unless we get a hand away. Sauder's photographic process in making the Carson Forge laminate is AMAZING.\n\nCarson Forge (Washington Cherry) is so \"mission.\" Mission itself is, in part, a takeoff on dark medieval pieces created in England around Henry the 8th's time. I wanted as close to the medieval look as I could.\n\nI guess Sauder named this piece \"Technology Pier\" because it has punch-out holes in the back to put cords through, and a couple cord organizers in the back. I would simply call it a \"stand.\" It would be terrific to put a small TV on top of.\n\nI've said before, and I'll say it again, that Sauder's pieces are very well engineered. Each component goes in flawlessly. This piece took two hours to assemble. About half the furniture we've gotten arrived with at least one piece damaged --most of the replacement pieces arrive within a week, but some up to three weeks. Order well ahead of when you actually need a piece (I say three months). Plan. Sauder has an easy webpage to order replacement pieces from, no charge.\n\nTo touch up Carson Forge, being \"distressed,\" all you do is use a black magic marker and wipe it off fast. We already put a couple dings in it, used black magic marker, and it blends in perfectly. No fuss, no muss. If existing Carson Forge pieces sell well, Sauder might expand the product line.\n\nThere are many distributors to buy from, including Sauder direct, Wayfair, Walmart, Target, depending on the piece. Choose your distributor carefully -- it matters.\n\n----------\n28 July 2013: Also bought and assembled:\n\n413350 SmartCenter Side Table\n414783 Sideboard\n414444 Lift-Top Coffee Table\n\nI am pleased with all four pieces (see my review of these three where I tell about that this is a terrific product line for parents of small children). A+.","Product: Add some unique style and functionality to your home with this lift-top coffee table from the Carson Forge collection. The top lifts up and forward creating a multipurpose work surface so you can browse online or eat dinner while relaxing on your couch. Other features include hidden storage beneath the top and open shelves for storing blankets, board games or knick-knacks. This coffee table with lift top is finished on all sides in Washington Cherry and paired with wrought-iron style accents, making it the perfect statement piece in any room.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sauder does it again -- superb quality -- perfect for parents of little kids!\n\nReview: As my 14th through 17th Sauder pieces of furniture, of the Carson Forge product line I bought bought and assembled the following:\n\n412923 Technology Pier\n413350 SmartCenter Side Table\n414783 Sideboard\n414444 Lift-Top Coffee Table\n\nI am pleased them all. The Technology Pier's parts arrived undamaged. The other three, we had to order replacement pieces (get used to it). Sauder's furniture is masterfully designed and engineered. The Carson Forge laminate is gorgeous -- the surface touches up with a black Magic Marker. With Carson Forge, parents with little kids can ALSO have nice-looking furniture, since any reasonable \"damage\" gives this Carson Forge more of its already distressed look.\n\nI really like the side table's drawer where its top slides open. I really like the coffee table -- I already have magazines and RV remote controllers in its storage bin. The Technology Pier I call a \"stand.\" The sideboard I call a \"cabinet.\"\n\nI bought Sauder's Carson Forge after surveying the current market for moderately-priced Mission-style furniture. The top four below made it to my semi-finalist list:\n\nLiberty Prairie Hills\nSignature Design Ashley Castle Hill\nWildon Home (unnamed Mission-style)\nSimpli Warm Shaker\n-------------------------------------------------\nAnthony Lauren Craftsman\nBroyhill Artisan Ridge\nBroyhill Vantana\nHammary Canyon\nHammary Tacoma\nHokku Valencia\nJofran Riverside\nJofran Viejo\nLeick Alpine\nLeick Mission Impeccable\nParker House\nPeters-Revington Lake Placid\nPeters-Revington Royal Oak\nPeters-Revington Threshers\nPowell End Table (fancy)\nProgressive Mountain Mission\nRiverside Falls Village\nSomerton Craftsman\nWayborn Jones\n\nThe Carson Forge pieces beat all these out. I hope that Carson Forge sells well because I'd like to see Sauder expand this product line into bedroom and home-office.","Product: There is no such thing as too much storage space! Add a little extra style and functionality to your home with this sideboard from the Carson Forge collection. This handy storage cabinet features a large top drawer that opens and closes on smooth metal runners, making it perfect for easy access storage of miscellaneous around home essentials. It also features three other easy gliding storage drawers that create a convenient place to store papers, folders and more! Its open shelving includes an adjustable shelf for you to move to meet the needs of different sized items. Its criss-cross rack storage not only makes this piece visually pleasing, but also makes a great place to store books, wine bottles and much more. Its gallery display top gives you a great spot to display anything from a lamp and picture frames to decorative plants and knick-knacks. Finished in Washington Cherry and detailed with wrought iron style hardware, this beautiful sideboard is just what your home needs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sauder does it again -- superb quality -- perfect for parents of little kids!\n\nReview: As my 14th through 17th Sauder pieces of furniture, of the Carson Forge product line I bought bought and assembled the following:\n\n412923 Technology Pier\n413350 SmartCenter Side Table\n414783 Sideboard\n414444 Lift-Top Coffee Table\n\nI am pleased them all. The Technology Pier's parts arrived undamaged. The other three, we had to order replacement pieces (get used to it). Sauder's furniture is masterfully designed and engineered. The Carson Forge laminate is gorgeous -- the surface touches up with a black Magic Marker. With Carson Forge, parents with little kids can ALSO have nice-looking furniture, since any reasonable \"damage\" gives this Carson Forge more of its already distressed look.\n\nI really like the side table's drawer where its top slides open. I really like the coffee table -- I already have magazines and RV remote controllers in its storage bin. The Technology Pier I call a \"stand.\" The sideboard I call a \"cabinet.\"\n\nI bought Sauder's Carson Forge after surveying the current market for moderately-priced Mission-style furniture. The top four below made it to my semi-finalist list:\n\nLiberty Prairie Hills\nSignature Design Ashley Castle Hill\nWildon Home (unnamed Mission-style)\nSimpli Warm Shaker\n-------------------------------------------------\nAnthony Lauren Craftsman\nBroyhill Artisan Ridge\nBroyhill Vantana\nHammary Canyon\nHammary Tacoma\nHokku Valencia\nJofran Riverside\nJofran Viejo\nLeick Alpine\nLeick Mission Impeccable\nParker House\nPeters-Revington Lake Placid\nPeters-Revington Royal Oak\nPeters-Revington Threshers\nPowell End Table (fancy)\nProgressive Mountain Mission\nRiverside Falls Village\nSomerton Craftsman\nWayborn Jones\n\nThe Carson Forge pieces beat all these out. I hope that Carson Forge sells well because I'd like to see Sauder expand this product line into bedroom and home-office.","Product: Made of MDF/laminate wood with an antiqued white finish. Hanging rod and storage cubbyholes behind the doors. 2 drawers with metal runners and safety stops. Features patented T-lock assembly system. Dimensions: 39.37W x 21.65D x 71.65H inches. Fits most TVs up to 36 in..\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\n\nReview: -------------\nFebruary 2012\n-------------\n\nThe surface of this furniture line is a very think contact paper (thin plastic veneer), and is relatively fragile. Sauder's waxy sticks for touch-up are AWFUL; you'll need to find an alternative. Regarding any piece of the Harbor View collection \"Antiqued White\" finish, the following paint is a pretty darn good match (at Lowes):\n\nValspar Interior Paint, 3004-10C, \"Lovely Bluff,\" Satin finish.\n\n-------------\nOctober 2011\n-------------\n\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\n\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\n\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\n\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\n\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\n\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied--do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \"just so.\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\n\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \"high-end Walmart,\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \"honest\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\n\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \"fake\" furniture because when you \"look under the hood,\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any EthAl stores and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\n\n------------------------\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\n------------------------\n\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\n\n--------------\nMY WISH LIST\n--------------\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\"-20\" wide x 72\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\n\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\n\n--------------\nJANUARY 2012\n--------------\n\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\n\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \"wax\"--we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse. For touchups, I'll be using Valspar paint color Woodrow Wilson Blush 3002-8BC. I'll let you know how it turns out.\n\n---------\nSUMMARY\n---------\n\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\n\n----------------------------------------------------\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\n----------------------------------------------------\n\nFive.","Product: Say goodbye to the untidy hanging cords with this new cord reel iron from Rowenta. The access steam has a Microsteam stainless steel soleplate with 300 microholes for perfect steam distribution and anti-drip technology to keep clothes dry. The anti-calc system removes impurities for long-lasting and clean steam, prolonging the life of the iron. The cord gives and retracts easily for complete and mess-free storage.13-1/2\" L x 6\" W x 7\" H\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It gets a \"B\"\n\nReview: I bought the DW2171 a couple months ago. Just getting around to using it. I didn't notice that the dial has no marks for the lower temperatures (polyester, nylon, acrylic, acetate, wool, silk, rayon). I have a polyester blouse to iron and don't have a clue where the polyester setting is on the dial (nor are there markings for ). Am I supposed to guess? I don't think I'll be using this iron for much. Why would a company scrimp on temperature dial markings? Major disappointment. 2 stars.\n\nA couple hours later:\n\nI was all set to buy a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/BLACK-DECKER-D2630-Auto-Off-Digital-Advantage-Iron-Bronze/dp/B00WHVBS4C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">BLACK+DECKER D2630 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, Bronze</a> as a replacement, but while packing up the Rowenta iron, I noticed that the dial does have a \"delicate\" mark -- actually a \"delicate\" range. I figured I might as well try it. I was working on a polyester blouse. I started out at the coolest setting \"delicate\" mark, then made the iron hotter a little at a time. The right heat setting was pretty darn near the Cotton mark, if not right on Cotton (it is hard to tell). On the Cotton mark, I finished the blouse and then a polyester shirt. I used no steam.\n\nThirty years ago, if I had the iron at the Cotton mark, it would have singed this blouse, if not melted it. Are polyester fabrics more robust these days, or do irons run cooler?","Product: The Whynter ARC-13S portable air conditioner provides you with a convenient and efficient solution for your air comfort needs. This unit is extremely mobile and can be easily setup in almost any indoor location. It is most commonly used in computer rooms, bedrooms, classrooms and garages or workshops. It features the CFC-free R-410A refrigerant and advanced self-evaporating technology, which uses and recycles moisture collected during the cooling and heating process to produce cool air. The ergonomic design with integrated handle, retractable pull cord, built-in caster and large back wheels make this the easiest portable room air conditioner to transport. This unit can cool up to a 420 sq. ft. of space (ambient temperature and humidity may influence optimum performance).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Five times wonderful machine! Repair situation sucks though\n\nReview: 26 Sept 2010 (originally five stars *****; after 3 years, four stars ****)\n\nWhat a great machine! (4th one). Powerful. Worth the price. We've had it a month and I can't speak more highly of it. It gets five stars. Even with central air conditioner, from June through October, the northwest corner of our house sizzles all afternoon and stays hot several hours after sunset (heat radiating from out to in), keeping this space uninhabitable until 2 AM. This machine has made this space pleasant, after long last. I'm glad this classification of portable air conditioner was invented. I'd never heard of it. The tubing to the window is no fuss, no muss. I wouldn't hesitate in buying more of these units, if let's say our central air conditioner died. We don't need a lot of frills--all we need is a reliable machine that cools well--this machine does that, above and beyond. It has some advanced features that I haven't read up on--just show me the on and off switch. A frill it happens to have is a remote control--a nice touch.\n\nOf its outer design, the only I thing I can think of to approve upon is to make all four casters be able to move any direction, plus have locks on the two front casters. The design is such that the wheels can move only forward and backward, so when I need to move the machine sideways, I actually have to pick up the machine a bit off the floor and place it where it needs to go. I'm 60-ish. Sort of a hassle but the machine's got so other positive characteristics, I don't mind.\n\nI read a review something about draining--I have no idea what they're referring to. A person mentioned they got hit up with a restocking fee--whose fault was that? THE BUYER's! The buyer should have read the distributor's terms BEFORE buying and simply not buy from a company that has a restocking fee--that complaint indicates a stoopid buying decision. A couple people complained about the machine being noisy--this machine is no noisier than other room air conditioners! If you want noiseless, get central air conditioner--who cares about noise when you're sweating bricks? It's white noise.\n\nPrices vary a lot. Shop around to get a price on the lower end. Don't buy from a distributor that doesn't have a liberal 30-day return policy. Don't buy from a distributor that has a restocking fee. Don't buy from a distributor that, if the unit is defective, won't be happy to make an even-exchange where you don't have to pay shipping/handling either direction. Be an intelligent buyer when you're plunking down this kind of money, for heaven's sake. Jeez.\n\nThis is a terrific room air conditioner, good for any room that has a window.\n\n-----\n10 March 2012\n\nJust bought our 5th air conditioner of this exact model, bought over three years. Bought this one pre-season (Amazon actually had some in stock!) because once hot weather sets in (we already had two heatwaves since February), this model air conditioner is: (1) hard to come by; and (2) the price goes up. If you're smart, order early (before you need it). We ordered one in June and it was backordered til August--I'll never make that mistake again. One time we ordered in April and it was backordered til June----I'll never make THAT mistake again, either.\n\nI stand by my previous review (5 stars). I've had a lot of window air conditioners: this is the best by a longshot. I guess I'm a walking advertisement for this air conditioner.\n\n-----\n23 March 2012\n\nPrice went up $25. It's not warm out here yet; previous years, as it got hotter from Spring through Summer, Sellers steadily increased prices as their stock got less and less.\n\nOne thing I noticed. Living in an arid climate of Northern California, we have not had to empty the water-pan that people have mentioned.\n\n-----\n21 April 2012\n\nI don't understand how people cannot like this machine, at least in a dry climate. It does a great job. It's robust. It's got a helluva lot of power. We get almost no condensation here where I live in Northern California. Like I mentioned, we now have five of them. Would we have gotten four more if we didn't feel the first one was super?\n\n-----\n2 March 2013 (ugh--2.5 years later)\n\nOther reviewers said that this A/C is not good for humid places--I agree! I know so because I live in a relatively arid place (Northern California), and have to empty the water tray (?) only occasionally (once a week maybe), which is a royal pain in the butt even so--the outlet hole is very near the floor and is tiny--we have to put the A/C on wooden blocks to get the A/C high enough off the floor to tip the entire unit at least 45 to get the water out--it's not easy for two people to tip 85 lbs over that far. (I put a question mark after \"tray\" because Whynter does not furnish the user with schematics, so I have no idea what sort of water holder it is. Is the holder open that lets water evaporate? Is it closed where water is trapped?) If I had to empty the tray daily, I'd be mighty pissed. Lack of documentation of Whynter units is a problem--they keep their designs mum, which I dislike.\n\nOne of the weak points of this model is the power supply (cord). The cord wore out and we need to replace it.\n\nThere are some things about the way Whynter operates their business that is unattractive. One detriment is if you need an A/C of Whynter brand repaired. Sears won't do Whynters because, I guess, they have not contracted with Whynter--Sears' repair technicians do not know how to repair Whynter. Sears will repair the following brand A/Cs: Amana, Armstrong, Carrier, Coleman, Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore (Sears' own brand), LG, Magic Chef, Trane (?), Tappan, Whirlpool, but not Whynter. Sears offers Kenmore portable A/Cs--which they will repair in the event it needs it--but the price of Kenmore is double that of Whynter for comparable BTU.\n\nAt this point, I very well may *NOT* buy any additional Whynter A/Cs for the very reason that Sears is not able to repair them. Sears is the nation's major repairer, and to not be able to let Sears repair Whynter is very much an obstacle. Whynter says to ship the defective A/C to THEM, but the A/C is 85 lbs. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ship an 85 lb. item via UPS Ground? Do you have any idea how much it costs in a boxing materials alone? If the A/C costs a couple hundred dollars in shipping/handling, then another couple hundred to repair the item, it's not worth getting repaired according to the strictures Whynter has created. I have a friend who has a friend who has a friend who can repair anything, but should I have to resort to the black market? No, I shouldn't--frankly, I'd rather not. This is one kick-butt A/C but the repair situation sucks. Next time I'm in the market to buy a portable A/C, I will seriously consider getting a Kenmore or LG just so Sears can service it.\n\n-----\n27 March 2013\n\nWhynter's customer service was willing to send us a new power cord at a reasonable price, in a timely manner. I commend them for that. We tipped the A/C over on its back (heavy sucker), disassembled the bottom, removed the old power cord, put in the new power cord, and put everything back together, all in one hour. We did get the A/C up and running, ready for the hot season. YEAH!\n\nFirst, it still doesn't address the fact that if a Whynter-brand portable A/C breaks, you are out-of-luck. Personally, this would be a perfect market for local vacuum-cleaner stores to get into. Repairing the vast majority of floor A/Cs is a need not being met. Who's going to fill that market?\n\nSecond, it doesn't address the chronic moisture-condensation problem that this machine seems to have--for people in humid areas. On the other hand, for people in ARID and blisteringly hot areas, this is one kick-butt freez-a-rarium machine: it churns out \"freezing\" like there's no tomorrow. I would like to see a schematic diagram of this machine: I feel I have a right to know what kind of water-pan this A/C has. Is the water-pan a \"pan,\" that is, open and the water will evaporate? Is the water-container enclosed and will grow mold? Why can't Whynter share its diagrams with old and new customers?\n\nWhynter has potential. I have never had such a frosty air conditioner. Whynter is doing something right. If Whynter hooks up with Sears/Kenmore repair department where customers can get their air conditioners repaired locally, Whynter/Sears combo would be unstoppable.\n\n-----\nOh, one thing, the reason why the power cord went defunct is that I used it to turn the A/C off using the button on the cord--DON'T--DON'T--DON'T ever touch that button--certainly don't use that button regularly. I don't know what the cord's button is good for, but leave the darn thing alone! Don't let the kids play with that button unless you want a dead machine on your hands.\n\nI rate this machine four stars (****), even with the above happening.","Product: This new mount offers users an alternative to windshield suction cup mounts. This portable friction mount features a non-skid silicone bottom and pliable base to keep the mount secure on your dashboard.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: 4-legged bean-bag Garmin friction mount more stable; this one waste of $\n\nReview: Yuck. I had a small 5\" old Garmin, using the:\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Garmin-Portable-Friction-Mount/dp/B002OL2MU4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Garmin Portable Friction Mount</a> (4-legged bean-bag) which worked fine.\n\nThen I got a Garmin 2798LMT Portable GPS 7\" which, by the way, I really like. All the 7\" Garmins are *B*I*G* (better to see) but are top-heavy. Using the 4-legged friction mount, the 7\" Garmin tumbled over onto the floor.\n\nSo I got this friction dashboard mount thinking maybe it would give more stability. Nope. The 7\" Garmin fell over EVEN WORSE. Not liking this model AT ALL!\n\nI went back to my original 4-legged \"old faithful.\" I wedge the 4-legged mount in the valley of the dashboard -- wedged against the windshield. The whole thing doesn't fall anymore. Problem solved. I wasted $12 on the new mount, which I will be donating to Goodwill. Yech! This unit here -- my advise: don't bother. Why? Because it is less stable than the 4-legged. Get the 4-legged bean-bag.\n\nBy the way, I looked -- and could not find -- a third alternative to the above two mounts.","Product: Protect your iPad and make it even easier to hold and use with Speck's popular PixelSkin case for iPad. The tactile pixel texture and perfect amount of \"squish\" is what makes this rubberized iPad case so grippy in-hand and famously protective. Works great with Speck ShieldView Screen films. Easy on and off - just insert the bottom of your iPad into the bottom of the PixelSkin iPad Case (make sure to line up the 20-pin connector!) and then pull the top corners around the front. That's it, you're ready to hit the road.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: HARD finding a silicone cover for iPad 1!\n\nReview: Very nice. This case will give my hands the traction I need so as to not drop the iPad. Electronic devices are so easy to slip out of my hand. I don't know about other people though. It has a nice feel to it. I would have liked it a little stiffer but it's okay as is. Lots of grooves and bumps. I got the green, and the photos are true to color--thank goodness for adding blue to the green.\n\nFor some odd reason, Speck does not include any covers for the iPad 1 on their website. I had a REALLY hard time finding this cover. I suspect this case (all colors) has been discontinued, but it would be considerate of Speck to put on their website an iPad 1 category, then say something like \"Available from resellers until supplies last.\" iPad 1s are still being traded, and people are still looking for covers.","Product: This kit includes one micro cable and one mini cable, so you can use it to charge or power your compatible device. Plug the appropriate cable into your device, then attach the AC outlet adapter for power or connect to a personal computer for data transfer. Compatible with the following Garmin Models: nuLink: 1695 and nuvi: 2200, 2250, 2250LT, 3750, 3760T, 3790T\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Garmin is parsimonious on cords -- this set is hardly better at 3-feet\n\nReview: Specifications on the back of the charger:\n\nItem has Garmin label slapped on it:\n\nGarmin XQP\nSwitching Power Supply\nModel PSAF10R-050Q\nInput: 100-240V ~ 0.3A 50-60Hz 22-29VA\nOutput: 5.0V 2.0A MAX.\nGARMIN P/N: 362-00096-00\nPhihong Technology Co., Ltd.\nTaiwan\nother stuff\nMade in China (GM)-R\n\nThe cords HERE are merely 3-feet long. I can't study the Garmin GPS in the house with that short a cord, being who has an outlet within 3-feet of them? I bought an:\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Anker-PowerLine-Micro-USB-10ft-Charging-Cable-with-Kevlar-Fiber-and-10000-Bend-Lifespan-for-Samsung-Nexus-LG-Motorola-Android-Smartphones-and-More-Blue/dp/B013DP84EC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Anker PowerLine Micro USB (10ft) - Charging Cable, with Kevlar Fiber and 10000+ Bend Lifespan for Samsung, Nexus, LG, Motorola, Android Smartphones and More (Blue)</a> instead. This 10-foot cord will let me sit \"not so near\" a power outlet.\n\nI agree with other reviewers: Garmin is parsimonious when it comes to providing cords -- they provide only exceedingly short cords that they can possibly get away with and still call it a cord. For such expensive items ($600+) as the Garmin nuvi 2798LMT with Backup Camera, you would think they provide decent cord lengths, but no, they don't. Their motto must be: the shorter, the better -- screw the customer -- we come first.","Product: On the go, looking for a quick and easy way to compose e-mail and other documents with your iPad/iPhone. The Verbatim Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is your answer. Designed to work with your Bluetooth-enabled iPad/iPhone this keyboard features an ultra-compact design that folds for maximum portability and easy storage in the included carrying case. The iPad/iPhone keyboard has a built-in media console allowing you to play, pause and control your iTunes with the touch of a button. An iPhone stand, also included, allows you even greater freedom and mobility. Bluetooth technology, Compatible with iPad/iPhone (iOS 4 or higher)Keyboard Carrying Case and iPhone Stand included\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice keyboard for iPad (\"double characters\" solved & it's not the keyboard)\n\nReview: .\nDAY UMPTEEN\n\nDiscovered that the \"double characters\" wasn't this keyboard's fault, nor is it any other keyboard's. I don't know what you call the problem; there's probably some technical term for it. See my review for the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000. This is a pretty nice keyboard, and now that I know it wasn't any particular keyboard creating the problem, I'm rating this keyboard five stars. This is a nice keyboard for iPad. Maybe I should've called Verbatim's Tech Support before going bonkers, but I was in a major tizzy--I mean MAJOR hissy-fit. You have no idea how many weeks I spent trying to find a good keyboard, or maybe you do. Sorry, Verbatim!\n\nDAY NINE\n\nAhhhhhhhhh! What the frig is going on? The friggin' Microsoft keyboard is doing the same elfin' thing with the double characters! This is happening in the middle of the night! Does anyone know how to solve this? Is anyone ELSE having the double characters problem?\n\nDAY SIX\n\nI bought and tried the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 (T4L-00001) for my iPad (1) and it's perfect (five stars). It's a dream. I got more work done today than in the last month cumulatively. Yahoo!\n\nI'm downgrading the Verbatim keyboard to three stars because now I know what a five-star Bluetooth keyboard is like.\n\nDAY THREE\n\nI spent the day looking for 11\"-14\" WIRED keyboards for iPad. Rots of ruck. I did a thorough investigation, sifting through dozens of keyboards' descriptions and attributes. I can't find a small wired keyboard for iPad. Therefore, I'll have to get a WIRELESS keyboard. I'm about to order the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 (T4L-00001) at almost 14\" across, to set on my lap. If that keyboard doesn't work, I'll get the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad (920-003241). I really need to get cracking getting some writing done, and this keyboard-issue has been a major hassle. If you're having trouble finding a decent iPad keyboard (based on you need a competent keyboard for other than playing games), you and me both. Maybe I can save you a couple months' aggravation. It goes to show you the length one person is willing to go for iPad. ARRRRGGGGHHHH!\n\nAfter I've used the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 (T4L-00001) for a few days, I'll update this review.\n\nDAY TWO\n\nI dug out yet another wireless keyboard I'd packed away a couple months' ago. With THAT KEYBOARD TOO the symptoms started double characters cited below in DAY ONE: iitt ssttaarrtteedd ttoo wwrriittee lliikkee tthhiiss ttoooo! The same phenomenon had occurred on three separate wireless keyboards. Therefore, it's NOT the keyboard(s) that have been generating the double characters (unless they have something inherently similar inside). Being I have the screaming meemies, I asked my husband the computer nut to help out because I, Ms. Independent, was tearing my hair out at getting no writing done and am backlogged by a few days. He hopped on the Internet and discovered I'm not the only one with this problem. He said that the phenomenon is probably some sort of \"other Bluetooth device in the vicinity\" interference on the same frequency, like a cordless phone, iPhone, iPad, or even some anonymous neighbors' device. He eliminated the electric company's wireless billing (not same frequency). Therefore, I'm re-judging this Verbatim folding keyboard to four stars ****, since apart from this double-character issue is quite nice. I won't give it five stars ***** because some keys are not in the right place for my fingers, like the righthand shift-key (other reviews have mentioned such).\n\nI'm down and p*ssed because within the last couple months, I donated two wireless keyboards to Goodwill which may actually have been good. My loss, their gain. It's likely I'll get a wired keyboard for iPad; I've lost patience with wireless--I've had it \"up to here\" (pointing to between nose and mouth), so to speak. I've gone through a month of major aggravation, spent over a hundred dollars, feeling like quite the ninny not being able to solved this, what I thought, problem, and gotten no work done on my iPad. Cr*p.\n\nDAY ONE\n\nThis is my 3rd or 4th keyboard I bought to use with iPad (1) and ended/ending up discarding (donating to Goodwill). I'm a writer; I have to type at a decent clip. I thought this keyboard was THE ONE until last night and again today: out of the blue, for every one character, it types two. I type 'consider' and on screen shows 'ccoonnssiiddeerr.' Unacceptable. It's driving me nuts!\n\nI'm not doing anything differently--all I'm doing is typing and all of a ssuuddddeenn, iitt ssttaarrttss ttoo wwrriittee lliikkee tthhiiss. The \"defect\" goes away after an unknown amount of time. It comes and goes at random times. I don't know what is causing it, nor is it my responsibility, nor am I interested in debugging it, nor am I willing to get an exchange. Out it goes. I don' return electronics: I write an honest review, then recycle the item at Goodwill. This keyboard may work okay for someone else, so it's getting donated to Goodwill.","Product: The Amzer Transparent White Jelly Case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, light-weight option for protecting your Apple iPad 2. The durable silicone absorbs any shock your Apple iPad 2 may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. The smooth silicone gives you a sure and lasting grip on your Apple iPad 2 and minimizes sliding on flat surfaces. You have full access to your Apple iPad 2 without removing it from the case. The Jelly Case is truly like a second skin and a must have accessory!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Rates 9 out of 10; fits iPad 3\n\nReview: I'm rating this case a 4.5 of 5 (9 of 10). Definitely worth the $. Reasonably priced.\n\nOn Amazon, I just viewed what amounted to hundreds of cases, looking for ones that'll fit iPad 3.\n\nFor my old iPad 1, I had a wonderfully stupendous \"Luxury Silicone Case\" by PDAir. PDAir doesn't make such a one for the iPad 3--alas--but I know what I'm looking for in a case. The PDAir case protected the iPad 1 to such a degree that it is in mint condition; I can proudly give it to a friend in near-perfect condition. One of the things I loved about the PDAir case is that there was no way the iPad slipped from my fingers or slid off the edge of furniture--the grip was super, being textured, nubbly and corrogated. A second attribute of the PDAir case that I loved was that the silicone border/lip on the front was 3/4\" wide. Such a \"wide border\" is a must, since a person's thumb grabs onto that border. Thin borders, like 1/8\", 1/4\" or 1/2\", don't help a hand grip the iPad one bit. The front of the iPad is exposed, so when I need, let's say, for a cat to NOT walk on the iPad's glass screen (when not in use), I merely flip the iPad upside down; I store it upside down while charging.\n\nWithout a case, I've already nearly dropped the iPad 3 for lack of good grip. iPads, to me, have a slick surface. iPads can easily slide off a table if the table is not perfectly level. So I went a-huntin' on Amazon and other websites.\n\nOn Amazon, I found \"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 3\" (many colors), but timeframe says users can expect to wait one-to-two months; I couldn't wait that long. Then I noticed that there is \"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 2\" (many colors), available immediately, so I ordered that.\n\nI received the case this afternoon. To me, it fits as expected; it's not supposed to be tight. There is a little give and stretchiness to it, which I like. The case was pretty hard getting on without ripping a corner (same thing went for the PDAir). This case is not something you take on and off. Once it's on, it's on. It's not meant for on and off--one of the corners would rip. This Amzer case appears to have the characteristics of my old PDAir case.\n\nThere is one noticable difference though: the Amzer case is accumulating cat fur (I have cats). The PDAir did not. That means it'll probably attract dust too. I suspect I can take a damp cloth to remove dust and cat fur. Accumulating cat fur is why I rated it a 9 rather than a 10. It depends on the chemical mixture: I have no way of knowing if the chemical mixture of this iPad 2's silicone is the same as to iPad 3's silicone. The iPad 3 case may be a different mixture.\n\nI've seen a few silicone cases for iPad that are SMOOTH. \"Smooth\" doesn't help with gripping. Smooth silicone slips right out of my hand. Smooth sucks. Look for rough.","Product: Safeguard your e-reader or tablet computer with this stylish case from BUILT. Constructed of extra-thick, protective neoprene (the wetsuit material), this envelope stretches to snugly fit a range of 7- to 8-inch e-readers and tablets, including BlackBerry PlayBook, Barnes & Noble nook, latest generation Amazon Kindle, and Samsung Galaxy Tab. The front flap with hook-and-eye closures allows for quick and easy access to your device, while the plush lining protects its screen and finish. A zippered inner pocket stores a power adapter or other essentials. The form-fitting profile cushions your device without adding bulk, and slips easily into a briefcase, backpack, or purse. Plus, the checkpoint-friendly design lets you through airport security with the device safely inside the envelope. Flexible, durable, water- and stain-resistant; simply hand wash and drip dry. Envelope measures 6-3/4 x 9 x 1 inches. You'll be the master of urban style with BUILT by your side.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not overwhelmed; poor design: worth maybe $10\n\nReview: Worth maybe $10. Weak point: This pouch has Velcro ONLY on the corners of the flap; it does not have Velcro on the center of the flap. This means that if the pouch contains a big, center item, say a ping-pong ball, it won't shut -- the corners won't catch. Means that this pouch is good only for flat items. It is NOT a well-thought out design. If I'd noticed, I wouldn't have bought it. Downgrading pouch to two (**) from four stars (****).\n\nI tried to put an iPad Mini into an \"i-Blason ArmorBox Stand Series For Apple iPad Mini 7.9 Inch (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/i-Blason-ArmorBox-Stand-Series-For-Apple-iPad-Mini-7-9-Inch-2-Layer-Convertible-Hybrid-Kids-Friendly-Protection-Kick-Stand-Case-Multi-Color-Green-White/dp/B009PPKT2U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">i-Blason ArmorBox Stand Series For Apple iPad Mini 7.9 Inch 2 Layer Convertible Hybrid Kids Friendly Protection Kick Stand Case (Multi Color) - Green / White</a>). This BUILT 8-Inch Neoprene e-Reader or Tablet Envelope is too small; look for a 9-inch whatever. I'm having a heck of a time finding a \"big enough\" envelope to fit my iPad Mini plus the ArmorBox, without it being way too big.","Product: - The LAP PRO - Stand/Caddy: The ULTIMATE Lap Stand for use with your Tablet, E-Reader, Book, Laptop Magazine & Paperback! The Lap Pro, is a portable plushy, light, beanbag workstation designed for use in bed, the couch, the chair, travel (trains, planes & automobiles). It's contouring capability makes it able to be used on virtually all uneven surfaces, enabling comfortable use of your Tablet, E-reader, Book, Magazine, Paperback while lying flat on your back - fully reclined, sitting upright or anywhere in between. It can be used with one leg, crossed legs or a wide legged, seated position and when lying flat can be positioned anywhere on the body comfortably from your ankles to your chest. The Lap Pro S/C doubles as a tote with a 2x pocket to store/carry these items around (along with some minor accessories). The Lap Pro, is designed to be angled from 0 - 89 degrees, allowing users total control of viewing angles. To use: place your device into the Lap Pro, then fluff up or take hold of the Bumper & roll backwards until level with the surface, place pressure downward & wiggle to seat firmly, then roll forward to desired angle (Ref. 4th pic) and the Lap Pro will maintain that angle. (Some breaking in may be required) The Lap Pro when angled at 89 deg. is perfect for watching videos, working, reading, playing games, etc, while in a fully flat or reclined position making the Lap Pro, the ultimate leisure stand for bed/Lazy Boy use. Its MicroFiber shell, makes it soft to the touch while allowing it to clean screens too. A great study companion for students of all ages, casual reading, game players, the infirmed and alleviates work for those with arm or hand issues. A perfect gift for the young or old. The Lap Pro S/C, is the unique, ultimate lap stand that does everything that you need. While others can do one thing or another, none but the Lap Pro S/C can do it all. *NOT A TOY* Designed in the USA. -Design & Utility, Patented-\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Makes for comfortable reading--whatever device\n\nReview: This is an excellently-designed lapdesk (lap desk). It is handy, and makes for comfortable reading.\n\nI use this stand/lapdesk mainly for reading (paper) books. Holding a book on my lap doesn't sit well, literally. I squirm all over, not being able to get a comfortable viewing distance. With this stand, I'm able to situate the book any which way, putting the book at weird angles (a great thing).\n\nI use it secondarily to read iPad, iPhone and iPod. Same thing applies here.\n\nI use it thirdly while reading stuff on my desktop computer, leaning my torso forward with my elbows in the soft stand with my head in my hands reading stuff online. Otherwise, my elbows would dig into my thighs.\n\nThe outer fabric gathers lint but REALLY, this is a non-issue. The cover is made of a soft (probably 100% polyester) jersey-knit which tends toward static-electricity. The jersey-knit is a good choice of fabric for this stand nonetheless. If you need to de-static-electricity it, use Static Guard spray or some such thing.\n\nThis is a nifty, novel, flexible, and versatile tool to facilitate reading \"WHATEVER device,\" device meaning anything you need to read. I recommend it.","Product: Space mouse Pro is the latest addition to 3dconnexion line of professional 3D mice. It features a full size, soft coated hand rest and 15 large, fully programmable function keys for access to application commands, standard views and keyboard modifiers while a convenient on-screen display provides visual support. Like all 3dconnexion 3D mice, space mouse Pro features the patented 3dconnexion 6-degrees-of-freedom (6Dof) sensor that enables you to easily navigate digital models or camera positions in 3D space. Simply push, pull, twist or tilt the 3dconnexion controller cap to pan, zoom and Rotate your model or camera precisely and intuitively.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Gets an \"F\"--Logitech--this sucks in Photoshop 2D and/or on Macintosh -- don't get\n\nReview: Just so you know, 3DConnexion is owned by Logitech. I generally have liked Logitech products, but this high-end device -- by far -- is the worst buying mistake I've made in fifteen years. It is merely a heavy paperweight. I fell for the manufacturer's line \"It works in Photoshop\" (it doesn't work any way I use Photoshop). See why:\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n4 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nYuck. I'm not impressed. I have a Mac -- I want to use this device with Photoshop, but it performs poorly. As some previous reviewer mentioned, I now own a very expensive paperweight. If you want to use this device for 2D, don't bother.\n\nThe documentation is horrible -- or more accurately, nonexistent. The manufacturer provides no pdf instructions that I could find, and I looked hard. Support for Macintosh is awful -- it's got zillions of applications for MS Windows, but only a handful of applications for Mac. My educated guess is that 3DConnexion despises Macintosh.\n\nThus far, this device sucks. Save your money and look elsewhere. If I get this device to get to do 2D stuff the way I need it to, I'll amend this review. In the meantime, this device stinks.\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n11 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nI am maxed out on the frustration-scale. This is how much frustration I'm experiencing trying to get this device to do ANYTHING in Photoshop CS5:\n\nI LOATHE THIS DEVICE...\n\nDO NOT GET THIS MOUSE IF YOU INTEND TO USE IT WITH PHOTOSHOP!\n\nIt zoomed for awhile, then friggin' stopped. The more I try to get this mouse to work -- TO DO EVEN ONE THING IN PHOTOSHOP CS5 -- the more I hate it. If I could get away with cursing here, I would definitely be doing so. I'm on the verge of throwing the damn thing out the window, stomping on it, and screaming \"Why doesn't this frigging thing work?\" I am plumb worn out. It's a piece of garbage.\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n13 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nI tried using this device in Photoshop, again. I tried to assign straight-forward, common keyboard shortcut ] to increase brush size and [ to decrease brush size -- nope, can't do it. No such accommodation exists. It won't let a person assign any of this device's 3D functions (such as tilt, spin, or roll) to keyboard shortcuts AT ALL. Aargh! Yuck! Nor can I assign a physical button to ] and [. Aargh! Aargh! VERY, VERY disappointing.\n\nThe manufacturer falsely advertises, to put it mildly (and not so mildly): they imply this device is helpful to a Macintosh user -- or to a Photoshop user using Windows or Mac, or both. This gizmo is a waste of resources. Did I, by any chance, say that I am thoroughly disgusted with this device? If I could return it, I would. I'm p_ssed off to no end. Why? Because the manufacturer is deceptive (they lie). I will never buy from them again.\n\nI bought a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Contour-ShuttleXpress-3D-Input-Device/dp/B0032Y0OH0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Contour ShuttleXpress 3D Input Device</a> (a disaster: yuck) and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> (nice, but also need buttons), both of which are cheaper than the Spacemouse. 3DConnexion needs to get its act together and produce a proper driver for Photoshop 2D use.\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n28 May 2013\n--------------------------------------------------\nAfter spending an entire day tooling around Amazon and the Internet, I found out about a company called Bella-USA. I bought a Bella-USA Pro Series \"video\" \"jog/shuttle\" keyboard directly from the manufacturer (not available on Amazon). I'll let you know how THAT works out. Look up \"bellacorp\" on YouTube. I'll check status periodically:\n\n--------------------------------------------------\n28 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\n--------------------------------------------------\n29 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\n--------------------------------------------------\n30 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\n--------------------------------------------------\n31 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\n--------------------------------------------------\n1 June 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\n--------------------------------------------------\n16 June 2013: New Macintosh driver dated 13 June 2013, but no 2D Photoshop (CS5). My opinion stands: a sucky paperweight.\n--------------------------------------------------\n17 June 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n18 June 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n5 July 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n10 July 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n21 July 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n5 August 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n10 August 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n11 September 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n4 November 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n12 March 2015: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n9 July 2015: No 2D Photoshop.\n--------------------------------------------------\n5 July 2017: No 2D Photoshop. Still gets an \"F.\" Piece-of-garbage.\n--------------------------------------------------","Product: The Amzer Grey Jelly Case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, light-weight option for protecting your Apple new iPad. The durable silicone absorbs any shock your Apple new iPad may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. The smooth silicone gives you a sure and lasting grip on your Apple new iPad and minimizes sliding on flat surfaces. You have full access to your Apple new iPad without removing it from the case. The Jelly Case is truly like a second skin and a must have accessory for your Apple new iPad.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Rating iPad 2 green version 9 of 10 (fits iPad 3)\n\nReview: I have no idea why but I can't post this message on the iPad 2 green version of this case; I posted photos there. I'll put the message here.\n\nI put an iPad 3 into this iPad 2 case in green. I'm rating this case a 4.5 of 5 (9 of 10). Definitely worth the $. Reasonably priced. The iPad 3 versions say they won't be available for \"1 to 2 months.\"\n\nOn Amazon, I just viewed what amounted to hundreds of cases, looking for ones that'll fit iPad 3.\n\nFor my old iPad 1, I had a wonderfully stupendous \"Luxury Silicone Case\" by PDAir. PDAir doesn't make such a one for the iPad 3--alas--but I know what I'm looking for in a case. The PDAir case protected the iPad 1 to such a degree that it is in mint condition; I can proudly give it to a friend in near-perfect condition. One of the things I loved about the PDAir case is that there was no way the iPad slipped from my fingers or slid off the edge of furniture--the grip was super, being textured, nubbly and corrogated. A second attribute of the PDAir case that I loved was that the silicone border/lip on the front was 3/4\" wide. Such a \"wide border\" is a must, since a person's thumb grabs onto that border. Thin borders, like 1/8\", 1/4\" or 1/2\", don't help a hand grip the iPad one bit. The front of the iPad is exposed, so when I need, let's say, for a cat to NOT walk on the iPad's glass screen (when not in use), I merely flip the iPad upside down; I store it upside down while charging.\n\nWithout a case, I've already nearly dropped the iPad 3 for lack of good grip. iPads, to me, have a slick surface. iPads can easily slide off a table if the table is not perfectly level. So I went a-huntin' on Amazon and other websites.\n\nOn Amazon, I found \"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 3\" (many colors), but timeframe says users can expect to wait one-to-two months; I couldn't wait that long. Then I noticed that there is \"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 2\" (many colors), available immediately, so I ordered that.\n\nI received the case this afternoon. To me, it fits as expected; it's not supposed to be tight. There is a little give and stretchiness to it, which I like. The case was pretty hard getting on without ripping a corner (same thing went for the PDAir). This case is not something you take on and off. Once it's on, it's on. It's not meant for on and off--one of the corners would rip. This Amzer case appears to have the characteristics of my old PDAir case.\n\nThere is one noticable difference though: the Amzer case is accumulating cat fur (I have cats). The PDAir did not. That means it'll probably attract dust too. I suspect I can take a damp cloth to remove dust and cat fur. Accumulating cat fur is why I rated it a 9 rather than a 10. It depends on the chemical mixture: I have no way of knowing if the chemical mixture of this iPad 2's silicone is the same as to iPad 3's silicone. The iPad 3 case may be a different mixture.\n\nI've seen a few silicone cases for iPad that are SMOOTH. \"Smooth\" doesn't help with gripping. Smooth silicone slips right out of my hand. Smooth sucks. Look for rough.\n\n-----\n6 April 2012\n\nI REALLY want to know how this 'iPad 3' skin differs from 'iPad 2's' skin! If the iPad 2's skin is the same as for the iPad 3, and the iPad 3's skin is not available in desired color, why not get the iPad 2 skin? Are they the same?","Product: The Amzer Jelly Case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, light-weight option for protecting your iPad Mini. The durable silicone absorbs any shock your iPad Mini may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. A double layer of silicone protects the corners and back of your iPad...where protection matters most! The textured silicone to the sides ensure a lasting grip on your iPad and minimizes sliding on flat surfaces. The featured silicone button over your home button delivers precise control and added protection! You have full access to your tablet without removing it from the case. The Jelly Case is truly like a second skin and a must have accessory.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fits Retina iPad Mini; good grip; button covers & holes are in all the right places\n\nReview: ------------------------\n13 January 2014\n------------------------\n\nI loved this cover, and still do. I just got an iPad Mini with Retina, and this \"old\" cover fits perfectly. Don't bother waiting for the \"updated\" version (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Amzer-Soft-Silicone-Skin-Fit-Jelly-Case-Cover-for-iPad-mini-with-Retina-Display/dp/B00G55CQAG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Amzer Soft Silicone Skin Fit Jelly Case Cover for iPad mini with Retina Display</a>). The old cover fits the Retina so well, I can't see what the manufacturer could do to make it fit better. Since I like green for my current cover, I'm getting a different colored same-style to put on my old iPad Mini.\n\n-----\nI have several Amzer Silicone covers (similar to Speck PixelSkin, like <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Speck-PixelSkin-for-iPhone-3G-1-Pack-Retail-Packaging-Green/dp/B001B94N5M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Speck PixelSkin for iPhone 3G - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Green</a>) for different devices -- it's just my thing. I want a good grip -- I don't want/need plastic or glass between the device and my hand/finger -- I don't need a waterproof/foodproof/kidproof cover, cuz I'm an adult who is careful enough not to have liquid and food near the iPad -- I want holes where they should be -- I want button covers where they should be -- I want the buttons easily accessible -- I will never use my iPad as a frisbee which sounds like some children do. I give my handheld devices respect.\n\nI like green, but the green that manufacturers use these days I wish had more blue in it (but what can you do?) If I get sick of green, I'll buy one of the ten other colors, like purple.\n\nThis cover's iPad 2 counterpart (which I reviewed & furnished photos for) is at: <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-for-Apple-iPad-2-Green-AMZ90797/dp/B004TB7RFM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case for Apple iPad 2 - Green (AMZ90797)</a>.\n\nThe silicone on the iPad Mini is thinner than on a regular-sized iPad, which is logical.\n\nEverybody has their own opinion and needs regarding what they want to protect their devices.\nThat's why there's a market for so many kinds of covers. Sometimes my head spins. I've gone through a lot of duds.\n\nI sure missed it when my iPad Mini was not protected by an Anzer \"siliconey.\" This Amzer cover replaces an <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/i-Blason-ArmorBox-Series-2-Layer-Hybrid-Protection-Case-For-Apple-New-iPad-Mini-7-9-Inch-with-Kick-Stand-Kids-Friendly-Multi-Color-Green-White/dp/B009PPHAT0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">i-Blason ArmorBox Series 2 Layer Hybrid Protection Case For Apple New iPad Mini 7.9 Inch with Kick Stand Kids Friendly (Multi Color) - Green / White</a>. I was not at-all-happy with the i-Blason long-term, which I'll soon be donating to the Salvation Army.\n\nI covered my iPad Mini with this Amzer cover; prop it up using an <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Arkon-Portable-Fold-Up-Stand-for-Apple-iPad-Galaxy-Tab-Kindle-Fire-Playbook-Xoom-Toshiba-Acer-Nook-and-Other-Tablets-IPM-TAB1/dp/B000CKVOOY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, Playbook, Xoom, Toshiba, Acer, Nook and Other Tablets (IPM-TAB1)</a> (which allows dozens of positions); put it into a suede neoprene zipper case <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Green-Trim-SumacLife-Micro-Suede-Protective-Sleeve-Cover-with-Neoprene-Bubble-Padding-for-Motorola-Droid-Xyboard-8-2-inch-Android-Tablet/dp/B008TV002U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Green Trim SumacLife Micro Suede Protective Sleeve Cover with Neoprene Bubble Padding for Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 inch Android Tablet</a>; then put THAT into a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Baggallini-Luggage-Everywhere-Bag/dp/B004YVZ3EO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Baggallini Luggage Everywhere Bag</a>, and I'm set to go. Whew! It's been a pain-in-the-patootie \"finding and finagling\" all four things to fit together.\n\n---------------------------\n2 March 2013 update\n---------------------------\n\nI still love it.","Product: i-Blason Logo Bearing Dual Layer Kick Stand Armored Hybrid Case Designed specifically for the New iPad Mini, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini with Retina Display.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Okay, for the time-being\n\nReview: The typed instructions are by some Chinese person who doesn't speak fluent English--in other words, abysmal. The instructions have drawings which is the only way we figured out how to get the iPad Mini into the case. I give this case only 3 stars, being it is *VERY* HEAVY. The case + iPad Mini weighs double the weight of the iPad Mini itself. It feels as heavy (or heavier) than regular (bigger) iPads.\n\nIn case you were wondering if this case has any sort of screen cover, it doesn't. (I hate screen covers, and don't want a screen cover). This case is NOT be particularly appropriate for kids, since the case leaves the screen and orifices open to the elements--which for a rational and careful adult, is fine.\n\nMy favorite product line is Amzer's Silicone Skin Jelly Cover/Case, which when becomes available for the iPad Mini, I'll replace the Amzer for this case, and donate this i-Blason case to the Salvation Army--they'll re-home it.\n\nThis case does give a relatively good grip, although not as good as the Amzer mentioned above. At least the iPad Mini can't slip out of my hands til then. Not being able to get one's favorite case is part of being an early adopter--it goes with the territory.\n\n-----\n14 Feb 2013 UPDATE\n\nOver time, this case was a hassle and a headache. The on/off upper-right button was hard to find. The bottom-center button was hard to find. I did go ahead and get the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Amzer-Soft-Silicone-Jelly-Skin-Fit-Case-Cover-for-Apple-iPad-Mini-Green-AMZ94586/dp/B00966JA46/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Amzer Soft Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case Cover for Apple iPad Mini - Green (AMZ94586)</a>, which I much prefer. I use several of this Anzer silicone product-line (one for each device), and see no reason to not use it the iPad Mini.\n\nI have to warn you, once the i-Blason case is on the iPad Mini, it's nearly impossible to remove--we had a heck of a time getting it off the iPad Mini (my hubbie cut himself with a letter-opener, where we finally pried the case open using three miniature screwdrivers simultaneously).\n\nA suede zipper case that fits the iPad Mini with either this i-Blason or the Amzer, after looking over several hundred case descriptions is (drum roll): <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Green-Trim-SumacLife-Micro-Suede-Protective-Sleeve-Cover-with-Neoprene-Bubble-Padding-for-Motorola-Droid-Xyboard-8-2-inch-Android-Tablet/dp/B008TV002U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Green Trim SumacLife Micro Suede Protective Sleeve Cover with Neoprene Bubble Padding for Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 inch Android Tablet</a> (in lots of different colors). The SumacLife is about 1/2\" bigger across and 1/2\" bigger down, and plenty thick.\n\nFor a stand, I use the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Arkon-Portable-Fold-Up-Stand-for-Apple-iPad-Galaxy-Tab-Kindle-Fire-Playbook-Xoom-Toshiba-Acer-Nook-and-Other-Tablets-IPM-TAB1/dp/B000CKVOOY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, Playbook, Xoom, Toshiba, Acer, Nook and Other Tablets (IPM-TAB1)</a>. Now I'm finally set.","Product: These black Surge Protectors have 6 horizontal outlets and feature a flat 360 degree rotating plug which will provide more flexibility when selecting a wall outlet. Now you can plug in behind furniture and get around other obstacles with ease. This model has a 4 foot power cord. Our 6-Outlet Power Strips are UL listed, factory tested and designed for safety. The built-in circuit breaker prevents overloading of the power strip. All outlets are grounded to protect you, your home and your equipment. Electrical Rating: 125 Volts AC. 15 Amps. 1800 Watts. Max Surge Voltage: 6KV. Max Surge Dissipation: 180 joules. Max Spike Current: 12000 Amps. Clamping Response Time: Less than 1 nanosecond. Temperature Range: -40 C to +80 C.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cute little surge-protector. I recommend.\n\nReview: I can't relate to Renee's Grammy's review dated 31 March 2014. I tried all the 3-way outlets, and all work fine.\n\nCharacteristics:\n\nSurgExpert(tm) brand.\nModel S9P603A6.\n360 rotating flat plug.\nSJT14AWG X 3C heavy-duty 4-foot cord.\nRe-set/Off 2-in-1 rocker switch.\n6 grounded outlets.\nMaximum spike current: 12,000 amps.\nSurge energy joules rating: 180 joules.\n15-amp overload resettable circuit breaker.\n15A, 120 VAC, 6OHz, 1800 watts.\nBasic line [L-N].\nUL clamping voltage: UL 1449 500V.\nMaximum spike voltage: 6KV.\n\nRegarding design: It would have been a better design to have turned the outlets 90 from what they are.\n\nThis is a relatively small power-strip, which is good if you're looking for it to fit in a small space. This is a rather refreshingly small size because many power-strips are too honking big. This one is a dark color, so it hides well. For the space I am putting this in, the 4-foot cord is a plus. I no longer buy power-strips that do not have a 360 rotating flat plug -- a definite plus. It's a cute little surge-protector. I recommend.\n\nIt is a pain when specifications for power-strips are not listed in detail by Sellers.","Product: Cargador de batera para bateras recargables del tipo AA / AAA para Ni-MH Ni-Cd\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The instructions suck; otherwise, seems okay\n\nReview: The instructions suck. WTF? There is no direction what REFRESH button does! Several reviewer(s) say to press the Refresh button for 2 seconds, which toggles between \"discharge\" and \"charge.\" Pretty big thing to OVERLOOK. Features like that need to be documented and/or discoverable. We pressed once, nothing happened. Who would know to press for 2 seconds? We had it set on Discharge thinking it probably needed to be fully discharged BEFORE being charged; we would have come back a few hours later to 16 dead batteries. It would have been a major hassle. What would possess the manufacturer to FORGET to tell users how the REFRESH works and what it does. Not a good start upon opening a new product. Besides, why is the button called REFRESH? Why not the more descriptive CHARGE/DISCHARGE?\n\nOther than that, for the moment, in that I haven't actually used the charger yet, I'll rate it ****. I am leaving off a star because of the terrible instructions.","Product: The new Cintiq 13HD Creative Pen & Touch Display is a top choice for creative professionals. Work intuitively and directly on a high-resolution 1920 x 1080 LED display featuring a 178 viewing angle, and 16.7 million colors. The 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt recognition and ergonomic design of the Pro Pen allow for precise control, create a natural pen-on-paper feel, and let you easily bring your ideas to brilliant life. The smart multi-touch control makes it easy to pan, zoom, rotate, navigate with one hand and retouch with the other. Touch gestures are supported in nearly all creative applications including Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Corel Painter, and Autodesk Sketchbook. Plus, the four customizable Express Keys, the Rocker Ring and on-screen controls provide easy access to timesaving shortcuts of your creative applications. The Cintiq 13HD touch offers an ample active area, yet it takes up minimal desktop space. Use your Cintiq flat on your desktop or attach the stand to work with your Cintiq at 22 Degree, 35 Degree, and 50 Degree angles. The convenient 3-in-1 cable for your Mac or PC makes setup on any Mac or PC a snap. Just plug it into your computer and you're ready to go - it's equally a great partner whether you're right or left-handed. Also practical: The compact Pro Pen carrying case fits in your pocket and includes storage for the extra nibs, removal tool and color rings. Enjoy a truly unique design experience with this high-performance Cintiq in a compact, low weight and slim design - and work the way you want.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Had it for two months -- opinion: super-duper\n\nReview: ----------------------------------------\n13 May 2013\n----------------------------------------\nI've had this \"monitor\" a week -- so far, I like it a lot. I used Intuos4 for several years, which was *wonderful* compared to drawing with a mouse. But still, the Intuos was not intuitive in the long run, and I hated looking up all the time, so much so that I was bored to tears after 5 minutes. The Intuos' \"disconnect\" was a killer for me. I ached for a Cintiq (I know -- such drama). I finally broke down and bought one. I work on Macintosh working mainly in Photoshop CS5 doing 2D stuff.\n\nOne thing though: I REALLY miss the Touch Ring (which was on the Intuos4) -- I wonder why the Touch Ring is missing on Cintiq 22HD and 22HD Touch. I just ordered a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Contour-ShuttleXpress-3D-Input-Device/dp/B0032Y0OH0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Contour ShuttleXpress 3D Input Device</a> (a disaster) and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> (working out nicely) to make up for the lack of Touch Ring.\n\nI was concerned about possibly scratching the surface with the pen, being I use nibs forever -- I'm still using the original nib. I thought seriously about getting a screen-protector, but in that I have a feather-touch, I needn't worry.\n\nI did change one habit -- I started to wear a glove (as advised) so as not to smudge the screen. I can't wear wool, nylon, polyester, or rayon. Fabric content has to be close to 100% cotton. So I went searching Amazon. I ordered, and have been using <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Perri-s-Adult-Winter-Weight-Cotton-Gloves/dp/B00BM27DJG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Perri's Adult Winter Weight Cotton Gloves</a>, which I guess is for horseback-riding. It turns out, the glove has a non-skid surface, which I didn't like in the beginning, but now I like. I cut off all but the last two fingers. I also cut off its reinforcement fabrics with a seam-ripper (easy for any seamstress). I got the largest size glove they had, because gloves never seem to be big enough. This glove is working out nicely.\n\nI also bought <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/No-Limits-Stretchy-Cotton-Gloves/dp/B003DQ2TAW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">No Limits! Stretchy Cotton Gloves</a>. The pair arrived -- I tried them on -- the glove runs small -- if you get, order larger than usual. I got Large, which looks as small as a child's glove. I did nothing else with this glove thus far. I haven't tried this glove yet.\n\n----------------------------------------\n29 May 2013\n----------------------------------------\nAwesome monitor (with the aforementioned and following work-a-rounds). One or more jog/shuttles are an absolutely necessity to me.\n\nI ended up ordering a Bella-USA dot com Pro Series \"video\" \"jog/shuttle\" keyboard (not available on Amazon) directly from the manufacturer. I'll let you know how THAT works out. Look up \"bellacorp\" on YouTube. Later: I really like this new keyboard -- it is working out nicely -- ordering directly from Bella-USA went very smoothly. The jog/shuttle is PERFECT! And I do mean perfect. I finally got rid of my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Microsoft-Natural-Ergonomic-Desktop-7000/dp/B000Q6UZBM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000</a>, which sucks if you use a Mac cuz many of its buttons don't work (I'll never get another Microsoft keyboard).\n\n----------------------------------------\n5 June 2013\n----------------------------------------\nBeing that Touch Rings are missing (arg!) (Wacom: what were you thinking?), a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> is pretty much an absolute necessity. So much so, that I feel that Wacom should bundle the PowerMate with this model Cintiq. I disabled the Touch Strips (rear) cuz I feel they are useless. (Wacom: why no Touch Rings? If you insist on Touch Strips, don't remove Touch Rings -- have both.)\n\nBetween the PowerMate and the new keyboard, I'm \"right as rain.\"","Product: The everywhere bag is inspired by the classic hobo style with plenty of exterior pockets to keep important items at your fingertips\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I ~really~ like this \"handbag\" (or travel, book, tote)\n\nReview: I really like this handbag (bag; purse) -- a lot. It is difficult to find a bag with these dimensions (and dimension-ratio) plus in Hobo style plus has shoulder-strap. My old handbag, a Stone Mountain (leather) hobo I've used for 30 years, does not fit my iPad 1, a bottled-water, or has an outer cellphone pocket -- this does. This handbag/bag fits iPad 1 (in Speck Pixelskin Silicone Case for iPad 1st Generation). [As people may know, the iPad 1 is bigger than iPad 2 and 3.] The righthand front (zipper) pocket is perfect for cellphone (in my case, iPhone in Speck Pixelskin Silicone Case) (I would've liked a pen-slot for my stylus too). The lefthand front (flap) pocket I put my keys (keyring) in. I do not buy any bag that doesn't have shoulder-strap -- this bag has a shoulder-strap (I usually wear my bag crossbody).\n\nI would've preferred at least one of the end zipper pockets be HIGHER and a tad WIDER so it (formally) fits a bottle of water (in my case, Perrier, which is a wider-than-usual circumference), and which has a \"double\" zipper (to zip up the bottle on both sides of the bottle). Pockets for water-bottles are usually designed poorly (as an afterthought), by being made of mesh (yuck) that (1) has elastic that is too tight, therefore, not universal; (2) is not high enough; and (3) is not wide enough. I hate mesh-with-elastic bottle-pockets cuz they are almost always too tight, too small, and too unstable -- I need a pocket where the bottle stays put most of the time but the bottle is easy to remove/replace with one hand). The two (identical) end pockets of this bag are the bare-minimum of what I'm looking for in a bottle-pocket.\n\nI use this bag as my everyday handbag, but it can also be considered a small/medium tote, travel, or book bag.\n\nSomewhere in my readings of reviews on various websites, someone said that Baggallini is finally making more of its bags to have \"structure\" where the bag stands up on its own when set down instead of ending up in a slouched pile. This bag has structure (which I like). I hate it when the bag is otherwise perfect except when put down, it crumples into a 1-inch mess, sorta like a pool of water.\n\nBeing I am infinitely-picky in my handbag (it has to be \"just so\"), oftentimes when I finally find a handbag, after it gets old, that style is no longer made. Therefore, in the next month or two, I will be buying three more of this same bag in three different colors (4 bags total) -- to pack away for future use.\n\nThe color Bronze in the photo is not true to life -- the photo is way too dark. The true color is more of a tan. Go to the Baggallini website for the correct \"Bronze\" color (search for hobo).","Product: Sizing Tips: Your heel should fit snug with no slipping. The midfoot of the shoe under your arch and over the top of your foot should be snug but not tight. You should have enough room in the toe box to wiggle your toes. Feet typically get bigger with age. We encourage you to have your feet measured every year. Women's feet often become a half-size (or more) larger after pregnancy. Your left and right feet may differ in length or width as much as a full size. Be sure to measure and try shoes on both feet, and always buy shoes to fit your larger foot.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I have two pairs already -- absolutely love them -- am trying to get one in each color\n\nReview: I have two pairs already -- absolutely love them. Just bought a third pair. I am trying to get a pair in each color, which is not easy in my size. The Aria's comfort and solidity are unsurpassed. This boot gives the 1890s and 1930s look I prefer. It can be worn with mini-skirt, midi-skirt, maxi-skirt, jeans, leggings, tights -- everything -- and looks great. Last year, this boot went out-of-stock *F*A*S*T*, so if you see your size and color, order it now -- do not wait. I highly recommend.\n\nI also love Nob Hill's Samantha <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Rockport-Cobb-Hill-Women-s-Samantha-Boot-Black-US/dp/B00IFQWQFS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Rockport Cobb Hill Women's Samantha Boot, Black, US</a>, which is the Aria except higher. The Almond Antiqued is sumptuous. Think about getting a Samantha. Having been discontinued Dec 2015, the Samantha is VERY hard to get, but I noticed that there are still pairs for sale here and there. If you find your color and size, and like ankle-boots, buy it right then.","Product: Carsons MagniBar is a 2x bar magnifier with a spot lens that magnifies up to 12x. The dual LED lights feature 3 brightness settings. Great for small print reading such as newspapers, magazines and directories. At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our magnifiers. We are so confident in our magnifiers that we back them with a Lifetime Limited Warranty! Carson will repair or replace your magnifier if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I like this magnifier a lot; excellent for reading\n\nReview: Now this is a magnifier I could get used to--for reading. I tried several.\n\nUses AAA batteries (a plus), three of them.\n\nOf the clear plastic, the innards are 1/4\" off the paper and has a rim which touches the paper (neutral).\n\nThree light settings (a plus).\n\nViewing length is 6\".\n\nHas a spot lens, which I loathe (a minus).\n\nSoft gray pouch/sheath a nice touch (a plus), but the fabric that manufacturer chose makes inserting magnifier in and out slow. I prefer slipping magnifier into a terry cloth pocketed pot-holder (fast and protective). Most manufacturers make the user responsible for protecting magnifier, no small feat because anything and everything scratches/scuffs acrylic surfaces, which by the way you can never remove; you can only prevent.","Product: British procedural comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS) of the Metropolitan Police Service. Originally led by DSI Sandra Pullman, it is made up of retired police officers recruited to reinvestigate unsolved crimes. The series title is taken from the proverb \"You can't teach an old dog new tricks\". Original BBC New Tricks: Series 1 on three DVDs. Includes the 80 minute pilot episode.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This \"for European TV\" DVD set plays perfectly on Sony's new BDP-S6500 Multi-Region Blu-ray DVD Region Free Player (in the USA)\n\nReview: Being from the USA, I got tired of video corporations' whims on dragging their feet deciding which British TV shows to allow streaming of in the US, or air on PBS stations. At best, which Brit shows air in the US is spotty. I finally said, screw it. I bought a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sony-BDP-S6500-Multi-Region-Blu-ray-DVD-Region-Free-Player/dp/B01E4NDS48/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sony BDP-S6500 Multi-Region Blu-ray DVD Region Free Player</a> (4K-Wifi-3D-Smart Region Free) which is a dream. This New Trick DVD Complete DVD set plays beautifully on this machine.\n\nThe machine knows what region the DVD is from without having to switch any switches -- in other words, effortless. Now I can watch DVDs and Blu-Rays from all over the world (all regions). Even though not Blu-Ray, this New Tricks set of DVDs plays sharp and clean, to my untrained eye is equivalent to HD quality.\n\nWhen buying Multi-Region, be sure the description says so! You can have the same exact Model # without it being Multi-Region -- go figure. ***** If it explicitly doesn't say it is Multi-Region, IT IS NOT! ***** Move on and find a model/seller whose description says it does have Multi-Region. For example, the same model sold by BestBuy was NOT Multi-Region -- therefore, I refused to purchase it.\n\nI got New Tricks from ** WorldImport.** I recommend them. It took roughly three weeks to ship from Switzerland to California, but arrived in perfect shape. I was fine with waiting. I am as happy as a clam.\n\nOh, by the way, just so you know, it appear that video corporations ONLY offer roughly half of the episodes actually produced (aka \"getting rooked\"). In buying Blu-Ray/DVD sets, you get ALL the shows produced.","Product: The whiskey-drinking and jazz-loving vicar Sidney Chambers (James Norton) returns alongside his friend and veteran cop Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green) for a second season of crime solving in the small country parish of Grantchester. Based on the popular Sidney Chambers mystery novels by James Runcie.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A person needs to watch each episode (of that season) in order, not out of order\n\nReview: I just finished watching Season 2, in order. I had previously only been able to watch episodes here and there, out of order. Although I always liked the show, it was all a mish-mash. Now I know why. It is because each episode rests on the previous ones of that season. Each episode, unlike other mysteries, is not independent. If a person misses an episode, rots of ruck figuring out the next. And heaven forbid a person misses two in a row -- they are, how shall I say, screwed.\n\nI look forward to Season 3, assuming there is one. I am dying to know what becomes of Sydney, Amanda, Amanda's child by another man, and this \"another man\" who, for all intents and purposes, I get the feeling, is bent on killing Amanda, or so Amanda implies.","Product: WHITE COLOR\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Got this for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch: so far, works great\n\nReview: .\n-----\n2 May 2012\n\nTwo months later, I still recommend this battery. No problems. Works great. Exceeds expectations.\n\n-----\n27 Feb 2012\n\nTech-dork here.\n\nEZOPower 10,000mAh battery, SKU 6U81030100512, ASIN B005XQSN9G.\n\nAlso known as \"Universal\" \"Anker\"; Model AK-79UN5V2-B16P100A. These are the same: B005NGKR54; B005NGLTZQ; B005NGLBHM; B005NGNKNK; B005XQSN9G.\n\nWhen I say EVOPower, it includes the abovementioned \"Universal\" \"Anker\" labels. It's the same machine. I happen to have bought this battery that had an \"EZOPower\" label.\n\nDimensions: 3-1/8\" across x 5\" deep x 15/16\" high.\n\nWeight: 11 oz.\n\n12V and 9V.\n\nI bought this for iPhone, iPad (1), and iPod Touch. iPad (1) means the first iPad.\n\nI took a flight cross-country (roughly 12 hours total travel time), and wanted to listen to music on my iPhone while waiting for the planes and on the planes. I listened to music and watched the in-iPhone battery-indicator go from 100%, 85%, 70%, 55%, 40% in three hours. Depressing. I had to stop listening because I had to leave some juice for phone calls--not good to have a dead phone when traveling. It was an unpleasant trip--I had to ration the iPhone's battery--I felt cranky and couldn't relax cuz my Plan A pooped out and I had no Plan B. ARGH! I'm not about to let that happen again!\n\n----------------\nPLAN B\n----------------\n\nNow I have Plan B: EZOPower (Universal; Anker) 10000mAh battery. EZOPower (Universal; Anker) I've had it a few days. I rate it A+ (*****). However, the instructions are horrible, sucky, crappy, awful, abysmal, despicable (you get the idea); the manufacturer couldn't bother hiring a decent English translator; I feel the manufacturer threw me into the deep end of the pool without my first learning how to swim. Yesterday I tried to (re)charge my iPhone--nothing happened (unbeknownst to me, the EZOPower (Universal; Anker) was OFF; no blue lights shone)--I didn't realize it mattered that the EZOPower (Universal; Anker) be turned ON--the few lines of instructions the \"manual\" gave were undecipherable.\n\n-------------\nTEST 1\n-------------\n\nAccidentally having turned ON the EZOPower (Universal; Anker)(by pressing the center silver button where the blue lights/buttons were lit), the battery (re)charged my iPhone perfectly, while I had it playing music, in an unknown \"fast\" amount of time (I wasn't paying attention cuz I didn't know \"ON\" mattered). This means: make sure that if you're trying to (re)charge something, ***the blue lights must be ON (aka LIGHTED UP).***\n\nTo turn the EZOPower (Universal; Anker) OFF (no blue lights), press the silver button--the battery doesn't shut off immediately--there is a short delay.\n\nHaven't tried it on my iPad (1) or iPod Touch. I'll post more when I know more. So far, this is a great battery.\n\n------------------------------\nTEST 2: NEXT DAY\n------------------------------\n\nI had iPhone and iPad (1) (re)charging at the same time, with the iPhone playing music. (I don't know why I had the iPhone playing music.) iPhone battery was down to 20%; iPad (1) battery was dead.\n\n2-hour mark (re)charging using EZOPower / Universal / Anker. Result: iPhone 91%. iPad (1): 23%. EZOPower / Universal / Anker: down to one blue light (of four). Maybe the iPhone playing music was too much for the EZOPower / Universal / Anker. It doesn't seem to matter which device is connected to \"OUT 1\" and \"OUT S.\"\n\n3-hour mark (re)charging: iPhone is 100%; iPad (1) 39%; EZOPower (Universal; Anker) still has one blue light on. I detached the iPhone.\n\n3.5-hour mark (re)charging: iPad (1) 58%; EZOPower (Universal; Anker) one blue light blinking (which means it needs to get plugged in).\n\nThe EZOPower (Universal; Anker) needs to be plugged in.\n\nWhen I plugged the iPad (1) into the \"OUT S\" port, the iPad showed \"NOT CHARGING\"; iPad doesn't recognize the OUT S port.\n\nI recommend it without caveat.","Product: Stapling up to 20 sheets of paper, this small office supply proves even a compact, pocket-sized stapler can get the job done. For convenience, it also opens for bulletin board tacking or crafting, and has a built-in staple remover for quick fixes where ever you need it. Uses #10 Mini Staples (includes 1,000 for immediate use). Color assortment includes Black, Pink, Blue, and Red (a specific color cannot be guaranteed).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The staples fit my 30-year old Swingline Tot 50 (what I call \"tiny tot)\n\nReview: The staples of this stapler do indeed fit my 30-year old Swingline Tot 50 (Tot 50) (what I call \"tiny tot) made in Great Britain by Acco. I wasn't sure although now I see others had the same question and said Yes. I bought my tiny tot around 1985 they don't built 'em like that anymore, including this new Bostitch stapler (color black) (which is hard to open so I finally pried it open) to add staples, push up hard on the front plastic near where the staples emerge. It looks like Bostitch bought Acco, and this Bostitch stapler takes the place of the Tot 50. This Bostitch Mini 10 Stapler says it is made in China, and is noticibly lower quality than my 30-year old tiny tot made in Britain. (Products made in China suck.)\n\nBut it looks like there is a Swingline Tot Stapler <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Swingline-Tot-Stapler-with-Built-In-Staple-Remover-Pre-Packed-w-1-000-Swingline-Standard-Staples-Blue-S7079172/dp/B008DQYCFW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Swingline Tot Stapler with Built-In Staple Remover, Pre-Packed w 1,000 Swingline Standard Staples, Blue (S7079172)</a> but which doesn't look like the old one (and which says it takes standard and not \"tot-sized\" staples). This Bostitch Mini 10 Stapler looks like the old Tot 50, handling tiny tot staples.","Product: Cargo Naturals, the authentic home and office organization collection, includes a broad range of filing and storage products in five signature colors. Practical and Stylish. Organize easily and neatly. Strong and durable riveted fiberboard construction. Metal trim accents also add stability. 100-percent paw fiberboard and recyclable.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Nice-looking, but that's the extent of it\n\nReview: While this box is nice-looking, the cardboard is not as thick as you'd think. As with everything made these days, the manufacturer uses the bare-minimum grade cardboard to still be able to call it \"cardboard.\" At what point is the material really \"thick paper\"? If the cardboard were much thinner, the box would collapse. If you're looking for durability, don't get this product line--I don't think these boxes can get knocked around much. Heaven forbid, the box gets wet--hasta la vista, boxy. A plastic--a durable plastic--would have been a better material choice. If you're looking for a showy box, which will hold light items, and which is not get moved much, it's an okay box. I feel the boxes of this product line are worth half of what they cost. The box is expensive for an \"somewhat showy average\" box. I may start \"crafting\" my own boxes.","Product: Scotch classic desktop tape dispenser c-38 is made from 100% recycled plastic. This economical tape dispenser allows for one-handed dispensing of a wide variety of tapes. It comes in a variety of colors. This dispenser holds standard, 1 in. Core tapes and can hold tape up to 3/4 in. Wide by 1500 in. Long. The weighted base allows for one-handed dispensing. An economical, reliable, classic style desktop office tape dispenser in bright pastel colors. This dispenser is made in the USA.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Poor design. Scotch scrimped too much. Not good for big hands\n\nReview: Poor design. Scotch scrimped too much. It is hard to get index finger between dispenser and tape. See how shallow it is near where the tape-cutter is? You gotta get your finger in there. The 1/4\" space may be okay for kids' little fingers, but certainly not for an adult, particularly someone with big hands. I am looking elsewhere for a tape dispenser that has more depth, like <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Scotch-Heavy-Duty-Dispenser-C25/dp/B00006IF6V/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Scotch Heavy Duty Dispenser C25</a>, or <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Staples-Desktop-Tape-Dispenser-Black/dp/B002PJ6ZMQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Staples Desktop Tape Dispenser, Black</a>.\n\nI have a Scotch tape dispenser C-40 that I have had for thirty years. It is filled with sand. It works perfectly but now I need another tape dispenser for a different room. Boy, standards sure have fallen, even for 3M.","Product: Epson Aculaser CX11NF Color Laser Mfp C/s/f 25PPM Blk 5PPM Clr USB2\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Macintosh users -- this is a wonderful workhorse of a machine\n\nReview: We have two networked Macs, and our Epson Aculaser is a dream. We've had this all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/faxer for over a year, more like two. We were one of the early purchasers, bought one when it first came out. We use our CX11NF all the time for printing, copying, scanning. The printer portion is perfect for Macs. It coordinates with our Macs very well, which is hard to find in this world of M$ Windows, giving us no headaches. For both printer and copier, everything is crisp and color is very good -- top notch. As family historian, I use the scanner to digitize my family's old photos, which is wonderful -- it has the ability to scan at VERY high resolution. Everything works better than expected. If this model is still being sold, I can see why -- it must be a hot seller: high performance at reasonable cost. This is a REALLY nice machine. All in all, I absolutely love this machine. Rating 10 out of 10, 10 being best. Cannot speak more highly of any machine. As a Mac user, there are a lot of bomb-printers out there, including HP. Thanks, Epson!\n\nWe don't use the fax portion, so can't speak on that.","Product: Don't throw away Good batteries. Test them first. The portable battery tested by La Crosse tests one battery at a time. Test rechargeable or alkaline batteries in the following sizes: AAA, AA, C, D and 9V, the compact size allows you to carry the tester with you on the go in a purse, camera bag, luggage or backpack. Simple operation: Insert 1 battery and press down on the tester to check battery strength.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I hesitantly recommend this, but only because there is very little competition; Chinese cr_p\n\nReview: Interesting design. I looked high and low for a battery-tester $20 or below -- slim pickings. The halfway-decent battery-testers are over $30. While this unit works as described, it is made with the absolutely least amount of material the manufacturer could eke out. The whole thing is thin. Chinese cr_p. I have a 20-year old Radio Shack battery-tester (still going strong) downstairs, and wanted a battery-tester for upstairs, so that is why I am in the market. The Radio Shack tester has heft -- high-quality design and materials. I have to comment that the USA is going down the tubes.\n\nI ended up getting this and the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Amprobe-BAT-200-Battery-Tester/dp/B005G7SBY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Amprobe BAT-200 Battery Tester</a>. They are about the same poor quality.","Product: An affordable digital lighting platform designed to deliver general ambient lighting for recessed-ceiling applications in schools, offices and hospitals. Built on the tried-and-true LB low-profile basket wraparound, the LED technology ensures reliable color consistency and extended service life of at least 50, 000 hours.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: We installed two -- highly recommend -- a kick-butt light\n\nReview: A couple months' ago, we installed one of these overhead light fixtures in our pantry -- no more dark corners. We liked it so much, we bought a second light for our master bedroom closet -- no more dark corners there either. The first one arrived with the cover broken like reviewers mentioned (due to deficient packaging by manufacturer), but only on one edge (repairable with no reduction in performance). My husband epoxied the pieces together and all was well.\n\nOn both light fixtures, we used <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Toggler-50425-Toggle-Anchor-BB-Hollow-Wall-Anchors-1-4-34-20-34-Pack-Of-10/dp/B000C13YU0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Toggler 50425 Toggle Anchor BB Hollow Wall Anchors 1/4\"-20\" Pack Of 10</a> or <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGLE-BB-Toggle-Anchor-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Channel-Made-in-US-3-8-34-to-3-5-8-34-Grip-Range-For-1-4-34-20-UNC-Fastener-Size-Pack-of-100/dp/B0051IAQN2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">TOGGLER SNAPTOGGLE BB Toggle Anchor, Zinc-Plated Steel Channel, Made in US, 3/8\" to 3-5/8\" Grip Range, For 1/4\"-20 UNC Fastener Size (Pack of 100)</a>. We had bought their box of 30 which is Toggler's stock #55175. These anchors are on the expensive side but my husband swears by this particular manufacturer and model now that he knows about them.\n\nBoth light fixtures are in rather small rooms, but it is NOT too much light. We were considering whether to get this 4-foot version or the 2-foot <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lithonia-Lighting-LBL2-LP835-2-Feet-3500K-LED-Commercial-Wraparound-White/dp/B00DYB0BMO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lithonia Lighting LBL2 LP835 2-Feet 3500K LED Commercial Wraparound, White</a>. I am glad we got the 4-foot version for both rooms. We are getting on in years and appreciate any extra light we can get. Another thing, this model light gives off \"warm\" light that has yellow in it rather than \"cool\" blue. Blue hurts my eyes, and I won't allow blue in the house. I absolutely must have lights in the \"warm\" color range. Whether you prefer warm or cool is a matter of choice -- do not let anyone decide for you. If you need to experience the difference, Lowes or Home Depot has demonstration-lights in their lightbulb or light fixture section, so go in person to see how your eyes react to warm-color vs. cool-color.\n\nThis is a kick-butt light fixture. It was relatively easy to install.","Product: Our Kingston Swing-Arm Pin-Up Lamp is the perfect wall lighting when you need a bedside reading lamp. This wall lamp features an attractive metal base with an empire fabric shade in your choice of colors. Whether you are looking for wall lamps, table lamps, pendants, floor lamps and other reading lamps, our extensive selection should have just what you are looking for. And because of volume purchasing we are able to offer our Kingston Swing-Arm Wall Lights at prices much less than you would expect to pay. So order now and enjoy the quality and value of our wall lamps and other lighting. Actual size is SILVER/TAUPE\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bought two--very nice. Quite pleased.\n\nReview: I bought two of these swing-arm lamps with fabric shades: one with gold shade, one with silver shade. Some of the photos show shade-color much more saturated than they really are (not true to form). The gold color is a SUBTLE (not saturated) color, giving the area a summery, friendly glow. The silver color is also a SUBTLE (not saturated) color, giving the area a wintry, icy glow. Neither glow is better than the other, because summer and winter are both necessary; it depends on the room you're putting them in. In a sunny room, put the silver. In a wintery room, put gold. I happen to like gold better than silver in all cases.\n\nI think I figured out what \"pin-up\" refers to. Pin-up means the shade is NOT attached to the lightbulb. You definitely want pin-up. The alternative of pin-up, I think, is \"clip-on\" where the shade clips directly onto the lightbulb (a horrible design).\n\nThe lamp itself is attractive and sturdy, within the range of quality and style that I was looking for. The price of $34 is unbeatable. I searched high and low for cheap $, and $34 was the cheapest I could find that had an olden-days look. I found cheaper but the lamp was either solid-white or solid-black with yucky white paper or corrugated shade, all of which I detest.\n\nOverall, very nice. When I'm in the market again, assuming this lamp is still available, I'll buy more.\n\n-----\n5 April 2012\n\nI think they changed the photo for this item. The photo now is truer to the actual color (less saturated).","Product: Larry Wright is at University of California, Riverdale.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Reading this for the heck of it, to learn how to paraphrase better\n\nReview: My ultimate goal is to write essays better, and am reading this book for the heck of it, firstly to paraphrase better. There are zillions of books that say \"Paraphase this,\" but do not say how or what to look for, or anything. The worst of the lot of plagiarism warnings that strike the fear of God into a potential writer, leading him/her to never want to write a word, EVER. Paraphasing is the key. Paraphrasing is the fulcrum around which re-writing revolves.\n\nThe first chapter is a zinger. I may not need to read anything else in the book besides the first chapter. It shows step-by-step the guidelines on how to paraphrase. It goes straight for the throat. Indespensible for aspiring writers!\n\nOther than that, see if you can get this book cheap. It is way overpriced. I got it for less than half price used.\n\nThis day and age, with colleges pricing themselves out of the market, people have to think in terms of training themselves how to do things, with help. Sites like straighterline.com, even though imperfect, are headed in the right direction."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Modeled after Contour's award-winning ShuttlePRO, the ShuttleXpress brings pro multimedia control to users at an even more stunning price. The ShuttleXpress can be used by itself, or to even further enhance your control, plus a ShuttlePRO for multiple device control. The ShuttleXpress is a 5 button Jog & Shuttle Multimedia Control Surface. The ShuttleXpress comes pre-configured for many of the leading Audio and Video jobs. You can easily customize the ShuttleXpress for virtually any application. The ShuttleXpress is designed for ergonomic integrity and maximizing productivity, allowing one-hand access to the five (5) fully programmable buttons and jog/shuttle knob. The inner ring or 'jog' rotates through 360 degrees and has precision frame by frame control. The outer black ring or 'shuttle' is rubberized and spring-loaded. It facilitates fast forward and rewind. You can also use the jog and shuttle for many other purposes such as scrolling, volume control, and sequencing. Drivers are available for Max OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit).\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"F\\\" RATING -- THIS DEVICE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MACINTOSH! DON'T BUY!\\n\\nReview: ***** IF YOU INTEND TO USE THIS WITH A MACINTOSH, DON'T BUY THIS DEVICE! It is NOT compatible with Macintosh. I repeat, IF YOU INTEND TO USE THIS WITH MACINTOSH, DO NOT BUY! THE MANUFACTURER IS LYING! *****\\n\\nI rate this device an \\\"F\\\" (F meaning \\\"failure\\\").\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n18 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nUsing Macintosh, most recent system, Photoshop CS5. I've tried for several hours to get the Jog Wheel to increase and decrease brush size ( ] and [ ). No can do. It crashed my Mac several times. I tried modifying the pre-set Photoshop settings -- nothing. I tried starting a new profile -- nothing. And much more. This device can't do this one simple thing.\\n\\nI'm so tired of Macintosh as being the bast_rd computer. I am tired of devices like this not working successfully, even after dealing with them for hours, trying every which way. I am frustrated with this device -- I feel like smashing it to smithereens. I am tired of these companies taking advantage of suckers like me. I am returning this piece of garbage to Amazon.\\n\\nI would NOT buy anything from this manufacturer. This device is a ripoff. It gets zero () stars.\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n22 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nI kept the d_mn thing (didn't return it), so I will (over time) keep trying to make this gadget work, and if necessary, to reiterate here, again, and again, and again, and again -- so as to make sure I leave no stone unturned. I gave it another try, this time installing driver 2.1.4. NOTHING. This device is *STILL* a worthless pile of sh_t. I can't make it do ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, in or out of Photoshop CS5. If you have a Mac, DON'T BUY THIS DEVICE! The manufacturer lies that it works on a Mac. Save your money.\\n\\nI feel quite proud that I haven't smashed the gadget with a sledge hammer.\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n25 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nThe latest driver for Mac OS on the ContourDesign website is still v2.21. Until manufacturer issues a new driver, it's impossible to expect this device to perform better. Device still does nothing. Gets an \\\"F.\\\"\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nMiscellany\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nAs comparisons, the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> works nicely (which I recommend). The PowerMate has the jog-shuttle I need, but I require buttons TOO. I'll be using the PowerMate alongside whatever other gadget I end up with. Hence, I keep looking...\\n\\nI bought a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Razer-Naga-Expert-MMO-Gaming-Mouse-RZ01-00580100-R3U1/dp/B007VPZR5U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Razer Naga Expert MMO Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00580100-R3U1)</a> -- let's see if I can program THAT up in conjunction with Photoshop (sort of). I have to resort to a \\\"gaming\\\" mouse, which is pitiful: 3D peripheral makers don't consider Photoshop (2D) enough of a market. After purchase: this did not work out; while almost fully programmable (left-click is permanent), it was too awkward since I need to use my left hand.\\n\\nI just ordered a Bella-USA dot com Pro Series \\\"video\\\" jog/shuttle keyboard (not available on Amazon). I'll let you know how THAT works out. Look up \\\"bellacorp\\\" on YouTube.\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n27 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n28 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n29 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n30 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n31 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n1 June 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n25 Nov 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\",\n \"Product: Can be used on the wall, on the ceiling or free-standing on the floor singly or connected to other panels, allowing for unlimited display possibilities.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Pisz poor packaging -- dozens of chipped ceramic coating due to lousy packaging.\\n\\nReview: I will keep this set of three cuz it is the only game in town, but am not impressed. The product itself is excellent -- nice and heavy, with a ceramic coating -- high quality. The product is not the only part of the product that is important. The way the manufacturer packages is equality important cuz if the packaging is such that it is a given that the product will arrive at the customer damaged, how good is the product? Not good at all.\\n\\nIn this case, if this manufacturer packaged this grid-set with the intention of making sure the grids arrived at the customer damaged, he could not have done a better job. The grids had no protection whatsoever except the outer box. Each grid was allowed to slam against the other two thousands of times, chipping off pieces of ceramic coating from all of them.\\n\\nI used black magic marker to cover the gouges, but if I had gotten these grids in white or red, I would be s***te out of luck -- the gouges show flagrantly. Pisz poor packaging. Two stars only.\",\n \"Product: Grid panels are the most versatile cost-effective display available to all types of retailers. Can be used on the wall, on the ceiling or free-standing on the floor singly or connected to other panels, allowing for unlimited display possibilities.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"Eh\\\" (so-so) product. Packaging non-existent. Panels arrived pock-marked 30 places. Not recommend.\\n\\nReview: The product itself is flat to the wall to the degree that I could not hang anything on it. I bought this black panel-set for my sewing room to hang clothes on, but could not get a hanger on because the panel is right against the wall. We had to put a 1-foot across piece of wood (1\\\" high; 1/4\\\" to 1/2\\\" thick) horizontally at both the top and bottom to make it so the panel stood far enough from the wall to get a clothes hanger on. We screwed the wood into the wall, and the panel into the wood. The panels are heavy, solid metal.\\n\\n'' The manufacturer's packing was atrocious. The three panels were in a box with absolutely no protection, and shipped that way. There was NO protection whatsoever between the metal panel, box, and outside the box. I downgraded to three stars because packing was virtually nil. The three panels were pocked with at least 30 (thirty) pock marks where the ceramic had been chipped off. I used black magic marker to cover the pocks, but still. The manufacturer doesn't give a crp if his product arrives damaged, or else he would have provided better packaging. I can't recommend this product. Probably some Chinese company that is looking for a fast buck.\",\n \"Product: Sigo Signs Do Not Knock No Soliciting Sign is proudly made in the USA. Every sign is manufactured in our facility with upmost quality and care. They are printed with high resolution machinery. They have predrilled holes for fast and easy installation. This sign is a 40 mil thick heavy-duty aluminum. Unlike steel signs, our aluminum signs do not rust. They should last up to 7 years outside. Signs have four holes, one in each corner. Signs can be mounted with screws or nails. Each corner is rounded for longer life and easier handling. Aluminum signs have a service temperature range from 20 to 168 degrees f. Sign lasts 7 plus year's outdoor life. They have great water and chemical resistance. Typical maximum temperature 168 degree f. Mounts with screws or clips. Measures 7 inches width by 10 inches height. Red on white color combination.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: No soliciting sign, witch mask, phone, speak-easy, business card, police, hasty retreat, boss\\n\\nReview: Great sign. Well worth the price! I love the wording. My experience shows that a simple sign saying, \\\"No Soliciting\\\" does *NOT* work. Nobody thinks THEY are soliciting. -- everyone ELSE solicits, but not them.\\n\\nAt around the same time as the sign arrived, I had a new front door installed, one with a \\\"speak easy\\\" (a small door at eye-level which when opened, allows a person on the inside to speak to a person on the outside without opening the front door).\\n\\nI posted this sign at the front door. I also purchased a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Wizard-Half-Mask/dp/B007URAMW2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Wizard Half Mask</a>.\\n\\nNow when (if) some stranger has the nerve to knock (having observed this no soliciting sign), I will put on the mask, have telephone in-hand, open the speak-easy, ask for his business card, promptly say that I am calling police because they have been forewarned by the posted sign, and therefore their knocking is against the law. I will proceed to fake-call the police in front of their faces. They will likely make a hasty retreat. And since I have their business card, I will report them to their boss. The face mask prevents the offenders from identifying who it is they just insulted; the offenders deserve to be faced with \\\"an ugly puss.\\\"\\n\\nI loathe \\\"solicitors.\\\" They are ignorant and illiterate boors not smart enough to look up in the dictionary the word \\\"soliciting\\\" (aka cold-calling), and that when they knock on strangers' doors, they are \\\"soliciting.\\\" Naturally, I am going to throw them out on their ear.\\n\\nI will allow no boors at my doors.\",\n \"Product: The SplitHandle Magnifier is a lightweight magnifier you can use hand-held or hands free. The lens gives you 2x power magnification with a 3.5x power spot lens. The HF-11 comes with a neck strap to convert it from hand held to hands free. The SplitHandle is lighted with two bright LED bulbs. The HF-11 uses 2AAA batteries (not included) to power the light. Great for hobbies or crafts as well as hands free reading. At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our magnifiers. We are so confident in our magnifiers that we back them with a Lifetime Limited Warranty! Carson will repair or replace your magnifier if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I'd love this magnifier, if it were not for the \\\"blotch\\\"\\n\\nReview: After buying several (mainly Carson brand) magnifiers, thus far, this looks to be my favorite. The Carson Lighted Magnifold is a close second.\\n\\nI like the AAA battery part. If I accidentally leave the light on thus draining the battery, all I need is new AAA batteries. For specialized batteries, I have to go to Radio Shack which is a pain.\\n\\nThis magnifier is light even with the two AAA batteries. I open the split handle and set both feet on my tummy, then swivel a little as I read across lines on the page.\\n\\nComparing rectangular magnifiers to round magnifiers: I have a rectangular magnifier and it tends to tilt at an angle, sort of defeating the purpose of the rectangle.\\n\\nWhen not in use, I'll be putting the magnifier in a terry cloth pocketed pot holder so the acrylic doesn't get scuffed or scratched. The company doesn't offer a protective bag. Acrylic surfaces scuff and scratch easily and once there, you can't repair them. All you can do is prevent scuffs. I'll be keeping the magnifier-in-pot-holder at my desk somewhere.\\n\\nWhat ruins this magnifier is the 3.5x bi-focal lens (\\\"blotch\\\"), which blocks out the writing on that spot. I really don't know why that spot lens is added --it's a pain in the butt -- if someone needs additional magnification, let them take responsibility for it and carry around a 2nd lens. The \\\"blotch\\\" is why I am looking for a different magnifier.\",\n \"Product: This is \\\"Next generation\\\" journaling. MacJournal 5 is the world's most popular journaling software for Mac OS X. Easily create a personal journal with MacJournal's simple-touse interface and two level security (password protection and AES-256 encryption). Recording daily ideas in nested, multiple journals as well as assigning entry keywords make organizing your data a snap. Publish your work as a blog to any of the popular blogging services like Blogger, WordPress, LiveJoumal, and even your .mac account. Video blogging is now available in MacJournal 5. Significantly faster performance due to architecture change, MacJournal 5 now has a new image resizing feature. Photosharing integration, Quick Look and Smart Journal support make up the strength of MacJournal 5.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: After demo'ing several journal programs, I recommend MacJournal\\n\\nReview: A month ago, I decided I NEED to keep a main digital-journal, for my own sanity. Free psychotherapy: I need to focus. Plus I need to keep additional journals: \\\"Arts & Crafts,\\\" \\\"Our Cats,\\\" and \\\"Genealogy.\\\"\\n\\nI tried Evernote--turns out I absolutely loathe it. Evernote is as snidely and manipulative as Google. I really don't understand why Evernote is the \\\"be-all and end-all\\\" for some people. My opinion of Evernote: YUCK!\\n\\nI tried iReminisce--it's merely okay: it doesn't have sophisticated features, and it hasn't been upgraded for over a year, meaning the developer has abandoned it. I tried Memoires by Coding Robots; Memories by Juicy Cocktail; Per Se by (Get)Sprouted; and Thoughts by green&slimy. I didn't like any of them--I'd rate these no higher than two stars (**). I didn't like the interface, or it didn't have enough (or array of) features, or the developer has abandoned it (no recent upgrades), or any combination of the above.\\n\\nI even tried out a scrapbook program called iScrapbook 4. If Scrapbook 4 had had decent word processing, there's a good chance I would have gone with them for journaling. Pretty nifty software, that Scrapbook 4. I will be getting Scrapbook 4 ANYWAY, just for the heck of it--it's so good.\\n\\nAs I was saying, I returned the search for a journal program, this time with a \\\"do or die\\\" attitude: THE WARRIOR IS GOING TO CONQUER FINDING A JOURNAL PROGRAM! This time, as I investigated MacJournal closely (the demo version from its website), I didn't pass it over this time--I liked what I saw, and the more I saw, the more I liked. While I respect other people's opinions giving software a low-rating, it's obvious that I don't see what they see, and they don't see what I see. I 100% disagree with their low-ratings. For its genre, MacJournal is as full-featured as Apple Pages or Adobe Photoshop, and pretty-darn high-quality. In fact, there isn't a lot to NOT to like about MacJournal. I like it--a LOT. I've used MacJournal for only two days, so time will tell. I've started journaling, and feel better already.\\n\\nHence, I recommend MacJournal, giving it five stars (*****). Had this been ten years' ago, this calibre of software would've cost $200, so feel lucky you only have to pay $40.\",\n \"Product: The Platinum Brewing System is Keurig's best single-cup brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing. The Platinum offers the full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off, Digital Clock, Adjustable Temperature Control and the \\\"Set Your Favorite Cup Size\\\" option. The largest available 60 oz. removable water reservoir holds up to ten cups before refilling and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs. The sleek, award-winning design is a unique footprint among Keurig's line of home brewing systems and includes both a blue lit water reservoir and blue lit LCD display. At initial set up, once the machine is filled with water, it will take approximately 4-minutes for the water will be heated. During the heating period the red light next to ‘HEATING’ on the LED Control Center will become illuminated. Once the water is heated, the red light will turn off and the Small Mug Button will flash. Press the Small Mug Button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink. The Brewer may take 15 seconds to reheat water between brews during which time the red light next to ‘HEATING’ on the LED Control Center may be illuminated. When the water has heated, the red light will turn off. The one-time set-up process is now complete and you are ready to brew!\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Not thrilled with Keurig--replacing with Cuisinart\\n\\nReview: We have used this B70 for a couple years. The machine has been merely okay. Not thrilled. When we went to buy another coffeemaker to give awa this old one, I discovered that there is an internal reservoir holding a lot of water which cannot be drained. We even took the bottom panel off and found out there is indeed no way to empty the water. That means there is no way to safely stop using the coffeemaker without soon having to throw it out -- within a week, water in that internal reservoir would become disease-ridden, and the whole machine would have to be throwin for health reasons. It is a very stupid design. Keurig had to have designed it that way on purpose. We won't be buying Keurigs because of this manipulative design.\\n\\nAnother thing is that we never got sucked into buying the \\\"convenient,\\\" very-high-priced, store-bought, ready-made K-cups. We always used grocery-store coffee, putting ground coffee into Keurig's <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Keurig-My-K-Cup-Reusable-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000DLB2FI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter</a>s.\\n\\nWhat is more to our liking is to make a pot of coffee in the morning and be done with coffeemaking for the day. Making individual coffees is a pain when I know we will want 2-3 cups per day. I just purchased a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Cuisinart-CHW-12-Coffee-Plus-12-Cup-Programmable-Coffeemaker-with-Hot-Water-System-Black-Stainless/dp/B003KYSLMC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Cuisinart CHW-12 Coffee Plus 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Hot Water System, Black/Stainless</a>, which is more suited to our needs.\",\n \"Product: Rev-A-Shelf's polymer lazy susans are revered as the best on the market. Whether you are replacing an old unit or just adding a lazy susans to your corner cabinet, you will not be disappointed with the high quality design and the durable rotating hardware that makes installation simple.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very nice -- I recommend\\n\\nReview: I bought the 20\\\" diameter, full-circle, 2-shelf, each shelf rotates independently, both top and bottom mount, white polymer (plastic) version. It comes in 18\\\", 20\\\", 24\\\", 28\\\", 32\\\", in white or almond, which is the #6072 Series. Reviewers have said to definitely use the template, which I say to do too. Our paper template arrived crumpled, so I glue-sticked the template onto a piece of cardboard to force it to lay straight, making the template lay flat and therefore *MUCH* more accurate. Don't use a template that is crumpled. I purposely did not get the wooden version because, not only is the wooden version more expensive, but I don't have to worry about spills. The shelves rotate nicely. I recommend. My mechanically-inclined husband installed the lazy susan, with me as assistant.\\n\\nFor pre-sales details, go to the rev-a-shelf.com website. Rev-a-Shelf offers a dizzying array of options on lazy susans. Study up and know which best fits your particular cabinet.\",\n \"Product: Give your living room a fresh new look with this entertainment credenza from the Harbor View collection. It accommodates up to a 60\\\" TV, perfect for movie marathons with the family or binge watching your favorite show with your friends. It features two adjustable shelves to hold your DVD player and gaming systems or to display picture frames and home dcor. Behind each of the louver detailed doors is an additional storage area with an adjustable shelf. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood knobs and turned feet, this cottage inspired TV stand is sure to be the center of attention in your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 13th item; I love Sauder, but they could improve \\\"touch-up\\\" paints\\n\\nReview: We bought this piece, love it, which is our thirteenth (13) Sauder Harbor View (Antiqued White) piece. We love Sauder -- I am a Sauder fan. I wouldn't keep buying Sauder if they weren't good.\\n\\nPeople have complained that pieces arrive broken -- well, yes, they do -- get used to it. And what a person does is order the broken pieces, effortlessly using their website, at no charge to the customer. Replacements for the broken pieces arrive in about a week. (Sauder DOES do fraud-checking, so don't expect to get free furniture by ordering replacement parts). Then you put the piece together. My rule of thumb is order a piece three months BEFORE I expect to use actually use it. That means, if company is coming and I need a room to, for example, have a Sauder bedside table, I order three months before visitors arrive.\\n\\nA person can furnish an entire house for under $5,000 using Sauder's products within a couple years. A person couldn't do that even ten years' ago, and it's mainly because of Sauder's engineering innovations, sturdiness, and classic, stylish designs. No other \\\"do-it-yourself,\\\" knocked-down manufacturer comes close to Sauder's high quality.\\n\\nSauder's parts are engineered with care. Not once has any part not fit well with the other parts.\\n\\nI read some \\\"bad\\\" reviews regarding Sauder -- the vast majority of complaints are because of buyer incompetence (the customer doesn't understand, and/or is unwilling to learn, what it takes to assemble Sauder furniture).\\n\\nI call Sauder \\\"high-end Walmart.\\\" If you need more highfalutin furniture than that, Sauder is not for you. Fine, go ahead, pay 10 times the price as Sauder for (ultimately) 50% the quality.\\n\\nOh, and another thing, since Sauder's finish is a thin contact-paper, the pieces are pet-proof. Our cats can vomit all they want on our Sauder pieces, which gets wiped away and doesn't soak in. Sauder = pet-proof.\\n\\nThere is one thing I don't like about Sauder. The furniture DOES need touch-ups now and then, from vacuum cleaners and such. I reject their solution of using their yucky (I assume) proprietary waxy-substance stick, which all it did was smear and look horrible. I bought over ten off-white paints from Lowes and Home Depot, and finally found a paint that perfectly matches:\\n\\nHarbor View Collection\\nAntiqued White color\\n\\nequals\\n\\nValspar \\\"Lovely Bluff\\\"\\nSatin finish\\n\\nUsing a small artist's brush, paint or dab, and the marred area is invisible. I wish Sauder would research and match common paints to their contact-paper finishes, so that customers don't have to spend time and money -- trial and error -- finding matches. When I brought this issue up to Sauder, the feedback I got was that they didn't \\\"approve\\\" of me seeking a matching paint. (They wanted me to used their cr_ppy wax stick.) So -- sorry Sauder, I may be a fan, but \\\"touch-up paint\\\" is an area where you fall down, and have been UNsatisfactorily and UNresponsive to (at least) the need of one customer.\\n\\nI just placed an order for four more pieces -- this time from Sauder's Carson Forge Collection (such as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sauder-Carson-Forge-Entertainment-Credenza-Washington-Cherry/dp/B0085X0APO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sauder Carson Forge Entertainment Credenza - Washington Cherry</a>) (which hasn't arrived yet). Carson Forge has a \\\"Mission\\\" feel to it. I hope Sauder expands the Carson Forge product line to include bookshelves, armoires, bedroom furniture, similar to the Harbor View Collection.\\n\\nSauder cares about its reputation.\\n\\nHowever, the DISTRIBUTOR you go through (buy from) matters -- choose your distributor carefully, Amazon Seller, or not. I prefer Wayfair, Sauder direct, AFO (Advanced Furniture Outfitters), Walmart, and Target, in that order, depending on whether they have a particular piece I want.\",\n \"Product: The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France. Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cooks since 1974. Staub’s perfect grill pan for preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Durable enameled cast iron pan retains and distributes heat evenly and effectively. The black matte enamel inside does not require seasoning and the grill features two pouring spouts for easy juice and fat collection\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Extremely expensive for what you're getting\\n\\nReview: This product evidently has a grill press (not the same as a top/cover), which comes in a set or separately, depending. I can't find top/cover for this pan.\\n\\nWhy is this pan so expensive? This item is as much, or the same price, as getting a Cuisinart Griddler (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Cuisinart-GR-300WS-Griddler-Elite-Grill-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00ALDPXE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler Elite Grill, Stainless Steel</a>). The Lodge equivalent is much cheaper (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-L8SGP3-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Square-Grill-Pan-10-5-inch/dp/B0000CF66W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge L8SGP3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Square Grill Pan, 10.5-inch</a>). The Lodge pan has a glass top, but at extra cost, and which I find prohibitively expensive (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-GCSQ10-Square-Glass-Cover-Lid-10-5-Inch/dp/B00C61O4X0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge GCSQ10 Square Glass Cover Lid, 10.5-Inch</a>). I have the Griddler and Lodge (without top), and recommend both.\\n\\nI am a Lodge fan. I have several pieces of Lodge. I use the Lodge wok (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-Pro-Logic-P14W3-Cast-Iron-Wok-Black-14-inch/dp/B00063RXQK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch</a>) on (traditional) electric stove almost daily. The Lodge wok has a separate glass top (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-15-Inch-Tempered-Glass-Cover/dp/B00FJDES6A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge 15 Inch Tempered Glass Cover</a>), which is cheap and available at a couple Amazon Sellers -- I got mine at Webstaurant.\",\n \"Product: Give your living room a fresh new look with this entertainment credenza from the Harbor View collection. It accommodates up to a 60\\\" TV, perfect for movie marathons with the family or binge watching your favorite show with your friends. It features two adjustable shelves to hold your DVD player and gaming systems or to display picture frames and home dcor. Behind each of the louver detailed doors is an additional storage area with an adjustable shelf. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood knobs and turned feet, this cottage inspired TV stand is sure to be the center of attention in your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 13th item; I love Sauder, but they could improve \\\"touch-up\\\" paints\\n\\nReview: We bought this piece, love it, which is our thirteenth (13) Sauder Harbor View (Antiqued White) piece. We love Sauder -- I am a Sauder fan. I wouldn't keep buying Sauder if they weren't good.\\n\\nPeople have complained that pieces arrive broken -- well, yes, they do -- get used to it. And what a person does is order the broken pieces, effortlessly using their website, at no charge to the customer. Replacements for the broken pieces arrive in about a week. (Sauder DOES do fraud-checking, so don't expect to get free furniture by ordering replacement parts). Then you put the piece together. My rule of thumb is order a piece three months BEFORE I expect to use actually use it. That means, if company is coming and I need a room to, for example, have a Sauder bedside table, I order three months before visitors arrive.\\n\\nA person can furnish an entire house for under $5,000 using Sauder's products within a couple years. A person couldn't do that even ten years' ago, and it's mainly because of Sauder's engineering innovations, sturdiness, and classic, stylish designs. No other \\\"do-it-yourself,\\\" knocked-down manufacturer comes close to Sauder's high quality.\\n\\nSauder's parts are engineered with care. Not once has any part not fit well with the other parts.\\n\\nI read some \\\"bad\\\" reviews regarding Sauder -- the vast majority of complaints are because of buyer incompetence (the customer doesn't understand, and/or is unwilling to learn, what it takes to assemble Sauder furniture).\\n\\nI call Sauder \\\"high-end Walmart.\\\" If you need more highfalutin furniture than that, Sauder is not for you. Fine, go ahead, pay 10 times the price as Sauder for (ultimately) 50% the quality.\\n\\nOh, and another thing, since Sauder's finish is a thin contact-paper, the pieces are pet-proof. Our cats can vomit all they want on our Sauder pieces, which gets wiped away and doesn't soak in. Sauder = pet-proof.\\n\\nThere is one thing I don't like about Sauder. The furniture DOES need touch-ups now and then, from vacuum cleaners and such. I reject their solution of using their yucky (I assume) proprietary waxy-substance stick, which all it did was smear and look horrible. I bought over ten off-white paints from Lowes and Home Depot, and finally found a paint that perfectly matches:\\n\\nHarbor View Collection\\nAntiqued White color\\n\\nequals\\n\\nValspar \\\"Lovely Bluff\\\"\\nSatin finish\\n\\nUsing a small artist's brush, paint or dab, and the marred area is invisible. I wish Sauder would research and match common paints to their contact-paper finishes, so that customers don't have to spend time and money -- trial and error -- finding matches. When I brought this issue up to Sauder, the feedback I got was that they didn't \\\"approve\\\" of me seeking a matching paint. (They wanted me to used their cr_ppy wax stick.) So -- sorry Sauder, I may be a fan, but \\\"touch-up paint\\\" is an area where you fall down, and have been UNsatisfactorily and UNresponsive to (at least) the need of one customer.\\n\\nI just placed an order for four more pieces -- this time from Sauder's Carson Forge Collection (such as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sauder-Carson-Forge-Entertainment-Credenza-Washington-Cherry/dp/B0085X0APO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sauder Carson Forge Entertainment Credenza - Washington Cherry</a>) (which hasn't arrived yet). Carson Forge has a \\\"Mission\\\" feel to it. I hope Sauder expands the Carson Forge product line to include bookshelves, armoires, bedroom furniture, similar to the Harbor View Collection.\\n\\nSauder cares about its reputation.\\n\\nHowever, the DISTRIBUTOR you go through (buy from) matters -- choose your distributor carefully, Amazon Seller, or not. I prefer Wayfair, Sauder direct, AFO (Advanced Furniture Outfitters), Walmart, and Target, in that order, depending on whether they have a particular piece I want.\",\n \"Product: The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France. Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cooks since 1974. Staub’s perfect grill pan for preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Durable enameled cast iron pan retains and distributes heat evenly and effectively. The black matte enamel inside does not require seasoning and the grill features two pouring spouts for easy juice and fat collection\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Extremely expensive for what you're getting\\n\\nReview: This product evidently has a grill press (not the same as a top/cover), which comes in a set or separately, depending. I can't find top/cover for this pan.\\n\\nWhy is this pan so expensive? This item is as much, or the same price, as getting a Cuisinart Griddler (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Cuisinart-GR-300WS-Griddler-Elite-Grill-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00ALDPXE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler Elite Grill, Stainless Steel</a>). The Lodge equivalent is much cheaper (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-L8SGP3-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Square-Grill-Pan-10-5-inch/dp/B0000CF66W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge L8SGP3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Square Grill Pan, 10.5-inch</a>). The Lodge pan has a glass top, but at extra cost, and which I find prohibitively expensive (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-GCSQ10-Square-Glass-Cover-Lid-10-5-Inch/dp/B00C61O4X0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge GCSQ10 Square Glass Cover Lid, 10.5-Inch</a>). I have the Griddler and Lodge (without top), and recommend both.\\n\\nI am a Lodge fan. I have several pieces of Lodge. I use the Lodge wok (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-Pro-Logic-P14W3-Cast-Iron-Wok-Black-14-inch/dp/B00063RXQK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch</a>) on (traditional) electric stove almost daily. The Lodge wok has a separate glass top (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lodge-15-Inch-Tempered-Glass-Cover/dp/B00FJDES6A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lodge 15 Inch Tempered Glass Cover</a>), which is cheap and available at a couple Amazon Sellers -- I got mine at Webstaurant.\",\n \"Product: Give your bedroom a fresh new look with this armoire from the Harbor View collection. Behind its louver detailed doors, it features a garment hanging rod and storage cubbyholes for your plethora of clothes and shoes. Switch it up and use it as a TV stand that accommodates up to a 32\\\" TV. Two spacious drawers hold clothing and blankets or movies and games. It's Antiqued White finish and solid wood turned feet will make your bedroom feel brand new.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\\n\\nReview: -------------\\nFebruary 2012\\n-------------\\n\\nThe surface of this furniture line is a very think contact paper (thin plastic veneer), and is relatively fragile. Sauder's waxy sticks for touch-up are AWFUL; you'll need to find an alternative. Regarding any piece of the Harbor View collection \\\"Antiqued White\\\" finish, the following paint is a pretty darn good match (at Lowes):\\n\\nValspar Interior Paint, 3004-10C, \\\"Lovely Bluff,\\\" Satin finish.\\n\\n-------------\\nOctober 2011\\n-------------\\n\\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\\n\\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\\n\\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\\n\\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\\n\\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\\n\\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied--do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \\\"just so.\\\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\\n\\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \\\"high-end Walmart,\\\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \\\"honest\\\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\\n\\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \\\"fake\\\" furniture because when you \\\"look under the hood,\\\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any EthAl stores and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\\n\\n------------------------\\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\\n------------------------\\n\\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\\n\\n--------------\\nMY WISH LIST\\n--------------\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\\\"-20\\\" wide x 72\\\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\\n\\n--------------\\nJANUARY 2012\\n--------------\\n\\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\\n\\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \\\"wax\\\"--we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse. For touchups, I'll be using Valspar paint color Woodrow Wilson Blush 3002-8BC. I'll let you know how it turns out.\\n\\n---------\\nSUMMARY\\n---------\\n\\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\\n\\n----------------------------------------------------\\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\\n----------------------------------------------------\\n\\nFive.\",\n \"Product: Elevate your home dcor with this library from the Harbor View collection. Its three adjustable shelves make the perfect spot to store books and knick-knacks or display photos and awards. It also features cord access through the enclosed back panel. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood turned feet, this tall bookcase adds a touch cottage inspired style to any room in your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\\n\\nReview: -----------------\\nOctober 2011\\n-----------------\\n\\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\\n\\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\\n\\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\\n\\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\\n\\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\\n\\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied--do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \\\"just so.\\\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\\n\\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \\\"high-end Walmart,\\\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \\\"honest\\\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\\n\\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \\\"fake\\\" furniture because when you \\\"look under the hood,\\\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any EthAl stores and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\\n\\n-----------------------------------\\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\\n-----------------------------------\\n\\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\\n\\n-------------------\\nMY WISH LIST\\n-------------------\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\\\"-20\\\" wide x 72\\\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\\n\\n-------------------\\nJANUARY 2012\\n-------------------\\n\\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\\n\\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \\\"wax\\\"--we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse. For touchups, I'll be using Valspar paint color Woodrow Wilson Blush 3002-8BC. I'll let you know how it turns out.\\n\\n-------------\\nSUMMARY\\n-------------\\n\\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\\n\\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\\n\\nEleven <11> (updated 4 Oct 2012)\",\n \"Product: Elevate your home dcor with this library from the Harbor View collection. Its three adjustable shelves make the perfect spot to store books and knick-knacks or display photos and awards. It also features cord access through the enclosed back panel. Finished in Antiqued White and detailed with solid wood turned feet, this tall bookcase adds a touch cottage inspired style to any room in your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\\n\\nReview: ---------------------------------------------------\\nStarting October 2011\\n---------------------------------------------------\\n(through June 2014: my 19th Sauder piece)\\n---------------------------------------------------\\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\\n\\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\\n\\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\\n\\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\\n\\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\\n\\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied -- do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \\\"just so.\\\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\\n\\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \\\"high-end Walmart,\\\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \\\"honest\\\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\\n\\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \\\"fake\\\" furniture because when you \\\"look under the hood,\\\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any Ethan Allen-type store and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\\n\\n---------------------------------\\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\\n---------------------------------\\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\\n\\n-----------------\\nMY WISH LIST\\n-----------------\\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\\\"-20\\\" wide x 72\\\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\\n\\n------------------\\nJANUARY 2012\\n------------------\\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\\n\\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \\\"wax\\\" -- we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse.\\n\\n----------------\\nRECOMMEND\\n----------------\\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\\n\\n------------------------------------------------------------------------\\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\\n------------------------------------------------------------------------\\nSomething like nineteen <19>, not only bookcases.\\n\\n-------------\\nJune 2014\\n-------------\\nI just bought the eleventh <11> of these bookcases, two of which have the cabinet on the bottom, 158082.\\n\\nI dismiss Buyers who complain they received defective parts. Their expectations are too high. It is a new world of furniture. All DIY furniture companies have defective parts, but Sauder is best at rectifying bad parts out of all manufacturers. All you do is order new parts, no charge, from Sauder's website, which arrive in about a week. Do not get DIY furniture if you need it in a hurry! At the earliest (no guarantee), assume you will have a functional piece in THREE weeks, including all shipping durations. One of our pieces took three months to put together because Sauder sent out piece after piece of factory-defective replacement parts. They do not, nor do any of Sauder's competitors, care to do it any other way, whether pieces get damages at the factory or in shipping. Sauder just keeps sending out parts according to what you need, and eventually you have a perfect, presentable piece. Be patient... do not be a sh#tty customer. What do you expect for cut-rate furniture? Other manufacturers do exactly the same thing, but with a worse attitude than Sauder. Sauder smiles and sends.\\n\\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\\nTOUCH-UP PAINT FOR HARBOR VIEW ANTIQUED WHITE -- SAUDER WILL NOT HELP YOU ON TO ANY APPRECIABLE DEGREE:\\nUSE VALSPAR \\\"LOVELY BLUSH\\\"\\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\\nI bought a sh#tload of cream/off-white paints to see if I could find an exact touchup paint. For touchups, I found that Valspar paint \\\"Lovely Blush\\\" satin finish (2nd choice, flat) is a perfect match. Do not use the crappy touchup wax stick that Sauder provides, which once the wax is on, ruins the part; the wax does not cover consistenty nor does it not come off, and prevents anything else you might want to try.\",\n \"Product: Rev-A-Shelf's polymer lazy susans are revered as the best on the market. Whether you are replacing an old unit or just adding a lazy susans to your corner cabinet, you will not be disappointed with the high quality design and the durable rotating hardware that makes installation simple.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very nice -- I recommend\\n\\nReview: I bought the 20\\\" diameter, full-circle, 2-shelf, each shelf rotates independently, both top and bottom mount, white polymer (plastic) version. It comes in 18\\\", 20\\\", 24\\\", 28\\\", 32\\\", in white or almond, which is the #6072 Series. Reviewers have said to definitely use the template, which I say to do too. Our paper template arrived crumpled, so I glue-sticked the template onto a piece of cardboard to force it to lay straight, making the template lay flat and therefore *MUCH* more accurate. Don't use a template that is crumpled. I purposely did not get the wooden version because, not only is the wooden version more expensive, but I don't have to worry about spills. The shelves rotate nicely. I recommend. My mechanically-inclined husband installed the lazy susan, with me as assistant.\\n\\nFor pre-sales details, go to the rev-a-shelf.com website. Rev-a-Shelf offers a dizzying array of options on lazy susans. Study up and know which best fits your particular cabinet.\",\n \"Product: This collection of candle votive holders is popular for its unmistakable style and impeccable quality. The versatile sizing allows you to customize your decorating. You are only limited by your own imagination when it comes to this universal style choice. The mercury glass detail with its vintage champagne gold sparkle is ideal for Wedding centerpieces. For every event in your home or away, for all occasions, this set will become your foundation. ITEM SIZES: XS: 2.5 Dia x 1.875\\\" SMALL: 3 Dia x 2.875\\\" MEDIUM: 2.5 Dia x 3.25\\\" LARGE: 3.5 Dia x 4\\\" EXTRA LARGE: 5.375 Dia x 5.375\\\" Votives and tea lights are best suited to the small and medium large holders. The largest central holder can handle a small pillar sized candle. All are perfect camouflage for flame less faux candles.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Slap-dash manufacturing--flaking shards of glass--choose not\\n\\nReview: Glittery as in the photo. However, glitter does not make up for its VERY low-quality. Shoddy. Sub-standard. I bought one set; one cup broken (2-inch crack). I bought a replacement set; same cup was broken (completely smashed). The gold-leaf on all is flaking off. Even when formally \\\"not broken,\\\" pieces of glass slough off the cups imperceptably, tiny glass shards that fall undetected to the floor (ending up in human's or pet's foot) -- disgusting. I spotted said shards, after the fact, because they glimmer, and by that time, I was alerted. This set should be taken off the market -- it is dangerous -- I do not recommend. You have other choices as to votive sets:\\n\\nSome alternatives are (I do not have):\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Mercury-Glass-Votive-Set-12-pieces/dp/B00MMPVK0A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Mercury Glass Votive Set 12 pieces</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Mercury-Votive-21-2inch-Pack-of-6-Silver/dp/B005LV0VYS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Mercury Votive 21/2inch Pack of 6 Silver</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Multicolored-Mercury-Glass-Votive-Tealight-Candle-Holder-Runner/dp/B00HUDNJKI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Multicolored Mercury Glass Votive, Tealight Candle Holder Runner</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Palace-Candle-Centerpiece-Best-Quality-by-USGifts/dp/B00KS75EH4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Palace Candle Centerpiece Best Quality by USGifts</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Creative-Co-Op-Mercury-Glass-Tealight-Holder-Set-Cream-and-Taupe/dp/B00JSKUXFU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Creative Co-Op Mercury Glass Tealight Holder Set, Cream and Taupe</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Mercury-Glass-Votive-Candle-Holder-SET-OF-3-Styles-Silver-Finish-Country-Christmas-Holiday-Home-Dcor/dp/B00LK6J95K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Mercury Glass Votive Candle Holder SET OF 3 Styles Silver Finish Country Christmas Holiday Home Dcor</a>\\n\\nPersonally, my three favorite votive sets are jewel-tone (which I have):\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/SARAH-PEYTON-5-Votive-Candle-Set-JEWEL-TONE-COLORS-with-River-Rock-Base/dp/B004G7PDKU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">SARAH PEYTON 5 Votive Candle Set JEWEL TONE COLORS with River Rock Base</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/GLASS-JEWEL-TONE-TEALIGHT-CANDLE-HOLDERS-2-RED-2-PINK-2-YELLOW-and-2-BLUE-SET-OF-8/dp/B0033RP732/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">GLASS JEWEL-TONE TEALIGHT CANDLE HOLDERS - 2 RED, 2 PINK, 2 YELLOW and 2 BLUE (SET OF 8)</a>\\n\\n* <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Morroccan-Tealight-Holders-Set-of-4/dp/B00792EJUO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Morroccan Tealight Holders- Set of 4</a>. This last one is absolutely gorgeous!\",\n \"Product: In need of some extra space for your printer or 1980's boom box? Check out this technology pier from the Carson Forge collection. It features an open shelf and an adjustable shelf behind the door for storing books, paper, magazines and more. With its Washington Cherry finish and wrought iron style hardware, this stand will give your home an authentic look with a modern style.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A+ -- Sauder does it again: stunning!\\n\\nReview: This is our 14th piece of furniture by Sauder. Not figuratively. Really -- we bought 13 (and assembled) pieces before this piece. We just put this stand together. It's very handsome. Heck, it looks so much like real wood, we can't tell the surface is a laminate unless we get a hand away. Sauder's photographic process in making the Carson Forge laminate is AMAZING.\\n\\nCarson Forge (Washington Cherry) is so \\\"mission.\\\" Mission itself is, in part, a takeoff on dark medieval pieces created in England around Henry the 8th's time. I wanted as close to the medieval look as I could.\\n\\nI guess Sauder named this piece \\\"Technology Pier\\\" because it has punch-out holes in the back to put cords through, and a couple cord organizers in the back. I would simply call it a \\\"stand.\\\" It would be terrific to put a small TV on top of.\\n\\nI've said before, and I'll say it again, that Sauder's pieces are very well engineered. Each component goes in flawlessly. This piece took two hours to assemble. About half the furniture we've gotten arrived with at least one piece damaged --most of the replacement pieces arrive within a week, but some up to three weeks. Order well ahead of when you actually need a piece (I say three months). Plan. Sauder has an easy webpage to order replacement pieces from, no charge.\\n\\nTo touch up Carson Forge, being \\\"distressed,\\\" all you do is use a black magic marker and wipe it off fast. We already put a couple dings in it, used black magic marker, and it blends in perfectly. No fuss, no muss. If existing Carson Forge pieces sell well, Sauder might expand the product line.\\n\\nThere are many distributors to buy from, including Sauder direct, Wayfair, Walmart, Target, depending on the piece. Choose your distributor carefully -- it matters.\\n\\n----------\\n28 July 2013: Also bought and assembled:\\n\\n413350 SmartCenter Side Table\\n414783 Sideboard\\n414444 Lift-Top Coffee Table\\n\\nI am pleased with all four pieces (see my review of these three where I tell about that this is a terrific product line for parents of small children). A+.\",\n \"Product: Add some unique style and functionality to your home with this lift-top coffee table from the Carson Forge collection. The top lifts up and forward creating a multipurpose work surface so you can browse online or eat dinner while relaxing on your couch. Other features include hidden storage beneath the top and open shelves for storing blankets, board games or knick-knacks. This coffee table with lift top is finished on all sides in Washington Cherry and paired with wrought-iron style accents, making it the perfect statement piece in any room.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sauder does it again -- superb quality -- perfect for parents of little kids!\\n\\nReview: As my 14th through 17th Sauder pieces of furniture, of the Carson Forge product line I bought bought and assembled the following:\\n\\n412923 Technology Pier\\n413350 SmartCenter Side Table\\n414783 Sideboard\\n414444 Lift-Top Coffee Table\\n\\nI am pleased them all. The Technology Pier's parts arrived undamaged. The other three, we had to order replacement pieces (get used to it). Sauder's furniture is masterfully designed and engineered. The Carson Forge laminate is gorgeous -- the surface touches up with a black Magic Marker. With Carson Forge, parents with little kids can ALSO have nice-looking furniture, since any reasonable \\\"damage\\\" gives this Carson Forge more of its already distressed look.\\n\\nI really like the side table's drawer where its top slides open. I really like the coffee table -- I already have magazines and RV remote controllers in its storage bin. The Technology Pier I call a \\\"stand.\\\" The sideboard I call a \\\"cabinet.\\\"\\n\\nI bought Sauder's Carson Forge after surveying the current market for moderately-priced Mission-style furniture. The top four below made it to my semi-finalist list:\\n\\nLiberty Prairie Hills\\nSignature Design Ashley Castle Hill\\nWildon Home (unnamed Mission-style)\\nSimpli Warm Shaker\\n-------------------------------------------------\\nAnthony Lauren Craftsman\\nBroyhill Artisan Ridge\\nBroyhill Vantana\\nHammary Canyon\\nHammary Tacoma\\nHokku Valencia\\nJofran Riverside\\nJofran Viejo\\nLeick Alpine\\nLeick Mission Impeccable\\nParker House\\nPeters-Revington Lake Placid\\nPeters-Revington Royal Oak\\nPeters-Revington Threshers\\nPowell End Table (fancy)\\nProgressive Mountain Mission\\nRiverside Falls Village\\nSomerton Craftsman\\nWayborn Jones\\n\\nThe Carson Forge pieces beat all these out. I hope that Carson Forge sells well because I'd like to see Sauder expand this product line into bedroom and home-office.\",\n \"Product: There is no such thing as too much storage space! Add a little extra style and functionality to your home with this sideboard from the Carson Forge collection. This handy storage cabinet features a large top drawer that opens and closes on smooth metal runners, making it perfect for easy access storage of miscellaneous around home essentials. It also features three other easy gliding storage drawers that create a convenient place to store papers, folders and more! Its open shelving includes an adjustable shelf for you to move to meet the needs of different sized items. Its criss-cross rack storage not only makes this piece visually pleasing, but also makes a great place to store books, wine bottles and much more. Its gallery display top gives you a great spot to display anything from a lamp and picture frames to decorative plants and knick-knacks. Finished in Washington Cherry and detailed with wrought iron style hardware, this beautiful sideboard is just what your home needs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sauder does it again -- superb quality -- perfect for parents of little kids!\\n\\nReview: As my 14th through 17th Sauder pieces of furniture, of the Carson Forge product line I bought bought and assembled the following:\\n\\n412923 Technology Pier\\n413350 SmartCenter Side Table\\n414783 Sideboard\\n414444 Lift-Top Coffee Table\\n\\nI am pleased them all. The Technology Pier's parts arrived undamaged. The other three, we had to order replacement pieces (get used to it). Sauder's furniture is masterfully designed and engineered. The Carson Forge laminate is gorgeous -- the surface touches up with a black Magic Marker. With Carson Forge, parents with little kids can ALSO have nice-looking furniture, since any reasonable \\\"damage\\\" gives this Carson Forge more of its already distressed look.\\n\\nI really like the side table's drawer where its top slides open. I really like the coffee table -- I already have magazines and RV remote controllers in its storage bin. The Technology Pier I call a \\\"stand.\\\" The sideboard I call a \\\"cabinet.\\\"\\n\\nI bought Sauder's Carson Forge after surveying the current market for moderately-priced Mission-style furniture. The top four below made it to my semi-finalist list:\\n\\nLiberty Prairie Hills\\nSignature Design Ashley Castle Hill\\nWildon Home (unnamed Mission-style)\\nSimpli Warm Shaker\\n-------------------------------------------------\\nAnthony Lauren Craftsman\\nBroyhill Artisan Ridge\\nBroyhill Vantana\\nHammary Canyon\\nHammary Tacoma\\nHokku Valencia\\nJofran Riverside\\nJofran Viejo\\nLeick Alpine\\nLeick Mission Impeccable\\nParker House\\nPeters-Revington Lake Placid\\nPeters-Revington Royal Oak\\nPeters-Revington Threshers\\nPowell End Table (fancy)\\nProgressive Mountain Mission\\nRiverside Falls Village\\nSomerton Craftsman\\nWayborn Jones\\n\\nThe Carson Forge pieces beat all these out. I hope that Carson Forge sells well because I'd like to see Sauder expand this product line into bedroom and home-office.\",\n \"Product: Made of MDF/laminate wood with an antiqued white finish. Hanging rod and storage cubbyholes behind the doors. 2 drawers with metal runners and safety stops. Features patented T-lock assembly system. Dimensions: 39.37W x 21.65D x 71.65H inches. Fits most TVs up to 36 in..\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love the Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White product line!\\n\\nReview: -------------\\nFebruary 2012\\n-------------\\n\\nThe surface of this furniture line is a very think contact paper (thin plastic veneer), and is relatively fragile. Sauder's waxy sticks for touch-up are AWFUL; you'll need to find an alternative. Regarding any piece of the Harbor View collection \\\"Antiqued White\\\" finish, the following paint is a pretty darn good match (at Lowes):\\n\\nValspar Interior Paint, 3004-10C, \\\"Lovely Bluff,\\\" Satin finish.\\n\\n-------------\\nOctober 2011\\n-------------\\n\\nI bought three pieces of Sauder's Harbor View, all in Antiqued White color.\\n\\n1) two libraries with open shelves and one library with cabinet on bottom. I could not be more pleased. I've read other people's reviews not recommending these pieces. I have no experience with Sauder's other product lines and colors, so what I say here is in regard to Harbor View Antiqued White.\\n\\n1) If you need a particular piece of furniture for an event (like guests are coming), you have to give yourself and the manufacturer three months' lead time. If you need a piece of furniture fast, buy from your local furniture store at ten times the price.\\n\\n2) Yes, pieces are going to arrive damaged. Of the above-mentioned order, FedEx had done something drastically damaging to two of the three bookcases in transit, sent the boxes back to the shipper, I got notified through FedEx tracking about the delay and why, and in two weeks, two replacement bookcases arrived. In addition, of all three bookcases, one or more individual pieces arrived damaged.\\n\\nSauder.com has an wonderful all-automated way for you to notify them of exactly which pieces you need replacements for; within two weeks, the pieces arrive. All of this is done no-charge. I order the replacement parts, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. No fuss, no muss.\\n\\n3) 95% of whether your bookcase comes out right or not is the responsibility of the installer. Regarding cabinet doors, you have to tweak them to get them to line up, and/or shut properly. In any case, you don't have to live long-term with feeling dissatisfied--do something about it! Our cabinet doors came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY because my hubbie is a woodworking hobbyist and knows how to finagle cabinet doors \\\"just so.\\\" If your cabinet door is not right, there are only two possibilities: a) the door is defective, in which case go on the Sauder website and order a new door. b) Whoever installed the door didn't know what they were doing; view videos on YouTube on how to finagle a cabinet door. Or both. But stop complaining.\\n\\nMy experience of Sauder has been positive. Don't expect Sauder's furniture to be high-end. I call Sauder's Harbor View product line as \\\"high-end Walmart,\\\" because that's what it is. Sauder's products I call \\\"honest\\\" furniture: it isn't touted as being anything than what it is, and has a low price-tag to boot. We call them big Heathkits, without the electronics.\\n\\nOn the other hand, honesty is not what you get when you go furniture-shopping at mid- to high-end furniture stores (like EthAl). They have what I call \\\"fake\\\" furniture because when you \\\"look under the hood,\\\" it is no better than Sauder's: they attempt to convince you that pieces deserve astronomically high price-tags, and charge 10 x Sauder. Go shopping to any EthAl stores and inspect the innards of cabinet pieces (like wall units), you'll see how thin the sides and tops are (they hardly qualify as being sides and tops) and that many of the surfaces are no more than a veneer with fancy sprayed-on lacquers. There is very little (if not no) solid wood involved.\\n\\n------------------------\\nFURNISHING WHOLE HOUSE\\n------------------------\\n\\nJust so you know, over the next year, I'm furnishing our whole house with Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White pieces, from armoires to dressers to TV credenzas to bookcases to desks. On a budget, I will furnish a whole house for under $5,000. Try to beat that. We'll be getting two or three pieces at a time over the next year-and-a-half. Only after one batch gets installed do we order the next batch of 2,3 pieces. If you go to a furniture store, you can easily spend $5,000 merely on a wall unit; you go broke real fast. Since I'm sticking to one product line/color, over time we will move be able to swap Harbor View pieces from room to room and it'll still all match.\\n\\n--------------\\nMY WISH LIST\\n--------------\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line included a tall and thin (15\\\"-20\\\" wide x 72\\\" or higher) bookshelf/cabinet combo like Walmart's Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Linen Tower but taller. I got a piece like this from Walmart to be store toilet paper and books and doodads. I wish it had a little drawer (I'll probably put a basket on one of the shelves).\\n\\nI wish the Harbor View product line contained executive desks and cabinet and bookcase combos, which would be in my sewing room as a crafts' center with sewing machine as top-billing.\\n\\n--------------\\nJANUARY 2012\\n--------------\\n\\nI bought two Sauder armoires. One we put together this weekend and one has replacement parts pending. Like I said before, ordering replacement parts is not only typical; it's a given. So don't slam the manufacturer or distributor for faulty pieces; it can't not happen. That's why you bought your DIY well ahead of time! Because we are using the armoires to store bed linens and towels (not TV), my hubbie added shelf-holes. We'll build a couple shelves for each armoire.\\n\\nRegarding touchups: The surface appears to be a thin contact paper and *WILL* need touchups now and then. I disagree with using Sauder's touchup \\\"wax\\\"--we tried it and actually made the boo-boo far worse. For touchups, I'll be using Valspar paint color Woodrow Wilson Blush 3002-8BC. I'll let you know how it turns out.\\n\\n---------\\nSUMMARY\\n---------\\n\\nI recommend Sauder's Harbor View Antiqued White line. It is a comely collection, with lots of added details creating interest and the allure of comfort (my words).\\n\\n----------------------------------------------------\\nHOW MANY SAUDER'S HARBOR VIEW PIECES BOUGHT SO FAR\\n----------------------------------------------------\\n\\nFive.\",\n \"Product: Say goodbye to the untidy hanging cords with this new cord reel iron from Rowenta. The access steam has a Microsteam stainless steel soleplate with 300 microholes for perfect steam distribution and anti-drip technology to keep clothes dry. The anti-calc system removes impurities for long-lasting and clean steam, prolonging the life of the iron. The cord gives and retracts easily for complete and mess-free storage.13-1/2\\\" L x 6\\\" W x 7\\\" H\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It gets a \\\"B\\\"\\n\\nReview: I bought the DW2171 a couple months ago. Just getting around to using it. I didn't notice that the dial has no marks for the lower temperatures (polyester, nylon, acrylic, acetate, wool, silk, rayon). I have a polyester blouse to iron and don't have a clue where the polyester setting is on the dial (nor are there markings for ). Am I supposed to guess? I don't think I'll be using this iron for much. Why would a company scrimp on temperature dial markings? Major disappointment. 2 stars.\\n\\nA couple hours later:\\n\\nI was all set to buy a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/BLACK-DECKER-D2630-Auto-Off-Digital-Advantage-Iron-Bronze/dp/B00WHVBS4C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">BLACK+DECKER D2630 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, Bronze</a> as a replacement, but while packing up the Rowenta iron, I noticed that the dial does have a \\\"delicate\\\" mark -- actually a \\\"delicate\\\" range. I figured I might as well try it. I was working on a polyester blouse. I started out at the coolest setting \\\"delicate\\\" mark, then made the iron hotter a little at a time. The right heat setting was pretty darn near the Cotton mark, if not right on Cotton (it is hard to tell). On the Cotton mark, I finished the blouse and then a polyester shirt. I used no steam.\\n\\nThirty years ago, if I had the iron at the Cotton mark, it would have singed this blouse, if not melted it. Are polyester fabrics more robust these days, or do irons run cooler?\",\n \"Product: The Whynter ARC-13S portable air conditioner provides you with a convenient and efficient solution for your air comfort needs. This unit is extremely mobile and can be easily setup in almost any indoor location. It is most commonly used in computer rooms, bedrooms, classrooms and garages or workshops. It features the CFC-free R-410A refrigerant and advanced self-evaporating technology, which uses and recycles moisture collected during the cooling and heating process to produce cool air. The ergonomic design with integrated handle, retractable pull cord, built-in caster and large back wheels make this the easiest portable room air conditioner to transport. This unit can cool up to a 420 sq. ft. of space (ambient temperature and humidity may influence optimum performance).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Five times wonderful machine! Repair situation sucks though\\n\\nReview: 26 Sept 2010 (originally five stars *****; after 3 years, four stars ****)\\n\\nWhat a great machine! (4th one). Powerful. Worth the price. We've had it a month and I can't speak more highly of it. It gets five stars. Even with central air conditioner, from June through October, the northwest corner of our house sizzles all afternoon and stays hot several hours after sunset (heat radiating from out to in), keeping this space uninhabitable until 2 AM. This machine has made this space pleasant, after long last. I'm glad this classification of portable air conditioner was invented. I'd never heard of it. The tubing to the window is no fuss, no muss. I wouldn't hesitate in buying more of these units, if let's say our central air conditioner died. We don't need a lot of frills--all we need is a reliable machine that cools well--this machine does that, above and beyond. It has some advanced features that I haven't read up on--just show me the on and off switch. A frill it happens to have is a remote control--a nice touch.\\n\\nOf its outer design, the only I thing I can think of to approve upon is to make all four casters be able to move any direction, plus have locks on the two front casters. The design is such that the wheels can move only forward and backward, so when I need to move the machine sideways, I actually have to pick up the machine a bit off the floor and place it where it needs to go. I'm 60-ish. Sort of a hassle but the machine's got so other positive characteristics, I don't mind.\\n\\nI read a review something about draining--I have no idea what they're referring to. A person mentioned they got hit up with a restocking fee--whose fault was that? THE BUYER's! The buyer should have read the distributor's terms BEFORE buying and simply not buy from a company that has a restocking fee--that complaint indicates a stoopid buying decision. A couple people complained about the machine being noisy--this machine is no noisier than other room air conditioners! If you want noiseless, get central air conditioner--who cares about noise when you're sweating bricks? It's white noise.\\n\\nPrices vary a lot. Shop around to get a price on the lower end. Don't buy from a distributor that doesn't have a liberal 30-day return policy. Don't buy from a distributor that has a restocking fee. Don't buy from a distributor that, if the unit is defective, won't be happy to make an even-exchange where you don't have to pay shipping/handling either direction. Be an intelligent buyer when you're plunking down this kind of money, for heaven's sake. Jeez.\\n\\nThis is a terrific room air conditioner, good for any room that has a window.\\n\\n-----\\n10 March 2012\\n\\nJust bought our 5th air conditioner of this exact model, bought over three years. Bought this one pre-season (Amazon actually had some in stock!) because once hot weather sets in (we already had two heatwaves since February), this model air conditioner is: (1) hard to come by; and (2) the price goes up. If you're smart, order early (before you need it). We ordered one in June and it was backordered til August--I'll never make that mistake again. One time we ordered in April and it was backordered til June----I'll never make THAT mistake again, either.\\n\\nI stand by my previous review (5 stars). I've had a lot of window air conditioners: this is the best by a longshot. I guess I'm a walking advertisement for this air conditioner.\\n\\n-----\\n23 March 2012\\n\\nPrice went up $25. It's not warm out here yet; previous years, as it got hotter from Spring through Summer, Sellers steadily increased prices as their stock got less and less.\\n\\nOne thing I noticed. Living in an arid climate of Northern California, we have not had to empty the water-pan that people have mentioned.\\n\\n-----\\n21 April 2012\\n\\nI don't understand how people cannot like this machine, at least in a dry climate. It does a great job. It's robust. It's got a helluva lot of power. We get almost no condensation here where I live in Northern California. Like I mentioned, we now have five of them. Would we have gotten four more if we didn't feel the first one was super?\\n\\n-----\\n2 March 2013 (ugh--2.5 years later)\\n\\nOther reviewers said that this A/C is not good for humid places--I agree! I know so because I live in a relatively arid place (Northern California), and have to empty the water tray (?) only occasionally (once a week maybe), which is a royal pain in the butt even so--the outlet hole is very near the floor and is tiny--we have to put the A/C on wooden blocks to get the A/C high enough off the floor to tip the entire unit at least 45 to get the water out--it's not easy for two people to tip 85 lbs over that far. (I put a question mark after \\\"tray\\\" because Whynter does not furnish the user with schematics, so I have no idea what sort of water holder it is. Is the holder open that lets water evaporate? Is it closed where water is trapped?) If I had to empty the tray daily, I'd be mighty pissed. Lack of documentation of Whynter units is a problem--they keep their designs mum, which I dislike.\\n\\nOne of the weak points of this model is the power supply (cord). The cord wore out and we need to replace it.\\n\\nThere are some things about the way Whynter operates their business that is unattractive. One detriment is if you need an A/C of Whynter brand repaired. Sears won't do Whynters because, I guess, they have not contracted with Whynter--Sears' repair technicians do not know how to repair Whynter. Sears will repair the following brand A/Cs: Amana, Armstrong, Carrier, Coleman, Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore (Sears' own brand), LG, Magic Chef, Trane (?), Tappan, Whirlpool, but not Whynter. Sears offers Kenmore portable A/Cs--which they will repair in the event it needs it--but the price of Kenmore is double that of Whynter for comparable BTU.\\n\\nAt this point, I very well may *NOT* buy any additional Whynter A/Cs for the very reason that Sears is not able to repair them. Sears is the nation's major repairer, and to not be able to let Sears repair Whynter is very much an obstacle. Whynter says to ship the defective A/C to THEM, but the A/C is 85 lbs. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ship an 85 lb. item via UPS Ground? Do you have any idea how much it costs in a boxing materials alone? If the A/C costs a couple hundred dollars in shipping/handling, then another couple hundred to repair the item, it's not worth getting repaired according to the strictures Whynter has created. I have a friend who has a friend who has a friend who can repair anything, but should I have to resort to the black market? No, I shouldn't--frankly, I'd rather not. This is one kick-butt A/C but the repair situation sucks. Next time I'm in the market to buy a portable A/C, I will seriously consider getting a Kenmore or LG just so Sears can service it.\\n\\n-----\\n27 March 2013\\n\\nWhynter's customer service was willing to send us a new power cord at a reasonable price, in a timely manner. I commend them for that. We tipped the A/C over on its back (heavy sucker), disassembled the bottom, removed the old power cord, put in the new power cord, and put everything back together, all in one hour. We did get the A/C up and running, ready for the hot season. YEAH!\\n\\nFirst, it still doesn't address the fact that if a Whynter-brand portable A/C breaks, you are out-of-luck. Personally, this would be a perfect market for local vacuum-cleaner stores to get into. Repairing the vast majority of floor A/Cs is a need not being met. Who's going to fill that market?\\n\\nSecond, it doesn't address the chronic moisture-condensation problem that this machine seems to have--for people in humid areas. On the other hand, for people in ARID and blisteringly hot areas, this is one kick-butt freez-a-rarium machine: it churns out \\\"freezing\\\" like there's no tomorrow. I would like to see a schematic diagram of this machine: I feel I have a right to know what kind of water-pan this A/C has. Is the water-pan a \\\"pan,\\\" that is, open and the water will evaporate? Is the water-container enclosed and will grow mold? Why can't Whynter share its diagrams with old and new customers?\\n\\nWhynter has potential. I have never had such a frosty air conditioner. Whynter is doing something right. If Whynter hooks up with Sears/Kenmore repair department where customers can get their air conditioners repaired locally, Whynter/Sears combo would be unstoppable.\\n\\n-----\\nOh, one thing, the reason why the power cord went defunct is that I used it to turn the A/C off using the button on the cord--DON'T--DON'T--DON'T ever touch that button--certainly don't use that button regularly. I don't know what the cord's button is good for, but leave the darn thing alone! Don't let the kids play with that button unless you want a dead machine on your hands.\\n\\nI rate this machine four stars (****), even with the above happening.\",\n \"Product: This new mount offers users an alternative to windshield suction cup mounts. This portable friction mount features a non-skid silicone bottom and pliable base to keep the mount secure on your dashboard.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: 4-legged bean-bag Garmin friction mount more stable; this one waste of $\\n\\nReview: Yuck. I had a small 5\\\" old Garmin, using the:\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Garmin-Portable-Friction-Mount/dp/B002OL2MU4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Garmin Portable Friction Mount</a> (4-legged bean-bag) which worked fine.\\n\\nThen I got a Garmin 2798LMT Portable GPS 7\\\" which, by the way, I really like. All the 7\\\" Garmins are *B*I*G* (better to see) but are top-heavy. Using the 4-legged friction mount, the 7\\\" Garmin tumbled over onto the floor.\\n\\nSo I got this friction dashboard mount thinking maybe it would give more stability. Nope. The 7\\\" Garmin fell over EVEN WORSE. Not liking this model AT ALL!\\n\\nI went back to my original 4-legged \\\"old faithful.\\\" I wedge the 4-legged mount in the valley of the dashboard -- wedged against the windshield. The whole thing doesn't fall anymore. Problem solved. I wasted $12 on the new mount, which I will be donating to Goodwill. Yech! This unit here -- my advise: don't bother. Why? Because it is less stable than the 4-legged. Get the 4-legged bean-bag.\\n\\nBy the way, I looked -- and could not find -- a third alternative to the above two mounts.\",\n \"Product: Protect your iPad and make it even easier to hold and use with Speck's popular PixelSkin case for iPad. The tactile pixel texture and perfect amount of \\\"squish\\\" is what makes this rubberized iPad case so grippy in-hand and famously protective. Works great with Speck ShieldView Screen films. Easy on and off - just insert the bottom of your iPad into the bottom of the PixelSkin iPad Case (make sure to line up the 20-pin connector!) and then pull the top corners around the front. That's it, you're ready to hit the road.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: HARD finding a silicone cover for iPad 1!\\n\\nReview: Very nice. This case will give my hands the traction I need so as to not drop the iPad. Electronic devices are so easy to slip out of my hand. I don't know about other people though. It has a nice feel to it. I would have liked it a little stiffer but it's okay as is. Lots of grooves and bumps. I got the green, and the photos are true to color--thank goodness for adding blue to the green.\\n\\nFor some odd reason, Speck does not include any covers for the iPad 1 on their website. I had a REALLY hard time finding this cover. I suspect this case (all colors) has been discontinued, but it would be considerate of Speck to put on their website an iPad 1 category, then say something like \\\"Available from resellers until supplies last.\\\" iPad 1s are still being traded, and people are still looking for covers.\",\n \"Product: This kit includes one micro cable and one mini cable, so you can use it to charge or power your compatible device. Plug the appropriate cable into your device, then attach the AC outlet adapter for power or connect to a personal computer for data transfer. Compatible with the following Garmin Models: nuLink: 1695 and nuvi: 2200, 2250, 2250LT, 3750, 3760T, 3790T\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Garmin is parsimonious on cords -- this set is hardly better at 3-feet\\n\\nReview: Specifications on the back of the charger:\\n\\nItem has Garmin label slapped on it:\\n\\nGarmin XQP\\nSwitching Power Supply\\nModel PSAF10R-050Q\\nInput: 100-240V ~ 0.3A 50-60Hz 22-29VA\\nOutput: 5.0V 2.0A MAX.\\nGARMIN P/N: 362-00096-00\\nPhihong Technology Co., Ltd.\\nTaiwan\\nother stuff\\nMade in China (GM)-R\\n\\nThe cords HERE are merely 3-feet long. I can't study the Garmin GPS in the house with that short a cord, being who has an outlet within 3-feet of them? I bought an:\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Anker-PowerLine-Micro-USB-10ft-Charging-Cable-with-Kevlar-Fiber-and-10000-Bend-Lifespan-for-Samsung-Nexus-LG-Motorola-Android-Smartphones-and-More-Blue/dp/B013DP84EC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Anker PowerLine Micro USB (10ft) - Charging Cable, with Kevlar Fiber and 10000+ Bend Lifespan for Samsung, Nexus, LG, Motorola, Android Smartphones and More (Blue)</a> instead. This 10-foot cord will let me sit \\\"not so near\\\" a power outlet.\\n\\nI agree with other reviewers: Garmin is parsimonious when it comes to providing cords -- they provide only exceedingly short cords that they can possibly get away with and still call it a cord. For such expensive items ($600+) as the Garmin nuvi 2798LMT with Backup Camera, you would think they provide decent cord lengths, but no, they don't. Their motto must be: the shorter, the better -- screw the customer -- we come first.\",\n \"Product: On the go, looking for a quick and easy way to compose e-mail and other documents with your iPad/iPhone. The Verbatim Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is your answer. Designed to work with your Bluetooth-enabled iPad/iPhone this keyboard features an ultra-compact design that folds for maximum portability and easy storage in the included carrying case. The iPad/iPhone keyboard has a built-in media console allowing you to play, pause and control your iTunes with the touch of a button. An iPhone stand, also included, allows you even greater freedom and mobility. Bluetooth technology, Compatible with iPad/iPhone (iOS 4 or higher)Keyboard Carrying Case and iPhone Stand included\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice keyboard for iPad (\\\"double characters\\\" solved & it's not the keyboard)\\n\\nReview: .\\nDAY UMPTEEN\\n\\nDiscovered that the \\\"double characters\\\" wasn't this keyboard's fault, nor is it any other keyboard's. I don't know what you call the problem; there's probably some technical term for it. See my review for the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000. This is a pretty nice keyboard, and now that I know it wasn't any particular keyboard creating the problem, I'm rating this keyboard five stars. This is a nice keyboard for iPad. Maybe I should've called Verbatim's Tech Support before going bonkers, but I was in a major tizzy--I mean MAJOR hissy-fit. You have no idea how many weeks I spent trying to find a good keyboard, or maybe you do. Sorry, Verbatim!\\n\\nDAY NINE\\n\\nAhhhhhhhhh! What the frig is going on? The friggin' Microsoft keyboard is doing the same elfin' thing with the double characters! This is happening in the middle of the night! Does anyone know how to solve this? Is anyone ELSE having the double characters problem?\\n\\nDAY SIX\\n\\nI bought and tried the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 (T4L-00001) for my iPad (1) and it's perfect (five stars). It's a dream. I got more work done today than in the last month cumulatively. Yahoo!\\n\\nI'm downgrading the Verbatim keyboard to three stars because now I know what a five-star Bluetooth keyboard is like.\\n\\nDAY THREE\\n\\nI spent the day looking for 11\\\"-14\\\" WIRED keyboards for iPad. Rots of ruck. I did a thorough investigation, sifting through dozens of keyboards' descriptions and attributes. I can't find a small wired keyboard for iPad. Therefore, I'll have to get a WIRELESS keyboard. I'm about to order the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 (T4L-00001) at almost 14\\\" across, to set on my lap. If that keyboard doesn't work, I'll get the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad (920-003241). I really need to get cracking getting some writing done, and this keyboard-issue has been a major hassle. If you're having trouble finding a decent iPad keyboard (based on you need a competent keyboard for other than playing games), you and me both. Maybe I can save you a couple months' aggravation. It goes to show you the length one person is willing to go for iPad. ARRRRGGGGHHHH!\\n\\nAfter I've used the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 (T4L-00001) for a few days, I'll update this review.\\n\\nDAY TWO\\n\\nI dug out yet another wireless keyboard I'd packed away a couple months' ago. With THAT KEYBOARD TOO the symptoms started double characters cited below in DAY ONE: iitt ssttaarrtteedd ttoo wwrriittee lliikkee tthhiiss ttoooo! The same phenomenon had occurred on three separate wireless keyboards. Therefore, it's NOT the keyboard(s) that have been generating the double characters (unless they have something inherently similar inside). Being I have the screaming meemies, I asked my husband the computer nut to help out because I, Ms. Independent, was tearing my hair out at getting no writing done and am backlogged by a few days. He hopped on the Internet and discovered I'm not the only one with this problem. He said that the phenomenon is probably some sort of \\\"other Bluetooth device in the vicinity\\\" interference on the same frequency, like a cordless phone, iPhone, iPad, or even some anonymous neighbors' device. He eliminated the electric company's wireless billing (not same frequency). Therefore, I'm re-judging this Verbatim folding keyboard to four stars ****, since apart from this double-character issue is quite nice. I won't give it five stars ***** because some keys are not in the right place for my fingers, like the righthand shift-key (other reviews have mentioned such).\\n\\nI'm down and p*ssed because within the last couple months, I donated two wireless keyboards to Goodwill which may actually have been good. My loss, their gain. It's likely I'll get a wired keyboard for iPad; I've lost patience with wireless--I've had it \\\"up to here\\\" (pointing to between nose and mouth), so to speak. I've gone through a month of major aggravation, spent over a hundred dollars, feeling like quite the ninny not being able to solved this, what I thought, problem, and gotten no work done on my iPad. Cr*p.\\n\\nDAY ONE\\n\\nThis is my 3rd or 4th keyboard I bought to use with iPad (1) and ended/ending up discarding (donating to Goodwill). I'm a writer; I have to type at a decent clip. I thought this keyboard was THE ONE until last night and again today: out of the blue, for every one character, it types two. I type 'consider' and on screen shows 'ccoonnssiiddeerr.' Unacceptable. It's driving me nuts!\\n\\nI'm not doing anything differently--all I'm doing is typing and all of a ssuuddddeenn, iitt ssttaarrttss ttoo wwrriittee lliikkee tthhiiss. The \\\"defect\\\" goes away after an unknown amount of time. It comes and goes at random times. I don't know what is causing it, nor is it my responsibility, nor am I interested in debugging it, nor am I willing to get an exchange. Out it goes. I don' return electronics: I write an honest review, then recycle the item at Goodwill. This keyboard may work okay for someone else, so it's getting donated to Goodwill.\",\n \"Product: The Amzer Transparent White Jelly Case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, light-weight option for protecting your Apple iPad 2. The durable silicone absorbs any shock your Apple iPad 2 may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. The smooth silicone gives you a sure and lasting grip on your Apple iPad 2 and minimizes sliding on flat surfaces. You have full access to your Apple iPad 2 without removing it from the case. The Jelly Case is truly like a second skin and a must have accessory!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Rates 9 out of 10; fits iPad 3\\n\\nReview: I'm rating this case a 4.5 of 5 (9 of 10). Definitely worth the $. Reasonably priced.\\n\\nOn Amazon, I just viewed what amounted to hundreds of cases, looking for ones that'll fit iPad 3.\\n\\nFor my old iPad 1, I had a wonderfully stupendous \\\"Luxury Silicone Case\\\" by PDAir. PDAir doesn't make such a one for the iPad 3--alas--but I know what I'm looking for in a case. The PDAir case protected the iPad 1 to such a degree that it is in mint condition; I can proudly give it to a friend in near-perfect condition. One of the things I loved about the PDAir case is that there was no way the iPad slipped from my fingers or slid off the edge of furniture--the grip was super, being textured, nubbly and corrogated. A second attribute of the PDAir case that I loved was that the silicone border/lip on the front was 3/4\\\" wide. Such a \\\"wide border\\\" is a must, since a person's thumb grabs onto that border. Thin borders, like 1/8\\\", 1/4\\\" or 1/2\\\", don't help a hand grip the iPad one bit. The front of the iPad is exposed, so when I need, let's say, for a cat to NOT walk on the iPad's glass screen (when not in use), I merely flip the iPad upside down; I store it upside down while charging.\\n\\nWithout a case, I've already nearly dropped the iPad 3 for lack of good grip. iPads, to me, have a slick surface. iPads can easily slide off a table if the table is not perfectly level. So I went a-huntin' on Amazon and other websites.\\n\\nOn Amazon, I found \\\"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 3\\\" (many colors), but timeframe says users can expect to wait one-to-two months; I couldn't wait that long. Then I noticed that there is \\\"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 2\\\" (many colors), available immediately, so I ordered that.\\n\\nI received the case this afternoon. To me, it fits as expected; it's not supposed to be tight. There is a little give and stretchiness to it, which I like. The case was pretty hard getting on without ripping a corner (same thing went for the PDAir). This case is not something you take on and off. Once it's on, it's on. It's not meant for on and off--one of the corners would rip. This Amzer case appears to have the characteristics of my old PDAir case.\\n\\nThere is one noticable difference though: the Amzer case is accumulating cat fur (I have cats). The PDAir did not. That means it'll probably attract dust too. I suspect I can take a damp cloth to remove dust and cat fur. Accumulating cat fur is why I rated it a 9 rather than a 10. It depends on the chemical mixture: I have no way of knowing if the chemical mixture of this iPad 2's silicone is the same as to iPad 3's silicone. The iPad 3 case may be a different mixture.\\n\\nI've seen a few silicone cases for iPad that are SMOOTH. \\\"Smooth\\\" doesn't help with gripping. Smooth silicone slips right out of my hand. Smooth sucks. Look for rough.\",\n \"Product: Safeguard your e-reader or tablet computer with this stylish case from BUILT. Constructed of extra-thick, protective neoprene (the wetsuit material), this envelope stretches to snugly fit a range of 7- to 8-inch e-readers and tablets, including BlackBerry PlayBook, Barnes & Noble nook, latest generation Amazon Kindle, and Samsung Galaxy Tab. The front flap with hook-and-eye closures allows for quick and easy access to your device, while the plush lining protects its screen and finish. A zippered inner pocket stores a power adapter or other essentials. The form-fitting profile cushions your device without adding bulk, and slips easily into a briefcase, backpack, or purse. Plus, the checkpoint-friendly design lets you through airport security with the device safely inside the envelope. Flexible, durable, water- and stain-resistant; simply hand wash and drip dry. Envelope measures 6-3/4 x 9 x 1 inches. You'll be the master of urban style with BUILT by your side.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not overwhelmed; poor design: worth maybe $10\\n\\nReview: Worth maybe $10. Weak point: This pouch has Velcro ONLY on the corners of the flap; it does not have Velcro on the center of the flap. This means that if the pouch contains a big, center item, say a ping-pong ball, it won't shut -- the corners won't catch. Means that this pouch is good only for flat items. It is NOT a well-thought out design. If I'd noticed, I wouldn't have bought it. Downgrading pouch to two (**) from four stars (****).\\n\\nI tried to put an iPad Mini into an \\\"i-Blason ArmorBox Stand Series For Apple iPad Mini 7.9 Inch (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/i-Blason-ArmorBox-Stand-Series-For-Apple-iPad-Mini-7-9-Inch-2-Layer-Convertible-Hybrid-Kids-Friendly-Protection-Kick-Stand-Case-Multi-Color-Green-White/dp/B009PPKT2U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">i-Blason ArmorBox Stand Series For Apple iPad Mini 7.9 Inch 2 Layer Convertible Hybrid Kids Friendly Protection Kick Stand Case (Multi Color) - Green / White</a>). This BUILT 8-Inch Neoprene e-Reader or Tablet Envelope is too small; look for a 9-inch whatever. I'm having a heck of a time finding a \\\"big enough\\\" envelope to fit my iPad Mini plus the ArmorBox, without it being way too big.\",\n \"Product: - The LAP PRO - Stand/Caddy: The ULTIMATE Lap Stand for use with your Tablet, E-Reader, Book, Laptop Magazine & Paperback! The Lap Pro, is a portable plushy, light, beanbag workstation designed for use in bed, the couch, the chair, travel (trains, planes & automobiles). It's contouring capability makes it able to be used on virtually all uneven surfaces, enabling comfortable use of your Tablet, E-reader, Book, Magazine, Paperback while lying flat on your back - fully reclined, sitting upright or anywhere in between. It can be used with one leg, crossed legs or a wide legged, seated position and when lying flat can be positioned anywhere on the body comfortably from your ankles to your chest. The Lap Pro S/C doubles as a tote with a 2x pocket to store/carry these items around (along with some minor accessories). The Lap Pro, is designed to be angled from 0 - 89 degrees, allowing users total control of viewing angles. To use: place your device into the Lap Pro, then fluff up or take hold of the Bumper & roll backwards until level with the surface, place pressure downward & wiggle to seat firmly, then roll forward to desired angle (Ref. 4th pic) and the Lap Pro will maintain that angle. (Some breaking in may be required) The Lap Pro when angled at 89 deg. is perfect for watching videos, working, reading, playing games, etc, while in a fully flat or reclined position making the Lap Pro, the ultimate leisure stand for bed/Lazy Boy use. Its MicroFiber shell, makes it soft to the touch while allowing it to clean screens too. A great study companion for students of all ages, casual reading, game players, the infirmed and alleviates work for those with arm or hand issues. A perfect gift for the young or old. The Lap Pro S/C, is the unique, ultimate lap stand that does everything that you need. While others can do one thing or another, none but the Lap Pro S/C can do it all. *NOT A TOY* Designed in the USA. -Design & Utility, Patented-\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes for comfortable reading--whatever device\\n\\nReview: This is an excellently-designed lapdesk (lap desk). It is handy, and makes for comfortable reading.\\n\\nI use this stand/lapdesk mainly for reading (paper) books. Holding a book on my lap doesn't sit well, literally. I squirm all over, not being able to get a comfortable viewing distance. With this stand, I'm able to situate the book any which way, putting the book at weird angles (a great thing).\\n\\nI use it secondarily to read iPad, iPhone and iPod. Same thing applies here.\\n\\nI use it thirdly while reading stuff on my desktop computer, leaning my torso forward with my elbows in the soft stand with my head in my hands reading stuff online. Otherwise, my elbows would dig into my thighs.\\n\\nThe outer fabric gathers lint but REALLY, this is a non-issue. The cover is made of a soft (probably 100% polyester) jersey-knit which tends toward static-electricity. The jersey-knit is a good choice of fabric for this stand nonetheless. If you need to de-static-electricity it, use Static Guard spray or some such thing.\\n\\nThis is a nifty, novel, flexible, and versatile tool to facilitate reading \\\"WHATEVER device,\\\" device meaning anything you need to read. I recommend it.\",\n \"Product: Space mouse Pro is the latest addition to 3dconnexion line of professional 3D mice. It features a full size, soft coated hand rest and 15 large, fully programmable function keys for access to application commands, standard views and keyboard modifiers while a convenient on-screen display provides visual support. Like all 3dconnexion 3D mice, space mouse Pro features the patented 3dconnexion 6-degrees-of-freedom (6Dof) sensor that enables you to easily navigate digital models or camera positions in 3D space. Simply push, pull, twist or tilt the 3dconnexion controller cap to pan, zoom and Rotate your model or camera precisely and intuitively.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Gets an \\\"F\\\"--Logitech--this sucks in Photoshop 2D and/or on Macintosh -- don't get\\n\\nReview: Just so you know, 3DConnexion is owned by Logitech. I generally have liked Logitech products, but this high-end device -- by far -- is the worst buying mistake I've made in fifteen years. It is merely a heavy paperweight. I fell for the manufacturer's line \\\"It works in Photoshop\\\" (it doesn't work any way I use Photoshop). See why:\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n4 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nYuck. I'm not impressed. I have a Mac -- I want to use this device with Photoshop, but it performs poorly. As some previous reviewer mentioned, I now own a very expensive paperweight. If you want to use this device for 2D, don't bother.\\n\\nThe documentation is horrible -- or more accurately, nonexistent. The manufacturer provides no pdf instructions that I could find, and I looked hard. Support for Macintosh is awful -- it's got zillions of applications for MS Windows, but only a handful of applications for Mac. My educated guess is that 3DConnexion despises Macintosh.\\n\\nThus far, this device sucks. Save your money and look elsewhere. If I get this device to get to do 2D stuff the way I need it to, I'll amend this review. In the meantime, this device stinks.\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n11 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nI am maxed out on the frustration-scale. This is how much frustration I'm experiencing trying to get this device to do ANYTHING in Photoshop CS5:\\n\\nI LOATHE THIS DEVICE...\\n\\nDO NOT GET THIS MOUSE IF YOU INTEND TO USE IT WITH PHOTOSHOP!\\n\\nIt zoomed for awhile, then friggin' stopped. The more I try to get this mouse to work -- TO DO EVEN ONE THING IN PHOTOSHOP CS5 -- the more I hate it. If I could get away with cursing here, I would definitely be doing so. I'm on the verge of throwing the damn thing out the window, stomping on it, and screaming \\\"Why doesn't this frigging thing work?\\\" I am plumb worn out. It's a piece of garbage.\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n13 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nI tried using this device in Photoshop, again. I tried to assign straight-forward, common keyboard shortcut ] to increase brush size and [ to decrease brush size -- nope, can't do it. No such accommodation exists. It won't let a person assign any of this device's 3D functions (such as tilt, spin, or roll) to keyboard shortcuts AT ALL. Aargh! Yuck! Nor can I assign a physical button to ] and [. Aargh! Aargh! VERY, VERY disappointing.\\n\\nThe manufacturer falsely advertises, to put it mildly (and not so mildly): they imply this device is helpful to a Macintosh user -- or to a Photoshop user using Windows or Mac, or both. This gizmo is a waste of resources. Did I, by any chance, say that I am thoroughly disgusted with this device? If I could return it, I would. I'm p_ssed off to no end. Why? Because the manufacturer is deceptive (they lie). I will never buy from them again.\\n\\nI bought a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Contour-ShuttleXpress-3D-Input-Device/dp/B0032Y0OH0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Contour ShuttleXpress 3D Input Device</a> (a disaster: yuck) and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> (nice, but also need buttons), both of which are cheaper than the Spacemouse. 3DConnexion needs to get its act together and produce a proper driver for Photoshop 2D use.\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n28 May 2013\\n--------------------------------------------------\\nAfter spending an entire day tooling around Amazon and the Internet, I found out about a company called Bella-USA. I bought a Bella-USA Pro Series \\\"video\\\" \\\"jog/shuttle\\\" keyboard directly from the manufacturer (not available on Amazon). I'll let you know how THAT works out. Look up \\\"bellacorp\\\" on YouTube. I'll check status periodically:\\n\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n28 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n29 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n30 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n31 May 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n1 June 2013: No new Macintosh driver.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n16 June 2013: New Macintosh driver dated 13 June 2013, but no 2D Photoshop (CS5). My opinion stands: a sucky paperweight.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n17 June 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n18 June 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n5 July 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n10 July 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n21 July 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n5 August 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n10 August 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n11 September 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n4 November 2013: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n12 March 2015: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n9 July 2015: No 2D Photoshop.\\n--------------------------------------------------\\n5 July 2017: No 2D Photoshop. Still gets an \\\"F.\\\" Piece-of-garbage.\\n--------------------------------------------------\",\n \"Product: The Amzer Grey Jelly Case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, light-weight option for protecting your Apple new iPad. The durable silicone absorbs any shock your Apple new iPad may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. The smooth silicone gives you a sure and lasting grip on your Apple new iPad and minimizes sliding on flat surfaces. You have full access to your Apple new iPad without removing it from the case. The Jelly Case is truly like a second skin and a must have accessory for your Apple new iPad.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Rating iPad 2 green version 9 of 10 (fits iPad 3)\\n\\nReview: I have no idea why but I can't post this message on the iPad 2 green version of this case; I posted photos there. I'll put the message here.\\n\\nI put an iPad 3 into this iPad 2 case in green. I'm rating this case a 4.5 of 5 (9 of 10). Definitely worth the $. Reasonably priced. The iPad 3 versions say they won't be available for \\\"1 to 2 months.\\\"\\n\\nOn Amazon, I just viewed what amounted to hundreds of cases, looking for ones that'll fit iPad 3.\\n\\nFor my old iPad 1, I had a wonderfully stupendous \\\"Luxury Silicone Case\\\" by PDAir. PDAir doesn't make such a one for the iPad 3--alas--but I know what I'm looking for in a case. The PDAir case protected the iPad 1 to such a degree that it is in mint condition; I can proudly give it to a friend in near-perfect condition. One of the things I loved about the PDAir case is that there was no way the iPad slipped from my fingers or slid off the edge of furniture--the grip was super, being textured, nubbly and corrogated. A second attribute of the PDAir case that I loved was that the silicone border/lip on the front was 3/4\\\" wide. Such a \\\"wide border\\\" is a must, since a person's thumb grabs onto that border. Thin borders, like 1/8\\\", 1/4\\\" or 1/2\\\", don't help a hand grip the iPad one bit. The front of the iPad is exposed, so when I need, let's say, for a cat to NOT walk on the iPad's glass screen (when not in use), I merely flip the iPad upside down; I store it upside down while charging.\\n\\nWithout a case, I've already nearly dropped the iPad 3 for lack of good grip. iPads, to me, have a slick surface. iPads can easily slide off a table if the table is not perfectly level. So I went a-huntin' on Amazon and other websites.\\n\\nOn Amazon, I found \\\"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 3\\\" (many colors), but timeframe says users can expect to wait one-to-two months; I couldn't wait that long. Then I noticed that there is \\\"Amzer Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case for iPad 2\\\" (many colors), available immediately, so I ordered that.\\n\\nI received the case this afternoon. To me, it fits as expected; it's not supposed to be tight. There is a little give and stretchiness to it, which I like. The case was pretty hard getting on without ripping a corner (same thing went for the PDAir). This case is not something you take on and off. Once it's on, it's on. It's not meant for on and off--one of the corners would rip. This Amzer case appears to have the characteristics of my old PDAir case.\\n\\nThere is one noticable difference though: the Amzer case is accumulating cat fur (I have cats). The PDAir did not. That means it'll probably attract dust too. I suspect I can take a damp cloth to remove dust and cat fur. Accumulating cat fur is why I rated it a 9 rather than a 10. It depends on the chemical mixture: I have no way of knowing if the chemical mixture of this iPad 2's silicone is the same as to iPad 3's silicone. The iPad 3 case may be a different mixture.\\n\\nI've seen a few silicone cases for iPad that are SMOOTH. \\\"Smooth\\\" doesn't help with gripping. Smooth silicone slips right out of my hand. Smooth sucks. Look for rough.\\n\\n-----\\n6 April 2012\\n\\nI REALLY want to know how this 'iPad 3' skin differs from 'iPad 2's' skin! If the iPad 2's skin is the same as for the iPad 3, and the iPad 3's skin is not available in desired color, why not get the iPad 2 skin? Are they the same?\",\n \"Product: The Amzer Jelly Case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, light-weight option for protecting your iPad Mini. The durable silicone absorbs any shock your iPad Mini may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. A double layer of silicone protects the corners and back of your iPad...where protection matters most! The textured silicone to the sides ensure a lasting grip on your iPad and minimizes sliding on flat surfaces. The featured silicone button over your home button delivers precise control and added protection! You have full access to your tablet without removing it from the case. The Jelly Case is truly like a second skin and a must have accessory.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fits Retina iPad Mini; good grip; button covers & holes are in all the right places\\n\\nReview: ------------------------\\n13 January 2014\\n------------------------\\n\\nI loved this cover, and still do. I just got an iPad Mini with Retina, and this \\\"old\\\" cover fits perfectly. Don't bother waiting for the \\\"updated\\\" version (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Amzer-Soft-Silicone-Skin-Fit-Jelly-Case-Cover-for-iPad-mini-with-Retina-Display/dp/B00G55CQAG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Amzer Soft Silicone Skin Fit Jelly Case Cover for iPad mini with Retina Display</a>). The old cover fits the Retina so well, I can't see what the manufacturer could do to make it fit better. Since I like green for my current cover, I'm getting a different colored same-style to put on my old iPad Mini.\\n\\n-----\\nI have several Amzer Silicone covers (similar to Speck PixelSkin, like <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Speck-PixelSkin-for-iPhone-3G-1-Pack-Retail-Packaging-Green/dp/B001B94N5M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Speck PixelSkin for iPhone 3G - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Green</a>) for different devices -- it's just my thing. I want a good grip -- I don't want/need plastic or glass between the device and my hand/finger -- I don't need a waterproof/foodproof/kidproof cover, cuz I'm an adult who is careful enough not to have liquid and food near the iPad -- I want holes where they should be -- I want button covers where they should be -- I want the buttons easily accessible -- I will never use my iPad as a frisbee which sounds like some children do. I give my handheld devices respect.\\n\\nI like green, but the green that manufacturers use these days I wish had more blue in it (but what can you do?) If I get sick of green, I'll buy one of the ten other colors, like purple.\\n\\nThis cover's iPad 2 counterpart (which I reviewed & furnished photos for) is at: <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-for-Apple-iPad-2-Green-AMZ90797/dp/B004TB7RFM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case for Apple iPad 2 - Green (AMZ90797)</a>.\\n\\nThe silicone on the iPad Mini is thinner than on a regular-sized iPad, which is logical.\\n\\nEverybody has their own opinion and needs regarding what they want to protect their devices.\\nThat's why there's a market for so many kinds of covers. Sometimes my head spins. I've gone through a lot of duds.\\n\\nI sure missed it when my iPad Mini was not protected by an Anzer \\\"siliconey.\\\" This Amzer cover replaces an <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/i-Blason-ArmorBox-Series-2-Layer-Hybrid-Protection-Case-For-Apple-New-iPad-Mini-7-9-Inch-with-Kick-Stand-Kids-Friendly-Multi-Color-Green-White/dp/B009PPHAT0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">i-Blason ArmorBox Series 2 Layer Hybrid Protection Case For Apple New iPad Mini 7.9 Inch with Kick Stand Kids Friendly (Multi Color) - Green / White</a>. I was not at-all-happy with the i-Blason long-term, which I'll soon be donating to the Salvation Army.\\n\\nI covered my iPad Mini with this Amzer cover; prop it up using an <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Arkon-Portable-Fold-Up-Stand-for-Apple-iPad-Galaxy-Tab-Kindle-Fire-Playbook-Xoom-Toshiba-Acer-Nook-and-Other-Tablets-IPM-TAB1/dp/B000CKVOOY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, Playbook, Xoom, Toshiba, Acer, Nook and Other Tablets (IPM-TAB1)</a> (which allows dozens of positions); put it into a suede neoprene zipper case <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Green-Trim-SumacLife-Micro-Suede-Protective-Sleeve-Cover-with-Neoprene-Bubble-Padding-for-Motorola-Droid-Xyboard-8-2-inch-Android-Tablet/dp/B008TV002U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Green Trim SumacLife Micro Suede Protective Sleeve Cover with Neoprene Bubble Padding for Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 inch Android Tablet</a>; then put THAT into a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Baggallini-Luggage-Everywhere-Bag/dp/B004YVZ3EO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Baggallini Luggage Everywhere Bag</a>, and I'm set to go. Whew! It's been a pain-in-the-patootie \\\"finding and finagling\\\" all four things to fit together.\\n\\n---------------------------\\n2 March 2013 update\\n---------------------------\\n\\nI still love it.\",\n \"Product: i-Blason Logo Bearing Dual Layer Kick Stand Armored Hybrid Case Designed specifically for the New iPad Mini, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini with Retina Display.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Okay, for the time-being\\n\\nReview: The typed instructions are by some Chinese person who doesn't speak fluent English--in other words, abysmal. The instructions have drawings which is the only way we figured out how to get the iPad Mini into the case. I give this case only 3 stars, being it is *VERY* HEAVY. The case + iPad Mini weighs double the weight of the iPad Mini itself. It feels as heavy (or heavier) than regular (bigger) iPads.\\n\\nIn case you were wondering if this case has any sort of screen cover, it doesn't. (I hate screen covers, and don't want a screen cover). This case is NOT be particularly appropriate for kids, since the case leaves the screen and orifices open to the elements--which for a rational and careful adult, is fine.\\n\\nMy favorite product line is Amzer's Silicone Skin Jelly Cover/Case, which when becomes available for the iPad Mini, I'll replace the Amzer for this case, and donate this i-Blason case to the Salvation Army--they'll re-home it.\\n\\nThis case does give a relatively good grip, although not as good as the Amzer mentioned above. At least the iPad Mini can't slip out of my hands til then. Not being able to get one's favorite case is part of being an early adopter--it goes with the territory.\\n\\n-----\\n14 Feb 2013 UPDATE\\n\\nOver time, this case was a hassle and a headache. The on/off upper-right button was hard to find. The bottom-center button was hard to find. I did go ahead and get the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Amzer-Soft-Silicone-Jelly-Skin-Fit-Case-Cover-for-Apple-iPad-Mini-Green-AMZ94586/dp/B00966JA46/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Amzer Soft Silicone Jelly Skin Fit Case Cover for Apple iPad Mini - Green (AMZ94586)</a>, which I much prefer. I use several of this Anzer silicone product-line (one for each device), and see no reason to not use it the iPad Mini.\\n\\nI have to warn you, once the i-Blason case is on the iPad Mini, it's nearly impossible to remove--we had a heck of a time getting it off the iPad Mini (my hubbie cut himself with a letter-opener, where we finally pried the case open using three miniature screwdrivers simultaneously).\\n\\nA suede zipper case that fits the iPad Mini with either this i-Blason or the Amzer, after looking over several hundred case descriptions is (drum roll): <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Green-Trim-SumacLife-Micro-Suede-Protective-Sleeve-Cover-with-Neoprene-Bubble-Padding-for-Motorola-Droid-Xyboard-8-2-inch-Android-Tablet/dp/B008TV002U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Green Trim SumacLife Micro Suede Protective Sleeve Cover with Neoprene Bubble Padding for Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 inch Android Tablet</a> (in lots of different colors). The SumacLife is about 1/2\\\" bigger across and 1/2\\\" bigger down, and plenty thick.\\n\\nFor a stand, I use the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Arkon-Portable-Fold-Up-Stand-for-Apple-iPad-Galaxy-Tab-Kindle-Fire-Playbook-Xoom-Toshiba-Acer-Nook-and-Other-Tablets-IPM-TAB1/dp/B000CKVOOY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, Playbook, Xoom, Toshiba, Acer, Nook and Other Tablets (IPM-TAB1)</a>. Now I'm finally set.\",\n \"Product: These black Surge Protectors have 6 horizontal outlets and feature a flat 360 degree rotating plug which will provide more flexibility when selecting a wall outlet. Now you can plug in behind furniture and get around other obstacles with ease. This model has a 4 foot power cord. Our 6-Outlet Power Strips are UL listed, factory tested and designed for safety. The built-in circuit breaker prevents overloading of the power strip. All outlets are grounded to protect you, your home and your equipment. Electrical Rating: 125 Volts AC. 15 Amps. 1800 Watts. Max Surge Voltage: 6KV. Max Surge Dissipation: 180 joules. Max Spike Current: 12000 Amps. Clamping Response Time: Less than 1 nanosecond. Temperature Range: -40 C to +80 C.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute little surge-protector. I recommend.\\n\\nReview: I can't relate to Renee's Grammy's review dated 31 March 2014. I tried all the 3-way outlets, and all work fine.\\n\\nCharacteristics:\\n\\nSurgExpert(tm) brand.\\nModel S9P603A6.\\n360 rotating flat plug.\\nSJT14AWG X 3C heavy-duty 4-foot cord.\\nRe-set/Off 2-in-1 rocker switch.\\n6 grounded outlets.\\nMaximum spike current: 12,000 amps.\\nSurge energy joules rating: 180 joules.\\n15-amp overload resettable circuit breaker.\\n15A, 120 VAC, 6OHz, 1800 watts.\\nBasic line [L-N].\\nUL clamping voltage: UL 1449 500V.\\nMaximum spike voltage: 6KV.\\n\\nRegarding design: It would have been a better design to have turned the outlets 90 from what they are.\\n\\nThis is a relatively small power-strip, which is good if you're looking for it to fit in a small space. This is a rather refreshingly small size because many power-strips are too honking big. This one is a dark color, so it hides well. For the space I am putting this in, the 4-foot cord is a plus. I no longer buy power-strips that do not have a 360 rotating flat plug -- a definite plus. It's a cute little surge-protector. I recommend.\\n\\nIt is a pain when specifications for power-strips are not listed in detail by Sellers.\",\n \"Product: Cargador de batera para bateras recargables del tipo AA / AAA para Ni-MH Ni-Cd\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The instructions suck; otherwise, seems okay\\n\\nReview: The instructions suck. WTF? There is no direction what REFRESH button does! Several reviewer(s) say to press the Refresh button for 2 seconds, which toggles between \\\"discharge\\\" and \\\"charge.\\\" Pretty big thing to OVERLOOK. Features like that need to be documented and/or discoverable. We pressed once, nothing happened. Who would know to press for 2 seconds? We had it set on Discharge thinking it probably needed to be fully discharged BEFORE being charged; we would have come back a few hours later to 16 dead batteries. It would have been a major hassle. What would possess the manufacturer to FORGET to tell users how the REFRESH works and what it does. Not a good start upon opening a new product. Besides, why is the button called REFRESH? Why not the more descriptive CHARGE/DISCHARGE?\\n\\nOther than that, for the moment, in that I haven't actually used the charger yet, I'll rate it ****. I am leaving off a star because of the terrible instructions.\",\n \"Product: The new Cintiq 13HD Creative Pen & Touch Display is a top choice for creative professionals. Work intuitively and directly on a high-resolution 1920 x 1080 LED display featuring a 178 viewing angle, and 16.7 million colors. The 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt recognition and ergonomic design of the Pro Pen allow for precise control, create a natural pen-on-paper feel, and let you easily bring your ideas to brilliant life. The smart multi-touch control makes it easy to pan, zoom, rotate, navigate with one hand and retouch with the other. Touch gestures are supported in nearly all creative applications including Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Corel Painter, and Autodesk Sketchbook. Plus, the four customizable Express Keys, the Rocker Ring and on-screen controls provide easy access to timesaving shortcuts of your creative applications. The Cintiq 13HD touch offers an ample active area, yet it takes up minimal desktop space. Use your Cintiq flat on your desktop or attach the stand to work with your Cintiq at 22 Degree, 35 Degree, and 50 Degree angles. The convenient 3-in-1 cable for your Mac or PC makes setup on any Mac or PC a snap. Just plug it into your computer and you're ready to go - it's equally a great partner whether you're right or left-handed. Also practical: The compact Pro Pen carrying case fits in your pocket and includes storage for the extra nibs, removal tool and color rings. Enjoy a truly unique design experience with this high-performance Cintiq in a compact, low weight and slim design - and work the way you want.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Had it for two months -- opinion: super-duper\\n\\nReview: ----------------------------------------\\n13 May 2013\\n----------------------------------------\\nI've had this \\\"monitor\\\" a week -- so far, I like it a lot. I used Intuos4 for several years, which was *wonderful* compared to drawing with a mouse. But still, the Intuos was not intuitive in the long run, and I hated looking up all the time, so much so that I was bored to tears after 5 minutes. The Intuos' \\\"disconnect\\\" was a killer for me. I ached for a Cintiq (I know -- such drama). I finally broke down and bought one. I work on Macintosh working mainly in Photoshop CS5 doing 2D stuff.\\n\\nOne thing though: I REALLY miss the Touch Ring (which was on the Intuos4) -- I wonder why the Touch Ring is missing on Cintiq 22HD and 22HD Touch. I just ordered a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Contour-ShuttleXpress-3D-Input-Device/dp/B0032Y0OH0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Contour ShuttleXpress 3D Input Device</a> (a disaster) and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> (working out nicely) to make up for the lack of Touch Ring.\\n\\nI was concerned about possibly scratching the surface with the pen, being I use nibs forever -- I'm still using the original nib. I thought seriously about getting a screen-protector, but in that I have a feather-touch, I needn't worry.\\n\\nI did change one habit -- I started to wear a glove (as advised) so as not to smudge the screen. I can't wear wool, nylon, polyester, or rayon. Fabric content has to be close to 100% cotton. So I went searching Amazon. I ordered, and have been using <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Perri-s-Adult-Winter-Weight-Cotton-Gloves/dp/B00BM27DJG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Perri's Adult Winter Weight Cotton Gloves</a>, which I guess is for horseback-riding. It turns out, the glove has a non-skid surface, which I didn't like in the beginning, but now I like. I cut off all but the last two fingers. I also cut off its reinforcement fabrics with a seam-ripper (easy for any seamstress). I got the largest size glove they had, because gloves never seem to be big enough. This glove is working out nicely.\\n\\nI also bought <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/No-Limits-Stretchy-Cotton-Gloves/dp/B003DQ2TAW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">No Limits! Stretchy Cotton Gloves</a>. The pair arrived -- I tried them on -- the glove runs small -- if you get, order larger than usual. I got Large, which looks as small as a child's glove. I did nothing else with this glove thus far. I haven't tried this glove yet.\\n\\n----------------------------------------\\n29 May 2013\\n----------------------------------------\\nAwesome monitor (with the aforementioned and following work-a-rounds). One or more jog/shuttles are an absolutely necessity to me.\\n\\nI ended up ordering a Bella-USA dot com Pro Series \\\"video\\\" \\\"jog/shuttle\\\" keyboard (not available on Amazon) directly from the manufacturer. I'll let you know how THAT works out. Look up \\\"bellacorp\\\" on YouTube. Later: I really like this new keyboard -- it is working out nicely -- ordering directly from Bella-USA went very smoothly. The jog/shuttle is PERFECT! And I do mean perfect. I finally got rid of my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Microsoft-Natural-Ergonomic-Desktop-7000/dp/B000Q6UZBM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000</a>, which sucks if you use a Mac cuz many of its buttons don't work (I'll never get another Microsoft keyboard).\\n\\n----------------------------------------\\n5 June 2013\\n----------------------------------------\\nBeing that Touch Rings are missing (arg!) (Wacom: what were you thinking?), a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-PowerMate-USB-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller</a> is pretty much an absolute necessity. So much so, that I feel that Wacom should bundle the PowerMate with this model Cintiq. I disabled the Touch Strips (rear) cuz I feel they are useless. (Wacom: why no Touch Rings? If you insist on Touch Strips, don't remove Touch Rings -- have both.)\\n\\nBetween the PowerMate and the new keyboard, I'm \\\"right as rain.\\\"\",\n \"Product: The everywhere bag is inspired by the classic hobo style with plenty of exterior pockets to keep important items at your fingertips\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I ~really~ like this \\\"handbag\\\" (or travel, book, tote)\\n\\nReview: I really like this handbag (bag; purse) -- a lot. It is difficult to find a bag with these dimensions (and dimension-ratio) plus in Hobo style plus has shoulder-strap. My old handbag, a Stone Mountain (leather) hobo I've used for 30 years, does not fit my iPad 1, a bottled-water, or has an outer cellphone pocket -- this does. This handbag/bag fits iPad 1 (in Speck Pixelskin Silicone Case for iPad 1st Generation). [As people may know, the iPad 1 is bigger than iPad 2 and 3.] The righthand front (zipper) pocket is perfect for cellphone (in my case, iPhone in Speck Pixelskin Silicone Case) (I would've liked a pen-slot for my stylus too). The lefthand front (flap) pocket I put my keys (keyring) in. I do not buy any bag that doesn't have shoulder-strap -- this bag has a shoulder-strap (I usually wear my bag crossbody).\\n\\nI would've preferred at least one of the end zipper pockets be HIGHER and a tad WIDER so it (formally) fits a bottle of water (in my case, Perrier, which is a wider-than-usual circumference), and which has a \\\"double\\\" zipper (to zip up the bottle on both sides of the bottle). Pockets for water-bottles are usually designed poorly (as an afterthought), by being made of mesh (yuck) that (1) has elastic that is too tight, therefore, not universal; (2) is not high enough; and (3) is not wide enough. I hate mesh-with-elastic bottle-pockets cuz they are almost always too tight, too small, and too unstable -- I need a pocket where the bottle stays put most of the time but the bottle is easy to remove/replace with one hand). The two (identical) end pockets of this bag are the bare-minimum of what I'm looking for in a bottle-pocket.\\n\\nI use this bag as my everyday handbag, but it can also be considered a small/medium tote, travel, or book bag.\\n\\nSomewhere in my readings of reviews on various websites, someone said that Baggallini is finally making more of its bags to have \\\"structure\\\" where the bag stands up on its own when set down instead of ending up in a slouched pile. This bag has structure (which I like). I hate it when the bag is otherwise perfect except when put down, it crumples into a 1-inch mess, sorta like a pool of water.\\n\\nBeing I am infinitely-picky in my handbag (it has to be \\\"just so\\\"), oftentimes when I finally find a handbag, after it gets old, that style is no longer made. Therefore, in the next month or two, I will be buying three more of this same bag in three different colors (4 bags total) -- to pack away for future use.\\n\\nThe color Bronze in the photo is not true to life -- the photo is way too dark. The true color is more of a tan. Go to the Baggallini website for the correct \\\"Bronze\\\" color (search for hobo).\",\n \"Product: Sizing Tips: Your heel should fit snug with no slipping. The midfoot of the shoe under your arch and over the top of your foot should be snug but not tight. You should have enough room in the toe box to wiggle your toes. Feet typically get bigger with age. We encourage you to have your feet measured every year. Women's feet often become a half-size (or more) larger after pregnancy. Your left and right feet may differ in length or width as much as a full size. Be sure to measure and try shoes on both feet, and always buy shoes to fit your larger foot.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I have two pairs already -- absolutely love them -- am trying to get one in each color\\n\\nReview: I have two pairs already -- absolutely love them. Just bought a third pair. I am trying to get a pair in each color, which is not easy in my size. The Aria's comfort and solidity are unsurpassed. This boot gives the 1890s and 1930s look I prefer. It can be worn with mini-skirt, midi-skirt, maxi-skirt, jeans, leggings, tights -- everything -- and looks great. Last year, this boot went out-of-stock *F*A*S*T*, so if you see your size and color, order it now -- do not wait. I highly recommend.\\n\\nI also love Nob Hill's Samantha <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Rockport-Cobb-Hill-Women-s-Samantha-Boot-Black-US/dp/B00IFQWQFS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Rockport Cobb Hill Women's Samantha Boot, Black, US</a>, which is the Aria except higher. The Almond Antiqued is sumptuous. Think about getting a Samantha. Having been discontinued Dec 2015, the Samantha is VERY hard to get, but I noticed that there are still pairs for sale here and there. If you find your color and size, and like ankle-boots, buy it right then.\",\n \"Product: Carsons MagniBar is a 2x bar magnifier with a spot lens that magnifies up to 12x. The dual LED lights feature 3 brightness settings. Great for small print reading such as newspapers, magazines and directories. At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our magnifiers. We are so confident in our magnifiers that we back them with a Lifetime Limited Warranty! Carson will repair or replace your magnifier if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I like this magnifier a lot; excellent for reading\\n\\nReview: Now this is a magnifier I could get used to--for reading. I tried several.\\n\\nUses AAA batteries (a plus), three of them.\\n\\nOf the clear plastic, the innards are 1/4\\\" off the paper and has a rim which touches the paper (neutral).\\n\\nThree light settings (a plus).\\n\\nViewing length is 6\\\".\\n\\nHas a spot lens, which I loathe (a minus).\\n\\nSoft gray pouch/sheath a nice touch (a plus), but the fabric that manufacturer chose makes inserting magnifier in and out slow. I prefer slipping magnifier into a terry cloth pocketed pot-holder (fast and protective). Most manufacturers make the user responsible for protecting magnifier, no small feat because anything and everything scratches/scuffs acrylic surfaces, which by the way you can never remove; you can only prevent.\",\n \"Product: British procedural comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS) of the Metropolitan Police Service. Originally led by DSI Sandra Pullman, it is made up of retired police officers recruited to reinvestigate unsolved crimes. The series title is taken from the proverb \\\"You can't teach an old dog new tricks\\\". Original BBC New Tricks: Series 1 on three DVDs. Includes the 80 minute pilot episode.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This \\\"for European TV\\\" DVD set plays perfectly on Sony's new BDP-S6500 Multi-Region Blu-ray DVD Region Free Player (in the USA)\\n\\nReview: Being from the USA, I got tired of video corporations' whims on dragging their feet deciding which British TV shows to allow streaming of in the US, or air on PBS stations. At best, which Brit shows air in the US is spotty. I finally said, screw it. I bought a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sony-BDP-S6500-Multi-Region-Blu-ray-DVD-Region-Free-Player/dp/B01E4NDS48/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sony BDP-S6500 Multi-Region Blu-ray DVD Region Free Player</a> (4K-Wifi-3D-Smart Region Free) which is a dream. This New Trick DVD Complete DVD set plays beautifully on this machine.\\n\\nThe machine knows what region the DVD is from without having to switch any switches -- in other words, effortless. Now I can watch DVDs and Blu-Rays from all over the world (all regions). Even though not Blu-Ray, this New Tricks set of DVDs plays sharp and clean, to my untrained eye is equivalent to HD quality.\\n\\nWhen buying Multi-Region, be sure the description says so! You can have the same exact Model # without it being Multi-Region -- go figure. ***** If it explicitly doesn't say it is Multi-Region, IT IS NOT! ***** Move on and find a model/seller whose description says it does have Multi-Region. For example, the same model sold by BestBuy was NOT Multi-Region -- therefore, I refused to purchase it.\\n\\nI got New Tricks from ** WorldImport.** I recommend them. It took roughly three weeks to ship from Switzerland to California, but arrived in perfect shape. I was fine with waiting. I am as happy as a clam.\\n\\nOh, by the way, just so you know, it appear that video corporations ONLY offer roughly half of the episodes actually produced (aka \\\"getting rooked\\\"). In buying Blu-Ray/DVD sets, you get ALL the shows produced.\",\n \"Product: The whiskey-drinking and jazz-loving vicar Sidney Chambers (James Norton) returns alongside his friend and veteran cop Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green) for a second season of crime solving in the small country parish of Grantchester. Based on the popular Sidney Chambers mystery novels by James Runcie.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A person needs to watch each episode (of that season) in order, not out of order\\n\\nReview: I just finished watching Season 2, in order. I had previously only been able to watch episodes here and there, out of order. Although I always liked the show, it was all a mish-mash. Now I know why. It is because each episode rests on the previous ones of that season. Each episode, unlike other mysteries, is not independent. If a person misses an episode, rots of ruck figuring out the next. And heaven forbid a person misses two in a row -- they are, how shall I say, screwed.\\n\\nI look forward to Season 3, assuming there is one. I am dying to know what becomes of Sydney, Amanda, Amanda's child by another man, and this \\\"another man\\\" who, for all intents and purposes, I get the feeling, is bent on killing Amanda, or so Amanda implies.\",\n \"Product: WHITE COLOR\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Got this for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch: so far, works great\\n\\nReview: .\\n-----\\n2 May 2012\\n\\nTwo months later, I still recommend this battery. No problems. Works great. Exceeds expectations.\\n\\n-----\\n27 Feb 2012\\n\\nTech-dork here.\\n\\nEZOPower 10,000mAh battery, SKU 6U81030100512, ASIN B005XQSN9G.\\n\\nAlso known as \\\"Universal\\\" \\\"Anker\\\"; Model AK-79UN5V2-B16P100A. These are the same: B005NGKR54; B005NGLTZQ; B005NGLBHM; B005NGNKNK; B005XQSN9G.\\n\\nWhen I say EVOPower, it includes the abovementioned \\\"Universal\\\" \\\"Anker\\\" labels. It's the same machine. I happen to have bought this battery that had an \\\"EZOPower\\\" label.\\n\\nDimensions: 3-1/8\\\" across x 5\\\" deep x 15/16\\\" high.\\n\\nWeight: 11 oz.\\n\\n12V and 9V.\\n\\nI bought this for iPhone, iPad (1), and iPod Touch. iPad (1) means the first iPad.\\n\\nI took a flight cross-country (roughly 12 hours total travel time), and wanted to listen to music on my iPhone while waiting for the planes and on the planes. I listened to music and watched the in-iPhone battery-indicator go from 100%, 85%, 70%, 55%, 40% in three hours. Depressing. I had to stop listening because I had to leave some juice for phone calls--not good to have a dead phone when traveling. It was an unpleasant trip--I had to ration the iPhone's battery--I felt cranky and couldn't relax cuz my Plan A pooped out and I had no Plan B. ARGH! I'm not about to let that happen again!\\n\\n----------------\\nPLAN B\\n----------------\\n\\nNow I have Plan B: EZOPower (Universal; Anker) 10000mAh battery. EZOPower (Universal; Anker) I've had it a few days. I rate it A+ (*****). However, the instructions are horrible, sucky, crappy, awful, abysmal, despicable (you get the idea); the manufacturer couldn't bother hiring a decent English translator; I feel the manufacturer threw me into the deep end of the pool without my first learning how to swim. Yesterday I tried to (re)charge my iPhone--nothing happened (unbeknownst to me, the EZOPower (Universal; Anker) was OFF; no blue lights shone)--I didn't realize it mattered that the EZOPower (Universal; Anker) be turned ON--the few lines of instructions the \\\"manual\\\" gave were undecipherable.\\n\\n-------------\\nTEST 1\\n-------------\\n\\nAccidentally having turned ON the EZOPower (Universal; Anker)(by pressing the center silver button where the blue lights/buttons were lit), the battery (re)charged my iPhone perfectly, while I had it playing music, in an unknown \\\"fast\\\" amount of time (I wasn't paying attention cuz I didn't know \\\"ON\\\" mattered). This means: make sure that if you're trying to (re)charge something, ***the blue lights must be ON (aka LIGHTED UP).***\\n\\nTo turn the EZOPower (Universal; Anker) OFF (no blue lights), press the silver button--the battery doesn't shut off immediately--there is a short delay.\\n\\nHaven't tried it on my iPad (1) or iPod Touch. I'll post more when I know more. So far, this is a great battery.\\n\\n------------------------------\\nTEST 2: NEXT DAY\\n------------------------------\\n\\nI had iPhone and iPad (1) (re)charging at the same time, with the iPhone playing music. (I don't know why I had the iPhone playing music.) iPhone battery was down to 20%; iPad (1) battery was dead.\\n\\n2-hour mark (re)charging using EZOPower / Universal / Anker. Result: iPhone 91%. iPad (1): 23%. EZOPower / Universal / Anker: down to one blue light (of four). Maybe the iPhone playing music was too much for the EZOPower / Universal / Anker. It doesn't seem to matter which device is connected to \\\"OUT 1\\\" and \\\"OUT S.\\\"\\n\\n3-hour mark (re)charging: iPhone is 100%; iPad (1) 39%; EZOPower (Universal; Anker) still has one blue light on. I detached the iPhone.\\n\\n3.5-hour mark (re)charging: iPad (1) 58%; EZOPower (Universal; Anker) one blue light blinking (which means it needs to get plugged in).\\n\\nThe EZOPower (Universal; Anker) needs to be plugged in.\\n\\nWhen I plugged the iPad (1) into the \\\"OUT S\\\" port, the iPad showed \\\"NOT CHARGING\\\"; iPad doesn't recognize the OUT S port.\\n\\nI recommend it without caveat.\",\n \"Product: Stapling up to 20 sheets of paper, this small office supply proves even a compact, pocket-sized stapler can get the job done. For convenience, it also opens for bulletin board tacking or crafting, and has a built-in staple remover for quick fixes where ever you need it. Uses #10 Mini Staples (includes 1,000 for immediate use). Color assortment includes Black, Pink, Blue, and Red (a specific color cannot be guaranteed).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The staples fit my 30-year old Swingline Tot 50 (what I call \\\"tiny tot)\\n\\nReview: The staples of this stapler do indeed fit my 30-year old Swingline Tot 50 (Tot 50) (what I call \\\"tiny tot) made in Great Britain by Acco. I wasn't sure although now I see others had the same question and said Yes. I bought my tiny tot around 1985 they don't built 'em like that anymore, including this new Bostitch stapler (color black) (which is hard to open so I finally pried it open) to add staples, push up hard on the front plastic near where the staples emerge. It looks like Bostitch bought Acco, and this Bostitch stapler takes the place of the Tot 50. This Bostitch Mini 10 Stapler says it is made in China, and is noticibly lower quality than my 30-year old tiny tot made in Britain. (Products made in China suck.)\\n\\nBut it looks like there is a Swingline Tot Stapler <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Swingline-Tot-Stapler-with-Built-In-Staple-Remover-Pre-Packed-w-1-000-Swingline-Standard-Staples-Blue-S7079172/dp/B008DQYCFW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Swingline Tot Stapler with Built-In Staple Remover, Pre-Packed w 1,000 Swingline Standard Staples, Blue (S7079172)</a> but which doesn't look like the old one (and which says it takes standard and not \\\"tot-sized\\\" staples). This Bostitch Mini 10 Stapler looks like the old Tot 50, handling tiny tot staples.\",\n \"Product: Cargo Naturals, the authentic home and office organization collection, includes a broad range of filing and storage products in five signature colors. Practical and Stylish. Organize easily and neatly. Strong and durable riveted fiberboard construction. Metal trim accents also add stability. 100-percent paw fiberboard and recyclable.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice-looking, but that's the extent of it\\n\\nReview: While this box is nice-looking, the cardboard is not as thick as you'd think. As with everything made these days, the manufacturer uses the bare-minimum grade cardboard to still be able to call it \\\"cardboard.\\\" At what point is the material really \\\"thick paper\\\"? If the cardboard were much thinner, the box would collapse. If you're looking for durability, don't get this product line--I don't think these boxes can get knocked around much. Heaven forbid, the box gets wet--hasta la vista, boxy. A plastic--a durable plastic--would have been a better material choice. If you're looking for a showy box, which will hold light items, and which is not get moved much, it's an okay box. I feel the boxes of this product line are worth half of what they cost. The box is expensive for an \\\"somewhat showy average\\\" box. I may start \\\"crafting\\\" my own boxes.\",\n \"Product: Scotch classic desktop tape dispenser c-38 is made from 100% recycled plastic. This economical tape dispenser allows for one-handed dispensing of a wide variety of tapes. It comes in a variety of colors. This dispenser holds standard, 1 in. Core tapes and can hold tape up to 3/4 in. Wide by 1500 in. Long. The weighted base allows for one-handed dispensing. An economical, reliable, classic style desktop office tape dispenser in bright pastel colors. This dispenser is made in the USA.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Poor design. Scotch scrimped too much. Not good for big hands\\n\\nReview: Poor design. Scotch scrimped too much. It is hard to get index finger between dispenser and tape. See how shallow it is near where the tape-cutter is? You gotta get your finger in there. The 1/4\\\" space may be okay for kids' little fingers, but certainly not for an adult, particularly someone with big hands. I am looking elsewhere for a tape dispenser that has more depth, like <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Scotch-Heavy-Duty-Dispenser-C25/dp/B00006IF6V/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Scotch Heavy Duty Dispenser C25</a>, or <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Staples-Desktop-Tape-Dispenser-Black/dp/B002PJ6ZMQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Staples Desktop Tape Dispenser, Black</a>.\\n\\nI have a Scotch tape dispenser C-40 that I have had for thirty years. It is filled with sand. It works perfectly but now I need another tape dispenser for a different room. Boy, standards sure have fallen, even for 3M.\",\n \"Product: Epson Aculaser CX11NF Color Laser Mfp C/s/f 25PPM Blk 5PPM Clr USB2\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Macintosh users -- this is a wonderful workhorse of a machine\\n\\nReview: We have two networked Macs, and our Epson Aculaser is a dream. We've had this all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/faxer for over a year, more like two. We were one of the early purchasers, bought one when it first came out. We use our CX11NF all the time for printing, copying, scanning. The printer portion is perfect for Macs. It coordinates with our Macs very well, which is hard to find in this world of M$ Windows, giving us no headaches. For both printer and copier, everything is crisp and color is very good -- top notch. As family historian, I use the scanner to digitize my family's old photos, which is wonderful -- it has the ability to scan at VERY high resolution. Everything works better than expected. If this model is still being sold, I can see why -- it must be a hot seller: high performance at reasonable cost. This is a REALLY nice machine. All in all, I absolutely love this machine. Rating 10 out of 10, 10 being best. Cannot speak more highly of any machine. As a Mac user, there are a lot of bomb-printers out there, including HP. Thanks, Epson!\\n\\nWe don't use the fax portion, so can't speak on that.\",\n \"Product: Don't throw away Good batteries. Test them first. The portable battery tested by La Crosse tests one battery at a time. Test rechargeable or alkaline batteries in the following sizes: AAA, AA, C, D and 9V, the compact size allows you to carry the tester with you on the go in a purse, camera bag, luggage or backpack. Simple operation: Insert 1 battery and press down on the tester to check battery strength.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I hesitantly recommend this, but only because there is very little competition; Chinese cr_p\\n\\nReview: Interesting design. I looked high and low for a battery-tester $20 or below -- slim pickings. The halfway-decent battery-testers are over $30. While this unit works as described, it is made with the absolutely least amount of material the manufacturer could eke out. The whole thing is thin. Chinese cr_p. I have a 20-year old Radio Shack battery-tester (still going strong) downstairs, and wanted a battery-tester for upstairs, so that is why I am in the market. The Radio Shack tester has heft -- high-quality design and materials. I have to comment that the USA is going down the tubes.\\n\\nI ended up getting this and the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Amprobe-BAT-200-Battery-Tester/dp/B005G7SBY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Amprobe BAT-200 Battery Tester</a>. They are about the same poor quality.\",\n \"Product: An affordable digital lighting platform designed to deliver general ambient lighting for recessed-ceiling applications in schools, offices and hospitals. Built on the tried-and-true LB low-profile basket wraparound, the LED technology ensures reliable color consistency and extended service life of at least 50, 000 hours.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: We installed two -- highly recommend -- a kick-butt light\\n\\nReview: A couple months' ago, we installed one of these overhead light fixtures in our pantry -- no more dark corners. We liked it so much, we bought a second light for our master bedroom closet -- no more dark corners there either. The first one arrived with the cover broken like reviewers mentioned (due to deficient packaging by manufacturer), but only on one edge (repairable with no reduction in performance). My husband epoxied the pieces together and all was well.\\n\\nOn both light fixtures, we used <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Toggler-50425-Toggle-Anchor-BB-Hollow-Wall-Anchors-1-4-34-20-34-Pack-Of-10/dp/B000C13YU0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Toggler 50425 Toggle Anchor BB Hollow Wall Anchors 1/4\\\"-20\\\" Pack Of 10</a> or <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGLE-BB-Toggle-Anchor-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Channel-Made-in-US-3-8-34-to-3-5-8-34-Grip-Range-For-1-4-34-20-UNC-Fastener-Size-Pack-of-100/dp/B0051IAQN2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">TOGGLER SNAPTOGGLE BB Toggle Anchor, Zinc-Plated Steel Channel, Made in US, 3/8\\\" to 3-5/8\\\" Grip Range, For 1/4\\\"-20 UNC Fastener Size (Pack of 100)</a>. We had bought their box of 30 which is Toggler's stock #55175. These anchors are on the expensive side but my husband swears by this particular manufacturer and model now that he knows about them.\\n\\nBoth light fixtures are in rather small rooms, but it is NOT too much light. We were considering whether to get this 4-foot version or the 2-foot <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lithonia-Lighting-LBL2-LP835-2-Feet-3500K-LED-Commercial-Wraparound-White/dp/B00DYB0BMO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lithonia Lighting LBL2 LP835 2-Feet 3500K LED Commercial Wraparound, White</a>. I am glad we got the 4-foot version for both rooms. We are getting on in years and appreciate any extra light we can get. Another thing, this model light gives off \\\"warm\\\" light that has yellow in it rather than \\\"cool\\\" blue. Blue hurts my eyes, and I won't allow blue in the house. I absolutely must have lights in the \\\"warm\\\" color range. Whether you prefer warm or cool is a matter of choice -- do not let anyone decide for you. If you need to experience the difference, Lowes or Home Depot has demonstration-lights in their lightbulb or light fixture section, so go in person to see how your eyes react to warm-color vs. cool-color.\\n\\nThis is a kick-butt light fixture. It was relatively easy to install.\",\n \"Product: Our Kingston Swing-Arm Pin-Up Lamp is the perfect wall lighting when you need a bedside reading lamp. This wall lamp features an attractive metal base with an empire fabric shade in your choice of colors. Whether you are looking for wall lamps, table lamps, pendants, floor lamps and other reading lamps, our extensive selection should have just what you are looking for. And because of volume purchasing we are able to offer our Kingston Swing-Arm Wall Lights at prices much less than you would expect to pay. So order now and enjoy the quality and value of our wall lamps and other lighting. Actual size is SILVER/TAUPE\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Bought two--very nice. Quite pleased.\\n\\nReview: I bought two of these swing-arm lamps with fabric shades: one with gold shade, one with silver shade. Some of the photos show shade-color much more saturated than they really are (not true to form). The gold color is a SUBTLE (not saturated) color, giving the area a summery, friendly glow. The silver color is also a SUBTLE (not saturated) color, giving the area a wintry, icy glow. Neither glow is better than the other, because summer and winter are both necessary; it depends on the room you're putting them in. In a sunny room, put the silver. In a wintery room, put gold. I happen to like gold better than silver in all cases.\\n\\nI think I figured out what \\\"pin-up\\\" refers to. Pin-up means the shade is NOT attached to the lightbulb. You definitely want pin-up. The alternative of pin-up, I think, is \\\"clip-on\\\" where the shade clips directly onto the lightbulb (a horrible design).\\n\\nThe lamp itself is attractive and sturdy, within the range of quality and style that I was looking for. The price of $34 is unbeatable. I searched high and low for cheap $, and $34 was the cheapest I could find that had an olden-days look. I found cheaper but the lamp was either solid-white or solid-black with yucky white paper or corrugated shade, all of which I detest.\\n\\nOverall, very nice. When I'm in the market again, assuming this lamp is still available, I'll buy more.\\n\\n-----\\n5 April 2012\\n\\nI think they changed the photo for this item. The photo now is truer to the actual color (less saturated).\",\n \"Product: Larry Wright is at University of California, Riverdale.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Reading this for the heck of it, to learn how to paraphrase better\\n\\nReview: My ultimate goal is to write essays better, and am reading this book for the heck of it, firstly to paraphrase better. There are zillions of books that say \\\"Paraphase this,\\\" but do not say how or what to look for, or anything. The worst of the lot of plagiarism warnings that strike the fear of God into a potential writer, leading him/her to never want to write a word, EVER. Paraphasing is the key. Paraphrasing is the fulcrum around which re-writing revolves.\\n\\nThe first chapter is a zinger. I may not need to read anything else in the book besides the first chapter. It shows step-by-step the guidelines on how to paraphrase. It goes straight for the throat. Indespensible for aspiring writers!\\n\\nOther than that, see if you can get this book cheap. It is way overpriced. I got it for less than half price used.\\n\\nThis day and age, with colleges pricing themselves out of the market, people have to think in terms of training themselves how to do things, with help. Sites like straighterline.com, even though imperfect, are headed in the right direction.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":51,"string":"51"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":683,"string":"683"}}},{"rowIdx":684,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AL2J625PUH5VW"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"ASRock FATAL1TY Z97 KILLER LGA1150/ Intel Z97/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard\". The summary of the review text is \"Purrs Like a Kitten\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I upgraded my system and chose 1150 technology because I'm mostly running Linux Mint 18 and Linux plays nice with older technology.\n\nThis Motherboard is rock solid for normal use. May not be the best Overclocker but I did get it to 4.6 pretty stable. I found that the increase in performance of only 2-3 % on benchmarks just doesn't justify potential damage to the CPU and components. This motherboard will turbo up to 4400 and stay at that 4400 for as long as you'd like.\nDon't know if that's specific to this motherboard or a feature.\n\nRig is as follows and I recommend all the components highly\nCorsair Carbide Series Air 540\nEVGA 1000 Watt PS\nSamsung EVO 1gb SSD Drive - For Linux\nSamsung Evo 500mb SSD Drive- For Windows 7\nHGST MegaScale DC 4000MB HMS5C4040ALE640 - Storage\n3 AeroCool DS Dead Silent Fans - Kick Axs Cooling they are quiet\nGigabye GTX-980 TI Video Card\nI7-4790 CPU\nEnermax Liqmax II 240 Cooling- 3 Manual Settings- Very Quiet at Lowest Setting - 5'C difference between lowest and Highest setting at load\nSoundblaster XIFI Video Card\n32gb [4X8] PNY Anarchy DDR3 2666 Ram\n\nBe ready to install the drivers on Windows with the included CD. Windows recognized the ethernet but didn't recognize the sound drivers. Initially I ran sound off the Motherboard but decided to go back to my Trusty Sound Blaster. Which is no problem. The motherboard recognizes when a Audio Card is installed and automatically disables the internal card.\n\nLinux Mint 18 recognized everything with no Muss. You figure. Linux has such a bad reputation with hardware but I've found that it accepts hardware easier then Windows. By the way Linux Mint 18 is the bomb. Forget everything that you've heard about Linux. The desktop is very similiar to Win 7 the average user can use this Distro without ever learning a scrap of code. And it's rock solid stable.\n\nOne other tip. I've upgraded my systems many times over the years and never had to reinstall Windows.\nThe secret is that you install every upgrade that you can on the old system and have them recognized. Then install only\nMB CPU and RAM. Not scientific but my explanation is that if you hit Windows with too many upgrades at once it gags and pukes\nand says this is a totally new system, new install required.\n\nDoesn't include VGA but what self respecting gamer would ever use an on board video chip anyway.\n\nMy system is purring like a kitten and will play any game I throw at it in ultra settings at 1080P settings.\n\nI did have one glitch. I bought 4 sticks of Corsair 2400ghz Memory. I could not get it to run stably. AsRock which has excellent\ntech support suggested that I try the sticks 1 by one. I tested them out all were good. I then ran 16gb and it was rock solid stable problem is that\nit couldn't accept 4 sticks. I returned them and bought the Anarchy and was very careful to pair each dual channel stick on the appropriate socket. MB xmp immediately recognised them and they ran like a charm. Turned out the tighter latency of the Corsair wasn't compatible when running 4 sticks. If you run 16gb you wouldn't run into my problem.\n\nIf you are going to put in 32gb of ram and have a reasonably priced brick and mortar store near you then I'd suggest you do what I did which is to buy the memory locally. Very easy for me to trade up. 16gb shouldn't be a problem any of the major brands should work.\n\nOh and the Red in the board is very Purty I bought 3 Red Led Fans for the effect."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I upgraded my system and chose 1150 technology because I'm mostly running Linux Mint 18 and Linux plays nice with older technology.\n\nThis Motherboard is rock solid for normal use. May not be the best Overclocker but I did get it to 4.6 pretty stable. I found that the increase in performance of only 2-3 % on benchmarks just doesn't justify potential damage to the CPU and components. This motherboard will turbo up to 4400 and stay at that 4400 for as long as you'd like.\nDon't know if that's specific to this motherboard or a feature.\n\nRig is as follows and I recommend all the components highly\nCorsair Carbide Series Air 540\nEVGA 1000 Watt PS\nSamsung EVO 1gb SSD Drive - For Linux\nSamsung Evo 500mb SSD Drive- For Windows 7\nHGST MegaScale DC 4000MB HMS5C4040ALE640 - Storage\n3 AeroCool DS Dead Silent Fans - Kick Axs Cooling they are quiet\nGigabye GTX-980 TI Video Card\nI7-4790 CPU\nEnermax Liqmax II 240 Cooling- 3 Manual Settings- Very Quiet at Lowest Setting - 5'C difference between lowest and Highest setting at load\nSoundblaster XIFI Video Card\n32gb [4X8] PNY Anarchy DDR3 2666 Ram\n\nBe ready to install the drivers on Windows with the included CD. Windows recognized the ethernet but didn't recognize the sound drivers. Initially I ran sound off the Motherboard but decided to go back to my Trusty Sound Blaster. Which is no problem. The motherboard recognizes when a Audio Card is installed and automatically disables the internal card.\n\nLinux Mint 18 recognized everything with no Muss. You figure. Linux has such a bad reputation with hardware but I've found that it accepts hardware easier then Windows. By the way Linux Mint 18 is the bomb. Forget everything that you've heard about Linux. The desktop is very similiar to Win 7 the average user can use this Distro without ever learning a scrap of code. And it's rock solid stable.\n\nOne other tip. I've upgraded my systems many times over the years and never had to reinstall Windows.\nThe secret is that you install every upgrade that you can on the old system and have them recognized. Then install only\nMB CPU and RAM. Not scientific but my explanation is that if you hit Windows with too many upgrades at once it gags and pukes\nand says this is a totally new system, new install required.\n\nDoesn't include VGA but what self respecting gamer would ever use an on board video chip anyway.\n\nMy system is purring like a kitten and will play any game I throw at it in ultra settings at 1080P settings.\n\nI did have one glitch. I bought 4 sticks of Corsair 2400ghz Memory. I could not get it to run stably. AsRock which has excellent\ntech support suggested that I try the sticks 1 by one. I tested them out all were good. I then ran 16gb and it was rock solid stable problem is that\nit couldn't accept 4 sticks. I returned them and bought the Anarchy and was very careful to pair each dual channel stick on the appropriate socket. MB xmp immediately recognised them and they ran like a charm. Turned out the tighter latency of the Corsair wasn't compatible when running 4 sticks. If you run 16gb you wouldn't run into my problem.\n\nIf you are going to put in 32gb of ram and have a reasonably priced brick and mortar store near you then I'd suggest you do what I did which is to buy the memory locally. Very easy for me to trade up. 16gb shouldn't be a problem any of the major brands should work.\n\nOh and the Red in the board is very Purty I bought 3 Red Led Fans for the effect."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The Tyon features the X-Celerator, a single-axis analog thumb paddle pioneered for modern battlefields. It gives you unrivaled command capabilities without sacrificing control. You can use it to seamlessly tilt left and right, pitch up and down, increase and decrease throttle and much more, all while maintaining perfect mouse control. ROCCAT's breakthrough Easy-Shift[+] technology lets you assign a secondary function to each button on the mouse, for a near endless number of attack possibilities. The secondary function can be activated once the Easy-Shift[+] button is held down. On the Tyon, this is a dedicated button conveniently located beneath the traditional side buttons\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Productivity, Linux & Gaming\n\nReview: This Review will be ongoing.\n\nThis was a Christmas present to myself. I investigated all the Mice and the Roccat Tyon was the most intriguing. I originally bought it for gaming and after using it a little while a light bulb went off in my head about how I could use it as a productivity instrument at work. So I bought one for work. In addition it also works great in Linux and Im a dual Linux and Windows User.\n\nThey only let you right one review so Im forced to put three reviews in one.\n\n1st Part Work Productivity\n2nd Part will be how to install and set up in Linux\n3rd Part will cover using it for gaming. [To come later]\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nPart 1. Work Productivity\n\nThe first and major use for the Tyon is in my productivity at work. Ive never been a fan of using the mouse for menu commands. A normal mouse using menu system slows you down.\nExample: time how long it takes to Highlight a word by dragging over it and then Right click and choose copy. And compare to how much quicker to just double click on the word and use the keyboard command Crl+C. Youll find its less than the time. Following this rationale in my work Ive been using keyboard commands wherever possible throughout my career.\n\nThe beauty of this mouse is that you can program keyboard commands and macros so you can turn the mouse into your action instrument and the keyboard to just typing instrument and increase speed and productivity.\n\n Roccat Tyon Mouse with has more than 30 programmable buttons. In my opinion no other mouse has as many easily accessible buttons as this one. Yes the MMO mouses may have as many keys but they are all located on the left thumb side. An average [Below Average?] person like me doesnt have the dexterity to operate that many thumb buttons.\n\nAt work it took around a week to figure which buttons should be programmed for what function and Im still not sure if Ive done it perfectly. It was really difficult to program because you have to break down what you do at work and prioritize by the actions that are most practiced and put them in the most accessible spot. Also sometimes you have to break the rules to do what is most intuitive.\n\nI was talking about this with my son and he asked me cant you go on line and look it up. I replied that there is no information posted about this and it made me think. Maybe I should post my experience with programming the Tyon and what I did and why to help others who want to use this mouse for work productivity.\n\nDepending on the work you do you won't program your mouse like me. But the principles/logic that I used might help you to program the mouse to your work-flow.\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nEmail- My Job is email centric so increasing productivity with Email is most important.\n\nLets assume in order of convenience that the Top 4 buttons are the buttons that are easiest to access.\nSo I programmed my email commands into them.\n\nThe Left Top:\n\nLeft Backward - Reply All [Ctl+Shift+R] Probably the most 2nd most common command\n\nLeft Forward - Send Email [ctr+Enter] Most Common command\n\n The send button is the button most used in sending email so naturally it goes in the most accessible spot which I consider to be the Forward left top button.\nIt is also a is a final and stronger command. When you hit that send button youve completed an action so you are going forward. To remind yourself you can think f for forward or final. Thus it was more intuitive to put it as the top forward button. BTW this one was trial and error originally I put the reply all as the front button and then changed it.\n\nThe right Top:\n\nRight Forward Forward an Email [Ctrl + F]\nThis goes on the right forward button because hey its easy to remember F is for Forward\n\nBack Forward- Send New Mail [ctrl+n] not used as much as the other buttons but is email centric so it goes in this position\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nWheel\n\nEasy-Shift Left Mouse button- Program as double click\nEasy Shift Mouse Scroll Backward Copy [Ctrl + C]\nEasy Shift Mouse Scroll Forward Paste [Ctrl + V]\n\nOne of the actions that I do extremely often in my work is cut and paste. It took awhile of experimenting but I came up with an extremely intuitive and ergonomic way to do it.\n\nStep 1 Highlight Many think that to highlight a word or words you have to click and drag the mouse over the word or words to highlight but there are two or three other ways to highlight that are more efficient.\n\nIf its just one word you can double click on the word. If its a group of words then you can click one time before the word group and press shift and click a second time after the last of the word group. Finally you can double click on the first word and press shift and do 1 click after the last word.\n\nAnother influencing factor is that double clicking is pain in the butt you have to be sure to do the clicks at a certain speed and it just isn't as easy as pushing 1 button for a double click. So I figured out programming the above.\n\nBTW Psychologically I chose the Paste as the forward scroll because Ive completed my action and I can move forward.\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nThe next set of buttons that are easy to press are the Easy Shift Top Buttons\n\nEasy Shift Left Top Buttons\n\nEasy Shift Left Forward CPI Up\nEasy Shift Left Backwards CPI Down\nIn work I don't have to change profiles but I do like to play with DPI. I programmed the DPI UP as the forward button again with the Psychology that going up in the world is a forward movement and going down is a backward movement\n\nEasy Shift Right Buttons\n\nEasy Shift Right Forward Thunderbird Find [Ctrl+Shift+F]\nEasy Shift Left Forward- Print Set up macro Ctrl + P then [Enter] without the enter it only opens the print dialogue box. With the enter it will do the whole printing process from beginning to end. Slick!!\n\nTwo of my most common functions are To open a find Window in Thunderbird and Print\nThis was an interesting choice as I use this more often than changing DPI logically it should be on the left but the key sequence press of Forward Ctrl +f and Find ctrl+Shift+f are so similar that I felt it was more intuitive to put the two Fs on the same key.\n\nEasy Shift - Side Button:\nThe Easy Shift Side buttons are the most inaccessible buttons of all. So universally Ive set up CPI Scrolling and Profile UP and Profile Down. If you feel that you will be switching profiles often to add functions to a game than you can always add Profile up and Profile down to a different set of Keys. But if you don't need to switch profiles on the fly then having the Profile in this dead spot makes sense.\n\nThe Fin\nI love the fin. So many people pan the Fin and I think its just because if you are used to something its hard to learn a new way of doing it. I use the fin for page down and page up which comes in very handy when cruising the Internet. I never programmed the Easy -Shift Fin because its just too hard to use the two buttons concurrently but that could change.\n\nAny way this covers using the mouse for productivity and I hope you find it valuable.\n\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nI'm a dual Linux and Windows user. My flavor of Linux is Linux Mint 18 a Ubuntu derivative and very user friendly.\n\nProbably everythings been said about this Mouse and Windows so I'll concentrate on this Mouse and Linux.\nFirst of all this mouse has both memory and a CPU without installing a single driver in Linux it recognizes the mouse, the profile , and all of the macros etc. So if you have access to a Windows Machine you can program it and have it work flawlessly in Linux.\n\nBut I couldn't leave it alone, I wanted the ability to tweak it in Linux. To do it is very easy but to find out how to do it took some looking around.\nBelow are the Instructions that I found that are applicable to Ubuntu and Linux Mint, for other Linux Distros I don't know.\n\nYou need to follow Five steps:\nAt the very beginning I\nJust copy and paste the commands that come after the $ sign [Don't Include the $]\n\nStep 1. Add the Ppa by . BTW this repository is the one that is recommended by Roccat so it is safe\n$ sudo apt-add-repository ppa:berfenger/roccat\n\nStep 2. resynchronize the package index files from their sources:\n$ sudo apt-get update\n\nStep 3. install roccat-tools (with libgaminggear as dependency):\n$ sudo apt-get install roccat-tools\n\nStep 4. May or may not be necessary Note: Substitute your Linux Username in the spot below \"username\"\n$ sudo adduser username roccat\n\nSteip 5. Reboot your computer. I didn't and the program opened up with an error. I rebooted computer then went to start menu and typed\nRoccat. Every single Roccat Product shows up and then I selected Tyon opened it up and it recognized my mouse. I actually think the menu in Linux is cleaner and quicker than the Windows.\n\nGood Luck\n\nWhen this works be sure to leave a comment.\n\nNext part gaming ergonomics etc....","Product: The Razer Tartarus Chroma gaming keypad comes with 25 anti-ghosted fully programmable keys including an 8-way thumb-pad for complete control and maneuverability over your game. Its ergonomic form factor includes an adjustable wrist rest to deliver longer lasting comfort and minimized fatigue over extended play. Now with Chroma customizable lighting, the latest version of this gaming keypad not only performs the way you want it to, it looks that way as well.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Tartarus is Better Than Logitech G25\n\nReview: I'm a beginning gamer, many years ago I bought the Logitech G-25. Went a spell without gaming and have started getting back into it.\n\nI have medium hands and my eye to hand coordination isn't the greatest. I never could manage to use the Logitech very well. Too many keys, and the key presses too far apart, just not an ergonomic feel to me.\n\nSo I went searching for a different Gameboard, I had it narrowed down to the Razer Tartarus and the Razer Orbweaver. I watched a number of reviews on youtube and the consensus was that the Orbweaver was not so good for medium small hands. And again I was back to the complication of too many left hand keys to confuse me.\n\nSo I bought the Tartarus and it turned out to be right for me, I've been enjoying it. It's not so complicated that I can't wrap my head around it. I have just about all the keys memorized. It's way more ergonomic then the G-25. Haven't tried the Orbweaver so I can only comment on hearsay.\n\nThe Tartarus does have a drawback. Because it has less keys, there are some missing keys that are needed when you play certain games for example it lacks number keys [12345] I have no problem in going to the keyboard for those because they are generally not in a hurry keys.\n\nI've been able to program just about all the Keys in for my favorite Game Deus Ex Human Revolution.\n\nI think that for many people the Orbweaver or the logitech G-25 is a superior solution. But for me the simpler layout is more ergonomic.","Product: Dragon Naturally Speaking 13 Premium is perfect if you want a robust speech recognition solution that enables you to accomplish more on your computer in less time by talking instead of typing so you can realize your potential at work, school or home. It lets you dictate documents naturally with up to 99% accuracy and control your computer and applications using simple voice commands for significant productivity gains and reduced stress and strain on your arms, neck or back.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Anyway the long and the short is that the new Dragon 13 is excellent. It was an easy install\n\nReview: I'm on the second day of using Dragon and I put the microphone a little bit further away from my mouth and I am at over 99% accuracy. It's amazing it's recognizing slang, it's recognizing foreign cities like So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. I am absolutely amazed at how much they have improved this program.\nIf you ever used it before and stopped using it because it made too many errors you have to try it again.\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nYou've come a long way baby. I've been a Dragon user for probably for more than 10 years. In the beginning you had to read a whole bunch of stuff and train Dragon to recognize your voice. With the new Dragon it's almost instantaneous. This program is making the minimum of mistakes. Right now, I'm dictating this with Dragon NaturallySpeaking premium and I have my eyes closed. It will be interesting to see at the end how many errors have been made.\n\nNuance is running a sale until September 30, 2014 and I bought this program for one half off. What a deal. Anyway the long and the short is that the new Dragon 13 is excellent. It was an easy install. It is very fast. It's very accurate. And it needs the minimum amount of time to train it to recognize your words.\nTotal amount of errors in this was five out of about 200 words. This translates into 97.5% accuracy with no training.\n\nCompared to the older version of Dragon that I was using, and stopped using, because it wasn't accurate enough. This is a quantum leap forwards.","Product: Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958. She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards… so she developed her own. Today, Joyce Chen Products sources from all over the Pacific Rim to bring the best of Asia to you. This generously sized 12\" pan features a professional weight 2.0 mm carbon steel body and a stay-cool Phenolic handle. Excalibur reinforced non-stick coating is tough enough for metal tools and has a 25 year warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great All Around Pan\n\nReview: The reason why I bought this pan is because I tried the new fangled ceramic pans\nand they didn't last long.\n\nI've had this a month. This is the absolute best all around pan, I've ever owned.\n\nThe bottom is flat so I can make a perfect Omelette. The sides are high(It's a Wok)\nBut with the flat bottom it operates like a normal pan too.\n\nIt's great for cooking for just 1 or for a family of 4.\n\nThe non-stick is good but not perfect. I don't use oil and do see some sticking\nIf you clean it immediately it's a breeze. Leave the stuff on there hours and it's a little\ntougher, but It's never been a chore to clean it.\n\nThe texture of the surface is a little rougher and this gives the ability to brown and sear food,\nbut I think this grainy texture is why it's not 100% non-stick. For me it's a fine trade off.\n\nThe pan heats evenly.\n\nOne intangible.\nThis pan has steel underneath the excalibur coating. I've read some literature that\nAluminum may cause Alzheimers and other bad health effects. So if by any chance the\ncoating wears away you won't be adding aluminum to your diet and that's important to me.\n\nIf you were to use just one pan in the kitchen and nothing else whether single or for a family this\nfits the bill.","Product: This eye-catching Bladeless Table fan / Air multiplier by Airso works differently from conventional fans. They use Air Multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it from 15 to 18 times, depending on the model. With no blades or grille, they're safe and easy to clean. And they produce an uninterrupted stream of smooth air, with no unpleasant buffering. You can also adjust the airflow to get as much as you want\nTheres no high, medium, or low; the dimmer switch lets you set the exact power level you want. Rotates up to 90 degrees to easily cool an entire room. This is a brand new unique design with truly safe to have anywhere with no chance of any damage to your children or pets. A wonderfully charming addition to your home!.A perfect touch for any home, this fan would make a amazing gift for anyone, your significant other, friend, parent, or a coworker!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Ultimate Desk Fan for Office!- Durable too!\n\nReview: Bought in June 2013 and it's Feb 2016 still running strong!\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nUpdate:\nIt's July more then a year later and I run it daily. It's held up and functions like new.\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nI run hot and always like a breeze when I'm working.\n\nMy 7\" Lasko Fan began to make weird noises and needed to be replaced.\n\nI really wanted a Dyson but the price was just out of my ballpark than I noticed the Airso\nwhich looks and functions the same. I checked the reviews and saw a 4.1.\n\nMy rule of thumb on Amazon is that if an item is 4.2 or higher and the ratio of\n1 star reviews is low compared to 5 star reviews than the product is a winner.\nInvariably I've had great success with this formula.\n\nAt the time I bought this fan it had two negative reviews and 17 Five Star Reviews and a 4.1 rating.\nI checked and one of the 1 stars was from an technically challenged individual who didn't understand how these fans work.\nSo taking that into account 17 Five Stars to 1 One Star. That is a reasonable ratio and without that\n1 star review the stars would have been at 4.2 my sweet spot.\n\nI have this Fan on my Desk it is exactly 3 1/4 feet away from me.\n\nThis is an incredible fan, it disperses air as opposed to concentrating it in a small Circle.\nAt this distance it does not blow the papers on my desk but is blowing air from the top of my head to my chest,\nI'm so happy because it's hitting a much larger area than my old fan and keeping me nice and cool.\n\nMy one gripe is the control, it is so cheap and flimsy, I don't have high hopes.\nBut considering that I'm close enough to operate it manually I'm not worried, the control was a\nperk, but not a reason for me to buy it.\n\nI'm operating it at it's lowest setting, Id prefer that it go lower but hey perfection doesn't exist. What's important\nis that at the lowest setting it doesn't make my headset crackle at this distance.\n\nI don't' consider it to be very quiet or very noisy, the sound is not whirring or grating to the ears. It's in between and can't be heard\non my Telephone conversations. If someone was sitting 6 feet away they'd know that I have a fan but the sound probably wouldn't bother them.\nThe sound is more like low motor sound than whirring air. Hard to describe.\n\nWith around 1 week use I'm going to have to say that this is the ultimate desk fan.\n\nI'll come back from time to time and review the fan.","Product: Inspired by professionals and designed for connoisseurs, KRUPS products have been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. The KRUPS KM468850 Moka Brewer Filter Coffee Maker offers an authentic and incomparable moka taste. Its unique coffee extraction process delivers a full-bodied coffee with the richest flavor at the optimal temperature, resulting in a robust yet well-rounded espresso flavor. Featuring a large 10-cup capacity glass carafe, the KRUPS KM468850 Moka Brewer provides the finest moka taste for all. Easy to use, only 4 steps are required to brew that perfect cup of coffee: 1) fill the water tank 2) pour the coffee into the permanent filter 3) re-attach the carafe back into the unit via the 3 point locking system and 4) brew. For all subsequent cups, the KRUPS Moka Brewer Filter Coffee Maker will keep the coffee at the perfect temperature of 187-degree Fahrenheit, preserving the same fresh taste just like it was just brewed. Convenient and compact, the KRUPS KM468850 Moka Brewer Filter Coffee Machine guarantees a rich and complex coffee taste in all its simplicity, time and time again.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A true Moka Coffee Maker\n\nReview: Update 1 Year Later\nThis coffee maker is built like a tank. I've found my sweet spot which is 3 cups of water and 1 large scoop of Coffee. Unlike the cheapo moka pots that only would last 6 months. At a year of daily use this post is like brand new.\n\nOne other detail, some have complained that they have trouble pouring the water into the chamber. I found that if I pour the water caddy corner. With the lip on the far right. It pours in great.\n\nUpdate- Next Day\nThis morning the additional timer worked like a charm and my coffee was waiting for me at 7:00am.\nVery good coffee. I found the trick is to use way less coffee then you'd normally use. The pressure extraction leaches every\nlast bit of flavor from the beans.\n\nI used a 2 2 Tablespoon Scoops slightly heaping and filled with 16 ounces of coffee and it came out perfect!\n\nWhen finished brewing the left over coffee grounds are hard and dry. Absolutely the minimum of moisture is left in the coffee grounds. I've also noticed that\nnear the end of the brewing process the liquid coming out is clear. This maker really extracts the complete coffee flavor.\n\nI'm a very happy camper.\n______________________________________________________\nJust received and ran it through a dry run.\nSince there have been some inconsistencies in the reviews, I'm going to clarify a few things.\n\n1. This is definitely a Pressure Brewing System. Not just a drip coffee maker. You can see it forcing the water through the filter during the last 1/4 of the brewing cycle. This is an ingenous take on a traditional Moka style pot .\n2. It definitely has a Warmer that stays on for 20 Minutes\n3. The approximately 1 1/2 foot cord wraps around the base and can be extended to around 3 feet.\n\nYou will not be able to get around the limitation of 20 minutes keep coffee warm.\n\nNo it doesn't have a new fangled timer built in, which in my opinion is just something more to break. To get around this I just bought <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sunlite-05005-SU-T300-7-Day-Heavy-Duty-Digital-Timer/dp/B009XS1GH6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sunlite 05005-SU T300 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer</a>\ntimed it to go off at 6:50am Mon - Fri. Hey the advantage is that if the timer breaks then I don't have replace the whole maker. This Krups maker uses a rocker switch that will be compatible with any manual or digital timer.\n\nMy thoughts:\nThe Chamber sides etc.. are all Stainless Steel. The only part that is plastic is the brew basket. From a health standpoint most Moka Pots are aluminum and with this Krups model you avoid health negatives of aluminum. I've been going through a cheapy [ARound $40.00-$50.00] pot at the rate of 2 per year. The seals don't hold up. The Krups is an investment but assuming this model has the same longevity as it's precursor then it will provide many years of service. So over the long run it will save money.\n\nIn addition: Compared to the average Electric Moka Pot this has a huge capacity.\nI used a 1 liter which measures 4.22 Cups] and it filled it to the 7 cup mark it seemed that to fill to the full it was around 1/3 more so I estimate that this pot will accept around 5 1/2 U.S Cups [8 Ounce Cups] and probably with absorption brew around 5 1/4 U.S Cups or 42 Ounces. In my opinion plenty big for 2 people. But maybe not enough for 3-4 people. I'll be operating it at around 1/2 capacity, I'm just looking for a large mug.\nThat is way more than any other Moka Pot I've seen, but not as big as the larger american pots.\n\nI just made my first Cups of Coffee. I filled to the 7 Cup mark which as mentioned before is a Liter and then\nfilled the basket to the top with Fine* Ground Decaf Coffee around 6 scoops. [*Ground at Sprouts on fine setting]\n\nTook around 12 minutes to brew. I lost around 1/4 cup to the grounds. Came out way too strong. It's going to take a few more times to dial this in. I think that if I had filled the water to the top that it would have brewed perfectly.\n\nOne other thing, I made the coffee at my office and after done put the brew basket on a desk. The brew basket Burned a circle on to the desk. I looked down and the finish was bubbling up. Luckily it's an old desk and no one will care. But you are warned.! Be careful where you lay the brew basket after brewing your coffee. I was tricked because it looked like you had to remove it, but therir is space to pour while the top is on.","Product: ICY DOCKs EZConvert MB882 series can convert most of 2.5 SATA and SSD hard drive into a 3.5 SATA drive. It has enough ventilation to keep the 2.5 drive cool and can protect your drive. Installing a 2.5 drive requires no screws or tool whatsoever. Whether you use a SATA or SSD drive, you will maintain the transfer speed while using this case. With this converter, mounting a 2.5 drive into a desktop will be simple without having to purchase any special attachments or systems, allowing more convenience in recovering data from laptops or OS boot up onto a desktop. Mostly, it is designed to fit into most common PC cases, 3.5 HDD duplicator, 3.5 SATA HDD enclosure, mobile rack, backplane modules and servers without having to purchase any attachments for the 2.5 drives. This state-of-the-art case will revolutionize the way 2.5 drives are presently used. Overall, a sturdy, reliable construction with easy access to the drive, perfect for system integrators and IT professionals. Test Report SSD Compatibility and Perfomance tests: The tests show that there is no compatiblity issue with SSDs, and no performance loss when using SSDs with our converters.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Tool less and Snaps in PC Fixed Drive Bays[No Cables Used] Perfectly\n\nReview: I was having a lot of trouble picking a 2 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inch Drive converter. Mainly because no review ever in plain language said that the Converter would work in my application. Many reviews saying that they fit in Mac but I'm in the PC World.\n\nI have a Corsair Cube Case. At the bottom of the case are two immovable 3 1/2\" drive bays with the connectors built into the case at the end of the drive bay. 3 1/2 inch drives snap in. Absolutely no cables are used. This converter slid in and snapped in perfectly.\nThis means that the connectors are located absolutely identical in form factor to a standard 3.5\" Hard Drive as far as I could see not even off by a mm.\n\nAnother nice features.\nThis Drive Bay is tool less. I'm Mr 2 thumbs and I had no problem fitting my Samsung 2.5\" Evo Drive in it and the way it's done should work for any 2.5\" drive.\n\nThis was a flawless easy install!\n\nNote: The soldering looked ugly, but since it worked I won't take a star off\n\nYou can buy this product with confidence that it will allow your 2/5\" Drive to go anywhere a standard 3.5\" drive will go","Product: Pioneer BDR-205 12X Blu-ray Burner Black/Bulk Package (World's Fastest Blu-ray Writer)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Possibly Tricky Software glitch takes 1 star off.\n\nReview: The drive installed and operates fine and so did CyberLink 9 I haven't tried burning a blue-ray disk just playing them. The software has all kind of neat settings\nlike cinema etc which really enhanced the movie.\n\nWell I watched Avatar on 2 separate nights and on the second night I came back inserted the disk and instead of playing the screen was black screen. When I moved my mouse the menu buttons showed up. When I pushed the play button it said action prohibited or some such nonsense.\n\nI than went to Pioneer and upgraded the Bios (easy to do) inserted the Blu-Ray disc same problem.\nI was just about to spend my money and buy an upgrade to the paid version when I decided to play with the software.\n\nHidden in the bottom menu bar is a square with 9 square dots on it a \"more functions bar\". Click on it and a little screen comes up with arrows numbers and in the middle A big OK button I clicked on that button and wallah my Blu-Ray disc began to play.\n\nSo I'm not sure if Cyberlink added a glitch to get people to upgrade or if Avatar added some weird extra step for copy protection.\n\nI'm going to dock the recorder a star for this glitch but it might be unfounded.","Product: ASUS Crosshair IV Formula - AM3 - AMD 890FX - DDR3 - Republic of Gamers - ATX Motherboard\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Motherboard but perfection doesn't exist!!\n\nReview: This Motherboard rocks.\nMy Rig\nHaf 922 Case\nAMD 1090T Thuban 6 Core Black Box\nG.Skill 100gb SSD\n2nd Drive just normal 7500 WD 1 Terrabyte Drive\nG.Skill 4gb x 2 ddr3 1333mhz Ram\nCorsaire H-50 Watercooled CPU Unit\nXFX ATI Radeon HD 5670 DDR5 1GB Memory Card\n650 Watt Power Supply\nPioneer Blu-Ray 505\n\nThe Good.\nOverclocked the CPU to a solid 4.0 ghz (Passed Prime 95 torture test)\nwith G.Skill Ram running at it's rated 1333. I used manual settings\nwhich I found on Youtube and tweaked a little\n\nAccording to the utility Asus Probe the Northbridge, CPU and Southbridge are all running at under\n50 Degrees Celsius\n\nMy H-50 Cooler fit perfectly inside the Motherboard but I think a bigger cooler could block your last\nMemory slot.\n.\nFor my Haf 922 case the Sata Cable connectors are right next to my drives\nso I don't have sloppy cables reaching across the board or had to buy 3 footers to spring behind the backplate. Interestingly enough the temperature went\ndown by 2 degrees when I operated the system with the case closed. Really good airflow in the Haf 922.\n\nThe Bad;\nI feel like Asus should provide Motherboard Standoffs because I had to do some fiddling and really tighten the screws\nto get a good line up for the Back Plate.\n\nMy built in sound card didn't work properly. I tried everything installing de-installing drivers devices etc but for some reason sound only comes out of 1 speaker.\nThis is not a biggie. I'm going to throw in a $30.00 SoundBlaster Card and the world should be right. But still if one pays more than $200.00 for a board you would think the sound would work.\n\nI feel like one drawback of the board is that they allow AHCI on ports 1-4 and IDE on 5 6but that is your only option. You can't control the ports individually and\nif you set AHCI the ports disappear in the bios. Yes AHCI causes all 4 ports to not be seen in the Bios. I thought that I had a defective MB but than I looked through the manual and it mentions this.\n\nThe first slot is unusable a heat sink fin blocks it. I was hoping to put a exhaust intake fan under the\nVideo Card but it was too big. Asus suggests you use the 1st PCIE slot for maximum performance when using only 1 Video Card. Next month I\nplan to set up a Crossfire configuration. HMM HMM HMM.\n\nI also wish there was a way to speed the Bios Process. I can boot to Windows in 15-20 seconds but the Bios just lags as it double checks everything. Guess this\nis necessary on an Overclocker Motherboard.\n\nIf my sound had worked I would have rated this board 5 star. By the way Asus support is Abysmal. Don't expect help from them.","Product: ASUS, is proud to release the GTX660 overclocked edition with 2 gigabytes of dedicated RAM. This card will enhance your gaming experience and render all the graphics smoothly. With the DirectCU II thermal design our patented all-copper heatpipes which makes the card 20% cooler. Pair this up with GPU Tweak and anybody can easily overclock their graphics card to their preferred performance level.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy Windows 7 , 64 Bit Install !\n\nReview: My Radeon Saphire HD 5870 Fan broke and I replaced it with a EVGA GeForce GT 630 1024MB GDDR5,. I decided to return that card because it reacted badly with the Bio on the Asus Crosshair iV motherboard. While moving it around to different slots, I didn't notice that a screw had fallen onto the Motherboard. I noticed the fallen screw and like a lame brain fished it out while the Computer was running and fried my motherboard.\n\nI replaced the motherboard with a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 the problem went away but I had already initiated the return and I wasn't happy with the GT 630. It couldn't handle Crysis [The original].\n\nDid a lot of research and just couldn't bring myself to spend the extra $70.00 on the GTX-760. I bought my Asus GTX-660 at $185.00 delivered with tax. Anyway I was very hesitant about the install. I had read in other posts that Windows 7 64 Bit might have problems with it. Some said to use the Asus Drivers, and some said to use the Nvidia Drivers.\n\nWell I installed the card, with no problem then fired it up, and nothing on the screen, I have enough experience that before panicking I make sure everything is plugged in so i checked and sure enough, I had neglected to plug in the DVI plug for the monitor. Plugged it in and showed black screen. I waited a while then I turned off the computer [Hard Off] and fired it up.\n\nComputer fires up and the monitor looks perfect. The proper and most updated drivers from Nvidia were installed.\n\nI installed GPU Tweak and it wouldn't work on the card, Whenever I tried to change it wouldn't save. This may be because I used the Nvidia Drives and not the Asus. But I suspect that the settings are hardwired into the GPU Bios. I installed Zotac Firestorm and played with it and according to furmark, I was able to increase the score in 1080p from 1888 ot 1960 or a 4% increase. More then that and crash. That extra 4% made a difference in Crysis at the toughest points.\n\nThis card is enough for the majority of Gamers.\nCrysis is the torture test of games and I played 1920*1080 with antialiasing 2 and all high settings never going below 30 FPS with most of the time 40 to 60 FPS.\n\nMy View\n1. It does use a 6 Pin Power Connector\n2. It is a long card but was a little shorter then my 5870\n3. It is very quiet.\n4. My case has excellent Airflow and the card never went above 60\" even when being benchmarked with Furmark\n5. I will repeat this card is very quiet and runs cool\n6. My experience is that it works flawlessly with Windows 7 64 Bit and the Nvidia Drives work great\n7. Overclocking this card was difficult when using Nvidia drivers but at it's stock speed it's very good.\n8. My plan is to run two of these in SLI supposedly two of these in SLI is equivalent to a $1000.00 + Card","Product: RHA MA750i noise isolating premium in ear headphone (with remote and microphone)Handmade dynamic drivers, machined stainless steel and a premium oxygen free copper cable; The MA750i epitomises quality and performance. Using RHA's aerophonic design, 560.1 drivers and a secure over ear fit, the MA750i excels in sound reproduction and a comfortable, noise isolating fit. Sound signature: Precise, balanced and articulate sound reproduction with a great depth of soundstage. 3 year warranty 303F grade stainless steel construction Handmade dynamic driver for clear, natural sound reproduction Reinforced, 1.35m oxygen free cable Signature aerophonic design 10 sets of dual density, silicone and memory foam ear tips 3 button in line remote with 360 Degree mic. What's in the box. RHA MA750i premium noise isolating in ear headphone with remote and microphone Premium carry case 10 sets of dual density, silicone and memory foam ear tips Patent pending stainless steel ear tip holder User guide\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 99 Sony Earbuds so I went to Best Buy and bought a pair of Marshall Eq and ...\n\nReview: This is a company that honors it's warranty.\nI'm rough on Headphones. As mentioned below the headset jack went wonky.\nThey replaced them after I sent in\n_______________________________________________________________\nFast forward I received a replacement and at around 6-8 months the cord became very frayed at the point where o see the two protuberant\novals on the cord. To the point where the wire showed through and ceased to work. I didn't think that they would RMA it because a case could be made for abuse, or wear and tear from rough handling.\nAnyway I contacted them online for a RMA. Next day they asked for a picture. I sent the picture and they replaced them immediately, I had a brand new Headset within the week. Wow! What great customer service.\nTo RHA a 2 year warranty means a two year warranty!\n\nBy the way if you ever need a pair of beater or intermediate earphones that sound almost as good as the RHA\nThe Vela Headset at $26.50 B019RDSEV2 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019RDSEV2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\nis amazing. It sounds identical to this one with just a tad less instrument separation if too much is going on. I could only tell the difference by listening to many songs. The Kings of Leon have a song with tons of instrument going on at the same time and I could barely tell the difference.\n\nIf you are rough on Earbuds you will get your moneys worth out of these RHA.\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nWell bought them in November and in March the Microphone Jack went wonky on me. Just normal wear and tear. I just sent them back to RHA on my dime. Let's see how they handle the return. So far very professional. In the meantime I just couldn't put up with my cheap $19.99 Sony Earbuds so I went to Best Buy and bought a pair of Marshall Eq and the extended 2 year warranty. The Marshall Eq Earbud Headphones are amazing. Right out of the box they sound fuller and richer then the RHA MA 750i. Everyone at Best Buy was raving about them and thought they were better then the Bose. Although they aren't an over the ear headphone the cable is long enough that it works great over the ear.\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nUpdate after around 40 to 50 hour Burn In:\n\nAll week long I've been burning them in. Used a program from Jbuds but\nbut mostly just playing them overnight with a Classic Rock Station from Slacker going.\n\nThere is definitely a difference in sound. They keep getting better.\nI compared them again against my Sony's and realized that the Sony's aren't picking up\nnuances of the instruments. Also initially the treble sounds were muddy, that muddyness is going away.\n\nWill continue to burn them in for another week until I have around 100 hours on them.\n\nMy impressions of the Earbuds are that they are incredible on the Treble and Bass Instruments etc.\nBut I've noticed that the instrumentals often comes through stronger than the vocals. This is across different Gendres of music.\nIt's like you hear all the Instruments Clearly and in the forefront but the vocals are in back of them. I haven't figured out\nyet if I like this or not. In one sense I'm listening to music in a way that I've never heard it before, but on the other side\nI'm accustomed to voices being in the forefront.\n\nBy the way Jazz and Classic and Opera are tremendous.\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nJust got these in today and ergonomically these are the finest earbuds that I've ever seen or owned.\n\nI'm a loop em over the ear guy. I learned a long time ago that it's the most secure way of wearing earbuds.\nIf you don't like to wear your earbuds looped over the ear. Move on these aren't for you.\n\nThese have a stiff loop that feels secure and comfortable. One of my complaints has always been that if I take a earplug out of my ear to listen the earbud will out. Not with these. The loop will hang from my ear.\n\nMy second major complaint is that I always have trouble finding the buttons on the earbuds. I have a Moto X so I knew ahead of time that I wouldn't be able to use the volume buttons. No problem, on my Android phone I found a program called \" Head set Button\". The way I have it set is that I press the center twice and the volume goes down to a set limit, I set it at 45% then it automatically goes up until you stop it by pressing the button another time. Works even better then using a 3 button control\n\nWhat is outrageous about this headset and no one has remarked on it, is that it not only has a center button but also clicking right and left side simultaneosly does a center click, If you look carefully you'll see a deep indentation, when you press the indentation you either push the button orthe Plus Minus buttons simultaneously. Is that cool or what. This is the easiest darned button that I've ever used. It's just so easy to find.\n\nFinally the headset has nice long cord. I like to put my phone on my desk, in my car etc and with the long cord I don't feel constricted.\n\nNow for the bad, I'm not an audiophile, just an average Joe, but I compared the sound to my $20.00 Sony Earbuds and truthfully my they may have been the same or gulp maybe my Sony's a little better until reaching highest volumes. But I'm not disparing, before buying these I read an article in a Audiophile Magazine where they changed the review on these after burning them in for a week non stop. So for the next week it's burn in time, I'll be running them almost 24 hours a day, and I hope to return to this page with an update telling how wonderful they sound.\n\nBased on Build Quality, 3 year warranty and the outrageous ergonomics even if the audio doesn't improve, these are a keeper!","Product: Klipsch R6 In-Ear Headphones\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: I LIked Them for 12 Days.!\n\nReview: Update: Day 12 the microphone stopped working. Returning to buy Sennheiser Momentum.\nShould mention that I didn't abuse these at all. Very disappointed.\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nI found these very uncomfortable and was about ready to do a return, then I tried http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJPFS20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\nwith these earbuds they are very comfortable and stay in the ear. Sound is great too.\n\nIf link doesn't show just look up \" Veritas Memory Foam Earphone Tips Foam Tips (Fits 2.5mm-3.5mm Size Medium.\nthis fit the headphone perfectly and turned an uncomfortable product into something I can sleep with. Literally, I fell asleep listening to audible and woke up with my Earbuds still in my ear and no discomfort.\n\nBy the Way:\nFound the Klipsch R6i online at an office supply store for $80.00 . This is one of those times when Amazon doesn't have the best price.","Product: Joining Sennheiser's Style Selection series, MOMENTUM In-Ear brings together elegant appearance and high-performance sound. Created for individuals who follow their own path, MOMENTUM In-Ear celebrates mobility, freedom, ambition and excellence. Available in high-gloss black with red accents and mirror chrome detailing, these new earphones capture the style and sound of Sennheiser's acclaimed MOMENTUM headphones in a compact in-ear design - powerful bass, detailed vocal projection and great sound stage. Ear adapters in a range of sizes combined with a new slim stainless steel enclosure ensure a perfect fit for excellent attenuation of external noise. A newly designed oval cable geometry imparts a solid feel of quality while contributing to superior sound quality. Momentum In-Ear will be available in Apple iOS and Samsung Galaxy versions featuring convenient three-button in-line remotes with integrated mic for controlling music and taking calls. A premium carry case is included, finished with the same attention to detail and styling as the earphones. MOMENTUM In-Ear delivers an incredible listening experience in the smallest, most compact form.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: 1 Star for Moto X User- 5- Star for Samsung not Looped over Ears Users\n\nReview: Hurray, this review has the most helpfuls of any negative review also the most unhelpfuls.\n\nI'm happy that I could make even 1 person aware of the defects in these headset. The most important reviews are the ones that help others to avoid making a mistake [For their situation] or reinforce the decision to buy because the defect doesn't affect the buyer.\n\nEveryone has a opinion about the star system. My opinion is that if what you buy didn't work out for you and that the reasons weren't disclosed on the description or on the manufacturers page, then it's your responsibility to make others aware of the shortcomings.\n\nSennheiser does not have a updated compatibility page for compatibility with different phones. Their page states that it will work with most smartphones. No where on the internet was it disclosed that not even the middle button wouldn't work with certain phones. I extensively researched these before buying them. I read articles, reviews etc.. and information about incompatibility wasn't available. I even asked a sales rep on a site specializing in Headphones if just the middle button would work and he said \"Yes\".\n\nVerbatim from the Sennheiser site it says \"Samsung Galaxy, Sony, Htc, other tablets and smartphones.\" I though I fit into other category. My expectation was just for the middle button to work. These are proprietary buttons designed for certain phones, if you don't own one of those then be careful.\n\nMy second issue with the Headset is that the location of the Microphone on this Headset is proprietary and not normal. It is positioned higher then any other headset that I've ever tried. While fine if wearing under ear, when worn over the ear it was exactly 1/2 inch below my earlobe. I've owned at least 10 headsets from different manufacturers and this is the first time I've encountered the mic being located less then 3 inches below the earlobe. Maybe this is common on high end headsets, I'm not sure.\n\nI loved these In Ear Headphones, the sound even without break in was superb and rich sounding. I found them to be very comfortable.\nIf I had a Samsung Phone I'd give them a 2 Star. If I had a Samsung and didn't wear looped over the ear I'd give a 5 Star. The position of the microphone was a deal-breaker.\n\nMy expectations weren't that high:\n\nIn my Moto X, I wasn't expecting all 3 buttons to work, but just the center 1 as with every other Android Headset and Apple Headset that I tried. I was expecting not to have the volume controls, but thought that the middle button at least would work. With a middle button I can use a program like headset control to raise and lower headset volume using just the one button. Most importantly I can pause the Music. On my Moto X none of the buttons worked. By the way the plug is thin and easily plugged into my phone, so this is not an issue of case blocking complete contact of Headset Plug.\n\nMy expectation for the mic was that it might be a little high as many headphones not specified for looping over the ear, but not only 1/2\" below my earlobe is not normal.\n\nI would highly recommend these Earphones to a Samsung, Sony, or HTC user who doesn't wear them looped over the ear. As stated previously the sound is very rich. I absolutely hated returning them.\n\nBut if you own a Moto X No Way, or Smartphone that is not Samsung, Sony or HTC, then be careful. If you wear looped over the ears then this headset is definitely not for you.","Product: Four years after the debut of Essence STX - the long-term holder of the number-one position in Head-Fi's Sound Cards segment, as voted by highly-satisfied users globally - ASUS remains committed to delivering ever better high-end sound cards to delight the most demanding audiophiles. Drawing on years of experience in developing Essence One, Essence STU and Essence III, Essence STX II delivers meticulous design, quintessential performance and profound musicality - elements that shape the spirit of the whole Essence Hi-Fi series.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Amazing Sound - Didn't Integrate 100% into Windows 7\n\nReview: Linux Mint 18 Install\nWindows 7 64 Bit Install.\nUpgraded from a Upgraded from a SB X-Fi Mod: SB0880\n\nI run a Dual Boot System.\nFirst I installed in Linux Mint 18 which is a Ubuntu derivative. Flawless easy install. Linux recognized the card and installed all the drivers automatically. Sounds great but doesn't have all the bells and whistles of running in Windows.\n\nNext ran it under Windows 7 64 Bit Professional. The Card wasn't recognized. So I downloaded the Asus Xonar Drivers from Asus website. Ran perfectly except when I tried to use my headphone in the back headphone jack. No sound came out, although the program showed music playing. Finally figured out that Windows recognized the Front Audio not the back. So I switched the headset to front. No sound.\n\nI'm not sure if I had to do Plan B. It turns out that the trick to running the headset is to have windows Speakers selected. Then in the Xonar software choose \"HeadPhone\" Or \" Pass Through \" or Front Panel Headset\n\nSome Tips:\nBy the way in varied music from The Who, Johny Cash, to Vaud and the Villains the Setting> Effect >Rock sounds incredible.\n\nDon't forget to raise the Impedance for your Headphones. I found that for my Audio Technicas that for the rear the setting \"Normal Gain\" worked great but for the FP Jack I had to raise it to \" High Gain\"\n\nIn order to avoid problems with voltage causing interference this card is powered by a 4 Pin Molex.\nI bought the following 3 items to make sure that I'd have no problems with connecting the card. My case is unusual <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Air-540-Windowed-ATX-High-Airflow-Cube-Performance-Computer-Case-with-White-LED-Fan-Arctic-White/dp/B00H8JLM94/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 Windowed ATX High Airflow Cube Performance Computer Case with White LED Fan - Arctic White</a>\nTo make everything clean I bought the following 3 Connectors\n1. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/StarTech-com-4x-SATA-Power-Splitter-Adapter-Cable-PYO4SATA/dp/B0086OGN9E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">StarTech.com 4x SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable (PYO4SATA)</a>. This beauty split my SATA Power Connection. Because it's long I figured that it would reach far if needed\n2. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/C2G-Cables-to-Go-10149-15-Pin-Serial-ATA-Male-to-LP4-Female-Power-Cable-6-Inch/dp/B003AI272I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">C2G/Cables to Go 10149 15-Pin Serial ATA Male to LP4 Female Power Cable -6-Inch</a> This turned the Sata Power into a Molex Connector\n3. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/24-34-4-Pin-Molex-Extension-Cable-with-Black-Sleeving-Connectors/dp/B009HVIW0I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">24\" 4-Pin Molex Extension Cable with Black Sleeving & Connectors</a>This extended the Molex Connection to reach very neatly to the card.\nYou can do some variations on these items depending on your power supply and case configuration. This ended up working perfectly for me because even though I had a spare Molex in my power supply it just wouldn't align correctly with the pins, so I was forced to split Sata Connection and use adaptors instead.\n\nIn Linux a system wide equalizer called Pulse Audio worked great with this card and is a great substitute for the included Software.\nI've put a link to it in the comment section below.\nOr just open a terminal and put in the following.\n~ $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8\n~ $ sudo apt-get update\n~ $ sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-equalizer\n\nYeah it's just that easy. Difficulty was finding the instructions\nI put it on Rock Mode and my Movies really shone.\n\nNote: Plan B may or may not be necessary. Many reviews in Win 7 and 10 had complaints about the STX II Drivers which haven't been updated since 2015. They say that they solved the problems by installing the Maxedtech STX II Unified Driver below. Be careful because different revisions for the drivers are written for different cards.\n\nPlan B. A company called Maxedtech at the same with a com at the end. has \"Unified Drivers\" for all Windows versions. I downloaded UNi Xonar STXII 11.5 v1.80b r3 Driver which is specifically for the STX II in Windows 7 64 bit. I installed the drivers and installed \"C-Media Audio Panel\"from the system.\n\nWhy a 5 star because the card sounds awesome with my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Klipsch-ProMedia-2-1-THX-Certified-Computer-Speaker-System-Black/dp/B000062VUO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)</a> which I picked up over at the bay for around $40.00 less. For around $300.00 I'm experiencing fabulous sound. I admit that I'm not an AudioPhile but I can tell the difference that this card makes. BTW no hissing sound during the silences. In addition it powers my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Audio-Technica-ATHM50RD-Professional-Studio-Monitor-Headphones-Red/dp/B00B0FR2QO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Audio-Technica ATHM50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Red</a> which the Soundblaster X-Fi didn't have enough juice to do.\n\nI was using the Optical Out with a Turtle Beach Earforce DSS now they have a version 2 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Turtle-Beach-Ear-Force-DSS2-Dolby-Surround-Sound-Processor-Xbox-360/dp/B006W41X36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS2 Dolby Surround Sound Processor - Xbox 360</a>. By the way it still works with this.\n\nOne of my favorite features of this Card is that the Software is User Friendly. The previous Soundblaster was so complicated, you needed to be a Audio physicist to use it. So I never used it. On the other hand Xonar Audio Panel and C-Media Panel are a snap to learn.\n\nFlawless install and detection in Linux, Amazing Sound in both Windows and Linux. I just couldn't bring myself to deduct a star for the Windows 7 compatibility problem.\nSo 5 star it remains","Product: The Liqmax II 240 all in one liquid CPU cooler comes with several features. Our patented Shunt-Channel-Technology boosts thermal conductivity and eliminates any heat surge. The Advanced impellers increase pump pressure provides smooth coolant circulation. Ceramic bearing pump provides durability and noiseless operation. Double length Radiator enhances heat exchange efficiency and cooling performance. The Second Generation Batwing blades fan creates continuous burst air flow to penetrate the radiator and dissipate the heat. Three peak RPM options. Anti-vibration rubber pads provides noiseless stable operation. Easy -installation bracket with spring screws for perfect contact force with CPU.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Silent at Low Speed\n\nReview: The best feature about this cooler is the onboard Fan Speed Controller it's quiet at the lowest speed.\n\nOnboard the fans have 3 speeds. My computer is 2 1/2 feet away from me and after it was installed\nI was annoyed by the sound, while not loud it was still louder then I liked.\nI had it installed at Frys, Anyway I was annoyed that the MB wasn't controlling the Fan Speed.\n\nThen I read the manual and found about the 3 settings. I turned it from Med to Low and it became whisper silent, very nice.\n\nAs for overclocking, My Asus MB doesn't like to overclock without using lot's of voltage 1.5v on a i7 4790 chip I have a stable overclock\nat 4.7 it endured all the stress tests.\n\nSince Gaming is GPU intensive this cooler is all you will ever need unless you want bragging rights.\n\nI checked some benchmarking I found on the internet and this cooler on the 4790 is as good or better then most other more expensive liquid coolers. At the $67.00 Price it's a steal.\n\nThe difference at load between Low Fan Setting and High Fan Setting is 4'C which affected me only when on prime 8 cores small\nthen I hit 100 and it throttled down. At 4.6 no throttling whatsover. So I just will keep it on Low setting.\n\nRemember my OC uses higher voltage then most MB use to overclock . So I think that on some other Mb this can handle some serious overclocking!","Product: From the heart and soul of Southern California, JLab introduces the Diego. This all new earbud was dreamed by our San Diego design lab and reflects California's fusion of culture, style, and sound. The JLab design team relied on input from core fans creating an earbud that is truly designed by the people, for the people. The dynamic multi-colored Diego houses a redesigned 10mm neodymium micro driver finely tuned with JLab's signature sound curve, radiating solid bass and ocean crisp mids and highs. The Diego also includes an in-line mic/remote for clear calls and smartphone control. The Diego features a strong yet sleek designed double molded Y connector and 3.5 mm jack for optimal connectivity. Rounding out the design is an eye-catching dual color, tangle free flat cable, for optimal connectivity and style. This rugged yet lightweight bud comes standard with a wide selection of tips for superior comfort and fit along with world class customer support. The Diego if offered in a wild mix of colors including: Midnight Black/Gunmetal, Sport-YellowithGrigio Gray, Pacific Blue/White/Midnight Black, and Miami-Purple/Mint.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 5 Star Company- Indestructable\n\nReview: I just wrote a review that complained about the Earbud being defective after 6 months\nVery Quickly the company had a comment for me to go to their site for Support\n\nWithin minutes I completed the form and they are sending me a replacement.\nProducts do go bad but how a company treats the situation tells you about them.\n\n5 star Company.\n\nMy only complaint is that I was going to buy the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/JBuds-J4M-Rugged-Metal-In-Ear-Earbuds-Style-Headphones-with-Mic-and-Travel-Case-Black-Red/dp/B0018Z0NR6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">JBuds J4M Rugged Metal In-Ear Earbuds Style Headphones with Mic and Travel Case (Black/Red)</a>\nwhich I bought in the Earbud only form and was indestructable and with a longer cord.\n\nNow I'm stuck with same old, same old!\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nIt's December more then a year, and I'm ashamed that it took me so long to update this review.\nFor some reason the Headphone began functioning again right after I was sent the replacement. I'm ashamed, I ended up with an\nextra headset.\nThis is the most indestructable EarBud ever. I have abused the heck out of them. Stepped on them, pulled em out of my ears when throwing frisbee, and just all around abuse.\nThey've held up like a champ. I'ts now a year and I only stopped using them because of a lightening deal On Acoustic Research Earbuds.\n\nThis is the first earbuds ever that lasted this long.\n\nIf you are looking for indestructable this is it!!!","Product: Digital High Performance Super-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - Receive HD Television Signals for Free Get the welcoming reception you've always wanted! No one wants to pay and extra bill every month for a service that can be had absolutely free of charge. Digital television broadcasts are uncompressed, resulting in the best picture quality offered today. This Liger Digital Super-Thin Antenna is optimized specifically for these television broadcasts, so expect to see your favorite shows like you've never seen them before with unparalleled HD quality. Features: Receives free over-the-air HD television, connects directly to your TV. Provides 10-15dB of gain across all TV channels Lowest noise figure possible, reception frequency: 470-862MHz Passive/Multidirectional with 30+ mile range, reversible and paintable to match decor Included in the package: Digital Super-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna, 4 x Adhesive Stickers, 10-Foot Cable, Desk, table or wall mount. You can find out what available channels are in your area by using this website: dtv.gov/maps\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Picks up stations over 35 miles Away!\n\nReview: I checked my address on one of the sites that tells you how far you are from the T.V stations. I was at 37 miles.\nSo I figured what's a mile or two and bought this unit because it has very good reviews.\n\nIt arrived today along with a Fire T.V Stick and I set it up. Quite easy and had my television detect the channels. I'm expecting to get maybe 3-6 channels seeing as I'm around 40 miles away from Los Angeles.\n\nAll of a sudden it started detecting station after station over 100 stations. Then I went station by station on the T.V and the majority were very clear. The one problem is that it was so sensitive that there would be more than 1 station per difference in number. example 2.1 2.3 etc..\n\nIt's a shame I'm not Vietnamese, Armenian, Chinese, or a Bible Thumper because I got all these little specialty stations located in Los Angeles.\n\nBy the way I placed it standing up on my fire place mantle. Wonder how it'll do if mounted high up on a window but that's a project for later.\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nUpdate after two or three weeks\nI ended up mounting it at the very top of my Window and that improved reception. The stickem thingies it came with didn't work well and it fell down. So I bought the two sided mounting strips for posters and now it stays on the window solid.\n\nI just bought another Unit for the bedroom, faces a different way so let's see how it works.","Product: Add wireless connectivity to your notebook or desktop PC with this PT-H5D 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter! It features features USB 2.0 interface, IEEE 802.11b/g standards, and a 2.412 GHz ~ 2.484 GHz frequency band! This PT-H5D Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter provides data rates up to 54 Mbps and an operating range of up 1,640 feet. The PT-H5D uses WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 TKIP/AES and WPA2-PSK encryption to keep your wireless data transmission secure! Included with this PT-H5D is a high gain antenna that can boost the wireless signal up to 5 dBi! With this PT-H5D USB adapter, there's no need to install a wireless card! Simply plug into a USB port and connect to a wireless LAN network at home, office, or any wireless hotspots at airports, hotels or coffee shops!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Amazingly easy to install// Great Range// Does N too\n\nReview: My Toshiba note book computer has had an issue where it loses connection to the internet and the only way to get it back online is to Enable and Disable the Device in Device Manager.\n\nI don't feel like taking it in for a repair and since the problem is mostly intermittent it's still usable. Since I primarily use this in my office I want 100% reliability.\nSo I decided to get a separate USB Ethernet Card. So many choices. I finally decided on this one because it had very high reviews, was very reasonably priced, and it is using the Realtek Chip set. From my experience Realtek is one of the most common chip sets in OEM manufacture and in networking the Realtek has dominated the low end for years. I expected that there would be a high probability that Windows 7 would recognize the card and I'd have a painless install.\nI'm running Windows 7 64 Bit sure enough I disabled my current card and turned off the wireless, than I plugged this into my USB 2. Hub and I never saw a device recognized so quickly. It was 2 seconds and I was off and running. No need to install any outside drivers this card integrated with my notebook perfectly.\nAs for range before installing the card I wrote down the networks that the old card was detecting and how many bars.\n\nThis card connected at 1 bar higher on every network and detected a network the other didn't.\n\nOne additional Caveat I checked on the Part number and the manual stated also that this card is also an n. I received a CMPNET202 which according to the web page is a BGN card.\n\nI recommend this card very highly in Windows 7 for it's ease of installation, Range, compatibility and price.\n\nI do agree that the card is very big and might be an issue if I was plugging in to a tight USB connector situation but this isn't important to me.","Product: ASRock X79 Extreme4 Socket 2011/ Intel X79/ DDR3/ Quad SLI&CrossfireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Rock and Roll // Excellent Product and Tech Support- Recognizes I7 -4820 Ivy Processor out of Box NP\n\nReview: Rock and Roll love the Motherboard and the support from AsRock.\nPerfection doesn't exist and this board has 1 flaw that wouldn't effect others.\n\nMy other motherboards always put One PCI Slot nearest to the CPU and the 1st PCIE Slot as number two.\nThis board has Slot 1 as PCIE\n\nI'm using a Noctua NH-D15 cooler, before purchasing the motherboard I checked with Part Picker who said no problem. I checked with Noctua Compatibility Page and they said might have problem with covering the first VGA Slot.\n\nI googled AsRock and called there headquarters, amazing a tech came on, was sympathetic to my problem. Went to the trouble of measuring the length to the first Socket and we had around 6mm to spare.[All in the Same Day] Kudos to Asrock Tech Support. Well I said what the heck and did my build last night. The heat fins touched the the back or the Vga Card.[Slightly] For the moment I've separated them with cardboard [Avoiding a Potential Short] and I just bought 3m Clear Duct Tape which is not Electrically Conductive and is rated up to 80' Centigrade. By the way the two touching hasn't had an effect on the performance or cooling of the MB or GPU's.\n\nNow let me tell you what I loved about this board and what I hated.\nStart with the bad\n1. The Memory is very close to the CPU, if you are using most coolers you may have to get low profile memory. My D-15 accepted my G.Skill Trident 2400mhz memory without issue. The re-designed D-15 is raised higher\n\n2. When booting into Windows 7 64x the network card isn't recognized, you need to install from the driver set.\n\n3. Also this is dangerous one- The USB 3 Ports worked in Bios but didn't work in Windows. So I almost re installed Windows because I thought it was frozen. Weird, I had my mouse and keyboard on the Top USB Slots which were USB 3. and it worked in Bios but not in Windows 7 64 Bit. That one almost cost the aggravation of a new install.\n\n4. I hate the Manual when it comes to attaching the headers to the mb in addition they are not clearly labeled on the mother board itself. This is minor but still annoying.\n\nNow for the Good\n\n1. Out of the Box the Motherboard Recognized my Ivy Bridge 4820.\n\n2. Now like the majority of power users I would never overclock my CPU and memory because that would void the warranty.\nBut I have it on good authority that the board will do a stable overclock to 4.6mhz And a unstable overclock to 4.8mhz just by choosing the profile in the Bios. Yes in the CPU Tweaker or whatever you call it, they have profiles on the I7 4820 from all the way up to 4.8mhz.\nI was told that it was Rock solid testing with Prime, OCCT and Furmark at 4.6 but at 4.8 couldn't take more than a minute of OCCT. But different hardware configs may have different results. I was told that he's inexperienced at OverClocking.\n\nIn adddition the G.Skill Tridentx 2X8gb of RAm was recognized by XMP 1.3 profile and automatically ran at it's rated frequency of 2400. I chose this Ram because it was the only 8gb 2400 mhz Ram listed in the AsRock compatibility page.\n\n3. The Bios upgrade was brain dead easy. Just download a file to USB Drive and when in bios choose the upgrade and it was done blazingly fast. I always upgrade my Bios to the latest greatest immediately after purchasing my Motherboard. Hey if I'm going to Brick my Motherboard, I'd like it to happen under the no questions asked return policy period. I\n\n4. I can't comment on the sound because I've been using a Soundblaster XFI Fatality Card for more than 4 years and it puts out incredible sound. Unless I become PCIe Slot Challenged I'll continue to use my Sound Blaster Card. I believe a dedicated Sound Card is better then on board Sound.\n\n5. The motherboard doesn't run hot according to the excellent AsRock Windows Utility that comes with the board. The main hot component is the CPU but you can control that with the type of cooler you choose. My CPU never went above 70' and I\"ve been told that you can run the 4820 as high as 79' without issue.\n\n6. Quality of the motherboard just seemed good. I didn't feel like this was a budget board at all.\n\nI'll update this review after I've played with it for a while.","Product: Second Generation One-Piece Design LED lighting system with USB rechargeable Quick Release battery for multi-purpose users. Cygolite’s Expilion takes one piece lighting to another level, giving riders a light that is small for daily commuting and bright on the trails. New for 2011, the ExpiliOn 250 is Cygolite’s brightest and lightest one piece lighting system featuring 250 lumens of intense LED light seen through 6 different lighting modes, and powered by a Quick Release USB rechargeable Li-Ion battery. At only 130 grams, this light can be mounted with the included handlebar or helmet mounts to light your favorite commute or trail.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Helmet Mount Be Seen!\n\nReview: I'm in a semi-urban area and my major concern is to be seen. Hardly anyone in my neighborhood is biking.\n\nIt comes with a helmet mount and was a snap to install. The Strobe Light is great. The areas I'm in are generally lighted. The strobe is sufficient light when street lights are available. It's also very neat because the type of light this gives off causes reflector materials on Stop Signs, the road etc to light up.\n\nTo those debating the helmet verse handlebar. I believe the Helmet is superior where safety is concerned in urban areas. The Mount has a up down swivel so you can arrange that the strobe light is going directly into the eyes of the cars pulling in front or it's a snap to re-position it to illuminate the road.\n\nOn Strobe Mode. When a car is at an intersection, you just turn your head so that the light is directly in the eyes of the driver and it stops them in there tracks!!\n\nThis light is bright enough to be seen during the day too!\n\nI'm using it in conjunction with a Dinotte 300R, which is a blindingly brilliant tailight. But a little heavy. I was tempted to buy another of the Expilon, face it backwards and put a red film over the light but the Dinotte 300r was intriguing\n\nThey are USB chargeable and I really like that feature. I just hooked both up to my USB Hub while still on my helmet.\n\nI found the Expilon Light not to be too heavy but combined with the Dinotte 300 it's a little more weight than I like. But I'm giving it a week for me to accustom to the weights.","Product: Built from a resilient mesh, the Blitzing Stretch Fit Cap hugs your head while still letting it breathe. This means that this hat wont flop around while running, tip forward while bending, or stay wet while sweating. And thats because our unique Moisture Transport System brings moisture to the surface so you stay cooler, drier, and more comfortable than ever. Combine that with a classic baseball design, and youve got yourself your new favorite hat.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Amazing Workout Hat, Unbelievable wicking Features\n\nReview: I received this hat and examined it and said to myself, this hat is never going to work.\nThe headband is too thin. It won't hold all that sweat. But I figured it would be better than nothing.\n\nI went through my bootcamp workout, wearing a Kutting Edge Suit and this hat and sweated buckets. The most amazing thing\nhappened. Sweat was not dripping down my face. Yes my face was sweaty but not from sweat dripping from my hair. This defied the laws of physics, the headband simply couldn't absorb that much sweat.\n\nLate I took off the hat and the secret was revealed. The bill was wet and clammy. Seems there is some sort of wicking mechanism between the bill of the\nhat and the brim. The bill was soaked. Today about 1/2 hour after a really tough workout finally sweat began to drip but not\ndown my face. It came off of the edge of the bill. Yes about every 5 seconds or so the edge of the bill would drip a drop. Maybe happened 4X\n\nI would give this hat a 10 star if the rating existed. By the way I have a large head and the L-XL fits perfectly.\n\nAnother great feature is that the mesh at the top is both absorbent and breathable. I wore it the other day and this\nis the first cap I've worn that my hair didn't feel all sweaty.\n\nSo Positives\n1. Wicks down the bill keeping sweat from dripping in your face.\n2. elastic and very comfortable for large size heads, when you buy the L/xl combo\n3. Breathable top and absorbent too.\n\nSo Negatives,\nPricy","Product: The CyberPower CPH320AP Charging Dock and 3-Port USB Hub includes a built-in Apple iPod/iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S port for easy and convenient charging. It also comes with a 3 port USB hub for connecting devices, such as flash drives, mobile phones and digital cameras. The hub is compatible with computers with Windows 2000, XP or Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 9, OS X 10.1 or later. A lifetime limited warranty ensures the CPH320AP Power Port Charging Dock and 3-1 USB Hub is free of defects in design, assembly, material or workmanship.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bought a second one\n\nReview: 1. The USB ports on the sides are spaced far enough apart that I can use all the slots. And the one in front is great for the thumb drive.\n2. The lights are cool\n3. It works great\n4. It stands up most of the time! when I came into the office this morning it was on it's side but no biggie. I righted it and it was fine all day. The weighted base does make a difference and I think they made it as heavy as they could without taking away the portability feature.\n5. Did I mention it works great. My laptop had no problem going to sleep. It was instantly recognized. All the devices I've put on it have been recognized\n6. I don't know what one reviewer meant by it making noise. Mine is absolutely silent.\n7. I agree you need a scissors or knife to open the clamshell packaging no biggie.\n\nI liked it so much I bought a second one!!","Product: Motorola Moto X - 16GB, Unlocked Phone - US Warranty - White\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: \"Ready Moto\" Touchless Experience Rocks- Former Iphone 4s User\n\nReview: Update after 3 week of ownership:\nIf I have one gripe it's that they try to protect your ears, so if you are using a headset and put the volume past a point, a warning comes up and you have to press OK. Not a deal breaker. By the way sounds great on my Klipsch Speakers.\n\nThe system has a graphic equalizer. I changed the setting to Full Featured, and Ambient and the sound improved [to my ears] by leaps and bounds. Turns out to cater to Bass Lovers who are in vogue the default system setting is enhanced bass if you have headset with good bass that's overkill. Probably would sound great as is on studio monitor style.\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nThis is a review about the Moto X in general.\n\nJust received my Moto-X Gen 1 phone using Republic Wireless and I'm impressed as heck.\nI'm switching over from an Iphone 4s. I had nothing but trouble on Android and went to Iphone 4s around 2 years back and have been very happy except for one major issue.\n\nThe lowest cost programs use the Sprint Towers and my house is a Grey Spot, tower just doesn't work well . I started with a Moto E for my Daughter $100.00 for the phone and $10.00 a month for unlimited Text , Calling, but Internet only through Wifi.\nHer phone comes in and I'm amazed. Her $100.00 phone had a screen that was way bigger then my Iphone 4s and she was receiving and making calls without issue from the house.\n\nI did the math and figured out I could buy a Moto X get a unlimited 3g plan and save around $15.00 a month which will pay off the difference in selling price of used Iphone 4s and New Moto in 7 months.\n\nLet's talk about the Moto X in general.\n\nAndroid has finally come of Age. I like this phone more than the Iphone 4s. The screen is way bigger but the form factor isn't much larger. Seems around as zippy too.\n\nSuggestion to new Android users. The trick is don't add too many 3rd party apps and just work with Standard Google and Google Apps that comes with phone. If you add launchers and too much customization programs you are going to slow down the phone. The beauty of the Moto X is that the devision of Motorola that makes it was bought by Google. So the phone has a very pure android interface.\n\nThe custom Programs Added by me are as follows:\nShake- This cool program let's me shake the phone and have Google Now Appear. Move it back forth and recents show up, shake on the side and phone turns on.\nHow cool is that.\nGiganticon -AWidget which allows you to make front screen Icons big without messing with the Launcher. Basically it just adds an icon with a shortcut and you can adjust the size of the Icon.\nSwift Key-A keyboard that rocks, bigger then the standard Google Keyboard. Predictive text.\nTo Do Reminder from App Innovations is excellent reminder/alarm program.\nBattery Widget Reborn - Shows your battery % ages\nThen I added the usual, Audible, Slacker, Waze, Yelp Netflix\nHere is what I love.\n\nTouchless Controls\nI have always hated having to push buttons on my phone. I just want it to do what I want it to do without me touching it. Google and Motorola really nailed it on the Moto X ,\nInitially I was hesitant about Touchless because you have to say OK Google Ready. Google is invasive enough without me having to say their name 20 times a day. Also the phrase is long. I looked on the internet and found a loophole.\n\nThere is an alternative to saying \"OK Google Ready\", looks like the engineers at Motorola left a Backdoor to use a simpler and shorter phrase \"OK Moto\". This shorter sounding phrase sounds better to my ears. It was very easy to implement when you train it to say\" OK Google Ready\", just say \"OK Moto\" instead. It'll pick it up and memorize.\n\nI went a step further and added a program called Shake and by shaking the phone the Google now interface comes up. But the Ok Moto still comes in handy when driving.\n\nTouchless Control Rules. I don't have to hit any buttons to get into voice commands. No more pressing button for 4 seconds to wake up Siri. To make calls or open/switch to apps Just say \"Ok Moto\" Call [Person] or open [Program] No more of the two second press to get Iphones Siri to respond.\n\nI'm finding that Google Now is around as accurate as Siri, also they have a setting to personalize it IE Learn and if you leave that setting on it appears to keep getting more accurate.\n\nNext Moto adds a feature called assist to the phone. It detects when I'm driving and if someone calls me, It says [Caller] is on the phone do you want to answer. HOW COOL IS THAT. And of course when I'm driving using the Touchless \"Ok Moto\" I can do most things without ever having to reach over and touch the phone. This is both convenient and much safer then reaching over and pushing a button for two seconds..\n\nI give the Phone a Five Star rating because Motorola and Google have nailed it on providing a great user experience.\nThough it may not have the Latest Greatest Processor, or the Highest resolution, I find it zippy and doing the job.\n\nApple you goofed, the Iphone line doesn't pay attention to the touchless experience. Until you integrate touchless controls into your phones, Motorola and Android have surpassed you.","Product: Pure style. Pure performance. The new Moto X is highlighted by a metal frame and genuine materials including wood and leather that you choose to match your style. Enjoy a more pure and intuitive Android experience. Simplify life with Motorola apps that put your voice and gestures in control.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 2nd Gen blows Away 1st Gen- Great Deal when bought new\n\nReview: I'm upgrading from a Moto X Gen 1 and it' uber superior.\n\nThe screen has gone from a 4.7\"AMoled to a 5.2\" Amoled. Easier to see and still compact enough to fit into my Scottevest vest.\n\nThe processing on this phone is much faster, instead of 5 seconds to go from the Motorola listening to the Google ready it does it in around a second.\n\nIf you liked your MOTO X 1st Gen, you are going to love the 2nd Gen. Faster Bigger Screen\n\nThe one two negatives aret hat the camera doesn't do well in low light conditions. Sigh...\nThe second, very mild is that the headphone jack is proprietary to Motorola, you can use any headphone\nbut if you need advanced uses of the buttons it doesn't have that feature. On the other side of the coin, the\nmiddle button works on headsets that are designed fro apple products.\n\nI think they've figured out how to make the phone more battery efficient because I'm getting good life watching youtube videos etc...\n\nTip- I bought the unlocked GSM version directly from Motomaker [Arrived in 3 Days from China. Wow...] 32gb Memory included bought it for $200.00 delivered+ Tax, and am using it with gosmart wireless, a re-seller of t-mobile . T-mobile works great in Southern California. The plan has unlimited talk data and 4gb of data for $30.00[with monthly autopay] how can you beat it. By the way if you upgrade to the $45.00 plan they give you 12gb. The catch is that they claim that you are only getting 3g data. I think they are making this claim so they don't cannibalize from T-Mobile's direct prepay programs. I'm getting 4g lte everywhere in my southern California area.\n\nCurrently this phone new at $200.00 is a screaming deal! The closest that I could find in performance, size etc was the Galaxy S5 which is still going for $350.00. Guess I can live with a mediocre camera for that kind of price difference.\n\nOh I upgraded to Marshmallow and no glitches.","Product: Zip around closure. Removable ring binder. Calculator and letter size pad included.R Smooth Bonded Leather with Contrast Suede Lining Front zippered pockets for quick access\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You can smell the Moo!\n\nReview: So who the heck is Bugatti? Sounds like a car. Well they seem to be producing a product that hit my price point. The designer stuff is in the 100s and the Staples Schlock is in the $20s to $30s so $70.00 to me is reasonable for a stylish leather portfolio. I'm the kind of person who likes value, a reasonable price with great features is what I look for, and this fits the bill.\n\nLet's begin with the two most important thing.\n\n1st. Yes this is Leather. It smells like leather no doubt about it. I read a review of another of their products and the customer said it wasn't leather so I was keeping my fingers crossed and was very pleased when I smelled the moo.\n\n2nd most important is that it looks professional. You walk in with this shiny cowhide portfolio and they know you mean business.\n\nYou can look at the pictures and see all the functionality so I'll forgo all the details.\n\nIt is reasonably sized. I'm a Sales Manager in California and this is exactly the look and functionality for me. I go on 1 or two business meetings a week and this looks smart without being too formal. For California the briefcase would be too highbrow and I don't carry that many papers.\n\nContrary to another review the zippers work perfectly. Now the bad. Not really much. It looks like this is hand stitched so (under the microscope and not noticeable at all) I see some minor imperfections but hey isn't that better than Machine made.\n\nIf I have 1 gripe which could be a positive for another person. I'd probably prefer this not to have the outside pockets and be a little slimmer. But I'll bet you I'll change my story in a few months when I find a use for them.\n\nI think this may be my lucky charm, I wrote more business today than the other two salespeople in the office have written all month!(Irrelevant to the review but I felt like bragging). I took this out on my business meeting with me (First Use) and in the middle we had some number crunching to do and the CEO says \" You have a calculator let's run some numbers\". I felt so prepared and smart. Yes I know that any smartphone has a calculator but it's not the same as having it attached to your Portfolio Case.\n\nTo sum it up, reasonably priced, lots of features and smart looking this Leather Portfolio wont' dissapoint.\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nFollow up 1 month later.\n Taking it to a trade show and borrowed my daughters IPAD it fits perfectly inside the folder inside the case. So it's definitely IPAD compatible.","Product: You will receive a 12-Pack of Catchmaster Pantry Pest Moth Traps (2 traps per pack) for a total of 24 Traps. \n\nAbout Catchmaster Pantry Pest Moth traps: \n\nEliminate moth infestations in food storage areas such as pantries or storage areas for pet food or birdseed with Pantry Pest Traps. Adhesive trap targets common flour and grain moths by utilizing a professional strength lure. Targets Indian Meal, Mediterranean Flour, Raisin and Tobacco Moths common to areas where cereal, pasta, dry pet food, grain and grain based products, dried fruit, chocolate, nuts and spices are stored.\nAssembled Dimension: 2 in. W x 5.25 in. D x 3.5 in. H\nTrap will lure moths within 12 ft. from infested food\nGreat for use in birdseed storage areas\nClean, economical and easy to use\nNon- Toxic\nMFG Brand Name : Catchmaster\nMFG Model # : 812SD\nMFG Part # : 812SD\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Took 3 Weeks for Extinction Event Completion!\n\nReview: We had a severe Moth Infestation through our entire house, Pantry, Closets etc.\n\nThe way this product works is that it attracts the male of the species. Without the male the female eggs aren't fertilized and the extinction event is completed!.\nSince the females have already laid eggs which will hatch in a week and it'll take a while to coralle all the males don't expect this to work for at least 2 weeks.\n\nRemember the females aren't attracted to the bait so just because you see moths around and they aren't attracted to the trap doesn't mean it's not working.\n\nI knew we had a winner because without a Moth in Site [Daytime,They usually come out at night], as soon as I opened the first trap near my Kitchen around 3 Moths came out of the woodwork and began flying around.\n\nSoon we noticed less moths and finally it's a month later and I haven't seen a moth in a week.","Product: Mutt Mitt Dog Waste Pick Up Bag, 100-Count\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Bags With Handles are Better\n\nReview: Update: Months later\nWell I'm going to change it to 3 stars. It turns out that the bags with the handles are easier to use and tie.\n\nUpdate two weeks later:\nSometimes you get a product initial impression is good and then with time you see the flaws.\n\nThis is not one of those situations. These are the best darned bags in existence.\n\nOne customer complained because they aren't black. The white sides allow you to see if any poop ran down the sides so you can tie the bag higher or lower. Great Feature.\n\nThe double bagging at the bottom is definitely a barrier against smell, in two weeks I've found every bag I've sealed has no outside smell.\n\nThese bags come individual not connected together and to open them is a snap. Other bags come on a roll, so you have to find the part to pull then you struggle to open the bag which is stuck together. These are a snap.\n\nI'm sold, these are the only poop bags I'll be buying.! Worth the premium price. This is a situation where you get what you pay for!!\n\nNo outside smell- Priceless\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nI was using cheaper bags and I could smell the poop when I closed them. Two possible reasons First they were smaller so poop might get on the edge of the inside bag. 2nd they were thin, maybe the smell was coming out through the bag. Either way I have 700 bags I'll probably throw away.\n\nThese on the other hand are excellent. The Mitt part is double bagged and green, with the sides being white. Since the sides are white, if you spilled or got poop on the sides then you'd see it.\n\nWallah Odor is gone when I seal the bag. Could be because of thicker plastic or just the Psychological confidence of looking on the bag and seeing that no poop is exposed.\n\nEither way, I'm not happy with the High Price, but I'm happy with the design and quality of this item.","Product: Chuckit's Flying Squirrel toy is an aerodynamic, visually exciting alternative to the traditional frisbee. This Chuckit! frisbee for dogs features four, bright orange \"paws\" that are eye-catching during the day and glow in the dark at night. By flinging the Flying Squirrel by the \"paw,\" pet parents can send the toy soaring and engage pets in a thrilling game of fetch. These tough dog toys are made of a durable canvas material to withstand rugged play, while its soft, curved sides are gently on dogs' mouths. Ideal for water-loving dogs, the Chuckit! Flying Squirrel doubles as a dog float toy for fetch at the lake or the beach. With a brightly colored design, pets and pet parents will never lose sight of the Flying Squirrel on land or water. Dogs large and small can enjoy fetch with the Chuckit! Flying Squirrel, available in small, medium, and large sizes.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My 6 month Old American Bulldogs Favorite Toy\n\nReview: I have a 6 month old teething 38 Lb American Bulldog. This is her favorite toy.\nEvery morning she and I go to the park and play frisbee with it.\n\nI've bought three flying toys from Chuckit.\n1. the chuckit Plush boomerang <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Chuckit-Plush-Boomerang/dp/B005N2QNCE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Chuckit! Plush Boomerang</a>\n2. The Chuckit Paraflight <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Chuckit-Large-Paraflight/dp/B008ESY894/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Chuckit! Large Paraflight</a>\n3. The Chuckit Flying Squirrel <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Chuckit-Large-Flying-Squirrel-11-Inch/dp/B000274674/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Chuckit! Large Flying Squirrel 11-Inch</a>\n\nI figure I'll put 3 reviews into 1\n\n1. The Chuckit Plush Boomerang lasted 3 hours before she had torn it open and eaten the stuffing out. It's probably my mistake because we let her use it as a chew toy not just a boomerang. But if you have a heavy chewer unless you use it on a very supervised basis. Inside then I wouldn't recommend this. For small dogs and non chompers this is probably a excellent toy and will become a favorite\n2. The chuckit Paraflight is excellent. It's very durable. You can throw it hard. It's soft on the mouth. But for some reason my dog plays with it but just doesn't get excited. I leave it for her a chew toy and she just doesn't play with it. To her it's just boring.\n\n3. The flying Squirrel. This is her favorite toy in the world. I'm on my second because the first I allowed her to use as a chew toy and it didn't last more than 2-3 weeks. So it's durable enough to withstand some chewing but if you want to use for a long time then you need to just use it for it's purpose which is a frisbee.\n\nWell Petunia can't talk so she hasn't told me why this is her favorite. But I have it figured out.\nA. The edges are thin and easy to grab\nB. It's curved so she always grabs it off the ground easily\nC. It had thin fabric in the center and medium wires holding the shape and it's floppy. So when she picks it up and shakes her head the squirrel flops\nD. It has Squdgy corners. Very chewable\nE. The bright Orange color seems to be very recognizable\nF. She and I play tug of war with it. The edges are thin and the fabric is thin and durable so she can get a good grip easily.\nG. Again it's a little floppy and that makes it a exciting toy.\n\nThe one drawback is that you can't' throw it as far as a regular Frisbee. I've found the max distance is around 50 feet. [Estimated]\nBut then I'm an out of shape non athletic guy so you might throw it farther. I'm not going to dock it a point because it goes far enough and\nshe almost always fetches it.","Product: KAYLOR Sweet Harvest Enriched Conjure Lovebird contains ingredients: Safflower Seed, White Prose, Canary Seed, Wheat, Oat Grouts, Green Peas, Barley, Buckwheat, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Papaya, Carrot, Raisins, Peanuts, Cuttlebone, Cinnamon Sticks, Safflower Oil, Soy Flour, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Vitamin A Acetate, Copper Sulphate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Thiamine Mon nitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium , Vitamin B12 Supplement, Inositol, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Manga nous Oxide, .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My Green Cheek Conure Loves this Nutritious Food\n\nReview: Don't be fooled by the low price on this product.\nThis is premium Bird Food.\n\nRio, my 2 year old Conure loves it. He doesn't like the artificial stuff and I've always noticed that he loves the little seeds, which this food is full of.\nThe product I received is exactly like the picture in the display. It's important that it has very few Sunflower Seeds which are high on oil but bad for the birds in large portions.\n\nIt has so many different types of seeds and ingredients that I just can't see Rio getting bored with it.\n\nThe food is extremely clean. I tried cheap food at target and it didn't have the fresh appearance of this food. They claim it's nitrogen flushed which is a non toxic way of sterilizing and preserving the food.\n\nThe bag has a list of vitamins Aminos and minerals that is a mile long!!\n\nIf your Conure likes the smaller type of food, and you want an economical enriched varied ingredient bird food than this is a great choice.","Product: With Chuckit!'s Max Glow Ball, pets and pet parents can enjoy exciting, high-visibility fetch, even after dark. Ideal for pets who are active at night or pet parents who get home late, the Chuckit! glow ball requires charging for as little as 5 minutes for 20 minutes of glowing playtime. For extended play on-the-go, the Max Glow Ball recharges in seconds under a bright flashlight. The glow-in-the-dark Chuckit! ball features a photo-luminescent material that's both eye-catching and safe for pets. The surface texture allows pets to get a firm grip while catching and carrying and is resistant to dirt and slobber for easy cleaning. Available in four sizes ranging from small to extra-large, dogs of all sizes can enjoy fetch with the Chuckit! light up dog toy. Two-packs are available in select sizes for pet parents to keep an extra glow in the dark dog ball on hand. The Chuckit! Max Glow Ball is compatible with a variety of Chuckit! Launchers, enhancing fetch with slobber-free pickup and long-distance throws.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My 12 Week Old American BullDog Puppy Loves it!\n\nReview: I bought the medium which would have been too large except that she can grip it using the Big Holes in the middle.\n\nConsistency is just perfect, not too hard not too soft.\n\nDid I mention that it glows in the dark, I took her to the park and put it in front of a floodlight and good to go. She can find it easily even when the glow has diminished.\n\nI'm using it strictly as a fetch item and not as a chew toy and I feel it should hold up.\n\nMy 12 week old American Bulldog Puppy instantly loved this one.\n\nI go to the Park with my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Chuckit-Large-Flying-Squirrel-11-Inch/dp/B000274674/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Chuckit! Large Flying Squirrel 11-Inch</a> and with this ball and as I walk I throw them in front of me and she has a blast.\n\nIf I can only teach her the command RELEASE!!!","Product: The Educator 2 Dog Mini Remote Training Collar ET-302 is a is a 1/2 mile range trainer that is especially made for smaller hands or for situations where discreetness is important. Utilizing \"Lock and Set\" technology, lithium polymer rechargeable batteries, waterproof floating remote, and waterproof receivers, the remote provides a very clean stimulation without the normal head jerking motion often found in other training collars. Includes two waterproof miniature collar receivers, one waterproof miniature 2 dog floating remote, two Biothane collars, four sets of contact points (2 x 5/8\" and 2 x 3/4\"), contact point removal tool, quad battery charger (120V/220V) with a 2-hour full charge, owner's manual with training tips, lanyard for the remote and color storage box.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Definite Attitude Readjustment- and Tips\n\nReview: Update: I've educated many people to not be so negative about these collars. Very simple, I follow the rule that I won't do anything to my dog that I wouldn't do to myself.\nExcept for the panic button which has only been used a few times I keep the setting at 22-29.\n\nWhen someone asks me about the collar and I sense negativism, I take the collar off my dog, place the electrodes on my own neck and show them exactly what I've just said.\n\nI push the vibrate and then I push the red button and shock myself. At under 30 it hardly hurts.\n\nI've found this to be a very effective attitude adjustment for Humans!!! Ha Ha\n\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nYou can read all the Technical Specs, this review is about my impressions of the Collar and how it works and the features and some tips.\n\nFirst of all I believe that there is no \"One Size Fits All\" way to use this collar. Different breeds and character dogs will respond differently\n\nWe all have a straw that breaks the camels back and makes us decide that the extreme measure of a Shock Collar is necessary. Let's call it what it is \"Shock Collar\". I have a 6 month old American Bulldog, sweet as can be. And I've done all the right things to reinforce that I'm the Alpha. But like many dogs she's smart. She learned that if she's out of my reach she doesn't have to obey me. Sigh...\n\nThat means she wouldn't come when called, sit from a distance, and if we are out on a field without a leash I couldn't stop her from running after the first stranger or other dog that came along. Plus even after 4 months of constant discipline my arm socket was hurting from constantly disciplining her to heel.\n\nWell the other night I couldn't find her normal collar and used a cheapie. She saw another dog, went running and reached the end of her 24 foot extendable leash and snapped the collar. There I was trying to get her back, she was trying to play around with a dog that didn't want to play, luckily not vicious and dancing out of my reach at the same time. I said this is it. What if the dog had been vicious, what if she had continued on to run into the street. Being disobedient isn't just inconvenient for me, but also dangerous for her.\n\nI researched collars and picked this one. The influencing factor was that it is a Lithium Ion Technology Battery, lighter and in my opinion more long lasting then NIMH. Charges faster too. I also liked the 100 levels of stimulation. Small compact size. Finally the Reviews were very good. I would have preferred that it also have a beeper feature instead of vibrate but figured I'd give the vibrate a try.\n\nUsing on my American BullDog is a challenge. The problem is that when she is in normal mode then she is sensitive to the shock. When she is feeling hyper then the same shock that would cause her to squeal [Not my intention] doesn't even phase her. I think it's a part of the makeup of BullDogs that when excited they just don't feel pain.\n\nSo to compensate for her behavior, When I'm in a safe time and place like the park early in the morning, I put the stim at low. When it's dangerous, like walking on the sidewalk or in a crowded park I raise it higher. The Red Button is the Emergency button and I have it set for the full 60 higher, hopefully I don't have to use it. But I feel comfortable with a setting that will stop her in her tracks [Hopefully] in a dangerous situation. It's unfortunate but she has ignored the higher stimulations when excited, so I don't have an option but to have an emergency setting. For her own good.\n\nHelpful Tips:\n\nIt has three settings\n1. Vibrate- Doesn't shock-Can be a warning too.\nFor example I press it once or twice, if she doesn't obey, then I press the S button. Most of the time the vibrate is enough.\n2. Stimulus- Polite way of saying Shock\n3. Super Stimulus Red Button- Programmable to a level of 1-60 above the black button and either to be used for emergencies. Or another way would be to set it a little higher then the black and use when the black doesn't work. IE dog is excited, Me, as mentioned above, it's my panic button.\n\nTurning on and off the collar\nThe Collar and the control lever have a tiny red Led. When you put them together it turns the collar on or off. Contrary to the instruction manual, I've found it doesn't matter if the transmitter is on or off and I don't have to press a button on the transmitter. I just line up the two dots and it turns the collar on [when off] and off [when on]\n\nPostioning:\nThe manual says to position the collar Receiver on the side and not on the bottom [trachea]. I've been doing it that way because it has additional benefits.\nThe collar Receiver has to be tight or the prongs won't' connect and no electricity is transferred. If the collar is tight enough that the heavier receiver stays sideways, then it's tight enough that you can be sure contact is made.\n\nResults:\nAfter approximately 3 days of using the collar, mostly in vibrate mode. We've seen a total Attitude Readjustment.\nMy dog has become obedient, not just to me but to the other members of the family. Whether the collar is on or not doesn't matter she is following\ncommands.\n\nI don't walk her with a leash anymore and she had been heeling perfectly. Turns out that when she was on the leash she felt confident that she was attached to me\nand when off the leash, all of a sudden she feels alone and is sticking close to the alpha [Me]\n\nEnd Result:\nMy dog is happier, I'm happier, and my family is happier.","Product: When you want to give your dog a tasty and healthy treat, give him mouth-watering jerky fillets he'll love from Betsy farms. The chicken jerky is made with natural ingredients and real meat for protein that all dogs need. They are also free of wheat, artificial preservatives, colors and flavors.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Made in U.S-Great Price Point-My dog loves em\n\nReview: My dog is an American Bulldog Puppy and not very finicky.\n\nShe has a big mouth and gulps food down. I gave her a whole stick, and it didn't take her long\nto have the whole piece lengthwise half down her throat, and 1/2 sticking out until is softened enough to swallow it. She was eating it like a snake!!!\nDock 1/2 Star!!\n\nShe didn't choke but I saw the possibilities in the future and this demonstrates how important it is when dealing with new\ntreats to monitor your Dog.\n\nI took the treats and I cut them up into small pieces and am giving it to her in small bites as rewards for obeying commands.\nCut into pieces, a pound and a quarter, is going to last a really long time\nBut since I'm not using them as intended dock 1/4 star.\n\nI was in the park and gave these to other dogs with permission and around 1/2 took em. So dock another 1/4 star.\n\nConsidering I bought 20 ounces at WxxxxxT for $12.95 and they are made in the U.S with the 1st ingredient Chicken, this meets a great price point.\nAnd they are nutritious too.!!","Product: StarMark Everlasting Treat Wheeler Large\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Treat Wheeler works better then the Treat Ball.\n\nReview: Petunia my American Bulldog loves these.\n\nI originally bought the Large Ball one because it was less expensive.\nThat turned out to be a waste because she got the treats out within 20 minutes.\n\nThis wheel is as others have rated. To insert the treat it's so tight that I have to use the curved handle of\na spoon. She gnaws at it and can't get the treat out so it's lasting around 2-3 days.\n\nBTW she got the treat that came with it out in less then 20 minutes, but the replacement treats fit super tight\nand the plastic is very thick.\n\nBe sure to try the different flavors, you might be surprised. Mine loves the chicken and surprisingly likes the mint.\nShe didn't like the smoked one.","Product: Daily Carry is all about tools that integrate easily into your lifestyle. The GDC Zip Blade is designed to do just that. This light but tough fine edge utility blade includes a fob for attachment to the zipper of a backpack, seat bag, or coat. The quick-release clip allows for the tool to be easily removed and reattached, and the blade features a frame lock for safety. Having this tool on your pack will get you out of more jams that youll be able to count, and even when its not in use it just looks damn good.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super Tiny and Compact\n\nReview: This is my favorite keychain knife ever. It has a blade that looks like a razor blade but the back of the blade is solid and thicker. I have tried a lot of keychain knifes and this is the best.\n\nThis is really tiny. I read the reviews and took a scissors and cut the extension out and put on my Keychain. I showed it to the others in my office and they were impressed..\n\nDimensions\nFolded:\n1 3/4 inch long and 3/4 of an inch at it's widest point and 1/4 inch wide.\nThe dimenstions speak for itself\n\nPros\nTiny, did I say tiny\nCame very sharp just about razor blade sharp\nSharpness of razor blade with the durability of a knife behind it.\nBlade locks when open\nBlade snaps closed eliminating possibility of accident opening\nGreat for opening boxes packages etc.. Light duty work where less than 3/4 inch deep [Blade Length] is required. Perfect for 99.9% of my use!\n\nCons\nIt is a little hard to open, but there is hex screws in side so I think I could adjust it, but I like that it's hard to open because it eliminates the danger that this sharp. Very sharp knife will open in your pocket by accident. So the con is also a pro."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The Tyon features the X-Celerator, a single-axis analog thumb paddle pioneered for modern battlefields. It gives you unrivaled command capabilities without sacrificing control. You can use it to seamlessly tilt left and right, pitch up and down, increase and decrease throttle and much more, all while maintaining perfect mouse control. ROCCAT's breakthrough Easy-Shift[+] technology lets you assign a secondary function to each button on the mouse, for a near endless number of attack possibilities. The secondary function can be activated once the Easy-Shift[+] button is held down. On the Tyon, this is a dedicated button conveniently located beneath the traditional side buttons\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Productivity, Linux & Gaming\\n\\nReview: This Review will be ongoing.\\n\\nThis was a Christmas present to myself. I investigated all the Mice and the Roccat Tyon was the most intriguing. I originally bought it for gaming and after using it a little while a light bulb went off in my head about how I could use it as a productivity instrument at work. So I bought one for work. In addition it also works great in Linux and Im a dual Linux and Windows User.\\n\\nThey only let you right one review so Im forced to put three reviews in one.\\n\\n1st Part Work Productivity\\n2nd Part will be how to install and set up in Linux\\n3rd Part will cover using it for gaming. [To come later]\\n\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nPart 1. Work Productivity\\n\\nThe first and major use for the Tyon is in my productivity at work. Ive never been a fan of using the mouse for menu commands. A normal mouse using menu system slows you down.\\nExample: time how long it takes to Highlight a word by dragging over it and then Right click and choose copy. And compare to how much quicker to just double click on the word and use the keyboard command Crl+C. Youll find its less than the time. Following this rationale in my work Ive been using keyboard commands wherever possible throughout my career.\\n\\nThe beauty of this mouse is that you can program keyboard commands and macros so you can turn the mouse into your action instrument and the keyboard to just typing instrument and increase speed and productivity.\\n\\n Roccat Tyon Mouse with has more than 30 programmable buttons. In my opinion no other mouse has as many easily accessible buttons as this one. Yes the MMO mouses may have as many keys but they are all located on the left thumb side. An average [Below Average?] person like me doesnt have the dexterity to operate that many thumb buttons.\\n\\nAt work it took around a week to figure which buttons should be programmed for what function and Im still not sure if Ive done it perfectly. It was really difficult to program because you have to break down what you do at work and prioritize by the actions that are most practiced and put them in the most accessible spot. Also sometimes you have to break the rules to do what is most intuitive.\\n\\nI was talking about this with my son and he asked me cant you go on line and look it up. I replied that there is no information posted about this and it made me think. Maybe I should post my experience with programming the Tyon and what I did and why to help others who want to use this mouse for work productivity.\\n\\nDepending on the work you do you won't program your mouse like me. But the principles/logic that I used might help you to program the mouse to your work-flow.\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n\\nEmail- My Job is email centric so increasing productivity with Email is most important.\\n\\nLets assume in order of convenience that the Top 4 buttons are the buttons that are easiest to access.\\nSo I programmed my email commands into them.\\n\\nThe Left Top:\\n\\nLeft Backward - Reply All [Ctl+Shift+R] Probably the most 2nd most common command\\n\\nLeft Forward - Send Email [ctr+Enter] Most Common command\\n\\n The send button is the button most used in sending email so naturally it goes in the most accessible spot which I consider to be the Forward left top button.\\nIt is also a is a final and stronger command. When you hit that send button youve completed an action so you are going forward. To remind yourself you can think f for forward or final. Thus it was more intuitive to put it as the top forward button. BTW this one was trial and error originally I put the reply all as the front button and then changed it.\\n\\nThe right Top:\\n\\nRight Forward Forward an Email [Ctrl + F]\\nThis goes on the right forward button because hey its easy to remember F is for Forward\\n\\nBack Forward- Send New Mail [ctrl+n] not used as much as the other buttons but is email centric so it goes in this position\\n\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n\\nWheel\\n\\nEasy-Shift Left Mouse button- Program as double click\\nEasy Shift Mouse Scroll Backward Copy [Ctrl + C]\\nEasy Shift Mouse Scroll Forward Paste [Ctrl + V]\\n\\nOne of the actions that I do extremely often in my work is cut and paste. It took awhile of experimenting but I came up with an extremely intuitive and ergonomic way to do it.\\n\\nStep 1 Highlight Many think that to highlight a word or words you have to click and drag the mouse over the word or words to highlight but there are two or three other ways to highlight that are more efficient.\\n\\nIf its just one word you can double click on the word. If its a group of words then you can click one time before the word group and press shift and click a second time after the last of the word group. Finally you can double click on the first word and press shift and do 1 click after the last word.\\n\\nAnother influencing factor is that double clicking is pain in the butt you have to be sure to do the clicks at a certain speed and it just isn't as easy as pushing 1 button for a double click. So I figured out programming the above.\\n\\nBTW Psychologically I chose the Paste as the forward scroll because Ive completed my action and I can move forward.\\n\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nThe next set of buttons that are easy to press are the Easy Shift Top Buttons\\n\\nEasy Shift Left Top Buttons\\n\\nEasy Shift Left Forward CPI Up\\nEasy Shift Left Backwards CPI Down\\nIn work I don't have to change profiles but I do like to play with DPI. I programmed the DPI UP as the forward button again with the Psychology that going up in the world is a forward movement and going down is a backward movement\\n\\nEasy Shift Right Buttons\\n\\nEasy Shift Right Forward Thunderbird Find [Ctrl+Shift+F]\\nEasy Shift Left Forward- Print Set up macro Ctrl + P then [Enter] without the enter it only opens the print dialogue box. With the enter it will do the whole printing process from beginning to end. Slick!!\\n\\nTwo of my most common functions are To open a find Window in Thunderbird and Print\\nThis was an interesting choice as I use this more often than changing DPI logically it should be on the left but the key sequence press of Forward Ctrl +f and Find ctrl+Shift+f are so similar that I felt it was more intuitive to put the two Fs on the same key.\\n\\nEasy Shift - Side Button:\\nThe Easy Shift Side buttons are the most inaccessible buttons of all. So universally Ive set up CPI Scrolling and Profile UP and Profile Down. If you feel that you will be switching profiles often to add functions to a game than you can always add Profile up and Profile down to a different set of Keys. But if you don't need to switch profiles on the fly then having the Profile in this dead spot makes sense.\\n\\nThe Fin\\nI love the fin. So many people pan the Fin and I think its just because if you are used to something its hard to learn a new way of doing it. I use the fin for page down and page up which comes in very handy when cruising the Internet. I never programmed the Easy -Shift Fin because its just too hard to use the two buttons concurrently but that could change.\\n\\nAny way this covers using the mouse for productivity and I hope you find it valuable.\\n\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n\\nI'm a dual Linux and Windows user. My flavor of Linux is Linux Mint 18 a Ubuntu derivative and very user friendly.\\n\\nProbably everythings been said about this Mouse and Windows so I'll concentrate on this Mouse and Linux.\\nFirst of all this mouse has both memory and a CPU without installing a single driver in Linux it recognizes the mouse, the profile , and all of the macros etc. So if you have access to a Windows Machine you can program it and have it work flawlessly in Linux.\\n\\nBut I couldn't leave it alone, I wanted the ability to tweak it in Linux. To do it is very easy but to find out how to do it took some looking around.\\nBelow are the Instructions that I found that are applicable to Ubuntu and Linux Mint, for other Linux Distros I don't know.\\n\\nYou need to follow Five steps:\\nAt the very beginning I\\nJust copy and paste the commands that come after the $ sign [Don't Include the $]\\n\\nStep 1. Add the Ppa by . BTW this repository is the one that is recommended by Roccat so it is safe\\n$ sudo apt-add-repository ppa:berfenger/roccat\\n\\nStep 2. resynchronize the package index files from their sources:\\n$ sudo apt-get update\\n\\nStep 3. install roccat-tools (with libgaminggear as dependency):\\n$ sudo apt-get install roccat-tools\\n\\nStep 4. May or may not be necessary Note: Substitute your Linux Username in the spot below \\\"username\\\"\\n$ sudo adduser username roccat\\n\\nSteip 5. Reboot your computer. I didn't and the program opened up with an error. I rebooted computer then went to start menu and typed\\nRoccat. Every single Roccat Product shows up and then I selected Tyon opened it up and it recognized my mouse. I actually think the menu in Linux is cleaner and quicker than the Windows.\\n\\nGood Luck\\n\\nWhen this works be sure to leave a comment.\\n\\nNext part gaming ergonomics etc....\",\n \"Product: The Razer Tartarus Chroma gaming keypad comes with 25 anti-ghosted fully programmable keys including an 8-way thumb-pad for complete control and maneuverability over your game. Its ergonomic form factor includes an adjustable wrist rest to deliver longer lasting comfort and minimized fatigue over extended play. Now with Chroma customizable lighting, the latest version of this gaming keypad not only performs the way you want it to, it looks that way as well.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Tartarus is Better Than Logitech G25\\n\\nReview: I'm a beginning gamer, many years ago I bought the Logitech G-25. Went a spell without gaming and have started getting back into it.\\n\\nI have medium hands and my eye to hand coordination isn't the greatest. I never could manage to use the Logitech very well. Too many keys, and the key presses too far apart, just not an ergonomic feel to me.\\n\\nSo I went searching for a different Gameboard, I had it narrowed down to the Razer Tartarus and the Razer Orbweaver. I watched a number of reviews on youtube and the consensus was that the Orbweaver was not so good for medium small hands. And again I was back to the complication of too many left hand keys to confuse me.\\n\\nSo I bought the Tartarus and it turned out to be right for me, I've been enjoying it. It's not so complicated that I can't wrap my head around it. I have just about all the keys memorized. It's way more ergonomic then the G-25. Haven't tried the Orbweaver so I can only comment on hearsay.\\n\\nThe Tartarus does have a drawback. Because it has less keys, there are some missing keys that are needed when you play certain games for example it lacks number keys [12345] I have no problem in going to the keyboard for those because they are generally not in a hurry keys.\\n\\nI've been able to program just about all the Keys in for my favorite Game Deus Ex Human Revolution.\\n\\nI think that for many people the Orbweaver or the logitech G-25 is a superior solution. But for me the simpler layout is more ergonomic.\",\n \"Product: Dragon Naturally Speaking 13 Premium is perfect if you want a robust speech recognition solution that enables you to accomplish more on your computer in less time by talking instead of typing so you can realize your potential at work, school or home. It lets you dictate documents naturally with up to 99% accuracy and control your computer and applications using simple voice commands for significant productivity gains and reduced stress and strain on your arms, neck or back.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Anyway the long and the short is that the new Dragon 13 is excellent. It was an easy install\\n\\nReview: I'm on the second day of using Dragon and I put the microphone a little bit further away from my mouth and I am at over 99% accuracy. It's amazing it's recognizing slang, it's recognizing foreign cities like So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. I am absolutely amazed at how much they have improved this program.\\nIf you ever used it before and stopped using it because it made too many errors you have to try it again.\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nYou've come a long way baby. I've been a Dragon user for probably for more than 10 years. In the beginning you had to read a whole bunch of stuff and train Dragon to recognize your voice. With the new Dragon it's almost instantaneous. This program is making the minimum of mistakes. Right now, I'm dictating this with Dragon NaturallySpeaking premium and I have my eyes closed. It will be interesting to see at the end how many errors have been made.\\n\\nNuance is running a sale until September 30, 2014 and I bought this program for one half off. What a deal. Anyway the long and the short is that the new Dragon 13 is excellent. It was an easy install. It is very fast. It's very accurate. And it needs the minimum amount of time to train it to recognize your words.\\nTotal amount of errors in this was five out of about 200 words. This translates into 97.5% accuracy with no training.\\n\\nCompared to the older version of Dragon that I was using, and stopped using, because it wasn't accurate enough. This is a quantum leap forwards.\",\n \"Product: Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958. She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards… so she developed her own. Today, Joyce Chen Products sources from all over the Pacific Rim to bring the best of Asia to you. This generously sized 12\\\" pan features a professional weight 2.0 mm carbon steel body and a stay-cool Phenolic handle. Excalibur reinforced non-stick coating is tough enough for metal tools and has a 25 year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great All Around Pan\\n\\nReview: The reason why I bought this pan is because I tried the new fangled ceramic pans\\nand they didn't last long.\\n\\nI've had this a month. This is the absolute best all around pan, I've ever owned.\\n\\nThe bottom is flat so I can make a perfect Omelette. The sides are high(It's a Wok)\\nBut with the flat bottom it operates like a normal pan too.\\n\\nIt's great for cooking for just 1 or for a family of 4.\\n\\nThe non-stick is good but not perfect. I don't use oil and do see some sticking\\nIf you clean it immediately it's a breeze. Leave the stuff on there hours and it's a little\\ntougher, but It's never been a chore to clean it.\\n\\nThe texture of the surface is a little rougher and this gives the ability to brown and sear food,\\nbut I think this grainy texture is why it's not 100% non-stick. For me it's a fine trade off.\\n\\nThe pan heats evenly.\\n\\nOne intangible.\\nThis pan has steel underneath the excalibur coating. I've read some literature that\\nAluminum may cause Alzheimers and other bad health effects. So if by any chance the\\ncoating wears away you won't be adding aluminum to your diet and that's important to me.\\n\\nIf you were to use just one pan in the kitchen and nothing else whether single or for a family this\\nfits the bill.\",\n \"Product: This eye-catching Bladeless Table fan / Air multiplier by Airso works differently from conventional fans. They use Air Multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it from 15 to 18 times, depending on the model. With no blades or grille, they're safe and easy to clean. And they produce an uninterrupted stream of smooth air, with no unpleasant buffering. You can also adjust the airflow to get as much as you want\\nTheres no high, medium, or low; the dimmer switch lets you set the exact power level you want. Rotates up to 90 degrees to easily cool an entire room. This is a brand new unique design with truly safe to have anywhere with no chance of any damage to your children or pets. A wonderfully charming addition to your home!.A perfect touch for any home, this fan would make a amazing gift for anyone, your significant other, friend, parent, or a coworker!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Ultimate Desk Fan for Office!- Durable too!\\n\\nReview: Bought in June 2013 and it's Feb 2016 still running strong!\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nUpdate:\\nIt's July more then a year later and I run it daily. It's held up and functions like new.\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n\\nI run hot and always like a breeze when I'm working.\\n\\nMy 7\\\" Lasko Fan began to make weird noises and needed to be replaced.\\n\\nI really wanted a Dyson but the price was just out of my ballpark than I noticed the Airso\\nwhich looks and functions the same. I checked the reviews and saw a 4.1.\\n\\nMy rule of thumb on Amazon is that if an item is 4.2 or higher and the ratio of\\n1 star reviews is low compared to 5 star reviews than the product is a winner.\\nInvariably I've had great success with this formula.\\n\\nAt the time I bought this fan it had two negative reviews and 17 Five Star Reviews and a 4.1 rating.\\nI checked and one of the 1 stars was from an technically challenged individual who didn't understand how these fans work.\\nSo taking that into account 17 Five Stars to 1 One Star. That is a reasonable ratio and without that\\n1 star review the stars would have been at 4.2 my sweet spot.\\n\\nI have this Fan on my Desk it is exactly 3 1/4 feet away from me.\\n\\nThis is an incredible fan, it disperses air as opposed to concentrating it in a small Circle.\\nAt this distance it does not blow the papers on my desk but is blowing air from the top of my head to my chest,\\nI'm so happy because it's hitting a much larger area than my old fan and keeping me nice and cool.\\n\\nMy one gripe is the control, it is so cheap and flimsy, I don't have high hopes.\\nBut considering that I'm close enough to operate it manually I'm not worried, the control was a\\nperk, but not a reason for me to buy it.\\n\\nI'm operating it at it's lowest setting, Id prefer that it go lower but hey perfection doesn't exist. What's important\\nis that at the lowest setting it doesn't make my headset crackle at this distance.\\n\\nI don't' consider it to be very quiet or very noisy, the sound is not whirring or grating to the ears. It's in between and can't be heard\\non my Telephone conversations. If someone was sitting 6 feet away they'd know that I have a fan but the sound probably wouldn't bother them.\\nThe sound is more like low motor sound than whirring air. Hard to describe.\\n\\nWith around 1 week use I'm going to have to say that this is the ultimate desk fan.\\n\\nI'll come back from time to time and review the fan.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by professionals and designed for connoisseurs, KRUPS products have been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. The KRUPS KM468850 Moka Brewer Filter Coffee Maker offers an authentic and incomparable moka taste. Its unique coffee extraction process delivers a full-bodied coffee with the richest flavor at the optimal temperature, resulting in a robust yet well-rounded espresso flavor. Featuring a large 10-cup capacity glass carafe, the KRUPS KM468850 Moka Brewer provides the finest moka taste for all. Easy to use, only 4 steps are required to brew that perfect cup of coffee: 1) fill the water tank 2) pour the coffee into the permanent filter 3) re-attach the carafe back into the unit via the 3 point locking system and 4) brew. For all subsequent cups, the KRUPS Moka Brewer Filter Coffee Maker will keep the coffee at the perfect temperature of 187-degree Fahrenheit, preserving the same fresh taste just like it was just brewed. Convenient and compact, the KRUPS KM468850 Moka Brewer Filter Coffee Machine guarantees a rich and complex coffee taste in all its simplicity, time and time again.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A true Moka Coffee Maker\\n\\nReview: Update 1 Year Later\\nThis coffee maker is built like a tank. I've found my sweet spot which is 3 cups of water and 1 large scoop of Coffee. Unlike the cheapo moka pots that only would last 6 months. At a year of daily use this post is like brand new.\\n\\nOne other detail, some have complained that they have trouble pouring the water into the chamber. I found that if I pour the water caddy corner. With the lip on the far right. It pours in great.\\n\\nUpdate- Next Day\\nThis morning the additional timer worked like a charm and my coffee was waiting for me at 7:00am.\\nVery good coffee. I found the trick is to use way less coffee then you'd normally use. The pressure extraction leaches every\\nlast bit of flavor from the beans.\\n\\nI used a 2 2 Tablespoon Scoops slightly heaping and filled with 16 ounces of coffee and it came out perfect!\\n\\nWhen finished brewing the left over coffee grounds are hard and dry. Absolutely the minimum of moisture is left in the coffee grounds. I've also noticed that\\nnear the end of the brewing process the liquid coming out is clear. This maker really extracts the complete coffee flavor.\\n\\nI'm a very happy camper.\\n______________________________________________________\\nJust received and ran it through a dry run.\\nSince there have been some inconsistencies in the reviews, I'm going to clarify a few things.\\n\\n1. This is definitely a Pressure Brewing System. Not just a drip coffee maker. You can see it forcing the water through the filter during the last 1/4 of the brewing cycle. This is an ingenous take on a traditional Moka style pot .\\n2. It definitely has a Warmer that stays on for 20 Minutes\\n3. The approximately 1 1/2 foot cord wraps around the base and can be extended to around 3 feet.\\n\\nYou will not be able to get around the limitation of 20 minutes keep coffee warm.\\n\\nNo it doesn't have a new fangled timer built in, which in my opinion is just something more to break. To get around this I just bought <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sunlite-05005-SU-T300-7-Day-Heavy-Duty-Digital-Timer/dp/B009XS1GH6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sunlite 05005-SU T300 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer</a>\\ntimed it to go off at 6:50am Mon - Fri. Hey the advantage is that if the timer breaks then I don't have replace the whole maker. This Krups maker uses a rocker switch that will be compatible with any manual or digital timer.\\n\\nMy thoughts:\\nThe Chamber sides etc.. are all Stainless Steel. The only part that is plastic is the brew basket. From a health standpoint most Moka Pots are aluminum and with this Krups model you avoid health negatives of aluminum. I've been going through a cheapy [ARound $40.00-$50.00] pot at the rate of 2 per year. The seals don't hold up. The Krups is an investment but assuming this model has the same longevity as it's precursor then it will provide many years of service. So over the long run it will save money.\\n\\nIn addition: Compared to the average Electric Moka Pot this has a huge capacity.\\nI used a 1 liter which measures 4.22 Cups] and it filled it to the 7 cup mark it seemed that to fill to the full it was around 1/3 more so I estimate that this pot will accept around 5 1/2 U.S Cups [8 Ounce Cups] and probably with absorption brew around 5 1/4 U.S Cups or 42 Ounces. In my opinion plenty big for 2 people. But maybe not enough for 3-4 people. I'll be operating it at around 1/2 capacity, I'm just looking for a large mug.\\nThat is way more than any other Moka Pot I've seen, but not as big as the larger american pots.\\n\\nI just made my first Cups of Coffee. I filled to the 7 Cup mark which as mentioned before is a Liter and then\\nfilled the basket to the top with Fine* Ground Decaf Coffee around 6 scoops. [*Ground at Sprouts on fine setting]\\n\\nTook around 12 minutes to brew. I lost around 1/4 cup to the grounds. Came out way too strong. It's going to take a few more times to dial this in. I think that if I had filled the water to the top that it would have brewed perfectly.\\n\\nOne other thing, I made the coffee at my office and after done put the brew basket on a desk. The brew basket Burned a circle on to the desk. I looked down and the finish was bubbling up. Luckily it's an old desk and no one will care. But you are warned.! Be careful where you lay the brew basket after brewing your coffee. I was tricked because it looked like you had to remove it, but therir is space to pour while the top is on.\",\n \"Product: ICY DOCKs EZConvert MB882 series can convert most of 2.5 SATA and SSD hard drive into a 3.5 SATA drive. It has enough ventilation to keep the 2.5 drive cool and can protect your drive. Installing a 2.5 drive requires no screws or tool whatsoever. Whether you use a SATA or SSD drive, you will maintain the transfer speed while using this case. With this converter, mounting a 2.5 drive into a desktop will be simple without having to purchase any special attachments or systems, allowing more convenience in recovering data from laptops or OS boot up onto a desktop. Mostly, it is designed to fit into most common PC cases, 3.5 HDD duplicator, 3.5 SATA HDD enclosure, mobile rack, backplane modules and servers without having to purchase any attachments for the 2.5 drives. This state-of-the-art case will revolutionize the way 2.5 drives are presently used. Overall, a sturdy, reliable construction with easy access to the drive, perfect for system integrators and IT professionals. Test Report SSD Compatibility and Perfomance tests: The tests show that there is no compatiblity issue with SSDs, and no performance loss when using SSDs with our converters.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Tool less and Snaps in PC Fixed Drive Bays[No Cables Used] Perfectly\\n\\nReview: I was having a lot of trouble picking a 2 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inch Drive converter. Mainly because no review ever in plain language said that the Converter would work in my application. Many reviews saying that they fit in Mac but I'm in the PC World.\\n\\nI have a Corsair Cube Case. At the bottom of the case are two immovable 3 1/2\\\" drive bays with the connectors built into the case at the end of the drive bay. 3 1/2 inch drives snap in. Absolutely no cables are used. This converter slid in and snapped in perfectly.\\nThis means that the connectors are located absolutely identical in form factor to a standard 3.5\\\" Hard Drive as far as I could see not even off by a mm.\\n\\nAnother nice features.\\nThis Drive Bay is tool less. I'm Mr 2 thumbs and I had no problem fitting my Samsung 2.5\\\" Evo Drive in it and the way it's done should work for any 2.5\\\" drive.\\n\\nThis was a flawless easy install!\\n\\nNote: The soldering looked ugly, but since it worked I won't take a star off\\n\\nYou can buy this product with confidence that it will allow your 2/5\\\" Drive to go anywhere a standard 3.5\\\" drive will go\",\n \"Product: Pioneer BDR-205 12X Blu-ray Burner Black/Bulk Package (World's Fastest Blu-ray Writer)\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Possibly Tricky Software glitch takes 1 star off.\\n\\nReview: The drive installed and operates fine and so did CyberLink 9 I haven't tried burning a blue-ray disk just playing them. The software has all kind of neat settings\\nlike cinema etc which really enhanced the movie.\\n\\nWell I watched Avatar on 2 separate nights and on the second night I came back inserted the disk and instead of playing the screen was black screen. When I moved my mouse the menu buttons showed up. When I pushed the play button it said action prohibited or some such nonsense.\\n\\nI than went to Pioneer and upgraded the Bios (easy to do) inserted the Blu-Ray disc same problem.\\nI was just about to spend my money and buy an upgrade to the paid version when I decided to play with the software.\\n\\nHidden in the bottom menu bar is a square with 9 square dots on it a \\\"more functions bar\\\". Click on it and a little screen comes up with arrows numbers and in the middle A big OK button I clicked on that button and wallah my Blu-Ray disc began to play.\\n\\nSo I'm not sure if Cyberlink added a glitch to get people to upgrade or if Avatar added some weird extra step for copy protection.\\n\\nI'm going to dock the recorder a star for this glitch but it might be unfounded.\",\n \"Product: ASUS Crosshair IV Formula - AM3 - AMD 890FX - DDR3 - Republic of Gamers - ATX Motherboard\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Motherboard but perfection doesn't exist!!\\n\\nReview: This Motherboard rocks.\\nMy Rig\\nHaf 922 Case\\nAMD 1090T Thuban 6 Core Black Box\\nG.Skill 100gb SSD\\n2nd Drive just normal 7500 WD 1 Terrabyte Drive\\nG.Skill 4gb x 2 ddr3 1333mhz Ram\\nCorsaire H-50 Watercooled CPU Unit\\nXFX ATI Radeon HD 5670 DDR5 1GB Memory Card\\n650 Watt Power Supply\\nPioneer Blu-Ray 505\\n\\nThe Good.\\nOverclocked the CPU to a solid 4.0 ghz (Passed Prime 95 torture test)\\nwith G.Skill Ram running at it's rated 1333. I used manual settings\\nwhich I found on Youtube and tweaked a little\\n\\nAccording to the utility Asus Probe the Northbridge, CPU and Southbridge are all running at under\\n50 Degrees Celsius\\n\\nMy H-50 Cooler fit perfectly inside the Motherboard but I think a bigger cooler could block your last\\nMemory slot.\\n.\\nFor my Haf 922 case the Sata Cable connectors are right next to my drives\\nso I don't have sloppy cables reaching across the board or had to buy 3 footers to spring behind the backplate. Interestingly enough the temperature went\\ndown by 2 degrees when I operated the system with the case closed. Really good airflow in the Haf 922.\\n\\nThe Bad;\\nI feel like Asus should provide Motherboard Standoffs because I had to do some fiddling and really tighten the screws\\nto get a good line up for the Back Plate.\\n\\nMy built in sound card didn't work properly. I tried everything installing de-installing drivers devices etc but for some reason sound only comes out of 1 speaker.\\nThis is not a biggie. I'm going to throw in a $30.00 SoundBlaster Card and the world should be right. But still if one pays more than $200.00 for a board you would think the sound would work.\\n\\nI feel like one drawback of the board is that they allow AHCI on ports 1-4 and IDE on 5 6but that is your only option. You can't control the ports individually and\\nif you set AHCI the ports disappear in the bios. Yes AHCI causes all 4 ports to not be seen in the Bios. I thought that I had a defective MB but than I looked through the manual and it mentions this.\\n\\nThe first slot is unusable a heat sink fin blocks it. I was hoping to put a exhaust intake fan under the\\nVideo Card but it was too big. Asus suggests you use the 1st PCIE slot for maximum performance when using only 1 Video Card. Next month I\\nplan to set up a Crossfire configuration. HMM HMM HMM.\\n\\nI also wish there was a way to speed the Bios Process. I can boot to Windows in 15-20 seconds but the Bios just lags as it double checks everything. Guess this\\nis necessary on an Overclocker Motherboard.\\n\\nIf my sound had worked I would have rated this board 5 star. By the way Asus support is Abysmal. Don't expect help from them.\",\n \"Product: ASUS, is proud to release the GTX660 overclocked edition with 2 gigabytes of dedicated RAM. This card will enhance your gaming experience and render all the graphics smoothly. With the DirectCU II thermal design our patented all-copper heatpipes which makes the card 20% cooler. Pair this up with GPU Tweak and anybody can easily overclock their graphics card to their preferred performance level.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy Windows 7 , 64 Bit Install !\\n\\nReview: My Radeon Saphire HD 5870 Fan broke and I replaced it with a EVGA GeForce GT 630 1024MB GDDR5,. I decided to return that card because it reacted badly with the Bio on the Asus Crosshair iV motherboard. While moving it around to different slots, I didn't notice that a screw had fallen onto the Motherboard. I noticed the fallen screw and like a lame brain fished it out while the Computer was running and fried my motherboard.\\n\\nI replaced the motherboard with a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 the problem went away but I had already initiated the return and I wasn't happy with the GT 630. It couldn't handle Crysis [The original].\\n\\nDid a lot of research and just couldn't bring myself to spend the extra $70.00 on the GTX-760. I bought my Asus GTX-660 at $185.00 delivered with tax. Anyway I was very hesitant about the install. I had read in other posts that Windows 7 64 Bit might have problems with it. Some said to use the Asus Drivers, and some said to use the Nvidia Drivers.\\n\\nWell I installed the card, with no problem then fired it up, and nothing on the screen, I have enough experience that before panicking I make sure everything is plugged in so i checked and sure enough, I had neglected to plug in the DVI plug for the monitor. Plugged it in and showed black screen. I waited a while then I turned off the computer [Hard Off] and fired it up.\\n\\nComputer fires up and the monitor looks perfect. The proper and most updated drivers from Nvidia were installed.\\n\\nI installed GPU Tweak and it wouldn't work on the card, Whenever I tried to change it wouldn't save. This may be because I used the Nvidia Drives and not the Asus. But I suspect that the settings are hardwired into the GPU Bios. I installed Zotac Firestorm and played with it and according to furmark, I was able to increase the score in 1080p from 1888 ot 1960 or a 4% increase. More then that and crash. That extra 4% made a difference in Crysis at the toughest points.\\n\\nThis card is enough for the majority of Gamers.\\nCrysis is the torture test of games and I played 1920*1080 with antialiasing 2 and all high settings never going below 30 FPS with most of the time 40 to 60 FPS.\\n\\nMy View\\n1. It does use a 6 Pin Power Connector\\n2. It is a long card but was a little shorter then my 5870\\n3. It is very quiet.\\n4. My case has excellent Airflow and the card never went above 60\\\" even when being benchmarked with Furmark\\n5. I will repeat this card is very quiet and runs cool\\n6. My experience is that it works flawlessly with Windows 7 64 Bit and the Nvidia Drives work great\\n7. Overclocking this card was difficult when using Nvidia drivers but at it's stock speed it's very good.\\n8. My plan is to run two of these in SLI supposedly two of these in SLI is equivalent to a $1000.00 + Card\",\n \"Product: RHA MA750i noise isolating premium in ear headphone (with remote and microphone)Handmade dynamic drivers, machined stainless steel and a premium oxygen free copper cable; The MA750i epitomises quality and performance. Using RHA's aerophonic design, 560.1 drivers and a secure over ear fit, the MA750i excels in sound reproduction and a comfortable, noise isolating fit. Sound signature: Precise, balanced and articulate sound reproduction with a great depth of soundstage. 3 year warranty 303F grade stainless steel construction Handmade dynamic driver for clear, natural sound reproduction Reinforced, 1.35m oxygen free cable Signature aerophonic design 10 sets of dual density, silicone and memory foam ear tips 3 button in line remote with 360 Degree mic. What's in the box. RHA MA750i premium noise isolating in ear headphone with remote and microphone Premium carry case 10 sets of dual density, silicone and memory foam ear tips Patent pending stainless steel ear tip holder User guide\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 99 Sony Earbuds so I went to Best Buy and bought a pair of Marshall Eq and ...\\n\\nReview: This is a company that honors it's warranty.\\nI'm rough on Headphones. As mentioned below the headset jack went wonky.\\nThey replaced them after I sent in\\n_______________________________________________________________\\nFast forward I received a replacement and at around 6-8 months the cord became very frayed at the point where o see the two protuberant\\novals on the cord. To the point where the wire showed through and ceased to work. I didn't think that they would RMA it because a case could be made for abuse, or wear and tear from rough handling.\\nAnyway I contacted them online for a RMA. Next day they asked for a picture. I sent the picture and they replaced them immediately, I had a brand new Headset within the week. Wow! What great customer service.\\nTo RHA a 2 year warranty means a two year warranty!\\n\\nBy the way if you ever need a pair of beater or intermediate earphones that sound almost as good as the RHA\\nThe Vela Headset at $26.50 B019RDSEV2 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019RDSEV2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\\nis amazing. It sounds identical to this one with just a tad less instrument separation if too much is going on. I could only tell the difference by listening to many songs. The Kings of Leon have a song with tons of instrument going on at the same time and I could barely tell the difference.\\n\\nIf you are rough on Earbuds you will get your moneys worth out of these RHA.\\n\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n\\nWell bought them in November and in March the Microphone Jack went wonky on me. Just normal wear and tear. I just sent them back to RHA on my dime. Let's see how they handle the return. So far very professional. In the meantime I just couldn't put up with my cheap $19.99 Sony Earbuds so I went to Best Buy and bought a pair of Marshall Eq and the extended 2 year warranty. The Marshall Eq Earbud Headphones are amazing. Right out of the box they sound fuller and richer then the RHA MA 750i. Everyone at Best Buy was raving about them and thought they were better then the Bose. Although they aren't an over the ear headphone the cable is long enough that it works great over the ear.\\n\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nUpdate after around 40 to 50 hour Burn In:\\n\\nAll week long I've been burning them in. Used a program from Jbuds but\\nbut mostly just playing them overnight with a Classic Rock Station from Slacker going.\\n\\nThere is definitely a difference in sound. They keep getting better.\\nI compared them again against my Sony's and realized that the Sony's aren't picking up\\nnuances of the instruments. Also initially the treble sounds were muddy, that muddyness is going away.\\n\\nWill continue to burn them in for another week until I have around 100 hours on them.\\n\\nMy impressions of the Earbuds are that they are incredible on the Treble and Bass Instruments etc.\\nBut I've noticed that the instrumentals often comes through stronger than the vocals. This is across different Gendres of music.\\nIt's like you hear all the Instruments Clearly and in the forefront but the vocals are in back of them. I haven't figured out\\nyet if I like this or not. In one sense I'm listening to music in a way that I've never heard it before, but on the other side\\nI'm accustomed to voices being in the forefront.\\n\\nBy the way Jazz and Classic and Opera are tremendous.\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nJust got these in today and ergonomically these are the finest earbuds that I've ever seen or owned.\\n\\nI'm a loop em over the ear guy. I learned a long time ago that it's the most secure way of wearing earbuds.\\nIf you don't like to wear your earbuds looped over the ear. Move on these aren't for you.\\n\\nThese have a stiff loop that feels secure and comfortable. One of my complaints has always been that if I take a earplug out of my ear to listen the earbud will out. Not with these. The loop will hang from my ear.\\n\\nMy second major complaint is that I always have trouble finding the buttons on the earbuds. I have a Moto X so I knew ahead of time that I wouldn't be able to use the volume buttons. No problem, on my Android phone I found a program called \\\" Head set Button\\\". The way I have it set is that I press the center twice and the volume goes down to a set limit, I set it at 45% then it automatically goes up until you stop it by pressing the button another time. Works even better then using a 3 button control\\n\\nWhat is outrageous about this headset and no one has remarked on it, is that it not only has a center button but also clicking right and left side simultaneosly does a center click, If you look carefully you'll see a deep indentation, when you press the indentation you either push the button orthe Plus Minus buttons simultaneously. Is that cool or what. This is the easiest darned button that I've ever used. It's just so easy to find.\\n\\nFinally the headset has nice long cord. I like to put my phone on my desk, in my car etc and with the long cord I don't feel constricted.\\n\\nNow for the bad, I'm not an audiophile, just an average Joe, but I compared the sound to my $20.00 Sony Earbuds and truthfully my they may have been the same or gulp maybe my Sony's a little better until reaching highest volumes. But I'm not disparing, before buying these I read an article in a Audiophile Magazine where they changed the review on these after burning them in for a week non stop. So for the next week it's burn in time, I'll be running them almost 24 hours a day, and I hope to return to this page with an update telling how wonderful they sound.\\n\\nBased on Build Quality, 3 year warranty and the outrageous ergonomics even if the audio doesn't improve, these are a keeper!\",\n \"Product: Klipsch R6 In-Ear Headphones\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: I LIked Them for 12 Days.!\\n\\nReview: Update: Day 12 the microphone stopped working. Returning to buy Sennheiser Momentum.\\nShould mention that I didn't abuse these at all. Very disappointed.\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\n\\nI found these very uncomfortable and was about ready to do a return, then I tried http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJPFS20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\\nwith these earbuds they are very comfortable and stay in the ear. Sound is great too.\\n\\nIf link doesn't show just look up \\\" Veritas Memory Foam Earphone Tips Foam Tips (Fits 2.5mm-3.5mm Size Medium.\\nthis fit the headphone perfectly and turned an uncomfortable product into something I can sleep with. Literally, I fell asleep listening to audible and woke up with my Earbuds still in my ear and no discomfort.\\n\\nBy the Way:\\nFound the Klipsch R6i online at an office supply store for $80.00 . This is one of those times when Amazon doesn't have the best price.\",\n \"Product: Joining Sennheiser's Style Selection series, MOMENTUM In-Ear brings together elegant appearance and high-performance sound. Created for individuals who follow their own path, MOMENTUM In-Ear celebrates mobility, freedom, ambition and excellence. Available in high-gloss black with red accents and mirror chrome detailing, these new earphones capture the style and sound of Sennheiser's acclaimed MOMENTUM headphones in a compact in-ear design - powerful bass, detailed vocal projection and great sound stage. Ear adapters in a range of sizes combined with a new slim stainless steel enclosure ensure a perfect fit for excellent attenuation of external noise. A newly designed oval cable geometry imparts a solid feel of quality while contributing to superior sound quality. Momentum In-Ear will be available in Apple iOS and Samsung Galaxy versions featuring convenient three-button in-line remotes with integrated mic for controlling music and taking calls. A premium carry case is included, finished with the same attention to detail and styling as the earphones. MOMENTUM In-Ear delivers an incredible listening experience in the smallest, most compact form.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: 1 Star for Moto X User- 5- Star for Samsung not Looped over Ears Users\\n\\nReview: Hurray, this review has the most helpfuls of any negative review also the most unhelpfuls.\\n\\nI'm happy that I could make even 1 person aware of the defects in these headset. The most important reviews are the ones that help others to avoid making a mistake [For their situation] or reinforce the decision to buy because the defect doesn't affect the buyer.\\n\\nEveryone has a opinion about the star system. My opinion is that if what you buy didn't work out for you and that the reasons weren't disclosed on the description or on the manufacturers page, then it's your responsibility to make others aware of the shortcomings.\\n\\nSennheiser does not have a updated compatibility page for compatibility with different phones. Their page states that it will work with most smartphones. No where on the internet was it disclosed that not even the middle button wouldn't work with certain phones. I extensively researched these before buying them. I read articles, reviews etc.. and information about incompatibility wasn't available. I even asked a sales rep on a site specializing in Headphones if just the middle button would work and he said \\\"Yes\\\".\\n\\nVerbatim from the Sennheiser site it says \\\"Samsung Galaxy, Sony, Htc, other tablets and smartphones.\\\" I though I fit into other category. My expectation was just for the middle button to work. These are proprietary buttons designed for certain phones, if you don't own one of those then be careful.\\n\\nMy second issue with the Headset is that the location of the Microphone on this Headset is proprietary and not normal. It is positioned higher then any other headset that I've ever tried. While fine if wearing under ear, when worn over the ear it was exactly 1/2 inch below my earlobe. I've owned at least 10 headsets from different manufacturers and this is the first time I've encountered the mic being located less then 3 inches below the earlobe. Maybe this is common on high end headsets, I'm not sure.\\n\\nI loved these In Ear Headphones, the sound even without break in was superb and rich sounding. I found them to be very comfortable.\\nIf I had a Samsung Phone I'd give them a 2 Star. If I had a Samsung and didn't wear looped over the ear I'd give a 5 Star. The position of the microphone was a deal-breaker.\\n\\nMy expectations weren't that high:\\n\\nIn my Moto X, I wasn't expecting all 3 buttons to work, but just the center 1 as with every other Android Headset and Apple Headset that I tried. I was expecting not to have the volume controls, but thought that the middle button at least would work. With a middle button I can use a program like headset control to raise and lower headset volume using just the one button. Most importantly I can pause the Music. On my Moto X none of the buttons worked. By the way the plug is thin and easily plugged into my phone, so this is not an issue of case blocking complete contact of Headset Plug.\\n\\nMy expectation for the mic was that it might be a little high as many headphones not specified for looping over the ear, but not only 1/2\\\" below my earlobe is not normal.\\n\\nI would highly recommend these Earphones to a Samsung, Sony, or HTC user who doesn't wear them looped over the ear. As stated previously the sound is very rich. I absolutely hated returning them.\\n\\nBut if you own a Moto X No Way, or Smartphone that is not Samsung, Sony or HTC, then be careful. If you wear looped over the ears then this headset is definitely not for you.\",\n \"Product: Four years after the debut of Essence STX - the long-term holder of the number-one position in Head-Fi's Sound Cards segment, as voted by highly-satisfied users globally - ASUS remains committed to delivering ever better high-end sound cards to delight the most demanding audiophiles. Drawing on years of experience in developing Essence One, Essence STU and Essence III, Essence STX II delivers meticulous design, quintessential performance and profound musicality - elements that shape the spirit of the whole Essence Hi-Fi series.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazing Sound - Didn't Integrate 100% into Windows 7\\n\\nReview: Linux Mint 18 Install\\nWindows 7 64 Bit Install.\\nUpgraded from a Upgraded from a SB X-Fi Mod: SB0880\\n\\nI run a Dual Boot System.\\nFirst I installed in Linux Mint 18 which is a Ubuntu derivative. Flawless easy install. Linux recognized the card and installed all the drivers automatically. Sounds great but doesn't have all the bells and whistles of running in Windows.\\n\\nNext ran it under Windows 7 64 Bit Professional. The Card wasn't recognized. So I downloaded the Asus Xonar Drivers from Asus website. Ran perfectly except when I tried to use my headphone in the back headphone jack. No sound came out, although the program showed music playing. Finally figured out that Windows recognized the Front Audio not the back. So I switched the headset to front. No sound.\\n\\nI'm not sure if I had to do Plan B. It turns out that the trick to running the headset is to have windows Speakers selected. Then in the Xonar software choose \\\"HeadPhone\\\" Or \\\" Pass Through \\\" or Front Panel Headset\\n\\nSome Tips:\\nBy the way in varied music from The Who, Johny Cash, to Vaud and the Villains the Setting> Effect >Rock sounds incredible.\\n\\nDon't forget to raise the Impedance for your Headphones. I found that for my Audio Technicas that for the rear the setting \\\"Normal Gain\\\" worked great but for the FP Jack I had to raise it to \\\" High Gain\\\"\\n\\nIn order to avoid problems with voltage causing interference this card is powered by a 4 Pin Molex.\\nI bought the following 3 items to make sure that I'd have no problems with connecting the card. My case is unusual <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Air-540-Windowed-ATX-High-Airflow-Cube-Performance-Computer-Case-with-White-LED-Fan-Arctic-White/dp/B00H8JLM94/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 Windowed ATX High Airflow Cube Performance Computer Case with White LED Fan - Arctic White</a>\\nTo make everything clean I bought the following 3 Connectors\\n1. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/StarTech-com-4x-SATA-Power-Splitter-Adapter-Cable-PYO4SATA/dp/B0086OGN9E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">StarTech.com 4x SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable (PYO4SATA)</a>. This beauty split my SATA Power Connection. Because it's long I figured that it would reach far if needed\\n2. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/C2G-Cables-to-Go-10149-15-Pin-Serial-ATA-Male-to-LP4-Female-Power-Cable-6-Inch/dp/B003AI272I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">C2G/Cables to Go 10149 15-Pin Serial ATA Male to LP4 Female Power Cable -6-Inch</a> This turned the Sata Power into a Molex Connector\\n3. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/24-34-4-Pin-Molex-Extension-Cable-with-Black-Sleeving-Connectors/dp/B009HVIW0I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">24\\\" 4-Pin Molex Extension Cable with Black Sleeving & Connectors</a>This extended the Molex Connection to reach very neatly to the card.\\nYou can do some variations on these items depending on your power supply and case configuration. This ended up working perfectly for me because even though I had a spare Molex in my power supply it just wouldn't align correctly with the pins, so I was forced to split Sata Connection and use adaptors instead.\\n\\nIn Linux a system wide equalizer called Pulse Audio worked great with this card and is a great substitute for the included Software.\\nI've put a link to it in the comment section below.\\nOr just open a terminal and put in the following.\\n~ $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8\\n~ $ sudo apt-get update\\n~ $ sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-equalizer\\n\\nYeah it's just that easy. Difficulty was finding the instructions\\nI put it on Rock Mode and my Movies really shone.\\n\\nNote: Plan B may or may not be necessary. Many reviews in Win 7 and 10 had complaints about the STX II Drivers which haven't been updated since 2015. They say that they solved the problems by installing the Maxedtech STX II Unified Driver below. Be careful because different revisions for the drivers are written for different cards.\\n\\nPlan B. A company called Maxedtech at the same with a com at the end. has \\\"Unified Drivers\\\" for all Windows versions. I downloaded UNi Xonar STXII 11.5 v1.80b r3 Driver which is specifically for the STX II in Windows 7 64 bit. I installed the drivers and installed \\\"C-Media Audio Panel\\\"from the system.\\n\\nWhy a 5 star because the card sounds awesome with my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Klipsch-ProMedia-2-1-THX-Certified-Computer-Speaker-System-Black/dp/B000062VUO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)</a> which I picked up over at the bay for around $40.00 less. For around $300.00 I'm experiencing fabulous sound. I admit that I'm not an AudioPhile but I can tell the difference that this card makes. BTW no hissing sound during the silences. In addition it powers my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Audio-Technica-ATHM50RD-Professional-Studio-Monitor-Headphones-Red/dp/B00B0FR2QO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Audio-Technica ATHM50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Red</a> which the Soundblaster X-Fi didn't have enough juice to do.\\n\\nI was using the Optical Out with a Turtle Beach Earforce DSS now they have a version 2 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Turtle-Beach-Ear-Force-DSS2-Dolby-Surround-Sound-Processor-Xbox-360/dp/B006W41X36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS2 Dolby Surround Sound Processor - Xbox 360</a>. By the way it still works with this.\\n\\nOne of my favorite features of this Card is that the Software is User Friendly. The previous Soundblaster was so complicated, you needed to be a Audio physicist to use it. So I never used it. On the other hand Xonar Audio Panel and C-Media Panel are a snap to learn.\\n\\nFlawless install and detection in Linux, Amazing Sound in both Windows and Linux. I just couldn't bring myself to deduct a star for the Windows 7 compatibility problem.\\nSo 5 star it remains\",\n \"Product: The Liqmax II 240 all in one liquid CPU cooler comes with several features. Our patented Shunt-Channel-Technology boosts thermal conductivity and eliminates any heat surge. The Advanced impellers increase pump pressure provides smooth coolant circulation. Ceramic bearing pump provides durability and noiseless operation. Double length Radiator enhances heat exchange efficiency and cooling performance. The Second Generation Batwing blades fan creates continuous burst air flow to penetrate the radiator and dissipate the heat. Three peak RPM options. Anti-vibration rubber pads provides noiseless stable operation. Easy -installation bracket with spring screws for perfect contact force with CPU.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Silent at Low Speed\\n\\nReview: The best feature about this cooler is the onboard Fan Speed Controller it's quiet at the lowest speed.\\n\\nOnboard the fans have 3 speeds. My computer is 2 1/2 feet away from me and after it was installed\\nI was annoyed by the sound, while not loud it was still louder then I liked.\\nI had it installed at Frys, Anyway I was annoyed that the MB wasn't controlling the Fan Speed.\\n\\nThen I read the manual and found about the 3 settings. I turned it from Med to Low and it became whisper silent, very nice.\\n\\nAs for overclocking, My Asus MB doesn't like to overclock without using lot's of voltage 1.5v on a i7 4790 chip I have a stable overclock\\nat 4.7 it endured all the stress tests.\\n\\nSince Gaming is GPU intensive this cooler is all you will ever need unless you want bragging rights.\\n\\nI checked some benchmarking I found on the internet and this cooler on the 4790 is as good or better then most other more expensive liquid coolers. At the $67.00 Price it's a steal.\\n\\nThe difference at load between Low Fan Setting and High Fan Setting is 4'C which affected me only when on prime 8 cores small\\nthen I hit 100 and it throttled down. At 4.6 no throttling whatsover. So I just will keep it on Low setting.\\n\\nRemember my OC uses higher voltage then most MB use to overclock . So I think that on some other Mb this can handle some serious overclocking!\",\n \"Product: From the heart and soul of Southern California, JLab introduces the Diego. This all new earbud was dreamed by our San Diego design lab and reflects California's fusion of culture, style, and sound. The JLab design team relied on input from core fans creating an earbud that is truly designed by the people, for the people. The dynamic multi-colored Diego houses a redesigned 10mm neodymium micro driver finely tuned with JLab's signature sound curve, radiating solid bass and ocean crisp mids and highs. The Diego also includes an in-line mic/remote for clear calls and smartphone control. The Diego features a strong yet sleek designed double molded Y connector and 3.5 mm jack for optimal connectivity. Rounding out the design is an eye-catching dual color, tangle free flat cable, for optimal connectivity and style. This rugged yet lightweight bud comes standard with a wide selection of tips for superior comfort and fit along with world class customer support. The Diego if offered in a wild mix of colors including: Midnight Black/Gunmetal, Sport-YellowithGrigio Gray, Pacific Blue/White/Midnight Black, and Miami-Purple/Mint.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 5 Star Company- Indestructable\\n\\nReview: I just wrote a review that complained about the Earbud being defective after 6 months\\nVery Quickly the company had a comment for me to go to their site for Support\\n\\nWithin minutes I completed the form and they are sending me a replacement.\\nProducts do go bad but how a company treats the situation tells you about them.\\n\\n5 star Company.\\n\\nMy only complaint is that I was going to buy the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/JBuds-J4M-Rugged-Metal-In-Ear-Earbuds-Style-Headphones-with-Mic-and-Travel-Case-Black-Red/dp/B0018Z0NR6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">JBuds J4M Rugged Metal In-Ear Earbuds Style Headphones with Mic and Travel Case (Black/Red)</a>\\nwhich I bought in the Earbud only form and was indestructable and with a longer cord.\\n\\nNow I'm stuck with same old, same old!\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nIt's December more then a year, and I'm ashamed that it took me so long to update this review.\\nFor some reason the Headphone began functioning again right after I was sent the replacement. I'm ashamed, I ended up with an\\nextra headset.\\nThis is the most indestructable EarBud ever. I have abused the heck out of them. Stepped on them, pulled em out of my ears when throwing frisbee, and just all around abuse.\\nThey've held up like a champ. I'ts now a year and I only stopped using them because of a lightening deal On Acoustic Research Earbuds.\\n\\nThis is the first earbuds ever that lasted this long.\\n\\nIf you are looking for indestructable this is it!!!\",\n \"Product: Digital High Performance Super-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - Receive HD Television Signals for Free Get the welcoming reception you've always wanted! No one wants to pay and extra bill every month for a service that can be had absolutely free of charge. Digital television broadcasts are uncompressed, resulting in the best picture quality offered today. This Liger Digital Super-Thin Antenna is optimized specifically for these television broadcasts, so expect to see your favorite shows like you've never seen them before with unparalleled HD quality. Features: Receives free over-the-air HD television, connects directly to your TV. Provides 10-15dB of gain across all TV channels Lowest noise figure possible, reception frequency: 470-862MHz Passive/Multidirectional with 30+ mile range, reversible and paintable to match decor Included in the package: Digital Super-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna, 4 x Adhesive Stickers, 10-Foot Cable, Desk, table or wall mount. You can find out what available channels are in your area by using this website: dtv.gov/maps\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Picks up stations over 35 miles Away!\\n\\nReview: I checked my address on one of the sites that tells you how far you are from the T.V stations. I was at 37 miles.\\nSo I figured what's a mile or two and bought this unit because it has very good reviews.\\n\\nIt arrived today along with a Fire T.V Stick and I set it up. Quite easy and had my television detect the channels. I'm expecting to get maybe 3-6 channels seeing as I'm around 40 miles away from Los Angeles.\\n\\nAll of a sudden it started detecting station after station over 100 stations. Then I went station by station on the T.V and the majority were very clear. The one problem is that it was so sensitive that there would be more than 1 station per difference in number. example 2.1 2.3 etc..\\n\\nIt's a shame I'm not Vietnamese, Armenian, Chinese, or a Bible Thumper because I got all these little specialty stations located in Los Angeles.\\n\\nBy the way I placed it standing up on my fire place mantle. Wonder how it'll do if mounted high up on a window but that's a project for later.\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nUpdate after two or three weeks\\nI ended up mounting it at the very top of my Window and that improved reception. The stickem thingies it came with didn't work well and it fell down. So I bought the two sided mounting strips for posters and now it stays on the window solid.\\n\\nI just bought another Unit for the bedroom, faces a different way so let's see how it works.\",\n \"Product: Add wireless connectivity to your notebook or desktop PC with this PT-H5D 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter! It features features USB 2.0 interface, IEEE 802.11b/g standards, and a 2.412 GHz ~ 2.484 GHz frequency band! This PT-H5D Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter provides data rates up to 54 Mbps and an operating range of up 1,640 feet. The PT-H5D uses WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 TKIP/AES and WPA2-PSK encryption to keep your wireless data transmission secure! Included with this PT-H5D is a high gain antenna that can boost the wireless signal up to 5 dBi! With this PT-H5D USB adapter, there's no need to install a wireless card! Simply plug into a USB port and connect to a wireless LAN network at home, office, or any wireless hotspots at airports, hotels or coffee shops!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazingly easy to install// Great Range// Does N too\\n\\nReview: My Toshiba note book computer has had an issue where it loses connection to the internet and the only way to get it back online is to Enable and Disable the Device in Device Manager.\\n\\nI don't feel like taking it in for a repair and since the problem is mostly intermittent it's still usable. Since I primarily use this in my office I want 100% reliability.\\nSo I decided to get a separate USB Ethernet Card. So many choices. I finally decided on this one because it had very high reviews, was very reasonably priced, and it is using the Realtek Chip set. From my experience Realtek is one of the most common chip sets in OEM manufacture and in networking the Realtek has dominated the low end for years. I expected that there would be a high probability that Windows 7 would recognize the card and I'd have a painless install.\\nI'm running Windows 7 64 Bit sure enough I disabled my current card and turned off the wireless, than I plugged this into my USB 2. Hub and I never saw a device recognized so quickly. It was 2 seconds and I was off and running. No need to install any outside drivers this card integrated with my notebook perfectly.\\nAs for range before installing the card I wrote down the networks that the old card was detecting and how many bars.\\n\\nThis card connected at 1 bar higher on every network and detected a network the other didn't.\\n\\nOne additional Caveat I checked on the Part number and the manual stated also that this card is also an n. I received a CMPNET202 which according to the web page is a BGN card.\\n\\nI recommend this card very highly in Windows 7 for it's ease of installation, Range, compatibility and price.\\n\\nI do agree that the card is very big and might be an issue if I was plugging in to a tight USB connector situation but this isn't important to me.\",\n \"Product: ASRock X79 Extreme4 Socket 2011/ Intel X79/ DDR3/ Quad SLI&CrossfireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Rock and Roll // Excellent Product and Tech Support- Recognizes I7 -4820 Ivy Processor out of Box NP\\n\\nReview: Rock and Roll love the Motherboard and the support from AsRock.\\nPerfection doesn't exist and this board has 1 flaw that wouldn't effect others.\\n\\nMy other motherboards always put One PCI Slot nearest to the CPU and the 1st PCIE Slot as number two.\\nThis board has Slot 1 as PCIE\\n\\nI'm using a Noctua NH-D15 cooler, before purchasing the motherboard I checked with Part Picker who said no problem. I checked with Noctua Compatibility Page and they said might have problem with covering the first VGA Slot.\\n\\nI googled AsRock and called there headquarters, amazing a tech came on, was sympathetic to my problem. Went to the trouble of measuring the length to the first Socket and we had around 6mm to spare.[All in the Same Day] Kudos to Asrock Tech Support. Well I said what the heck and did my build last night. The heat fins touched the the back or the Vga Card.[Slightly] For the moment I've separated them with cardboard [Avoiding a Potential Short] and I just bought 3m Clear Duct Tape which is not Electrically Conductive and is rated up to 80' Centigrade. By the way the two touching hasn't had an effect on the performance or cooling of the MB or GPU's.\\n\\nNow let me tell you what I loved about this board and what I hated.\\nStart with the bad\\n1. The Memory is very close to the CPU, if you are using most coolers you may have to get low profile memory. My D-15 accepted my G.Skill Trident 2400mhz memory without issue. The re-designed D-15 is raised higher\\n\\n2. When booting into Windows 7 64x the network card isn't recognized, you need to install from the driver set.\\n\\n3. Also this is dangerous one- The USB 3 Ports worked in Bios but didn't work in Windows. So I almost re installed Windows because I thought it was frozen. Weird, I had my mouse and keyboard on the Top USB Slots which were USB 3. and it worked in Bios but not in Windows 7 64 Bit. That one almost cost the aggravation of a new install.\\n\\n4. I hate the Manual when it comes to attaching the headers to the mb in addition they are not clearly labeled on the mother board itself. This is minor but still annoying.\\n\\nNow for the Good\\n\\n1. Out of the Box the Motherboard Recognized my Ivy Bridge 4820.\\n\\n2. Now like the majority of power users I would never overclock my CPU and memory because that would void the warranty.\\nBut I have it on good authority that the board will do a stable overclock to 4.6mhz And a unstable overclock to 4.8mhz just by choosing the profile in the Bios. Yes in the CPU Tweaker or whatever you call it, they have profiles on the I7 4820 from all the way up to 4.8mhz.\\nI was told that it was Rock solid testing with Prime, OCCT and Furmark at 4.6 but at 4.8 couldn't take more than a minute of OCCT. But different hardware configs may have different results. I was told that he's inexperienced at OverClocking.\\n\\nIn adddition the G.Skill Tridentx 2X8gb of RAm was recognized by XMP 1.3 profile and automatically ran at it's rated frequency of 2400. I chose this Ram because it was the only 8gb 2400 mhz Ram listed in the AsRock compatibility page.\\n\\n3. The Bios upgrade was brain dead easy. Just download a file to USB Drive and when in bios choose the upgrade and it was done blazingly fast. I always upgrade my Bios to the latest greatest immediately after purchasing my Motherboard. Hey if I'm going to Brick my Motherboard, I'd like it to happen under the no questions asked return policy period. I\\n\\n4. I can't comment on the sound because I've been using a Soundblaster XFI Fatality Card for more than 4 years and it puts out incredible sound. Unless I become PCIe Slot Challenged I'll continue to use my Sound Blaster Card. I believe a dedicated Sound Card is better then on board Sound.\\n\\n5. The motherboard doesn't run hot according to the excellent AsRock Windows Utility that comes with the board. The main hot component is the CPU but you can control that with the type of cooler you choose. My CPU never went above 70' and I\\\"ve been told that you can run the 4820 as high as 79' without issue.\\n\\n6. Quality of the motherboard just seemed good. I didn't feel like this was a budget board at all.\\n\\nI'll update this review after I've played with it for a while.\",\n \"Product: Second Generation One-Piece Design LED lighting system with USB rechargeable Quick Release battery for multi-purpose users. Cygolite’s Expilion takes one piece lighting to another level, giving riders a light that is small for daily commuting and bright on the trails. New for 2011, the ExpiliOn 250 is Cygolite’s brightest and lightest one piece lighting system featuring 250 lumens of intense LED light seen through 6 different lighting modes, and powered by a Quick Release USB rechargeable Li-Ion battery. At only 130 grams, this light can be mounted with the included handlebar or helmet mounts to light your favorite commute or trail.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Helmet Mount Be Seen!\\n\\nReview: I'm in a semi-urban area and my major concern is to be seen. Hardly anyone in my neighborhood is biking.\\n\\nIt comes with a helmet mount and was a snap to install. The Strobe Light is great. The areas I'm in are generally lighted. The strobe is sufficient light when street lights are available. It's also very neat because the type of light this gives off causes reflector materials on Stop Signs, the road etc to light up.\\n\\nTo those debating the helmet verse handlebar. I believe the Helmet is superior where safety is concerned in urban areas. The Mount has a up down swivel so you can arrange that the strobe light is going directly into the eyes of the cars pulling in front or it's a snap to re-position it to illuminate the road.\\n\\nOn Strobe Mode. When a car is at an intersection, you just turn your head so that the light is directly in the eyes of the driver and it stops them in there tracks!!\\n\\nThis light is bright enough to be seen during the day too!\\n\\nI'm using it in conjunction with a Dinotte 300R, which is a blindingly brilliant tailight. But a little heavy. I was tempted to buy another of the Expilon, face it backwards and put a red film over the light but the Dinotte 300r was intriguing\\n\\nThey are USB chargeable and I really like that feature. I just hooked both up to my USB Hub while still on my helmet.\\n\\nI found the Expilon Light not to be too heavy but combined with the Dinotte 300 it's a little more weight than I like. But I'm giving it a week for me to accustom to the weights.\",\n \"Product: Built from a resilient mesh, the Blitzing Stretch Fit Cap hugs your head while still letting it breathe. This means that this hat wont flop around while running, tip forward while bending, or stay wet while sweating. And thats because our unique Moisture Transport System brings moisture to the surface so you stay cooler, drier, and more comfortable than ever. Combine that with a classic baseball design, and youve got yourself your new favorite hat.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazing Workout Hat, Unbelievable wicking Features\\n\\nReview: I received this hat and examined it and said to myself, this hat is never going to work.\\nThe headband is too thin. It won't hold all that sweat. But I figured it would be better than nothing.\\n\\nI went through my bootcamp workout, wearing a Kutting Edge Suit and this hat and sweated buckets. The most amazing thing\\nhappened. Sweat was not dripping down my face. Yes my face was sweaty but not from sweat dripping from my hair. This defied the laws of physics, the headband simply couldn't absorb that much sweat.\\n\\nLate I took off the hat and the secret was revealed. The bill was wet and clammy. Seems there is some sort of wicking mechanism between the bill of the\\nhat and the brim. The bill was soaked. Today about 1/2 hour after a really tough workout finally sweat began to drip but not\\ndown my face. It came off of the edge of the bill. Yes about every 5 seconds or so the edge of the bill would drip a drop. Maybe happened 4X\\n\\nI would give this hat a 10 star if the rating existed. By the way I have a large head and the L-XL fits perfectly.\\n\\nAnother great feature is that the mesh at the top is both absorbent and breathable. I wore it the other day and this\\nis the first cap I've worn that my hair didn't feel all sweaty.\\n\\nSo Positives\\n1. Wicks down the bill keeping sweat from dripping in your face.\\n2. elastic and very comfortable for large size heads, when you buy the L/xl combo\\n3. Breathable top and absorbent too.\\n\\nSo Negatives,\\nPricy\",\n \"Product: The CyberPower CPH320AP Charging Dock and 3-Port USB Hub includes a built-in Apple iPod/iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S port for easy and convenient charging. It also comes with a 3 port USB hub for connecting devices, such as flash drives, mobile phones and digital cameras. The hub is compatible with computers with Windows 2000, XP or Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 9, OS X 10.1 or later. A lifetime limited warranty ensures the CPH320AP Power Port Charging Dock and 3-1 USB Hub is free of defects in design, assembly, material or workmanship.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Bought a second one\\n\\nReview: 1. The USB ports on the sides are spaced far enough apart that I can use all the slots. And the one in front is great for the thumb drive.\\n2. The lights are cool\\n3. It works great\\n4. It stands up most of the time! when I came into the office this morning it was on it's side but no biggie. I righted it and it was fine all day. The weighted base does make a difference and I think they made it as heavy as they could without taking away the portability feature.\\n5. Did I mention it works great. My laptop had no problem going to sleep. It was instantly recognized. All the devices I've put on it have been recognized\\n6. I don't know what one reviewer meant by it making noise. Mine is absolutely silent.\\n7. I agree you need a scissors or knife to open the clamshell packaging no biggie.\\n\\nI liked it so much I bought a second one!!\",\n \"Product: Motorola Moto X - 16GB, Unlocked Phone - US Warranty - White\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"Ready Moto\\\" Touchless Experience Rocks- Former Iphone 4s User\\n\\nReview: Update after 3 week of ownership:\\nIf I have one gripe it's that they try to protect your ears, so if you are using a headset and put the volume past a point, a warning comes up and you have to press OK. Not a deal breaker. By the way sounds great on my Klipsch Speakers.\\n\\nThe system has a graphic equalizer. I changed the setting to Full Featured, and Ambient and the sound improved [to my ears] by leaps and bounds. Turns out to cater to Bass Lovers who are in vogue the default system setting is enhanced bass if you have headset with good bass that's overkill. Probably would sound great as is on studio monitor style.\\n\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nThis is a review about the Moto X in general.\\n\\nJust received my Moto-X Gen 1 phone using Republic Wireless and I'm impressed as heck.\\nI'm switching over from an Iphone 4s. I had nothing but trouble on Android and went to Iphone 4s around 2 years back and have been very happy except for one major issue.\\n\\nThe lowest cost programs use the Sprint Towers and my house is a Grey Spot, tower just doesn't work well . I started with a Moto E for my Daughter $100.00 for the phone and $10.00 a month for unlimited Text , Calling, but Internet only through Wifi.\\nHer phone comes in and I'm amazed. Her $100.00 phone had a screen that was way bigger then my Iphone 4s and she was receiving and making calls without issue from the house.\\n\\nI did the math and figured out I could buy a Moto X get a unlimited 3g plan and save around $15.00 a month which will pay off the difference in selling price of used Iphone 4s and New Moto in 7 months.\\n\\nLet's talk about the Moto X in general.\\n\\nAndroid has finally come of Age. I like this phone more than the Iphone 4s. The screen is way bigger but the form factor isn't much larger. Seems around as zippy too.\\n\\nSuggestion to new Android users. The trick is don't add too many 3rd party apps and just work with Standard Google and Google Apps that comes with phone. If you add launchers and too much customization programs you are going to slow down the phone. The beauty of the Moto X is that the devision of Motorola that makes it was bought by Google. So the phone has a very pure android interface.\\n\\nThe custom Programs Added by me are as follows:\\nShake- This cool program let's me shake the phone and have Google Now Appear. Move it back forth and recents show up, shake on the side and phone turns on.\\nHow cool is that.\\nGiganticon -AWidget which allows you to make front screen Icons big without messing with the Launcher. Basically it just adds an icon with a shortcut and you can adjust the size of the Icon.\\nSwift Key-A keyboard that rocks, bigger then the standard Google Keyboard. Predictive text.\\nTo Do Reminder from App Innovations is excellent reminder/alarm program.\\nBattery Widget Reborn - Shows your battery % ages\\nThen I added the usual, Audible, Slacker, Waze, Yelp Netflix\\nHere is what I love.\\n\\nTouchless Controls\\nI have always hated having to push buttons on my phone. I just want it to do what I want it to do without me touching it. Google and Motorola really nailed it on the Moto X ,\\nInitially I was hesitant about Touchless because you have to say OK Google Ready. Google is invasive enough without me having to say their name 20 times a day. Also the phrase is long. I looked on the internet and found a loophole.\\n\\nThere is an alternative to saying \\\"OK Google Ready\\\", looks like the engineers at Motorola left a Backdoor to use a simpler and shorter phrase \\\"OK Moto\\\". This shorter sounding phrase sounds better to my ears. It was very easy to implement when you train it to say\\\" OK Google Ready\\\", just say \\\"OK Moto\\\" instead. It'll pick it up and memorize.\\n\\nI went a step further and added a program called Shake and by shaking the phone the Google now interface comes up. But the Ok Moto still comes in handy when driving.\\n\\nTouchless Control Rules. I don't have to hit any buttons to get into voice commands. No more pressing button for 4 seconds to wake up Siri. To make calls or open/switch to apps Just say \\\"Ok Moto\\\" Call [Person] or open [Program] No more of the two second press to get Iphones Siri to respond.\\n\\nI'm finding that Google Now is around as accurate as Siri, also they have a setting to personalize it IE Learn and if you leave that setting on it appears to keep getting more accurate.\\n\\nNext Moto adds a feature called assist to the phone. It detects when I'm driving and if someone calls me, It says [Caller] is on the phone do you want to answer. HOW COOL IS THAT. And of course when I'm driving using the Touchless \\\"Ok Moto\\\" I can do most things without ever having to reach over and touch the phone. This is both convenient and much safer then reaching over and pushing a button for two seconds..\\n\\nI give the Phone a Five Star rating because Motorola and Google have nailed it on providing a great user experience.\\nThough it may not have the Latest Greatest Processor, or the Highest resolution, I find it zippy and doing the job.\\n\\nApple you goofed, the Iphone line doesn't pay attention to the touchless experience. Until you integrate touchless controls into your phones, Motorola and Android have surpassed you.\",\n \"Product: Pure style. Pure performance. The new Moto X is highlighted by a metal frame and genuine materials including wood and leather that you choose to match your style. Enjoy a more pure and intuitive Android experience. Simplify life with Motorola apps that put your voice and gestures in control.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 2nd Gen blows Away 1st Gen- Great Deal when bought new\\n\\nReview: I'm upgrading from a Moto X Gen 1 and it' uber superior.\\n\\nThe screen has gone from a 4.7\\\"AMoled to a 5.2\\\" Amoled. Easier to see and still compact enough to fit into my Scottevest vest.\\n\\nThe processing on this phone is much faster, instead of 5 seconds to go from the Motorola listening to the Google ready it does it in around a second.\\n\\nIf you liked your MOTO X 1st Gen, you are going to love the 2nd Gen. Faster Bigger Screen\\n\\nThe one two negatives aret hat the camera doesn't do well in low light conditions. Sigh...\\nThe second, very mild is that the headphone jack is proprietary to Motorola, you can use any headphone\\nbut if you need advanced uses of the buttons it doesn't have that feature. On the other side of the coin, the\\nmiddle button works on headsets that are designed fro apple products.\\n\\nI think they've figured out how to make the phone more battery efficient because I'm getting good life watching youtube videos etc...\\n\\nTip- I bought the unlocked GSM version directly from Motomaker [Arrived in 3 Days from China. Wow...] 32gb Memory included bought it for $200.00 delivered+ Tax, and am using it with gosmart wireless, a re-seller of t-mobile . T-mobile works great in Southern California. The plan has unlimited talk data and 4gb of data for $30.00[with monthly autopay] how can you beat it. By the way if you upgrade to the $45.00 plan they give you 12gb. The catch is that they claim that you are only getting 3g data. I think they are making this claim so they don't cannibalize from T-Mobile's direct prepay programs. I'm getting 4g lte everywhere in my southern California area.\\n\\nCurrently this phone new at $200.00 is a screaming deal! The closest that I could find in performance, size etc was the Galaxy S5 which is still going for $350.00. Guess I can live with a mediocre camera for that kind of price difference.\\n\\nOh I upgraded to Marshmallow and no glitches.\",\n \"Product: Zip around closure. Removable ring binder. Calculator and letter size pad included.R Smooth Bonded Leather with Contrast Suede Lining Front zippered pockets for quick access\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You can smell the Moo!\\n\\nReview: So who the heck is Bugatti? Sounds like a car. Well they seem to be producing a product that hit my price point. The designer stuff is in the 100s and the Staples Schlock is in the $20s to $30s so $70.00 to me is reasonable for a stylish leather portfolio. I'm the kind of person who likes value, a reasonable price with great features is what I look for, and this fits the bill.\\n\\nLet's begin with the two most important thing.\\n\\n1st. Yes this is Leather. It smells like leather no doubt about it. I read a review of another of their products and the customer said it wasn't leather so I was keeping my fingers crossed and was very pleased when I smelled the moo.\\n\\n2nd most important is that it looks professional. You walk in with this shiny cowhide portfolio and they know you mean business.\\n\\nYou can look at the pictures and see all the functionality so I'll forgo all the details.\\n\\nIt is reasonably sized. I'm a Sales Manager in California and this is exactly the look and functionality for me. I go on 1 or two business meetings a week and this looks smart without being too formal. For California the briefcase would be too highbrow and I don't carry that many papers.\\n\\nContrary to another review the zippers work perfectly. Now the bad. Not really much. It looks like this is hand stitched so (under the microscope and not noticeable at all) I see some minor imperfections but hey isn't that better than Machine made.\\n\\nIf I have 1 gripe which could be a positive for another person. I'd probably prefer this not to have the outside pockets and be a little slimmer. But I'll bet you I'll change my story in a few months when I find a use for them.\\n\\nI think this may be my lucky charm, I wrote more business today than the other two salespeople in the office have written all month!(Irrelevant to the review but I felt like bragging). I took this out on my business meeting with me (First Use) and in the middle we had some number crunching to do and the CEO says \\\" You have a calculator let's run some numbers\\\". I felt so prepared and smart. Yes I know that any smartphone has a calculator but it's not the same as having it attached to your Portfolio Case.\\n\\nTo sum it up, reasonably priced, lots of features and smart looking this Leather Portfolio wont' dissapoint.\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nFollow up 1 month later.\\n Taking it to a trade show and borrowed my daughters IPAD it fits perfectly inside the folder inside the case. So it's definitely IPAD compatible.\",\n \"Product: You will receive a 12-Pack of Catchmaster Pantry Pest Moth Traps (2 traps per pack) for a total of 24 Traps. \\n\\nAbout Catchmaster Pantry Pest Moth traps: \\n\\nEliminate moth infestations in food storage areas such as pantries or storage areas for pet food or birdseed with Pantry Pest Traps. Adhesive trap targets common flour and grain moths by utilizing a professional strength lure. Targets Indian Meal, Mediterranean Flour, Raisin and Tobacco Moths common to areas where cereal, pasta, dry pet food, grain and grain based products, dried fruit, chocolate, nuts and spices are stored.\\nAssembled Dimension: 2 in. W x 5.25 in. D x 3.5 in. H\\nTrap will lure moths within 12 ft. from infested food\\nGreat for use in birdseed storage areas\\nClean, economical and easy to use\\nNon- Toxic\\nMFG Brand Name : Catchmaster\\nMFG Model # : 812SD\\nMFG Part # : 812SD\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Took 3 Weeks for Extinction Event Completion!\\n\\nReview: We had a severe Moth Infestation through our entire house, Pantry, Closets etc.\\n\\nThe way this product works is that it attracts the male of the species. Without the male the female eggs aren't fertilized and the extinction event is completed!.\\nSince the females have already laid eggs which will hatch in a week and it'll take a while to coralle all the males don't expect this to work for at least 2 weeks.\\n\\nRemember the females aren't attracted to the bait so just because you see moths around and they aren't attracted to the trap doesn't mean it's not working.\\n\\nI knew we had a winner because without a Moth in Site [Daytime,They usually come out at night], as soon as I opened the first trap near my Kitchen around 3 Moths came out of the woodwork and began flying around.\\n\\nSoon we noticed less moths and finally it's a month later and I haven't seen a moth in a week.\",\n \"Product: Mutt Mitt Dog Waste Pick Up Bag, 100-Count\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Bags With Handles are Better\\n\\nReview: Update: Months later\\nWell I'm going to change it to 3 stars. It turns out that the bags with the handles are easier to use and tie.\\n\\nUpdate two weeks later:\\nSometimes you get a product initial impression is good and then with time you see the flaws.\\n\\nThis is not one of those situations. These are the best darned bags in existence.\\n\\nOne customer complained because they aren't black. The white sides allow you to see if any poop ran down the sides so you can tie the bag higher or lower. Great Feature.\\n\\nThe double bagging at the bottom is definitely a barrier against smell, in two weeks I've found every bag I've sealed has no outside smell.\\n\\nThese bags come individual not connected together and to open them is a snap. Other bags come on a roll, so you have to find the part to pull then you struggle to open the bag which is stuck together. These are a snap.\\n\\nI'm sold, these are the only poop bags I'll be buying.! Worth the premium price. This is a situation where you get what you pay for!!\\n\\nNo outside smell- Priceless\\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nI was using cheaper bags and I could smell the poop when I closed them. Two possible reasons First they were smaller so poop might get on the edge of the inside bag. 2nd they were thin, maybe the smell was coming out through the bag. Either way I have 700 bags I'll probably throw away.\\n\\nThese on the other hand are excellent. The Mitt part is double bagged and green, with the sides being white. Since the sides are white, if you spilled or got poop on the sides then you'd see it.\\n\\nWallah Odor is gone when I seal the bag. Could be because of thicker plastic or just the Psychological confidence of looking on the bag and seeing that no poop is exposed.\\n\\nEither way, I'm not happy with the High Price, but I'm happy with the design and quality of this item.\",\n \"Product: Chuckit's Flying Squirrel toy is an aerodynamic, visually exciting alternative to the traditional frisbee. This Chuckit! frisbee for dogs features four, bright orange \\\"paws\\\" that are eye-catching during the day and glow in the dark at night. By flinging the Flying Squirrel by the \\\"paw,\\\" pet parents can send the toy soaring and engage pets in a thrilling game of fetch. These tough dog toys are made of a durable canvas material to withstand rugged play, while its soft, curved sides are gently on dogs' mouths. Ideal for water-loving dogs, the Chuckit! Flying Squirrel doubles as a dog float toy for fetch at the lake or the beach. With a brightly colored design, pets and pet parents will never lose sight of the Flying Squirrel on land or water. Dogs large and small can enjoy fetch with the Chuckit! Flying Squirrel, available in small, medium, and large sizes.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My 6 month Old American Bulldogs Favorite Toy\\n\\nReview: I have a 6 month old teething 38 Lb American Bulldog. This is her favorite toy.\\nEvery morning she and I go to the park and play frisbee with it.\\n\\nI've bought three flying toys from Chuckit.\\n1. the chuckit Plush boomerang <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Chuckit-Plush-Boomerang/dp/B005N2QNCE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Chuckit! Plush Boomerang</a>\\n2. The Chuckit Paraflight <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Chuckit-Large-Paraflight/dp/B008ESY894/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Chuckit! Large Paraflight</a>\\n3. The Chuckit Flying Squirrel <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Chuckit-Large-Flying-Squirrel-11-Inch/dp/B000274674/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Chuckit! Large Flying Squirrel 11-Inch</a>\\n\\nI figure I'll put 3 reviews into 1\\n\\n1. The Chuckit Plush Boomerang lasted 3 hours before she had torn it open and eaten the stuffing out. It's probably my mistake because we let her use it as a chew toy not just a boomerang. But if you have a heavy chewer unless you use it on a very supervised basis. Inside then I wouldn't recommend this. For small dogs and non chompers this is probably a excellent toy and will become a favorite\\n2. The chuckit Paraflight is excellent. It's very durable. You can throw it hard. It's soft on the mouth. But for some reason my dog plays with it but just doesn't get excited. I leave it for her a chew toy and she just doesn't play with it. To her it's just boring.\\n\\n3. The flying Squirrel. This is her favorite toy in the world. I'm on my second because the first I allowed her to use as a chew toy and it didn't last more than 2-3 weeks. So it's durable enough to withstand some chewing but if you want to use for a long time then you need to just use it for it's purpose which is a frisbee.\\n\\nWell Petunia can't talk so she hasn't told me why this is her favorite. But I have it figured out.\\nA. The edges are thin and easy to grab\\nB. It's curved so she always grabs it off the ground easily\\nC. It had thin fabric in the center and medium wires holding the shape and it's floppy. So when she picks it up and shakes her head the squirrel flops\\nD. It has Squdgy corners. Very chewable\\nE. The bright Orange color seems to be very recognizable\\nF. She and I play tug of war with it. The edges are thin and the fabric is thin and durable so she can get a good grip easily.\\nG. Again it's a little floppy and that makes it a exciting toy.\\n\\nThe one drawback is that you can't' throw it as far as a regular Frisbee. I've found the max distance is around 50 feet. [Estimated]\\nBut then I'm an out of shape non athletic guy so you might throw it farther. I'm not going to dock it a point because it goes far enough and\\nshe almost always fetches it.\",\n \"Product: KAYLOR Sweet Harvest Enriched Conjure Lovebird contains ingredients: Safflower Seed, White Prose, Canary Seed, Wheat, Oat Grouts, Green Peas, Barley, Buckwheat, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Papaya, Carrot, Raisins, Peanuts, Cuttlebone, Cinnamon Sticks, Safflower Oil, Soy Flour, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Vitamin A Acetate, Copper Sulphate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Thiamine Mon nitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium , Vitamin B12 Supplement, Inositol, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Manga nous Oxide, .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My Green Cheek Conure Loves this Nutritious Food\\n\\nReview: Don't be fooled by the low price on this product.\\nThis is premium Bird Food.\\n\\nRio, my 2 year old Conure loves it. He doesn't like the artificial stuff and I've always noticed that he loves the little seeds, which this food is full of.\\nThe product I received is exactly like the picture in the display. It's important that it has very few Sunflower Seeds which are high on oil but bad for the birds in large portions.\\n\\nIt has so many different types of seeds and ingredients that I just can't see Rio getting bored with it.\\n\\nThe food is extremely clean. I tried cheap food at target and it didn't have the fresh appearance of this food. They claim it's nitrogen flushed which is a non toxic way of sterilizing and preserving the food.\\n\\nThe bag has a list of vitamins Aminos and minerals that is a mile long!!\\n\\nIf your Conure likes the smaller type of food, and you want an economical enriched varied ingredient bird food than this is a great choice.\",\n \"Product: With Chuckit!'s Max Glow Ball, pets and pet parents can enjoy exciting, high-visibility fetch, even after dark. Ideal for pets who are active at night or pet parents who get home late, the Chuckit! glow ball requires charging for as little as 5 minutes for 20 minutes of glowing playtime. For extended play on-the-go, the Max Glow Ball recharges in seconds under a bright flashlight. The glow-in-the-dark Chuckit! ball features a photo-luminescent material that's both eye-catching and safe for pets. The surface texture allows pets to get a firm grip while catching and carrying and is resistant to dirt and slobber for easy cleaning. Available in four sizes ranging from small to extra-large, dogs of all sizes can enjoy fetch with the Chuckit! light up dog toy. Two-packs are available in select sizes for pet parents to keep an extra glow in the dark dog ball on hand. The Chuckit! Max Glow Ball is compatible with a variety of Chuckit! Launchers, enhancing fetch with slobber-free pickup and long-distance throws.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My 12 Week Old American BullDog Puppy Loves it!\\n\\nReview: I bought the medium which would have been too large except that she can grip it using the Big Holes in the middle.\\n\\nConsistency is just perfect, not too hard not too soft.\\n\\nDid I mention that it glows in the dark, I took her to the park and put it in front of a floodlight and good to go. She can find it easily even when the glow has diminished.\\n\\nI'm using it strictly as a fetch item and not as a chew toy and I feel it should hold up.\\n\\nMy 12 week old American Bulldog Puppy instantly loved this one.\\n\\nI go to the Park with my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Chuckit-Large-Flying-Squirrel-11-Inch/dp/B000274674/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Chuckit! Large Flying Squirrel 11-Inch</a> and with this ball and as I walk I throw them in front of me and she has a blast.\\n\\nIf I can only teach her the command RELEASE!!!\",\n \"Product: The Educator 2 Dog Mini Remote Training Collar ET-302 is a is a 1/2 mile range trainer that is especially made for smaller hands or for situations where discreetness is important. Utilizing \\\"Lock and Set\\\" technology, lithium polymer rechargeable batteries, waterproof floating remote, and waterproof receivers, the remote provides a very clean stimulation without the normal head jerking motion often found in other training collars. Includes two waterproof miniature collar receivers, one waterproof miniature 2 dog floating remote, two Biothane collars, four sets of contact points (2 x 5/8\\\" and 2 x 3/4\\\"), contact point removal tool, quad battery charger (120V/220V) with a 2-hour full charge, owner's manual with training tips, lanyard for the remote and color storage box.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Definite Attitude Readjustment- and Tips\\n\\nReview: Update: I've educated many people to not be so negative about these collars. Very simple, I follow the rule that I won't do anything to my dog that I wouldn't do to myself.\\nExcept for the panic button which has only been used a few times I keep the setting at 22-29.\\n\\nWhen someone asks me about the collar and I sense negativism, I take the collar off my dog, place the electrodes on my own neck and show them exactly what I've just said.\\n\\nI push the vibrate and then I push the red button and shock myself. At under 30 it hardly hurts.\\n\\nI've found this to be a very effective attitude adjustment for Humans!!! Ha Ha\\n\\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\\nYou can read all the Technical Specs, this review is about my impressions of the Collar and how it works and the features and some tips.\\n\\nFirst of all I believe that there is no \\\"One Size Fits All\\\" way to use this collar. Different breeds and character dogs will respond differently\\n\\nWe all have a straw that breaks the camels back and makes us decide that the extreme measure of a Shock Collar is necessary. Let's call it what it is \\\"Shock Collar\\\". I have a 6 month old American Bulldog, sweet as can be. And I've done all the right things to reinforce that I'm the Alpha. But like many dogs she's smart. She learned that if she's out of my reach she doesn't have to obey me. Sigh...\\n\\nThat means she wouldn't come when called, sit from a distance, and if we are out on a field without a leash I couldn't stop her from running after the first stranger or other dog that came along. Plus even after 4 months of constant discipline my arm socket was hurting from constantly disciplining her to heel.\\n\\nWell the other night I couldn't find her normal collar and used a cheapie. She saw another dog, went running and reached the end of her 24 foot extendable leash and snapped the collar. There I was trying to get her back, she was trying to play around with a dog that didn't want to play, luckily not vicious and dancing out of my reach at the same time. I said this is it. What if the dog had been vicious, what if she had continued on to run into the street. Being disobedient isn't just inconvenient for me, but also dangerous for her.\\n\\nI researched collars and picked this one. The influencing factor was that it is a Lithium Ion Technology Battery, lighter and in my opinion more long lasting then NIMH. Charges faster too. I also liked the 100 levels of stimulation. Small compact size. Finally the Reviews were very good. I would have preferred that it also have a beeper feature instead of vibrate but figured I'd give the vibrate a try.\\n\\nUsing on my American BullDog is a challenge. The problem is that when she is in normal mode then she is sensitive to the shock. When she is feeling hyper then the same shock that would cause her to squeal [Not my intention] doesn't even phase her. I think it's a part of the makeup of BullDogs that when excited they just don't feel pain.\\n\\nSo to compensate for her behavior, When I'm in a safe time and place like the park early in the morning, I put the stim at low. When it's dangerous, like walking on the sidewalk or in a crowded park I raise it higher. The Red Button is the Emergency button and I have it set for the full 60 higher, hopefully I don't have to use it. But I feel comfortable with a setting that will stop her in her tracks [Hopefully] in a dangerous situation. It's unfortunate but she has ignored the higher stimulations when excited, so I don't have an option but to have an emergency setting. For her own good.\\n\\nHelpful Tips:\\n\\nIt has three settings\\n1. Vibrate- Doesn't shock-Can be a warning too.\\nFor example I press it once or twice, if she doesn't obey, then I press the S button. Most of the time the vibrate is enough.\\n2. Stimulus- Polite way of saying Shock\\n3. Super Stimulus Red Button- Programmable to a level of 1-60 above the black button and either to be used for emergencies. Or another way would be to set it a little higher then the black and use when the black doesn't work. IE dog is excited, Me, as mentioned above, it's my panic button.\\n\\nTurning on and off the collar\\nThe Collar and the control lever have a tiny red Led. When you put them together it turns the collar on or off. Contrary to the instruction manual, I've found it doesn't matter if the transmitter is on or off and I don't have to press a button on the transmitter. I just line up the two dots and it turns the collar on [when off] and off [when on]\\n\\nPostioning:\\nThe manual says to position the collar Receiver on the side and not on the bottom [trachea]. I've been doing it that way because it has additional benefits.\\nThe collar Receiver has to be tight or the prongs won't' connect and no electricity is transferred. If the collar is tight enough that the heavier receiver stays sideways, then it's tight enough that you can be sure contact is made.\\n\\nResults:\\nAfter approximately 3 days of using the collar, mostly in vibrate mode. We've seen a total Attitude Readjustment.\\nMy dog has become obedient, not just to me but to the other members of the family. Whether the collar is on or not doesn't matter she is following\\ncommands.\\n\\nI don't walk her with a leash anymore and she had been heeling perfectly. Turns out that when she was on the leash she felt confident that she was attached to me\\nand when off the leash, all of a sudden she feels alone and is sticking close to the alpha [Me]\\n\\nEnd Result:\\nMy dog is happier, I'm happier, and my family is happier.\",\n \"Product: When you want to give your dog a tasty and healthy treat, give him mouth-watering jerky fillets he'll love from Betsy farms. The chicken jerky is made with natural ingredients and real meat for protein that all dogs need. They are also free of wheat, artificial preservatives, colors and flavors.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Made in U.S-Great Price Point-My dog loves em\\n\\nReview: My dog is an American Bulldog Puppy and not very finicky.\\n\\nShe has a big mouth and gulps food down. I gave her a whole stick, and it didn't take her long\\nto have the whole piece lengthwise half down her throat, and 1/2 sticking out until is softened enough to swallow it. She was eating it like a snake!!!\\nDock 1/2 Star!!\\n\\nShe didn't choke but I saw the possibilities in the future and this demonstrates how important it is when dealing with new\\ntreats to monitor your Dog.\\n\\nI took the treats and I cut them up into small pieces and am giving it to her in small bites as rewards for obeying commands.\\nCut into pieces, a pound and a quarter, is going to last a really long time\\nBut since I'm not using them as intended dock 1/4 star.\\n\\nI was in the park and gave these to other dogs with permission and around 1/2 took em. So dock another 1/4 star.\\n\\nConsidering I bought 20 ounces at WxxxxxT for $12.95 and they are made in the U.S with the 1st ingredient Chicken, this meets a great price point.\\nAnd they are nutritious too.!!\",\n \"Product: StarMark Everlasting Treat Wheeler Large\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Treat Wheeler works better then the Treat Ball.\\n\\nReview: Petunia my American Bulldog loves these.\\n\\nI originally bought the Large Ball one because it was less expensive.\\nThat turned out to be a waste because she got the treats out within 20 minutes.\\n\\nThis wheel is as others have rated. To insert the treat it's so tight that I have to use the curved handle of\\na spoon. She gnaws at it and can't get the treat out so it's lasting around 2-3 days.\\n\\nBTW she got the treat that came with it out in less then 20 minutes, but the replacement treats fit super tight\\nand the plastic is very thick.\\n\\nBe sure to try the different flavors, you might be surprised. Mine loves the chicken and surprisingly likes the mint.\\nShe didn't like the smoked one.\",\n \"Product: Daily Carry is all about tools that integrate easily into your lifestyle. The GDC Zip Blade is designed to do just that. This light but tough fine edge utility blade includes a fob for attachment to the zipper of a backpack, seat bag, or coat. The quick-release clip allows for the tool to be easily removed and reattached, and the blade features a frame lock for safety. Having this tool on your pack will get you out of more jams that youll be able to count, and even when its not in use it just looks damn good.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super Tiny and Compact\\n\\nReview: This is my favorite keychain knife ever. It has a blade that looks like a razor blade but the back of the blade is solid and thicker. I have tried a lot of keychain knifes and this is the best.\\n\\nThis is really tiny. I read the reviews and took a scissors and cut the extension out and put on my Keychain. I showed it to the others in my office and they were impressed..\\n\\nDimensions\\nFolded:\\n1 3/4 inch long and 3/4 of an inch at it's widest point and 1/4 inch wide.\\nThe dimenstions speak for itself\\n\\nPros\\nTiny, did I say tiny\\nCame very sharp just about razor blade sharp\\nSharpness of razor blade with the durability of a knife behind it.\\nBlade locks when open\\nBlade snaps closed eliminating possibility of accident opening\\nGreat for opening boxes packages etc.. Light duty work where less than 3/4 inch deep [Blade Length] is required. Perfect for 99.9% of my use!\\n\\nCons\\nIt is a little hard to open, but there is hex screws in side so I think I could adjust it, but I like that it's hard to open because it eliminates the danger that this sharp. Very sharp knife will open in your pocket by accident. So the con is also a pro.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":34,"string":"34"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":684,"string":"684"}}},{"rowIdx":685,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A19BKX57EY6T95"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"40\" Length X 35\" Width X 4\" Thick is excellent for medium to large breed dogs. The order comes with 1 durable denim cover in navy blue color, 1 waterproof internal zippered cover and 1 solid 4 inches memory foam insert pad plus Get 1 extra Bonus brown color External Micro Suede with non slip bottom side cover on this bed purchase. Tired of changing your expensive pet bed regularly? Those pet bed need to replace frequently because of the low cost fabric and stuffing being used. Dogbed4less offer the best material for Comfortable, Supportive, Durability, Easy to clean and also looks great in your home. Our pet bed products are made with high quality durable fabric and top rated memory foam to ensure the ultimate comfort and orthopedic support, which are rarely sold elsewhere due to the higher cost and weight. Unlike other lower cost multi-layer glued partial memory foam, we do not cut corners and only offer 3.2 lbs high density solid memory foam similar to high end human therapeutic mattress stores to promote better sleep and healthy joint. Our high density memory foam is 5 times denser and 4 times heavier than regular foams, which will not flatten overtime and provide many years of comfort and support. Hypo-Allergenic memory foam are also highly resistant to bacteria, molds and mildews, and dust mites. 2 excellent layers of fabric covers: Internal layer Taffeta waterproof fabric zipper cover to help secure the pad and a durable 13 ounce/yard jean denim fabric zipper external cover (40\"X35\"X4\" size) for easy cleaning. Our external denim cover is 100 percent cotton made which is interchangeable for top or bottom side which benefit the pets that are allergic to synthetic fabrics. The external cover is machine washable and dry-able. Additional replacement cover, more sizes and colors in blue, brown, olive green, gray or black are available here by clicking the Dogbed4less link on the top next to the title.\". The summary of the review text is \"Thick Foam - Comfy Futon Bed for my Senior Dog\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"My oldest dog is a 12 year old 45 lb shepherd mix whose hips are giving him some grief. The XL size was a little too big (too wide not too long) but I created a 'futon' like cushion for him by resting the back third against my nightstand. He stretches out & enjoys the 2 sided comfort. The cushion has been in use for 6 months now & shows no signs of foam failure. I plan to get a smaller one for him for the family room corner by my chair.\n\nHe rarely has incontinence issues but I did heed the comments by other reviewers to pay attention to the side the waterproofing is set. If your dog does have issues like that like my oldest did at 15yrs - try placing a rubberized bathroom rug on the dog bed. I bought a couple of top quality ones that added plushness & waterproof qualities & was easy to swap out & toss in the laundry."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"My oldest dog is a 12 year old 45 lb shepherd mix whose hips are giving him some grief. The XL size was a little too big (too wide not too long) but I created a 'futon' like cushion for him by resting the back third against my nightstand. He stretches out & enjoys the 2 sided comfort. The cushion has been in use for 6 months now & shows no signs of foam failure. I plan to get a smaller one for him for the family room corner by my chair.\n\nHe rarely has incontinence issues but I did heed the comments by other reviewers to pay attention to the side the waterproofing is set. If your dog does have issues like that like my oldest did at 15yrs - try placing a rubberized bathroom rug on the dog bed. I bought a couple of top quality ones that added plushness & waterproof qualities & was easy to swap out & toss in the laundry."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, the Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with deluxe picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester microfiber construction, an integrated fully insulated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, water-resistant liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy and convenient to carry, or use the dual carry handles as another transport option. Included in this picnic set are 2 each: 8-ounce shatter-resistant wine glasses, 9-inch melamine plates, forks, knives and spoons, all stainless steel with plastic handles, 100% cotton napkins, plus a stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, a 6-inch square hardwood cutting board, and stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle. The design has pockets and straps with Velcro that secure the accessories in place during transport. The Malibu makes an excellent gift. Measures 14.5 by 10.5 by 9 inches. Backed by the Picnic Time Family of Brands BUILT TO LAST Lifetime Guarantee.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for traveling - holds a lot. Well-proportioned; slots & cavities make sense.\n\nReview: Love this Picnic cooler bag. As I've gotten older, I find traveling is more enjoyable if I have some personal items available in the hotel room - I don't like Styrofoam, plastic or paper cups/plates/cutlery. I like my own tea & coffee. This bag is well-proportioned with slots & pockets for most of the items I like to travel or picnic with. I replaced the plates with prettier ones, replaced the plastic glasses w/real glasses, added microwavable plates, china mugs, tea bags, coffee kcups/pods, sugar pkts, moo-moos, wipes, a tiny dishwashing liquid container & sponge for the two of us (cooler area is a good size). Still plenty of room in cooler. Booze/wine & soda/cracker sleeve in side pockets. The days we leave on a road trip I drop a bag with a frozen ice pack, cheese & a yogurt into the top of the cooler section. When we fly, I slip this into a bigger suitcase we check. I've been much happier having my own stuff with us. Its also saved us the time & expense of a trip to the local Walmart to buy some of these items each trip.","Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, this Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester canvas construction, an integrated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, waterproof liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy and convenient to carry. Included in this picnic set; two acrylic wine glasses, two 9-inch melamine plates, two sets of eating utensils-all stainless steel with plastic handles, two cotton napkins, one stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, and one stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle. The Malibu comes in six trendy color combinations. A wonderful gift idea.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for traveling - holds a lot. Well-proportioned; slots & cavities make sense.\n\nReview: Love this Picnic cooler bag. As I've gotten older, I find traveling is more enjoyable if I have some personal items available in the hotel room - I don't like Styrofoam, plastic or paper cups/plates/cutlery. I like my own tea & coffee. This bag is well-proportioned with slots & pockets for most of the items I like to travel or picnic with. I replaced the plates with prettier ones, replaced the plastic glasses w/real glasses, added microwavable plates, china mugs, tea bags, coffee kcups/pods, sugar pkts, moo-moos, wipes, a tiny dishwashing liquid container & sponge for the two of us (cooler area is a good size). Still plenty of room in cooler. Booze/wine & soda/cracker sleeve in side pockets. The days we leave on a road trip I drop a bag with a frozen ice pack, cheese & a yogurt into the top of the cooler section. When we fly, I slip this into a bigger suitcase we check. I've been much happier having my own stuff with us. Its also saved us the time & expense of a trip to the local Walmart to buy some of these items each trip.","Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, this Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester canvas construction, an integrated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, waterproof liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy and convenient to carry. Included in this picnic set; two acrylic wine glasses, two 9-inch melamine plates, two sets of eating utensils-all stainless steel with plastic handles, two cotton napkins, one stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, and one stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle. The Malibu comes in six trendy color combinations. A wonderful gift idea.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for traveling - holds a lot. Well-proportioned; slots & cavities make sense.\n\nReview: Love this Picnic cooler bag. As I've gotten older, I find traveling is more enjoyable if I have some personal items available in the hotel room - I don't like Styrofoam, plastic or paper cups/plates/cutlery. I like my own tea & coffee. This bag is well-proportioned with slots & pockets for most of the items I like to travel or picnic with. I replaced the plates with prettier ones, replaced the plastic glasses w/real glasses, added microwavable plates, china mugs, tea bags, coffee kcups/pods, sugar pkts, moo-moos, wipes, a tiny dishwashing liquid container & sponge for the two of us (cooler area is a good size). Still plenty of room in cooler. Booze/wine & soda/cracker sleeve in side pockets. The days we leave on a road trip I drop a bag with a frozen ice pack, cheese & a yogurt into the top of the cooler section. When we fly, I slip this into a bigger suitcase we check. I've been much happier having my own stuff with us. Its also saved us the time & expense of a trip to the local Walmart to buy some of these items each trip.","Product: Berwick Offray is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of decorative ribbons and bows. Offray is known in the marketplace as the producer of the \"world's most beautiful ribbons\" so you know you are getting the highest quality from a company with the most extensive product lines. From traditional to cutting edge and from Christmas to the 4th of July, Offray adds sparkle to every season and occasion, always keeping up with the hottest trends and colors for decorating. A world of creative possibilities.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: High Quality Ribbon - tight weave - bright colors - bought 6-7 rolls last 2 years - same Excellent Experience\n\nReview: Bought 6 or 7 rolls of this ribbon each of the last two years to create Rainbow handled Wee Pots o' Gold for a customer hand-out in March (St Patrick's Day). The ribbon is high quality. I cut a 5\"-6\" piece - cutting on a diagonal with sharp scissors (not pinking shears) - no fraying or shredding - & tied them with a simple knot on the handle of the mini Pot. They stayed tied - that's the quality ribbon these are! Colors are bright & stay bright even though I have last year's Wee Pot o Gold in the window here at the office.\n\nCheck out the 12 mini Black Witch's Cauldrons for the Pots I filled with gold foiled candies to complete the customer giveaway - they're another sturdy product I bought again this year.","Product: This Zeroll Universal EZ Disher delivers accurate portions. This size is ideal for uniform meatballs, baking and food servings. Designed for easy hand squeeze or thumb activation. The return blade, hinged, with no spring to break, gives fast, dependable delivery.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Why did I spend so many years without these scoops?\n\nReview: I have 4 of the Zeroll spring-loaded scoops recommended by the King Arthur group. I love them.\n\nThe one I've used the most for big cookies & small cupcakes is the black one #2030 which scoops a 2 Tbsp amount. The spring action is easy to use even through my hands are a bit arthritic now. It scoops 'clean' & is easy to clean too.\n\nI don't know why I waited so many years to buy this incredible convenience to baking.\n\nI just ordered the #2024 (red, 3 Tbsp/45ml) so the size muffins I'm baking correspond to the recommended size in 750 Best Muffins by Camilla Saulsbury. I've enjoyed the 3 recipes I've tried so far but they're too small using the 2T. scooper.\n\nI rarely give 5 stars to anything - I think these scoops are a great item!","Product: The Hoover Platinum Lightweight Upright removes more dirt in one pass than other uprights. The lightweight design (less than 12 lbs) is easy to maneuver and transport upstairs or from room to room. With direct air flow technology and Windtunnel Technology, it makes it easy to remove even hidden dirt. The HEPA filter bag traps 99.97% of dirt, dust, and pollens for better indoor air quality. There is even a bag check indicator to tell you when to change the bag. The quick release, self-sealing bag prevents dirt puffs from escaping while changing the bag. It comes with illuminated in-handle controls which allow you to control the on/off power switch and the ability to switch between high and low speeds with the touch of a finger. The upright comes with a portable canister and tools. The canister has a detachable shoulder strap, dusting/furniture brush, crevice tool, and bare floor brush. Best-in-class limited five-year warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Happy Hoover Customers again after Cheating with a Dyson (Sexy but not a Keeper)\n\nReview: So happy to get this vacuum cleaner duo! We've used Hoover WindTunnels for about 15 years - special ordered attachments etc. When the last one died out, we bought a Dyson ($500) bagless yada-yada. Hated it! Hated constantly dumping the container & having dust & dog hairs wafting up into the air around the trash can, our hands, our sweaty faces - not to mention the well-advertised suction isn't half as good as what we were used to with our old Hoovers. Still - wasn't sure this 'new' lightweight model would be as good as what we had.\n\nIt is! Our rugs look vacuumed again & cleaner. This unit is indeed lighter & the portable canister is amazingly easier to use on our carpeted staircases than a long-hosed attachment on past vacuum cleaners. I regret the loss of the little motorized 'beater' attachment for stairs & upholstery - maybe there's a special accessory for this model? Will look. In the meantime, we bought a bunch of the bags at a great price for both units on Amazon & are happy to easily & cleanly fill 'em up & dump them in the trash without making a collateral damage kind of mess like the bagless do.","Product: Six piece polka dot themed mugs and mug stand set, is an essential for any kitchen. It provides an effective and decorative way to easily access and store mugs. A must for tea and Coffee lovers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Pretty, almost as thin as China, Bright Cheerful colors, Good diameter & easy grip handle\n\nReview: These are pretty ceramic - almost china - mugs. I like thin-sided mugs - these aren't as thin as Mikasa but not as thick as pottery. Their colors are bright with fun polka dots. The screen image is very true to what I received. The stand is robust but I don't use it.\n\nI bought them to travel with in my two person Picnic Time insulated carrier. (I don't like foam or paper cups - fussy, fussy!) I rotate 2 in at a time. They match a gorgeous pottery-like melamine plate set I swapped in for the plate set that came with the carrier. I wrap them in a plastic bubble wrap sleeve & set a cardboard divider between them. They fit snuggly inside the insulated area on the side - leaving plenty of room for 2 bowls, 2 microwaveable plates & bags for sugar, moomoos, teabags etc.","Product: The Snapware Snap 'N Stack Enter-Tainers 2-Layer Cookie, Cake and Brownie Carrier is perfect for transporting cupcakes, sheet cakes, cookies, brownies, and more. The carrier's two cupcake holders feature flat bottoms that can be reversed to carry other kinds of sweet treats. Stackable trays keep food items separate and organized. Additional trays can be added or removed to customize the carrier as needed. The BPA-free polypropylene container and lid are microwave, freezer, and dishwasher (lid top-rack only) safe. Snapware plastic products come with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defect.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Snaps Failed Immediately; 'Cup' Design is Great\n\nReview: I bought this case to carry cupcakes long distance by car for Thanksgiving 2011.\n\nWhat I liked - translucent plastic lets you see into the case, the cupcakes stayed secure in their individual 'cups', plenty of clearance between layers, size fit neatly into a book box.\n\nWhat I didn't like - layers snap together. The snapping flaps were so tight on the upper layer, it hurt my fingers to pry them apart or snap them together. The snapping flaps on the bottom layer looked & felt like they'd caught but half way across the room they failed. Thinking I'd screwed up, I did this a few times with the same results.\n\nSince one of the primary purposes is to transport cupcakes - this keeper is a failure.","Product: Classic, glamorous and spectacular design will make you an instant centre of attraction.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Bling & match to pearl & crystal wedding headband - need a broad disc stablizer back of your own for better fit\n\nReview: My daughter was thrilled when she saw these to wear on her wedding day. She's wearing her long hair down with a pearl & crystal headband - these have great bling appeal & are easy to see despite the long hair.\n\nThey move more than you'd expect from such an inexpensive earring - which I was happy to see.\n\nThey're heavy & should have come with a broad stablizer back. The normal back even with the little clear plastic holder is not enough given their weight. I had some & we tested a few to find the right fit.\n\nThe earrings also rest more comfortably & securely if you match the right & left sides to the correct side of the head. - keeping the uppermost leaf poking away from the check instead of against it.","Product: This spacious 8-wheel carry-on provides ultimate maneuverability when navigating through tight spaces such as airplane aisles and fits easily in the overhead compartment the dual-caster construction adds stability and provides 360 degrees of movement with zero weight-in-hand a travel sentry approved lock is include to secure belongings and allows us airport security screeners to open the lock without destroying it and relock it after inspection backed by our carry with confidence warranty which guarantees the product to be free of defects in materials and craftsmanship and covers damage caused by a third party for the life of the bag\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent 4 Wheeler! Durable & Comfortable Handle Height\n\nReview: Wonderful! Used it for the last two trips & am very happy. A few years ago we splurged when we bought Briggs & Riley luggage 2 wheeled pieces. There are many great things about that luggage but I wanted a 4 wheeler that fit within International & Local Carrier overhead compartment size restrictions. When you get into the detail, Briggs doesn't make one that's just within the measurements (you have to go a lot smaller). My husband noted that almost all of the contractors he worked with who travel frequently own Victorinox. So I did some research - found it well rated & went to a luggage store to compare them with comparable models.\n\nWe tested a few different brands - Briggs & Samsonite - they were each a little different - the handle height on the Victorinox luggage felt the most comfortable then & proved to be so during use too. I'm 5'9\", my husband 6' - we both found the handle height to be very comfortable.\n\nThis 4 wheeler worked great - I walked with the luggage right next to me, no arm strain from dragging it, no one tripped over it. The extended handle was sturdy - a bit of wiggle as others have noted. We pulled the suitcases across multiple surfaces - occasionally tilting them back on 2 wheels - No issues. The front pocket provided excellent access for the sleeves I keep our reservation print-outs & tickets in. The main body was roomy. I took another reviewer's suggestion to stuff rolled undies & socks between the thinly covered interior bars (frame) to create a flatter surface for folded clothes.\n\nI did find it too easy to over-stuff the front pocket with magazines which caused the bag to tip over easily. Ditto when things shifted forward in my carry-on bag while it was slipped over the handle & stacked on the suitcase. My husband didn't have this happen when he stacked his computer case on his - could be the sleeves inside his case helped keep the heavy stuff in place against the handle & kept the center of gravity properly positioned for the suitcase.\n\nA good choice for us.\nWe both found the 4 wheel feature an advantage when traveling through airports. My husband didn't think it would make much of a difference but is a believer now.","Product: Plus Size Black jersey edge to edge cardigan with draped front and full length sleeves\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: PERFECT FIT - HANGS STRAIGHT FROM CHEST MASKING TUMMY\n\nReview: This light weight jersey 'sweater' hangs well on my very plus size body. The edges drape nicely over my boobs but hang straight down, masking my bulges above & below the waist - especially in profile. The 3/4 length sleeves are flattering & easy to push up a bit more. The back of the neck is low - crossing below the top vertabrae ( a sensitive area for me ). Since I'm tall with length in my torso (5'9\"), I'm particularly pleased with the length & fit of the back. The length of the back is good for me - falling to the top of my jeans' pockets. Altho its jersey, the fabric does not cling to my back at the waist which again helps the profile - masking the transition to a big butt. I love wearing this top over the sleeveless t-tops from Lane Bryant - making the tops acceptable for my office environment.\n\nA couple of years ago I bought a couple of tops from Hecht's that had this kind of sweater sewn attached to a ruffled top. The light jersey fabric hung very well on my very plus size body. I've been looking for such a sweater independent of the top ever since. This is it!","Product: Baked with at least five super grains to create a unique chewy and crunchy texture. Each bar provides at least one full serving of whole grains.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: SLIGHTLY SWEET, MULTIPLE GRAIN GRANOLA BAR, HIGH FIBER\n\nReview: I'm a fan of Quaker's granola bars but resist them because of the high calorie & fat counts. This is a healthier version of that kind of granola bar. The oat flavor is dominant but you can see & taste the other grains & seeds. The maple flavoring is so slight that I wouldn't be able to identify it as such in a blind taste test. There's a slight sea salt twange. Overall the sweetness is low - I'd like a little more sweetness - maybe more in the honey family (like the homemade granola recipe I use) or maybe via the addition of raisins. Because the fat & syrup levels are low & there's no dried fruit, the bars are a bit drier than what I like & crumble easily. I like these far more than Kashi or Nature's Valley bars - the ingredients together have a flavor that's more appealing to this Quaker bar fan. Big positive is the 12% DV fiber value.","Product: Merrick Chunky Wet Dog Food recipes are made with big chunks of meat or poultry, hand-stuffed real vegetables like carrots, potatoes and hearty gravy. All Merrick Chunky recipes are grain-free, feature deboned meat or poultry as the first ingredient, and are cooked in the USA in Merricks own kitchen.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Quality Chunks of Meat with Brown Gravy - perfect Kibble Topper!\n\nReview: Merrick's canned dog food received high marks on the dog food reviewers board for quality. Previously I bought it online from a pet website but was pleased to find many of the same choices for a much better price on Amazon.\nI have 2 senior dogs & like to add just a little wet with their kibbles. I usually get Merricks Brats N Tots but decided to try the Steak Tips. I like getting chunks of meat with a bit of gravy so I can parse out a single meat chunk with a little gravy into each dog's bowl on top of their kibbles. That way they get the crunch & teeth cleaning benefits of dry kibbles but with the meaty 'fun' of wet. A case of 12 will last ~ a month that way (I have a 45 lb shepherd mix & 25 lb terrier mix).\nThe other day on a pet vacation, I bought a normal can of dog food from the local grocery but the 'spamness' of the mix looked revolting - plus I had to scrap the stuff off the spoon with my finger - yuk.\nI prefer the Brats to the Steak Tips - it seemed like there were more meatballs in each can than steak tips. However, neither dog has complained.","Product: Be prepared for quick fixes with this travel tools keychain. Includes phillips head screwdriver and flathead screwdriver (carabiner not included). Made from heat treated blackened steel, these travel tools are very durable and ready for any job.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Big Hit at the AutoShop & as Men's Stocking Stuffer\n\nReview: I was frustrated a few months back when I needed a regular sized phillips head screwdriver for a very fast project & couldn't find anything that would work. I have a little swiss pocket thing but it was too small. I went online to find something I could carry in my daytime planner & found this. After buying one & loving it, I went back & bought a bunch to give as gifts.\n\nI bought these to give to the guys at work and as stocking stuffers at Christmas. Big Hit! They're sturdy, work as intended and attach easily to your key chain. There's been a couple of comments about the sharp points poking through nice slacks or even jeans over time.\n\nI have mine on a big ring of customer tags (grocery, staples etc) that I keep in my purse.","Product: Evangeline Anderson is the New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Brides of the Kindred and Born to Darkness series. She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since. You can find her online at her website www.evangelineanderson.com Come visit for some free reads. Or, to be the first to find out about new books, join her newsletter.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Enjoyable - Minimal Sex - Lots of Interesting scenes & action mitigated by development potential that never made it\n\nReview: 3.5 stars - While I enjoyed reading this story, I found myself skim-reading lots of pages due to repetitive 'internal angst' dialogue by the H & h. The viewpoint of the heroine was a bit 'younger' than I normally enjoy. I found myself grinning (in enjoyment) at some of the scenes & found the snarky comments fun - not overdone as some authors have a tendency to do. The sex scenes were minimal with final 'culmination' occurring at the end of the book which I always find annoying. The early / midbook sex scenes were well presented & interesting with a bit of setting surprise. They were not too coy or demeaning - but the sizzle ended almost immediately. Lot of potential lost.\n\nWorld build was nice - lot of scene & action variety with well-designed descriptions prompting good imagery - hero too. But the potential in the various components never quite made it - the hero was a bit too soft/warm & fuzzy too soon, the sex tension was focused more on teasing than action; the heroine's should I? (ie good girls don't) was annoyingly immature, the ending was trite and didn't make cultural sense for that world.","Product: USA Today bestselling author, Charlene lives on an acre in the country with her husband, three children and an array of pets including a snake. You can usually find her typing away frantically completely lost in worlds of her making. She is an avid believer that it is the small things that truly matter like the feeling you get when you start a new book or a particularly beautiful sunset. Charlene likes to write stories her readers can sink their teeth into. Sign up for her latest release newsletter for more information http://mad.ly/signups/96708/join or drop her a mail and she'll send you the link charlene.hartnady@gmail.com\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Ehh - such promise that doesn't deliver a story but does deliver angst & sex scenes\n\nReview: Holds such promise but doesn't deliver. Limited descriptions - limited imagery; world build has promise but again - not enough details to put you there. Annoyed that once again the author has a vulnerable character with serious injuires who just bounces up & the injuries are never mentioned again. Protagonist (mean dragon female) pops in a couple of times to add drama but the guys never follow up about these evil actions - huh? The heroine bounces back & forth between whiny & afraid to adopting a WTH attitude - this is odd. There's a lot of angst & sex, a tiny amount of meaningless action & no real plot beyond 'boy meets girl & decides she's not so bad after all'.","Product: USA Today BestSelling Author, Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Entertaining but Books 6, 7, & 8 read more as unfinished installments in an endless serial than complete stories\n\nReview: Entertaining but disappointing too. Books 6, 7 & 8 read like long installments of an unfocused & endless serial. I was excited to see the gang head off to a different pillar city - although I would have liked to see the problems in Lyconia resolved first. Unfortunately, the change of venue seems to have triggered change of style. The stories are briefer, less complex, less action & less plot oriented. Each of these 3 books introduces a new evil perpetrator but the situation remains unsolved at the end of each book - leaving me with an unsatisfied feeling. Then you start reading the next in the series & the unresolved evil problem of the previous book seems largely forgotten - not affecting character behavior or playing a part at all in subsequent stories! Books 1-5 had the invisible ferals headed by a mystery leader - just as the gang is getting a handle on them, off they go to the next pillar city where they make a brief appearance & are gone - not to reoccur in Books 6, 7 or 8 & no new attacks in Lyconia. Book 6 has a hidden attacker who is never found & again - barely a footnote in books 7 or 8. You could argue that the bad guy is discovered in book 7. Butt even though he's a feral - he's jailed & never mentioned in book 8. How did he get into this secure city that requires fae intervention & escorts? Book 8 kids are being stricken will an illness but the story ends without resolution & no concern that the contagion can pass onto the pregnant females or baby they're carrying in & out of the sick bays. ???\nAs another reviewer noted - the insta-love isn't surprising in a paranormal world with mate components - but in these 3 books the relationships are so seamless, its boring. More script is given to the childhood angst of each and how they were unloved - only to find they have family who loves them after al. After 3 books with this same script - I'm disappointed.\nThe writing is still entertaining as is the original heroine Meryn. Her antics begin to border on stupid though & her mate becomes more and more of a cardboard character. By book 8 - the wealth of characters with similar names becomes overwhelming & hard to keep track of. So disappointing - I so wanted to see more from this writer in the other pillar cities. I was so entertained by books 1-5 that I thought her refreshing style would continue on.","Product: Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Unexpected surprise - several LOL moments, feisty heroine - intriguing world build. Wonderful Change of Pace\n\nReview: Fun & feisty heroine, interesting world build, lots of great 'visuals'. I didn't expect to like the book but have reread my favorites too many times. I'm not as into the shifter/vampire world as I was a couple of years ago. However - I really got caught up in the story & characters. There were several laugh out loud moments - which is so rare! Secondary characters are compelling too - really drew me in. When I finished this story, I was disappointed to see the end of the primary characters - not so! I'm half way through the 2nd & the primary characters from this one are strongly involved in the 2nd story! Thoroughly enjoying the 2nd one too! There's some sex scenes & some action but not as much as many other books I enjoy. Wonderful change of pace.","Product: USA Today BestSelling Author, Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: So disappointed with books 6,7 & 8. Unresolved plots, Insta-love; everyone's royalty\n\nReview: Entertaining but disappointing too. Books 6, 7 & 8 read like long installments of an unfocused & endless serial. I was excited to see the gang head off to a different pillar city - although I would have liked to see the problems in Lyconia resolved first. Unfortunately, the change of venue seems to have triggered change of style. The stories are briefer, less complex, less action & less plot oriented. Each of these 3 books introduces a new evil perpetrator but the situation remains unsolved at the end of each book - leaving me with an unsatisfied feeling. Then you start reading the next in the series & the unresolved evil problem of the previous book seems largely forgotten - not affecting character behavior or playing a part at all in subsequent stories! Books 1-5 had the invisible ferals headed by a mystery leader - just as the gang is getting a handle on them, off they go to the next pillar city where they make a brief appearance & are gone - not to reoccur in Books 6, 7 or 8 & no new attacks in Lyconia. Book 6 has a hidden attacker who is never found & again - barely a footnote in books 7 or 8. You could argue that the bad guy is discovered in book 7 but even though he's a feral - isn't killed but jailed instead & never mentioned in book 8. How did he get into this secure city that requires fae intervention & escorts? Book 8 kids are being stricken will an illness but the story ends without resolution & no concern that the contagion can pass onto the pregnant females or baby they're carrying in & out of the sick bays. ???\nAs another reviewer noted - the insta-love isn't surprising in a paranormal world with mate components - but in these 3 books the relationships are so seamless, its boring. More script is given to the childhood angst of each and how they were unloved - only to find they have family who loves them after all. After 3 books with this same script - I'm disappointed. Its also amazing how each of the H&h are revealed to be part of Royal or ruling families!\n\nThe writing is still entertaining as is the original heroine Meryn. Her antics begin to border on stupid though & her mate becomes more and more of a cardboard character. By book 8 - the wealth of characters with similar names becomes overwhelming & hard to keep track of. So disappointing - I so wanted to see more from this writer in the other pillar cities. I was so entertained by books 1-5 that I thought her refreshing style would continue on.","Product: USA Today BestSelling Author, Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Books 6 7 & 8 Read like an unsatisfying & endless serial. Characters less & less developed; less action, less focused plot\n\nReview: 2.5 stars. This one really aggravated me with its carbon copy style of books 6 & 7 and Really unsatisfying end. The writer has too many plot lines going on in these last 3 books & isn't really addressing any of them well. There's too many characters, too much insta-love, too little action, and a mish-mash of events occurring. There's no dramatic or comic buildup. A lot of potential with the world build but wasting it big time.\n\nEntertaining but disappointing too. Books 6, 7 & 8 read like long installments of an unfocused & endless serial. I was excited to see the gang head off to a different pillar city - although I would have liked to see the problems in Lyconia resolved first. Unfortunately, the change of venue seems to have triggered change of style. The stories are briefer, less complex, less action & less plot oriented. Each of these 3 books introduces a new evil perpetrator but the situation remains unsolved at the end of each book - leaving me with an unsatisfied feeling. Then you start reading the next in the series & the unresolved evil problem of the previous book seems largely forgotten - not affecting character behavior or playing a part at all in subsequent stories! Books 1-5 had the invisible ferals headed by a mystery leader - just as the gang is getting a handle on them, off they go to the next pillar city where they make a brief appearance & are gone - not to reoccur in Books 6, 7 or 8 & no new attacks in Lyconia. Book 6 has a hidden attacker who is never found & again - barely a footnote in books 7 or 8. You could argue that the bad guy is discovered in book 7 but even though he's a feral - isn't killed but jailed instead & never mentioned in book 8. How did he get into this secure city that requires fae intervention & escorts? Book 8 kids are being stricken will an illness but the story ends without resolution & no concern that the contagion can pass onto the pregnant females or baby they're carrying in & out of the sick bays. ???\nAs another reviewer noted - the insta-love isn't surprising in a paranormal world with mate components - but in these 3 books the relationships are so seamless, its boring. More script is given to the childhood angst of each and how they were unloved - only to find they have family who loves them after al. After 3 books with this same script - I'm disappointed.\nThe writing is still entertaining as is the original heroine Meryn. Her antics begin to border on stupid though & her mate becomes more and more of a cardboard character. By book 8 - the wealth of characters with similar names becomes overwhelming & hard to keep track of. So disappointing - I so wanted to see more from this writer in the other pillar cities. I was so entertained by books 1-5 that I thought her refreshing style would continue on.","Product: Tiffany Roberts is the pseudonym for Tiffany and Robert Freund, a husband and wife writing duo. Tiffany was born and bred in Idaho, and Robert was a native of New York City before moving across the country to be with her. The two have always shared a passion for reading and writing, and it is their dream to combine their mighty powers to create the sorts of books they want to read. They live in southwestern Idaho with their three children, where they are now actively pursuing their dream.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Depressing - story just seemed to drag on - hard to finish\n\nReview: I might be giving a higher rating than I should for a book I struggled to finish. These 'last of the Valos' stories have become more & more depressing. Even when the H&h find love, solve their problems & figure out a life with each other - their singularity as a couple in a dead world is depressing. Theoretically they might have children - what kind of future would those kids have? There's been a lot of focus on the cruelty of the scientists & the Creators - again ugh. This story put a big emphasis on taking care of the dead & their very slow disintegration (dust to dust) - I'm more of a clean slate person - that kind of relentless homage to the dead - almost every minute of every day is - wait for it - depressing.\n\nI enjoyed the various trips to buildings in the city & the discoveries of useful stuff but issues with food supply & nutrition weren't well addressed - those are the kind of details that interrupt my immersion into the story. Overall, the book just seemed to drag on - I put it down several times."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, the Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with deluxe picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester microfiber construction, an integrated fully insulated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, water-resistant liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy and convenient to carry, or use the dual carry handles as another transport option. Included in this picnic set are 2 each: 8-ounce shatter-resistant wine glasses, 9-inch melamine plates, forks, knives and spoons, all stainless steel with plastic handles, 100% cotton napkins, plus a stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, a 6-inch square hardwood cutting board, and stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle. The design has pockets and straps with Velcro that secure the accessories in place during transport. The Malibu makes an excellent gift. Measures 14.5 by 10.5 by 9 inches. Backed by the Picnic Time Family of Brands BUILT TO LAST Lifetime Guarantee.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for traveling - holds a lot. Well-proportioned; slots & cavities make sense.\\n\\nReview: Love this Picnic cooler bag. As I've gotten older, I find traveling is more enjoyable if I have some personal items available in the hotel room - I don't like Styrofoam, plastic or paper cups/plates/cutlery. I like my own tea & coffee. This bag is well-proportioned with slots & pockets for most of the items I like to travel or picnic with. I replaced the plates with prettier ones, replaced the plastic glasses w/real glasses, added microwavable plates, china mugs, tea bags, coffee kcups/pods, sugar pkts, moo-moos, wipes, a tiny dishwashing liquid container & sponge for the two of us (cooler area is a good size). Still plenty of room in cooler. Booze/wine & soda/cracker sleeve in side pockets. The days we leave on a road trip I drop a bag with a frozen ice pack, cheese & a yogurt into the top of the cooler section. When we fly, I slip this into a bigger suitcase we check. I've been much happier having my own stuff with us. Its also saved us the time & expense of a trip to the local Walmart to buy some of these items each trip.\",\n \"Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, this Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester canvas construction, an integrated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, waterproof liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy and convenient to carry. Included in this picnic set; two acrylic wine glasses, two 9-inch melamine plates, two sets of eating utensils-all stainless steel with plastic handles, two cotton napkins, one stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, and one stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle. The Malibu comes in six trendy color combinations. A wonderful gift idea.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for traveling - holds a lot. Well-proportioned; slots & cavities make sense.\\n\\nReview: Love this Picnic cooler bag. As I've gotten older, I find traveling is more enjoyable if I have some personal items available in the hotel room - I don't like Styrofoam, plastic or paper cups/plates/cutlery. I like my own tea & coffee. This bag is well-proportioned with slots & pockets for most of the items I like to travel or picnic with. I replaced the plates with prettier ones, replaced the plastic glasses w/real glasses, added microwavable plates, china mugs, tea bags, coffee kcups/pods, sugar pkts, moo-moos, wipes, a tiny dishwashing liquid container & sponge for the two of us (cooler area is a good size). Still plenty of room in cooler. Booze/wine & soda/cracker sleeve in side pockets. The days we leave on a road trip I drop a bag with a frozen ice pack, cheese & a yogurt into the top of the cooler section. When we fly, I slip this into a bigger suitcase we check. I've been much happier having my own stuff with us. Its also saved us the time & expense of a trip to the local Walmart to buy some of these items each trip.\",\n \"Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, this Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester canvas construction, an integrated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, waterproof liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy and convenient to carry. Included in this picnic set; two acrylic wine glasses, two 9-inch melamine plates, two sets of eating utensils-all stainless steel with plastic handles, two cotton napkins, one stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, and one stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle. The Malibu comes in six trendy color combinations. A wonderful gift idea.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for traveling - holds a lot. Well-proportioned; slots & cavities make sense.\\n\\nReview: Love this Picnic cooler bag. As I've gotten older, I find traveling is more enjoyable if I have some personal items available in the hotel room - I don't like Styrofoam, plastic or paper cups/plates/cutlery. I like my own tea & coffee. This bag is well-proportioned with slots & pockets for most of the items I like to travel or picnic with. I replaced the plates with prettier ones, replaced the plastic glasses w/real glasses, added microwavable plates, china mugs, tea bags, coffee kcups/pods, sugar pkts, moo-moos, wipes, a tiny dishwashing liquid container & sponge for the two of us (cooler area is a good size). Still plenty of room in cooler. Booze/wine & soda/cracker sleeve in side pockets. The days we leave on a road trip I drop a bag with a frozen ice pack, cheese & a yogurt into the top of the cooler section. When we fly, I slip this into a bigger suitcase we check. I've been much happier having my own stuff with us. Its also saved us the time & expense of a trip to the local Walmart to buy some of these items each trip.\",\n \"Product: Berwick Offray is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of decorative ribbons and bows. Offray is known in the marketplace as the producer of the \\\"world's most beautiful ribbons\\\" so you know you are getting the highest quality from a company with the most extensive product lines. From traditional to cutting edge and from Christmas to the 4th of July, Offray adds sparkle to every season and occasion, always keeping up with the hottest trends and colors for decorating. A world of creative possibilities.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: High Quality Ribbon - tight weave - bright colors - bought 6-7 rolls last 2 years - same Excellent Experience\\n\\nReview: Bought 6 or 7 rolls of this ribbon each of the last two years to create Rainbow handled Wee Pots o' Gold for a customer hand-out in March (St Patrick's Day). The ribbon is high quality. I cut a 5\\\"-6\\\" piece - cutting on a diagonal with sharp scissors (not pinking shears) - no fraying or shredding - & tied them with a simple knot on the handle of the mini Pot. They stayed tied - that's the quality ribbon these are! Colors are bright & stay bright even though I have last year's Wee Pot o Gold in the window here at the office.\\n\\nCheck out the 12 mini Black Witch's Cauldrons for the Pots I filled with gold foiled candies to complete the customer giveaway - they're another sturdy product I bought again this year.\",\n \"Product: This Zeroll Universal EZ Disher delivers accurate portions. This size is ideal for uniform meatballs, baking and food servings. Designed for easy hand squeeze or thumb activation. The return blade, hinged, with no spring to break, gives fast, dependable delivery.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Why did I spend so many years without these scoops?\\n\\nReview: I have 4 of the Zeroll spring-loaded scoops recommended by the King Arthur group. I love them.\\n\\nThe one I've used the most for big cookies & small cupcakes is the black one #2030 which scoops a 2 Tbsp amount. The spring action is easy to use even through my hands are a bit arthritic now. It scoops 'clean' & is easy to clean too.\\n\\nI don't know why I waited so many years to buy this incredible convenience to baking.\\n\\nI just ordered the #2024 (red, 3 Tbsp/45ml) so the size muffins I'm baking correspond to the recommended size in 750 Best Muffins by Camilla Saulsbury. I've enjoyed the 3 recipes I've tried so far but they're too small using the 2T. scooper.\\n\\nI rarely give 5 stars to anything - I think these scoops are a great item!\",\n \"Product: The Hoover Platinum Lightweight Upright removes more dirt in one pass than other uprights. The lightweight design (less than 12 lbs) is easy to maneuver and transport upstairs or from room to room. With direct air flow technology and Windtunnel Technology, it makes it easy to remove even hidden dirt. The HEPA filter bag traps 99.97% of dirt, dust, and pollens for better indoor air quality. There is even a bag check indicator to tell you when to change the bag. The quick release, self-sealing bag prevents dirt puffs from escaping while changing the bag. It comes with illuminated in-handle controls which allow you to control the on/off power switch and the ability to switch between high and low speeds with the touch of a finger. The upright comes with a portable canister and tools. The canister has a detachable shoulder strap, dusting/furniture brush, crevice tool, and bare floor brush. Best-in-class limited five-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Happy Hoover Customers again after Cheating with a Dyson (Sexy but not a Keeper)\\n\\nReview: So happy to get this vacuum cleaner duo! We've used Hoover WindTunnels for about 15 years - special ordered attachments etc. When the last one died out, we bought a Dyson ($500) bagless yada-yada. Hated it! Hated constantly dumping the container & having dust & dog hairs wafting up into the air around the trash can, our hands, our sweaty faces - not to mention the well-advertised suction isn't half as good as what we were used to with our old Hoovers. Still - wasn't sure this 'new' lightweight model would be as good as what we had.\\n\\nIt is! Our rugs look vacuumed again & cleaner. This unit is indeed lighter & the portable canister is amazingly easier to use on our carpeted staircases than a long-hosed attachment on past vacuum cleaners. I regret the loss of the little motorized 'beater' attachment for stairs & upholstery - maybe there's a special accessory for this model? Will look. In the meantime, we bought a bunch of the bags at a great price for both units on Amazon & are happy to easily & cleanly fill 'em up & dump them in the trash without making a collateral damage kind of mess like the bagless do.\",\n \"Product: Six piece polka dot themed mugs and mug stand set, is an essential for any kitchen. It provides an effective and decorative way to easily access and store mugs. A must for tea and Coffee lovers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty, almost as thin as China, Bright Cheerful colors, Good diameter & easy grip handle\\n\\nReview: These are pretty ceramic - almost china - mugs. I like thin-sided mugs - these aren't as thin as Mikasa but not as thick as pottery. Their colors are bright with fun polka dots. The screen image is very true to what I received. The stand is robust but I don't use it.\\n\\nI bought them to travel with in my two person Picnic Time insulated carrier. (I don't like foam or paper cups - fussy, fussy!) I rotate 2 in at a time. They match a gorgeous pottery-like melamine plate set I swapped in for the plate set that came with the carrier. I wrap them in a plastic bubble wrap sleeve & set a cardboard divider between them. They fit snuggly inside the insulated area on the side - leaving plenty of room for 2 bowls, 2 microwaveable plates & bags for sugar, moomoos, teabags etc.\",\n \"Product: The Snapware Snap 'N Stack Enter-Tainers 2-Layer Cookie, Cake and Brownie Carrier is perfect for transporting cupcakes, sheet cakes, cookies, brownies, and more. The carrier's two cupcake holders feature flat bottoms that can be reversed to carry other kinds of sweet treats. Stackable trays keep food items separate and organized. Additional trays can be added or removed to customize the carrier as needed. The BPA-free polypropylene container and lid are microwave, freezer, and dishwasher (lid top-rack only) safe. Snapware plastic products come with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defect.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Snaps Failed Immediately; 'Cup' Design is Great\\n\\nReview: I bought this case to carry cupcakes long distance by car for Thanksgiving 2011.\\n\\nWhat I liked - translucent plastic lets you see into the case, the cupcakes stayed secure in their individual 'cups', plenty of clearance between layers, size fit neatly into a book box.\\n\\nWhat I didn't like - layers snap together. The snapping flaps were so tight on the upper layer, it hurt my fingers to pry them apart or snap them together. The snapping flaps on the bottom layer looked & felt like they'd caught but half way across the room they failed. Thinking I'd screwed up, I did this a few times with the same results.\\n\\nSince one of the primary purposes is to transport cupcakes - this keeper is a failure.\",\n \"Product: Classic, glamorous and spectacular design will make you an instant centre of attraction.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Bling & match to pearl & crystal wedding headband - need a broad disc stablizer back of your own for better fit\\n\\nReview: My daughter was thrilled when she saw these to wear on her wedding day. She's wearing her long hair down with a pearl & crystal headband - these have great bling appeal & are easy to see despite the long hair.\\n\\nThey move more than you'd expect from such an inexpensive earring - which I was happy to see.\\n\\nThey're heavy & should have come with a broad stablizer back. The normal back even with the little clear plastic holder is not enough given their weight. I had some & we tested a few to find the right fit.\\n\\nThe earrings also rest more comfortably & securely if you match the right & left sides to the correct side of the head. - keeping the uppermost leaf poking away from the check instead of against it.\",\n \"Product: This spacious 8-wheel carry-on provides ultimate maneuverability when navigating through tight spaces such as airplane aisles and fits easily in the overhead compartment the dual-caster construction adds stability and provides 360 degrees of movement with zero weight-in-hand a travel sentry approved lock is include to secure belongings and allows us airport security screeners to open the lock without destroying it and relock it after inspection backed by our carry with confidence warranty which guarantees the product to be free of defects in materials and craftsmanship and covers damage caused by a third party for the life of the bag\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent 4 Wheeler! Durable & Comfortable Handle Height\\n\\nReview: Wonderful! Used it for the last two trips & am very happy. A few years ago we splurged when we bought Briggs & Riley luggage 2 wheeled pieces. There are many great things about that luggage but I wanted a 4 wheeler that fit within International & Local Carrier overhead compartment size restrictions. When you get into the detail, Briggs doesn't make one that's just within the measurements (you have to go a lot smaller). My husband noted that almost all of the contractors he worked with who travel frequently own Victorinox. So I did some research - found it well rated & went to a luggage store to compare them with comparable models.\\n\\nWe tested a few different brands - Briggs & Samsonite - they were each a little different - the handle height on the Victorinox luggage felt the most comfortable then & proved to be so during use too. I'm 5'9\\\", my husband 6' - we both found the handle height to be very comfortable.\\n\\nThis 4 wheeler worked great - I walked with the luggage right next to me, no arm strain from dragging it, no one tripped over it. The extended handle was sturdy - a bit of wiggle as others have noted. We pulled the suitcases across multiple surfaces - occasionally tilting them back on 2 wheels - No issues. The front pocket provided excellent access for the sleeves I keep our reservation print-outs & tickets in. The main body was roomy. I took another reviewer's suggestion to stuff rolled undies & socks between the thinly covered interior bars (frame) to create a flatter surface for folded clothes.\\n\\nI did find it too easy to over-stuff the front pocket with magazines which caused the bag to tip over easily. Ditto when things shifted forward in my carry-on bag while it was slipped over the handle & stacked on the suitcase. My husband didn't have this happen when he stacked his computer case on his - could be the sleeves inside his case helped keep the heavy stuff in place against the handle & kept the center of gravity properly positioned for the suitcase.\\n\\nA good choice for us.\\nWe both found the 4 wheel feature an advantage when traveling through airports. My husband didn't think it would make much of a difference but is a believer now.\",\n \"Product: Plus Size Black jersey edge to edge cardigan with draped front and full length sleeves\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: PERFECT FIT - HANGS STRAIGHT FROM CHEST MASKING TUMMY\\n\\nReview: This light weight jersey 'sweater' hangs well on my very plus size body. The edges drape nicely over my boobs but hang straight down, masking my bulges above & below the waist - especially in profile. The 3/4 length sleeves are flattering & easy to push up a bit more. The back of the neck is low - crossing below the top vertabrae ( a sensitive area for me ). Since I'm tall with length in my torso (5'9\\\"), I'm particularly pleased with the length & fit of the back. The length of the back is good for me - falling to the top of my jeans' pockets. Altho its jersey, the fabric does not cling to my back at the waist which again helps the profile - masking the transition to a big butt. I love wearing this top over the sleeveless t-tops from Lane Bryant - making the tops acceptable for my office environment.\\n\\nA couple of years ago I bought a couple of tops from Hecht's that had this kind of sweater sewn attached to a ruffled top. The light jersey fabric hung very well on my very plus size body. I've been looking for such a sweater independent of the top ever since. This is it!\",\n \"Product: Baked with at least five super grains to create a unique chewy and crunchy texture. Each bar provides at least one full serving of whole grains.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: SLIGHTLY SWEET, MULTIPLE GRAIN GRANOLA BAR, HIGH FIBER\\n\\nReview: I'm a fan of Quaker's granola bars but resist them because of the high calorie & fat counts. This is a healthier version of that kind of granola bar. The oat flavor is dominant but you can see & taste the other grains & seeds. The maple flavoring is so slight that I wouldn't be able to identify it as such in a blind taste test. There's a slight sea salt twange. Overall the sweetness is low - I'd like a little more sweetness - maybe more in the honey family (like the homemade granola recipe I use) or maybe via the addition of raisins. Because the fat & syrup levels are low & there's no dried fruit, the bars are a bit drier than what I like & crumble easily. I like these far more than Kashi or Nature's Valley bars - the ingredients together have a flavor that's more appealing to this Quaker bar fan. Big positive is the 12% DV fiber value.\",\n \"Product: Merrick Chunky Wet Dog Food recipes are made with big chunks of meat or poultry, hand-stuffed real vegetables like carrots, potatoes and hearty gravy. All Merrick Chunky recipes are grain-free, feature deboned meat or poultry as the first ingredient, and are cooked in the USA in Merricks own kitchen.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Quality Chunks of Meat with Brown Gravy - perfect Kibble Topper!\\n\\nReview: Merrick's canned dog food received high marks on the dog food reviewers board for quality. Previously I bought it online from a pet website but was pleased to find many of the same choices for a much better price on Amazon.\\nI have 2 senior dogs & like to add just a little wet with their kibbles. I usually get Merricks Brats N Tots but decided to try the Steak Tips. I like getting chunks of meat with a bit of gravy so I can parse out a single meat chunk with a little gravy into each dog's bowl on top of their kibbles. That way they get the crunch & teeth cleaning benefits of dry kibbles but with the meaty 'fun' of wet. A case of 12 will last ~ a month that way (I have a 45 lb shepherd mix & 25 lb terrier mix).\\nThe other day on a pet vacation, I bought a normal can of dog food from the local grocery but the 'spamness' of the mix looked revolting - plus I had to scrap the stuff off the spoon with my finger - yuk.\\nI prefer the Brats to the Steak Tips - it seemed like there were more meatballs in each can than steak tips. However, neither dog has complained.\",\n \"Product: Be prepared for quick fixes with this travel tools keychain. Includes phillips head screwdriver and flathead screwdriver (carabiner not included). Made from heat treated blackened steel, these travel tools are very durable and ready for any job.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Big Hit at the AutoShop & as Men's Stocking Stuffer\\n\\nReview: I was frustrated a few months back when I needed a regular sized phillips head screwdriver for a very fast project & couldn't find anything that would work. I have a little swiss pocket thing but it was too small. I went online to find something I could carry in my daytime planner & found this. After buying one & loving it, I went back & bought a bunch to give as gifts.\\n\\nI bought these to give to the guys at work and as stocking stuffers at Christmas. Big Hit! They're sturdy, work as intended and attach easily to your key chain. There's been a couple of comments about the sharp points poking through nice slacks or even jeans over time.\\n\\nI have mine on a big ring of customer tags (grocery, staples etc) that I keep in my purse.\",\n \"Product: Evangeline Anderson is the New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Brides of the Kindred and Born to Darkness series. She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since. You can find her online at her website www.evangelineanderson.com Come visit for some free reads. Or, to be the first to find out about new books, join her newsletter.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Enjoyable - Minimal Sex - Lots of Interesting scenes & action mitigated by development potential that never made it\\n\\nReview: 3.5 stars - While I enjoyed reading this story, I found myself skim-reading lots of pages due to repetitive 'internal angst' dialogue by the H & h. The viewpoint of the heroine was a bit 'younger' than I normally enjoy. I found myself grinning (in enjoyment) at some of the scenes & found the snarky comments fun - not overdone as some authors have a tendency to do. The sex scenes were minimal with final 'culmination' occurring at the end of the book which I always find annoying. The early / midbook sex scenes were well presented & interesting with a bit of setting surprise. They were not too coy or demeaning - but the sizzle ended almost immediately. Lot of potential lost.\\n\\nWorld build was nice - lot of scene & action variety with well-designed descriptions prompting good imagery - hero too. But the potential in the various components never quite made it - the hero was a bit too soft/warm & fuzzy too soon, the sex tension was focused more on teasing than action; the heroine's should I? (ie good girls don't) was annoyingly immature, the ending was trite and didn't make cultural sense for that world.\",\n \"Product: USA Today bestselling author, Charlene lives on an acre in the country with her husband, three children and an array of pets including a snake. You can usually find her typing away frantically completely lost in worlds of her making. She is an avid believer that it is the small things that truly matter like the feeling you get when you start a new book or a particularly beautiful sunset. Charlene likes to write stories her readers can sink their teeth into. Sign up for her latest release newsletter for more information http://mad.ly/signups/96708/join or drop her a mail and she'll send you the link charlene.hartnady@gmail.com\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Ehh - such promise that doesn't deliver a story but does deliver angst & sex scenes\\n\\nReview: Holds such promise but doesn't deliver. Limited descriptions - limited imagery; world build has promise but again - not enough details to put you there. Annoyed that once again the author has a vulnerable character with serious injuires who just bounces up & the injuries are never mentioned again. Protagonist (mean dragon female) pops in a couple of times to add drama but the guys never follow up about these evil actions - huh? The heroine bounces back & forth between whiny & afraid to adopting a WTH attitude - this is odd. There's a lot of angst & sex, a tiny amount of meaningless action & no real plot beyond 'boy meets girl & decides she's not so bad after all'.\",\n \"Product: USA Today BestSelling Author, Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Entertaining but Books 6, 7, & 8 read more as unfinished installments in an endless serial than complete stories\\n\\nReview: Entertaining but disappointing too. Books 6, 7 & 8 read like long installments of an unfocused & endless serial. I was excited to see the gang head off to a different pillar city - although I would have liked to see the problems in Lyconia resolved first. Unfortunately, the change of venue seems to have triggered change of style. The stories are briefer, less complex, less action & less plot oriented. Each of these 3 books introduces a new evil perpetrator but the situation remains unsolved at the end of each book - leaving me with an unsatisfied feeling. Then you start reading the next in the series & the unresolved evil problem of the previous book seems largely forgotten - not affecting character behavior or playing a part at all in subsequent stories! Books 1-5 had the invisible ferals headed by a mystery leader - just as the gang is getting a handle on them, off they go to the next pillar city where they make a brief appearance & are gone - not to reoccur in Books 6, 7 or 8 & no new attacks in Lyconia. Book 6 has a hidden attacker who is never found & again - barely a footnote in books 7 or 8. You could argue that the bad guy is discovered in book 7. Butt even though he's a feral - he's jailed & never mentioned in book 8. How did he get into this secure city that requires fae intervention & escorts? Book 8 kids are being stricken will an illness but the story ends without resolution & no concern that the contagion can pass onto the pregnant females or baby they're carrying in & out of the sick bays. ???\\nAs another reviewer noted - the insta-love isn't surprising in a paranormal world with mate components - but in these 3 books the relationships are so seamless, its boring. More script is given to the childhood angst of each and how they were unloved - only to find they have family who loves them after al. After 3 books with this same script - I'm disappointed.\\nThe writing is still entertaining as is the original heroine Meryn. Her antics begin to border on stupid though & her mate becomes more and more of a cardboard character. By book 8 - the wealth of characters with similar names becomes overwhelming & hard to keep track of. So disappointing - I so wanted to see more from this writer in the other pillar cities. I was so entertained by books 1-5 that I thought her refreshing style would continue on.\",\n \"Product: Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Unexpected surprise - several LOL moments, feisty heroine - intriguing world build. Wonderful Change of Pace\\n\\nReview: Fun & feisty heroine, interesting world build, lots of great 'visuals'. I didn't expect to like the book but have reread my favorites too many times. I'm not as into the shifter/vampire world as I was a couple of years ago. However - I really got caught up in the story & characters. There were several laugh out loud moments - which is so rare! Secondary characters are compelling too - really drew me in. When I finished this story, I was disappointed to see the end of the primary characters - not so! I'm half way through the 2nd & the primary characters from this one are strongly involved in the 2nd story! Thoroughly enjoying the 2nd one too! There's some sex scenes & some action but not as much as many other books I enjoy. Wonderful change of pace.\",\n \"Product: USA Today BestSelling Author, Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: So disappointed with books 6,7 & 8. Unresolved plots, Insta-love; everyone's royalty\\n\\nReview: Entertaining but disappointing too. Books 6, 7 & 8 read like long installments of an unfocused & endless serial. I was excited to see the gang head off to a different pillar city - although I would have liked to see the problems in Lyconia resolved first. Unfortunately, the change of venue seems to have triggered change of style. The stories are briefer, less complex, less action & less plot oriented. Each of these 3 books introduces a new evil perpetrator but the situation remains unsolved at the end of each book - leaving me with an unsatisfied feeling. Then you start reading the next in the series & the unresolved evil problem of the previous book seems largely forgotten - not affecting character behavior or playing a part at all in subsequent stories! Books 1-5 had the invisible ferals headed by a mystery leader - just as the gang is getting a handle on them, off they go to the next pillar city where they make a brief appearance & are gone - not to reoccur in Books 6, 7 or 8 & no new attacks in Lyconia. Book 6 has a hidden attacker who is never found & again - barely a footnote in books 7 or 8. You could argue that the bad guy is discovered in book 7 but even though he's a feral - isn't killed but jailed instead & never mentioned in book 8. How did he get into this secure city that requires fae intervention & escorts? Book 8 kids are being stricken will an illness but the story ends without resolution & no concern that the contagion can pass onto the pregnant females or baby they're carrying in & out of the sick bays. ???\\nAs another reviewer noted - the insta-love isn't surprising in a paranormal world with mate components - but in these 3 books the relationships are so seamless, its boring. More script is given to the childhood angst of each and how they were unloved - only to find they have family who loves them after all. After 3 books with this same script - I'm disappointed. Its also amazing how each of the H&h are revealed to be part of Royal or ruling families!\\n\\nThe writing is still entertaining as is the original heroine Meryn. Her antics begin to border on stupid though & her mate becomes more and more of a cardboard character. By book 8 - the wealth of characters with similar names becomes overwhelming & hard to keep track of. So disappointing - I so wanted to see more from this writer in the other pillar cities. I was so entertained by books 1-5 that I thought her refreshing style would continue on.\",\n \"Product: USA Today BestSelling Author, Alanea loves reading almost as much as she loves writing and can be found at any given moment either in front of the computer lost in her own world or on the couch with her iPad reading some of her favorite authors. She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Books 6 7 & 8 Read like an unsatisfying & endless serial. Characters less & less developed; less action, less focused plot\\n\\nReview: 2.5 stars. This one really aggravated me with its carbon copy style of books 6 & 7 and Really unsatisfying end. The writer has too many plot lines going on in these last 3 books & isn't really addressing any of them well. There's too many characters, too much insta-love, too little action, and a mish-mash of events occurring. There's no dramatic or comic buildup. A lot of potential with the world build but wasting it big time.\\n\\nEntertaining but disappointing too. Books 6, 7 & 8 read like long installments of an unfocused & endless serial. I was excited to see the gang head off to a different pillar city - although I would have liked to see the problems in Lyconia resolved first. Unfortunately, the change of venue seems to have triggered change of style. The stories are briefer, less complex, less action & less plot oriented. Each of these 3 books introduces a new evil perpetrator but the situation remains unsolved at the end of each book - leaving me with an unsatisfied feeling. Then you start reading the next in the series & the unresolved evil problem of the previous book seems largely forgotten - not affecting character behavior or playing a part at all in subsequent stories! Books 1-5 had the invisible ferals headed by a mystery leader - just as the gang is getting a handle on them, off they go to the next pillar city where they make a brief appearance & are gone - not to reoccur in Books 6, 7 or 8 & no new attacks in Lyconia. Book 6 has a hidden attacker who is never found & again - barely a footnote in books 7 or 8. You could argue that the bad guy is discovered in book 7 but even though he's a feral - isn't killed but jailed instead & never mentioned in book 8. How did he get into this secure city that requires fae intervention & escorts? Book 8 kids are being stricken will an illness but the story ends without resolution & no concern that the contagion can pass onto the pregnant females or baby they're carrying in & out of the sick bays. ???\\nAs another reviewer noted - the insta-love isn't surprising in a paranormal world with mate components - but in these 3 books the relationships are so seamless, its boring. More script is given to the childhood angst of each and how they were unloved - only to find they have family who loves them after al. After 3 books with this same script - I'm disappointed.\\nThe writing is still entertaining as is the original heroine Meryn. Her antics begin to border on stupid though & her mate becomes more and more of a cardboard character. By book 8 - the wealth of characters with similar names becomes overwhelming & hard to keep track of. So disappointing - I so wanted to see more from this writer in the other pillar cities. I was so entertained by books 1-5 that I thought her refreshing style would continue on.\",\n \"Product: Tiffany Roberts is the pseudonym for Tiffany and Robert Freund, a husband and wife writing duo. Tiffany was born and bred in Idaho, and Robert was a native of New York City before moving across the country to be with her. The two have always shared a passion for reading and writing, and it is their dream to combine their mighty powers to create the sorts of books they want to read. They live in southwestern Idaho with their three children, where they are now actively pursuing their dream.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Depressing - story just seemed to drag on - hard to finish\\n\\nReview: I might be giving a higher rating than I should for a book I struggled to finish. These 'last of the Valos' stories have become more & more depressing. Even when the H&h find love, solve their problems & figure out a life with each other - their singularity as a couple in a dead world is depressing. Theoretically they might have children - what kind of future would those kids have? There's been a lot of focus on the cruelty of the scientists & the Creators - again ugh. This story put a big emphasis on taking care of the dead & their very slow disintegration (dust to dust) - I'm more of a clean slate person - that kind of relentless homage to the dead - almost every minute of every day is - wait for it - depressing.\\n\\nI enjoyed the various trips to buildings in the city & the discoveries of useful stuff but issues with food supply & nutrition weren't well addressed - those are the kind of details that interrupt my immersion into the story. Overall, the book just seemed to drag on - I put it down several times.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":21,"string":"21"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":685,"string":"685"}}},{"rowIdx":686,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A393SW83L4WH3G"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"The ultimate relaxing machine and quite possibly the most comfortable folding recliner ever made. The ergonomically designed multi-position recliner adjusts to any position you choose so you will always feel comfortable whether you read, sleep or just relax. Perfect for camping trips or your little cabin in the woods, the Lafuma recliner folds and unfolds very easily. This chair is the result of the experience acquired by Lafuma since 1954 in making the world's finest quality camping furniture. Powder coated steel frame. Polyester/Cotton mesh fabric. Made in France.\". The summary of the review text is \"JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED ! ( but shop around for clones )\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Cardiologists recommend that as often as feasible, your legs should recline above heart level. Here is the first design that Reviewer mcHAIKU has found, measuring up to \"the doctor's orders\".\n\nThese recliners DO give ultra comfort, are sturdy & rust-resistant. Since Spring 2006 this style has been available for one-third the fancy French price . . . SO, the shopper in me strongly suggests you search for clones at TARGET via *amazon.com* or a drug store. To provide more comfy, form-fitting neck support, shop *amazon.com* for a portable U-shaped neck pillow ~ ~ read mcHAIKU's 3-22-06 review of a favorite (ASIN: B000B4VWLO) in lavender!\n\nThis TEN-STAR combination adds up to an Rx for easy sleep-overs, indoors or out: HAPPY HEALTHY HEART WEEK ~ ~ EVERY WEEK!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Cardiologists recommend that as often as feasible, your legs should recline above heart level. Here is the first design that Reviewer mcHAIKU has found, measuring up to \"the doctor's orders\".\n\nThese recliners DO give ultra comfort, are sturdy & rust-resistant. Since Spring 2006 this style has been available for one-third the fancy French price . . . SO, the shopper in me strongly suggests you search for clones at TARGET via *amazon.com* or a drug store. To provide more comfy, form-fitting neck support, shop *amazon.com* for a portable U-shaped neck pillow ~ ~ read mcHAIKU's 3-22-06 review of a favorite (ASIN: B000B4VWLO) in lavender!\n\nThis TEN-STAR combination adds up to an Rx for easy sleep-overs, indoors or out: HAPPY HEALTHY HEART WEEK ~ ~ EVERY WEEK!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Philips Electric Kettle HD4651 1.7 liter\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: OUTDOING \"OLD FAITHFUL\" !\n\nReview: I've outlived several different styles and brands of electric teakettles. This one, Philips Electric Kettle #HD4651, is priced right and truly pleases me. \"My teakettle rates//*superb* -- and even senryu//It steams like a charm.\"\nNervous about water QUALITY? Leave the lid ajar and it will boil furiously some extra minutes. The design of the lid, and the handle (that won't catch onto things inadvertently) suit me better than most other kettles. Having it available via Amazon is yet another bonus. For more details be sure to read the excellent review by *Walker* dated 1-11-04. Then look for some accessoriies and party the afternoon away.\nREVIEWER mcHAIKU is always eager to share news about great inventions, and this one is right up there with \"Old Faithful\"!","Product: Hamilton Beach 2-slice extra wide 1-1/2-inch slot toaster with mini-oven. Unique bottom compartment bakes like an oven, perfect for flat foods, large enough to fit two large slices of pizza, two pop-tarts, or two 5-inch single serve pizzas. Includes auto-shut off and chrome accents.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: *The Competition Can't Say: \"MINE POPS HIGHER THAN YOURS\" . . . !*\n\nReview: There's always a fandangled new masterpiece of kitchen equipment in the latest 'ad section' . . . This time it's a combination POP-UP toaster with oven, plus innumerable \"how-to-use-it-pages\" to be studied. Since the primary consumer is not a teenager, it may be months before all the necessary information is absorbed & 'connections' made! (Wouldn't an instruction book have more appeal IF SKINNIER??)\n\nIn today's world of diet-madness, slimmer has to be better, doesn't it! Is that true of kitchen appliances, too? The *Toastation* definitely takes up less cabinet space than our former *toaster oven* but the oven dimensions should have been stretched a bit to accommodate, for example, more English muffins.\n\nReviewer mcHAIKU may need time to mull this over . . . give it the courtesy of a longer trial run, and all those other cliche excuses for indecision. Right now the *TOASTation* looks shiny & grand on a torn-up cabinet top, adding a hint of encouragement.","Product: VHS tape. Full Harvest Brand new in original plastic.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: \" So, You believe in Fairies, too? \"\n\nReview: Kidding aside, this piece of romantic nostalgia recently prompted mcHaiku's husband to morph into a convincing *Smitty* - - the role of the WWI soldier played by Ronald Colman in RANDOM HARVEST. In real life Colman was swooned over by women; in this movie he played the part of an amnesiac just as the war ended. In the excitement of victory he eluded the hospital guards and was rescued by Greer Garson, a beautiful music hall dancer of unusual refinement. And the story builds from there to a satisfactory close. When I question this cotton-candy ending, asking \"You must believe in Fairies, too?\" he replies, \"In this world maybe that's not such a bad idea?\"\n\nHe contends that today's movies don't have real storylines. An accurate translation is that no film matches his favorite, LOST HORIZON. Interestingly, James Hilton authored both books from which the two films were made. We do not ask if we saw this film in 1943 >OR< if we also suffer from amnesia, >OR< are we just too ancient to remember? We won't forget the perfection of Greer, the charming persistence of Susan Peters and the suave syllables of Ronald Colman - - or the sharp black & white photography with some moody grays! RANDOM HARVEST exerts an emotional hold on us that takes us back through our own 'pea soup fog' of past decades. It is not to be missed.\n\nDon Freeman wrote something that reminds me of this movie: \"Our memories are an untidy family album crammed with images & dreams, scattered and uncatalogued, and their sudden recurrence is totally unpredictable.\"","Product: New\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Joan Didion's \"GOOD GRIEF\" . . .\n\nReview: Of course I would read this book although not necessarily as \"reviewer\" mcHaiku. \"The Year of Magical Thinking\" was not relegated to the books about death waiting in some odd sort of chronological order, in 'just one more stack' as my husband would claim.\n\nI've never been a bettor but what were the odds of losing a sister before I finally opened my mind to Joan Didion's words published in 2005? And the odds of losing the youngest sibling? the most creative? What is harder to face than bereavement in one's own family? Nothing except War, that supreme conceit foisted on the innocent.\n\nWords spill over the rim of a cup, words slosh around the saucer, meaningless, unhelpful. It is when you finally acknowledge that your desolation is not unique, then 'the tide will turn' and you can accept being tripped up by despair less often. That 'tide' may seem cliche but it is a literal experience, even hundreds of miles inland from where you were born.\n\nJoan Didion's research into hospital procedures enlarged my understanding of treatments I have undergone. There are readers for whom the detailing of emotions and schedules may seem tedious but what is loss if not the never-ending story?\n\nIs being called an \"iconic writer\" a low blow for Didion? Or was\naiming in that direction her only way to survive? Dear God, give back our loves and our lives.","Product: * \"Rich in historical detail . . . a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth.\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A *BODACIOUS LADY* IN THE MAKING ...\n\nReview: Isn't this author a marvel? We are transported to another time with the deafening clamor of the weaving machines, feeling the weariness, the shock and confusion 13 year old Lyddie felt when she became a factory girl. We hunger with her for the kindnesses of fellow workers Diana & Betsy. We understand her yearnings for more knowledge as she listens to her friend read from Charles Dickens' \"Oliver Twist\".\nHer determination to pay off family debts makes it impossible to consider joining the movement for fair labor practices but she does open her mind to learning. Her reading & writing skills lead her to other dreams. In fact, Lyddie fits the description of *a bodacious lady* at a very early age.\nThis is a story about health problems in the mills of New England in the 1800s, and child labor before laws existed for protection of the young. It touches on views of slavery, prejudices against Quakers, Irish immigrants. The descriptions of early settlers pitted against hunger and poverty, even wild bears, have a genuineness that should impress young readers who haven't experienced such struggles, or known hard labor. (It does upset me that several student reviewers call this a 'boring' book -- how many of them ever 'stared down' a bear?) Following that episode, Paterson says \"the November night gathered about them ... with its accustomed quiet.\"\nIt may not be your child's choice for carefree summer reading but it won't be an unhealthy encounter! There may even be some middle-schoolers who will find tracing their roots back to New England an exciting hobby. *Reviewer mcHaiku* is thankful that a sense of humor was part of Lyddie's dna, for it helped her to be a survivor in the best sense. This is a thoughtful book with \"staying power\" and is highly recommended.","Product: POSTMARK PARIS, a little hardcover album of memories of Paris.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What a 'fun' Geography lesson !\n\nReview: Ten-year-old Leslie tells her story of living in Paris for a year, illustrating this appealing odyssey with postage stamps. Her mother, father and 'baby' brother Michael and all of Paris play important roles. Her father introduces her to collecting stamps & they visit the famous stamp market, and become acquainted with several stamp sellers - - their carefully gloved hands and often gruff manners.\n\nFor Leslie it is a year of new sights & friendships, of a newly acquired language, and stamps chosen for the album that will bulge with special memories when she returns to the States. Young readers will share the excitement of this adventure, and maybe even feel the lure of stamp collecting. What a wealth of French artists are included! Leslie goes to the beach where her school friends swim topless & there is an appropriate painting by Ingres of a shy nude figure - - mirroring how she felt.\n\nOther art is shown in a stamp from \"Ceskolovensko\" with a handsome magician doing an improbable card trick, a stamp from Monaco with \"La Lectrice\" . . .even Romanian stamps of radishes & cucumbers! I hope students (including home-schooled) are inspired to adapt their experiences in stories about their own country, state, or particular area of interest: Art, food, bridges, etc.?\n\nMcHAIKU has 'graduated' from her stamp-collecting days but enjoyed Leslie's travelogue tremendously, with a good topping of nostalgia. Thank you, Leslie Jonath!","Product: Norvene Vest is a spiritual director, internationally known retreat leader and the author of several books. She lives in southern Arizona. Vest is a Benedictine oblate.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: \"LECTIO DIVINA is a WAY of deep PRAYER . . .\n\nReview: . . . and ENCOUNTER WITH GOD.\" This is author Norvene Vest's definition of LECTIO DIVINA. Vest is strong on resources, including a significant appendix: \"Praying the Scriptures Alone.\" There are many books listed as resources; mcHAIKU suggests you study these titles before going to your usual search engine to discover more aids.\n\nThe sub-title, \"Praying the Scriptures in Small Groups,\" becomes a story of an imaginary group who use \"Lectio Divina\" for a year, as an encounter with God. The participants share their difficulties & successes after being persuaded to follow this very old, new-to-most-of-us method of study.\n\nTo become \"gathered in the WORD\" you must come together with a true willingness to LISTEN, to put judgements aside, to PRACTICE and to allow renewal to happen. It can be a powerful experience, and also can be continued on a long & regular basis, making a deep impact on the spiritual lives of participants.\n\nThe Lenten season would be an excellent time to experiment with /AND/OR practice Lectio Divina. Reviewer mcHAIKU cannot emphasize strongly enough how well this beautifully written book can \"work\" for people."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Philips Electric Kettle HD4651 1.7 liter\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: OUTDOING \\\"OLD FAITHFUL\\\" !\\n\\nReview: I've outlived several different styles and brands of electric teakettles. This one, Philips Electric Kettle #HD4651, is priced right and truly pleases me. \\\"My teakettle rates//*superb* -- and even senryu//It steams like a charm.\\\"\\nNervous about water QUALITY? Leave the lid ajar and it will boil furiously some extra minutes. The design of the lid, and the handle (that won't catch onto things inadvertently) suit me better than most other kettles. Having it available via Amazon is yet another bonus. For more details be sure to read the excellent review by *Walker* dated 1-11-04. Then look for some accessoriies and party the afternoon away.\\nREVIEWER mcHAIKU is always eager to share news about great inventions, and this one is right up there with \\\"Old Faithful\\\"!\",\n \"Product: Hamilton Beach 2-slice extra wide 1-1/2-inch slot toaster with mini-oven. Unique bottom compartment bakes like an oven, perfect for flat foods, large enough to fit two large slices of pizza, two pop-tarts, or two 5-inch single serve pizzas. Includes auto-shut off and chrome accents.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: *The Competition Can't Say: \\\"MINE POPS HIGHER THAN YOURS\\\" . . . !*\\n\\nReview: There's always a fandangled new masterpiece of kitchen equipment in the latest 'ad section' . . . This time it's a combination POP-UP toaster with oven, plus innumerable \\\"how-to-use-it-pages\\\" to be studied. Since the primary consumer is not a teenager, it may be months before all the necessary information is absorbed & 'connections' made! (Wouldn't an instruction book have more appeal IF SKINNIER??)\\n\\nIn today's world of diet-madness, slimmer has to be better, doesn't it! Is that true of kitchen appliances, too? The *Toastation* definitely takes up less cabinet space than our former *toaster oven* but the oven dimensions should have been stretched a bit to accommodate, for example, more English muffins.\\n\\nReviewer mcHAIKU may need time to mull this over . . . give it the courtesy of a longer trial run, and all those other cliche excuses for indecision. Right now the *TOASTation* looks shiny & grand on a torn-up cabinet top, adding a hint of encouragement.\",\n \"Product: VHS tape. Full Harvest Brand new in original plastic.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\" So, You believe in Fairies, too? \\\"\\n\\nReview: Kidding aside, this piece of romantic nostalgia recently prompted mcHaiku's husband to morph into a convincing *Smitty* - - the role of the WWI soldier played by Ronald Colman in RANDOM HARVEST. In real life Colman was swooned over by women; in this movie he played the part of an amnesiac just as the war ended. In the excitement of victory he eluded the hospital guards and was rescued by Greer Garson, a beautiful music hall dancer of unusual refinement. And the story builds from there to a satisfactory close. When I question this cotton-candy ending, asking \\\"You must believe in Fairies, too?\\\" he replies, \\\"In this world maybe that's not such a bad idea?\\\"\\n\\nHe contends that today's movies don't have real storylines. An accurate translation is that no film matches his favorite, LOST HORIZON. Interestingly, James Hilton authored both books from which the two films were made. We do not ask if we saw this film in 1943 >OR< if we also suffer from amnesia, >OR< are we just too ancient to remember? We won't forget the perfection of Greer, the charming persistence of Susan Peters and the suave syllables of Ronald Colman - - or the sharp black & white photography with some moody grays! RANDOM HARVEST exerts an emotional hold on us that takes us back through our own 'pea soup fog' of past decades. It is not to be missed.\\n\\nDon Freeman wrote something that reminds me of this movie: \\\"Our memories are an untidy family album crammed with images & dreams, scattered and uncatalogued, and their sudden recurrence is totally unpredictable.\\\"\",\n \"Product: New\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Joan Didion's \\\"GOOD GRIEF\\\" . . .\\n\\nReview: Of course I would read this book although not necessarily as \\\"reviewer\\\" mcHaiku. \\\"The Year of Magical Thinking\\\" was not relegated to the books about death waiting in some odd sort of chronological order, in 'just one more stack' as my husband would claim.\\n\\nI've never been a bettor but what were the odds of losing a sister before I finally opened my mind to Joan Didion's words published in 2005? And the odds of losing the youngest sibling? the most creative? What is harder to face than bereavement in one's own family? Nothing except War, that supreme conceit foisted on the innocent.\\n\\nWords spill over the rim of a cup, words slosh around the saucer, meaningless, unhelpful. It is when you finally acknowledge that your desolation is not unique, then 'the tide will turn' and you can accept being tripped up by despair less often. That 'tide' may seem cliche but it is a literal experience, even hundreds of miles inland from where you were born.\\n\\nJoan Didion's research into hospital procedures enlarged my understanding of treatments I have undergone. There are readers for whom the detailing of emotions and schedules may seem tedious but what is loss if not the never-ending story?\\n\\nIs being called an \\\"iconic writer\\\" a low blow for Didion? Or was\\naiming in that direction her only way to survive? Dear God, give back our loves and our lives.\",\n \"Product: * \\\"Rich in historical detail . . . a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth.\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A *BODACIOUS LADY* IN THE MAKING ...\\n\\nReview: Isn't this author a marvel? We are transported to another time with the deafening clamor of the weaving machines, feeling the weariness, the shock and confusion 13 year old Lyddie felt when she became a factory girl. We hunger with her for the kindnesses of fellow workers Diana & Betsy. We understand her yearnings for more knowledge as she listens to her friend read from Charles Dickens' \\\"Oliver Twist\\\".\\nHer determination to pay off family debts makes it impossible to consider joining the movement for fair labor practices but she does open her mind to learning. Her reading & writing skills lead her to other dreams. In fact, Lyddie fits the description of *a bodacious lady* at a very early age.\\nThis is a story about health problems in the mills of New England in the 1800s, and child labor before laws existed for protection of the young. It touches on views of slavery, prejudices against Quakers, Irish immigrants. The descriptions of early settlers pitted against hunger and poverty, even wild bears, have a genuineness that should impress young readers who haven't experienced such struggles, or known hard labor. (It does upset me that several student reviewers call this a 'boring' book -- how many of them ever 'stared down' a bear?) Following that episode, Paterson says \\\"the November night gathered about them ... with its accustomed quiet.\\\"\\nIt may not be your child's choice for carefree summer reading but it won't be an unhealthy encounter! There may even be some middle-schoolers who will find tracing their roots back to New England an exciting hobby. *Reviewer mcHaiku* is thankful that a sense of humor was part of Lyddie's dna, for it helped her to be a survivor in the best sense. This is a thoughtful book with \\\"staying power\\\" and is highly recommended.\",\n \"Product: POSTMARK PARIS, a little hardcover album of memories of Paris.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What a 'fun' Geography lesson !\\n\\nReview: Ten-year-old Leslie tells her story of living in Paris for a year, illustrating this appealing odyssey with postage stamps. Her mother, father and 'baby' brother Michael and all of Paris play important roles. Her father introduces her to collecting stamps & they visit the famous stamp market, and become acquainted with several stamp sellers - - their carefully gloved hands and often gruff manners.\\n\\nFor Leslie it is a year of new sights & friendships, of a newly acquired language, and stamps chosen for the album that will bulge with special memories when she returns to the States. Young readers will share the excitement of this adventure, and maybe even feel the lure of stamp collecting. What a wealth of French artists are included! Leslie goes to the beach where her school friends swim topless & there is an appropriate painting by Ingres of a shy nude figure - - mirroring how she felt.\\n\\nOther art is shown in a stamp from \\\"Ceskolovensko\\\" with a handsome magician doing an improbable card trick, a stamp from Monaco with \\\"La Lectrice\\\" . . .even Romanian stamps of radishes & cucumbers! I hope students (including home-schooled) are inspired to adapt their experiences in stories about their own country, state, or particular area of interest: Art, food, bridges, etc.?\\n\\nMcHAIKU has 'graduated' from her stamp-collecting days but enjoyed Leslie's travelogue tremendously, with a good topping of nostalgia. Thank you, Leslie Jonath!\",\n \"Product: Norvene Vest is a spiritual director, internationally known retreat leader and the author of several books. She lives in southern Arizona. Vest is a Benedictine oblate.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"LECTIO DIVINA is a WAY of deep PRAYER . . .\\n\\nReview: . . . and ENCOUNTER WITH GOD.\\\" This is author Norvene Vest's definition of LECTIO DIVINA. Vest is strong on resources, including a significant appendix: \\\"Praying the Scriptures Alone.\\\" There are many books listed as resources; mcHAIKU suggests you study these titles before going to your usual search engine to discover more aids.\\n\\nThe sub-title, \\\"Praying the Scriptures in Small Groups,\\\" becomes a story of an imaginary group who use \\\"Lectio Divina\\\" for a year, as an encounter with God. The participants share their difficulties & successes after being persuaded to follow this very old, new-to-most-of-us method of study.\\n\\nTo become \\\"gathered in the WORD\\\" you must come together with a true willingness to LISTEN, to put judgements aside, to PRACTICE and to allow renewal to happen. It can be a powerful experience, and also can be continued on a long & regular basis, making a deep impact on the spiritual lives of participants.\\n\\nThe Lenten season would be an excellent time to experiment with /AND/OR practice Lectio Divina. Reviewer mcHAIKU cannot emphasize strongly enough how well this beautifully written book can \\\"work\\\" for people.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":7,"string":"7"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":686,"string":"686"}}},{"rowIdx":687,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1JJOV69MAU2J2"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"VHS TAPE\". The summary of the review text is \"Derivative, by-the-numbers action movie...\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Drawing from dozens of other, marginally better movies such as Mission Impossible, Arnold pulls out the heavy weaponry in this film marketed as a \"thriller.\" It's got the big bangs, sexy costars and big guns, but the story is flat and the characters are cardboard cutouts. But hey, you're not going to watch this kind of a film to be enlightened, and it performs adequately enough. This is sort of the Ford Taurus of big-budget action adventures. It's pretty solid, but nothing to write home about.\nThere are plenty of better choices out there, including the aforementioned MI, as well as other Arnold movies (Terminator I & II, Predator and even Conan) that rank above this in entertainment value. Ten years from now, this is a movie that few will even remember.\n...."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Drawing from dozens of other, marginally better movies such as Mission Impossible, Arnold pulls out the heavy weaponry in this film marketed as a \"thriller.\" It's got the big bangs, sexy costars and big guns, but the story is flat and the characters are cardboard cutouts. But hey, you're not going to watch this kind of a film to be enlightened, and it performs adequately enough. This is sort of the Ford Taurus of big-budget action adventures. It's pretty solid, but nothing to write home about.\nThere are plenty of better choices out there, including the aforementioned MI, as well as other Arnold movies (Terminator I & II, Predator and even Conan) that rank above this in entertainment value. Ten years from now, this is a movie that few will even remember.\n...."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Special limited time offer. Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 2-piece Omelette Set includes 8-inch and 10-inche omelette pans. These two omelettes can also be used as skillet, fry or saute pans. Versatile 8-inch and 10-inch sizes are the perfect size for almost any job. Nonstick interior allows for cooking with no fats or oils. \"Cool V\" handle stays cool on the stovetop.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Essential pans for every kitchen...\n\nReview: These are the best nonstick pan in the world, and here's why:\n1) The nonstick surface is superior to anything else you will ever use, and it's guaranteed forever. The Commercial line has the far better LRS3 nonstick material than the less expensive LRS material in the Calphalon Professional Nonstick II line. I have had both for several years and I can not recommend the Professional line because the surface becomes sticky over time, while the Commercial Nonstick surface is nearly as slippery as the day I bought it.\n2) The handle stays cool.\n3) The pan is stunningly gorgeous, with its matte black anodized aluminum underside and its polished chrome handle.\n4) You can even finish items in the oven at 350 degrees or so without damaging the nonstick surface...\n5) The weight and balance of the pan are excellent; extremely sturdy yet not unwieldy.\nOne caveat: You can not put Calphalon products in the dishwasher. It will cause discolorations and pits, and void the warranty to boot! But that is not a big deal because the superior nonstick surface is a breeze to clean.\nEnjoy!","Product: Who'd have thought a music-listening revolution could come in such a sweet, compact package? Apple, again, leads the charge with the new iPod shuffle, a digital audio player about the size of a pack of gum, that mixes things up with the new random \"Shuffle Songs\" play mode. The iPod shuffle serves up the songs you've selected in a different order every time. Or, when you want to assume DJ duties, switch back to Play in Order mode. Carry about 240 songs, thanks to 1GB of storage, and enjoy up to 12 hours of continuous playback per battery charge. The shuffle supports MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), and WAV files. It's USB 1.1 and 2.0 ready and has an integrated USB connector. Includes earbud headphones, lanyard and USB cap. System Requirements: iPod for Mac requires a Macintosh with built-in FireWire and Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later (Mac OS X v10.3 recommended). iPod for Windows requires a PC with built-in FireWire or USB 2.0 port or a Windows-certified FireWire or USB 2.0 card and Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP Home or Professional. Available storage capacity may vary. Imported. 3-1/3Hx1Wx1/3D\".\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The little stick of fun...\n\nReview: The most amazing thing about the Shuffle, bar none, is its weight. Actually, it's weightlessness. You don't know that you are wearing it. If you pick it up, it feels like a piece of plastic holding air. At .78 ounces, that's the equivalent of 20 small paper clips.\n\nThe first time I held one in my hand, I knew I had to have one. Never thought I could convince my wife to spend three H's on a big iPod, and with a cell phone and a PDA already, didn't need another weighty device hanging off of me.\n\nEnter Shuffle.\n\nI've had it for the past few weeks. The lack of a screen is a small minus. Sometimes it would be nice to know what's coming next, or find a particular track. But it's easy enough to skip if you hit one you don't want to hear -- which is rare, because after all, it's your music.\n\nSound quality is fine. Battery life is OK, too, about 10-15 hours.\n\nNow, for the quibbles. Charging the Shuffle is a pain. You have to have it plugged into a USB port. I don't know about your desktop, but mine is on the floor, and it's a pain to plug and unplug. It's no problem on the laptop. Also, it takes 4 hours to fully charge. That's weak compared to the competish. (It's like, who cares that you have USB 2.0? You could USB 0.000001 and still transfer the songs in 4 hours.) There should be a quick charge option, an adapter, or something similar. You can get a docking station, but that defeats the $99 price point. Sony's offering a similar enough player with 70 hours (!), although it's a bit heavier and doesn't work with iTunes.\n\nTransferring songs is also a pain. There are hacks using the Shuffle in disk mode -- others here or on iPod web sites can tell you how to do it -- but directly uploading songs from Shuffle to computer is made difficult as a bar (albeit a low one) to piracy. I'm sure Apple is trying to keep the record labels happy, but it should be easier.\n\nAnyway, the last few weeks I've rediscovered my music collection -- another plus of the Shuffle. Although you can set up playlists, I prefer random. I've listened to great tunes I forgot I had. Old Santana, Marley, Zeppelin and U2 mixed with a little Green Day turns my grocery shopping into a groovy concert. And I've had probably 20 people ask me what's hanging around my neck. (19 positive, 1 jerk who joked that it looked like an alarm for elderly people for when they fall and can't get up).\n\nFinal thought -- get the 512, not the 1 Gig. There is no point having more music (16 hours) than battery life (12 hours) without a screen. 120 songs is just fine 99 percent of the time.\n\nEnjoy!","Product: One of Bogey's best movie. If you are a Bogey fan, then you want this movie for your collection.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Where is the DVD??\n\nReview: As an ardent fan of the African Queen, I beseech the movie studios to get going on a special edition with all of the extras, and pronto! This masterpiece of filmmaking gives us two of the best actors of all time, in a sweeping, gorgeously filmed story. Bogart and the brassy Hepburn together seek to escape the Nazis on a trip downriver. In some ways, this feels like the sequel to Casablanca (I see it that way). With a satisfying ending and sweat you can almost taste, this is a stunner from the old Hollywood system.\nModern audiences expecting to see Apocalypse Now may be disappointed in the lack of eye candy, but this was made back in the day when the story mattered more than the artifice.\nPeace.","Product: A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psionic psychopath that only two kids and a group of psionics can stop.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The classic in a spiffy new version\n\nReview: For the uninitiated to Anime, Akira is the prototype. Everything great about Anime is here -- Rich scenes, bold action, powerful emotions and a mind-bending plot.\nThe Special Edition vocals are a departure from the old vocals, and, as other reviewers here note, are not always an improvement. The translation is also subtly different, with fewer memorable lines. However the story is easier to understand at the same time. Both versions have their high and low points...\nThe DVD transfer, BTW, is flawless -- and the soundtrack on DVD (I had worn out my VHS type) is impressive with my 5-speaker Dolby Digital setup.\nThe movie also has some of the downsides of much Anime -- some characters are cardboard cutouts, the animation has moments of lameness that appear dated followed by beautiful, flowing chase scenes. And the movie does not always make perfect sense, but then, if you are watching a movie about people who can channel pure energy, why get technical?\nWarning for all squeamish people: This movie is NOT for you. More people die in this movie than in Apocalypse Now, Platoon and Pearl Harbor combined. (Of course, 20 million people die in the first scene, but that's beside the point...many of the deaths are graphic and my wife had a hard time watching).\nThe Special Edition includes lots of neat extras on the second disc -- trailers, making of, cool stuff about the weird instruments used to make the eerie music, and an interview with the creator, who doesn't seem to realize the enormity of his creation.","Product: DJ on pirate radio\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Teen angst taken beyond cliche\n\nReview: You've seen, I'm sure, numerous movies about teen angst. Every other movie from Hollywood seems to be about it. But they are full of cliches, bagging chicks, and bad humor. They have about as much intelligence as a fart joke.\nPump Up the Volume is different, practically transcendent for the genre. Christian Slater gives his best performance as a teenage shock-jock on a pirate radio station who exposes the seedy, corrupt underbelly of life in banal, hypocritical middle America.\nSlater's character, \"Hard Harry,\" mixes juvenile jokes with political and social satire, proving mesmerizing to suburban kids in cardboard cutout communities. Of course, the injection of truth into a land ruled by lies leads to a massive reaction from parents, the school principal and even the feds.\nThe movie also touches on the issues of teen suicide, school testing and the freedoms that our society is supposed to represent but rarely does. What is the ideal of free speech if the minute you exercise it, the government comes down on you like a giant hammer?....","Product: Audiences and critics alike are raving about this larger-than-life rock'n 'roll favorite that Roger Ebert calls \"one of the best movies of the year!\" The guys of Stillwater have the sound, they have the look and Rolling Stone Magazine wants their story. For young reporter William Miller, it's the opportunity of a lifetime as he hits the road with his favorite band and discovers the price of fame, the value of family and the limits of friendship.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Heartwarming coming of age tale w/a rock and roll heart\n\nReview: Cameron Crowe, like any good writer, knows that the best advice for any writer is to \"write what you know.\" Well, Crowe certainly knows the story of a very young journalist on his first assignment covering a rock band on tour -- because he lived it.\nThis semi-autobiographical take on Rock and Roll, its cynical, destructive and transcendent parts all rolled into one, really sucks you into another time and place the way few movies in recent times have done. The movie feels authentic, in part because the characters are drawn with flaws, with natural story arcs, as opposed to the cardboard cutouts that we have come to expect.\nWilliam Miller, the boy at the heart of the story, has to balance his boyish desires to be one of the gang with his journalistic intentions to tell the brutal, honest truth.\nKate Hudson's character, Penny Lane, injects poignancy into a movie that could have been just another ode to guitar-heads, booze and acid.\nFrances McDormand, as Miller's mother, also is great as a liberal counterculture mother who contends with her own desires to both protect her son and set him free.\nThe DVD also has a number of interesting extras, including interviews, et al. A special treat are the actual Rolling Stone articles that Cameron Crowe wrote, including his classic story about Led Zeppelin.\nThis is definitely a keeper.","Product: Angelina Jolie. The video-game heroine makes her first big-screen appearance in this blockbuster action-packed, globe-trotting adventure! 2001/color/100 min/PG-13/widescreen.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Lots of eye-candy, but the story was L-A-M-E...\n\nReview: This was a missed opportunity frankly to create a female version of the Indiana Jones franchise. They got the female part right, certainly, with the luscious Angelina Jolie and they included a number of great action scenes, including a marvelous set-piece where Jolie just happens to be hanging from a bungie cord in the center of her house. But the story could hardly have been lamer. It makes no sense. I won't go into all of the details. If you care about such things, you can read some of the other reviews here, and if you want to see the movie even if it has a lame story, it won't matter what I say anyways.\nBut two observations I had: 1) The trailer for this movie got cut from the actual film! (That whole scene where she and one of the bad guys are taunting each other). What the heck is that?\n2) For such a supposedly smart lady, she has absolutely horrible taste in men.\nOther than that, the film has all of the requisite explosions, funky sets and pseudo-mystical mumbo jumbo to back up the schlocky fake archeological plot.\nBottom line: Rent, don't buy, and leave your brain at the door.","Product: VHS tape\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Buy the special edition of this Cult hit...\n\nReview: Memento has been a cult smash ever since folks had a chance to see it. It didn't do well in the theatres because nobody knew how to market it (the trailer is truly awful), but it has done excellently on video due to wonderful word of mouth.\nDefinitely pay a few bucks extra for the special edition. The main disc is weak on the extras, and doesn't have a DTS soundtrack (DTS is much better than Dolby 5.1 if you have a DTS-decoding receiver).\nWhat is really engaging about this movie are the twist and turns along the way that lead to a very satisfying payoff. The mind-bending going backwards in time bit is an interesting idea, but could easily have been a ponderous disaster in less sure hands than Christopher Nolan's. Each of the 10-minute flashback seens begin and end in exactly the right places. Each new revelation and twist leads logically to the next.\nThe movie's weakest point is that, in the end, you don't like any of the characters. They are all selfish bastards, in a sense. Hey, but that's film noir for you. If you didn't like The Usual Suspects or Reservoir Dogs, you probably won't like this one. I however loved those movies, and found Memento to be endlessly fascinating.\nI'm just hoping for a Memento prequel. (There's definitely room for a few).\nEnjoy!","Product: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates. One of the greatest but most complex military geniuses ever is depicted in Oscar-winning form by Scott who won and abruptly refused the coveted Best Actor Award for his extraordinary performance. DVD released 11/6/2001.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Powerful portrait is a must-see\n\nReview: 'Patton' is more than a thrill ride, more than a spectacle, more than just your garden variety WWII epic. In addition to the virtuoso acting of George C. Scott -- which somehow never seems to fall into melodrama despite his bombast -- the film explores perhaps better than any other the attraction and the repulsion we feel towards the bloodthirsty glory hound warrior that Patton epitomized. At first blush, we see Patton before the flag in a powerful speech where he is larger than life -- an American counterpoint to Hitler and the awful pomp of the Nazis that seduced millions into evil. Patton surely has the capacity for evil -- note his preoccupation with Napoleon and his putting victory and glory over the blood of his men, and his absolute love of war and destruction. But throughout the film he inspires, cajoles and whips his men into an efficient fighting machine. We are both attracted by this and repelled at the same time. Patton becomes a valuable weapon, but must be muzzled at the end because he does not know how to stop and has no patience for civility. A man like Patton, if he had become president instead of Eisenhower, could have destroyed worlds if it meant his name writ large in the history books. And yet, men like Patton protected and served the country well, and indeed were essential to winning the war.\n\nLike Churchill, Patton was cast off after the war. The people here and in Britain seemed to understand that a far different kind of leadership is needed in peacetime than in war.\n\n***\n\nAs for the movie, the war scenes themselves are merely scene-setters rather than scene-stealers the way it would be if it were done today. This isn't the Bridge on the River Kwai or Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor. There are relatively few on-the-battlefield action scenes of consequence, and the soldiers themselves come off not as human beings so much as props for the generals, pieces on a chessboard. But that's all to the well and good. Patton didn't see his men as individuals so much as a means to an end. Because we don't get to know them too closely, it helps us understand, a bit, how Patton was able to spend their lives so easily as he focused on his goals of victory and glory.","Product: Lady Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) travels to exotic and dangerous locales in search of tombs and relics of lost civilizations. As the first interplanetary alignment in 5000 years approaches, Lara Croft faces her greatest challenge. Her mission is to recover two halves of an ancient metallic triangle hidden in underground chambers in Cambodia and Siberia. With the guidance of letters written by her late father, Lord Croft (Jon Voight), Lara sets out to recover the artifact which grants its holder the power to rule time. Along the way she faces dangerous opposition from of Manfred Powell (Iain Glen), an agent in the employ of The Illuminata, a sinister secret society determined top possess the artifact at any cost. And not even Bryce (Noah Taylor), Lara's erstwhile electronics assistant can help when the ancient forces are unleashed.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Lots of eye-candy, but the story was L-A-M-E...\n\nReview: This was a missed opportunity frankly to create a female version of the Indiana Jones franchise. They got the female part right, certainly, with the luscious Angelina Jolie and they included a number of great action scenes, including a marvelous set-piece where Jolie just happens to be hanging from a bungie cord in the center of her house. But the story could hardly have been lamer. It makes no sense. I won't go into all of the details. If you care about such things, you can read some of the other reviews here, and if you want to see the movie even if it has a lame story, it won't matter what I say anyways.\nBut two observations I had: 1) The trailer for this movie got cut from the actual film! (That whole scene where she and one of the bad guys are taunting each other). What the heck is that?\n2) For such a supposedly smart lady, she has absolutely horrible taste in men.\nOther than that, the film has all of the requisite explosions, funky sets and pseudo-mystical mumbo jumbo to back up the schlocky fake archeological plot.\nBottom line: Rent, don't buy, and leave your brain at the door.","Product: Tape cassette\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best solo rock album of all time...\n\nReview: Born in the U.S.A. is the standard by which all rock albums are judged...\nPacked with integrity, grits, and emotion, this is one of those albums that you can listen to over, and over and over again and love it more each time. The title track, far from being a pick-me-up ode to jingoism, is an anti-war epic that distills the conflicted feelings of Vietnam to their very essence; \"I'm on Fire\" is a raw distillation of lust; \"No Surrender\" and \"My Hometown\" evoke the blue-collar American spirit like few artists have ever done.\nWhile some may criticize Springsteen and this album because of its popularity and pop sensibility (especially in Dancing in the Dark), The Boss maintained his integrity even when he was at the height of the mainstream.<This is an essential album in every collection.","Product: *********please note that this box set has been throughly inspected for quality before shipping\nTHERE ARE NO RETURNS ON BOX SETS!!!**************\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sonically and lyrically powerful\n\nReview: The Wall is a towering achievement that causes nearly all other rock albums to pale in comparison. The third best-selling album of all time (after The Eagles greatest hits and Thriller), the Wall tells the tale of an angry young man who was verbally abused as a child, and consequently builds up \"The Wall\" to protect himself. Each attack on his young psyche results in \"Another Brick in the Wall.\"\nAs the angry young man grows up, The Wall interferes with his relationships and some pretty weird stuff happens. At one point, the wall is so complete that the man becomes, \"Comfortably Numb\" -- a chilling thought that still sends shivers up my spine. I always envision that serial killers become \"Comfortably Numb\" before they are able to kill people with dispassion, again and again. Ultimately The Wall is a story about a child who just wanted to be loved and isn't, and on this level anyone can relate to it.\nAside from perhaps Tommy, how many other two-volume sets in Rock tell a complete vision of a single story? None that I'm familiar with.\nAside from the depth and resonance of the material, the music is also mesmerizing, powerful and deeply disturbing. Spare instrumentals, the use of sonic sounds like breaking glass and busy signals as music, are all far more original than any of the rock-schlock that has been released in the past 20 years. I could list all of the great songs on the record, but that would be pointless. To me, the amazing thing is that there are no BAD songs on this record!\nSo, go out and buy this, and, maybe, ten years from now, The Wall can overtake Thriller and The Eagles as having the No. 1 best-selling album of all time. It would certainly be worthy of that title.","Product: The definitive live collection from Jimbo and crew, featuring the complete contents of the Absolutely Live and Alive, She Cried LPs, plus four more tracks including an unreleased take of The End from their '68 Hollywood Bowl appearance. 31 tracks ranging from the classics to blues jams to the legendary Celebration of the Lizard .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Doors Break on Through...\n\nReview: One of the best live albums of all time, The Doors In Concert puts you there with all the humor, asides and energy that you get at a live concert, starting with the House Announcer.\nThe performances themselves transcend the typical rock concert, approaching a sort of mystical musical nirvana, where the band and the audience are caught up in a completely surreal experience. Jim Morrison's mesmerizing voice and lyrics and band's unique sound envelop you and transport you to another place and time. While you may have many of the same songs on other CDs (such as The Best of the Doors), they take on a different quality here. The performances are more uneven, as you would expect with a live CD, but they have more passion and paint more of a picture...You can just imagine the sweat pouring off of Morrison, or the crazed women screaming...\nAll of the complainers here who don't want The End to be 15 minutes long can go listen to the studio version if it makes you happy...I usually listen to this, because somehow it feels more -- Real.\nEnjoy!","Product: Filmed on Sept. 1, 2001, \"U2 Go Home\" is the first ever release to feature U2 playing to a home crowd in Ireland. Following an 80 date sell-out world tour, U2 headed home for two extraordinary outdoor shows at Slane Castle in Ireland, where the band pla\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: \"The goal is soul\" -- A true \"live\" concert DVD...\n\nReview: U2 Go Home gives you the bare essence of U2, stripped of much of the made-for-TV pyrotechnics and flash of the also-excellent Boston DVD. Many of the songs are the same, even some of the canned dialogue. But the emotions are different, the audience is enormous and amazing, and the history of the setting really does wonders for U2's performance and for the DVD. If you look closely, you can even see the Teutonic Larry Mullen Jr. tear up at points.\nI wholeheartedly recommend it, along with the Boston DVD. They really are quite distinct performances and both are worthy of your DVD collection.\nI especially enjoyed the Bonus making of \"Pride: In the name of love\" at the same Slane Castle two decades earlier. My wife and I were chuckling at Bono's mullet and Adam Clayton's 'fro and the intimate look at the band's late-night strokes of musical genius.\n...\nAs for U2, the band already had a powerful message before Sept. 11, born in the troubles in Ireland, expanded by their decades of seeking out truth and opposing despair, prejudice and destruction.\nU2 has been the most influential, most meaningful band of the past 20 years, singing powerfully of love, hate, war, terrorism, famine and simple pop happiness too. They have the whole repertoire, and it's amply on display here.\nU2 has had the right message all along, but not enough were listening.\nWhen Bono strikes up, \"How long, how long must we sing this song\" on Sunday Bloody Sunday, you feel it in your guts. When he implores the crowd through chants of \"no more IRA,\" you see the passion of a natural born leader for peace.\nThere are a lot worse ways to spend your hard earned cash.","Product: With 8MB of memory and intuitive software, this Palm Zire 21 Handheld frees up brain space and time by tracking all of the small details for you. It stays on top of your schedule with reminders and alarms for appointments, and puts thousands of contacts at your fingertips. While you're out, you can check things off your to-do list as you go, take notes on the Graffiti 2 writing area, check for upcoming birthdays and anniversaries, track your automobile maintenance, manage bills and finances, calculate tips or taxes, store passwords and more. The handheld synchronizes with Outlook so you can use the calendar, contacts, tasks and notes you already have. It has room to grow, too, which means you'll be able to add personalized software, such as an exercise log or shopping list manager, as you need it. The included software essentials CD features a customizable calculator, games, Palm Reader for reading eBooks (sold separately), Handmark Mobile DB date tracker and Money finance manager. Kit includes protective flip cover, stylus, read-this-first document, rechargeable battery and charging cable, and USB HotSync cable for synchronizing the Palm's data with a desktop PC. Uses Palm OS 5.2.1 and Texas Instruments OMAP 311 ARM processor. Compatible with Windows 98/2000/Me/XP or Mac OS 9.1 or OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6. 4-2/5Lx2-9/10Wx2/3D.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: You'll be cursing the small, dim screen...\n\nReview: The new Zire Palm 21 is essentially an updated version of the original Zire, itself an update of the lowly m100, with the following changes:\n* 8MB of Ram (still not upgradeable) vs. hobbled 2MB.\n* A better battery.\n* A slightly better processor. (This is largely irrelevant, because most Palm functions are nearly instantaneous anyway).\nAll of the other limitations of the original Zire still exist, chief among them the small, dim dark-grey on light-grey (so very 1979) screen and the utter lack of expandability.\nBelieve me, screen size matters when you are pointing and clicking on a tiny keyboard on your Palm. This is by far the smallest, dimmest screen you can buy.\nThe 8MB allows for only relatively basic address and scheduling functions, but is a big improvement from 2MB.\nIt's intended to be a starter model with limitations that will have you thirsting to upgrade, and often comes free with new computers.\nThe three PALM programs that I consider essential would come close to overwhelming this puppy. They are: Mapopolis (a mapping program from Mapopopolis.com with keyword-searchable street maps), Avantgo (an online news service that downloads articles to your palm) and Vindigo (a restaurant, movie and city guide).\nTo me, this model is only for those misguided and poor folks who would have bought the now-discontinued original Zire model but want 8MB. There are far better models out there for only a few more bucks. You can find some of the excellent Handspring Visor or Palm's own Vx/m500/m515 models used for far cheaper, which feature larger, brighter grey screens and 8 MB. Sony's B/W CLIE line of Palm OS handhelds are also better, for a few more bucks.\nIf you can afford it, I'd definitely trade up to the Tungsten E -- which features 32MB, a brilliant hi-res color screen, expandability, MP3 and a slick form factor. It costs twice as much and is worth every penny.\nHere's a basic PALM product guide:\nZire/Zire 21/Palm m100: Bottom of the line. Designed to suck you in but leave you wanting more. Think of this as the Chevy Chevette of Palms. Plagued by skimpy, dim screens.\nPalm m505: Discontinued color model features horrible washed out color screen. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.\nPalm TUNGSTEN TE: The new standard for low-priced, high-value color palms. Features 320x320 brilliant screen, 32MB Ram, MP3 capability with headphone jack, high quality battery and slick, shirt-pocketable form factor.\nPalm Zire 71: Excellent, but expensive model features a low-res digital camera that is Okay only for small web page photos or email.\nTungsten T2: Expensive model features drop down graffiti screen. Not worth the extra cash over the TE, unless you need/want Bluetooth.\nTungsten T3: Longer, 320x480 screen. Otherwise, similar to T2. Expensive.\nFor competitors, check out the Handspring Treo models, which feature thumbpads and a small form factor (some with phones).\nBut I've heard Sony's customer service is weak compared to Palm's easy-as-pie returns. These things do break from time to time, so keep that in mind.\nAlso compare to PocketPCs, which have started to come down into the two-hundred smacker price range, but still can't beat Palm's small form factor and ease of use...\nIf you haven't bought a Palm yet, now's a great time to try it. It's basically an extension and backup for your brain, and who doesn't need that?\nEnjoy!","Product: Pur's Ultimate faucet-mounted water filter can reduce or remove lead, lindane, atrazine, asbestos, sediment, chlorine, crytosporidium, giardia, bad tastes and odors. The automatic safety monitor shows you how much life is left in the filter and shuts the system off when replacement is needed. Easy bypass feature allows you to access regular tap water. Spray feature for washing fruits and vegetables. Filters up to 100 gallons (approximately 2-3 months). Easy to install; no tools needed. Made in USA. 5-1/2Hx2-1/2Wx2-1/2D\".\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Water quality good, but flow problems...\n\nReview: I'd give this 3 1/2 stars if I could.\nWhen you first attach the PUR filter, it works beautifully. Water comes out fast, and comes out clean. But fairly soon, and well before the filter is supposedly used up, the filter cuts down on the flow as it gets more and more clogged. After a while it can take 30 seconds to fill up a glass of water. Ours also has a leakage problem that is exacerbated the more clogged the filter is (the leak comes from the plastic covering that tells you how used up the filter is)...Don't know if ours is defective or if this is typical.\nWe have since bought a PUR pitcher filtration system, and that seems to be more convenient to use because you don't have to sit there like a ... waiting for your glass to fill up.\nPUR is superior to BRITA filters, by the way, because they also filter giardia and cryptosporidium, two bacteria that can cause intestinal illnesses. This is especially important if you live in areas with iffy water systems (i.e. St. Petersburg, Russia, which is full of giardia/Mexico) or if you have a weak immune system.\nThe PUR filters work out to about 25 cents per gallon of filtered water. It costs more to filter dirtier water and less to filter cleaner water.\nWhen you finally throw out the used filter, try cracking it open and having a look at all the nasty gunk that you didn't put into your body. It's definitely worth the price, don't you think?","Product: Piccard/Data vs Borg\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Sadly, the worst Trek\n\nReview: I am a bigtime Trek fan, so bear with me. I've seen every TNG episode multiple times, and the final TV episode ranks up their with the best television I've ever seen.\nBut this film, despite moments of excellence, is a turkey. I rented the DVD, and was so peeved at various parts, including, in particular, the ludicrous (and unfaithful to longtime viewers) ending, that I immediately rewatched several extremely annoying scenes with the director's commentary with my wife. Our mutual thought: What were they thinking?\nFans have invested a lot into these characters, and it would not be a bad trek move to kill them off -- if it meant something. This end was so lame that it had us wondering \"he died for that?!\" It was as if a garden-variety blown fuse had electrocuted Geordi. And, it invalidates the final TV episode (Arggh!).\nThe movie does get two stars, only because the basic plot itself is simply brilliant -- that a clone of Picard, with a far different childhood -- turns into a monster capable of ultimate evil. It could have been high concept Hollywood at its best. The actor who plays Picard's clone gives a fascinating, poignant and very cool performance that nearly rescues this wreck of a movie. Picard, as always, is superb, but he's stuck with C-grade lines too much of the time. All of the other characters are in some sort of fog, including Data. Many of the named cast (Dr. Crusher, anyone), are nearly written out of the script. And, in the worst Trek tradition, the cheese factor on some of the special effects and fight scenes is simply Velveeta. The scenes on Romulus include laughably bad sets...\nBottom line: There is a reason why this Trek is so cheap on DVD and the TV episodes so pricey. Go buy \"All good things...\" on DVD, and revisit the magic that has so tragically gone out of this series that had been so dear to me, and let this turkey lie."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Special limited time offer. Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 2-piece Omelette Set includes 8-inch and 10-inche omelette pans. These two omelettes can also be used as skillet, fry or saute pans. Versatile 8-inch and 10-inch sizes are the perfect size for almost any job. Nonstick interior allows for cooking with no fats or oils. \\\"Cool V\\\" handle stays cool on the stovetop.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Essential pans for every kitchen...\\n\\nReview: These are the best nonstick pan in the world, and here's why:\\n1) The nonstick surface is superior to anything else you will ever use, and it's guaranteed forever. The Commercial line has the far better LRS3 nonstick material than the less expensive LRS material in the Calphalon Professional Nonstick II line. I have had both for several years and I can not recommend the Professional line because the surface becomes sticky over time, while the Commercial Nonstick surface is nearly as slippery as the day I bought it.\\n2) The handle stays cool.\\n3) The pan is stunningly gorgeous, with its matte black anodized aluminum underside and its polished chrome handle.\\n4) You can even finish items in the oven at 350 degrees or so without damaging the nonstick surface...\\n5) The weight and balance of the pan are excellent; extremely sturdy yet not unwieldy.\\nOne caveat: You can not put Calphalon products in the dishwasher. It will cause discolorations and pits, and void the warranty to boot! But that is not a big deal because the superior nonstick surface is a breeze to clean.\\nEnjoy!\",\n \"Product: Who'd have thought a music-listening revolution could come in such a sweet, compact package? Apple, again, leads the charge with the new iPod shuffle, a digital audio player about the size of a pack of gum, that mixes things up with the new random \\\"Shuffle Songs\\\" play mode. The iPod shuffle serves up the songs you've selected in a different order every time. Or, when you want to assume DJ duties, switch back to Play in Order mode. Carry about 240 songs, thanks to 1GB of storage, and enjoy up to 12 hours of continuous playback per battery charge. The shuffle supports MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), and WAV files. It's USB 1.1 and 2.0 ready and has an integrated USB connector. Includes earbud headphones, lanyard and USB cap. System Requirements: iPod for Mac requires a Macintosh with built-in FireWire and Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later (Mac OS X v10.3 recommended). iPod for Windows requires a PC with built-in FireWire or USB 2.0 port or a Windows-certified FireWire or USB 2.0 card and Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP Home or Professional. Available storage capacity may vary. Imported. 3-1/3Hx1Wx1/3D\\\".\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The little stick of fun...\\n\\nReview: The most amazing thing about the Shuffle, bar none, is its weight. Actually, it's weightlessness. You don't know that you are wearing it. If you pick it up, it feels like a piece of plastic holding air. At .78 ounces, that's the equivalent of 20 small paper clips.\\n\\nThe first time I held one in my hand, I knew I had to have one. Never thought I could convince my wife to spend three H's on a big iPod, and with a cell phone and a PDA already, didn't need another weighty device hanging off of me.\\n\\nEnter Shuffle.\\n\\nI've had it for the past few weeks. The lack of a screen is a small minus. Sometimes it would be nice to know what's coming next, or find a particular track. But it's easy enough to skip if you hit one you don't want to hear -- which is rare, because after all, it's your music.\\n\\nSound quality is fine. Battery life is OK, too, about 10-15 hours.\\n\\nNow, for the quibbles. Charging the Shuffle is a pain. You have to have it plugged into a USB port. I don't know about your desktop, but mine is on the floor, and it's a pain to plug and unplug. It's no problem on the laptop. Also, it takes 4 hours to fully charge. That's weak compared to the competish. (It's like, who cares that you have USB 2.0? You could USB 0.000001 and still transfer the songs in 4 hours.) There should be a quick charge option, an adapter, or something similar. You can get a docking station, but that defeats the $99 price point. Sony's offering a similar enough player with 70 hours (!), although it's a bit heavier and doesn't work with iTunes.\\n\\nTransferring songs is also a pain. There are hacks using the Shuffle in disk mode -- others here or on iPod web sites can tell you how to do it -- but directly uploading songs from Shuffle to computer is made difficult as a bar (albeit a low one) to piracy. I'm sure Apple is trying to keep the record labels happy, but it should be easier.\\n\\nAnyway, the last few weeks I've rediscovered my music collection -- another plus of the Shuffle. Although you can set up playlists, I prefer random. I've listened to great tunes I forgot I had. Old Santana, Marley, Zeppelin and U2 mixed with a little Green Day turns my grocery shopping into a groovy concert. And I've had probably 20 people ask me what's hanging around my neck. (19 positive, 1 jerk who joked that it looked like an alarm for elderly people for when they fall and can't get up).\\n\\nFinal thought -- get the 512, not the 1 Gig. There is no point having more music (16 hours) than battery life (12 hours) without a screen. 120 songs is just fine 99 percent of the time.\\n\\nEnjoy!\",\n \"Product: One of Bogey's best movie. If you are a Bogey fan, then you want this movie for your collection.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Where is the DVD??\\n\\nReview: As an ardent fan of the African Queen, I beseech the movie studios to get going on a special edition with all of the extras, and pronto! This masterpiece of filmmaking gives us two of the best actors of all time, in a sweeping, gorgeously filmed story. Bogart and the brassy Hepburn together seek to escape the Nazis on a trip downriver. In some ways, this feels like the sequel to Casablanca (I see it that way). With a satisfying ending and sweat you can almost taste, this is a stunner from the old Hollywood system.\\nModern audiences expecting to see Apocalypse Now may be disappointed in the lack of eye candy, but this was made back in the day when the story mattered more than the artifice.\\nPeace.\",\n \"Product: A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psionic psychopath that only two kids and a group of psionics can stop.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The classic in a spiffy new version\\n\\nReview: For the uninitiated to Anime, Akira is the prototype. Everything great about Anime is here -- Rich scenes, bold action, powerful emotions and a mind-bending plot.\\nThe Special Edition vocals are a departure from the old vocals, and, as other reviewers here note, are not always an improvement. The translation is also subtly different, with fewer memorable lines. However the story is easier to understand at the same time. Both versions have their high and low points...\\nThe DVD transfer, BTW, is flawless -- and the soundtrack on DVD (I had worn out my VHS type) is impressive with my 5-speaker Dolby Digital setup.\\nThe movie also has some of the downsides of much Anime -- some characters are cardboard cutouts, the animation has moments of lameness that appear dated followed by beautiful, flowing chase scenes. And the movie does not always make perfect sense, but then, if you are watching a movie about people who can channel pure energy, why get technical?\\nWarning for all squeamish people: This movie is NOT for you. More people die in this movie than in Apocalypse Now, Platoon and Pearl Harbor combined. (Of course, 20 million people die in the first scene, but that's beside the point...many of the deaths are graphic and my wife had a hard time watching).\\nThe Special Edition includes lots of neat extras on the second disc -- trailers, making of, cool stuff about the weird instruments used to make the eerie music, and an interview with the creator, who doesn't seem to realize the enormity of his creation.\",\n \"Product: DJ on pirate radio\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Teen angst taken beyond cliche\\n\\nReview: You've seen, I'm sure, numerous movies about teen angst. Every other movie from Hollywood seems to be about it. But they are full of cliches, bagging chicks, and bad humor. They have about as much intelligence as a fart joke.\\nPump Up the Volume is different, practically transcendent for the genre. Christian Slater gives his best performance as a teenage shock-jock on a pirate radio station who exposes the seedy, corrupt underbelly of life in banal, hypocritical middle America.\\nSlater's character, \\\"Hard Harry,\\\" mixes juvenile jokes with political and social satire, proving mesmerizing to suburban kids in cardboard cutout communities. Of course, the injection of truth into a land ruled by lies leads to a massive reaction from parents, the school principal and even the feds.\\nThe movie also touches on the issues of teen suicide, school testing and the freedoms that our society is supposed to represent but rarely does. What is the ideal of free speech if the minute you exercise it, the government comes down on you like a giant hammer?....\",\n \"Product: Audiences and critics alike are raving about this larger-than-life rock'n 'roll favorite that Roger Ebert calls \\\"one of the best movies of the year!\\\" The guys of Stillwater have the sound, they have the look and Rolling Stone Magazine wants their story. For young reporter William Miller, it's the opportunity of a lifetime as he hits the road with his favorite band and discovers the price of fame, the value of family and the limits of friendship.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Heartwarming coming of age tale w/a rock and roll heart\\n\\nReview: Cameron Crowe, like any good writer, knows that the best advice for any writer is to \\\"write what you know.\\\" Well, Crowe certainly knows the story of a very young journalist on his first assignment covering a rock band on tour -- because he lived it.\\nThis semi-autobiographical take on Rock and Roll, its cynical, destructive and transcendent parts all rolled into one, really sucks you into another time and place the way few movies in recent times have done. The movie feels authentic, in part because the characters are drawn with flaws, with natural story arcs, as opposed to the cardboard cutouts that we have come to expect.\\nWilliam Miller, the boy at the heart of the story, has to balance his boyish desires to be one of the gang with his journalistic intentions to tell the brutal, honest truth.\\nKate Hudson's character, Penny Lane, injects poignancy into a movie that could have been just another ode to guitar-heads, booze and acid.\\nFrances McDormand, as Miller's mother, also is great as a liberal counterculture mother who contends with her own desires to both protect her son and set him free.\\nThe DVD also has a number of interesting extras, including interviews, et al. A special treat are the actual Rolling Stone articles that Cameron Crowe wrote, including his classic story about Led Zeppelin.\\nThis is definitely a keeper.\",\n \"Product: Angelina Jolie. The video-game heroine makes her first big-screen appearance in this blockbuster action-packed, globe-trotting adventure! 2001/color/100 min/PG-13/widescreen.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Lots of eye-candy, but the story was L-A-M-E...\\n\\nReview: This was a missed opportunity frankly to create a female version of the Indiana Jones franchise. They got the female part right, certainly, with the luscious Angelina Jolie and they included a number of great action scenes, including a marvelous set-piece where Jolie just happens to be hanging from a bungie cord in the center of her house. But the story could hardly have been lamer. It makes no sense. I won't go into all of the details. If you care about such things, you can read some of the other reviews here, and if you want to see the movie even if it has a lame story, it won't matter what I say anyways.\\nBut two observations I had: 1) The trailer for this movie got cut from the actual film! (That whole scene where she and one of the bad guys are taunting each other). What the heck is that?\\n2) For such a supposedly smart lady, she has absolutely horrible taste in men.\\nOther than that, the film has all of the requisite explosions, funky sets and pseudo-mystical mumbo jumbo to back up the schlocky fake archeological plot.\\nBottom line: Rent, don't buy, and leave your brain at the door.\",\n \"Product: VHS tape\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Buy the special edition of this Cult hit...\\n\\nReview: Memento has been a cult smash ever since folks had a chance to see it. It didn't do well in the theatres because nobody knew how to market it (the trailer is truly awful), but it has done excellently on video due to wonderful word of mouth.\\nDefinitely pay a few bucks extra for the special edition. The main disc is weak on the extras, and doesn't have a DTS soundtrack (DTS is much better than Dolby 5.1 if you have a DTS-decoding receiver).\\nWhat is really engaging about this movie are the twist and turns along the way that lead to a very satisfying payoff. The mind-bending going backwards in time bit is an interesting idea, but could easily have been a ponderous disaster in less sure hands than Christopher Nolan's. Each of the 10-minute flashback seens begin and end in exactly the right places. Each new revelation and twist leads logically to the next.\\nThe movie's weakest point is that, in the end, you don't like any of the characters. They are all selfish bastards, in a sense. Hey, but that's film noir for you. If you didn't like The Usual Suspects or Reservoir Dogs, you probably won't like this one. I however loved those movies, and found Memento to be endlessly fascinating.\\nI'm just hoping for a Memento prequel. (There's definitely room for a few).\\nEnjoy!\",\n \"Product: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates. One of the greatest but most complex military geniuses ever is depicted in Oscar-winning form by Scott who won and abruptly refused the coveted Best Actor Award for his extraordinary performance. DVD released 11/6/2001.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Powerful portrait is a must-see\\n\\nReview: 'Patton' is more than a thrill ride, more than a spectacle, more than just your garden variety WWII epic. In addition to the virtuoso acting of George C. Scott -- which somehow never seems to fall into melodrama despite his bombast -- the film explores perhaps better than any other the attraction and the repulsion we feel towards the bloodthirsty glory hound warrior that Patton epitomized. At first blush, we see Patton before the flag in a powerful speech where he is larger than life -- an American counterpoint to Hitler and the awful pomp of the Nazis that seduced millions into evil. Patton surely has the capacity for evil -- note his preoccupation with Napoleon and his putting victory and glory over the blood of his men, and his absolute love of war and destruction. But throughout the film he inspires, cajoles and whips his men into an efficient fighting machine. We are both attracted by this and repelled at the same time. Patton becomes a valuable weapon, but must be muzzled at the end because he does not know how to stop and has no patience for civility. A man like Patton, if he had become president instead of Eisenhower, could have destroyed worlds if it meant his name writ large in the history books. And yet, men like Patton protected and served the country well, and indeed were essential to winning the war.\\n\\nLike Churchill, Patton was cast off after the war. The people here and in Britain seemed to understand that a far different kind of leadership is needed in peacetime than in war.\\n\\n***\\n\\nAs for the movie, the war scenes themselves are merely scene-setters rather than scene-stealers the way it would be if it were done today. This isn't the Bridge on the River Kwai or Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor. There are relatively few on-the-battlefield action scenes of consequence, and the soldiers themselves come off not as human beings so much as props for the generals, pieces on a chessboard. But that's all to the well and good. Patton didn't see his men as individuals so much as a means to an end. Because we don't get to know them too closely, it helps us understand, a bit, how Patton was able to spend their lives so easily as he focused on his goals of victory and glory.\",\n \"Product: Lady Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) travels to exotic and dangerous locales in search of tombs and relics of lost civilizations. As the first interplanetary alignment in 5000 years approaches, Lara Croft faces her greatest challenge. Her mission is to recover two halves of an ancient metallic triangle hidden in underground chambers in Cambodia and Siberia. With the guidance of letters written by her late father, Lord Croft (Jon Voight), Lara sets out to recover the artifact which grants its holder the power to rule time. Along the way she faces dangerous opposition from of Manfred Powell (Iain Glen), an agent in the employ of The Illuminata, a sinister secret society determined top possess the artifact at any cost. And not even Bryce (Noah Taylor), Lara's erstwhile electronics assistant can help when the ancient forces are unleashed.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Lots of eye-candy, but the story was L-A-M-E...\\n\\nReview: This was a missed opportunity frankly to create a female version of the Indiana Jones franchise. They got the female part right, certainly, with the luscious Angelina Jolie and they included a number of great action scenes, including a marvelous set-piece where Jolie just happens to be hanging from a bungie cord in the center of her house. But the story could hardly have been lamer. It makes no sense. I won't go into all of the details. If you care about such things, you can read some of the other reviews here, and if you want to see the movie even if it has a lame story, it won't matter what I say anyways.\\nBut two observations I had: 1) The trailer for this movie got cut from the actual film! (That whole scene where she and one of the bad guys are taunting each other). What the heck is that?\\n2) For such a supposedly smart lady, she has absolutely horrible taste in men.\\nOther than that, the film has all of the requisite explosions, funky sets and pseudo-mystical mumbo jumbo to back up the schlocky fake archeological plot.\\nBottom line: Rent, don't buy, and leave your brain at the door.\",\n \"Product: Tape cassette\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best solo rock album of all time...\\n\\nReview: Born in the U.S.A. is the standard by which all rock albums are judged...\\nPacked with integrity, grits, and emotion, this is one of those albums that you can listen to over, and over and over again and love it more each time. The title track, far from being a pick-me-up ode to jingoism, is an anti-war epic that distills the conflicted feelings of Vietnam to their very essence; \\\"I'm on Fire\\\" is a raw distillation of lust; \\\"No Surrender\\\" and \\\"My Hometown\\\" evoke the blue-collar American spirit like few artists have ever done.\\nWhile some may criticize Springsteen and this album because of its popularity and pop sensibility (especially in Dancing in the Dark), The Boss maintained his integrity even when he was at the height of the mainstream.<This is an essential album in every collection.\",\n \"Product: *********please note that this box set has been throughly inspected for quality before shipping\\nTHERE ARE NO RETURNS ON BOX SETS!!!**************\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sonically and lyrically powerful\\n\\nReview: The Wall is a towering achievement that causes nearly all other rock albums to pale in comparison. The third best-selling album of all time (after The Eagles greatest hits and Thriller), the Wall tells the tale of an angry young man who was verbally abused as a child, and consequently builds up \\\"The Wall\\\" to protect himself. Each attack on his young psyche results in \\\"Another Brick in the Wall.\\\"\\nAs the angry young man grows up, The Wall interferes with his relationships and some pretty weird stuff happens. At one point, the wall is so complete that the man becomes, \\\"Comfortably Numb\\\" -- a chilling thought that still sends shivers up my spine. I always envision that serial killers become \\\"Comfortably Numb\\\" before they are able to kill people with dispassion, again and again. Ultimately The Wall is a story about a child who just wanted to be loved and isn't, and on this level anyone can relate to it.\\nAside from perhaps Tommy, how many other two-volume sets in Rock tell a complete vision of a single story? None that I'm familiar with.\\nAside from the depth and resonance of the material, the music is also mesmerizing, powerful and deeply disturbing. Spare instrumentals, the use of sonic sounds like breaking glass and busy signals as music, are all far more original than any of the rock-schlock that has been released in the past 20 years. I could list all of the great songs on the record, but that would be pointless. To me, the amazing thing is that there are no BAD songs on this record!\\nSo, go out and buy this, and, maybe, ten years from now, The Wall can overtake Thriller and The Eagles as having the No. 1 best-selling album of all time. It would certainly be worthy of that title.\",\n \"Product: The definitive live collection from Jimbo and crew, featuring the complete contents of the Absolutely Live and Alive, She Cried LPs, plus four more tracks including an unreleased take of The End from their '68 Hollywood Bowl appearance. 31 tracks ranging from the classics to blues jams to the legendary Celebration of the Lizard .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Doors Break on Through...\\n\\nReview: One of the best live albums of all time, The Doors In Concert puts you there with all the humor, asides and energy that you get at a live concert, starting with the House Announcer.\\nThe performances themselves transcend the typical rock concert, approaching a sort of mystical musical nirvana, where the band and the audience are caught up in a completely surreal experience. Jim Morrison's mesmerizing voice and lyrics and band's unique sound envelop you and transport you to another place and time. While you may have many of the same songs on other CDs (such as The Best of the Doors), they take on a different quality here. The performances are more uneven, as you would expect with a live CD, but they have more passion and paint more of a picture...You can just imagine the sweat pouring off of Morrison, or the crazed women screaming...\\nAll of the complainers here who don't want The End to be 15 minutes long can go listen to the studio version if it makes you happy...I usually listen to this, because somehow it feels more -- Real.\\nEnjoy!\",\n \"Product: Filmed on Sept. 1, 2001, \\\"U2 Go Home\\\" is the first ever release to feature U2 playing to a home crowd in Ireland. Following an 80 date sell-out world tour, U2 headed home for two extraordinary outdoor shows at Slane Castle in Ireland, where the band pla\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"The goal is soul\\\" -- A true \\\"live\\\" concert DVD...\\n\\nReview: U2 Go Home gives you the bare essence of U2, stripped of much of the made-for-TV pyrotechnics and flash of the also-excellent Boston DVD. Many of the songs are the same, even some of the canned dialogue. But the emotions are different, the audience is enormous and amazing, and the history of the setting really does wonders for U2's performance and for the DVD. If you look closely, you can even see the Teutonic Larry Mullen Jr. tear up at points.\\nI wholeheartedly recommend it, along with the Boston DVD. They really are quite distinct performances and both are worthy of your DVD collection.\\nI especially enjoyed the Bonus making of \\\"Pride: In the name of love\\\" at the same Slane Castle two decades earlier. My wife and I were chuckling at Bono's mullet and Adam Clayton's 'fro and the intimate look at the band's late-night strokes of musical genius.\\n...\\nAs for U2, the band already had a powerful message before Sept. 11, born in the troubles in Ireland, expanded by their decades of seeking out truth and opposing despair, prejudice and destruction.\\nU2 has been the most influential, most meaningful band of the past 20 years, singing powerfully of love, hate, war, terrorism, famine and simple pop happiness too. They have the whole repertoire, and it's amply on display here.\\nU2 has had the right message all along, but not enough were listening.\\nWhen Bono strikes up, \\\"How long, how long must we sing this song\\\" on Sunday Bloody Sunday, you feel it in your guts. When he implores the crowd through chants of \\\"no more IRA,\\\" you see the passion of a natural born leader for peace.\\nThere are a lot worse ways to spend your hard earned cash.\",\n \"Product: With 8MB of memory and intuitive software, this Palm Zire 21 Handheld frees up brain space and time by tracking all of the small details for you. It stays on top of your schedule with reminders and alarms for appointments, and puts thousands of contacts at your fingertips. While you're out, you can check things off your to-do list as you go, take notes on the Graffiti 2 writing area, check for upcoming birthdays and anniversaries, track your automobile maintenance, manage bills and finances, calculate tips or taxes, store passwords and more. The handheld synchronizes with Outlook so you can use the calendar, contacts, tasks and notes you already have. It has room to grow, too, which means you'll be able to add personalized software, such as an exercise log or shopping list manager, as you need it. The included software essentials CD features a customizable calculator, games, Palm Reader for reading eBooks (sold separately), Handmark Mobile DB date tracker and Money finance manager. Kit includes protective flip cover, stylus, read-this-first document, rechargeable battery and charging cable, and USB HotSync cable for synchronizing the Palm's data with a desktop PC. Uses Palm OS 5.2.1 and Texas Instruments OMAP 311 ARM processor. Compatible with Windows 98/2000/Me/XP or Mac OS 9.1 or OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6. 4-2/5Lx2-9/10Wx2/3D.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: You'll be cursing the small, dim screen...\\n\\nReview: The new Zire Palm 21 is essentially an updated version of the original Zire, itself an update of the lowly m100, with the following changes:\\n* 8MB of Ram (still not upgradeable) vs. hobbled 2MB.\\n* A better battery.\\n* A slightly better processor. (This is largely irrelevant, because most Palm functions are nearly instantaneous anyway).\\nAll of the other limitations of the original Zire still exist, chief among them the small, dim dark-grey on light-grey (so very 1979) screen and the utter lack of expandability.\\nBelieve me, screen size matters when you are pointing and clicking on a tiny keyboard on your Palm. This is by far the smallest, dimmest screen you can buy.\\nThe 8MB allows for only relatively basic address and scheduling functions, but is a big improvement from 2MB.\\nIt's intended to be a starter model with limitations that will have you thirsting to upgrade, and often comes free with new computers.\\nThe three PALM programs that I consider essential would come close to overwhelming this puppy. They are: Mapopolis (a mapping program from Mapopopolis.com with keyword-searchable street maps), Avantgo (an online news service that downloads articles to your palm) and Vindigo (a restaurant, movie and city guide).\\nTo me, this model is only for those misguided and poor folks who would have bought the now-discontinued original Zire model but want 8MB. There are far better models out there for only a few more bucks. You can find some of the excellent Handspring Visor or Palm's own Vx/m500/m515 models used for far cheaper, which feature larger, brighter grey screens and 8 MB. Sony's B/W CLIE line of Palm OS handhelds are also better, for a few more bucks.\\nIf you can afford it, I'd definitely trade up to the Tungsten E -- which features 32MB, a brilliant hi-res color screen, expandability, MP3 and a slick form factor. It costs twice as much and is worth every penny.\\nHere's a basic PALM product guide:\\nZire/Zire 21/Palm m100: Bottom of the line. Designed to suck you in but leave you wanting more. Think of this as the Chevy Chevette of Palms. Plagued by skimpy, dim screens.\\nPalm m505: Discontinued color model features horrible washed out color screen. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.\\nPalm TUNGSTEN TE: The new standard for low-priced, high-value color palms. Features 320x320 brilliant screen, 32MB Ram, MP3 capability with headphone jack, high quality battery and slick, shirt-pocketable form factor.\\nPalm Zire 71: Excellent, but expensive model features a low-res digital camera that is Okay only for small web page photos or email.\\nTungsten T2: Expensive model features drop down graffiti screen. Not worth the extra cash over the TE, unless you need/want Bluetooth.\\nTungsten T3: Longer, 320x480 screen. Otherwise, similar to T2. Expensive.\\nFor competitors, check out the Handspring Treo models, which feature thumbpads and a small form factor (some with phones).\\nBut I've heard Sony's customer service is weak compared to Palm's easy-as-pie returns. These things do break from time to time, so keep that in mind.\\nAlso compare to PocketPCs, which have started to come down into the two-hundred smacker price range, but still can't beat Palm's small form factor and ease of use...\\nIf you haven't bought a Palm yet, now's a great time to try it. It's basically an extension and backup for your brain, and who doesn't need that?\\nEnjoy!\",\n \"Product: Pur's Ultimate faucet-mounted water filter can reduce or remove lead, lindane, atrazine, asbestos, sediment, chlorine, crytosporidium, giardia, bad tastes and odors. The automatic safety monitor shows you how much life is left in the filter and shuts the system off when replacement is needed. Easy bypass feature allows you to access regular tap water. Spray feature for washing fruits and vegetables. Filters up to 100 gallons (approximately 2-3 months). Easy to install; no tools needed. Made in USA. 5-1/2Hx2-1/2Wx2-1/2D\\\".\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Water quality good, but flow problems...\\n\\nReview: I'd give this 3 1/2 stars if I could.\\nWhen you first attach the PUR filter, it works beautifully. Water comes out fast, and comes out clean. But fairly soon, and well before the filter is supposedly used up, the filter cuts down on the flow as it gets more and more clogged. After a while it can take 30 seconds to fill up a glass of water. Ours also has a leakage problem that is exacerbated the more clogged the filter is (the leak comes from the plastic covering that tells you how used up the filter is)...Don't know if ours is defective or if this is typical.\\nWe have since bought a PUR pitcher filtration system, and that seems to be more convenient to use because you don't have to sit there like a ... waiting for your glass to fill up.\\nPUR is superior to BRITA filters, by the way, because they also filter giardia and cryptosporidium, two bacteria that can cause intestinal illnesses. This is especially important if you live in areas with iffy water systems (i.e. St. Petersburg, Russia, which is full of giardia/Mexico) or if you have a weak immune system.\\nThe PUR filters work out to about 25 cents per gallon of filtered water. It costs more to filter dirtier water and less to filter cleaner water.\\nWhen you finally throw out the used filter, try cracking it open and having a look at all the nasty gunk that you didn't put into your body. It's definitely worth the price, don't you think?\",\n \"Product: Piccard/Data vs Borg\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Sadly, the worst Trek\\n\\nReview: I am a bigtime Trek fan, so bear with me. I've seen every TNG episode multiple times, and the final TV episode ranks up their with the best television I've ever seen.\\nBut this film, despite moments of excellence, is a turkey. I rented the DVD, and was so peeved at various parts, including, in particular, the ludicrous (and unfaithful to longtime viewers) ending, that I immediately rewatched several extremely annoying scenes with the director's commentary with my wife. Our mutual thought: What were they thinking?\\nFans have invested a lot into these characters, and it would not be a bad trek move to kill them off -- if it meant something. This end was so lame that it had us wondering \\\"he died for that?!\\\" It was as if a garden-variety blown fuse had electrocuted Geordi. And, it invalidates the final TV episode (Arggh!).\\nThe movie does get two stars, only because the basic plot itself is simply brilliant -- that a clone of Picard, with a far different childhood -- turns into a monster capable of ultimate evil. It could have been high concept Hollywood at its best. The actor who plays Picard's clone gives a fascinating, poignant and very cool performance that nearly rescues this wreck of a movie. Picard, as always, is superb, but he's stuck with C-grade lines too much of the time. All of the other characters are in some sort of fog, including Data. Many of the named cast (Dr. Crusher, anyone), are nearly written out of the script. And, in the worst Trek tradition, the cheese factor on some of the special effects and fight scenes is simply Velveeta. The scenes on Romulus include laughably bad sets...\\nBottom line: There is a reason why this Trek is so cheap on DVD and the TV episodes so pricey. Go buy \\\"All good things...\\\" on DVD, and revisit the magic that has so tragically gone out of this series that had been so dear to me, and let this turkey lie.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":17,"string":"17"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":687,"string":"687"}}},{"rowIdx":688,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A5UMUVEV1RUS9"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"A thrilling, horror film based on a true story about a single lawyer (Laura Linney), who takes on the church and the state, when she fights for the life of a priest (Tom Wilkinson), who has performeda deadly exorcism on a young woman. Linney must battle the cocky state lawyer (Campbell Scott) as well as her own demons, as she realizes that her career so far has not led her to fulfillment.\". The summary of the review text is \"Hair-raising and fantastically creepy!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Exorcism of Emily Rose was everything I'd hoped it would be. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I was left with the same creeped-out feeling I had for Mothman Prophecies (which to this day, no matter how many times I watch that one, it freaks me out). In my book, that's excellent, although I would not recommend watching this alone at night. Or at least not alone period. The movie was very well done and captivating. My best friend and I absolutely enjoyed this Exorcism. It ropes you in from the beginning with a riveting tale based on a true story. It's something I will no doubt watch again and again, though only in the company of friends who don't mind helping me check my closets before they go home. If you like this genre, you will definitely enjoy watching this."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Exorcism of Emily Rose was everything I'd hoped it would be. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I was left with the same creeped-out feeling I had for Mothman Prophecies (which to this day, no matter how many times I watch that one, it freaks me out). In my book, that's excellent, although I would not recommend watching this alone at night. Or at least not alone period. The movie was very well done and captivating. My best friend and I absolutely enjoyed this Exorcism. It ropes you in from the beginning with a riveting tale based on a true story. It's something I will no doubt watch again and again, though only in the company of friends who don't mind helping me check my closets before they go home. If you like this genre, you will definitely enjoy watching this."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: An anthology of three Stephen King short stories, connected by a supernatural stray cat who wanders through each tale.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's the cat's meow!\n\nReview: I watched Cat's Eye last night, for the first time in at least 15 years, and I'm happy to say it STILL doesn't disappoint. Not as dated as you'd expect after all this time either. Cat's Eye isn't scary, though has some suspenseful moments. I don't think anyone would be scared except small children (in particular for the last story) but they shouldn't be watching this sort of thing anyway.\n\nAs a smoker, the Quitters Inc. segment made me wish they had some sort of smoking cessation program such as. And for the gambling segment, I about died when he kicks the pigeon! Hilarious! The final story is also quite fun with the little monster. If you're looking for something unusual to keep you entertained, give this movie a try. It's a classic!","Product: Has a clear hard case. Former Library copy will contain the usual library stickers and stamps.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Number 5 is alive!\n\nReview: I remember our class winning a trip to see this movie when I was in elementary school and of course, we all loved it then. And now, many many years later, I still do love Short Circuit. The movie focuses on a company called NOVA that has constructed these new robots (which, surprisingly, don't look that out-of-date) but when a power surge hits while they are charging up, the robot called Number 5 comes alive and so the adventure begins. As he seeks for \"input\" he meets Stephanie (Ally Sheedy) a kind-hearted animal-loving woman who drives a lunch truck for a living. But when Stephanie discovers that Number 5 is alive, she does everything she can to protect him from the guys at NOVA who just want to disassemble him. Great fun for a low-key night at home, you'll love Short Circuit. Kids will too, but there are some profanities in there so parents, please use your discretion. Enjoy!","Product: Product Description\nSYNOPSIS\n\"Modern incarnations Girl\" tells the story: In 1987, Jenna or an upcoming adult little girl. But she was too slow too own maturity, his chest Taiping the gluteal too flat, not only by parents everywhere controls, small school guy also has no interest to her. So alone playing on their own disappointment Jenna heaven seven minutes \"Wishing games, want to grow up quickly and to live a life of most wanted ...\nThe next day, her dream has come true. Jenna woke up and found that already in 2004, their 30-year-old not only has a charming beauty and a perfect figure, also has a good job envied, cool and favored. New life Jenna extremely excited, however, also maintained Jenna this childish thinking how to deal with her 30-year-old adult life mud?\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: You don't need a \"play by play\" to enjoy this movie!\n\nReview: 13 Going On 30 was a movie that surprised me. Plot has been fairly well covered by the Amazon reviewer as well as all the other reviewers here...no need for a play by play. It caught me off guard because it was so sweet, yet funny. I think it was the Amazon critic who said it was like a girly version of the movie Big. Jennifer Garner is terrific in this. She's adorable and all her facial expressions remind me of the wonder and curiousity of a 13-year-old girl's world. I remember being that age too, and wanting to be all grown up. The movie reminds us all that we shouldn't be in a hurry to grow up and that all things will come in due time. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for and to treat people the way you want to be treated. Don't think it's all about the morals though. It's so much fun, and I love when they do the Thriller dance. If you're not convinced, rent it first, but I loved it so much I had to have it on my DVD rack.","Product: Region 1 ENCODED\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great movie, terrible DVD transfer...\n\nReview: My 4-star rating is for the movie itself. Suburbia was a pleasant surprise. I don't remember seeing this in the 80's, and honestly, I grabbed it off the shelf by accident (I was thinking of a movie I wanted called Crime & Punishment in Suburbia) but after watching it, I was certainly happy I'd made a mistake. Suburbia is about a group of teens who are rejected from their homes for various reasons, and our main character has an alcoholic mom who can barely take care of him or his younger brother so he leaves to try to lighten her load and winds up running around with other forgotten youths who call themselves The Rejected, or T.R. for short. It's not a happy-ending tidy kind of film, so don't think this is some shiny happy people living in suburbia thing. It's not, but it shows us a different perspective and aspect of life. The kids have learned how to adapt to survive, living in abandoned homes that have long been forgotten about and getting their groceries in a way most of us would never imagine (which is one of my favorite parts and I'll say no more as not to spoil it). Great live punk performances and and interesting story really hold Suburbia up. The acting seems a little amateur in parts but to me can be easily overlooked. Great movie, and my only complaint is the transfer. It's crappy, to be polite, though there's a different word I'd rather use to describe it. If you can get past the poor transfer quality, and the description of the movie sounds interesting to you, check it out. I'm glad I mistook Suburbia for something else otherwise I'd never have had the pleasure of watching it.","Product: Armageddon on the high seas! An elite nuclear submarine, on a deadly mission to deliver an international terrorist to American authorities, travels through a mysterious ocean portal known as \"The Devil's Eye.\" Twenty-seven ships have disappeared in this area, fueling the legend of a killer mutant octopus. The terrorist escapes to a passing cruise ship, but no one is safe as the octopus unleashes its fury. Adrenaline-pounding fear surfaces in the grips of a monster few have ever seen. Even fewer will live to tell.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Don't waste your money...catch it on TV for a free laugh!\n\nReview: Thanks to the reviews posted here by other viewers, I didn't waste my money on this stinker, but I felt it was my civic duty to warn others about Octopus. No one is joking about how terrible this movie is, so please don't freak out on any of us. Don't say you weren't warned. Now, if there is nothing on TV, you might be pleasantly surprised by checking out the Sci-Fi channel which seems to truly relish movies this bad (if you still don't believe me, look up Megalodon 3...so bad it's hilarious). I felt the beginning portions of Octopus were a bit slow. At the beginning, look out for the gratuitous pile of watermelons. Yes, you'll see it coming miles away. You know something is going to run into them. Bad acting, bad script, but in summary, if you can get to the scene where the octopus is attacking the cruise ship, you'll crack up. Again, don't spend a dime on this one...catch it on TV where you can opt to flip should you feel your time is being wasted.","Product: Discover the sexy all-girl rock band that's a national sensation. \"The purrr-fect mix of sexy cool comedy,\" says KMAX-TV.Hot newcomers Jose (Rachael Leigh Cook), Melody (Tara Reid) and Val (Rosario Dawson) are three small-town musicians with big dreams but little future. Then fate gives the Pussycats the chance of a lifetime when band manager Wyatt (Alan Cumming) of MegaRecords signs them overnight to an awesome recording contract. Suddenly, Josie and the Pussycats are living life in the fast lane with sold-out concerts, a number one single and global stardom. But it's not all limousines and private jets. The Pussycats soon discover they're being played like pawns in an evil plot by the record label's maniacal CEO Fiona (Parker Posey) to control the youth of America.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hilarious...a \"take that\" to the industries of music and advertising...\n\nReview: I love this movie, which is funny in itself since when it came out I had no interest in seeing it. I didn't think that I could relate to it at all until my curiousity got the better of me when nothing else was on cable. I was more than pleasantly surprised. I work in advertising, so the way they made fun of things \"Orange is the new pink!\" and the blatant placement of logos and branding was something I could totally relate to. I also like that it pokes much fun at the kind of music that kids (dare I call them kids...I'm not that much older...well, I guess I am now) these days tend to listen to. Groups that pop up overnight with some craptacular tune that those of us with any sense of taste would never listen to. This movie makes fun of everything I make fun of and I love it for that. I also love Parker Posey and her presentation...it's well worth watching for that alone!","Product: One Night At Mccool's\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It all happened one night at McCool's\n\nReview: It's a shame that not too many people seem to have heard of One Night at McCool's because it is just such a great, dark movie with a little romance and comedy woven in. Even more surprisingly, I found this fabulous film in my local Wal-Mart's $5.50 bin. Their low, low prices were my big, big DVD collection gain, as this is one movie I will never part with. The story revolves around 3 men's recounting of one night at McCool's, the local bar, where they each become smitten with a beautiful young woman named Jewel (Liv Tyler). But she's not as sweet and innocent as she looks. She knows how to play each of them to get exactly what she wants. Matt Dillon as the bartender, Paul Reiser as the lawyer and John Goodman as the cop all get in over their heads with Jewel. It's fun to watch this whole thing unfold before your eyes and the end includes a very interesting scene you definitely don't expect which makes this movie all the more fun. Great for those of us who hate sappy romantic flicks, this is perfect for those of us who can see right through that supposed love at first sight hooey. Absolutely recommended!","Product: Shark Attack 3 Megalodon dvd\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: It's so horrible it's funny...\n\nReview: I'm compromising by giving this review 2 stars. See, this movie is so poorly done and just plain awful, yet because of how terrible it was it was incredibly funny. Let me warn you all - please don't spend money on this unless you truly do want another so-bad-it's-hilarious B-movie about sharks in your collection. For the rest of us, it's been on the Sci-Fi channel, where I'd definitely recommend catching it as you can always flip to another channel. But the last 30 minutes of this movie were by far the most hilarious so if you want to laugh at something as sick and sad as reality TV, turn it on. As other reviewers have expressed, this an awful, very badly made movie. The script just plain stinks, and the acting was just as bad. Most of the actors deliver their lines apathetically especially when they should be showing concern. The shark keeps changing in size over the course of the movie, all the footage of the shark in action is obviously ripped from documentaries of the real creatures. Plus, aside from the shark changing size the entire time, it's a different shark each time. But I really split my side laughing at the end of it. Someone jumps off the boat right into the shark's mouth, but it looks more like they hired the guys from Monty Python to help create this image for us. So, when you're in the mood for something super cheesy and want to laugh at probably one of the most poorly done movies I've ever been witness to, go right ahead, but save your money...trust me on that!","Product: Steve Irwin makes his big-screen debut with his most perilous adventure yet! To save a very large crocodile from poachers, Steve and his wife Terri set out on a death-defying journey through the Outback to nab the big fella and relocate him to a safe river. But what they don't know is that the angry reptile has swallowed a top-secret US satellite beacon making them all targets of American special agents! Crikey!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A wonderful way to remember the legendary Steve Irwin\n\nReview: If you were a fan of the late, great Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, then Collision Course is a must-have for your collection. The movie isn't bad...not the best movie ever, but it's certainly entertaining enough, and if you enjoyed watching Irwin's shows, you'll have fun with this movie. Perhaps the best part is all the special features on the disc. There are several documentaries and deleted scenes that are just terrific and yet another way to immortalize Steve Irwin forever. Kids will no doubt appreciate this film too, and I don't think a single profanity is ever uttered in it. The price Amazon lists it for is decent, but I found mine shockingly enough right after Steve Irwin died in the $5.50 bin at Wal-Mart. Definitely a steal at that price! With Collision Course, you have a wonderful memento of the Steve Irwin we all loved so much. Enjoy!","Product: There is always something bloodthirsty lurking in the Louisiana Bayou. But there has never, ever, been anything like this. A pack of massive, genetically engineered flesh eating fish is combing the quiet waters of the river, searching for prey. Leaving a trail of mangled bodies along the riverbank,the creatures have local authorities scrambling to uncover what is causing the carnage and it quickly becomes clear that they are dealing with no ordinary predatorand these man-eaters far outweighany killer they have ever come up against. Scientifically bred with a deadly snake and geneticallyconditioned to breathe both under water and on land, Frankenfish can hunt wherever humans tread. And they're fast. And they're hungry.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not that bad actually!\n\nReview: Frankenfish wins a solid 3.5-star rating with me. I wouldn't recommend buying it at this price, but if you can find it in the bargain bin somewhere or you rent it, you'll have a good time. I was actually quite surprised with this one. I'd been dying to see it since the title itself is just hilarious, and it came on SciFi channel one night, much to my delight. Believe it or not, the kills are great in this movie. I mean, it is a little cheesy, but very creatively done. And a LOT of people die by way of the Frankenfish. Part of the fun is trying to figure out who will die next. Good times. I absolutely recommend for a night of cheesy creature horror. It's certainly lots of fun, but not for the price Amazon has it at. Enjoy!","Product: Alexa Vega (Spy Kids) stars in this irresistible teen comedy about four best friends who embark on a zany, all-night scavenger hunt against their popular girl rivals! Bursting with hilarious hijinks, glorious girl-power and true-blue friendship, Sleepover is a high-spirited, high-stakes romp that's 'topped with sprinklings of Cinderella enchantment (The Seattle Times)!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An adorable treat for the young and young at heart!\n\nReview: One reviewer gave this movie 1 star and complained about continuity. This person is obviously not young at heart. For those of us who are, or those who are still young, you'll appreciate this rites of passage movie. The reviewer who complained about continuity must not have been paying attention while watching. I say this because he or she complains there is no mention of Julie's best friend leaving until the end, which is not true. Hannah (Julie's best friend) speaks of this at the beginning of the movie. There were other things that reviewer said that led me to believe this person simply did not pay attention while viewing this film that I can't remember. All that aside, Sleepover is an adorable movie that even I can still relate to and I'm almost 30. It reminds me of when I was that age. Sleepover does a great job at capturing that time of transition between middle school and high school, as well as the bond between the 4 girls. If you enjoyed Mean Girls, you'll certainly get a kick out of Sleepover. Great fun movie!","Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Creepy and claustrophobic, but lacks something.\n\nReview: For those that can be patient for the gore, you will be pretty well grossed out as you would hope to be by the end of The Descent. However, before it gets to that point, the movie drags and lags a bit before getting there. I've seen better and I've surely seen worse. I'd give this movie 5 stars for the gore and horribly closed-in feelings you will have watching this, but the rest of it is just ok and you'll find yourself more interested in your big bucket of popcorn for a little while until the women discover there's some kind of creatures down there in the caves with them. If small spaces and lots of gore are what you desire, then check this movie out but be prepared to endure quite a bit of movie before it actually gets good.","Product: A waiter for four years since high school, Dean (Justin Long) has never questioned his job at Shenanigan\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It was well worth waiting for!\n\nReview: Last night, a friend brought over Waiting which I'd been wanting to see since I'd first seen the previews. I can't stand to go to the movie theater anymore to shell out a lot of money only to have some jackass blab on their phone the entire time. I figured I'd run out and rent it this weekend, but at last my wait for Waiting was finally over. And it was worth it! I'm a huge fan of Ryan Reynolds, plus Waiting had been described to me as Office Space for the restaurant industry. Despite never working in food services, I had an absolute blast watching this movie. It was such fun and proves that in any work environment, you always have some games you play to make your job less awful. I'd never work in food services, and I'm not saying that to put down anyone that does...I have a great respect for those who do because I'm far too clumsy not to drop plates of food everywhere and far too forgetful to remember orders. I'd probably be most like Naomi's charcter if I did work in that industry. My hat is off to the hard-working people in this industry.\n\nWaiting takes us through a day in the life of the employees who work at a restaurant called Shenanigan's (which looks like a Bennigan's) as Ryan Reynolds' charcter trains the new guy, Mitch. Since I don't work in this industry, I found it interesting to see things from the perspective of all the employees in the restaurant. The cooks who just wanted to go home. The poor waitress who had the mean, nasty lady. It makes me quite happy that I always treat the people who wait on me with respect.\n\nSo, if you enjoyed Office Space, or you have worked in a restaurant, I suspect you will like this movie most of all. Anyone with a sense of humor will surely enjoy this as much as I did. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 though just because one of the cooks (the really ugly one...I forget his name) has this stunningly beautiful girlfriend in the movie and it seems very unlikely a girl that looks like that would even give a guy that looks like that the time of day. However, my friend who brought over the movie used to work in food services years ago and he said it's not all that uncommon to see something like that. Whatever. Just enjoy the movie and remember to always be nice to the wait staff!","Product: The Simpsons - The Complete Ninth Season (Collectible Lisa Head Pack)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An outstanding season loaded with awesome extras!\n\nReview: If you're anything like me, you're such a huge Simpsons fan that you ran out and bought Season 9 yesterday, the day it released to DVD. And if you haven't yet picked it up and you're a huge Simpsons fan, you simply MUST! When you load in the first disc, it automatically plays a rough cut scene from the upcoming movie set to open in July 2007, which is quite a pleasant surprise. Of course, you'll find all of Season 9's fantastic episodes, like the one where Homer and family head to New York to get Homer's car, one they never show on air anymore since the tragedy on September 11th. You'll also find the one with the Movementarians cult, the one where Bart & Homer become carnies, the one where Homer becomes sanitation commissioner, and the one where Apu gets married, just to name a few. There's also tons of deleted scenes and fun extras to play with. Truly a must-have for your Simpsons collection and since it's the season for giving right now, would make any Simpson fan's holiday season much cheerier. You'll love it! Enjoy!","Product: An FBI woman needs a killer called Hannibal the Cannibal to catch a killer called Buffalo Bill. Oscars for best picture, director Jonathan Demme, actor Hopkins, actress Foster.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.\n\nReview: I can't believe I never reviewed The Silence of the Lambs yet, simply because it is in my top 10 favorite movies ever made. Despite my father's best efforts to keep me from seeing it when it released, I still got my chance and I still love this movie like no other in my collection. I've always been fascinated with serial killers and this movie fueled my fascination even further.\n\nIf you haven't seen this movie yet, I can only assume you've either been living in a cave this whole time, or you were too young to watch it when it came out. Either way, if you're one of the few people on this planet who has not yet watched it, go now. With so many reviews covering the plot, I won't go there, but if you like thrillers and serial killers and you've never seen this, you won't regret it. It's one you should own, not rent. It's timeless and amazing and it's worth it just for Hopkins' performance alone. Red Dragon and Hannibal were interesting and fun as well, but they have nothing on Silence of the Lambs. It will always stay in my top 10 favorites.","Product: new\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easily watchable 50 times and then some!\n\nReview: Though not my absolute favorite Adam Sandler movie (that honor goes to Billy Madison in my book), 50 First Dates is a fun & funny movie that you can watch over and over. It's a cute story of how Sandler tries to win the love of Lucy (Barrymore) over and over again because after an accident, she is unable to make new memories. Since this is an Adam Sandler movie, it's not entirely mushy but still has a few sappy moments. That doesn't make it any less funny though. Rob Schneider plays Sandler's native Hawaiian pot-smoking friend and you can expect to laugh a lot at him. Lucy's family is also hilarious and so are the owners of the restaurant they meet at. Oh, not to mention Sandler's he-she assistant at the zoo...good stuff! Sandler & Barrymore also have a great chemistry like they had in The Wedding Singer. They work very well together in my opinion. For some light-hearted fun that will leave you smiling, 50 First Dates is a keeper!","Product: From Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, and Jon Turteltaub, director of PHENOMENON, comes NATIONAL TREASURE. It's the thrilling, edge-of-your-seat adventure starring Academy Award(R) winner Nicolas Cage (1995 Best Actor, LEAVING LAS VEGAS) as Benjamin Franklin Gates. Ever since he was a boy, Gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary Knights Templar Treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. As Gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, he's dogged by a ruthless enemy (Sean Bean, THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) who wants the riches for himself. Now in a race against time, Gates must steal one of America's most sacred and guarded documents -- the Declaration of Independence -- or let it, and a key clue to the mystery, fall into dangerous hands. Heart-pounding chases, close calls, and the FBI turn Gates's quest into a high-stakes crime caper and the most exciting treasure hunt you've ever experienced.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Disney movie with explosions...\n\nReview: And National Treasure does not disappoint. So the plot is familiar, but this can be said for most movies nowadays. I'm not a huge action freak either, but I had been anxious to see National Treasure when I first saw the previews. Since it's a Disney movie, everything was great. My only gripe is that it seemed to all be tied up a little too tidily for my tastes at the end. I also could care less for the love story they stapled into it. Puke! They should have just left the trite love story out of it...you certainly wouldn't have missed it if they did. That aside, I found it to be exciting and you really can't go wrong with Nicholas Cage. For action lovers everywhere, you'll want to catch this one.","Product: Book by Patterson, James\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: MUCH better than Kiss The Girls...\n\nReview: I actually didn't mind Kiss The Girls because of Morgan Freeman. He saved the day in that movie. Plus, I'm always intrigued by serial killers and weird psychos. That always peaks my interest. But Ashley Judd's performance was just terrible in that (not that I think she's very good in anything I've seen but whatever). That's why I was delighted to find another thriller along those lines with Morgan Freeman, still playing Alex Cross, but thankfully without Ashely Judd (a better name for her would be Ashely Dudd but that's my opinion). Along Came A Spider was not only an interesting storyline, it was also very well acted. There's some twists of course which I won't spoil, but one I did see coming and the other blindsided me. All in all very enjoyable, especially for the low price I found this at. The little girl who is kidnapped in this, played by Mika Boorem, is terrific. It was kind of neat seeing her in this as I had just watched the movie Sleepover recently (also reviewed it...cute little movie...check it out) where she's more grown up. Hopefully we'll be seeing more things with her. Anyway, I found this engrossing enough and most times you can't go wrong with Morgan Freeman (except if Ashely Judd is in a scene with him, but that's not his fault) as he's an exceptional actor. Obsessed with serial killers, psychos and the like, just as I am? Then you will have a good time getting tangled up in the web of Along Came A Spider.","Product: This unusual but strikingly affecting movie stars Marisa Tomei as Ruby, a young woman with a string of bad relationships behind her, who falls in love with a guy named Sam (Vincent D'Onofrio, Full Metal Jacket, The Whole Wide World). Initially, Sam just seems quirky, but eventually he tells her his secret: he's a time traveler from 400 years in the future. Happy Accidents walks a delicate line between genres, never making it clear whether Sam is delusional or telling the truth until the end. The strange blend of genres (which plays like romantic comedy, not like science fiction) may make some viewers balk, but writer-director Brad Anderson (Next Stop Wonderland) has a gift for both revealing psychological insights and sensual moments--like when Sam explains principals of time travel by running his hands up Ruby's leg--that, combined with the superb cast, are constantly engaging and sincerely touching. --Bret Fetzer\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I accidentally and quite happily stumbled onto this movie...\n\nReview: And I absolutely loved it! Call it a happy coincidence if you will, but while I was making the morning coffee and waiting for my boyfriend to come home from his martial arts class, I saw that Happy Accidents was coming on cable, IFC I think but can't recall. I'd been intrigued by it thanks to some wonderful reviews right here on Amazon that I looked into after Amazon recommended this movie to me based on others I'd been looking into. This is a wonderfully charming movie and if you like romantic comedies, you'll be sucked into this one right away. Marissa Tomei is terrific and very heartfelt. At the beginning before she's met Sam, there's a particular scene that cracked me up that touched on her former boyfriends, perhaps because I could really relate. I don't know if the guys will totally love it, but my boyfriend, who tends to stay far away from movies like this, came home when the movie had about 30-45 minutes left in it, and he seemed to enjoy the portions of it he caught. But for all of us women, I'm one of the least mushy, sentimental people you'll ever meet, and I just loved Happy Accidents. Please make it an intentional viewing on your part...you will not be disappointed!"],"string":"[\n \"Product: An anthology of three Stephen King short stories, connected by a supernatural stray cat who wanders through each tale.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's the cat's meow!\\n\\nReview: I watched Cat's Eye last night, for the first time in at least 15 years, and I'm happy to say it STILL doesn't disappoint. Not as dated as you'd expect after all this time either. Cat's Eye isn't scary, though has some suspenseful moments. I don't think anyone would be scared except small children (in particular for the last story) but they shouldn't be watching this sort of thing anyway.\\n\\nAs a smoker, the Quitters Inc. segment made me wish they had some sort of smoking cessation program such as. And for the gambling segment, I about died when he kicks the pigeon! Hilarious! The final story is also quite fun with the little monster. If you're looking for something unusual to keep you entertained, give this movie a try. It's a classic!\",\n \"Product: Has a clear hard case. Former Library copy will contain the usual library stickers and stamps.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Number 5 is alive!\\n\\nReview: I remember our class winning a trip to see this movie when I was in elementary school and of course, we all loved it then. And now, many many years later, I still do love Short Circuit. The movie focuses on a company called NOVA that has constructed these new robots (which, surprisingly, don't look that out-of-date) but when a power surge hits while they are charging up, the robot called Number 5 comes alive and so the adventure begins. As he seeks for \\\"input\\\" he meets Stephanie (Ally Sheedy) a kind-hearted animal-loving woman who drives a lunch truck for a living. But when Stephanie discovers that Number 5 is alive, she does everything she can to protect him from the guys at NOVA who just want to disassemble him. Great fun for a low-key night at home, you'll love Short Circuit. Kids will too, but there are some profanities in there so parents, please use your discretion. Enjoy!\",\n \"Product: Product Description\\nSYNOPSIS\\n\\\"Modern incarnations Girl\\\" tells the story: In 1987, Jenna or an upcoming adult little girl. But she was too slow too own maturity, his chest Taiping the gluteal too flat, not only by parents everywhere controls, small school guy also has no interest to her. So alone playing on their own disappointment Jenna heaven seven minutes \\\"Wishing games, want to grow up quickly and to live a life of most wanted ...\\nThe next day, her dream has come true. Jenna woke up and found that already in 2004, their 30-year-old not only has a charming beauty and a perfect figure, also has a good job envied, cool and favored. New life Jenna extremely excited, however, also maintained Jenna this childish thinking how to deal with her 30-year-old adult life mud?\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: You don't need a \\\"play by play\\\" to enjoy this movie!\\n\\nReview: 13 Going On 30 was a movie that surprised me. Plot has been fairly well covered by the Amazon reviewer as well as all the other reviewers here...no need for a play by play. It caught me off guard because it was so sweet, yet funny. I think it was the Amazon critic who said it was like a girly version of the movie Big. Jennifer Garner is terrific in this. She's adorable and all her facial expressions remind me of the wonder and curiousity of a 13-year-old girl's world. I remember being that age too, and wanting to be all grown up. The movie reminds us all that we shouldn't be in a hurry to grow up and that all things will come in due time. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for and to treat people the way you want to be treated. Don't think it's all about the morals though. It's so much fun, and I love when they do the Thriller dance. If you're not convinced, rent it first, but I loved it so much I had to have it on my DVD rack.\",\n \"Product: Region 1 ENCODED\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great movie, terrible DVD transfer...\\n\\nReview: My 4-star rating is for the movie itself. Suburbia was a pleasant surprise. I don't remember seeing this in the 80's, and honestly, I grabbed it off the shelf by accident (I was thinking of a movie I wanted called Crime & Punishment in Suburbia) but after watching it, I was certainly happy I'd made a mistake. Suburbia is about a group of teens who are rejected from their homes for various reasons, and our main character has an alcoholic mom who can barely take care of him or his younger brother so he leaves to try to lighten her load and winds up running around with other forgotten youths who call themselves The Rejected, or T.R. for short. It's not a happy-ending tidy kind of film, so don't think this is some shiny happy people living in suburbia thing. It's not, but it shows us a different perspective and aspect of life. The kids have learned how to adapt to survive, living in abandoned homes that have long been forgotten about and getting their groceries in a way most of us would never imagine (which is one of my favorite parts and I'll say no more as not to spoil it). Great live punk performances and and interesting story really hold Suburbia up. The acting seems a little amateur in parts but to me can be easily overlooked. Great movie, and my only complaint is the transfer. It's crappy, to be polite, though there's a different word I'd rather use to describe it. If you can get past the poor transfer quality, and the description of the movie sounds interesting to you, check it out. I'm glad I mistook Suburbia for something else otherwise I'd never have had the pleasure of watching it.\",\n \"Product: Armageddon on the high seas! An elite nuclear submarine, on a deadly mission to deliver an international terrorist to American authorities, travels through a mysterious ocean portal known as \\\"The Devil's Eye.\\\" Twenty-seven ships have disappeared in this area, fueling the legend of a killer mutant octopus. The terrorist escapes to a passing cruise ship, but no one is safe as the octopus unleashes its fury. Adrenaline-pounding fear surfaces in the grips of a monster few have ever seen. Even fewer will live to tell.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't waste your money...catch it on TV for a free laugh!\\n\\nReview: Thanks to the reviews posted here by other viewers, I didn't waste my money on this stinker, but I felt it was my civic duty to warn others about Octopus. No one is joking about how terrible this movie is, so please don't freak out on any of us. Don't say you weren't warned. Now, if there is nothing on TV, you might be pleasantly surprised by checking out the Sci-Fi channel which seems to truly relish movies this bad (if you still don't believe me, look up Megalodon 3...so bad it's hilarious). I felt the beginning portions of Octopus were a bit slow. At the beginning, look out for the gratuitous pile of watermelons. Yes, you'll see it coming miles away. You know something is going to run into them. Bad acting, bad script, but in summary, if you can get to the scene where the octopus is attacking the cruise ship, you'll crack up. Again, don't spend a dime on this one...catch it on TV where you can opt to flip should you feel your time is being wasted.\",\n \"Product: Discover the sexy all-girl rock band that's a national sensation. \\\"The purrr-fect mix of sexy cool comedy,\\\" says KMAX-TV.Hot newcomers Jose (Rachael Leigh Cook), Melody (Tara Reid) and Val (Rosario Dawson) are three small-town musicians with big dreams but little future. Then fate gives the Pussycats the chance of a lifetime when band manager Wyatt (Alan Cumming) of MegaRecords signs them overnight to an awesome recording contract. Suddenly, Josie and the Pussycats are living life in the fast lane with sold-out concerts, a number one single and global stardom. But it's not all limousines and private jets. The Pussycats soon discover they're being played like pawns in an evil plot by the record label's maniacal CEO Fiona (Parker Posey) to control the youth of America.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hilarious...a \\\"take that\\\" to the industries of music and advertising...\\n\\nReview: I love this movie, which is funny in itself since when it came out I had no interest in seeing it. I didn't think that I could relate to it at all until my curiousity got the better of me when nothing else was on cable. I was more than pleasantly surprised. I work in advertising, so the way they made fun of things \\\"Orange is the new pink!\\\" and the blatant placement of logos and branding was something I could totally relate to. I also like that it pokes much fun at the kind of music that kids (dare I call them kids...I'm not that much older...well, I guess I am now) these days tend to listen to. Groups that pop up overnight with some craptacular tune that those of us with any sense of taste would never listen to. This movie makes fun of everything I make fun of and I love it for that. I also love Parker Posey and her presentation...it's well worth watching for that alone!\",\n \"Product: One Night At Mccool's\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It all happened one night at McCool's\\n\\nReview: It's a shame that not too many people seem to have heard of One Night at McCool's because it is just such a great, dark movie with a little romance and comedy woven in. Even more surprisingly, I found this fabulous film in my local Wal-Mart's $5.50 bin. Their low, low prices were my big, big DVD collection gain, as this is one movie I will never part with. The story revolves around 3 men's recounting of one night at McCool's, the local bar, where they each become smitten with a beautiful young woman named Jewel (Liv Tyler). But she's not as sweet and innocent as she looks. She knows how to play each of them to get exactly what she wants. Matt Dillon as the bartender, Paul Reiser as the lawyer and John Goodman as the cop all get in over their heads with Jewel. It's fun to watch this whole thing unfold before your eyes and the end includes a very interesting scene you definitely don't expect which makes this movie all the more fun. Great for those of us who hate sappy romantic flicks, this is perfect for those of us who can see right through that supposed love at first sight hooey. Absolutely recommended!\",\n \"Product: Shark Attack 3 Megalodon dvd\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: It's so horrible it's funny...\\n\\nReview: I'm compromising by giving this review 2 stars. See, this movie is so poorly done and just plain awful, yet because of how terrible it was it was incredibly funny. Let me warn you all - please don't spend money on this unless you truly do want another so-bad-it's-hilarious B-movie about sharks in your collection. For the rest of us, it's been on the Sci-Fi channel, where I'd definitely recommend catching it as you can always flip to another channel. But the last 30 minutes of this movie were by far the most hilarious so if you want to laugh at something as sick and sad as reality TV, turn it on. As other reviewers have expressed, this an awful, very badly made movie. The script just plain stinks, and the acting was just as bad. Most of the actors deliver their lines apathetically especially when they should be showing concern. The shark keeps changing in size over the course of the movie, all the footage of the shark in action is obviously ripped from documentaries of the real creatures. Plus, aside from the shark changing size the entire time, it's a different shark each time. But I really split my side laughing at the end of it. Someone jumps off the boat right into the shark's mouth, but it looks more like they hired the guys from Monty Python to help create this image for us. So, when you're in the mood for something super cheesy and want to laugh at probably one of the most poorly done movies I've ever been witness to, go right ahead, but save your money...trust me on that!\",\n \"Product: Steve Irwin makes his big-screen debut with his most perilous adventure yet! To save a very large crocodile from poachers, Steve and his wife Terri set out on a death-defying journey through the Outback to nab the big fella and relocate him to a safe river. But what they don't know is that the angry reptile has swallowed a top-secret US satellite beacon making them all targets of American special agents! Crikey!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A wonderful way to remember the legendary Steve Irwin\\n\\nReview: If you were a fan of the late, great Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, then Collision Course is a must-have for your collection. The movie isn't bad...not the best movie ever, but it's certainly entertaining enough, and if you enjoyed watching Irwin's shows, you'll have fun with this movie. Perhaps the best part is all the special features on the disc. There are several documentaries and deleted scenes that are just terrific and yet another way to immortalize Steve Irwin forever. Kids will no doubt appreciate this film too, and I don't think a single profanity is ever uttered in it. The price Amazon lists it for is decent, but I found mine shockingly enough right after Steve Irwin died in the $5.50 bin at Wal-Mart. Definitely a steal at that price! With Collision Course, you have a wonderful memento of the Steve Irwin we all loved so much. Enjoy!\",\n \"Product: There is always something bloodthirsty lurking in the Louisiana Bayou. But there has never, ever, been anything like this. A pack of massive, genetically engineered flesh eating fish is combing the quiet waters of the river, searching for prey. Leaving a trail of mangled bodies along the riverbank,the creatures have local authorities scrambling to uncover what is causing the carnage and it quickly becomes clear that they are dealing with no ordinary predatorand these man-eaters far outweighany killer they have ever come up against. Scientifically bred with a deadly snake and geneticallyconditioned to breathe both under water and on land, Frankenfish can hunt wherever humans tread. And they're fast. And they're hungry.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not that bad actually!\\n\\nReview: Frankenfish wins a solid 3.5-star rating with me. I wouldn't recommend buying it at this price, but if you can find it in the bargain bin somewhere or you rent it, you'll have a good time. I was actually quite surprised with this one. I'd been dying to see it since the title itself is just hilarious, and it came on SciFi channel one night, much to my delight. Believe it or not, the kills are great in this movie. I mean, it is a little cheesy, but very creatively done. And a LOT of people die by way of the Frankenfish. Part of the fun is trying to figure out who will die next. Good times. I absolutely recommend for a night of cheesy creature horror. It's certainly lots of fun, but not for the price Amazon has it at. Enjoy!\",\n \"Product: Alexa Vega (Spy Kids) stars in this irresistible teen comedy about four best friends who embark on a zany, all-night scavenger hunt against their popular girl rivals! Bursting with hilarious hijinks, glorious girl-power and true-blue friendship, Sleepover is a high-spirited, high-stakes romp that's 'topped with sprinklings of Cinderella enchantment (The Seattle Times)!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An adorable treat for the young and young at heart!\\n\\nReview: One reviewer gave this movie 1 star and complained about continuity. This person is obviously not young at heart. For those of us who are, or those who are still young, you'll appreciate this rites of passage movie. The reviewer who complained about continuity must not have been paying attention while watching. I say this because he or she complains there is no mention of Julie's best friend leaving until the end, which is not true. Hannah (Julie's best friend) speaks of this at the beginning of the movie. There were other things that reviewer said that led me to believe this person simply did not pay attention while viewing this film that I can't remember. All that aside, Sleepover is an adorable movie that even I can still relate to and I'm almost 30. It reminds me of when I was that age. Sleepover does a great job at capturing that time of transition between middle school and high school, as well as the bond between the 4 girls. If you enjoyed Mean Girls, you'll certainly get a kick out of Sleepover. Great fun movie!\",\n \"Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Creepy and claustrophobic, but lacks something.\\n\\nReview: For those that can be patient for the gore, you will be pretty well grossed out as you would hope to be by the end of The Descent. However, before it gets to that point, the movie drags and lags a bit before getting there. I've seen better and I've surely seen worse. I'd give this movie 5 stars for the gore and horribly closed-in feelings you will have watching this, but the rest of it is just ok and you'll find yourself more interested in your big bucket of popcorn for a little while until the women discover there's some kind of creatures down there in the caves with them. If small spaces and lots of gore are what you desire, then check this movie out but be prepared to endure quite a bit of movie before it actually gets good.\",\n \"Product: A waiter for four years since high school, Dean (Justin Long) has never questioned his job at Shenanigan\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It was well worth waiting for!\\n\\nReview: Last night, a friend brought over Waiting which I'd been wanting to see since I'd first seen the previews. I can't stand to go to the movie theater anymore to shell out a lot of money only to have some jackass blab on their phone the entire time. I figured I'd run out and rent it this weekend, but at last my wait for Waiting was finally over. And it was worth it! I'm a huge fan of Ryan Reynolds, plus Waiting had been described to me as Office Space for the restaurant industry. Despite never working in food services, I had an absolute blast watching this movie. It was such fun and proves that in any work environment, you always have some games you play to make your job less awful. I'd never work in food services, and I'm not saying that to put down anyone that does...I have a great respect for those who do because I'm far too clumsy not to drop plates of food everywhere and far too forgetful to remember orders. I'd probably be most like Naomi's charcter if I did work in that industry. My hat is off to the hard-working people in this industry.\\n\\nWaiting takes us through a day in the life of the employees who work at a restaurant called Shenanigan's (which looks like a Bennigan's) as Ryan Reynolds' charcter trains the new guy, Mitch. Since I don't work in this industry, I found it interesting to see things from the perspective of all the employees in the restaurant. The cooks who just wanted to go home. The poor waitress who had the mean, nasty lady. It makes me quite happy that I always treat the people who wait on me with respect.\\n\\nSo, if you enjoyed Office Space, or you have worked in a restaurant, I suspect you will like this movie most of all. Anyone with a sense of humor will surely enjoy this as much as I did. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 though just because one of the cooks (the really ugly one...I forget his name) has this stunningly beautiful girlfriend in the movie and it seems very unlikely a girl that looks like that would even give a guy that looks like that the time of day. However, my friend who brought over the movie used to work in food services years ago and he said it's not all that uncommon to see something like that. Whatever. Just enjoy the movie and remember to always be nice to the wait staff!\",\n \"Product: The Simpsons - The Complete Ninth Season (Collectible Lisa Head Pack)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An outstanding season loaded with awesome extras!\\n\\nReview: If you're anything like me, you're such a huge Simpsons fan that you ran out and bought Season 9 yesterday, the day it released to DVD. And if you haven't yet picked it up and you're a huge Simpsons fan, you simply MUST! When you load in the first disc, it automatically plays a rough cut scene from the upcoming movie set to open in July 2007, which is quite a pleasant surprise. Of course, you'll find all of Season 9's fantastic episodes, like the one where Homer and family head to New York to get Homer's car, one they never show on air anymore since the tragedy on September 11th. You'll also find the one with the Movementarians cult, the one where Bart & Homer become carnies, the one where Homer becomes sanitation commissioner, and the one where Apu gets married, just to name a few. There's also tons of deleted scenes and fun extras to play with. Truly a must-have for your Simpsons collection and since it's the season for giving right now, would make any Simpson fan's holiday season much cheerier. You'll love it! Enjoy!\",\n \"Product: An FBI woman needs a killer called Hannibal the Cannibal to catch a killer called Buffalo Bill. Oscars for best picture, director Jonathan Demme, actor Hopkins, actress Foster.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.\\n\\nReview: I can't believe I never reviewed The Silence of the Lambs yet, simply because it is in my top 10 favorite movies ever made. Despite my father's best efforts to keep me from seeing it when it released, I still got my chance and I still love this movie like no other in my collection. I've always been fascinated with serial killers and this movie fueled my fascination even further.\\n\\nIf you haven't seen this movie yet, I can only assume you've either been living in a cave this whole time, or you were too young to watch it when it came out. Either way, if you're one of the few people on this planet who has not yet watched it, go now. With so many reviews covering the plot, I won't go there, but if you like thrillers and serial killers and you've never seen this, you won't regret it. It's one you should own, not rent. It's timeless and amazing and it's worth it just for Hopkins' performance alone. Red Dragon and Hannibal were interesting and fun as well, but they have nothing on Silence of the Lambs. It will always stay in my top 10 favorites.\",\n \"Product: new\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easily watchable 50 times and then some!\\n\\nReview: Though not my absolute favorite Adam Sandler movie (that honor goes to Billy Madison in my book), 50 First Dates is a fun & funny movie that you can watch over and over. It's a cute story of how Sandler tries to win the love of Lucy (Barrymore) over and over again because after an accident, she is unable to make new memories. Since this is an Adam Sandler movie, it's not entirely mushy but still has a few sappy moments. That doesn't make it any less funny though. Rob Schneider plays Sandler's native Hawaiian pot-smoking friend and you can expect to laugh a lot at him. Lucy's family is also hilarious and so are the owners of the restaurant they meet at. Oh, not to mention Sandler's he-she assistant at the zoo...good stuff! Sandler & Barrymore also have a great chemistry like they had in The Wedding Singer. They work very well together in my opinion. For some light-hearted fun that will leave you smiling, 50 First Dates is a keeper!\",\n \"Product: From Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, and Jon Turteltaub, director of PHENOMENON, comes NATIONAL TREASURE. It's the thrilling, edge-of-your-seat adventure starring Academy Award(R) winner Nicolas Cage (1995 Best Actor, LEAVING LAS VEGAS) as Benjamin Franklin Gates. Ever since he was a boy, Gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary Knights Templar Treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. As Gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, he's dogged by a ruthless enemy (Sean Bean, THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) who wants the riches for himself. Now in a race against time, Gates must steal one of America's most sacred and guarded documents -- the Declaration of Independence -- or let it, and a key clue to the mystery, fall into dangerous hands. Heart-pounding chases, close calls, and the FBI turn Gates's quest into a high-stakes crime caper and the most exciting treasure hunt you've ever experienced.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Disney movie with explosions...\\n\\nReview: And National Treasure does not disappoint. So the plot is familiar, but this can be said for most movies nowadays. I'm not a huge action freak either, but I had been anxious to see National Treasure when I first saw the previews. Since it's a Disney movie, everything was great. My only gripe is that it seemed to all be tied up a little too tidily for my tastes at the end. I also could care less for the love story they stapled into it. Puke! They should have just left the trite love story out of it...you certainly wouldn't have missed it if they did. That aside, I found it to be exciting and you really can't go wrong with Nicholas Cage. For action lovers everywhere, you'll want to catch this one.\",\n \"Product: Book by Patterson, James\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: MUCH better than Kiss The Girls...\\n\\nReview: I actually didn't mind Kiss The Girls because of Morgan Freeman. He saved the day in that movie. Plus, I'm always intrigued by serial killers and weird psychos. That always peaks my interest. But Ashley Judd's performance was just terrible in that (not that I think she's very good in anything I've seen but whatever). That's why I was delighted to find another thriller along those lines with Morgan Freeman, still playing Alex Cross, but thankfully without Ashely Judd (a better name for her would be Ashely Dudd but that's my opinion). Along Came A Spider was not only an interesting storyline, it was also very well acted. There's some twists of course which I won't spoil, but one I did see coming and the other blindsided me. All in all very enjoyable, especially for the low price I found this at. The little girl who is kidnapped in this, played by Mika Boorem, is terrific. It was kind of neat seeing her in this as I had just watched the movie Sleepover recently (also reviewed it...cute little movie...check it out) where she's more grown up. Hopefully we'll be seeing more things with her. Anyway, I found this engrossing enough and most times you can't go wrong with Morgan Freeman (except if Ashely Judd is in a scene with him, but that's not his fault) as he's an exceptional actor. Obsessed with serial killers, psychos and the like, just as I am? Then you will have a good time getting tangled up in the web of Along Came A Spider.\",\n \"Product: This unusual but strikingly affecting movie stars Marisa Tomei as Ruby, a young woman with a string of bad relationships behind her, who falls in love with a guy named Sam (Vincent D'Onofrio, Full Metal Jacket, The Whole Wide World). Initially, Sam just seems quirky, but eventually he tells her his secret: he's a time traveler from 400 years in the future. Happy Accidents walks a delicate line between genres, never making it clear whether Sam is delusional or telling the truth until the end. The strange blend of genres (which plays like romantic comedy, not like science fiction) may make some viewers balk, but writer-director Brad Anderson (Next Stop Wonderland) has a gift for both revealing psychological insights and sensual moments--like when Sam explains principals of time travel by running his hands up Ruby's leg--that, combined with the superb cast, are constantly engaging and sincerely touching. --Bret Fetzer\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I accidentally and quite happily stumbled onto this movie...\\n\\nReview: And I absolutely loved it! Call it a happy coincidence if you will, but while I was making the morning coffee and waiting for my boyfriend to come home from his martial arts class, I saw that Happy Accidents was coming on cable, IFC I think but can't recall. I'd been intrigued by it thanks to some wonderful reviews right here on Amazon that I looked into after Amazon recommended this movie to me based on others I'd been looking into. This is a wonderfully charming movie and if you like romantic comedies, you'll be sucked into this one right away. Marissa Tomei is terrific and very heartfelt. At the beginning before she's met Sam, there's a particular scene that cracked me up that touched on her former boyfriends, perhaps because I could really relate. I don't know if the guys will totally love it, but my boyfriend, who tends to stay far away from movies like this, came home when the movie had about 30-45 minutes left in it, and he seemed to enjoy the portions of it he caught. But for all of us women, I'm one of the least mushy, sentimental people you'll ever meet, and I just loved Happy Accidents. Please make it an intentional viewing on your part...you will not be disappointed!\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":19,"string":"19"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":688,"string":"688"}}},{"rowIdx":689,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A2374KS5MTBWKI"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Warm up to your new favorite flip-flop, the Vionic® Wave Sandal. Webbed mesh upper with padded neoprene liner and soft, woven toe post in a thong sandal style. Cushy EVA insole. Lightweight, flexible EVA midsole absorbs shock, reducing stress on feet, ankles, and knees. Durable TPR outsole with wave-patterned tread helps improve traction. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth and air dry under direct sunlight only. Imported. Measurements: Weight: 7 oz Product measurements were taken using size Men's 9, Women's 10, width Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.\". The summary of the review text is \"Great Flip Flop that has the Arch support I needed.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Normally I wouldn't spend so much on a flip flop, but the money in this instance is worth it. I have flat feet so need the arch support. When you wear these flip flops without question you feel the support. At first, it feels like a lump of something is under your foot by your arch until you get used to it. Not a shoe, at least for me, that I can just do endless walking all over the place all day long as I will get minor discomfort in the arch of my foot. But, I have worn this shoe for several hours and have done quite a bit of walking with no issues. I had another brand before this that would sometimes make the bottom of my foot black, but this one does not thank goodness. Also, the strap does not wear off onto the top of your foot either and discolor it. For me, if I needed another pair I would purchase this shoe again."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Normally I wouldn't spend so much on a flip flop, but the money in this instance is worth it. I have flat feet so need the arch support. When you wear these flip flops without question you feel the support. At first, it feels like a lump of something is under your foot by your arch until you get used to it. Not a shoe, at least for me, that I can just do endless walking all over the place all day long as I will get minor discomfort in the arch of my foot. But, I have worn this shoe for several hours and have done quite a bit of walking with no issues. I had another brand before this that would sometimes make the bottom of my foot black, but this one does not thank goodness. Also, the strap does not wear off onto the top of your foot either and discolor it. For me, if I needed another pair I would purchase this shoe again."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Easy Acces to Elements One Pass Serving 100% Grape Juice & Unleavened Wafer No Refrigeration Needed Ready to Serve\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to use and great product.\n\nReview: Great product and easy to use. These are filled Communion Cups with the wafer. You peel back the first layer (see pictures), remove wafer and then peel back the second layer to open the cup filled with juice. To say this is easy is an understatement. I opened one on the first try with no issues. We actually used this in a sick house where men and women have many disabilities among loss of limbs, etc. No one had an issue opening these communion cups, that is how easy it was. The price point is great as well. Think about it as unfortunately I have already gone down this route: Buy communion cups, buy juice (don't forget you need the juice dispenser) and then buy the wafers (don't forget you need the communion tray and juice tray to distribute the individual pieces) OR buy these and it is all done for you and you just pass them out. Product was not stale. There were no broken cups/wafers. No complaints whatsoever. For using on a mission trip, this is a no brainier. Highly recommend.","Product: Wonderful Wood Markers. Color a wonderful world with these wood markers! Minimal bleeding and running make these rainbow pens a fail-safe craft activity! Decorate ornaments family trees and any other timbered trinket as a classroom or after-school project. Safe and non-toxic. (12 pcs. per set) Conforms to ASTM D-4236. OTC\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great markers that held up after repeated use.\n\nReview: These markers were used in a craft project on blank wood slices by children. Kids colored about fifty pieces of wood in a matter of a few hours. No issues with the markers not working or drying out. These are fine point markers. In one of the pictures you will see the fine point wood marker compared to a wide point marker. The colors were vibrant on the wood. Children are hard on markers and these withstood the abuse. You do have to monitor the children to make sure the caps remain on the marker when not being used to avoid drying out as with any marker, but other than that the transfer of color was great as you can see in the pictures of actual masterpieces created by the children yourself.","Product: Included components of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor Pulse controlled buttons Why Is This The Perfect Mini Processor For You? The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor handles a variety of food preparation tasks including chopping, grinding, puréeing, emulsifying and blending. The patented auto-reversing SmartPower blade provides a super-sharp edge for the delicate chopping of herbs and for blending and puréeing other soft foods. The blunt edge offers a powerful cutting surface to grind through spices and other hard foods. Pulse activation gives maximum control for precision processing, whether chopping or grinding. Spatula, product manual and recipe booklet included. Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor The powerful high-speed 250-Watt motor works hard and fast to accomplish any small job with ease. Chop herbs, onions, garlic; grind spices, hard cheese, purée baby foods; blend mayonnaise and flavored butters, all with the same compact appliance. The Mini-Prep Plus Processor takes up minimum counter space and stores neatly on the countertop or in a cabinet. Best Practices When Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor Size Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about 1/2-Inch. If you don't start with pieces that are small and uniform, you will not get an even chop. Quantity You don’t want to overload the 3-Cup work bowl. Use the quantities given in the included recipe section of the product manual. As a rule of thumb, remember that after being processed, food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central hub of the blade assembly. Selecting the Right Operating Control Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It’s the best option, for example, when chopping soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic and most cheeses. It is also the right choice for puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise and mixing salad dressing. Pulse action is best when you are using the chop function. Two or three pulses are often enough. Use the Grind function for grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as peppercorns, seeds, chocolate and nuts. Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the grind function. Adding Liquid You can add liquids such as water, oil or flavoring while the machine is running. For example, you might want to add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing, or you could add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen yogurt. Pour the liquid through one of the two openings in the cover. Removing Food From the Sides of the Bowl Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the bowl as you process. Stop the machine to clear food away. After the blade has stopped moving, remove the cover and use the spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl back into the center. Cleaning and Storage Read to clean up? No problem To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover and blade immediately after each use, so that food won’t dry on them. Wash blade assembly, work bowl, cover and spatula in warm soapy water. If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the work bowl, cover, blade assembly and spatula on the top rack. The Mini-Prep Plus Processor stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space. The hidden cord storage underneath the motor base will help to keep excess cord off the countertop. Store the unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. Easily dice tomatoes in seconds Just a Few of the Many Foods You Can Prepare Food Item Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Seeds and Dried Berries Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to desired consistency. Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy and juniper berries Herbs, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop. Onions Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired size. Peel; Cut into 3⁄4-inch or smaller pieces of similar size. Mushrooms Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces, no larger than 3⁄4-inch. Nuts Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Vegetables, cooked Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop, then process continuously until desired consistency is reached. Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency. .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great mini chopper, use it 1-3 times a day for over three years now.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R19C40ZV1EMO1V\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91pROlFJCPS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71eNl55zh5S.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">I love Cuisinart so my natural response to when I needed a mini chopper rather than using my 14-cup Cuisinart Food Processor was that this product would be a great addition to my kitchen appliances. It was. Now, with saying that I cannot compare this to another mini chopper as this is my first mini chopper purchase. I can say I purchased this three years ago and I use my mini chopper pretty much 1-3 times a day. I cook three meals a day, 7 days a week and I am either grinding spinach, garlic, walnuts, artichokes, olives, etc. This is so functional, easy to clean, easy to store. It really is a must have and a great kitchen tool to use in everyday cooking. It is durable...haven't broken the lid, base, or bowl. Parts are easily stored in a drawer unlike the 14-cup Cuisinart Food Processor where I had to buy an accessory storage case for it. I store my mini chopper in a cabinet and it fits standing up on the first shelf. I have never had it not work or any issues whatsoever with it at all. There are certain items in every kitchen that are staples...food processor, food saver, and well my Cuisinart mini chopper.\n\nIn the video I chopped up Spinach, Artichokes Hearts and Kalamata Olives for a topping on a pizza.","Product: Commercial grade vacuum sealer bags are ideal for sealing perishable foods or valuables to protect them in storage. 11 by 16 size, 100-count per package\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love my Foodsaver\n\nReview: Been a Foodsaver customers for 10 years+. I love my Foodsaver. Used Foodsaver only bags with my machines throughout the years. And the pre-cut bags are a hit and miss. Sealing up 40 pounds of Halibut into multiple bags (90 bags to be exact) it would be every 3rd or 4th or 5th one that would not seal, in essence quite a few would have to be thrown out (15+ bags). I just dealt with it as that is the way it was. When I read that these bags which are not a Foodsaver brand, sealed with no issues I decided to buy it and give it a try. Not only are the bags so much more cheaper than the Foodsaver Bag (even on discount), but IT IS TRUE every single bag has sealed. I have ordered these bags and smaller sizes many times and NOT ONE bag has ever not sealed. Don't know why, don't really care. They work better than Foodsaver bags and are cheaper. Never have I ever bought another Foodsaver bag again since buying these.","Product: Perfect for tailgating, picnicking, potlucks and more Pyrex Portables Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set includes a hot/cold pack designed to go inside its convenient carrying case. Pyrex Portables 9-piece set includes one (1) each of: 3-quart (9-inch by 13-inch) oblong baking dish with red BPA-free plastic lid, and black carrier, with two (2) each of 6-cup rectangular containers with red BPA-free plastic lids and hot/cold pack inserts. Baking dish is made from Pyrex glass which is microwave, dishwasher, preheated oven, and freezer safe. Made from non-porous glass, these dishes wont warp, stain, or absorb food odors and flavors. Oblong dish has large ergonomic handles for improved handling. Pyrex glass is made in the USA and come with a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturer defect.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great dishes, the lids secure tight and don't fall off and the carrier keeps everything steaming hot.\n\nReview: First of all, quick and to the point the product works as described. I love the dish covers and they fit securely and don't come off until you remove them yourself. A lot different than the glass tops that can slide off when transporting. I had bought a separate carrier from Rachel Ray that I had tried first with these dishes and well, it did not keep them warm at all, I am sorry to say. So, the following week when I had to participate in another potluck I went ahead and used the carrier that these dishes came with. I heated the inserts twice as it said to watch for it to expand, though I never really saw it \"expand\" nonetheless I went ahead and heated each one twice in the microwave then put each one in the carrier and then put the dishes in the carrier. Approximately 2-3 hours later when I had to take all three dishes out of the carrier they were all steaming hot as if I just had cooked them. Big difference from a week before when I used the other carrier. And about 4 hours later the carrier with the inserts were still warm to the touch as I put back in the empty dishes as I headed home. I have only tried this product with items I needed to keep hot, I have not tried items that I needed to keep cold. The most time I can account for the carrier staying warm would be 4-5 hours, I haven't needed anything past that time allotment as of yet.","Product: CSB-75PK Color: Pink Features: -Motor wattage: 200. -Easy to use and one touch control. -Includes 16 ounces mixing beaker. -Dishwasher safe and stain-resistant blending shaft. -BPA free. -2 Speeds for all your blending tasks. Product Type: -Hand Blender. Jar Material: -Metal. Dishwasher Safe: -Yes. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -14\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -2.63\". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -2.13\". Overall Product Weight: -2.2 lbs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Blender, just wish it had a base.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2931YACJXRTTS\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1OCJG0-w2S.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81gOlkO6dKS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Cuisinart makes a great quality product which is why I chose this handheld blender over the others. It didn't let me down. It is simple to use, sturdy, even the measuring cup that comes with it is extremely durable. Only thing I wish it had was some sort of base that you can stand it upright on as you don't want to stand it up on the part that blends on your counter so it was hard to use and then set aside while cooking. You had to lay it down on a paper towel or cutting mat. Other than that, it is not small so it is hard to store in your cupboard. You have to either lay it down to make it fit in your cupboard OR there is a black button on the back of the blender that when it is pressed the blender separates into two parts which is easy to store that way in your cupboard. For simple uses like blending eggs, etc. it would be great if there was one half the size as you don't need the full size to do that. I have no problems using this mixing eggs, etc. but when I tried to mix a pancake batter it was a little more difficult as I was blending 1 cup of pancake mix and 3/4 cup of water so it was thick at first, BUT the handheld blender did mix it very well. You have two settings only Low and High. You have to keep the button pressed down while mixing, it is not a turn on and turn off type of blender, I would have preferred that as while mixing the pancake mix it was hard to keep my finger on the button and mix.\n\nThe measuring cup has a pouring spout which I love and makes it easy to pour the mixture, in this case on the grill to make pancakes.","Product: This sleek, high-performance smart stick hand blender comes in four great colors to fit into any kitchen - funky to sophisticated. With its 200-watt motor, two speeds, and deep reach, it makes quick work of pureeing soup in a pot or blending a pitcher of frothy hot chocolate. And it can whip up lemonade and fruit smoothies in seconds, too. It's one smart stick!; Cuisinart 2-speed series smart stick hand blender, Peridot.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Blender, just wish it had a base.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2931YACJXRTTS\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1OCJG0-w2S.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81gOlkO6dKS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Cuisinart makes a great quality product which is why I chose this handheld blender over the others. It didn't let me down. It is simple to use, sturdy, even the measuring cup that comes with it is extremely durable. Only thing I wish it had was some sort of base that you can stand it upright on as you don't want to stand it up on the part that blends on your counter so it was hard to use and then set aside while cooking. You had to lay it down on a paper towel or cutting mat. Other than that, it is not small so it is hard to store in your cupboard. You have to either lay it down to make it fit in your cupboard OR there is a black button on the back of the blender that when it is pressed the blender separates into two parts which is easy to store that way in your cupboard. For simple uses like blending eggs, etc. it would be great if there was one half the size as you don't need the full size to do that. I have no problems using this mixing eggs, etc. but when I tried to mix a pancake batter it was a little more difficult as I was blending 1 cup of pancake mix and 3/4 cup of water so it was thick at first, BUT the handheld blender did mix it very well. You have two settings only Low and High. You have to keep the button pressed down while mixing, it is not a turn on and turn off type of blender, I would have preferred that as while mixing the pancake mix it was hard to keep my finger on the button and mix.\n\nThe measuring cup has a pouring spout which I love and makes it easy to pour the mixture, in this case on the grill to make pancakes.","Product: The ultimate carrier for hot and cold food transport - the Expandable Lasagna Lugger by Rachael Ray expands to hold two 9 inch X 13 inch baking dishes (dishes not included). Need to feed a crowd? This insulated meal carrier is great for transporting your favorite meals, casseroles and desserts to parties, potlucks, tailgates and picnics. It's also great to use at home when you need to keep food hot or cold until your guests arrive. Constructed of built-to-last, 600 denier material with Triple-Tek insulation and leak proof, easy clean Temperfoil lining for excellent retention of heat and cold! Measures 16.5L X 10.5W X 6.8H\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Just okey, compared to another product that keeps it hot.\n\nReview: I really wanted to like this product and still on the fence about it. I tried this product to keep warm two dishes for a potluck. They didn't stay as warm as I had thought they would. Then I bought another carrier by Pyrex that had a microwavable pouch insert and I used that next with the same two dishes and it kept it hot for many hours later. Now, I haven't tried the pouch with this product, but in both instances I did everything the same except for the carrier with the other carrier having the microwavable pouch and there was a major difference. Don't know if I am doing something wrong with this one, but so far this product is just okay. Did not keep it hot.","Product: Dirt, stains and spots are a thing of the past with Rug Doctors first handheld cleaner uniquely designed for personal in home, office and car use. With this first-class cleaning machine, users have access to an affordable and advanced portable deep cleaner for do-it-yourself convenience. As the premium portable cleaner on the market, this spot cleaner is conveniently small and still remarkably mighty. Weighing only 20 lbs, it can hold up to 64 oz. of solution. Since accidents dont happen on a fixed schedule, users now have the ability to spot clean anytime, anywhere. The Portable Spot Cleaner is strategically designed with modified carpet friendly wheels for extra maneuverability, a retractable handle for easy storage and dual tanks for clean and dirty water. The Portable Spot Cleaner offers 2X more suction than competitors, producing cleaner homes and shorter drying times. Clean up spots and stains on all soft surfaces with the Rug Doctor Portable Spot Cleaner.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Buyer Beware! Will update review when I get replacement unit.\n\nReview: Very disappointed with Rug Doctor and Amazon as well. I purchased this unit in May 2016. Used it for a few minutes when I first got it. It was kept in a closest and finally got to really use it in October 2016 and it was defective. The suction tank half sucks in and half spews it out of a grey vent by the motor all over the floor. Amazon suggests you purchase Square Trade Protection which I did. That is useless until after two years - just FYI. Amazon won't replace the product even though it is less than six months old. So, the only other option is Rug Doctor which I contacted and they admitted that the unit was defective, HOWEVER, they will only pay for shipping under 30 days...I priced shipping through FedEx, UPS, and USPS; the cheapest way which turns out to be across the board HALF THE PRICE OF THE UNIT. So, it will cost me half the price to pay out of my pocket for a product that Rug Doctor admits is faulty. I have own Rug Doctors in the past. This is my first portable spot cleaner, but first I wouldn't buy it at Amazon ever again and the protection plan seems useless as if there are any issues with the unit you have to pay to ship it to MO which is about half the cost of the machine so really the protection plan is a scam. Rug Doctor I doubt if they get many of these machines back. They will replace it they said so, but a $130 item is going to now cost me $199...if I decide to send it back and pay shipping or I can take my money and buy a more reliable brand like Bissell. I will never buy Rug Doctor again...warranty is for a reason and it is their faulty machine. I did not damage the machine yet I got penalized.\n\nUPDATE: Rug Doctor has offered to send a prepaid shipment label to ship the product back. I will update this review once I get the product back so I can thoroughly review it. I do commend Rug Doctor for standing behind their product and acknowledging that paying half the price of the unit to ship it back to them was harsh.","Product: The Genesis 16\" 360 degree adjustable floor fan is an energy efficient fan with innovative design. It has been constructed with a durable copper motor to last longer. This powerful floor fan is perfect for cooling a bedroom or an office. The 16\" head gives you the option to place it on the floor, on a dresser, or on a table. The 3 fan speeds give the option of how cool you want the fan to blow. The fan head can be adjusted to any angle and can pivot a full 360 degrees. This will allow it to blow in any direction you choose, even completely upward or downward. This fan has been ETL listed with UL approval and employs overload safety protection with a fuse in the plug. Please note that during the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice a slight odor due to lubrication of the motor at the factory. This is normal and will quickly disappear.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Powerful Floor Fan, louder and doesn't push as much air as a 20 inch Floor Fan\n\nReview: I have a 20 inch Floor Fan so I am able to compare the two. The 20 inch floor fan is from a different maker. This Avalon 16 inch Floor Plan is actually louder than the 20 inch Floor Fan I already have. You would think it would have been the opposite but it is considerably louder than the 20 inch Floor Fan. Now does it push as much air as the 20 inch Floor Fan, NO! The 16 inch Floor Fan is powerful don't get me wrong but it doesn't compare to what a 20 inch Floor Fan can do. The only real downside of the 16 inch fan is the dial to control the fan is in the back center (right behind the propeller. So to turn this fan off you have to reach behind or as in my case turn the fan around to switch it off or change the setting. Where the 20 inch Floor Fan I already have has the dial on top of the fan so you can easily adjust it. Make sure the knobs are tighten on the sides when you adjust its position as they can become loose and the fan will move on its own. The 20 inch Floor Fan you can just adjust it without tightening the sides so not sure if that is a manufacturing difference or it is different because this fan is smaller. The 16-inch Floor Fan is compact and definitely takes up less space than the 20 inch Floor Fan which I why I purchased it, but unfortunately because of the output difference between the two I went back to using the 20 inch Floor Fan instead of this one. No fault of the product itself, simply a preference.","Product: CubieTime combines a simple alarm clock with the convenience of charging at the nightstand. CubieTime is perfect for any bedroom with its minimal footprint, easy to set alarm, display dimmer, and user facing power and USB outlets.PLEASE NOTE: Single Day Alarm ON/OFF switch under battery door. CubieTime also features a pass-through plug, surge protection, auto update for daylight saving time, security c-clamp and meets strict UL standards including a UL spill test. Now Available in Black or White.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Worth every penny, great versatlie clock that is functional.\n\nReview: I have been searching for a digital clock for a couple of years now. My cable company removed the digital clocks from the cable boxes and suddenly I had no way of telling time. So, I started on my search for a simple digital clock that was readable from even across the room that was not overbearing in brightness, simple to use, inexpensive and functional. Simple I thought, but not so much. Over the past two years I've purchased numerous digital clocks and none suited my needs. In fact, I just purchased two digital clocks a week before this one that was literally deemed useless. You had to be facing at eye level close up to read it. Those were $12 each. I didn't want to spend more than that for a clock. Then, I came across this clock which was significantly more than I ever wanted to spend but it appeared readable and functional and so because I was so desperate I just went for it. Boy, am I glad I did. I really wasn't interested in the charging ports, etc. But, come to find out it is very practical to have. When I want to plug in my Amazon Fire TV I don't have to look for an outlet just plug it right in the clock, same with my phone. The clock has outlets and charging ports on the top of it. The cord that comes with this clock is heavy duty, thick and super high quality. After using this clock for more than a week, I would buy it again and I will be buying another one. Easy to set time. Easy to set the alarm and turn it off and on. Readable at a distance and does not disturb sleep, etc. Nice clean numbers readable at any angle unlike the previous digital clock that I had just purchased. No complaints whatsoever with this clock, it is pretty straight forward. Sleek design. Not ideal it has a knob on the top, but overall I can deal with that. My search is over.","Product: Save time, money and hassle with the Fresh Sealer. Just close the transparent lid, this 12 Liter container automatically sucks out the air to protect breads, pastries, chips, crackers, cereals and more, keeping them fresh longer. Smart vacuum sensor stops the pump when the perfect pressure is achieved and maintains that same pressure at all time. It is also a quick food marinator. Since Fresh Sealer quickly pumps air out, allowing foods' pores and fibers to stretch and expand while marinade gets pulled deeper into the core and better than overnight soak marination. You can marinate meats/foods in minutes instead of hours under vacuum stage. Other vacuum food sealers on the market require to purchase special bags or keep pumping the air out manually. If you are looking for a better and touchless way to store foods longer and marinate foods faster, the Fresh Sealer is your solution. Removable dishwasher safe tray for easy cleaning. Powered by AC adaptor (included) or 4 D sized batteries (not included).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Keeps my lemons fresh for a very long time.\n\nReview: I have had this product for four years now. I still use it regularly. I mostly use it to store lemons and the lemons last a very long time. Weeks and weeks. Many of times I have forgotten about the lemons and thought oh, these must be bad by now but they weren't! I noticed you do have to be careful with the items you put in it as they might all start smelling like a particular item, etc. Not good for bananas as the whole unit starts smelling like bananas. Everything starts smelling like bananas. I mostly use it for thick skin fruits such as lemons, oranges, tangerines, etc. Sometimes I will put a store bought French bread roll for about a day in it and it keeps it fresh. Sometimes there is condensation that I have to wipe away on the inside of the top of the lid, but pretty much it is easy to maintain and use. Pictured are lemons that are over a month old and still are very fresh.","Product: Our best selling 2.1 audio system with thunderous bass response, will ll any room with amazing sound. This three-piece system includes two 2-inch satellite drivers and a 5.25-inch Power Pro subwoofer with a high-throw voice-coil and tuned port for an enhanced bass response. Sleek design of the satellite speakers will compliment any desk, PC, Mac, or multimedia entertainment system. Convenient system control of the speakers using the desktop command pod that also provides a 3.5 mm headphone out jack and auxiliary input jack. ! AC power 110V only. ! CA-3602a = Retail packaging.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Deal, Sounds Like Digital Surround IMAX Theater.\n\nReview: Okay, first of all I bought a cheap projector that was $80 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/ERISAN-Updated-Full-Color-130-quot-Image-UC40-Pro-Mini-Portable-LCD-LED-Home-Theater-Cinema-Game-Projector-Support-HD-1080P-Video-800-Lumens-IP-IR-USB-SD-HDMI/dp/B00TO7X2H8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">ERISAN Updated Full Color 130\" Image UC40 Pro Mini Portable LCD LED Home Theater Cinema Game Projector - Support HD 1080P Video / 800 Lumens IP/IR/USB/SD/HDMI</a> and needed to supplement the sound. I wasn't going for the full fledge digital surround sound IMAX theater experience, but the built-in speakers with the projector were not sufficient for my purposes. So, I purchased a set of Logitech Speakers 10W and tried those. NO! Then I purchased these speakers which are 62W. I plugged in these speakers and yes it was louder, but only slightly. I was confused. I connected these 62W speakers to a TV and WOW! Showing on the TV at the time was a person knocking on a door and that resonated everywhere when the speakers were at full blast. So, I then remembered that with the DVD Player I purchased that there were a few comments regarding the sound and HDMI cable. So, I switched out the HDMI cables for Components and WOW! I had full fledge digital surround sound IMAX theater experience going on with these 62W speakers. Impressive as a set of $90 speakers I tried didn't even do that. These are impressive speakers and for the cost are a great deal. I would highly recommend and would definitely purchase again. In fact, I need a second set so I will be purchasing these again.","Product: The Samsung DVDC500 comes equipped with Anynet+, which helps all components communicate and share information via HDMI-CEC (Anynet+). An impressive, sleek 37mm design also houses 1080p up-conversion, delivering crisp, distinct pictures and high-quality sound.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Functional DVD player, though lose sound using HDMI cable.\n\nReview: This DVD player worked as described. It has been used continually for almost a month and I have had no issues at all. It has played every DVD I have put into it. I did notice that when I connect it to a projector using HDMI cable it reduces the sound significantly. For instance, I upgraded from using 10w speakers to 60w speakers, but when I was using the HDMI cable there was literally no increase in sound at all. But, when I tested the speakers on another device I had surround sound theater type of volume. I then switched the DVD cable to components and the sound matched the theater surround sound that I had tested on the other device. So, that is the reason for the four stars as the image is sharper on a projector using HDMI but I lose sound drastically compared to having a less of a sharp image with dramatic projected sound using components. I also wish it was more compact this one is wider than a normal compact DVD player. I would say about four inches wider.","Product: Powered by lighteven indoorsthis keyboard makes battery hassles a thing of the past. Now, made for your Mac.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Better than Apple's Standard Keyboard\n\nReview: Been an Apple (Mac) User since the 1980s. Hated the new keyboards by Apple, especially the one that came with the iMAC. Used the computer intermittently and every single time I needed to use it I had to replace the battery in the keyboard. Well, the last time I did apparently the battery exploded in the keyboard and there was and still is no way of opening the casing to get it out. So, that was a pretty penny that had to be discarded at hazard waste. So, I really wanted a keyboard that did not need a battery as if I added the costs of the batteries I went through it probably would have paid for a keyboard on its own. So, I purchased this product. I use a Logitech mouse so figured my chances would be good and they were. Love the keyboard. No battery needed, love that too. No issues with the keyboard. Easier to type with than using the standard Apple Keyboard. Looking at buying another Mac in the near future and will definitely be buying this product. This is a no brainer for me.","Product: Fitquipment Screen Protector Charger Cable\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Switch on Electricty, Switch off No Electricty...easy way to conserve power.\n\nReview: First, I haven't done a complete diagnostic on how much of a difference these switches make and what that converts to in savings on my electricity bill. But, I will say that the purpose I bought them is that I know that appliances can pull electricity even when not in use but plugged in. In my mind, every little bit helps. So, I leave the appliance plugged in, these easily fit and plug into the wall socket and when I want to use the appliance I click the switch on, when I am done I switch it off. If I forget to click the switch on, the appliance will not work so I know at that point no electricity is coming out of the socket to the appliance. So, there you have it...my layman scientific observation. I have had these for four years now, still use them. They have not had to be replaced. No malfunctions, no issues with them at all.","Product: Charge your portable audio experience. The JBL Charge delivers unsurpassed portable audio performance from your mobile devices and tablets. It provides more than 12 hours of playback time from its builtin, highcapacity, 6000mAh Liion rechargeable battery, and it can even charge your other mobile devices on the go via its builtin USB port. With two 15/8inch (41millimeter) fullrange drivers and a builtin bass port, it produces fullrange JBL sound with exceptional bass. It also wirelessly streams audio from any Bluetoothequipped smartphone or tablet. The JBL Charge wireless speaker is a portable audio powerhouse for any environment. Highcapacity, 6000mAh Liion rechargeable battery The JBL Charge stereo speaker has a massive, builtin, 6000mAh Liion rechargeable battery that provides more than 12 hours of playback time on a single charge. The battery is easily recharged from the speaker's builtin USB port, which saves you battery hassles and money. Recharges your external devices The JBL Charge speaker's highcapacity battery has so much juice that you can even use it to recharge your other portable devices from the speaker's builtin USB port while you're on the go. So you don't need to carry an extra charger to keep your devices powered up. Bluetooth technology The JBL Charge portable speaker streams audio wirelessly from any Bluetoothequipped device, making JBL sound available for a wide range of portable devices, including tablets. Builtin bass port Some portable speakers produce lessthanimpressive bass. Not the JBL Charge. It has a builtin bass port and generates bass that similar portable speakers simply can't equal. Fullrange JBL sound With two 15/8inch (41millimeter) JBL drivers and a 2 x 5watt amplifier, the JBL Charge generates roomfilling audio impressive performance for a compact speaker that goes anywhere with you.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great speaker, loud and clear.\n\nReview: Had purchased a different one before this one that was about $99. But, it just didn't seem loud enough like I wanted. Basically, I did my researche and decided to spend the extra money on this item which costs more. It still is my go to speaker and I use it all the time. It is definitely worth the money. It projects loud and is clear. I have even used it for an outdoor event where crowds are everywhere and it was responsible for projecting a sound clip as part of an attraction and it was loud and clear for all to hear. The charge last long. Never had an issue of playing it and it goes dead on me. I have had it for about two years now. If I used if for long periods of time in one stretch say 14 hours I usually just plug it in so it charges while playing. I am not a speaker expert, but this was a trial and error type of purchase and this one won.","Product: Introducing the all-new 2014 E-Series 32\" (31.50\" diag.) Full-Array LED TV with an ultra-narrow 10mm frame, and vibrant LED-lit picture. Full-Array LED delivers brilliant picture quality as it distributes LEDs behind the entire screen for superior light uniformity. Enjoy high definition TV in crisp, clear 720p HD resolution. With a near borderless design, a 30% thinner profile and space-saving, slimmer base, the new E-Series 32\" Full-Array LED TV is a perfect upgrade to any room. VIZIO E-Series: Picture-Perfect Brilliance.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great quality TV with great picture quality and sound.\n\nReview: Could be bias as I own four Vizio TVs, but I have never had an issue with a Vizio TV and they are a great quality TV with a long lasting bulb and manufactured locally so that is the reason why I bought this fifth TV. I have never had a Vizio go bad on me and all are in great working condition. I had a friend that was a fanatic in research the best LED TV and after extensive research it came down to Vizio which is how I purchased my first Vizio. If I am buying a TV I will buy Vizio. The picture quality and sound is great on this TV. Easy set-up. It gives you an option for Home Use or Display Use when you first set it up. I nor anyone I know has ever had an issue with a Vizio TV. This TV is used specifically for an XBox 360 system and has and continues to work flawlessly non-stop for over a year now.","Product: Dragon touch M8 - tablet - Android 4.4 (KitKat) - 16 GB - 8\" IPS (1280 x 800) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Tablet with Flexibility\n\nReview: Great tablet. I use this tablet on the mission field, so flexibility is key down to the SD card, connecting to a bluetooth speaker, charging by a solar charger, etc.. In general, I am an iPad user. Love my iPad. But, for an inexpensive tablet, I would buy one for myself. I have bought three of these tablets so far. They have worked tirelessly without any issues in the field and still are working. It is easy to use even by those who have never seen a tablet before. I do not use email or wifi with the tablet so cannot give my feedback on that. I will say this is an extremely fast tablet. I can upload items myself (documents, videos, pictures, etc..) that can be viewed and retrieved easily on it for teaching and referencing, etc. It is durable. The price point is great. It actually has a good speaker built in, but for my purposes it also easily connected to a bluetooth speaker as well. I have literally no issues with this tablet whatsoever and up until this purchase never heard of a Dragon Touch and for those who know it is hard to get an avid iPad user to concede that this is indeed a great tablet. It also charges quickly with great battery life. Great all around.","Product: Upon purchase, you will get an email confirmation from SquareTrade. You will not be mailed a paper contract. If you have questions, please call: 1.877.WARRANTY.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Don't buy it, it is a scam.\n\nReview: Be very aware of purchasing this. Amazon leads you to believe you are covered but really you are not. Bought a vacuum steam cleaner in May 2016. Used it twice and the machine malfunction spewing liquid out of its motor onto the floor, etc in October 2016 - 5 months. Amazon refuses to help. Amazon says it cannot be replaced or returned. I went to file a claim and Square Trade says they can't do anything until after the two years...so basically you are screwed at both ends. Completely misleading by Amazon and Square Trade. And now, I am screwed. Contacted Rug Doctor who admits the machine is faulty and needs to be replaced, but I have to pay for it to be shipped back which is HALF THE PRICE OF THE UNIT.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Compact, Large, Built in Lighting, Portable, Easy to Use and takes GREAT Pictures...what else can you ask for.\n\nReview: WOW! There are quite a few possibilities with this Portable Photo Studio. The fact that it is self contained, compact and large was the selling point for me. Yes, there are other units on the market for half the price but the versatility this unit offers simply in my book doesn't stands out among the others. It is easy to set-up. You don't even have to read the instructions, that is how easy it is to use. All the pieces fold in and the unit itself compacts like a folded in half folding table with a handle. It takes 2-3 minutes to set-up and 2-3 minutes to tear down and put away. You can shoot from the top (1 slot), front (3 slots positions) and from the entire front for large items. A medium size duffle bag can fit in this, so its pretty large. The backdrop that is velcro to the top had a crease in it when I got it (as you will see in the pictures), but that is easily fixable so wasn't a deal breaker for me. Worst case you can put your own background. The way the background folds in half and velcro to the top of the unit when you pack it up, there will always be a crease it seems at the half way mark. Mine when I got it, it was not folded in half, it was actually folded weird which made for an incorrect diagonal line crease. I am just going to steam it out. The product overall is durable and not flimsy. The unit comes with built in lights so it is part of the unit, not sure if those can be replaced or not. The lighting itself is more than adequate for photo shots. You have the option of plugging in the unit or not so you can use your own or natural light if you choose to. This only comes with one background (white). You can certainly use different backgrounds of your own choice. I shot a Pepsi can at two distances with a DSLR Nikon D90 for comparison. I also shot an iPad with the screen on (disclaimer: the iPad has a glass screen protector) and I shot if from the top of the unit so you can see the glare of the lighting system of the unit, BUT when I shot it from the front I got no glare. I also shot a solid gold award statute and it came out great, a whole lot better than other settings and in natural light so no complaints there. Yes, I saw some reflection in it as it was solid gold which is reflective in nature, but it wasn't like other shots where it picked up everything and anything so I was totally happy. The rest of the pictures just shows you how to fold and pack it up...again really easy. Now, some pictures of the unit was taken when the lights were off already and it was being packed up. The power cord and instructions have a built in zipped pocket for easy storage as well. 13 Pictures are included.","Product: A basic casual t-shirt featuring short sleeves and a v-neckline.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Okay, but collects lint like a lint roller.\n\nReview: First, let me start off by saying that I own several black v-neck t-shirts and recently bought several different brands to find one I like to replace a few. This t-shirt out of the ones I recently bought was the best of the three, BUT compared to the other ones I already own it is the worst of the bunch. The t-shirt is thin (not see through), light (doesn't make you hot) and long in length. It is fitted but doesn't really have much elasticity. The deal breaker for me is that it attracts lint. I have cats and have never had an issue with a t-shirt collecting lint of any color actually, but this t-shirt literally not only collects cat hair but lint in general from anything and everything. I mean the entire t-shirt looks like a lint roller. Crazy, never seen anything like this. So, my search continues... I really did want to like this one, but...my search continues. See picture is it mostly lint (not cat hair) from carpet, etc. never seen anything like this and this is in just one day wearing it.","Product: One of our favorite flips gets even better. Edition V gets prettier, with thinner straps and a sleeker profile yet has the same comfortable fit. You get a double-shot of Crocs comfort, with a soft foam footbed, deep heel cradle and a Croslite foam outsole to cushion every step. Its the casual flip you can wear almost anywhere.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What is not to love about these sandals. A must have!\n\nReview: I ordered these because I overheard a group of women talking about their sandals that were all crocs. One even had surgery on her foot multiple times for issues with plantar fasciitis. I never knew croc made sandals. I have in the past purchased $100 sandals that are specifically made for a high arch, etc... but my feet always hurt afterwards. So, after hearing testimony after testimony I decided to give these a try. At this price I had nothing to lose. OMG! These do feel like you are walking on clouds. It says on the heel Dual Croc Comfort. I can tell you I have never worn a more comfortable sandal than these. I will say though when walking on a tile floor they tend to squeak. Almost like if you are walking on a wet floor. But, as far as I am concerned I don't care, that is how comfortable these sandals are. I started wearing them the minute I got them and haven't stopped yet. No blistering and they didn't have to be broken in. I have worn them all day and at the end of the day my feet feel great.","Product: One of our favorite flips gets even better. Edition V gets prettier, with thinner straps and a sleeker profile yet has the same comfortable fit. You get a double-shot of Crocs comfort, with a soft foam footbed, deep heel cradle and a Croslite foam outsole to cushion every step. Its the casual flip you can wear almost anywhere.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What is not to love about these sandals. A must have!\n\nReview: I ordered these because I overheard a group of women talking about their sandals that were all crocs. One even had surgery on her foot multiple times for issues with plantar fasciitis. I never knew croc made sandals. I have in the past purchased $100 sandals that are specifically made for a high arch, etc... but my feet always hurt afterwards. So, after hearing testimony after testimony I decided to give these a try. At this price I had nothing to lose. OMG! These do feel like you are walking on clouds. It says on the heel Dual Croc Comfort. I can tell you I have never worn a more comfortable sandal than these. I will say though when walking on a tile floor they tend to squeak. Almost like if you are walking on a wet floor. But, as far as I am concerned I don't care, that is how comfortable these sandals are. I started wearing them the minute I got them and haven't stopped yet. No blistering and they didn't have to be broken in. I have worn them all day and at the end of the day my feet feel great.","Product: URBANCLEO | Womens Basic eLong Tunic Top Mini T-shirt Dress made with very soft and lightweight fabric that gives comfortable loose fit. Featuring with short sleeves and flowy hemline that has long tunic length drapes along the front and the back. You can pair with leggings and flat shoes for a perfect casual outfit.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great tunic, but a little shear. Runs big.\n\nReview: This is by all means a great tunic. I ordered a X-Large and probably should have ordered a Large as it is big on me. Definitely roomy and not form fitting. I did notice that I could see my chest even though the tunic was covering it. So, the material is thinner than an average shirt/t-shirt and depending on what you are wearing underneath (like a white bra under a black tunic) it could be quite noticeable. The sheerness that I notice was strictly over the upper chest/cleavage area and not anywhere else, as the tunic flows loosely and in a cascading effect. I purchased the black tunic. It flows down to upper thigh for me and I am 53.","Product: Can't touch this! That's what you'll be saying when all the groupies are chasing you in Forum Novelties 80's Rockstar Costume. Includes a shimmering gold jacket over a brown mesh shirt and matching baggy pants. Accessories sold separately. One size fits most teens and adults. Look to Forum Novelties for all your Halloween, Luau, Easter, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick's Day supplies.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great costume, good laughs.\n\nReview: Fit as expected. Roomy and it's well-constructed. The net t-shirt is see through and it was cold outside so I decided to wear a black t-shirt under it. It's comfortable to wear, though very baggy (which is the style). I am 5'3\" and I had to pull up the legs occasionally to walk around so this does fit also those who are much taller than 5'3\", but no complaints here. I was the highlight of the party, got all the laughs. I would advise not to stick a name badge on the jacket as I did as it doesn't easily come off and it ruins the jackets so I would avoid that. I normally wear a medium / large in a t-shirt, costume was tight or restricting.","Product: Genuine DYE Precision replacement lens for both the i4 and i5 goggle systems.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Visibiity unmatched to other lenses, works in Dye i5 Mask, handles direct hits at close range.\n\nReview: Great lens...didn't think a lens could make that much of a difference but the visibility is unmatched especially at playing paintball at night. I bought this lens for my Dye i5 even though it is for a Dye i4 as the Dye i5 uses Dye i4 lenses. Lens didn't fog up at all...in fact, I was the only one who didn't have an issue with their mask fogging up...let me just say there will be several in our group buying a Dye i5 mask and this lens. The Dye i5 mask comes with a mirror lens (not clear) go figure...anyways bought this to change out the lens which was super easy with the Dye i5. No complaints. Lens can take a direct hit, even at close range and suffer no damage.","Product: Maddog has brought you a new line of padded chest protectors! All the fun without the pain of paintball or airsoft. Features: * Lightweight body armor provides front and back protection * Elastic shoulder straps and adjustable side strap to fit most sizes * Flexible Armor for easy maneuvering and minimal break in period * Available in black and reversible woodland camo / black * One Size Fits Most see sizing picture for exact product sizing\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Don't feel impact. Protects from bruises or welts. Durable. Easy to Clean.\n\nReview: First chest protector...didn't want to play paintball without one. I have seen many with bruises and welts on their bodies...no thanks. The first time I used this chest protector I got hit with a auto clocker mid range in the middle of the chest. Didn't feel the hit to the point I didn't know that I got hit until I was hit in the mask on the following shot. No bruises, no welts. My friend and I both bought and wore these vests multiple times now and have had no issues with them. They are easy to clean...you can hose then down in the shower (the paint just automatically comes off) or you can put them in a front loader washing machine which is what I have done and then hang dry and they come out pristine and clean as when they were brand new. The Velcro holds tight, never had to adjust the velcro during play time or throughout the day. I have had to pull down the vest as sometimes it will creep upward toward shoulders exposing your stomach, but you just quickly pull it down. This has happened to both of us. But, it could be the clothing we are wearing underneath which is a Empire Paintball Jersey that has a smooth rather than cotton fabric texture. The vest covers chest, back and stomach. It works great for both men and women and even 10+ year olds. It doesn't cover your sides, but that is then made up for by your arm, so your arm will be hit rather than the side of your chest unless you have your arm completely up in the air which shouldn't happen unless you are walking out surrendering because you were already hit. I did noticed that even on the product image it states Maddog Padded Chest Protector, but you actually receive the Chest Protector with the words ZephYr across the chest not Maddog.","Product: Hydro Flask's insulated water bottles are made of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel. The bottles have no liner (like most aluminum bottles) and are BPA free. Unlike plastic water bottles or single wall stainless bottles, Hydro Flask will keep your beverage of choice at your preferred temperature for hours, whether you choose hot, cold or room temperature liquids. All Hydro Flask products feature a lifetime warranty and are double wall vacuum insulated. They are designed to be lightweight, making them great for long hikes, days on the beach, golf, long road trips or everyday office use. Even when filled with ice, the exterior of your Hydro Flask will never leave a puddle on your desk, drip on your shirt, or sweat in your bag.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not only keeps water cold, makes it colder. Buy straw lid which is extra - that is a must.\n\nReview: Let me tell you Hydro Flask is the only way to go. I know. I have tried knockoffs and noticed a taste difference in the water. With Hydro Flask I have had no issues whatsoever nor has anyone else who I have bought one as a gift. This one is probably the 12th purchase of a Hydro Flask as a gift. And, let me tell you this is a gift that keeps on giving. This person who got this one traveled to Israel where it was 110 degrees - yikes. He testified on facebook and to myself that the water kept cold with ice for over 24 hours. Same story I have heard over and over again. Hot outside, you are miserable and then drink your Hydro Flask that has been in the heat with you and it is still full of ice and super ice cold. I took mine out into the mission field. I can't tell you how badly we yearn for ice cold water during the day and have to wait until the ride home, NO MORE...we have ice cold water all day. 80% of our teams now have Hydro Flasks...we all consider it an essential. The only issue I would say and it is true with all of us which is unanimous - buy the extra lid with the straw. There is no other way to use this hydro flask effectively. The lid comes separate which they should just sell this product with that lid in the first place, nonetheless every single one who has one has the straw lid including myself.","Product: Hydro Flask's insulated water bottles are made of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel. The bottles have no liner (like most aluminum bottles) and are BPA free. Unlike plastic water bottles or single wall stainless bottles, Hydro Flask will keep your beverage of choice at your preferred temperature for hours, whether you choose hot, cold or room temperature liquids. All Hydro Flask products feature a lifetime warranty and are double wall vacuum insulated. They are designed to be lightweight, making them great for long hikes, days on the beach, golf, long road trips or everyday office use. Even when filled with ice, the exterior of your Hydro Flask will never leave a puddle on your desk, drip on your shirt, or sweat in your bag.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: LOVE IT...Ice Cold Water and GET the Straw Lid (a Must).\n\nReview: Absolutely love the Hydro Flask...this is my first Hydro Flask. I wasn't sure if it would live up to all the hype and normally products don't, but this one did. I was thinking about buying one, then I was in Bed, Bath and Beyond and saw the exact product it was just a different name. So, I purchased it and tried it. I was hooked when it kept everything cold and there was still ice at 18 hours it was crazy, but I noticed there was a slightly different taste to the water. Figured it could be me. When I had gone online to order a Hydro Flask for a gift I noticed it stated that the Hydro Flask is taste free and that is when it clicked with me Hmmm. So, I ordered myself a Hydro Flask and order a Hydro Flask Straw Lid (this is an absolute must) <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Hydro-Flask-Wide-Mouth-Straw-Lid-Black/dp/B00DMIEZEO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid, Black</a> I immediately started using it and the water taste normal unlike the other one I purchased at Bed, Bath and Beyond. So, I return that one and kept my Hydro Flask and since then several of my friends all have purchased one with the straw lid and love it. I do mission work so out in the field all day in heat we yearn for nice fresh cold water and usually our water is lukewarm after being in the sun all day...NO MORE...nice iced cold water...in fact the longer the water is in the Hydro Flask the colder it gets. LOVE IT! I will drink some in the morning at 8AM after filling it up at night around 6PM and it is full of ice still and colder than when I last drank from it. AND, I literally drink more water...usually 16 oz. but now I have had almost 3 of the 40z. in one day...crazy but something about it being hot and drink ice cold water is refreshing. I have even travelled in the car all day and the bottle was in the heat, the car was hot and my water was ALWAYS ice cold.","Product: Airsoft : Gloves - V-TAC Half Finger Plastic Back NEW : Gloves - V-TAC Half Finger Plastic Back NEW-Black-M/L.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Protects, functional and fits great. No injuries from hand shots or knuckle shots.\n\nReview: These might be cheap gloves, but point blank they work. These gloves are: 1. Functional...you still have use of your fingers while you have protection where it counts. 2. Protects...One too many times I have sustained hand shots, knuckle shots, etc. and I didn't even feel the hit and suffered no injuries. In comparison my brother doesn't wear gloves and got hit in the hand and it tore a tendon which now requires surgery. So, hand shots aren't anything to laugh about. My 10 year old nephew wears these same gloves too. In fact, several us do - men, women and kids. No injuries to report. No sizing issues. Overall, great value for the price. I had ordered two pairs and had to return one as the padding on the knuckle wasn't attached to the glove when I received it. But, that was the only pair that came that way. I then decided to order an expensive pair of gloves Empire Paintball Contact Gloves $30 to replace the return pair...that was a huge mistake 1. They didn't fit and I ordered two different sizes. 2. They made my hands sweat. 3. They weren't functional...hard to function normally during game play. So, long story short...going back to these gloves and replacing the pair I had to return...these are the best bang for the buck and get the job done. No complaints.","Product: Included 2 items in this package: 1. Empire Invert HALO TOO Paintball Electronic Hopper Loader - Black (Description: True force-feed loader insures superior speed and consistent feed, 20+ balls per second, Sound activated feeding, Freeway Anti-Jam Standard for continuous ball feed, Ultra quiet belt drive, 180 ball capacity, Low battery indicator, 1 hour auto shut-off, Matte black coloring, Limited Lifetime warranty from Invert, ) 2. Basic 5 Year 48ci 3000psi HPA Paintball Tank (Description: Lightweight aluminum cylinder, 3000 PSI fill capacity with an 800 PSI output pressure, Both high and low pressure rupture disks installed for highest level of safety, Five-year hydro test date, DOT and TC certified, Made in the USA, All components meet or exceed all ASTM, DOT, TC or CGA standards, Length is 11\\\", width is 3.5\\\", weight is 2.9 lbs, )\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works as intended, had some issues, but in all worked great.\n\nReview: Bought two of these sets. One auto clocker had a goose neck on it so the hopper slipped right on. The other auto clocker (pictured) didn't have a goose neck so slightly used medium sandpaper on the base to make it slipped right on. Both hoppers worked as intended, no malfunctions. Easy to install batteries and lasted the entire play time which was several hours. The tanks worked great EXCEPT one tank had a continual leak and required maintenance which took about 5 minutes and it worked fine from that point on. My pods only carry 140 paintballs so can't confirm it holds 180 but there was still room for more paintballs in the hopper with 140 already in it. The hopper lives up to the quality brand of Empire. The lid is heavy duty and stays in place, doesn't all of a sudden open up and spill paintballs everywhere. Yes, the tank is heavy...but for the price you can't complain as a Carbon Fiber Air Tank can start at $200. So, just workout and get some muscles in those biceps and it should be a breeze.","Product: No more hand-me-downs that are big and bulky, or cut-rate bargain jerseys. Young players deserve to look as good and play as hard as the big guys. Now they can with the Empire Prevail FT youth paintball jersey. Light and comfortable yet aggressively styled, the Empire Prevail FT youth jersey offers high-end features like padding and ventilation for maximum performance. Growing up in the game of paintball has never looked so good.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A must have! Great ventilation, protective padding that is useful. Easy to clean. Doesn't restrict.\n\nReview: These pants are worth the cost. It has protective padding. Doesn't make you sweat, it actually keeps you really cool. I have worn these pants during the day when it was 100 degrees and at night when it was 53 degrees and in both instances my lower body was comfortable. Been shot by tons of paintballs (with auto clockers) and didn't really feel it at all. Definitely no bruises or marks. The pants are super easy to clean...just stick them in the front loader washing machine and then hang dry and they look brand new. Don't stain and are durable high quality pants. One time I had to keep kneeling in mud as it rained earlier that day and we were playing paintball in the evening when it was dark and the knee padding was superb. Don't need knee pads with these pants. These pants expand to fit a waist range. I was able to wear jeans underneath or shorts so after I get done playing paintball I just slip the pants off before jumping in the car, putting the pants in a bag to take home to clean. These pants are not restrictive at all and I was able to crawl, squat, run, etc while wearing them. There is a drawstring at the bottom of each leg that keeps the pant leg secured around your ankle. Hands down this is a must have item while for paintball.","Product: Everything can change in an instant ... and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God ... and everyone else. Can Mac and his new patrol partner, Sgt. Sam Wright, somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible to look past their differences--especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal wounds by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD ... and never underestimate the power of God's love.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Life changing movie, that will change your life for forever.\n\nReview: I see quite a few Christian movies and this one is by far one of my favorites. I only buy movies I feel have a strong teachable message and this one does. The ending is compelling. Life lessons that every single person should practice. One of the key points is on anger and how anger can consume us and make us bitter. Also, the difference it makes in how we respond to anger and how we must always act in love, after all we are witnesses of Christ. To give the \"grace card\" (as shown in the movie) was probably the most humble and yet most powerful and rewarding act I have ever done in my Christian walk. I was not in the wrong, just as the main character was not but to see God's Word play out in a powerful way when we stop conforming to the world and do something that makes absolutely no sense to even an average Christian and yet we are commanded to do in God's Word is a milestone in one's Christian walk that will change your life forever. It is not about what people think, it is about what does God says to do. Obedience has rewards, absolutely...huge rewards. It is not about being right, it is about doing the right thing. Something that goes against our flesh and how our world sees things. Must see movie. Everyone will glean from this movie powerful wisdom to use in their walk their God.","Product: When an atheist Philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego \"dusty arguments\" in his class, he insists the new students declare that \"God is dead.\" Unable to do this, Josh (Shane Harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds, Josh stands up for his faith and takes on the challenge.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent movie, addresses ways our faith can be challenged at home, work and at school. Matthew 10:33; 1 Peter 3:15\n\nReview: Excellent movie that addresses ways our faith can be challenged at home, work and at school. Nowadays it is so easy to just cave in and blend in with the majority, but that is not the fact here. Josh stands up for what he believes and defends it. Matthew 10:33 says \"But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.\" And, I think more importantly in 1 Peter 3:15 it says \"...Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have...\" This movie compels you to look inward and ask yourself, \"If I found myself in similar circumstances, am I ready to do the same?\" I think one of the most compelling arguments is when the professor is confronted by Josh who is obviously angry at God who he claims does not exist, that God is dead. Josh simple says, \"How can you be angry at a God that doesn't exist?\" Answer: You can't! Also, there is a scene in the movie that addresses why does life seem to go so well for those who choose not to believe, again a very thought provoking statement made by a mother to her son. This movie is great for teenagers and up. It illustrates a faith worth fighting for. Empowers one to stand for their faith. We know that Satan became god of this world when Adam sinned. He is the thief that comes to steal, kill and destroy not God. Jesus came for those that were oppressed by the evil one...Satan is the author of sickness, but of course God continues to be blame for everything...though this is not addressed in the movie. The professor lost his faith in God because his mother died of cancer and God didn't heal her. He blamed God for it all. His mother was a believer and had strong faith. Depending on how you look at it, she was healed...she is no longer sick, nor in pain, etc., just not the way he wanted it. I won't spoil the ending, but I will say this when the Pastor says, \"God has shown His mercy...\" and gives an example of what He means it is a profound statement that puts a lot into perspective for the viewer. Of course, Newsboys is great. This is a clean family movie. A movie I think everyone should see. I have even watched God's Not Dead 2 and it is just as good.","Product: A dozen different soulsall moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christeven if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: Do You Believe?\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A must see movie. A must do Bible Study that takes the movie to the next level.\n\nReview: This movie poses a compelling question to each and every one of us. Do you believe? And if you believe, then what are you gonna do about it? Faith requires action. Faith without action is dead. In the film, a dozen different souls-all moving in different directions, each discovered there is power in the Cross of Christ... The viewer is shown different ways to be used by God to witness to the unsaved in order to get them saved. The fact that God is actively at work in the lives of the people around us became a focal point that opens your mind to ways God can use us in His plan to reach others. We can sometimes walk around with blinders on a preconception that theres only a black and white (in your face) single approach to reach others for Christ. This approach works, but its not the only one that can be used. No single approach can meet everyone's needs. This movie debunks this limiting preconception. I really think every believer can relate to this movie. Do we take credit where God should have the glory? Are your eyes open or shut? Or are you walking around with blinders on? Do look for ways He can use you in His plan to reach others in your every day life?\n\nI serve in the mission field and have witnessed first-hand the power in the Cross of Christ in ordinary people's lives. This movie depicts it accurately and in so many ways challenges us.\n\nWith that being said, I strongly recommend purchasing the Do You Believe Bible Study Kit available at outreach.com. It comes with two wooden crosses and encourages you to look for someone in your sphere of influence who is in need of a touch from God...if you believe, you should do something about it regardless of your past, regardless of your current faith walk, regardless of those around you...faith demands action. Action that can only come from you...\n\nThe Bible study really takes this movie to the next level and does it justice. It talks about how God has a plan and that every one of us is a part of Gods Plan...that God wants us to recognize our place in His plan. He invites us to be used. God is actively at work in the lives of the people around us and He will use all that we have, all that we are, and all that we have been through...that faith is more than belief, it requires action. Having confidence in Gods plan when we cannot possibly see the outcome is the point at which we understand true faith...that true faith goes beyond knowledge. True faith is tested by deeds...Jesus asks us to take up our own cross and daily follow Him. Our faith requires action. Actions always speak louder than words. Actions communicate loudly and in a more lasting way what our hearts and minds don't always reveal...if we believe God has a plan for the world, then we must have faith to participate in His plan...every day we have opportunities to share Jesus salvation with people. With every opportunity comes sacrifice...the truth is, the Bible doesnt command us to find joy in the trial. It commands us to find joy in what the trial will eventually produce...it presses the point that it doesn't matter if you thought it was an amazing movie...what will matters is that faith moved beyond just a feeling for you...what matters is doing something and talks about so much morethought-provoking discussion questions as well.","Product: Ditch the wallet and go slim. Introducing the Vault \"Wallet Slayer Vol.1\" for iPhone. Your ID, credit cards, and cash all securely fit against your phone everything you need in one place. But will the Vault Slim Wallet protect your phone? Absolutely. With ultra-light and durable construction it's both thin AND protected. We should all be so lucky. And if pushing buttons is your thing, the improved tactile buttons actually \"click\" better. Get your daily baggage under control and let the \"Wallet Slayer\" simplify your life.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Slim Case (not bulky) that has a usable wallet feature.\n\nReview: This was a gift for a teenager who has to have their iphone with them at all times and the case cannot be bulky and needed to carry a card or cash in case of emergencies. So, for those purposes this is a great case. The iphone has stayed intact and from the very words of the teenager herself \"I really like it, it is cool.\" She uses the wallet part regularly, she also can still put it in her back pocket (which was a requirement according to her). Teenagers tend to misplace items especially if they are carrying around more than one item at a time. So, the sole reason for the purchase was it to be slim (not bulky) and that it had a wallet feature, an all in-one solution. The product is as described. The iphone has not been dropped, etc. so cannot attest to the protection level that the case provides for the actual iphone. Very practical and usable iphone case.","Product: Handy loose leaf binder rings are a great choice for fastening paper, as well as a variety of other items. You can count on them to lock securely and to open with ease. Convenient, 1-1/2\" diameter rings securely hold up to 280 sheets of 20 lb. paper, making them a great choice for even your biggest projects. Made of tough, multi-layer, nickel-plated steel, they wont crack or split, even with daily heavy duty use. Use them for documents or to link together a variety of materials. They're great for flash cards, scarves, paint chips, fabric swatches and creative crafts. A box of 100 rings is sure to be a big help in organizing your home, school or office.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to Open and Great Quality\n\nReview: Who knew you could write a review on Leaf (Book) Binder Rings. Well, you can. I go through about 500 Leaf (Book) Binder Rings a year. Usually I get the non-brand ones. This time I decided to get brand name. Price point was not an issue. What stood out the most was with the non-brand ones you have to fight to open most of them and some you never can open up. It is a fight each and every time. If I would have known buying this brand ACCO that they would all be easy to open without hurting your fingers/hands I would have purchased these long ago. So, there you have it. These stand out among the others...they are easy to open and great quality.","Product: Cash box features a keylock and removable tray with 10 compartments to organize and safeguard your money and other valuables\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great large cash box, but using lever to open and close can be tricky.\n\nReview: Overall I like this cash box. I had been using a standard cash box with a handle. This one is significantly larger and doesnt have a handle. It doesnt fit into a standard file box either. I rarely use the key as I am constantly opening and closing the cash box so I have to use the lever instead. The lever is tricky to use. In fact, it isn't practical to use it if you're continually opening and closing the cash box throughout the day. Unless, you want to waste 2 minutes in doing so each time. It takes several attempts to slide the lever and raise the lid. I have yet to open it on the first try, nor has anyone else been able to. This was the only reason I didn't give this five stars. So, as a workaround I put an office clip on the money tray so the lid doesnt close all the way. You can store 20 $1 bills in a stack under the tray and still be able to securely close the cash box. I tried 40 $1 bills in a stack under the tray and it would not close at all. Everyone prefers this cash box since it has the compartment tray for the different denominations unlike the standard cash box.","Product: Gaming Steelseries Qck Surface\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best mouse pad, can move across an entire 30 inch monitor in a single motion, largest mouse pad I have ever seen.\n\nReview: Never thought I would be doing a review on a mouse pad as up until today a mouse pad was a mouse pad. I do graphic design and web design so a mouse pad is a critical aspect of doing that successfully especially if you are clipping the background out of an image, etc. My last mouse pad was by Belkin the second highest rating mouse pad and it had a wrist gel pack (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Belkin-WaveRest-Gel-Mouse-Pad-Black/dp/B00000JRRD/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Belkin WaveRest Gel Mouse Pad (Black)</a>) that wasn't practical to use due to its size, etc... so when my mouse pad stopped working I decided to give this one a try. Now in comparison I had my main mouse pad literally make it impossible to move the mouse to the point I had to stop working...I switched out to a backup mouse pad and I had absolutely no control over my mouse direction which made it even worse if that was possible and I had to stop working. I ordered this mouse pad for same day delivery as I needed a mouse pad ASAP, hoping I wasn't going to have an issue with this new mouse pad. And, I didn't. I do have to say I was more than shocked when it arrived in a small rectangle 1-3/4 x 11 inch box. I have never seen a mouse pad packaging like this ever. They have always been flat when they arrived, but I unrolled my mouse pad which had absolutely no waves or kinks and it laid perfectly flat like it was never rolled up. This mouse pad is much thinner than a regular mouse pad, I will say that especially if you are like me with a desk calendar you can feel the unevenness, but the thinness has not seem to affect the functioning of the mouse pad itself. What I love about this mouse pad is it is so roomy...compared to the standard mouse pad you have to ask...\"Where has this mouse pad been?\". I immediately started using my mouse pad for the sole reason I needed to work and from the get go I had no issues with my mouse or moving the mouse around with precision. The extra large dimensions gives me more flexibility in moving the mouse around across a 30 inch computer screen...I can go from one end all across to the other side of the screen in one motion, I could not do that before so I am almost positive there are probably health benefits in line with this mouse pad as it takes less wrist movements, etc. to complete tasks especially using a 30 inch monitor that it has to have some sort of benefit against carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. I do wish it was slightly thicker and if this brand comes out with a slightly thicker mouse pad at a higher price I would buy it without question. I have to admit I was leary as this product had high star rating and nowadays you can't trust that, but in this instance YOU CAN! If you need a mouse pad, this is the one to get.","Product: Whether used for handouts, signage or banners, you can obtain quality results for all of your jobs with the GBC Ultima 35 EZload Roll Laminator. The 12\" laminating width is perfect for businesses with daily laminating needs. Start projects right away with the 1 minute warm-up time and fixed 39\" per minute laminating speed. Heat Shoe Accutherm heating technology promises a flawless finish, every time. Color coded, EZload end caps show the correct way to load film, which helps avoid accidental upside down loading. Laminator features a built in trimmer, which allows you to cut laminated documents from the roll. Alignment guides help documents feed smoothly into the laminator. If jams occurs, a reverse function lets you correct film. Machine enters standby mode after 1 hour of inactivity and will shut off after 2 hours. Choose the best film for your project. Laminator is compatible with 1.7 to 5 mil thickness, 12\" width GBC EZload roll film on 1\" core. Film sold separately.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Amazing laminator that is easy to use, does quality laminations and is fast.\n\nReview: I have no complaints with this laminator and I have own quite a few. This one is a work horse and does quality and consistent laminations with ease. This is my second one, my first one had to be replaced and that had nothing to do with the unit itself. It was operator error (my fault) and it no longer worked. My second unit has been working non-stop for four years now. I mainly use the 3mm and 5mm lamination film. I found that when I use the 1.7mm that the rollers will squeak a lot, it just seems to be hard on the laminator. I have done hundreds if not thousands of laminations without any issues. It is so easy to load the lamination film, a no brainer. When you start to run out of lamination film, just stop the laminator, let it cool, then replace the rolls and keep on laminating. This is extremely faster than a pouch laminator. If you have a pouch laminator you will never use it again if you buy this machine. I will never use a pouch laminator again. Yes with this type of laminator you have to trim your pages, but it is totally worth it in ease, accuracy, quality and speed.","Product: A promise box is a wonderful way to receive a daily dose of encouragement year after year through God's word. These encouraging reminders of God's goodness and his faithfulness can be shared again and again. A embossed design of the Bible and the words God's word adorns the top of this acrylic promise box.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Prayer and Scripture, a great combination.\n\nReview: This is a Gods Word promise box that consists of scripture and prayers. Similar products I have purchased in the past have been more of a combination of scripture and quotes. In that respect I would rather have a prayer than a random quote as you don't want to get the two mix up (scripture and a quote). Now, not anything against this product, I would have preferred NIV version compared to KJ version. These are about the size of a business card, all white with black text. Text is readable, not small. The cards come in a durable clear plastic storage box. Personally, I prefer to focus on the scripture references and pray on those promises specifically. There is power in God's Word and we should meditate and pray on God's Word specifically and when we do it causes God to act as it is His Promises. These cards have a Bible Verse on one side and a prayer on the other side. The prayers do reference Father, in the beginning but the prayer doesnt end with In Jesus Name, Amen. There is no closing to the prayer itself. The prayers do correlate with the Bible Verse on the reverse side.","Product: The Pacon Black Privacy Boards are great tools for students and teachers alike. Perfect for any desk, table, or computer area; these sturdy corrugate boards keep students focused during quizes, tests, individual work, and other classroom activities. The four boards, which are colored on each side and measure 48\" by 16\", allow for customizable options for whatever desk or table set-up you may have in the classroom or at home. Block out distractions and prevent wandering eyes with Pacon Black Privacy Boards! From construction paper to poster board, chenille stems to wiggle eyes, Pacon products inspire both students and teachers to let their imagination shine. With trusted brands like Fadeless, Bordette, Tru-Ray, Riverside and Creativity Street, our educational and art supplies encourage creativity. We strive to provide innovative products that help teachers create functional and inspiring learning environments for their students.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Gives enough privacy, durable and reusable.\n\nReview: Used these to shield laptops from the sun and they worked just fine. Though it is not tall enough to block the sun completely from the top, but I didn't want it too tall either. These give you some privacy but don't block you completely from looking at people since these laptops had scanners attached to them you did need to make eye contact. One side did have white writing with a logo, but to go around that I just folded it the opposite way and had the white writing and logo face inward so it wasn't facing the public. Durable cardboard and reusable. Black rather than white is best so they don't get dirty. Held even in humidity outdoors for 3 days.","Product: The File folder in manila color is equipped with 3 tab in assorted positions. Folder features 5/8\" undercut that provides ample room for labels or hand-written titles and has stylish rounded corners, sold as 100 per box.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Still quality file folder, even though it is not as smooth as others.\n\nReview: Not sure what you can say about File Folder other than the price point is competitive as in stores and that it is more convenient to just order and have it shipped to you. I actual have a box of Office Depot file folders that I was running out of and now two boxes of Staples file folders. There is a difference, definitely between the two. Is it a difference that would make me not want to order it again? No. If they were the same price and I could choose one over the other, then Yes. Staples file folders are more rough to the touch than Office Depot and the brand name versions which are more smooth. To the touch Office Depot file folders feels thicker than Staples file folders. However, Staples is still a quality file folder so if I think in terms if I have a box of documents all in file folders would that little bit more weight just make the overall box of documents heavier? could be. I do know that there can be issues with paper consistency in general and perhaps that is the case with these two boxes of Staples file folders and maybe they are smooth in general. Don't know as all I can review on is what I received from Staples. Other than that the 3 lines at the bottom of the file folder (creases) are less prominent on the Staples file folders, again doesn't really make a difference either way. Tabs, cuts, size, height of tabs are both the same on Office Depot and Staples brand file folders. Can't beat the price.","Product: The Panasonic Bluetooth Cordless Phone KX-TG7875S Link2Cell with Enhanced Noise Reduction & Digital Answering Machine adds power and range to a home office or small business office system. Link2Cell syncs up to two smartphones to easily make and take cell calls from 5 portable handsets. A message forwarding feature keeps you connected by sending recorded messages to your cell phone. Other smart features include talking Caller ID, noise reduction, USB cell phone charging port, the ability to block up to 250 numbers with Call Block, one-touch cell phone pairing, a crystal clear 1.8-inch white backlit handset display, 18 minutes of voicemail, an energy saver mode and 3,000 number phonebook transfer.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Phone System, this model out does the others by far. Long-lasting and great features.\n\nReview: This is my second Panasonic Phone set. Both basically the same. My first set which was just like this lasted for about 3-4 years. My second set is replacing the first set as about half of the handsets started having issues, such as when answering the phone the other person on the line couldn't hear me, etc. No charging issues. There were a lot of things I liked about the Panasonic Set and after doing careful research I decided to buy the set again. The pros outweighed the cons in my book. This is one of those purchases you want to buy (not have to return) and be satisfied with from the get go. Though Panasonic has the same set in three different models. My first set was probably the \"Good\" model and this time I bought the \"Best\" model (this one). There are slight variations in the handsets but in general it is all the same. Definitely this model is the way to go over the others. The price difference is so minor, but the value in the better system far exceeds the price difference.\n\nWhat I love about the Panasonic handset is that you don't have to be near a phone to know who is calling. For instance, say you're in the kitchen, you're cooking and can't stop what you're doing to see who is calling, you don't have to as the handset will tell you who it is. And, nine out of 10 times I don't want to take the call. Also, for some reason in my household even though there are 5 handsets, no one can ever seem to find one. You use the phone, put it down and then someone calls and suddenly you are looking for a phone. Well, since the phone tells you who is calling and you can hear where it is coming from it is easy to find a phone if you need to. I have to admit sometimes it is funny to see how the handset pronounces the Caller ID. You get some pretty good laughs. It is entertainment all on its own. Never had an issue with the batteries, nor the handset not being clear. I always use the speaker which the receiving and sending sound is clear.\n\nThe phone system is easy to set-up. I am an average person and the phone system was up and operational within minutes. First use after getting the handsets in place they have to charge for 12 hours. After that, you are ready to go.\n\nThis is coming from someone that has own many phone systems. ATT, VTech, Radio Shack, and other brands. My first set of this type of model was the first time I purchased anything Panasonic. And this second set is the first-time I ever repurchase the same phone set. This phone system has lasted the longest.\n\nI can, but I don't connect my cell phone to the phone system. It is just my preference not too, but you can do it. I usually do everything from a handset and not the base unit. In fact, in the four years of my first set I think I checked messages maybe once or twice from the base unit. You can do everything you want to do from the handset (any one of the handsets) so it makes it very convenient.\n\nNow you can mute a handset if you want from calling out a Caller ID. This is a down side for me on this phone system as if you have guests and the phone rings your handset is going to say who it is. That could be annoying or considered an interruption. So, just before I mute all the handsets prior. As with a different phone system someone calls, the machine gets it you check it later or glance at the handset. This phone system is vocal, which is great 99% of the time. It is just that 1% and still it wasn't a big enough deterrent to get me to purchase a different brand.\n\nThe other issue I have with the phone system is no longer an issue with the new system. I LOVE IT. The old system had a little light (see pictures). It would flicker and have a range similar to a night light. If you have a message and nowadays most my messages are from telemarketers. The handset will flash periodically. Well, not a big deal unless you are in your bedroom sleeping and you have this flashing orange tinted light blinking periodically. It was like a beacon. Of course, if you wanted to move around the house at night, ALL the handsets could light your way as they all blink when there are messages. BUT, NO MORE. This models does not do that which might make it harder to find a phone in the dark, but I will manage.","Product: At-A-Glance compact daily desk calendar refill is sure to help keep you up-to-date and organized day by day all year long. Covers 12 months January - December and displays two unruled pages per weekday with Saturday and Sunday combined for detailed scheduling and notetaking. Includes monthly tabs with one tab per month allowing for easy referencing of dates. Features past, current and future months reference to assist with planning and scheduling. This refill fits standard E19 style bases with 2 rings. Printed on quality paper containing 30% post-consumer material. Each page: 3 in. X 3.75 in. Overall size 3.25 in.X 3.75 in. X 1.25 in.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great calendar refill and love the reusable index tabs.\n\nReview: Fit my calendar desktop. Pages don't bleed, probably about the thickness of a page in a book. The index tabs slide into each section and fit around the hole ring, which means you can insert tabs after you have put the calendar pages in the calendar ring and closed it (they are not hole punched). Pages are readable, accurate and work as intended. Monday through Friday it is double pages so you have plenty of room to write. For Saturday and Sunday they are facing pages. The calendar pages have holidays easily noted on them as well. It's everything you want in a calendar and more. I love the size (it is half the size of a full size desktop calendar) and one page is slightly wider than a standard business card. See pictures.","Product: The natural looking Artificial Faux Ivy Privacy Fence Screen is 100% expandable to stretch to your desired extend. It brings a sense of spring to any outdoor area, and perfect just as a dcor for inside your home as well. Easy installation makes it a one-person job to extend on any exterior wall or fence in seconds. Contracted with 48\" H x 18\" L in measurement, its 18\" H x 116\" L when fully stretched out. Besides providing a naturally looking hedge on walls, fences and railings, our fence is ideal to provide temporary division over any space desired!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good quality, durable and flexible for many uses.\n\nReview: This worked for my intended purposes which was to make a fake bush for an Easter production. In the picture you will see it over a bench so the actual height you see would probably be doubled as it was bent over the other side of the bench completely. Is it very realistic? Not really, you can tell the leaves are fake. But from afar you can't. Decent coverage as you will see in the picture. Easy to handle and set-up, so no issues there at all. The leaves did not fall off, in fact we had no leaves ever fall off and this was handled quite a bit. The product is described accurately and is good quality, durable and flexible. I added a second photo of it leaned up against a door, you can make it taller than shown as it expands.","Product: This is the Easy Store 2 part pole version of the Da Bird toy. You can pull it apart and it takes up half the space.Handcrafted in the USA with top quality materials, Da Bird Feather Teaser simulates the motion of a bird at your control. Set on a swivel, its feathers look, sound and feel like real bird wings and will drive your cat wild. Encourages instinctual behaviors and exercise to keep your cat healthy and alert. Fiberglass wand comes apart in two pieces for compact storage. Toy includes 36\" 2 part wand, 32\" nylon string and one feather dangler.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My five cats favor this one over all the others.\n\nReview: I have five cats and they have literally a plethora of cat teasers. If it exist I probably have it. A lot of them out in the market rarely keeps the interest of my cats let alone all five of them. Although, the Da Bird cat teaser does. In fact, I have had to replace this teaser about four times so far. Apparently, my four legged furry children have mastered opening up the closest where this cat teaser is stored and well chomp, chomp and they chew through the string. If I could change anything it would be to have a string that is chewed proof. Wand has not broken on me yet, all the cats go running around and with five cats you need to keep a good space outward to be able to entertain all of them at once and this one does. It has a very long string, where most either have a short string or a short wand. Why? not sure. This one has a long wand, long string and the teaser part literally makes a little flapping sound as you move it in the air. The cats think it really is a bird. Of all of the teasers, this is one of my favorites. Only downside, if you play with it a lot, as I do, the string sometimes gets wind up and you have to unwind it.","Product: Another great toy from the makers of the da bird. The cat catcher teaser wand toy has a cute little mouse attached to a flexible braided wire and then connected to a 12\" glitter wand. The mouse averages 2 inches in length with a tail that averages 3 inches. A fantastic toy to interact with your kitty for play and exercise. Colors may vary. The cat catcher is handcrafted in the use from top quality materials .\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: My cats think it is a real mouse, one of the top three my cats play with on a regular basis.\n\nReview: Well, my cats have about 30 cat teasers I would say. Most they play once with and that is it. Not this one. I have five cats so to keep them entertained with one cat teaser is a challenge to say the least. With this one, three of the five enjoy it and at times all five will play with it. I love the cord that is attached to the cat toy as it does not get easily wound up and cannot be chewed threw which is a good thing. My cats just lose their mind with this teaser as when you move it there is a slight sound so if not all the cats are present once they hear the sound they come running. I would say out of all my cat teasers this one is durable and long lasting. I own about 5 of these and they are all in great shape with no wear and tear. My cats think it is a real mouse, you just have to wiggle your hand to get it to move and within seconds they are on the attack. Only thing I would change is for it to be a longer cord, but it still is a decent length, enough to play with five cats at the same time.","Product: Proviable for cats and dogs helps restore your pet's digestive system by reestablishing the proper balance of good microorganisms in the intestines. Proviable contains a multi-strain probiotic that ensures your pet's health when diarrhea is caused by antibiotics, stress, food sensitivities, dietary indiscretion or a weakened immune system.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Improved the health of my cats\n\nReview: There are so many products out in the market to choose from. My vet broke it down as to what I needed for a probiotic to be effective for my cat who has renal failure. Well, this was it. So, many don't even come close. I have five cats and three are on this supplement. Blood work showed significant improvements with the cats that were on it. My cat who is in renal failure has astounded my vet. There was also an article I read where it talked about a study and the effects of probiotics with cats who have renal failure. My other cat is off most of their medicine except for one and the probiotic. My cats blood work results have not just stayed the same, but have improved since using it. So, this has worked for my cats and their conditions. But, I did this under the advisement and approval of my vet. I wouldn't give my cats anything without talking to my vet. My cats have been on these probiotics for almost 4 years.\n\nUPDATE: My vet just did a senior profile on two of my cats...one who has irritable bowl syndrome, pancreatitis, etc. and has been on this supplement for over 4 years now, my vet said, \"the bloodwork is fantastic\". My second cat who is in renal failure, is 20 years old and is on Azyodl and Probiotics, his bloodwork came back and my vet said, \"I was expecting so much much worse as with the age of the cat and being in renal failure, but his bloodwork is really good, not bad at all, I am shocked.\" For both my cats my vet told me to keep doing what I am doing as it is working.","Product: FURminator longHair deShedding Tool for Small Cats is a deShedding Tool for cats with coats more than 2 inches. This Furminator features patented deShedding edges designed to reach beneath long topcoat to gently remove undercoat and loose hair. Used and recommended by professional groomers and veterinarians, FURminator deShedding Tools are the only tools guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, rake or comb. For long hair cats up to 10 lbs. 1.75s deShedding edge Designed for coats longer than 2 inches Reduces shedding up to 90 Stainmore steel deShedding edge reaches deep beneath your cat's long topcoat to gently remove undercoat and loose hair. FURejector button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool with ease.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A long hair cat must. Only thing I found to avoid mats.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R3UXL58RQ62MC1\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1aJwtBBDrS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81I318f9-iS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> A must have for a long hair fluffy cat. I have three that fit this description, but one literally is all hair. He will get mats where the other ones won't. He is not one that likes someone messing with his hair, so wasn't even sure if this would work. I also recently bought an \"as seen on tv\" mat remover where you comb and then when you get to a mat press a button and it easily removes the mat. NOT! Did not work and my cat was not having none of it. I had to return it. This tool he has no issues with and likes it. And those who have cats know how rare that can be. It collects so much hair that I can literally fill a small trash can in just one sitting. His hair is more course feeling than my other cats and after using this brush it is silky smooth. He likes it, I like it. Warning when using it, you might get covered in hair, but that is temporary. My cat is almost mat free, silky and more importantly about 1-2 pounds lighter from all the loose hair I remove which means that does not go on my floor, furniture, bed and clothes. It took about two times for my cat just to lie down and let me do what I wanted to do. You have to start slowly and then after a few times do more and more. Now he wants it.\n\nThe video I am attaching is my second one as the first video glitched, so did another one, so most of the dead hair I got on the first round, this was taken two days later.","Product: Keep your pet's hydrated in style with the Raindrop Ceramic Drinking Fountain. This fountain is made from durable ceramic and is extremely easy to clean and maintain. If that's not enough this fountain is extremely easy to take a part, and is dishwasher safe.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I have own 12 different Pet Fountains, and this is by far the best for many reasons.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R13LDCFIKSF1TA\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A12lw8kss7S.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sqfRWNXiS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">First, let me state that I have 5 cats. About 10 years ago my cats got sick due to their water bowl; all five and that wasn't fun. My vet told me to use a pet fountain and since then I have. I have two running in different areas of the house to make sure the cats have adequate water. I am sure to fill the water fountains with filtered water, etc. I have had no issues since with my cats getting sick due to their water bowl.\n\nNow, comes into play what is the right pet fountain to use. Well, to be honest I have probably tried them all. I just donated six to Goodwill last week in fact. Throughout these past ten years I have tried 12 different ones. They varied in sound, size, shape, spout, water flow, etc...\n\nWhat brought me to this pet fountain was the fact that I had one pet water fountain that kept leaking. You walked by and for no reason whatsoever the carpet is wet. It happened so often it eventually stained the carpet, etc. Not to mention I hate being woken up in the middle of the night because you can hear the motor overworking when the water level is low...so, I became determined to find a replacement.\n\nWhat I like about this pet fountain is it is ceramic and not plastic. So, that part was a no brainer. My cats only eat from stainless steel bowls as well. However, I did wonder if the cats would drink out of it as they tend to drink from where the water flows out of fountain spout than the actual basin and this pet fountain is structured completely different.\n\nThe second selling point for me was the ease of cleaning. I clean the pet water fountains once a week, that is 104 cleanings a year times 10 years...Every single pet fountain I have used in the past is a pain to clean...there are so many crevices that you simply cannot reach to clean and if you put plastic in the dishwasher you are technically poisoning your pets, so hand washing is the only option. It is a chore until TODAY! Wow, this is so easy to clean, no crevices I mean it is really easy to clean. I actually don't dread cleaning the pet fountain anymore. I wish I would have tried this a lot sooner. Though it gets better. With five cats you can imagine that cat hair that will get caught in the motor and yes it does. I have long hair cats. With all previous pet fountains you have to do a thorough cleaning weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) because the pet hair gets caught up in the motor and affects the operation of the pet fountain...well, you can imagine my surprise to find out that is really not the case with this pet fountain. Barely any hair gets in, nothing at all like before. The clam shaped housing for the motor for all intent and purposes protects the motor and prevents hair from clogging it. That equates to you don't have to clean it that often. YES! Cleaning is even easier.\n\nI do have to admit I read the reviews beforehand and people had stated to buy the white ceramic drinking fountain model over the other as you have more visibility in monitoring the fountain, etc. Let me tell you, white was the last color I wanted to buy, but it made sense as you can see if the water is dirty, the water level, etc. so I purchased the white model and I do not regret it. It is beyond easy to see the water level and if any dry food crumbs or anything else that should not be in the bowl is there it is 100% visible and you know when to change it out if need be.\n\nOf course, I am more than elated to report the fact that this pet fountain does not leak, in fact it is physically impossible for it to leak which was another no brainer for me.\n\nNow, for sound. Initially I thought it was louder than all the others I have ever had. Normally, you don't really hear the pet fountains and if you do it is a faint drip nothing overbearing, but this one was louder than normal. You knew it was there. However, there is a switch on the motor that you can adjust the flow. Also, I discovered that if you fill the pet fountain up (close to the brim) it is quieter. So, now since doing both those things the pet fountain is quiet like the others I have had. Otherwise, it does have sound... though I have not once heard the motor overwork which is really nice. The water flow will get slightly louder when the water level is lower, but it is not disrupting or annoying like with the other water fountains where you hear the motor being overworked.\n\nAs for the cats, thank God they actual use it. I am not the only one that likes it LOL! I do have to admit at first the cats were like, what is this...but then again they do that with anything new. Oddly enough, each cat actually drinks from it differently. I have included a video of the sound with the water level low, the visibility of seeing what is in the pet fountain at all times and its water level, and the lack of sound with the water level high and the flow switch used. Needless to say, I will be replacing my other pet water fountain as well with this same model.\n\nThe only downside for me would be the filters. Can I easily get the filters at Pet Smart or Petco??? didn't see them and those stores tend to all push the Drinkwell fountains, etc. however, for what you get which is a healthy, non messy, easy to clean, less hassle pet fountain this is a minor issue for me if I have to buy the filters online from here on out. Plus, you can buy a year worth of filters (10 pack) for $11 which is what I did. Usually, the other filters I had to use were four for $10 so I am saving money in the long run ordering the filters on Amazon for this pet water fountain.\n\nIt is tricky to open the clam shape housing but it gets easier each time you do it.\n\nOverall the pet fountain kind of reminds me of a toilet bowl and I refuse to let my cats drink out of the toilet bowl so it is a win win scenario for us both.\n\nLong story short, I LOVE IT.","Product: Cardinal Laboratories Crazy Cat - Cat Quest! Motorized Cat Toy provides bug motion that drives cats crazy!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love this cat teaser and so do all my five cats.\n\nReview: Love this cat teaser and so do all my cats, all five of them. The wings move like a real dragonfly and you can hear the sound of the wings which convinces my cats that it must be real. Too funny. The wand is durable unlike so many other cat teasers as usually it is the wand that breaks after continual use. I have probably purchased about four of these as eventually they need to be replaced. Never has a battery died, nor wand broke, nor never has one not worked. So, usually what happens is the cats get so worked up that they catch the dragonfly and eventually they break off a wing and then eventually another one, etc... The cat teaser takes a pretty good lickin before well, there are no more wings. Grant u it still works, but without the wings flapping the cats are no longer interested. This one is definitely one of their top three favorite cat teasers of all time.","Product: No assembly required. Set up is as easy as unfolding the shelf open, or folding it flat to put away. This is a great shelving space for storing a variety of items; handbags, shoes, boots, sweaters and much more.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Portable but small slots.\n\nReview: This easily snaps together and folds down. Have had it for about two years now. On one side the bar comes off from the posts each time I snap it together and I have to snap it back in. This travels around with me so perhaps it is not meant to be used in this manner. It is durable and sturdy and well made in terms of the material. The slots are small, they would not fit a cowboy hat or something like that. More like glasses, sandals maybe, necklaces for sure, haven't used it to store paperwork. You would just have to be careful what you put in that it fits. So, is this a hat storage organizer, No. Smaller items, Yes. I use it for props, which are gloves, necklaces, glasses, small masks, etc.","Product: Humans use fingers to feel things. Wearing paintball gloves shouldn't mean you can't still use your fingers the way nature intended. Empire's Contact FT gloves feature Contact Fingers, the most sensitive, tactile fingers ever on a paintball glove, allowing you to enjoy the protection of full finger armor while still pulling the micro-switch triggers of modern tournament markers fast enough to smash the opposition. Empire Contact FT gloves also feature Clarino palms, armored fingers and hand areas, Lycra hinges and Kevlar, making these the toughest, most versatile and durable paintball gloves available.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Makes your hands sweat, loose fitting and hard to function wearing them.\n\nReview: I own quite bit of Empire Paintball gear so didn't think twice about ordering these gloves, but for the first time I was extremely disappointed with this product. I ordered the Medium which should have fit, but didn't. I am a women so figured perhaps the sizing was for Men's hands, so I ordered a second pair in Small, those didn't' fit either...go figure. There is barely any size difference between Medium and Small. I also have nails and the gloves still didn't fit. Every glove I have ever owned and bought has been Medium and when a Small doesn't fit not sure what to say about that. But, that wasn't the reason for the 1 star rating. I bought a pair of cheap gloves that I had used in paintball and had to return because the knuckle protection came apart the first time I used them. So I figure perhaps try a different brand which led me to Empire Contact FT Gloves. My brother had been hit on his thumb by a paintball and it actually tore his tendon which now requires surgery so I didn't want the same thing to happen to me. Well, first these gloves made my hands sweat unlike my other ones to the point it affected my game and it was below 53 degrees at night when I was wearing them. Also, the grip on these gloves was non existent to the point functioning normally while wearing them became impossible during a game. These weren't cheap and I now prefer the cheap ones that were $6 over these, go figure that one. We had over 20 people playing and no one (men or women) liked these gloves. I still do think Empire is a great brand for paintball gear, that hasn't changed, but think twice about purchasing these gloves. As for protection, not so much either.","Product: A multiple award winner! This durable tin moneybox is a timeless gift that will inspire and teach children to save spend and share wisely for a lifetime. A great Allowance tool Moonjar moneyboxes were created as a tool for children and families to incorporate strong financial values and practices into their daily lives. Launched in 2001 Moonjar moneyboxes are used in homes and schools around the world.Features. Removable acrylic lids.. Family Guide and Passbook included.. Dimension - 5 x 5 x 5\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great tool to illustrate and teach financial management to kids and adults.\n\nReview: Great tool to teach and I llustrate financial management to kids and adults. I don't use this to actually put money in it. I use it as a tool in teaching financial management. I love how each bank is colored differently (red, blue, green) to be easily distinguished from one another. These do not hold a lot of money, but does hold quite a bit. I relabeled my banks to be 10% Save, 10% Tithe, and 80% Spend (Expenses). I just put a white label on the front of each bank. I love that the banks fit like a puzzle making a hexagon shape which takes up less space and is easy to transport rather than have three separate squares that don't fit so nicely together.","Product: Easy-Set Pool,Filter pump can be purchased separately,Made of Vinyl; Heavy-Duty Vinyl Liner,Features Inflatable Top Ring,Multi-Layer Wall Construction,Easy to Clean,Assembly Required; Instructional DVD Included,Holds 639 gal. of Water,Recommended for Ages 6 yrs. and Up,Dimensions: 8'x30\" '\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Like it so much, I bought a second one.\n\nReview: This is actually the second time I have purchased this Intex Pool. Not to replace, I needed a second pool. So, that in itself says I was happy with my first purchase enough to when it came time again to buy something like it, I bought the same exact one. The pool was easy to set-up, fill and ultimately use. There was no learning curve with this. It couldn't have been any easier. We used this pool as a baptismal pool. In the pictures you will see the height of the water, etc. I bought the Intex Easy Set 8-Foot Pool Cover to cover the pool <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Intex-Easy-Set-8-Foot-Pool-Cover/dp/B00012TL2A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Intex Easy Set 8-Foot Pool Cover</a>, it was easy to use, durable and fit perfectly.","Product: Classical guitar, which unlike most children's guitars, it is fully functional with all the tuning keys and playable. Featuring metal strings and made in smooth lacquer color finish (Non-Toxic Paint). This Guitar is 23 inches in length and features a rosewood body This acoustic guitar makes a great gift for kids and is a great value for the money ! Comes with pick and a spare string in its original factory box. Approximate dimensions 23\" long x 7.5\" wide x 2\" deep. Please be sure this is the size you are looking for.The strings will arrive loose, don't panic! This is so the strings do not break in transit. If the machine heads (the tuning knobs) aren't staying in place when you tune the strings, tighten the screw inside the knob, this will make it stay\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Guitar. Good Quality. Can be played straight out of the box.\n\nReview: Great guitars that comes with several guitar picks. Of course, these are not professional guitars but straight out of the box they can be played. I ordered two of them at once and both had no damage, marks or issues. Both played straight out of the box. The strings did not come loose, etc. Color was vibrant with no imperfections. I have bought guitars like this in the past from a local vendor and I could tell immediately upon receiving them that these were of better quality than the previous ones I had purchased from a local vendor. These will be used as props with thousands of people playing them over a short period of time so time will tell how they hold up, but for general use I don't see an issue with these guitars as long as they are used like they are supposed to be used,","Product: Classical guitar, which unlike most children's guitars, it is fully functional with all the tuning keys and playable. Featuring metal strings and made in smooth lacquer color finish (Non-Toxic Paint). This Guitar is 23 inches in length and features a rosewood body This acoustic guitar makes a great gift for kids and is a great value for the money ! Comes with pick and a spare string in its original factory box. Approximate dimensions 23\" long x 7.5\" wide x 2\" deep. Please be sure this is the size you are looking for.The strings will arrive loose, don't panic! This is so the strings do not break in transit. If the machine heads (the tuning knobs) aren't staying in place when you tune the strings, tighten the screw inside the knob, this will make it stay\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Guitar. Good Quality. Can be played straight out of the box.\n\nReview: Great guitars that comes with several guitar picks. Of course, these are not professional guitars but straight out of the box they can be played. I ordered two of them at once and both had no damage, marks or issues. Both played straight out of the box. The strings did not come loose, etc. Color was vibrant with no imperfections. I have bought guitars like this in the past from a local vendor and I could tell immediately upon receiving them that these were of better quality than the previous ones I had purchased from a local vendor. These will be used as props with thousands of people playing them over a short period of time so time will tell how they hold up, but for general use I don't see an issue with these guitars as long as they are used like they are supposed to be used,","Product: Wash the car to earn $1.30but forget your homework and lose a turn! In our involving, skill-building game, players race around the game board doing chores to earn their allowancethen save it or spend it on things they want. And, as children play, they learn to make change, handle money and more! The game board measures a big 18\". For 2-4 players.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great educational game that teaches children how to manage money.\n\nReview: A great educational game that teaches a child how to manage money. Playing the game they will earn money in a variety of ways and also spend money in a variety ways. What I like the most about this game is that it is simple enough for a child to relate to (ages 11 and under) and it teaches that earning money just doesn't come from an allowance from mom and dad, etc. and also that spending isn't isolated to toys or ice cream that everything costs money. I have used this with kids of various ages and they all have come away with an understanding of finances. It depends on where you land if you are earning or spending in that turn which really is as close to real life as you can get as there is always expenses, etc...","Product: Up/down, left/turn right, forward/backward /sideward with 360 eversion 2 speed is available 2 frequency is 6axis ,may throw out to fly Spare parts: 1PCS USB cable+4PCS main blade(included) Charging :2 ways (USB & Controller available) Charging time: about 40mins Battery:3.7V100mAH Li-poly Flying time: About 4 minutes Flying distance: about 20 meters\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Best Nano Quadcopter but didn't last long.\n\nReview: Owned quite a few of these nano quadcopters and helicopters. I just simply enjoy flying them, not a professional by any means. Two things stood out for me on this particular one. 1. Even though the product picture does not show it, it has a guard around the propellers that protect them. 2. Very easy to fly this. For the first time I can precisely control it and even land it. And that is huge. Other ones I have would crash all the time as either they go way up too fast or gain speed and I loose control...I mean I could not fly one without crashing it. UNTIL this one. It is the only one, the first one that I have been able to easily maneuver and control and have not crashed it yet. A true miracle in itself. However, as much as I love this nano quadcopter it only lasted a couple of weeks before it wouldn't work any longer. It appears one of the motors gave out. Very sad moment as for the first time I truly found one I really liked and it was one with a short life span. Not sure, if I just had a bad one or it is typical for these types of quadcopters.","Product: The zombie threat is growing bigger every day, and you need a one-handed blaster to take them out! The Clear Shot blaster holds 4 Zombie Strike Darts and has a long-range targeting scope so you can aim with precision to take the zombies out one by one. It holds 4 darts, so you can load it fast when you run out of ammo. Take aim and blast one-handed in the battle against the zombies with the Clear Shot blaster! Nerf and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great nerf gun, that is accurate and easy to use.\n\nReview: Use this nerf gun as part of a zombie shooting gallery and it worked flawlessly. The gun is easy to aim and it was accurate. The attachable scope didn't seem to be effective nor help in shooting the target so used the nerf gun mainly without the scope. Hundreds of people used this gun over the course of three days and it never malfunctioned. The bullets even lasted the entire time. Overall, great gun that is easy to use for all ages. Easy to handle and shoot as well. You do have to cock it each time you want to shoot, but overall it is a great nerf gun. It shoots quite a distance with accuracy as well as you will see in the picture.","Product: Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Free Spirit Publishing is known for its unique understanding of what kids want (and need) to navigate life successfully. Free Spirit's reputation as a leading publisher of Self-Help for Kids(tm) and Self-Help for Teens(tm) is grounded in books and other learning materials that are practical, positive, pro-kid, and solution focused.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great game that kids can relate to and participate in to manage anger, temper, and wrong behavior.\n\nReview: This game is a great way to engage children in discussion about anger and help them to adopt new ways to deal with their angry thoughts and feelings. I have used this game for children 11 and older as the questions seem to be more geared toward that age group. I like this teaches the children how to control their anger or temper and how to express their feelings in positive ways. There are four different type of cards: Share (you ask a question and it gives the children an opportunity to share a real life experience they have had), Act (child acts out a positive way to manage a situation - such as practice listening without interrupting so you don't jump to conclusions), Tips (is a helpful tip - coping tool - such as forgive others rather than hold a grudge, everyone makes mistakes), and Do (is sort of like a test, it gives you a scenario and then you ask the children what would you do and this helps you understand their thought process and what they are thinking so that you can guide them in the right way). The children are engaged in this game and do take it seriously. Several shared stories where they realized that their actions were wrong and why it was wrong. So, it definitely puts a hot topic on the table in a fun way to discuss it without being confrontational."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Easy Acces to Elements One Pass Serving 100% Grape Juice & Unleavened Wafer No Refrigeration Needed Ready to Serve\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to use and great product.\\n\\nReview: Great product and easy to use. These are filled Communion Cups with the wafer. You peel back the first layer (see pictures), remove wafer and then peel back the second layer to open the cup filled with juice. To say this is easy is an understatement. I opened one on the first try with no issues. We actually used this in a sick house where men and women have many disabilities among loss of limbs, etc. No one had an issue opening these communion cups, that is how easy it was. The price point is great as well. Think about it as unfortunately I have already gone down this route: Buy communion cups, buy juice (don't forget you need the juice dispenser) and then buy the wafers (don't forget you need the communion tray and juice tray to distribute the individual pieces) OR buy these and it is all done for you and you just pass them out. Product was not stale. There were no broken cups/wafers. No complaints whatsoever. For using on a mission trip, this is a no brainier. Highly recommend.\",\n \"Product: Wonderful Wood Markers. Color a wonderful world with these wood markers! Minimal bleeding and running make these rainbow pens a fail-safe craft activity! Decorate ornaments family trees and any other timbered trinket as a classroom or after-school project. Safe and non-toxic. (12 pcs. per set) Conforms to ASTM D-4236. OTC\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great markers that held up after repeated use.\\n\\nReview: These markers were used in a craft project on blank wood slices by children. Kids colored about fifty pieces of wood in a matter of a few hours. No issues with the markers not working or drying out. These are fine point markers. In one of the pictures you will see the fine point wood marker compared to a wide point marker. The colors were vibrant on the wood. Children are hard on markers and these withstood the abuse. You do have to monitor the children to make sure the caps remain on the marker when not being used to avoid drying out as with any marker, but other than that the transfer of color was great as you can see in the pictures of actual masterpieces created by the children yourself.\",\n \"Product: Included components of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor Pulse controlled buttons Why Is This The Perfect Mini Processor For You? The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor handles a variety of food preparation tasks including chopping, grinding, puréeing, emulsifying and blending. The patented auto-reversing SmartPower blade provides a super-sharp edge for the delicate chopping of herbs and for blending and puréeing other soft foods. The blunt edge offers a powerful cutting surface to grind through spices and other hard foods. Pulse activation gives maximum control for precision processing, whether chopping or grinding. Spatula, product manual and recipe booklet included. Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor The powerful high-speed 250-Watt motor works hard and fast to accomplish any small job with ease. Chop herbs, onions, garlic; grind spices, hard cheese, purée baby foods; blend mayonnaise and flavored butters, all with the same compact appliance. The Mini-Prep Plus Processor takes up minimum counter space and stores neatly on the countertop or in a cabinet. Best Practices When Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor Size Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about 1/2-Inch. If you don't start with pieces that are small and uniform, you will not get an even chop. Quantity You don’t want to overload the 3-Cup work bowl. Use the quantities given in the included recipe section of the product manual. As a rule of thumb, remember that after being processed, food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central hub of the blade assembly. Selecting the Right Operating Control Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It’s the best option, for example, when chopping soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic and most cheeses. It is also the right choice for puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise and mixing salad dressing. Pulse action is best when you are using the chop function. Two or three pulses are often enough. Use the Grind function for grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as peppercorns, seeds, chocolate and nuts. Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the grind function. Adding Liquid You can add liquids such as water, oil or flavoring while the machine is running. For example, you might want to add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing, or you could add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen yogurt. Pour the liquid through one of the two openings in the cover. Removing Food From the Sides of the Bowl Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the bowl as you process. Stop the machine to clear food away. After the blade has stopped moving, remove the cover and use the spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl back into the center. Cleaning and Storage Read to clean up? No problem To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover and blade immediately after each use, so that food won’t dry on them. Wash blade assembly, work bowl, cover and spatula in warm soapy water. If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the work bowl, cover, blade assembly and spatula on the top rack. The Mini-Prep Plus Processor stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space. The hidden cord storage underneath the motor base will help to keep excess cord off the countertop. Store the unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. Easily dice tomatoes in seconds Just a Few of the Many Foods You Can Prepare Food Item Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Seeds and Dried Berries Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to desired consistency. Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy and juniper berries Herbs, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop. Onions Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired size. Peel; Cut into 3⁄4-inch or smaller pieces of similar size. Mushrooms Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces, no larger than 3⁄4-inch. Nuts Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Vegetables, cooked Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop, then process continuously until desired consistency is reached. Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency. .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great mini chopper, use it 1-3 times a day for over three years now.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R19C40ZV1EMO1V\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91pROlFJCPS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71eNl55zh5S.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\">I love Cuisinart so my natural response to when I needed a mini chopper rather than using my 14-cup Cuisinart Food Processor was that this product would be a great addition to my kitchen appliances. It was. Now, with saying that I cannot compare this to another mini chopper as this is my first mini chopper purchase. I can say I purchased this three years ago and I use my mini chopper pretty much 1-3 times a day. I cook three meals a day, 7 days a week and I am either grinding spinach, garlic, walnuts, artichokes, olives, etc. This is so functional, easy to clean, easy to store. It really is a must have and a great kitchen tool to use in everyday cooking. It is durable...haven't broken the lid, base, or bowl. Parts are easily stored in a drawer unlike the 14-cup Cuisinart Food Processor where I had to buy an accessory storage case for it. I store my mini chopper in a cabinet and it fits standing up on the first shelf. I have never had it not work or any issues whatsoever with it at all. There are certain items in every kitchen that are staples...food processor, food saver, and well my Cuisinart mini chopper.\\n\\nIn the video I chopped up Spinach, Artichokes Hearts and Kalamata Olives for a topping on a pizza.\",\n \"Product: Commercial grade vacuum sealer bags are ideal for sealing perishable foods or valuables to protect them in storage. 11 by 16 size, 100-count per package\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love my Foodsaver\\n\\nReview: Been a Foodsaver customers for 10 years+. I love my Foodsaver. Used Foodsaver only bags with my machines throughout the years. And the pre-cut bags are a hit and miss. Sealing up 40 pounds of Halibut into multiple bags (90 bags to be exact) it would be every 3rd or 4th or 5th one that would not seal, in essence quite a few would have to be thrown out (15+ bags). I just dealt with it as that is the way it was. When I read that these bags which are not a Foodsaver brand, sealed with no issues I decided to buy it and give it a try. Not only are the bags so much more cheaper than the Foodsaver Bag (even on discount), but IT IS TRUE every single bag has sealed. I have ordered these bags and smaller sizes many times and NOT ONE bag has ever not sealed. Don't know why, don't really care. They work better than Foodsaver bags and are cheaper. Never have I ever bought another Foodsaver bag again since buying these.\",\n \"Product: Perfect for tailgating, picnicking, potlucks and more Pyrex Portables Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set includes a hot/cold pack designed to go inside its convenient carrying case. Pyrex Portables 9-piece set includes one (1) each of: 3-quart (9-inch by 13-inch) oblong baking dish with red BPA-free plastic lid, and black carrier, with two (2) each of 6-cup rectangular containers with red BPA-free plastic lids and hot/cold pack inserts. Baking dish is made from Pyrex glass which is microwave, dishwasher, preheated oven, and freezer safe. Made from non-porous glass, these dishes wont warp, stain, or absorb food odors and flavors. Oblong dish has large ergonomic handles for improved handling. Pyrex glass is made in the USA and come with a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturer defect.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great dishes, the lids secure tight and don't fall off and the carrier keeps everything steaming hot.\\n\\nReview: First of all, quick and to the point the product works as described. I love the dish covers and they fit securely and don't come off until you remove them yourself. A lot different than the glass tops that can slide off when transporting. I had bought a separate carrier from Rachel Ray that I had tried first with these dishes and well, it did not keep them warm at all, I am sorry to say. So, the following week when I had to participate in another potluck I went ahead and used the carrier that these dishes came with. I heated the inserts twice as it said to watch for it to expand, though I never really saw it \\\"expand\\\" nonetheless I went ahead and heated each one twice in the microwave then put each one in the carrier and then put the dishes in the carrier. Approximately 2-3 hours later when I had to take all three dishes out of the carrier they were all steaming hot as if I just had cooked them. Big difference from a week before when I used the other carrier. And about 4 hours later the carrier with the inserts were still warm to the touch as I put back in the empty dishes as I headed home. I have only tried this product with items I needed to keep hot, I have not tried items that I needed to keep cold. The most time I can account for the carrier staying warm would be 4-5 hours, I haven't needed anything past that time allotment as of yet.\",\n \"Product: CSB-75PK Color: Pink Features: -Motor wattage: 200. -Easy to use and one touch control. -Includes 16 ounces mixing beaker. -Dishwasher safe and stain-resistant blending shaft. -BPA free. -2 Speeds for all your blending tasks. Product Type: -Hand Blender. Jar Material: -Metal. Dishwasher Safe: -Yes. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -14\\\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -2.63\\\". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -2.13\\\". Overall Product Weight: -2.2 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Blender, just wish it had a base.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2931YACJXRTTS\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1OCJG0-w2S.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81gOlkO6dKS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Cuisinart makes a great quality product which is why I chose this handheld blender over the others. It didn't let me down. It is simple to use, sturdy, even the measuring cup that comes with it is extremely durable. Only thing I wish it had was some sort of base that you can stand it upright on as you don't want to stand it up on the part that blends on your counter so it was hard to use and then set aside while cooking. You had to lay it down on a paper towel or cutting mat. Other than that, it is not small so it is hard to store in your cupboard. You have to either lay it down to make it fit in your cupboard OR there is a black button on the back of the blender that when it is pressed the blender separates into two parts which is easy to store that way in your cupboard. For simple uses like blending eggs, etc. it would be great if there was one half the size as you don't need the full size to do that. I have no problems using this mixing eggs, etc. but when I tried to mix a pancake batter it was a little more difficult as I was blending 1 cup of pancake mix and 3/4 cup of water so it was thick at first, BUT the handheld blender did mix it very well. You have two settings only Low and High. You have to keep the button pressed down while mixing, it is not a turn on and turn off type of blender, I would have preferred that as while mixing the pancake mix it was hard to keep my finger on the button and mix.\\n\\nThe measuring cup has a pouring spout which I love and makes it easy to pour the mixture, in this case on the grill to make pancakes.\",\n \"Product: This sleek, high-performance smart stick hand blender comes in four great colors to fit into any kitchen - funky to sophisticated. With its 200-watt motor, two speeds, and deep reach, it makes quick work of pureeing soup in a pot or blending a pitcher of frothy hot chocolate. And it can whip up lemonade and fruit smoothies in seconds, too. It's one smart stick!; Cuisinart 2-speed series smart stick hand blender, Peridot.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Blender, just wish it had a base.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2931YACJXRTTS\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1OCJG0-w2S.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81gOlkO6dKS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Cuisinart makes a great quality product which is why I chose this handheld blender over the others. It didn't let me down. It is simple to use, sturdy, even the measuring cup that comes with it is extremely durable. Only thing I wish it had was some sort of base that you can stand it upright on as you don't want to stand it up on the part that blends on your counter so it was hard to use and then set aside while cooking. You had to lay it down on a paper towel or cutting mat. Other than that, it is not small so it is hard to store in your cupboard. You have to either lay it down to make it fit in your cupboard OR there is a black button on the back of the blender that when it is pressed the blender separates into two parts which is easy to store that way in your cupboard. For simple uses like blending eggs, etc. it would be great if there was one half the size as you don't need the full size to do that. I have no problems using this mixing eggs, etc. but when I tried to mix a pancake batter it was a little more difficult as I was blending 1 cup of pancake mix and 3/4 cup of water so it was thick at first, BUT the handheld blender did mix it very well. You have two settings only Low and High. You have to keep the button pressed down while mixing, it is not a turn on and turn off type of blender, I would have preferred that as while mixing the pancake mix it was hard to keep my finger on the button and mix.\\n\\nThe measuring cup has a pouring spout which I love and makes it easy to pour the mixture, in this case on the grill to make pancakes.\",\n \"Product: The ultimate carrier for hot and cold food transport - the Expandable Lasagna Lugger by Rachael Ray expands to hold two 9 inch X 13 inch baking dishes (dishes not included). Need to feed a crowd? This insulated meal carrier is great for transporting your favorite meals, casseroles and desserts to parties, potlucks, tailgates and picnics. It's also great to use at home when you need to keep food hot or cold until your guests arrive. Constructed of built-to-last, 600 denier material with Triple-Tek insulation and leak proof, easy clean Temperfoil lining for excellent retention of heat and cold! Measures 16.5L X 10.5W X 6.8H\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Just okey, compared to another product that keeps it hot.\\n\\nReview: I really wanted to like this product and still on the fence about it. I tried this product to keep warm two dishes for a potluck. They didn't stay as warm as I had thought they would. Then I bought another carrier by Pyrex that had a microwavable pouch insert and I used that next with the same two dishes and it kept it hot for many hours later. Now, I haven't tried the pouch with this product, but in both instances I did everything the same except for the carrier with the other carrier having the microwavable pouch and there was a major difference. Don't know if I am doing something wrong with this one, but so far this product is just okay. Did not keep it hot.\",\n \"Product: Dirt, stains and spots are a thing of the past with Rug Doctors first handheld cleaner uniquely designed for personal in home, office and car use. With this first-class cleaning machine, users have access to an affordable and advanced portable deep cleaner for do-it-yourself convenience. As the premium portable cleaner on the market, this spot cleaner is conveniently small and still remarkably mighty. Weighing only 20 lbs, it can hold up to 64 oz. of solution. Since accidents dont happen on a fixed schedule, users now have the ability to spot clean anytime, anywhere. The Portable Spot Cleaner is strategically designed with modified carpet friendly wheels for extra maneuverability, a retractable handle for easy storage and dual tanks for clean and dirty water. The Portable Spot Cleaner offers 2X more suction than competitors, producing cleaner homes and shorter drying times. Clean up spots and stains on all soft surfaces with the Rug Doctor Portable Spot Cleaner.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Buyer Beware! Will update review when I get replacement unit.\\n\\nReview: Very disappointed with Rug Doctor and Amazon as well. I purchased this unit in May 2016. Used it for a few minutes when I first got it. It was kept in a closest and finally got to really use it in October 2016 and it was defective. The suction tank half sucks in and half spews it out of a grey vent by the motor all over the floor. Amazon suggests you purchase Square Trade Protection which I did. That is useless until after two years - just FYI. Amazon won't replace the product even though it is less than six months old. So, the only other option is Rug Doctor which I contacted and they admitted that the unit was defective, HOWEVER, they will only pay for shipping under 30 days...I priced shipping through FedEx, UPS, and USPS; the cheapest way which turns out to be across the board HALF THE PRICE OF THE UNIT. So, it will cost me half the price to pay out of my pocket for a product that Rug Doctor admits is faulty. I have own Rug Doctors in the past. This is my first portable spot cleaner, but first I wouldn't buy it at Amazon ever again and the protection plan seems useless as if there are any issues with the unit you have to pay to ship it to MO which is about half the cost of the machine so really the protection plan is a scam. Rug Doctor I doubt if they get many of these machines back. They will replace it they said so, but a $130 item is going to now cost me $199...if I decide to send it back and pay shipping or I can take my money and buy a more reliable brand like Bissell. I will never buy Rug Doctor again...warranty is for a reason and it is their faulty machine. I did not damage the machine yet I got penalized.\\n\\nUPDATE: Rug Doctor has offered to send a prepaid shipment label to ship the product back. I will update this review once I get the product back so I can thoroughly review it. I do commend Rug Doctor for standing behind their product and acknowledging that paying half the price of the unit to ship it back to them was harsh.\",\n \"Product: The Genesis 16\\\" 360 degree adjustable floor fan is an energy efficient fan with innovative design. It has been constructed with a durable copper motor to last longer. This powerful floor fan is perfect for cooling a bedroom or an office. The 16\\\" head gives you the option to place it on the floor, on a dresser, or on a table. The 3 fan speeds give the option of how cool you want the fan to blow. The fan head can be adjusted to any angle and can pivot a full 360 degrees. This will allow it to blow in any direction you choose, even completely upward or downward. This fan has been ETL listed with UL approval and employs overload safety protection with a fuse in the plug. Please note that during the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice a slight odor due to lubrication of the motor at the factory. This is normal and will quickly disappear.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Powerful Floor Fan, louder and doesn't push as much air as a 20 inch Floor Fan\\n\\nReview: I have a 20 inch Floor Fan so I am able to compare the two. The 20 inch floor fan is from a different maker. This Avalon 16 inch Floor Plan is actually louder than the 20 inch Floor Fan I already have. You would think it would have been the opposite but it is considerably louder than the 20 inch Floor Fan. Now does it push as much air as the 20 inch Floor Fan, NO! The 16 inch Floor Fan is powerful don't get me wrong but it doesn't compare to what a 20 inch Floor Fan can do. The only real downside of the 16 inch fan is the dial to control the fan is in the back center (right behind the propeller. So to turn this fan off you have to reach behind or as in my case turn the fan around to switch it off or change the setting. Where the 20 inch Floor Fan I already have has the dial on top of the fan so you can easily adjust it. Make sure the knobs are tighten on the sides when you adjust its position as they can become loose and the fan will move on its own. The 20 inch Floor Fan you can just adjust it without tightening the sides so not sure if that is a manufacturing difference or it is different because this fan is smaller. The 16-inch Floor Fan is compact and definitely takes up less space than the 20 inch Floor Fan which I why I purchased it, but unfortunately because of the output difference between the two I went back to using the 20 inch Floor Fan instead of this one. No fault of the product itself, simply a preference.\",\n \"Product: CubieTime combines a simple alarm clock with the convenience of charging at the nightstand. CubieTime is perfect for any bedroom with its minimal footprint, easy to set alarm, display dimmer, and user facing power and USB outlets.PLEASE NOTE: Single Day Alarm ON/OFF switch under battery door. CubieTime also features a pass-through plug, surge protection, auto update for daylight saving time, security c-clamp and meets strict UL standards including a UL spill test. Now Available in Black or White.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Worth every penny, great versatlie clock that is functional.\\n\\nReview: I have been searching for a digital clock for a couple of years now. My cable company removed the digital clocks from the cable boxes and suddenly I had no way of telling time. So, I started on my search for a simple digital clock that was readable from even across the room that was not overbearing in brightness, simple to use, inexpensive and functional. Simple I thought, but not so much. Over the past two years I've purchased numerous digital clocks and none suited my needs. In fact, I just purchased two digital clocks a week before this one that was literally deemed useless. You had to be facing at eye level close up to read it. Those were $12 each. I didn't want to spend more than that for a clock. Then, I came across this clock which was significantly more than I ever wanted to spend but it appeared readable and functional and so because I was so desperate I just went for it. Boy, am I glad I did. I really wasn't interested in the charging ports, etc. But, come to find out it is very practical to have. When I want to plug in my Amazon Fire TV I don't have to look for an outlet just plug it right in the clock, same with my phone. The clock has outlets and charging ports on the top of it. The cord that comes with this clock is heavy duty, thick and super high quality. After using this clock for more than a week, I would buy it again and I will be buying another one. Easy to set time. Easy to set the alarm and turn it off and on. Readable at a distance and does not disturb sleep, etc. Nice clean numbers readable at any angle unlike the previous digital clock that I had just purchased. No complaints whatsoever with this clock, it is pretty straight forward. Sleek design. Not ideal it has a knob on the top, but overall I can deal with that. My search is over.\",\n \"Product: Save time, money and hassle with the Fresh Sealer. Just close the transparent lid, this 12 Liter container automatically sucks out the air to protect breads, pastries, chips, crackers, cereals and more, keeping them fresh longer. Smart vacuum sensor stops the pump when the perfect pressure is achieved and maintains that same pressure at all time. It is also a quick food marinator. Since Fresh Sealer quickly pumps air out, allowing foods' pores and fibers to stretch and expand while marinade gets pulled deeper into the core and better than overnight soak marination. You can marinate meats/foods in minutes instead of hours under vacuum stage. Other vacuum food sealers on the market require to purchase special bags or keep pumping the air out manually. If you are looking for a better and touchless way to store foods longer and marinate foods faster, the Fresh Sealer is your solution. Removable dishwasher safe tray for easy cleaning. Powered by AC adaptor (included) or 4 D sized batteries (not included).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Keeps my lemons fresh for a very long time.\\n\\nReview: I have had this product for four years now. I still use it regularly. I mostly use it to store lemons and the lemons last a very long time. Weeks and weeks. Many of times I have forgotten about the lemons and thought oh, these must be bad by now but they weren't! I noticed you do have to be careful with the items you put in it as they might all start smelling like a particular item, etc. Not good for bananas as the whole unit starts smelling like bananas. Everything starts smelling like bananas. I mostly use it for thick skin fruits such as lemons, oranges, tangerines, etc. Sometimes I will put a store bought French bread roll for about a day in it and it keeps it fresh. Sometimes there is condensation that I have to wipe away on the inside of the top of the lid, but pretty much it is easy to maintain and use. Pictured are lemons that are over a month old and still are very fresh.\",\n \"Product: Our best selling 2.1 audio system with thunderous bass response, will ll any room with amazing sound. This three-piece system includes two 2-inch satellite drivers and a 5.25-inch Power Pro subwoofer with a high-throw voice-coil and tuned port for an enhanced bass response. Sleek design of the satellite speakers will compliment any desk, PC, Mac, or multimedia entertainment system. Convenient system control of the speakers using the desktop command pod that also provides a 3.5 mm headphone out jack and auxiliary input jack. ! AC power 110V only. ! CA-3602a = Retail packaging.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Deal, Sounds Like Digital Surround IMAX Theater.\\n\\nReview: Okay, first of all I bought a cheap projector that was $80 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/ERISAN-Updated-Full-Color-130-quot-Image-UC40-Pro-Mini-Portable-LCD-LED-Home-Theater-Cinema-Game-Projector-Support-HD-1080P-Video-800-Lumens-IP-IR-USB-SD-HDMI/dp/B00TO7X2H8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">ERISAN Updated Full Color 130\\\" Image UC40 Pro Mini Portable LCD LED Home Theater Cinema Game Projector - Support HD 1080P Video / 800 Lumens IP/IR/USB/SD/HDMI</a> and needed to supplement the sound. I wasn't going for the full fledge digital surround sound IMAX theater experience, but the built-in speakers with the projector were not sufficient for my purposes. So, I purchased a set of Logitech Speakers 10W and tried those. NO! Then I purchased these speakers which are 62W. I plugged in these speakers and yes it was louder, but only slightly. I was confused. I connected these 62W speakers to a TV and WOW! Showing on the TV at the time was a person knocking on a door and that resonated everywhere when the speakers were at full blast. So, I then remembered that with the DVD Player I purchased that there were a few comments regarding the sound and HDMI cable. So, I switched out the HDMI cables for Components and WOW! I had full fledge digital surround sound IMAX theater experience going on with these 62W speakers. Impressive as a set of $90 speakers I tried didn't even do that. These are impressive speakers and for the cost are a great deal. I would highly recommend and would definitely purchase again. In fact, I need a second set so I will be purchasing these again.\",\n \"Product: The Samsung DVDC500 comes equipped with Anynet+, which helps all components communicate and share information via HDMI-CEC (Anynet+). An impressive, sleek 37mm design also houses 1080p up-conversion, delivering crisp, distinct pictures and high-quality sound.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Functional DVD player, though lose sound using HDMI cable.\\n\\nReview: This DVD player worked as described. It has been used continually for almost a month and I have had no issues at all. It has played every DVD I have put into it. I did notice that when I connect it to a projector using HDMI cable it reduces the sound significantly. For instance, I upgraded from using 10w speakers to 60w speakers, but when I was using the HDMI cable there was literally no increase in sound at all. But, when I tested the speakers on another device I had surround sound theater type of volume. I then switched the DVD cable to components and the sound matched the theater surround sound that I had tested on the other device. So, that is the reason for the four stars as the image is sharper on a projector using HDMI but I lose sound drastically compared to having a less of a sharp image with dramatic projected sound using components. I also wish it was more compact this one is wider than a normal compact DVD player. I would say about four inches wider.\",\n \"Product: Powered by lighteven indoorsthis keyboard makes battery hassles a thing of the past. Now, made for your Mac.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Better than Apple's Standard Keyboard\\n\\nReview: Been an Apple (Mac) User since the 1980s. Hated the new keyboards by Apple, especially the one that came with the iMAC. Used the computer intermittently and every single time I needed to use it I had to replace the battery in the keyboard. Well, the last time I did apparently the battery exploded in the keyboard and there was and still is no way of opening the casing to get it out. So, that was a pretty penny that had to be discarded at hazard waste. So, I really wanted a keyboard that did not need a battery as if I added the costs of the batteries I went through it probably would have paid for a keyboard on its own. So, I purchased this product. I use a Logitech mouse so figured my chances would be good and they were. Love the keyboard. No battery needed, love that too. No issues with the keyboard. Easier to type with than using the standard Apple Keyboard. Looking at buying another Mac in the near future and will definitely be buying this product. This is a no brainer for me.\",\n \"Product: Fitquipment Screen Protector Charger Cable\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Switch on Electricty, Switch off No Electricty...easy way to conserve power.\\n\\nReview: First, I haven't done a complete diagnostic on how much of a difference these switches make and what that converts to in savings on my electricity bill. But, I will say that the purpose I bought them is that I know that appliances can pull electricity even when not in use but plugged in. In my mind, every little bit helps. So, I leave the appliance plugged in, these easily fit and plug into the wall socket and when I want to use the appliance I click the switch on, when I am done I switch it off. If I forget to click the switch on, the appliance will not work so I know at that point no electricity is coming out of the socket to the appliance. So, there you have it...my layman scientific observation. I have had these for four years now, still use them. They have not had to be replaced. No malfunctions, no issues with them at all.\",\n \"Product: Charge your portable audio experience. The JBL Charge delivers unsurpassed portable audio performance from your mobile devices and tablets. It provides more than 12 hours of playback time from its builtin, highcapacity, 6000mAh Liion rechargeable battery, and it can even charge your other mobile devices on the go via its builtin USB port. With two 15/8inch (41millimeter) fullrange drivers and a builtin bass port, it produces fullrange JBL sound with exceptional bass. It also wirelessly streams audio from any Bluetoothequipped smartphone or tablet. The JBL Charge wireless speaker is a portable audio powerhouse for any environment. Highcapacity, 6000mAh Liion rechargeable battery The JBL Charge stereo speaker has a massive, builtin, 6000mAh Liion rechargeable battery that provides more than 12 hours of playback time on a single charge. The battery is easily recharged from the speaker's builtin USB port, which saves you battery hassles and money. Recharges your external devices The JBL Charge speaker's highcapacity battery has so much juice that you can even use it to recharge your other portable devices from the speaker's builtin USB port while you're on the go. So you don't need to carry an extra charger to keep your devices powered up. Bluetooth technology The JBL Charge portable speaker streams audio wirelessly from any Bluetoothequipped device, making JBL sound available for a wide range of portable devices, including tablets. Builtin bass port Some portable speakers produce lessthanimpressive bass. Not the JBL Charge. It has a builtin bass port and generates bass that similar portable speakers simply can't equal. Fullrange JBL sound With two 15/8inch (41millimeter) JBL drivers and a 2 x 5watt amplifier, the JBL Charge generates roomfilling audio impressive performance for a compact speaker that goes anywhere with you.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great speaker, loud and clear.\\n\\nReview: Had purchased a different one before this one that was about $99. But, it just didn't seem loud enough like I wanted. Basically, I did my researche and decided to spend the extra money on this item which costs more. It still is my go to speaker and I use it all the time. It is definitely worth the money. It projects loud and is clear. I have even used it for an outdoor event where crowds are everywhere and it was responsible for projecting a sound clip as part of an attraction and it was loud and clear for all to hear. The charge last long. Never had an issue of playing it and it goes dead on me. I have had it for about two years now. If I used if for long periods of time in one stretch say 14 hours I usually just plug it in so it charges while playing. I am not a speaker expert, but this was a trial and error type of purchase and this one won.\",\n \"Product: Introducing the all-new 2014 E-Series 32\\\" (31.50\\\" diag.) Full-Array LED TV with an ultra-narrow 10mm frame, and vibrant LED-lit picture. Full-Array LED delivers brilliant picture quality as it distributes LEDs behind the entire screen for superior light uniformity. Enjoy high definition TV in crisp, clear 720p HD resolution. With a near borderless design, a 30% thinner profile and space-saving, slimmer base, the new E-Series 32\\\" Full-Array LED TV is a perfect upgrade to any room. VIZIO E-Series: Picture-Perfect Brilliance.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great quality TV with great picture quality and sound.\\n\\nReview: Could be bias as I own four Vizio TVs, but I have never had an issue with a Vizio TV and they are a great quality TV with a long lasting bulb and manufactured locally so that is the reason why I bought this fifth TV. I have never had a Vizio go bad on me and all are in great working condition. I had a friend that was a fanatic in research the best LED TV and after extensive research it came down to Vizio which is how I purchased my first Vizio. If I am buying a TV I will buy Vizio. The picture quality and sound is great on this TV. Easy set-up. It gives you an option for Home Use or Display Use when you first set it up. I nor anyone I know has ever had an issue with a Vizio TV. This TV is used specifically for an XBox 360 system and has and continues to work flawlessly non-stop for over a year now.\",\n \"Product: Dragon touch M8 - tablet - Android 4.4 (KitKat) - 16 GB - 8\\\" IPS (1280 x 800) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Tablet with Flexibility\\n\\nReview: Great tablet. I use this tablet on the mission field, so flexibility is key down to the SD card, connecting to a bluetooth speaker, charging by a solar charger, etc.. In general, I am an iPad user. Love my iPad. But, for an inexpensive tablet, I would buy one for myself. I have bought three of these tablets so far. They have worked tirelessly without any issues in the field and still are working. It is easy to use even by those who have never seen a tablet before. I do not use email or wifi with the tablet so cannot give my feedback on that. I will say this is an extremely fast tablet. I can upload items myself (documents, videos, pictures, etc..) that can be viewed and retrieved easily on it for teaching and referencing, etc. It is durable. The price point is great. It actually has a good speaker built in, but for my purposes it also easily connected to a bluetooth speaker as well. I have literally no issues with this tablet whatsoever and up until this purchase never heard of a Dragon Touch and for those who know it is hard to get an avid iPad user to concede that this is indeed a great tablet. It also charges quickly with great battery life. Great all around.\",\n \"Product: Upon purchase, you will get an email confirmation from SquareTrade. You will not be mailed a paper contract. If you have questions, please call: 1.877.WARRANTY.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't buy it, it is a scam.\\n\\nReview: Be very aware of purchasing this. Amazon leads you to believe you are covered but really you are not. Bought a vacuum steam cleaner in May 2016. Used it twice and the machine malfunction spewing liquid out of its motor onto the floor, etc in October 2016 - 5 months. Amazon refuses to help. Amazon says it cannot be replaced or returned. I went to file a claim and Square Trade says they can't do anything until after the two years...so basically you are screwed at both ends. Completely misleading by Amazon and Square Trade. And now, I am screwed. Contacted Rug Doctor who admits the machine is faulty and needs to be replaced, but I have to pay for it to be shipped back which is HALF THE PRICE OF THE UNIT.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Compact, Large, Built in Lighting, Portable, Easy to Use and takes GREAT Pictures...what else can you ask for.\\n\\nReview: WOW! There are quite a few possibilities with this Portable Photo Studio. The fact that it is self contained, compact and large was the selling point for me. Yes, there are other units on the market for half the price but the versatility this unit offers simply in my book doesn't stands out among the others. It is easy to set-up. You don't even have to read the instructions, that is how easy it is to use. All the pieces fold in and the unit itself compacts like a folded in half folding table with a handle. It takes 2-3 minutes to set-up and 2-3 minutes to tear down and put away. You can shoot from the top (1 slot), front (3 slots positions) and from the entire front for large items. A medium size duffle bag can fit in this, so its pretty large. The backdrop that is velcro to the top had a crease in it when I got it (as you will see in the pictures), but that is easily fixable so wasn't a deal breaker for me. Worst case you can put your own background. The way the background folds in half and velcro to the top of the unit when you pack it up, there will always be a crease it seems at the half way mark. Mine when I got it, it was not folded in half, it was actually folded weird which made for an incorrect diagonal line crease. I am just going to steam it out. The product overall is durable and not flimsy. The unit comes with built in lights so it is part of the unit, not sure if those can be replaced or not. The lighting itself is more than adequate for photo shots. You have the option of plugging in the unit or not so you can use your own or natural light if you choose to. This only comes with one background (white). You can certainly use different backgrounds of your own choice. I shot a Pepsi can at two distances with a DSLR Nikon D90 for comparison. I also shot an iPad with the screen on (disclaimer: the iPad has a glass screen protector) and I shot if from the top of the unit so you can see the glare of the lighting system of the unit, BUT when I shot it from the front I got no glare. I also shot a solid gold award statute and it came out great, a whole lot better than other settings and in natural light so no complaints there. Yes, I saw some reflection in it as it was solid gold which is reflective in nature, but it wasn't like other shots where it picked up everything and anything so I was totally happy. The rest of the pictures just shows you how to fold and pack it up...again really easy. Now, some pictures of the unit was taken when the lights were off already and it was being packed up. The power cord and instructions have a built in zipped pocket for easy storage as well. 13 Pictures are included.\",\n \"Product: A basic casual t-shirt featuring short sleeves and a v-neckline.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Okay, but collects lint like a lint roller.\\n\\nReview: First, let me start off by saying that I own several black v-neck t-shirts and recently bought several different brands to find one I like to replace a few. This t-shirt out of the ones I recently bought was the best of the three, BUT compared to the other ones I already own it is the worst of the bunch. The t-shirt is thin (not see through), light (doesn't make you hot) and long in length. It is fitted but doesn't really have much elasticity. The deal breaker for me is that it attracts lint. I have cats and have never had an issue with a t-shirt collecting lint of any color actually, but this t-shirt literally not only collects cat hair but lint in general from anything and everything. I mean the entire t-shirt looks like a lint roller. Crazy, never seen anything like this. So, my search continues... I really did want to like this one, but...my search continues. See picture is it mostly lint (not cat hair) from carpet, etc. never seen anything like this and this is in just one day wearing it.\",\n \"Product: One of our favorite flips gets even better. Edition V gets prettier, with thinner straps and a sleeker profile yet has the same comfortable fit. You get a double-shot of Crocs comfort, with a soft foam footbed, deep heel cradle and a Croslite foam outsole to cushion every step. Its the casual flip you can wear almost anywhere.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What is not to love about these sandals. A must have!\\n\\nReview: I ordered these because I overheard a group of women talking about their sandals that were all crocs. One even had surgery on her foot multiple times for issues with plantar fasciitis. I never knew croc made sandals. I have in the past purchased $100 sandals that are specifically made for a high arch, etc... but my feet always hurt afterwards. So, after hearing testimony after testimony I decided to give these a try. At this price I had nothing to lose. OMG! These do feel like you are walking on clouds. It says on the heel Dual Croc Comfort. I can tell you I have never worn a more comfortable sandal than these. I will say though when walking on a tile floor they tend to squeak. Almost like if you are walking on a wet floor. But, as far as I am concerned I don't care, that is how comfortable these sandals are. I started wearing them the minute I got them and haven't stopped yet. No blistering and they didn't have to be broken in. I have worn them all day and at the end of the day my feet feel great.\",\n \"Product: One of our favorite flips gets even better. Edition V gets prettier, with thinner straps and a sleeker profile yet has the same comfortable fit. You get a double-shot of Crocs comfort, with a soft foam footbed, deep heel cradle and a Croslite foam outsole to cushion every step. Its the casual flip you can wear almost anywhere.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What is not to love about these sandals. A must have!\\n\\nReview: I ordered these because I overheard a group of women talking about their sandals that were all crocs. One even had surgery on her foot multiple times for issues with plantar fasciitis. I never knew croc made sandals. I have in the past purchased $100 sandals that are specifically made for a high arch, etc... but my feet always hurt afterwards. So, after hearing testimony after testimony I decided to give these a try. At this price I had nothing to lose. OMG! These do feel like you are walking on clouds. It says on the heel Dual Croc Comfort. I can tell you I have never worn a more comfortable sandal than these. I will say though when walking on a tile floor they tend to squeak. Almost like if you are walking on a wet floor. But, as far as I am concerned I don't care, that is how comfortable these sandals are. I started wearing them the minute I got them and haven't stopped yet. No blistering and they didn't have to be broken in. I have worn them all day and at the end of the day my feet feel great.\",\n \"Product: URBANCLEO | Womens Basic eLong Tunic Top Mini T-shirt Dress made with very soft and lightweight fabric that gives comfortable loose fit. Featuring with short sleeves and flowy hemline that has long tunic length drapes along the front and the back. You can pair with leggings and flat shoes for a perfect casual outfit.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great tunic, but a little shear. Runs big.\\n\\nReview: This is by all means a great tunic. I ordered a X-Large and probably should have ordered a Large as it is big on me. Definitely roomy and not form fitting. I did notice that I could see my chest even though the tunic was covering it. So, the material is thinner than an average shirt/t-shirt and depending on what you are wearing underneath (like a white bra under a black tunic) it could be quite noticeable. The sheerness that I notice was strictly over the upper chest/cleavage area and not anywhere else, as the tunic flows loosely and in a cascading effect. I purchased the black tunic. It flows down to upper thigh for me and I am 53.\",\n \"Product: Can't touch this! That's what you'll be saying when all the groupies are chasing you in Forum Novelties 80's Rockstar Costume. Includes a shimmering gold jacket over a brown mesh shirt and matching baggy pants. Accessories sold separately. One size fits most teens and adults. Look to Forum Novelties for all your Halloween, Luau, Easter, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick's Day supplies.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great costume, good laughs.\\n\\nReview: Fit as expected. Roomy and it's well-constructed. The net t-shirt is see through and it was cold outside so I decided to wear a black t-shirt under it. It's comfortable to wear, though very baggy (which is the style). I am 5'3\\\" and I had to pull up the legs occasionally to walk around so this does fit also those who are much taller than 5'3\\\", but no complaints here. I was the highlight of the party, got all the laughs. I would advise not to stick a name badge on the jacket as I did as it doesn't easily come off and it ruins the jackets so I would avoid that. I normally wear a medium / large in a t-shirt, costume was tight or restricting.\",\n \"Product: Genuine DYE Precision replacement lens for both the i4 and i5 goggle systems.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Visibiity unmatched to other lenses, works in Dye i5 Mask, handles direct hits at close range.\\n\\nReview: Great lens...didn't think a lens could make that much of a difference but the visibility is unmatched especially at playing paintball at night. I bought this lens for my Dye i5 even though it is for a Dye i4 as the Dye i5 uses Dye i4 lenses. Lens didn't fog up at all...in fact, I was the only one who didn't have an issue with their mask fogging up...let me just say there will be several in our group buying a Dye i5 mask and this lens. The Dye i5 mask comes with a mirror lens (not clear) go figure...anyways bought this to change out the lens which was super easy with the Dye i5. No complaints. Lens can take a direct hit, even at close range and suffer no damage.\",\n \"Product: Maddog has brought you a new line of padded chest protectors! All the fun without the pain of paintball or airsoft. Features: * Lightweight body armor provides front and back protection * Elastic shoulder straps and adjustable side strap to fit most sizes * Flexible Armor for easy maneuvering and minimal break in period * Available in black and reversible woodland camo / black * One Size Fits Most see sizing picture for exact product sizing\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't feel impact. Protects from bruises or welts. Durable. Easy to Clean.\\n\\nReview: First chest protector...didn't want to play paintball without one. I have seen many with bruises and welts on their bodies...no thanks. The first time I used this chest protector I got hit with a auto clocker mid range in the middle of the chest. Didn't feel the hit to the point I didn't know that I got hit until I was hit in the mask on the following shot. No bruises, no welts. My friend and I both bought and wore these vests multiple times now and have had no issues with them. They are easy to clean...you can hose then down in the shower (the paint just automatically comes off) or you can put them in a front loader washing machine which is what I have done and then hang dry and they come out pristine and clean as when they were brand new. The Velcro holds tight, never had to adjust the velcro during play time or throughout the day. I have had to pull down the vest as sometimes it will creep upward toward shoulders exposing your stomach, but you just quickly pull it down. This has happened to both of us. But, it could be the clothing we are wearing underneath which is a Empire Paintball Jersey that has a smooth rather than cotton fabric texture. The vest covers chest, back and stomach. It works great for both men and women and even 10+ year olds. It doesn't cover your sides, but that is then made up for by your arm, so your arm will be hit rather than the side of your chest unless you have your arm completely up in the air which shouldn't happen unless you are walking out surrendering because you were already hit. I did noticed that even on the product image it states Maddog Padded Chest Protector, but you actually receive the Chest Protector with the words ZephYr across the chest not Maddog.\",\n \"Product: Hydro Flask's insulated water bottles are made of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel. The bottles have no liner (like most aluminum bottles) and are BPA free. Unlike plastic water bottles or single wall stainless bottles, Hydro Flask will keep your beverage of choice at your preferred temperature for hours, whether you choose hot, cold or room temperature liquids. All Hydro Flask products feature a lifetime warranty and are double wall vacuum insulated. They are designed to be lightweight, making them great for long hikes, days on the beach, golf, long road trips or everyday office use. Even when filled with ice, the exterior of your Hydro Flask will never leave a puddle on your desk, drip on your shirt, or sweat in your bag.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not only keeps water cold, makes it colder. Buy straw lid which is extra - that is a must.\\n\\nReview: Let me tell you Hydro Flask is the only way to go. I know. I have tried knockoffs and noticed a taste difference in the water. With Hydro Flask I have had no issues whatsoever nor has anyone else who I have bought one as a gift. This one is probably the 12th purchase of a Hydro Flask as a gift. And, let me tell you this is a gift that keeps on giving. This person who got this one traveled to Israel where it was 110 degrees - yikes. He testified on facebook and to myself that the water kept cold with ice for over 24 hours. Same story I have heard over and over again. Hot outside, you are miserable and then drink your Hydro Flask that has been in the heat with you and it is still full of ice and super ice cold. I took mine out into the mission field. I can't tell you how badly we yearn for ice cold water during the day and have to wait until the ride home, NO MORE...we have ice cold water all day. 80% of our teams now have Hydro Flasks...we all consider it an essential. The only issue I would say and it is true with all of us which is unanimous - buy the extra lid with the straw. There is no other way to use this hydro flask effectively. The lid comes separate which they should just sell this product with that lid in the first place, nonetheless every single one who has one has the straw lid including myself.\",\n \"Product: Hydro Flask's insulated water bottles are made of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel. The bottles have no liner (like most aluminum bottles) and are BPA free. Unlike plastic water bottles or single wall stainless bottles, Hydro Flask will keep your beverage of choice at your preferred temperature for hours, whether you choose hot, cold or room temperature liquids. All Hydro Flask products feature a lifetime warranty and are double wall vacuum insulated. They are designed to be lightweight, making them great for long hikes, days on the beach, golf, long road trips or everyday office use. Even when filled with ice, the exterior of your Hydro Flask will never leave a puddle on your desk, drip on your shirt, or sweat in your bag.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: LOVE IT...Ice Cold Water and GET the Straw Lid (a Must).\\n\\nReview: Absolutely love the Hydro Flask...this is my first Hydro Flask. I wasn't sure if it would live up to all the hype and normally products don't, but this one did. I was thinking about buying one, then I was in Bed, Bath and Beyond and saw the exact product it was just a different name. So, I purchased it and tried it. I was hooked when it kept everything cold and there was still ice at 18 hours it was crazy, but I noticed there was a slightly different taste to the water. Figured it could be me. When I had gone online to order a Hydro Flask for a gift I noticed it stated that the Hydro Flask is taste free and that is when it clicked with me Hmmm. So, I ordered myself a Hydro Flask and order a Hydro Flask Straw Lid (this is an absolute must) <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Hydro-Flask-Wide-Mouth-Straw-Lid-Black/dp/B00DMIEZEO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid, Black</a> I immediately started using it and the water taste normal unlike the other one I purchased at Bed, Bath and Beyond. So, I return that one and kept my Hydro Flask and since then several of my friends all have purchased one with the straw lid and love it. I do mission work so out in the field all day in heat we yearn for nice fresh cold water and usually our water is lukewarm after being in the sun all day...NO MORE...nice iced cold water...in fact the longer the water is in the Hydro Flask the colder it gets. LOVE IT! I will drink some in the morning at 8AM after filling it up at night around 6PM and it is full of ice still and colder than when I last drank from it. AND, I literally drink more water...usually 16 oz. but now I have had almost 3 of the 40z. in one day...crazy but something about it being hot and drink ice cold water is refreshing. I have even travelled in the car all day and the bottle was in the heat, the car was hot and my water was ALWAYS ice cold.\",\n \"Product: Airsoft : Gloves - V-TAC Half Finger Plastic Back NEW : Gloves - V-TAC Half Finger Plastic Back NEW-Black-M/L.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Protects, functional and fits great. No injuries from hand shots or knuckle shots.\\n\\nReview: These might be cheap gloves, but point blank they work. These gloves are: 1. Functional...you still have use of your fingers while you have protection where it counts. 2. Protects...One too many times I have sustained hand shots, knuckle shots, etc. and I didn't even feel the hit and suffered no injuries. In comparison my brother doesn't wear gloves and got hit in the hand and it tore a tendon which now requires surgery. So, hand shots aren't anything to laugh about. My 10 year old nephew wears these same gloves too. In fact, several us do - men, women and kids. No injuries to report. No sizing issues. Overall, great value for the price. I had ordered two pairs and had to return one as the padding on the knuckle wasn't attached to the glove when I received it. But, that was the only pair that came that way. I then decided to order an expensive pair of gloves Empire Paintball Contact Gloves $30 to replace the return pair...that was a huge mistake 1. They didn't fit and I ordered two different sizes. 2. They made my hands sweat. 3. They weren't functional...hard to function normally during game play. So, long story short...going back to these gloves and replacing the pair I had to return...these are the best bang for the buck and get the job done. No complaints.\",\n \"Product: Included 2 items in this package: 1. Empire Invert HALO TOO Paintball Electronic Hopper Loader - Black (Description: True force-feed loader insures superior speed and consistent feed, 20+ balls per second, Sound activated feeding, Freeway Anti-Jam Standard for continuous ball feed, Ultra quiet belt drive, 180 ball capacity, Low battery indicator, 1 hour auto shut-off, Matte black coloring, Limited Lifetime warranty from Invert, ) 2. Basic 5 Year 48ci 3000psi HPA Paintball Tank (Description: Lightweight aluminum cylinder, 3000 PSI fill capacity with an 800 PSI output pressure, Both high and low pressure rupture disks installed for highest level of safety, Five-year hydro test date, DOT and TC certified, Made in the USA, All components meet or exceed all ASTM, DOT, TC or CGA standards, Length is 11\\\\\\\", width is 3.5\\\\\\\", weight is 2.9 lbs, )\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works as intended, had some issues, but in all worked great.\\n\\nReview: Bought two of these sets. One auto clocker had a goose neck on it so the hopper slipped right on. The other auto clocker (pictured) didn't have a goose neck so slightly used medium sandpaper on the base to make it slipped right on. Both hoppers worked as intended, no malfunctions. Easy to install batteries and lasted the entire play time which was several hours. The tanks worked great EXCEPT one tank had a continual leak and required maintenance which took about 5 minutes and it worked fine from that point on. My pods only carry 140 paintballs so can't confirm it holds 180 but there was still room for more paintballs in the hopper with 140 already in it. The hopper lives up to the quality brand of Empire. The lid is heavy duty and stays in place, doesn't all of a sudden open up and spill paintballs everywhere. Yes, the tank is heavy...but for the price you can't complain as a Carbon Fiber Air Tank can start at $200. So, just workout and get some muscles in those biceps and it should be a breeze.\",\n \"Product: No more hand-me-downs that are big and bulky, or cut-rate bargain jerseys. Young players deserve to look as good and play as hard as the big guys. Now they can with the Empire Prevail FT youth paintball jersey. Light and comfortable yet aggressively styled, the Empire Prevail FT youth jersey offers high-end features like padding and ventilation for maximum performance. Growing up in the game of paintball has never looked so good.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A must have! Great ventilation, protective padding that is useful. Easy to clean. Doesn't restrict.\\n\\nReview: These pants are worth the cost. It has protective padding. Doesn't make you sweat, it actually keeps you really cool. I have worn these pants during the day when it was 100 degrees and at night when it was 53 degrees and in both instances my lower body was comfortable. Been shot by tons of paintballs (with auto clockers) and didn't really feel it at all. Definitely no bruises or marks. The pants are super easy to clean...just stick them in the front loader washing machine and then hang dry and they look brand new. Don't stain and are durable high quality pants. One time I had to keep kneeling in mud as it rained earlier that day and we were playing paintball in the evening when it was dark and the knee padding was superb. Don't need knee pads with these pants. These pants expand to fit a waist range. I was able to wear jeans underneath or shorts so after I get done playing paintball I just slip the pants off before jumping in the car, putting the pants in a bag to take home to clean. These pants are not restrictive at all and I was able to crawl, squat, run, etc while wearing them. There is a drawstring at the bottom of each leg that keeps the pant leg secured around your ankle. Hands down this is a must have item while for paintball.\",\n \"Product: Everything can change in an instant ... and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God ... and everyone else. Can Mac and his new patrol partner, Sgt. Sam Wright, somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible to look past their differences--especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal wounds by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD ... and never underestimate the power of God's love.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Life changing movie, that will change your life for forever.\\n\\nReview: I see quite a few Christian movies and this one is by far one of my favorites. I only buy movies I feel have a strong teachable message and this one does. The ending is compelling. Life lessons that every single person should practice. One of the key points is on anger and how anger can consume us and make us bitter. Also, the difference it makes in how we respond to anger and how we must always act in love, after all we are witnesses of Christ. To give the \\\"grace card\\\" (as shown in the movie) was probably the most humble and yet most powerful and rewarding act I have ever done in my Christian walk. I was not in the wrong, just as the main character was not but to see God's Word play out in a powerful way when we stop conforming to the world and do something that makes absolutely no sense to even an average Christian and yet we are commanded to do in God's Word is a milestone in one's Christian walk that will change your life forever. It is not about what people think, it is about what does God says to do. Obedience has rewards, absolutely...huge rewards. It is not about being right, it is about doing the right thing. Something that goes against our flesh and how our world sees things. Must see movie. Everyone will glean from this movie powerful wisdom to use in their walk their God.\",\n \"Product: When an atheist Philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego \\\"dusty arguments\\\" in his class, he insists the new students declare that \\\"God is dead.\\\" Unable to do this, Josh (Shane Harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds, Josh stands up for his faith and takes on the challenge.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent movie, addresses ways our faith can be challenged at home, work and at school. Matthew 10:33; 1 Peter 3:15\\n\\nReview: Excellent movie that addresses ways our faith can be challenged at home, work and at school. Nowadays it is so easy to just cave in and blend in with the majority, but that is not the fact here. Josh stands up for what he believes and defends it. Matthew 10:33 says \\\"But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.\\\" And, I think more importantly in 1 Peter 3:15 it says \\\"...Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have...\\\" This movie compels you to look inward and ask yourself, \\\"If I found myself in similar circumstances, am I ready to do the same?\\\" I think one of the most compelling arguments is when the professor is confronted by Josh who is obviously angry at God who he claims does not exist, that God is dead. Josh simple says, \\\"How can you be angry at a God that doesn't exist?\\\" Answer: You can't! Also, there is a scene in the movie that addresses why does life seem to go so well for those who choose not to believe, again a very thought provoking statement made by a mother to her son. This movie is great for teenagers and up. It illustrates a faith worth fighting for. Empowers one to stand for their faith. We know that Satan became god of this world when Adam sinned. He is the thief that comes to steal, kill and destroy not God. Jesus came for those that were oppressed by the evil one...Satan is the author of sickness, but of course God continues to be blame for everything...though this is not addressed in the movie. The professor lost his faith in God because his mother died of cancer and God didn't heal her. He blamed God for it all. His mother was a believer and had strong faith. Depending on how you look at it, she was healed...she is no longer sick, nor in pain, etc., just not the way he wanted it. I won't spoil the ending, but I will say this when the Pastor says, \\\"God has shown His mercy...\\\" and gives an example of what He means it is a profound statement that puts a lot into perspective for the viewer. Of course, Newsboys is great. This is a clean family movie. A movie I think everyone should see. I have even watched God's Not Dead 2 and it is just as good.\",\n \"Product: A dozen different soulsall moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christeven if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: Do You Believe?\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A must see movie. A must do Bible Study that takes the movie to the next level.\\n\\nReview: This movie poses a compelling question to each and every one of us. Do you believe? And if you believe, then what are you gonna do about it? Faith requires action. Faith without action is dead. In the film, a dozen different souls-all moving in different directions, each discovered there is power in the Cross of Christ... The viewer is shown different ways to be used by God to witness to the unsaved in order to get them saved. The fact that God is actively at work in the lives of the people around us became a focal point that opens your mind to ways God can use us in His plan to reach others. We can sometimes walk around with blinders on a preconception that theres only a black and white (in your face) single approach to reach others for Christ. This approach works, but its not the only one that can be used. No single approach can meet everyone's needs. This movie debunks this limiting preconception. I really think every believer can relate to this movie. Do we take credit where God should have the glory? Are your eyes open or shut? Or are you walking around with blinders on? Do look for ways He can use you in His plan to reach others in your every day life?\\n\\nI serve in the mission field and have witnessed first-hand the power in the Cross of Christ in ordinary people's lives. This movie depicts it accurately and in so many ways challenges us.\\n\\nWith that being said, I strongly recommend purchasing the Do You Believe Bible Study Kit available at outreach.com. It comes with two wooden crosses and encourages you to look for someone in your sphere of influence who is in need of a touch from God...if you believe, you should do something about it regardless of your past, regardless of your current faith walk, regardless of those around you...faith demands action. Action that can only come from you...\\n\\nThe Bible study really takes this movie to the next level and does it justice. It talks about how God has a plan and that every one of us is a part of Gods Plan...that God wants us to recognize our place in His plan. He invites us to be used. God is actively at work in the lives of the people around us and He will use all that we have, all that we are, and all that we have been through...that faith is more than belief, it requires action. Having confidence in Gods plan when we cannot possibly see the outcome is the point at which we understand true faith...that true faith goes beyond knowledge. True faith is tested by deeds...Jesus asks us to take up our own cross and daily follow Him. Our faith requires action. Actions always speak louder than words. Actions communicate loudly and in a more lasting way what our hearts and minds don't always reveal...if we believe God has a plan for the world, then we must have faith to participate in His plan...every day we have opportunities to share Jesus salvation with people. With every opportunity comes sacrifice...the truth is, the Bible doesnt command us to find joy in the trial. It commands us to find joy in what the trial will eventually produce...it presses the point that it doesn't matter if you thought it was an amazing movie...what will matters is that faith moved beyond just a feeling for you...what matters is doing something and talks about so much morethought-provoking discussion questions as well.\",\n \"Product: Ditch the wallet and go slim. Introducing the Vault \\\"Wallet Slayer Vol.1\\\" for iPhone. Your ID, credit cards, and cash all securely fit against your phone everything you need in one place. But will the Vault Slim Wallet protect your phone? Absolutely. With ultra-light and durable construction it's both thin AND protected. We should all be so lucky. And if pushing buttons is your thing, the improved tactile buttons actually \\\"click\\\" better. Get your daily baggage under control and let the \\\"Wallet Slayer\\\" simplify your life.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Slim Case (not bulky) that has a usable wallet feature.\\n\\nReview: This was a gift for a teenager who has to have their iphone with them at all times and the case cannot be bulky and needed to carry a card or cash in case of emergencies. So, for those purposes this is a great case. The iphone has stayed intact and from the very words of the teenager herself \\\"I really like it, it is cool.\\\" She uses the wallet part regularly, she also can still put it in her back pocket (which was a requirement according to her). Teenagers tend to misplace items especially if they are carrying around more than one item at a time. So, the sole reason for the purchase was it to be slim (not bulky) and that it had a wallet feature, an all in-one solution. The product is as described. The iphone has not been dropped, etc. so cannot attest to the protection level that the case provides for the actual iphone. Very practical and usable iphone case.\",\n \"Product: Handy loose leaf binder rings are a great choice for fastening paper, as well as a variety of other items. You can count on them to lock securely and to open with ease. Convenient, 1-1/2\\\" diameter rings securely hold up to 280 sheets of 20 lb. paper, making them a great choice for even your biggest projects. Made of tough, multi-layer, nickel-plated steel, they wont crack or split, even with daily heavy duty use. Use them for documents or to link together a variety of materials. They're great for flash cards, scarves, paint chips, fabric swatches and creative crafts. A box of 100 rings is sure to be a big help in organizing your home, school or office.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to Open and Great Quality\\n\\nReview: Who knew you could write a review on Leaf (Book) Binder Rings. Well, you can. I go through about 500 Leaf (Book) Binder Rings a year. Usually I get the non-brand ones. This time I decided to get brand name. Price point was not an issue. What stood out the most was with the non-brand ones you have to fight to open most of them and some you never can open up. It is a fight each and every time. If I would have known buying this brand ACCO that they would all be easy to open without hurting your fingers/hands I would have purchased these long ago. So, there you have it. These stand out among the others...they are easy to open and great quality.\",\n \"Product: Cash box features a keylock and removable tray with 10 compartments to organize and safeguard your money and other valuables\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great large cash box, but using lever to open and close can be tricky.\\n\\nReview: Overall I like this cash box. I had been using a standard cash box with a handle. This one is significantly larger and doesnt have a handle. It doesnt fit into a standard file box either. I rarely use the key as I am constantly opening and closing the cash box so I have to use the lever instead. The lever is tricky to use. In fact, it isn't practical to use it if you're continually opening and closing the cash box throughout the day. Unless, you want to waste 2 minutes in doing so each time. It takes several attempts to slide the lever and raise the lid. I have yet to open it on the first try, nor has anyone else been able to. This was the only reason I didn't give this five stars. So, as a workaround I put an office clip on the money tray so the lid doesnt close all the way. You can store 20 $1 bills in a stack under the tray and still be able to securely close the cash box. I tried 40 $1 bills in a stack under the tray and it would not close at all. Everyone prefers this cash box since it has the compartment tray for the different denominations unlike the standard cash box.\",\n \"Product: Gaming Steelseries Qck Surface\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best mouse pad, can move across an entire 30 inch monitor in a single motion, largest mouse pad I have ever seen.\\n\\nReview: Never thought I would be doing a review on a mouse pad as up until today a mouse pad was a mouse pad. I do graphic design and web design so a mouse pad is a critical aspect of doing that successfully especially if you are clipping the background out of an image, etc. My last mouse pad was by Belkin the second highest rating mouse pad and it had a wrist gel pack (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Belkin-WaveRest-Gel-Mouse-Pad-Black/dp/B00000JRRD/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Belkin WaveRest Gel Mouse Pad (Black)</a>) that wasn't practical to use due to its size, etc... so when my mouse pad stopped working I decided to give this one a try. Now in comparison I had my main mouse pad literally make it impossible to move the mouse to the point I had to stop working...I switched out to a backup mouse pad and I had absolutely no control over my mouse direction which made it even worse if that was possible and I had to stop working. I ordered this mouse pad for same day delivery as I needed a mouse pad ASAP, hoping I wasn't going to have an issue with this new mouse pad. And, I didn't. I do have to say I was more than shocked when it arrived in a small rectangle 1-3/4 x 11 inch box. I have never seen a mouse pad packaging like this ever. They have always been flat when they arrived, but I unrolled my mouse pad which had absolutely no waves or kinks and it laid perfectly flat like it was never rolled up. This mouse pad is much thinner than a regular mouse pad, I will say that especially if you are like me with a desk calendar you can feel the unevenness, but the thinness has not seem to affect the functioning of the mouse pad itself. What I love about this mouse pad is it is so roomy...compared to the standard mouse pad you have to ask...\\\"Where has this mouse pad been?\\\". I immediately started using my mouse pad for the sole reason I needed to work and from the get go I had no issues with my mouse or moving the mouse around with precision. The extra large dimensions gives me more flexibility in moving the mouse around across a 30 inch computer screen...I can go from one end all across to the other side of the screen in one motion, I could not do that before so I am almost positive there are probably health benefits in line with this mouse pad as it takes less wrist movements, etc. to complete tasks especially using a 30 inch monitor that it has to have some sort of benefit against carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. I do wish it was slightly thicker and if this brand comes out with a slightly thicker mouse pad at a higher price I would buy it without question. I have to admit I was leary as this product had high star rating and nowadays you can't trust that, but in this instance YOU CAN! If you need a mouse pad, this is the one to get.\",\n \"Product: Whether used for handouts, signage or banners, you can obtain quality results for all of your jobs with the GBC Ultima 35 EZload Roll Laminator. The 12\\\" laminating width is perfect for businesses with daily laminating needs. Start projects right away with the 1 minute warm-up time and fixed 39\\\" per minute laminating speed. Heat Shoe Accutherm heating technology promises a flawless finish, every time. Color coded, EZload end caps show the correct way to load film, which helps avoid accidental upside down loading. Laminator features a built in trimmer, which allows you to cut laminated documents from the roll. Alignment guides help documents feed smoothly into the laminator. If jams occurs, a reverse function lets you correct film. Machine enters standby mode after 1 hour of inactivity and will shut off after 2 hours. Choose the best film for your project. Laminator is compatible with 1.7 to 5 mil thickness, 12\\\" width GBC EZload roll film on 1\\\" core. Film sold separately.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazing laminator that is easy to use, does quality laminations and is fast.\\n\\nReview: I have no complaints with this laminator and I have own quite a few. This one is a work horse and does quality and consistent laminations with ease. This is my second one, my first one had to be replaced and that had nothing to do with the unit itself. It was operator error (my fault) and it no longer worked. My second unit has been working non-stop for four years now. I mainly use the 3mm and 5mm lamination film. I found that when I use the 1.7mm that the rollers will squeak a lot, it just seems to be hard on the laminator. I have done hundreds if not thousands of laminations without any issues. It is so easy to load the lamination film, a no brainer. When you start to run out of lamination film, just stop the laminator, let it cool, then replace the rolls and keep on laminating. This is extremely faster than a pouch laminator. If you have a pouch laminator you will never use it again if you buy this machine. I will never use a pouch laminator again. Yes with this type of laminator you have to trim your pages, but it is totally worth it in ease, accuracy, quality and speed.\",\n \"Product: A promise box is a wonderful way to receive a daily dose of encouragement year after year through God's word. These encouraging reminders of God's goodness and his faithfulness can be shared again and again. A embossed design of the Bible and the words God's word adorns the top of this acrylic promise box.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Prayer and Scripture, a great combination.\\n\\nReview: This is a Gods Word promise box that consists of scripture and prayers. Similar products I have purchased in the past have been more of a combination of scripture and quotes. In that respect I would rather have a prayer than a random quote as you don't want to get the two mix up (scripture and a quote). Now, not anything against this product, I would have preferred NIV version compared to KJ version. These are about the size of a business card, all white with black text. Text is readable, not small. The cards come in a durable clear plastic storage box. Personally, I prefer to focus on the scripture references and pray on those promises specifically. There is power in God's Word and we should meditate and pray on God's Word specifically and when we do it causes God to act as it is His Promises. These cards have a Bible Verse on one side and a prayer on the other side. The prayers do reference Father, in the beginning but the prayer doesnt end with In Jesus Name, Amen. There is no closing to the prayer itself. The prayers do correlate with the Bible Verse on the reverse side.\",\n \"Product: The Pacon Black Privacy Boards are great tools for students and teachers alike. Perfect for any desk, table, or computer area; these sturdy corrugate boards keep students focused during quizes, tests, individual work, and other classroom activities. The four boards, which are colored on each side and measure 48\\\" by 16\\\", allow for customizable options for whatever desk or table set-up you may have in the classroom or at home. Block out distractions and prevent wandering eyes with Pacon Black Privacy Boards! From construction paper to poster board, chenille stems to wiggle eyes, Pacon products inspire both students and teachers to let their imagination shine. With trusted brands like Fadeless, Bordette, Tru-Ray, Riverside and Creativity Street, our educational and art supplies encourage creativity. We strive to provide innovative products that help teachers create functional and inspiring learning environments for their students.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Gives enough privacy, durable and reusable.\\n\\nReview: Used these to shield laptops from the sun and they worked just fine. Though it is not tall enough to block the sun completely from the top, but I didn't want it too tall either. These give you some privacy but don't block you completely from looking at people since these laptops had scanners attached to them you did need to make eye contact. One side did have white writing with a logo, but to go around that I just folded it the opposite way and had the white writing and logo face inward so it wasn't facing the public. Durable cardboard and reusable. Black rather than white is best so they don't get dirty. Held even in humidity outdoors for 3 days.\",\n \"Product: The File folder in manila color is equipped with 3 tab in assorted positions. Folder features 5/8\\\" undercut that provides ample room for labels or hand-written titles and has stylish rounded corners, sold as 100 per box.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Still quality file folder, even though it is not as smooth as others.\\n\\nReview: Not sure what you can say about File Folder other than the price point is competitive as in stores and that it is more convenient to just order and have it shipped to you. I actual have a box of Office Depot file folders that I was running out of and now two boxes of Staples file folders. There is a difference, definitely between the two. Is it a difference that would make me not want to order it again? No. If they were the same price and I could choose one over the other, then Yes. Staples file folders are more rough to the touch than Office Depot and the brand name versions which are more smooth. To the touch Office Depot file folders feels thicker than Staples file folders. However, Staples is still a quality file folder so if I think in terms if I have a box of documents all in file folders would that little bit more weight just make the overall box of documents heavier? could be. I do know that there can be issues with paper consistency in general and perhaps that is the case with these two boxes of Staples file folders and maybe they are smooth in general. Don't know as all I can review on is what I received from Staples. Other than that the 3 lines at the bottom of the file folder (creases) are less prominent on the Staples file folders, again doesn't really make a difference either way. Tabs, cuts, size, height of tabs are both the same on Office Depot and Staples brand file folders. Can't beat the price.\",\n \"Product: The Panasonic Bluetooth Cordless Phone KX-TG7875S Link2Cell with Enhanced Noise Reduction & Digital Answering Machine adds power and range to a home office or small business office system. Link2Cell syncs up to two smartphones to easily make and take cell calls from 5 portable handsets. A message forwarding feature keeps you connected by sending recorded messages to your cell phone. Other smart features include talking Caller ID, noise reduction, USB cell phone charging port, the ability to block up to 250 numbers with Call Block, one-touch cell phone pairing, a crystal clear 1.8-inch white backlit handset display, 18 minutes of voicemail, an energy saver mode and 3,000 number phonebook transfer.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Phone System, this model out does the others by far. Long-lasting and great features.\\n\\nReview: This is my second Panasonic Phone set. Both basically the same. My first set which was just like this lasted for about 3-4 years. My second set is replacing the first set as about half of the handsets started having issues, such as when answering the phone the other person on the line couldn't hear me, etc. No charging issues. There were a lot of things I liked about the Panasonic Set and after doing careful research I decided to buy the set again. The pros outweighed the cons in my book. This is one of those purchases you want to buy (not have to return) and be satisfied with from the get go. Though Panasonic has the same set in three different models. My first set was probably the \\\"Good\\\" model and this time I bought the \\\"Best\\\" model (this one). There are slight variations in the handsets but in general it is all the same. Definitely this model is the way to go over the others. The price difference is so minor, but the value in the better system far exceeds the price difference.\\n\\nWhat I love about the Panasonic handset is that you don't have to be near a phone to know who is calling. For instance, say you're in the kitchen, you're cooking and can't stop what you're doing to see who is calling, you don't have to as the handset will tell you who it is. And, nine out of 10 times I don't want to take the call. Also, for some reason in my household even though there are 5 handsets, no one can ever seem to find one. You use the phone, put it down and then someone calls and suddenly you are looking for a phone. Well, since the phone tells you who is calling and you can hear where it is coming from it is easy to find a phone if you need to. I have to admit sometimes it is funny to see how the handset pronounces the Caller ID. You get some pretty good laughs. It is entertainment all on its own. Never had an issue with the batteries, nor the handset not being clear. I always use the speaker which the receiving and sending sound is clear.\\n\\nThe phone system is easy to set-up. I am an average person and the phone system was up and operational within minutes. First use after getting the handsets in place they have to charge for 12 hours. After that, you are ready to go.\\n\\nThis is coming from someone that has own many phone systems. ATT, VTech, Radio Shack, and other brands. My first set of this type of model was the first time I purchased anything Panasonic. And this second set is the first-time I ever repurchase the same phone set. This phone system has lasted the longest.\\n\\nI can, but I don't connect my cell phone to the phone system. It is just my preference not too, but you can do it. I usually do everything from a handset and not the base unit. In fact, in the four years of my first set I think I checked messages maybe once or twice from the base unit. You can do everything you want to do from the handset (any one of the handsets) so it makes it very convenient.\\n\\nNow you can mute a handset if you want from calling out a Caller ID. This is a down side for me on this phone system as if you have guests and the phone rings your handset is going to say who it is. That could be annoying or considered an interruption. So, just before I mute all the handsets prior. As with a different phone system someone calls, the machine gets it you check it later or glance at the handset. This phone system is vocal, which is great 99% of the time. It is just that 1% and still it wasn't a big enough deterrent to get me to purchase a different brand.\\n\\nThe other issue I have with the phone system is no longer an issue with the new system. I LOVE IT. The old system had a little light (see pictures). It would flicker and have a range similar to a night light. If you have a message and nowadays most my messages are from telemarketers. The handset will flash periodically. Well, not a big deal unless you are in your bedroom sleeping and you have this flashing orange tinted light blinking periodically. It was like a beacon. Of course, if you wanted to move around the house at night, ALL the handsets could light your way as they all blink when there are messages. BUT, NO MORE. This models does not do that which might make it harder to find a phone in the dark, but I will manage.\",\n \"Product: At-A-Glance compact daily desk calendar refill is sure to help keep you up-to-date and organized day by day all year long. Covers 12 months January - December and displays two unruled pages per weekday with Saturday and Sunday combined for detailed scheduling and notetaking. Includes monthly tabs with one tab per month allowing for easy referencing of dates. Features past, current and future months reference to assist with planning and scheduling. This refill fits standard E19 style bases with 2 rings. Printed on quality paper containing 30% post-consumer material. Each page: 3 in. X 3.75 in. Overall size 3.25 in.X 3.75 in. X 1.25 in.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great calendar refill and love the reusable index tabs.\\n\\nReview: Fit my calendar desktop. Pages don't bleed, probably about the thickness of a page in a book. The index tabs slide into each section and fit around the hole ring, which means you can insert tabs after you have put the calendar pages in the calendar ring and closed it (they are not hole punched). Pages are readable, accurate and work as intended. Monday through Friday it is double pages so you have plenty of room to write. For Saturday and Sunday they are facing pages. The calendar pages have holidays easily noted on them as well. It's everything you want in a calendar and more. I love the size (it is half the size of a full size desktop calendar) and one page is slightly wider than a standard business card. See pictures.\",\n \"Product: The natural looking Artificial Faux Ivy Privacy Fence Screen is 100% expandable to stretch to your desired extend. It brings a sense of spring to any outdoor area, and perfect just as a dcor for inside your home as well. Easy installation makes it a one-person job to extend on any exterior wall or fence in seconds. Contracted with 48\\\" H x 18\\\" L in measurement, its 18\\\" H x 116\\\" L when fully stretched out. Besides providing a naturally looking hedge on walls, fences and railings, our fence is ideal to provide temporary division over any space desired!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good quality, durable and flexible for many uses.\\n\\nReview: This worked for my intended purposes which was to make a fake bush for an Easter production. In the picture you will see it over a bench so the actual height you see would probably be doubled as it was bent over the other side of the bench completely. Is it very realistic? Not really, you can tell the leaves are fake. But from afar you can't. Decent coverage as you will see in the picture. Easy to handle and set-up, so no issues there at all. The leaves did not fall off, in fact we had no leaves ever fall off and this was handled quite a bit. The product is described accurately and is good quality, durable and flexible. I added a second photo of it leaned up against a door, you can make it taller than shown as it expands.\",\n \"Product: This is the Easy Store 2 part pole version of the Da Bird toy. You can pull it apart and it takes up half the space.Handcrafted in the USA with top quality materials, Da Bird Feather Teaser simulates the motion of a bird at your control. Set on a swivel, its feathers look, sound and feel like real bird wings and will drive your cat wild. Encourages instinctual behaviors and exercise to keep your cat healthy and alert. Fiberglass wand comes apart in two pieces for compact storage. Toy includes 36\\\" 2 part wand, 32\\\" nylon string and one feather dangler.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My five cats favor this one over all the others.\\n\\nReview: I have five cats and they have literally a plethora of cat teasers. If it exist I probably have it. A lot of them out in the market rarely keeps the interest of my cats let alone all five of them. Although, the Da Bird cat teaser does. In fact, I have had to replace this teaser about four times so far. Apparently, my four legged furry children have mastered opening up the closest where this cat teaser is stored and well chomp, chomp and they chew through the string. If I could change anything it would be to have a string that is chewed proof. Wand has not broken on me yet, all the cats go running around and with five cats you need to keep a good space outward to be able to entertain all of them at once and this one does. It has a very long string, where most either have a short string or a short wand. Why? not sure. This one has a long wand, long string and the teaser part literally makes a little flapping sound as you move it in the air. The cats think it really is a bird. Of all of the teasers, this is one of my favorites. Only downside, if you play with it a lot, as I do, the string sometimes gets wind up and you have to unwind it.\",\n \"Product: Another great toy from the makers of the da bird. The cat catcher teaser wand toy has a cute little mouse attached to a flexible braided wire and then connected to a 12\\\" glitter wand. The mouse averages 2 inches in length with a tail that averages 3 inches. A fantastic toy to interact with your kitty for play and exercise. Colors may vary. The cat catcher is handcrafted in the use from top quality materials .\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: My cats think it is a real mouse, one of the top three my cats play with on a regular basis.\\n\\nReview: Well, my cats have about 30 cat teasers I would say. Most they play once with and that is it. Not this one. I have five cats so to keep them entertained with one cat teaser is a challenge to say the least. With this one, three of the five enjoy it and at times all five will play with it. I love the cord that is attached to the cat toy as it does not get easily wound up and cannot be chewed threw which is a good thing. My cats just lose their mind with this teaser as when you move it there is a slight sound so if not all the cats are present once they hear the sound they come running. I would say out of all my cat teasers this one is durable and long lasting. I own about 5 of these and they are all in great shape with no wear and tear. My cats think it is a real mouse, you just have to wiggle your hand to get it to move and within seconds they are on the attack. Only thing I would change is for it to be a longer cord, but it still is a decent length, enough to play with five cats at the same time.\",\n \"Product: Proviable for cats and dogs helps restore your pet's digestive system by reestablishing the proper balance of good microorganisms in the intestines. Proviable contains a multi-strain probiotic that ensures your pet's health when diarrhea is caused by antibiotics, stress, food sensitivities, dietary indiscretion or a weakened immune system.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Improved the health of my cats\\n\\nReview: There are so many products out in the market to choose from. My vet broke it down as to what I needed for a probiotic to be effective for my cat who has renal failure. Well, this was it. So, many don't even come close. I have five cats and three are on this supplement. Blood work showed significant improvements with the cats that were on it. My cat who is in renal failure has astounded my vet. There was also an article I read where it talked about a study and the effects of probiotics with cats who have renal failure. My other cat is off most of their medicine except for one and the probiotic. My cats blood work results have not just stayed the same, but have improved since using it. So, this has worked for my cats and their conditions. But, I did this under the advisement and approval of my vet. I wouldn't give my cats anything without talking to my vet. My cats have been on these probiotics for almost 4 years.\\n\\nUPDATE: My vet just did a senior profile on two of my cats...one who has irritable bowl syndrome, pancreatitis, etc. and has been on this supplement for over 4 years now, my vet said, \\\"the bloodwork is fantastic\\\". My second cat who is in renal failure, is 20 years old and is on Azyodl and Probiotics, his bloodwork came back and my vet said, \\\"I was expecting so much much worse as with the age of the cat and being in renal failure, but his bloodwork is really good, not bad at all, I am shocked.\\\" For both my cats my vet told me to keep doing what I am doing as it is working.\",\n \"Product: FURminator longHair deShedding Tool for Small Cats is a deShedding Tool for cats with coats more than 2 inches. This Furminator features patented deShedding edges designed to reach beneath long topcoat to gently remove undercoat and loose hair. Used and recommended by professional groomers and veterinarians, FURminator deShedding Tools are the only tools guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, rake or comb. For long hair cats up to 10 lbs. 1.75s deShedding edge Designed for coats longer than 2 inches Reduces shedding up to 90 Stainmore steel deShedding edge reaches deep beneath your cat's long topcoat to gently remove undercoat and loose hair. FURejector button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool with ease.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A long hair cat must. Only thing I found to avoid mats.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R3UXL58RQ62MC1\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1aJwtBBDrS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81I318f9-iS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> A must have for a long hair fluffy cat. I have three that fit this description, but one literally is all hair. He will get mats where the other ones won't. He is not one that likes someone messing with his hair, so wasn't even sure if this would work. I also recently bought an \\\"as seen on tv\\\" mat remover where you comb and then when you get to a mat press a button and it easily removes the mat. NOT! Did not work and my cat was not having none of it. I had to return it. This tool he has no issues with and likes it. And those who have cats know how rare that can be. It collects so much hair that I can literally fill a small trash can in just one sitting. His hair is more course feeling than my other cats and after using this brush it is silky smooth. He likes it, I like it. Warning when using it, you might get covered in hair, but that is temporary. My cat is almost mat free, silky and more importantly about 1-2 pounds lighter from all the loose hair I remove which means that does not go on my floor, furniture, bed and clothes. It took about two times for my cat just to lie down and let me do what I wanted to do. You have to start slowly and then after a few times do more and more. Now he wants it.\\n\\nThe video I am attaching is my second one as the first video glitched, so did another one, so most of the dead hair I got on the first round, this was taken two days later.\",\n \"Product: Keep your pet's hydrated in style with the Raindrop Ceramic Drinking Fountain. This fountain is made from durable ceramic and is extremely easy to clean and maintain. If that's not enough this fountain is extremely easy to take a part, and is dishwasher safe.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I have own 12 different Pet Fountains, and this is by far the best for many reasons.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R13LDCFIKSF1TA\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A12lw8kss7S.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sqfRWNXiS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\">First, let me state that I have 5 cats. About 10 years ago my cats got sick due to their water bowl; all five and that wasn't fun. My vet told me to use a pet fountain and since then I have. I have two running in different areas of the house to make sure the cats have adequate water. I am sure to fill the water fountains with filtered water, etc. I have had no issues since with my cats getting sick due to their water bowl.\\n\\nNow, comes into play what is the right pet fountain to use. Well, to be honest I have probably tried them all. I just donated six to Goodwill last week in fact. Throughout these past ten years I have tried 12 different ones. They varied in sound, size, shape, spout, water flow, etc...\\n\\nWhat brought me to this pet fountain was the fact that I had one pet water fountain that kept leaking. You walked by and for no reason whatsoever the carpet is wet. It happened so often it eventually stained the carpet, etc. Not to mention I hate being woken up in the middle of the night because you can hear the motor overworking when the water level is low...so, I became determined to find a replacement.\\n\\nWhat I like about this pet fountain is it is ceramic and not plastic. So, that part was a no brainer. My cats only eat from stainless steel bowls as well. However, I did wonder if the cats would drink out of it as they tend to drink from where the water flows out of fountain spout than the actual basin and this pet fountain is structured completely different.\\n\\nThe second selling point for me was the ease of cleaning. I clean the pet water fountains once a week, that is 104 cleanings a year times 10 years...Every single pet fountain I have used in the past is a pain to clean...there are so many crevices that you simply cannot reach to clean and if you put plastic in the dishwasher you are technically poisoning your pets, so hand washing is the only option. It is a chore until TODAY! Wow, this is so easy to clean, no crevices I mean it is really easy to clean. I actually don't dread cleaning the pet fountain anymore. I wish I would have tried this a lot sooner. Though it gets better. With five cats you can imagine that cat hair that will get caught in the motor and yes it does. I have long hair cats. With all previous pet fountains you have to do a thorough cleaning weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) because the pet hair gets caught up in the motor and affects the operation of the pet fountain...well, you can imagine my surprise to find out that is really not the case with this pet fountain. Barely any hair gets in, nothing at all like before. The clam shaped housing for the motor for all intent and purposes protects the motor and prevents hair from clogging it. That equates to you don't have to clean it that often. YES! Cleaning is even easier.\\n\\nI do have to admit I read the reviews beforehand and people had stated to buy the white ceramic drinking fountain model over the other as you have more visibility in monitoring the fountain, etc. Let me tell you, white was the last color I wanted to buy, but it made sense as you can see if the water is dirty, the water level, etc. so I purchased the white model and I do not regret it. It is beyond easy to see the water level and if any dry food crumbs or anything else that should not be in the bowl is there it is 100% visible and you know when to change it out if need be.\\n\\nOf course, I am more than elated to report the fact that this pet fountain does not leak, in fact it is physically impossible for it to leak which was another no brainer for me.\\n\\nNow, for sound. Initially I thought it was louder than all the others I have ever had. Normally, you don't really hear the pet fountains and if you do it is a faint drip nothing overbearing, but this one was louder than normal. You knew it was there. However, there is a switch on the motor that you can adjust the flow. Also, I discovered that if you fill the pet fountain up (close to the brim) it is quieter. So, now since doing both those things the pet fountain is quiet like the others I have had. Otherwise, it does have sound... though I have not once heard the motor overwork which is really nice. The water flow will get slightly louder when the water level is lower, but it is not disrupting or annoying like with the other water fountains where you hear the motor being overworked.\\n\\nAs for the cats, thank God they actual use it. I am not the only one that likes it LOL! I do have to admit at first the cats were like, what is this...but then again they do that with anything new. Oddly enough, each cat actually drinks from it differently. I have included a video of the sound with the water level low, the visibility of seeing what is in the pet fountain at all times and its water level, and the lack of sound with the water level high and the flow switch used. Needless to say, I will be replacing my other pet water fountain as well with this same model.\\n\\nThe only downside for me would be the filters. Can I easily get the filters at Pet Smart or Petco??? didn't see them and those stores tend to all push the Drinkwell fountains, etc. however, for what you get which is a healthy, non messy, easy to clean, less hassle pet fountain this is a minor issue for me if I have to buy the filters online from here on out. Plus, you can buy a year worth of filters (10 pack) for $11 which is what I did. Usually, the other filters I had to use were four for $10 so I am saving money in the long run ordering the filters on Amazon for this pet water fountain.\\n\\nIt is tricky to open the clam shape housing but it gets easier each time you do it.\\n\\nOverall the pet fountain kind of reminds me of a toilet bowl and I refuse to let my cats drink out of the toilet bowl so it is a win win scenario for us both.\\n\\nLong story short, I LOVE IT.\",\n \"Product: Cardinal Laboratories Crazy Cat - Cat Quest! Motorized Cat Toy provides bug motion that drives cats crazy!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love this cat teaser and so do all my five cats.\\n\\nReview: Love this cat teaser and so do all my cats, all five of them. The wings move like a real dragonfly and you can hear the sound of the wings which convinces my cats that it must be real. Too funny. The wand is durable unlike so many other cat teasers as usually it is the wand that breaks after continual use. I have probably purchased about four of these as eventually they need to be replaced. Never has a battery died, nor wand broke, nor never has one not worked. So, usually what happens is the cats get so worked up that they catch the dragonfly and eventually they break off a wing and then eventually another one, etc... The cat teaser takes a pretty good lickin before well, there are no more wings. Grant u it still works, but without the wings flapping the cats are no longer interested. This one is definitely one of their top three favorite cat teasers of all time.\",\n \"Product: No assembly required. Set up is as easy as unfolding the shelf open, or folding it flat to put away. This is a great shelving space for storing a variety of items; handbags, shoes, boots, sweaters and much more.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Portable but small slots.\\n\\nReview: This easily snaps together and folds down. Have had it for about two years now. On one side the bar comes off from the posts each time I snap it together and I have to snap it back in. This travels around with me so perhaps it is not meant to be used in this manner. It is durable and sturdy and well made in terms of the material. The slots are small, they would not fit a cowboy hat or something like that. More like glasses, sandals maybe, necklaces for sure, haven't used it to store paperwork. You would just have to be careful what you put in that it fits. So, is this a hat storage organizer, No. Smaller items, Yes. I use it for props, which are gloves, necklaces, glasses, small masks, etc.\",\n \"Product: Humans use fingers to feel things. Wearing paintball gloves shouldn't mean you can't still use your fingers the way nature intended. Empire's Contact FT gloves feature Contact Fingers, the most sensitive, tactile fingers ever on a paintball glove, allowing you to enjoy the protection of full finger armor while still pulling the micro-switch triggers of modern tournament markers fast enough to smash the opposition. Empire Contact FT gloves also feature Clarino palms, armored fingers and hand areas, Lycra hinges and Kevlar, making these the toughest, most versatile and durable paintball gloves available.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes your hands sweat, loose fitting and hard to function wearing them.\\n\\nReview: I own quite bit of Empire Paintball gear so didn't think twice about ordering these gloves, but for the first time I was extremely disappointed with this product. I ordered the Medium which should have fit, but didn't. I am a women so figured perhaps the sizing was for Men's hands, so I ordered a second pair in Small, those didn't' fit either...go figure. There is barely any size difference between Medium and Small. I also have nails and the gloves still didn't fit. Every glove I have ever owned and bought has been Medium and when a Small doesn't fit not sure what to say about that. But, that wasn't the reason for the 1 star rating. I bought a pair of cheap gloves that I had used in paintball and had to return because the knuckle protection came apart the first time I used them. So I figure perhaps try a different brand which led me to Empire Contact FT Gloves. My brother had been hit on his thumb by a paintball and it actually tore his tendon which now requires surgery so I didn't want the same thing to happen to me. Well, first these gloves made my hands sweat unlike my other ones to the point it affected my game and it was below 53 degrees at night when I was wearing them. Also, the grip on these gloves was non existent to the point functioning normally while wearing them became impossible during a game. These weren't cheap and I now prefer the cheap ones that were $6 over these, go figure that one. We had over 20 people playing and no one (men or women) liked these gloves. I still do think Empire is a great brand for paintball gear, that hasn't changed, but think twice about purchasing these gloves. As for protection, not so much either.\",\n \"Product: A multiple award winner! This durable tin moneybox is a timeless gift that will inspire and teach children to save spend and share wisely for a lifetime. A great Allowance tool Moonjar moneyboxes were created as a tool for children and families to incorporate strong financial values and practices into their daily lives. Launched in 2001 Moonjar moneyboxes are used in homes and schools around the world.Features. Removable acrylic lids.. Family Guide and Passbook included.. Dimension - 5 x 5 x 5\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great tool to illustrate and teach financial management to kids and adults.\\n\\nReview: Great tool to teach and I llustrate financial management to kids and adults. I don't use this to actually put money in it. I use it as a tool in teaching financial management. I love how each bank is colored differently (red, blue, green) to be easily distinguished from one another. These do not hold a lot of money, but does hold quite a bit. I relabeled my banks to be 10% Save, 10% Tithe, and 80% Spend (Expenses). I just put a white label on the front of each bank. I love that the banks fit like a puzzle making a hexagon shape which takes up less space and is easy to transport rather than have three separate squares that don't fit so nicely together.\",\n \"Product: Easy-Set Pool,Filter pump can be purchased separately,Made of Vinyl; Heavy-Duty Vinyl Liner,Features Inflatable Top Ring,Multi-Layer Wall Construction,Easy to Clean,Assembly Required; Instructional DVD Included,Holds 639 gal. of Water,Recommended for Ages 6 yrs. and Up,Dimensions: 8'x30\\\" '\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Like it so much, I bought a second one.\\n\\nReview: This is actually the second time I have purchased this Intex Pool. Not to replace, I needed a second pool. So, that in itself says I was happy with my first purchase enough to when it came time again to buy something like it, I bought the same exact one. The pool was easy to set-up, fill and ultimately use. There was no learning curve with this. It couldn't have been any easier. We used this pool as a baptismal pool. In the pictures you will see the height of the water, etc. I bought the Intex Easy Set 8-Foot Pool Cover to cover the pool <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Intex-Easy-Set-8-Foot-Pool-Cover/dp/B00012TL2A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Intex Easy Set 8-Foot Pool Cover</a>, it was easy to use, durable and fit perfectly.\",\n \"Product: Classical guitar, which unlike most children's guitars, it is fully functional with all the tuning keys and playable. Featuring metal strings and made in smooth lacquer color finish (Non-Toxic Paint). This Guitar is 23 inches in length and features a rosewood body This acoustic guitar makes a great gift for kids and is a great value for the money ! Comes with pick and a spare string in its original factory box. Approximate dimensions 23\\\" long x 7.5\\\" wide x 2\\\" deep. Please be sure this is the size you are looking for.The strings will arrive loose, don't panic! This is so the strings do not break in transit. If the machine heads (the tuning knobs) aren't staying in place when you tune the strings, tighten the screw inside the knob, this will make it stay\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Guitar. Good Quality. Can be played straight out of the box.\\n\\nReview: Great guitars that comes with several guitar picks. Of course, these are not professional guitars but straight out of the box they can be played. I ordered two of them at once and both had no damage, marks or issues. Both played straight out of the box. The strings did not come loose, etc. Color was vibrant with no imperfections. I have bought guitars like this in the past from a local vendor and I could tell immediately upon receiving them that these were of better quality than the previous ones I had purchased from a local vendor. These will be used as props with thousands of people playing them over a short period of time so time will tell how they hold up, but for general use I don't see an issue with these guitars as long as they are used like they are supposed to be used,\",\n \"Product: Classical guitar, which unlike most children's guitars, it is fully functional with all the tuning keys and playable. Featuring metal strings and made in smooth lacquer color finish (Non-Toxic Paint). This Guitar is 23 inches in length and features a rosewood body This acoustic guitar makes a great gift for kids and is a great value for the money ! Comes with pick and a spare string in its original factory box. Approximate dimensions 23\\\" long x 7.5\\\" wide x 2\\\" deep. Please be sure this is the size you are looking for.The strings will arrive loose, don't panic! This is so the strings do not break in transit. If the machine heads (the tuning knobs) aren't staying in place when you tune the strings, tighten the screw inside the knob, this will make it stay\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Guitar. Good Quality. Can be played straight out of the box.\\n\\nReview: Great guitars that comes with several guitar picks. Of course, these are not professional guitars but straight out of the box they can be played. I ordered two of them at once and both had no damage, marks or issues. Both played straight out of the box. The strings did not come loose, etc. Color was vibrant with no imperfections. I have bought guitars like this in the past from a local vendor and I could tell immediately upon receiving them that these were of better quality than the previous ones I had purchased from a local vendor. These will be used as props with thousands of people playing them over a short period of time so time will tell how they hold up, but for general use I don't see an issue with these guitars as long as they are used like they are supposed to be used,\",\n \"Product: Wash the car to earn $1.30but forget your homework and lose a turn! In our involving, skill-building game, players race around the game board doing chores to earn their allowancethen save it or spend it on things they want. And, as children play, they learn to make change, handle money and more! The game board measures a big 18\\\". For 2-4 players.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great educational game that teaches children how to manage money.\\n\\nReview: A great educational game that teaches a child how to manage money. Playing the game they will earn money in a variety of ways and also spend money in a variety ways. What I like the most about this game is that it is simple enough for a child to relate to (ages 11 and under) and it teaches that earning money just doesn't come from an allowance from mom and dad, etc. and also that spending isn't isolated to toys or ice cream that everything costs money. I have used this with kids of various ages and they all have come away with an understanding of finances. It depends on where you land if you are earning or spending in that turn which really is as close to real life as you can get as there is always expenses, etc...\",\n \"Product: Up/down, left/turn right, forward/backward /sideward with 360 eversion 2 speed is available 2 frequency is 6axis ,may throw out to fly Spare parts: 1PCS USB cable+4PCS main blade(included) Charging :2 ways (USB & Controller available) Charging time: about 40mins Battery:3.7V100mAH Li-poly Flying time: About 4 minutes Flying distance: about 20 meters\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Nano Quadcopter but didn't last long.\\n\\nReview: Owned quite a few of these nano quadcopters and helicopters. I just simply enjoy flying them, not a professional by any means. Two things stood out for me on this particular one. 1. Even though the product picture does not show it, it has a guard around the propellers that protect them. 2. Very easy to fly this. For the first time I can precisely control it and even land it. And that is huge. Other ones I have would crash all the time as either they go way up too fast or gain speed and I loose control...I mean I could not fly one without crashing it. UNTIL this one. It is the only one, the first one that I have been able to easily maneuver and control and have not crashed it yet. A true miracle in itself. However, as much as I love this nano quadcopter it only lasted a couple of weeks before it wouldn't work any longer. It appears one of the motors gave out. Very sad moment as for the first time I truly found one I really liked and it was one with a short life span. Not sure, if I just had a bad one or it is typical for these types of quadcopters.\",\n \"Product: The zombie threat is growing bigger every day, and you need a one-handed blaster to take them out! The Clear Shot blaster holds 4 Zombie Strike Darts and has a long-range targeting scope so you can aim with precision to take the zombies out one by one. It holds 4 darts, so you can load it fast when you run out of ammo. Take aim and blast one-handed in the battle against the zombies with the Clear Shot blaster! Nerf and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great nerf gun, that is accurate and easy to use.\\n\\nReview: Use this nerf gun as part of a zombie shooting gallery and it worked flawlessly. The gun is easy to aim and it was accurate. The attachable scope didn't seem to be effective nor help in shooting the target so used the nerf gun mainly without the scope. Hundreds of people used this gun over the course of three days and it never malfunctioned. The bullets even lasted the entire time. Overall, great gun that is easy to use for all ages. Easy to handle and shoot as well. You do have to cock it each time you want to shoot, but overall it is a great nerf gun. It shoots quite a distance with accuracy as well as you will see in the picture.\",\n \"Product: Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Free Spirit Publishing is known for its unique understanding of what kids want (and need) to navigate life successfully. Free Spirit's reputation as a leading publisher of Self-Help for Kids(tm) and Self-Help for Teens(tm) is grounded in books and other learning materials that are practical, positive, pro-kid, and solution focused.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great game that kids can relate to and participate in to manage anger, temper, and wrong behavior.\\n\\nReview: This game is a great way to engage children in discussion about anger and help them to adopt new ways to deal with their angry thoughts and feelings. I have used this game for children 11 and older as the questions seem to be more geared toward that age group. I like this teaches the children how to control their anger or temper and how to express their feelings in positive ways. There are four different type of cards: Share (you ask a question and it gives the children an opportunity to share a real life experience they have had), Act (child acts out a positive way to manage a situation - such as practice listening without interrupting so you don't jump to conclusions), Tips (is a helpful tip - coping tool - such as forgive others rather than hold a grudge, everyone makes mistakes), and Do (is sort of like a test, it gives you a scenario and then you ask the children what would you do and this helps you understand their thought process and what they are thinking so that you can guide them in the right way). The children are engaged in this game and do take it seriously. Several shared stories where they realized that their actions were wrong and why it was wrong. So, it definitely puts a hot topic on the table in a fun way to discuss it without being confrontational.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":63,"string":"63"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":689,"string":"689"}}},{"rowIdx":690,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A39I3A6HUG5ZVO"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"1.0\" for a product with description \"Contemporary suede loafer\". The summary of the review text is \"Crocs - you let me down!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I've owned many Crocs, in various styles. I live in flipflops all summer long. These were on sale and I needed a pair of black flats for cooler weather so I bought them & put them away for fall. I finally got the chance to wear them, and thought they looked really cute on - until I started walking! I probably should have known better - but these were Crocs! And they were a soft, comfortable suede! I ordered half size larger, because some reviewers said they were a little snug. But I didn't see anyone mention that when you walk, the part that sits on the ball of the foot, where it connects to the side will put enough pressure on your foot, that 3 days later, you will still feel it. Oh - and the lovely black color these shoes left on my feet was not attractive at all! I didn't wear them long, and my feet did not sweat, no so there was no reason for the dye to be transferring to my feet - just ugly. I guess Crocs is getting greedy, and looking to get into other shoe markets, but they have gone too far. These do not have any foot contouring or shaping for support, the quality is sub-standard, so now I will be looking around more for shoes. I do not recommend."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I've owned many Crocs, in various styles. I live in flipflops all summer long. These were on sale and I needed a pair of black flats for cooler weather so I bought them & put them away for fall. I finally got the chance to wear them, and thought they looked really cute on - until I started walking! I probably should have known better - but these were Crocs! And they were a soft, comfortable suede! I ordered half size larger, because some reviewers said they were a little snug. But I didn't see anyone mention that when you walk, the part that sits on the ball of the foot, where it connects to the side will put enough pressure on your foot, that 3 days later, you will still feel it. Oh - and the lovely black color these shoes left on my feet was not attractive at all! I didn't wear them long, and my feet did not sweat, no so there was no reason for the dye to be transferring to my feet - just ugly. I guess Crocs is getting greedy, and looking to get into other shoe markets, but they have gone too far. These do not have any foot contouring or shaping for support, the quality is sub-standard, so now I will be looking around more for shoes. I do not recommend."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: In 2015, LAYS 'Do Us a Flavor' contest is back. This summer, chefs, foodies, and flavor experts have selected four delicious finalist flavors--representing flavorful cities and towns across the U.S. The LAYS Do Us a Flavor 2015 Finalists Potato Chips have been fully developed, brought to market, and will be voted on by America to determine the next great LAYS potato chip. Try each of the limited edition flavors: LAYS New York Reuben Flavored Potato Chips, LAYS Southern Biscuits and Gravy Flavored Potato Chips, LAYS Wavy West Coast Truffle Flavored Potato Chips, and LAYS Kettle Cooked Greektown Gyro Flavored Potato Chips. Grab your bag of LAYS Wavy West Coast Truffle Flavored Potato Chips to share with your whole family! Finalist Angie Fu, a native Californian, has had a passion for food and discovering local flavors from an early age. She very nearly went into culinary school, but instead opted to keep her love of flavor a hobby. When Angie is home, she is constantly in her kitchen, trying her hand at new dishes and sauces. But when Angie goes out to eat, she cant say no to truffle fries, even seeking out restaurants in the area that put their own local twist on her favorite side.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: For your next tea party maybe?\n\nReview: This new flavor was ok, but I don't think it will catch on as a new favorite. It is a complex flavor, and most of the chip eaters I know don't take time to savor flavors, they just stuff them in! And I'm afraid \"truffles\" may be a marketing problem. I was at a bridal shower once, playing the silly games, and one question had to do with truffles. I was the only person there who knew that truffles were not just a rich chocolate candy. So I think a lot of people will not know what flavor to expect. Flavor was ok to me, but I got tired of it, and was eating these in very small servings. Also not good for marketing","Product: Butter makes everything better, experience the easiest way to slice and store it. The Buttermate measures and dispenses pats of stick or cubed butter from one sliver up to eight tablespoons. Simply adjust the slider to your desired measurement and press to dispense an exact amount. This useful tool includes two measuring scales for both East and West coast sizes! The scales are marked in tablespoon and teaspoon increments, with helpful cup conversions. The unit stores any leftovers conveniently in the refrigerator door, no more messy wax paper or foil wrappers!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A 'must have' in my house\n\nReview: I've had one of these for many years, and it did break. But that was after years of working just fine. It is unrealistic to expect a gadget in this price range, with every day usage, should last forever. I didn't tag the date it went into service, but I do know I got years of use out of the last one. I was thrilled to see this offered through Amazon. I've always watched for them in stores, and haven't seen one recently. So I was happy to find a replacement for one of the most useful items in my kitchen. It has measurements along the side, so I can easily get the right amount without touching the butter, or using a knife. I cut off the needed amount for a recipe, or cut thin slices over cooked veggies, or put a pat in the skillet for grilled cheese sandwiches. It is handy, neat, functions well, and I ordered two, so I will have a spare.","Product: Inventions for Market One Click Stick Butter Cutter with Stainless Steel Blade\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Precise pats of butter\n\nReview: I decided to try this gadget in addition to the Gourmet ButterMate I purchased at the same time. This tool cuts pats of butter with one squeeze, and seems to be designed to last. I like it, but it does have some shortcomings. The pats of butter are essentially always the same size, which can be useful in portion control, or to create a presentation. 4 'clicks' is supposed to give one Tablespoon, so it can be used in cooking, and the thinner slices will melt or blend easier. The disadvantages include that you cannot easily cut off a larger portion. The tool is large and bulky, and seems to take up a lot of space for one stick of butter. It is designed to not require covering the end, and leaving the butter slightly exposed, and after listening to their customers, they now include a snap on cover. Kudos for that, but it is unwieldy, and not convenient to use. I don't always get a clean cut and drop. Sometimes, I have to assist a pat of butter release from the mechanism. Overall, it is ok, and the consistent pat size has advantages at times, but not quite as convenient and functional as I'm used to.","Product: Sandwich spreader. Butter knife. Cheese spreader. Multiple uses. Stainless steel blade with easy grip wooden handle. Serrated edged blade for cutting. Length 7.5\" Width 1.25\" Height 0.5\"\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Great idea - Bad product\n\nReview: These are only good when you are looking at them. Even at first the wood handles concerned me. The wood is not treated, or finished the way it should be for use as a kitchen tool. I never put wood handles, or sharp knives in a dishwasher - NEVER. But I hand washed these lightly before I put them in the drawer. Later, I was puzzled at the pink/orange stripes on my dish towel - and finally realized it was the wood handles from the knives! They bled out color, proving they were not sealed as they should have been. If they are that bad new, they can only go downhill, and will be of no use to me. Concept is great - execution fell flat. I DO NOT recommend","Product: A car accident in California, a deadly assault in Provence, two boys 30 years apart left battling for their lives. Dominic Fornier is the detective who finds himself up against a paper chase of clues from a young boy's psyche and a desperate race against time with a killer who will stop at nothing.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Multi-faceted mystery - a great read\n\nReview: What a unique find among the many Kindle offerings! This is not a book you will read in one sitting, but to be savored for days. It sometimes seems to be moving slowly, but each word, each thought, each scene painted is a carefully thought out part of of this compelling tome.\n\nInitially, I was a little frustrated with the writer's style. Just as I was getting into a segment of the story, the chapter would end, and we would go to a different time, a different scene, or a different character, leaving the last story line hanging. But as the book progressed, I had developed a trust that all would be told in it's proper time. I had been getting anxious for the two major events to finally merge, and find the tie in, but soon forgot all that as the story developed.\n\nThe author did an excellent job of putting me into the setting and lifestyle of a small village in Southern France. And I learned a lot about how the European investigation and trial process operates. Bringing this novel to an American audience required more definitions, and the author handled it well.\n\nAs the book built to the climax, I had no idea where it would go, but I was stealing extra reading time to find out. Again, the author masterfully constructed the story line, and kept me on the edge of my seat. A great story to the last word.\n\nThe crime against Christian 30 years ago was despicable and disturbing, but that is why after 30 years, there is still a profound need to seek justice. Reading about the crime may be difficult for most people, but skim through that if you need to, because the book overall is well worth it.","Product: Ruth Cardello lives on a small farm in Northern Rhode Island with her husband, three children, three dogs, and two horses. You can contact her at www.ruthcardello.com Email: Minouri@aol.com Facebook: Author Ruth Cardello Twitter: RuthieCardello\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Stretching it a bit\n\nReview: I stretched my rating up to 4 stars, since we don't have the ability to go in between stars. But then again, the book probably deserves the 4 without qualifying, if you are looking for something just fun to read.\n\nYes, a lot of the story points are a real stretch - and if you are the type who wants technical accuracy, and practical, every day events - this is not the book for you. But if you will let your imagination run free through the pages, and just be entertained - you should enjoy this book.\n\nThe author has done well setting a pace, and with enough turns along the road to keep the story interesting. I'll be looking forward to more from this author.","Product: Robert J. Wetherall has enjoyed a varied and challenging career spanning the entire gamut of communication arts via the printed word, television, and radio. His experience includes involvement in advertising and sales promotion, television broadcast production, and commercials. Hes written screenplays, radio scripts, and articles for magazines and newspapers, as well as entertaining novels. Wetheralls early experience included a ten-year stint as a news reporter and writer at the nations most listened-to CBS broadcasting station. He honed his skills during twenty-three years as a creative supervisor and television producer/writer at one of the top-twenty-five advertising agencies. Thereafter, Wetherall led a large creative team in his role as Executive Creative Director at agencies in the Midwest and as Managing Director of a major design group in Sydney, Australia. His expanded interest in communications led to a storied radio career as the top-rated music host at the leading radio station in Palm Springs, California. Wetheralls first novel, published in 1989, The Making Of Bernie Trumble, is the bizarre tale of a well-meaning misfit trying to survive in a wild and wacky world run by women. (Events in Bernie are actually coming to pass today, so dont be surprised if this hilarious tale doesnt surface again in the near future!) Forever Andrew, published in January 2010, tells of the trials and tribulations of an eternally youthful man at the ripe old age of three hundred twenty-five years. Wetherall lives in suburban Shorewood, Minnesota, a lake country village where he indulges in his favorite activities boating, fishing, working on ancient cars and, of course, writing. For more information about Robert Wetherall and his books, please visit his web site at http://www.wetherallbooks.com\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well written and interesting\n\nReview: I'm surprised to see so few reviews for this book. If you are looking for an interesting, well written story, with developed characters, and a non-predictable plot, then this book will hold your attention. Several people in my family circle have an interest in aviation, so I enjoyed reading the elements of flying that are interspersed throughout added to the storyline. The story of Kelly's career, from her first interest in airplanes to her final accomplishments built naturally, and believably.\n\nSo many things happened in Kelly's life that could cause most people to give up, and resign themselves to a mediocre life. But at each turn, thanks to her intelligence, hard work and passion for everything 'airplane', she is able to not only cope, but land on her feet, and continue.\n\nThe middle of the book started getting a bit dry, and not as compelling as the beginning and ending are. Other than that, it was a great read. It is refreshing to read about a woman who is capable, intelligent, and has her priorities straight."],"string":"[\n \"Product: In 2015, LAYS 'Do Us a Flavor' contest is back. This summer, chefs, foodies, and flavor experts have selected four delicious finalist flavors--representing flavorful cities and towns across the U.S. The LAYS Do Us a Flavor 2015 Finalists Potato Chips have been fully developed, brought to market, and will be voted on by America to determine the next great LAYS potato chip. Try each of the limited edition flavors: LAYS New York Reuben Flavored Potato Chips, LAYS Southern Biscuits and Gravy Flavored Potato Chips, LAYS Wavy West Coast Truffle Flavored Potato Chips, and LAYS Kettle Cooked Greektown Gyro Flavored Potato Chips. Grab your bag of LAYS Wavy West Coast Truffle Flavored Potato Chips to share with your whole family! Finalist Angie Fu, a native Californian, has had a passion for food and discovering local flavors from an early age. She very nearly went into culinary school, but instead opted to keep her love of flavor a hobby. When Angie is home, she is constantly in her kitchen, trying her hand at new dishes and sauces. But when Angie goes out to eat, she cant say no to truffle fries, even seeking out restaurants in the area that put their own local twist on her favorite side.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: For your next tea party maybe?\\n\\nReview: This new flavor was ok, but I don't think it will catch on as a new favorite. It is a complex flavor, and most of the chip eaters I know don't take time to savor flavors, they just stuff them in! And I'm afraid \\\"truffles\\\" may be a marketing problem. I was at a bridal shower once, playing the silly games, and one question had to do with truffles. I was the only person there who knew that truffles were not just a rich chocolate candy. So I think a lot of people will not know what flavor to expect. Flavor was ok to me, but I got tired of it, and was eating these in very small servings. Also not good for marketing\",\n \"Product: Butter makes everything better, experience the easiest way to slice and store it. The Buttermate measures and dispenses pats of stick or cubed butter from one sliver up to eight tablespoons. Simply adjust the slider to your desired measurement and press to dispense an exact amount. This useful tool includes two measuring scales for both East and West coast sizes! The scales are marked in tablespoon and teaspoon increments, with helpful cup conversions. The unit stores any leftovers conveniently in the refrigerator door, no more messy wax paper or foil wrappers!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A 'must have' in my house\\n\\nReview: I've had one of these for many years, and it did break. But that was after years of working just fine. It is unrealistic to expect a gadget in this price range, with every day usage, should last forever. I didn't tag the date it went into service, but I do know I got years of use out of the last one. I was thrilled to see this offered through Amazon. I've always watched for them in stores, and haven't seen one recently. So I was happy to find a replacement for one of the most useful items in my kitchen. It has measurements along the side, so I can easily get the right amount without touching the butter, or using a knife. I cut off the needed amount for a recipe, or cut thin slices over cooked veggies, or put a pat in the skillet for grilled cheese sandwiches. It is handy, neat, functions well, and I ordered two, so I will have a spare.\",\n \"Product: Inventions for Market One Click Stick Butter Cutter with Stainless Steel Blade\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Precise pats of butter\\n\\nReview: I decided to try this gadget in addition to the Gourmet ButterMate I purchased at the same time. This tool cuts pats of butter with one squeeze, and seems to be designed to last. I like it, but it does have some shortcomings. The pats of butter are essentially always the same size, which can be useful in portion control, or to create a presentation. 4 'clicks' is supposed to give one Tablespoon, so it can be used in cooking, and the thinner slices will melt or blend easier. The disadvantages include that you cannot easily cut off a larger portion. The tool is large and bulky, and seems to take up a lot of space for one stick of butter. It is designed to not require covering the end, and leaving the butter slightly exposed, and after listening to their customers, they now include a snap on cover. Kudos for that, but it is unwieldy, and not convenient to use. I don't always get a clean cut and drop. Sometimes, I have to assist a pat of butter release from the mechanism. Overall, it is ok, and the consistent pat size has advantages at times, but not quite as convenient and functional as I'm used to.\",\n \"Product: Sandwich spreader. Butter knife. Cheese spreader. Multiple uses. Stainless steel blade with easy grip wooden handle. Serrated edged blade for cutting. Length 7.5\\\" Width 1.25\\\" Height 0.5\\\"\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Great idea - Bad product\\n\\nReview: These are only good when you are looking at them. Even at first the wood handles concerned me. The wood is not treated, or finished the way it should be for use as a kitchen tool. I never put wood handles, or sharp knives in a dishwasher - NEVER. But I hand washed these lightly before I put them in the drawer. Later, I was puzzled at the pink/orange stripes on my dish towel - and finally realized it was the wood handles from the knives! They bled out color, proving they were not sealed as they should have been. If they are that bad new, they can only go downhill, and will be of no use to me. Concept is great - execution fell flat. I DO NOT recommend\",\n \"Product: A car accident in California, a deadly assault in Provence, two boys 30 years apart left battling for their lives. Dominic Fornier is the detective who finds himself up against a paper chase of clues from a young boy's psyche and a desperate race against time with a killer who will stop at nothing.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Multi-faceted mystery - a great read\\n\\nReview: What a unique find among the many Kindle offerings! This is not a book you will read in one sitting, but to be savored for days. It sometimes seems to be moving slowly, but each word, each thought, each scene painted is a carefully thought out part of of this compelling tome.\\n\\nInitially, I was a little frustrated with the writer's style. Just as I was getting into a segment of the story, the chapter would end, and we would go to a different time, a different scene, or a different character, leaving the last story line hanging. But as the book progressed, I had developed a trust that all would be told in it's proper time. I had been getting anxious for the two major events to finally merge, and find the tie in, but soon forgot all that as the story developed.\\n\\nThe author did an excellent job of putting me into the setting and lifestyle of a small village in Southern France. And I learned a lot about how the European investigation and trial process operates. Bringing this novel to an American audience required more definitions, and the author handled it well.\\n\\nAs the book built to the climax, I had no idea where it would go, but I was stealing extra reading time to find out. Again, the author masterfully constructed the story line, and kept me on the edge of my seat. A great story to the last word.\\n\\nThe crime against Christian 30 years ago was despicable and disturbing, but that is why after 30 years, there is still a profound need to seek justice. Reading about the crime may be difficult for most people, but skim through that if you need to, because the book overall is well worth it.\",\n \"Product: Ruth Cardello lives on a small farm in Northern Rhode Island with her husband, three children, three dogs, and two horses. You can contact her at www.ruthcardello.com Email: Minouri@aol.com Facebook: Author Ruth Cardello Twitter: RuthieCardello\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Stretching it a bit\\n\\nReview: I stretched my rating up to 4 stars, since we don't have the ability to go in between stars. But then again, the book probably deserves the 4 without qualifying, if you are looking for something just fun to read.\\n\\nYes, a lot of the story points are a real stretch - and if you are the type who wants technical accuracy, and practical, every day events - this is not the book for you. But if you will let your imagination run free through the pages, and just be entertained - you should enjoy this book.\\n\\nThe author has done well setting a pace, and with enough turns along the road to keep the story interesting. I'll be looking forward to more from this author.\",\n \"Product: Robert J. Wetherall has enjoyed a varied and challenging career spanning the entire gamut of communication arts via the printed word, television, and radio. His experience includes involvement in advertising and sales promotion, television broadcast production, and commercials. Hes written screenplays, radio scripts, and articles for magazines and newspapers, as well as entertaining novels. Wetheralls early experience included a ten-year stint as a news reporter and writer at the nations most listened-to CBS broadcasting station. He honed his skills during twenty-three years as a creative supervisor and television producer/writer at one of the top-twenty-five advertising agencies. Thereafter, Wetherall led a large creative team in his role as Executive Creative Director at agencies in the Midwest and as Managing Director of a major design group in Sydney, Australia. His expanded interest in communications led to a storied radio career as the top-rated music host at the leading radio station in Palm Springs, California. Wetheralls first novel, published in 1989, The Making Of Bernie Trumble, is the bizarre tale of a well-meaning misfit trying to survive in a wild and wacky world run by women. (Events in Bernie are actually coming to pass today, so dont be surprised if this hilarious tale doesnt surface again in the near future!) Forever Andrew, published in January 2010, tells of the trials and tribulations of an eternally youthful man at the ripe old age of three hundred twenty-five years. Wetherall lives in suburban Shorewood, Minnesota, a lake country village where he indulges in his favorite activities boating, fishing, working on ancient cars and, of course, writing. For more information about Robert Wetherall and his books, please visit his web site at http://www.wetherallbooks.com\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well written and interesting\\n\\nReview: I'm surprised to see so few reviews for this book. If you are looking for an interesting, well written story, with developed characters, and a non-predictable plot, then this book will hold your attention. Several people in my family circle have an interest in aviation, so I enjoyed reading the elements of flying that are interspersed throughout added to the storyline. The story of Kelly's career, from her first interest in airplanes to her final accomplishments built naturally, and believably.\\n\\nSo many things happened in Kelly's life that could cause most people to give up, and resign themselves to a mediocre life. But at each turn, thanks to her intelligence, hard work and passion for everything 'airplane', she is able to not only cope, but land on her feet, and continue.\\n\\nThe middle of the book started getting a bit dry, and not as compelling as the beginning and ending are. Other than that, it was a great read. It is refreshing to read about a woman who is capable, intelligent, and has her priorities straight.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":7,"string":"7"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":690,"string":"690"}}},{"rowIdx":691,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1H5E7O5BW2J13"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"'The Namesake' is the story of a boy brought up Indian in America. 'When her grandmother learned of Ashima's pregnancy, she was particularly thrilled at the prospect of naming the family's first sahib. And so Ashima and Ashoke have agreed to put off the decision of what to name the baby until a letter comes!' For now, the label on his hospital cot reads simply BABY BOY GANGULI. But as time passes and still no letter arrives from India, American bureaucracy takes over and demands that 'baby boy Ganguli' be given a name. In a panic, his father decides to nickname him 'Gogol' -- after his favourite writer. Brought up as an Indian in suburban America, Gogol Ganguli soon finds himself itching to cast off his awkward name, just as he longs to leave behind the inherited values of his Bengali parents. And so he sets off on his own path through life, a path strewn with conflicting loyalties, love and loss! Spanning three decades and crossing continents, Jhumpa Lahiri's much-anticipated first novel is a triumph of humane story-telling. Elegant, subtle and moving, 'The Namesake' is for everyone who loved the clarity, sympathy and grace of Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning debut story collection, 'Interpreter of Maladies'.\". The summary of the review text is \"Excellent Tale, But Poor Delivery\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This is a lovely and at times depressing tale that touches upon a long existent issue about the immigration experience. The emptiness, longing, hope, and desires are endless in the mind of a foreigner. It's nice that an author, who's a female Indian with the experience to write about it, is gaining attention and making readers realize the importance of knowing our own culture, and how other cultures influence, and at times complete change or manipulate, our own perspective on identity.\n\n\"The Namesake\" is, at best, a nice summer read. The main problem I had with this book was its lack of emotion and focus. At times it felt as if the author, or narrator, was focusing way too much on providing details to buildings, clothing, and other slightly irrelevent and dull descriptions. But when it came to character development from the aftermath of one event after another, description of the character's thoughts and emotions was very rushed, at times unexplained, making the plot kind of dull, unexciting, and empty. I think with more dialogue, action, and detail on character development and emotion, the plot would have been riveting and exciting, and would have made Gogol's story more intriguing and interesting. There are a few well-written moments about Gogol's thoughts about his namesake, but his love affairs are barely worth reading, very forgettable, and just not interesting at all. I was hoping that there would be a punch after each chapter, making you want to read more, making your heart flutter, tugging your emotions. This book doesn't do that, surprisingly. Even the central event of the novel, when Gogol's father was nearly killed in a train accident when a book by Nikolai Gogol saved his life, thus being the source of Gogol's namesake, didn't really affect me. I suppose the main problem I have with this book is the way it's written. Simple, which is fine, but not intriguing enough.\n\nHowever, I don't regret reading this book. It's nothing brilliant, it could have been written more affectively. But it's a nice, refreshing debut from an author who has lots of potential to write better."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This is a lovely and at times depressing tale that touches upon a long existent issue about the immigration experience. The emptiness, longing, hope, and desires are endless in the mind of a foreigner. It's nice that an author, who's a female Indian with the experience to write about it, is gaining attention and making readers realize the importance of knowing our own culture, and how other cultures influence, and at times complete change or manipulate, our own perspective on identity.\n\n\"The Namesake\" is, at best, a nice summer read. The main problem I had with this book was its lack of emotion and focus. At times it felt as if the author, or narrator, was focusing way too much on providing details to buildings, clothing, and other slightly irrelevent and dull descriptions. But when it came to character development from the aftermath of one event after another, description of the character's thoughts and emotions was very rushed, at times unexplained, making the plot kind of dull, unexciting, and empty. I think with more dialogue, action, and detail on character development and emotion, the plot would have been riveting and exciting, and would have made Gogol's story more intriguing and interesting. There are a few well-written moments about Gogol's thoughts about his namesake, but his love affairs are barely worth reading, very forgettable, and just not interesting at all. I was hoping that there would be a punch after each chapter, making you want to read more, making your heart flutter, tugging your emotions. This book doesn't do that, surprisingly. Even the central event of the novel, when Gogol's father was nearly killed in a train accident when a book by Nikolai Gogol saved his life, thus being the source of Gogol's namesake, didn't really affect me. I suppose the main problem I have with this book is the way it's written. Simple, which is fine, but not intriguing enough.\n\nHowever, I don't regret reading this book. It's nothing brilliant, it could have been written more affectively. But it's a nice, refreshing debut from an author who has lots of potential to write better."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: La Tourangelle Oil Pumpkin Seed .The Freezing/chilling Temperatures is Ambient: Room Temperature .With pasta, beans, grains, soup, Pumpkinseed Oil serves as a great substitute for butter . As finishing oil, it adds rich toasted pumpkin seed flavor to dishes .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My New Ultimate, All-Time Favorite\n\nReview: I don't have any experience with pumpkin seed oil out of this brand, but now I see what all the fuss is about. I only use this pumpkin seed oil for beauty purposes, but I had to taste it, and I'll say this: THIS STUFF TASTES SO GOOD THAT IT'S TEMPTING TO DRINK IT STRAIGHT UP. It's soo delicious! Such a strong, pungent pumpkin seed flavor, so fragrant that you'll not for a second doubt if this stuff is real or not. I dribbled some of this oil in my chili, and you can taste the pumpkin seed, but it doesn't overpower the dish despite its strong smell and flavor. SO GOOD. The color is gorgeous: a really dark amber green, very ink-like, and not too thick nor too thin, the texture is perfect for culinary and cosmetic purposes.\n\nNow on to the cosmetic part: pumpkin seed oil is supposed to be a God send for acne prone skin. I've only used it for three days and I already see the difference. My skin looks smoother and my blemishes are not as noticeable. I only use this at night because, yes, being that it's so dark and green, it will leave a bit of a greenish-hue to your skin that doesn't last for long, but it's not something you'd want to wear in the day. The plus side of that hue, though, is that at least you KNOW that the product is actually blended, and that it is actually working. Only five drops, maybe an extra drop more on the troubled areas, is all that it takes, and you should see and feel immediate progress. It's by no means a miracle oil, but it's the closest thing to something like it. Plus, seriously, the smell is so lovely, so nutty and delicious. There's no need to even use essential oils with it, it smells fine and good on its own! No need to mix it with another carrier oil either. This oil is a star by itself.\n\nThis also makes for a nice hair conditioner as well for whatever hair recipe you're making with it. Yes, that green hue/stain will be in your hair, but it does NOT dye your hair green, and like how it is with the skin, it washes off easily! And makes your hair, too, smell yummy and feel nourished.\n\nSo, if you have any doubts about pumpkin seed oil, or have wondered if it's really worth trying, trust me, you'll fall in love with this oil. It doesn't get better than the Tourangelle brand. Yes, a bottle of this is expensive, and it's a small bottle, so you aren't getting too much, but since this oil is designed to be used sparingly anyway, a little goes a long way, and even when used cosmetically, it should last you 6 months to a year.\n\nI simply love this oil, can you tell? Seriously, buy this, you'll fall in love with it too. It's now my new ultimate, all-time favorite.","Product: Rocky Horror Picture Show [VHS]\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Weird, Wacky, and Daring!\n\nReview: For years i have always heard talk of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from my peers, and finally i got to renting the film and watching it for myself to see the hype. One word: CLASSIC!! I honestly didn't think i would like it as much as i did, and i was surprised in how catchy the songs were, on my first viewing i started to sing the lyrics out loud! This is truly a cult classic (probably the only movie in film history that has coined that name), and a fun affair to boot. It's weird, it's appealing, it's fun, it's sexy, it's naughty, and it's just absolutely strange. What's there not to love about a male transvestite in makeup, stockings, and a garter belt? Or not to love about the innocent and virginal Janet and Brad? And the absolutely gorgeous and hunky Rocky? And whether people like to admit it or not, the songs are catchy, \"Time Warp,\" \"Sweet Transvestite,\" and \"Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch me\" will stick in your head! This is truly a film that should be watched with friends (drunk or not) for its naughty good fun. These are what cult films are made of!","Product: A hard-hitting Southern drama tempered by a story of powerful, life-changing love. Hank (Academy Award Winner - Billy Bob Thornton) is an embittered prison guard working on Death Row who begins an unlikely, but emotionally charged affair with Leticia (Academy Award Winner Halle Berry), the wife of a man under his watch on The Row.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: What's the big deal?\n\nReview: When I heard the hype about this movie when it first came out (about Halle Barry's makeup, the sex scenes) and now remember the night when Halle Barry became the first black actress to win an Academy Award for her role in this film, i thought, is it that good? I saw a few scenes on HBO, and thought it was interesting, intriguing, and hot. But then when i rented it and watched the WHOLE film, i was left wondering what's the big deal? First of all, the plot of this whole movie was lacking depth, and later on doesn't even seem to have a point to it. And Halle Barry's make up, or lack of it, was nothing special, she still looked like the same Halle Barry to me, except with a country accent. Don't get me wrong, i think Halle Barry is a great actress, and she deserved her Academy Award, but i don't understand what was so special about this role for her to finally get recognized for her talent. Her character lacked personality, and at times she was pretty boring. In fact, this whole film was kind of boring, and slow at times. And i thought the sex scenes weren't as hot and explicit as people hyped it up to be. It was nothing special, it was just too overrated if you ask me. So to conclude this, this film was just OKAY. But i think that all the hype over this film was just unnecessary.","Product: Austin Powers is called to action again when his father is kidnapped by his arch enemy Dr. Evil and the mysterious Goldmember.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Funny, but the jokes get old...\n\nReview: I agree with some reviewers that said that the third installment of Austin Powers doesn't live up to its reputation. The first time around, it was genius! The second time around, it was clever and hilarious funny when Minnie Me and Fat B. came along! And the third..eh, a little too hyped up if you ask me. The beginning was awesome. But the only problem is that there were too many camios, many in which didn't even have to be needed (such as Britney Spears? And the funny thing about her entrance is how it look as if she can't even lipsync properly in a movie either). But the beginning of the film was the funniest part of the whole movie if you ask me. But then everything starts to die down a bit with all the bathroom humor, which to me seems a bit childish, something that only little boys would laugh at. But at least there was an effort to build a real plot for this film, instead of just relying solely on camios and bad jokes. Many sequals don't even come close to even trying to build SOME kind of plot that has some relevence to the film itself. But all in all, this film is good for a few laughs. But i wouldn't actually buy it. The novelty has worn off with this third installment. But still, great entertainment.","Product: Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. \"Measuring their lives in love,\" these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. RENT is based on Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical, one of the longest running shows on Broadway. The raw and riveting musical stars Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Tracie Thoms and is directed by Chris Columbus.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: I Don't Get The Hype...\n\nReview: Personally, I didn't understand the film or the musical. The message I understand, but the singing, dancing, music, and plot in general didn't really move me, convince me, or uplift me. I understand that in even the most depressing themes in a musical, the music still remains exuberant and positive. But something about the music in RENT didn't seem to fit. I found them to be lackluster and not catchy at all. The characters were bland and boring to me. Not much personality, felt more like watching sterotypes on screen with no depth, emotion, or feeling. One of the actresses who played a lesbian was truly the most horrible and over the top actor I've ever seen, just ridiculous and annoying. I'm glad i watched this with a few co-eds than by myself, it made it a tiny bit more enjoyable. Personally though, i hate the movie, and i just don't understand the musical. Great themes, but just so dry, lackluster, and at times just a bit unrealistic and boring.","Product: It s hipster sexual politics filtered through the French New Wave in Xavier Dolan s critically acclaimed HEARTBEATS. When Francis (Dolan) and his best friend Marie (Monia Chokri) both fall for the same guy, all bets are off as they attempt to out-manoeuvre one another to win his affections. Or at least figure out what his sexual preferences are and who s got a shot. Writer-director Dolan was only twenty-one when he completed HEARTBEATS, his heartfelt and tender second feature.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: I Wanted to LOVE this movie...\n\nReview: But I couldn't even like it. I really adored Xavier Dolan's style, and enjoyed his first film, I Killed My Mother, but this one did nothing for me. Sure, it's stylistic and gorgeous looking---as you'd expect from him---and all the lead characters are gorgeous, but the plot was so weak and thin. I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I didn't understand what was it beyond the blonde haired guy's good looks that made the other two characters fall head over heels. I didn't even buy those two character's friendship. The chemistry in this menage just wasn't there. The movie overall just felt so unnecessarily pretentious, taking itself way too seriously. I'd recommend skipping this one. Just too boring and uninspired.","Product: Radiohead Kid A UK CD album\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the Most Beautiful Radiohead Albums\n\nReview: As I've listened to Radiohead's later works (such as Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief), I often had to listen to it many times before I truly liked and appreciated the music. But somehow, Kid A was not the case. The first track jumps out at you, and afterwards every track takes you on a journey across deserted lands, demolished cities, and ethereal places that seem like another world in itself. I believe Radiohead was telling a story with Kid A. Whatever that story might be can be very well interpreted by anyone and everyone. Just listen to the music, and a personal story will unfold. Not only that, but the artwork in the album cover sleeve is stunning and helps you visualize the theme of the album (just like Amnesiac, for instance, with its ancient civilzation theme). For some, Kid A might be an acquired taste. It's an electronic album, but it also has plenty of classic style sounds and catchy beats. I'll definitely buy this album and put it in my Radiohead collection, and appreciate the creativity of this album in the likes of OK Computer and The Bends.","Product: Bjork concert at the Royal Opera House\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It Can't Get Better Than This!\n\nReview: If you thought that Bjork can't possibly top half (or all) the things that she has done throughout her spectacular solo career, then you must watch the Live at the Royal Opera House to see how it can actually go further than being BETTER. I don't believe that i can possibly say anything that hasn't been said about this concert already. All i can say is that if you are a Bjork fan, then you will find this to be an innovative and beautiful experience. Bjork had a vision for this concert, and it shines with every person from the Inuit Greenland Choir, the London orchestra, and other musicians that make up Bjork's Vespertine world. Every song blossoms into a brand new flower of life, mystery, beauty, emotion, and passion. No song sounds exactly like the studio recorded version, or anything like the way it was done in her previous concerts. It takes lots of devotion and zeal to recreate the sound and melodies from her old works and her new works as well, and that's a rarity in today's pop world. If other artists in the world had this much passion and emotion, as well as creativity and idiosyncrasy in their vision and music, than i believe that the pop world would have much more respect and individuality, which is something that it unfortunately lacks big time with many of the superficial artists out there. I promise you, if you are a fan, you won't be disappointed. You even get bonus footage and behind the scenes on her tour! Which means more BJORK! It really can't get better than this!","Product: Whitney Houston's only holiday album, One Wish finds her power house vocals front and center over sparse traditional arrangements of standards such as The First Noel; Deck The Halls/Silent Night; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: Joy To The World , and The Little Drummer Boy , which also feature's Whitney's daughter Bobbie Christina on vocals! 11 cheerful tracks!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Heavenly Made, Miraculously Born\n\nReview: Whitney Houston's One Wish: The Holiday Album is in my opinion one of Whitney's most rewarding and uplifting albums she has ever heavenly sent to her fans. Forget about the media, the tabloids, and the disappointment of her last album, Just Whitney, \"THE VOICE\" herself has made a tremendous effort to rise once again through this body of art. The first song I just WANTED to hear before my mother bought this was \"Little Drummer Boy\" featuring miss Bobbie Kristina Brown! Immediately from hearing that sweet and already womanly voice from Bobbie Kristina, I fell in love with all the rest. My other all time favorite Christmas songs on here are \"I'll Be Home for Christmas,\" \"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas\" and \"Joy To the World\" (it's hard to tell if that version came from The Preacher's Wife soundtrack...i believe that she added a little something special in there...it sounds completely different from the soundtrack). All in all, I hope any fan or used-to-be-fan can give Miss Whitney a chance, she has come back with something very rewarding and special for us to share with loved ones on the holiday through peace, joy, and love from heaven to earth.","Product: A soundtrack composed by Bjork with minimal vocals for celebrated contemporary visual artist Matthew Barney's next film 'Drawing Restraint 9', in which she also appears. This is a collection of delicate single instrument studies, for harp, harpsichord and celeste, large orchestral masses scored for trumpet, trombone and oboe, electronic basslines, children's choir and, in a manner recalling the all-vocal 'Medulla' album, Bjork's singular voice, treated as an instrument of astonishingly flexible texture. OnelittleIndian. 2005.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: For Mature Listeners Only!\n\nReview: No offense to some reviewers on here, but at this point of Bjork's career, if you are shocked that she's making more abstract and in depth albums that are nothing like Debut or Post, then you are seriously underlooking Bjork's talent, and you aren't getting the point to what kind of artist Bjork is TODAY. First of all, Bjork is not some mechanical pop artist who is going to repeat herself over and over again just to fulfill what people expect from her, that's already clear and obvious from every album that she has done. Bjork is a real artist who is independent, daring, and truly a talented and gifted woman, musically and artistically. If you don't see that by now, i don't see why you even bother to listen to her latest works when you don't give it a chance, or still stuck in the Debut and Post albums that are already past behind Bjork. She has moved on, and has shown that she is so much more than a pop artist who made catchy tunes. Just get over it!\n\nAnyways, what many people don't seem to understand is that DR9 is a SOUNDTRACK album to a MATTHEW BARNEY movie, and apparently many of you don't know his background, he is just as eccentric and abstract as Bjork is. So what is there to expect from a Bjork soundtrack to a Matthew Barney movie? Well, lots of profound, eccentric, and experimental music. It may be a bit cringing to listen to at first, but there is still lots of depthness and beauty in it. This is not for the casual listener, this is for mature listeners, and mature Bjork fans who already KNOW who Bjork is, an independent and innovative artist. She's not Hillary Duff, Britney Spears, Xtina Aguilera, or Mariah Carey, she's BJORK for pete's sake, what do you expect???? There's more to music than just cheesy pop music with rappers in the background. If you want to explore music that has a depthness and mood that's uncomparable to others, then give this album a chance. If you don't, then why do you bother to listen to this type of music?","Product: Included in this collection are the group's most loved tracks from their three full length releases. Hit's like 'Bye Bye Bye', 'This I Promise You', 'Gone', 'Pop' along with 'I'll Never Stop', which has been previously unavailable in the US. Jive. 2005.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Don't Waste Your Money\n\nReview: Seriously people...if you were a fan of Nsync when they were really popular, you already have all the songs already, so what point is there to buy this? And yeah yeah, we know, Nsync was one of the most popular boy bands of their day, but that doesn't mean that you need to waste money on this crap, regardless if you are a fan or not. For one, this is not even an offical \"greatest hits\" album. None of the guys have even acknowledged this release, and from the way it looks on the cheap album cover, it looks as if this was a rushed released so that Jive can get a quick buck out of this. What happened to the days when GH's albums were released when the artists recorded more than 3 albums? GH's albums used to be something that was kind of like a testament to all their hard work, and reflecting on where they're headed. Now it seems as if GH's albums are released from artists who have barely been around 5 years so they can get a quick pay check.","Product: UK pressing. Debut album from the group signed to the same label as Franz Ferdinand. Domino. 2006.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: What's All The Hype About?\n\nReview: First of all, this is not a bad record. It's catchy--that's about it. Is it horrible? No. Is it good? Kind of. But this is the main problem to me: every song nearly sounds the same, the lyrics are nothing special, and the music is nothing that I haven't heard before from any other British band. In the first listen you are hooked, but after the third or forth time you begin to realize that the main singer can barely sing, just shout, and that for the most part there aren't any surprises or new tricks done here. I still don't have any idea why this band is soo hyped up to the point where people are calling them the best British band of all time, etc. To me it seems as if people are giving them such lofty praise simply because they're a band from Britain. Nothing wrong with that, but that doesn't necessarily make them the greatest. I mean c'mon folks, at best Arctic Monkeys are a fun band who will probably blow you away in concerts, but seriously, it's nothing THAT special.","Product: ADELEs 2008 debut album is now available to order via ADA as LP, CD and Deluxe CD.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Beautiful Gem, In More Ways Than One\n\nReview: What hasn't already been said about Adele's talent? She has an undeniably powerful voice that never brinks to the point of being self-righteous and over the top. It's genuinely stunning, raw, real, and sincere. Her lyrics are simple and powerful. The entire production of this album showcases a very talented woman whose music style is classy, retro, and uniquely her own. The quality I love the most about Adele is that she dares to be herself. In a day and age where every other mainstream female artist resorts to an over the top gimmick and image to make a name of themselves and to amass a large fan base, it's refreshing to see someone who can stand on her own by just her sheer talent and raw voice, and still have the fanbase, fame, and attention that is rightfully deserved.","Product: ADELEs 2008 debut album is now available to order via ADA as LP, CD and Deluxe CD.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Beautiful Gem, In More Ways Than One\n\nReview: What hasn't already been said about Adele's talent? She has an undeniably powerful voice that never brinks to the point of being self-righteous and over the top. It's genuinely stunning, raw, real, and sincere. Her lyrics are simple and powerful. The entire production of this album showcases a very talented woman whose music style is classy, retro, and uniquely her own. The quality I love the most about Adele is that she dares to be herself. In a day and age where every other mainstream female artist resorts to an over the top gimmick and image to make a name of themselves and to amass a large fan base, it's refreshing to see someone who can stand on her own by just her sheer talent and raw voice, and still have the fanbase, fame, and attention that is rightfully deserved.","Product: In the late 1980s and early '90s, Iceland's The Sugarcubes shattered the conventions of modern rock, redefining alternative with their eccentric, whimsical mix of the raw and the refined. Led by the beautiful banshee vocals of Bjork, the Great Crossover Potential features fourteen of The Sugarcubes' essential best, including classics like Birthday and Hit. [Note: This product is an authorized, licensed CD and is manufactured on demand]\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Title Album For A Great Crossover Band\n\nReview: I love the Sugarcubes! I think this is a pretty descent intro for those who aren't familiar with the Sugarcubes, or with the other great hits they had from the other 3 albums they had after \"Life's Too Good.\" The only criticism i have for this album is that they could have at least done more tribute to the band, who pretty much were the FIRST band from Iceland to go international...thats a pretty big leap for Iceland whose still culturally growing and trying to create an image of the Icelandic experience. They could have had a least one picture, and a more coherent biography of the Sugarcube's history together. But the things that lack don't exceed the album itself. It's still an awesome collection that every serious Bjork fan should have.","Product: This record (a compilation of remixes and covers of Bjork's amazing single Army Of Me) has been produced to benefit Unicef (The United Nations Children's Fund) with all profits going directly to the charity. One Little Indian. 2005.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: 3 Stars For Effort And For Being Altruistic\n\nReview: Army of Me is one of Bjork's most famous and popular songs, and it's also one of my favorites as well. The fact that this effort is based on a charity is great. But the only bad thing is that this really can give you mixed opinions. Some renditions of the song were great, but many of them seemed very awkward, or just simply didn't sound too good. I think any artist tackling a Bjork song is a very challenging task, nobody can sing a Bjork song like Bjork herself. Even though i am a big fan, and i look foreward to have as many CD's and DVD's of her as possible, i think this is just too much of a mixed bag for me.","Product: 'The Namesake' is the story of a boy brought up Indian in America. 'When her grandmother learned of Ashima's pregnancy, she was particularly thrilled at the prospect of naming the family's first sahib. And so Ashima and Ashoke have agreed to put off the decision of what to name the baby until a letter comes!' For now, the label on his hospital cot reads simply BABY BOY GANGULI. But as time passes and still no letter arrives from India, American bureaucracy takes over and demands that 'baby boy Ganguli' be given a name. In a panic, his father decides to nickname him 'Gogol' -- after his favourite writer. Brought up as an Indian in suburban America, Gogol Ganguli soon finds himself itching to cast off his awkward name, just as he longs to leave behind the inherited values of his Bengali parents. And so he sets off on his own path through life, a path strewn with conflicting loyalties, love and loss! Spanning three decades and crossing continents, Jhumpa Lahiri's much-anticipated first novel is a triumph of humane story-telling. Elegant, subtle and moving, 'The Namesake' is for everyone who loved the clarity, sympathy and grace of Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning debut story collection, 'Interpreter of Maladies'.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: A Novel With Potential\n\nReview: I had to read this book for my ENG101 class in college. To be fair, this wasn't a horrible book. The first two or three chapters of the book are perhaps the strongest passages in the novel. We get introduced to Ashima, who to me should have been the main focus of the book instead of her son, Gogol. Her experiences reflect what many foreigners feel when coming to America or any foreign country. Why the author had to focus on Gogol's life, which is ordinary and uneventful, instead of Ashima's life, which even long after he was born is filled with regret, sadness, hope, and desire, is beyond me.\n\nFirst of all, Gogol is a lackluster, tedious character. His story alone is not enough to carry a whole novel. A short story maybe, but not an almost 300 page novel. Apparently, the author wanted to show the difference between American and Bengali culture through the eyes of this character. But for some reason, the author barely makes a comparison, beyond the obvious reasons like food, family, marriage, and religion. There are some episodes where Gogol and his family go to India, but we get no insight about the culture, the people, or where Gogol's family came from. \"The namesake\" is the only thing that drives Gogol to think about his past and briefly over his culture. I found \"the namesake\" to be played out too much. He seems to dislike his name the most because it's inconvenient. Okay, so the name is Russian instead of Indian or American. What other reason does he hate his name? Can it go beyond the inconvenience and origin of the name? Why should we feel sorry for him? I could understand if the name caused conflict in his family back in India, or an even greater conflict in his social life, but all it does is make him dwell on it like some disease. When he changed his name, why did he change it to Nikhil, similar to Nikolai, the first name of the author he despised, the author who carried the origin of his namesake? What difference did it make that his new name is Nikhil instead of Gogol? Why even let this event happen at all if a chapter or two later the narrator is back to calling him Gogol?\n\nAnother thing, I never really understood why the author, who had a strong grasp of the plot by letting it focus on a few Bengali characters, suddenly lets the whole plot fall into the most boring route as possible. When Gogol is in his thirties, the author tends to put way too much detail on the insignificant, daily activities and routines of the characters, with no insight at all about their emotions or reactions towards the day. As for Gogl's love affairs, why did they end so quickly with no explanation? Why did that one relationship had to be the main focus on the plot for nearly one or two chapters? Who were these women? What were they like? What were their goals or ambitions? Why did they like Gogol? At times I felt as if Gogol's girlfriends were there for no other reason than for the predictable questions to be asked (does your family want you to marry an Indian woman? what's India like?) and for the obvious situations to arise (Gogol telling his mother about being with an American girl after hiding his \"secret\" for awhile). If the author wanted to focus on Gogol's love affairs, they could have at least been more exciting, interesting, and adventurous. A little bit of character development wouldn't hurt.\n\nTo be honest, I felt like the main flaw of this entire book was the author's style of writing. It's boring. It's not driven. It tends to ramble on tediously, making even the tragic and touching moments of the book very dry and dispassionate. I think another downfall was the author's overabundance of generic detail. We get vivid detail of places, environs, and daily routines that don't add anything to the plot. We get to know what college a character has been to, the degree they pursued, the job or career they earned, and houses they live in and the restaurants they go to, a hint to how much money they make and the upper-class lifestyle they lead. None of this speaks volumes about the heart of the character, let alone does it really say what kind of people they are. This makes the narration the bit more tedious and the plot more lackluster. At that point, it makes Gogol's namesake dilema ridiculous and childish. It's just insecurity, not a cry for help. I don't sympathize with this character because of his name, or because he won't get over it. To me i think the author's intention of making \"the namesake\" the main theme and focus on the character's life is what made Gogol a very superficial, one-dimensional character.\n\nI think if the author put more focus on Gogol's mother and father, whose lives, for very little we know of it, is far more in depth and interesting than that of Gogol's, this would have been a more exciting read. Maybe the author underlooked the great potential that her minor characters had. Gogol's mother married a man she barely knew, and was swept into a country that she still doesn't understand long after her two children were born, children who know the country more than they know their own. Gogol's father nearly died in a tragic train accident, naming his son after the author of the book that saved his life. How about their Bengali friends in America, who seem to keep their Indian culture and customs intact. How do they do it? How are they raising their children in America? What about Gogol's sister? What's it like for her being an Indian-American female? How does it affect her later in life? All the possibilities were there. So many characters with great stories to tell, many thoughts to be unraveled. Instead, the author just focuses on Gogol's whiney attitude about his namesake and his unexciting love affairs, while letting the other characters fade as if their stories are not important. I think that's such a shame. I was kind of surprised to know that this book is going to be a movie. As I said, if the book focused more on Gogol's family and their Bengali friends, it would have been a more exciting idea for a movie, but since the book focuses on Gogol's boring life and over the top obsession with his namesake, I'm not sure if i would be that interested in watching it on the big screen.","Product: Savien Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655) French soldier, satirist, and dramatist, whose life has been the basis of many romantic but unhistorical legends. The best-known of them is Edmond Rostand's verse drama Cyrano de Bergerac (1897). Bergerac's major works were two posthumously published accounts of fantastic voyages, VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE (1657) and L'HISTOIRE DES ÉTATS ET EMPIRES DU SOLEIL (1662). Carol Clark is an Emeritus Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. She taught French there for many years, lecturing particularly on seventeenth and nineteenth-century topics. She has previously translated Baudelaire and Proust for Penguin.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: J'aime Cyrano de Bergerac!!!\n\nReview: Cyrano de Bergerac is one of the most witty and clever plays that I've read by far this year. And it's certainly one of my most favorite classics of French literature that's inspiring me to learn the language and hopefully speak it and read it fluently. What makes this immortal play so relevent and just a great pleasure to read is the main character (Cyrano) and the situations that exemplify it. While reading, you can't help but think about Romeo and Juliet's famous balcony scene and The Three Musketeers (apparently the author was making a spoof on them). The situation itself between the man who feels like he can't get the woman he loves, so he gets someone else who's more poetic to write letters to her posing as him, while that man also has a crush on the woman, is part of our culture. Even if some people might not think of Cyrano, they may be thinking of Steve Martin's Roxanne or any other film that takes off from Cyrano de Bergerac. I truly enjoyed this play...it's nice to read French literature that goes back to the glory days when Frenchmen were swashbucklers and musketeers, and the authors themselves had a moral or in depth point to make while entertaining their audiences. Tres magnifique!"],"string":"[\n \"Product: La Tourangelle Oil Pumpkin Seed .The Freezing/chilling Temperatures is Ambient: Room Temperature .With pasta, beans, grains, soup, Pumpkinseed Oil serves as a great substitute for butter . As finishing oil, it adds rich toasted pumpkin seed flavor to dishes .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My New Ultimate, All-Time Favorite\\n\\nReview: I don't have any experience with pumpkin seed oil out of this brand, but now I see what all the fuss is about. I only use this pumpkin seed oil for beauty purposes, but I had to taste it, and I'll say this: THIS STUFF TASTES SO GOOD THAT IT'S TEMPTING TO DRINK IT STRAIGHT UP. It's soo delicious! Such a strong, pungent pumpkin seed flavor, so fragrant that you'll not for a second doubt if this stuff is real or not. I dribbled some of this oil in my chili, and you can taste the pumpkin seed, but it doesn't overpower the dish despite its strong smell and flavor. SO GOOD. The color is gorgeous: a really dark amber green, very ink-like, and not too thick nor too thin, the texture is perfect for culinary and cosmetic purposes.\\n\\nNow on to the cosmetic part: pumpkin seed oil is supposed to be a God send for acne prone skin. I've only used it for three days and I already see the difference. My skin looks smoother and my blemishes are not as noticeable. I only use this at night because, yes, being that it's so dark and green, it will leave a bit of a greenish-hue to your skin that doesn't last for long, but it's not something you'd want to wear in the day. The plus side of that hue, though, is that at least you KNOW that the product is actually blended, and that it is actually working. Only five drops, maybe an extra drop more on the troubled areas, is all that it takes, and you should see and feel immediate progress. It's by no means a miracle oil, but it's the closest thing to something like it. Plus, seriously, the smell is so lovely, so nutty and delicious. There's no need to even use essential oils with it, it smells fine and good on its own! No need to mix it with another carrier oil either. This oil is a star by itself.\\n\\nThis also makes for a nice hair conditioner as well for whatever hair recipe you're making with it. Yes, that green hue/stain will be in your hair, but it does NOT dye your hair green, and like how it is with the skin, it washes off easily! And makes your hair, too, smell yummy and feel nourished.\\n\\nSo, if you have any doubts about pumpkin seed oil, or have wondered if it's really worth trying, trust me, you'll fall in love with this oil. It doesn't get better than the Tourangelle brand. Yes, a bottle of this is expensive, and it's a small bottle, so you aren't getting too much, but since this oil is designed to be used sparingly anyway, a little goes a long way, and even when used cosmetically, it should last you 6 months to a year.\\n\\nI simply love this oil, can you tell? Seriously, buy this, you'll fall in love with it too. It's now my new ultimate, all-time favorite.\",\n \"Product: Rocky Horror Picture Show [VHS]\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Weird, Wacky, and Daring!\\n\\nReview: For years i have always heard talk of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from my peers, and finally i got to renting the film and watching it for myself to see the hype. One word: CLASSIC!! I honestly didn't think i would like it as much as i did, and i was surprised in how catchy the songs were, on my first viewing i started to sing the lyrics out loud! This is truly a cult classic (probably the only movie in film history that has coined that name), and a fun affair to boot. It's weird, it's appealing, it's fun, it's sexy, it's naughty, and it's just absolutely strange. What's there not to love about a male transvestite in makeup, stockings, and a garter belt? Or not to love about the innocent and virginal Janet and Brad? And the absolutely gorgeous and hunky Rocky? And whether people like to admit it or not, the songs are catchy, \\\"Time Warp,\\\" \\\"Sweet Transvestite,\\\" and \\\"Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch me\\\" will stick in your head! This is truly a film that should be watched with friends (drunk or not) for its naughty good fun. These are what cult films are made of!\",\n \"Product: A hard-hitting Southern drama tempered by a story of powerful, life-changing love. Hank (Academy Award Winner - Billy Bob Thornton) is an embittered prison guard working on Death Row who begins an unlikely, but emotionally charged affair with Leticia (Academy Award Winner Halle Berry), the wife of a man under his watch on The Row.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: What's the big deal?\\n\\nReview: When I heard the hype about this movie when it first came out (about Halle Barry's makeup, the sex scenes) and now remember the night when Halle Barry became the first black actress to win an Academy Award for her role in this film, i thought, is it that good? I saw a few scenes on HBO, and thought it was interesting, intriguing, and hot. But then when i rented it and watched the WHOLE film, i was left wondering what's the big deal? First of all, the plot of this whole movie was lacking depth, and later on doesn't even seem to have a point to it. And Halle Barry's make up, or lack of it, was nothing special, she still looked like the same Halle Barry to me, except with a country accent. Don't get me wrong, i think Halle Barry is a great actress, and she deserved her Academy Award, but i don't understand what was so special about this role for her to finally get recognized for her talent. Her character lacked personality, and at times she was pretty boring. In fact, this whole film was kind of boring, and slow at times. And i thought the sex scenes weren't as hot and explicit as people hyped it up to be. It was nothing special, it was just too overrated if you ask me. So to conclude this, this film was just OKAY. But i think that all the hype over this film was just unnecessary.\",\n \"Product: Austin Powers is called to action again when his father is kidnapped by his arch enemy Dr. Evil and the mysterious Goldmember.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Funny, but the jokes get old...\\n\\nReview: I agree with some reviewers that said that the third installment of Austin Powers doesn't live up to its reputation. The first time around, it was genius! The second time around, it was clever and hilarious funny when Minnie Me and Fat B. came along! And the third..eh, a little too hyped up if you ask me. The beginning was awesome. But the only problem is that there were too many camios, many in which didn't even have to be needed (such as Britney Spears? And the funny thing about her entrance is how it look as if she can't even lipsync properly in a movie either). But the beginning of the film was the funniest part of the whole movie if you ask me. But then everything starts to die down a bit with all the bathroom humor, which to me seems a bit childish, something that only little boys would laugh at. But at least there was an effort to build a real plot for this film, instead of just relying solely on camios and bad jokes. Many sequals don't even come close to even trying to build SOME kind of plot that has some relevence to the film itself. But all in all, this film is good for a few laughs. But i wouldn't actually buy it. The novelty has worn off with this third installment. But still, great entertainment.\",\n \"Product: Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. \\\"Measuring their lives in love,\\\" these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. RENT is based on Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical, one of the longest running shows on Broadway. The raw and riveting musical stars Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Tracie Thoms and is directed by Chris Columbus.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: I Don't Get The Hype...\\n\\nReview: Personally, I didn't understand the film or the musical. The message I understand, but the singing, dancing, music, and plot in general didn't really move me, convince me, or uplift me. I understand that in even the most depressing themes in a musical, the music still remains exuberant and positive. But something about the music in RENT didn't seem to fit. I found them to be lackluster and not catchy at all. The characters were bland and boring to me. Not much personality, felt more like watching sterotypes on screen with no depth, emotion, or feeling. One of the actresses who played a lesbian was truly the most horrible and over the top actor I've ever seen, just ridiculous and annoying. I'm glad i watched this with a few co-eds than by myself, it made it a tiny bit more enjoyable. Personally though, i hate the movie, and i just don't understand the musical. Great themes, but just so dry, lackluster, and at times just a bit unrealistic and boring.\",\n \"Product: It s hipster sexual politics filtered through the French New Wave in Xavier Dolan s critically acclaimed HEARTBEATS. When Francis (Dolan) and his best friend Marie (Monia Chokri) both fall for the same guy, all bets are off as they attempt to out-manoeuvre one another to win his affections. Or at least figure out what his sexual preferences are and who s got a shot. Writer-director Dolan was only twenty-one when he completed HEARTBEATS, his heartfelt and tender second feature.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: I Wanted to LOVE this movie...\\n\\nReview: But I couldn't even like it. I really adored Xavier Dolan's style, and enjoyed his first film, I Killed My Mother, but this one did nothing for me. Sure, it's stylistic and gorgeous looking---as you'd expect from him---and all the lead characters are gorgeous, but the plot was so weak and thin. I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I didn't understand what was it beyond the blonde haired guy's good looks that made the other two characters fall head over heels. I didn't even buy those two character's friendship. The chemistry in this menage just wasn't there. The movie overall just felt so unnecessarily pretentious, taking itself way too seriously. I'd recommend skipping this one. Just too boring and uninspired.\",\n \"Product: Radiohead Kid A UK CD album\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the Most Beautiful Radiohead Albums\\n\\nReview: As I've listened to Radiohead's later works (such as Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief), I often had to listen to it many times before I truly liked and appreciated the music. But somehow, Kid A was not the case. The first track jumps out at you, and afterwards every track takes you on a journey across deserted lands, demolished cities, and ethereal places that seem like another world in itself. I believe Radiohead was telling a story with Kid A. Whatever that story might be can be very well interpreted by anyone and everyone. Just listen to the music, and a personal story will unfold. Not only that, but the artwork in the album cover sleeve is stunning and helps you visualize the theme of the album (just like Amnesiac, for instance, with its ancient civilzation theme). For some, Kid A might be an acquired taste. It's an electronic album, but it also has plenty of classic style sounds and catchy beats. I'll definitely buy this album and put it in my Radiohead collection, and appreciate the creativity of this album in the likes of OK Computer and The Bends.\",\n \"Product: Bjork concert at the Royal Opera House\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It Can't Get Better Than This!\\n\\nReview: If you thought that Bjork can't possibly top half (or all) the things that she has done throughout her spectacular solo career, then you must watch the Live at the Royal Opera House to see how it can actually go further than being BETTER. I don't believe that i can possibly say anything that hasn't been said about this concert already. All i can say is that if you are a Bjork fan, then you will find this to be an innovative and beautiful experience. Bjork had a vision for this concert, and it shines with every person from the Inuit Greenland Choir, the London orchestra, and other musicians that make up Bjork's Vespertine world. Every song blossoms into a brand new flower of life, mystery, beauty, emotion, and passion. No song sounds exactly like the studio recorded version, or anything like the way it was done in her previous concerts. It takes lots of devotion and zeal to recreate the sound and melodies from her old works and her new works as well, and that's a rarity in today's pop world. If other artists in the world had this much passion and emotion, as well as creativity and idiosyncrasy in their vision and music, than i believe that the pop world would have much more respect and individuality, which is something that it unfortunately lacks big time with many of the superficial artists out there. I promise you, if you are a fan, you won't be disappointed. You even get bonus footage and behind the scenes on her tour! Which means more BJORK! It really can't get better than this!\",\n \"Product: Whitney Houston's only holiday album, One Wish finds her power house vocals front and center over sparse traditional arrangements of standards such as The First Noel; Deck The Halls/Silent Night; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: Joy To The World , and The Little Drummer Boy , which also feature's Whitney's daughter Bobbie Christina on vocals! 11 cheerful tracks!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Heavenly Made, Miraculously Born\\n\\nReview: Whitney Houston's One Wish: The Holiday Album is in my opinion one of Whitney's most rewarding and uplifting albums she has ever heavenly sent to her fans. Forget about the media, the tabloids, and the disappointment of her last album, Just Whitney, \\\"THE VOICE\\\" herself has made a tremendous effort to rise once again through this body of art. The first song I just WANTED to hear before my mother bought this was \\\"Little Drummer Boy\\\" featuring miss Bobbie Kristina Brown! Immediately from hearing that sweet and already womanly voice from Bobbie Kristina, I fell in love with all the rest. My other all time favorite Christmas songs on here are \\\"I'll Be Home for Christmas,\\\" \\\"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas\\\" and \\\"Joy To the World\\\" (it's hard to tell if that version came from The Preacher's Wife soundtrack...i believe that she added a little something special in there...it sounds completely different from the soundtrack). All in all, I hope any fan or used-to-be-fan can give Miss Whitney a chance, she has come back with something very rewarding and special for us to share with loved ones on the holiday through peace, joy, and love from heaven to earth.\",\n \"Product: A soundtrack composed by Bjork with minimal vocals for celebrated contemporary visual artist Matthew Barney's next film 'Drawing Restraint 9', in which she also appears. This is a collection of delicate single instrument studies, for harp, harpsichord and celeste, large orchestral masses scored for trumpet, trombone and oboe, electronic basslines, children's choir and, in a manner recalling the all-vocal 'Medulla' album, Bjork's singular voice, treated as an instrument of astonishingly flexible texture. OnelittleIndian. 2005.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: For Mature Listeners Only!\\n\\nReview: No offense to some reviewers on here, but at this point of Bjork's career, if you are shocked that she's making more abstract and in depth albums that are nothing like Debut or Post, then you are seriously underlooking Bjork's talent, and you aren't getting the point to what kind of artist Bjork is TODAY. First of all, Bjork is not some mechanical pop artist who is going to repeat herself over and over again just to fulfill what people expect from her, that's already clear and obvious from every album that she has done. Bjork is a real artist who is independent, daring, and truly a talented and gifted woman, musically and artistically. If you don't see that by now, i don't see why you even bother to listen to her latest works when you don't give it a chance, or still stuck in the Debut and Post albums that are already past behind Bjork. She has moved on, and has shown that she is so much more than a pop artist who made catchy tunes. Just get over it!\\n\\nAnyways, what many people don't seem to understand is that DR9 is a SOUNDTRACK album to a MATTHEW BARNEY movie, and apparently many of you don't know his background, he is just as eccentric and abstract as Bjork is. So what is there to expect from a Bjork soundtrack to a Matthew Barney movie? Well, lots of profound, eccentric, and experimental music. It may be a bit cringing to listen to at first, but there is still lots of depthness and beauty in it. This is not for the casual listener, this is for mature listeners, and mature Bjork fans who already KNOW who Bjork is, an independent and innovative artist. She's not Hillary Duff, Britney Spears, Xtina Aguilera, or Mariah Carey, she's BJORK for pete's sake, what do you expect???? There's more to music than just cheesy pop music with rappers in the background. If you want to explore music that has a depthness and mood that's uncomparable to others, then give this album a chance. If you don't, then why do you bother to listen to this type of music?\",\n \"Product: Included in this collection are the group's most loved tracks from their three full length releases. Hit's like 'Bye Bye Bye', 'This I Promise You', 'Gone', 'Pop' along with 'I'll Never Stop', which has been previously unavailable in the US. Jive. 2005.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't Waste Your Money\\n\\nReview: Seriously people...if you were a fan of Nsync when they were really popular, you already have all the songs already, so what point is there to buy this? And yeah yeah, we know, Nsync was one of the most popular boy bands of their day, but that doesn't mean that you need to waste money on this crap, regardless if you are a fan or not. For one, this is not even an offical \\\"greatest hits\\\" album. None of the guys have even acknowledged this release, and from the way it looks on the cheap album cover, it looks as if this was a rushed released so that Jive can get a quick buck out of this. What happened to the days when GH's albums were released when the artists recorded more than 3 albums? GH's albums used to be something that was kind of like a testament to all their hard work, and reflecting on where they're headed. Now it seems as if GH's albums are released from artists who have barely been around 5 years so they can get a quick pay check.\",\n \"Product: UK pressing. Debut album from the group signed to the same label as Franz Ferdinand. Domino. 2006.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: What's All The Hype About?\\n\\nReview: First of all, this is not a bad record. It's catchy--that's about it. Is it horrible? No. Is it good? Kind of. But this is the main problem to me: every song nearly sounds the same, the lyrics are nothing special, and the music is nothing that I haven't heard before from any other British band. In the first listen you are hooked, but after the third or forth time you begin to realize that the main singer can barely sing, just shout, and that for the most part there aren't any surprises or new tricks done here. I still don't have any idea why this band is soo hyped up to the point where people are calling them the best British band of all time, etc. To me it seems as if people are giving them such lofty praise simply because they're a band from Britain. Nothing wrong with that, but that doesn't necessarily make them the greatest. I mean c'mon folks, at best Arctic Monkeys are a fun band who will probably blow you away in concerts, but seriously, it's nothing THAT special.\",\n \"Product: ADELEs 2008 debut album is now available to order via ADA as LP, CD and Deluxe CD.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Beautiful Gem, In More Ways Than One\\n\\nReview: What hasn't already been said about Adele's talent? She has an undeniably powerful voice that never brinks to the point of being self-righteous and over the top. It's genuinely stunning, raw, real, and sincere. Her lyrics are simple and powerful. The entire production of this album showcases a very talented woman whose music style is classy, retro, and uniquely her own. The quality I love the most about Adele is that she dares to be herself. In a day and age where every other mainstream female artist resorts to an over the top gimmick and image to make a name of themselves and to amass a large fan base, it's refreshing to see someone who can stand on her own by just her sheer talent and raw voice, and still have the fanbase, fame, and attention that is rightfully deserved.\",\n \"Product: ADELEs 2008 debut album is now available to order via ADA as LP, CD and Deluxe CD.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Beautiful Gem, In More Ways Than One\\n\\nReview: What hasn't already been said about Adele's talent? She has an undeniably powerful voice that never brinks to the point of being self-righteous and over the top. It's genuinely stunning, raw, real, and sincere. Her lyrics are simple and powerful. The entire production of this album showcases a very talented woman whose music style is classy, retro, and uniquely her own. The quality I love the most about Adele is that she dares to be herself. In a day and age where every other mainstream female artist resorts to an over the top gimmick and image to make a name of themselves and to amass a large fan base, it's refreshing to see someone who can stand on her own by just her sheer talent and raw voice, and still have the fanbase, fame, and attention that is rightfully deserved.\",\n \"Product: In the late 1980s and early '90s, Iceland's The Sugarcubes shattered the conventions of modern rock, redefining alternative with their eccentric, whimsical mix of the raw and the refined. Led by the beautiful banshee vocals of Bjork, the Great Crossover Potential features fourteen of The Sugarcubes' essential best, including classics like Birthday and Hit. [Note: This product is an authorized, licensed CD and is manufactured on demand]\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Title Album For A Great Crossover Band\\n\\nReview: I love the Sugarcubes! I think this is a pretty descent intro for those who aren't familiar with the Sugarcubes, or with the other great hits they had from the other 3 albums they had after \\\"Life's Too Good.\\\" The only criticism i have for this album is that they could have at least done more tribute to the band, who pretty much were the FIRST band from Iceland to go international...thats a pretty big leap for Iceland whose still culturally growing and trying to create an image of the Icelandic experience. They could have had a least one picture, and a more coherent biography of the Sugarcube's history together. But the things that lack don't exceed the album itself. It's still an awesome collection that every serious Bjork fan should have.\",\n \"Product: This record (a compilation of remixes and covers of Bjork's amazing single Army Of Me) has been produced to benefit Unicef (The United Nations Children's Fund) with all profits going directly to the charity. One Little Indian. 2005.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: 3 Stars For Effort And For Being Altruistic\\n\\nReview: Army of Me is one of Bjork's most famous and popular songs, and it's also one of my favorites as well. The fact that this effort is based on a charity is great. But the only bad thing is that this really can give you mixed opinions. Some renditions of the song were great, but many of them seemed very awkward, or just simply didn't sound too good. I think any artist tackling a Bjork song is a very challenging task, nobody can sing a Bjork song like Bjork herself. Even though i am a big fan, and i look foreward to have as many CD's and DVD's of her as possible, i think this is just too much of a mixed bag for me.\",\n \"Product: 'The Namesake' is the story of a boy brought up Indian in America. 'When her grandmother learned of Ashima's pregnancy, she was particularly thrilled at the prospect of naming the family's first sahib. And so Ashima and Ashoke have agreed to put off the decision of what to name the baby until a letter comes!' For now, the label on his hospital cot reads simply BABY BOY GANGULI. But as time passes and still no letter arrives from India, American bureaucracy takes over and demands that 'baby boy Ganguli' be given a name. In a panic, his father decides to nickname him 'Gogol' -- after his favourite writer. Brought up as an Indian in suburban America, Gogol Ganguli soon finds himself itching to cast off his awkward name, just as he longs to leave behind the inherited values of his Bengali parents. And so he sets off on his own path through life, a path strewn with conflicting loyalties, love and loss! Spanning three decades and crossing continents, Jhumpa Lahiri's much-anticipated first novel is a triumph of humane story-telling. Elegant, subtle and moving, 'The Namesake' is for everyone who loved the clarity, sympathy and grace of Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning debut story collection, 'Interpreter of Maladies'.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: A Novel With Potential\\n\\nReview: I had to read this book for my ENG101 class in college. To be fair, this wasn't a horrible book. The first two or three chapters of the book are perhaps the strongest passages in the novel. We get introduced to Ashima, who to me should have been the main focus of the book instead of her son, Gogol. Her experiences reflect what many foreigners feel when coming to America or any foreign country. Why the author had to focus on Gogol's life, which is ordinary and uneventful, instead of Ashima's life, which even long after he was born is filled with regret, sadness, hope, and desire, is beyond me.\\n\\nFirst of all, Gogol is a lackluster, tedious character. His story alone is not enough to carry a whole novel. A short story maybe, but not an almost 300 page novel. Apparently, the author wanted to show the difference between American and Bengali culture through the eyes of this character. But for some reason, the author barely makes a comparison, beyond the obvious reasons like food, family, marriage, and religion. There are some episodes where Gogol and his family go to India, but we get no insight about the culture, the people, or where Gogol's family came from. \\\"The namesake\\\" is the only thing that drives Gogol to think about his past and briefly over his culture. I found \\\"the namesake\\\" to be played out too much. He seems to dislike his name the most because it's inconvenient. Okay, so the name is Russian instead of Indian or American. What other reason does he hate his name? Can it go beyond the inconvenience and origin of the name? Why should we feel sorry for him? I could understand if the name caused conflict in his family back in India, or an even greater conflict in his social life, but all it does is make him dwell on it like some disease. When he changed his name, why did he change it to Nikhil, similar to Nikolai, the first name of the author he despised, the author who carried the origin of his namesake? What difference did it make that his new name is Nikhil instead of Gogol? Why even let this event happen at all if a chapter or two later the narrator is back to calling him Gogol?\\n\\nAnother thing, I never really understood why the author, who had a strong grasp of the plot by letting it focus on a few Bengali characters, suddenly lets the whole plot fall into the most boring route as possible. When Gogol is in his thirties, the author tends to put way too much detail on the insignificant, daily activities and routines of the characters, with no insight at all about their emotions or reactions towards the day. As for Gogl's love affairs, why did they end so quickly with no explanation? Why did that one relationship had to be the main focus on the plot for nearly one or two chapters? Who were these women? What were they like? What were their goals or ambitions? Why did they like Gogol? At times I felt as if Gogol's girlfriends were there for no other reason than for the predictable questions to be asked (does your family want you to marry an Indian woman? what's India like?) and for the obvious situations to arise (Gogol telling his mother about being with an American girl after hiding his \\\"secret\\\" for awhile). If the author wanted to focus on Gogol's love affairs, they could have at least been more exciting, interesting, and adventurous. A little bit of character development wouldn't hurt.\\n\\nTo be honest, I felt like the main flaw of this entire book was the author's style of writing. It's boring. It's not driven. It tends to ramble on tediously, making even the tragic and touching moments of the book very dry and dispassionate. I think another downfall was the author's overabundance of generic detail. We get vivid detail of places, environs, and daily routines that don't add anything to the plot. We get to know what college a character has been to, the degree they pursued, the job or career they earned, and houses they live in and the restaurants they go to, a hint to how much money they make and the upper-class lifestyle they lead. None of this speaks volumes about the heart of the character, let alone does it really say what kind of people they are. This makes the narration the bit more tedious and the plot more lackluster. At that point, it makes Gogol's namesake dilema ridiculous and childish. It's just insecurity, not a cry for help. I don't sympathize with this character because of his name, or because he won't get over it. To me i think the author's intention of making \\\"the namesake\\\" the main theme and focus on the character's life is what made Gogol a very superficial, one-dimensional character.\\n\\nI think if the author put more focus on Gogol's mother and father, whose lives, for very little we know of it, is far more in depth and interesting than that of Gogol's, this would have been a more exciting read. Maybe the author underlooked the great potential that her minor characters had. Gogol's mother married a man she barely knew, and was swept into a country that she still doesn't understand long after her two children were born, children who know the country more than they know their own. Gogol's father nearly died in a tragic train accident, naming his son after the author of the book that saved his life. How about their Bengali friends in America, who seem to keep their Indian culture and customs intact. How do they do it? How are they raising their children in America? What about Gogol's sister? What's it like for her being an Indian-American female? How does it affect her later in life? All the possibilities were there. So many characters with great stories to tell, many thoughts to be unraveled. Instead, the author just focuses on Gogol's whiney attitude about his namesake and his unexciting love affairs, while letting the other characters fade as if their stories are not important. I think that's such a shame. I was kind of surprised to know that this book is going to be a movie. As I said, if the book focused more on Gogol's family and their Bengali friends, it would have been a more exciting idea for a movie, but since the book focuses on Gogol's boring life and over the top obsession with his namesake, I'm not sure if i would be that interested in watching it on the big screen.\",\n \"Product: Savien Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655) French soldier, satirist, and dramatist, whose life has been the basis of many romantic but unhistorical legends. The best-known of them is Edmond Rostand's verse drama Cyrano de Bergerac (1897). Bergerac's major works were two posthumously published accounts of fantastic voyages, VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE (1657) and L'HISTOIRE DES ÉTATS ET EMPIRES DU SOLEIL (1662). Carol Clark is an Emeritus Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. She taught French there for many years, lecturing particularly on seventeenth and nineteenth-century topics. She has previously translated Baudelaire and Proust for Penguin.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: J'aime Cyrano de Bergerac!!!\\n\\nReview: Cyrano de Bergerac is one of the most witty and clever plays that I've read by far this year. And it's certainly one of my most favorite classics of French literature that's inspiring me to learn the language and hopefully speak it and read it fluently. What makes this immortal play so relevent and just a great pleasure to read is the main character (Cyrano) and the situations that exemplify it. While reading, you can't help but think about Romeo and Juliet's famous balcony scene and The Three Musketeers (apparently the author was making a spoof on them). The situation itself between the man who feels like he can't get the woman he loves, so he gets someone else who's more poetic to write letters to her posing as him, while that man also has a crush on the woman, is part of our culture. Even if some people might not think of Cyrano, they may be thinking of Steve Martin's Roxanne or any other film that takes off from Cyrano de Bergerac. I truly enjoyed this play...it's nice to read French literature that goes back to the glory days when Frenchmen were swashbucklers and musketeers, and the authors themselves had a moral or in depth point to make while entertaining their audiences. Tres magnifique!\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":18,"string":"18"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":691,"string":"691"}}},{"rowIdx":692,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AVU1ILDDYW301"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"A hockey fan's basement isn't complete without a Franklin Sports NHL Mini Hockey Goal Set. Challenge your friends and family to epic shootout battles, and combine sets to play memorable two-on-two games. The set includes one durable goal, two player sticks - one right-handed and one left-handed - as well as a soft foam 2\" ball. Knee hockey is a staple indoor game for kids and adults of all ages, providing hours of endless fun. Goal size: 28\"W x 12\"D x 20\"H High-impact 1\" plastic tubing Includes 2 mini hockey goals, 2 player sticks (1 RS and 1 LS), 1 soft foam 2\" mini hockey ball.\". The summary of the review text is \"More balls would have been nice.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This Franklin mini hockey set comes with 2 sticks, a goal, and 2 foam balls. The foam balls are bigger than a golf ball, and maybe slightly smaller than a racket ball. Because they are balls and not traditional shaped pucks you are able to play on any flat surface. The goal requires assembly and the instructions are not very detailed. You only get black and white pictures that show you what needs to be done. Either way it still fairly simple to put together. The only thing I would like is to have more balls. Since the goal can be used for other games that somewhat makes up for it. Not strong enough to be used as a soccer goal unless you are playing soccer with a beach ball or another very light ball. Made in China."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This Franklin mini hockey set comes with 2 sticks, a goal, and 2 foam balls. The foam balls are bigger than a golf ball, and maybe slightly smaller than a racket ball. Because they are balls and not traditional shaped pucks you are able to play on any flat surface. The goal requires assembly and the instructions are not very detailed. You only get black and white pictures that show you what needs to be done. Either way it still fairly simple to put together. The only thing I would like is to have more balls. Since the goal can be used for other games that somewhat makes up for it. Not strong enough to be used as a soccer goal unless you are playing soccer with a beach ball or another very light ball. Made in China."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: 05716 Features: -Tie down. -Full size, non-marring vinyl coated S-hooks. -Fast, easy to use cam buckle with a quick release thumb button. -Cam buckle's teeth grip the hi-test webbing. Product Type: -Chain And Hooks/Straps. Generic Specifications: -400 lbs Working load limit. Generic Dimensions: -1\" H x 1\" W x 8\" D. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -1 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -1 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -8 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -2.13 Pounds.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You'll need a 2nd package for ATV's\n\nReview: These tie downs come two to a package and are made to secure a motorcycle or ATV to a trailer. I have used them for both. If you are going to use them for the ATV an additional package will need to be purchased. The ATV needs to have 4 straps to properly secure it. I attend some motorcycle events and like to trailer them because my wife cannot ride long distances. I have used the tie downs straps to secure the bikes without any issues. The hooks are rubber coated so they don't scratch your bike or the trailer. These have a built-in loop that gives a tie extension that also prevents marring of paint and chrome finishes. To increase the tension pull the webbing and set to desired tension. There is a \"PRESS\" button that will release the lever when you are ready to unhitch your bike or ATV. They are simple and easy to use. Just a word of caution, they are recommended for weights up to 500 lbs. Be sure to use additional ones for cargo that weighs more than that.","Product: Stay cool in the heat. Even with the windows down or the AC on, the small of your back can become sticky and uncomfortable on hot days. The 12 V Cooling Lumbar Cushion features a removable and adjustable fan that offers personalized comfort in all seasons exactly where you need it. Plug the fan into the 12V outlet in your vehicle and you will no longer suffer in discomfort on hot summer days. The ergonomic design of the lumbar support flexes to fit your body and keep you comfortable. When the weather cools down, simply remove the fan but maintain the support of the breathable mesh lumbar cushion.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Would have preferred a USB plug\n\nReview: The cooling fan is small and does not put out a lot of air, but it is enough so that he feels more comfortable. It has a strap that slides down over the seat and is very easy to install. You just plug it into the cigarette lighter for power and it has an on and off switch. The mesh design adds additional support and comfort. It has Velcro strips that are used for any necessary adjustments making it easy and simple. It has a slight noise, but within minutes of turning on the radio I did not notice it anymore. This product is not going to keep you super cool, but the fan does feel good blowing on your back.\n\nBecause everyone has cell phones and other devices in their cars these days, it would have been nice if this item had a USB plug instead.","Product: The uni-ball ONYX Rollerball Pen is built to be a great pen at a great price. Designed with a strong metal point to produce smooth, consistent writing, and finished off with a durable plastic clip, this roller pen will perform for years. The uni-ball ONYX pen also features uni Super Ink which protects against water, fading and fraud. Constructed from 80% post-consumer recycled electronics and featuring an economical design, these uni-ball pens are ideal for the office.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not the \"usual\" Uni-Ball quality I was expecting\n\nReview: Others have also said this. . . . These are not what I expected from Uni-Ball. I usually use the black micro pens from Uni-Ball. . . but. . I could not find them in blue, and wanted blue for signing documents and such. These blue pens work, but the ink is simply not as nice and smooth as with the micro pens. The pens I received are not as \"horrible\" as what some people have written, so I don't know if I received a different \"batch\" or not. They are certainly \"decent\". Ink can sometimes form around the point, as happens a lot with other pens I've had, but I don't usually have that issue with Uni-Ball. Again, it could be because I'm more accustomed to using the micro pens. I certainly wouldn't return them. . but I will probably try some different pens in the future. . . when I'm looking for blue.","Product: Traditional three ring binder with round rings has a 175 sheet capacity in the 1 inch binder size with 2 convenient interior pockets. Durable polypropylene construction ensures long-lasting use and is better for the environment than vinyl. Interior is 100% recycled chipboard with 75% post consumer waste. Multiple colors and sizes available.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Check Each Upon Arrival\n\nReview: As it states, these are basic binders / notebooks. They are VERY basic. But they work fine if you're not, for example, a student who is going to be carrying it around all day. . . opening / closing it often . . and so on.\n\nNote that these binders do not have the windows on the front/back/spine to insert your own sheets. Wilson Jones does offer binders that do though.\n\nMake sure you check all of them as soon as they arrive. The one I received one of the rings is crooked and overlaps.\n\nPrice wise, they are a bit expensive for what they are. . . but. . . as you receive free shipping if you're a Prime member, they are not too bad.","Product: The quality, style and innovation of Wilson Jones binders, report covers, and presentation supplies prove why the brand has been trusted and used for over 100 years. Wilson Jones 362 Line Basic Round Ring View binders are the affordable, everyday view binders that keep your papers in place. Round rings with 2 open and close triggers provide easy access to documents, while a clear overlay allows you to easily customize your front cover and spine for a clean, professional look. Two interior pockets provide perfect storage for loose or unpunched documents. Wilson Jones 362 series binders are now PVC-free. Made of polypropylene, a 100% recyclable material. Polypropylene an alternative to PVC, is less susceptible to \"cold crack\" splits, offers greater hinge strength, and does not promote toner transfer like vinyl does.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Check Each Upon Arrival\n\nReview: As it states, these are basic binders / notebooks. They are VERY basic. But they work fine if you're not, for example, a student who is going to be carrying it around all day. . . opening / closing it often . . and so on.\n\nI like that they have the clear window on the front / back / edge so you can insert your own design. There are two inside pockets for loose sheets as well.\n\nMake sure you check all of them as soon as they arrive. The one I received one of the rings is crooked and overlaps.\n\nPrice wise, they are a bit expensive for what they are. . . but. . . as you receive free shipping if you're a Prime member, they are not too bad.","Product: The Royal Sovereign 216 assorted Coin Wrappers are Preformed for easy filling for Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters-54 of each. Cost saving versus traditional small retail pack. Easy to use.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Great With My Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\n\nReview: I have the inexpensive \"Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\", which is one of the machines that these coin wrappers were made to be used with. They work great. One end is closed, so you simply close the other end, after being filled. The only \"issue\" is that four different wrappers are inside each other. . . So one dime, one penny, one nickel and one quarter. I understand why they do this. . . to save space. Otherwise the box would be four-times as large. . . but. .. inevitably. . .you're going to use more of one. . .and fewer of another. . . and then you have to go and \"hunt\" through all of the wrappers to find the one you want. If you have the space, you can certainly separate them into different boxes yourself.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Royal-Sovereign-Sort-N-Save-Manual-Coin-Sorter-Black-Clear-QS-1/dp/B006J36V8M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter, Black/Clear (QS-1)</a>","Product: Xerox offers a choice of value-packed office devices that deliver the utmost in productivity: The Phaser 8560 printer gives busy workgroups a fast, affordable, easy-to-use color printer that can expand from a desktop model to a four-tray, floor-standing powerhouse; the Phaser 8560MFP multifunction printer adds top-of-the-line copying, scanning and faxing for all your office document needs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: DON'T LET THE COST FRIGHTEN YOU! If you print more than 2000 pages per month, consider this printer.\n\nReview: I purchased this printer on January 21, 2009. I've currently had it just over six-months. I wanted to give it a little time before adding my review.\n\nFirst, I work from home. I'm a travel agent, and I print quite a bit. I've printed 17327 pages in six-months, so not far from 3000 pages per month. Though quality is important, I'm not a graphic artist so I really don't have a lot of information to give on color etc. All I can tell you is that I think the print quality is GREAT! I'll go into that a little more later.\n\nMy Phaser 8560 is the DX model, so it duplexes, which was one of the great deciding factors for me. I purchased the 8560 as a replacement for a Samsung color laser printer. I could write a LONG list of the things that I really didn't like about the Samsung. The main reason for purchasing the Samsung printer to begin with was the (inexpensive) cost. But in the long run, you really get what you pay for. After a year of use, belts and the image drum needed to be replaced, and it was going to cost me much more than I paid for the printer to begin with, so I started looking for a new printer.\n\nDON'T LET THE COST FRIGHTEN YOU! If you are like me, this is a \"step-up\" in a printer. But . . . so far. . it has been WELL worth it! This printer prints jobs that I had to take to Kinko's in the past, because I didn't want to \"wear-out\" my old printer. As for ink, I use what I would call \"generic brand\" ink, and I've yet to have a problem with it. The \"generic brand\" is a fraction of the cost of the Xerox brand. With my old Samsung printer (and other laser printers I've used in offices in the past) there would often come a time when the printer would tell you the cartridge was empty, when it was still -full. You'd then have to see if you could find a way to \"trick\" the printer to continue to print. . . or simply replace it with another expensive cartridge. Not so with the 8560. The small sticks/bricks of wax ink are easy to store . . . affordable. . . no mess. . . and they are used-up. There's no plastic cartridge to go into landfill and that sort of thing. FYI, I know that there is a \"waste tray\" and I know that at some point the printer is going to tell me that I have to empty it. . . but after six-months, I've yet to have to do that. With my old Samsung, I would have to empty the \"waste toner bin\" at least monthly, which is $$ down-the-drain.\n\nMaintenance Kit: This item looks like a padded roller in a plastic tray. I have had to replace it, because the one that came in the printer I think was the 10,000 item, and I have already gone past that. I must admit that I tried using a \"refurbished\" or \"generic\" one that I purchased, and it didn't work. The pages started coming-out smeared. I replaced it with an \"official\" Xerox one, and everything is fine.\n\nNoise: I do not feel that this printer makes any more noise than my Samsung. The 8560 sits next to my desk, and it's true that I would not want to have a large print job printing while on the phone, but I do not feel that it's any more loud that other printers. It also will \"wake-up\" every now and then and you know that it's just \"moving around\" but again, I don't find it to be a problem.\n\nThere are four print qualities which make it very nice on this printer. I often print items in \"standard\" quality, which is fine for my needs. There's also \"enhanced\" and \"photo\" for the best quality, and \"fast color\" if you're just printing something that you're probably not going to be sending to a customer or client. You can also print in b/w which saves on the colored ink. I find the print quality to be really good. FYI, the \"factory default\" is \"enhanced\" print mode. I changed that to \"standard\" and I think I save a lot of ink that way. A couple of times I've had little \"white lines\" down the page, but you can run the printer through a quick \"cleaning\" and it usually takes care of that. It will also print-out a page with numbered squares after it has finished the cleaning. If any of the squares are not completely solid, then you enter the number and it cleans that particular \"jet\" and all is well. I think this might have happened twice in the six months that I've had it, and it was quick to take care of.\n\nSpeed: I've been very happy with the speed. I have it connected to my computer via Ethernet. I've not tried it via USB, but in the paperwork that came with the printer it said that it would be faster with Ethernet and also gives a couple of other benefits, so that's the way that I connected it, and I've been very satisfied. I'm also quite happy that you can place an entire ream of paper in the tray, which I was unable to do in the past.\n\nIn the end, for a \"work-at-home\" guy like me, I have been very happy with this printer. Though it's a \"chunk-of-change\" to put-out in the beginning, I feel that I've saved money on the ink, also not having to take larger jobs to Kinko's, etc. I'm just very. . .. very happy with my purchase.","Product: The 7 series of telephones are superlative business telephones that are a choice above the rest. This family of phones features a data port, 99 CID memory, voice mail indication, caller ID with call waiting, and speakerphone. Specifically, the 7 Series Single Line Caller ID Telephone is a single line corded phone with LCD display, mute, hold, and much more.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: For the price, this is really a great phone\n\nReview: It depends upon which features you're looking for, but this one has exactly what I wanted. . .\n\n#1 - Headset - This phone has a headset button, with the jack on the right side. When you want to make a call, you simply press the headset button. With my old phone, I would have to pick-up the receiver. This phone also has a \"release\" button. This can work in two ways. Either it will hang-up the phone when you're using your headset. . . or. . . it will hang-up and give you a dial-tone to make a new call. Please Note: It's automatically set-up to hang-up and give you a dial-tone. I changed that in the menu options, because I simply want it to hang-up.\n\n#2 - Message Waiting light. I have voicemail though my phone service (AT&T) and I like the fact that a light will flash to let me know that I have a message waiting.\n\n#3 - Speed-dial.\n\n#4 - Though I actually liked the way my \"old\" phone did this a little better, but this is still not bad. When someone calls, and it shows-up on your caller ID, it will usually come through as a 10-digit number. There is a \"7-10-11\" button. Depending upon where you live, and what number you're calling, you may call the person back using 7-digits. . 10-digits or 1 plus 10-digits. You press the \"7-10-11\" button and it will change the number. You can either call the number, or store it in your directory.\n\n#5 - Screen tilts\n\n#6 - Helpful tech support\n\nI also like the other \"regular\" things like speaker phone, redial, large directory, etc.\n\nHere is the reason I am giving this phone 4-stars. With all the things that I like about it. . . there are a couple that I don't. . .\n\n#1 - Backlit Display - It is backlit. . . but. . . only for a few seconds. You have to press something for it to light-up. I wish there were a way to keep it lit all the time, but there's not. This is something that I really don't like, because though you can see the screen when it's not lit, it's not very easy. Tech support says that it's to save energy. . . but.. . how much energy does it take?\n\n#2 - The instruction manual is very \"basic\". This phone is more-or-less intuitive, but for example, I had to call tech supposed to ask about the headset part. I didn't see that there is a headset jack on the right side.\n\nOverall I'm still quite happy with the phone. My #1 is the headset button. When you've spent years and years lifting the handset each time you want to answer or place a call. . .it's great not to have to do that any longer.","Product: The most efficient solution for your professional labeling, filing and mailing needs, the LabelWriter 450 saves you time and money at the office. Connect a LabelWriter 450 to your PC or Mac and youre ready to print labels directly from Microsoft word or Outlook, QuickBooks, CardScan, Mac address book and other popular programs. Print impressive address, file folder labels, Name badges and more without the extra work and hassle of printing sheet labels on a standard desktop printer. Thermal printing technology eliminates the cost of ink or toner and the printers compact design makes it an easy and attractive addition to any modern workspace. Compatible with windows 7 or later and Mac OS x V10.8 or later.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Read my review about the \"Stamps\" product before purchase\n\nReview: The first time I printed postage, the label \"jammed\" and then more labels went around the roller. It was a mess to remove/fix. I think the roll of \"stamp labels\" enclosed came off the paper too easily. I purchased a roll of \"compatible\" labels from Amazon.com and haven't had a problem since. FYI, if such a jam happens, that's when you're supposed to use the \"clean card\". One is enclosed with the printer, but you might want to order some more. Setup was easy enough. No problems there.\n\nSome information about the stamps product. . . . I've been using Endicia postage for several years, well before DYMO purchased them. There are some differences you should be aware of if you plan on using the postage part.\n\nYou can print postage without paying a monthly fee using your DYMO LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo. You simply pay for the postage you use. If you're not printing a lot of postage, then this will work for you. But if you print a lot of postage, especially Priority Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post or Express Mail, then keep reading. . . . .\n\nIf you ship Priority Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post and/or Express Mail frequently, then it might be better to sign-up for the \"standard\" account . . . \"premium\" account or other option. With one of these \"paid\" accounts, you use the \"Dazzle\" software and can print postage directly onto envelopes, along with the address. No need for labels. You can also print 4X6 labels for most of your packages. You receive a discount on the shipping cost for Priority Mail and Express Mail. Delivery confirmation is \"free\" for Priority Mail and discounted for First Class, Parcel Post and Media Mail. You can also choose to use the \"Endicia insurance\" instead of the USPS insurance, which is much less expensive. Though you can print onto -page labels and such. . .it's much easier to have a printer which will print 4X6 like the DYMO LabelWriter 4XL or other such printer. Even though there is a monthly fee, if you ship a lot, the cost savings will more than cover the monthly fee.\n\nAdding the LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo was more of a \"luxury\" for me. Most everything I print I can use the Dazzle software and either print right onto an envelope, or use the 4X6 labels. . . but. . . there are times I use \"real\" stamps, so I like having the labels. . . . Or. . . There are times when I will send a postcard and like to have the postage labels with the Twin Turbo. So having the \"best-of-both-worlds\" works for me.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/DYMO-LabelWriter-4XL-4-x-6-Label-Printer/dp/B002M1LGJ4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">DYMO LabelWriter 4XL, 4\" x 6\" Label Printer</a>","Product: Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Color Solid Ink Printer (40 ppm) (1 GHz) (512 MB) (8.5\" x 14\") (2400 dpi) (Max Duty Cycle 85 000 Pages) (Duplex) (USB/Ethernet) (Energy Star) (625 Sheet Input Tray). Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Color Solid Ink Printer (40 ppm) (1 GHz) (512 MB) (8.5\" x 14\") (2400 dpi) (Max Duty Cycle 85 000 Pages) (Duplex) (USB) (Ethernet) (Energy Star) (625 Sheet Input Tray)Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Color Solid Ink Printer (40 ppm) (1 GHz) (512 MB) (8.5\" x 14\") (2400 dpi) (Max Duty Cycle 85 000 Pages) (Duplex) (USB/Ethernet) (Energy Star) (625 Sheet Input Tray). Solid Ink.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Nice Printer, But Ink expensive ink...\"Generic\" ink now avail\n\nReview: >>See update at the bottom about ink<<\n\nI purchased this printer a few months ago. It's a replacement for a Phaser that I had which no longer works. I had the Phaser for a couple of years. There were great things about the Phaser (speed, duplexing, inexpensive \"compatible\" ink, being able to do larger jobs, etc.). . .but. . . I did have some \"issues\" with it, and finally had to replace it. Unfortunately the Phasers are no longer being produced. . .and the ColorQube has replaced them. . . and there is a reason for that. . . Overall they are just about the exact same printer. . but. . . the one BIG difference is the ink. They have made it (at least thus far) so that no one can make \"compatible\" ink. That means that you're going to pay a LOT for ink for this printer. You'll pay more for ink than you will for the printer itself. Be sure and check the ink prices before you purchase. If you can get past the cost of the ink, there is still a lot to like about the printer. . ..\n\n* It holds a ream of paper\n* It prints fast\n* If you purchase the DN model, it will duplex, which saves paper\n* The print quality is good\n* There are print options to save ink, such as fast color, black/white, standard. . but you also have \"enhanced\" for the best quality.\n* There's not a lot of \"wasted\" ink and no bulky toner cartridges\n* This printer will print larger jobs which you might otherwise have to take to a commercial printer\n\nThis printer uses colored wax instead of toner. Though this works fine for me. . . I know that in the past some people have mentioned that you can't always write on the paper after you print something because of the wax. If you are printing a form for someone to complete, then that's usually not a problem. . but. . if you're printing something in color that you will have to write on, then there might be some issues, due to the wax. If you think this might be an issue, you might want to see if you can find some print samples first. But I will say that even though I live in a large city (Atlanta) I have never been able to find one of these printers locally, nor have I ever been able to find the ink locally. I always have to order online. For this reason, you always want to make sure you have enough ink, otherwise you'll have to place an overnight order from Amazon.com\n\n>>Update Concerning Ink<<\nIt is now possible to purchase \"generic\" / \"compatible\" ink. I don't see it listed yet on Amazon.com but check-around and you'll probably find it. Though it's still expensive, it's hundreds less than the Xerox \"name-brand\" ink.","Product: The Royal Sovereign 216 assorted Coin Wrappers are Preformed for easy filling for Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters-54 of each. Cost saving versus traditional small retail pack. Easy to use.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Great With My Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\n\nReview: I have the inexpensive \"Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\", which is one of the machines that these coin wrappers were made to be used with. They work great. One end is closed, so you simply close the other end, after being filled. The only \"issue\" is that four different wrappers are inside each other. . . So one dime, one penny, one nickel and one quarter. I understand why they do this. . . to save space. Otherwise the box would be four-times as large. . . but. .. inevitably. . .you're going to use more of one. . .and fewer of another. . . and then you have to go and \"hunt\" through all of the wrappers to find the one you want. If you have the space, you can certainly separate them into different boxes yourself.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Royal-Sovereign-Sort-N-Save-Manual-Coin-Sorter-Black-Clear-QS-1/dp/B006J36V8M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter, Black/Clear (QS-1)</a>","Product: These laminating sheets are ideal for home, office and classroom use. Black & Decker Time Shield UV thermal laminating pouches provide the ultimate protection against the damaging effects of UV rays. Each laminator pouch provides a brilliant finish that is guaranteed to brighten colors, darken darks and enhance the overall clarity of your favorite items. Time Shield technology ensures a durable lamination that wipes clean and is safe from messy spills. All laminator sheets are photo safe tested and approved.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice. . . but expensive\n\nReview: First and foremost, these are pouches only. You will need a laminating device to use them. Black & Decker make laminators. . . but you may find other brands less expensive. These should work with most brands.\n\nThe pouches I have are 4X6. These work great for pictures, of course, but also are great for recipe cards, make your own flash cards, etc. The thickness is 5 mil, which is the thicker of the two different types of laminating pouches. The other is 3 mil.\n\nOverall I like these just fine. . . but. .I will say that they are quite expensive. Youll find other brands for a lot less, and I haven't found that these work any better than less expensive brands.","Product: This DECT 6.0 cordless headset with softphone call manager and handset lifter lets you enjoy Microsoft Lync, Skype, VoIP, and landline telephone calls. Manage contacts and review calls on a PC with the softphone call manager. Headset includes handset lifter so you can answer and end calls with the touch of a button.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice, but you might also consider Plantronics\n\nReview: If you're one of the few people. . . like me. . . who still has a landline.. . This device can be quite helpful. I work from home, and find a landline best for my needs. But I have several international clients, so being able to talk to them via Skype, without having to change headsets, is really nice. Ive used a very similar headset with a different system, so Im used to it. But if you haven't used something like this before, then it might feel kind of heavy. The one thing that this system is missing is cell phone connection. Ive used a Plantronics system in the past that I quite liked which has all three. . . landline. . . VoIP. . . and cell phone. . . . Its slightly more expensive, but if you use all three, then its worth the money. Below is a link to one such system. But they offer a couple of different ones.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Savi-W720-83544-01-Dect-Head/dp/B005FSJ6PM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Savi W720 (83544-01) Dect Head</a>","Product: Create professional-looking, easy-to-read signs easily and inexpensively with these stick-on vinyl letters from Westcott LetterCraft Lettering. Available in assorted fonts and colors. Westcott Drafting & Drawing Tools are some of the finest products of their kind for students and professionals. Our commitment to meticulous quality and cutting edge innovation in measurement and art materials has earned an unparalleled reputation.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Make sure you have the right amount of letters for your needs\n\nReview: These are nice, dark black, 2 vinyl letters. An inexpensive way to add words to just about any smooth surface. Youll want to make sure you have enough letters for what you need. Below is a list of the number of letters included. Note that these are all upper-case letters.\n\nA 6\nB 3\nC 3\nD 3\nE 5\nF 2\nG 2\nH 2\nI 3\nJ 2\nK 1\nL 4\nM 2\nN 3\nO 3\nP 2\nQ 1\nR 3\nS 3\nT 3\nU 2\nV 2\nW 1\nX 1\nY 2\nZ 2\n0 2\n1 2\n2 1\n3 1\n4 1\n5 1\n6 1\n7 1\n8 1\n9 1\n! 2\n. 17\n* - 5\n$ - 1\n- (dash) 4\n, - 7\n - 1\n& - 1","Product: Organize projects, presentations and more by creating and inserting your own standard size cover sheets into the clear overlay covers and spine. Binder has 1.5 inch rings, a 330 sheet capacity, and is made from PVC-free polypropylene, a neutral plastic that is stronger and more durable than vinyl and safer for the environment. Its 100% recycled chipboard with 75% post consumer waste. Two interior pockets hold loose sheets. 4 white binders per pack. Inserts shown are not included.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Check Each Upon Arrival\n\nReview: As it states, these are basic binders / notebooks. They are VERY basic. But they work fine if you're not, for example, a student who is going to be carrying it around all day. . . opening / closing it often . . and so on.\n\nI like that they have the clear window on the front / back / edge so you can insert your own design. There are two inside pockets for loose sheets as well.\n\nMake sure you check all of them as soon as they arrive. The one I received one of the rings is crooked and overlaps.\n\nPrice wise, they are a bit expensive for what they are. . . but. . . as you receive free shipping if you're a Prime member, they are not too bad.","Product: Brother HL-L8350CDW Series Color Laser Printer- BRTHLL8350CDW\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The Price Is Right....But...The Paper Curls\n\nReview: This printer has a lot of good things going for it. . at a very good price point. It was VERY easy to set-up. I was up-and-running within just a few minutes. Printing is fast. I especially like that it duplexes (prints on both sides of the paper). The print quality is great. I print online coupons, which have micro printing around the edges, and it's all very clear. Pictures are great also. Lots of nice features, such as you can insert a USB thumb drive right into the printer. Wireless works great. Again, for the price, I think it's a great buy. Toner isn't \"cheap\", but it's not \"crazy expensive\" either.\n\nThere are two things which I'm not too fond of. #1, the paper tray holds only 300 sheets. I have NO idea why they didn't make it so that it would hold an entire ream of 500 sheets. The only reason I can think of is so you would purchase the \"accessary try\" at an additional cost. #2. . . . and this is the BIG one for me. . . .The pages curl. . . a lot. I REALLY don't like the curling. I have a Xerox ColorQube 8570 which doesn't curl at all, so that's what I'm used to. But the ColorQube uses colored wax instead of toner, and that brings about its own \"issues\". The cost of the ColorQube was a lot more expensive as well. That's a big selling point of the Brother, the price is nice.","Product: Printing from your Tablet, Smartphone, or the Cloud can be easy. With the Cloud print function you can print directly from select online cloud services either at the printer itself or with your mobile device using the free PPS app.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Value. . . . Great Printer!\n\nReview: I love this printer so far! It was quite easy to set up. Every step of the set up process was well explained and I feel certain that most anyone would not have any issues getting the printer and wireless setup. Connecting wireless devices has been very easy as well. Printing from my laptop has been very fast. The first couple of times I printed wireless from my phone took a little longer than expected (probably a minute and a half from the time I pressed print to the time the paper finished printing), but after that it has not been slow at all. The quality of printing has been very exceptional. Normal document printing is great and the few images I have printed on the provided photo paper have been a touch on the warm side, but nothing that is too bad. I printed the same image twice (once having Photoshop manage the colors and again having the printer manage the colors) and they were identical. Being a professional photographer myself, I definitely wouldn't use it to replace my pro lab, but the quality is definitely good enough that if I am ever in a bind and need to print a 8x10 or smaller I would trust this printer to provide a good looking image. The scanning works great and is a standard speed of processing. Overall I would say this printer is a incredible printer for the price that it is currently listed. I would probably pay a little more for it since it does such a great job with the wireless capability and the photo printing. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great quality printer that also prints images at quite good quality.","Product: Large-scale projects demand lots of your valuable time, so maximize your efficiency by quickly and easily organizing important documents with these easily customizable 16-tab white dividers. The binder dividers feature an innovative Index Maker Easy Apply strip that lets you label an entire row of tab titles at once, saving you tons of time so you can focus on more important work. A double-column tab design lets you see all tabs at once and add more sections to your binder, making these tabbed dividers ideal for large-scale engineering, construction and legal projects, reference documents, archiving and more. They're also great for customizing your presentation book, training guides, onboarding guides, proposals, presentations, board books and more. The clear labels virtually disappear on the tabs, lending your paper dividers a clean, printed-on look. These sturdy dividers feature durable double-sided reinforced tabs and edges for unmatched strength and tear resistance. Personalize your custom dividers with the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates and print them out in just minutes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Really what you need for those LARGE projects\n\nReview: These dividers are not only for those really large projects, but its nice because you can purchase a large set and then simply use what you need. There are 24 total tabs, divided into two sets of 12. You can use both sets. . . or just one set. . . or simply six, possibly by selecting every-other-one. Whatever works best for the project you're involved in. Of course, for the most professional look youll want to use the free Avery templates to print the labels. But you can also write on them by hand or type as well, if that works better for you.\n\nI will say that the current price is a bit steep. You can purchase Avery 11428, which is the 12-tab version, or a faction of the cost of the 24-tab version. . . but. . . the 24-tab version is double-tabbed so it looks a lot nicer than trying to use two of the 12-tab version. . . . if you indeed really need 24-tabs.","Product: Staples Invisible Tape, 3/4\" x 1296\", 12-Pack (52477-P12)\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: NOT Staples Tape - Impossible to Tear\n\nReview: What I received was not the Staples tape, as pictured in the listing. The tape I received was generic tape in solid white boxes. The reason Im giving it only two-stars is not because its not Staples tape. . .but. . .because its impossible to tear. Im using the same tape dispenser I used with actual Scotch brand tape for years, without ever having a problem. Now, I put a roll of this tape in, and its horrible. Ive tried lots of different ways . . pulling really fast, just knocks the dispenser over and pulls-out more tape. Slow just leaves you waiting and waiting. . . . In the end, sometimes I just have to grab a pair of scissors.","Product: No more handwriting or typing tiny label inserts for your hanging folder tabs! Viewable Quick Form Tabs for hanging folders allow you to create dynamic 3D color-coded tabs. Simply create and print color-coded labels with the free Viewable software (available online), fold the tab and apply the label. Fits all standard hanging folder slots. Turn your files into a filing masterpiece. Inkjet and laser printer compatible.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Kind of a pain to create. . . but they look great\n\nReview: These are very cool labels. . . . .once you go through the process of creating them. That part is really kind of a pain. You have to sign-up with Viewables and then go through and create each label. If you don't like the long process of creating something. .. then these labels are probably not for you. But if you like such a challenge. . . . they really do look great, once you get them on.\n\nOne other thing. . . .They would not fit in one of my file cabinets, as they were too tall. Thats probably not the case most of the time, but if you have a file cabinet with little/no space at the top, then these will not work.","Product: The ScanSnap S1100i Mobile Scanner- Takes document scanning just about anywhere! At nearly 12 ounces, the new ScanSnap S1100i is the lightweight companion for front-side document scanning at home or on the road. Whether scanning receipts, contracts, recipes, or plastic cards, ScanSnap takes scanning beyond the desktop and into your world.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for Receipts...Especially Looooong Receipts\n\nReview: >>Update<<\n\nThis is an update to my original review below. I've had this scanner for a few months, and it went from bad-to-worse. . . . Fortunately I found the support phone number today in the information included with the documentation. They answered quickly. . . the guy was nice. . . sounded like in the U.S. . . . and . . . eventually. . . he asked me if I had a different cable I could try. Though I had a few that wouldn't fit. . . I eventually found one in a box that would fit. . . and. . . TA-DA. . . Now it works like a charm!!! No \"issues\" at all. Previously it would take form 3 - 10 tries to get a receipt or any other paper to scan. There was a software update a couple of weeks ago, and I thought that might help. . . but. . . it made it worse. It stinks that I got a faulty cable with a new scanner.. . but that's what happened. Nonetheless. . . now I'm a \"happy camper\".\n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n\nSeveral observations. . . . .\n\nFirst of all, I'm SO glad I just happened upon a website where I guy sells a .pdf \"book\" that's the \"Unofficial ScanSnap Guide\". (Google it) There is little documentation with this scanner, and you're kind of just \"bumbling around\" trying to find out how to use it. . . and this guide makes it SO much easier.\n\nOne of my main reasons for purchasing this scanner was to be able to scan receipts. . . . especially from office supply stores, grocery stores and drug stores. I donate a lot to charity and need to keep all of these receipts. They fade over time, so I wanted to have something that would work with this. I did research and though there were other options. . . some of them a bit less expensive than this scanner. . . but they didn't have good reviews when it came to scanning receipts. . . especially LOOOOONG receipts. But the reviews were good for ScanSnap when it comes to this. I have found that indeed scanning receipts, even looooong receipts, is fairly \"painless\" but not completely. First of all, it will scan 34\" only. So if you have a receipt which is longer (and some of mine are) then you will need to cut the receipt. Not too big of a deal as you can combine them in the software. Second, the scanner wouldn't always accept the receipt. I would try it a couple of times, and then finally unplug it. . . wait a few seconds. . . plug it back in. . . and then it would start working again. Personally, I'm really not surprised, and this isn't really much of a \"negative\" for me because thermal receipt paper is really thin, so if I have to unplug it every now-and-then. . . . so be it.\n\nSoftware that comes with the scanner. . . .\n\nThe receipt software does a good. . . but not perfect. . . job of finding the information on the receipt and placing it into the right boxes. . . but again. . it's not perfect, so you have to go through and check each one. I'm not interested in the actual items purchased. I just need information like the name of the store. . . date. . and amount. . . If you want it to, then the software can try to read the items that you purchased, but as you know from looking at receipts, that's not really going to work very well. But again. . . not what I was looking for anyway. You have to check each receipt. Once you've checked it, then it \"disappears\" so you know that it's been checked. Of course you can always view all of your checked receipts as well. You can also \"split\" receipts if you made, for example, both a business purchase and a personal purchase on the same receipt. You can also combine receipts. For example if the receipt is longer than 34\", and you have to cut it, then you will need to \"combine\" it in the receipt software. But it's quick-and-easy. One thing that I really love is that previously I was manually entering all of the information into a spreadsheet. Now it can simply be exported from the receipt software.\n\nFor \"documents\" there is the \"ScanSnap Organizer\". This is separate software from the receipt software. It's a bit like a \"filing cabinet\". You create different \"filing cabinets\" and then different \"folders\". So you can sort everything. You don't have to use \"ScanSnap Organizer\" and can simply have scans go into whatever folder in Windows you want. But it just makes it a little easier, I think. The only \"disadvantage\" of using \"ScanSnap Organizer\" is if you want to be able to search the writing on your documents (OCR), then \"ScanSnap Organizer\" can only search documents that you scan through ScanSnap. You can add other documents from other sources to \"Organizer\", but you will not be able to search the content in those documents in \"Organizer\". Again, to me, at least right now, that's not an issue.\n\nI don't deal with a lot of business cards. . but if you do. . . there is software that comes with it called \"CardMinder\". You can scan business cards into it and then export the data to Outlook, or lots of other things.\n\nYou can directly scan to email. . . . as well as other things such as Dropbox, Evernote, Sugar something-or-the-other, and so on.\n\nScanSnap scanners are not \"TWAIN\" devices. This means that software can not directly access your scanner. For example, WinFax faxing software can not directly access your scanner. But the \"unofficial guide\" gives you a \"work around\" that is really about the same thing. It's just as quick-and-easy to do it the way the \"unofficial guide\" shows you as it would be if the software you're using had direct access to your scanner.\n\nThis is kind of \"funny\". This scanner doesn't scan both sides at the same time (duplex scanning). The S1100 model does, but it's a little more expensive, and I don't really need it. I can turn the paper over if I need to. ;-) But the \"unofficial guide\" writer mentioned something that makes it easier . . . and I had NO idea that this scanner had this. He kept talking about \"lifting the top\". I didn't know there was a \"TOP\"! Well. . . . There is. Not one picture have I ever seen with the \"top up\". The \"top\" is the black \"lid\" where ScanSnap S1100i is written. Put your finger along the edge and it will pop open. When the top is \"down\", then the paper feeds straight through from one-side-to-the-other. When the top is \"up\" then it fees in-and-up. So you simply turn the page over and feed it back in. This does two things. #1, it makes it a bit easier if you need to scan both sides of a piece of paper. #2, it makes it nice if you have little space on your desk for paper to go in one side and out the other.\n\nThe quality of the scans are good. Though you \"can\" scan pictures, it's really not the type of scanner you want to scan pictures. A flatbed scanner would probably do a better job. But it certainly can be used for scanning most pictures.\n\nThe software is certainly not \"pretty\". But so far it does the job.\n\nAs for the scanner itself. The only thing that I don't really like about it is the \"door\" along the front. If the \"door\" is closed, then it unit is off. If the \"door\" is open, then the unit is on, and the \"door\" acts as the page guide. But the \"door\" is very \"flimsy\" and there's no \"latch\" or high-powered magnet to keep it closed. If you're going to carry it around, then I can only assume that the \"door\" is going to \"flap open\" constantly. . . and you'll eventually break it off. You're going to have to keep a rubber band handy to keep it closed. . . which is ridiculous. . . but true.\n\nOne last thing. . .If you're going to be scanning items which need to be folded (like paper which is too large to fit into the scanner) or paper that's perhaps torn. . . . anything that might not go through easily. . . . . then you're going to need a \"carrier sheet\". Fujitsu, the maker of ScanSnap, makes these (see link below). You can also find other brands of them as well if you search Amazon.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Fujitsu-PA03360-0013-SCANSNAP-CARRIER-SHEET-5PK/dp/B000B5RYE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Fujitsu PA03360-0013 SCANSNAP CARRIER SHEET 5PK</a>","Product: Show off your fashionable side with the Swingline High Heel Stapler. Nothing adds polish to an outfit like a pair of classic black pumps - allow this sleek stapler to add a similar chic style to your desktop supplies. Don't let its appearance fool you - it's as sturdy as it is stylish, made from durable plastic. Squeeze the heel toward the shoe to operate the stapler. It holds 105 staples and the handy, low-staple indicator alerts you when it's time for a refill. Sleek stapler securely fastens up to 20 sheets of paper, and works best with Swingline S.F.3 staples. Staples have length legs. Swingline backs this high-quality stapler with a limited 1-year warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: More for Show. . . . But Fun. . . . .\n\nReview: If you are in need for a real stapler, then I would highly recommend a different Swingline stapler. Swingline makes some great staplers, and Ive always like the brand. This particular one is really more for show than it is for use. Its really fun, and will spice-up your desk. Yes, you can actually staple something with it. .but. . . its very clunky and not the easiest stapler to use. At the current price, its a splurge that one can make to add a little fun to their desk . . . or a desk of a friend. You simply cant help but smile when you see it.\n\nI HIGHLY recommend using real Swingline staples. They really are the best, and well worth the slightly higher cost compared to generic staples.","Product: Smoothly write on your tablet, phone or paper with the 2-in-1 Paper Mate InkJoy Stylus Pen. Combines the superior writing experience of InkJoy with a stylus tip. Seamlessly multi-task work on paper with tablets, smartphones and other digital touchscreen devices. The soft rubber stylus tip glides easily across tablets, phones and other touchscreen devices, provides precise control, and keeps touchscreens cleaner and fingerprint-free. Inkjoy's unique blend of ultra-low viscosity inks and optimized writing tips gives you crisp, clean lines and unparalleled smoothness. The colorful tinted triangular body with a conductive metal wrap is comfortable to hold, won't roll off inclined tables or desks, and gives the pen a refreshing look. 1.0 mm point gives you a nice, solid, smooth line for general writing.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Could be better design (and less expensive). . . but I still like it\n\nReview: I really like the idea of this. This is just your generic Paper Mate ink pen with a rubber cap on the end. . . . So the list price is crazy expensive. . . and even the current price of just over eighteen bucks is high as well. If you can do without the rubber tip, then you can get the same pen super cheap. Nonetheless, I like the all-in-one factor. I wish they would make one where the ink was refillable / replaceable. It would also be nice if they made a retractable pen with a stylus on the end. . . With this pen, you have to remove the cap. . . and when you place it on the end, you're covering the stylus.","Product: Not your basic label. UltraHold permanent adhesive is guaranteed to stick and stay put on cardboard, envelopes, paper, glass or metal. Avery half sheet address labels won't lift, curl or fall off like other brands. Quickly and easily create your own personalized labels. No more jams or smudges with Avery shipping labels. Bright white labels are optimized for laser & inkjet printers so you can effortlessly print bold bright colors and clear sharp text. This case of 500 shipping labels is perfect for shipping and mailing jobs, as well as for organizing boxes, labeling bins, classroom organization & stickers, and wine bottle labels. These address labels are optimized for laser & inkjet printers so you can effortlessly print vibrant colors and crisp, clear text without worrying about printer jams or ink smudges. You can also easily customize your printable labels with logos, graphics or images using the free shipping labels template and designs at avery.com/templates.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These labels do NOT have \"TrueBlock Technology\". See review for the ones that do.\n\nReview: These 8.5 X 11 labels are nice. . . but. . . there is one thing you need to know. They will NOT always cover what is behind them. For example, if you are reusing a box and are going to cover the original shipping label with a new one, its going to show through with these labels. Thats not always such an issue. . but. . . if you want labels which will cover and not bleed through, then you need Avery 5165 labels for Laser Printers or 8165 for Inkjet Printers with TrueBlock Technology. 5165 labels will indeed cover, and nothing will show through.\n\nThese 8.5 X 11 labels are great for lots of things. First of all, you can use them for just about anything and simply cut to what you need. So if you don't want to buy a box of 30 per-page address labels. . . and a box of 10 per-page address labels. . . and -sheet labels. . . and so on. You can simply use these. Granted, they will not look as professional as they would if you purchased different specific size labels, but having one box instead of multiple boxes is nice. . . especially if you don't use them all that often.\n\nThey also come in handy for signs. For example to place on containers for recycling.\n\nThese also work well for Amazon returns. For whatever reason when I print a label for an Amazon return, the label is in the center of the page, and not on one-end-or-the-other. So these 8.5 X 11 labels work great for that.","Product: Not your basic label. UltraHold permanent adhesive is guaranteed to stick and stay put on cardboard, envelopes, paper, glass or metal. Avery address labels won't lift, curl or fall off like other brands. Quickly and easily create your own personalized labels. No more jams or smudges with Avery shipping labels. This case of 1,000 total count shipping labels is fantastic for high-volume shipping and mailing jobs, as well as for creating custom labels for gift tags, crafting, party favors, beer & wine bottles and more. These address labels are optimized for laser & inkjet printers so you can easily print lush colors and crystal clear text without worrying about printer jams or ink smudges. You can also effortlessly personalize your printable labels with logos, graphics or images using the free shipping labels template and designs at avery.com/templates.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great General Purpose Labels\n\nReview: I LOVE Avery labels. They don't jam in my printer. . . they stick well. . . easy to remove. . . just all around high-quality labels. They offer templates for all of their labels on their website, but if you use Microsoft Word . . . depending upon which edition you're using. . . . often they are already in there as well.\n\nThese particular labels are nice because you can set it up to print the return address at the top, and the mailing address at the bottom. You can also add a logo, or perhaps a holiday design.\n\nOne thing to note about these labels. If you're going to use them to cover something up (such as you're reusing an envelope or box) then these are probably not the ones you want as what is underneath can bleed through. Avery makes labels with what they call TrueBlock Technology which will fully cover whatever is underneath, so you might so a search for them, if that might be an issue for you.","Product: Easy to apply, no laminating machine required -- just print the label and seal with clear laminate film. Heavy-duty labels with self-laminate film withstand wear and tear, exposure to sun, moisture and other harsh conditions. Permanent adhesive works on plastic, wood, metal, rubber, paper, ceramic, glass and other surfaces. Easy Align makes it easy to create perfect, laminated labels every time. For laser and inkjet printers. Label Size - text: 2 15/16 x 3 5/16; Label Color(s): White; Machine Compatibility: Inkjet Printers; Laser Printers; Sheet (W x L): 8 1/2 x 11.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I like them. . but they are expensive\n\nReview: Avery makes self-laminating labels in several different sizes. These are the 3.5 X 4.5 variety. There are two labels per-sheet, and 50 labels in a pack.\n\nI recommend you watch the video above to see exactly how they work. Take your time when removing the clear right-side part, and folding them over to the left-side to cover. If you go too fast and don't line it up right, youll have wasted the sheet. . and these labels are not cheap.\n\nYou really have to make sure that you print both labels on the page at the same time. Once youve made one, you cant go back and make the second, as it will usually mess-up in your printer.\n\nYou can set-up the printing on the Avery website, but you can also use Word, if you have it.\n\nThe current cost of these labels is really crazy expensive. . . but. . they work. . . they look nice. . and if you don't have a separate laminating machine, then these are certainly an option work considering.","Product: Use these Round Scallop Tags on place-settings at holidays and parties or for hanging on homemade gifts in bottles and jars. Made from high-quality card stock with pre-punched holes they're perfect for adding a beautiful finishing touch to almost anything. The tags are easy to customize with free printable designs and templates at Avery Design & Print Online, and the print-to-the-edge feature lets you display vivid colors and clear text all the way to the edge. Single-sided printing gives you plenty of room for your message. Create something to be remembered with these hanging tags.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Don't forget the thread / ribbon / jute / cord to attach the tag to your item.\n\nReview: Avery makes nice tags. . . and these are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels and tags at higher quantity and a better price.\n\nThese tags are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer. The print-to-edge feature is nice, but that also depends upon your printer. You will have to check your printer documentation to see if it offers print-to-edge.\n\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\n\nAs a reminder, these are tags and not labels. Youll need some sort of cord / thread / jute / etc. to use to attach them to your item.","Product: Add the perfect finishing touch to gifts, party favors and more with our customizable Scallop Rectangle Tags. Made of high-quality card stock, these double-sided tags offer our print-to-the-edge feature, which lets you apply a full-color background and sharp text or images to both sides. The tags feature pre-punched holes so you can simply add your favorite twine, ribbon or string to finish off your project. Easily personalize your tags with free printable templates and designs at avery.com/print to give all your projects personality.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Don't forget the cord/twine/jute/thread\n\nReview: These tags are not cheap, and certainly there are other . . . . less-expensive. . . options. . . but they look really nice. Of course with all such Avery labels, you can get templates from the Avery website, which I really like. These tags work really well for anything with a neck like bottles. But they can also be used for lots of other things. As long as you can tie the tag around it. . . .it will work. Because they are blank they work well any time of year, including holidays, weddings, birthdays, etc. They are really quite versatile. Note that string is not included. I like using jute, or some other such woven twine / thread.","Product: Add a fun, personal touch to all your gifts, party favors and other items with our Removable Chalkboard Labels. The erasable surface lets you write, erase and write again, and the removable adhesive sticks to many smooth surfaces, but removes cleanly with no residue. Just use chalk or chalkboard markers to create your perfect project.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Expensive, but they work well for my needs\n\nReview: Other than the current cost. . . . I like these labels. I can somewhat justify the cost, because they are removable and you can wipe them off. Granted, the cover picture shows to be for adding a note to a gift. . . and if thats why you're using it. . . then its really a one-time-deal. But I use them for adding labels to fermenting jars. I ferment my own sauerkraut and other veggies. So I write what it is on the label. . . along with the date that I started. So for my use they work out well. Note that markers / chalk does not come with these labels, so you will need to purchase separately, if you don't already have something you can use.","Product: Add a beautiful, premium look and feel to gifts, wedding and party favors and other items with these Scallop Round Labels. Their pearlized finish offers a luxurious look for bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, church activities and more. They're so simple to customize with free printable designs at templates at avery.com/print, and you can add vibrant colors and sharp clear text all the way to the edge. The permanent adhesive sticks to glass, plastic, paper and more, letting you add a personal touch to almost anything.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Bit Pricey, but Nice\n\nReview: Avery makes nice labels. . . and these are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels at higher quantity and a better price.\n\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer. Print-to-edge is nice. . . but again. . . that only works if your printer offers such a feature. You will need to check the documentation of your printer.\n\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.","Product: These Kraft Brown Round Labels are perfect for customizing decorations, party favors, bottles, jars, gift bags and more. Ideal for weddings, birthday parties, showers and holidays. They're made from 100% recycled material and provide an earthy, natural look to any project. The permanent adhesive sticks to glass, plastic, paper and more and they're compatible with both laser and inkjet printers. Easily customize the labels using our free designs and templates at avery.com/print. Share your designs across a suite of products to give all your decorations and favors a perfectly coordinated style and theme.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perhaps add a bit of jute?\n\nReview: Avery makes nice items. . . and these labels are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels and tags at higher quantity and a better price.\n\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer.\n\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\n\nPlease Note: The only thing that really makes these labels special is the kraft brown look. You can get this same look simply by using white labels and printing a kraft brown background.\n\nDepending upon how you're using these labels, you might wish to add some natural jute to coordinate and make the item pop.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Maya-Road-Crafting-Jute-Cording-300-Yard-Natural/dp/B00JG9CZ3G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Maya Road Crafting Jute Cording, 300-Yard, Natural</a>","Product: Give your gifts, party favors and other items a fun, personal touch with our Removable Chalkboard Labels. The erasable surface lets you write, erase and write again, and the removable adhesive sticks to many smooth surfaces, but removes cleanly with no residue. Just use chalk or chalkboard markers to create your perfect project.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Don't forget the chalk / chalk marker - not included\n\nReview: Avery makes nice items. . . and these labels are no exception. . . . except for the price. Crazy Expensive! If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels and tags at higher quantity and a better price. These are chalkboard labels, meaning that they are used with chalk or chalk markers (not included) so that you can write-on. .. and then wipe-off. For the most part, you're not going to use these labels for gift tags and such, unless thats simply the look you're going for. Personally, I ferment veggies (sauerkraut, etc.) and these make nice labels so that I can wipe them over and use them again.\n\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer.\n\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.","Product: These Kraft Brown Oval Scallop Labels are perfect for customizing decorations, party favors, bottles, jars, gift bags and more. Ideal for weddings, birthday parties, showers and holidays. They're made from 100% recycled material and provide an earthy, natural look to any project. The permanent adhesive sticks to glass, plastic, paper and more and they're compatible with both laser and inkjet printers. Easily customize the labels using our free designs and templates at avery.com/print. Share your designs across a suite of products to give all your decorations and favors a perfectly coordinated style and theme.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Add some jute to continue the theme\n\nReview: Avery makes nice labels. . . and these are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels at higher quantity and a better price.\n\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer.\n\nThese Kraft Brown labels add a nice look when you're going country with something. Add some natural jute to continue the theme.\n\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\n.\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Maya-Road-Crafting-Jute-Cording-300-Yard-Natural/dp/B00JG9CZ3G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Maya Road Crafting Jute Cording, 300-Yard, Natural</a>","Product: LASTS ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!* This 14\" shelf with a 1\" deep plastic drawer is extra tall and sturdy. Its made just for your locker with a perfect fit for books, binders or anything else that needs shelf and drawer space. Heavy duty metal is why this shelf withstands daily wear and tear. Shelf holds up to 100 lbs., so students can LOAD IT UP! Its stackable, too. Securely place a shelf on top of another one to organize all of your school essentials. Limit stacking to 2 shelves. Designed for standard 12\"-wide school lockers. Overall size of 15 7/8\" x 11 1/2\" x 10 1/8\". *ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star binder that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse or abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs for instructions. Based on independent laboratory test results that establish maximum weight capacity, the shelf will hold up to 100 lbs. of evenly distributed weight. Limit stacking to two shelves. This shelf is intended to be used in a standard 12\"-wide school locker.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Expensive, but it works to help organize locker space\n\nReview: Great shelf gives you more space in your locker without having to just throw everything in a rummage around to find things. Helps keep things organized. Granted, its expensive for Made in China, but I haven't found anything like it elsewhere. Though the shelf is offered with and without the drawer, I like the one with the drawer better to be able to keep small items like extra pens / pencils in for easy access. Just make sure you hold the drawer tight when you pull it out, as it can fall, depending upon the angle. It would have been nice if the shelf were on a platform and not just rods on either side. It certainly wobbles outside the locker, but once inside its pretty secure.","Product: Need labels tough enough to withstand harsh conditions? You no longer need to tape over your labels or use a lamination machine when you've got Avery Easy Align Self-Laminating ID Labels. These labels come with a clear laminate that's easy to apply. With the Easy Align design, you can create perfect, laminated labels without bubbles or wrinkles every time--no lamination machine required. The material is UV resistant, providing extra protection against exposure to sun and other harsh environments. They're also water resistant, so surfaces can be wiped clean. Labels resist scuffing, tearing and smudging, so they remain intact and easy to read. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including plastic, wood, metal, paper, ceramic and glass. Use them as asset tags to mark your property and equipment, identify contents of containers and organize shelving in warehouses, storage areas and worksites. Also great for water bottles, food containers and shelves. Design and Print software with barcode generator makes it easy to add text,graphics, serialized numbers or barcodes in a few steps. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs and compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Simply too expensive at the current price\n\nReview: I usually like Avery labels. They make all different sizes as well as shapes. Not too long ago they started to branch out into things like these Self-Laminating Labels. . . and quite honestly. . . . its really not all that great of a product. For the most part, if you don't want to invest in a real laminating machine. . . or take something to a place where they can laminate it for you (for a fee). . . then you might be better off simply placing whatever you have in a sheet protector and doing it that way. At the current cost of over four-bucks each (there are only 5 in a pack). . . .they are crazy expensive. I usually like Avery templates, but this time they are not great. Because this is . . . more-or-less. . . a half piece of paper, you might be better off just doing it on your own. . . printing it out on a piece of regular paper first to see how it is going to line-up before going ahead with the real thing.","Product: Lasts all year. Guaranteed! Five Star locker dry erase board with locker light allows you to leave yourself quick reminders and adds a Glow to your locker. The board surface is smooth and durable and stands up to busy days. A dry-erase marker is included. The dry erase board is also strong and secure, slam the locker door and the extra strong magnet keeps it in place. The LED lights are on the side of the board and require AAA batteries. Batteries are not included. 4-1/2\" x 4-1/2\" x 7/8\". note: color choice is not available for this Item. color shipped to you is selected at random, and will vary.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: OK. . . but not great\n\nReview: I thought this product was the perfect size for a student locker. A fun way to leave yourself a note or for a friend to write you something silly to make you smile. The marker erase easily and cleanly. The marker runs out fast and it not the best quality (you may want to purchase a good-quality dry erase marker). The light is an extra bonus, but not real practical since students only have a short time between classes at their lockers. The batteries also add weight to the board that makes it easier to fall off the door. The batteries are also not included.\n\nOverall I find this item to be quite expensive, and there are better options out there.","Product: Trade in that old, no-fun tape dispenser for the latest and greatest desk mate, have your tape roll in with style and get your desk up to speed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Little Expensive, But It Works For Me\n\nReview: This is a modern-looking tape dispenser. It is fairly heavy with a non-skid bottom, so it stays in place. The quality is decent. The roll of tape that comes with it is clear and thin. If thats not to your liking, you can certainly replace it. The three colors offered are certainly not going to match all décor, but the tape dispenser is simply one item of the collection. One thing to note: Some of the pictures make the dispenser look like it has a matte finish. It actually has a high-gloss finish.\n\nThe only really bad thing about this stapler is that its Made in China and quite overpriced at the current rate. It certainly didn't cost but a buck-or-two to make, so one would think that it would be a lot less expensive.","Product: Share the magic of a baby-on-the-way with a colorful and expressive baby shower card! This boutique-sized card features intricate, laser-cut letters and soft-to-the-touch flocking on a grid-style background. Its the perfect card to shower the mother-to-be with words of happiness and love!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not a fan of the colors. . . but like the design of the card.\n\nReview: Its a bit hard to tell in the pictures, but the word snuggles, at the top of the card, is fuzzy. Honestly. .. Im not a fan of the colors of this card. I like the card overall, but would have preferred pastel baby colors.\nI like the fact that the card comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve. The card is Made in China, so its quite expensive. On the other hand, it saves you from having to go search for a nice card, especially if you don't have a wide selection in your area. Its also nice that you receive free shipping with Amazon Prime.\n\nAdditional postage is required for this card, as its not the standard #10 size business envelope.","Product: Inspired by our Swingline #27 stapler from the 1970's, this retro designed Legacy stapler offers classic style with durable, quality construction. Metal build reinforces the body of the stapler and a nose plate keeps the magazine stable for more reliable, long-lasting stapling performance you can count on. The Legacy #27 Stapler has a 20 sheet stapling capacity. It can also open for tacking and the anvil can be reversed to create temporary pin staples. This stapler is full size for desktop stapling and holds a full strip of 210 staples. A small low staple indicator window is included on the side of the magazine and the stapler has rubber feet on the base for better stability. For optimal performance, use with Swingline S.F. 4 Premium Staples. The vintage look is enhanced by cool art deco touches like scalloped edges and the old-fashioned red color with cream-colored nameplate. Limited lifetime warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Swingline offers MUCH better stapler options - See review\n\nReview: This is the legacy stapler from Swingline, so that means its the old-school heavy workhorse stapler which has been around for years and years. I think the only thing they have changed is the different color combinations.\n\nI have a couple of issues with this stapler. First, at the current price of twenty-four bucks, its crazy expensive. You can purchase the exact same stapler in black for less than half the price. Second, Swingline has come a LONG way since this stapler came along. They offer MUCH better staplers today. One of my favorites is the LightTouch. If you need something that will staple from 40 70-sheets, then their Optima line of staplers are really great. Because I usually like to hold the stapler in my hand, they also make the Optima Grip stapler. Simply do a search for Swingline Staplers and youll see all they have to offer. . . with most of them below the current cost of this one.\n\nFinally. . . When purchasing staples, I highly recommend the Swingline brand. I know that off-brand staples can sometimes save a buck or two, but its really not worth it in the end. Swingline staples are sharp, and they don't jam.","Product: Create an organized workplace by marking property, containers and shelf space with Avery durable ID labels. These labels stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: MUCH better than \"regular\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\n\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\n\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just a few at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just a few at a time. . . . before you start.\n\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.","Product: It's easier to find what you need when everything has its place. Use Avery durable ID labels to mark and identify small, loose objects with the Name of the owner or where it belongs. The slender size makes these labels ideal for labelling shelf space to keep storage areas neat and organized. These labels stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: MUCH better than \"regular\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\n\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\n\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just a few at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just a few at a time. . . . before you start.\n\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.","Product: Make it easy to identify the contents of boxes and bins, mark equipment and property, and create signage in the workplace with Avery durable ID labels. These label stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label Large containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: MUCH better than \"regular\" paper labels to ID items . . .but expensive\n\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\n\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. Granted, this is a single sheet label, so you can simply use your word processing software to create whatever you want.\n\nI have say that this particular item is currently crazy expensive for only eight sheets. At just over twenty bucks, thats a bit over two bucks fifty per-sheet. Not cheap. There are certainly less expensive options. . . but. . . I still like these labels.","Product: Never hide a key under a mat again. The South Main Hardware combination key storage lock box is a mountable storage box that will keep your spare keys safe. Great for storing car, house and padlock keys. Resettable push-button allows you to create your own multi-digit combination. Available in Black.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Be careful when you open for the first time\n\nReview: When you open the box for the first time, make sure you're careful, as there is a small key inside, used to set-up the combination, which can easily fall-out.\n\nThis is quite a heavy box. It comes with four screws. Its not too challenging to set-up. But you're going to have to make sure you remember the numbers you choose. Fortunately you can press them in any order to open the box. There are numbers next to the buttons, but they are not painted, so they are black as well, which means they are impossible to see.\n\nThis same company makes a similar box with for scrolling wheels as the combination, which I find easier to operate. . . though. . . this one works fine once you set it up.","Product: Genuine OEM brand name HP Black Print Cartridge for LASERJET 4250/4350 (10K Yield) Q5942A\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great. . if your monthly printing is fairly consistent\n\nReview: First and foremost, you must make sure you have an HP printer which works with this program. Of course all of the new printers will work, but not all of the old ones. So just make sure before you order. This is for inkjet printers.\n\nThis service will work for those who consistently print the same number of pages each month. Youre able to upgrade. . . downgrade. . .. or cancel whenever you want. But if you print all different amounts of pages each month. . . . then this might not work. If you have a large print job coming up, then you have to advise HP so they know youll need additional ink for your project and send it to you. . .Of course you pay extra if you go over the monthly plan you're on.\n\nIn the end, you simply have to take into consideration if the number of pages you print each month is stable / consistent enough to use this program. Again, as you can cancel whenever you want, its worth giving it a try if you think it will meet your needs. Its certainly convenient! I HATE running out of ink!","Product: Don't work harder, work smarter: easily and quickly organize your presentations, projects and reference materials with these easy-to-customize 5-tab white dividers with white tabs. The dividers for 3 ring binders feature an Index Maker Easy Apply strip that lets you label all your tabs at once, saving you tons of time so you can focus on more important work. Whether youre working on one project or require multiple sets, these tabbed dividers will help you pull it off with professional results. The paper dividers are also spectacular for customizing your presentation book, proposals, project binders, employee handbooks, training guides and more. The clear labels virtually disappear on the tabs, giving your tabbed dividers a polished, printed-on aesthetic. These dividers are easy-to-use with 3 ring binders and feature durable, double-sided reinforced tabs and edges that are tear resistant and guaranteed to last. Create custom dividers for home, work, school and more using the free templates at avery.com/templates to design and print your tab labels in just minutes.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to use. . . Professional looking\n\nReview: I highly recommend you watch the video at the top of the listing to see exactly how this product works. Though the video shows setting everything up on the Avery website, you can also use Word, if you have it, to design the labels as well.\n\nThis particular package includes one set of dividers, but ten sets of labels. You can purchase additional dividers, if needed. For my printer, I actually need to print the entire sheet of labels at one time, otherwise I have issues if I only print one row at a time.\n\nThe labels work well and are easy enough to create and apply. If you're looking for a professional look for your dividers, then this might just be the product you're looking for.","Product: The OFM comfort Series super chair makes comfort a priority in a design that Stands up to tough office environments. The fully upholstered back and 3.5\" thick, extra-wide seat feature supportive, high-density foam. An adjustable back depth and gas-lift seat Height mechanism give you ergonomic posture customization while the sturdy 5-star wheeled base and 360-degree swivel provide easy mobility. The comfort Series task chair is upholstered in stain-resistant polyester fabric rated for 150, 000 double-rubs giving it the durability needed to keep its good looks even with heavy use. It's a perfect option for adding supportive, ergonomic comfort your office or workspace. This 105-805-OFM meets or exceeds industry standards for safety and durability, and is backed by OFM limited lifetime warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Your \"standard\" office chair\n\nReview: The first thing I noticed when I picked up the box is that it is a lot heavier than I expected. After opening and taking out all of the pieces I can say that it could be packaged better. The \"Jbar\" or the piece that connects the seat and the back together has a plastic \"snake\" like tube that surrounds the bar. The plastic \"snake\" has many dents and places where it was crushed in. If it was in a separate box then this would likely keep this piece of plastic from getting crushed. Assembling the chair is not difficult if you follow the step by step instructions. It comes with 4 screws, a back head adjuster knob, and a back height adjuster knob and 6 washers for the screws and knobs. In addition to the parts already mentioned, you are also provided with the following parts: 5 wheels, base, gas lift, bellows, seat, back, and seat mechanism. You will need a philips head screwdriver. The wheels (casters) must be used and they will not lock. The seat height can be adjusted somewhere between (approximately) 18 and 24 inches. Made in Taiwan.","Product: Omni med 1 flip open binder inch Poly binders are made of a molded hospital grade tri-polymer material for strength and flexibility. Equipped with our patented twin-hinge system and heavy duty rings, sheets are easily added and secured in the binder. These binders are warranted to last and can withstand the hardest use without ripping or ring failure. They are easy to clean and are available in a variety of fade-resistant colors to compliment your office or home needs. Each binder can accommodate up to 250 Plus sheets and measures 13 3/8H x 9 1/8W x 1 5/8D.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Hard to find a more expensive binder\n\nReview: This binder is just shy of 14 long X just a smidge over 9 wide and the spine is just shy of 2 along the spine. Its made of hard plastic. Its the type of plastic where when you open-and-close it many times, its likely to eventually crack. The three rings are easy enough to open, though not too easy. My only issue with this binder is the current cost. At over seventeen bucks for a single binder, its out of the stratosphere expensive. I don't see where its made, but I assume in China. At this cost, you should receive at least a dozen of them. But as it is. . . this listing is for a single binder.","Product: Quick touch stapler offers powerful performance for effortless stapling that is jam free guaranteed*. this stapler uses a stored energy system that provides a boost of power to eliminate the need to push harder as sheet counts increase. Stapling 2 sheets or 15 sheets is equally easy. This compact, half strip stapler also features quick load to make refilling easier. With a push of a button, the magazine ejects from the front of the stapler. With a reduced effort, ergonomic design and non-slip base it makes handheld stapling a breeze. It is also lightweight. Jam free guaranteed when used with Swingline s.F. 3 premium staples. 15 sheet stapling capacity. Black with Red accents. Limited 5 year warranty.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I Much Prefer the Swingline \"Optima\" Staplers\n\nReview: This is a mostly plastic stapler. Its not that heavy, for a stapler, at 10.75oz. It is a reduced effort stapler, which is nice. It will staple up to twenty pages. It measures 7 X 1.5 X just over 3 at the highest point. There is a rubbery bottom, so it won't scoot around your desk too much.\n\nThough I really like Swingline staplers. . .This is not my favorite. Probably because its mostly plastic. I personally prefer the Swingline Optima line of staplers. They look better. . .feel better. . .easier to hold, if you like holding the stapler in your hand when you staple. . .and currently . . .many of the Optima staplers are lower in price than this one.\n\nI HIGHLY recommend you use only Swingline staples. They are sharper than other less expensive brands. . . and well worth the slight cost difference.\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Swingline-Standard-Staples-1-4-34-Leg-Length-210-Strip-1-Box-5000-Box-S7035108P/dp/B001FM66CI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Swingline Standard Staples, 1/4\" Leg Length - 210 / Strip, 1 Box, 5000/Box (S7035108P)</a>","Product: Create an organized workplace by marking property, containers and shelf space with Avery durable ID labels. These labels stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label Large containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: MUCH better than \"regular\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\n\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\n\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just a few at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just a few at a time. . . . before you start.\n\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.","Product: Avery Durable ID Labels, Permanent Adhesive, 5\" x 8-1/8\", Pack of 16 (6794)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: MUCH better than \"regular\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\n\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\n\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just one at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just one. . . . before you start.\n\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.","Product: Scientific Explorer Young Architect City Planner helps you find the best city in the world. Design and build your dream city like an Urban Planner. Use colored pencils, templates and traceables to design and layout your town, then organize your 3D buildings. Create your own unique buildings by stacking 7 different structures innumerable ways. Add vinyl cling facades to detail offices, apartments, stores, fire stations and more. Includes 12 tall buildings, 15 wide buildings, 22 small buildings, 5 steeple caps, 5 chimney caps, 5 dome caps, 5 slanted caps, 4 bridge ends, 2 bridge centers, 6 sheets of paper (17.3in. x 22in.), traceable city guide,foldable mat base (18in. x 24in.), acetate stencil sheet,75 peel and stick decals, 3 colored pencils and easy instructions. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Hard to know how it could be more boring\n\nReview: If you're giving this as a gift to someone, you REALLY need to make sure you know the child first. For most kids, this is going to be ultra-boring. Most kids would much prefer to build imaginary buildings and cities with Legos. . . . Honestly, I think that might be more productive than this set. Even if kids thought they might want to be architects or engineers, they might actually change their mind after seeing this set. . .because its boring.\n\nThe only way I can see this set being enjoyable. . . even by kids interested in the subject matter. . . is by adding LOTS of extras like trees, cars, people, etc. and purchasing them separately. There are only three golf-size colored pencils in the set! For the current price of fifty-four bucks, for Made in China, they should have included an entire full-size set of a dozen colored pencils. . . and a whole lot more!","Product: The InterDesign dresser storage organizer is ideal for convenient storage in the bedroom or closet. Store keys, spare change, bracelets, rings, earrings and other small, daily accessories. Multiple compartments keep items sorted.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Small but nice try\n\nReview: My review is for the two-compartment tray.\n\nThis is a handsome tray. Its plastic with pleather around the edge as well as on the inside bottom. The plastic is very rigid, though the tray itself is very lightweight. I think this tray is more masculine. Though its listed to hold jewelry, it could certainly also be used on a desk. At 8 X 4, its not that large. Though you can certainly purchase more than one and stack them, I think someone with very much jewelry would go for something else, as this is really quite small.\n\nIts Made in China, and so a bit expensive at the current price of just over ten bucks. But again, I think it has a handsome look to it.","Product: Inside message: a great Mom is just the right blend of strength, humor, and Love. A great Mom knows when to step back, step in, or simply Let a Hug do the talking. A great Mom is there to celebrate life's good times and to comfort during the hard ones. A great Mom isn't about being perfect - she's about being sincere and honest and real. Today's the day to celebrate how wonderful you are and to Let you know you bring a lot of happiness into this world. Happy Mother's day celebrate a wonderful Mom with a beautifully decorated mothers day Greeting! this uniquely crafted card features a detachable keepsake bookmark and special embellishments like sparkling glitter and foil, ribbons, Laser-cut patterns and layered paper. Part of the American Greetings Premier collection, the card package includes a pearlescent envelope with a matching floral pattern inside the envelope. Along with a warm message suitable for any Mom, its the perfect way to brighten her mothers day!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Exceptional Mother's Day Card\n\nReview: This is an exquisite card with so many different embellishments. Theres the rich red color. . . the decoupage butterfly with faux rhinestones. . . .Theres the tulle flowers. . . . The silver foil leaves and writing. It actually comes with a card to place over the front to protect it before mailing, which is a great touch. FYI, the card is 1.3oz, so youll need to add additional postage, if mailing. It actually comes with a card to place over the front to protect it before mailing, which is a great touch. FYI, the card is 1.3oz, so youll need to add additional postage, if mailing. It measures 7.25 X 4.75. It also comes with a shiny silver envelope.","Product: The South Main Hardware cash box is an excellent storage unit for money and small valuables. Item includes 2 keys and multi compartment insert Tray. Great for events, storage and school and work functions. Storage compartment dimensions are 11\" L x 8\" W x 4\" H.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I like it, but there are some \"issues\" with the tray.\n\nReview: When I received this cash box, the plastic insert was in the bottom of the box. It was VERY difficult to get it out. I was beginning to think that it wasn't supposed to come out. Eventually I was able to remove it. Now I believe that it wasn't supposed to be in the bottom in the first place. The tray actually sits on a ledge on top of the bottom portion of the box. The lid still closes without a problem. You have to make sure you don't twist or turn the box so that the tray falls back down, because again. . . Its going to be VERY difficult to get back out. Im going to find something which will fit in the bottom for the tray to stand on, so that I don't have that issue at all.\n\nThe tray of this box is mostly for coins. If you need a small cash box, like this one, and you use a lot of coins, then this works. But if you use more bills and fewer coins, there are other cash boxes which might work better for you. I wish the bottom of this box was sectioned for bills, then that would make it a better all-around cash box. You can, of course, just like the bills up on the bottom. . but. . you jiggle the box, and all of the bills are mixed. Again, I might try to find some small boxes to fit in the bottom for the bills.","Product: Electric Cart Grill with two folding, composite-wood side tables, shelf and rotisserie Electric BBQ Grill comes with more features. With a Three-position heating element giving your four Heat-Zone options from Searing to Rotisserie and everywhere in between. Real BBQ flavor with the ease and safety of electricity! No charcoal mess, no heavy propane tanks, just amazing BBQ flavor. And try adding hickory, apple, cherry, or mesquite wood chips to infuse your recipes with maximum BBQ flavor! Better heat control than charcoal or propane is achieved with the total variable temperature control. The 9300 Series offers the best electric grilling with features like a 3-position heating element and an optional rotisserie grilling veggies, fish, and poultry is a breeze. The unique reflector pan design and 1,500-watt heat source generate temperatures needed to handle the thickest steaks and chops! Meanwhile, the stay-cool handle keeps your hands safely away from the grilling action. The durable high-temperature finish looks great on decks, patios, or a balcony. And 200 square inches of cooking surface lets you 'grill-it-up' for groups large or small. All this, and the safety of a UL and CUL-listed heating element that plugs into any standard household outlet. The Easy Street 9329W9 Electric Grill features a sturdy steel cart with wheels , a see-through window, and a 22-inch electric rotisserie. Also included are two folding side tables and lower storage shelf, both are constructed of a weather resistant wood-composite. This look-of-wood material never needs refinishing, never splits, checks, or rots. Proudly made in Tennessee for more than 40 years.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Basic Electric Grill that Works Just Fine.\n\nReview: I had an electric grill from Char Broil that I really liked (the one with lava rocks in the bottom) but the cord burned-out, which I understand is a frequent problem with the model that I had. I looked at, and actually ordered the Char-Broil infrared electric model. . but. . . fortunately I found out that a neighbor of mine had one, and hates it, so I returned it. I've also had a couple of other electric grill type things, but none really made me happy.\n\nIt goes without saying that nothing is going to be as good as wood or charcoal. Gas would be the next best. . . but. . . when you live in a condo and you're only allowed electric, then you have to do what you can.\n\nThis Meco model is a reasonable option. The things that I don't really care for about it are things that I already knew to expect.\n\nIt's not incredibly simply to put together, but then it's not crazy difficult either. It's certainly not \"deluxe quality\", but then I didn't expect that. There are no \"lava rocks\", which I miss, but so it goes. But I do like the size. . . I like the hood. . . I like the height. . . I like the fact that it gets hot enough. . . so overall I'm satisfied. The \"side tables\" are nice, though I wouldn't put anything on them which is either heavy or fragile.\n\nAs for the rotisserie part. . . Honestly, I haven't used it yet. It's not really what I expected. I don't know that I will ever use it. Probably a waste of money for me. I should have ordered the unit without the rotisserie. (see below) The rotisserie is a separate part you have to put in when you want to use it. I don't know what I was expecting, but I just don't think this was it. I should have read more carefully. I actually have a George Foreman Rotisserie which I really like (see below). I've had it for several years, and didn't pay a lot for it. It's lasted a long time and so I'll just keep using it.\n\nOverall I'm happy with this grill. Again, it's not some super-fancy sort of thing. . . It's more \"basic\". . . but I got exactly what I expected.\n\nSame grill without the rotisserie.\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Meco-9325-Deluxe-Electric-Cart-Grill-Satin-Black-with-Garnet-Accent-Band/dp/B0007XXNSQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Meco 9325 Deluxe Electric Cart Grill, Satin Black with Garnet Accent Band</a>\n\nGeorge Foreman Rotisserie:\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/George-Foreman-GR59A-Baby-George-Rotisserie/dp/B0000645E8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">George Foreman GR59A Baby George Rotisserie</a>","Product: The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power. Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate2 is formulated for spot treatment of weeds and grasses. Use it on and around patios, walkways and flower beds. This formula is rainproof in 15 minutesrainfall or watering after 15 minutes wont wash away effectiveness. Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate2 kills down to the root and delivers visible results in as fast as 3 hours. Plant new flowers, trees and shrubs in the treated area after just 1 day. When used as directed, Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate2 works the first time, every time! For best results, apply during warm, sunny weather when the temperature is over 60 degrees. Mix with water and apply with a tank sprayer at the rates directed on the product label. Completely cover the leaves of the target vegetation. Protect desirable plants with a piece of plastic or cardboard if desirable plants are accidentally sprayed, wash with water immediately. Do not mow, cut or otherwise disturb treated vegetation for at least seven days following application. Do not use on or around edible feed or food crops. Guaranteed results or your money back see product label for details.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works well for me.\n\nReview: This is a lot like Roundup, but a little less expensive (at least currently). So far, its working just as well. I have the 32oz bottle, and it makes 10-gallons, so its going to last for me.\n\nThings to keep in mind:\n\n Youll need a sprayer which you use only for this product. You don't want to use the same sprayer for other things. If you don't want to purchase a sprayer, then they also make a ready-to-use container with sprayer attached.\n Youll want to apply when there isn't any wind at all. This product will kill anything and everything. . . . So if its windy, the product will blow and kill other things around it.\n If you're using it around other plants you don't want to kill, then you better know what you're doing and be very careful. You might even want to cover the other plants, just to be on the safe side.\n Make sure there are no kids around! Not only just for general safety, but also, you don't want anyone to step on a plant which has had this applied, and then walk onto other surrounding areas.","Product: The Tomcat Mouse Trap Kit is the package deal in dealing with your mouse infestation. It contains the Tomcat Snap Trap with Tomcat Attractant Gel to enhance the traps effectiveness. Place a small dollop of the gel onto the mouse trap to attract curious mice into the trap. It comes in a no-drip squeeze bottle with a long nozzle for easy application.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: This is NOT the Mouse Trap You Want\n\nReview: I'm not sure how Tomcat can say that their green goo bait is better than peanut butter. It doesn't have much of a smell to it, but what smell there is isn't good. I've never found anything better than peanut butter. Mice go for it like crazy.\n\nAs for the trap itself. . . No. . . Just no. Mice get caught, but wiggle out. It's not strong enough. . It doesn't always land on the neck. . . and the \"teeth\" are not really teeth at all.\n\nI recommend the mouse traps listed below. You can also do a search for Snap-E mouse traps. They are listed under different names, but all the same. You'll find them in two, four and six-packs.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/4-Pack-Mouse-Snap-Traps-Easy-Reusable-Pest-Control-Trap-Set-Medium-Size/dp/B00LYLVCJM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">4-Pack Mouse Snap Traps, Easy Reusable Pest Control Trap Set Medium Size</a>","Product: The dual-action formula of Roundup Concentrate Extended Control Weed & Grass Killer Plus Weed Preventer II kills existing weeds down to the root, guaranteed!* And keeps new weeds from growing for up to 4 months. Plus, the Roundup Extended Control can be used on driveways, sidewalks and patios; along fences, foundations, curbs retaining walls and edge of lawns, as well as on decorative rock or gravel areas. Simply add 6 fl. oz. of the concentrate to 1 gallon of water in a Roundup Brand Premium Sprayer. Rainproof in 30 minutes with visible results in 6 hours. Roundup works. Fast. *Consumer Guarantee: If for any reason you are not satisfied after using this product, simply send us original proof of purchase, and we will refund the purchase price.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Don't forget the sprayer\n\nReview: This is the same Roundup as any other Roundup. . . except. .. its supposed to not only kill weeds, but also keep them from coming back. So far, its working as expected. Note that this is the concentrated option for this formulation. The same formulation comes in ready-to-use containers (which sprayer attached) as well as small sprayer bottles. If you purchased the concentrated option, then you will have to either already have a sprayer, or purchase one. That sprayer also needs to be dedicated to use for this product only. If you use it for other things, you take the risk of killing whatever you're spraying. Roundup will kill just about anything and everything. Which is why its a great product. . . but you just have to be careful. Dont use it when its windy, and so on.","Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Looks better in person\n\nReview: This is more gorgeous in person than it is in the picture and I thought the picture was nice. It arrived nicely packaged and protected. I am impressed with how great it looks on the patio and how well built it is at the same time. The rubbed bronze finish is beautiful and heavy duty at the same time. It comes with easy to follow instructions and all of the necessary hardware to put it together. It only took 15 minutes from box to complete assembly. It has a large, deep fire bowl that has a small hole in the bottom that allows for water drainage. It comes with a mesh spark screen that has a decorative handle that sits on top of the screen. The handle makes it easy to lift off of the fire bowl and looks great at the same time. It has legs that lift the fire pit off of the ground, but they are curved and add design interest at the same time. This more than a fire pit, it is an elegant piece to increase entertainment value to your yard or patio. It comes with a lifting tool so that you don't have to reach over and run the risk of getting burned. The sides of this pit get extremely hot.....so caution! especially around children and pets. This is an amazing fire pit and has everything that I was looking for, great function and great looks. Made in China.","Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Looks better in person\n\nReview: This is more gorgeous in person than it is in the picture and I thought the picture was nice. It arrived nicely packaged and protected. I am impressed with how great it looks on the patio and how well built it is at the same time. The rubbed bronze finish is beautiful and heavy duty at the same time. It comes with easy to follow instructions and all of the necessary hardware to put it together. It only took 15 minutes from box to complete assembly. It has a large, deep fire bowl that has a small hole in the bottom that allows for water drainage. It comes with a mesh spark screen that has a decorative handle that sits on top of the screen. The handle makes it easy to lift off of the fire bowl and looks great at the same time. It has legs that lift the fire pit off of the ground, but they are curved and add design interest at the same time. This more than a fire pit, it is an elegant piece to increase entertainment value to your yard or patio. It comes with a lifting tool so that you don't have to reach over and run the risk of getting burned. The sides of this pit get extremely hot.....so caution! especially around children and pets. This is an amazing fire pit and has everything that I was looking for, great function and great looks. Made in China.","Product: Lyric 2647343 Fruit & Nut High Energy Wild Bird Mix, 5-Pound Bag\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: GREAT for Woodpeckers, Carolina Chickadees, Titmice and MORE!\n\nReview: This mix looks like trail mix. You almost want to grab a handful and eat it yourself! It's got a great mix of dried fruit and nuts. I attracts woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, titmice and so on in my area (Atlanta).\n\nIf you have \"issues\" with squirrels, as I do. . . this mix is only going to exacerbate the situation. The best feeders on the market, which squirrels absolutely can not get into are \"Squirrel Buster\" from Brome. They are not cheap, but they work great. If you want to feed lots of birds, then I recommend the \"Squirrel Buster Plus\". You'll want to add the \"weather guard\" as well. The one which would also work with this mix is called the \"Peanut Plus\". This one is really great for this mix, because woodpeckers, titmice and other birds which like to grasp onto the side (instead of having a perch) really like it.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Brome-1024-Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder-with-Cardinal-Perch-Ring/dp/B0007LQ3RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</a>\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Weather-Guard-for-Bird-Feeder/dp/B00FDZRYBK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Squirrel Buster Plus Weather Guard for Bird Feeder</a>\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>","Product: The Cuisinart Non-Stick 10-inch by 10-inch Grilling Platter helps any grilling enthusiast cook a variety of delicate foods on the grill without allowing them to fall through the grate. Ideal for fish, seafood and vegetables, this smartly designed platter features a large 10-inch by 10-inch grilling surface, professional grade non-stick coating and a perforated grilling surface to enhance the natural grilled flavors created by the open flame. Innovative culinary tools are the Cuisinart signature. The prestigious Cuisinart brand is not limited to their famous food processors - plugged or unplugged, nobody covers the modern chef like Cuisinart. Cuisinart is a full-service culinary resource with a wide array of products, preferred by chefs and favored by consumers. And now you can take the world famous Cuisinart brand to your patio, lawn, tailgate, or campsite with their comprehensive line of Cuisinart outdoor grilling products available now on Amazon.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not For Use Over 400 Degrees\n\nReview: I like this item. . . BUT. . be aware that the non-stick surface will peel if its heated over 400 degrees. Its not always easy to tell exactly how hot a grill is. . . and if you're cooking steaks and such, it could easily get above 400 degrees. If you're cooking only fish, then a lower temperature is desired and this will work.\n\nCuisinart also makes a stainless steel grilling platter, without the coating. . . BUT. . . items stick much more easily without the non-stick surface, and its much more challenging to clean. So I prefer this one, with the non-stick surface. . . but you just have to make sure you don't have your grill too hot. If you're going to cook steaks and other such items which need a higher temperature, then you might want to cook items separately.\n\nFinally, I would have preferred that this platter be 12X12, nonetheless, I can live with 10X10. Im sure the smaller size means it will work with more grill sizes.","Product: Purchase your Certified organic Non-GMO sprouting seeds from The Sprout House. We care about our quality seeds. You are purchasing one dozen - 12 - of our most popular Certified organic Non-GMO seed mixes for sprouting in very small quantities of each seed. Approximately 2 ounces each of: Holly's, Mix the Two, Rainbow Bean Mix, Wisdom Blend, Salad Mix, Veggie Queen Mix, Hi Power Protein Mix, Bean Salad Mix, Mix, Lentils Together, Delaware County Mix, Jills Mix, Tasty Broccoli, Clover Mix Substitutions may occur due to seed availability\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great start for those new to sprouting\n\nReview: I had never grown sprouts in my life. Honestly, I hadn't eaten many sprouts in my life either! I thought you had either alfalfa sprouts. . . or bean sprouts . . . and that was it. Who knew that you could actually sprout so many seeds?!?! The best part are all the different mixes which are available. Different blends of seeds have different flavors. That's where this sampler really comes in handy. This way you can try a lot of different blends (at a very reasonable price, I might add) and decide which ones you like the best.\n\nA little advice, if you're new to sprouting. . .. First, get an \"Easy Sprouter\". Next, do a little research online to find out how long you should let the sprouts grow before they are ready to eat. This kind of depends upon what you like, but there are still some general \"rules-of-thumb\". Once you have the Easy Sprouter, you'll be able to find a website which will show you how to use it and you'll find lots of great information at that website as well. You might like to have more than one \"Easy Sprouter\" so you'll never be without sprouts, and you can grow different types at the same time.\n\nI can't believe how easy it is to grow sprouts! I use the \"larger\" sprouts (like the Veggie Queen Salad Mix) to make delicious salads. I use the \"smaller\" sprouts (like the Organic Sprouting Seeds Salad Mix) for sandwiches, top a bagel, roll-ups, etc. I use sprouts on TONS of things now!!!\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Easy-Sprout-Sprouter-1-set-Easy-Sprout/dp/B000EJ11X2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Easy Sprout Sprouter - 1 set,(Easy Sprout)</a>","Product: Squirrel Buster Peanut+ is a truly squirrel proof and chew proof wild bird feeder. This feeder is designed for shelled peanuts as well as nuggets. All the food is consumed making it ideal for condos or decks. It is weight adjustable to deter larger nuisance birds. It is designed with a large tail prop area making it woodpecker friendly.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Best! Can't Go Wrong with Squirrel Buster!\n\nReview: I hadn't seen one of these feeders in person before I purchased it. I have one of the Squirrel Buster seed feeders, which I LOVE, and was in hopes that i would like this one too. I have not been disappointed! This feeder is great! I use what I call the \"suet peanut balls\" from C&S. I live in downtown Atlanta and I frequently see woodpeckers, catbirds, finches and other birds on it. I think the woodpeckers especially like it. I have some of the \"regular\" square suet feeders, but they always gravitate to this one.\n\nI've used other metal feeders for the \"suet peanut balls\", but somehow or the other the squirrels can still get to the suet! It used to drive me crazy! Now I don't have to worry about that.\n\nIf you're not familiar with Squirrel Buster feeders, then you might have \"sticker shock\" at the price, but I can't say enough good things about them. They REALLY work. I've been VERY happy with the two that I have.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/C-S-Products-Peanut-Nuggets-6-Piece/dp/B006GZYKZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">C & S Products Peanut Nuggets, 6-Piece</a>\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Brome-1024-Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder-with-Cardinal-Perch-Ring/dp/B0007LQ3RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</a>","Product: The WORX 40V grass trimmer & edger provides gas-like power, run-time and performance, with 25% less weight and zero emissions. With the addition of the 3-speed variable control and 13\" of cutting diameter, this 40V WORX trimmer is loaded with all the power you need for trimming whatever is in your path. Weighing in at just 1.1 pounds, the all-new 40V MaxLithium battery outperforms expectations and provides this 2-in-1 WORX Trimmer & Edger with ultra-light, long-lasting power. The WG168 features a variable speed control, 100% automatic line feed and allows you to switch between trimming and edging in a matter of seconds, without the use of tools. Charging Time - 1hr (approx.) Battery Pack - 40V/Li-Ion Machine Weight - 7.7lbs\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: VERY Short Battery Life\n\nReview: This is a \"decent\" weed whacker. . but. . . it's really going to have a very limited audience, mainly for someone with a very small yard. The battery will only last 27-minutes on the low speed. . .and significantly less on medium or high speed. This is a single-string machine. So at low speed, it's not going to do the job on most weeds. Hence you're going to have to have a very small yard to be able to make it through with a single charge. Having said that, it's very lightweight, and it's nice that it doesn't smell, like a gas model does. But in the end, for the price, you might be better-off with a gas model for a large yard, or even a corded model, for unlimited time. Hitachi offers a nice gas model currently in the same price range.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Hitachi-CG22EASSLP-21-1cc-2-Stroke-Gas-Powered-Straight-Shaft-Grass-Trimmer-CARB-Compliant/dp/B003D7L7LS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Hitachi CG22EASSLP 21.1cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer (CARB Compliant)</a>","Product: GreenView Broadleaf Weed Control Plus Lawn Food kills over 250 weeds as listed and contains GreenSmart Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer to set the stage for exceptional performance because it provides what the lawn needs to thrive. With both readily available and controlled release nutrients that improve grass plant vitality. When fertilized with GreenSmart Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer, lawns are better able to withstand the stresses of heat and drought and they maintain green color longer and exhibit quicker green up. You can count on GreenView with GreenSmart Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer to provide consistent, green color and even turf growth. For use on established bahiagrass,bermudagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, fine fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescues, and zoysiagrass.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Does not work for me.\n\nReview: When I opened the bag, the material was not lumpy at all, which was good. It spread very well, and one thing I immediately noticed was that the blue-colored pieces of the weed and feed were very easy to see, which really made it easy to know where you'd been on the previous pass. The grass was wet, as prescribed that it should be in the instructions. However, what I didn't realize was that, also included in the instructions, it said the lawn shouldn't be very wet from a recent rain, which was actually the case. So, after giving it about a week to see if there were any results, I saw absolutely none. So I went to an adjoining area of common ground of our subdivision, which actually had much more in the way of weeds than my lawn. I pre-wet the area with the garden hose before I spread the weed and feed. Upon giving it the proper coverage, I waited about a week. Then two. Surely, I thought there should be some results. But I saw none. As far as I can see, there have been no noticeable results in eliminating any weeds at all.","Product: Did you know bed bugs are not only classified as a public health pest, but they are also one of the most difficult insects to kill? Over time, bed bugs have developed a resistance to pyrethroids, the most common type of pesticide used for treatment. Have no fear - with Ortho Home Defense Dual-Action Bed Bug Killer, you have a formula that kills even pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So Far. . . . So Good.\n\nReview: I don't have an issue with bed bugs. . . but each Spring, I have this small little bug that appears. It appears both in my office area and in my bedroom. I have no idea what it is. Looks a little like a flea, but it doesnt bite. Id already seen a couple in my office area, and one on my bed. I sprayed around and under my bed. . . . and so far. . . so good!! One thing I really like about this item is that it doesnt have an odor to it. Ive used products in the past that helped (though never totally took care of things) but they had a strong odor. No so with this product. So far, Im a very happy camper.","Product: Squirrel Buster Plus Weather Guard is an Accessory for the Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great addition to the best squirrel-proof feeder made\n\nReview: This is a GREAT addition to a GREAT squirrel-proof feeder. Honestly it's VERY expensive for a clear piece of plastic, but it works, so that's the main thing.\n\nIt's easy to install. The instructions show that you have to stick your fingers in the holes to \"unhook\" the seed tube. FYI, you have to look down the tube to see which holes to put your fingers in. The tube is connected to the base and there are two specific holes you have to put your fingers in, and if you look down the tube, you'll see.\n\nI would hope that in the future this would not be an \"option\" but would be included with the feeder, or they will redesign the feeder so that the cover will extend out further. When it rains hard some water can get into the feeder holes and cause some seed to \"clump\" and mold. I just make sure I empty the feeder each time before filling and remove any \"clumps\". But with this \"weather guard\" I'm in hopes this will take care of that. It also keeps the birds dry. :-)","Product: All-in-one lawn mower, string trimmer, and edger. Offering the ultimate in small yard and garden versatility, the innovative BLACK+DECKER 3-N-1 trimmer/edger and mower gives you three types of landscaping functionality in a single, compact tool. Thanks to its small footprint design, this an ideal mower, string trimmer, and edger for homes with small yards of up to 1,200 square feet, as well as yards with small inclines or difficult-to-reach areas. It's also a great solution for homes with limited storage space. This model (MTE912) is the corded version (with 6.5-Amp motor), but it's also available in a cordless version so you can choose the right option for your yard. Ultimate Versatility The 3-N-1 features a durable mower base deck with four wheels that secures a BLACK+DECKER string trimmer/edger with a 12-inch cutting swath. A foot pedal release allows for quick insertion and removal of the trimmer/edger as you move from mowing to trimming or edging. The mower deck also features two height adjustment options that raises or lowers all four wheels. Foot pedal release for quick change. The 12-inch trimmer/edger features a gear-driven transmission to maintain constant speed that wont bog down while trimming, and AFS Auto Feed System for continuous and automatic line advancement without the need for bumping. It also offers a lightweight ergonomic design with adjustable height and handle positions, which provide maximum comfort and control. What's in the Box: MTE912 3-N-1 corded trimmer/edger and mower, detachable mower deck (MTD100), one spool of trimmer string, auxiliary handle, guard, operating instructions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Everything you want. . . need. . . and desire. . .. without the gas!!!\n\nReview: Do you have what I call a micro yard? Thats a small yard that takes less than 30-minutes to mow? If so, then this lawnmower is just what you need! It has everything you could want. . . . without the one thing you dont. . . GAS! It goes without saying that this lawnmower is not for someone with a large yard. That is unless you use a riding mower and then need a small push mower for the edges and small places. In which case this battery-powered mower would be great as well. This mower has everything you would expect in a regular mower. Adjustable, clippings bag, foldable handle. All without the gas!\n\nOne think you have to keep in mind. . . . There are two batteries, and one charger. So you have to remember to rotate the batteries so that they are both charged before you start your next run. Otherwise you could be left with just have the amount of power that you need.","Product: Remember the idyllic summer fun of a Tire swing hanging from a big oak in the backyard? let your neighborhood birds experience the same joy while eating the seed you've left for them. Ceramic Tire is supplied complete with a hanging rope.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Novelty Bird Feeder Only\n\nReview: This item is really more for the cute factor and less for functionality. The main issue is the fact that if you have even one squirrel in your area. . . . all of your birdseed will be gone in seconds. If you don't have at least one squirrel, then you're going to have issues with wind and rain. It also doesnt hold much seed. But again. . . .If you're looking for the cute factor, then this bird feeder has it. If you're looking for something thats really functional, then you should try Squirrel Buster feeders. They are excellent. Also, for twenty bucks for Made in China. . . . this item is a bit expensive. . . It should also have been painted something other than white.","Product: Havahart Deer Off Repellent Stakes 6pk Protect your yard or garden from deer with Deer Off Weatherproof Deer Repellent Stations. Unique, patented technology allows for season-long protection without reapplication. Hang or stake these deer repellent stations in and around your yard or garden, and allow them to do the rest of the work. The active ingredient is protected in a heavy-duty, patented repellent station so it continues to work despite the weather. One single application in the Spring protects sprouting plants and new growth for the entire growing season.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finally. . . .A Product That Really Works!!\n\nReview: So far I am absolutely, 100 percent satisfied with Deer Off. It is very easy to use. For our Day Lilies we used the enclosed stands (or \"stakes\"as they call them) which basically are just a lightweight metal rod. They come bent in a \"U-shape\", I suppose to save space in packaging. It just took a little time with each one to straighten it, insert it in the bottom of the station, and put in the ground next to the lilies. The package comes with six stations, which were about right to cover the needs of our back yard area. The stations have no noticeable smell at all. I set one of the stations on the soil in a planter where I have some pepper plants that I wanted to make sure wouldn't get damaged by our neighborhood deer herd. I set another one on a wall next to some roses that they tend to nibble on. So far, ZERO deer damage! Every year, as soon as our Day Lilies begin to bloom, the plants get decimated by the deer. Not this year! Not even touched as far as I can tell. We have had the stations set for about 3 weeks now and we are totally pleased. Another benefit is that one of the stations is near our bird feeders, which get sucked dry by the deer almost every night. Not now! I can actually put enough food in the feeders to last a several days, where before, I could only put one day's food in. My wife says she'll gladly be the national spokesperson for Deer Off! At this point, I'd give Deer Off five stars. What remains to be seen is actually how long they will last in keeping the deer away. We've tried ground pepper, dog fur, and many other commercially packaged deterrents. Some lasted a while, some not at all, but eventually, they were all penetrated by the deer. If they last \"all season\" like the product claims, it will, in my opinion, be well worth the price.","Product: Quick and easy to assemble, the Veranda Grill is excellent for apartments and condos, or anywhere space is limited. Porcelain-coated grill rack with over 190 sq. inches of cooking space\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: GREAT Electric Grill. . . . .When You Live Somewhere Wood / Charcoal / Gas is Not Allowed\n\nReview: It's almost SUMMERTIME! Ready to start grilling! I can't have a gas grill at my place so I have to go electric. I threw my old one out because it just didn't work. So now I have only begun using the grill and for an electric grill I have to say it is pretty good. I got it out of the surprisingly small box as the grill was all tucked together. The stand was packed like Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls. I got it put together in about twenty minutes. I think that the grill was easy enough to put together but I did have to work with the screws around the base of the grill to get them tightened. I got it plugged in to a extension cord and it got up to about 400 degrees. I was surprise because on my previous electric grill it would never get any higher than around 300 degrees. The instructions recommended not using an extension cord and it did get on up to around 600 degrees. (The outside temperature today has been around 75 degrees.)\n\nThe chicken I cooked did have grill marks... maybe not as intense as I would like but I am still learning how to use the grill. Also I am interested to see how a steak goes.. We shall see!\n\nAt the current price point, its reasonable and less than the cost of more expensive Char-Broil Tru Infrared, which really don't work well at all.\n\nPlease Note: The ONLY real reason to purchase an electric grill is if you live somewhere which does not allow gas or charcoal, like the condo I live in. Charcoal or wood is certainly going to give you the best flavor. . . next followed by gas. But when you live somewhere that only electric grills are allowed, this is a very good option. Im giving this five-start for what it is. . .an electric grill. If you live somewhere in which you can use wood or charcoal then I HIGHLY recommend thats what you use because that will give you the best flavor. But for my condo. . . .this electric grill is a very nice option which does not take up a lot of space. . . looks nice. . . and works well.","Product: Decorate your lawn, patio or garden with this fun Mushroom Mesh bird feeder! It's a perfect complement to any backyard decor and a great fit into a personal collection or even is an excellent gift option. NO/NO Mushroom Mesh Wild Bird Feeder is best used for attracting and feeding wild birds. Easily fill the Mushroom Mesh Bird Feeder with up to .7 lb. of black oil sunflower seed or peanuts, place in a quiet and convenient place and watch as a variety of birds flock to your feeder.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: This \"No/No\" is a \"No\" from me. . . . . .\n\nReview: If you're simply looking for \"cute\" then this feeder might work for you. But unfortunately, otherwise, it's really probably not what you want. Here's why. . . . ..\n\nFirst of all, even though the \"mesh\" is metal. . . .It's not going to stop squirrels. . . at least squirrels in my area. Even with the \"mushroom top\", they can easily reach the mesh, and \"suck\" the contents right out.\n\nThe mesh container really should have a way of attaching to the top better. There are 1/8 of an inch metal \"rims\" which slide into the lid. Though I can't tell for sure, I can only assume that the mesh is glued to a ring that attaches to the lid. It would have been much better, and more secure, if the mesh container screwed into the lid on top.\n\nFor \"Made in China\" it's also currently overpriced.\n\nIf you're looking for a peanut feeder, then you should really consider the Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus. Yes, it is a lot more expensive. . . but. . . . it's truly squirrel proof, and it's going to last and last. FYI. .. This same company makes several different bird feeders, and though they all are great, if you're looking for one that will work for this type of feeding, then you should use this one.\n\nI also recommend using C&S \"nuggets\" they work great for such a feeder. Sometimes I'll add some dried mealworms as well, just so the birds have some variety. I have no shortage of birds!\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>","Product: Easily and safely clean ash from your Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe or other charcoal grill. The Ash Tool is the perfect utensil for removing the small amount of ash that collects at the bottom of the grill. Using the bar at the end of the Ash Tool, you simply pull the ash out of the Stainless Steel Draft Door.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pricey . . . But it Works. . .\n\nReview: This is one of those items you didn't know they made. . . and you didn't know you needed. . . until you found it. . . and used it. Its so simple, its just crazy. A metal rod with a small flat bar on the end. But when you want to get every last bit of ash out of your grill / cooker. . then this works. Ive also used it to help shuffle coals around.\n\nThe cost is WAY too high for a Made in China that probably cost just a buck or two to make. But the others that Ive seen are not that much less. . . .also Made in China. . . and are not as sturdy. So in the long run, this still might be the way to go if you need such a tool.","Product: Dont let animals have the pick of the garden before you can. Deer, rabbits, moles and other four-legged pests enjoy your lawn and landscape as much as you do hit them in the nose so they wont come back. Liquid Fence animal repellents use scent- and taste-deterring formulas that wont harm animals or plants when used as directed. Invisible barrier. Clear results. Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent Granular2 repels deer and rabbits before they feed! This granular formula repels deer and rabbits from low-growing flower beds, landscaped ornamental gardens, ground cover and lawns. The repellent works on scent, so deer and rabbits dont have to take a bite to be repelled. It is harmless to plants and animals when used and stored as directed, and can be applied year-round. The formula is rain resistant. Animals natural aversion to this scent will never diminish this product does not have to be rotated with other repellent brands. Reapply every 3 to 4 weeks. Reapplication is recommended after excessive rainfall. In areas where feeding pressure from deer and rabbits is intense, additional and/or more liberal applications may be needed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: There's a smell. . . . but. . . it works. . . .\n\nReview: When I first opened the deer and rabbit repellant, I made a BIG mistake. I wanted to see what it smelled like, so I pulled the seal off and put my nose close for a whiff. WHEW! Powdered rotten eggs stink! The shaker top works very well in applying the repellent. Specifically, we have some knock-out roses that have been nibbled on by the deer constantly and consistently so that what blooms they produce, don't last more than a day. I sprinkled maybe a teaspoon full on each plant. There is definitely a moderate smell present when applying the repellent, but not overwhelming. Since applying, we've had zero deer problems and the blooms are back!. As directed, when we've had heavy rain, I've subsequently reapplied the repellant.","Product: The Sodo Barbecue Grill Cover by Classic Accessories offers unique styling with clean lines and solid main body contours while providing reliable protection and peace of mind in wet, windy weather. Our light Raincoat fabric is tough but stores easily when not in use and is made from durable coated polyester with a PVC undercoating. Each cover comes with an integrated storage bag with an exterior label for easy identification. Air vents keep weather out while providing ventilation and minimizing condensation. Extra-long straps tie around furniture legs to secure covers on windy days. Adjustable draw-string tightens easily resulting in a custom-like fit. The Sodo Collection offers more features than other similarly-priced covers with a look that stands out from the crowd. 1-year warranty.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Lightweight. A bit expensive for Made in China\n\nReview: This large cover fit my CharBroil grill fairly well and it's a pretty lightweight. It comes with it's own attached case so the cover can be easily stowed when not in use. Since I got mine in the fall and haven't had a season or two of use, it remains to be seen how long the life will be when exposed to the elements. Since my grill is just under a patio roof, I think it should do fine. It has a cinch clasp/drawstring for securing at the bottom, but it takes a really hard pull on it to get much securing and even then, it's just really more work than it's worth. There are \"shoestring\" weight ties on the bottom, but I'd much rather it have velcro cinch straps on each end like many covers have. This same company offers lots of different matching covers for different items on your patio, which is nice.\n\nOverall the cover is ok. . . but. .. .its quite expensive for Made in China at the current price.","Product: Convenience isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about monitoring meat and grill temperatures. But, with Cuisinart's Wireless Dual Probe Grilling Thermometer, convenience is a main priority. Monitor grill and meat temperature from up to 300 feet away with the two included temperature probes. The food probe can be inserted 6\" into meat and the thermometer's backlight will allow for productive nighttime grilling. The timer settings allow you to have multiple options when it comes to tracking grill and meat temperatures. Either use the thermometer to set personalized times or let it tell you when your grill and meat are at the desired temperatures. It's time to relax, step away from the grill, and let the thermometer remind you when it's time to eat.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: One really annoying thing. . . . .\n\nReview: This wireless thermometer has a lot going on. With two probes and two devices, with two sets of HI/LO settings and alarms, it's not the simplest device to use. Initially, the instructions looked a little daunting. Once you start using the device, it's not that bad. The good news is, you can pretty easily \"just check the temperature\". It's not necessary to set the parameters and alarms if you don't want to. Having the separate \"Barbecue\" probe to check the temperature of the grille, is pretty nice. Setting the HI/LO Barbecue temp tends to prompt you to not leave the top of the grill open so long as to lose all the heat. The benefits of setting Food temperature are obvious. The default temperature of both the Barbecue and Food thermometers, which must be changed each time, is 176 degrees. In my opinion, the biggest drawback of the device, there is only a one-way adjustment direction for changing the setting. So, if you want to set the Food temperature to 145 degrees, you have to go all the way up past 572 degrees (the high limit), through 32 degrees (the low limit) back around to 145 degrees. While the longer you hold the button, the faster it advances, it's annoying to have to sit there waiting on it, especially if you accidentally go past and have to start the process again. I don't know what the answer is, but there should be a better way. Having an up/down button would be nice, but would certainly add to the ten total buttons already on the units. The reception, even through walls, was good. My grille was outside about 25 feet through a brick wall from the transponder to the receiver. Overall, I like the unit, but I've got to give it 3 stars solely because of the annoying temperature limit adjustment.","Product: Enjoy perfectly baked pizza every time with Cuisinart's Ceramic Glazed Pizza Stone. This ceramic glazed cordierite stone will not crack in extreme heat or cold, similar to the traditional cordierite pizza stone and also has added benefits. Now, you will be able to cut your pizza directly on the stone and then toss it straight into the dishwasher. With fewer dirty dishes and a quick and easy cleanup, this ceramic glazed stone is the perfect addition to the at-home pizza making experience. And don't limit yourself to pizza. This stone is also perfect for baking calzones, breads, desserts and much more.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Overall a nice stone\n\nReview: This is a nice pizza stone for several reasons. First, its glazed. Because of that, pizza will not usually stick, as it will with some other stones. . especially if you don't use cornmeal. Because its made of cordierite, it can take higher temperatures. Its nice that you can cut directly on the stone.\n\nThis is a 13 stone. The way its advertised, its used on a grill. . . though you can also use it in the oven. Personally, I would prefer a 15 stone, but then it might not fit on some grills.\n\nThe price is a little high, but when compared to other high-end stones, its not too far off. If you don't make pizza that often, then there are less expensive options. One of which is also from Cuisinart and comes as a set including a pizza peel and cutter. . . but. . . .the stone itself is made of sandstone, and so that part is not as good as this one made from cordierite.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Cuisinart-CPS-445-Pizza-Grilling-Set/dp/B00F3BH9Y6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Cuisinart CPS-445 Pizza Grilling Set</a>","Product: The dapper Penguin Mesh Bird Feeder is sure to delight you and your birds. Measuring 15 in. high, this NO/NO (NO WOOD/NO PLASTIC) bird feeder is constructed with an all-metal diamond mesh design. The durable feeder is protected from the weather elements and squirrels. Lift the Penguin's top hat and fill with up to 3 lbs. of black oil sunflower seed. The large, open feeding area is able to accommodate 10-15 birds at once. Securely hang this feeder with the built-in 8 in. hanger and watch as the birds flock to your yard.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It's \"cute\". . but that's about it.\n\nReview: This is a large capacity bird feeder primarily for black oil sunflower seeds. Personally, I use a black oil sunflower/safflower seed mix. It has a \"spring-clip\" top for loading the seeds. The top is a little precarious in that it's not the easiest thing to open and close, but it works ok. It has a pretty sturdy hangar and chain to hang the feeder. This one comes with a blue ribbon tied around the neck of the polar bear which, I'm sure will get weathered pretty quickly. There are four drainage holes at the bottom which should help with deterring mold, although certainly, any excess food shouldn't be left too long. Overall, it's a decent feeder. Note: This is not a feeder which will keep squirrels out. .. . They will certainly be able to get the seeds out. At the current price of fourteen bucks, its also crazy expensive for Made in China.","Product: Get clean and professional looking edging for lawns, gardens, tree rings, and flower beds in a single afternoon with the EasyFlex Commercial Grade No-Dig Landscape Edging. Easy to customize and install, this nature friendly kit requires no digging and has all the materials you need to create clean and simple paths: a 20-foot black edging coil made of recycled plastic, 8 8-inch rust proof nylon spiral spikes, and 1 connector to securely link multiple piece of edging. Whether you're an experienced landscaper or a DIY weekend warrior, EasyFlex No-Dig Edging makes lawn edging easy to keep your garden in shape or support pavers. Flexible, yet sturdy plastic can be molded into aggressive curves or hold its shape in a straight line. Spiral spikes keep black landscape borders securely in place, no matter the weather or season. Simply trim the edging to the desired length, create your design, and hammer spikes into the tabs - then sit back and enjoy your beautiful landscape design.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You're Going To Need More Spikes\n\nReview: This is a good product and works as advertised, but before you get started on your project, be sure to purchase additional very large nails to use. (see link below) It comes with six and that is barely enough to get started. If you do not put the additional nails in the edging will not stand up straight. You will also need a rubber mallet to hammer the nails in and I used the mallet to tap the edging to keep it straight. There are tabs that are perpendicular to the edging and lay flat on the ground. The tabs become hidden under the mulch or rocks that you place next to the edging. Works as expected except for needing to purchase 10 to 15 more nails. This product is made in the U.S.A.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Dimex-EasyFlex-Plastic-24-Count-Spiral-Nylon-Landscape-Anchoring-Spikes-8-Inch-1989N-24C/dp/B00PG44OB6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Dimex EasyFlex Plastic 24 Count Spiral Nylon Landscape Anchoring Spikes, 8-Inch (1989N-24C)</a>","Product: There's a new way to reload your string trimmer line. With the Gator SpeedLoad replacement trimmer head, trimmer line can be loaded in 20 seconds or less, no tools required, no winding required. The key feature of Gator SpeedLoad is the replacement string trimmer line disk. The line is a tongue and groove design that is wound upon itself into a compact, easy to install disk. The disks can easily be carried in pockets for easy access. The unique tongue and groove design has sharp cutting edges for fast cutting in heavy conditions. The 24-500 large head fits most models of Stihl, Husqvarna, ECHO, Maruyama, Red Max, Shindaiwa, & others. Popular models include Tanaka TCG27EBSP and Stihl FS 56. Contact Oregon customer care to find out which Gator SpeedLoad model best fits your string trimmer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy . . . . Breezy. .. .\n\nReview: The Oregon Gator SpeedLoad head came with everything needed to attach easily to my Ryobi string trimmer. I only needed the one female adapter that goes on in place of the one that comes on the trimmer. This attaches the Gator base to the trimmer. Then, all you do is snap on the pre-filled string cartridge carrier part of the head. There are only two clips, one on either side, that securely fasten the two pieces together. That's literally all there is to it. I will admit that, when I first saw the amount of string that is in the \"disc\", I thought this may be an expensive proposition, due to frequently changing out the disc, even if it is easy. Well, to my surprise, the string is extremely durable. By far the longest lasting of any I've ever used. It was very noticeable in the first 5 minutes, which is about how long it takes for me to have to \"bump\" my trimmer in the past, advancing the string. So, for convenience, and string longevity, I'd have to give this trimmer head five stars.","Product: The Orbitrim attaches to most gas trimmers and eliminates having to replace trimmer strings or wires; it easily attaches to 99% of the gas trimmers in just seconds; so spend time gardening and not replacing trimmer string. The Orbitrim will trim almost anything: hedges, edging, mowing thick grass, trimming bushes and more; the curved bottom lets you float over your grass leaving an even cut. Made of durable solid steel so it never breaks unlike regular trimmer string, the Orbitrim also has a safety ring to protect flowers and trees; the Orbitrim will allow you to trim quickly without the hassle of replacing broken trimmer strings. Stop wasting your time replacing trimmer string, get the Orbitrim gas trimmer head and make caring for your lawn easier; it easily attaches to most gas trimmers in seconds. The Orbitrim works with 99% of all gas trimmers and its safety ring prevents accidents and protects flowers and trees. Have confidence with its 10 year guarantee. Fits Most Models. Model list includes ARIENS BOLENS CRAFTSMAN CUB CADET ECHO GREEN MACHINE HOFCO HOMELITE HUSQVARNA IDC JOHN DEERE JONSEREDS KAWASAKI LAWNBOY MAKITA MCCULLOCH MITSUBISHI MTD MURRAY PARAMOUNT POULAN PRO REDMAX ROBIN RYOBI SACHS DOLMAR SNAPPER SOLO STIHL TANAKA TMC TORO TROY BILT WEED EATER (EXCEPT FOR CLUTCHLESS MODELS)\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Might work for you. . . depending upon your needs.\n\nReview: The packaging of the Orbitrim contains a lot of stuff. I'd say about 20 different pieces, allowing the trimmer head to fit a lot of different configurations. Mine is a Ryobi. It was not difficult to install on my trimmer. However, it didn't take long for me to see that this trimmer head has a very distinct advantage, and a very distinct disadvantage. The advantage is, if you use it to basically trim open grass, it works great. It would probably easily cut some pretty thick grass, although mine is a fescue that's not that thick. But, I really don't need it for open grass anyway. That's what I have a push mower for. What I was hoping it would do, it doesn't. Edging. It's pretty useless for edging. The circular rim around the blades prevent it from really doing any edging at all. But if it didn't have the rim, it would probably be pretty dangerous. So, for very small patches of open grass, really not large enough for an actual mower, I'd say it would work very well. For the uses that I have, as in edging, it doesn't work at all.","Product: Safer Brand ant and crawling insect killer's 100% diatomaceous earth pest control formula is ideal for killing ants, earwigs, cockroaches, silverfish, crickets, fleas, millipedes, and centipedes. 100% diatomaceous earth kills insects by ingestion and/or dehydration within 48 hours. Works indoors and outdoors when kept dry.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Hasn't worked great so far\n\nReview: This product looks like white powdered sugar, but it definitely is not! It is made of microscopic, razor sharp particles that attach and cut the insects body eventually causing them to dry out and die. The same thing will happen if the insect ingest this product. It is labeled safe for pets, but is not considered food grade. It is also labeled for indoor or outdoor use, but I would not use this product indoors or around pets. I found the instructions on how to dispense the product vague. It is a very fine dust and would recommend wearing a mask and rubber gloves when spreading it. This is considered an earth product, but I would recommend removing and washing any and all clothes worn while dispensing this product. We had ants coming into the kitchen and I used this insect killer on the outside area where they were coming in and it did stop the infestation.","Product: The HydroLogic digital water timer offers innovative features not available from any other manufacturer. Setup & programming are easy, with clear on screen information. Once programmed, the next watering cycle will display in real time so you will know exactly when the next cycle begins. Compatible with the soil moisture Sensor (purchased separately, Melnor SKU 15339).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Check out the optional Soil Moisture Sensor as well\n\nReview: I have a flower garden and work full time so it is very difficult to water at the proper times or have time to get out in the yard to water every day. This is a lifesaver for me. It can be programmed to come on during the time and the days that you need to water. We had an extreme drought in our area and could only water every other day between 10:00 pm and 10:00 am. When you work full time it is almost impossible to meet that schedule and this timer allows you the ability to water during the proper hours. I am not a very high tech person, but I found it easy to set up. There was some leakage at the connection, but not enough to be concerned about. It takes 2 AA batteries and they are NOT included. I purchased an entire pack of batteries because I plan to use this timer every day, I meant every other day like the ordinance said.\n\nPlease Note: This timer works with the Soil Moisture Sensor, which may be helpful to you as well, and is sold separately.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-for-53015-53100-53280-Timers/dp/B01E0LONFC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Soil Moisture Sensor for 53015, 53100 & 53280 Timers</a>","Product: The Magent from Woodlink. Attracts Birds-Repels Squirrels! The Magnet has four weight-activated perches designed to support songbirds, but will collapse under the weight of squirrels & large birds like doves, grackles, starlings & jays. Small independent magnet perches release under any weight exceeding 3 oz. No batteries, No motors, No springs! Hang it at least 12 in. out from a tree trunk or mounting pole, so it is out of reach. Squirrels will have to jump to the feeder & then off they go! Stainless steel locking washers prevent squirrels from prying open the aluminum lid. Hang feeder 5 1/2'. high for easy filling. Attracts goldfinch, chickadees, nuthatches, redpolls, Siskins, tufted titmice, Juncos & more! Proudly Made in USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: No Squirrels . . .No Starlings! It's a winner!\n\nReview: Built in USA by parts made in USA and China. This is a large feeder. The main body is 22 1/2 long by 5 in diameter. Its probably one of the simplest squirrel resistant feeders Ive seen. So far, weve had no squirrels on this feeder whatsoever. The top is very secure with two jam washers that are simply strung on the wire the holds the top in place and is used to hang the feeder. Its one of those things that is hard to describe, but take my word for it, a squirrel is not getting into the feeder from the top. As to the magnetic lock perches, they are on.a lever system where the magnet is what holds the perch in its proper place and excess weight causes it to drop in an unusable position. The thing I really like about it is that so far, its doing a good job of not letting starlings get on the feeder. They seem to be just heavy enough to drop the perch, keeping them off. The feeder is extremely easy to clean. The clear hopper tube is held in place by four screws that are easily removed to allow access for complete cleaning of the feeder. I am very happy with this feeder.","Product: CleanGrows Fertmax line was developed by a team of experts in the fields of botany, chemistry, and horticulture. We utilize high-quality ingredients to achieve total solubility for use in hydroponics and soil medias. Our goal is to provide the grower with the best formula that performs at scientific standards, at a price that cant be beat. Our proprietary blending methods and stringent quality control leads to an extremely consistent product, time after time. When used as a full system, you will save money while growing larger, healthier plants. Simplify your process by reducing the number of products used, as no additional nutrient supplements are needed when using the Fertmax line. Refer to our user-friendly feed charts for exceptional results\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Consider Quarts over Gallons for Home Use\n\nReview: If you're using this for home use. . . meaning normal plants / flowers / small garden. . . . then you're probably better off with the quarts, though granted the gallons are a better value. But this fertilizer is VERY concentrated. Unless you have a really large home garden., you're going to be hard-pressed to use this very quickly. You add just 5 10ml from each bottle to one gallon of water.\n\nIts not that easy to see on the pictures, but Bottle A is 4-0-4 and bottle be is 0-6-4. Though this is not organic, by any means, its made in California, and sometimes California has more stringent requirements / laws than many other states in these matters.\n\nOverall Im happy with the product. I cant honestly say that Im getting more blooms / yield from this bran as opposed to other brands of fertilizer Ive used in the past. . .but. . .its very easy to mix and use, and thats a nice plus.","Product: The Sodo Round Fire Pit Cover by Classic Accessories offers unique styling with clean lines and solid main body contours while providing reliable protection and peace of mind in wet, windy weather. Our light Raincoat fabric is tough but stores easily when not in use and is made from durable coated polyester with a PVC undercoating. Each cover comes with an integrated storage bag with an exterior label for easy identification. Air vents keep weather out while providing ventilation and minimizing condensation. Extra-long strap ties around legs to secure cover on windy days. Adjustable draw-string tightens easily resulting in a custom-like fit. The Sodo Collection offers more features than other similarly-priced covers with a look that stands out from the crowd. Round cover fits fire pits up to 44 in diameter. 1-year warranty.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: It's Not Easy. . . .\n\nReview: The Sodo Classic Round Firepit cover comes in an attached cover/container. It is lightweight and is of pretty good quality. It is water resistant and is ventilated. It has a tie strap on one side and a spring clamp pull cord on the other whose cord goes all the way around the outer edge of the cover. The cover itself is completely flat, not really form fitting in any way, which I found a bit precarious. It was just difficult to try to get fitted correctly over the fire pit, even though it was actually the right size. I think it needs to have some sort of seam for edge fitment and/or an elastic cord around the outer edge to help it stay in place. You can secure it with the ties, but the first time I did, I unknowingly didn't get it completely secured and it blew off. I didn't lose it, since it was tied, but I had to replace it onto the fire pit and work a little to get it completely tight and secure.","Product: Orbit hanging basket watering kit includes everything you need to simply & efficiently water your hanging baskets from a hose faucet or garden hose. This flexible misting sprinkler is ideal for hanging baskets. Wrap the flexible memory tube around the supports & position the sprinkler to the right spot. Kit includes: 30' of 1/4\" distribution tubing, (2) flex-mist sprayers, (1) hose faucet to 1/4\" tubing adapter, (1) 25 PSI pressure Reducer & (1) barbed Tee.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Check-out the kit that includes the timer as well - See review\n\nReview: This kit will water up to two hanging baskets. There is 30 of tubing. This is the basic. . . or what one might call the starter kit. You have to manually turn the water on-and-off to water.\n\nThey do not show a picture of how this works, so Im going to try and add one.\n\nIf you have more than two hanging baskets. . . and if you're going to be purchasing the timer anyway. . . then you might have a look at the Orbit 56318 hanging basket kit which will water up to six hanging baskets, and includes the timer. See the link below.\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Orbit-56318-Hanging-Basket-Drip-Irrigation-Mist-Watering-Kit-with-Hose-End-Timer/dp/B01CG54IUE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Orbit 56318 Hanging Basket Drip Irrigation Mist Watering Kit with Hose-End Timer</a>","Product: Old Mother Hubbard Crunchy Classic Natural Dog Treats are wholesome, all natural dog bone shaped dog biscuits oven-baked to preserve the natural flavors in all the varieties dogs love to catch, chew and eat. These Puppy Treats feature all natural ingredients, natural flavor with the delicious taste of chicken, apples and carrots, as well as a fun dog bone shape and natural crunch your puppy will really enjoy. Dog biscuits, treats and snacks are a great addition to a healthy diet. Snack time is a mutually rewarding show of love and positive reinforcement with your dog. You can feel good about training and rewarding your puppy with Old Mother Hubbard natural dog treats.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for small dogs\n\nReview: I like this product because they are all natural, wholesome dog biscuits. They come in a very small package and the biscuits are only about 1\" X 1/2 \". At first glance they seem expensive for a 5 oz package, but we have a local \"home-backed dog treat\" store and I can tell you that these are much less expensive than items that I have purchased from the \"doggie bakery\". I have a couple of small dogs and a couple of medium size dogs and the \"MINI\" size works for all of the dogs. I find it difficult to find treats small enough to accommodate my little dogs. The larger treats do not work well for my little guys and there is not a lot out there for them. I really like the small size, my dogs love the treats, and I feel good about giving them treats that are good quality.","Product: Flea and tick control when you need it The popular Zodiac line helps pet owners stop existing flea and tick problems dead -- and prevent their reoccurrence -- with a full selection of proven, affordably priced products.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Doesn't work for me\n\nReview: I really wanted this product to work since I have four dogs and would love to find a flea & tick control medicine for one third of the cost of the prescription brands, but this is not the one. My dogs stay indoors but I live near a lake and take to them to walk every day, twice day which makes them very vulnerable to fleas and especially ticks. I did not notice any ticks, but it is not the season for them yet, but it did not control the fleas at all and I had to go back to the more expensive brand to eliminate the fleas. Two of my dogs were in misery and I was worried about putting more ingredients on them, but they were fine. Unfortunately I have not found an inexpensive way to rid my dogs of these pests.","Product: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE formulas use simple recipes for sensitive cats. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 78 key ingredients that are easily recognizable. And even if your cat isnt sensitive to ingredients, theyll still love the great taste. Choose from a variety of formulas made with fresh meat or sh rst, paired with whole ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, or chickpeasnever corn, wheat or soy. Feed your cat all the great taste they crave and all the nutrition they need.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I like it. . . but. . . . .\n\nReview: This is a quality cat food that is made for animals with sensitive digestive systems. As a pet owner I want my cat and all of my animals to have grain free foods that are made from pure products and simple ingredients. My cat is not that fond of taste as the grocery store brands so I am mixing the two together in an effort to give her the simple quality food that I know is best for her. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for maximum health. I like the size of the 10 pound bag.\n\nThe only real issue I have with this product (as with all pet food products) is where the ingredients are sourced. Even if something shows to be Made in the USA. . . it does not mean that the ingredients necessarily come from the USA. I contacted Canidae, and they sent the below response. . . BUT. .. . Note that they are NOT saying that none of their ingredients come from China. . . . which obviously means that something is coming from China. . . . When I asked them to tell me exactly what ingredients indeed come from China, they did not respond.\n\nThank you for contacting CANIDAE Pet Foods. No meats, fish, grains, fruits or vegetables are sourced from China. We go to great lengths to source the vast majority of these ingredients from the United States. On occasion, we may source an ingredient from another country, for example, flaxseed which is sometimes sourced from Canada, or, lamb, from New Zealand. Every ingredient regardless of country of origin is held to the highest standards of quality and safety.","Product: Peanut Nuggets (6 units) If you are a serious birder or beginner this ready to feed wild bird food has a high energy suet base which together means no waste and no mess\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Birds Love These Nuggets! See note about feeder\n\nReview: I really like these \"suet peanut balls\", as I call them. The birds love them too!. I have to tell you though, if you have squirrels, you will certainly want to invest in the \"Squirrel Buster\" feeder (see link below). I used to use a \"regular\" metal cylinder feeder (like shown on the bag of this item) for the \"suet peanut balls\", but somehow or the other, the squirrels could still get them out of the feeder! It used to drive me crazy! I have another Squirrel Buster seed feeder that I really love, and when I saw that they had a new \"suet peanut ball\" feeder, I just had to try it. . .and. . . it works! I live in downtown Atlanta, and woodpeckers, catbirds, finches and other assorted birds all love these \"suet peanut balls\". . . and don't worry. . . they don't melt either.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>","Product: No Melt Suet - Hot Pepper Delight (12 units) Attracts more birds and gives the wild bird feeding enthusiast peace of mind knowing they are now giving their wild bird friends the very best\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If you have squirrels. . . You'll love this suet\n\nReview: There are three great things about this particular suet:\n\n1. Birds LOVE it!\n2. Squirrels HATE it!\n3. Doesn't melt!\n\nI live in Atlanta, and it can get very hot. . . .This suet is great! I see a variety of birds eating it such as catbirds, woodpeckers, finches, Carolina chickadees and more. Thrashers (and other birds) pick-up the fallen pieces from the ground too.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This item really is ~H~O~T~. Make sure to wash your hands after you touch it. . . or even better. . . use gloves.\n\nFYI, I recently purchased a \"Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus\" feeder, which holds what I call the \"suet peanut balls\" from C&S and it works really well. Though they make hot pepper peanut balls, that's really not necessary with the \"Squirrel Buster\". I have one of the large \"Squirrel Buster\" seed feeders, which is really great. \"Squirrel Buster\" feeders are not cheap, but they really work and you'll enjoy them.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Brome-1024-Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder-with-Cardinal-Perch-Ring/dp/B0007LQ3RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</a>\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>","Product: Healthy-Hide is proud to introduce Good 'n' Fun, a family of premium gourmet dog chews in a variety of flavors, shapes and sizes your pooch will relish. Entertain your dog with goodness! Whether youre canine companion is a hard-working herder, a playful Lab, or a cute and cuddly Corgi, your dogs deserve the best quality in treats and chews that entertain, reward, and nourish them. For almost 50 years, Healthy-Hide has formulated and manufactured beef hide chews in eight international food-grade facilities, earning the highest U.S. and international quality certifications in the industry. We developed the Healthy-Hide brand with our commitment to excellence in mind: it's the brand you can trust for the highest quality products that your dog will enjoy.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Made in China Chews\n\nReview: These dog treats are Made in China. You can see that on the bottom right corner of the back of the package, which is shown in the pictures. If Made in China is an issue for you, then youll want to avoid these treats.\n\nPlease make sure you look at the picture on the front top right as well as the picture on the back center left. This is what these treats look like, and how they are made. They have a stick sticking out of them. If your pup doesnt do well with these sort of sticks, when I would caution against these.\n\nThese are very hard / touch chews. So if your pup enjoys gnawing on things a lot, then these will work. But as the instructions state. . . you should supervise your dog.","Product: High performance dog flotation device for water sport adventures. Provides flotation and ultimate buoyancy with bright orange color for easy visibility. Design allows for size adjustment and a flexible comfortable fit. Water resistant neoprene and cordura materials provide warmth and protection from abrasion. Also has convenient top grab handle. Extra Small fits pets with girth size 15\"-19\" and up to 18 lbs and is 8 1/4\" long down back. Small fits pets with girth size 19\"-24\" and 15-25 lbs and is 8 1/4\" long down back. Medium fits pets with girth size 23\"-31\" and 18-50 lbs and is 13 1/2\" long down back.. Large fits pets with girth size 26\"-35\" and 40-70 lbs and is 16 3/4\" long down back.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Keep on swimming. . .Keep on swimming. . .\n\nReview: Make sure you watch the video above so that you order the life jacket which will work best for your pooch. It will give you everything you need to know about sizing, plus shows you how easy it is to put it on. The life jacket feels like its made well and of good quality. Having two handles on top is really a big plus. Makes it easy to lift from the water to a boat. The one I have is the fish model. Honestly I wish it were simply solid red. Im not crazy about the fish aspect of it, but I guess I could color-in the eyes, then youd never guess it was supposed to be a fish! hahahaha","Product: NUTRO WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS Weight Management Adult Farm-Raised Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Cat Food always starts with great-tasting chicken and contains a unique blend of whole grains. This natural cat food provides natural fiber for healthy digestion and essential antioxidants, such as vitamin E, for a healthy immune system, plus vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These recipes are also crafted with less fat and fewer calories* to help manage weight. NUTRO Food for Cats follows the NUTRO FEED CLEAN philosophy, is always made with Non-GMO Ingredients and is made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. *Compared to NUTRO WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS Adult Farm-Raised Turkey & Brown Rice Recipe Cat Food **Trace amounts of genetically modified material may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Depends upon your comfort level with the brand\n\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\n\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\n\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\n\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.","Product: Sometimes, the best things in life are also the simplest. Like when your tail-waggin best friend knows exactly the right time to curl up in your lap. Or REAL chicken, raised with pride right here in the USA. Thats why every Waggin Train Jerky Duo and Smoky Jerky Treat starts with exactly that Real U.S. Chicken. Then we pair it with a handful of simple ingredients like sweet potatoes or brown sugar and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Its real treats for real dogs. It doesnt get much simpler than that.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: MADE IN THE USA! That's What I Like Best!\n\nReview: Its true. . . Whats inside dog food and dog treats matters more to the owner than the dog. . . . BUT. . . having said that, its very important to look out for your pet. The #1 thing I like about these treats is that they are Made in the USA! Granted, that doesnt mean that the ingredients don't come from China or elsewhere. . . but Im crossing my fingers that they are also sourced in the USA as well. If you don't know about the issues of Made in China dog food and dog treats. . . then you owe it to your pet to do some research. These treats are also easy to break apart, depending upon the size of your dog.","Product: Reclaim your dogs glory days with this feel good recipe, delivering controlled levels of minerals in a potato-free recipes, which can be beneficial for pets with chronic health concerns. This recipe is low phosphorus, which can help support healthy kidney function, low fat, which can be beneficial for pets with pancreas concerns, and low sodium, which can help support heart health. Crafted with a healthy balance of ocean fish meal and our unique blend of 20 nutritious Superfoods, this recipe makes for a delicious and satisfying combination your dogs will love, and one that will keep them happy and sharp into their golden years! As with any health condition, always consult your veterinarian before changing foods and please contact Solid Gold Customer Service if you have any questions about your pet's specific health concern. As America's first holistic pet food company, Solid Gold has over 40 years of experience crafting natural, holistic recipes designed to meet your pet's unique health needs. Solid Gold's proprietary nutrition platform is tailored for your dog's lifelong health and longevity. Balanced Omega-6 and -3 Fatty Acids from natural sources like salmon oil and ocean fish support a soft and shiny coat and provide immune system support. Prebiotics and living probiotics ensure your dog has balanced levels of beneficial bacteria to support optimal gut health, healthy digestion and proper nutrient absorption. Finally, we pair responsibly sourced real meat, poultry or fish with our carefully curated blend of 20 superfoods that help support a strong and healthy immune system.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: For You \"Senior\" Pooch\n\nReview: This is a pet food company I really love. . . and I don't say that about many pet food companies. First and foremost, NONE of their ingredients come from China. You have to be VERY careful when purchasing pet food. Even if the package shows that its Made in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients are not sourced from other countries. . .especially from China. If you're not familiar with issues with pet food ingredients coming from China, then I highly recommend you research.\n\nHeres where Solid Gold sources their ingredients for different products: Venison from Australia; Lamb from New Zealand; Quail, Duck and Rabbit from France; Taurine (amino acid) from Japan. The rest comes from The United States and Canada.\n\nThis particular blend, Holistique Blendz is NOT grain and gluten free. If thats an issue for your pet, then you will probably want to make another selection. Solid gold offers pet food which is grain and gluten free as well. If your dog is a senior, then this blend is great. If your pet just needs to lose a few pounds, I like the Fit & Fabulous blend also.","Product: The Pet Gear Happy Trails Lite No-Zip Pet Stroller keeps your dog comfy, protected, and right where you want them - with you! This pet stroller features a sturdy metal frame and weather-resistant canopy that comes in several color options. Handy features include a flip-down mesh screen, oversized storage bin below, and an elevated paw rest. Let your dog ride in style! About Pet Gear Inc. A division of Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Pet Gear Inc. helps you to care for some of your very best friends. Committed to the comfort and safety of your pets, Pet Gear's offers a wide line of pet products, including pet furniture, strollers, steps, carriers, and much, much more. Improve the quality of life for you and your four-legged friends with the help of Pet Gear. Dimensions: 22L x 10W x 19H inches. Sturdy metal frame. Water-resistant canopy. Elevated paw rest. Large storage basket. Product Weight: 11.5 Pounds,Height to Handle: 40 inch,Max. Capacity: 25 Pounds, Wheel size: 7 inch back, 6 inch front, Stroller height to handle 40 inch\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for small pets. . . older pets. . . or pets with arthritis\n\nReview: If you have a very small pet, or a pet with arthritis this is a great way to take them for a stroll, and get some exercise yourself! The no-zipper enclosure is nice for extra sunny or cooler day, but can also be opened at the top for nicer days.\n\nIm not sure how well this will work for cats. I guess it just all depends upon your feline pet. I would think that you would want to try indoors first to see if your cat will be happy inside and not go crazy to get out. But I think small dogs would be quite content.\n\nThis is the most basic model, which will work just fine for small pets up to 25#s and travel on smooth surfaces. But if you're going to be going on trails or if you like to jog with your pet, then I would HIGHLY recommend looking at one of the more deluxe models with larger wheels. The hard plastic of the Happy Trails model will simply not make for anything more than smooth surfaces and normal walking.","Product: Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Dog Food is healthy, 100% natural gluten free, grain free dog food for adult dogs made with 95% pure poultry and antioxidant-rich superfood and fortified with vitamins and minerals. Each wet canned dog food can be served as a complete, balanced meal or can be added on top for an extra boost of protein. Wellness CORE grain free dog food formulas are based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs thrive on a diet mainly comprised of meat. Each grain free, nutrient-rich formula provides high quality protein for your dog.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Know Where Your Pet Food is \"Sourced\"\n\nReview: First of all, I have absolutely no idea why they added broccoli to this item. So often pet food companies is simply trying to please the owner. . . as opposed to what is best for the pet, and what the pet would prefer. Nonetheless, its not really a big deal in this case.\n\nWellness has always been known as a quality, premium pet food brand. Im always concerned with where the items in pet food is sourced. Note that if a package shows Made in America. . . or. . . Made in the USA. . . or. . . Packaged in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients were sourced (come from) the USA. The ingredients could come from China or elsewhere, and simply be processed into pet food and/or packaged here in the USA. So you must be very cautious, if this is of a concern to you.\n\nI contacted Wellness about this, and below is what they had to say. . . . . .\n\nOur Wellness ingredients are primarily sourced from North America. WellPet has one of the most strict sourcing criteria of any pet food manufacturer. All ingredient suppliers, whether domestic or international, need to meet certified nutrient levels and be manufactured in quality audited facilities. While there are many high quality ingredients available in the U.S., in some cases there is not a readily available U.S. supply. For example, our Venison, Lamb, Rabbit and Salmon Meal are sourced internationally from New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Chile respectively. Our Mixed tocopherols and Green Tea Extract is sourced from China, however these are not used in our Canned Wellness recipes. We feel that we have the appropriate quality programs in place at all our vendor locations and feel safe and secure with all the ingredients we source, whether they are sourced locally or globally.\n\nOverall, I think that Wellness is a good brand of pet food, and would have not issues using them.","Product: NUTRO WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS Adult Farm-Raised Turkey & Brown Rice Recipe Cat Food always starts with great-tasting turkey and contains a unique blend of whole grains. This natural cat food provides natural fiber for healthy digestion and essential antioxidants, such as vitamin E, for a healthy immune system, plus vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These recipes are also crafted with Omega 6 fatty acids, to promote healthy skin and a soft, shiny coat. NUTRO Food for Cats follows the NUTRO FEED CLEAN philosophy, is always made with Non-GMO Ingredients and is made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. *Trace amounts of genetically modified material may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Prefer a different brand\n\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\n\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\n\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\n\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.","Product: NUTRO KITCHEN CLASSICS Steamed Fish & Sweet Potato Dinner Premium Loaf is a tasty recipe crafted for Healthy Skin & Coat and helps support healthy digestion. This natural dog food offers complete nutrition, rich in nutrients and full of flavor. NUTRO Quality Pledge: Natural ingredients carefully sourced from our trusted network of farmers and suppliers, no chicken by-product meal, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: You might want to look around\n\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\n\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\n\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\n\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.","Product: NUTRO KITCHEN CLASSICS Steamed Fish & Sweet Potato Dinner Premium Loaf is a tasty recipe crafted for Healthy Skin & Coat and helps support healthy digestion. This natural dog food offers complete nutrition, rich in nutrients and full of flavor. NUTRO Quality Pledge: Natural ingredients carefully sourced from our trusted network of farmers and suppliers, no chicken by-product meal, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: it's what they don't say. . . . ..\n\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\n\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\n\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\n\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.","Product: Packed with a star-studded lineup of special ingredients, this recipe is sure to make your pet shinewith a perfect balance of cage-free, USA-raised chicken, healthy whole grains like brown rice and pearled barley, and our unique blend of 20 nutritious superfoods. Its got all you need to unleash the superstar thats inside every dog. As America's first holistic pet food, Solid Gold has over 40 years of experience developing transformative nutrition for your pet. All of our balanced recipes have 20 nutrient-dense superfoods and clean, high-quality proteins. Our holistic approach delivers results that you can see and your dog can feel.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great dog food. .. NOT from China.\n\nReview: This is a pet food company I really love. . . and I don't say that about many pet food companies. First and foremost, NONE of their ingredients come from China. You have to be VERY careful when purchasing pet food. Even if the package shows that its Made in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients are not sourced from other countries. . .especially from China. If you're not familiar with issues with pet food ingredients coming from China, then I highly recommend you research.\n\nHeres where Solid Gold sources their ingredients for different products: Venison from Australia; Lamb from New Zealand; Quail, Duck and Rabbit from France; Taurine (amino acid) from Japan. The rest comes from The United States and Canada.\n\nThis particular blend, Star Chaser, is not grain and gluten free. So if thats an issue with your pet, you may wish to consider one of the four varieties which are grain and gluten free.","Product: Theres a lot of gold left in the golden years. Support the activities that make your cat feel young again with this grain and gluten free, nutrient rich formula. Crafted with lean, high quality turkey, antioxidant rich cranberries and our unique blend of 20 powerful superfoods, this recipe provides the well balanced nutrition your cat needs to regain their Glory days. Free from fillers like corn, wheat and soy. No artificial preservatives. Made in the USA\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What a GREAT Company!\n\nReview: This is a pet food company I really love. . . and I don't say that about many pet food companies. First and foremost, NONE of their ingredients come from China. You have to be VERY careful when purchasing pet food. Even if the package shows that its Made in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients are not sourced from other countries. . .especially from China. If you're not familiar with issues with pet food ingredients coming from China, then I highly recommend you research.\n\nHeres where Solid Gold sources their ingredients for different products: Venison from Australia; Lamb from New Zealand; Quail, Duck and Rabbit from France; Taurine (amino acid) from Japan. The rest comes from The United States and Canada.\n\nThis particular product, Furrever Young, is specifically for mature / senior cats. Depending upon your pet, some of the other Solid Gold varieties also work well for senior cats.","Product: Wellness core pure rewards natural grain free dog treats are wholesome, all natural, Wheat free, grain free, tender soft dog treats made in USA only.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Yum. . . Yum!\n\nReview: My Jack Russell and I both give these dog treats a paw up. My fur baby has a tendency to be a little overweight and I can give him the CORE Pure Rewards and not feel guilty. They are only 6 Calories per treat and he was starting to put on a little weight. He loves and expects a treat after his afternoon walk and I feel OK to give him several of these. The ingredients are simple and it actually smells like jerky. They are about the size of a large thumb nail and has a very tender texture. I find that the price is in line with other dog treats that contain high quality and high protein ingredients.","Product: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE formulas use simple recipes for sensitive cats. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 710 key ingredients that are easily recognizable. And even if your cat isnt sensitive to ingredients, theyll still love the great taste. Choose from a variety of formulas made with real meat or fish first, paired with whole ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, lentils, or chickpeasnever corn, wheat or soy. Feed your cat all the great taste they crave and all the nutrition they need.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I like it. . . but. . . . .\n\nReview: This is a quality cat food that is made for animals with sensitive digestive systems. As a pet owner I want my cat and all of my animals to have grain free foods that are made from pure products and simple ingredients. My cat is not that fond of taste as the grocery store brands so I am mixing the two together in an effort to give her the simple quality food that I know is best for her. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for maximum health. I like the size of the 10 pound bag.\n\nThe only real issue I have with this product (as with all pet food products) is where the ingredients are sourced. Even if something shows to be Made in the USA. . . it does not mean that the ingredients necessarily come from the USA. I contacted Canidae, and they sent the below response. . . BUT. .. . Note that they are NOT saying that none of their ingredients come from China. . . . which obviously means that something is coming from China. . . . When I asked them to tell me exactly what ingredients indeed come from China, they did not respond.\n\nThank you for contacting CANIDAE Pet Foods. No meats, fish, grains, fruits or vegetables are sourced from China. We go to great lengths to source the vast majority of these ingredients from the United States. On occasion, we may source an ingredient from another country, for example, flaxseed which is sometimes sourced from Canada, or, lamb, from New Zealand. Every ingredient regardless of country of origin is held to the highest standards of quality and safety.","Product: Wind and Dine with Nina Ottosson's Dog Trubble! This fun treat game has 5 blocks that run along a track to an opening at the end. Your pup has to push, nuzzle and paw each block to the end of the track to pull it out and find a tasty reward! Every dog's a winner with Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Games! Bring out the genius in your dog with our interactive, treat-seeking puzzles and exercise toys. Difficulty level 2 - Moderate. Perfect for your smarty pup.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Know your dog before purchasing\n\nReview: This is one of those things where you really have to know your dog (and possibly cat) before purchasing. You also have to be willing to sit . . . watch. . .supervise. . . . as your pet is working this puzzle. Its made of compressed wood. If dogs chew on it . . . its going to come apart. Dogs may also want to try and chew on. . . or eat. . the round blocks. You have to make sure you have all five blocks when you're finished playing with it, so there isn't a missing block out there for your dog to choke on. If you're willing to put the time-and-effort into it. . then it can work.","Product: For adult large breed dogs that require a limited ingredient dog food, there's great-tasting NUTRO Large Breed Lamb and Whole Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food. Offering a premium taste your dog will enjoy, this NUTRO Dry Dog Food formula provides the necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a healthy metabolism, plus naturally sourced glucosamine and chondroitin to help build healthy cartilage and joints. Each bite of this natural dog food is infused with optimal levels of omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic), zinc and B vitamins to guarantee a soft coat that shines. Best of all, NUTRO Food for Dogs is made with no corn gluten meal, wheat or soy protein to reduce the likelihood of aggravating food sensitivities.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: You Decide. . . .\n\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\n\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\n\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\n\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.","Product: This Magna Cart personal hand truck features a lightweight folding design that can hold up to 150 lbs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: After a year of use, I still LOVE this hand truck!\n\nReview: For the longest time, I used an old luggage cart that I had for hauling things here and there. Somewhere along the way I \"lost\" it and replaced it with this one.\n\nI take things to/from my car. . post office. . . PakMail . . . and other places on a daily basis. I'm using this hand truck all the time, and have been for over a year and it works GREAT! Though it says that you can carry up to 150 pounds, my loads are usually less than 50 and though I'm sure it would hold 150 pounds, I don't think that this is the type of hand truck you would need if you were going to be using it for such weights on a constant basis.\n\nIt's easy to put in my car. . . It stores easily in my home as well. It's very light and simply works like a charm. Honestly, I waited so long to review it because I really didn't know if it would last and so I thought that I would try it out for awhile first. Well, that was over a year ago, and I'm still VERY happy with it!","Product: A perfect mix of size, form, and performance, the HP7 Flashlight is rightfully one of our most popular handheld lights. It combines our Pure Beam Focusing System with Slide Focus with high, medium, and low output modes to illuminate with either a super wide flood beam or spot mode with transition halo at varying distances and brightness all controllable with one hand. Its anti-roll tailcap allows you to set it on uneven surfaces without rolling off and it even allows you to stand the light up on its cap for vertical lighting situations. With Coasts commitment to quality, the HP7 Flashlight is impact resistant, weather resistant and its LED is virtually unbreakable. The HP7 Flashlight is backed by Coasts lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Tested and rated to ANSI/FL1 standards.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is the brightest flashlight I've ever owned!\n\nReview: In the past, I've mostly used Maglite. But this little beauty really puts any Maglite I've had to shame. Honestly. . . I don't know a lot about \"lumens\". . . but I just know that this thing is BRIGHT. When it says that it's a \"focusing\" flashlight, that means you can put a spotlight one sometime. Depending upon how far away the item is, you pull the ring on the light end out to where you want it to be for your spotlight. Using this feature will cut-down on your battery life, but the batteries last from 5.75 - 10-hours, so quite a long life.\n\nPlease see the other coast flashlights as well. They make them without the \"focusing\" part, if you wish, but there is so little cost difference that I think it's a nice feature to have.\n\nThe packaging is really nice. A slick box. The flashlight comes with a nice carrying case, as well as strap.\n\nIt feels really durable and sturdy in your hand. Small and compact.\n\nThe on/off button is on the back end. At first I thought I wouldn't like that so much, but now it feels fine. It just depends upon what you're doing, because if you're holding it pointing down, the you can use your thumb to turn it on/off. If you're holding it out, then depending upon how coordinated you are, you might have to use two hands to turn it off.\n\nThis flashlight is an investment. It's not something you're going to get at the 99 cent store. But it should last you a very long time.","Product: When youre looking for an economical way to help protect your workers during hazardous tasks, the Kleenguard brand A35 Disposable Coveralls, for Liquid and Particle Protection, are an excellent choice. The lightweight coveralls are made of microporous film-laminated material that helps protect against dry particulates and liquids. This hooded protective suit has elastic wrists and ankles to help reduce exposure. Personal protective clothing (PPE), such as this, is appropriate for protecting clothing and skin during tasks like pressure washing, painting, general industrial manufacturing and maintenance, protecting from liquids, dust and dirt. It meets American National Standards Institute and International Safety Equipment Association ANSI/ISEA 101-1996 sizing standard and comes in sizes from small to 5LX.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good for Rain / Snow too!\n\nReview: These coveralls are very thin and lightweight. This would help keeping you cool when doing hot, messy jobs. It covers well (long sleeve, long-pants, and hood). Even though they are thin they are made of a durable material that does not tear easily. This coverall would be good for people who need them daily for their job, or just when you are doing something around the house that might require this kind of protection.\n\nVERY nice to use as a rain suit or snow cover as well. Youll stay dry underneath.\n\nMy only real complaint is about the price. Im not sure why the medium size are over double the price of the Large currently. I think I would probably go for the large. . . and use a belt! ;-)","Product: Truly replicates the form and function of a standard 45 watt R20 bulb, producing 450 lumens of neutral light proven to boost energy and enhance performance. 80% reduced operating costs. Dimmable to 10% on most dimmers - See manufacturer website for approved Dimmers list. Maintenance free operation - lasts much longer than conventional lighting. UL Listed - contains no mercury. Shatterproof. No UV/IR. Designed by KOBI in Texas to deliver maximum value at an affordable price. We stand behind our products with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty - if you are less than completely satisfied, we will make it right. Let us know by calling 800-505-2106 or email: helpdeskatkobielectric.com.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Just the Right Amount of Light for What I Need\n\nReview: A lot of people balk at the cost of these bulbs. . . but. .. when you consider that this bulb is supposed to last 23-years, when used three-hours per-day (per the package) then you will certainly get your moneys worth out of this bulb. They certainly save you a lot over time.\n\nThis is a very nice high-quality bulb. I have a floodlight in the foyer of my condo, and this is just the right amount of light for the area. Works really great.\n\nPlease Note: If you either have dimmer switches, or you plan on getting them, you will want to check the Kobi Electric website (search for Kobi Electric Dimmer) for a list of approved dimmer switches, just to be on the safe side.","Product: Zipato RGBW LED Bulb with dimmer makes home lighting more fun and comfortable. With Zipato RGBW Bulb, you can control color and intensity of home lights with their smartphones. Zipato RGBW Bulb additionally has separate warm white, cold white and color LEDs. This allows you create both colorful light environments and regular white lighting, that is easily controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone. Furthermore, it is possible to set a temperature of white light according to customer's specific needs, colder white for lighting and warm white for cozier environment.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: no. . . No. . . and more NO\n\nReview: This is one of the most confusing items. FYI. . . If you want to call technical support you have to make a long-distance phone call to. . . . CROATIA!\n\nThe piece of paper that comes with the bulb is filled with small print about different things. . . but. . . little/no information about how to use this bulb. There are four steps listed. . . #1: Screw-in the bulb. #2: Turn on the bulb. #3: Activate inclusion mode on your Z-ware controller. #4: Activate inclusion mode of the RGBW bulb by gently tapping the bulb.\n\nOk. . . So I understand #1 and #2. But when you get to #3. . . . what is inclusion mode??? What is the Z-ware controller? There is NO information about the app you're supposed to download to use this bulb. They SHOULD have placed a QR code on the paper so that you could scan it to download the app. . . but they didnt. When I went to the app store there was one Z-ware app. . . so I downloaded it. But when I tried to open it there was an error and it said to go to settings. Well, settings didn't tell me what the error was . . . or how to fix it. Again, there is NO information on the piece of paper about which app you're supposed to use. When you go to the Zipato website, where its supposed to give you all kinds of information. . it doesnt. Theres a bunch of blah. . blah. . . blah.. . and pictures. . . but I still don't see the app you're supposed to use. Most of the blah. . . blah. . . blah. . is about a lot of different things. . . but not about lightbulbs. Its VERY odd. Welcome to CROATIA.\n\nThough I see NOTHING about this on the Zipato website. . . . and NOTHING about this on the piece of paper included with the bulb. . .. . I see on the Amazon.com website listing that this bulb is supposed to work with Wink. Wink is an app that is supposed to bring a lot of your connected home items (such as lights, thermostat, camera, locks, etc.) together in one place. Unfortunately. . . . If you want to use Wink. . . you have to purchase a Wink Hub which is currently fifty dollars. If you're going to use Wink for your entire house. . . .then I can certainly see that paying for such a device makes sense. . . but for me to use it on one lightbulb. . . . I don't think so.\n\nSo. . . In the end. . . I have NO idea how good / bad this actual lightbulb is. I only know how BAD the documentation and information is about this bulb . . . so much so that I cant even use the bulb.\n\nAlso. . . Its a VERY expensive lightbulb!","Product: Fall asleep next to your favorite My little pony character night light. Safe, plug free and portable. Press to turn it on to activate the soothing glowing light. Kids will sleep tight in the gentle glow of this character night light. Automatically turns off after 10 minutes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Make sure you read the instructions - small print on box\n\nReview: This Peppa pig night light is not exactly a traditional night light that you plug in (or turn on) and it stays on until you turn it off. The Peppa pig night light is only activated for 10 minutes at a time. When you press the power button for 2 seconds the light will flash twice. The next time you press the power button the light will turn on and then automatically turn off in 10 minutes. I do like the light, but I just wish there was a way to set the timer. Sometimes 10 minutes is just too fast to shut off automatically. Unless your child falls asleep super-fast, then Peppa will likely be off before you child falls asleep. We usually just use Peppa at night or in the car as a lighted toy. Fun lighted toy, but not what most would think of a night light. Made in China.","Product: Fall asleep next to your favorite My little pony character night light. Safe, plug free and portable. Press to turn it on to activate the soothing glowing light. Kids will sleep tight in the gentle glow of this character night light. Automatically turns off after 10 minutes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Make sure you read the instructions\n\nReview: Its important that you read the instructions. Press and hold the power button for three seconds. This will turn the light on. If you indeed want to use it for a night light, then you have to press the button again. . . at which time a timer starts, and it will turn-off after ten-minutes. Otherwise, its just going to stay on, and then the batteries will be depleted quickly.\n\nYes, this is a battery-operated item. Two AAA batteries are required, and included. It would have been nice if there were either an AC or USB option. . . but there is not.\n\nThis item is Made in China of kind of soft plastic, though its not squishy, by any means. Its firm, but not hard plastic.","Product: The new Double Clutch USB, Streamlight's first USB rechargeable headlamp was built for hands-free versatility on the job. You can charge it nearly anywhere. Plus, it's Dual Fuel, meaning you can drop in 'AAA' batteries for back-up power. Shifts easily between spot and flood modes, and high and low beams, using its innovative functional facecap instead of traditional buttons. No matter if you need to see the entire area or just want to pinpoint an issue, the Double Clutch USB will give you the hands-free beam pattern you need.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not cheap but a really handy device to have for many occasions.\n\nReview: This is a very cool. . . though kind of expensive item. Its very easy to use. Its comfortable. Rotates up/down. A couple of things about it . . . . .\n\n#1. Its not a simple plug-in to charge. You have to unscrew it on the top. . . then slide to the side. . . then open the back. . . then plug it in. This is because its water resistant, so it has to work this way.\n\n#2. Perhaps its just me, but I didn't get how to go from high to low. . . but finally figured it out. Turn it on. . . then off/on again quickly. . . and it will change to/from high/low.\n\nBeing that its rechargeable is a big plus. But you can also use AAA batteries, if you want or if necessary.\n\nIts so small and light. Easy to carry anywhere. Easily fits into a pocket as well. A lot easier to carry that many flashlights.","Product: GE's Align PM LED bulb helps promote the body's natural sleep cycle. GE Align PM light is engineered to reduce blue light versus an ordinary light bulb. Using this light in the evening before bedtime in place of other lighting can help your body maintain its natural sleep-wake cycle in addition to your body's natural circadian rhythm.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not a fan. . . and here's why\n\nReview: This is a very expensive \"Made In China\" item which probably cost around a buck (or less) to produce. It casts a \"golden glow\". In other words, it makes the room darker than with a \"regular\" lightbulb. Also. . . . If you're like me. . . You have more than one lamp in the room, so it's going to take more than one bulb. Cha-Ching!\n\nI REALLY like the \"regular\" GE lightbulbs shown below. You can buy about 20 of them for the cost of one of these \"fancy\" PM lights. I've tried the \"fancy\" bulb for a few nights. . . but I really can't tell any difference in my going to sleep. There is nothing \"wrong\" with the bulb. . . . it's just that I prefer the \"regular\" bulbs. . . . especially for the cost.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/GE-13-Watt-Energy-SmartTM-8-Pack-60-watt-replacement/dp/B000NISDNU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM - 8 Pack - 60 watt replacement</a>","Product: The InterDesign Bubbli kitchen sink collection features Essential, everyday solutions to enhance your kitchen workspace. Protect your sink and your dishes with the soft, durable plastic Bubbli kitchen sink collection.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I have some \"issues\" with this mat\n\nReview: This listing is for multiple items. The one that I have is the medium-size, clear, sink mat.\n\nThis sink mat is completely covered in bubbles. Youre supposed to cut-off the bubbles necessary to make the opening around the drain in your sink. By doing it this way, you can use this in any location you like, and no matter where your drain might be located. You might also use this in other places, like a cabinet, where you might want some protection.\n\nThere are a few things that I don't care for about this mat though. . .\n\n#1. Things get trapped under it, so Im constantly having to pull it up and rinse it off.\n\n#2. It smells.. . . a lot. . . .Even though Ive had it for a couple of weeks. . . it still smells. Im not sure if the smell is ever going away.\n\n#3. At the current price of fifteen bucks, its expensive for Made in China plastic. The pebble design, which is the same sort of thing, is close to half the price, and much larger. (see below)\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/InterDesign-Pebblz-Kitchen-Sink-Protector-Mat-Large-Clear/dp/B0013G4KRO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">InterDesign Pebblz Kitchen Sink Protector Mat, Large, Clear</a>","Product: Note: this item is not available for shipping to ak, hi and pr. Or apo.Fpo.Dpo. Choosing a shower head can be hard, with the many different choices that are available. However, the AKDY 9\" Sh0019 showerhead helps those suffering from indecision. Thinner than an inch, this showerhead gives the best of both worlds. Combining 118 rainfall shower nozzles and 6 jet nozzle shower, both function independently to ensure proper water pressure. With a rotating locking mechanism, switching between the two modes is easy and simple. Formed from abs thermo material, it is capable of handling nice hot showers. Using 1/2\" standard sizing, this model is perfect and easy to use. Furthermore, this showerhead is covered by a one year warranty. Material: abs color: white size: 9\" x 5.75\" shape: rectangular thickness: 4.75\" assembly required: no shower arm included: no outlet size: 1/2\" shower head swivel: yes number of nozzles: 118 nozzle material: rubber warranty: 1-year manufacturer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cheap Plastic. . But I Like It. . . .\n\nReview: This is made from very cheap plastic. It probably cost a buck or two to make in China. Because its silver, its supposed to look like its metal / stainless steel. . . but its not. Its all plastic. Because of that I was very leery of it when I took it out of the box. But once I installed it. . . . I was quite surprised with how much I like it. It replaces a hand-held nozzle that Ive used for years and years. I like the movability of the hand-held, but I like this shower head, which is much larger, also.\n\nIts kind of odd that they say this is a multi-function shower head. Its not. Its a dual-function shower head. It has two different possibilities. Rain, where water comes out of all of the 118 rainfall shower nozzles. . . . and. . . Jet where water comes out of six jet nozzles in the center. You change from one-to-the-other with the flip of a knob in the center of the shower head. Very easy.","Product: Our satin nickel cabinet hinge is a reliable cabinet hardware for any room. Each item contains 20 total hinges as well as individual mounting screws. South Main is the ideal hardware for redesigning your home, kitchen and bath. We offer high quality hardware accessories at the lowest possible price. With South Main Hardware, you cannot go wrong.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Ten Pair (20 total hinges)\n\nReview: I wanted to replace the old hardware on my cabinets, and found that they still did not have the look that I wanted until I also replaced the hinges. I used SOUTH MAIN HARDWARE along with their hinge set and they matched and worked perfectly on my doors. It really worked out to be a blessing, because the cabinets not only look better, they open and close better too. Some of the doors would not stay closed and now with the new hinges they actually stay closed. They arrive in a bag of 10 and all the hardware or screws needed to complete the change out are enclosed. The package label states that there are 10, but there are actually 10 sets of 2 for a total of 20 hinges. These are solid, well made and I am very happy with the improvement they made to my kitchen.","Product: Work without worry wearing Stanley's Black Premium Grain Goatskin Leather Gloves as they feature reinforced palms, stretch spandex backs and TPR knuckle pad protector for added comfort and security. You'll enjoy the soft, supple premium grain goatskin leather almost as much as the elastic wrists with their adjustable hook and loop closures. Share them with your friends! Sizing: Using a measuring tape, measure the circumference of your hand just below the knuckles. (Extra Large = 11\")\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for every toolbox\n\nReview: These gloves are fantastic. I am a Do It Yourselfer and you would not think so, but it is very difficult to find nice gloves that are well made and durable. These check all of the boxes. These gloves are made a lot like the gloves that professional athletics wear. They are comfortable, flexible, and made with a combination of materials (leather, Spandex, and rubber) that make them durable. The knuckles are reinforced with hard rubber for protection and the tips of the fingers are leather reinforced for longer wear. The tips of the fingers are where I tend to wear gloves out first so I am very pleased with the design of these gloves. They have a wide band at the wrist and have a Velcro closure. These gloves are superior quality to any work gloves that I have purchased and the price is a major deal. I have the large size and they are a perfect fit. I probably have an average size hand. I don't have huge hands, but I don't have small hands either. These are great quality, comfortable, and should be in every tool box. Made in Pakistan.","Product: South Main Hardware bath fixtures will bring your bathroom back to life. Our stunning elm collection euro style toilet paper holder is a timeless traditional piece that boasts a beautiful warm metallic Satin Nickel finish. Its sturdy construction consists of the highest quality zinc alloy, stainless steel screws and steel stamped mounting plate. Quick and easy installation, instructions included. Fixture length: 7 inch fixture WIDTH: 2.95 inch fixture depth: 3 inch coordinate your bathroom with our entire elm collection available on amazon.Com. Box includes 1 mounting bracket, 2 drywall screws, 2 drywall anchors..\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Satin Nickle Finish\n\nReview: This toilet paper holder is part of the Traditional Elm collection from South Main Hardware. Other fixtures in the Traditional Elm pattern are offered.\n\nThis toilet paper holder can be mounted to feed the paper from either the left or right side. Watch the video at top for easy installation instructions.\n\nI have the Satin Nickel finish holder, and it looks very nice. The holder is Made in China.\n\nFYI. . . It can depend upon where you holder is situated to the toilet. I have this style in both of my two bathrooms. . . but. . . I had to change to the more traditional style using the spring-loaded center rod holder in one of them because I kept knocking the roll off as the holder is really close to the toilet.","Product: Orbit's clear comfort Pro THERMOSTAT combines all the features of a fully Programmable energy-saving THERMOSTAT with a contemporary design that looks great in any home. Full 7-day programmability eliminates the need for manual adjustments and allows for customization of heating and cooling with up to four periods per day.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easy to install and affordable. . . batteries should have been included\n\nReview: Fortunately, my system is a \"conventional\" one which was about the simplest. Four wires that were clearly marked by color and initial on the original thermostat. The instructions are clear and concise. They explained how to use the enclosed adhesive labels to easily identify them when they are disconnected. Installation of the thermostat base to the wall was easy with the enclosed screws and wall inserts. Minimal tools required. Reinstallation of the wires into the new thermostat base was relatively simple. So, after installing batteries (not included) in the main unit and fastening it to the base on the wall, we were into programming. Again, instructions are simple as long as you just take your time and think about what you are doing. Once you get into customizing the \"on/off\" times, it becomes pretty intuitive. Once operational and the unit began to go through the on/off phases of operation, everything seemed to work as prescribed.","Product: Control your lights, ceiling fans, and other fixtures from anywhere with the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch. The smart switch replaces any standard light switch, and connects to your home Wi-Fi in no time through the free Kasa app. Kasa also lets you manage connected fixtures with your smartphone or tablet, including setting schedules, timers and countdowns. For added convenience, you can use your voice to control when paired with Amazon Alexa, Google assistant and Microsoft cortana.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works great with Alexa. Good instructions\n\nReview: I really like this switch. Its packaging is very nice and gives you the feeling that it is a very high quality device. Upon opening the package, it doesnt disappoint. It is so nice looking and is really a very sharp looking addition to the house, just from an aesthetic point of view. When you download the Kasa app, it allows you to Add a device and gives a person with basic wiring experience very good instructions on how to install. I do think that, if you aren't comfortable with electrical wiring, you might still be a little uncomfortable with the installation, but the instructions are pretty clear and theres also a good YouTube video. I absolutely love the features of this device, and its compatibility with Alexa, which I have in my home. Setup is easy and operation is intuitive and very responsive. Being able schedule, set away where it goes on-and-off at random times, and dimmer capability, from the app is so handy. Integration with Alexa works very well. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this device. Made in China.","Product: Sunlite 88102 LFX/TP/15W/PC 15 Watt 120-277 Volt LED Wall Packs Fixture, Bronze Finish, Polycarbonate Glass.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Super long-lasting outdoor fixture\n\nReview: The information concerning this fixture is a little incomplete. This is an outdoor fixture which must be hard-wired. It has a light sensor on the top, so that the light will automatically turn-on when it gets dark. . . but. . . for the sensor to work properly, the light needs to be in an open, unobstructed area. If you place it in a low light area, then it will turn-on more frequently. With this fixture, because it uses so little energy, and is a super long-lasting fixture, thats not much of an issue, if you don't mind it being on.\n\nIts a very simple design. It is the equivalent to a 60-watt bulb. It lights my back door area nicely, which is what I needed. Its a bit pricey, but again, it lasts so long and uses little energy, so Im still quite happy with it.","Product: WestMenLights sputnik pendant light details: industrial sputnik arm with lamp holder and bare shade reveals and maximize Edison bulb light; black socket UL listed; Edison bulbs limited 60W max. Not included in the fixture, may also choose 3W LED Edison bulbs in our store; UL listed cord hardwired; vaulted ceiling available; center rod length:19.7\" and accept custom made length; voltage:110V-240V available; overall:25.98\" W. 35.43\"H; ceiling bracket:4\"diam. WestMenLights fixture comes with everything needed for installation including installation accessory, ceiling bracket and installation instructions.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Pricey. . . and bulbs are not included\n\nReview: Its very important to note that bulbs are not included with this fixture. I recommend you do a search for Edison Bulbs and you will find lots of different options.\n\nThough I have yet to find this specifically shown. . . but . . I can only assume from the packaging and such that this fixture is Made in China. Its very cheap, though not inexpensive. Its simple enough to put together. The orb in the center is two-parts. Parts are included, but its highly likely you may want to purchase better parts. You may also wish to look at other options, as similar light fixtures abound, and if they are all Made in China, Im not sure this is the one. . . especially as bulbs are not included.","Product: WestMenLights tubal wall sconce details: 1 filament bulbs reveals wrought iron tubular special design; black socket Germany VDE listed; Edison bulbs limited 60W max. Bulbs not included in the fixture, may also choose 3W LED Edison bulbs in our store; UL listed hardwired and dimmable; vaulted ceiling available; cord length:3.5ft and accept custom made length; voltage:110V-240V available; overall:12.32\"H, 4.72\"W. Ceiling bracket:4\"diam; application: bedroom, dining room, kitchen, hallway, wedding, basement, nursery, dry bathroom, living room, lounge, office, cathedral, panel, farmhouse, cottage; WestMenLights fixture comes with everything needed for installation including installation accessory, ceiling bracket and installation instructions.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I like it, but it's just so pricey for Made in China\n\nReview: When I see this light fixture, I think of being in an old west saloon. It has such a Western feel to me. Very rugged. Its Made in China, and honestly, I think its way overpriced. Also, being that the bulb is not included, that makes it even more expensive. For this type of fixture, youll often need two of them, so the price just keeps increasing. On top of everything else, the bulb is challenging to replace. You have to unscrew everything at the bottom. If you're willing to pay the price. . and the hassle of replacing the bulbs. . then this might work for you. FYI, the same company offers lots and lots of similar fixtures, so make sure you check them out as well by clicking on WestMenLights at the top.","Product: The TCP RLR205027D is an energy efficient Replacement for a standard incandescent R20 flood light bulb. This bulb is equivalent to a 50 watt bulb but uses only 7 watts! it emits a soft white color of 2700K color temperature when lit which mimics the glow of standard incandescent bulbs. This bulb is suitable for indoor and outdoor protected use. The TCP RLR205027D is fully dimmable and is great for use in recessed can lighting.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Takes some getting used to\n\nReview: Admittedly, a lot of lighting jargon doesn't mean much to me. I just go on what I see, what I need and how it compares to what I'm currently using. I have a 6-bulb track light above my kitchen counter. I'm currently using Sylvania 39W PAR20 bulbs that claim to be \"50W replacement\". The R20 claims to be a \"50W Equivalent\", so I figured it should be close. I installed the R20 next to the other bulbs, and immediately noticed that the space the Sylvania was lighting is now darker. Now, in fairness, the R20 is said to be \"soft white\". I'd say it's definitely \"soft\". I guess I'd call it more of a diffused light, where the Sylvania is more of a flood. What I can say for sure is that the R20 operates much cooler. I have a higher-end non-contact thermometer and measured the R20 at 95 degrees and the Sylvania at 275 degrees, which I assume, means the R20 may operate on less cost and should last longer. I don't like the amount of light it puts out, so I'll probably stay with the Sylvania, but if I really get energy-conscious, I could see myself going with the R20 and just getting used to it.","Product: From finishes that are guaranteed to last a lifetime, to faucets that perfectly balance your water pressure, Moen sets the standard for exceptional beauty and reliable, innovative design.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Expensive, but looks really great\n\nReview: First of all, there are several pictures shown giving you examples of what you can do. . but. . . only the first / top picture shows you exactly what you are purchasing.\n\nThis is what you purchase, when you already have a showerhead and hand shower that you like. I have a rain showerhead that I really like, so this is what I needed to add the hand shower. Youll have to drill into your shower to attach the lower portion.\n\nThere are a lot less expensive options to do the same thing. . . and ones which do not require that you drill into your wall. . . but.. . they are not going to look nearly as nice as this one.","Product: Mega Bloks Ride On Caterpillar with Excavator\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Other than the cost, it's a great toy.\n\nReview: This toy has multiple things going on. . . . .and has enjoyment written all over it. To me, it looks a lot larger in person than it does in pictures. Tikes can scoot around on it. . . but then use it with their blocks as well. FYI, you'll need a LOT more blocks! Hahahaha It's nice that the batteries are included. So often they are not these days.\n\nThe age is listed from 1 - 3-years old, which is about right. It shows that it will hold up to 50-pounds.\n\nGranted, this is NOT a tricycle. If your main concern is \"rideability\", then you might look elsewhere. But overall, I think it's a great toy for a youngster.","Product: Equipped with a realistic sounding grunter that activates with a squeeze of his pot belly, this cuddly little Pig puppet from Folkmanis will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Delightful silky soft plush of pale pink with grey patches and a curly tail come to life with a workable snout, mouth and front trotters. Ideal for use in interactive stage and puppet theater, Folkmanis Puppets are also great for teaching, daycare, school, pretend play, games and parties, or to pair with a book for storytelling. Easy to feed and care for, just add lots of love and snuggly fun. This puppet measures 14 x 7 x 6 Inch (LxWxH). Folkmanis has been encouraging young imaginations to blossom since 1976 with its innovative and engaging specialty puppets, promoting creativity and discovery while winning nearly every industry, child development and kid-tested award. Folkmanis has grown to become the premier manufacturer of plush puppets worldwide, offering over 200 of the most heartwarming and realistically designed creatures--both exotic and familiar--on the market today. (Birthday: January, 2014).\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not A Fan. . . And Here's Why. . . .\n\nReview: Lets just say. . . Im not squealing with laughter as it shows on the listing in several places.\n\nFirst of all. . . This is NOT a pretty pig. Its kind of odd because the color is different in the pictures (the picture of the girl holding it makes it look white with a little tan and black splotches. . . which it is not). The one that I received looks like different shades of tan with some dark splotches. Not the least bit pink. . . not the least bit attractive. I understand that not all pigs are pink in real life. . . and not all pings are pretty. . . but when you're making a toy, then the majority of the time they are pink. . . and they should be at least not-ugly, which this one is. . . ugly.\n\nThe pictures show the pig standing. This pig does not stand. It lays flat down, with the legs forward. There is nothing stiff in the legs so that it can stand, and its obviously made to lay flat.\n\nThe puppet part. There is a slit in the bellow where you put four fingers. You have to find the holes for the fingers for the two front legs. Then you use two fingers to move the mouth up-and-down. Not the easiest thing to do.\n\nThe pig grunts when you squeeze the rump part of the pig. Again, not the best design, in my opinion.\n\nThere is a tag that shows that this pig won the 2014 plush toy award, which I find very hard to believe.\n\nFinally. . . This is a Made in China toy. . . At the current price its WAY too expensive for Made in China.","Product: Get minds and bodies moving, the educational, active video gaming system built just for kids ages 3-8 years.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Buy Now for Younger Kids so They Have it for Several Years to Come\n\nReview: LeapTV has a lot going for it. Its all about two things. . . . .Learning and getting kids moving. Its very easy to set-up. You just have to make sure that you have a TV with HDMI, which most / all flat-screen TVs have. Of course youll need enough free space in front of the TV so kids can jump around! ;-) Good lighting is also a necessity so that the camera works best so your kids will be on TV. Thats so cool! Kids just LOVE that part. (Adults think its quite cool also). LeapTV is geared for younger kids 3 8. On the one hand, yes kids will grow out of it. . . eventually. But on the other hand, the system is not that expensive to begin with. . . and its much more educational and easy for little ones to use that other systems. Its really well worth it. Kids are learning and don't even know it! ;-) Games are available by both cartridge and download (WiFi or Ethernet . . . and of course internet connection required for download). As games go, they are reasonably priced. Of course they are a lot less expensive than games for young people and adults. But this way kids never get bored.","Product: For every mission, there's a vehicle. Battle the blaze like a real firefighter with a rugged large-scale fire truck that blasts water up to a whopping 25 feet! Fire has finally met its match with the Matchbox Aqua Cannon Rig and its easy-to-fill water tank that shoots up to 75 shots per tank. Simply pump, aim and shoot to knock out the \"fire\" and save the day! Kids can perform realistic rescues with a toy suitable for indoor or outdoor play that has durable styling, rolling wheels and awesome firefighter deco's. When the adventure is over, the water tank is easy to drain and store until the next real-world mission. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Batteries not required. Ages 3 and older.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great For Some Outdoor Wet Fun!\n\nReview: Though it shows that this is an indoor / outdoor toy. . .its really outdoor only. . . .unless you have a waterproof house! Hahahaha Even if the water tank is empty, there could still be some residual water inside, so the chance of getting something wet inside are great. Also. . . Kids don't care . . . so they are going to put water in it no matter where its located!\n\nThis is a fun toy for little kids. Its easy to play with. . . Holds enough water for 65 75 shots. . . so a fill will last a bit of time. I like it better than squirt guns, especially for little ones, as its very simple to use. . . You don't have to hold it. . . and so on.\n\nIts not very large (actually smaller than I thought it would be), so it doesnt take up much space. Theres also the exact same toy painted in red and called a fire truck, just in case you want two of them in different colors.","Product: Welcome the new bundle of joy with this adorable baby girl card! Featuring cute mom and baby owls with soft-to-the-touch felt attachments throughout the card, its the perfect card for parents welcoming a new daughter into the world. Paired with warm yet cheeky congratulations, this sweet design is sure to make them smile!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful Pink Color for a New Baby Girl\n\nReview: This cute new baby girl card has beautiful color. There is a bit of pink felt on the owl on the left. The card comes with a matching pink envelope. The card comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve. For Made in China, its quite expensive. But if you don't live close to a nice gift/card shop. . . . and because you can get the card shipped to you free with Amazon Prime. . . . .its certainly nice to have an option like this for a nice card.\n\nPlease Note: Only #10 business envelopes are allowed to be shipped at the current .49 cent U.S. domestic rate. Additional postage is required for this card.\n\nIf you send lots of cards, then you may wish to invest in greeting card software, which will save you lots of money.","Product: ALEX Toys Artist Studio My Art Spinner lets you create one-of-a-kind works of art. Pour paint onto the quickly spinning cards to create unique splashes and circles that can’t be duplicated. Make frames, cards and more! Includes an orange art spinner, splash shield, 5 bottles of paint (0.6 oz.), 20 black and white cards, gold and silver glitter (0.5 oz.) and easy instructions. Requires 1 C battery (not included). Recommended for children 6 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Messy. . . and 1 C battery is not included\n\nReview: This is something you HAVE to do outside in the yard. . . or anywhere you don't mind having paint flying everywhere! Kids need to wear either disposable clothes, or some sort of cover. Long sleeves are best.\n\nHaving said all of that. . . Kids really like it. Painting. . . making a mess. . . spinning. . . . all equal fun for kids. But for parents, I think this is more of a one-time thing. . . because I don't know that the trouble / mess is worth it in the end. If you just love it so much you just cant stand it. . . You can purchase additional paint from ALEX Toys separately.\n\nFYI. . . Youll need 1 C battery, which is not included.","Product: Take aim for undercover missions and secrets with the Codebreaker Crossbow blaster! With this powerful crossbow, you can rapid-fire 8 darts without reloading with the 8-dart rotating drum. You can hit targets up to 75 feet (22 meters) away, or send secrets in plain sight with the Message Dart and decoder. Feel the rush of real crossbow action as you load the darts in the drum and pull the trigger to let each one fly! The crossbow locks with a secret passcode that only you can know, so only you can fire it. Youll be the most stylish super-spy on the battlefield with the Codebreaker Crossbow! Nerf Rebelle and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nerf Does It Again!\n\nReview: Again this is a product that I love and normally when I am buying outdoor toys will look for the Nerf name brand. The gun is built of solid material and is fairly powerful. You can rapid fire the 8 darts and load the gun easily. The crossbow will lock with a secret passcode (make sure the child tells an adult what it is or you will have one upset child when they cannot remember it). The gun again is geared toward girls with its color scheme of pink and purple. Girls will like this type of design because of the popular Hunger Games and Divergent movie series (both movies have strong female leads that carry a crossbow and gun). A toy that should last and give hours of fun.","Product: When Barbie doll (sold separately) hits the road in this camper, anything is possible -- because this RV offers more than meets the eye! When road-ready, its a glam vehicle with signature style and two seats upfront (with seatbelts, of course!) -- but lift the handle and it pops up to transform the camper into a three-story play set with all kinds of possibilities for an amazing outdoor camping adventure! Plus, the transformation doesnt stop there with even more play spaces for even more storytelling possibilities. Convert the front cab into a bathroom -- remove the chairs to reveal a toilet underneath and flip the steering wheel to turn it into a sink. Transform the back of the cab by flipping over the spare tire cover to reveal a fire pit and opening the back door to reveal a kitchen complete with fridge, sink, oven and stove that lets kids imaginations really get cooking! The center room has a double bed with hammock hanging above, perfect for a quick nap after a fun camping adventure. Slide the pool out from the bottom of the camper and connect it to the slide that starts on the second floor. Barbie doll can slide down from the second-story living room (featuring a couch, TV and glam chandelier) to make a splash at a fun campsite pool party. On the third floor, set up the dining table and chairs for meals under the stars or a fancy picnic under the sun. Recreate scenes from the movie that the camper appears in, Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure, or hop into the drivers seat to tell stories of your own. Included accessories -- a fire pit, roasting sticks with marshmallows, cookware, food and place settings -- add to the camping storytelling fun. With signature touches like a chandelier, pretend TV with remote and space for all four sisters to sleep (including the fun fabric hammock), Barbie can really get glamping. Camper includes transforming features, swimming pool with slide, sofa, bed, blanket, table, two chairs (with removable seat belts), tire cover/fire pit-campfire, roasting sticks with marshmallows, popcorn in bowl, juice bottle, egg carton, milk carton, frying pan, spatula, soap bottle, toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, plates, cups and two bed pillows. Dolls sold separately, subject to availability. Dolls cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Cute for something other than a \"regular\" doll house\n\nReview: Girls love Barbie! Barbie is also a great toy brand! This camper has compartments and is even multi-leveled. There is hours of fun for little girls. It has indoor and outdoor camping adventure. It is the signature Barbie pink! I love how everything can be easily stored in the RV. It is an up-to-date RV look and little girls will take their Barbies on countless adventures on the road.\n\nIts nice that this is something different than just another doll house. Having said that, I think its currently quite overpriced. But its Barbie, so you're paying for the name.\n\nThere are lots of little pieces, so you might want to put them in a little plastic bag after playing with them, to make sure that they don't become lost or sucked-up in the vacuum cleaner!","Product: Re-create your favorite WWE Superstar entrances! Set the stage for awesome action, with a 2-in-1 WWE play set with flashing lights. This giant entrance stage was made for giving your 6-inch Superstar figures the introduction to the ring they deserve. Watch the lights flash just like in a real match as you bring your figures into the \"arena,\" set them on the stage and slam your opponent through the breakaway panels for authentic Superstar mayhem! Or start the action backstage where WWE Superstars can \"climb\" the scaffolding and knock it down for instant drama. It's like having two play sets in one! This amazing play set also includes an innovative app that lets kids interact with all the WWE action. Each sold separately.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lets Get Ready to Rumble!!\n\nReview: This playset has some cool features. . . . but. .. at the current price, its very overpriced. . . . especially for Made in China. This is the stage only. The actual ring is sold separately. . . . . but.. . . .there are several different WWE rings offered on Amazon, and almost all are a lot less expensive than this playset. So if you don't already have a ring. . . I would say go for that first. If you already have a ring, and you're looking to expand your collection, then this is certainly a nice . . . though pricey. . . option.\n\nIf you have a tablet, then there is an app which works with this playset, and its kind of cool because you hear the noise. . . see the entrance. . . and so on. If you don't have a tablet, then you might want to forego this purchase. You can certainly still use it. . . and there are lots of little pieces and such. . but the app really makes the set come alive.","Product: Dohdles are riddles made of dough! Exercise your imagination in this artistic and hilarious sculpting and guessing game for families and parties of three to six players. Create a Dohdle by sculpting the approximate shape of an object or living thing or of a part of an object or living thing with the modeling clay. You dont have to be a skilled sculptor or artist: You should actually form your Dohdle in such a way that your opponents cannot immediately recognize what it is supposed to represent. Even if youre all thumbs when it comes to sculpting, youll be able to make a Dohdle that has the shape of a hotdog, a ball, a mailbox anything! You receive points during the game if you guess the exact word that your opponents Dohdle represents. You also receive points if the solution to your Dohdle is neither too easy nor too difficult for your opponents to identify ideally solved after four rounds of guessing. During your turn, you can alternately ask two yes-or-no questions or ask for a letter of the word to be revealed to help identify another players Dohdle. At any time, if you think you can identify a Dohdle, throw your guessing cube in the sorting funnel: The player whose cube comes out first can guess first. Points from correct guesses move you forward around the game board, and the player who makes it around the board first wins the game!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not the game for me\n\nReview: They could have. . . and SHOULD have made this a LOT simpler. At first I thought this was going to be more like charades. . . . but with dough. Its not. There are cards. . . and boards. . . . and cubes. . . . and chips. . . . and if you have this many players you have to do this. . . and that many players you have to do that. . . and then there is the dough, which is really clay. I think Play-Doh is easier to work with. . . plus.. . after using anything like this a couple of times (at most) you're going to want to throw it out and buy some more dough of some sort.\n\nBut it did give me the idea of playing charades with a can of Play-Doh. .. so for that. . . I give it three stars! ;-)","Product: Speed, power, catapults, and collisions! Physics is full of action! Kids will have the 20 models in this introductory physics kit racing, rolling, flying, falling, crashing, balancing, and spinning around in 22 action-packed science experiments. After following step-by-step illustrated instructions to build each model, kids test the models to demonstrate and comprehend basic laws of mechanical physics. While building the models, young researchers learn about various topics in the fascinating world of mechanical physics and engineering. Start your physics adventures by building a balancing tightrope walker, a moving elevator, and a high-g astronaut training centrifuge to learn about forces, gravity, and weight. Learn how to measure forces by building a force meter. Examine physics at the construction site to learn about work and simple machines. Build a pulley system, crane, and inclined plane to lighten the load and make work easier. Experiment with storing energy and converting energy by constructing models of a rocket car and a skee-ball mini golf ramp. Assemble three machines from the Middle Ages - a wheelbarrow, a balance scale, and a trebuchet - to learn how levers have helped people do work for centuries. Explore the concept of trajectory. Continue your lessons by building a windmill, a drop-test device, and various parachutes to investigate the forces of air and air resistance. Expand your perspective out into the solar system to discover the force and motion of the planets and the sun. Build a sundial and a rotating Earth-and-Moon model. Take a crash course in applied physics with a series of automotive models and experiments: Construct a crash-test simulator and an airbag testing station to learn about momentum. Assemble a working gear train to learn how gears transmit and alter forces. Finally, make an all-wheel drive vehicle with a flexible jointed design for optimal performance on rough terrain. - A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for the Budding Engineer\n\nReview: This kit came in an attractive package that would be visually pleasing to children. Before opening this kit you need to have either plastic baggies or small plastic organizers with lids to keep up with all of the pieces. This is not only a kit that could be bought for home, but also be used in an education setting. Many schools have STEM science labs for students where they explore hands-on activities that focus on engineering, physics, etc. This would be a perfect kit to buy and use for this. This kit looks similar to Legos, but tends to focus more on educational topics. Little boys or girls who have an interest in science, experiments, etc. would enjoy this kit. The directions for this kit are EXCELLENT! Booklet is large enough that the print is easy to read, pictures are in color and easy to follow, and it also gives background knowledge about the experiment you will be conducting. I would give it 4 Stars! Many, many small pieces so again follow the age recommendations and have something to put the pieces in to keep.","Product: The Green Toys Block Set is the world's most environmentally friendly basic building set -- and now it's better than ever! The 18 boldly colored, lightweight blocks have been re-engineered for easier grip and better stacking action. This unique blockset includes a variety of shapes for building castles, towers, or any imaginative structure budding architects can dream up. Plenty of Good Green Fun. Color combinations may vary. For ages 1+. Dimensions: Single Block: 2-3/4\" L x 2-3/4\" W x 2-1/4\" H. Manufactured in the USA Made from 100% recycled plastic No BPA, phthalates or PVC Meets FDA food contact standards Easy to clean and dishwasher safe Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun Shapes Support Imagination!\n\nReview: Another Made in the USA toy that makes this something I would buy as a gift or use in a classroom. These blocks have been a favorite toy of many children over the years. They continue to provide hours of fun for so many boys and girls. My favorite part is that they are light weight and when they fall, they fall quietly and if a child were to throw one it does not hurt another. These blocks stack together well and they have unique shaped blocks that can support a childs imagination. Blocks allow children to engage in pretend play with each other which is a very important developmental skill. It is critical for children to be able to use their imaginations and not always be dependent on electronic gaming, etc.","Product: Baby Stella Peach Soft Nurturing Doll includes a removable diaper, a one-piece outfit with a Velcro-like closure, and a pacifier that attaches magnetically to her mouth. Baby Stella by Manhattan Toy is an ideal first baby doll collection that will encourage little ones to role play, nurture and care. Baby Stella dolls are completely soft and beautifully crafted with life like details such as a belly button and perfectly plump tummy. You can change her outfits and every doll comes with a magnetic pacifier. This unique collection of baby dolls also offers a variety of soft and safe doll accessories that allow little ones a caregiving experience. Since 1979, Manhattan Toy has been making award-winning, high quality, educational toys for your baby, toddler or kid. From baby dolls and doll accessories to plush toys and toys for toddlers, our goal is to provide the safest and best toys available. All of our products, from the newest concepts to our time-tested classics, are innovatively designed to inspire imaginative play and are routinely safety tested to pass strict CPSC, ASTM, EN71 and Health Canada safety standards.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I like it. . . but. . . one \"issue\". . .\n\nReview: There is one thing I really don't care for about this doll. . .. and thats the magnetic pacifier. On the one hand, it sounds cute. . .but in reality its a piece of metal. If a child bites-down on it. . . . heaven help you. I would recommend removing the magnetic pacifier and discarding it. The rest of the doll is quite nice. Its a nice size. . . The clothes are removable so that you can wash them as necessary. Its very soft.\n\nAt the current price, this Made in China doll is still not a bad price. It comes in a cardboard box, which of course can be placed in recycling, but it makes it easy to wrap. Additional accessories for the doll are sold separately.","Product: Create and eat delicious no-bake chocolates with the Cool Baker Chocolate Treats Maker! The Chocolate Treats Maker has all the tools you need to make mouth-watering treats. No microwaves or ovens required, its as easy as 1-2-3! Place your favorite chocolate (not included) in the melting tray to melt. Then pour the melted chocolate in the one of the 6 cool shape molds and spin it to make beautiful chocolate creations. You can even add pop sticks to your bite sized treats to create Chocolate Pops! Place them in the freezer to help them set; once theyve cooled theyre ready to design! Use the included detail brush to personalize your chocolates. Mix white and milk chocolate together for beautiful multi colored treats in the shape of hearts, gifts, cupcakes and owls! You can even personalize your treats with the included Gift Tags, wrap them up with the Gifting Bags and give them to friends as a delicious gift! Create delicious treats to devour with the Cool Baker Chocolate Treats Maker! Chocolate sold separately.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It works for an afternoon of fun. . . .just don't have high expectations\n\nReview: This is a fun set. . . BUT. . . it is not really the easiest thing in the world to do. It really takes some experimentation and practice. Sometimes that doesnt work so well with kids. It also takes adult supervision from beginning to end. Youll want to either have an apron, or clothes you don't mind getting dirty. But its chocolate, so most kids love chocolate, no matter what!\n\nThis is a simple item that uses hot water to melt the chocolate. Thats not always going to work. It can depend upon the type / brand of chocolate you use. The chocolate is not included. Again, this is all part of the experimentation process. Make sure your hot water is really hot. Fill the melting container. . . Shake it around for a couple of minutes. . . Empty the container. . . then fill it back up with hot water again. . . before placing the chocolate into the container.\n\nThe current cost isn't crazy expensive for a Made in China set. . . And it can give you an afternoon of fun with your children, so, in the end, I think its worth it.","Product: The Ionix Jr. Tower Playset set features new construction play with the characters from Paw Patrol! Calling all Pups, the PAW Patrol Tower is the headquarters for your next mission and also is a storage case for your blocks! The set includes blocks to build the base for the tower, Marshall figure and his Fire Truck. Make a rescue call to Marshall from the Paw Patrol Tower and send him down his slide into his fire truck to his next mission! IONIX Jr. is the next dimension of construction play!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Does NOT Need Batteries! YIPPPPEEEEE\n\nReview: This is a nice set, which is actually quite large. One of the main things that I just LOVE about this set is. .. No Batteries! Also, you DONT have to pull-out your tools to put it together!\n\nOverall the set is fairly well made. One of the only parts that might have been done a little better is the slide. Its rather thin. . . and Im not sure its going to last as long as the rest. . . when you're talking about this toy is for ages 1 5. Little ones can be hard on things. But thats why the firetruck is nice, because its a single chunk of plastic.\n\nHaving storage for the blocks is nice. . though granted, I have the feeling they are going to get mixed-up with the rest of the blocks around! Haha But this is also a nice toy to have at grandmas!\n\nFor Made in China plastic, the current price is too high. . but. . . I still like it. . . .so four-stars it is!","Product: Nurture a child's love for books, stories and storytelling with Story by Me, a complete kit for writing, illustrating and publishing your very own book. Children write and illustrate their story using the materials provided and receive a full-color, professionally bound and printed 5.5\"x8.5\" paperback book. With up to 14 book pages, a dedication page, a title page and an \"About the Author\" section on the book's back cover, young children can put their first stories into a book that will be treasured for years to come. The production and delivery of the finished softcover book is included in the price of the book-making kit.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If giving the book as a gift...Allow a few weeks to receive the book back\n\nReview: This is a very cook kit which is quite affordable, when you consider that printing and shipping is all included. A WONDERFUL gift for kids to make and give as a gift to grandparents, for example. You can purchase more than one kit for multiple grandparents, or you can purchase additional copies of the same book. Instructions on how to purchase more copies is included when you receive your book. Please Note: If you're going to be giving the book as a gift, you will want to make sure that you allow enough time for the book to be printed, which can take a few weeks.\n\nFor younger kids it may be helpful for a parent / adult to trace something for the child to color. It all depends upon how old the child is. . . how artistic they are. . . and if you find a book filled with squiggles interesting. ;-) No right-or-wrong here though.\n\nBeing able to add a picture of your child for the About the Author section is really great. Again, another wonderful addition when the book will be given as a gift.","Product: Where craft meets science, you are the chosen one to regenerate dinosaurs of Jurassic past. Targeting kids 6+, Roto-Motion Mixer Dino Lab engages their curiosity through creating, experimenting and designing their very own plaster based dinosaurs. With a unique mechanically driven rotational design, Roto-Motion Mixer Dino Lab utilizes a proprietary Fast Cast Powder allowing kids to quickly regenerate and unearth dinosaurs in less than 10 minutes. Roto-Motion Mixer Dino Lab comes with the kid powered machine and tools to mix, spin, cast and paint a mix of ferocious Jurassic dinosaurs!.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finally. . A Kit That Actually Works!!!!\n\nReview: This is one of those kits that just works! Ive seen so many kits that just don't deliver. . . but not this one. Though its relatively simple, its hands-on. Measuring. . . mixing. . . pouring. . . spinning. . . painting. . . If you have younger and older kids, they can do it together. Once you have made and painted the dinosaurs, they are a bit fragile, and I would say they are for decoration only and not really to play with. . . unless. . . you're going to have a crash-up party! hahaha You could also use them as decorations on your Christmas Tree! ;-)\n\nThe only down side is. . . .I haven't found a way to purchase more Fast Case Powder. Perhaps thats something that will come in the future.","Product: The Critter Barn habitat is great for bugs, reptiles, fish and frogs. Built in light for day and night use. It even holds water. Built in magnifier makes watching critters fun.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: When A Jar With Holes In The Lid Just Wont Do. . .\n\nReview: When I was a kid. . . . We had jars with holes in the lid for out critters. (Usually a mayonnaise jar) But now you have a fancy Critter Barn! How cool is that?!?! With lights. . .vents. . . carrying handle. . . .Its like a Ritz Carlton for your critters!\n\nThis is not supposed to be a container to keep critters in long-term. Its used to keep them for a short while, so you can look at them. . . examine them. . . perhaps even do a school report on them. . . .and then let them go.\n\nThough its Made in China. . . the price isn't crazy expensive, and it does come with batteries. . . so I think its well worth the 5-Star rating.","Product: Beat the Bell Speed Cups is the fun new game that combines the adrenaline rush of speed stacking cups with color pattern matching. Quickly rearrange your 5 differently colored cups to match how the colors are positioned on each card's picture. Which color bird sits on top of the tree and which on the bottom? In which order are the jackets arranged on the wall? If you've arranged your 5 cups in the right order and you're the first to ring the bell, then you win the card! After 24 rounds, the player with the most cards is the Beat the Bell Speed Cups champ!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very simple hand-eye coordination game\n\nReview: This is a simple hand-eye coordination game. Though the pictures on the box shows what look to be high school age young people playing. . . I really think its geared more towards a much younger audience. . . .6-years plus. A bit boring for the older crowd\n\nThis version of the game is for 2 6-players. To make it a bit more challenging, if you have only two or three players, is to use two cards and then be required to stack twice as many cups.\n\nFor younger kids, its easier to start with the cups all lined-up on a table single-file. Its a little more challenging if the cups are already stacked, from the last round, so you have to unstack them. And finally either double, or even triple (depending upon the number of players) the number of cups to make it to the highest challenging level.","Product: Ride all the rides with Emily and her bear, Cocoa, with the Fun on the Ferris Wheel Building Set. Emily loves riding all the amusement park rides and learning how they work! Help Emily build her own amusement with three enginerring themed builds: a park with a ferris wheel, a pirate ship ride, and a boardwalk game. You can even purchase tickets and snacks at the booths. Decorate the builds using the included accessories and enjoy a day at the fair with the Fun on the Ferris Wheel Building Set from Mighty Makers. Most models can be built one at a time. Get ready to let your imagination go wild and explore additional mechanical engineering concepts with the Mighty Makers Card. The Mighty Makers line takes fun and learning to a whole new level. Each building set comes with characters and story-based content to drive creativity and imaginative play in addition to building core STEM skills. 324 pieces. All K'NEX parts and pieces are guaranteed for a lifetime of fun and all K'NEX bricks, rods, and connectors proudly made in the USA. This set is perfect for builders ages 7 and up.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Ferris Wheel with LOTS of Small Pieces\n\nReview: This Knex set is geared toward girls with its color scheme of pink and purple. Knex is another system that has many small parts, so before opening the box go ahead and have several plastic baggies to put the various parts in. This set also has color pictures that give step by step directions on how to assemble the Ferris Wheel, however this set has multiple small parts and it is sometimes difficult to determine which part goes where by the multiple pictures given. This is definitely a toy that an adult or older sibling would have to assist with assembling. Girls that enjoy playing with Legos or putting things together would enjoy the Knex set. The plastic pieces do not seem to be made of solid material that would last very long. If a child forced a piece to fit together I feel sure it would break fairly easily.","Product: Introducing the New Tubby Table, the only bath-time activity table designed to keep your toddlers bath time play & bath water inside the tub and allow for mom & dad to focus all their attention back to their little one. It's a practical solution for keeping bath-time fun, educational and most of all dry! The easy-to-use New Tubby Table suctions to the bath tub floor keeping all the pouring & filling in the middle of the tub instead of on (or off) the edge of the tub. There are three different activity areas for various stages of development; Stage 1 - Fine motor, problem solving & sensory play; Stage 2 - Imaginative Play, Critical thinking & language skills; Stage 3 - Building, higher order thinking skills and language. The New Tubby Table is the first & only bath activity table to introduce young children to the STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) education concepts that are important for future success. Give your child a head start in learning while they have fun playing and give yourself a break as your little one becomes absorbed with the New Tubby Table.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Crazy Expensive Plastic from China\n\nReview: This listing is for several different things. My review is for the New Tubby Table. The other items listed are for added activity mats for the table.\n\n#1. At the current price this is a CRAZY EXPENSIVE piece of plastic Made in China. The table alone does not come with anything to play with. You either have to add your own toys or pay more for the additional pieces to the set. This should be sold as one complete set with all of the mats included at one price no more than the current cost of the table.\n\n#2. As for a bath toy. . . . Its not interesting. . . again. . .unless you're going to pay extra for the mats. . . or add your own toys. Its simply a table for your tub. . . and if it were five bucks. . . or even ten. . . that would be a reasonable price and I would say that its worth it. But for almost forty bucks for the table alone. . .. No Way.. . .","Product: Get ready for Kindergarten. Help little ones to master early literacy skills. Learning adapts as children play, helping them progress through 5 levels.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not Great. . but. .. Not Expensive Either\n\nReview: This particular LeapFrog item is not made as well as some. But at the current price point, its affordable and something fun and different for kids. Nonetheless, Im not crazy about it for a couple of reasons.\n\nFirst, the sound/voice is not that clear. In this day-and-age I cant believe that even with such a cheap item that the sound quality isn't better.\n\nSecond, the screen is not great / clear. I think the picture on Amazon makes the screen look a lot darker than it really is. As you can tell, its very pixelated. Again. . . In this day-and-age. . I cant believe that it cant be better, even at this price.\n\nHaving said that. . . as long as the kids can see it. . . and understand it. . . . its a simple. . fun . . . game. Nice to take along in the car and such. Youre not going to cry if it breaks, as you might with an expensive tablet.","Product: Keep little builders busy learning with Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set, designed just for toddlers ages 2 years and up. The tool set is also a doghouse and is easy to take apart and put back together using the 5 included tools and playful guidance from puppy pal Scout. Measuring, counting, color matching and more are built into songs, phrases and build-along fun.Scout helps children find the right tool for each job by naming and matching colors; the red wrench fits the red bolt, and so on. Children get to work on all 4 walls of the house, counting nails, measuring doors, sawing, hammering and tightening screws and bolts until each hinged wall is firmly in place. Once they add the roof, they've built a complete house for their pal!Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set comes with all the tools for the job-a hammer, ruler, saw, screwdriver and wrench. House all of them neatly inside for tinkering and learning on the go.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Could be better. . . and cheaper. . .\n\nReview: For the little builder in your house. Honestly. .. theres not a huge amount of learning going on with this set. Its a cute, small set that might be nice to have when you're in a small area . . . or at grandmas house to play with. But it certainly could be better. The ruler, for example. . . . The numbers are nearly impossible to read, and should be more like a real ruler. I know it sounds like Im being picky but they could have either painted it, or put a sticker on the piece of plastic. But again, this toy is not so much about learning . . .and more about tinkering and whacking things! Hahaha\n\nThe current price for some Made in China plastic is way too much. I don't think it gets to the level of crazy expensive. . . but this toy could not cost more than a couple of bucks to produce in China.","Product: This construction set comes fully equipped with a chunky screwdriver, machine operator figure and pieces to build your very own Cat machine! For added safety, the bolts always remain attached to their machine pieces, making this construction set safe enough for the most junior Cat operator. Collect them all to mix and match pieces, creating your own fantasy machines! Comes in a reusable carrying case for easy storage.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Overall a \"winner\" of a toy\n\nReview: This listing is for the Junior Operator Dump Truck, though currently other models are also shown. I really like this dump truck for several reasons. One of the main ones is that you actually have to put it together. Thats a great idea. Its easy enough to put together, but its a great learning toy, in that respect. Its well-made, and is suitable for kids 36-months and older. FYI, this also comes in a different model which has a hand drill, instead of a screwdriver, but I really prefer this one. You can also add the excavator and bulldozer, which is sold separately. It comes disassembled, in a bucket just as it shows in the pictures. The bucket measures approximately 8.5 X 7 X 5.","Product: VTech Magic Star Learning Table\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Don't forget the batteries!\n\nReview: VTech products are well trusted and made to last products. This learning table has activities in English and Spanish. This table has lights, music, and pretty colors. The pretend phone allows the child to learn numbers and call their animal friends. This toy has nursery rhymes and lots to learn and explore. It is well made and sturdy to endure little ones for years.\n\nThe table has legs, but I find that often its used more without the legs either on the floor, or on top of another table or elsewhere. But its nice to have the options.\n\nThis toy takes 2 AA batteries.\n\nAt the current price, its a bit expensive for Made in China. . . but still affordable for something that has a lot going on.","Product: Stir up the fun with the Count and Sing Bakery from VTech. Pretend to mix ingredients together to make a colorful cake, and then bake it in the toy oven. When the cake is done, place the pieces on the interactive cake stand to learn about numbers, colors and fruit. Spin the cake stand around to hear fun sounds and music. Three cookie buttons play music and introduce shapes and letters. Turn the page of the cookbook and hear fun phrases and songs. The bakery also includes a bowl, spoon, knife and food pieces to encourage imaginative play. Requires 2 AA batteries (batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use). Intended for ages 1 year to 3 years.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not really a fan. . . . and here's why\n\nReview: This is a cute. . . . albeit expensive. . . . little toy. The pieces are a bit small, so you will want to be extra careful to make sure they are all placed back into the oven after play.\n\nAs for educational value. .. . Its very limited. There are only three letters. . . A. . . B. . . C. . . There are lots of noises / melodies and such. . . but just not a lot of learning. I find that the audio is really not very good either.\n\nBy the way. .. What toddler is going to know what a kiwi is? I think very few. They should have stuck with things like apple. . . banana. . . orange. . . . being that this toy is designed for children of a very young age.\n\nOn top of everything else. . . . This Made in China toy s crazy expensive at the current price.","Product: As if Fluxx weren't chaotic enough, Looney Labs has found a way to change things up even more. Roll the dice and watch the Draw and Play rules change with every turn! Includes five new cards and two dice. Fluxx Dice is not a standalone game. You need one of the many versions of Fluxx to play.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: WAY too cofusing. Keep it simple.\n\nReview: First and foremost. . . . .This is not a game by itself. This is something that is a add-on to the Fluxx card game. . . . of which there are many editions.\n\nFluxx is a card game of never-ending rule changes. These dice are supposed to continue the fun of changing the rules. But the maker have tried to make it WAY too complicated to use the dice. I HIGHLY recommend you simplify it by simply adding the Dice Override card to the deck . . . . and if that card turns-up. . . then you start using the dice. But I would completely forget the rest.\n\nOn top of this. . . the current cost for two dice and five cards is too high. I don't really think it adds enough oomph to the game to make it worth the cost.","Product: Build the Call of Duty Wraith Attack collector construction set by Mega Bloks. Armed with advanced weaponry and surveillance technology, unmanned aircraft are among the most effective tools used in state-of-the-art combat. Featuring articulated wings and dual propellers for vertical takeoff and landing, this buildable drone aircraft comes with a heavy arsenal of weapons. Command the skies with the drones high-tech surveillance system, and take aim using the multi-directional front-mounted cannon and side mounted machine guns. Then, use the interchangeable exosuit armor and detailed weapon accessories to gear the two highly detailed, super-poseable micro action figures for a drone-assisted strike.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for older kids. . . or kids-at-heart\n\nReview: If you're the recommended age, as shown on Amazon, of 12 15. . . sounds about fight. . . or just someone who enjoys putting together models. . . then this one is an interesting one. Note the on the box it shows for 10 and up, but unless they are really into such models, I think older is probably better. There are 351 pieces to this model, so its certainly going to take some time to put together. Great for a rainy day, perhaps. Mega Bloks makes several Call of Duty sets. This is NOT Lego, meaning that there are lots of pieces and it takes time to put together. Certainly not recommended for younger children. Mega Bloks makes great First Builder sets for small kids as well.","Product: Come on down and create epic adventures in Play-Doh Town! Check out the best spot on the block for Play-Doh Town citizens to stop, shop, and have fun. Create everything from the clock tower, to the figures' hairstyles, to the local birds hanging out on the rooftops! Before the citizens go on a downtown drive, stop at the mechanic shop to make custom hubcaps and other automotive details. Don't forget to squeeze out a silly beard for the mechanic and some Play-Doh gasoline for the car! Next, cruise on over to the restaurant to make Play-Doh dinners, wacky snacks, and make-believe desserts. But this isn't any ordinary restaurant - slide the table back, press the stamp, and pop out a pretend pizza or cake! Stop at the florist to create some beautiful bouquets and delightful decorations to brighten up the downtown area. With so many ways to create and customize the Play-Doh Town Center again and again, there's no telling what kinds of surprising, creative, and hilarious things will happen next! Hasbro, Play-Doh and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Supervision required for younger kids\n\nReview: Play-Doh Town is a lot of fun for parent/child or grandparent/child playtime. This is not a toy that you can leave a 3 year old to play with alone. There is quite a bit of assembly required and does not unsnap easily after you finish playing. There are a lot of pieces and some are very small and could easily end up in a childs mouth. I would recommend supervision at all times while playing with this. I do like the 8 small Play-Doh containers and different colors and all of the different shapes that can be made with the presses. My granddaughter is almost 4 and loves to play all of the little pieces, but it is quite a mess to clean up.","Product: The Dirty Dunk is the original over-the-door basketball hoop laundry hamper. Turns chores into a game and puts and end to clutter floors and messy piles of clothes. Has an authentic metal rim while the quick release drawstring clasp makes unloading hassle free. Easy to assemble.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Could cause a dent / hole in your wall. . . depending upon where you place it\n\nReview: This kind of goes without saying. . . but. . . .just to review. . . . If you have this item on the back of a door, its probably going to go crashing into the wall behind the door. . .causing either a dent or a hole. Thats my main issue with this item. One of my bedrooms has a short hallway form the door into the bedroom itself, and this item will not work on the back of the door, but it will on the front. So sometimes you might have to be creative. I think its a bit expensive for Made in China, but its a fun item. The goal is bolted to the back securely, so it should not bend when clothes are placed into it.","Product: Isabelle's Ballet Stage- It's time to draw back the curtain on Isabelle's Ballet Recital by Mega Bloks American Girl and put on the perfect performance! Help her get started by building the dress rehearsal area where Isabelle can design and create costumes at her buildable sewing station! Next it's time to build the ballet bar, where she and her friend Luisa can practice their plies! Now that they're ready to perform, build center stage and have the girls perform a dazzling dance duet! The stage also features a spinning floor so that you can display all of the girls' polished positions and poses! Bravo! Encore! Ideal for ages 8 years and older.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Building set for girls\n\nReview: This set is Made in Canada. There are 361 pieces, so its a rather large set. Once you get it all put together, its really a very cute set, as you can see in the pictures. As with all such sets, you really have to have a nice amount of space, as well as time.\n\nThe pieces are bagged, but not numbered. This is typical of Mega Bloks, but I sure wish they would change the process to number the bags. It would make it easier all the way around.\n\nThis is a construction set for girls. Im certainly glad that they make such a kit, but Im not sure of the appeal. Perhaps a brother will lend his sister a hand. ;-)","Product: Dive into fun with this Barbie pool play set. Join Barbie doll (wearing a color-change swimsuit), swimming mommy dog and puppy for complete pet play right out of the box with this fun pool play set! Inspired by the movie Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase, these three are ready for pool-time fun. Place the mommy dog in a water-filled pool, wind her tail and push the button on her back to see her swim around and around, all on her own! Puppy wants to try, too! Just attach the puppy to its mommy's back so the puppy can learn to swim. The fun feature can also be activated with Barbie doll's hand for a totally wow moment! Watch the pups as they swim again and again to perfect their doggie paddles. And help them practice perfect dives off the diving board. Barbie doll is also ready to make a splash wearing a floral plastic swimsuit with pink sarong cover-up. Dip her into warm water for a fashion change -- her suit changes color from purple to pink! The two pets also feature island-themed floral details. Recreate favorite scenes from the movie or play out new stories with Barbie doll and her swimming pets. Collect all of the dolls and accessories based on the movie Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase for even more adventurous action and family fun (each sold separately, subject to availability). Includes Barbie doll wearing color-change plastic swimsuit and fabric cover-up, a translucent blue pool with pink diving board, mommy dog with swimming feature and attachable puppy. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not so much \"swimming\", but an entertaining toy\n\nReview: My grandbaby is so so about the Barbie doll its self, but she really likes the swimming dog and its pup. She does like that Barbies bathing suit changes color when you put it in warm water. She plays with the doll, pool, and the dogs in the bath. Her favorite thing is the swimming dog. The tail is used to wind the dog up and his front feet move back and forth while the tail spins briefly. The dog cannot swim straight up and falls over in the water. The good news is, my granddaughter does not care that the dog swims on its side. There is a pup that fits on the dogs back but does not help the swimming situation. Overall she enjoys playing with this set in her own bath and keeps her busy for plenty of soak time.","Product: Budding builders can start laying foundations for creativity with the Bob the Builder Mash & Mold Construction Site from Fisher-Price. This unique playset includes 16 ounces (0.45 kilograms) of Mash & Mold Playsand an amazing material that never dries out and allows children to build, demolish, and re-build all day long! With the Mash & Mold Construction Site, kids can use five different tools and over 35 molds to shape, build, and mash their own sand creations. The four easy-to-use, easy-to-move hexagonal tiles act as the base of the playset, so little builders can reconfigure their worksite again and again. This exciting set includes a two-sided character sand stamp with Bob on one side and Wendy on the other; a crane inspired by the popular character Tiny, which contains multiple molds and acts as a wrecking ball; a Dizzy sand vehicle; two custom mold trays; an iconic Bobs Yard gate that serves as a mold or rake; and a mold-press garage that can be used to create cool sand bricks. Plus, once kids have built up their sand creations, they can use Tinys wrecking ball to knock them down, or the TNT demolition pad to blow them up! The Mash & Mold Construction Site is also compatible with Bob the Builder Mash & Mold vehicles (sold separately and subject to availability).\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Get ready for messy\n\nReview: Personally, I think they are trying to do too much with this set, and it doesnt come off all that well.\n\nThis can be a messy project. The Playsand is not going to stay in one place. Youll want to have either a table. . or large counter. . . or perhaps even some sort of tarp to put down that you can fold-up.\n\nIm not sure that younger kids are going to know what to do with this set. The Playsand is kind of cool, and is never supposed to dry out. Fisher-Price makes (at least) three other Mash & Mold items which are just a simple vehicle along with some Playsand. I think they are better overall, rather than this somewhat complex set. But make no mistake. . . they are all messy.","Product: Fisher-Price Disney Minnie, Sparkle 'n Spin Fashion Bow-tique\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not too much included. . . they want you to buy more. . .\n\nReview: This is a cute, albeit expensive, dress-up set. Note that three AAA batteries are required and included, but youll always need to have extra on-hand. When closed, its fairly compact. There are not a lot of pieces to it, but you can always add other items / playmates from other toys you already have. . . or. . . . you can purchase additional from Fisher-Price as they offer several other sets. There are a few lights and sounds. The one issue I have, and this might sound kind of silly, but is the name. I don't like it when companies try to be cute and change the name form Boutique to Bowtique. Kids have enough problems trying to remember how to spell words correctly as it is.","Product: This 60-piece starter set is a great way to introduce your child to our full gears line while exploring the world of engineering games. Our gears pieces are made from sturdy plastic and snap together to bring colorful motion to any creation while challenging motor skills and creativity. Compatible with all other Gears!Gears!Gears! sets for even more imaginative fun.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Colorful. . . Engaging\n\nReview: I love and hate this toy at the same time. My granddaughter loves all of the different pieces and spends plenty of playtime putting together her own ideas about what she is building. Unfortunately it usually disintegrates into throwing them all over the room and making a tremendous mess. It gives her the opportunity to use her fine motor skills along with some critical thinking and that makes the mess worthwhile in the end. It is made out of a sturdy plastic, bright colors and she had no problem fitting the pieces together. I think that even if there were instructions for particular items for her to build, I think she would still be making up her own structures. She really like the gears the best and seems to focus the most time on those. If you don't mind the mess, it is a great learning toy.","Product: Maisto Tech Street Series Futuristic style radio control motorcycle with amazing spinning action. Buy 2 and play with your friends in a head to head battle. Available in orange and black police styles. Changing-color LED gives a futuristic glow while the bike is on. The operator controls the rear wheel angle to make the Cyklone 360 steer. Click on the video to see the wild spinning stunts that are easy enough for a child to quickly master.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 2AAA / 4AA Batteries Not Included\n\nReview: First of all, batteries are not included. You will need 2 AAA batteries for the controller, and 4 AA batteries for the cycle itself. And of course lots of extras!\n\nIm not sure if there are different designs for this item or not, but the one I received is painted differently. It has Police on the side, and is black/white/red combination. But the design is exactly as shown in the pictures. . just different colors. If you view the video, then you will see the one that I have.\n\nThis is a cook cycle. Its nice that it (usually) can right itself. Its about 8X4. Its Made in China. Its easy to operate. Simple overall. Nice beginner RC try. Certainly nothing fancy.","Product: Take aim and launch into action-packed fun with the Nerf Rebelle Flipside bow! Go on fast-paced adventures and join with friends in competitive play. The Flipside bow has 2 five-dart drums that flip around for 10-dart fast blasting. Pull the string back and release it to send a dart flying through the air up to 80 feet (24 meters). Fire 5 darts from one drum, pull the flip-trigger to rotate the second drum into position, and launch 5 more darts! The bow comes with 10 foam darts. Keep the fun going with 10-dart blasting from the Nerf Rebelle Flipside bow! Nerf and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I like other models better\n\nReview: This bow is pink / purple, so designed for girls. Nerf offers a variety of bows, but the others are not pink/purple.\n\nThough this bow has a great look. . . it has some issues.\n\nFirst, the string does not lock. You simply pull and let-got and its supposed to launch a dart. But that doesnt always happen. You don't get a launch with every pull. It would have been better if the string would lock, then you could pull a trigger and it would launch. Im assuming someone though that might be more dangerous.\n\nLoading the darts is not great. The drums swivel out and you have to turn them. It would have been better if the drums were removable, or if they used a different loading system, as they do on other models.\n\nAs with all Nerf bows / guns, it only comes with enough darts to load once. So you're going to have to purchase extras. They offer what I call a girlie dart pack (see link below). . .but any of the nerf darts will work.\n\nFinally, if color is not as much of an issue, you might look at other models, which are less expensive.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Nerf-Rebelle-Dart-Refill-Pack/dp/B00CXLQIAU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Nerf Rebelle Dart Refill Pack</a>","Product: Ben Franklin said \"a penny saved is a penny earned\". This deluxe bill and coin counter will total all your coins and bills and always displays your current account balance. Simply shovel in coins - it knows the value and adds to the total. Enter 1, 5, 10 or 20 dollar bills and enter the value. The LCD screen adds them up and shows you your new balance. It's a smart bank that encourages savings. Kids will learn the value of money while they have fun. Adults will want one, too. Suggested for ages 5 and older but kids and adults of all ages will enjoy.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Batteries not included - Not great at recognizing coins\n\nReview: In theory this is a great idea, but this counter falls short of what it is supposed to do. It should recognize the coins that you place into the plastic cup, but it does not do a very of job distinguishing between the coins and therefore you cannot get an accurate balance. The LCD Display at first glance is impressive, but it requires batteries that are not enclosed. It is advertised as a toy and that is about all it is. It does not teach accurately how to use or count money and the only thing an adult could use it for is to keep coins. You would still have to count the coins when the cup is full because you cannot trust the counter to work properly. My suggestion would be to use a bowl or some other container to keep your change in and do not spend the money on this item.","Product: Mighty Monsters is a semi-cooperative card game by Desnet Amane. King Edgar's castle and especially his treasury is the main target for monster gangs, if it weren't for those pesky guards trying to protect the treasures. The players assume the roles of Trolls, Undead, Aquatic animals, Demons, Insects and Dragons with only one thing on their mind. the Gold in King Edgar's treasury. You have to cooperate to overcome the pesky guards, but the real monster in you still wants a bigger share than your fellow monsters! Have the most gold in the end and be the winner in this fast paced monstrous card game. Be the richest Monster!.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Complicated. . . Not really for younger players\n\nReview: This is NOT a game for most younger kids. I mean even as an adult, I found it quite complicated. There are some videos online that might help. . . but even so. . . you're going to have to have some patience with this one. Queen Games offers a wide assortment of what they consider family games. They are a German company and their games are Made in Germany. This particular games takes time. . . .especially the first few times you play it. I don't even want to try and explain it, because until you read the instructions. . . and perhaps watch the videos. . . you're just not going to get it. Its no wonder that there isn't more information about play on the listing, because the makers didn't know how to explain it either.","Product: Blow the whistle and chime the bell as your rugged 0-4-0 steam engine approaches Lionel Junction! With realistic railroad decoration, authentic locomotive sounds and announcements, and three freight cars in tow, this ready-to-run train set will fire the imagination of any beginning train engineer. Set includes everything you need to get started, including track, remote, and power supply.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Kind of pricey, but ok for entry-level train set.\n\nReview: This is a great kit for the first time train set owner. This kit contains an engine, two cars, and the caboose. It has 8 pieces of track that snap together and a remote. The cars are made of plastic and do not have movable parts, but are still very nice for a beginners train set. There are bells and whistle sounds that can be controlled by the remote as well. There is a lot of detail on each car. The engine is black with silver details, the box car is brown with white script on the side, the next car is gun metal gray with red writing, and the caboose is of course red with black details. Each car has its own Styrofoam mold that make storage easy when the track is not in use. This train be fun for adults, teenagers, and kids.\n\nI will say the for Made in China, I find this to be a bit expensive for an entry-level train set.","Product: Lionel Trains Megatracks Cork Screw Chaos with green engine Train SetLionel is expanding beyond model trains with the introduction of Mega Tracks, a revolutionary rail system where kids can use their imagination to design and build their own race courses! Lionel is expanding beyond model trains with the introduction of Mega Tracks, a revolutionary rail system where kids can use their imagination to design and build their own race courses! Utilizing a new clamp and construction system, kids can build anywhere, including on the floor or attaching to furniture, to create one-of-a-kind race courses. In addition to building their own track, kids can also create their own stunts by twisting the TwisTrack, a new flexible track system. Once the layout and stunts are built, kids can send the rail racer vehicle into high speed action, using a handheld RC controller to adjust the speed of the vehicle and keep it on the track. This master set includes 20 feet of TwisTrack, 55 construction pieces to build customized track layouts, Rail Racer vehicle and charger, handheld RC controller and includes track clamps and connectors, Red and green engines are sold separately and are on different frequencies. Set includes: 20 feet of TwisTrack 55 construction pieces to build customized track layouts Green Rail Racer vehicle and charger Handheld RC controller Includes track clamps and connectorsFeatures:Enjoy the flexibility of MegaTracks and experiment using your imaginationCreativity to build the track of your dreamsHours of endless funDimensions: 22.5 Inches x 5.25 Inches x 5.25 InchesRecommended Age: 8 - 15 years\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Adult supervision is required. . . especially for younger kids. . .\n\nReview: This set has a lot of pieces. Especially for younger kids, I think adult help / supervision is a must. But its a great way for kids and adults to work together. Its very cool that you can build your own racetrack. Not just simply snapping pieces together. As the track is flexible, the sky is the limit on creating a unique racetrack. Note that this set is going to take a lot of space. . . and you're going to need something to attach it to. If you have a card table, then that could work. Again. . . I really think that . . . at least to start with. . . . its going to take some adult supervision. I think the current price of a hundred bucks is quite high. . .but it is something quite unique.","Product: ALEX Toys Craft Knot-A-Lion comes with everything you need to create your own snuggly pillow pal with a blanket attached, ideal for naps, sleepovers or binge-watching your favorite show. Stitch together the lion's face with pre-punched fleece and felt pieces, then stuff and knot the pillow closed. Stitch and knot on details and the lions blanket body, too! When complete, the project measures 43in. x 27in. (109.2cm. x 68.6cm.). Includes 2 fleece pillow shapes 19in. x 17.75in. (48.3cm. x 45cm.), precut printed fleece blanket shape 35in. x 27in. (89cm. x 68.6cm.), 30 fleece strips, 3 fleece tail pieces, 24 pre-punched felt shapes, stuffing, embroidery floss, embroidery needle and easy instructions. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Takes more time than one might expect\n\nReview: The information shows that this is for 8 15-years. I dare say that 8 11 is way too young, and 12 and up are probably not going to want to do this. This project takes a lot longer than what you might expect after you watch the video. For some parents / kids, this might be a nice project to work on together. . . but I think that most kids are going to get bored quickly. Theres quite a bit of sewing, and it can be tedious. Perhaps a parent can work on the sewing part. . . while their child is at school or asleep. . . then the child can take care of the knotting part. Also, I would still consider this a toy and not really a real blanket. Once it gets dirty, you're not going to be able to wash it. More for decoration.","Product: My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: One of the worst items I've ever seen.\n\nReview: This is a HUGE No for me. First of all, the packaging is awful. Theres just clear plastic with a tiny bit of glue around the edge stuck to cardboard. Part of the edge was unglued, and pieces were falling out. The pieces are tiny. . .miniscule. . . almost microscopic. I don't know how else to say very. . .very . . .small. You can hardly even see them. . . How are you supposed to play with them? Youll need tweezers. If you drop a piece on the floor, youll never find it. I cant believe that they show 4 as a starting age for this item. If you give this to a four-year-old, you're going to be in trouble. This is not an item which should be on the market.","Product: It's \"ruff\" being a star! Get little ones jamming on early development skills as they rock out with Scout's Count & Colors Band. Play five instruments, explore three learning modes and get baby grooving on cause and effect. Scout's Count & Colors Band has 5 colorful instruments for baby to play, plus a light-up piano played by puppy pal Scout. Every press, tap, twist or wobble gets Scout bopping, playing and singing, helping babies connect what they do (cause) with each fun effect. Little ones can explore in three different modes to discover color names, numbers, musical genres and instruments with snazzy little ditties sung by Scout. It's rockin' fun they'll want to play again and again! Requires three AAA batteries to operate (demo batteries included).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Music. . . Music. . . Music. . . .\n\nReview: This is a cute and colorful toy. Three AAA demo batteries are included, but of course you're going to need more. There are three modes for learning. . . . Music. . . Colors. . . Numbers. I think the music one is the most challenging because most little tikes are not going to know the instruments. Nonetheless, no matter what you press, you're going to hear sounds. . . music.. . . and so on. The main thing I have an issue with concerning this toy is the head of the dog. I have the feeling that most kids can/will simply break the head off. There is a off/low/high volume switch, but even the low volume might be a little loud for some. Overall it is a very cute toy.","Product: Put on your hat, break out your props, and hide your rabbits in this magical match up! when the challenge card is flipped over, players race to stack their objects in 1 single pile following 3 simple rules: objects printed in color must be visible on the stack, objects printed in grey must be hidden inside objects on the stack, and objects surrounded by stars must be kept empty. Do you have what it takes to master your magic in this grand stack em up finale?.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: More challenging than one might think\n\nReview: This is not as easy as it looks / sounds from the outset. . . . But thats not a bad thing. Though its not super difficult (watch the video at the top to see how its played) . . . it takes a few rounds to get the hang of it. I think with younger kids, it might be helpful for an adult to play with them in the beginning until they get the hang of it. This is one of those games where it doesnt really work for different age groups to play together. . . .most of the time. . . unless you give the younger player(s) a head-start. The game comes in a rather small box, so its easy to take along.","Product: The is a Kaboom Family Board Game. - 16 Tower Tokens - 4 Catapults - 9 Ammunition Dice - 25 Small Tower Tiles - 1 Mega Tower Tile - 1 Timer - 1 Sticker Sheet\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Simple enough for all to play\n\nReview: If you watch the video at the top, youll see exactly how this game is played. Its fairly simple. . . but. . . there are a few things to note.\n\nFirst of all, its best played on a firm surface. By that I mean, if you try and play it on a card table, then the towers fall down easily just by hitting on the table.\n\nTo make it more challenging. . . and more fun all around. . .try placing a stop of tape on the table around the cards, so you have to use your catapult from that distance. Perhaps allow the person to build their towers first. . . and then give twenty seconds (or whatever amount of time) for others to knock them down. In other words. . . There are lots of ways to make this game easier. . . or more challenging. . . all depending upon who is playing.","Product: Lil' Lockitz Best Friend Party Pack by ALEX Toys lets you express yourself as never before to create something truly personal, for yourself or a loved one. Lil Lockitz supplies you with gems, backgrounds and charms of your favorite things to float in a wearable collage that tells a story. This set Is EVERYTHING! Get all of your BFFs over and dive into this super deluxe kit! Make lockets for yourselves or each other. Show everyone what you have in common or what makes you unique! Just fill it with custom charms of things you love, lock it up when everything is in place and wear it as a necklace, bracelet or use the Keychain Clasps to make clip-ons! The set comes with everything you need to make 18 Lockitz! Includes 18 Locket Tops, 18 Locket Backs, 6 Necklaces, 6 Bracelets, 6 Keychain Clasps, 72 Charms, 54 Gems, 32 Backgrounds, 1 Pack of Sequin Letters, Tweezers, Photo Stencil, Locket Crimper, Photo Puncher, Storage Tray and Easy Instructions. Recommended for children 5 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: At least it has the \"Photo Puncher\"\n\nReview: ALEX Toys makes a huge number of these sets. Most of them have a theme to them. This particular set is the Best Friend Party Pack which has 18 Lockitz and is geared for birthday parties, sleepovers, etc.\n\nIf you're not familiar with Lockitz you simply put trinkets into a round container and then use it as a necklace, bracelet, etc. The trinkets just shake around inside. Its impossible to see whats there, unless you look really close, plus you have to shake the Lockitz to spread things out.\n\nThe one thing which is included with this kit is the Photo Puncher. This is the best item of the entire kit. So even though youll never really see the trinkets in the Lockitz.. . . . At least youll see the picture, unless you overload the Lockitz with trinkets. But being able to add a picture makes it work.\n\nAt the current price of forty bucks for lots of Made in China plastic. . Its quite expensive.","Product: Learn and play with the Barbie STEM Kit! Each kit comes with a 32-page, full-color storybook manual. Learn important engineering lessons as you build 7 models and conduct more than 10 science and art experiments. Models include a spinning dress rack, jewelry holder, hammock, washing machine, and rotating dress design platform, and are compatible with the Barbie Dream House. Create your own Barbie dresses using origami, chromatography, leaf-prints, and optical illusion patterns. 120+ pieces. Includes Barbie scientist doll. 12x12x2.5 in.; 1.5 lbs. Full-time Customer Service and Tech Support available. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This kit is offered in two different versions\n\nReview: Note that this kit comes in two different versions. . . One is with Barbie (white doll). The other (this one) is with Nikki (darker-skin doll). Both of the kits are exactly the same, other than the doll.\n\nThis is the kind of kit thats probably best enjoyed by both an adult and child together. .. especially if the child is younger. Though it shows from 4 8-years, I think four and five are quite young for a kit like this. Again, it could work for some kids, and with an adult.\n\nOverall its nice that this is a learning sort of kit. There are a couple of issues. First of all, though there are seven building projects, you cant build each one without taking the last one apart. It would have been nice if it were possible to build each one without having to do that. Also, all of the projects are girlie. Because Nikki is supposed to be a scientist, it would have been nice of at least a couple of the projects were non-girlie.","Product: Learn and play with the Barbie STEM Kit! Each kit comes with a 32-page, full-color storybook manual. Learn important engineering lessons as you build 7 models and conduct more than 10 science and art experiments. Models include a spinning dress rack, jewelry holder, hammock, washing machine, and rotating dress design platform, and are compatible with the Barbie Dream House. Create your own Barbie dresses using origami, chromatography, leaf-prints, and optical illusion patterns. 120+ pieces. Includes Barbie scientist doll. 12x12x2.5 in.; 1.5 lbs. Full-time Customer Service and Tech Support available. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great mother/daugher sort of project\n\nReview: Please Note: There are two versions of this kit. This version includes the Barbie doll. The other version includes the Nikki doll. There is only one doll per-set, and both sets are identical, except for the doll.\n\nThis is what I call the You Can Be Anything Barbie. Instead of just giving you a toy to play with, you have to actually build the items before you can play with them.\n\nI think the age scale is a little off. I really don't think 4 6-year olds (or many of them) are going to get this sort of thing. Even for 7 and above, its going to take some adult supervision. But I think thats a good thing, because its a great bonding experience.\n\nTwo things. . . #1, I wish the instructions had been more than pictures. #2, I wish you could create all of the items. As it is, you build. . . and then have to disassemble to make something different.","Product: Go for a drive with the Go! Go! Smart Wheels Launch and Go Ride On by VTech. This 2-in-1 ride-on toy lets your little one become a race car driver as they scoot across the floor. Twist the key, turn the wheel or press the buttons to hear realistic race car sounds, encouraging phrases and more. When theyve reached their destination, your child can transform the ride on into an exciting speedway for the included SmartPoint race car. Launch the car down the ramp and through the tunnel to hear the playset respond with fun phrases or put it on the three SmartPoint locations her hear more sounds and phrases. Find fun fast with this exciting 2-in-1 toy. Requires 4 AAA batteries - 2 for the Ride On and 2 for the SmartPoint vehicle (batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use). Intended for ages 1 to 3 years.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Batteries included. .. but you'll need more\n\nReview: This car has so much going on! I LOVE the fact that its not only a car to scoot around on, but also offers other playing options as well. I also like the fact that this toy works with other Smart toys so that you can extend the possibilities.\n\nNote that there is a 45# weight limit. Also, it takes some time to put it together and add the stickers. If you're giving this as a gift to someone, you may want to go ahead and put it together first before giving it to them.\n\nIt requires 4 AAA batters. They are included, but the ones included are for demo purposes only. . . meaning that they are not going to last very long. . so youll want to have fresh batteries available.","Product: It has long been rumored that yetis roam snowy mountainsides. Many explorers have climbed those mountains and tried to take photos of the elusive creatures to prove they exist. In this fun game of strategy and luck, players move their climber figures up the mountain-themed gameboard to collect the best photo cards of the yetis. But beware! Players can get caught in an unexpected avalanche or get knocked off the mountain by the yeti. The first player to collect the best photo cards and summit the mountain wins the game. Hasbro Gaming and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Being a \"vertical\" game is an issue\n\nReview: There are some issues with this game being vertical. First of all, you really have to hold it each time you're removing / placing the climbers. You might be able to place it next to a wall. The other issue is if you have more than a couple of players, then people are going to have to move out of the way so others can play. . . or. . . try passing the set. . . or just have a couple of people move the climbers, but thats not really fun either.\n\nThe overall concept is ok, but the set-up is the issue. Nonetheless, its fun for kids to play, as you just have to be able to count to five and theres no reading so younger kids can be included.","Product: The Secret Life of Pets 3D Fabric Max by ALEX Toys is your chance to create an adorable character from the movie and adopt it as your own! Build Max, the loyal Terrier, and will watch over your room and sit wherever you tell him to to. Attach plush and fluff fabric pieces to the Styrofoam body, then add on details like eyes, nose, ears and more and your pet is ready to be pet! Includes a 6.5in. tall Styrofoam mold, plastic tool, 3 precut felt pieces, a polyester ribbon, 2 plastic eyes, bag of precut fabric (1.5oz.) and easy instructions. Recommended for children 5 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Takes WAY too long for most\n\nReview: This is a fun craft project as long as you do not expect it to look exactly like Max. It comes with a Styrofoam head and material that is supposed to be pushed into the head. It has eyes and ears that you push in also. The main problem with this project is the time it takes. It takes a long. . . Long. . .LONG time to press all of it into the Styrofoam. If you divide-up the time and do it over a few sittings, then thats one thing. . . but. . . otherwise it might never get finished. If you have a child that loves arts and crafts this would be a fun entertaining thing to do, but otherwise I would not suggest it.","Product: The Secret Life of Pets Shrinky Dinks Playset makes you part of the adventure. Color, bake and shrink Max, Chloe, Gidget, Snowball and all of your favorite characters from the movie and send them on adventures! Or keep them locked up all day to see what they do. Includes 21 Pre-cut Pre-printed Shrinky Dinks Pieces, 7 Paperboard Building Pieces, 24 Paperboard Stands, 8 Colored Pencils and Easy Instructions. Recommended for children 5 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Color. . .Bake. . .Shrink. . .\n\nReview: This set includes 21 Shrinky Dinks Pieces. You can see them on the back of the box picture. It also includes eight colored pencils and 7 paperboard building pieces, so youll have a place to put your critters once youve made them.\n\nIf you're not familiar with Shrinky Dinks. .. .You color the pieces. . then place them in the oven and they shrink. I find it best to use a toaster oven, if you have one, but you can also use regular size oven. Of course adult supervision will be needed for that part, especially for younger kids.\n\nThe plastic is made in the USA. . . but the kit is Made in China. I think its a bit expensive at the current asking price of eighteen bucks. . . but. . .If you're a fan of The Secret Life of Pets and Shrinky Dinks, then this is a nice set to have.","Product: This friendly turtle is packed with play activities to foster fine motor skills. Truman turtle pull-toy rolls along on any flat surface with rubber-trimmed wheels. Since 1979, Manhattan Toy has been making award-winning, high quality, educational toys for your baby, toddler or kid. From baby toys and toddler toys to wooden toys and activity centers, our goal is to provide the safest and best toys available. All of our products, from the newest concepts to our time-tested classics, are innovatively designed to inspire imaginative play and delight our customers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cute as can be\n\nReview: This toy is a great combination of an old classic with a new modern twist. The wooden construction of the pull toy is impeccable but it has new updated designs that make this toy desirable to children as well as parents. The wooden wheels have rubber lining that makes them easier to roll for the child, and is quiet for the parents. It has a spinning flower, an abacus, spinning eyes, different size blocks (circles, squares, triangle), and a white fluffy tail. This is a very interactive toy and I like the fact that the child has to stop and play with the different items and that it doesn't all move while \"Clover\" is being pulled. The colors are beautiful, simple, and eye catching. I could see this as a family keep-sake. Solid construction, fantastic design, and a great learning toy. Its Made in China.","Product: The Green Toys storybook series extends the beloved Green Toys brand into print. Children will see their favorite launch boat embark on exciting adventures throughout the pages of the book, Boats Built for Speed with Davey and Pearl. Enjoy reading the book or playing with the launch boat on its own, or read and play at the same time - this set sparks imaginative play long after story time is over. Includes 1 launch boat, 1 Captain duck, and 1 32-page hardcover storybook. Conveniently packaged, ready to gift!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not my favorite book\n\nReview: This is a pre-boxed book / boat / duck set. You can purchase the book alone as well, if you like. You can also purchase the boat separately. I have to admit that Im not a huge fan of the book. Two ducks (one kind of inept / one more with brains) are trying to find a way to transport more packages. In the end, they decide to build a faster boat. . . but what they should have done was enlist and employ their duck friends to help them.\n\nThe included boat should have included a back portion and boxes, like it shows in the book.\n\nGreen Toys makes some fun, recycled toys. . but this combo is not one of my favorites.","Product: A new build and play concept for boys and girls ages 5 -7 that bridges the gap between construction play sets and model kits. The kit helps to build fine motor skills with age appropriately sized parts and an ergonomic tool designed for small hands. Easy to assemble, disassemble and assemble, again and again. Doors, hoods, and compartments open and close.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Off-Road Vehicle (Can you say Jeep?)\n\nReview: This is one of the smaller Level 1 junior model kits. At only 25-pieces, its a great way to get started in building models. . . to see if you like it. If you're a fan of the Jeep Wrangler, then this kit is for you. Granted, it doesnt actually say Jeep Wrangler anywhere. . . but . . .thats obviously what they were going for.\n\nThough some kids will be able to put this together themselves, I think its a great father/son (or daughter) bonding sort of project. Once its together, you can also play with it. So its not just for display. Its also nice that you can disassemble it too. So more than one person can put it together, so the same person can practice again and again.","Product: What if a solar flare has caused all the electronic video games in the world to short circuit? this inventive creativity kit presents children with the scenario of needing to create the greatest board game of all time. With the Spark Lab invention process and cool game components such as game board, sand timer, spinner, die, markers, stencils and stickers, create a family game night classic. Best of all, you get to make the rules! Make the game as difficult or as wacky as you want, game night will never be the same. Think it! Explore it! Sketch it! Create it! Try it! Tweak it! Sell it! This new line introduces kids to the process of invention, the same process used by real inventors. Develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking and creativity in a fun, open-ended way. Ask analytical questions like how will a player win, how many players can play the game at the same time? Do I want to create a game that takes 15 minutes to play or over an hour? Each Spark!Lab Smithsonian activity presents a unique obstacle to overcome. With the Scenario in front of them and the materials provided as points of inspiration, children use the Spark!Lab invention process to create their own unique solutions. Spark!Lab Smithsonian inventive creativity kits show children the invention process can be fun and exciting even when it is challenging. This product line inspires both analytical and creative thought to show children they can do anything they set their mind to. Spark!Lab Smithsonian inventive creativity kits are designed to provide children with the same hands-on experience at home as they would enjoy when visiting the Draper Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian National Museum of American history in Washington, D.C. Since 1976, the Creativity for Kids mission has been to provide children with experiences that stimulate and encourage their natural creativity. Our open-ended products offer fun-filled opportunities for children to create, learn, pretend, and explore. Ages 8+.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Get the creative juices flowing\n\nReview: Spark! Lab offers a number of different kits for inventing / creating / building things. Each kit has a different theme. This one is bridges. I found this kit is probably better suited for older kids, because there are not a lot of instructions, and youll need to be quite creative. But it could be for anyone who like to tinker and create. I think the idea here is less about following instructions, and more about being creative and coming up with your own ideas. If your child stumbles with the creative side, then helpful adult ideas might be appreciated to get them started. Again, this isn't a kind of paint-by-numbers kit. . . and its not supposed to be. Its a kit to get kids thinking on their own. There are a lot of pieces, and I really think its a great kit.","Product: Build your dream house from the ground up with Brianna and Sophia in the home designer building set. Sophia loves building, while Brianna helps with the finishing touches of the interior. These best friends are a dynamic duo when it comes to building and decorating houses. Help them build different styles of houses - a colonial, a brownstone, and a ranch. Decorate the houses using the included accessories and make their home, your home with the home designer building set from mighty makers. Most models can be built one at a time.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Instructions for three different houses from one kit\n\nReview: I really. . . . really. . . . like the KNEX Mighty Makers sets, which are building sets for girls. There are several different ones offered, and they can all be played with together. . . or separately.\n\nNote that this set is quite large at 433 pieces. If you're just getting started with these sets, then you might want to start with one of the smaller ones. .. but. . . this one is really quite nice.\n\nOften these sets come with one female figure and one pet. . . . .This one comes with two female figures.\n\nWith this set, you can build three different houses (and possibly more, if you put your mind to it, but instructions are included for three). The finish products are very cute and colorful.\n\nI think the current price of forty-eight bucks is quite expensive for Made in China plastic. . . but.. . I LOVE these sets, so Im still giving it five-stars.","Product: Meet Cry Babies lea, the most tearful baby! If you take away her pacifier she will cry real tears and scream and shout! Give her back the packing or rock her to make her stop crying.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Kind of cute but kind of erie. Two AA batteries required / included.\n\nReview: Though this doll is kind of cute. . . its also oddly unnerving. The head is much larger than the body. Instead of being a happy baby. . . . its a crybaby. But as long as you keep the pacifier in their mouth, then you don't have to worry about the crying. The pacifier nipple is not realistic. Its just a straight piece of plastic, and takes a little effort to get it in. You won't want to misplace the pacifier, or else the doll will cry and cry . . . unless you remove the batteries. Two AAA batteries are required, and included. The baby will also cry tears, if you add water. You may or may not want to add water, as water means wet. . . and wet means clean-up. This doll is Made in China.","Product: Meet Cry Babies Lala, The most tearful baby! If you take away her pacifier she will cry real tears and scream and shout! Give her back the packing or rock her to make her stop crying.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Personally, I prefer \"happy\" dolls. Made in China. 2AAA batteries included.\n\nReview: I guess you could say I have mixed emotions about these dolls. Personally, I prefer happy dolls than dolls that cry all the time. Then theres the oversized head and small body. Two AAA batteries are required, and included. If you want tears then you will need to add water. . but .then the clothes, and possible other surrounding areas, will get wet. If you lose the pacifier, then youll be stuck. The pacifier nipple is not shaped like a real pacifier, which is unfortunate, as its not realistic. This item is Made in China. It does not come in a box. It comes packaged, as shown, in the 3rd and 4th pictures. If you're giving as a gift, then youll either need to wrap the Amazon box, or perhaps use a gift bag. In the sitting position, it measures about 7.5 X 10.","Product: ALEX Toys Crush & Slush Sno Cone Maker lets you enjoy a delicious summertime treat all year round! Make Sno Cones just by crushing ice and adding your own juice. This fun treat maker includes a 4 piece Sno Cone maker, syrup bottle, shovel, 3 paper cups and easy instructions. Recommended for children 6 years of age and older.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Looks better in the picture than in real life.\n\nReview: First of all, I cant believe that this product doesnt include syrup. You receive an empty bottle, but thats it. Its really cheaply made. It requires one person to hold the base in place, and another to press down on the plunger and turn the crank. It can certainly depend upon the size / shape of your ice as to how fast and easy it is. It certainly helps if you leave the ice out for a few minutes to soften. There are three paper cups included, and they should have been made of plastic instead, as you're going to need to purchase more cups separately as well. Overall its a nice idea, but just doesnt work out very well.","Product: Crazy Darts with slingshot launcher is the alien designed glider with a suction cup tip to stick on any smooth surface. The slingshot is designed to launch the Crazy Darts on a longer distance flight with incredible precision. Loop elastic around launch hook on the Crazy Darts and pull the tab toward to yourself, aim and launch! You can set up 2 competition modes 1) Skillfully hit the alien 3 times to win 2) Aim at your rival's alien and knock it out.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for the current price\n\nReview: First of all, lets talk about the price. . . . The list price is almost twenty bucks, and the current price is under five. If you can get these at the under five price then its a GREAT deal. Finally. . . a Made in China price I can live with! Hahahaha For that price, they are well worth it.\n\nThese are cool. . . colorful. . . .flyers. Simple and easy. Though it can be fun to make your own paper airplanes. . . . These take it to the next level.\n\nUnless you have an empty basement or garage, I think these are better used outside. I think the target part is kind of a farce. The planes tend to just go where they want to, but thats fine with me.","Product: It's about finding a big world in a small place-going somewhere in your mind while not going anywhere at all. We made this mat to unplug and play with our kids because we have an imagination too-even if it isn't as big as theirs. It's two-sided for two adventures, but an open canvas for an adventurous mind.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Really Nice . . . But A Bit Pricey. . . .\n\nReview: This mat is thick and seems very durable. It is two-sided and both sides are bright and have tons of things for children to explore. The mat can be easily cleaned (unlike activity rugs). It can be used at home or in a school setting and being easy to clean keeps germs at bay. This type of mat can allow children to use their imagination as they play with small cars or other small toys. Fantastic way to enhance the students social skills (plenty of room to play with friends) and a great alternative to video games.\n\nMy only issue with this item is the current cost. Lets be honest. . . Its a small rug thats Made in China for a few bucks. The current price is just crazy expensive for me to give it more than four stars.","Product: Kids love space exploration, and our new Galactic Mission will set them on a course for timeless hours of fun and countless creative possibilities as infinite as the universe. This 3-1 model mutates into a Spacecraft, a Rocket and a Rover, then it's up to you to build your way to a fascinating new expedition every time! Mission control, we have imagination lift-off.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I prefer plastic to foam\n\nReview: Whereas most building toys are made of plastic pieces. . . . This one is made of foam. I guess you could say there is good and bad about this. The foam is soft enough so if you hit something with it. .. it won't break. . . but. . . on the other hand. . . after youve put the sets together. . . the final product (in this case a spaceship, etc.) fall apart easily. Its almost as if you cant really play with them, and they are for display only. So. . . In the end, I think I like plastic better, because you can (usually) play with the toy after you build it. Also. . .with this kit. . . I think it would have been better to have the piece pre-sorted into bags to make it easier to put together.","Product: It is the year 2525: humans have advanced their explorations to the edge of the galaxy. On behalf of the GALACTIC UNION, CAPTAIN T. JENNER and his crew have one mission - to protect the solar system. Their ship, SPACE HAWK, is the most advanced spaceship in the STAR PATROL fleet. With its flight, action and hover modes, SPACE HAWK can handle any dangerous situation and any mission. Shortly after SPACE HAWKs first test flight, an unknown danger threatens the galaxy: the planet ATLANTICA in the POLARIS sector is under attack! SPACE HAWK receives emergency signals from everywhere in the region. Space monsters are attacking settlements in the POLARIS sector. Asteroids are hurtling through space and crashing into planets. The SPACE HAWK crew needs you to help them on their mission to save the galaxy. Content: 1 SPACE HAWK toy spaceship; 5 game boards = planets; 3 dice = action robots; free smartphone app.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Make sure you have a \"standard\" size smartphone or newer iPod Touch before purchase\n\nReview: The most important thing to keep in mind before purchasing this item is you must have a either a standard size smartphone or newer iPod Touch. Larger phones / tablets are not going to fit / work. So without a standard size smartphone or newer iPod Touch, youll not want to purchase this item.\n\nThis starter set is just the beginning. From here you can add additional expansion sets to keep going with the game. The smartphone interacts with the different boards. The app not only gives sound effects, it gives instructions of what you need to do to play the game.\n\nIt should be noted that you don't actually have to put the smartphone in the spaceship to play. Of course, thats the way it was intended, but its really not required. The spaceship can be a bit heavy to hold for extended periods.\n\nThis is a very cool interactive set. A little like an interactive video game.","Product: Giant Coloring Murals Pin it to the wall, floor or use it as a table runner at your next party or family dinner printed on kraft paper\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Paper is truly dark - Only markers will work - Expensive\n\nReview: I wanted this poster for my granddaughter. She has a tendency to use the walls as her art canvas and I thought this would be a great way for her to mark on the wall without me having to do clean-up duty after she leaves. I have purchased coloring books, art pads, and paint sets, but the walls are still her favorite place to mark. It has been a life saver for my walls. She loves to stand up while she is drawing and marking. The poster is very large and is rolled up in a cardboard tube. I have to say that I am disappointed in the material and how dark it is. The picture shows that is brown color, but somehow I did not expect it to be that ruff and dark. The only thing that shows up on this parchment-like paper is markers. I think it is a little pricey considering the quality of the paper. It served its purpose, but will look for a better quality, white paper next time.","Product: Speed through the streets in style with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Van! With full-function steering and an easy to use controller, you'll have no problem catching up to your enemies and showing them who's boss!.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Batteries not included. . . Eight Total\n\nReview: First of all, you're going to need a lot of batteries, which are not included. You need 5 AA for the vehicle and 3 AAA for the controller. Again, these are not included and will need to be purchased separately.\n\nFor fans of TMNT, then this toy is an obvious desirable item. No figures are included, and theres really no way to add figures to it. For example, the doors do not open.\n\nThere are much more desirable remote controlled cars offered, which are not with the TMNT theme, at a lower price point. Many have rechargeable batteries as well. So there are many reasons to look at other options. . . but. . . if nothing but TMNT will do, then this is certainly an option to consider.","Product: The viral Diet Coke and Mentos experiment that Steve Spangler invented has matured over the years into this amazing kit! As the name states, you'll do a dozen different experiments that are powered by soda. Figure out how high you can make a geyser soar into the air, make your own fizzing fuel and more. Back by popular demand, this kit includes the soda powered Geyser car that can travel over 100 feet on a single bottle of soda.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pricey for what it is. . . . but a lot of fun\n\nReview: At the current price of twenty bucks, this is a very expensive kit for what it is. Having said that, it certainly is great fun for kids. There are several things you will need. . . . First is good weather! This is an outdoor project only, so it really doesnt work for cold weather. Its a Summer type of kit. Next, youll need several bottles of diet cola. Generic works just as well as name-brand. Though you can use regular soda, I don't recommend it, as youll have sticky sugar syrup everywhere. . .and ants! Youll also need several tubes of peppermint Mentos. This is way less about science. . . and more just fun to watch it happen.","Product: Excavate and build your own glow-in-the-dark T-Rex skeleton. Unlock a long-buried time capsule with cool augmented reality play cards inside. Travel back to the Jurassic Age via the free dinocode app. Immerse yourself in endless imagination and fun! Make a video of the experience and send it to your friends via social media they will be amazed! This unique dino digging kit combines hands-on fun with virtual excitement. Contains 1 plaster block incorporating 1 container of dinosaur DNA fragments and 1 set of glow dinosaur skeleton parts, 1 set of specially designed digging tools, 1 brush, 2 AR play mats (each size: 42 x 42 cm), 1 piece of soft wax, and detailed instructions.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: For the price, it's ok\n\nReview: First of all. . . . As you might expect. . . .This is going to be a messy project. Outside, or in a garage, is probably best.\n\nThe little plastic mallet, which is included, may not work for you. . . especially if you would like to excavate the bones in a timely manner. So you might want to pull-out a toolbox with a screwdriver. Whatever you have which will do the job. An old toothbrush might also help with cleaning the bones.\n\nFor the relatively low cost, its a fun project. . . Just don't have your expectations too high. If you're looking for something similar, but a bit better quality, then you might also check-out the one from Smithsonian.","Product: Packed with 26 unique step-by-step projects, the 3Doodler Project Book will guide you through the basics of how to use your 3Doodler 3D printing pen and take you on a journey all the way from beginner to master Doodler.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A great start for your 3Doodler\n\nReview: Note that this is the Project Book only. You will have to purchase the 3Doodler separately.\n\nThis is a really great book to get you started. There are twenty-six projects included. The book is mostly geared for beginners. Lots of crafts sorts of things like holiday tree ornaments and such. Great for kids, but also for adults. If youve already reach advanced level with your 3Doodler, then this is probably not the book for you. . . but for the rest of us its really a great start with lots of fun ideas.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/3Doodler-Create-3D-Pen-Latest-Edition-of-the-World-s-First-3D-Printing-Pen-Ultimate-Art-Tool-Crafts-Pen-Kit-With-50-Plastic-Strands-No-Mess-Non-Toxic-Smoky-Blue/dp/B01CL1FFPK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">3Doodler Create 3D Pen - Latest Edition of the World's First 3D Printing Pen - Ultimate Art Tool & Crafts Pen Kit - With 50 Plastic Strands, No Mess, Non-Toxic (Smoky Blue)</a>"],"string":"[\n \"Product: 05716 Features: -Tie down. -Full size, non-marring vinyl coated S-hooks. -Fast, easy to use cam buckle with a quick release thumb button. -Cam buckle's teeth grip the hi-test webbing. Product Type: -Chain And Hooks/Straps. Generic Specifications: -400 lbs Working load limit. Generic Dimensions: -1\\\" H x 1\\\" W x 8\\\" D. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -1 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -1 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -8 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -2.13 Pounds.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You'll need a 2nd package for ATV's\\n\\nReview: These tie downs come two to a package and are made to secure a motorcycle or ATV to a trailer. I have used them for both. If you are going to use them for the ATV an additional package will need to be purchased. The ATV needs to have 4 straps to properly secure it. I attend some motorcycle events and like to trailer them because my wife cannot ride long distances. I have used the tie downs straps to secure the bikes without any issues. The hooks are rubber coated so they don't scratch your bike or the trailer. These have a built-in loop that gives a tie extension that also prevents marring of paint and chrome finishes. To increase the tension pull the webbing and set to desired tension. There is a \\\"PRESS\\\" button that will release the lever when you are ready to unhitch your bike or ATV. They are simple and easy to use. Just a word of caution, they are recommended for weights up to 500 lbs. Be sure to use additional ones for cargo that weighs more than that.\",\n \"Product: Stay cool in the heat. Even with the windows down or the AC on, the small of your back can become sticky and uncomfortable on hot days. The 12 V Cooling Lumbar Cushion features a removable and adjustable fan that offers personalized comfort in all seasons exactly where you need it. Plug the fan into the 12V outlet in your vehicle and you will no longer suffer in discomfort on hot summer days. The ergonomic design of the lumbar support flexes to fit your body and keep you comfortable. When the weather cools down, simply remove the fan but maintain the support of the breathable mesh lumbar cushion.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Would have preferred a USB plug\\n\\nReview: The cooling fan is small and does not put out a lot of air, but it is enough so that he feels more comfortable. It has a strap that slides down over the seat and is very easy to install. You just plug it into the cigarette lighter for power and it has an on and off switch. The mesh design adds additional support and comfort. It has Velcro strips that are used for any necessary adjustments making it easy and simple. It has a slight noise, but within minutes of turning on the radio I did not notice it anymore. This product is not going to keep you super cool, but the fan does feel good blowing on your back.\\n\\nBecause everyone has cell phones and other devices in their cars these days, it would have been nice if this item had a USB plug instead.\",\n \"Product: The uni-ball ONYX Rollerball Pen is built to be a great pen at a great price. Designed with a strong metal point to produce smooth, consistent writing, and finished off with a durable plastic clip, this roller pen will perform for years. The uni-ball ONYX pen also features uni Super Ink which protects against water, fading and fraud. Constructed from 80% post-consumer recycled electronics and featuring an economical design, these uni-ball pens are ideal for the office.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not the \\\"usual\\\" Uni-Ball quality I was expecting\\n\\nReview: Others have also said this. . . . These are not what I expected from Uni-Ball. I usually use the black micro pens from Uni-Ball. . . but. . I could not find them in blue, and wanted blue for signing documents and such. These blue pens work, but the ink is simply not as nice and smooth as with the micro pens. The pens I received are not as \\\"horrible\\\" as what some people have written, so I don't know if I received a different \\\"batch\\\" or not. They are certainly \\\"decent\\\". Ink can sometimes form around the point, as happens a lot with other pens I've had, but I don't usually have that issue with Uni-Ball. Again, it could be because I'm more accustomed to using the micro pens. I certainly wouldn't return them. . but I will probably try some different pens in the future. . . when I'm looking for blue.\",\n \"Product: Traditional three ring binder with round rings has a 175 sheet capacity in the 1 inch binder size with 2 convenient interior pockets. Durable polypropylene construction ensures long-lasting use and is better for the environment than vinyl. Interior is 100% recycled chipboard with 75% post consumer waste. Multiple colors and sizes available.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Check Each Upon Arrival\\n\\nReview: As it states, these are basic binders / notebooks. They are VERY basic. But they work fine if you're not, for example, a student who is going to be carrying it around all day. . . opening / closing it often . . and so on.\\n\\nNote that these binders do not have the windows on the front/back/spine to insert your own sheets. Wilson Jones does offer binders that do though.\\n\\nMake sure you check all of them as soon as they arrive. The one I received one of the rings is crooked and overlaps.\\n\\nPrice wise, they are a bit expensive for what they are. . . but. . . as you receive free shipping if you're a Prime member, they are not too bad.\",\n \"Product: The quality, style and innovation of Wilson Jones binders, report covers, and presentation supplies prove why the brand has been trusted and used for over 100 years. Wilson Jones 362 Line Basic Round Ring View binders are the affordable, everyday view binders that keep your papers in place. Round rings with 2 open and close triggers provide easy access to documents, while a clear overlay allows you to easily customize your front cover and spine for a clean, professional look. Two interior pockets provide perfect storage for loose or unpunched documents. Wilson Jones 362 series binders are now PVC-free. Made of polypropylene, a 100% recyclable material. Polypropylene an alternative to PVC, is less susceptible to \\\"cold crack\\\" splits, offers greater hinge strength, and does not promote toner transfer like vinyl does.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Check Each Upon Arrival\\n\\nReview: As it states, these are basic binders / notebooks. They are VERY basic. But they work fine if you're not, for example, a student who is going to be carrying it around all day. . . opening / closing it often . . and so on.\\n\\nI like that they have the clear window on the front / back / edge so you can insert your own design. There are two inside pockets for loose sheets as well.\\n\\nMake sure you check all of them as soon as they arrive. The one I received one of the rings is crooked and overlaps.\\n\\nPrice wise, they are a bit expensive for what they are. . . but. . . as you receive free shipping if you're a Prime member, they are not too bad.\",\n \"Product: The Royal Sovereign 216 assorted Coin Wrappers are Preformed for easy filling for Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters-54 of each. Cost saving versus traditional small retail pack. Easy to use.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great With My Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\\n\\nReview: I have the inexpensive \\\"Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\\\", which is one of the machines that these coin wrappers were made to be used with. They work great. One end is closed, so you simply close the other end, after being filled. The only \\\"issue\\\" is that four different wrappers are inside each other. . . So one dime, one penny, one nickel and one quarter. I understand why they do this. . . to save space. Otherwise the box would be four-times as large. . . but. .. inevitably. . .you're going to use more of one. . .and fewer of another. . . and then you have to go and \\\"hunt\\\" through all of the wrappers to find the one you want. If you have the space, you can certainly separate them into different boxes yourself.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Royal-Sovereign-Sort-N-Save-Manual-Coin-Sorter-Black-Clear-QS-1/dp/B006J36V8M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter, Black/Clear (QS-1)</a>\",\n \"Product: Xerox offers a choice of value-packed office devices that deliver the utmost in productivity: The Phaser 8560 printer gives busy workgroups a fast, affordable, easy-to-use color printer that can expand from a desktop model to a four-tray, floor-standing powerhouse; the Phaser 8560MFP multifunction printer adds top-of-the-line copying, scanning and faxing for all your office document needs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: DON'T LET THE COST FRIGHTEN YOU! If you print more than 2000 pages per month, consider this printer.\\n\\nReview: I purchased this printer on January 21, 2009. I've currently had it just over six-months. I wanted to give it a little time before adding my review.\\n\\nFirst, I work from home. I'm a travel agent, and I print quite a bit. I've printed 17327 pages in six-months, so not far from 3000 pages per month. Though quality is important, I'm not a graphic artist so I really don't have a lot of information to give on color etc. All I can tell you is that I think the print quality is GREAT! I'll go into that a little more later.\\n\\nMy Phaser 8560 is the DX model, so it duplexes, which was one of the great deciding factors for me. I purchased the 8560 as a replacement for a Samsung color laser printer. I could write a LONG list of the things that I really didn't like about the Samsung. The main reason for purchasing the Samsung printer to begin with was the (inexpensive) cost. But in the long run, you really get what you pay for. After a year of use, belts and the image drum needed to be replaced, and it was going to cost me much more than I paid for the printer to begin with, so I started looking for a new printer.\\n\\nDON'T LET THE COST FRIGHTEN YOU! If you are like me, this is a \\\"step-up\\\" in a printer. But . . . so far. . it has been WELL worth it! This printer prints jobs that I had to take to Kinko's in the past, because I didn't want to \\\"wear-out\\\" my old printer. As for ink, I use what I would call \\\"generic brand\\\" ink, and I've yet to have a problem with it. The \\\"generic brand\\\" is a fraction of the cost of the Xerox brand. With my old Samsung printer (and other laser printers I've used in offices in the past) there would often come a time when the printer would tell you the cartridge was empty, when it was still -full. You'd then have to see if you could find a way to \\\"trick\\\" the printer to continue to print. . . or simply replace it with another expensive cartridge. Not so with the 8560. The small sticks/bricks of wax ink are easy to store . . . affordable. . . no mess. . . and they are used-up. There's no plastic cartridge to go into landfill and that sort of thing. FYI, I know that there is a \\\"waste tray\\\" and I know that at some point the printer is going to tell me that I have to empty it. . . but after six-months, I've yet to have to do that. With my old Samsung, I would have to empty the \\\"waste toner bin\\\" at least monthly, which is $$ down-the-drain.\\n\\nMaintenance Kit: This item looks like a padded roller in a plastic tray. I have had to replace it, because the one that came in the printer I think was the 10,000 item, and I have already gone past that. I must admit that I tried using a \\\"refurbished\\\" or \\\"generic\\\" one that I purchased, and it didn't work. The pages started coming-out smeared. I replaced it with an \\\"official\\\" Xerox one, and everything is fine.\\n\\nNoise: I do not feel that this printer makes any more noise than my Samsung. The 8560 sits next to my desk, and it's true that I would not want to have a large print job printing while on the phone, but I do not feel that it's any more loud that other printers. It also will \\\"wake-up\\\" every now and then and you know that it's just \\\"moving around\\\" but again, I don't find it to be a problem.\\n\\nThere are four print qualities which make it very nice on this printer. I often print items in \\\"standard\\\" quality, which is fine for my needs. There's also \\\"enhanced\\\" and \\\"photo\\\" for the best quality, and \\\"fast color\\\" if you're just printing something that you're probably not going to be sending to a customer or client. You can also print in b/w which saves on the colored ink. I find the print quality to be really good. FYI, the \\\"factory default\\\" is \\\"enhanced\\\" print mode. I changed that to \\\"standard\\\" and I think I save a lot of ink that way. A couple of times I've had little \\\"white lines\\\" down the page, but you can run the printer through a quick \\\"cleaning\\\" and it usually takes care of that. It will also print-out a page with numbered squares after it has finished the cleaning. If any of the squares are not completely solid, then you enter the number and it cleans that particular \\\"jet\\\" and all is well. I think this might have happened twice in the six months that I've had it, and it was quick to take care of.\\n\\nSpeed: I've been very happy with the speed. I have it connected to my computer via Ethernet. I've not tried it via USB, but in the paperwork that came with the printer it said that it would be faster with Ethernet and also gives a couple of other benefits, so that's the way that I connected it, and I've been very satisfied. I'm also quite happy that you can place an entire ream of paper in the tray, which I was unable to do in the past.\\n\\nIn the end, for a \\\"work-at-home\\\" guy like me, I have been very happy with this printer. Though it's a \\\"chunk-of-change\\\" to put-out in the beginning, I feel that I've saved money on the ink, also not having to take larger jobs to Kinko's, etc. I'm just very. . .. very happy with my purchase.\",\n \"Product: The 7 series of telephones are superlative business telephones that are a choice above the rest. This family of phones features a data port, 99 CID memory, voice mail indication, caller ID with call waiting, and speakerphone. Specifically, the 7 Series Single Line Caller ID Telephone is a single line corded phone with LCD display, mute, hold, and much more.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: For the price, this is really a great phone\\n\\nReview: It depends upon which features you're looking for, but this one has exactly what I wanted. . .\\n\\n#1 - Headset - This phone has a headset button, with the jack on the right side. When you want to make a call, you simply press the headset button. With my old phone, I would have to pick-up the receiver. This phone also has a \\\"release\\\" button. This can work in two ways. Either it will hang-up the phone when you're using your headset. . . or. . . it will hang-up and give you a dial-tone to make a new call. Please Note: It's automatically set-up to hang-up and give you a dial-tone. I changed that in the menu options, because I simply want it to hang-up.\\n\\n#2 - Message Waiting light. I have voicemail though my phone service (AT&T) and I like the fact that a light will flash to let me know that I have a message waiting.\\n\\n#3 - Speed-dial.\\n\\n#4 - Though I actually liked the way my \\\"old\\\" phone did this a little better, but this is still not bad. When someone calls, and it shows-up on your caller ID, it will usually come through as a 10-digit number. There is a \\\"7-10-11\\\" button. Depending upon where you live, and what number you're calling, you may call the person back using 7-digits. . 10-digits or 1 plus 10-digits. You press the \\\"7-10-11\\\" button and it will change the number. You can either call the number, or store it in your directory.\\n\\n#5 - Screen tilts\\n\\n#6 - Helpful tech support\\n\\nI also like the other \\\"regular\\\" things like speaker phone, redial, large directory, etc.\\n\\nHere is the reason I am giving this phone 4-stars. With all the things that I like about it. . . there are a couple that I don't. . .\\n\\n#1 - Backlit Display - It is backlit. . . but. . . only for a few seconds. You have to press something for it to light-up. I wish there were a way to keep it lit all the time, but there's not. This is something that I really don't like, because though you can see the screen when it's not lit, it's not very easy. Tech support says that it's to save energy. . . but.. . how much energy does it take?\\n\\n#2 - The instruction manual is very \\\"basic\\\". This phone is more-or-less intuitive, but for example, I had to call tech supposed to ask about the headset part. I didn't see that there is a headset jack on the right side.\\n\\nOverall I'm still quite happy with the phone. My #1 is the headset button. When you've spent years and years lifting the handset each time you want to answer or place a call. . .it's great not to have to do that any longer.\",\n \"Product: The most efficient solution for your professional labeling, filing and mailing needs, the LabelWriter 450 saves you time and money at the office. Connect a LabelWriter 450 to your PC or Mac and youre ready to print labels directly from Microsoft word or Outlook, QuickBooks, CardScan, Mac address book and other popular programs. Print impressive address, file folder labels, Name badges and more without the extra work and hassle of printing sheet labels on a standard desktop printer. Thermal printing technology eliminates the cost of ink or toner and the printers compact design makes it an easy and attractive addition to any modern workspace. Compatible with windows 7 or later and Mac OS x V10.8 or later.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Read my review about the \\\"Stamps\\\" product before purchase\\n\\nReview: The first time I printed postage, the label \\\"jammed\\\" and then more labels went around the roller. It was a mess to remove/fix. I think the roll of \\\"stamp labels\\\" enclosed came off the paper too easily. I purchased a roll of \\\"compatible\\\" labels from Amazon.com and haven't had a problem since. FYI, if such a jam happens, that's when you're supposed to use the \\\"clean card\\\". One is enclosed with the printer, but you might want to order some more. Setup was easy enough. No problems there.\\n\\nSome information about the stamps product. . . . I've been using Endicia postage for several years, well before DYMO purchased them. There are some differences you should be aware of if you plan on using the postage part.\\n\\nYou can print postage without paying a monthly fee using your DYMO LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo. You simply pay for the postage you use. If you're not printing a lot of postage, then this will work for you. But if you print a lot of postage, especially Priority Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post or Express Mail, then keep reading. . . . .\\n\\nIf you ship Priority Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post and/or Express Mail frequently, then it might be better to sign-up for the \\\"standard\\\" account . . . \\\"premium\\\" account or other option. With one of these \\\"paid\\\" accounts, you use the \\\"Dazzle\\\" software and can print postage directly onto envelopes, along with the address. No need for labels. You can also print 4X6 labels for most of your packages. You receive a discount on the shipping cost for Priority Mail and Express Mail. Delivery confirmation is \\\"free\\\" for Priority Mail and discounted for First Class, Parcel Post and Media Mail. You can also choose to use the \\\"Endicia insurance\\\" instead of the USPS insurance, which is much less expensive. Though you can print onto -page labels and such. . .it's much easier to have a printer which will print 4X6 like the DYMO LabelWriter 4XL or other such printer. Even though there is a monthly fee, if you ship a lot, the cost savings will more than cover the monthly fee.\\n\\nAdding the LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo was more of a \\\"luxury\\\" for me. Most everything I print I can use the Dazzle software and either print right onto an envelope, or use the 4X6 labels. . . but. . . there are times I use \\\"real\\\" stamps, so I like having the labels. . . . Or. . . There are times when I will send a postcard and like to have the postage labels with the Twin Turbo. So having the \\\"best-of-both-worlds\\\" works for me.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/DYMO-LabelWriter-4XL-4-x-6-Label-Printer/dp/B002M1LGJ4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">DYMO LabelWriter 4XL, 4\\\" x 6\\\" Label Printer</a>\",\n \"Product: Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Color Solid Ink Printer (40 ppm) (1 GHz) (512 MB) (8.5\\\" x 14\\\") (2400 dpi) (Max Duty Cycle 85 000 Pages) (Duplex) (USB/Ethernet) (Energy Star) (625 Sheet Input Tray). Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Color Solid Ink Printer (40 ppm) (1 GHz) (512 MB) (8.5\\\" x 14\\\") (2400 dpi) (Max Duty Cycle 85 000 Pages) (Duplex) (USB) (Ethernet) (Energy Star) (625 Sheet Input Tray)Xerox ColorQube 8570DN Color Solid Ink Printer (40 ppm) (1 GHz) (512 MB) (8.5\\\" x 14\\\") (2400 dpi) (Max Duty Cycle 85 000 Pages) (Duplex) (USB/Ethernet) (Energy Star) (625 Sheet Input Tray). Solid Ink.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Printer, But Ink expensive ink...\\\"Generic\\\" ink now avail\\n\\nReview: >>See update at the bottom about ink<<\\n\\nI purchased this printer a few months ago. It's a replacement for a Phaser that I had which no longer works. I had the Phaser for a couple of years. There were great things about the Phaser (speed, duplexing, inexpensive \\\"compatible\\\" ink, being able to do larger jobs, etc.). . .but. . . I did have some \\\"issues\\\" with it, and finally had to replace it. Unfortunately the Phasers are no longer being produced. . .and the ColorQube has replaced them. . . and there is a reason for that. . . Overall they are just about the exact same printer. . but. . . the one BIG difference is the ink. They have made it (at least thus far) so that no one can make \\\"compatible\\\" ink. That means that you're going to pay a LOT for ink for this printer. You'll pay more for ink than you will for the printer itself. Be sure and check the ink prices before you purchase. If you can get past the cost of the ink, there is still a lot to like about the printer. . ..\\n\\n* It holds a ream of paper\\n* It prints fast\\n* If you purchase the DN model, it will duplex, which saves paper\\n* The print quality is good\\n* There are print options to save ink, such as fast color, black/white, standard. . but you also have \\\"enhanced\\\" for the best quality.\\n* There's not a lot of \\\"wasted\\\" ink and no bulky toner cartridges\\n* This printer will print larger jobs which you might otherwise have to take to a commercial printer\\n\\nThis printer uses colored wax instead of toner. Though this works fine for me. . . I know that in the past some people have mentioned that you can't always write on the paper after you print something because of the wax. If you are printing a form for someone to complete, then that's usually not a problem. . but. . if you're printing something in color that you will have to write on, then there might be some issues, due to the wax. If you think this might be an issue, you might want to see if you can find some print samples first. But I will say that even though I live in a large city (Atlanta) I have never been able to find one of these printers locally, nor have I ever been able to find the ink locally. I always have to order online. For this reason, you always want to make sure you have enough ink, otherwise you'll have to place an overnight order from Amazon.com\\n\\n>>Update Concerning Ink<<\\nIt is now possible to purchase \\\"generic\\\" / \\\"compatible\\\" ink. I don't see it listed yet on Amazon.com but check-around and you'll probably find it. Though it's still expensive, it's hundreds less than the Xerox \\\"name-brand\\\" ink.\",\n \"Product: The Royal Sovereign 216 assorted Coin Wrappers are Preformed for easy filling for Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters-54 of each. Cost saving versus traditional small retail pack. Easy to use.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great With My Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\\n\\nReview: I have the inexpensive \\\"Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter\\\", which is one of the machines that these coin wrappers were made to be used with. They work great. One end is closed, so you simply close the other end, after being filled. The only \\\"issue\\\" is that four different wrappers are inside each other. . . So one dime, one penny, one nickel and one quarter. I understand why they do this. . . to save space. Otherwise the box would be four-times as large. . . but. .. inevitably. . .you're going to use more of one. . .and fewer of another. . . and then you have to go and \\\"hunt\\\" through all of the wrappers to find the one you want. If you have the space, you can certainly separate them into different boxes yourself.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Royal-Sovereign-Sort-N-Save-Manual-Coin-Sorter-Black-Clear-QS-1/dp/B006J36V8M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Royal Sovereign Sort 'N Save Manual Coin Sorter, Black/Clear (QS-1)</a>\",\n \"Product: These laminating sheets are ideal for home, office and classroom use. Black & Decker Time Shield UV thermal laminating pouches provide the ultimate protection against the damaging effects of UV rays. Each laminator pouch provides a brilliant finish that is guaranteed to brighten colors, darken darks and enhance the overall clarity of your favorite items. Time Shield technology ensures a durable lamination that wipes clean and is safe from messy spills. All laminator sheets are photo safe tested and approved.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice. . . but expensive\\n\\nReview: First and foremost, these are pouches only. You will need a laminating device to use them. Black & Decker make laminators. . . but you may find other brands less expensive. These should work with most brands.\\n\\nThe pouches I have are 4X6. These work great for pictures, of course, but also are great for recipe cards, make your own flash cards, etc. The thickness is 5 mil, which is the thicker of the two different types of laminating pouches. The other is 3 mil.\\n\\nOverall I like these just fine. . . but. .I will say that they are quite expensive. Youll find other brands for a lot less, and I haven't found that these work any better than less expensive brands.\",\n \"Product: This DECT 6.0 cordless headset with softphone call manager and handset lifter lets you enjoy Microsoft Lync, Skype, VoIP, and landline telephone calls. Manage contacts and review calls on a PC with the softphone call manager. Headset includes handset lifter so you can answer and end calls with the touch of a button.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice, but you might also consider Plantronics\\n\\nReview: If you're one of the few people. . . like me. . . who still has a landline.. . This device can be quite helpful. I work from home, and find a landline best for my needs. But I have several international clients, so being able to talk to them via Skype, without having to change headsets, is really nice. Ive used a very similar headset with a different system, so Im used to it. But if you haven't used something like this before, then it might feel kind of heavy. The one thing that this system is missing is cell phone connection. Ive used a Plantronics system in the past that I quite liked which has all three. . . landline. . . VoIP. . . and cell phone. . . . Its slightly more expensive, but if you use all three, then its worth the money. Below is a link to one such system. But they offer a couple of different ones.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Savi-W720-83544-01-Dect-Head/dp/B005FSJ6PM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Savi W720 (83544-01) Dect Head</a>\",\n \"Product: Create professional-looking, easy-to-read signs easily and inexpensively with these stick-on vinyl letters from Westcott LetterCraft Lettering. Available in assorted fonts and colors. Westcott Drafting & Drawing Tools are some of the finest products of their kind for students and professionals. Our commitment to meticulous quality and cutting edge innovation in measurement and art materials has earned an unparalleled reputation.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Make sure you have the right amount of letters for your needs\\n\\nReview: These are nice, dark black, 2 vinyl letters. An inexpensive way to add words to just about any smooth surface. Youll want to make sure you have enough letters for what you need. Below is a list of the number of letters included. Note that these are all upper-case letters.\\n\\nA 6\\nB 3\\nC 3\\nD 3\\nE 5\\nF 2\\nG 2\\nH 2\\nI 3\\nJ 2\\nK 1\\nL 4\\nM 2\\nN 3\\nO 3\\nP 2\\nQ 1\\nR 3\\nS 3\\nT 3\\nU 2\\nV 2\\nW 1\\nX 1\\nY 2\\nZ 2\\n0 2\\n1 2\\n2 1\\n3 1\\n4 1\\n5 1\\n6 1\\n7 1\\n8 1\\n9 1\\n! 2\\n. 17\\n* - 5\\n$ - 1\\n- (dash) 4\\n, - 7\\n - 1\\n& - 1\",\n \"Product: Organize projects, presentations and more by creating and inserting your own standard size cover sheets into the clear overlay covers and spine. Binder has 1.5 inch rings, a 330 sheet capacity, and is made from PVC-free polypropylene, a neutral plastic that is stronger and more durable than vinyl and safer for the environment. Its 100% recycled chipboard with 75% post consumer waste. Two interior pockets hold loose sheets. 4 white binders per pack. Inserts shown are not included.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Check Each Upon Arrival\\n\\nReview: As it states, these are basic binders / notebooks. They are VERY basic. But they work fine if you're not, for example, a student who is going to be carrying it around all day. . . opening / closing it often . . and so on.\\n\\nI like that they have the clear window on the front / back / edge so you can insert your own design. There are two inside pockets for loose sheets as well.\\n\\nMake sure you check all of them as soon as they arrive. The one I received one of the rings is crooked and overlaps.\\n\\nPrice wise, they are a bit expensive for what they are. . . but. . . as you receive free shipping if you're a Prime member, they are not too bad.\",\n \"Product: Brother HL-L8350CDW Series Color Laser Printer- BRTHLL8350CDW\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The Price Is Right....But...The Paper Curls\\n\\nReview: This printer has a lot of good things going for it. . at a very good price point. It was VERY easy to set-up. I was up-and-running within just a few minutes. Printing is fast. I especially like that it duplexes (prints on both sides of the paper). The print quality is great. I print online coupons, which have micro printing around the edges, and it's all very clear. Pictures are great also. Lots of nice features, such as you can insert a USB thumb drive right into the printer. Wireless works great. Again, for the price, I think it's a great buy. Toner isn't \\\"cheap\\\", but it's not \\\"crazy expensive\\\" either.\\n\\nThere are two things which I'm not too fond of. #1, the paper tray holds only 300 sheets. I have NO idea why they didn't make it so that it would hold an entire ream of 500 sheets. The only reason I can think of is so you would purchase the \\\"accessary try\\\" at an additional cost. #2. . . . and this is the BIG one for me. . . .The pages curl. . . a lot. I REALLY don't like the curling. I have a Xerox ColorQube 8570 which doesn't curl at all, so that's what I'm used to. But the ColorQube uses colored wax instead of toner, and that brings about its own \\\"issues\\\". The cost of the ColorQube was a lot more expensive as well. That's a big selling point of the Brother, the price is nice.\",\n \"Product: Printing from your Tablet, Smartphone, or the Cloud can be easy. With the Cloud print function you can print directly from select online cloud services either at the printer itself or with your mobile device using the free PPS app.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Value. . . . Great Printer!\\n\\nReview: I love this printer so far! It was quite easy to set up. Every step of the set up process was well explained and I feel certain that most anyone would not have any issues getting the printer and wireless setup. Connecting wireless devices has been very easy as well. Printing from my laptop has been very fast. The first couple of times I printed wireless from my phone took a little longer than expected (probably a minute and a half from the time I pressed print to the time the paper finished printing), but after that it has not been slow at all. The quality of printing has been very exceptional. Normal document printing is great and the few images I have printed on the provided photo paper have been a touch on the warm side, but nothing that is too bad. I printed the same image twice (once having Photoshop manage the colors and again having the printer manage the colors) and they were identical. Being a professional photographer myself, I definitely wouldn't use it to replace my pro lab, but the quality is definitely good enough that if I am ever in a bind and need to print a 8x10 or smaller I would trust this printer to provide a good looking image. The scanning works great and is a standard speed of processing. Overall I would say this printer is a incredible printer for the price that it is currently listed. I would probably pay a little more for it since it does such a great job with the wireless capability and the photo printing. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great quality printer that also prints images at quite good quality.\",\n \"Product: Large-scale projects demand lots of your valuable time, so maximize your efficiency by quickly and easily organizing important documents with these easily customizable 16-tab white dividers. The binder dividers feature an innovative Index Maker Easy Apply strip that lets you label an entire row of tab titles at once, saving you tons of time so you can focus on more important work. A double-column tab design lets you see all tabs at once and add more sections to your binder, making these tabbed dividers ideal for large-scale engineering, construction and legal projects, reference documents, archiving and more. They're also great for customizing your presentation book, training guides, onboarding guides, proposals, presentations, board books and more. The clear labels virtually disappear on the tabs, lending your paper dividers a clean, printed-on look. These sturdy dividers feature durable double-sided reinforced tabs and edges for unmatched strength and tear resistance. Personalize your custom dividers with the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates and print them out in just minutes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Really what you need for those LARGE projects\\n\\nReview: These dividers are not only for those really large projects, but its nice because you can purchase a large set and then simply use what you need. There are 24 total tabs, divided into two sets of 12. You can use both sets. . . or just one set. . . or simply six, possibly by selecting every-other-one. Whatever works best for the project you're involved in. Of course, for the most professional look youll want to use the free Avery templates to print the labels. But you can also write on them by hand or type as well, if that works better for you.\\n\\nI will say that the current price is a bit steep. You can purchase Avery 11428, which is the 12-tab version, or a faction of the cost of the 24-tab version. . . but. . . the 24-tab version is double-tabbed so it looks a lot nicer than trying to use two of the 12-tab version. . . . if you indeed really need 24-tabs.\",\n \"Product: Staples Invisible Tape, 3/4\\\" x 1296\\\", 12-Pack (52477-P12)\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: NOT Staples Tape - Impossible to Tear\\n\\nReview: What I received was not the Staples tape, as pictured in the listing. The tape I received was generic tape in solid white boxes. The reason Im giving it only two-stars is not because its not Staples tape. . .but. . .because its impossible to tear. Im using the same tape dispenser I used with actual Scotch brand tape for years, without ever having a problem. Now, I put a roll of this tape in, and its horrible. Ive tried lots of different ways . . pulling really fast, just knocks the dispenser over and pulls-out more tape. Slow just leaves you waiting and waiting. . . . In the end, sometimes I just have to grab a pair of scissors.\",\n \"Product: No more handwriting or typing tiny label inserts for your hanging folder tabs! Viewable Quick Form Tabs for hanging folders allow you to create dynamic 3D color-coded tabs. Simply create and print color-coded labels with the free Viewable software (available online), fold the tab and apply the label. Fits all standard hanging folder slots. Turn your files into a filing masterpiece. Inkjet and laser printer compatible.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Kind of a pain to create. . . but they look great\\n\\nReview: These are very cool labels. . . . .once you go through the process of creating them. That part is really kind of a pain. You have to sign-up with Viewables and then go through and create each label. If you don't like the long process of creating something. .. then these labels are probably not for you. But if you like such a challenge. . . . they really do look great, once you get them on.\\n\\nOne other thing. . . .They would not fit in one of my file cabinets, as they were too tall. Thats probably not the case most of the time, but if you have a file cabinet with little/no space at the top, then these will not work.\",\n \"Product: The ScanSnap S1100i Mobile Scanner- Takes document scanning just about anywhere! At nearly 12 ounces, the new ScanSnap S1100i is the lightweight companion for front-side document scanning at home or on the road. Whether scanning receipts, contracts, recipes, or plastic cards, ScanSnap takes scanning beyond the desktop and into your world.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for Receipts...Especially Looooong Receipts\\n\\nReview: >>Update<<\\n\\nThis is an update to my original review below. I've had this scanner for a few months, and it went from bad-to-worse. . . . Fortunately I found the support phone number today in the information included with the documentation. They answered quickly. . . the guy was nice. . . sounded like in the U.S. . . . and . . . eventually. . . he asked me if I had a different cable I could try. Though I had a few that wouldn't fit. . . I eventually found one in a box that would fit. . . and. . . TA-DA. . . Now it works like a charm!!! No \\\"issues\\\" at all. Previously it would take form 3 - 10 tries to get a receipt or any other paper to scan. There was a software update a couple of weeks ago, and I thought that might help. . . but. . . it made it worse. It stinks that I got a faulty cable with a new scanner.. . but that's what happened. Nonetheless. . . now I'm a \\\"happy camper\\\".\\n\\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\\n\\nSeveral observations. . . . .\\n\\nFirst of all, I'm SO glad I just happened upon a website where I guy sells a .pdf \\\"book\\\" that's the \\\"Unofficial ScanSnap Guide\\\". (Google it) There is little documentation with this scanner, and you're kind of just \\\"bumbling around\\\" trying to find out how to use it. . . and this guide makes it SO much easier.\\n\\nOne of my main reasons for purchasing this scanner was to be able to scan receipts. . . . especially from office supply stores, grocery stores and drug stores. I donate a lot to charity and need to keep all of these receipts. They fade over time, so I wanted to have something that would work with this. I did research and though there were other options. . . some of them a bit less expensive than this scanner. . . but they didn't have good reviews when it came to scanning receipts. . . especially LOOOOONG receipts. But the reviews were good for ScanSnap when it comes to this. I have found that indeed scanning receipts, even looooong receipts, is fairly \\\"painless\\\" but not completely. First of all, it will scan 34\\\" only. So if you have a receipt which is longer (and some of mine are) then you will need to cut the receipt. Not too big of a deal as you can combine them in the software. Second, the scanner wouldn't always accept the receipt. I would try it a couple of times, and then finally unplug it. . . wait a few seconds. . . plug it back in. . . and then it would start working again. Personally, I'm really not surprised, and this isn't really much of a \\\"negative\\\" for me because thermal receipt paper is really thin, so if I have to unplug it every now-and-then. . . . so be it.\\n\\nSoftware that comes with the scanner. . . .\\n\\nThe receipt software does a good. . . but not perfect. . . job of finding the information on the receipt and placing it into the right boxes. . . but again. . it's not perfect, so you have to go through and check each one. I'm not interested in the actual items purchased. I just need information like the name of the store. . . date. . and amount. . . If you want it to, then the software can try to read the items that you purchased, but as you know from looking at receipts, that's not really going to work very well. But again. . . not what I was looking for anyway. You have to check each receipt. Once you've checked it, then it \\\"disappears\\\" so you know that it's been checked. Of course you can always view all of your checked receipts as well. You can also \\\"split\\\" receipts if you made, for example, both a business purchase and a personal purchase on the same receipt. You can also combine receipts. For example if the receipt is longer than 34\\\", and you have to cut it, then you will need to \\\"combine\\\" it in the receipt software. But it's quick-and-easy. One thing that I really love is that previously I was manually entering all of the information into a spreadsheet. Now it can simply be exported from the receipt software.\\n\\nFor \\\"documents\\\" there is the \\\"ScanSnap Organizer\\\". This is separate software from the receipt software. It's a bit like a \\\"filing cabinet\\\". You create different \\\"filing cabinets\\\" and then different \\\"folders\\\". So you can sort everything. You don't have to use \\\"ScanSnap Organizer\\\" and can simply have scans go into whatever folder in Windows you want. But it just makes it a little easier, I think. The only \\\"disadvantage\\\" of using \\\"ScanSnap Organizer\\\" is if you want to be able to search the writing on your documents (OCR), then \\\"ScanSnap Organizer\\\" can only search documents that you scan through ScanSnap. You can add other documents from other sources to \\\"Organizer\\\", but you will not be able to search the content in those documents in \\\"Organizer\\\". Again, to me, at least right now, that's not an issue.\\n\\nI don't deal with a lot of business cards. . but if you do. . . there is software that comes with it called \\\"CardMinder\\\". You can scan business cards into it and then export the data to Outlook, or lots of other things.\\n\\nYou can directly scan to email. . . . as well as other things such as Dropbox, Evernote, Sugar something-or-the-other, and so on.\\n\\nScanSnap scanners are not \\\"TWAIN\\\" devices. This means that software can not directly access your scanner. For example, WinFax faxing software can not directly access your scanner. But the \\\"unofficial guide\\\" gives you a \\\"work around\\\" that is really about the same thing. It's just as quick-and-easy to do it the way the \\\"unofficial guide\\\" shows you as it would be if the software you're using had direct access to your scanner.\\n\\nThis is kind of \\\"funny\\\". This scanner doesn't scan both sides at the same time (duplex scanning). The S1100 model does, but it's a little more expensive, and I don't really need it. I can turn the paper over if I need to. ;-) But the \\\"unofficial guide\\\" writer mentioned something that makes it easier . . . and I had NO idea that this scanner had this. He kept talking about \\\"lifting the top\\\". I didn't know there was a \\\"TOP\\\"! Well. . . . There is. Not one picture have I ever seen with the \\\"top up\\\". The \\\"top\\\" is the black \\\"lid\\\" where ScanSnap S1100i is written. Put your finger along the edge and it will pop open. When the top is \\\"down\\\", then the paper feeds straight through from one-side-to-the-other. When the top is \\\"up\\\" then it fees in-and-up. So you simply turn the page over and feed it back in. This does two things. #1, it makes it a bit easier if you need to scan both sides of a piece of paper. #2, it makes it nice if you have little space on your desk for paper to go in one side and out the other.\\n\\nThe quality of the scans are good. Though you \\\"can\\\" scan pictures, it's really not the type of scanner you want to scan pictures. A flatbed scanner would probably do a better job. But it certainly can be used for scanning most pictures.\\n\\nThe software is certainly not \\\"pretty\\\". But so far it does the job.\\n\\nAs for the scanner itself. The only thing that I don't really like about it is the \\\"door\\\" along the front. If the \\\"door\\\" is closed, then it unit is off. If the \\\"door\\\" is open, then the unit is on, and the \\\"door\\\" acts as the page guide. But the \\\"door\\\" is very \\\"flimsy\\\" and there's no \\\"latch\\\" or high-powered magnet to keep it closed. If you're going to carry it around, then I can only assume that the \\\"door\\\" is going to \\\"flap open\\\" constantly. . . and you'll eventually break it off. You're going to have to keep a rubber band handy to keep it closed. . . which is ridiculous. . . but true.\\n\\nOne last thing. . .If you're going to be scanning items which need to be folded (like paper which is too large to fit into the scanner) or paper that's perhaps torn. . . . anything that might not go through easily. . . . . then you're going to need a \\\"carrier sheet\\\". Fujitsu, the maker of ScanSnap, makes these (see link below). You can also find other brands of them as well if you search Amazon.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Fujitsu-PA03360-0013-SCANSNAP-CARRIER-SHEET-5PK/dp/B000B5RYE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Fujitsu PA03360-0013 SCANSNAP CARRIER SHEET 5PK</a>\",\n \"Product: Show off your fashionable side with the Swingline High Heel Stapler. Nothing adds polish to an outfit like a pair of classic black pumps - allow this sleek stapler to add a similar chic style to your desktop supplies. Don't let its appearance fool you - it's as sturdy as it is stylish, made from durable plastic. Squeeze the heel toward the shoe to operate the stapler. It holds 105 staples and the handy, low-staple indicator alerts you when it's time for a refill. Sleek stapler securely fastens up to 20 sheets of paper, and works best with Swingline S.F.3 staples. Staples have length legs. Swingline backs this high-quality stapler with a limited 1-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: More for Show. . . . But Fun. . . . .\\n\\nReview: If you are in need for a real stapler, then I would highly recommend a different Swingline stapler. Swingline makes some great staplers, and Ive always like the brand. This particular one is really more for show than it is for use. Its really fun, and will spice-up your desk. Yes, you can actually staple something with it. .but. . . its very clunky and not the easiest stapler to use. At the current price, its a splurge that one can make to add a little fun to their desk . . . or a desk of a friend. You simply cant help but smile when you see it.\\n\\nI HIGHLY recommend using real Swingline staples. They really are the best, and well worth the slightly higher cost compared to generic staples.\",\n \"Product: Smoothly write on your tablet, phone or paper with the 2-in-1 Paper Mate InkJoy Stylus Pen. Combines the superior writing experience of InkJoy with a stylus tip. Seamlessly multi-task work on paper with tablets, smartphones and other digital touchscreen devices. The soft rubber stylus tip glides easily across tablets, phones and other touchscreen devices, provides precise control, and keeps touchscreens cleaner and fingerprint-free. Inkjoy's unique blend of ultra-low viscosity inks and optimized writing tips gives you crisp, clean lines and unparalleled smoothness. The colorful tinted triangular body with a conductive metal wrap is comfortable to hold, won't roll off inclined tables or desks, and gives the pen a refreshing look. 1.0 mm point gives you a nice, solid, smooth line for general writing.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Could be better design (and less expensive). . . but I still like it\\n\\nReview: I really like the idea of this. This is just your generic Paper Mate ink pen with a rubber cap on the end. . . . So the list price is crazy expensive. . . and even the current price of just over eighteen bucks is high as well. If you can do without the rubber tip, then you can get the same pen super cheap. Nonetheless, I like the all-in-one factor. I wish they would make one where the ink was refillable / replaceable. It would also be nice if they made a retractable pen with a stylus on the end. . . With this pen, you have to remove the cap. . . and when you place it on the end, you're covering the stylus.\",\n \"Product: Not your basic label. UltraHold permanent adhesive is guaranteed to stick and stay put on cardboard, envelopes, paper, glass or metal. Avery half sheet address labels won't lift, curl or fall off like other brands. Quickly and easily create your own personalized labels. No more jams or smudges with Avery shipping labels. Bright white labels are optimized for laser & inkjet printers so you can effortlessly print bold bright colors and clear sharp text. This case of 500 shipping labels is perfect for shipping and mailing jobs, as well as for organizing boxes, labeling bins, classroom organization & stickers, and wine bottle labels. These address labels are optimized for laser & inkjet printers so you can effortlessly print vibrant colors and crisp, clear text without worrying about printer jams or ink smudges. You can also easily customize your printable labels with logos, graphics or images using the free shipping labels template and designs at avery.com/templates.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These labels do NOT have \\\"TrueBlock Technology\\\". See review for the ones that do.\\n\\nReview: These 8.5 X 11 labels are nice. . . but. . . there is one thing you need to know. They will NOT always cover what is behind them. For example, if you are reusing a box and are going to cover the original shipping label with a new one, its going to show through with these labels. Thats not always such an issue. . but. . . if you want labels which will cover and not bleed through, then you need Avery 5165 labels for Laser Printers or 8165 for Inkjet Printers with TrueBlock Technology. 5165 labels will indeed cover, and nothing will show through.\\n\\nThese 8.5 X 11 labels are great for lots of things. First of all, you can use them for just about anything and simply cut to what you need. So if you don't want to buy a box of 30 per-page address labels. . . and a box of 10 per-page address labels. . . and -sheet labels. . . and so on. You can simply use these. Granted, they will not look as professional as they would if you purchased different specific size labels, but having one box instead of multiple boxes is nice. . . especially if you don't use them all that often.\\n\\nThey also come in handy for signs. For example to place on containers for recycling.\\n\\nThese also work well for Amazon returns. For whatever reason when I print a label for an Amazon return, the label is in the center of the page, and not on one-end-or-the-other. So these 8.5 X 11 labels work great for that.\",\n \"Product: Not your basic label. UltraHold permanent adhesive is guaranteed to stick and stay put on cardboard, envelopes, paper, glass or metal. Avery address labels won't lift, curl or fall off like other brands. Quickly and easily create your own personalized labels. No more jams or smudges with Avery shipping labels. This case of 1,000 total count shipping labels is fantastic for high-volume shipping and mailing jobs, as well as for creating custom labels for gift tags, crafting, party favors, beer & wine bottles and more. These address labels are optimized for laser & inkjet printers so you can easily print lush colors and crystal clear text without worrying about printer jams or ink smudges. You can also effortlessly personalize your printable labels with logos, graphics or images using the free shipping labels template and designs at avery.com/templates.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great General Purpose Labels\\n\\nReview: I LOVE Avery labels. They don't jam in my printer. . . they stick well. . . easy to remove. . . just all around high-quality labels. They offer templates for all of their labels on their website, but if you use Microsoft Word . . . depending upon which edition you're using. . . . often they are already in there as well.\\n\\nThese particular labels are nice because you can set it up to print the return address at the top, and the mailing address at the bottom. You can also add a logo, or perhaps a holiday design.\\n\\nOne thing to note about these labels. If you're going to use them to cover something up (such as you're reusing an envelope or box) then these are probably not the ones you want as what is underneath can bleed through. Avery makes labels with what they call TrueBlock Technology which will fully cover whatever is underneath, so you might so a search for them, if that might be an issue for you.\",\n \"Product: Easy to apply, no laminating machine required -- just print the label and seal with clear laminate film. Heavy-duty labels with self-laminate film withstand wear and tear, exposure to sun, moisture and other harsh conditions. Permanent adhesive works on plastic, wood, metal, rubber, paper, ceramic, glass and other surfaces. Easy Align makes it easy to create perfect, laminated labels every time. For laser and inkjet printers. Label Size - text: 2 15/16 x 3 5/16; Label Color(s): White; Machine Compatibility: Inkjet Printers; Laser Printers; Sheet (W x L): 8 1/2 x 11.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I like them. . but they are expensive\\n\\nReview: Avery makes self-laminating labels in several different sizes. These are the 3.5 X 4.5 variety. There are two labels per-sheet, and 50 labels in a pack.\\n\\nI recommend you watch the video above to see exactly how they work. Take your time when removing the clear right-side part, and folding them over to the left-side to cover. If you go too fast and don't line it up right, youll have wasted the sheet. . and these labels are not cheap.\\n\\nYou really have to make sure that you print both labels on the page at the same time. Once youve made one, you cant go back and make the second, as it will usually mess-up in your printer.\\n\\nYou can set-up the printing on the Avery website, but you can also use Word, if you have it.\\n\\nThe current cost of these labels is really crazy expensive. . . but. . they work. . . they look nice. . and if you don't have a separate laminating machine, then these are certainly an option work considering.\",\n \"Product: Use these Round Scallop Tags on place-settings at holidays and parties or for hanging on homemade gifts in bottles and jars. Made from high-quality card stock with pre-punched holes they're perfect for adding a beautiful finishing touch to almost anything. The tags are easy to customize with free printable designs and templates at Avery Design & Print Online, and the print-to-the-edge feature lets you display vivid colors and clear text all the way to the edge. Single-sided printing gives you plenty of room for your message. Create something to be remembered with these hanging tags.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't forget the thread / ribbon / jute / cord to attach the tag to your item.\\n\\nReview: Avery makes nice tags. . . and these are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels and tags at higher quantity and a better price.\\n\\nThese tags are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer. The print-to-edge feature is nice, but that also depends upon your printer. You will have to check your printer documentation to see if it offers print-to-edge.\\n\\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\\n\\nAs a reminder, these are tags and not labels. Youll need some sort of cord / thread / jute / etc. to use to attach them to your item.\",\n \"Product: Add the perfect finishing touch to gifts, party favors and more with our customizable Scallop Rectangle Tags. Made of high-quality card stock, these double-sided tags offer our print-to-the-edge feature, which lets you apply a full-color background and sharp text or images to both sides. The tags feature pre-punched holes so you can simply add your favorite twine, ribbon or string to finish off your project. Easily personalize your tags with free printable templates and designs at avery.com/print to give all your projects personality.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't forget the cord/twine/jute/thread\\n\\nReview: These tags are not cheap, and certainly there are other . . . . less-expensive. . . options. . . but they look really nice. Of course with all such Avery labels, you can get templates from the Avery website, which I really like. These tags work really well for anything with a neck like bottles. But they can also be used for lots of other things. As long as you can tie the tag around it. . . .it will work. Because they are blank they work well any time of year, including holidays, weddings, birthdays, etc. They are really quite versatile. Note that string is not included. I like using jute, or some other such woven twine / thread.\",\n \"Product: Add a fun, personal touch to all your gifts, party favors and other items with our Removable Chalkboard Labels. The erasable surface lets you write, erase and write again, and the removable adhesive sticks to many smooth surfaces, but removes cleanly with no residue. Just use chalk or chalkboard markers to create your perfect project.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Expensive, but they work well for my needs\\n\\nReview: Other than the current cost. . . . I like these labels. I can somewhat justify the cost, because they are removable and you can wipe them off. Granted, the cover picture shows to be for adding a note to a gift. . . and if thats why you're using it. . . then its really a one-time-deal. But I use them for adding labels to fermenting jars. I ferment my own sauerkraut and other veggies. So I write what it is on the label. . . along with the date that I started. So for my use they work out well. Note that markers / chalk does not come with these labels, so you will need to purchase separately, if you don't already have something you can use.\",\n \"Product: Add a beautiful, premium look and feel to gifts, wedding and party favors and other items with these Scallop Round Labels. Their pearlized finish offers a luxurious look for bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, church activities and more. They're so simple to customize with free printable designs at templates at avery.com/print, and you can add vibrant colors and sharp clear text all the way to the edge. The permanent adhesive sticks to glass, plastic, paper and more, letting you add a personal touch to almost anything.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Bit Pricey, but Nice\\n\\nReview: Avery makes nice labels. . . and these are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels at higher quantity and a better price.\\n\\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer. Print-to-edge is nice. . . but again. . . that only works if your printer offers such a feature. You will need to check the documentation of your printer.\\n\\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\",\n \"Product: These Kraft Brown Round Labels are perfect for customizing decorations, party favors, bottles, jars, gift bags and more. Ideal for weddings, birthday parties, showers and holidays. They're made from 100% recycled material and provide an earthy, natural look to any project. The permanent adhesive sticks to glass, plastic, paper and more and they're compatible with both laser and inkjet printers. Easily customize the labels using our free designs and templates at avery.com/print. Share your designs across a suite of products to give all your decorations and favors a perfectly coordinated style and theme.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perhaps add a bit of jute?\\n\\nReview: Avery makes nice items. . . and these labels are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels and tags at higher quantity and a better price.\\n\\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer.\\n\\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\\n\\nPlease Note: The only thing that really makes these labels special is the kraft brown look. You can get this same look simply by using white labels and printing a kraft brown background.\\n\\nDepending upon how you're using these labels, you might wish to add some natural jute to coordinate and make the item pop.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Maya-Road-Crafting-Jute-Cording-300-Yard-Natural/dp/B00JG9CZ3G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Maya Road Crafting Jute Cording, 300-Yard, Natural</a>\",\n \"Product: Give your gifts, party favors and other items a fun, personal touch with our Removable Chalkboard Labels. The erasable surface lets you write, erase and write again, and the removable adhesive sticks to many smooth surfaces, but removes cleanly with no residue. Just use chalk or chalkboard markers to create your perfect project.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't forget the chalk / chalk marker - not included\\n\\nReview: Avery makes nice items. . . and these labels are no exception. . . . except for the price. Crazy Expensive! If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels and tags at higher quantity and a better price. These are chalkboard labels, meaning that they are used with chalk or chalk markers (not included) so that you can write-on. .. and then wipe-off. For the most part, you're not going to use these labels for gift tags and such, unless thats simply the look you're going for. Personally, I ferment veggies (sauerkraut, etc.) and these make nice labels so that I can wipe them over and use them again.\\n\\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer.\\n\\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\",\n \"Product: These Kraft Brown Oval Scallop Labels are perfect for customizing decorations, party favors, bottles, jars, gift bags and more. Ideal for weddings, birthday parties, showers and holidays. They're made from 100% recycled material and provide an earthy, natural look to any project. The permanent adhesive sticks to glass, plastic, paper and more and they're compatible with both laser and inkjet printers. Easily customize the labels using our free designs and templates at avery.com/print. Share your designs across a suite of products to give all your decorations and favors a perfectly coordinated style and theme.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Add some jute to continue the theme\\n\\nReview: Avery makes nice labels. . . and these are no exception. . . . except for the price. If you only need a few of them, then this option will work. If you need more, then I would recommend that you check other Avery options, as they make lots of different labels at higher quantity and a better price.\\n\\nThese labels are on 4X6 paper, which may or may not work with your printer, depending upon your printer.\\n\\nThese Kraft Brown labels add a nice look when you're going country with something. Add some natural jute to continue the theme.\\n\\nAvery always has a nice assortment of templates. If you use Microsoft Word some may already be pre-loaded, depending upon your version of Word.\\n.\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Maya-Road-Crafting-Jute-Cording-300-Yard-Natural/dp/B00JG9CZ3G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Maya Road Crafting Jute Cording, 300-Yard, Natural</a>\",\n \"Product: LASTS ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!* This 14\\\" shelf with a 1\\\" deep plastic drawer is extra tall and sturdy. Its made just for your locker with a perfect fit for books, binders or anything else that needs shelf and drawer space. Heavy duty metal is why this shelf withstands daily wear and tear. Shelf holds up to 100 lbs., so students can LOAD IT UP! Its stackable, too. Securely place a shelf on top of another one to organize all of your school essentials. Limit stacking to 2 shelves. Designed for standard 12\\\"-wide school lockers. Overall size of 15 7/8\\\" x 11 1/2\\\" x 10 1/8\\\". *ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star binder that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse or abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs for instructions. Based on independent laboratory test results that establish maximum weight capacity, the shelf will hold up to 100 lbs. of evenly distributed weight. Limit stacking to two shelves. This shelf is intended to be used in a standard 12\\\"-wide school locker.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Expensive, but it works to help organize locker space\\n\\nReview: Great shelf gives you more space in your locker without having to just throw everything in a rummage around to find things. Helps keep things organized. Granted, its expensive for Made in China, but I haven't found anything like it elsewhere. Though the shelf is offered with and without the drawer, I like the one with the drawer better to be able to keep small items like extra pens / pencils in for easy access. Just make sure you hold the drawer tight when you pull it out, as it can fall, depending upon the angle. It would have been nice if the shelf were on a platform and not just rods on either side. It certainly wobbles outside the locker, but once inside its pretty secure.\",\n \"Product: Need labels tough enough to withstand harsh conditions? You no longer need to tape over your labels or use a lamination machine when you've got Avery Easy Align Self-Laminating ID Labels. These labels come with a clear laminate that's easy to apply. With the Easy Align design, you can create perfect, laminated labels without bubbles or wrinkles every time--no lamination machine required. The material is UV resistant, providing extra protection against exposure to sun and other harsh environments. They're also water resistant, so surfaces can be wiped clean. Labels resist scuffing, tearing and smudging, so they remain intact and easy to read. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including plastic, wood, metal, paper, ceramic and glass. Use them as asset tags to mark your property and equipment, identify contents of containers and organize shelving in warehouses, storage areas and worksites. Also great for water bottles, food containers and shelves. Design and Print software with barcode generator makes it easy to add text,graphics, serialized numbers or barcodes in a few steps. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs and compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Simply too expensive at the current price\\n\\nReview: I usually like Avery labels. They make all different sizes as well as shapes. Not too long ago they started to branch out into things like these Self-Laminating Labels. . . and quite honestly. . . . its really not all that great of a product. For the most part, if you don't want to invest in a real laminating machine. . . or take something to a place where they can laminate it for you (for a fee). . . then you might be better off simply placing whatever you have in a sheet protector and doing it that way. At the current cost of over four-bucks each (there are only 5 in a pack). . . .they are crazy expensive. I usually like Avery templates, but this time they are not great. Because this is . . . more-or-less. . . a half piece of paper, you might be better off just doing it on your own. . . printing it out on a piece of regular paper first to see how it is going to line-up before going ahead with the real thing.\",\n \"Product: Lasts all year. Guaranteed! Five Star locker dry erase board with locker light allows you to leave yourself quick reminders and adds a Glow to your locker. The board surface is smooth and durable and stands up to busy days. A dry-erase marker is included. The dry erase board is also strong and secure, slam the locker door and the extra strong magnet keeps it in place. The LED lights are on the side of the board and require AAA batteries. Batteries are not included. 4-1/2\\\" x 4-1/2\\\" x 7/8\\\". note: color choice is not available for this Item. color shipped to you is selected at random, and will vary.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: OK. . . but not great\\n\\nReview: I thought this product was the perfect size for a student locker. A fun way to leave yourself a note or for a friend to write you something silly to make you smile. The marker erase easily and cleanly. The marker runs out fast and it not the best quality (you may want to purchase a good-quality dry erase marker). The light is an extra bonus, but not real practical since students only have a short time between classes at their lockers. The batteries also add weight to the board that makes it easier to fall off the door. The batteries are also not included.\\n\\nOverall I find this item to be quite expensive, and there are better options out there.\",\n \"Product: Trade in that old, no-fun tape dispenser for the latest and greatest desk mate, have your tape roll in with style and get your desk up to speed.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Little Expensive, But It Works For Me\\n\\nReview: This is a modern-looking tape dispenser. It is fairly heavy with a non-skid bottom, so it stays in place. The quality is decent. The roll of tape that comes with it is clear and thin. If thats not to your liking, you can certainly replace it. The three colors offered are certainly not going to match all décor, but the tape dispenser is simply one item of the collection. One thing to note: Some of the pictures make the dispenser look like it has a matte finish. It actually has a high-gloss finish.\\n\\nThe only really bad thing about this stapler is that its Made in China and quite overpriced at the current rate. It certainly didn't cost but a buck-or-two to make, so one would think that it would be a lot less expensive.\",\n \"Product: Share the magic of a baby-on-the-way with a colorful and expressive baby shower card! This boutique-sized card features intricate, laser-cut letters and soft-to-the-touch flocking on a grid-style background. Its the perfect card to shower the mother-to-be with words of happiness and love!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not a fan of the colors. . . but like the design of the card.\\n\\nReview: Its a bit hard to tell in the pictures, but the word snuggles, at the top of the card, is fuzzy. Honestly. .. Im not a fan of the colors of this card. I like the card overall, but would have preferred pastel baby colors.\\nI like the fact that the card comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve. The card is Made in China, so its quite expensive. On the other hand, it saves you from having to go search for a nice card, especially if you don't have a wide selection in your area. Its also nice that you receive free shipping with Amazon Prime.\\n\\nAdditional postage is required for this card, as its not the standard #10 size business envelope.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by our Swingline #27 stapler from the 1970's, this retro designed Legacy stapler offers classic style with durable, quality construction. Metal build reinforces the body of the stapler and a nose plate keeps the magazine stable for more reliable, long-lasting stapling performance you can count on. The Legacy #27 Stapler has a 20 sheet stapling capacity. It can also open for tacking and the anvil can be reversed to create temporary pin staples. This stapler is full size for desktop stapling and holds a full strip of 210 staples. A small low staple indicator window is included on the side of the magazine and the stapler has rubber feet on the base for better stability. For optimal performance, use with Swingline S.F. 4 Premium Staples. The vintage look is enhanced by cool art deco touches like scalloped edges and the old-fashioned red color with cream-colored nameplate. Limited lifetime warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Swingline offers MUCH better stapler options - See review\\n\\nReview: This is the legacy stapler from Swingline, so that means its the old-school heavy workhorse stapler which has been around for years and years. I think the only thing they have changed is the different color combinations.\\n\\nI have a couple of issues with this stapler. First, at the current price of twenty-four bucks, its crazy expensive. You can purchase the exact same stapler in black for less than half the price. Second, Swingline has come a LONG way since this stapler came along. They offer MUCH better staplers today. One of my favorites is the LightTouch. If you need something that will staple from 40 70-sheets, then their Optima line of staplers are really great. Because I usually like to hold the stapler in my hand, they also make the Optima Grip stapler. Simply do a search for Swingline Staplers and youll see all they have to offer. . . with most of them below the current cost of this one.\\n\\nFinally. . . When purchasing staples, I highly recommend the Swingline brand. I know that off-brand staples can sometimes save a buck or two, but its really not worth it in the end. Swingline staples are sharp, and they don't jam.\",\n \"Product: Create an organized workplace by marking property, containers and shelf space with Avery durable ID labels. These labels stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: MUCH better than \\\"regular\\\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\\n\\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\\n\\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just a few at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just a few at a time. . . . before you start.\\n\\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.\",\n \"Product: It's easier to find what you need when everything has its place. Use Avery durable ID labels to mark and identify small, loose objects with the Name of the owner or where it belongs. The slender size makes these labels ideal for labelling shelf space to keep storage areas neat and organized. These labels stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: MUCH better than \\\"regular\\\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\\n\\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\\n\\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just a few at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just a few at a time. . . . before you start.\\n\\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.\",\n \"Product: Make it easy to identify the contents of boxes and bins, mark equipment and property, and create signage in the workplace with Avery durable ID labels. These label stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label Large containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: MUCH better than \\\"regular\\\" paper labels to ID items . . .but expensive\\n\\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\\n\\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. Granted, this is a single sheet label, so you can simply use your word processing software to create whatever you want.\\n\\nI have say that this particular item is currently crazy expensive for only eight sheets. At just over twenty bucks, thats a bit over two bucks fifty per-sheet. Not cheap. There are certainly less expensive options. . . but. . . I still like these labels.\",\n \"Product: Never hide a key under a mat again. The South Main Hardware combination key storage lock box is a mountable storage box that will keep your spare keys safe. Great for storing car, house and padlock keys. Resettable push-button allows you to create your own multi-digit combination. Available in Black.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Be careful when you open for the first time\\n\\nReview: When you open the box for the first time, make sure you're careful, as there is a small key inside, used to set-up the combination, which can easily fall-out.\\n\\nThis is quite a heavy box. It comes with four screws. Its not too challenging to set-up. But you're going to have to make sure you remember the numbers you choose. Fortunately you can press them in any order to open the box. There are numbers next to the buttons, but they are not painted, so they are black as well, which means they are impossible to see.\\n\\nThis same company makes a similar box with for scrolling wheels as the combination, which I find easier to operate. . . though. . . this one works fine once you set it up.\",\n \"Product: Genuine OEM brand name HP Black Print Cartridge for LASERJET 4250/4350 (10K Yield) Q5942A\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great. . if your monthly printing is fairly consistent\\n\\nReview: First and foremost, you must make sure you have an HP printer which works with this program. Of course all of the new printers will work, but not all of the old ones. So just make sure before you order. This is for inkjet printers.\\n\\nThis service will work for those who consistently print the same number of pages each month. Youre able to upgrade. . . downgrade. . .. or cancel whenever you want. But if you print all different amounts of pages each month. . . . then this might not work. If you have a large print job coming up, then you have to advise HP so they know youll need additional ink for your project and send it to you. . .Of course you pay extra if you go over the monthly plan you're on.\\n\\nIn the end, you simply have to take into consideration if the number of pages you print each month is stable / consistent enough to use this program. Again, as you can cancel whenever you want, its worth giving it a try if you think it will meet your needs. Its certainly convenient! I HATE running out of ink!\",\n \"Product: Don't work harder, work smarter: easily and quickly organize your presentations, projects and reference materials with these easy-to-customize 5-tab white dividers with white tabs. The dividers for 3 ring binders feature an Index Maker Easy Apply strip that lets you label all your tabs at once, saving you tons of time so you can focus on more important work. Whether youre working on one project or require multiple sets, these tabbed dividers will help you pull it off with professional results. The paper dividers are also spectacular for customizing your presentation book, proposals, project binders, employee handbooks, training guides and more. The clear labels virtually disappear on the tabs, giving your tabbed dividers a polished, printed-on aesthetic. These dividers are easy-to-use with 3 ring binders and feature durable, double-sided reinforced tabs and edges that are tear resistant and guaranteed to last. Create custom dividers for home, work, school and more using the free templates at avery.com/templates to design and print your tab labels in just minutes.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to use. . . Professional looking\\n\\nReview: I highly recommend you watch the video at the top of the listing to see exactly how this product works. Though the video shows setting everything up on the Avery website, you can also use Word, if you have it, to design the labels as well.\\n\\nThis particular package includes one set of dividers, but ten sets of labels. You can purchase additional dividers, if needed. For my printer, I actually need to print the entire sheet of labels at one time, otherwise I have issues if I only print one row at a time.\\n\\nThe labels work well and are easy enough to create and apply. If you're looking for a professional look for your dividers, then this might just be the product you're looking for.\",\n \"Product: The OFM comfort Series super chair makes comfort a priority in a design that Stands up to tough office environments. The fully upholstered back and 3.5\\\" thick, extra-wide seat feature supportive, high-density foam. An adjustable back depth and gas-lift seat Height mechanism give you ergonomic posture customization while the sturdy 5-star wheeled base and 360-degree swivel provide easy mobility. The comfort Series task chair is upholstered in stain-resistant polyester fabric rated for 150, 000 double-rubs giving it the durability needed to keep its good looks even with heavy use. It's a perfect option for adding supportive, ergonomic comfort your office or workspace. This 105-805-OFM meets or exceeds industry standards for safety and durability, and is backed by OFM limited lifetime warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Your \\\"standard\\\" office chair\\n\\nReview: The first thing I noticed when I picked up the box is that it is a lot heavier than I expected. After opening and taking out all of the pieces I can say that it could be packaged better. The \\\"Jbar\\\" or the piece that connects the seat and the back together has a plastic \\\"snake\\\" like tube that surrounds the bar. The plastic \\\"snake\\\" has many dents and places where it was crushed in. If it was in a separate box then this would likely keep this piece of plastic from getting crushed. Assembling the chair is not difficult if you follow the step by step instructions. It comes with 4 screws, a back head adjuster knob, and a back height adjuster knob and 6 washers for the screws and knobs. In addition to the parts already mentioned, you are also provided with the following parts: 5 wheels, base, gas lift, bellows, seat, back, and seat mechanism. You will need a philips head screwdriver. The wheels (casters) must be used and they will not lock. The seat height can be adjusted somewhere between (approximately) 18 and 24 inches. Made in Taiwan.\",\n \"Product: Omni med 1 flip open binder inch Poly binders are made of a molded hospital grade tri-polymer material for strength and flexibility. Equipped with our patented twin-hinge system and heavy duty rings, sheets are easily added and secured in the binder. These binders are warranted to last and can withstand the hardest use without ripping or ring failure. They are easy to clean and are available in a variety of fade-resistant colors to compliment your office or home needs. Each binder can accommodate up to 250 Plus sheets and measures 13 3/8H x 9 1/8W x 1 5/8D.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Hard to find a more expensive binder\\n\\nReview: This binder is just shy of 14 long X just a smidge over 9 wide and the spine is just shy of 2 along the spine. Its made of hard plastic. Its the type of plastic where when you open-and-close it many times, its likely to eventually crack. The three rings are easy enough to open, though not too easy. My only issue with this binder is the current cost. At over seventeen bucks for a single binder, its out of the stratosphere expensive. I don't see where its made, but I assume in China. At this cost, you should receive at least a dozen of them. But as it is. . . this listing is for a single binder.\",\n \"Product: Quick touch stapler offers powerful performance for effortless stapling that is jam free guaranteed*. this stapler uses a stored energy system that provides a boost of power to eliminate the need to push harder as sheet counts increase. Stapling 2 sheets or 15 sheets is equally easy. This compact, half strip stapler also features quick load to make refilling easier. With a push of a button, the magazine ejects from the front of the stapler. With a reduced effort, ergonomic design and non-slip base it makes handheld stapling a breeze. It is also lightweight. Jam free guaranteed when used with Swingline s.F. 3 premium staples. 15 sheet stapling capacity. Black with Red accents. Limited 5 year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I Much Prefer the Swingline \\\"Optima\\\" Staplers\\n\\nReview: This is a mostly plastic stapler. Its not that heavy, for a stapler, at 10.75oz. It is a reduced effort stapler, which is nice. It will staple up to twenty pages. It measures 7 X 1.5 X just over 3 at the highest point. There is a rubbery bottom, so it won't scoot around your desk too much.\\n\\nThough I really like Swingline staplers. . .This is not my favorite. Probably because its mostly plastic. I personally prefer the Swingline Optima line of staplers. They look better. . .feel better. . .easier to hold, if you like holding the stapler in your hand when you staple. . .and currently . . .many of the Optima staplers are lower in price than this one.\\n\\nI HIGHLY recommend you use only Swingline staples. They are sharper than other less expensive brands. . . and well worth the slight cost difference.\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Swingline-Standard-Staples-1-4-34-Leg-Length-210-Strip-1-Box-5000-Box-S7035108P/dp/B001FM66CI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Swingline Standard Staples, 1/4\\\" Leg Length - 210 / Strip, 1 Box, 5000/Box (S7035108P)</a>\",\n \"Product: Create an organized workplace by marking property, containers and shelf space with Avery durable ID labels. These labels stand up to frequent use and resist moisture, scuffing, tearing and smudging. The permanent adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Use them to mark property, organize storage areas and label Large containers at work, home and school. Labels are easy to customize with free templates and designs at avery.Com/Print. Compatible with inkjet and laser printers.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: MUCH better than \\\"regular\\\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\\n\\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\\n\\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just a few at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just a few at a time. . . . before you start.\\n\\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.\",\n \"Product: Avery Durable ID Labels, Permanent Adhesive, 5\\\" x 8-1/8\\\", Pack of 16 (6794)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: MUCH better than \\\"regular\\\" paper labels to ID items like electronics, containers, etc.\\n\\nReview: Avery makes a variety of labels. Im very familiar with their regular paper labels, but had not used the Durable ID Labels. These are MUCH better for labeling items where you don't want the label to come off, and are a lot more durable than other regular paper labels. The Durable ID Labels come in a variety of sizes, which is great.\\n\\nWhen printing, I have to print an entire sheet at a time. This can depend upon your printer, but for mine, its not possible to print just one at a time. These labels are not cheap, so youll want to know if you're going to have to print an entire sheet at once, or if you can print just one. . . . before you start.\\n\\nAs with all Avery products, you can find templates on their website. If you use Microsoft Word you can often find blank templates already in the software, depending upon the version of Word you're using.\",\n \"Product: Scientific Explorer Young Architect City Planner helps you find the best city in the world. Design and build your dream city like an Urban Planner. Use colored pencils, templates and traceables to design and layout your town, then organize your 3D buildings. Create your own unique buildings by stacking 7 different structures innumerable ways. Add vinyl cling facades to detail offices, apartments, stores, fire stations and more. Includes 12 tall buildings, 15 wide buildings, 22 small buildings, 5 steeple caps, 5 chimney caps, 5 dome caps, 5 slanted caps, 4 bridge ends, 2 bridge centers, 6 sheets of paper (17.3in. x 22in.), traceable city guide,foldable mat base (18in. x 24in.), acetate stencil sheet,75 peel and stick decals, 3 colored pencils and easy instructions. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Hard to know how it could be more boring\\n\\nReview: If you're giving this as a gift to someone, you REALLY need to make sure you know the child first. For most kids, this is going to be ultra-boring. Most kids would much prefer to build imaginary buildings and cities with Legos. . . . Honestly, I think that might be more productive than this set. Even if kids thought they might want to be architects or engineers, they might actually change their mind after seeing this set. . .because its boring.\\n\\nThe only way I can see this set being enjoyable. . . even by kids interested in the subject matter. . . is by adding LOTS of extras like trees, cars, people, etc. and purchasing them separately. There are only three golf-size colored pencils in the set! For the current price of fifty-four bucks, for Made in China, they should have included an entire full-size set of a dozen colored pencils. . . and a whole lot more!\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign dresser storage organizer is ideal for convenient storage in the bedroom or closet. Store keys, spare change, bracelets, rings, earrings and other small, daily accessories. Multiple compartments keep items sorted.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Small but nice try\\n\\nReview: My review is for the two-compartment tray.\\n\\nThis is a handsome tray. Its plastic with pleather around the edge as well as on the inside bottom. The plastic is very rigid, though the tray itself is very lightweight. I think this tray is more masculine. Though its listed to hold jewelry, it could certainly also be used on a desk. At 8 X 4, its not that large. Though you can certainly purchase more than one and stack them, I think someone with very much jewelry would go for something else, as this is really quite small.\\n\\nIts Made in China, and so a bit expensive at the current price of just over ten bucks. But again, I think it has a handsome look to it.\",\n \"Product: Inside message: a great Mom is just the right blend of strength, humor, and Love. A great Mom knows when to step back, step in, or simply Let a Hug do the talking. A great Mom is there to celebrate life's good times and to comfort during the hard ones. A great Mom isn't about being perfect - she's about being sincere and honest and real. Today's the day to celebrate how wonderful you are and to Let you know you bring a lot of happiness into this world. Happy Mother's day celebrate a wonderful Mom with a beautifully decorated mothers day Greeting! this uniquely crafted card features a detachable keepsake bookmark and special embellishments like sparkling glitter and foil, ribbons, Laser-cut patterns and layered paper. Part of the American Greetings Premier collection, the card package includes a pearlescent envelope with a matching floral pattern inside the envelope. Along with a warm message suitable for any Mom, its the perfect way to brighten her mothers day!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Exceptional Mother's Day Card\\n\\nReview: This is an exquisite card with so many different embellishments. Theres the rich red color. . . the decoupage butterfly with faux rhinestones. . . .Theres the tulle flowers. . . . The silver foil leaves and writing. It actually comes with a card to place over the front to protect it before mailing, which is a great touch. FYI, the card is 1.3oz, so youll need to add additional postage, if mailing. It actually comes with a card to place over the front to protect it before mailing, which is a great touch. FYI, the card is 1.3oz, so youll need to add additional postage, if mailing. It measures 7.25 X 4.75. It also comes with a shiny silver envelope.\",\n \"Product: The South Main Hardware cash box is an excellent storage unit for money and small valuables. Item includes 2 keys and multi compartment insert Tray. Great for events, storage and school and work functions. Storage compartment dimensions are 11\\\" L x 8\\\" W x 4\\\" H.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I like it, but there are some \\\"issues\\\" with the tray.\\n\\nReview: When I received this cash box, the plastic insert was in the bottom of the box. It was VERY difficult to get it out. I was beginning to think that it wasn't supposed to come out. Eventually I was able to remove it. Now I believe that it wasn't supposed to be in the bottom in the first place. The tray actually sits on a ledge on top of the bottom portion of the box. The lid still closes without a problem. You have to make sure you don't twist or turn the box so that the tray falls back down, because again. . . Its going to be VERY difficult to get back out. Im going to find something which will fit in the bottom for the tray to stand on, so that I don't have that issue at all.\\n\\nThe tray of this box is mostly for coins. If you need a small cash box, like this one, and you use a lot of coins, then this works. But if you use more bills and fewer coins, there are other cash boxes which might work better for you. I wish the bottom of this box was sectioned for bills, then that would make it a better all-around cash box. You can, of course, just like the bills up on the bottom. . but. . you jiggle the box, and all of the bills are mixed. Again, I might try to find some small boxes to fit in the bottom for the bills.\",\n \"Product: Electric Cart Grill with two folding, composite-wood side tables, shelf and rotisserie Electric BBQ Grill comes with more features. With a Three-position heating element giving your four Heat-Zone options from Searing to Rotisserie and everywhere in between. Real BBQ flavor with the ease and safety of electricity! No charcoal mess, no heavy propane tanks, just amazing BBQ flavor. And try adding hickory, apple, cherry, or mesquite wood chips to infuse your recipes with maximum BBQ flavor! Better heat control than charcoal or propane is achieved with the total variable temperature control. The 9300 Series offers the best electric grilling with features like a 3-position heating element and an optional rotisserie grilling veggies, fish, and poultry is a breeze. The unique reflector pan design and 1,500-watt heat source generate temperatures needed to handle the thickest steaks and chops! Meanwhile, the stay-cool handle keeps your hands safely away from the grilling action. The durable high-temperature finish looks great on decks, patios, or a balcony. And 200 square inches of cooking surface lets you 'grill-it-up' for groups large or small. All this, and the safety of a UL and CUL-listed heating element that plugs into any standard household outlet. The Easy Street 9329W9 Electric Grill features a sturdy steel cart with wheels , a see-through window, and a 22-inch electric rotisserie. Also included are two folding side tables and lower storage shelf, both are constructed of a weather resistant wood-composite. This look-of-wood material never needs refinishing, never splits, checks, or rots. Proudly made in Tennessee for more than 40 years.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Basic Electric Grill that Works Just Fine.\\n\\nReview: I had an electric grill from Char Broil that I really liked (the one with lava rocks in the bottom) but the cord burned-out, which I understand is a frequent problem with the model that I had. I looked at, and actually ordered the Char-Broil infrared electric model. . but. . . fortunately I found out that a neighbor of mine had one, and hates it, so I returned it. I've also had a couple of other electric grill type things, but none really made me happy.\\n\\nIt goes without saying that nothing is going to be as good as wood or charcoal. Gas would be the next best. . . but. . . when you live in a condo and you're only allowed electric, then you have to do what you can.\\n\\nThis Meco model is a reasonable option. The things that I don't really care for about it are things that I already knew to expect.\\n\\nIt's not incredibly simply to put together, but then it's not crazy difficult either. It's certainly not \\\"deluxe quality\\\", but then I didn't expect that. There are no \\\"lava rocks\\\", which I miss, but so it goes. But I do like the size. . . I like the hood. . . I like the height. . . I like the fact that it gets hot enough. . . so overall I'm satisfied. The \\\"side tables\\\" are nice, though I wouldn't put anything on them which is either heavy or fragile.\\n\\nAs for the rotisserie part. . . Honestly, I haven't used it yet. It's not really what I expected. I don't know that I will ever use it. Probably a waste of money for me. I should have ordered the unit without the rotisserie. (see below) The rotisserie is a separate part you have to put in when you want to use it. I don't know what I was expecting, but I just don't think this was it. I should have read more carefully. I actually have a George Foreman Rotisserie which I really like (see below). I've had it for several years, and didn't pay a lot for it. It's lasted a long time and so I'll just keep using it.\\n\\nOverall I'm happy with this grill. Again, it's not some super-fancy sort of thing. . . It's more \\\"basic\\\". . . but I got exactly what I expected.\\n\\nSame grill without the rotisserie.\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Meco-9325-Deluxe-Electric-Cart-Grill-Satin-Black-with-Garnet-Accent-Band/dp/B0007XXNSQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Meco 9325 Deluxe Electric Cart Grill, Satin Black with Garnet Accent Band</a>\\n\\nGeorge Foreman Rotisserie:\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/George-Foreman-GR59A-Baby-George-Rotisserie/dp/B0000645E8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">George Foreman GR59A Baby George Rotisserie</a>\",\n \"Product: The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power. Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate2 is formulated for spot treatment of weeds and grasses. Use it on and around patios, walkways and flower beds. This formula is rainproof in 15 minutesrainfall or watering after 15 minutes wont wash away effectiveness. Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate2 kills down to the root and delivers visible results in as fast as 3 hours. Plant new flowers, trees and shrubs in the treated area after just 1 day. When used as directed, Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate2 works the first time, every time! For best results, apply during warm, sunny weather when the temperature is over 60 degrees. Mix with water and apply with a tank sprayer at the rates directed on the product label. Completely cover the leaves of the target vegetation. Protect desirable plants with a piece of plastic or cardboard if desirable plants are accidentally sprayed, wash with water immediately. Do not mow, cut or otherwise disturb treated vegetation for at least seven days following application. Do not use on or around edible feed or food crops. Guaranteed results or your money back see product label for details.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well for me.\\n\\nReview: This is a lot like Roundup, but a little less expensive (at least currently). So far, its working just as well. I have the 32oz bottle, and it makes 10-gallons, so its going to last for me.\\n\\nThings to keep in mind:\\n\\n Youll need a sprayer which you use only for this product. You don't want to use the same sprayer for other things. If you don't want to purchase a sprayer, then they also make a ready-to-use container with sprayer attached.\\n Youll want to apply when there isn't any wind at all. This product will kill anything and everything. . . . So if its windy, the product will blow and kill other things around it.\\n If you're using it around other plants you don't want to kill, then you better know what you're doing and be very careful. You might even want to cover the other plants, just to be on the safe side.\\n Make sure there are no kids around! Not only just for general safety, but also, you don't want anyone to step on a plant which has had this applied, and then walk onto other surrounding areas.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Mouse Trap Kit is the package deal in dealing with your mouse infestation. It contains the Tomcat Snap Trap with Tomcat Attractant Gel to enhance the traps effectiveness. Place a small dollop of the gel onto the mouse trap to attract curious mice into the trap. It comes in a no-drip squeeze bottle with a long nozzle for easy application.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: This is NOT the Mouse Trap You Want\\n\\nReview: I'm not sure how Tomcat can say that their green goo bait is better than peanut butter. It doesn't have much of a smell to it, but what smell there is isn't good. I've never found anything better than peanut butter. Mice go for it like crazy.\\n\\nAs for the trap itself. . . No. . . Just no. Mice get caught, but wiggle out. It's not strong enough. . It doesn't always land on the neck. . . and the \\\"teeth\\\" are not really teeth at all.\\n\\nI recommend the mouse traps listed below. You can also do a search for Snap-E mouse traps. They are listed under different names, but all the same. You'll find them in two, four and six-packs.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/4-Pack-Mouse-Snap-Traps-Easy-Reusable-Pest-Control-Trap-Set-Medium-Size/dp/B00LYLVCJM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">4-Pack Mouse Snap Traps, Easy Reusable Pest Control Trap Set Medium Size</a>\",\n \"Product: The dual-action formula of Roundup Concentrate Extended Control Weed & Grass Killer Plus Weed Preventer II kills existing weeds down to the root, guaranteed!* And keeps new weeds from growing for up to 4 months. Plus, the Roundup Extended Control can be used on driveways, sidewalks and patios; along fences, foundations, curbs retaining walls and edge of lawns, as well as on decorative rock or gravel areas. Simply add 6 fl. oz. of the concentrate to 1 gallon of water in a Roundup Brand Premium Sprayer. Rainproof in 30 minutes with visible results in 6 hours. Roundup works. Fast. *Consumer Guarantee: If for any reason you are not satisfied after using this product, simply send us original proof of purchase, and we will refund the purchase price.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't forget the sprayer\\n\\nReview: This is the same Roundup as any other Roundup. . . except. .. its supposed to not only kill weeds, but also keep them from coming back. So far, its working as expected. Note that this is the concentrated option for this formulation. The same formulation comes in ready-to-use containers (which sprayer attached) as well as small sprayer bottles. If you purchased the concentrated option, then you will have to either already have a sprayer, or purchase one. That sprayer also needs to be dedicated to use for this product only. If you use it for other things, you take the risk of killing whatever you're spraying. Roundup will kill just about anything and everything. Which is why its a great product. . . but you just have to be careful. Dont use it when its windy, and so on.\",\n \"Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\\\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks better in person\\n\\nReview: This is more gorgeous in person than it is in the picture and I thought the picture was nice. It arrived nicely packaged and protected. I am impressed with how great it looks on the patio and how well built it is at the same time. The rubbed bronze finish is beautiful and heavy duty at the same time. It comes with easy to follow instructions and all of the necessary hardware to put it together. It only took 15 minutes from box to complete assembly. It has a large, deep fire bowl that has a small hole in the bottom that allows for water drainage. It comes with a mesh spark screen that has a decorative handle that sits on top of the screen. The handle makes it easy to lift off of the fire bowl and looks great at the same time. It has legs that lift the fire pit off of the ground, but they are curved and add design interest at the same time. This more than a fire pit, it is an elegant piece to increase entertainment value to your yard or patio. It comes with a lifting tool so that you don't have to reach over and run the risk of getting burned. The sides of this pit get extremely hot.....so caution! especially around children and pets. This is an amazing fire pit and has everything that I was looking for, great function and great looks. Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\\\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks better in person\\n\\nReview: This is more gorgeous in person than it is in the picture and I thought the picture was nice. It arrived nicely packaged and protected. I am impressed with how great it looks on the patio and how well built it is at the same time. The rubbed bronze finish is beautiful and heavy duty at the same time. It comes with easy to follow instructions and all of the necessary hardware to put it together. It only took 15 minutes from box to complete assembly. It has a large, deep fire bowl that has a small hole in the bottom that allows for water drainage. It comes with a mesh spark screen that has a decorative handle that sits on top of the screen. The handle makes it easy to lift off of the fire bowl and looks great at the same time. It has legs that lift the fire pit off of the ground, but they are curved and add design interest at the same time. This more than a fire pit, it is an elegant piece to increase entertainment value to your yard or patio. It comes with a lifting tool so that you don't have to reach over and run the risk of getting burned. The sides of this pit get extremely hot.....so caution! especially around children and pets. This is an amazing fire pit and has everything that I was looking for, great function and great looks. Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Lyric 2647343 Fruit & Nut High Energy Wild Bird Mix, 5-Pound Bag\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: GREAT for Woodpeckers, Carolina Chickadees, Titmice and MORE!\\n\\nReview: This mix looks like trail mix. You almost want to grab a handful and eat it yourself! It's got a great mix of dried fruit and nuts. I attracts woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, titmice and so on in my area (Atlanta).\\n\\nIf you have \\\"issues\\\" with squirrels, as I do. . . this mix is only going to exacerbate the situation. The best feeders on the market, which squirrels absolutely can not get into are \\\"Squirrel Buster\\\" from Brome. They are not cheap, but they work great. If you want to feed lots of birds, then I recommend the \\\"Squirrel Buster Plus\\\". You'll want to add the \\\"weather guard\\\" as well. The one which would also work with this mix is called the \\\"Peanut Plus\\\". This one is really great for this mix, because woodpeckers, titmice and other birds which like to grasp onto the side (instead of having a perch) really like it.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Brome-1024-Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder-with-Cardinal-Perch-Ring/dp/B0007LQ3RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</a>\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Weather-Guard-for-Bird-Feeder/dp/B00FDZRYBK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Squirrel Buster Plus Weather Guard for Bird Feeder</a>\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>\",\n \"Product: The Cuisinart Non-Stick 10-inch by 10-inch Grilling Platter helps any grilling enthusiast cook a variety of delicate foods on the grill without allowing them to fall through the grate. Ideal for fish, seafood and vegetables, this smartly designed platter features a large 10-inch by 10-inch grilling surface, professional grade non-stick coating and a perforated grilling surface to enhance the natural grilled flavors created by the open flame. Innovative culinary tools are the Cuisinart signature. The prestigious Cuisinart brand is not limited to their famous food processors - plugged or unplugged, nobody covers the modern chef like Cuisinart. Cuisinart is a full-service culinary resource with a wide array of products, preferred by chefs and favored by consumers. And now you can take the world famous Cuisinart brand to your patio, lawn, tailgate, or campsite with their comprehensive line of Cuisinart outdoor grilling products available now on Amazon.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not For Use Over 400 Degrees\\n\\nReview: I like this item. . . BUT. . be aware that the non-stick surface will peel if its heated over 400 degrees. Its not always easy to tell exactly how hot a grill is. . . and if you're cooking steaks and such, it could easily get above 400 degrees. If you're cooking only fish, then a lower temperature is desired and this will work.\\n\\nCuisinart also makes a stainless steel grilling platter, without the coating. . . BUT. . . items stick much more easily without the non-stick surface, and its much more challenging to clean. So I prefer this one, with the non-stick surface. . . but you just have to make sure you don't have your grill too hot. If you're going to cook steaks and other such items which need a higher temperature, then you might want to cook items separately.\\n\\nFinally, I would have preferred that this platter be 12X12, nonetheless, I can live with 10X10. Im sure the smaller size means it will work with more grill sizes.\",\n \"Product: Purchase your Certified organic Non-GMO sprouting seeds from The Sprout House. We care about our quality seeds. You are purchasing one dozen - 12 - of our most popular Certified organic Non-GMO seed mixes for sprouting in very small quantities of each seed. Approximately 2 ounces each of: Holly's, Mix the Two, Rainbow Bean Mix, Wisdom Blend, Salad Mix, Veggie Queen Mix, Hi Power Protein Mix, Bean Salad Mix, Mix, Lentils Together, Delaware County Mix, Jills Mix, Tasty Broccoli, Clover Mix Substitutions may occur due to seed availability\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great start for those new to sprouting\\n\\nReview: I had never grown sprouts in my life. Honestly, I hadn't eaten many sprouts in my life either! I thought you had either alfalfa sprouts. . . or bean sprouts . . . and that was it. Who knew that you could actually sprout so many seeds?!?! The best part are all the different mixes which are available. Different blends of seeds have different flavors. That's where this sampler really comes in handy. This way you can try a lot of different blends (at a very reasonable price, I might add) and decide which ones you like the best.\\n\\nA little advice, if you're new to sprouting. . .. First, get an \\\"Easy Sprouter\\\". Next, do a little research online to find out how long you should let the sprouts grow before they are ready to eat. This kind of depends upon what you like, but there are still some general \\\"rules-of-thumb\\\". Once you have the Easy Sprouter, you'll be able to find a website which will show you how to use it and you'll find lots of great information at that website as well. You might like to have more than one \\\"Easy Sprouter\\\" so you'll never be without sprouts, and you can grow different types at the same time.\\n\\nI can't believe how easy it is to grow sprouts! I use the \\\"larger\\\" sprouts (like the Veggie Queen Salad Mix) to make delicious salads. I use the \\\"smaller\\\" sprouts (like the Organic Sprouting Seeds Salad Mix) for sandwiches, top a bagel, roll-ups, etc. I use sprouts on TONS of things now!!!\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Easy-Sprout-Sprouter-1-set-Easy-Sprout/dp/B000EJ11X2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Easy Sprout Sprouter - 1 set,(Easy Sprout)</a>\",\n \"Product: Squirrel Buster Peanut+ is a truly squirrel proof and chew proof wild bird feeder. This feeder is designed for shelled peanuts as well as nuggets. All the food is consumed making it ideal for condos or decks. It is weight adjustable to deter larger nuisance birds. It is designed with a large tail prop area making it woodpecker friendly.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Best! Can't Go Wrong with Squirrel Buster!\\n\\nReview: I hadn't seen one of these feeders in person before I purchased it. I have one of the Squirrel Buster seed feeders, which I LOVE, and was in hopes that i would like this one too. I have not been disappointed! This feeder is great! I use what I call the \\\"suet peanut balls\\\" from C&S. I live in downtown Atlanta and I frequently see woodpeckers, catbirds, finches and other birds on it. I think the woodpeckers especially like it. I have some of the \\\"regular\\\" square suet feeders, but they always gravitate to this one.\\n\\nI've used other metal feeders for the \\\"suet peanut balls\\\", but somehow or the other the squirrels can still get to the suet! It used to drive me crazy! Now I don't have to worry about that.\\n\\nIf you're not familiar with Squirrel Buster feeders, then you might have \\\"sticker shock\\\" at the price, but I can't say enough good things about them. They REALLY work. I've been VERY happy with the two that I have.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/C-S-Products-Peanut-Nuggets-6-Piece/dp/B006GZYKZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">C & S Products Peanut Nuggets, 6-Piece</a>\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Brome-1024-Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder-with-Cardinal-Perch-Ring/dp/B0007LQ3RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</a>\",\n \"Product: The WORX 40V grass trimmer & edger provides gas-like power, run-time and performance, with 25% less weight and zero emissions. With the addition of the 3-speed variable control and 13\\\" of cutting diameter, this 40V WORX trimmer is loaded with all the power you need for trimming whatever is in your path. Weighing in at just 1.1 pounds, the all-new 40V MaxLithium battery outperforms expectations and provides this 2-in-1 WORX Trimmer & Edger with ultra-light, long-lasting power. The WG168 features a variable speed control, 100% automatic line feed and allows you to switch between trimming and edging in a matter of seconds, without the use of tools. Charging Time - 1hr (approx.) Battery Pack - 40V/Li-Ion Machine Weight - 7.7lbs\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: VERY Short Battery Life\\n\\nReview: This is a \\\"decent\\\" weed whacker. . but. . . it's really going to have a very limited audience, mainly for someone with a very small yard. The battery will only last 27-minutes on the low speed. . .and significantly less on medium or high speed. This is a single-string machine. So at low speed, it's not going to do the job on most weeds. Hence you're going to have to have a very small yard to be able to make it through with a single charge. Having said that, it's very lightweight, and it's nice that it doesn't smell, like a gas model does. But in the end, for the price, you might be better-off with a gas model for a large yard, or even a corded model, for unlimited time. Hitachi offers a nice gas model currently in the same price range.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Hitachi-CG22EASSLP-21-1cc-2-Stroke-Gas-Powered-Straight-Shaft-Grass-Trimmer-CARB-Compliant/dp/B003D7L7LS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Hitachi CG22EASSLP 21.1cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer (CARB Compliant)</a>\",\n \"Product: GreenView Broadleaf Weed Control Plus Lawn Food kills over 250 weeds as listed and contains GreenSmart Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer to set the stage for exceptional performance because it provides what the lawn needs to thrive. With both readily available and controlled release nutrients that improve grass plant vitality. When fertilized with GreenSmart Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer, lawns are better able to withstand the stresses of heat and drought and they maintain green color longer and exhibit quicker green up. You can count on GreenView with GreenSmart Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer to provide consistent, green color and even turf growth. For use on established bahiagrass,bermudagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, fine fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescues, and zoysiagrass.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Does not work for me.\\n\\nReview: When I opened the bag, the material was not lumpy at all, which was good. It spread very well, and one thing I immediately noticed was that the blue-colored pieces of the weed and feed were very easy to see, which really made it easy to know where you'd been on the previous pass. The grass was wet, as prescribed that it should be in the instructions. However, what I didn't realize was that, also included in the instructions, it said the lawn shouldn't be very wet from a recent rain, which was actually the case. So, after giving it about a week to see if there were any results, I saw absolutely none. So I went to an adjoining area of common ground of our subdivision, which actually had much more in the way of weeds than my lawn. I pre-wet the area with the garden hose before I spread the weed and feed. Upon giving it the proper coverage, I waited about a week. Then two. Surely, I thought there should be some results. But I saw none. As far as I can see, there have been no noticeable results in eliminating any weeds at all.\",\n \"Product: Did you know bed bugs are not only classified as a public health pest, but they are also one of the most difficult insects to kill? Over time, bed bugs have developed a resistance to pyrethroids, the most common type of pesticide used for treatment. Have no fear - with Ortho Home Defense Dual-Action Bed Bug Killer, you have a formula that kills even pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So Far. . . . So Good.\\n\\nReview: I don't have an issue with bed bugs. . . but each Spring, I have this small little bug that appears. It appears both in my office area and in my bedroom. I have no idea what it is. Looks a little like a flea, but it doesnt bite. Id already seen a couple in my office area, and one on my bed. I sprayed around and under my bed. . . . and so far. . . so good!! One thing I really like about this item is that it doesnt have an odor to it. Ive used products in the past that helped (though never totally took care of things) but they had a strong odor. No so with this product. So far, Im a very happy camper.\",\n \"Product: Squirrel Buster Plus Weather Guard is an Accessory for the Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great addition to the best squirrel-proof feeder made\\n\\nReview: This is a GREAT addition to a GREAT squirrel-proof feeder. Honestly it's VERY expensive for a clear piece of plastic, but it works, so that's the main thing.\\n\\nIt's easy to install. The instructions show that you have to stick your fingers in the holes to \\\"unhook\\\" the seed tube. FYI, you have to look down the tube to see which holes to put your fingers in. The tube is connected to the base and there are two specific holes you have to put your fingers in, and if you look down the tube, you'll see.\\n\\nI would hope that in the future this would not be an \\\"option\\\" but would be included with the feeder, or they will redesign the feeder so that the cover will extend out further. When it rains hard some water can get into the feeder holes and cause some seed to \\\"clump\\\" and mold. I just make sure I empty the feeder each time before filling and remove any \\\"clumps\\\". But with this \\\"weather guard\\\" I'm in hopes this will take care of that. It also keeps the birds dry. :-)\",\n \"Product: All-in-one lawn mower, string trimmer, and edger. Offering the ultimate in small yard and garden versatility, the innovative BLACK+DECKER 3-N-1 trimmer/edger and mower gives you three types of landscaping functionality in a single, compact tool. Thanks to its small footprint design, this an ideal mower, string trimmer, and edger for homes with small yards of up to 1,200 square feet, as well as yards with small inclines or difficult-to-reach areas. It's also a great solution for homes with limited storage space. This model (MTE912) is the corded version (with 6.5-Amp motor), but it's also available in a cordless version so you can choose the right option for your yard. Ultimate Versatility The 3-N-1 features a durable mower base deck with four wheels that secures a BLACK+DECKER string trimmer/edger with a 12-inch cutting swath. A foot pedal release allows for quick insertion and removal of the trimmer/edger as you move from mowing to trimming or edging. The mower deck also features two height adjustment options that raises or lowers all four wheels. Foot pedal release for quick change. The 12-inch trimmer/edger features a gear-driven transmission to maintain constant speed that wont bog down while trimming, and AFS Auto Feed System for continuous and automatic line advancement without the need for bumping. It also offers a lightweight ergonomic design with adjustable height and handle positions, which provide maximum comfort and control. What's in the Box: MTE912 3-N-1 corded trimmer/edger and mower, detachable mower deck (MTD100), one spool of trimmer string, auxiliary handle, guard, operating instructions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Everything you want. . . need. . . and desire. . .. without the gas!!!\\n\\nReview: Do you have what I call a micro yard? Thats a small yard that takes less than 30-minutes to mow? If so, then this lawnmower is just what you need! It has everything you could want. . . . without the one thing you dont. . . GAS! It goes without saying that this lawnmower is not for someone with a large yard. That is unless you use a riding mower and then need a small push mower for the edges and small places. In which case this battery-powered mower would be great as well. This mower has everything you would expect in a regular mower. Adjustable, clippings bag, foldable handle. All without the gas!\\n\\nOne think you have to keep in mind. . . . There are two batteries, and one charger. So you have to remember to rotate the batteries so that they are both charged before you start your next run. Otherwise you could be left with just have the amount of power that you need.\",\n \"Product: Remember the idyllic summer fun of a Tire swing hanging from a big oak in the backyard? let your neighborhood birds experience the same joy while eating the seed you've left for them. Ceramic Tire is supplied complete with a hanging rope.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Novelty Bird Feeder Only\\n\\nReview: This item is really more for the cute factor and less for functionality. The main issue is the fact that if you have even one squirrel in your area. . . . all of your birdseed will be gone in seconds. If you don't have at least one squirrel, then you're going to have issues with wind and rain. It also doesnt hold much seed. But again. . . .If you're looking for the cute factor, then this bird feeder has it. If you're looking for something thats really functional, then you should try Squirrel Buster feeders. They are excellent. Also, for twenty bucks for Made in China. . . . this item is a bit expensive. . . It should also have been painted something other than white.\",\n \"Product: Havahart Deer Off Repellent Stakes 6pk Protect your yard or garden from deer with Deer Off Weatherproof Deer Repellent Stations. Unique, patented technology allows for season-long protection without reapplication. Hang or stake these deer repellent stations in and around your yard or garden, and allow them to do the rest of the work. The active ingredient is protected in a heavy-duty, patented repellent station so it continues to work despite the weather. One single application in the Spring protects sprouting plants and new growth for the entire growing season.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally. . . .A Product That Really Works!!\\n\\nReview: So far I am absolutely, 100 percent satisfied with Deer Off. It is very easy to use. For our Day Lilies we used the enclosed stands (or \\\"stakes\\\"as they call them) which basically are just a lightweight metal rod. They come bent in a \\\"U-shape\\\", I suppose to save space in packaging. It just took a little time with each one to straighten it, insert it in the bottom of the station, and put in the ground next to the lilies. The package comes with six stations, which were about right to cover the needs of our back yard area. The stations have no noticeable smell at all. I set one of the stations on the soil in a planter where I have some pepper plants that I wanted to make sure wouldn't get damaged by our neighborhood deer herd. I set another one on a wall next to some roses that they tend to nibble on. So far, ZERO deer damage! Every year, as soon as our Day Lilies begin to bloom, the plants get decimated by the deer. Not this year! Not even touched as far as I can tell. We have had the stations set for about 3 weeks now and we are totally pleased. Another benefit is that one of the stations is near our bird feeders, which get sucked dry by the deer almost every night. Not now! I can actually put enough food in the feeders to last a several days, where before, I could only put one day's food in. My wife says she'll gladly be the national spokesperson for Deer Off! At this point, I'd give Deer Off five stars. What remains to be seen is actually how long they will last in keeping the deer away. We've tried ground pepper, dog fur, and many other commercially packaged deterrents. Some lasted a while, some not at all, but eventually, they were all penetrated by the deer. If they last \\\"all season\\\" like the product claims, it will, in my opinion, be well worth the price.\",\n \"Product: Quick and easy to assemble, the Veranda Grill is excellent for apartments and condos, or anywhere space is limited. Porcelain-coated grill rack with over 190 sq. inches of cooking space\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: GREAT Electric Grill. . . . .When You Live Somewhere Wood / Charcoal / Gas is Not Allowed\\n\\nReview: It's almost SUMMERTIME! Ready to start grilling! I can't have a gas grill at my place so I have to go electric. I threw my old one out because it just didn't work. So now I have only begun using the grill and for an electric grill I have to say it is pretty good. I got it out of the surprisingly small box as the grill was all tucked together. The stand was packed like Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls. I got it put together in about twenty minutes. I think that the grill was easy enough to put together but I did have to work with the screws around the base of the grill to get them tightened. I got it plugged in to a extension cord and it got up to about 400 degrees. I was surprise because on my previous electric grill it would never get any higher than around 300 degrees. The instructions recommended not using an extension cord and it did get on up to around 600 degrees. (The outside temperature today has been around 75 degrees.)\\n\\nThe chicken I cooked did have grill marks... maybe not as intense as I would like but I am still learning how to use the grill. Also I am interested to see how a steak goes.. We shall see!\\n\\nAt the current price point, its reasonable and less than the cost of more expensive Char-Broil Tru Infrared, which really don't work well at all.\\n\\nPlease Note: The ONLY real reason to purchase an electric grill is if you live somewhere which does not allow gas or charcoal, like the condo I live in. Charcoal or wood is certainly going to give you the best flavor. . . next followed by gas. But when you live somewhere that only electric grills are allowed, this is a very good option. Im giving this five-start for what it is. . .an electric grill. If you live somewhere in which you can use wood or charcoal then I HIGHLY recommend thats what you use because that will give you the best flavor. But for my condo. . . .this electric grill is a very nice option which does not take up a lot of space. . . looks nice. . . and works well.\",\n \"Product: Decorate your lawn, patio or garden with this fun Mushroom Mesh bird feeder! It's a perfect complement to any backyard decor and a great fit into a personal collection or even is an excellent gift option. NO/NO Mushroom Mesh Wild Bird Feeder is best used for attracting and feeding wild birds. Easily fill the Mushroom Mesh Bird Feeder with up to .7 lb. of black oil sunflower seed or peanuts, place in a quiet and convenient place and watch as a variety of birds flock to your feeder.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: This \\\"No/No\\\" is a \\\"No\\\" from me. . . . . .\\n\\nReview: If you're simply looking for \\\"cute\\\" then this feeder might work for you. But unfortunately, otherwise, it's really probably not what you want. Here's why. . . . ..\\n\\nFirst of all, even though the \\\"mesh\\\" is metal. . . .It's not going to stop squirrels. . . at least squirrels in my area. Even with the \\\"mushroom top\\\", they can easily reach the mesh, and \\\"suck\\\" the contents right out.\\n\\nThe mesh container really should have a way of attaching to the top better. There are 1/8 of an inch metal \\\"rims\\\" which slide into the lid. Though I can't tell for sure, I can only assume that the mesh is glued to a ring that attaches to the lid. It would have been much better, and more secure, if the mesh container screwed into the lid on top.\\n\\nFor \\\"Made in China\\\" it's also currently overpriced.\\n\\nIf you're looking for a peanut feeder, then you should really consider the Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus. Yes, it is a lot more expensive. . . but. . . . it's truly squirrel proof, and it's going to last and last. FYI. .. This same company makes several different bird feeders, and though they all are great, if you're looking for one that will work for this type of feeding, then you should use this one.\\n\\nI also recommend using C&S \\\"nuggets\\\" they work great for such a feeder. Sometimes I'll add some dried mealworms as well, just so the birds have some variety. I have no shortage of birds!\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>\",\n \"Product: Easily and safely clean ash from your Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe or other charcoal grill. The Ash Tool is the perfect utensil for removing the small amount of ash that collects at the bottom of the grill. Using the bar at the end of the Ash Tool, you simply pull the ash out of the Stainless Steel Draft Door.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pricey . . . But it Works. . .\\n\\nReview: This is one of those items you didn't know they made. . . and you didn't know you needed. . . until you found it. . . and used it. Its so simple, its just crazy. A metal rod with a small flat bar on the end. But when you want to get every last bit of ash out of your grill / cooker. . then this works. Ive also used it to help shuffle coals around.\\n\\nThe cost is WAY too high for a Made in China that probably cost just a buck or two to make. But the others that Ive seen are not that much less. . . .also Made in China. . . and are not as sturdy. So in the long run, this still might be the way to go if you need such a tool.\",\n \"Product: Dont let animals have the pick of the garden before you can. Deer, rabbits, moles and other four-legged pests enjoy your lawn and landscape as much as you do hit them in the nose so they wont come back. Liquid Fence animal repellents use scent- and taste-deterring formulas that wont harm animals or plants when used as directed. Invisible barrier. Clear results. Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent Granular2 repels deer and rabbits before they feed! This granular formula repels deer and rabbits from low-growing flower beds, landscaped ornamental gardens, ground cover and lawns. The repellent works on scent, so deer and rabbits dont have to take a bite to be repelled. It is harmless to plants and animals when used and stored as directed, and can be applied year-round. The formula is rain resistant. Animals natural aversion to this scent will never diminish this product does not have to be rotated with other repellent brands. Reapply every 3 to 4 weeks. Reapplication is recommended after excessive rainfall. In areas where feeding pressure from deer and rabbits is intense, additional and/or more liberal applications may be needed.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: There's a smell. . . . but. . . it works. . . .\\n\\nReview: When I first opened the deer and rabbit repellant, I made a BIG mistake. I wanted to see what it smelled like, so I pulled the seal off and put my nose close for a whiff. WHEW! Powdered rotten eggs stink! The shaker top works very well in applying the repellent. Specifically, we have some knock-out roses that have been nibbled on by the deer constantly and consistently so that what blooms they produce, don't last more than a day. I sprinkled maybe a teaspoon full on each plant. There is definitely a moderate smell present when applying the repellent, but not overwhelming. Since applying, we've had zero deer problems and the blooms are back!. As directed, when we've had heavy rain, I've subsequently reapplied the repellant.\",\n \"Product: The Sodo Barbecue Grill Cover by Classic Accessories offers unique styling with clean lines and solid main body contours while providing reliable protection and peace of mind in wet, windy weather. Our light Raincoat fabric is tough but stores easily when not in use and is made from durable coated polyester with a PVC undercoating. Each cover comes with an integrated storage bag with an exterior label for easy identification. Air vents keep weather out while providing ventilation and minimizing condensation. Extra-long straps tie around furniture legs to secure covers on windy days. Adjustable draw-string tightens easily resulting in a custom-like fit. The Sodo Collection offers more features than other similarly-priced covers with a look that stands out from the crowd. 1-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Lightweight. A bit expensive for Made in China\\n\\nReview: This large cover fit my CharBroil grill fairly well and it's a pretty lightweight. It comes with it's own attached case so the cover can be easily stowed when not in use. Since I got mine in the fall and haven't had a season or two of use, it remains to be seen how long the life will be when exposed to the elements. Since my grill is just under a patio roof, I think it should do fine. It has a cinch clasp/drawstring for securing at the bottom, but it takes a really hard pull on it to get much securing and even then, it's just really more work than it's worth. There are \\\"shoestring\\\" weight ties on the bottom, but I'd much rather it have velcro cinch straps on each end like many covers have. This same company offers lots of different matching covers for different items on your patio, which is nice.\\n\\nOverall the cover is ok. . . but. .. .its quite expensive for Made in China at the current price.\",\n \"Product: Convenience isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about monitoring meat and grill temperatures. But, with Cuisinart's Wireless Dual Probe Grilling Thermometer, convenience is a main priority. Monitor grill and meat temperature from up to 300 feet away with the two included temperature probes. The food probe can be inserted 6\\\" into meat and the thermometer's backlight will allow for productive nighttime grilling. The timer settings allow you to have multiple options when it comes to tracking grill and meat temperatures. Either use the thermometer to set personalized times or let it tell you when your grill and meat are at the desired temperatures. It's time to relax, step away from the grill, and let the thermometer remind you when it's time to eat.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: One really annoying thing. . . . .\\n\\nReview: This wireless thermometer has a lot going on. With two probes and two devices, with two sets of HI/LO settings and alarms, it's not the simplest device to use. Initially, the instructions looked a little daunting. Once you start using the device, it's not that bad. The good news is, you can pretty easily \\\"just check the temperature\\\". It's not necessary to set the parameters and alarms if you don't want to. Having the separate \\\"Barbecue\\\" probe to check the temperature of the grille, is pretty nice. Setting the HI/LO Barbecue temp tends to prompt you to not leave the top of the grill open so long as to lose all the heat. The benefits of setting Food temperature are obvious. The default temperature of both the Barbecue and Food thermometers, which must be changed each time, is 176 degrees. In my opinion, the biggest drawback of the device, there is only a one-way adjustment direction for changing the setting. So, if you want to set the Food temperature to 145 degrees, you have to go all the way up past 572 degrees (the high limit), through 32 degrees (the low limit) back around to 145 degrees. While the longer you hold the button, the faster it advances, it's annoying to have to sit there waiting on it, especially if you accidentally go past and have to start the process again. I don't know what the answer is, but there should be a better way. Having an up/down button would be nice, but would certainly add to the ten total buttons already on the units. The reception, even through walls, was good. My grille was outside about 25 feet through a brick wall from the transponder to the receiver. Overall, I like the unit, but I've got to give it 3 stars solely because of the annoying temperature limit adjustment.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy perfectly baked pizza every time with Cuisinart's Ceramic Glazed Pizza Stone. This ceramic glazed cordierite stone will not crack in extreme heat or cold, similar to the traditional cordierite pizza stone and also has added benefits. Now, you will be able to cut your pizza directly on the stone and then toss it straight into the dishwasher. With fewer dirty dishes and a quick and easy cleanup, this ceramic glazed stone is the perfect addition to the at-home pizza making experience. And don't limit yourself to pizza. This stone is also perfect for baking calzones, breads, desserts and much more.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Overall a nice stone\\n\\nReview: This is a nice pizza stone for several reasons. First, its glazed. Because of that, pizza will not usually stick, as it will with some other stones. . especially if you don't use cornmeal. Because its made of cordierite, it can take higher temperatures. Its nice that you can cut directly on the stone.\\n\\nThis is a 13 stone. The way its advertised, its used on a grill. . . though you can also use it in the oven. Personally, I would prefer a 15 stone, but then it might not fit on some grills.\\n\\nThe price is a little high, but when compared to other high-end stones, its not too far off. If you don't make pizza that often, then there are less expensive options. One of which is also from Cuisinart and comes as a set including a pizza peel and cutter. . . but. . . .the stone itself is made of sandstone, and so that part is not as good as this one made from cordierite.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Cuisinart-CPS-445-Pizza-Grilling-Set/dp/B00F3BH9Y6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Cuisinart CPS-445 Pizza Grilling Set</a>\",\n \"Product: The dapper Penguin Mesh Bird Feeder is sure to delight you and your birds. Measuring 15 in. high, this NO/NO (NO WOOD/NO PLASTIC) bird feeder is constructed with an all-metal diamond mesh design. The durable feeder is protected from the weather elements and squirrels. Lift the Penguin's top hat and fill with up to 3 lbs. of black oil sunflower seed. The large, open feeding area is able to accommodate 10-15 birds at once. Securely hang this feeder with the built-in 8 in. hanger and watch as the birds flock to your yard.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's \\\"cute\\\". . but that's about it.\\n\\nReview: This is a large capacity bird feeder primarily for black oil sunflower seeds. Personally, I use a black oil sunflower/safflower seed mix. It has a \\\"spring-clip\\\" top for loading the seeds. The top is a little precarious in that it's not the easiest thing to open and close, but it works ok. It has a pretty sturdy hangar and chain to hang the feeder. This one comes with a blue ribbon tied around the neck of the polar bear which, I'm sure will get weathered pretty quickly. There are four drainage holes at the bottom which should help with deterring mold, although certainly, any excess food shouldn't be left too long. Overall, it's a decent feeder. Note: This is not a feeder which will keep squirrels out. .. . They will certainly be able to get the seeds out. At the current price of fourteen bucks, its also crazy expensive for Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Get clean and professional looking edging for lawns, gardens, tree rings, and flower beds in a single afternoon with the EasyFlex Commercial Grade No-Dig Landscape Edging. Easy to customize and install, this nature friendly kit requires no digging and has all the materials you need to create clean and simple paths: a 20-foot black edging coil made of recycled plastic, 8 8-inch rust proof nylon spiral spikes, and 1 connector to securely link multiple piece of edging. Whether you're an experienced landscaper or a DIY weekend warrior, EasyFlex No-Dig Edging makes lawn edging easy to keep your garden in shape or support pavers. Flexible, yet sturdy plastic can be molded into aggressive curves or hold its shape in a straight line. Spiral spikes keep black landscape borders securely in place, no matter the weather or season. Simply trim the edging to the desired length, create your design, and hammer spikes into the tabs - then sit back and enjoy your beautiful landscape design.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You're Going To Need More Spikes\\n\\nReview: This is a good product and works as advertised, but before you get started on your project, be sure to purchase additional very large nails to use. (see link below) It comes with six and that is barely enough to get started. If you do not put the additional nails in the edging will not stand up straight. You will also need a rubber mallet to hammer the nails in and I used the mallet to tap the edging to keep it straight. There are tabs that are perpendicular to the edging and lay flat on the ground. The tabs become hidden under the mulch or rocks that you place next to the edging. Works as expected except for needing to purchase 10 to 15 more nails. This product is made in the U.S.A.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Dimex-EasyFlex-Plastic-24-Count-Spiral-Nylon-Landscape-Anchoring-Spikes-8-Inch-1989N-24C/dp/B00PG44OB6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Dimex EasyFlex Plastic 24 Count Spiral Nylon Landscape Anchoring Spikes, 8-Inch (1989N-24C)</a>\",\n \"Product: There's a new way to reload your string trimmer line. With the Gator SpeedLoad replacement trimmer head, trimmer line can be loaded in 20 seconds or less, no tools required, no winding required. The key feature of Gator SpeedLoad is the replacement string trimmer line disk. The line is a tongue and groove design that is wound upon itself into a compact, easy to install disk. The disks can easily be carried in pockets for easy access. The unique tongue and groove design has sharp cutting edges for fast cutting in heavy conditions. The 24-500 large head fits most models of Stihl, Husqvarna, ECHO, Maruyama, Red Max, Shindaiwa, & others. Popular models include Tanaka TCG27EBSP and Stihl FS 56. Contact Oregon customer care to find out which Gator SpeedLoad model best fits your string trimmer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy . . . . Breezy. .. .\\n\\nReview: The Oregon Gator SpeedLoad head came with everything needed to attach easily to my Ryobi string trimmer. I only needed the one female adapter that goes on in place of the one that comes on the trimmer. This attaches the Gator base to the trimmer. Then, all you do is snap on the pre-filled string cartridge carrier part of the head. There are only two clips, one on either side, that securely fasten the two pieces together. That's literally all there is to it. I will admit that, when I first saw the amount of string that is in the \\\"disc\\\", I thought this may be an expensive proposition, due to frequently changing out the disc, even if it is easy. Well, to my surprise, the string is extremely durable. By far the longest lasting of any I've ever used. It was very noticeable in the first 5 minutes, which is about how long it takes for me to have to \\\"bump\\\" my trimmer in the past, advancing the string. So, for convenience, and string longevity, I'd have to give this trimmer head five stars.\",\n \"Product: The Orbitrim attaches to most gas trimmers and eliminates having to replace trimmer strings or wires; it easily attaches to 99% of the gas trimmers in just seconds; so spend time gardening and not replacing trimmer string. The Orbitrim will trim almost anything: hedges, edging, mowing thick grass, trimming bushes and more; the curved bottom lets you float over your grass leaving an even cut. Made of durable solid steel so it never breaks unlike regular trimmer string, the Orbitrim also has a safety ring to protect flowers and trees; the Orbitrim will allow you to trim quickly without the hassle of replacing broken trimmer strings. Stop wasting your time replacing trimmer string, get the Orbitrim gas trimmer head and make caring for your lawn easier; it easily attaches to most gas trimmers in seconds. The Orbitrim works with 99% of all gas trimmers and its safety ring prevents accidents and protects flowers and trees. Have confidence with its 10 year guarantee. Fits Most Models. Model list includes ARIENS BOLENS CRAFTSMAN CUB CADET ECHO GREEN MACHINE HOFCO HOMELITE HUSQVARNA IDC JOHN DEERE JONSEREDS KAWASAKI LAWNBOY MAKITA MCCULLOCH MITSUBISHI MTD MURRAY PARAMOUNT POULAN PRO REDMAX ROBIN RYOBI SACHS DOLMAR SNAPPER SOLO STIHL TANAKA TMC TORO TROY BILT WEED EATER (EXCEPT FOR CLUTCHLESS MODELS)\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Might work for you. . . depending upon your needs.\\n\\nReview: The packaging of the Orbitrim contains a lot of stuff. I'd say about 20 different pieces, allowing the trimmer head to fit a lot of different configurations. Mine is a Ryobi. It was not difficult to install on my trimmer. However, it didn't take long for me to see that this trimmer head has a very distinct advantage, and a very distinct disadvantage. The advantage is, if you use it to basically trim open grass, it works great. It would probably easily cut some pretty thick grass, although mine is a fescue that's not that thick. But, I really don't need it for open grass anyway. That's what I have a push mower for. What I was hoping it would do, it doesn't. Edging. It's pretty useless for edging. The circular rim around the blades prevent it from really doing any edging at all. But if it didn't have the rim, it would probably be pretty dangerous. So, for very small patches of open grass, really not large enough for an actual mower, I'd say it would work very well. For the uses that I have, as in edging, it doesn't work at all.\",\n \"Product: Safer Brand ant and crawling insect killer's 100% diatomaceous earth pest control formula is ideal for killing ants, earwigs, cockroaches, silverfish, crickets, fleas, millipedes, and centipedes. 100% diatomaceous earth kills insects by ingestion and/or dehydration within 48 hours. Works indoors and outdoors when kept dry.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Hasn't worked great so far\\n\\nReview: This product looks like white powdered sugar, but it definitely is not! It is made of microscopic, razor sharp particles that attach and cut the insects body eventually causing them to dry out and die. The same thing will happen if the insect ingest this product. It is labeled safe for pets, but is not considered food grade. It is also labeled for indoor or outdoor use, but I would not use this product indoors or around pets. I found the instructions on how to dispense the product vague. It is a very fine dust and would recommend wearing a mask and rubber gloves when spreading it. This is considered an earth product, but I would recommend removing and washing any and all clothes worn while dispensing this product. We had ants coming into the kitchen and I used this insect killer on the outside area where they were coming in and it did stop the infestation.\",\n \"Product: The HydroLogic digital water timer offers innovative features not available from any other manufacturer. Setup & programming are easy, with clear on screen information. Once programmed, the next watering cycle will display in real time so you will know exactly when the next cycle begins. Compatible with the soil moisture Sensor (purchased separately, Melnor SKU 15339).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Check out the optional Soil Moisture Sensor as well\\n\\nReview: I have a flower garden and work full time so it is very difficult to water at the proper times or have time to get out in the yard to water every day. This is a lifesaver for me. It can be programmed to come on during the time and the days that you need to water. We had an extreme drought in our area and could only water every other day between 10:00 pm and 10:00 am. When you work full time it is almost impossible to meet that schedule and this timer allows you the ability to water during the proper hours. I am not a very high tech person, but I found it easy to set up. There was some leakage at the connection, but not enough to be concerned about. It takes 2 AA batteries and they are NOT included. I purchased an entire pack of batteries because I plan to use this timer every day, I meant every other day like the ordinance said.\\n\\nPlease Note: This timer works with the Soil Moisture Sensor, which may be helpful to you as well, and is sold separately.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-for-53015-53100-53280-Timers/dp/B01E0LONFC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Soil Moisture Sensor for 53015, 53100 & 53280 Timers</a>\",\n \"Product: The Magent from Woodlink. Attracts Birds-Repels Squirrels! The Magnet has four weight-activated perches designed to support songbirds, but will collapse under the weight of squirrels & large birds like doves, grackles, starlings & jays. Small independent magnet perches release under any weight exceeding 3 oz. No batteries, No motors, No springs! Hang it at least 12 in. out from a tree trunk or mounting pole, so it is out of reach. Squirrels will have to jump to the feeder & then off they go! Stainless steel locking washers prevent squirrels from prying open the aluminum lid. Hang feeder 5 1/2'. high for easy filling. Attracts goldfinch, chickadees, nuthatches, redpolls, Siskins, tufted titmice, Juncos & more! Proudly Made in USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: No Squirrels . . .No Starlings! It's a winner!\\n\\nReview: Built in USA by parts made in USA and China. This is a large feeder. The main body is 22 1/2 long by 5 in diameter. Its probably one of the simplest squirrel resistant feeders Ive seen. So far, weve had no squirrels on this feeder whatsoever. The top is very secure with two jam washers that are simply strung on the wire the holds the top in place and is used to hang the feeder. Its one of those things that is hard to describe, but take my word for it, a squirrel is not getting into the feeder from the top. As to the magnetic lock perches, they are on.a lever system where the magnet is what holds the perch in its proper place and excess weight causes it to drop in an unusable position. The thing I really like about it is that so far, its doing a good job of not letting starlings get on the feeder. They seem to be just heavy enough to drop the perch, keeping them off. The feeder is extremely easy to clean. The clear hopper tube is held in place by four screws that are easily removed to allow access for complete cleaning of the feeder. I am very happy with this feeder.\",\n \"Product: CleanGrows Fertmax line was developed by a team of experts in the fields of botany, chemistry, and horticulture. We utilize high-quality ingredients to achieve total solubility for use in hydroponics and soil medias. Our goal is to provide the grower with the best formula that performs at scientific standards, at a price that cant be beat. Our proprietary blending methods and stringent quality control leads to an extremely consistent product, time after time. When used as a full system, you will save money while growing larger, healthier plants. Simplify your process by reducing the number of products used, as no additional nutrient supplements are needed when using the Fertmax line. Refer to our user-friendly feed charts for exceptional results\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Consider Quarts over Gallons for Home Use\\n\\nReview: If you're using this for home use. . . meaning normal plants / flowers / small garden. . . . then you're probably better off with the quarts, though granted the gallons are a better value. But this fertilizer is VERY concentrated. Unless you have a really large home garden., you're going to be hard-pressed to use this very quickly. You add just 5 10ml from each bottle to one gallon of water.\\n\\nIts not that easy to see on the pictures, but Bottle A is 4-0-4 and bottle be is 0-6-4. Though this is not organic, by any means, its made in California, and sometimes California has more stringent requirements / laws than many other states in these matters.\\n\\nOverall Im happy with the product. I cant honestly say that Im getting more blooms / yield from this bran as opposed to other brands of fertilizer Ive used in the past. . .but. . .its very easy to mix and use, and thats a nice plus.\",\n \"Product: The Sodo Round Fire Pit Cover by Classic Accessories offers unique styling with clean lines and solid main body contours while providing reliable protection and peace of mind in wet, windy weather. Our light Raincoat fabric is tough but stores easily when not in use and is made from durable coated polyester with a PVC undercoating. Each cover comes with an integrated storage bag with an exterior label for easy identification. Air vents keep weather out while providing ventilation and minimizing condensation. Extra-long strap ties around legs to secure cover on windy days. Adjustable draw-string tightens easily resulting in a custom-like fit. The Sodo Collection offers more features than other similarly-priced covers with a look that stands out from the crowd. Round cover fits fire pits up to 44 in diameter. 1-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: It's Not Easy. . . .\\n\\nReview: The Sodo Classic Round Firepit cover comes in an attached cover/container. It is lightweight and is of pretty good quality. It is water resistant and is ventilated. It has a tie strap on one side and a spring clamp pull cord on the other whose cord goes all the way around the outer edge of the cover. The cover itself is completely flat, not really form fitting in any way, which I found a bit precarious. It was just difficult to try to get fitted correctly over the fire pit, even though it was actually the right size. I think it needs to have some sort of seam for edge fitment and/or an elastic cord around the outer edge to help it stay in place. You can secure it with the ties, but the first time I did, I unknowingly didn't get it completely secured and it blew off. I didn't lose it, since it was tied, but I had to replace it onto the fire pit and work a little to get it completely tight and secure.\",\n \"Product: Orbit hanging basket watering kit includes everything you need to simply & efficiently water your hanging baskets from a hose faucet or garden hose. This flexible misting sprinkler is ideal for hanging baskets. Wrap the flexible memory tube around the supports & position the sprinkler to the right spot. Kit includes: 30' of 1/4\\\" distribution tubing, (2) flex-mist sprayers, (1) hose faucet to 1/4\\\" tubing adapter, (1) 25 PSI pressure Reducer & (1) barbed Tee.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Check-out the kit that includes the timer as well - See review\\n\\nReview: This kit will water up to two hanging baskets. There is 30 of tubing. This is the basic. . . or what one might call the starter kit. You have to manually turn the water on-and-off to water.\\n\\nThey do not show a picture of how this works, so Im going to try and add one.\\n\\nIf you have more than two hanging baskets. . . and if you're going to be purchasing the timer anyway. . . then you might have a look at the Orbit 56318 hanging basket kit which will water up to six hanging baskets, and includes the timer. See the link below.\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Orbit-56318-Hanging-Basket-Drip-Irrigation-Mist-Watering-Kit-with-Hose-End-Timer/dp/B01CG54IUE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Orbit 56318 Hanging Basket Drip Irrigation Mist Watering Kit with Hose-End Timer</a>\",\n \"Product: Old Mother Hubbard Crunchy Classic Natural Dog Treats are wholesome, all natural dog bone shaped dog biscuits oven-baked to preserve the natural flavors in all the varieties dogs love to catch, chew and eat. These Puppy Treats feature all natural ingredients, natural flavor with the delicious taste of chicken, apples and carrots, as well as a fun dog bone shape and natural crunch your puppy will really enjoy. Dog biscuits, treats and snacks are a great addition to a healthy diet. Snack time is a mutually rewarding show of love and positive reinforcement with your dog. You can feel good about training and rewarding your puppy with Old Mother Hubbard natural dog treats.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for small dogs\\n\\nReview: I like this product because they are all natural, wholesome dog biscuits. They come in a very small package and the biscuits are only about 1\\\" X 1/2 \\\". At first glance they seem expensive for a 5 oz package, but we have a local \\\"home-backed dog treat\\\" store and I can tell you that these are much less expensive than items that I have purchased from the \\\"doggie bakery\\\". I have a couple of small dogs and a couple of medium size dogs and the \\\"MINI\\\" size works for all of the dogs. I find it difficult to find treats small enough to accommodate my little dogs. The larger treats do not work well for my little guys and there is not a lot out there for them. I really like the small size, my dogs love the treats, and I feel good about giving them treats that are good quality.\",\n \"Product: Flea and tick control when you need it The popular Zodiac line helps pet owners stop existing flea and tick problems dead -- and prevent their reoccurrence -- with a full selection of proven, affordably priced products.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Doesn't work for me\\n\\nReview: I really wanted this product to work since I have four dogs and would love to find a flea & tick control medicine for one third of the cost of the prescription brands, but this is not the one. My dogs stay indoors but I live near a lake and take to them to walk every day, twice day which makes them very vulnerable to fleas and especially ticks. I did not notice any ticks, but it is not the season for them yet, but it did not control the fleas at all and I had to go back to the more expensive brand to eliminate the fleas. Two of my dogs were in misery and I was worried about putting more ingredients on them, but they were fine. Unfortunately I have not found an inexpensive way to rid my dogs of these pests.\",\n \"Product: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE formulas use simple recipes for sensitive cats. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 78 key ingredients that are easily recognizable. And even if your cat isnt sensitive to ingredients, theyll still love the great taste. Choose from a variety of formulas made with fresh meat or sh rst, paired with whole ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, or chickpeasnever corn, wheat or soy. Feed your cat all the great taste they crave and all the nutrition they need.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I like it. . . but. . . . .\\n\\nReview: This is a quality cat food that is made for animals with sensitive digestive systems. As a pet owner I want my cat and all of my animals to have grain free foods that are made from pure products and simple ingredients. My cat is not that fond of taste as the grocery store brands so I am mixing the two together in an effort to give her the simple quality food that I know is best for her. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for maximum health. I like the size of the 10 pound bag.\\n\\nThe only real issue I have with this product (as with all pet food products) is where the ingredients are sourced. Even if something shows to be Made in the USA. . . it does not mean that the ingredients necessarily come from the USA. I contacted Canidae, and they sent the below response. . . BUT. .. . Note that they are NOT saying that none of their ingredients come from China. . . . which obviously means that something is coming from China. . . . When I asked them to tell me exactly what ingredients indeed come from China, they did not respond.\\n\\nThank you for contacting CANIDAE Pet Foods. No meats, fish, grains, fruits or vegetables are sourced from China. We go to great lengths to source the vast majority of these ingredients from the United States. On occasion, we may source an ingredient from another country, for example, flaxseed which is sometimes sourced from Canada, or, lamb, from New Zealand. Every ingredient regardless of country of origin is held to the highest standards of quality and safety.\",\n \"Product: Peanut Nuggets (6 units) If you are a serious birder or beginner this ready to feed wild bird food has a high energy suet base which together means no waste and no mess\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Birds Love These Nuggets! See note about feeder\\n\\nReview: I really like these \\\"suet peanut balls\\\", as I call them. The birds love them too!. I have to tell you though, if you have squirrels, you will certainly want to invest in the \\\"Squirrel Buster\\\" feeder (see link below). I used to use a \\\"regular\\\" metal cylinder feeder (like shown on the bag of this item) for the \\\"suet peanut balls\\\", but somehow or the other, the squirrels could still get them out of the feeder! It used to drive me crazy! I have another Squirrel Buster seed feeder that I really love, and when I saw that they had a new \\\"suet peanut ball\\\" feeder, I just had to try it. . .and. . . it works! I live in downtown Atlanta, and woodpeckers, catbirds, finches and other assorted birds all love these \\\"suet peanut balls\\\". . . and don't worry. . . they don't melt either.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>\",\n \"Product: No Melt Suet - Hot Pepper Delight (12 units) Attracts more birds and gives the wild bird feeding enthusiast peace of mind knowing they are now giving their wild bird friends the very best\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: If you have squirrels. . . You'll love this suet\\n\\nReview: There are three great things about this particular suet:\\n\\n1. Birds LOVE it!\\n2. Squirrels HATE it!\\n3. Doesn't melt!\\n\\nI live in Atlanta, and it can get very hot. . . .This suet is great! I see a variety of birds eating it such as catbirds, woodpeckers, finches, Carolina chickadees and more. Thrashers (and other birds) pick-up the fallen pieces from the ground too.\\n\\nPLEASE NOTE: This item really is ~H~O~T~. Make sure to wash your hands after you touch it. . . or even better. . . use gloves.\\n\\nFYI, I recently purchased a \\\"Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus\\\" feeder, which holds what I call the \\\"suet peanut balls\\\" from C&S and it works really well. Though they make hot pepper peanut balls, that's really not necessary with the \\\"Squirrel Buster\\\". I have one of the large \\\"Squirrel Buster\\\" seed feeders, which is really great. \\\"Squirrel Buster\\\" feeders are not cheap, but they really work and you'll enjoy them.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Brome-1024-Squirrel-Buster-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder-with-Cardinal-Perch-Ring/dp/B0007LQ3RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</a>\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Squirrel-Buster-Peanut-Plus-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B0061O2O8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Squirrel Buster Peanut Plus Wild Bird Feeder</a>\",\n \"Product: Healthy-Hide is proud to introduce Good 'n' Fun, a family of premium gourmet dog chews in a variety of flavors, shapes and sizes your pooch will relish. Entertain your dog with goodness! Whether youre canine companion is a hard-working herder, a playful Lab, or a cute and cuddly Corgi, your dogs deserve the best quality in treats and chews that entertain, reward, and nourish them. For almost 50 years, Healthy-Hide has formulated and manufactured beef hide chews in eight international food-grade facilities, earning the highest U.S. and international quality certifications in the industry. We developed the Healthy-Hide brand with our commitment to excellence in mind: it's the brand you can trust for the highest quality products that your dog will enjoy.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Made in China Chews\\n\\nReview: These dog treats are Made in China. You can see that on the bottom right corner of the back of the package, which is shown in the pictures. If Made in China is an issue for you, then youll want to avoid these treats.\\n\\nPlease make sure you look at the picture on the front top right as well as the picture on the back center left. This is what these treats look like, and how they are made. They have a stick sticking out of them. If your pup doesnt do well with these sort of sticks, when I would caution against these.\\n\\nThese are very hard / touch chews. So if your pup enjoys gnawing on things a lot, then these will work. But as the instructions state. . . you should supervise your dog.\",\n \"Product: High performance dog flotation device for water sport adventures. Provides flotation and ultimate buoyancy with bright orange color for easy visibility. Design allows for size adjustment and a flexible comfortable fit. Water resistant neoprene and cordura materials provide warmth and protection from abrasion. Also has convenient top grab handle. Extra Small fits pets with girth size 15\\\"-19\\\" and up to 18 lbs and is 8 1/4\\\" long down back. Small fits pets with girth size 19\\\"-24\\\" and 15-25 lbs and is 8 1/4\\\" long down back. Medium fits pets with girth size 23\\\"-31\\\" and 18-50 lbs and is 13 1/2\\\" long down back.. Large fits pets with girth size 26\\\"-35\\\" and 40-70 lbs and is 16 3/4\\\" long down back.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Keep on swimming. . .Keep on swimming. . .\\n\\nReview: Make sure you watch the video above so that you order the life jacket which will work best for your pooch. It will give you everything you need to know about sizing, plus shows you how easy it is to put it on. The life jacket feels like its made well and of good quality. Having two handles on top is really a big plus. Makes it easy to lift from the water to a boat. The one I have is the fish model. Honestly I wish it were simply solid red. Im not crazy about the fish aspect of it, but I guess I could color-in the eyes, then youd never guess it was supposed to be a fish! hahahaha\",\n \"Product: NUTRO WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS Weight Management Adult Farm-Raised Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Cat Food always starts with great-tasting chicken and contains a unique blend of whole grains. This natural cat food provides natural fiber for healthy digestion and essential antioxidants, such as vitamin E, for a healthy immune system, plus vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These recipes are also crafted with less fat and fewer calories* to help manage weight. NUTRO Food for Cats follows the NUTRO FEED CLEAN philosophy, is always made with Non-GMO Ingredients and is made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. *Compared to NUTRO WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS Adult Farm-Raised Turkey & Brown Rice Recipe Cat Food **Trace amounts of genetically modified material may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Depends upon your comfort level with the brand\\n\\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\\n\\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\\n\\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\\n\\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.\",\n \"Product: Sometimes, the best things in life are also the simplest. Like when your tail-waggin best friend knows exactly the right time to curl up in your lap. Or REAL chicken, raised with pride right here in the USA. Thats why every Waggin Train Jerky Duo and Smoky Jerky Treat starts with exactly that Real U.S. Chicken. Then we pair it with a handful of simple ingredients like sweet potatoes or brown sugar and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Its real treats for real dogs. It doesnt get much simpler than that.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: MADE IN THE USA! That's What I Like Best!\\n\\nReview: Its true. . . Whats inside dog food and dog treats matters more to the owner than the dog. . . . BUT. . . having said that, its very important to look out for your pet. The #1 thing I like about these treats is that they are Made in the USA! Granted, that doesnt mean that the ingredients don't come from China or elsewhere. . . but Im crossing my fingers that they are also sourced in the USA as well. If you don't know about the issues of Made in China dog food and dog treats. . . then you owe it to your pet to do some research. These treats are also easy to break apart, depending upon the size of your dog.\",\n \"Product: Reclaim your dogs glory days with this feel good recipe, delivering controlled levels of minerals in a potato-free recipes, which can be beneficial for pets with chronic health concerns. This recipe is low phosphorus, which can help support healthy kidney function, low fat, which can be beneficial for pets with pancreas concerns, and low sodium, which can help support heart health. Crafted with a healthy balance of ocean fish meal and our unique blend of 20 nutritious Superfoods, this recipe makes for a delicious and satisfying combination your dogs will love, and one that will keep them happy and sharp into their golden years! As with any health condition, always consult your veterinarian before changing foods and please contact Solid Gold Customer Service if you have any questions about your pet's specific health concern. As America's first holistic pet food company, Solid Gold has over 40 years of experience crafting natural, holistic recipes designed to meet your pet's unique health needs. Solid Gold's proprietary nutrition platform is tailored for your dog's lifelong health and longevity. Balanced Omega-6 and -3 Fatty Acids from natural sources like salmon oil and ocean fish support a soft and shiny coat and provide immune system support. Prebiotics and living probiotics ensure your dog has balanced levels of beneficial bacteria to support optimal gut health, healthy digestion and proper nutrient absorption. Finally, we pair responsibly sourced real meat, poultry or fish with our carefully curated blend of 20 superfoods that help support a strong and healthy immune system.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: For You \\\"Senior\\\" Pooch\\n\\nReview: This is a pet food company I really love. . . and I don't say that about many pet food companies. First and foremost, NONE of their ingredients come from China. You have to be VERY careful when purchasing pet food. Even if the package shows that its Made in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients are not sourced from other countries. . .especially from China. If you're not familiar with issues with pet food ingredients coming from China, then I highly recommend you research.\\n\\nHeres where Solid Gold sources their ingredients for different products: Venison from Australia; Lamb from New Zealand; Quail, Duck and Rabbit from France; Taurine (amino acid) from Japan. The rest comes from The United States and Canada.\\n\\nThis particular blend, Holistique Blendz is NOT grain and gluten free. If thats an issue for your pet, then you will probably want to make another selection. Solid gold offers pet food which is grain and gluten free as well. If your dog is a senior, then this blend is great. If your pet just needs to lose a few pounds, I like the Fit & Fabulous blend also.\",\n \"Product: The Pet Gear Happy Trails Lite No-Zip Pet Stroller keeps your dog comfy, protected, and right where you want them - with you! This pet stroller features a sturdy metal frame and weather-resistant canopy that comes in several color options. Handy features include a flip-down mesh screen, oversized storage bin below, and an elevated paw rest. Let your dog ride in style! About Pet Gear Inc. A division of Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Pet Gear Inc. helps you to care for some of your very best friends. Committed to the comfort and safety of your pets, Pet Gear's offers a wide line of pet products, including pet furniture, strollers, steps, carriers, and much, much more. Improve the quality of life for you and your four-legged friends with the help of Pet Gear. Dimensions: 22L x 10W x 19H inches. Sturdy metal frame. Water-resistant canopy. Elevated paw rest. Large storage basket. Product Weight: 11.5 Pounds,Height to Handle: 40 inch,Max. Capacity: 25 Pounds, Wheel size: 7 inch back, 6 inch front, Stroller height to handle 40 inch\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for small pets. . . older pets. . . or pets with arthritis\\n\\nReview: If you have a very small pet, or a pet with arthritis this is a great way to take them for a stroll, and get some exercise yourself! The no-zipper enclosure is nice for extra sunny or cooler day, but can also be opened at the top for nicer days.\\n\\nIm not sure how well this will work for cats. I guess it just all depends upon your feline pet. I would think that you would want to try indoors first to see if your cat will be happy inside and not go crazy to get out. But I think small dogs would be quite content.\\n\\nThis is the most basic model, which will work just fine for small pets up to 25#s and travel on smooth surfaces. But if you're going to be going on trails or if you like to jog with your pet, then I would HIGHLY recommend looking at one of the more deluxe models with larger wheels. The hard plastic of the Happy Trails model will simply not make for anything more than smooth surfaces and normal walking.\",\n \"Product: Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Dog Food is healthy, 100% natural gluten free, grain free dog food for adult dogs made with 95% pure poultry and antioxidant-rich superfood and fortified with vitamins and minerals. Each wet canned dog food can be served as a complete, balanced meal or can be added on top for an extra boost of protein. Wellness CORE grain free dog food formulas are based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs thrive on a diet mainly comprised of meat. Each grain free, nutrient-rich formula provides high quality protein for your dog.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Know Where Your Pet Food is \\\"Sourced\\\"\\n\\nReview: First of all, I have absolutely no idea why they added broccoli to this item. So often pet food companies is simply trying to please the owner. . . as opposed to what is best for the pet, and what the pet would prefer. Nonetheless, its not really a big deal in this case.\\n\\nWellness has always been known as a quality, premium pet food brand. Im always concerned with where the items in pet food is sourced. Note that if a package shows Made in America. . . or. . . Made in the USA. . . or. . . Packaged in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients were sourced (come from) the USA. The ingredients could come from China or elsewhere, and simply be processed into pet food and/or packaged here in the USA. So you must be very cautious, if this is of a concern to you.\\n\\nI contacted Wellness about this, and below is what they had to say. . . . . .\\n\\nOur Wellness ingredients are primarily sourced from North America. WellPet has one of the most strict sourcing criteria of any pet food manufacturer. All ingredient suppliers, whether domestic or international, need to meet certified nutrient levels and be manufactured in quality audited facilities. While there are many high quality ingredients available in the U.S., in some cases there is not a readily available U.S. supply. For example, our Venison, Lamb, Rabbit and Salmon Meal are sourced internationally from New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Chile respectively. Our Mixed tocopherols and Green Tea Extract is sourced from China, however these are not used in our Canned Wellness recipes. We feel that we have the appropriate quality programs in place at all our vendor locations and feel safe and secure with all the ingredients we source, whether they are sourced locally or globally.\\n\\nOverall, I think that Wellness is a good brand of pet food, and would have not issues using them.\",\n \"Product: NUTRO WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS Adult Farm-Raised Turkey & Brown Rice Recipe Cat Food always starts with great-tasting turkey and contains a unique blend of whole grains. This natural cat food provides natural fiber for healthy digestion and essential antioxidants, such as vitamin E, for a healthy immune system, plus vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These recipes are also crafted with Omega 6 fatty acids, to promote healthy skin and a soft, shiny coat. NUTRO Food for Cats follows the NUTRO FEED CLEAN philosophy, is always made with Non-GMO Ingredients and is made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. *Trace amounts of genetically modified material may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Prefer a different brand\\n\\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\\n\\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\\n\\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\\n\\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.\",\n \"Product: NUTRO KITCHEN CLASSICS Steamed Fish & Sweet Potato Dinner Premium Loaf is a tasty recipe crafted for Healthy Skin & Coat and helps support healthy digestion. This natural dog food offers complete nutrition, rich in nutrients and full of flavor. NUTRO Quality Pledge: Natural ingredients carefully sourced from our trusted network of farmers and suppliers, no chicken by-product meal, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: You might want to look around\\n\\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\\n\\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\\n\\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\\n\\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.\",\n \"Product: NUTRO KITCHEN CLASSICS Steamed Fish & Sweet Potato Dinner Premium Loaf is a tasty recipe crafted for Healthy Skin & Coat and helps support healthy digestion. This natural dog food offers complete nutrition, rich in nutrients and full of flavor. NUTRO Quality Pledge: Natural ingredients carefully sourced from our trusted network of farmers and suppliers, no chicken by-product meal, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: it's what they don't say. . . . ..\\n\\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\\n\\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\\n\\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\\n\\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.\",\n \"Product: Packed with a star-studded lineup of special ingredients, this recipe is sure to make your pet shinewith a perfect balance of cage-free, USA-raised chicken, healthy whole grains like brown rice and pearled barley, and our unique blend of 20 nutritious superfoods. Its got all you need to unleash the superstar thats inside every dog. As America's first holistic pet food, Solid Gold has over 40 years of experience developing transformative nutrition for your pet. All of our balanced recipes have 20 nutrient-dense superfoods and clean, high-quality proteins. Our holistic approach delivers results that you can see and your dog can feel.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great dog food. .. NOT from China.\\n\\nReview: This is a pet food company I really love. . . and I don't say that about many pet food companies. First and foremost, NONE of their ingredients come from China. You have to be VERY careful when purchasing pet food. Even if the package shows that its Made in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients are not sourced from other countries. . .especially from China. If you're not familiar with issues with pet food ingredients coming from China, then I highly recommend you research.\\n\\nHeres where Solid Gold sources their ingredients for different products: Venison from Australia; Lamb from New Zealand; Quail, Duck and Rabbit from France; Taurine (amino acid) from Japan. The rest comes from The United States and Canada.\\n\\nThis particular blend, Star Chaser, is not grain and gluten free. So if thats an issue with your pet, you may wish to consider one of the four varieties which are grain and gluten free.\",\n \"Product: Theres a lot of gold left in the golden years. Support the activities that make your cat feel young again with this grain and gluten free, nutrient rich formula. Crafted with lean, high quality turkey, antioxidant rich cranberries and our unique blend of 20 powerful superfoods, this recipe provides the well balanced nutrition your cat needs to regain their Glory days. Free from fillers like corn, wheat and soy. No artificial preservatives. Made in the USA\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What a GREAT Company!\\n\\nReview: This is a pet food company I really love. . . and I don't say that about many pet food companies. First and foremost, NONE of their ingredients come from China. You have to be VERY careful when purchasing pet food. Even if the package shows that its Made in the USA. . . that does NOT mean that the ingredients are not sourced from other countries. . .especially from China. If you're not familiar with issues with pet food ingredients coming from China, then I highly recommend you research.\\n\\nHeres where Solid Gold sources their ingredients for different products: Venison from Australia; Lamb from New Zealand; Quail, Duck and Rabbit from France; Taurine (amino acid) from Japan. The rest comes from The United States and Canada.\\n\\nThis particular product, Furrever Young, is specifically for mature / senior cats. Depending upon your pet, some of the other Solid Gold varieties also work well for senior cats.\",\n \"Product: Wellness core pure rewards natural grain free dog treats are wholesome, all natural, Wheat free, grain free, tender soft dog treats made in USA only.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Yum. . . Yum!\\n\\nReview: My Jack Russell and I both give these dog treats a paw up. My fur baby has a tendency to be a little overweight and I can give him the CORE Pure Rewards and not feel guilty. They are only 6 Calories per treat and he was starting to put on a little weight. He loves and expects a treat after his afternoon walk and I feel OK to give him several of these. The ingredients are simple and it actually smells like jerky. They are about the size of a large thumb nail and has a very tender texture. I find that the price is in line with other dog treats that contain high quality and high protein ingredients.\",\n \"Product: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE formulas use simple recipes for sensitive cats. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 710 key ingredients that are easily recognizable. And even if your cat isnt sensitive to ingredients, theyll still love the great taste. Choose from a variety of formulas made with real meat or fish first, paired with whole ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, lentils, or chickpeasnever corn, wheat or soy. Feed your cat all the great taste they crave and all the nutrition they need.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I like it. . . but. . . . .\\n\\nReview: This is a quality cat food that is made for animals with sensitive digestive systems. As a pet owner I want my cat and all of my animals to have grain free foods that are made from pure products and simple ingredients. My cat is not that fond of taste as the grocery store brands so I am mixing the two together in an effort to give her the simple quality food that I know is best for her. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for maximum health. I like the size of the 10 pound bag.\\n\\nThe only real issue I have with this product (as with all pet food products) is where the ingredients are sourced. Even if something shows to be Made in the USA. . . it does not mean that the ingredients necessarily come from the USA. I contacted Canidae, and they sent the below response. . . BUT. .. . Note that they are NOT saying that none of their ingredients come from China. . . . which obviously means that something is coming from China. . . . When I asked them to tell me exactly what ingredients indeed come from China, they did not respond.\\n\\nThank you for contacting CANIDAE Pet Foods. No meats, fish, grains, fruits or vegetables are sourced from China. We go to great lengths to source the vast majority of these ingredients from the United States. On occasion, we may source an ingredient from another country, for example, flaxseed which is sometimes sourced from Canada, or, lamb, from New Zealand. Every ingredient regardless of country of origin is held to the highest standards of quality and safety.\",\n \"Product: Wind and Dine with Nina Ottosson's Dog Trubble! This fun treat game has 5 blocks that run along a track to an opening at the end. Your pup has to push, nuzzle and paw each block to the end of the track to pull it out and find a tasty reward! Every dog's a winner with Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Games! Bring out the genius in your dog with our interactive, treat-seeking puzzles and exercise toys. Difficulty level 2 - Moderate. Perfect for your smarty pup.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Know your dog before purchasing\\n\\nReview: This is one of those things where you really have to know your dog (and possibly cat) before purchasing. You also have to be willing to sit . . . watch. . .supervise. . . . as your pet is working this puzzle. Its made of compressed wood. If dogs chew on it . . . its going to come apart. Dogs may also want to try and chew on. . . or eat. . the round blocks. You have to make sure you have all five blocks when you're finished playing with it, so there isn't a missing block out there for your dog to choke on. If you're willing to put the time-and-effort into it. . then it can work.\",\n \"Product: For adult large breed dogs that require a limited ingredient dog food, there's great-tasting NUTRO Large Breed Lamb and Whole Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food. Offering a premium taste your dog will enjoy, this NUTRO Dry Dog Food formula provides the necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a healthy metabolism, plus naturally sourced glucosamine and chondroitin to help build healthy cartilage and joints. Each bite of this natural dog food is infused with optimal levels of omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic), zinc and B vitamins to guarantee a soft coat that shines. Best of all, NUTRO Food for Dogs is made with no corn gluten meal, wheat or soy protein to reduce the likelihood of aggravating food sensitivities.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: You Decide. . . .\\n\\nReview: Mars, the owner of Nutro, is also the owner of several other pet food companies such as Cesar, Sheba, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, Whiskas, and others. Mars purchased Nutro in 2007.\\n\\nWhen I first looked at the ingredients, the company website, and so on, it all looked pretty good. But then I sent the company an email asking if any of their ingredients are sourced from China, and I receive no reply. That usually means that the answer is yes but they are refusing to say. If you're unfamiliar with the issues associated with pet food from China, then I recommend that you Google it.\\n\\nOn top of this, Nutro has a multitude of complaints on the Consumer Affairs website.\\n\\nOverall I simply cant give this product more than three-stars. I think it all depends upon your comfort level with this brand.\",\n \"Product: This Magna Cart personal hand truck features a lightweight folding design that can hold up to 150 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: After a year of use, I still LOVE this hand truck!\\n\\nReview: For the longest time, I used an old luggage cart that I had for hauling things here and there. Somewhere along the way I \\\"lost\\\" it and replaced it with this one.\\n\\nI take things to/from my car. . post office. . . PakMail . . . and other places on a daily basis. I'm using this hand truck all the time, and have been for over a year and it works GREAT! Though it says that you can carry up to 150 pounds, my loads are usually less than 50 and though I'm sure it would hold 150 pounds, I don't think that this is the type of hand truck you would need if you were going to be using it for such weights on a constant basis.\\n\\nIt's easy to put in my car. . . It stores easily in my home as well. It's very light and simply works like a charm. Honestly, I waited so long to review it because I really didn't know if it would last and so I thought that I would try it out for awhile first. Well, that was over a year ago, and I'm still VERY happy with it!\",\n \"Product: A perfect mix of size, form, and performance, the HP7 Flashlight is rightfully one of our most popular handheld lights. It combines our Pure Beam Focusing System with Slide Focus with high, medium, and low output modes to illuminate with either a super wide flood beam or spot mode with transition halo at varying distances and brightness all controllable with one hand. Its anti-roll tailcap allows you to set it on uneven surfaces without rolling off and it even allows you to stand the light up on its cap for vertical lighting situations. With Coasts commitment to quality, the HP7 Flashlight is impact resistant, weather resistant and its LED is virtually unbreakable. The HP7 Flashlight is backed by Coasts lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Tested and rated to ANSI/FL1 standards.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is the brightest flashlight I've ever owned!\\n\\nReview: In the past, I've mostly used Maglite. But this little beauty really puts any Maglite I've had to shame. Honestly. . . I don't know a lot about \\\"lumens\\\". . . but I just know that this thing is BRIGHT. When it says that it's a \\\"focusing\\\" flashlight, that means you can put a spotlight one sometime. Depending upon how far away the item is, you pull the ring on the light end out to where you want it to be for your spotlight. Using this feature will cut-down on your battery life, but the batteries last from 5.75 - 10-hours, so quite a long life.\\n\\nPlease see the other coast flashlights as well. They make them without the \\\"focusing\\\" part, if you wish, but there is so little cost difference that I think it's a nice feature to have.\\n\\nThe packaging is really nice. A slick box. The flashlight comes with a nice carrying case, as well as strap.\\n\\nIt feels really durable and sturdy in your hand. Small and compact.\\n\\nThe on/off button is on the back end. At first I thought I wouldn't like that so much, but now it feels fine. It just depends upon what you're doing, because if you're holding it pointing down, the you can use your thumb to turn it on/off. If you're holding it out, then depending upon how coordinated you are, you might have to use two hands to turn it off.\\n\\nThis flashlight is an investment. It's not something you're going to get at the 99 cent store. But it should last you a very long time.\",\n \"Product: When youre looking for an economical way to help protect your workers during hazardous tasks, the Kleenguard brand A35 Disposable Coveralls, for Liquid and Particle Protection, are an excellent choice. The lightweight coveralls are made of microporous film-laminated material that helps protect against dry particulates and liquids. This hooded protective suit has elastic wrists and ankles to help reduce exposure. Personal protective clothing (PPE), such as this, is appropriate for protecting clothing and skin during tasks like pressure washing, painting, general industrial manufacturing and maintenance, protecting from liquids, dust and dirt. It meets American National Standards Institute and International Safety Equipment Association ANSI/ISEA 101-1996 sizing standard and comes in sizes from small to 5LX.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for Rain / Snow too!\\n\\nReview: These coveralls are very thin and lightweight. This would help keeping you cool when doing hot, messy jobs. It covers well (long sleeve, long-pants, and hood). Even though they are thin they are made of a durable material that does not tear easily. This coverall would be good for people who need them daily for their job, or just when you are doing something around the house that might require this kind of protection.\\n\\nVERY nice to use as a rain suit or snow cover as well. Youll stay dry underneath.\\n\\nMy only real complaint is about the price. Im not sure why the medium size are over double the price of the Large currently. I think I would probably go for the large. . . and use a belt! ;-)\",\n \"Product: Truly replicates the form and function of a standard 45 watt R20 bulb, producing 450 lumens of neutral light proven to boost energy and enhance performance. 80% reduced operating costs. Dimmable to 10% on most dimmers - See manufacturer website for approved Dimmers list. Maintenance free operation - lasts much longer than conventional lighting. UL Listed - contains no mercury. Shatterproof. No UV/IR. Designed by KOBI in Texas to deliver maximum value at an affordable price. We stand behind our products with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty - if you are less than completely satisfied, we will make it right. Let us know by calling 800-505-2106 or email: helpdeskatkobielectric.com.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Just the Right Amount of Light for What I Need\\n\\nReview: A lot of people balk at the cost of these bulbs. . . but. .. when you consider that this bulb is supposed to last 23-years, when used three-hours per-day (per the package) then you will certainly get your moneys worth out of this bulb. They certainly save you a lot over time.\\n\\nThis is a very nice high-quality bulb. I have a floodlight in the foyer of my condo, and this is just the right amount of light for the area. Works really great.\\n\\nPlease Note: If you either have dimmer switches, or you plan on getting them, you will want to check the Kobi Electric website (search for Kobi Electric Dimmer) for a list of approved dimmer switches, just to be on the safe side.\",\n \"Product: Zipato RGBW LED Bulb with dimmer makes home lighting more fun and comfortable. With Zipato RGBW Bulb, you can control color and intensity of home lights with their smartphones. Zipato RGBW Bulb additionally has separate warm white, cold white and color LEDs. This allows you create both colorful light environments and regular white lighting, that is easily controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone. Furthermore, it is possible to set a temperature of white light according to customer's specific needs, colder white for lighting and warm white for cozier environment.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: no. . . No. . . and more NO\\n\\nReview: This is one of the most confusing items. FYI. . . If you want to call technical support you have to make a long-distance phone call to. . . . CROATIA!\\n\\nThe piece of paper that comes with the bulb is filled with small print about different things. . . but. . . little/no information about how to use this bulb. There are four steps listed. . . #1: Screw-in the bulb. #2: Turn on the bulb. #3: Activate inclusion mode on your Z-ware controller. #4: Activate inclusion mode of the RGBW bulb by gently tapping the bulb.\\n\\nOk. . . So I understand #1 and #2. But when you get to #3. . . . what is inclusion mode??? What is the Z-ware controller? There is NO information about the app you're supposed to download to use this bulb. They SHOULD have placed a QR code on the paper so that you could scan it to download the app. . . but they didnt. When I went to the app store there was one Z-ware app. . . so I downloaded it. But when I tried to open it there was an error and it said to go to settings. Well, settings didn't tell me what the error was . . . or how to fix it. Again, there is NO information on the piece of paper about which app you're supposed to use. When you go to the Zipato website, where its supposed to give you all kinds of information. . it doesnt. Theres a bunch of blah. . blah. . . blah.. . and pictures. . . but I still don't see the app you're supposed to use. Most of the blah. . . blah. . . blah. . is about a lot of different things. . . but not about lightbulbs. Its VERY odd. Welcome to CROATIA.\\n\\nThough I see NOTHING about this on the Zipato website. . . . and NOTHING about this on the piece of paper included with the bulb. . .. . I see on the Amazon.com website listing that this bulb is supposed to work with Wink. Wink is an app that is supposed to bring a lot of your connected home items (such as lights, thermostat, camera, locks, etc.) together in one place. Unfortunately. . . . If you want to use Wink. . . you have to purchase a Wink Hub which is currently fifty dollars. If you're going to use Wink for your entire house. . . .then I can certainly see that paying for such a device makes sense. . . but for me to use it on one lightbulb. . . . I don't think so.\\n\\nSo. . . In the end. . . I have NO idea how good / bad this actual lightbulb is. I only know how BAD the documentation and information is about this bulb . . . so much so that I cant even use the bulb.\\n\\nAlso. . . Its a VERY expensive lightbulb!\",\n \"Product: Fall asleep next to your favorite My little pony character night light. Safe, plug free and portable. Press to turn it on to activate the soothing glowing light. Kids will sleep tight in the gentle glow of this character night light. Automatically turns off after 10 minutes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Make sure you read the instructions - small print on box\\n\\nReview: This Peppa pig night light is not exactly a traditional night light that you plug in (or turn on) and it stays on until you turn it off. The Peppa pig night light is only activated for 10 minutes at a time. When you press the power button for 2 seconds the light will flash twice. The next time you press the power button the light will turn on and then automatically turn off in 10 minutes. I do like the light, but I just wish there was a way to set the timer. Sometimes 10 minutes is just too fast to shut off automatically. Unless your child falls asleep super-fast, then Peppa will likely be off before you child falls asleep. We usually just use Peppa at night or in the car as a lighted toy. Fun lighted toy, but not what most would think of a night light. Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Fall asleep next to your favorite My little pony character night light. Safe, plug free and portable. Press to turn it on to activate the soothing glowing light. Kids will sleep tight in the gentle glow of this character night light. Automatically turns off after 10 minutes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Make sure you read the instructions\\n\\nReview: Its important that you read the instructions. Press and hold the power button for three seconds. This will turn the light on. If you indeed want to use it for a night light, then you have to press the button again. . . at which time a timer starts, and it will turn-off after ten-minutes. Otherwise, its just going to stay on, and then the batteries will be depleted quickly.\\n\\nYes, this is a battery-operated item. Two AAA batteries are required, and included. It would have been nice if there were either an AC or USB option. . . but there is not.\\n\\nThis item is Made in China of kind of soft plastic, though its not squishy, by any means. Its firm, but not hard plastic.\",\n \"Product: The new Double Clutch USB, Streamlight's first USB rechargeable headlamp was built for hands-free versatility on the job. You can charge it nearly anywhere. Plus, it's Dual Fuel, meaning you can drop in 'AAA' batteries for back-up power. Shifts easily between spot and flood modes, and high and low beams, using its innovative functional facecap instead of traditional buttons. No matter if you need to see the entire area or just want to pinpoint an issue, the Double Clutch USB will give you the hands-free beam pattern you need.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not cheap but a really handy device to have for many occasions.\\n\\nReview: This is a very cool. . . though kind of expensive item. Its very easy to use. Its comfortable. Rotates up/down. A couple of things about it . . . . .\\n\\n#1. Its not a simple plug-in to charge. You have to unscrew it on the top. . . then slide to the side. . . then open the back. . . then plug it in. This is because its water resistant, so it has to work this way.\\n\\n#2. Perhaps its just me, but I didn't get how to go from high to low. . . but finally figured it out. Turn it on. . . then off/on again quickly. . . and it will change to/from high/low.\\n\\nBeing that its rechargeable is a big plus. But you can also use AAA batteries, if you want or if necessary.\\n\\nIts so small and light. Easy to carry anywhere. Easily fits into a pocket as well. A lot easier to carry that many flashlights.\",\n \"Product: GE's Align PM LED bulb helps promote the body's natural sleep cycle. GE Align PM light is engineered to reduce blue light versus an ordinary light bulb. Using this light in the evening before bedtime in place of other lighting can help your body maintain its natural sleep-wake cycle in addition to your body's natural circadian rhythm.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not a fan. . . and here's why\\n\\nReview: This is a very expensive \\\"Made In China\\\" item which probably cost around a buck (or less) to produce. It casts a \\\"golden glow\\\". In other words, it makes the room darker than with a \\\"regular\\\" lightbulb. Also. . . . If you're like me. . . You have more than one lamp in the room, so it's going to take more than one bulb. Cha-Ching!\\n\\nI REALLY like the \\\"regular\\\" GE lightbulbs shown below. You can buy about 20 of them for the cost of one of these \\\"fancy\\\" PM lights. I've tried the \\\"fancy\\\" bulb for a few nights. . . but I really can't tell any difference in my going to sleep. There is nothing \\\"wrong\\\" with the bulb. . . . it's just that I prefer the \\\"regular\\\" bulbs. . . . especially for the cost.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/GE-13-Watt-Energy-SmartTM-8-Pack-60-watt-replacement/dp/B000NISDNU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM - 8 Pack - 60 watt replacement</a>\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign Bubbli kitchen sink collection features Essential, everyday solutions to enhance your kitchen workspace. Protect your sink and your dishes with the soft, durable plastic Bubbli kitchen sink collection.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I have some \\\"issues\\\" with this mat\\n\\nReview: This listing is for multiple items. The one that I have is the medium-size, clear, sink mat.\\n\\nThis sink mat is completely covered in bubbles. Youre supposed to cut-off the bubbles necessary to make the opening around the drain in your sink. By doing it this way, you can use this in any location you like, and no matter where your drain might be located. You might also use this in other places, like a cabinet, where you might want some protection.\\n\\nThere are a few things that I don't care for about this mat though. . .\\n\\n#1. Things get trapped under it, so Im constantly having to pull it up and rinse it off.\\n\\n#2. It smells.. . . a lot. . . .Even though Ive had it for a couple of weeks. . . it still smells. Im not sure if the smell is ever going away.\\n\\n#3. At the current price of fifteen bucks, its expensive for Made in China plastic. The pebble design, which is the same sort of thing, is close to half the price, and much larger. (see below)\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/InterDesign-Pebblz-Kitchen-Sink-Protector-Mat-Large-Clear/dp/B0013G4KRO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">InterDesign Pebblz Kitchen Sink Protector Mat, Large, Clear</a>\",\n \"Product: Note: this item is not available for shipping to ak, hi and pr. Or apo.Fpo.Dpo. Choosing a shower head can be hard, with the many different choices that are available. However, the AKDY 9\\\" Sh0019 showerhead helps those suffering from indecision. Thinner than an inch, this showerhead gives the best of both worlds. Combining 118 rainfall shower nozzles and 6 jet nozzle shower, both function independently to ensure proper water pressure. With a rotating locking mechanism, switching between the two modes is easy and simple. Formed from abs thermo material, it is capable of handling nice hot showers. Using 1/2\\\" standard sizing, this model is perfect and easy to use. Furthermore, this showerhead is covered by a one year warranty. Material: abs color: white size: 9\\\" x 5.75\\\" shape: rectangular thickness: 4.75\\\" assembly required: no shower arm included: no outlet size: 1/2\\\" shower head swivel: yes number of nozzles: 118 nozzle material: rubber warranty: 1-year manufacturer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cheap Plastic. . But I Like It. . . .\\n\\nReview: This is made from very cheap plastic. It probably cost a buck or two to make in China. Because its silver, its supposed to look like its metal / stainless steel. . . but its not. Its all plastic. Because of that I was very leery of it when I took it out of the box. But once I installed it. . . . I was quite surprised with how much I like it. It replaces a hand-held nozzle that Ive used for years and years. I like the movability of the hand-held, but I like this shower head, which is much larger, also.\\n\\nIts kind of odd that they say this is a multi-function shower head. Its not. Its a dual-function shower head. It has two different possibilities. Rain, where water comes out of all of the 118 rainfall shower nozzles. . . . and. . . Jet where water comes out of six jet nozzles in the center. You change from one-to-the-other with the flip of a knob in the center of the shower head. Very easy.\",\n \"Product: Our satin nickel cabinet hinge is a reliable cabinet hardware for any room. Each item contains 20 total hinges as well as individual mounting screws. South Main is the ideal hardware for redesigning your home, kitchen and bath. We offer high quality hardware accessories at the lowest possible price. With South Main Hardware, you cannot go wrong.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Ten Pair (20 total hinges)\\n\\nReview: I wanted to replace the old hardware on my cabinets, and found that they still did not have the look that I wanted until I also replaced the hinges. I used SOUTH MAIN HARDWARE along with their hinge set and they matched and worked perfectly on my doors. It really worked out to be a blessing, because the cabinets not only look better, they open and close better too. Some of the doors would not stay closed and now with the new hinges they actually stay closed. They arrive in a bag of 10 and all the hardware or screws needed to complete the change out are enclosed. The package label states that there are 10, but there are actually 10 sets of 2 for a total of 20 hinges. These are solid, well made and I am very happy with the improvement they made to my kitchen.\",\n \"Product: Work without worry wearing Stanley's Black Premium Grain Goatskin Leather Gloves as they feature reinforced palms, stretch spandex backs and TPR knuckle pad protector for added comfort and security. You'll enjoy the soft, supple premium grain goatskin leather almost as much as the elastic wrists with their adjustable hook and loop closures. Share them with your friends! Sizing: Using a measuring tape, measure the circumference of your hand just below the knuckles. (Extra Large = 11\\\")\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for every toolbox\\n\\nReview: These gloves are fantastic. I am a Do It Yourselfer and you would not think so, but it is very difficult to find nice gloves that are well made and durable. These check all of the boxes. These gloves are made a lot like the gloves that professional athletics wear. They are comfortable, flexible, and made with a combination of materials (leather, Spandex, and rubber) that make them durable. The knuckles are reinforced with hard rubber for protection and the tips of the fingers are leather reinforced for longer wear. The tips of the fingers are where I tend to wear gloves out first so I am very pleased with the design of these gloves. They have a wide band at the wrist and have a Velcro closure. These gloves are superior quality to any work gloves that I have purchased and the price is a major deal. I have the large size and they are a perfect fit. I probably have an average size hand. I don't have huge hands, but I don't have small hands either. These are great quality, comfortable, and should be in every tool box. Made in Pakistan.\",\n \"Product: South Main Hardware bath fixtures will bring your bathroom back to life. Our stunning elm collection euro style toilet paper holder is a timeless traditional piece that boasts a beautiful warm metallic Satin Nickel finish. Its sturdy construction consists of the highest quality zinc alloy, stainless steel screws and steel stamped mounting plate. Quick and easy installation, instructions included. Fixture length: 7 inch fixture WIDTH: 2.95 inch fixture depth: 3 inch coordinate your bathroom with our entire elm collection available on amazon.Com. Box includes 1 mounting bracket, 2 drywall screws, 2 drywall anchors..\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Satin Nickle Finish\\n\\nReview: This toilet paper holder is part of the Traditional Elm collection from South Main Hardware. Other fixtures in the Traditional Elm pattern are offered.\\n\\nThis toilet paper holder can be mounted to feed the paper from either the left or right side. Watch the video at top for easy installation instructions.\\n\\nI have the Satin Nickel finish holder, and it looks very nice. The holder is Made in China.\\n\\nFYI. . . It can depend upon where you holder is situated to the toilet. I have this style in both of my two bathrooms. . . but. . . I had to change to the more traditional style using the spring-loaded center rod holder in one of them because I kept knocking the roll off as the holder is really close to the toilet.\",\n \"Product: Orbit's clear comfort Pro THERMOSTAT combines all the features of a fully Programmable energy-saving THERMOSTAT with a contemporary design that looks great in any home. Full 7-day programmability eliminates the need for manual adjustments and allows for customization of heating and cooling with up to four periods per day.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to install and affordable. . . batteries should have been included\\n\\nReview: Fortunately, my system is a \\\"conventional\\\" one which was about the simplest. Four wires that were clearly marked by color and initial on the original thermostat. The instructions are clear and concise. They explained how to use the enclosed adhesive labels to easily identify them when they are disconnected. Installation of the thermostat base to the wall was easy with the enclosed screws and wall inserts. Minimal tools required. Reinstallation of the wires into the new thermostat base was relatively simple. So, after installing batteries (not included) in the main unit and fastening it to the base on the wall, we were into programming. Again, instructions are simple as long as you just take your time and think about what you are doing. Once you get into customizing the \\\"on/off\\\" times, it becomes pretty intuitive. Once operational and the unit began to go through the on/off phases of operation, everything seemed to work as prescribed.\",\n \"Product: Control your lights, ceiling fans, and other fixtures from anywhere with the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch. The smart switch replaces any standard light switch, and connects to your home Wi-Fi in no time through the free Kasa app. Kasa also lets you manage connected fixtures with your smartphone or tablet, including setting schedules, timers and countdowns. For added convenience, you can use your voice to control when paired with Amazon Alexa, Google assistant and Microsoft cortana.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works great with Alexa. Good instructions\\n\\nReview: I really like this switch. Its packaging is very nice and gives you the feeling that it is a very high quality device. Upon opening the package, it doesnt disappoint. It is so nice looking and is really a very sharp looking addition to the house, just from an aesthetic point of view. When you download the Kasa app, it allows you to Add a device and gives a person with basic wiring experience very good instructions on how to install. I do think that, if you aren't comfortable with electrical wiring, you might still be a little uncomfortable with the installation, but the instructions are pretty clear and theres also a good YouTube video. I absolutely love the features of this device, and its compatibility with Alexa, which I have in my home. Setup is easy and operation is intuitive and very responsive. Being able schedule, set away where it goes on-and-off at random times, and dimmer capability, from the app is so handy. Integration with Alexa works very well. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this device. Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Sunlite 88102 LFX/TP/15W/PC 15 Watt 120-277 Volt LED Wall Packs Fixture, Bronze Finish, Polycarbonate Glass.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Super long-lasting outdoor fixture\\n\\nReview: The information concerning this fixture is a little incomplete. This is an outdoor fixture which must be hard-wired. It has a light sensor on the top, so that the light will automatically turn-on when it gets dark. . . but. . . for the sensor to work properly, the light needs to be in an open, unobstructed area. If you place it in a low light area, then it will turn-on more frequently. With this fixture, because it uses so little energy, and is a super long-lasting fixture, thats not much of an issue, if you don't mind it being on.\\n\\nIts a very simple design. It is the equivalent to a 60-watt bulb. It lights my back door area nicely, which is what I needed. Its a bit pricey, but again, it lasts so long and uses little energy, so Im still quite happy with it.\",\n \"Product: WestMenLights sputnik pendant light details: industrial sputnik arm with lamp holder and bare shade reveals and maximize Edison bulb light; black socket UL listed; Edison bulbs limited 60W max. Not included in the fixture, may also choose 3W LED Edison bulbs in our store; UL listed cord hardwired; vaulted ceiling available; center rod length:19.7\\\" and accept custom made length; voltage:110V-240V available; overall:25.98\\\" W. 35.43\\\"H; ceiling bracket:4\\\"diam. WestMenLights fixture comes with everything needed for installation including installation accessory, ceiling bracket and installation instructions.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Pricey. . . and bulbs are not included\\n\\nReview: Its very important to note that bulbs are not included with this fixture. I recommend you do a search for Edison Bulbs and you will find lots of different options.\\n\\nThough I have yet to find this specifically shown. . . but . . I can only assume from the packaging and such that this fixture is Made in China. Its very cheap, though not inexpensive. Its simple enough to put together. The orb in the center is two-parts. Parts are included, but its highly likely you may want to purchase better parts. You may also wish to look at other options, as similar light fixtures abound, and if they are all Made in China, Im not sure this is the one. . . especially as bulbs are not included.\",\n \"Product: WestMenLights tubal wall sconce details: 1 filament bulbs reveals wrought iron tubular special design; black socket Germany VDE listed; Edison bulbs limited 60W max. Bulbs not included in the fixture, may also choose 3W LED Edison bulbs in our store; UL listed hardwired and dimmable; vaulted ceiling available; cord length:3.5ft and accept custom made length; voltage:110V-240V available; overall:12.32\\\"H, 4.72\\\"W. Ceiling bracket:4\\\"diam; application: bedroom, dining room, kitchen, hallway, wedding, basement, nursery, dry bathroom, living room, lounge, office, cathedral, panel, farmhouse, cottage; WestMenLights fixture comes with everything needed for installation including installation accessory, ceiling bracket and installation instructions.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I like it, but it's just so pricey for Made in China\\n\\nReview: When I see this light fixture, I think of being in an old west saloon. It has such a Western feel to me. Very rugged. Its Made in China, and honestly, I think its way overpriced. Also, being that the bulb is not included, that makes it even more expensive. For this type of fixture, youll often need two of them, so the price just keeps increasing. On top of everything else, the bulb is challenging to replace. You have to unscrew everything at the bottom. If you're willing to pay the price. . and the hassle of replacing the bulbs. . then this might work for you. FYI, the same company offers lots and lots of similar fixtures, so make sure you check them out as well by clicking on WestMenLights at the top.\",\n \"Product: The TCP RLR205027D is an energy efficient Replacement for a standard incandescent R20 flood light bulb. This bulb is equivalent to a 50 watt bulb but uses only 7 watts! it emits a soft white color of 2700K color temperature when lit which mimics the glow of standard incandescent bulbs. This bulb is suitable for indoor and outdoor protected use. The TCP RLR205027D is fully dimmable and is great for use in recessed can lighting.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Takes some getting used to\\n\\nReview: Admittedly, a lot of lighting jargon doesn't mean much to me. I just go on what I see, what I need and how it compares to what I'm currently using. I have a 6-bulb track light above my kitchen counter. I'm currently using Sylvania 39W PAR20 bulbs that claim to be \\\"50W replacement\\\". The R20 claims to be a \\\"50W Equivalent\\\", so I figured it should be close. I installed the R20 next to the other bulbs, and immediately noticed that the space the Sylvania was lighting is now darker. Now, in fairness, the R20 is said to be \\\"soft white\\\". I'd say it's definitely \\\"soft\\\". I guess I'd call it more of a diffused light, where the Sylvania is more of a flood. What I can say for sure is that the R20 operates much cooler. I have a higher-end non-contact thermometer and measured the R20 at 95 degrees and the Sylvania at 275 degrees, which I assume, means the R20 may operate on less cost and should last longer. I don't like the amount of light it puts out, so I'll probably stay with the Sylvania, but if I really get energy-conscious, I could see myself going with the R20 and just getting used to it.\",\n \"Product: From finishes that are guaranteed to last a lifetime, to faucets that perfectly balance your water pressure, Moen sets the standard for exceptional beauty and reliable, innovative design.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Expensive, but looks really great\\n\\nReview: First of all, there are several pictures shown giving you examples of what you can do. . but. . . only the first / top picture shows you exactly what you are purchasing.\\n\\nThis is what you purchase, when you already have a showerhead and hand shower that you like. I have a rain showerhead that I really like, so this is what I needed to add the hand shower. Youll have to drill into your shower to attach the lower portion.\\n\\nThere are a lot less expensive options to do the same thing. . . and ones which do not require that you drill into your wall. . . but.. . they are not going to look nearly as nice as this one.\",\n \"Product: Mega Bloks Ride On Caterpillar with Excavator\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Other than the cost, it's a great toy.\\n\\nReview: This toy has multiple things going on. . . . .and has enjoyment written all over it. To me, it looks a lot larger in person than it does in pictures. Tikes can scoot around on it. . . but then use it with their blocks as well. FYI, you'll need a LOT more blocks! Hahahaha It's nice that the batteries are included. So often they are not these days.\\n\\nThe age is listed from 1 - 3-years old, which is about right. It shows that it will hold up to 50-pounds.\\n\\nGranted, this is NOT a tricycle. If your main concern is \\\"rideability\\\", then you might look elsewhere. But overall, I think it's a great toy for a youngster.\",\n \"Product: Equipped with a realistic sounding grunter that activates with a squeeze of his pot belly, this cuddly little Pig puppet from Folkmanis will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Delightful silky soft plush of pale pink with grey patches and a curly tail come to life with a workable snout, mouth and front trotters. Ideal for use in interactive stage and puppet theater, Folkmanis Puppets are also great for teaching, daycare, school, pretend play, games and parties, or to pair with a book for storytelling. Easy to feed and care for, just add lots of love and snuggly fun. This puppet measures 14 x 7 x 6 Inch (LxWxH). Folkmanis has been encouraging young imaginations to blossom since 1976 with its innovative and engaging specialty puppets, promoting creativity and discovery while winning nearly every industry, child development and kid-tested award. Folkmanis has grown to become the premier manufacturer of plush puppets worldwide, offering over 200 of the most heartwarming and realistically designed creatures--both exotic and familiar--on the market today. (Birthday: January, 2014).\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not A Fan. . . And Here's Why. . . .\\n\\nReview: Lets just say. . . Im not squealing with laughter as it shows on the listing in several places.\\n\\nFirst of all. . . This is NOT a pretty pig. Its kind of odd because the color is different in the pictures (the picture of the girl holding it makes it look white with a little tan and black splotches. . . which it is not). The one that I received looks like different shades of tan with some dark splotches. Not the least bit pink. . . not the least bit attractive. I understand that not all pigs are pink in real life. . . and not all pings are pretty. . . but when you're making a toy, then the majority of the time they are pink. . . and they should be at least not-ugly, which this one is. . . ugly.\\n\\nThe pictures show the pig standing. This pig does not stand. It lays flat down, with the legs forward. There is nothing stiff in the legs so that it can stand, and its obviously made to lay flat.\\n\\nThe puppet part. There is a slit in the bellow where you put four fingers. You have to find the holes for the fingers for the two front legs. Then you use two fingers to move the mouth up-and-down. Not the easiest thing to do.\\n\\nThe pig grunts when you squeeze the rump part of the pig. Again, not the best design, in my opinion.\\n\\nThere is a tag that shows that this pig won the 2014 plush toy award, which I find very hard to believe.\\n\\nFinally. . . This is a Made in China toy. . . At the current price its WAY too expensive for Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Get minds and bodies moving, the educational, active video gaming system built just for kids ages 3-8 years.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Buy Now for Younger Kids so They Have it for Several Years to Come\\n\\nReview: LeapTV has a lot going for it. Its all about two things. . . . .Learning and getting kids moving. Its very easy to set-up. You just have to make sure that you have a TV with HDMI, which most / all flat-screen TVs have. Of course youll need enough free space in front of the TV so kids can jump around! ;-) Good lighting is also a necessity so that the camera works best so your kids will be on TV. Thats so cool! Kids just LOVE that part. (Adults think its quite cool also). LeapTV is geared for younger kids 3 8. On the one hand, yes kids will grow out of it. . . eventually. But on the other hand, the system is not that expensive to begin with. . . and its much more educational and easy for little ones to use that other systems. Its really well worth it. Kids are learning and don't even know it! ;-) Games are available by both cartridge and download (WiFi or Ethernet . . . and of course internet connection required for download). As games go, they are reasonably priced. Of course they are a lot less expensive than games for young people and adults. But this way kids never get bored.\",\n \"Product: For every mission, there's a vehicle. Battle the blaze like a real firefighter with a rugged large-scale fire truck that blasts water up to a whopping 25 feet! Fire has finally met its match with the Matchbox Aqua Cannon Rig and its easy-to-fill water tank that shoots up to 75 shots per tank. Simply pump, aim and shoot to knock out the \\\"fire\\\" and save the day! Kids can perform realistic rescues with a toy suitable for indoor or outdoor play that has durable styling, rolling wheels and awesome firefighter deco's. When the adventure is over, the water tank is easy to drain and store until the next real-world mission. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Batteries not required. Ages 3 and older.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great For Some Outdoor Wet Fun!\\n\\nReview: Though it shows that this is an indoor / outdoor toy. . .its really outdoor only. . . .unless you have a waterproof house! Hahahaha Even if the water tank is empty, there could still be some residual water inside, so the chance of getting something wet inside are great. Also. . . Kids don't care . . . so they are going to put water in it no matter where its located!\\n\\nThis is a fun toy for little kids. Its easy to play with. . . Holds enough water for 65 75 shots. . . so a fill will last a bit of time. I like it better than squirt guns, especially for little ones, as its very simple to use. . . You don't have to hold it. . . and so on.\\n\\nIts not very large (actually smaller than I thought it would be), so it doesnt take up much space. Theres also the exact same toy painted in red and called a fire truck, just in case you want two of them in different colors.\",\n \"Product: Welcome the new bundle of joy with this adorable baby girl card! Featuring cute mom and baby owls with soft-to-the-touch felt attachments throughout the card, its the perfect card for parents welcoming a new daughter into the world. Paired with warm yet cheeky congratulations, this sweet design is sure to make them smile!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful Pink Color for a New Baby Girl\\n\\nReview: This cute new baby girl card has beautiful color. There is a bit of pink felt on the owl on the left. The card comes with a matching pink envelope. The card comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve. For Made in China, its quite expensive. But if you don't live close to a nice gift/card shop. . . . and because you can get the card shipped to you free with Amazon Prime. . . . .its certainly nice to have an option like this for a nice card.\\n\\nPlease Note: Only #10 business envelopes are allowed to be shipped at the current .49 cent U.S. domestic rate. Additional postage is required for this card.\\n\\nIf you send lots of cards, then you may wish to invest in greeting card software, which will save you lots of money.\",\n \"Product: ALEX Toys Artist Studio My Art Spinner lets you create one-of-a-kind works of art. Pour paint onto the quickly spinning cards to create unique splashes and circles that can’t be duplicated. Make frames, cards and more! Includes an orange art spinner, splash shield, 5 bottles of paint (0.6 oz.), 20 black and white cards, gold and silver glitter (0.5 oz.) and easy instructions. Requires 1 C battery (not included). Recommended for children 6 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Messy. . . and 1 C battery is not included\\n\\nReview: This is something you HAVE to do outside in the yard. . . or anywhere you don't mind having paint flying everywhere! Kids need to wear either disposable clothes, or some sort of cover. Long sleeves are best.\\n\\nHaving said all of that. . . Kids really like it. Painting. . . making a mess. . . spinning. . . . all equal fun for kids. But for parents, I think this is more of a one-time thing. . . because I don't know that the trouble / mess is worth it in the end. If you just love it so much you just cant stand it. . . You can purchase additional paint from ALEX Toys separately.\\n\\nFYI. . . Youll need 1 C battery, which is not included.\",\n \"Product: Take aim for undercover missions and secrets with the Codebreaker Crossbow blaster! With this powerful crossbow, you can rapid-fire 8 darts without reloading with the 8-dart rotating drum. You can hit targets up to 75 feet (22 meters) away, or send secrets in plain sight with the Message Dart and decoder. Feel the rush of real crossbow action as you load the darts in the drum and pull the trigger to let each one fly! The crossbow locks with a secret passcode that only you can know, so only you can fire it. Youll be the most stylish super-spy on the battlefield with the Codebreaker Crossbow! Nerf Rebelle and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nerf Does It Again!\\n\\nReview: Again this is a product that I love and normally when I am buying outdoor toys will look for the Nerf name brand. The gun is built of solid material and is fairly powerful. You can rapid fire the 8 darts and load the gun easily. The crossbow will lock with a secret passcode (make sure the child tells an adult what it is or you will have one upset child when they cannot remember it). The gun again is geared toward girls with its color scheme of pink and purple. Girls will like this type of design because of the popular Hunger Games and Divergent movie series (both movies have strong female leads that carry a crossbow and gun). A toy that should last and give hours of fun.\",\n \"Product: When Barbie doll (sold separately) hits the road in this camper, anything is possible -- because this RV offers more than meets the eye! When road-ready, its a glam vehicle with signature style and two seats upfront (with seatbelts, of course!) -- but lift the handle and it pops up to transform the camper into a three-story play set with all kinds of possibilities for an amazing outdoor camping adventure! Plus, the transformation doesnt stop there with even more play spaces for even more storytelling possibilities. Convert the front cab into a bathroom -- remove the chairs to reveal a toilet underneath and flip the steering wheel to turn it into a sink. Transform the back of the cab by flipping over the spare tire cover to reveal a fire pit and opening the back door to reveal a kitchen complete with fridge, sink, oven and stove that lets kids imaginations really get cooking! The center room has a double bed with hammock hanging above, perfect for a quick nap after a fun camping adventure. Slide the pool out from the bottom of the camper and connect it to the slide that starts on the second floor. Barbie doll can slide down from the second-story living room (featuring a couch, TV and glam chandelier) to make a splash at a fun campsite pool party. On the third floor, set up the dining table and chairs for meals under the stars or a fancy picnic under the sun. Recreate scenes from the movie that the camper appears in, Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure, or hop into the drivers seat to tell stories of your own. Included accessories -- a fire pit, roasting sticks with marshmallows, cookware, food and place settings -- add to the camping storytelling fun. With signature touches like a chandelier, pretend TV with remote and space for all four sisters to sleep (including the fun fabric hammock), Barbie can really get glamping. Camper includes transforming features, swimming pool with slide, sofa, bed, blanket, table, two chairs (with removable seat belts), tire cover/fire pit-campfire, roasting sticks with marshmallows, popcorn in bowl, juice bottle, egg carton, milk carton, frying pan, spatula, soap bottle, toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, plates, cups and two bed pillows. Dolls sold separately, subject to availability. Dolls cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute for something other than a \\\"regular\\\" doll house\\n\\nReview: Girls love Barbie! Barbie is also a great toy brand! This camper has compartments and is even multi-leveled. There is hours of fun for little girls. It has indoor and outdoor camping adventure. It is the signature Barbie pink! I love how everything can be easily stored in the RV. It is an up-to-date RV look and little girls will take their Barbies on countless adventures on the road.\\n\\nIts nice that this is something different than just another doll house. Having said that, I think its currently quite overpriced. But its Barbie, so you're paying for the name.\\n\\nThere are lots of little pieces, so you might want to put them in a little plastic bag after playing with them, to make sure that they don't become lost or sucked-up in the vacuum cleaner!\",\n \"Product: Re-create your favorite WWE Superstar entrances! Set the stage for awesome action, with a 2-in-1 WWE play set with flashing lights. This giant entrance stage was made for giving your 6-inch Superstar figures the introduction to the ring they deserve. Watch the lights flash just like in a real match as you bring your figures into the \\\"arena,\\\" set them on the stage and slam your opponent through the breakaway panels for authentic Superstar mayhem! Or start the action backstage where WWE Superstars can \\\"climb\\\" the scaffolding and knock it down for instant drama. It's like having two play sets in one! This amazing play set also includes an innovative app that lets kids interact with all the WWE action. Each sold separately.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lets Get Ready to Rumble!!\\n\\nReview: This playset has some cool features. . . . but. .. at the current price, its very overpriced. . . . especially for Made in China. This is the stage only. The actual ring is sold separately. . . . . but.. . . .there are several different WWE rings offered on Amazon, and almost all are a lot less expensive than this playset. So if you don't already have a ring. . . I would say go for that first. If you already have a ring, and you're looking to expand your collection, then this is certainly a nice . . . though pricey. . . option.\\n\\nIf you have a tablet, then there is an app which works with this playset, and its kind of cool because you hear the noise. . . see the entrance. . . and so on. If you don't have a tablet, then you might want to forego this purchase. You can certainly still use it. . . and there are lots of little pieces and such. . but the app really makes the set come alive.\",\n \"Product: Dohdles are riddles made of dough! Exercise your imagination in this artistic and hilarious sculpting and guessing game for families and parties of three to six players. Create a Dohdle by sculpting the approximate shape of an object or living thing or of a part of an object or living thing with the modeling clay. You dont have to be a skilled sculptor or artist: You should actually form your Dohdle in such a way that your opponents cannot immediately recognize what it is supposed to represent. Even if youre all thumbs when it comes to sculpting, youll be able to make a Dohdle that has the shape of a hotdog, a ball, a mailbox anything! You receive points during the game if you guess the exact word that your opponents Dohdle represents. You also receive points if the solution to your Dohdle is neither too easy nor too difficult for your opponents to identify ideally solved after four rounds of guessing. During your turn, you can alternately ask two yes-or-no questions or ask for a letter of the word to be revealed to help identify another players Dohdle. At any time, if you think you can identify a Dohdle, throw your guessing cube in the sorting funnel: The player whose cube comes out first can guess first. Points from correct guesses move you forward around the game board, and the player who makes it around the board first wins the game!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not the game for me\\n\\nReview: They could have. . . and SHOULD have made this a LOT simpler. At first I thought this was going to be more like charades. . . . but with dough. Its not. There are cards. . . and boards. . . . and cubes. . . . and chips. . . . and if you have this many players you have to do this. . . and that many players you have to do that. . . and then there is the dough, which is really clay. I think Play-Doh is easier to work with. . . plus.. . after using anything like this a couple of times (at most) you're going to want to throw it out and buy some more dough of some sort.\\n\\nBut it did give me the idea of playing charades with a can of Play-Doh. .. so for that. . . I give it three stars! ;-)\",\n \"Product: Speed, power, catapults, and collisions! Physics is full of action! Kids will have the 20 models in this introductory physics kit racing, rolling, flying, falling, crashing, balancing, and spinning around in 22 action-packed science experiments. After following step-by-step illustrated instructions to build each model, kids test the models to demonstrate and comprehend basic laws of mechanical physics. While building the models, young researchers learn about various topics in the fascinating world of mechanical physics and engineering. Start your physics adventures by building a balancing tightrope walker, a moving elevator, and a high-g astronaut training centrifuge to learn about forces, gravity, and weight. Learn how to measure forces by building a force meter. Examine physics at the construction site to learn about work and simple machines. Build a pulley system, crane, and inclined plane to lighten the load and make work easier. Experiment with storing energy and converting energy by constructing models of a rocket car and a skee-ball mini golf ramp. Assemble three machines from the Middle Ages - a wheelbarrow, a balance scale, and a trebuchet - to learn how levers have helped people do work for centuries. Explore the concept of trajectory. Continue your lessons by building a windmill, a drop-test device, and various parachutes to investigate the forces of air and air resistance. Expand your perspective out into the solar system to discover the force and motion of the planets and the sun. Build a sundial and a rotating Earth-and-Moon model. Take a crash course in applied physics with a series of automotive models and experiments: Construct a crash-test simulator and an airbag testing station to learn about momentum. Assemble a working gear train to learn how gears transmit and alter forces. Finally, make an all-wheel drive vehicle with a flexible jointed design for optimal performance on rough terrain. - A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for the Budding Engineer\\n\\nReview: This kit came in an attractive package that would be visually pleasing to children. Before opening this kit you need to have either plastic baggies or small plastic organizers with lids to keep up with all of the pieces. This is not only a kit that could be bought for home, but also be used in an education setting. Many schools have STEM science labs for students where they explore hands-on activities that focus on engineering, physics, etc. This would be a perfect kit to buy and use for this. This kit looks similar to Legos, but tends to focus more on educational topics. Little boys or girls who have an interest in science, experiments, etc. would enjoy this kit. The directions for this kit are EXCELLENT! Booklet is large enough that the print is easy to read, pictures are in color and easy to follow, and it also gives background knowledge about the experiment you will be conducting. I would give it 4 Stars! Many, many small pieces so again follow the age recommendations and have something to put the pieces in to keep.\",\n \"Product: The Green Toys Block Set is the world's most environmentally friendly basic building set -- and now it's better than ever! The 18 boldly colored, lightweight blocks have been re-engineered for easier grip and better stacking action. This unique blockset includes a variety of shapes for building castles, towers, or any imaginative structure budding architects can dream up. Plenty of Good Green Fun. Color combinations may vary. For ages 1+. Dimensions: Single Block: 2-3/4\\\" L x 2-3/4\\\" W x 2-1/4\\\" H. Manufactured in the USA Made from 100% recycled plastic No BPA, phthalates or PVC Meets FDA food contact standards Easy to clean and dishwasher safe Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun Shapes Support Imagination!\\n\\nReview: Another Made in the USA toy that makes this something I would buy as a gift or use in a classroom. These blocks have been a favorite toy of many children over the years. They continue to provide hours of fun for so many boys and girls. My favorite part is that they are light weight and when they fall, they fall quietly and if a child were to throw one it does not hurt another. These blocks stack together well and they have unique shaped blocks that can support a childs imagination. Blocks allow children to engage in pretend play with each other which is a very important developmental skill. It is critical for children to be able to use their imaginations and not always be dependent on electronic gaming, etc.\",\n \"Product: Baby Stella Peach Soft Nurturing Doll includes a removable diaper, a one-piece outfit with a Velcro-like closure, and a pacifier that attaches magnetically to her mouth. Baby Stella by Manhattan Toy is an ideal first baby doll collection that will encourage little ones to role play, nurture and care. Baby Stella dolls are completely soft and beautifully crafted with life like details such as a belly button and perfectly plump tummy. You can change her outfits and every doll comes with a magnetic pacifier. This unique collection of baby dolls also offers a variety of soft and safe doll accessories that allow little ones a caregiving experience. Since 1979, Manhattan Toy has been making award-winning, high quality, educational toys for your baby, toddler or kid. From baby dolls and doll accessories to plush toys and toys for toddlers, our goal is to provide the safest and best toys available. All of our products, from the newest concepts to our time-tested classics, are innovatively designed to inspire imaginative play and are routinely safety tested to pass strict CPSC, ASTM, EN71 and Health Canada safety standards.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I like it. . . but. . . one \\\"issue\\\". . .\\n\\nReview: There is one thing I really don't care for about this doll. . .. and thats the magnetic pacifier. On the one hand, it sounds cute. . .but in reality its a piece of metal. If a child bites-down on it. . . . heaven help you. I would recommend removing the magnetic pacifier and discarding it. The rest of the doll is quite nice. Its a nice size. . . The clothes are removable so that you can wash them as necessary. Its very soft.\\n\\nAt the current price, this Made in China doll is still not a bad price. It comes in a cardboard box, which of course can be placed in recycling, but it makes it easy to wrap. Additional accessories for the doll are sold separately.\",\n \"Product: Create and eat delicious no-bake chocolates with the Cool Baker Chocolate Treats Maker! The Chocolate Treats Maker has all the tools you need to make mouth-watering treats. No microwaves or ovens required, its as easy as 1-2-3! Place your favorite chocolate (not included) in the melting tray to melt. Then pour the melted chocolate in the one of the 6 cool shape molds and spin it to make beautiful chocolate creations. You can even add pop sticks to your bite sized treats to create Chocolate Pops! Place them in the freezer to help them set; once theyve cooled theyre ready to design! Use the included detail brush to personalize your chocolates. Mix white and milk chocolate together for beautiful multi colored treats in the shape of hearts, gifts, cupcakes and owls! You can even personalize your treats with the included Gift Tags, wrap them up with the Gifting Bags and give them to friends as a delicious gift! Create delicious treats to devour with the Cool Baker Chocolate Treats Maker! Chocolate sold separately.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It works for an afternoon of fun. . . .just don't have high expectations\\n\\nReview: This is a fun set. . . BUT. . . it is not really the easiest thing in the world to do. It really takes some experimentation and practice. Sometimes that doesnt work so well with kids. It also takes adult supervision from beginning to end. Youll want to either have an apron, or clothes you don't mind getting dirty. But its chocolate, so most kids love chocolate, no matter what!\\n\\nThis is a simple item that uses hot water to melt the chocolate. Thats not always going to work. It can depend upon the type / brand of chocolate you use. The chocolate is not included. Again, this is all part of the experimentation process. Make sure your hot water is really hot. Fill the melting container. . . Shake it around for a couple of minutes. . . Empty the container. . . then fill it back up with hot water again. . . before placing the chocolate into the container.\\n\\nThe current cost isn't crazy expensive for a Made in China set. . . And it can give you an afternoon of fun with your children, so, in the end, I think its worth it.\",\n \"Product: The Ionix Jr. Tower Playset set features new construction play with the characters from Paw Patrol! Calling all Pups, the PAW Patrol Tower is the headquarters for your next mission and also is a storage case for your blocks! The set includes blocks to build the base for the tower, Marshall figure and his Fire Truck. Make a rescue call to Marshall from the Paw Patrol Tower and send him down his slide into his fire truck to his next mission! IONIX Jr. is the next dimension of construction play!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Does NOT Need Batteries! YIPPPPEEEEE\\n\\nReview: This is a nice set, which is actually quite large. One of the main things that I just LOVE about this set is. .. No Batteries! Also, you DONT have to pull-out your tools to put it together!\\n\\nOverall the set is fairly well made. One of the only parts that might have been done a little better is the slide. Its rather thin. . . and Im not sure its going to last as long as the rest. . . when you're talking about this toy is for ages 1 5. Little ones can be hard on things. But thats why the firetruck is nice, because its a single chunk of plastic.\\n\\nHaving storage for the blocks is nice. . though granted, I have the feeling they are going to get mixed-up with the rest of the blocks around! Haha But this is also a nice toy to have at grandmas!\\n\\nFor Made in China plastic, the current price is too high. . but. . . I still like it. . . .so four-stars it is!\",\n \"Product: Nurture a child's love for books, stories and storytelling with Story by Me, a complete kit for writing, illustrating and publishing your very own book. Children write and illustrate their story using the materials provided and receive a full-color, professionally bound and printed 5.5\\\"x8.5\\\" paperback book. With up to 14 book pages, a dedication page, a title page and an \\\"About the Author\\\" section on the book's back cover, young children can put their first stories into a book that will be treasured for years to come. The production and delivery of the finished softcover book is included in the price of the book-making kit.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: If giving the book as a gift...Allow a few weeks to receive the book back\\n\\nReview: This is a very cook kit which is quite affordable, when you consider that printing and shipping is all included. A WONDERFUL gift for kids to make and give as a gift to grandparents, for example. You can purchase more than one kit for multiple grandparents, or you can purchase additional copies of the same book. Instructions on how to purchase more copies is included when you receive your book. Please Note: If you're going to be giving the book as a gift, you will want to make sure that you allow enough time for the book to be printed, which can take a few weeks.\\n\\nFor younger kids it may be helpful for a parent / adult to trace something for the child to color. It all depends upon how old the child is. . . how artistic they are. . . and if you find a book filled with squiggles interesting. ;-) No right-or-wrong here though.\\n\\nBeing able to add a picture of your child for the About the Author section is really great. Again, another wonderful addition when the book will be given as a gift.\",\n \"Product: Where craft meets science, you are the chosen one to regenerate dinosaurs of Jurassic past. Targeting kids 6+, Roto-Motion Mixer Dino Lab engages their curiosity through creating, experimenting and designing their very own plaster based dinosaurs. With a unique mechanically driven rotational design, Roto-Motion Mixer Dino Lab utilizes a proprietary Fast Cast Powder allowing kids to quickly regenerate and unearth dinosaurs in less than 10 minutes. Roto-Motion Mixer Dino Lab comes with the kid powered machine and tools to mix, spin, cast and paint a mix of ferocious Jurassic dinosaurs!.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally. . A Kit That Actually Works!!!!\\n\\nReview: This is one of those kits that just works! Ive seen so many kits that just don't deliver. . . but not this one. Though its relatively simple, its hands-on. Measuring. . . mixing. . . pouring. . . spinning. . . painting. . . If you have younger and older kids, they can do it together. Once you have made and painted the dinosaurs, they are a bit fragile, and I would say they are for decoration only and not really to play with. . . unless. . . you're going to have a crash-up party! hahaha You could also use them as decorations on your Christmas Tree! ;-)\\n\\nThe only down side is. . . .I haven't found a way to purchase more Fast Case Powder. Perhaps thats something that will come in the future.\",\n \"Product: The Critter Barn habitat is great for bugs, reptiles, fish and frogs. Built in light for day and night use. It even holds water. Built in magnifier makes watching critters fun.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: When A Jar With Holes In The Lid Just Wont Do. . .\\n\\nReview: When I was a kid. . . . We had jars with holes in the lid for out critters. (Usually a mayonnaise jar) But now you have a fancy Critter Barn! How cool is that?!?! With lights. . .vents. . . carrying handle. . . .Its like a Ritz Carlton for your critters!\\n\\nThis is not supposed to be a container to keep critters in long-term. Its used to keep them for a short while, so you can look at them. . . examine them. . . perhaps even do a school report on them. . . .and then let them go.\\n\\nThough its Made in China. . . the price isn't crazy expensive, and it does come with batteries. . . so I think its well worth the 5-Star rating.\",\n \"Product: Beat the Bell Speed Cups is the fun new game that combines the adrenaline rush of speed stacking cups with color pattern matching. Quickly rearrange your 5 differently colored cups to match how the colors are positioned on each card's picture. Which color bird sits on top of the tree and which on the bottom? In which order are the jackets arranged on the wall? If you've arranged your 5 cups in the right order and you're the first to ring the bell, then you win the card! After 24 rounds, the player with the most cards is the Beat the Bell Speed Cups champ!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very simple hand-eye coordination game\\n\\nReview: This is a simple hand-eye coordination game. Though the pictures on the box shows what look to be high school age young people playing. . . I really think its geared more towards a much younger audience. . . .6-years plus. A bit boring for the older crowd\\n\\nThis version of the game is for 2 6-players. To make it a bit more challenging, if you have only two or three players, is to use two cards and then be required to stack twice as many cups.\\n\\nFor younger kids, its easier to start with the cups all lined-up on a table single-file. Its a little more challenging if the cups are already stacked, from the last round, so you have to unstack them. And finally either double, or even triple (depending upon the number of players) the number of cups to make it to the highest challenging level.\",\n \"Product: Ride all the rides with Emily and her bear, Cocoa, with the Fun on the Ferris Wheel Building Set. Emily loves riding all the amusement park rides and learning how they work! Help Emily build her own amusement with three enginerring themed builds: a park with a ferris wheel, a pirate ship ride, and a boardwalk game. You can even purchase tickets and snacks at the booths. Decorate the builds using the included accessories and enjoy a day at the fair with the Fun on the Ferris Wheel Building Set from Mighty Makers. Most models can be built one at a time. Get ready to let your imagination go wild and explore additional mechanical engineering concepts with the Mighty Makers Card. The Mighty Makers line takes fun and learning to a whole new level. Each building set comes with characters and story-based content to drive creativity and imaginative play in addition to building core STEM skills. 324 pieces. All K'NEX parts and pieces are guaranteed for a lifetime of fun and all K'NEX bricks, rods, and connectors proudly made in the USA. This set is perfect for builders ages 7 and up.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Ferris Wheel with LOTS of Small Pieces\\n\\nReview: This Knex set is geared toward girls with its color scheme of pink and purple. Knex is another system that has many small parts, so before opening the box go ahead and have several plastic baggies to put the various parts in. This set also has color pictures that give step by step directions on how to assemble the Ferris Wheel, however this set has multiple small parts and it is sometimes difficult to determine which part goes where by the multiple pictures given. This is definitely a toy that an adult or older sibling would have to assist with assembling. Girls that enjoy playing with Legos or putting things together would enjoy the Knex set. The plastic pieces do not seem to be made of solid material that would last very long. If a child forced a piece to fit together I feel sure it would break fairly easily.\",\n \"Product: Introducing the New Tubby Table, the only bath-time activity table designed to keep your toddlers bath time play & bath water inside the tub and allow for mom & dad to focus all their attention back to their little one. It's a practical solution for keeping bath-time fun, educational and most of all dry! The easy-to-use New Tubby Table suctions to the bath tub floor keeping all the pouring & filling in the middle of the tub instead of on (or off) the edge of the tub. There are three different activity areas for various stages of development; Stage 1 - Fine motor, problem solving & sensory play; Stage 2 - Imaginative Play, Critical thinking & language skills; Stage 3 - Building, higher order thinking skills and language. The New Tubby Table is the first & only bath activity table to introduce young children to the STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) education concepts that are important for future success. Give your child a head start in learning while they have fun playing and give yourself a break as your little one becomes absorbed with the New Tubby Table.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Crazy Expensive Plastic from China\\n\\nReview: This listing is for several different things. My review is for the New Tubby Table. The other items listed are for added activity mats for the table.\\n\\n#1. At the current price this is a CRAZY EXPENSIVE piece of plastic Made in China. The table alone does not come with anything to play with. You either have to add your own toys or pay more for the additional pieces to the set. This should be sold as one complete set with all of the mats included at one price no more than the current cost of the table.\\n\\n#2. As for a bath toy. . . . Its not interesting. . . again. . .unless you're going to pay extra for the mats. . . or add your own toys. Its simply a table for your tub. . . and if it were five bucks. . . or even ten. . . that would be a reasonable price and I would say that its worth it. But for almost forty bucks for the table alone. . .. No Way.. . .\",\n \"Product: Get ready for Kindergarten. Help little ones to master early literacy skills. Learning adapts as children play, helping them progress through 5 levels.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not Great. . but. .. Not Expensive Either\\n\\nReview: This particular LeapFrog item is not made as well as some. But at the current price point, its affordable and something fun and different for kids. Nonetheless, Im not crazy about it for a couple of reasons.\\n\\nFirst, the sound/voice is not that clear. In this day-and-age I cant believe that even with such a cheap item that the sound quality isn't better.\\n\\nSecond, the screen is not great / clear. I think the picture on Amazon makes the screen look a lot darker than it really is. As you can tell, its very pixelated. Again. . . In this day-and-age. . I cant believe that it cant be better, even at this price.\\n\\nHaving said that. . . as long as the kids can see it. . . and understand it. . . . its a simple. . fun . . . game. Nice to take along in the car and such. Youre not going to cry if it breaks, as you might with an expensive tablet.\",\n \"Product: Keep little builders busy learning with Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set, designed just for toddlers ages 2 years and up. The tool set is also a doghouse and is easy to take apart and put back together using the 5 included tools and playful guidance from puppy pal Scout. Measuring, counting, color matching and more are built into songs, phrases and build-along fun.Scout helps children find the right tool for each job by naming and matching colors; the red wrench fits the red bolt, and so on. Children get to work on all 4 walls of the house, counting nails, measuring doors, sawing, hammering and tightening screws and bolts until each hinged wall is firmly in place. Once they add the roof, they've built a complete house for their pal!Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set comes with all the tools for the job-a hammer, ruler, saw, screwdriver and wrench. House all of them neatly inside for tinkering and learning on the go.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Could be better. . . and cheaper. . .\\n\\nReview: For the little builder in your house. Honestly. .. theres not a huge amount of learning going on with this set. Its a cute, small set that might be nice to have when you're in a small area . . . or at grandmas house to play with. But it certainly could be better. The ruler, for example. . . . The numbers are nearly impossible to read, and should be more like a real ruler. I know it sounds like Im being picky but they could have either painted it, or put a sticker on the piece of plastic. But again, this toy is not so much about learning . . .and more about tinkering and whacking things! Hahaha\\n\\nThe current price for some Made in China plastic is way too much. I don't think it gets to the level of crazy expensive. . . but this toy could not cost more than a couple of bucks to produce in China.\",\n \"Product: This construction set comes fully equipped with a chunky screwdriver, machine operator figure and pieces to build your very own Cat machine! For added safety, the bolts always remain attached to their machine pieces, making this construction set safe enough for the most junior Cat operator. Collect them all to mix and match pieces, creating your own fantasy machines! Comes in a reusable carrying case for easy storage.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Overall a \\\"winner\\\" of a toy\\n\\nReview: This listing is for the Junior Operator Dump Truck, though currently other models are also shown. I really like this dump truck for several reasons. One of the main ones is that you actually have to put it together. Thats a great idea. Its easy enough to put together, but its a great learning toy, in that respect. Its well-made, and is suitable for kids 36-months and older. FYI, this also comes in a different model which has a hand drill, instead of a screwdriver, but I really prefer this one. You can also add the excavator and bulldozer, which is sold separately. It comes disassembled, in a bucket just as it shows in the pictures. The bucket measures approximately 8.5 X 7 X 5.\",\n \"Product: VTech Magic Star Learning Table\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't forget the batteries!\\n\\nReview: VTech products are well trusted and made to last products. This learning table has activities in English and Spanish. This table has lights, music, and pretty colors. The pretend phone allows the child to learn numbers and call their animal friends. This toy has nursery rhymes and lots to learn and explore. It is well made and sturdy to endure little ones for years.\\n\\nThe table has legs, but I find that often its used more without the legs either on the floor, or on top of another table or elsewhere. But its nice to have the options.\\n\\nThis toy takes 2 AA batteries.\\n\\nAt the current price, its a bit expensive for Made in China. . . but still affordable for something that has a lot going on.\",\n \"Product: Stir up the fun with the Count and Sing Bakery from VTech. Pretend to mix ingredients together to make a colorful cake, and then bake it in the toy oven. When the cake is done, place the pieces on the interactive cake stand to learn about numbers, colors and fruit. Spin the cake stand around to hear fun sounds and music. Three cookie buttons play music and introduce shapes and letters. Turn the page of the cookbook and hear fun phrases and songs. The bakery also includes a bowl, spoon, knife and food pieces to encourage imaginative play. Requires 2 AA batteries (batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use). Intended for ages 1 year to 3 years.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not really a fan. . . . and here's why\\n\\nReview: This is a cute. . . . albeit expensive. . . . little toy. The pieces are a bit small, so you will want to be extra careful to make sure they are all placed back into the oven after play.\\n\\nAs for educational value. .. . Its very limited. There are only three letters. . . A. . . B. . . C. . . There are lots of noises / melodies and such. . . but just not a lot of learning. I find that the audio is really not very good either.\\n\\nBy the way. .. What toddler is going to know what a kiwi is? I think very few. They should have stuck with things like apple. . . banana. . . orange. . . . being that this toy is designed for children of a very young age.\\n\\nOn top of everything else. . . . This Made in China toy s crazy expensive at the current price.\",\n \"Product: As if Fluxx weren't chaotic enough, Looney Labs has found a way to change things up even more. Roll the dice and watch the Draw and Play rules change with every turn! Includes five new cards and two dice. Fluxx Dice is not a standalone game. You need one of the many versions of Fluxx to play.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: WAY too cofusing. Keep it simple.\\n\\nReview: First and foremost. . . . .This is not a game by itself. This is something that is a add-on to the Fluxx card game. . . . of which there are many editions.\\n\\nFluxx is a card game of never-ending rule changes. These dice are supposed to continue the fun of changing the rules. But the maker have tried to make it WAY too complicated to use the dice. I HIGHLY recommend you simplify it by simply adding the Dice Override card to the deck . . . . and if that card turns-up. . . then you start using the dice. But I would completely forget the rest.\\n\\nOn top of this. . . the current cost for two dice and five cards is too high. I don't really think it adds enough oomph to the game to make it worth the cost.\",\n \"Product: Build the Call of Duty Wraith Attack collector construction set by Mega Bloks. Armed with advanced weaponry and surveillance technology, unmanned aircraft are among the most effective tools used in state-of-the-art combat. Featuring articulated wings and dual propellers for vertical takeoff and landing, this buildable drone aircraft comes with a heavy arsenal of weapons. Command the skies with the drones high-tech surveillance system, and take aim using the multi-directional front-mounted cannon and side mounted machine guns. Then, use the interchangeable exosuit armor and detailed weapon accessories to gear the two highly detailed, super-poseable micro action figures for a drone-assisted strike.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for older kids. . . or kids-at-heart\\n\\nReview: If you're the recommended age, as shown on Amazon, of 12 15. . . sounds about fight. . . or just someone who enjoys putting together models. . . then this one is an interesting one. Note the on the box it shows for 10 and up, but unless they are really into such models, I think older is probably better. There are 351 pieces to this model, so its certainly going to take some time to put together. Great for a rainy day, perhaps. Mega Bloks makes several Call of Duty sets. This is NOT Lego, meaning that there are lots of pieces and it takes time to put together. Certainly not recommended for younger children. Mega Bloks makes great First Builder sets for small kids as well.\",\n \"Product: Come on down and create epic adventures in Play-Doh Town! Check out the best spot on the block for Play-Doh Town citizens to stop, shop, and have fun. Create everything from the clock tower, to the figures' hairstyles, to the local birds hanging out on the rooftops! Before the citizens go on a downtown drive, stop at the mechanic shop to make custom hubcaps and other automotive details. Don't forget to squeeze out a silly beard for the mechanic and some Play-Doh gasoline for the car! Next, cruise on over to the restaurant to make Play-Doh dinners, wacky snacks, and make-believe desserts. But this isn't any ordinary restaurant - slide the table back, press the stamp, and pop out a pretend pizza or cake! Stop at the florist to create some beautiful bouquets and delightful decorations to brighten up the downtown area. With so many ways to create and customize the Play-Doh Town Center again and again, there's no telling what kinds of surprising, creative, and hilarious things will happen next! Hasbro, Play-Doh and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Supervision required for younger kids\\n\\nReview: Play-Doh Town is a lot of fun for parent/child or grandparent/child playtime. This is not a toy that you can leave a 3 year old to play with alone. There is quite a bit of assembly required and does not unsnap easily after you finish playing. There are a lot of pieces and some are very small and could easily end up in a childs mouth. I would recommend supervision at all times while playing with this. I do like the 8 small Play-Doh containers and different colors and all of the different shapes that can be made with the presses. My granddaughter is almost 4 and loves to play all of the little pieces, but it is quite a mess to clean up.\",\n \"Product: The Dirty Dunk is the original over-the-door basketball hoop laundry hamper. Turns chores into a game and puts and end to clutter floors and messy piles of clothes. Has an authentic metal rim while the quick release drawstring clasp makes unloading hassle free. Easy to assemble.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Could cause a dent / hole in your wall. . . depending upon where you place it\\n\\nReview: This kind of goes without saying. . . but. . . .just to review. . . . If you have this item on the back of a door, its probably going to go crashing into the wall behind the door. . .causing either a dent or a hole. Thats my main issue with this item. One of my bedrooms has a short hallway form the door into the bedroom itself, and this item will not work on the back of the door, but it will on the front. So sometimes you might have to be creative. I think its a bit expensive for Made in China, but its a fun item. The goal is bolted to the back securely, so it should not bend when clothes are placed into it.\",\n \"Product: Isabelle's Ballet Stage- It's time to draw back the curtain on Isabelle's Ballet Recital by Mega Bloks American Girl and put on the perfect performance! Help her get started by building the dress rehearsal area where Isabelle can design and create costumes at her buildable sewing station! Next it's time to build the ballet bar, where she and her friend Luisa can practice their plies! Now that they're ready to perform, build center stage and have the girls perform a dazzling dance duet! The stage also features a spinning floor so that you can display all of the girls' polished positions and poses! Bravo! Encore! Ideal for ages 8 years and older.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Building set for girls\\n\\nReview: This set is Made in Canada. There are 361 pieces, so its a rather large set. Once you get it all put together, its really a very cute set, as you can see in the pictures. As with all such sets, you really have to have a nice amount of space, as well as time.\\n\\nThe pieces are bagged, but not numbered. This is typical of Mega Bloks, but I sure wish they would change the process to number the bags. It would make it easier all the way around.\\n\\nThis is a construction set for girls. Im certainly glad that they make such a kit, but Im not sure of the appeal. Perhaps a brother will lend his sister a hand. ;-)\",\n \"Product: Dive into fun with this Barbie pool play set. Join Barbie doll (wearing a color-change swimsuit), swimming mommy dog and puppy for complete pet play right out of the box with this fun pool play set! Inspired by the movie Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase, these three are ready for pool-time fun. Place the mommy dog in a water-filled pool, wind her tail and push the button on her back to see her swim around and around, all on her own! Puppy wants to try, too! Just attach the puppy to its mommy's back so the puppy can learn to swim. The fun feature can also be activated with Barbie doll's hand for a totally wow moment! Watch the pups as they swim again and again to perfect their doggie paddles. And help them practice perfect dives off the diving board. Barbie doll is also ready to make a splash wearing a floral plastic swimsuit with pink sarong cover-up. Dip her into warm water for a fashion change -- her suit changes color from purple to pink! The two pets also feature island-themed floral details. Recreate favorite scenes from the movie or play out new stories with Barbie doll and her swimming pets. Collect all of the dolls and accessories based on the movie Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase for even more adventurous action and family fun (each sold separately, subject to availability). Includes Barbie doll wearing color-change plastic swimsuit and fabric cover-up, a translucent blue pool with pink diving board, mommy dog with swimming feature and attachable puppy. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not so much \\\"swimming\\\", but an entertaining toy\\n\\nReview: My grandbaby is so so about the Barbie doll its self, but she really likes the swimming dog and its pup. She does like that Barbies bathing suit changes color when you put it in warm water. She plays with the doll, pool, and the dogs in the bath. Her favorite thing is the swimming dog. The tail is used to wind the dog up and his front feet move back and forth while the tail spins briefly. The dog cannot swim straight up and falls over in the water. The good news is, my granddaughter does not care that the dog swims on its side. There is a pup that fits on the dogs back but does not help the swimming situation. Overall she enjoys playing with this set in her own bath and keeps her busy for plenty of soak time.\",\n \"Product: Budding builders can start laying foundations for creativity with the Bob the Builder Mash & Mold Construction Site from Fisher-Price. This unique playset includes 16 ounces (0.45 kilograms) of Mash & Mold Playsand an amazing material that never dries out and allows children to build, demolish, and re-build all day long! With the Mash & Mold Construction Site, kids can use five different tools and over 35 molds to shape, build, and mash their own sand creations. The four easy-to-use, easy-to-move hexagonal tiles act as the base of the playset, so little builders can reconfigure their worksite again and again. This exciting set includes a two-sided character sand stamp with Bob on one side and Wendy on the other; a crane inspired by the popular character Tiny, which contains multiple molds and acts as a wrecking ball; a Dizzy sand vehicle; two custom mold trays; an iconic Bobs Yard gate that serves as a mold or rake; and a mold-press garage that can be used to create cool sand bricks. Plus, once kids have built up their sand creations, they can use Tinys wrecking ball to knock them down, or the TNT demolition pad to blow them up! The Mash & Mold Construction Site is also compatible with Bob the Builder Mash & Mold vehicles (sold separately and subject to availability).\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Get ready for messy\\n\\nReview: Personally, I think they are trying to do too much with this set, and it doesnt come off all that well.\\n\\nThis can be a messy project. The Playsand is not going to stay in one place. Youll want to have either a table. . or large counter. . . or perhaps even some sort of tarp to put down that you can fold-up.\\n\\nIm not sure that younger kids are going to know what to do with this set. The Playsand is kind of cool, and is never supposed to dry out. Fisher-Price makes (at least) three other Mash & Mold items which are just a simple vehicle along with some Playsand. I think they are better overall, rather than this somewhat complex set. But make no mistake. . . they are all messy.\",\n \"Product: Fisher-Price Disney Minnie, Sparkle 'n Spin Fashion Bow-tique\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not too much included. . . they want you to buy more. . .\\n\\nReview: This is a cute, albeit expensive, dress-up set. Note that three AAA batteries are required and included, but youll always need to have extra on-hand. When closed, its fairly compact. There are not a lot of pieces to it, but you can always add other items / playmates from other toys you already have. . . or. . . . you can purchase additional from Fisher-Price as they offer several other sets. There are a few lights and sounds. The one issue I have, and this might sound kind of silly, but is the name. I don't like it when companies try to be cute and change the name form Boutique to Bowtique. Kids have enough problems trying to remember how to spell words correctly as it is.\",\n \"Product: This 60-piece starter set is a great way to introduce your child to our full gears line while exploring the world of engineering games. Our gears pieces are made from sturdy plastic and snap together to bring colorful motion to any creation while challenging motor skills and creativity. Compatible with all other Gears!Gears!Gears! sets for even more imaginative fun.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Colorful. . . Engaging\\n\\nReview: I love and hate this toy at the same time. My granddaughter loves all of the different pieces and spends plenty of playtime putting together her own ideas about what she is building. Unfortunately it usually disintegrates into throwing them all over the room and making a tremendous mess. It gives her the opportunity to use her fine motor skills along with some critical thinking and that makes the mess worthwhile in the end. It is made out of a sturdy plastic, bright colors and she had no problem fitting the pieces together. I think that even if there were instructions for particular items for her to build, I think she would still be making up her own structures. She really like the gears the best and seems to focus the most time on those. If you don't mind the mess, it is a great learning toy.\",\n \"Product: Maisto Tech Street Series Futuristic style radio control motorcycle with amazing spinning action. Buy 2 and play with your friends in a head to head battle. Available in orange and black police styles. Changing-color LED gives a futuristic glow while the bike is on. The operator controls the rear wheel angle to make the Cyklone 360 steer. Click on the video to see the wild spinning stunts that are easy enough for a child to quickly master.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 2AAA / 4AA Batteries Not Included\\n\\nReview: First of all, batteries are not included. You will need 2 AAA batteries for the controller, and 4 AA batteries for the cycle itself. And of course lots of extras!\\n\\nIm not sure if there are different designs for this item or not, but the one I received is painted differently. It has Police on the side, and is black/white/red combination. But the design is exactly as shown in the pictures. . just different colors. If you view the video, then you will see the one that I have.\\n\\nThis is a cook cycle. Its nice that it (usually) can right itself. Its about 8X4. Its Made in China. Its easy to operate. Simple overall. Nice beginner RC try. Certainly nothing fancy.\",\n \"Product: Take aim and launch into action-packed fun with the Nerf Rebelle Flipside bow! Go on fast-paced adventures and join with friends in competitive play. The Flipside bow has 2 five-dart drums that flip around for 10-dart fast blasting. Pull the string back and release it to send a dart flying through the air up to 80 feet (24 meters). Fire 5 darts from one drum, pull the flip-trigger to rotate the second drum into position, and launch 5 more darts! The bow comes with 10 foam darts. Keep the fun going with 10-dart blasting from the Nerf Rebelle Flipside bow! Nerf and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I like other models better\\n\\nReview: This bow is pink / purple, so designed for girls. Nerf offers a variety of bows, but the others are not pink/purple.\\n\\nThough this bow has a great look. . . it has some issues.\\n\\nFirst, the string does not lock. You simply pull and let-got and its supposed to launch a dart. But that doesnt always happen. You don't get a launch with every pull. It would have been better if the string would lock, then you could pull a trigger and it would launch. Im assuming someone though that might be more dangerous.\\n\\nLoading the darts is not great. The drums swivel out and you have to turn them. It would have been better if the drums were removable, or if they used a different loading system, as they do on other models.\\n\\nAs with all Nerf bows / guns, it only comes with enough darts to load once. So you're going to have to purchase extras. They offer what I call a girlie dart pack (see link below). . .but any of the nerf darts will work.\\n\\nFinally, if color is not as much of an issue, you might look at other models, which are less expensive.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Nerf-Rebelle-Dart-Refill-Pack/dp/B00CXLQIAU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Nerf Rebelle Dart Refill Pack</a>\",\n \"Product: Ben Franklin said \\\"a penny saved is a penny earned\\\". This deluxe bill and coin counter will total all your coins and bills and always displays your current account balance. Simply shovel in coins - it knows the value and adds to the total. Enter 1, 5, 10 or 20 dollar bills and enter the value. The LCD screen adds them up and shows you your new balance. It's a smart bank that encourages savings. Kids will learn the value of money while they have fun. Adults will want one, too. Suggested for ages 5 and older but kids and adults of all ages will enjoy.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Batteries not included - Not great at recognizing coins\\n\\nReview: In theory this is a great idea, but this counter falls short of what it is supposed to do. It should recognize the coins that you place into the plastic cup, but it does not do a very of job distinguishing between the coins and therefore you cannot get an accurate balance. The LCD Display at first glance is impressive, but it requires batteries that are not enclosed. It is advertised as a toy and that is about all it is. It does not teach accurately how to use or count money and the only thing an adult could use it for is to keep coins. You would still have to count the coins when the cup is full because you cannot trust the counter to work properly. My suggestion would be to use a bowl or some other container to keep your change in and do not spend the money on this item.\",\n \"Product: Mighty Monsters is a semi-cooperative card game by Desnet Amane. King Edgar's castle and especially his treasury is the main target for monster gangs, if it weren't for those pesky guards trying to protect the treasures. The players assume the roles of Trolls, Undead, Aquatic animals, Demons, Insects and Dragons with only one thing on their mind. the Gold in King Edgar's treasury. You have to cooperate to overcome the pesky guards, but the real monster in you still wants a bigger share than your fellow monsters! Have the most gold in the end and be the winner in this fast paced monstrous card game. Be the richest Monster!.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Complicated. . . Not really for younger players\\n\\nReview: This is NOT a game for most younger kids. I mean even as an adult, I found it quite complicated. There are some videos online that might help. . . but even so. . . you're going to have to have some patience with this one. Queen Games offers a wide assortment of what they consider family games. They are a German company and their games are Made in Germany. This particular games takes time. . . .especially the first few times you play it. I don't even want to try and explain it, because until you read the instructions. . . and perhaps watch the videos. . . you're just not going to get it. Its no wonder that there isn't more information about play on the listing, because the makers didn't know how to explain it either.\",\n \"Product: Blow the whistle and chime the bell as your rugged 0-4-0 steam engine approaches Lionel Junction! With realistic railroad decoration, authentic locomotive sounds and announcements, and three freight cars in tow, this ready-to-run train set will fire the imagination of any beginning train engineer. Set includes everything you need to get started, including track, remote, and power supply.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Kind of pricey, but ok for entry-level train set.\\n\\nReview: This is a great kit for the first time train set owner. This kit contains an engine, two cars, and the caboose. It has 8 pieces of track that snap together and a remote. The cars are made of plastic and do not have movable parts, but are still very nice for a beginners train set. There are bells and whistle sounds that can be controlled by the remote as well. There is a lot of detail on each car. The engine is black with silver details, the box car is brown with white script on the side, the next car is gun metal gray with red writing, and the caboose is of course red with black details. Each car has its own Styrofoam mold that make storage easy when the track is not in use. This train be fun for adults, teenagers, and kids.\\n\\nI will say the for Made in China, I find this to be a bit expensive for an entry-level train set.\",\n \"Product: Lionel Trains Megatracks Cork Screw Chaos with green engine Train SetLionel is expanding beyond model trains with the introduction of Mega Tracks, a revolutionary rail system where kids can use their imagination to design and build their own race courses! Lionel is expanding beyond model trains with the introduction of Mega Tracks, a revolutionary rail system where kids can use their imagination to design and build their own race courses! Utilizing a new clamp and construction system, kids can build anywhere, including on the floor or attaching to furniture, to create one-of-a-kind race courses. In addition to building their own track, kids can also create their own stunts by twisting the TwisTrack, a new flexible track system. Once the layout and stunts are built, kids can send the rail racer vehicle into high speed action, using a handheld RC controller to adjust the speed of the vehicle and keep it on the track. This master set includes 20 feet of TwisTrack, 55 construction pieces to build customized track layouts, Rail Racer vehicle and charger, handheld RC controller and includes track clamps and connectors, Red and green engines are sold separately and are on different frequencies. Set includes: 20 feet of TwisTrack 55 construction pieces to build customized track layouts Green Rail Racer vehicle and charger Handheld RC controller Includes track clamps and connectorsFeatures:Enjoy the flexibility of MegaTracks and experiment using your imaginationCreativity to build the track of your dreamsHours of endless funDimensions: 22.5 Inches x 5.25 Inches x 5.25 InchesRecommended Age: 8 - 15 years\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Adult supervision is required. . . especially for younger kids. . .\\n\\nReview: This set has a lot of pieces. Especially for younger kids, I think adult help / supervision is a must. But its a great way for kids and adults to work together. Its very cool that you can build your own racetrack. Not just simply snapping pieces together. As the track is flexible, the sky is the limit on creating a unique racetrack. Note that this set is going to take a lot of space. . . and you're going to need something to attach it to. If you have a card table, then that could work. Again. . . I really think that . . . at least to start with. . . . its going to take some adult supervision. I think the current price of a hundred bucks is quite high. . .but it is something quite unique.\",\n \"Product: ALEX Toys Craft Knot-A-Lion comes with everything you need to create your own snuggly pillow pal with a blanket attached, ideal for naps, sleepovers or binge-watching your favorite show. Stitch together the lion's face with pre-punched fleece and felt pieces, then stuff and knot the pillow closed. Stitch and knot on details and the lions blanket body, too! When complete, the project measures 43in. x 27in. (109.2cm. x 68.6cm.). Includes 2 fleece pillow shapes 19in. x 17.75in. (48.3cm. x 45cm.), precut printed fleece blanket shape 35in. x 27in. (89cm. x 68.6cm.), 30 fleece strips, 3 fleece tail pieces, 24 pre-punched felt shapes, stuffing, embroidery floss, embroidery needle and easy instructions. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Takes more time than one might expect\\n\\nReview: The information shows that this is for 8 15-years. I dare say that 8 11 is way too young, and 12 and up are probably not going to want to do this. This project takes a lot longer than what you might expect after you watch the video. For some parents / kids, this might be a nice project to work on together. . . but I think that most kids are going to get bored quickly. Theres quite a bit of sewing, and it can be tedious. Perhaps a parent can work on the sewing part. . . while their child is at school or asleep. . . then the child can take care of the knotting part. Also, I would still consider this a toy and not really a real blanket. Once it gets dirty, you're not going to be able to wash it. More for decoration.\",\n \"Product: My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset - My Mini MixieQ's Deluxe Playset.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the worst items I've ever seen.\\n\\nReview: This is a HUGE No for me. First of all, the packaging is awful. Theres just clear plastic with a tiny bit of glue around the edge stuck to cardboard. Part of the edge was unglued, and pieces were falling out. The pieces are tiny. . .miniscule. . . almost microscopic. I don't know how else to say very. . .very . . .small. You can hardly even see them. . . How are you supposed to play with them? Youll need tweezers. If you drop a piece on the floor, youll never find it. I cant believe that they show 4 as a starting age for this item. If you give this to a four-year-old, you're going to be in trouble. This is not an item which should be on the market.\",\n \"Product: It's \\\"ruff\\\" being a star! Get little ones jamming on early development skills as they rock out with Scout's Count & Colors Band. Play five instruments, explore three learning modes and get baby grooving on cause and effect. Scout's Count & Colors Band has 5 colorful instruments for baby to play, plus a light-up piano played by puppy pal Scout. Every press, tap, twist or wobble gets Scout bopping, playing and singing, helping babies connect what they do (cause) with each fun effect. Little ones can explore in three different modes to discover color names, numbers, musical genres and instruments with snazzy little ditties sung by Scout. It's rockin' fun they'll want to play again and again! Requires three AAA batteries to operate (demo batteries included).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Music. . . Music. . . Music. . . .\\n\\nReview: This is a cute and colorful toy. Three AAA demo batteries are included, but of course you're going to need more. There are three modes for learning. . . . Music. . . Colors. . . Numbers. I think the music one is the most challenging because most little tikes are not going to know the instruments. Nonetheless, no matter what you press, you're going to hear sounds. . . music.. . . and so on. The main thing I have an issue with concerning this toy is the head of the dog. I have the feeling that most kids can/will simply break the head off. There is a off/low/high volume switch, but even the low volume might be a little loud for some. Overall it is a very cute toy.\",\n \"Product: Put on your hat, break out your props, and hide your rabbits in this magical match up! when the challenge card is flipped over, players race to stack their objects in 1 single pile following 3 simple rules: objects printed in color must be visible on the stack, objects printed in grey must be hidden inside objects on the stack, and objects surrounded by stars must be kept empty. Do you have what it takes to master your magic in this grand stack em up finale?.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: More challenging than one might think\\n\\nReview: This is not as easy as it looks / sounds from the outset. . . . But thats not a bad thing. Though its not super difficult (watch the video at the top to see how its played) . . . it takes a few rounds to get the hang of it. I think with younger kids, it might be helpful for an adult to play with them in the beginning until they get the hang of it. This is one of those games where it doesnt really work for different age groups to play together. . . .most of the time. . . unless you give the younger player(s) a head-start. The game comes in a rather small box, so its easy to take along.\",\n \"Product: The is a Kaboom Family Board Game. - 16 Tower Tokens - 4 Catapults - 9 Ammunition Dice - 25 Small Tower Tiles - 1 Mega Tower Tile - 1 Timer - 1 Sticker Sheet\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Simple enough for all to play\\n\\nReview: If you watch the video at the top, youll see exactly how this game is played. Its fairly simple. . . but. . . there are a few things to note.\\n\\nFirst of all, its best played on a firm surface. By that I mean, if you try and play it on a card table, then the towers fall down easily just by hitting on the table.\\n\\nTo make it more challenging. . . and more fun all around. . .try placing a stop of tape on the table around the cards, so you have to use your catapult from that distance. Perhaps allow the person to build their towers first. . . and then give twenty seconds (or whatever amount of time) for others to knock them down. In other words. . . There are lots of ways to make this game easier. . . or more challenging. . . all depending upon who is playing.\",\n \"Product: Lil' Lockitz Best Friend Party Pack by ALEX Toys lets you express yourself as never before to create something truly personal, for yourself or a loved one. Lil Lockitz supplies you with gems, backgrounds and charms of your favorite things to float in a wearable collage that tells a story. This set Is EVERYTHING! Get all of your BFFs over and dive into this super deluxe kit! Make lockets for yourselves or each other. Show everyone what you have in common or what makes you unique! Just fill it with custom charms of things you love, lock it up when everything is in place and wear it as a necklace, bracelet or use the Keychain Clasps to make clip-ons! The set comes with everything you need to make 18 Lockitz! Includes 18 Locket Tops, 18 Locket Backs, 6 Necklaces, 6 Bracelets, 6 Keychain Clasps, 72 Charms, 54 Gems, 32 Backgrounds, 1 Pack of Sequin Letters, Tweezers, Photo Stencil, Locket Crimper, Photo Puncher, Storage Tray and Easy Instructions. Recommended for children 5 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: At least it has the \\\"Photo Puncher\\\"\\n\\nReview: ALEX Toys makes a huge number of these sets. Most of them have a theme to them. This particular set is the Best Friend Party Pack which has 18 Lockitz and is geared for birthday parties, sleepovers, etc.\\n\\nIf you're not familiar with Lockitz you simply put trinkets into a round container and then use it as a necklace, bracelet, etc. The trinkets just shake around inside. Its impossible to see whats there, unless you look really close, plus you have to shake the Lockitz to spread things out.\\n\\nThe one thing which is included with this kit is the Photo Puncher. This is the best item of the entire kit. So even though youll never really see the trinkets in the Lockitz.. . . . At least youll see the picture, unless you overload the Lockitz with trinkets. But being able to add a picture makes it work.\\n\\nAt the current price of forty bucks for lots of Made in China plastic. . Its quite expensive.\",\n \"Product: Learn and play with the Barbie STEM Kit! Each kit comes with a 32-page, full-color storybook manual. Learn important engineering lessons as you build 7 models and conduct more than 10 science and art experiments. Models include a spinning dress rack, jewelry holder, hammock, washing machine, and rotating dress design platform, and are compatible with the Barbie Dream House. Create your own Barbie dresses using origami, chromatography, leaf-prints, and optical illusion patterns. 120+ pieces. Includes Barbie scientist doll. 12x12x2.5 in.; 1.5 lbs. Full-time Customer Service and Tech Support available. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This kit is offered in two different versions\\n\\nReview: Note that this kit comes in two different versions. . . One is with Barbie (white doll). The other (this one) is with Nikki (darker-skin doll). Both of the kits are exactly the same, other than the doll.\\n\\nThis is the kind of kit thats probably best enjoyed by both an adult and child together. .. especially if the child is younger. Though it shows from 4 8-years, I think four and five are quite young for a kit like this. Again, it could work for some kids, and with an adult.\\n\\nOverall its nice that this is a learning sort of kit. There are a couple of issues. First of all, though there are seven building projects, you cant build each one without taking the last one apart. It would have been nice if it were possible to build each one without having to do that. Also, all of the projects are girlie. Because Nikki is supposed to be a scientist, it would have been nice of at least a couple of the projects were non-girlie.\",\n \"Product: Learn and play with the Barbie STEM Kit! Each kit comes with a 32-page, full-color storybook manual. Learn important engineering lessons as you build 7 models and conduct more than 10 science and art experiments. Models include a spinning dress rack, jewelry holder, hammock, washing machine, and rotating dress design platform, and are compatible with the Barbie Dream House. Create your own Barbie dresses using origami, chromatography, leaf-prints, and optical illusion patterns. 120+ pieces. Includes Barbie scientist doll. 12x12x2.5 in.; 1.5 lbs. Full-time Customer Service and Tech Support available. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great mother/daugher sort of project\\n\\nReview: Please Note: There are two versions of this kit. This version includes the Barbie doll. The other version includes the Nikki doll. There is only one doll per-set, and both sets are identical, except for the doll.\\n\\nThis is what I call the You Can Be Anything Barbie. Instead of just giving you a toy to play with, you have to actually build the items before you can play with them.\\n\\nI think the age scale is a little off. I really don't think 4 6-year olds (or many of them) are going to get this sort of thing. Even for 7 and above, its going to take some adult supervision. But I think thats a good thing, because its a great bonding experience.\\n\\nTwo things. . . #1, I wish the instructions had been more than pictures. #2, I wish you could create all of the items. As it is, you build. . . and then have to disassemble to make something different.\",\n \"Product: Go for a drive with the Go! Go! Smart Wheels Launch and Go Ride On by VTech. This 2-in-1 ride-on toy lets your little one become a race car driver as they scoot across the floor. Twist the key, turn the wheel or press the buttons to hear realistic race car sounds, encouraging phrases and more. When theyve reached their destination, your child can transform the ride on into an exciting speedway for the included SmartPoint race car. Launch the car down the ramp and through the tunnel to hear the playset respond with fun phrases or put it on the three SmartPoint locations her hear more sounds and phrases. Find fun fast with this exciting 2-in-1 toy. Requires 4 AAA batteries - 2 for the Ride On and 2 for the SmartPoint vehicle (batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use). Intended for ages 1 to 3 years.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Batteries included. .. but you'll need more\\n\\nReview: This car has so much going on! I LOVE the fact that its not only a car to scoot around on, but also offers other playing options as well. I also like the fact that this toy works with other Smart toys so that you can extend the possibilities.\\n\\nNote that there is a 45# weight limit. Also, it takes some time to put it together and add the stickers. If you're giving this as a gift to someone, you may want to go ahead and put it together first before giving it to them.\\n\\nIt requires 4 AAA batters. They are included, but the ones included are for demo purposes only. . . meaning that they are not going to last very long. . so youll want to have fresh batteries available.\",\n \"Product: It has long been rumored that yetis roam snowy mountainsides. Many explorers have climbed those mountains and tried to take photos of the elusive creatures to prove they exist. In this fun game of strategy and luck, players move their climber figures up the mountain-themed gameboard to collect the best photo cards of the yetis. But beware! Players can get caught in an unexpected avalanche or get knocked off the mountain by the yeti. The first player to collect the best photo cards and summit the mountain wins the game. Hasbro Gaming and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Being a \\\"vertical\\\" game is an issue\\n\\nReview: There are some issues with this game being vertical. First of all, you really have to hold it each time you're removing / placing the climbers. You might be able to place it next to a wall. The other issue is if you have more than a couple of players, then people are going to have to move out of the way so others can play. . . or. . . try passing the set. . . or just have a couple of people move the climbers, but thats not really fun either.\\n\\nThe overall concept is ok, but the set-up is the issue. Nonetheless, its fun for kids to play, as you just have to be able to count to five and theres no reading so younger kids can be included.\",\n \"Product: The Secret Life of Pets 3D Fabric Max by ALEX Toys is your chance to create an adorable character from the movie and adopt it as your own! Build Max, the loyal Terrier, and will watch over your room and sit wherever you tell him to to. Attach plush and fluff fabric pieces to the Styrofoam body, then add on details like eyes, nose, ears and more and your pet is ready to be pet! Includes a 6.5in. tall Styrofoam mold, plastic tool, 3 precut felt pieces, a polyester ribbon, 2 plastic eyes, bag of precut fabric (1.5oz.) and easy instructions. Recommended for children 5 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Takes WAY too long for most\\n\\nReview: This is a fun craft project as long as you do not expect it to look exactly like Max. It comes with a Styrofoam head and material that is supposed to be pushed into the head. It has eyes and ears that you push in also. The main problem with this project is the time it takes. It takes a long. . . Long. . .LONG time to press all of it into the Styrofoam. If you divide-up the time and do it over a few sittings, then thats one thing. . . but. . . otherwise it might never get finished. If you have a child that loves arts and crafts this would be a fun entertaining thing to do, but otherwise I would not suggest it.\",\n \"Product: The Secret Life of Pets Shrinky Dinks Playset makes you part of the adventure. Color, bake and shrink Max, Chloe, Gidget, Snowball and all of your favorite characters from the movie and send them on adventures! Or keep them locked up all day to see what they do. Includes 21 Pre-cut Pre-printed Shrinky Dinks Pieces, 7 Paperboard Building Pieces, 24 Paperboard Stands, 8 Colored Pencils and Easy Instructions. Recommended for children 5 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Color. . .Bake. . .Shrink. . .\\n\\nReview: This set includes 21 Shrinky Dinks Pieces. You can see them on the back of the box picture. It also includes eight colored pencils and 7 paperboard building pieces, so youll have a place to put your critters once youve made them.\\n\\nIf you're not familiar with Shrinky Dinks. .. .You color the pieces. . then place them in the oven and they shrink. I find it best to use a toaster oven, if you have one, but you can also use regular size oven. Of course adult supervision will be needed for that part, especially for younger kids.\\n\\nThe plastic is made in the USA. . . but the kit is Made in China. I think its a bit expensive at the current asking price of eighteen bucks. . . but. . .If you're a fan of The Secret Life of Pets and Shrinky Dinks, then this is a nice set to have.\",\n \"Product: This friendly turtle is packed with play activities to foster fine motor skills. Truman turtle pull-toy rolls along on any flat surface with rubber-trimmed wheels. Since 1979, Manhattan Toy has been making award-winning, high quality, educational toys for your baby, toddler or kid. From baby toys and toddler toys to wooden toys and activity centers, our goal is to provide the safest and best toys available. All of our products, from the newest concepts to our time-tested classics, are innovatively designed to inspire imaginative play and delight our customers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute as can be\\n\\nReview: This toy is a great combination of an old classic with a new modern twist. The wooden construction of the pull toy is impeccable but it has new updated designs that make this toy desirable to children as well as parents. The wooden wheels have rubber lining that makes them easier to roll for the child, and is quiet for the parents. It has a spinning flower, an abacus, spinning eyes, different size blocks (circles, squares, triangle), and a white fluffy tail. This is a very interactive toy and I like the fact that the child has to stop and play with the different items and that it doesn't all move while \\\"Clover\\\" is being pulled. The colors are beautiful, simple, and eye catching. I could see this as a family keep-sake. Solid construction, fantastic design, and a great learning toy. Its Made in China.\",\n \"Product: The Green Toys storybook series extends the beloved Green Toys brand into print. Children will see their favorite launch boat embark on exciting adventures throughout the pages of the book, Boats Built for Speed with Davey and Pearl. Enjoy reading the book or playing with the launch boat on its own, or read and play at the same time - this set sparks imaginative play long after story time is over. Includes 1 launch boat, 1 Captain duck, and 1 32-page hardcover storybook. Conveniently packaged, ready to gift!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not my favorite book\\n\\nReview: This is a pre-boxed book / boat / duck set. You can purchase the book alone as well, if you like. You can also purchase the boat separately. I have to admit that Im not a huge fan of the book. Two ducks (one kind of inept / one more with brains) are trying to find a way to transport more packages. In the end, they decide to build a faster boat. . . but what they should have done was enlist and employ their duck friends to help them.\\n\\nThe included boat should have included a back portion and boxes, like it shows in the book.\\n\\nGreen Toys makes some fun, recycled toys. . but this combo is not one of my favorites.\",\n \"Product: A new build and play concept for boys and girls ages 5 -7 that bridges the gap between construction play sets and model kits. The kit helps to build fine motor skills with age appropriately sized parts and an ergonomic tool designed for small hands. Easy to assemble, disassemble and assemble, again and again. Doors, hoods, and compartments open and close.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Off-Road Vehicle (Can you say Jeep?)\\n\\nReview: This is one of the smaller Level 1 junior model kits. At only 25-pieces, its a great way to get started in building models. . . to see if you like it. If you're a fan of the Jeep Wrangler, then this kit is for you. Granted, it doesnt actually say Jeep Wrangler anywhere. . . but . . .thats obviously what they were going for.\\n\\nThough some kids will be able to put this together themselves, I think its a great father/son (or daughter) bonding sort of project. Once its together, you can also play with it. So its not just for display. Its also nice that you can disassemble it too. So more than one person can put it together, so the same person can practice again and again.\",\n \"Product: What if a solar flare has caused all the electronic video games in the world to short circuit? this inventive creativity kit presents children with the scenario of needing to create the greatest board game of all time. With the Spark Lab invention process and cool game components such as game board, sand timer, spinner, die, markers, stencils and stickers, create a family game night classic. Best of all, you get to make the rules! Make the game as difficult or as wacky as you want, game night will never be the same. Think it! Explore it! Sketch it! Create it! Try it! Tweak it! Sell it! This new line introduces kids to the process of invention, the same process used by real inventors. Develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking and creativity in a fun, open-ended way. Ask analytical questions like how will a player win, how many players can play the game at the same time? Do I want to create a game that takes 15 minutes to play or over an hour? Each Spark!Lab Smithsonian activity presents a unique obstacle to overcome. With the Scenario in front of them and the materials provided as points of inspiration, children use the Spark!Lab invention process to create their own unique solutions. Spark!Lab Smithsonian inventive creativity kits show children the invention process can be fun and exciting even when it is challenging. This product line inspires both analytical and creative thought to show children they can do anything they set their mind to. Spark!Lab Smithsonian inventive creativity kits are designed to provide children with the same hands-on experience at home as they would enjoy when visiting the Draper Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian National Museum of American history in Washington, D.C. Since 1976, the Creativity for Kids mission has been to provide children with experiences that stimulate and encourage their natural creativity. Our open-ended products offer fun-filled opportunities for children to create, learn, pretend, and explore. Ages 8+.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Get the creative juices flowing\\n\\nReview: Spark! Lab offers a number of different kits for inventing / creating / building things. Each kit has a different theme. This one is bridges. I found this kit is probably better suited for older kids, because there are not a lot of instructions, and youll need to be quite creative. But it could be for anyone who like to tinker and create. I think the idea here is less about following instructions, and more about being creative and coming up with your own ideas. If your child stumbles with the creative side, then helpful adult ideas might be appreciated to get them started. Again, this isn't a kind of paint-by-numbers kit. . . and its not supposed to be. Its a kit to get kids thinking on their own. There are a lot of pieces, and I really think its a great kit.\",\n \"Product: Build your dream house from the ground up with Brianna and Sophia in the home designer building set. Sophia loves building, while Brianna helps with the finishing touches of the interior. These best friends are a dynamic duo when it comes to building and decorating houses. Help them build different styles of houses - a colonial, a brownstone, and a ranch. Decorate the houses using the included accessories and make their home, your home with the home designer building set from mighty makers. Most models can be built one at a time.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Instructions for three different houses from one kit\\n\\nReview: I really. . . . really. . . . like the KNEX Mighty Makers sets, which are building sets for girls. There are several different ones offered, and they can all be played with together. . . or separately.\\n\\nNote that this set is quite large at 433 pieces. If you're just getting started with these sets, then you might want to start with one of the smaller ones. .. but. . . this one is really quite nice.\\n\\nOften these sets come with one female figure and one pet. . . . .This one comes with two female figures.\\n\\nWith this set, you can build three different houses (and possibly more, if you put your mind to it, but instructions are included for three). The finish products are very cute and colorful.\\n\\nI think the current price of forty-eight bucks is quite expensive for Made in China plastic. . . but.. . I LOVE these sets, so Im still giving it five-stars.\",\n \"Product: Meet Cry Babies lea, the most tearful baby! If you take away her pacifier she will cry real tears and scream and shout! Give her back the packing or rock her to make her stop crying.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Kind of cute but kind of erie. Two AA batteries required / included.\\n\\nReview: Though this doll is kind of cute. . . its also oddly unnerving. The head is much larger than the body. Instead of being a happy baby. . . . its a crybaby. But as long as you keep the pacifier in their mouth, then you don't have to worry about the crying. The pacifier nipple is not realistic. Its just a straight piece of plastic, and takes a little effort to get it in. You won't want to misplace the pacifier, or else the doll will cry and cry . . . unless you remove the batteries. Two AAA batteries are required, and included. The baby will also cry tears, if you add water. You may or may not want to add water, as water means wet. . . and wet means clean-up. This doll is Made in China.\",\n \"Product: Meet Cry Babies Lala, The most tearful baby! If you take away her pacifier she will cry real tears and scream and shout! Give her back the packing or rock her to make her stop crying.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Personally, I prefer \\\"happy\\\" dolls. Made in China. 2AAA batteries included.\\n\\nReview: I guess you could say I have mixed emotions about these dolls. Personally, I prefer happy dolls than dolls that cry all the time. Then theres the oversized head and small body. Two AAA batteries are required, and included. If you want tears then you will need to add water. . but .then the clothes, and possible other surrounding areas, will get wet. If you lose the pacifier, then youll be stuck. The pacifier nipple is not shaped like a real pacifier, which is unfortunate, as its not realistic. This item is Made in China. It does not come in a box. It comes packaged, as shown, in the 3rd and 4th pictures. If you're giving as a gift, then youll either need to wrap the Amazon box, or perhaps use a gift bag. In the sitting position, it measures about 7.5 X 10.\",\n \"Product: ALEX Toys Crush & Slush Sno Cone Maker lets you enjoy a delicious summertime treat all year round! Make Sno Cones just by crushing ice and adding your own juice. This fun treat maker includes a 4 piece Sno Cone maker, syrup bottle, shovel, 3 paper cups and easy instructions. Recommended for children 6 years of age and older.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks better in the picture than in real life.\\n\\nReview: First of all, I cant believe that this product doesnt include syrup. You receive an empty bottle, but thats it. Its really cheaply made. It requires one person to hold the base in place, and another to press down on the plunger and turn the crank. It can certainly depend upon the size / shape of your ice as to how fast and easy it is. It certainly helps if you leave the ice out for a few minutes to soften. There are three paper cups included, and they should have been made of plastic instead, as you're going to need to purchase more cups separately as well. Overall its a nice idea, but just doesnt work out very well.\",\n \"Product: Crazy Darts with slingshot launcher is the alien designed glider with a suction cup tip to stick on any smooth surface. The slingshot is designed to launch the Crazy Darts on a longer distance flight with incredible precision. Loop elastic around launch hook on the Crazy Darts and pull the tab toward to yourself, aim and launch! You can set up 2 competition modes 1) Skillfully hit the alien 3 times to win 2) Aim at your rival's alien and knock it out.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for the current price\\n\\nReview: First of all, lets talk about the price. . . . The list price is almost twenty bucks, and the current price is under five. If you can get these at the under five price then its a GREAT deal. Finally. . . a Made in China price I can live with! Hahahaha For that price, they are well worth it.\\n\\nThese are cool. . . colorful. . . .flyers. Simple and easy. Though it can be fun to make your own paper airplanes. . . . These take it to the next level.\\n\\nUnless you have an empty basement or garage, I think these are better used outside. I think the target part is kind of a farce. The planes tend to just go where they want to, but thats fine with me.\",\n \"Product: It's about finding a big world in a small place-going somewhere in your mind while not going anywhere at all. We made this mat to unplug and play with our kids because we have an imagination too-even if it isn't as big as theirs. It's two-sided for two adventures, but an open canvas for an adventurous mind.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Really Nice . . . But A Bit Pricey. . . .\\n\\nReview: This mat is thick and seems very durable. It is two-sided and both sides are bright and have tons of things for children to explore. The mat can be easily cleaned (unlike activity rugs). It can be used at home or in a school setting and being easy to clean keeps germs at bay. This type of mat can allow children to use their imagination as they play with small cars or other small toys. Fantastic way to enhance the students social skills (plenty of room to play with friends) and a great alternative to video games.\\n\\nMy only issue with this item is the current cost. Lets be honest. . . Its a small rug thats Made in China for a few bucks. The current price is just crazy expensive for me to give it more than four stars.\",\n \"Product: Kids love space exploration, and our new Galactic Mission will set them on a course for timeless hours of fun and countless creative possibilities as infinite as the universe. This 3-1 model mutates into a Spacecraft, a Rocket and a Rover, then it's up to you to build your way to a fascinating new expedition every time! Mission control, we have imagination lift-off.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I prefer plastic to foam\\n\\nReview: Whereas most building toys are made of plastic pieces. . . . This one is made of foam. I guess you could say there is good and bad about this. The foam is soft enough so if you hit something with it. .. it won't break. . . but. . . on the other hand. . . after youve put the sets together. . . the final product (in this case a spaceship, etc.) fall apart easily. Its almost as if you cant really play with them, and they are for display only. So. . . In the end, I think I like plastic better, because you can (usually) play with the toy after you build it. Also. . .with this kit. . . I think it would have been better to have the piece pre-sorted into bags to make it easier to put together.\",\n \"Product: It is the year 2525: humans have advanced their explorations to the edge of the galaxy. On behalf of the GALACTIC UNION, CAPTAIN T. JENNER and his crew have one mission - to protect the solar system. Their ship, SPACE HAWK, is the most advanced spaceship in the STAR PATROL fleet. With its flight, action and hover modes, SPACE HAWK can handle any dangerous situation and any mission. Shortly after SPACE HAWKs first test flight, an unknown danger threatens the galaxy: the planet ATLANTICA in the POLARIS sector is under attack! SPACE HAWK receives emergency signals from everywhere in the region. Space monsters are attacking settlements in the POLARIS sector. Asteroids are hurtling through space and crashing into planets. The SPACE HAWK crew needs you to help them on their mission to save the galaxy. Content: 1 SPACE HAWK toy spaceship; 5 game boards = planets; 3 dice = action robots; free smartphone app.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Make sure you have a \\\"standard\\\" size smartphone or newer iPod Touch before purchase\\n\\nReview: The most important thing to keep in mind before purchasing this item is you must have a either a standard size smartphone or newer iPod Touch. Larger phones / tablets are not going to fit / work. So without a standard size smartphone or newer iPod Touch, youll not want to purchase this item.\\n\\nThis starter set is just the beginning. From here you can add additional expansion sets to keep going with the game. The smartphone interacts with the different boards. The app not only gives sound effects, it gives instructions of what you need to do to play the game.\\n\\nIt should be noted that you don't actually have to put the smartphone in the spaceship to play. Of course, thats the way it was intended, but its really not required. The spaceship can be a bit heavy to hold for extended periods.\\n\\nThis is a very cool interactive set. A little like an interactive video game.\",\n \"Product: Giant Coloring Murals Pin it to the wall, floor or use it as a table runner at your next party or family dinner printed on kraft paper\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Paper is truly dark - Only markers will work - Expensive\\n\\nReview: I wanted this poster for my granddaughter. She has a tendency to use the walls as her art canvas and I thought this would be a great way for her to mark on the wall without me having to do clean-up duty after she leaves. I have purchased coloring books, art pads, and paint sets, but the walls are still her favorite place to mark. It has been a life saver for my walls. She loves to stand up while she is drawing and marking. The poster is very large and is rolled up in a cardboard tube. I have to say that I am disappointed in the material and how dark it is. The picture shows that is brown color, but somehow I did not expect it to be that ruff and dark. The only thing that shows up on this parchment-like paper is markers. I think it is a little pricey considering the quality of the paper. It served its purpose, but will look for a better quality, white paper next time.\",\n \"Product: Speed through the streets in style with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Van! With full-function steering and an easy to use controller, you'll have no problem catching up to your enemies and showing them who's boss!.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Batteries not included. . . Eight Total\\n\\nReview: First of all, you're going to need a lot of batteries, which are not included. You need 5 AA for the vehicle and 3 AAA for the controller. Again, these are not included and will need to be purchased separately.\\n\\nFor fans of TMNT, then this toy is an obvious desirable item. No figures are included, and theres really no way to add figures to it. For example, the doors do not open.\\n\\nThere are much more desirable remote controlled cars offered, which are not with the TMNT theme, at a lower price point. Many have rechargeable batteries as well. So there are many reasons to look at other options. . . but. . . if nothing but TMNT will do, then this is certainly an option to consider.\",\n \"Product: The viral Diet Coke and Mentos experiment that Steve Spangler invented has matured over the years into this amazing kit! As the name states, you'll do a dozen different experiments that are powered by soda. Figure out how high you can make a geyser soar into the air, make your own fizzing fuel and more. Back by popular demand, this kit includes the soda powered Geyser car that can travel over 100 feet on a single bottle of soda.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pricey for what it is. . . . but a lot of fun\\n\\nReview: At the current price of twenty bucks, this is a very expensive kit for what it is. Having said that, it certainly is great fun for kids. There are several things you will need. . . . First is good weather! This is an outdoor project only, so it really doesnt work for cold weather. Its a Summer type of kit. Next, youll need several bottles of diet cola. Generic works just as well as name-brand. Though you can use regular soda, I don't recommend it, as youll have sticky sugar syrup everywhere. . .and ants! Youll also need several tubes of peppermint Mentos. This is way less about science. . . and more just fun to watch it happen.\",\n \"Product: Excavate and build your own glow-in-the-dark T-Rex skeleton. Unlock a long-buried time capsule with cool augmented reality play cards inside. Travel back to the Jurassic Age via the free dinocode app. Immerse yourself in endless imagination and fun! Make a video of the experience and send it to your friends via social media they will be amazed! This unique dino digging kit combines hands-on fun with virtual excitement. Contains 1 plaster block incorporating 1 container of dinosaur DNA fragments and 1 set of glow dinosaur skeleton parts, 1 set of specially designed digging tools, 1 brush, 2 AR play mats (each size: 42 x 42 cm), 1 piece of soft wax, and detailed instructions.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: For the price, it's ok\\n\\nReview: First of all. . . . As you might expect. . . .This is going to be a messy project. Outside, or in a garage, is probably best.\\n\\nThe little plastic mallet, which is included, may not work for you. . . especially if you would like to excavate the bones in a timely manner. So you might want to pull-out a toolbox with a screwdriver. Whatever you have which will do the job. An old toothbrush might also help with cleaning the bones.\\n\\nFor the relatively low cost, its a fun project. . . Just don't have your expectations too high. If you're looking for something similar, but a bit better quality, then you might also check-out the one from Smithsonian.\",\n \"Product: Packed with 26 unique step-by-step projects, the 3Doodler Project Book will guide you through the basics of how to use your 3Doodler 3D printing pen and take you on a journey all the way from beginner to master Doodler.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A great start for your 3Doodler\\n\\nReview: Note that this is the Project Book only. You will have to purchase the 3Doodler separately.\\n\\nThis is a really great book to get you started. There are twenty-six projects included. The book is mostly geared for beginners. Lots of crafts sorts of things like holiday tree ornaments and such. Great for kids, but also for adults. If youve already reach advanced level with your 3Doodler, then this is probably not the book for you. . . but for the rest of us its really a great start with lots of fun ideas.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/3Doodler-Create-3D-Pen-Latest-Edition-of-the-World-s-First-3D-Printing-Pen-Ultimate-Art-Tool-Crafts-Pen-Kit-With-50-Plastic-Strands-No-Mess-Non-Toxic-Smoky-Blue/dp/B01CL1FFPK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">3Doodler Create 3D Pen - Latest Edition of the World's First 3D Printing Pen - Ultimate Art Tool & Crafts Pen Kit - With 50 Plastic Strands, No Mess, Non-Toxic (Smoky Blue)</a>\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":200,"string":"200"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":692,"string":"692"}}},{"rowIdx":693,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A15ML85W54A2AH"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Worlds highest capacity for Galaxy S5 @ 7500Mah by Zero lemon- more than 3 times the capacity of the original Galaxy S5 battery and 1 times more than other makers Galaxy SV extended batteries. Zero lemon in house engineered the full edge wrap TPU case- worlds only manufacturer to integrate both back Cover and case into one for ultimate drop protection. Nfc built into the battery-all functions on the Galaxy S5 such as S beam and Google Wallet are activated --------------- we engineered the worlds highest capacity battery for Galaxy S5 while Providing a full edge wrap case to protect your valuable phone. We achieved these features while maintaining the same phone thickness as other makers lower capacity battery cases. This 7500Mah battery doubles the capacity of iPad Mini tablet! (iPad Mini Rated at 4490Mah) --------------- *must use included soft plastic TPU case with this battery. Due to oversize capacity, phone will Show battery at 3% for slightly prolonged period, this is normal behavior. Actual battery life will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations and network conditions. Please Note this battery requires removal of the back Cover which will not sustain the water resistant design of the Galaxy S5.\". The summary of the review text is \"Like a tank for a phone!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It's like a tank for a phone. Both a gas tank and an armored tank.\n\nPros:\n\n1. Battery life is phenomenal. It's roughly double the 3,000mah stock battery.\n\n2. Protects the phone. The case has a 3/16\" bevel that sticks out above the front glass of the phone. This provides better front glass protection than most cases.\n\n3. Rubbery non-slip surface. This makes it easy to grip in your hand without slippage.\n\n5. Very easy install one minute install.\n\n6. Solid back makes it suitable if you want to add a belt tab. I buy round belt clip tabs and glue it on the battery, drill a hole in the case and then stretch the tab through the drilled hole then clip the phone to my belt clip. It works great.\nTo do this buy the tab and belt clip. Use 3M mounting tape #03609 (this is far stronger than the tape you get with the belt tab), drill a 3/8 hole in the case EXACTLY centered on where the tab will be. The hole is smaller than the tab so you must stretch the case hole over the tab. The case back will hold the tab in place because even the super strong mounting tape won't hold the tab long without a strong case back holding the tab also (believe me I've tried). With this case the tab has never come loose and you don't have to fear your phone popping off the belt clip and being lost or damaged.\n\n7. Case buttons work well with phone buttons. Pressing the buttons of the case is a solid feel and works easily with the phone buttons underneath.\n\nCons:\n\n1. It's big and heavy. No, I mean really, this thing is big and heavy. It literally makes the phone feel 3X heavier. It's big. It's like an Otterbox case with lead inside. If you put your phone inside of your suit jacket and wish an unnoticeable bulge where you phone is, run, don't walk away from this battery. It doubles the thickness of your phone and increases the likelihood of your jacket or pants pocket bulging from the shear size of this phone. I've gotten used to the size and weight and actually like them both now. My hands are big and I'm strong so it works for me. If you have trouble opening doors, this phone is not for you.\n\n2. It takes double the time to charge. That figures if it's double the capacity but usually it's left on the charger overnight anyway.\n\n3. The battery level is no longer accurate. Maybe it's just my battery learning but it will drop to 95% in a few minutes yet take hours to move from 4% to 0. The battery meter is not smoothly linear. UPDATE: After the battery is conditioned a couple of weeks, the battery gauge us now accurate. To be honest, the battery meter doesn't matter. If you charge your phone at night, unless you play movies all day, your battery simply will never run to zero so a battery meter is almost unnecessary with this battery. On my heaviest use days I've always had 50%+ of battery left at the end of the day. With the stock battery it would go to zero on some days.\n\n4. Your phone is no longer waterproof. Because this replaces the sealed back plate the phone is no longer waterproof. The front of the phone is still rather tightly sealed. It may remove the immersability of the phone but I think it will hold up well in the rain. Just don't go swimming with it."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It's like a tank for a phone. Both a gas tank and an armored tank.\n\nPros:\n\n1. Battery life is phenomenal. It's roughly double the 3,000mah stock battery.\n\n2. Protects the phone. The case has a 3/16\" bevel that sticks out above the front glass of the phone. This provides better front glass protection than most cases.\n\n3. Rubbery non-slip surface. This makes it easy to grip in your hand without slippage.\n\n5. Very easy install one minute install.\n\n6. Solid back makes it suitable if you want to add a belt tab. I buy round belt clip tabs and glue it on the battery, drill a hole in the case and then stretch the tab through the drilled hole then clip the phone to my belt clip. It works great.\nTo do this buy the tab and belt clip. Use 3M mounting tape #03609 (this is far stronger than the tape you get with the belt tab), drill a 3/8 hole in the case EXACTLY centered on where the tab will be. The hole is smaller than the tab so you must stretch the case hole over the tab. The case back will hold the tab in place because even the super strong mounting tape won't hold the tab long without a strong case back holding the tab also (believe me I've tried). With this case the tab has never come loose and you don't have to fear your phone popping off the belt clip and being lost or damaged.\n\n7. Case buttons work well with phone buttons. Pressing the buttons of the case is a solid feel and works easily with the phone buttons underneath.\n\nCons:\n\n1. It's big and heavy. No, I mean really, this thing is big and heavy. It literally makes the phone feel 3X heavier. It's big. It's like an Otterbox case with lead inside. If you put your phone inside of your suit jacket and wish an unnoticeable bulge where you phone is, run, don't walk away from this battery. It doubles the thickness of your phone and increases the likelihood of your jacket or pants pocket bulging from the shear size of this phone. I've gotten used to the size and weight and actually like them both now. My hands are big and I'm strong so it works for me. If you have trouble opening doors, this phone is not for you.\n\n2. It takes double the time to charge. That figures if it's double the capacity but usually it's left on the charger overnight anyway.\n\n3. The battery level is no longer accurate. Maybe it's just my battery learning but it will drop to 95% in a few minutes yet take hours to move from 4% to 0. The battery meter is not smoothly linear. UPDATE: After the battery is conditioned a couple of weeks, the battery gauge us now accurate. To be honest, the battery meter doesn't matter. If you charge your phone at night, unless you play movies all day, your battery simply will never run to zero so a battery meter is almost unnecessary with this battery. On my heaviest use days I've always had 50%+ of battery left at the end of the day. With the stock battery it would go to zero on some days.\n\n4. Your phone is no longer waterproof. Because this replaces the sealed back plate the phone is no longer waterproof. The front of the phone is still rather tightly sealed. It may remove the immersability of the phone but I think it will hold up well in the rain. Just don't go swimming with it."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: 37537 Features: -Digital steamer.-Two separate tiers with removable divider.-For steaming corn on the cob or a head of broccoli.-Steams delicate fish, lobster and shrimp.-Cooks eggs upright from soft-cooked to hard-boiled. Dimensions: -13.88'' H x 9.19'' W x 9.69'' D. Warranty: -Manufacturer provides 1 year limited warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super value and quality.\n\nReview: I use these for the office staff. I've ordered several of them and they are used by the office staff to cook multiple meals daily. The units have never stopped working. I ordered more because the rice bowls became stained. Some of the staff used the for hot spicy foods and they left chilli sauce stains in the rice bowls. Soooo... I had to buy new units just to get new rice bowls. I notified the staff no chilli sauce in the rice bowls.\n\nMy only complaint is there is no preset for the cooking time and it does not remember the last setting. I use 45 minutes. It starts at 20 minutes and then I must use the up arrows to increment to get to 45 minutes. Not a big deal but a remember last setting option would be nice.\n\nThe clear steamer sections don't seem very durable but they have never broken or even chipped even with the constant office use. I am super pleased with these units.","Product: Now you can get the perfect shot each and every time with this camera tripod. It lets you focus on taking pictures, instead of messing around with a mountain of assorted parts. The aluminum construction (with black plastic components) makes it lightweight while the brace and non-slip feet keep it securly in place. This tripod features adjustable legs and an adjustable center column. A bubble level also ensures that your camera is just where you want it.\n\n1/4\" standard tripod mount\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I ordered a baker's dozen. Does that tell you what I think?\n\nReview: I ordered three of these tripods initially. I was expecting a flimsy about to fall apart tripod. I was pleasantly surprised. No, this is not a $200 tripod but for $10 it's fantastic. I have a Canon T3i with a 270mm zoom lens so it's a big lens. This tripod holds everything quite steady. I really wanted a tripod that I could pan with for video shooting. This works. It's not a fluid head but just loosen the screw for the horizontal plane, tighten the vertical plane handle and it works perfectly. It's quite smooth. My other super sturdy and well-built tripod is for photo only and it doesn't pan well at all but it's much heavier also. This really fits the bill. Just to show how much I like this tripod, I ordered 10 more so I will have 13. If I leave it somewhere or it breaks, I have 12 more. It would cost more to ship it than to replace it. Just the quick release plates on most tripods are more than this entire tripod so it's better to just buy extra tripods instead of extra quick release plates. It's also really really light. I mean REALLY light! You can put this on a backpack and hike all day. For $10, get a couple of spares. I don't know how many years it will hold up but for $10, a year would be super.","Product: 200 Watt Max Step Down Converter\n Converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V\n Led indicator light\n Fuse protected\n Ideal for fax machines, computers, typewriters, camera batteries, phone chargers and light portable equipment\nTRANSFORMER PURCHASE GUIDE : Remember to leave at least a 100% slack for the voltage converter transformer. Televisions, Heating appliances, Laser printers, Halogen & fluorescent bulbs and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a voltage converter transformer that is at least 3-4 times the items capacity.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Worked flawlessly with my wife's flat iron\n\nReview: I purchased this for my wife. I have universal adapters for foreign travel outside of the U.S. but I did not have a voltage converter. Most of my electronics will operate from 100-240v BUT my wife had a flat iron that is 110v only. Her iron required not just an adapter, but it required that the voltage be converted from 220v to 110v, thus the need for this product.\n\nThe problem was that virtually all of the voltage converters say DO NOT USE with resistance heat items such a flat irons and hair dryers. I looked at the specs on my wife's flat iron and it uses 40 watts. With a 110 to 120v circuit, 40 watts is 1/3 amp. That seemed to be awfully small for a flat iron that got hot but I looked at the spec several times and sure enough it was only 40 watts.\n\nSo even against the dire warning not use this converter with flat irons (and seeing no other alternative and failing to understand why a 200 watt converter would not work with a 40 watt load) I bought it.\n\nIt worked flawlessly and the converter did not even get warm. The flat iron heated as usual and worked perfectly.\n\nSo my suggestion is that if you are going to use this with resistance heat such as a flat iron that you stay WELL UNDER the 200 watt capacity and you should be fine.\n\nI deducted one star because the thing is HEAVY. Although it is compact, it feels like it is made of lead and will add weight to your suitcase. Otherwise a great item.","Product: Videosecu MS56B has solid platform with adjustable clamp style speaker adapter. It will accommodate speakers up to 13 inches deep, 11 inches wide and 33 lbs in weight, perfect for mount larger surround sound or medium bookshelf monitor speakers, especially for wood or plastic speaker without mounting holes. Heavy duty construction in black color, Include a pair of mount for two speakers, and common mounting hardware. Note: The speaker not included.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Mounted perfectly on my monitors\n\nReview: These mounts are used to actually mount speakers on my dual computer monitors. They work great but it requires a different mounting technique and some zip ties.\n\nI had the challenge of wanting to mount some high-quality speakers (M-Audio AV40) on my computer monitors so that I could have the speakers facing me and not behind me on the wall. You will need four to six 12-inch or longer zip ties (I used 14\" ties). I have Asus monitors that use a standard VESA mount. By placing the speaker mounts on the monitor stand and securing it with zip ties it works perfectly and it is very sturdy.\n\nThe only negative is that it does make the monitors heavier towards the back and if you forcefully bump the monitor, it could fall over backward and cause damage but you would have to give it a fairly substantial bump.\n\nPictures are attached.","Product: 200 Watt Max Step Down Converter\n Converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V\n Led indicator light\n Fuse protected\n Ideal for fax machines, computers, typewriters, camera batteries, phone chargers and light portable equipment\nTRANSFORMER PURCHASE GUIDE : Remember to leave at least a 100% slack for the voltage converter transformer. Televisions, Heating appliances, Laser printers, Halogen & fluorescent bulbs and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a voltage converter transformer that is at least 3-4 times the items capacity.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Worked flawlessly with my wife's flat iron\n\nReview: I purchased this for my wife. I have universal adapters for foreign travel outside of the U.S. but I did not have a voltage converter. Most of my electronics will operate from 100-240v BUT my wife had a flat iron that is 110v only. Her iron required not just an adapter, but it required that the voltage be converted from 220v to 110v, thus the need for this product.\n\nThe problem was that virtually all of the voltage converters say DO NOT USE with resistance heat items such a flat irons and hair dryers. I looked at the specs on my wife's flat iron and it uses 40 watts. With a 110 to 120v circuit, 40 watts is 1/3 amp. That seemed to be awfully small for a flat iron that got hot but I looked at the spec several times and sure enough it was only 40 watts.\n\nSo even against the dire warning not use this converter with flat irons (and seeing no other alternative and failing to understand why a 200 watt converter would not work with a 40 watt load) I bought it.\n\nIt worked flawlessly and the converter did not even get warm. The flat iron heated as usual and worked perfectly.\n\nSo my suggestion is that if you are going to use this with resistance heat such as a flat iron that you stay WELL UNDER the 200 watt capacity and you should be fine.\n\nI deducted one star because the thing is HEAVY. Although it is compact, it feels like it is made of lead and will add weight to your suitcase. Otherwise a great item.","Product: Videosecu MS56B has solid platform with adjustable clamp style speaker adapter. It will accommodate speakers up to 13 inches deep, 11 inches wide and 33 lbs in weight, perfect for mount larger surround sound or medium bookshelf monitor speakers, especially for wood or plastic speaker without mounting holes. Heavy duty construction in black color, Include a pair of mount for two speakers, and common mounting hardware. Note: The speaker not included.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Mounted perfectly on my monitors\n\nReview: These mounts are used to actually mount speakers on my dual computer monitors. They work great but it requires a different mounting technique and some zip ties.\n\nI had the challenge of wanting to mount some high-quality speakers (M-Audio AV40) on my computer monitors so that I could have the speakers facing me and not behind me on the wall. You will need four to six 12-inch or longer zip ties (I used 14\" ties). I have Asus monitors that use a standard VESA mount. By placing the speaker mounts on the monitor stand and securing it with zip ties it works perfectly and it is very sturdy.\n\nThe only negative is that it does make the monitors heavier towards the back and if you forcefully bump the monitor, it could fall over backward and cause damage but you would have to give it a fairly substantial bump.\n\nPictures are attached.","Product: FinePix F900EXR is the perfect travel companion for the photo enthusiast. Large 16MP EXR CMOS 1/2\" Sensor with phase detection pixels and new EXR processor for outstanding low light, HD movie and continuous shooting and AF performance. Travel light but sacrifice range with Fujifilm's high quality Fujinon 20x Optical zoom (25-500mm) with image stabilization and 40x Intelligent Digital Zoom. Full HD movies with dedicated movie button. High Speed continuous shooting 9fps at full resolution. Wi-Fi certified so you can easily share images from just about anywhere - Smart Phone/Tablet or PC. RAW support. Get creative with 6 new artistic filters.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finepic F900EXR vs Samsung WB-850 vs Nikon S9700\n\nReview: This is a review of the Fuji Finepix F900EXR vs the Samsung WB-850 and the Nikon S9700. I recently purchased the Fuji and was a strong proponent of the Samsung WB-850 which I've owned for over a year. The Nikon 9700 was my latest purchase and it is reviewed here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3G3GRJ0JI07CZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00IA9LWA0\n\nI have updated this review to include the Nikon Coolpix S9700.\n\nHere is my take on them compared to each other.\n\nThis is my initial review of the Samsung WB850: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ARV05CZB3H1/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B007261BRG&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=\n\nI bought the Fuji from Amazon after wanting a long zoom pocket camera that also shot in raw. Raw is a digital negative file type that is about 25MB in size which is several times larger than the typical .jpg digital picture. I took a class in Photoshop recently and the instructor explained the advantages of a raw file and said that all pros should shoot in raw.\n\nIf you want to know about the raw file format and why I wanted this camera, just search on raw vs jpeg.\n\nI'm not a pro but I did want to have the flexibility that a raw file offered. I also wanted a pocket long zoom camera. I have several large DSLR cameras and all of them will shoot in raw but I no longer wanted to carry the heavy large cameras with me when I traveled especially since the Samsung had just as much zoom as my big zoom lens and took better pictures. The drawback with the Samsung is that it will not shoot in raw and it has a slow shot to shot time. Thus, my purchase of the Fuji.\n\nOne of my requirements of a camera is the ability to connect via microUSB. I have standardized all of my electronics to connect via a microUSB cable. My phone, Bluetooth headsets, GPS, external batteries, speakers, etc. all connect and charge with a microUSB cable. The Samsung is not supplied with an external battery charger, you just plug up the USB and the battery charges in the camera. Although some prefer an external battery charger this worked perfectly for me since a battery charger was one less piece of gear that had to go in my already overcrowded and heavy notebook bag.\n\nWhen looking at the online literature for the Fuji I could not tell if it had a microUSB connector or not. I even downloaded the manual and all it said was USB cable. You could not tell from the pictures what type of USB connector the camera used. So I bought it hoping for the best.\n\nWhen the Fuji arrived the first thing that I checked was the USB connector. It is NOT a microUSB connector. It is not even a miniUSB connector. It appears to be some sort of proprietary connector that I've never seen before. I was about to simply box the Fuji back up and send it back to Amazon then and there but I said, \"What the heck, I have the camera, I might as well see how it works and then I can send it back.\"\n\nI briefly charged the battery in the external charger and then turned the Fuji on.\n\nIt takes the Samsung roughly 3 seconds to turn on ready to shoot and the Fuji under 2 seconds. That's not really a big deal but the Fuji turns on ready to shoot in about half the time of the Samsung. The Nikon speed is similar to the Samsung.\n\nTime to turn on ready to shoot: Winner Fuji\n\nThen I pressed the shutter button. It beeped when I pressed the shutter button. It took me a minute to figure out what was happening. The beep represented focus lock. The Fuji F900 is advertised as the world's fastest focusing camera. I was always used to every autofocus camera having to seek focus and beeping when the focus was locked. The Fuji is the fastest focusing camera that I've ever seen. The Samsung is just as fast focusing once it has zoomed in and focused in on that zoom range but the Fuji focuses much faster when first focusing on a new zoom range. The focusing almost seemed instant and I was used to cameras taking a moment for the first focus.\n\nFocus speed: Winner Fuji\n\nAs I mentioned, the Fuji has no microUSB connector and it will NOT charge the battery even if the proprietary USB is connected to power. You must remove the battery and put it in the external charger to charge the battery. The Samsung gives you both options if you buy an inexpensive external battery charger. With the Nikon you can charge the battery with a microUSB cable but you cannot OPERATE the camera while the battery is charging. So Samsung is best because you can both charge and simultaneously operate the camera. With the Nikon you can charge the camera but not operate it. And with the Fuji you can't even plug up a microUSB cable.\n\nBattery charging via USB and external: Winner Samsung\n\nThe Fuji has a 6 to 92mm zoom which is the claimed equivalent of a 25 to 500mm regular zoom. The Samsung has a 4 to 86mm or an 18 to 470 regular zoom. When I compared the Samsung to my regular Tamron 18 to 270mm lens on my DSLR the true zoom range is closer to 250mm, not 470. I really could not tell any difference in the zoom ranges of either camera. The Nikon however seems to have about a 50% stronger zoom so it is the clear winner in zoom power.\n\nZoom range: Nikon\n\nThe Fuji has a maximum aperture of 3.5, the Nikon 3.7 and the Samsung 2.8. The Samsung has a half a stop faster lens. What this means in practical use is that the Samsung will shoot a brighter picture in low light situations.\n\nLens speed for low light: Winner Samsung\n\nThe real plus of the Fuji is the shot to shot interval. The one drawback with the Samsung and Nikon is that it takes a second or more for the camera to process between shots. This is not atypical for most pocket digital cameras as a one second shot to shot time is rather average. That's the one plus of my big Canon T4i, you can shoot as fast as you press the shutter button and even holding down the shutter in sports mode will continually rapid fire.\n\nThe Fuji has a half a second shot to shot time. This means that you can take two shots per second without being in burst mode. It is significantly faster than the Samsung. The Nikon is even slower. I can literally take 3 shots to every one shot with the Fuji vs the Nikon. This is the major difference between the Fuji and basically any other point and shoot camera. The Fuji has an amazingly fast shot to shot time. You won't miss any single shots with the Fuji whereas you might with the Samsung and Nikon. This is not rapid fire shooting that is required when shooting action sports photography. Both cameras have a burst mode but frankly neither is good enough if you are doing a lot of fast action sports photography. For that I need my big DSLR but that is about the only situation that I can think of where I need it. My son does competitive swimming and I need to take the big camera if I really want to get a lot of action shots but for every other non-studio situation, the point and shot long zoom cameras rule.\n\nThe Fuji allows you to select the jpg mode of Fine or Normal and Fine+raw or Normal+raw. The jpg file is around 4MB, the raw file 12 to 25MB. When shooting in the jpg+raw mode each photo is nearly 30MB total. I can shoot 7 shots at second per shot before the camera slows down. After 7 shots, it takes about a second between shots as the large files transfer to the camera and the camera tries to keep up. It takes over 30 seconds for all of those shots to process before the orange process light stops blinking.\n\nIf I switch to Fine jpg only which is the mode the vast majority of people will be shooting in, the camera never slows up. I shot 50 shots as fast as I could press the shutter and the Fuji never slowed down.\n\nShot to Shot time: Winner by a HUGE margin Fuji (this may be the most important factor in the camera selection between the three cameras)\n\nPicture quality: All three cameras produce awesome video and photos. They are as good or better than the big T4i in my opinion. I like the colors better. I'm not going to rate the picture and video quality of each camera. The Fuji's file sizes are smaller. Avg maximum jpg file of the Fuji is 4MB. The maximum jpg file size of the Samsung is 8MB. Both cameras are 16MP cameras but the Samsung has a much bigger maximum picture file size. There are plenty of other reviews that will give you details on pic and video quality, I'm super satisfied with the quality of the three cameras.\n\nPicture and video quality: Not Judged\n\nWhen plugging in the camera to your computer via USB the Samsung will show up as a separate drive on your computer. The Fuji will not. With the Fuji you must click My Computer and scroll to the external device. Of course you must use the proprietary USB cable to even plug up the Fuji to your computer. This is more of a hassle since the camera will not show up in a file explorer program. The Nikon turns off when you plug in the USB cable and I can't turn it on so I'm not sure about direct transfer with the Nikon. I actually never use that method anyway. It's far faster to just take the SD card out and put it directly into the computer to transfer your photos.\n\nFile Management and ease of transferring pictures: Winner Samsung\n\nAll have wi-fi but I don't use wi-fi on the cameras so I can't rate how that works.\n\nThe Samsung and Nikon have built-in GPS and will tag your pictures with the location and point of interest that you are near. The Fuji does not but it does have a downloadable phone app that will connect with the camera. This will allow geotagging using your phone's GPS to communicate location data to the camera. The setup was simple and it works. When a photo is taken longitude and latitude data is embedded in the picture. The problem with the Fuji GPS is that the location does not update if you move. It records the location data at the time of phone syncing and that SINGLE location is embedded in all of the pictures until you sync again. The syncing process sometimes takes a full minute and sometimes does not work on the fist try. Now this will work fine if you are in one location but if you are driving or even walking to different locations the location becomes general and not accurate. The Nikon's GPS seems to lock much faster than the Samsung.\n\nThe Samsung and Nikon GPS feature is better for two reasons: It's automatic and you don't need your phone's GPS soaking up battery and you don't need to remember to turn on the geotagging feature on your phone. The app turns off in 60 min so that you don't forget it but that also means if you are out hiking you must remember to turn it back on every 60 minutes. Plus, if you are hiking, you will only have the single location where you synced embedded with the Fuji.\n\nThe Samsung also embeds POI info. This means that the Samsung will embed New York Zoo, New York City, NY U.S. whereas the Fuji will only embed Lat-Lon coordinates. You can plug in the coordinates on a computer map and show exactly where you are but the Samsung POI is a lot easier to quickly understand. The Samsung GPS database does however take up a GB of space on your SD card. The Nikon will show the POI on the screen.\n\nAlthough the Fuji requires your phone app be active and near the camera to geotag that single location, the phone does have one advantage. My phone will determine location inside of a building, the Samsung and Nikon must have a clear view of the sky to determine location.\n\nGPS functionality: Winner Nikon\n\nThe Fuji is prettier. The Samsung and Nikon are traditional box shapes. The Fuji has rounded corners and feels smoother in your hand and slides in your pocket easier. The Samsung and Fuji are basically the same size, the Fuji just feels better in your hand. The Fuji also comes in various colors whereas the Samsung only comes in black. The Nikon is noticeably larger (about a third larger) but will still fit in a pocket.\n\nStyle: Winner Fuji\n\nThe battery door on the Samsung has a slide button that you push to pop open the door. This works extremely well and is easy to do. The Fuji's battery door is a friction slide. You almost have to break a nail to get it open. Since you can't charge via the USB cable you must open the hard to open door to change the battery. I think the Fuji door has a much higher probability of breaking and is not as durable as the Samsung. The Nikon battery door seems to be durable.\n\nBattery door Winner: Tie Samsung and Nikon\n\nOne feature that is useful and necessary is the ability to capture hi resolution stills while you are videoing. The Samsung will capture up to six full resolution still pictures by pressing the shutter button The Fuji has a dual setting in the movie menu for shooting stills during a video, movie priority or still image priority. If you select movie priority it will shoot up to 30 stills at 1920x1080 resolution. This is basically taking a frame from the video since the video is 1920x1080. This is the equivalent of a 2 megapixel camera and is good enough for a high quality 4x6 print. If you select still image priority it will shoot up to 16 stills at a 6MP resolution and is good enough for a high quality 16x20 print. The Nikon does the same but seems to have a limit of around 8 stills. Plus with the Nikon, there is NO indication that you've taken a still. There is no sound and no indication on the LCD that you've taken a still (or that you haven't taken a still).\n\nThe Samsung shoots a higher quality still during a movie but it will only shoot six whereas the Fuji shoots a lower quality but still excellent quality and you can shoot 16 pictures during a movie. This is a tradeoff.\n\nMovie still shooting: Tie between Samsung and Fuji\n\nBoth cameras shoot Full HD movies but there is a difference. The Samsung and Nikon (Nikon has a 25 and 30fps option) shoots at 30 frames per second and the Fuji shoots at 60fps. Technically 60fps is better but it has a big drawback. It creates a file size twice as big. One hour of HD video on the Samsung creates a 9GB file. One hour on the Fuji creates a 16GB file. You only need 60fps and can tell the difference on very fast action. Movies are shot at 24fps and TV is 30fps. I would prefer 30fps and its excellent quality and smaller file size than the 60fps. There is no way to select 30fps on the Fuji, if you want HD, its 60fps. The video quality is excellent on all of the cameras.\n\nThe focusing during video is not nearly as fast as with photos. The video focusing speed is about the same for all cameras.\n\nThe Samsung will record a maximum video length of 20 minutes. The Fuji will record a maximum video length of 14:30. The Nikon will record a maximum length of 27 minutes.\n\nVideo: Winner Nikon\n\nThe battery performance seems to be about equal. I did a video test with the Fuji and it recorded about 45 minutes of video before the battery went dead which is similar to the Samsung. My initial test of the Samsung produced a lot more shots per battery than later tests. It may have been the new battery lasts much longer than a battery a few months old. The Fuji is rated at 260 photos per battery. With all of the cameras you will need to carry extra batteries. The big drawback with the Fuji is that you can't use an external battery through USB or charge the battery in the camera. Fuji does sell an optional DC coupler but that's an AC plugin. If I was near an AC plug and had a big coupler I might as well just keep some batteries charged up and ready.\n\nI will give Fuji credit for one simple but effective innovation. There is a big orange stripe on the battery that corresponds to an orange mark in the battery compartment. This easily lets you see how to line up the battery as you insert it. Often with such batteries you have to look at the terminals or remember the orientation to correctly insert the battery. With the Fuji, it's just orange to orange. All cameras should have that. I took a gold Sharpie pen and marked the Samsung and Nikon battery and the extra batteries that I bought for the Fuji. It makes battery insertion correctly the first time foolproof.\n\nBattery: Winner Samsung\nI bought this kit for extra batteries. http://amzn.com/B004VTF7IG\nThe charger and the batteries work great. The charger is actually better than the charger that comes with the camera because the prongs fold in and take up less space.\n\nI also have a universal camera battery charger that works great. http://amzn.com/B00369CNFW\n\nAll of the cameras are excellent and you won't be disappointed with either.\n\nBy the way, I kept the Fuji and that is the one that I use most.\n\nOne Week Update:\nAfter a week I did have to send the original Fuji back for a replacement. The camera kept saying \"Protected Card\" even when the SD card was not locked. It started doing this intermittently at first then constantly. I tried 3 different cards so I assumed the camera's sensing system for locked and unlocked cards was defective. Got the new camera and it is working perfectly so far.\n\nIn the EXR auto mode you cannot select Large. The camera will shoot in either Large or Medium depending on the composition of the picture. I prefer to shoot all of my pictures in the largest size but that is not possible in EXR auto but it is in other modes.","Product: Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Enjoy a high definition stereo sound with an impressive volume whether you're lounging around the house, or partying, walking out, camping, hiking, biking. Bluetooth 4.0 Technology: Equipped with advanced technology and compatible with all Bluetooth compacity devices. Speaker would automatically reconnect to the last device used. Superior Sound Quality: Enjoy your music in 12W full-bodied stereo realized through dual high-performance drivers and a unique enhanced bass.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: DanceOut vs Jambox Mini vs Beats Pill\n\nReview: For the money, this is an awesome unit. I have two other small Bluetooth speakers, Beats Pill, Jambox Mini and this unit the DanceOut. This is by far the least expensive. You can literally buy three of these for less than one of the others so the price is not even in the same ballpark.\n\nThe Beats Pill sounds best. The Jambox and the DanceOut sound about the same with music. I would give the Beats Pill an 8 on music sound and the Jambox and DanceOut a 7. All three sound good.\n\nThe DanceOut is larger than the Jambox. Since the Beats Pill is cylindrical it's size is a little odd but total size of the Pill is probably on par with the Jambox.\n\nThe 3.5 Aux In sounds better than the Bluetooth connection. When I connected the same source via Bluetooth and the 3.5 Aux the Aux In sounded much clearer and louder but that's true with the majority of Bluetooth connections that I've encountered.\n\nThe DanceOut has a USB charge port to charge your phone or other device while the DanceOut is being charged. That's a feature that neither of the other two have. You cannot plug a Flash Drive and play music from the USB port.\n\nThe phone conversation function sounds best on the Jambox, the Beats Pill is second but the phone quality sound of the DanceOut is not as good. The person on the other end complained that I sounded as if was in a cave so it's like a low quality speakerphone. I then switched to the Jambox and they said they could hear me much clearer and both speakers were in the same position.\n\nSo in summary among the three units: Overall, the Beats Pill is best for music with the Jambox and DanceOut about equal for music. For phone conversation the Jambox is best with the Pill a close second and the DanceOut a very distant third.\n\nFor the price however, neither touches the DanceOut. It's a great value for just a speaker and is subpar as a speakerphone.\n\nPictures are attached showing the relative size of the DanceOut vs the Jambox\n\nI took off a star for the speakerphone performance but at the price it's still a great value.\n\nDisclosure: I received a sample product from the manufacturer for the purposes of providing this review. However, a review in exchange for the review sample was not promised. The views and opinions expressed in this review are my own, and in no way represent the views or opinions of the manufacturer or vendor.","Product: Blaze B30 incorporates the 360 degree swivel design with the stainless metal structure which allows users to operate and store with just a thumb push. Blaze B30 also enhances its durability of the swivel axis with the Four-Way Positioning Rotating Technology which avoids any damages or debris on the USB connector from loose axis. Moreover, with the geometric diamond-cut pattern carved on the glossy translucent body, Blaze B30 shines like a luxurious jewelry, and is able to reflect the sparkle through the different source of light. It is also built-in with the LED indicator, and the light will illuminate through the outer case, indicating the data transfer status during use. SP B30 comes in multiple choices of storage capacities including 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. It also comes with a lifetime warranty that guarantees complete services and technical support.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Boy Am I Thrilled With This Drive!!!\n\nReview: Read speed = 135.77MB/s, Write speed = 97.11MB/s. What more needs to be said for a 64 GB drive that costs so little? The drive feels very solidly constructed. The diamond pattern on the enclosure looks rich. The swivel cover makes it where you can't lose the cap and it is super easy, quick and simple to swivel the cover out of the way to use the drive. The cover snaps in place with a resounding click so it's not just free wheeling. Some drives take you a minute to figure out how to open them, this one is as near perfect as you can get. There is a hole to attach to a keyring or for a lanyard (no lanyard is included). It is small so it is easy to carry. I am simply super impressed with the speed. This is a winner!","Product: Klipsch R6 In-Ear Headphones\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: 3 headsets compared and a clear winner\n\nReview: This review covers the comparison of three different headphones.\n1. Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphones $9.99 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/MAXROCK-TM-Total-Soft-Silicon-Headphones-with-Mic-Sleep-Choice-for-Cellphones-Tablets-and-3-5mm-Jack-Green/dp/B00V9FN1LK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">MAXROCK (TM) Total Soft Silicon Headphones with Mic Sleep Choice for Cellphones Tablets and 3.5mm Jack (Green)</a>\n2. Max Rock Metal Headphones $9.99 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/MAXROCK-TM-Slim-Flat-Cable-3-5mm-Metal-Headphones-with-Mic-and-Remote-Control-Gray/dp/B00RGK8AS6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">MAXROCK (TM) Slim Flat Cable 3.5mm Metal Headphones with Mic and Remote Control (Gray)</a>\n3. Klipsch Ri6 Headphones $99.99 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Klipsch-R6i-Black-In-Ear-Headphone-with-Patented-Oval-Tip-Black/dp/B00JPK9T1W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Klipsch R6i Black In-Ear Headphone with Patented Oval Tip (Black)</a>\n\nOften it is not just a particular item that you are interested in, but you want the best item for the money. I built and owned a recording studio so I am more sensitive to sound quality than the average person. Of the three headphones, I purchased two of them at full price. I was given a discount coupon for an honest review of the Max Rock Soft Silicone headphones and got them for $1.00.\n\nThis is my up-front summary of the three headphones.\n1. Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphone: Price $9.99. I paid with the discount coupon $1. Opinion: I want my dollar back.\n2. Max Rock Metal Headphones: Price $9.99. Opinion: Absolute BEST value for the money\n3. Klipsch Ri6 Headphones: Price $99.99. Opinion: Hard to decide which sounds best between the Max Rock Metal and Klipsch but with a 10X price difference the choice is a no-brainer.\n\nFirst, so we can get those out of the way and out of the picture, the Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphones. They sound terrible. The sound quality is like a muffled AM radio. You can hear the music but it is muffled in every frequency range. I got the solid green model. If you have streaks of red, yellow, purple and green in your hair then the green headphones will accent things beautifully. Otherwise the green looks cheap. The headphones feel cheaply made although I must admit they are as advertised - soft. The softness does make them comfortable in your ear but no more so than the silicone inserts the other two headsets and they actually don't feel as good as the other two headsets because they are floppy feeling in your ear. The major drawback with these headsets is simply that they sound terrible.\n\nIf these headsets were waterproof, fireproof, zombie proof and doubled as a hacksaw then maybe those pluses would make it worthwhile in a survival situation. Otherwise the terrible sound simply is not worth it, even for a dollar. Enough said about the Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphones. Do not buy them.\n\nNext are the Max Rock Metal Headphones. They are the SAME price as the soft silicone but the sound, look and build quality is a world apart. They have clear bass, mid-range and decent highs. I switched between the Max Rock Metal and the Klipsch Headphones over a dozen times and could not decide which was better. They had different sound qualities but both were excellent. I purchased the Klipsch Headphones because a major consumer magazine rated them as a good value for the sound quality. The problem was they only tested rather high-end headsets. They did not test the Max Rock Metals.\n\nThe sound difference basically is that the Klipsch maintains a more distortion free sound at maximum volume but the Max Rock is clearer sounding at a normal listening level. Both really sound good.\n\nThe Klipsch is ten times the price of the Max Rock Metal. If I had not heard the Max Rock Metals then I would have thought the Klipsch was a good value but having heard the Max Rock Metal I am of a different opinion. If you want status, buy the Klipschs. If you want great sound quality, buy either. If you just hit the lottery for 100 million, buy the Klipschs. If your Amazon stock just went up in value a few million during the last week, buy the Klipschs. If you had lunch with Jeff Bezos recently and you bought him lunch because you've got more money, buy the Klipschs. They don't necessarily sound better, but they have a more prestigious name and status does matter to some.\n\nHowever, if you drive past three gas stations to save five cents a gallon and actually know what your bank balance is, buy the Max Rock Metal. If you want great value, buy the Max Rock Metals. Both headsets really have excellent sound but the price difference for similar sound is so vast that only the most stringent audio connoisseur will benefit from the sound difference and that's only if you think the Klipschs sound better. They sound different but it is objective as to which sounds better. After I listen for a few minutes I really can't tell which one I am listening to.\n\nI could not find the L or R marker on the Max Rocks and the L/R is super small on the Klipsch. The mic is on the left headset on both units so that makes it easy. The ear bud with the mic on the wire goes in the left ear. They should just say that in the instructions but neither headset tells you that simple fact that makes placing the headset in the correct ear easy.\n\nThe wire on the Klipschs is a heavier gauge. This may make it more durable but it also makes it stiffer and heavier so that is a trade-off. If the wire does eventually break on the Max Rock, then you have nine more to buy before you equal the price of the Klipsch. I have more headsets lost the broken so in that respect the Max Rock definitely has the advantage of disposability.\n\nMy recommendation, avoid the Max Rock Soft Silicone, buy the Max Rock Metal (or buy several pairs) and if you have money to burn and desire the status, buy the Klipsch Ri6.","Product: Designed for photo and video enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys taking photos and capturing extended lengths of video, the Lexar Platinum II Secure Digital High Capacity (SDXCTM) UHS-I card is designed for sustained rapid-fire picture-taking and full-motion video. Speed rated at Class 10, this high-speed, high-capacity card the card leverages UHS-I technology to deliver a read transfer speed up to 200x (30MB/s), and is available in 64GB capacity. Product Details: High-speed performance, start to finish Leverages UHS-I technology for transfer speed up to 200X (30MB/s) Designed for fast-action photography and HD video SDHC speed-rated up to Class 10 High-capacity option for laptop memory expansion\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fast card for the money\n\nReview: I purchased the 3-pack of these 64GB cards. For the price the value is excellent. The MAJOR questions with any storage media are\n1. Reliability\n2. Speed.\n\nSince I've just received these I have no data on reliability but the vast majority of SD cards by reputable manufacturers do not fail. Therefore the big issue is speed. I ran a full speed test on the card and these are the results.\n\nWrite Speed: 31.7 MB/s\n10MB/s is the Class 10 minimum and you need 6+ for HD video recording. Therefore this card has multiples of what you need for HD video recording and it is slightly above the rated spec of 30MB/s.\n\nRead Speed 42.6 MB/s\nNormally there is a larger gap between write and read speeds but on both specs this card does great.\n\nThe only negative is that some cards have a small white space to write identifying information on the front of the card. There is no such space on this card but it is still a 5 star card as most SD cards do not have space to write ID info.","Product: This men`s athletic shoe sports Omega Flex Grooves and continuing Omni Grooves in the forefoot, allowing the outsole to bend and shape naturally.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great shoes! They replaced my other shoes\n\nReview: I've been a New Balance running shoe wearer for over a decade. New Balance is not only a great running shoe, but it has my initials on it (thus my preference). I was on vacation and had forgotten my running shoes. I went in Foot Locker and asked for the New Balances. They didn't have them but recommended Brooks as an alternative. I knew that I needed overpronation support. I had never heard of Brooks but they assured me that it was an excellent shoe and they had a 30 day return policy.\n\nThe other big advantage is that the shoe is all black. I often wear Rockports because they feel like running shoes but are dressy. I have now ditched the New Balances and wear the Brooks with everything but a suit (and I've even worn them once with a suit). It makes traveling much easier because now I only take one pair of shoes.\n\nPeople really don't notice that they are running shoes. Because of the color they blend in well with dress slacks.\n\nYou will notice it says Amazon Verified Purchase. I bought a spare pair because I liked them so much and I alternate days wearing each pair. I can run extremely well in them also. They aren't as padded as the New Balances but they are lighter so the trade off makes them even.\n\nGreat shoes even without my initials.","Product: The latest electronic tally counter. Small enough to be worn like a ring with the strap provided and activated by the thumb. Ideal for those requiring a smaller and less obvious counter. PLEASE NOTE: this counter is NOT waterproof or water-resistant.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: PERFECT in the dark and when you need a silent or discreet count\n\nReview: UPDATE: Battery replacement. You can replace the batteries in these units when they get weak or go dead. Mine have lasted well over a year. To replace the battery you must pop off the finger strap which is held in place by tabs. You can pry it up with a small screwdriver or just pop it off but you must be careful and try not to break the tabs. Once you remove the strap and strap backing there are two Phillips head screws that you will need a very small Phillips head screwdriver to remove. This will allow the unit to be separated and underneath are two LR1130 button batteries. These are the equivalent batteries to the LR1130:\nDuracell 389/390B Watch Battery (SR54, SR1130 Replacement) Replaces : G10, SR54, SR1130W, SR1130SW, LR1130, 1130, SR1130, SR1130PW, Seiko SB-BU, Seiko SB-AU, Citizen 280-15, Citizen 280-24, V389, V390, 626, S1131E, GP389, AG10, 389, 390, 189, L1131, V10GA, LR54, LR55, LR1130, GP189, Timex M batteries.\n\nThese are great! I use them to count laughs in movies because I am a reviewer for MovieFoot.com. I needed a counter that was silent so it would not disturb others in the theater with clicks. These are electronic and make no noise. There is no option for a beep so if audible feedback is important look elsewhere. Oddly the reset and LED buttons do click but the counter button is silent.\n\nPROS:\n1. There is one large button in the lower middle that is very easy to feel and find even in a dark theater. When you push the button, you feel it and there's no question that you've pressed the button and counted up one. You can firmly press the button each time just to be absolutely sure but you shouldn't ever miss a count if you firmly press the button. If you are counting gold bullion bars however, maybe you should have a counter with a loud click just to be sure.\n\n2. The display is adequate. It is easily read in sunlight or normal room light. The numbers are large enough that even those with presbyopia should be able to read the numbers clearly.\n\n3. The backlight works well. In total darkness the backlight clearly lights up the screen. Once you press the backlight button, it stays lit for 3 seconds which is plenty of time to read the count number.\n\n4. It is small. You put it on your finger and turn it towards your palm and you can literally close your hand completely. This allows one-handed operation and even discreet operation if you chose to do so.\n\n5. Battery saving. The display turns off after 13 minutes of inactivity to save the battery. If you press the count button with the display off, it will NOT count that press but only turns the display back on. You do have to press the counter button to turn the display on again and then press it again for the first resumed count.\n\n6/ I have no idea how long the battery will last but it's probably like a watch battery and will last a year or so. Since the display is basically on only during use, it should last longer than a watch battery with an always on LCD display.\n\n7. They are light. A big ring is actually heavier than these.\n\n8. They appear to be durable. Although they are made of plastic, they seem to be fairly tough and well made.\n\nCONS:\n1. In the dark, you could confuse the reset and LED button. If you do press the reset when you meant to press the LED then your count will be gone. I doubt if many people will be using this in total darkness though.\n\n2. To replace the battery may be a hassle. There are two very tiny screws on the back and presumably a replaceable battery on the inside.\n\n3. No reverse count. This only matters if you need to decrement instead of increment. I don't need to reduce count and did not want a counter that allowed this but if you do then you can't.\n\n4. The reset and the LED buttons are much smaller and you can't really get them confused with the counter button. You do have to remember that reset is left and LED is right. If you push the reset when you want the light your count is immediately reset to 0.\n\n5. For some, the reset and LED buttons may be hard to press. I have big and strong hands and they are no problem for me but I could see how pressing the tiny buttons could be a hassle for some.","Product: Are you feeling wrist pain during benching , deadlifting , bodybuilding calisthenics , doing pushups , pull ups , working out with weights , shot put , olympic powerlifting , kettlebell swings , bench press , or gymnastics exercise ? Do you want to lift more weight and have a more exhaustive workout ? When your wrists start giving up on you , you might stop your wod early . You might keep going and develop a wrist injury from over exertion , or you may lose your grip and drop the weight and really get hurt . Get your wrists the protection they need , get them a pair of our comfortable elastic cotton red and black wrist support wraps , and feel secure to do another set . Includes lifetime manufacturer's warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee . We will refund your purchase if you don't think these are the most effective weightlifting straps you've ever used . Ebook arrives as email attachment .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super wrist bands and a super price\n\nReview: First, I was sent a pair of these wrist bands to review. I particularly agreed to accept the bands because I had recently hurt my wrist and had purchased three different wrist support bands to help my wrist heal. So I was a prime candidate to evaluate these.\n\nPROS:\n1. The biggest advantage is that they look great. The other bands that you buy in the Ace and Futuro look like medical devices. They make you look like you've hurt your wrist. These on the other hand make you look like a sports person who's going out for a hard workout. Big difference in the look.\n\n2. They are sturdy. They provide excellent support on par or better than all of the band EXCEPT those that have a metal strip. Those with a metal strip provides more support but of course much less flexibility. If you want to keep your wrist as still as possible, get a wrist band with the solid metal strip.\n\n3. Durable. I believe from the construction these will hold up over time.\n\n4. Economical. Two of these cost less than one wrist support band from the drug store.\n\n5. Great support. They support the wrist well, especially for sports activities.\n\nCONS:\n1. They are L/R specific. They are not ambidextrous bands which means you have one for the left and right wrist and they only fit the left and right wrist. This can be a problem for people who have trouble keeping up with things and you do have to take extra time to make sure that you've got the correct band on the correct wrist.\n\n2. The strap that goes over the web between the thumb and forefinger was less comfortable on one hand than the other supports. This may be because the other supports don't use a strap but the whole sleeve and the strap portion is wider and puts less per square inch pressure on the thumb web. Not a big issue but it is a difference.\n\nOverall, these are a super value, they look far better and they work well.","Product: Motorola H730's classic flip boom design, lets you answer calls with a simple flip and ensures comfort. Upgraded dual-mics to cancel noise and up to 12 hours of talk time to keep up with your busy day. Audible voice prompts tell you when you connect, which phone is ringing and battery level.Content of the Box: Headset USB Cable User Guide\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Super battery life and sound\n\nReview: This is a great headset but I switched to the Motorola HX550 for several reasons. First, it has A2DP which means it will play audio through the headset. You can listen to music or any other audio from the phone with the HX550. Second it is a lot more comfortable because it is much smaller but it is actually louder. It may be louder because of the in the ear configuration. You have to get the unit with the in ear earpiece. Some of the OEM packaged units omit this earpiece. Third it has Crystal Talk which makes it far clearer in a noisy background. The one advantage of the H730 is the amazing battery life. 12 hours for the H730 vs 9 hours for the HX550.\n\nI have both headsets, I give the H730 four stars but the HX550 five stars.","Product: Motorola HX550 Universal Bluetooth Headset is your complete hands-free solution. Flip open to answer, enjoy crystal clear calls with dual microphone noise reduction and customize your fit with three wearing styles. HX550 features MOTOSPEAK to text with your voice, A2DP, up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 16 days of standby time.Voltage Required: AC 110 V.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great headset but no 300ft range with available phones\n\nReview: The sound quality and battery life on this unit are excellent. It has A2DP so it plays music or other audio through the headset although naturally in mono. I can listen to audiobooks from my phone and the sound is clear and loud. The noise rejection is amazing. I can jog or drive in my convertible with the top down and the wind noise is minimal. With a wired headset the other party says it sounds like I'm in a hurricane. In a LOUD restaurant with plenty of background noise the person on the other end barely hears anything in the background. The background noise rejection is simply amazing.\n\nIt has a voice recognition program for Android called Motospeak. The voice recognition gets a F grade as the voice recognition rarely gets the words right but there are other settings in the app that are useful such as reading out text messages.\n\nThe one drawback is the advertised 300ft range is NOT 300ft. It goes no further than any standard bluetooth headset. I'm not sure why they advertise it as 300ft and not the true 30ft. It's hard to believe Motorola made a typo so I have to consider it deliberate deception.\n\nI've read other reviews where others have commented on the range and their experience is identical to mine. I've read no comments on anyone getting more than the standard bluetooth range.\n\nI would buy this headset again but some could buy it for the 300ft range in which case it's false advertising. If it stated the true 30ft range, I would give this unit five stars.\n\nThe range is really no big deal, you won't be 300ft or even 20ft away from your headset usually but false advertising is false advertising and that one factor could be the factor that makes someone choose this headset.\n\nUPDATE: I've done some research on 300ft bluetooth headsets and I have updated my review and my rating to five stars. Motorola is not exactly lying, they just aren't telling you the whole truth.\n\nIf you have a phone with a Class 1 radio then it will transmit to 300ft. The problem is that as of September 2012 there are NO phones with Class 1 radios in them. So as of now, NO phones will go the advertised 300ft.\n\nThe bottom line is that given the choice I would prefer the 33ft(10m) over the 300ft(100m) range simply because the power output is 40 times less and I prefer to have as little radiated power as possible going into my head.\n\nThe following table compares the available Bluetooth power classes. These are POWER classes, NOT Bluetooth device or version classes.\n\nClass Maximum Power Operating Range\nClass 1 100mW (20dBm) 100 meters\nClass 2 2.5mW (4dBm) 10 meters\nClass 3 1mW (0dBm) 1 meter\n\nIf you wish to communicate over the 100m range, you will need a class 1 Bluetooth device at both ends.\nIf you wish to communicate over the 10m range, you can have a class 1 or class 2 device at both ends.\n\nMany people make the mistake of believing that they can extend the range of their class 2 device to 100m by purchasing a class 1 device for the other end. This is simply not true. Consider two people standing 100m apart, if person A yells loud enough for their voice to travel over 100m, person B will be able to hear what person A is saying, but if when person B replies they only yell loud enough for their voice to travel over 10m, person A will obviously not hear the response.\n\nThus is the case with the HX550. It technically will go 300ft with a Class 1 phone. There just are no Class 1 phones at the moment and even if there were, I don't want 40 times the power output going into my head just to go a few more feet. So given the new info AND since rarely will my phone and headset be more than 30ft apart, the existing 30ft range is just fine.","Product: Compatible device :This Lightning to USB cable allows you to connect to your iPhone 8 x plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6/6 Plus/5/5S/5C, Beats pill and other compatible Apple devices. Enjoy the convenience of rapid data transfer and charging speedspatible phone models: Lightning Sync and Charge Cables are compatible with iPhone 8 X Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPad 4, iPad5, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini Retina. The wall adapter also supplies power to devices that charge via USB connection cable. Lightning Speed:Sync and Charge Data Cables deliver High-Speed and Expedient charging and file synchronization for Apple devices with Lightning ports. You can plug the Lightning data cable into USB port on your PC, laptop or notebook to charge/transfer data. - Super compact wall adapters: Wall adapter is designed with side grooves for comfortable handling. Equipped with intelligent chip that protects it from overcharging, overheating and power surges. Both cables and wall chargers deliver a quick and easy charge to your mobile devices via USB. Dimensions:Length: 3 Feet/1 MeterColor: WhitePower output: 1A - 1000MAHWhat's in the Box?2x 1A wall plug and two Lightning Sync Cables. Warranty:90-Day money back guarantee and 3 Month warranty\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Bluetooth unit if you get different mounting tape\n\nReview: This unit actually works quite well. The big issue with distant Bluetooth phone conversations is the ability of the mic to pickup intelligible conversation over the noise of the car. I have a convertible Smart car. It is noisy and super noisy with the top down. I tried the unit first with the top up. The other party could hear me fine and noticed little difference between this unit and a Bluetooth unit on my head. With the top down noise was greatly increased but the person on the other end could still understand me clearly. I was worried about that since the mic is 30 inches away from my mouth. It worked better than I thought it would.\n\nFor music it worked flawlessly and eliminated the need to plug my phone each time into the Aux port. My car does not have built-in Bluetooth but does have an Aux port, which you will need for this unit.\n\nTHIS UNIT WILL NOT WORK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AUX PORT OR SOME OTHER WAY TO PLUG IT INTO YOUR STEREO SYSTEM IN YOUR CAR!\n\nThe power plug even has 1 AMP and 2.1 AMP ports, which is excellent. The magnetic mic holding disc is a good idea HOWEVER the adhesive that holds the metal base fell off in a couple of weeks. I have to use stronger mounting tape to keep it securely in place. Other than the weak adhesive tape, the unit is excellent. I deducted one star for the weak adhesive tape so if you get your own tape the unit if fantastic. This is the tape that I use to hold things: http://amzn.com/B000BO913C","Product: This tire pressure monitoring system for motorcycle has a monitor that shows tire pressure and temperature at all times. It alerts users to abnormal tire position as well as low and high tire pressure levels with alarm icons, red light, and an audible warning. The high pressure, high temperature, and per axle low pressure warning levels are user-adjustable. This item supports PSI/Bar and Fahrenheit or Celsius measurement units (user selectable). The light-weighted external cap sensor (.4oz) installing on the tire valve stem is waterproof and its battery is user-replaceable. The monitor has a rechargeable battery and is portable. HCI/Tire-Safeguard developed the TPMS systems in USA by in-house engineers and make all products in its own factories.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good unit with flaws\n\nReview: The unit works fine but there are some drawbacks. The picture shows the water inside of the screen after exposure to a light rain.\n\nPROS\n\n1. Unit has a very big display. The display is actually too big for a motorcycle because except for the gas tank, there is usually no easy place to mount such a large display. Thus, the large display is easy on the eyes but it is also a con.\n\n2. Accurate pressure. The displayed pressure matched a separate tire gauge.\n\n3. The battery seems to last long enough for a full days trip of at least eight hours with it constantly on.\n\n4. The display is easy to read. Did I mention that it was big.\n\nCONS\n\n1. It's not waterproof. Not only is it not waterproof, I don't even think that it's water resistant. On my first trip I left the unit on the bike and it rained lightly. The unit has water inside the display that covers 80% of the display. It still works but I had to put the unit in front of the vent and turn the heat to maximum in the summer to dry it out and I still can't get half of the water out of the screen. Water is a lot easier to get in than out. DO NOT even think about letting this unit get wet. Anything that's meant for a motorcycle should be waterproof. Even a clear plastic case that seals in the unit would work but this is not good for a motorcycle part especially if you get caught in the rain.\n\n2. It takes anywhere from 2 to 3 minutes for the sensors to register from an off position once you start moving.\n\n3. The display alternates between front and rear tires every three seconds. This can be dangerous because to check your tire pressure you must look down at the unit (which means you aren't looking at the road) for three seconds and WAIT for it to cycle between front and rear tires so that you can see the pressure of both tires. It would be far better if both tire pressures were on the screen at the same time and you could check both tires with one quick glance. It has tire temperatures but I really don't need to know that because there's nothing that I can do about the tire temp anyway.\n\n4. The ON/OFF switch is on the bottom instead of the side. if you have the united mounted on the tank or any other flat surface you must remove the unit to turn it off or on because the switch is on the bottom.\n\n5. It uses a mini-USB port (not microUSB) to charge the battery and a small barrel plug to power it from the cycle's power. A microUSB that serves both purposes would have been far better.\n\nThe unit is a good unit except the display is huge and alternates, the on/off switch is inaccessible when mounted on a flat surface, it is not waterproof and does not use microUSB for all power.","Product: Allweather Mechanical Keyless Deadbolt Door Lock Satin Chrome; 0409; New\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: How many numbers or digits should you use?\n\nReview: How many numbers should you use?\nFrom the reviews I am getting ready to purchase this lock. My big question was, \"What is best number of digits to use and how many different combinations can be created since it does not matter what order the numbers are pressed? For example, the code 1,2,3 would open the lock whether you pressed 1,2,3 - 3,2,1 or 2,1,3. The order does not matter, only the numbers. If you set all 10 numbers and pressed all of the numbers the lock would open because the order does not matter. So I wondered how secure would the lock be and what are the optimum number of digits to use to make the lock the most secure?\n\nI found a website that calculates the possibilities WITHOUT taking into account the number of permutations. Below are the possible combinations based on the number of digits used.\n1=10, 2=45, 3=120, 4=210, 5=252, 6=210, 7=120, 8=45, 9=10, 10=1\n\nThis may help you decide how many digits to use for maximum security. The obvious answer is 4 or 5. Four is easier to remember but 5 gives you the maximum security.\n\nI hope this helps someone to decide how many digits to use. I will update this review when I've installed the lock but this information is something that you need before you set your combination.\n\nI chose 4 stars because although the lock seems to be super sturdy and reliable, a maximum of 252 codes is not the highest security. Trying a code every five seconds would allow me to crack the lock in less than 30 minutes but for practical non super high security use it should work fine.","Product: Gogogate 2 Wireless Garage Door Sensor is an add on item for use with Gogogate2 Wireless Kit(sold separately) to remotely monitor your garage door status and temperature from smartphone, tablet, PC or Apple watch. Receive real time alerts on your smartphone (iPhone/Android) when door is open, closed or left open. Receive alerts when temperature in the garage goes above or under a defined temperature (both F and C). receive alerts when batteries are running low for Prompt Replacement. Compatible with Gogogate2 devices only.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: AWESOME! 5 Doors and Tips for installation included\n\nReview: The system works great! There are a few points that I would like to point out for installation.\n\n1. Each controller will handle up to three doors or gates but you can add multiple controllers. I have 5 garage doors to control. I needed two controllers and three extra door sensors since each controller comes with one sensor.\n\nYou must switch between controllers in the app to control each group of doors. The app does remember the last used controller.\n\n2. The app will always default to Door #1 and you must swipe left or right to control Door #2 or #3. Therefore if there is one particular door that you use most, make that door #1. Each door can be labeled with a unique name and the name is what you will see in the app. I use the middle door mainly and I had to go back and rewire the middle door to the #1 terminal so that it would always show up as the default door and I did not need to swipe to select it.\n\nName your controller the PERMANENT name that you want to call it initially. Once it is named, it does not appear that it can be changed. The default name is \"home\" and that may be fine for the majority of cases.\n\n3. It is not clear how to control the doors from a computer. That is done by entering a specific URL:\nhttps:// then 10 character controller ID then dot my-gogogate dot com with no spaces.\n\nUsing that URL and logging in will allow you to control the doors from any browser.\n\nThe wireless sensors work extremely well. The furthest sensor is 30 feet away from the controller and it picks up fine.\n\nThe battery level of each sensor displays in the app so you will know when it is low.\n\nThe temperature at each sensor also displays in the app in both Celsius and Fahrenheit in one-tenth of a degree resolution. The temperature at each door sensor can vary slightly but it appears to be quite accurate.\n\nThe system also logs each opening and closing of the doors. Thus, when you select a door, at the bottom you can scroll through the times the door was opened and closed.\n\nThere will be a green icon for when the door was opened and a red icon for when the door was closed. The opening and closings are logged regardless of whether you use the gogogate system to open and close the door. So if you use the garage door push button or if you use the car's remote control it will still log each time the door was opened and closed regardless of what was used to open or close the door. It logs the opening and closing to each one minute in 24hr time and does not log seconds.\n\nYou can add up to 10 users at no additional cost. It allows you to schedule a user to be able to open the door at a specific time window each day of the week. I have a cleaning lady who comes on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. It does not allow me to select the first or third Friday, I would have to select all Fridays and schedule the time window when she arrives.\n\nI can also give my children access to a controller and they can use their phones to enter and leave at any time. The scheduling controls each individual controller and you can select individual doors and since I have 3 doors on One controller and two doors on the other controller, I only have to give remote access to One controller if they only need to use a certain set of doors. The vast majority will only need one controller so this is a moot point for most installations.\n\nThe installation instructions are also some of the best that I have ever seen. Although the installation of the system is not necessarily easy, the step by step instructions makes it as simple as possible. The instructions are not on paper but you go to the gogogate website and follow the instructions on the screen.\n\nYou generally will need two devices to install the system. Either two phones or a phone and a computer such as a pad or a laptop. Although you could install the system with just a phone the back and forth would be a bigger hassle.\n\nOverall, I rate the system as awesome and I have not had a single mishap or failure and I have had the system installed now for over a month. I will update this review if anything changes."],"string":"[\n \"Product: 37537 Features: -Digital steamer.-Two separate tiers with removable divider.-For steaming corn on the cob or a head of broccoli.-Steams delicate fish, lobster and shrimp.-Cooks eggs upright from soft-cooked to hard-boiled. Dimensions: -13.88'' H x 9.19'' W x 9.69'' D. Warranty: -Manufacturer provides 1 year limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super value and quality.\\n\\nReview: I use these for the office staff. I've ordered several of them and they are used by the office staff to cook multiple meals daily. The units have never stopped working. I ordered more because the rice bowls became stained. Some of the staff used the for hot spicy foods and they left chilli sauce stains in the rice bowls. Soooo... I had to buy new units just to get new rice bowls. I notified the staff no chilli sauce in the rice bowls.\\n\\nMy only complaint is there is no preset for the cooking time and it does not remember the last setting. I use 45 minutes. It starts at 20 minutes and then I must use the up arrows to increment to get to 45 minutes. Not a big deal but a remember last setting option would be nice.\\n\\nThe clear steamer sections don't seem very durable but they have never broken or even chipped even with the constant office use. I am super pleased with these units.\",\n \"Product: Now you can get the perfect shot each and every time with this camera tripod. It lets you focus on taking pictures, instead of messing around with a mountain of assorted parts. The aluminum construction (with black plastic components) makes it lightweight while the brace and non-slip feet keep it securly in place. This tripod features adjustable legs and an adjustable center column. A bubble level also ensures that your camera is just where you want it.\\n\\n1/4\\\" standard tripod mount\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I ordered a baker's dozen. Does that tell you what I think?\\n\\nReview: I ordered three of these tripods initially. I was expecting a flimsy about to fall apart tripod. I was pleasantly surprised. No, this is not a $200 tripod but for $10 it's fantastic. I have a Canon T3i with a 270mm zoom lens so it's a big lens. This tripod holds everything quite steady. I really wanted a tripod that I could pan with for video shooting. This works. It's not a fluid head but just loosen the screw for the horizontal plane, tighten the vertical plane handle and it works perfectly. It's quite smooth. My other super sturdy and well-built tripod is for photo only and it doesn't pan well at all but it's much heavier also. This really fits the bill. Just to show how much I like this tripod, I ordered 10 more so I will have 13. If I leave it somewhere or it breaks, I have 12 more. It would cost more to ship it than to replace it. Just the quick release plates on most tripods are more than this entire tripod so it's better to just buy extra tripods instead of extra quick release plates. It's also really really light. I mean REALLY light! You can put this on a backpack and hike all day. For $10, get a couple of spares. I don't know how many years it will hold up but for $10, a year would be super.\",\n \"Product: 200 Watt Max Step Down Converter\\n Converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V\\n Led indicator light\\n Fuse protected\\n Ideal for fax machines, computers, typewriters, camera batteries, phone chargers and light portable equipment\\nTRANSFORMER PURCHASE GUIDE : Remember to leave at least a 100% slack for the voltage converter transformer. Televisions, Heating appliances, Laser printers, Halogen & fluorescent bulbs and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a voltage converter transformer that is at least 3-4 times the items capacity.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Worked flawlessly with my wife's flat iron\\n\\nReview: I purchased this for my wife. I have universal adapters for foreign travel outside of the U.S. but I did not have a voltage converter. Most of my electronics will operate from 100-240v BUT my wife had a flat iron that is 110v only. Her iron required not just an adapter, but it required that the voltage be converted from 220v to 110v, thus the need for this product.\\n\\nThe problem was that virtually all of the voltage converters say DO NOT USE with resistance heat items such a flat irons and hair dryers. I looked at the specs on my wife's flat iron and it uses 40 watts. With a 110 to 120v circuit, 40 watts is 1/3 amp. That seemed to be awfully small for a flat iron that got hot but I looked at the spec several times and sure enough it was only 40 watts.\\n\\nSo even against the dire warning not use this converter with flat irons (and seeing no other alternative and failing to understand why a 200 watt converter would not work with a 40 watt load) I bought it.\\n\\nIt worked flawlessly and the converter did not even get warm. The flat iron heated as usual and worked perfectly.\\n\\nSo my suggestion is that if you are going to use this with resistance heat such as a flat iron that you stay WELL UNDER the 200 watt capacity and you should be fine.\\n\\nI deducted one star because the thing is HEAVY. Although it is compact, it feels like it is made of lead and will add weight to your suitcase. Otherwise a great item.\",\n \"Product: Videosecu MS56B has solid platform with adjustable clamp style speaker adapter. It will accommodate speakers up to 13 inches deep, 11 inches wide and 33 lbs in weight, perfect for mount larger surround sound or medium bookshelf monitor speakers, especially for wood or plastic speaker without mounting holes. Heavy duty construction in black color, Include a pair of mount for two speakers, and common mounting hardware. Note: The speaker not included.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Mounted perfectly on my monitors\\n\\nReview: These mounts are used to actually mount speakers on my dual computer monitors. They work great but it requires a different mounting technique and some zip ties.\\n\\nI had the challenge of wanting to mount some high-quality speakers (M-Audio AV40) on my computer monitors so that I could have the speakers facing me and not behind me on the wall. You will need four to six 12-inch or longer zip ties (I used 14\\\" ties). I have Asus monitors that use a standard VESA mount. By placing the speaker mounts on the monitor stand and securing it with zip ties it works perfectly and it is very sturdy.\\n\\nThe only negative is that it does make the monitors heavier towards the back and if you forcefully bump the monitor, it could fall over backward and cause damage but you would have to give it a fairly substantial bump.\\n\\nPictures are attached.\",\n \"Product: 200 Watt Max Step Down Converter\\n Converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V\\n Led indicator light\\n Fuse protected\\n Ideal for fax machines, computers, typewriters, camera batteries, phone chargers and light portable equipment\\nTRANSFORMER PURCHASE GUIDE : Remember to leave at least a 100% slack for the voltage converter transformer. Televisions, Heating appliances, Laser printers, Halogen & fluorescent bulbs and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a voltage converter transformer that is at least 3-4 times the items capacity.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Worked flawlessly with my wife's flat iron\\n\\nReview: I purchased this for my wife. I have universal adapters for foreign travel outside of the U.S. but I did not have a voltage converter. Most of my electronics will operate from 100-240v BUT my wife had a flat iron that is 110v only. Her iron required not just an adapter, but it required that the voltage be converted from 220v to 110v, thus the need for this product.\\n\\nThe problem was that virtually all of the voltage converters say DO NOT USE with resistance heat items such a flat irons and hair dryers. I looked at the specs on my wife's flat iron and it uses 40 watts. With a 110 to 120v circuit, 40 watts is 1/3 amp. That seemed to be awfully small for a flat iron that got hot but I looked at the spec several times and sure enough it was only 40 watts.\\n\\nSo even against the dire warning not use this converter with flat irons (and seeing no other alternative and failing to understand why a 200 watt converter would not work with a 40 watt load) I bought it.\\n\\nIt worked flawlessly and the converter did not even get warm. The flat iron heated as usual and worked perfectly.\\n\\nSo my suggestion is that if you are going to use this with resistance heat such as a flat iron that you stay WELL UNDER the 200 watt capacity and you should be fine.\\n\\nI deducted one star because the thing is HEAVY. Although it is compact, it feels like it is made of lead and will add weight to your suitcase. Otherwise a great item.\",\n \"Product: Videosecu MS56B has solid platform with adjustable clamp style speaker adapter. It will accommodate speakers up to 13 inches deep, 11 inches wide and 33 lbs in weight, perfect for mount larger surround sound or medium bookshelf monitor speakers, especially for wood or plastic speaker without mounting holes. Heavy duty construction in black color, Include a pair of mount for two speakers, and common mounting hardware. Note: The speaker not included.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Mounted perfectly on my monitors\\n\\nReview: These mounts are used to actually mount speakers on my dual computer monitors. They work great but it requires a different mounting technique and some zip ties.\\n\\nI had the challenge of wanting to mount some high-quality speakers (M-Audio AV40) on my computer monitors so that I could have the speakers facing me and not behind me on the wall. You will need four to six 12-inch or longer zip ties (I used 14\\\" ties). I have Asus monitors that use a standard VESA mount. By placing the speaker mounts on the monitor stand and securing it with zip ties it works perfectly and it is very sturdy.\\n\\nThe only negative is that it does make the monitors heavier towards the back and if you forcefully bump the monitor, it could fall over backward and cause damage but you would have to give it a fairly substantial bump.\\n\\nPictures are attached.\",\n \"Product: FinePix F900EXR is the perfect travel companion for the photo enthusiast. Large 16MP EXR CMOS 1/2\\\" Sensor with phase detection pixels and new EXR processor for outstanding low light, HD movie and continuous shooting and AF performance. Travel light but sacrifice range with Fujifilm's high quality Fujinon 20x Optical zoom (25-500mm) with image stabilization and 40x Intelligent Digital Zoom. Full HD movies with dedicated movie button. High Speed continuous shooting 9fps at full resolution. Wi-Fi certified so you can easily share images from just about anywhere - Smart Phone/Tablet or PC. RAW support. Get creative with 6 new artistic filters.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finepic F900EXR vs Samsung WB-850 vs Nikon S9700\\n\\nReview: This is a review of the Fuji Finepix F900EXR vs the Samsung WB-850 and the Nikon S9700. I recently purchased the Fuji and was a strong proponent of the Samsung WB-850 which I've owned for over a year. The Nikon 9700 was my latest purchase and it is reviewed here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3G3GRJ0JI07CZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00IA9LWA0\\n\\nI have updated this review to include the Nikon Coolpix S9700.\\n\\nHere is my take on them compared to each other.\\n\\nThis is my initial review of the Samsung WB850: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ARV05CZB3H1/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B007261BRG&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=\\n\\nI bought the Fuji from Amazon after wanting a long zoom pocket camera that also shot in raw. Raw is a digital negative file type that is about 25MB in size which is several times larger than the typical .jpg digital picture. I took a class in Photoshop recently and the instructor explained the advantages of a raw file and said that all pros should shoot in raw.\\n\\nIf you want to know about the raw file format and why I wanted this camera, just search on raw vs jpeg.\\n\\nI'm not a pro but I did want to have the flexibility that a raw file offered. I also wanted a pocket long zoom camera. I have several large DSLR cameras and all of them will shoot in raw but I no longer wanted to carry the heavy large cameras with me when I traveled especially since the Samsung had just as much zoom as my big zoom lens and took better pictures. The drawback with the Samsung is that it will not shoot in raw and it has a slow shot to shot time. Thus, my purchase of the Fuji.\\n\\nOne of my requirements of a camera is the ability to connect via microUSB. I have standardized all of my electronics to connect via a microUSB cable. My phone, Bluetooth headsets, GPS, external batteries, speakers, etc. all connect and charge with a microUSB cable. The Samsung is not supplied with an external battery charger, you just plug up the USB and the battery charges in the camera. Although some prefer an external battery charger this worked perfectly for me since a battery charger was one less piece of gear that had to go in my already overcrowded and heavy notebook bag.\\n\\nWhen looking at the online literature for the Fuji I could not tell if it had a microUSB connector or not. I even downloaded the manual and all it said was USB cable. You could not tell from the pictures what type of USB connector the camera used. So I bought it hoping for the best.\\n\\nWhen the Fuji arrived the first thing that I checked was the USB connector. It is NOT a microUSB connector. It is not even a miniUSB connector. It appears to be some sort of proprietary connector that I've never seen before. I was about to simply box the Fuji back up and send it back to Amazon then and there but I said, \\\"What the heck, I have the camera, I might as well see how it works and then I can send it back.\\\"\\n\\nI briefly charged the battery in the external charger and then turned the Fuji on.\\n\\nIt takes the Samsung roughly 3 seconds to turn on ready to shoot and the Fuji under 2 seconds. That's not really a big deal but the Fuji turns on ready to shoot in about half the time of the Samsung. The Nikon speed is similar to the Samsung.\\n\\nTime to turn on ready to shoot: Winner Fuji\\n\\nThen I pressed the shutter button. It beeped when I pressed the shutter button. It took me a minute to figure out what was happening. The beep represented focus lock. The Fuji F900 is advertised as the world's fastest focusing camera. I was always used to every autofocus camera having to seek focus and beeping when the focus was locked. The Fuji is the fastest focusing camera that I've ever seen. The Samsung is just as fast focusing once it has zoomed in and focused in on that zoom range but the Fuji focuses much faster when first focusing on a new zoom range. The focusing almost seemed instant and I was used to cameras taking a moment for the first focus.\\n\\nFocus speed: Winner Fuji\\n\\nAs I mentioned, the Fuji has no microUSB connector and it will NOT charge the battery even if the proprietary USB is connected to power. You must remove the battery and put it in the external charger to charge the battery. The Samsung gives you both options if you buy an inexpensive external battery charger. With the Nikon you can charge the battery with a microUSB cable but you cannot OPERATE the camera while the battery is charging. So Samsung is best because you can both charge and simultaneously operate the camera. With the Nikon you can charge the camera but not operate it. And with the Fuji you can't even plug up a microUSB cable.\\n\\nBattery charging via USB and external: Winner Samsung\\n\\nThe Fuji has a 6 to 92mm zoom which is the claimed equivalent of a 25 to 500mm regular zoom. The Samsung has a 4 to 86mm or an 18 to 470 regular zoom. When I compared the Samsung to my regular Tamron 18 to 270mm lens on my DSLR the true zoom range is closer to 250mm, not 470. I really could not tell any difference in the zoom ranges of either camera. The Nikon however seems to have about a 50% stronger zoom so it is the clear winner in zoom power.\\n\\nZoom range: Nikon\\n\\nThe Fuji has a maximum aperture of 3.5, the Nikon 3.7 and the Samsung 2.8. The Samsung has a half a stop faster lens. What this means in practical use is that the Samsung will shoot a brighter picture in low light situations.\\n\\nLens speed for low light: Winner Samsung\\n\\nThe real plus of the Fuji is the shot to shot interval. The one drawback with the Samsung and Nikon is that it takes a second or more for the camera to process between shots. This is not atypical for most pocket digital cameras as a one second shot to shot time is rather average. That's the one plus of my big Canon T4i, you can shoot as fast as you press the shutter button and even holding down the shutter in sports mode will continually rapid fire.\\n\\nThe Fuji has a half a second shot to shot time. This means that you can take two shots per second without being in burst mode. It is significantly faster than the Samsung. The Nikon is even slower. I can literally take 3 shots to every one shot with the Fuji vs the Nikon. This is the major difference between the Fuji and basically any other point and shoot camera. The Fuji has an amazingly fast shot to shot time. You won't miss any single shots with the Fuji whereas you might with the Samsung and Nikon. This is not rapid fire shooting that is required when shooting action sports photography. Both cameras have a burst mode but frankly neither is good enough if you are doing a lot of fast action sports photography. For that I need my big DSLR but that is about the only situation that I can think of where I need it. My son does competitive swimming and I need to take the big camera if I really want to get a lot of action shots but for every other non-studio situation, the point and shot long zoom cameras rule.\\n\\nThe Fuji allows you to select the jpg mode of Fine or Normal and Fine+raw or Normal+raw. The jpg file is around 4MB, the raw file 12 to 25MB. When shooting in the jpg+raw mode each photo is nearly 30MB total. I can shoot 7 shots at second per shot before the camera slows down. After 7 shots, it takes about a second between shots as the large files transfer to the camera and the camera tries to keep up. It takes over 30 seconds for all of those shots to process before the orange process light stops blinking.\\n\\nIf I switch to Fine jpg only which is the mode the vast majority of people will be shooting in, the camera never slows up. I shot 50 shots as fast as I could press the shutter and the Fuji never slowed down.\\n\\nShot to Shot time: Winner by a HUGE margin Fuji (this may be the most important factor in the camera selection between the three cameras)\\n\\nPicture quality: All three cameras produce awesome video and photos. They are as good or better than the big T4i in my opinion. I like the colors better. I'm not going to rate the picture and video quality of each camera. The Fuji's file sizes are smaller. Avg maximum jpg file of the Fuji is 4MB. The maximum jpg file size of the Samsung is 8MB. Both cameras are 16MP cameras but the Samsung has a much bigger maximum picture file size. There are plenty of other reviews that will give you details on pic and video quality, I'm super satisfied with the quality of the three cameras.\\n\\nPicture and video quality: Not Judged\\n\\nWhen plugging in the camera to your computer via USB the Samsung will show up as a separate drive on your computer. The Fuji will not. With the Fuji you must click My Computer and scroll to the external device. Of course you must use the proprietary USB cable to even plug up the Fuji to your computer. This is more of a hassle since the camera will not show up in a file explorer program. The Nikon turns off when you plug in the USB cable and I can't turn it on so I'm not sure about direct transfer with the Nikon. I actually never use that method anyway. It's far faster to just take the SD card out and put it directly into the computer to transfer your photos.\\n\\nFile Management and ease of transferring pictures: Winner Samsung\\n\\nAll have wi-fi but I don't use wi-fi on the cameras so I can't rate how that works.\\n\\nThe Samsung and Nikon have built-in GPS and will tag your pictures with the location and point of interest that you are near. The Fuji does not but it does have a downloadable phone app that will connect with the camera. This will allow geotagging using your phone's GPS to communicate location data to the camera. The setup was simple and it works. When a photo is taken longitude and latitude data is embedded in the picture. The problem with the Fuji GPS is that the location does not update if you move. It records the location data at the time of phone syncing and that SINGLE location is embedded in all of the pictures until you sync again. The syncing process sometimes takes a full minute and sometimes does not work on the fist try. Now this will work fine if you are in one location but if you are driving or even walking to different locations the location becomes general and not accurate. The Nikon's GPS seems to lock much faster than the Samsung.\\n\\nThe Samsung and Nikon GPS feature is better for two reasons: It's automatic and you don't need your phone's GPS soaking up battery and you don't need to remember to turn on the geotagging feature on your phone. The app turns off in 60 min so that you don't forget it but that also means if you are out hiking you must remember to turn it back on every 60 minutes. Plus, if you are hiking, you will only have the single location where you synced embedded with the Fuji.\\n\\nThe Samsung also embeds POI info. This means that the Samsung will embed New York Zoo, New York City, NY U.S. whereas the Fuji will only embed Lat-Lon coordinates. You can plug in the coordinates on a computer map and show exactly where you are but the Samsung POI is a lot easier to quickly understand. The Samsung GPS database does however take up a GB of space on your SD card. The Nikon will show the POI on the screen.\\n\\nAlthough the Fuji requires your phone app be active and near the camera to geotag that single location, the phone does have one advantage. My phone will determine location inside of a building, the Samsung and Nikon must have a clear view of the sky to determine location.\\n\\nGPS functionality: Winner Nikon\\n\\nThe Fuji is prettier. The Samsung and Nikon are traditional box shapes. The Fuji has rounded corners and feels smoother in your hand and slides in your pocket easier. The Samsung and Fuji are basically the same size, the Fuji just feels better in your hand. The Fuji also comes in various colors whereas the Samsung only comes in black. The Nikon is noticeably larger (about a third larger) but will still fit in a pocket.\\n\\nStyle: Winner Fuji\\n\\nThe battery door on the Samsung has a slide button that you push to pop open the door. This works extremely well and is easy to do. The Fuji's battery door is a friction slide. You almost have to break a nail to get it open. Since you can't charge via the USB cable you must open the hard to open door to change the battery. I think the Fuji door has a much higher probability of breaking and is not as durable as the Samsung. The Nikon battery door seems to be durable.\\n\\nBattery door Winner: Tie Samsung and Nikon\\n\\nOne feature that is useful and necessary is the ability to capture hi resolution stills while you are videoing. The Samsung will capture up to six full resolution still pictures by pressing the shutter button The Fuji has a dual setting in the movie menu for shooting stills during a video, movie priority or still image priority. If you select movie priority it will shoot up to 30 stills at 1920x1080 resolution. This is basically taking a frame from the video since the video is 1920x1080. This is the equivalent of a 2 megapixel camera and is good enough for a high quality 4x6 print. If you select still image priority it will shoot up to 16 stills at a 6MP resolution and is good enough for a high quality 16x20 print. The Nikon does the same but seems to have a limit of around 8 stills. Plus with the Nikon, there is NO indication that you've taken a still. There is no sound and no indication on the LCD that you've taken a still (or that you haven't taken a still).\\n\\nThe Samsung shoots a higher quality still during a movie but it will only shoot six whereas the Fuji shoots a lower quality but still excellent quality and you can shoot 16 pictures during a movie. This is a tradeoff.\\n\\nMovie still shooting: Tie between Samsung and Fuji\\n\\nBoth cameras shoot Full HD movies but there is a difference. The Samsung and Nikon (Nikon has a 25 and 30fps option) shoots at 30 frames per second and the Fuji shoots at 60fps. Technically 60fps is better but it has a big drawback. It creates a file size twice as big. One hour of HD video on the Samsung creates a 9GB file. One hour on the Fuji creates a 16GB file. You only need 60fps and can tell the difference on very fast action. Movies are shot at 24fps and TV is 30fps. I would prefer 30fps and its excellent quality and smaller file size than the 60fps. There is no way to select 30fps on the Fuji, if you want HD, its 60fps. The video quality is excellent on all of the cameras.\\n\\nThe focusing during video is not nearly as fast as with photos. The video focusing speed is about the same for all cameras.\\n\\nThe Samsung will record a maximum video length of 20 minutes. The Fuji will record a maximum video length of 14:30. The Nikon will record a maximum length of 27 minutes.\\n\\nVideo: Winner Nikon\\n\\nThe battery performance seems to be about equal. I did a video test with the Fuji and it recorded about 45 minutes of video before the battery went dead which is similar to the Samsung. My initial test of the Samsung produced a lot more shots per battery than later tests. It may have been the new battery lasts much longer than a battery a few months old. The Fuji is rated at 260 photos per battery. With all of the cameras you will need to carry extra batteries. The big drawback with the Fuji is that you can't use an external battery through USB or charge the battery in the camera. Fuji does sell an optional DC coupler but that's an AC plugin. If I was near an AC plug and had a big coupler I might as well just keep some batteries charged up and ready.\\n\\nI will give Fuji credit for one simple but effective innovation. There is a big orange stripe on the battery that corresponds to an orange mark in the battery compartment. This easily lets you see how to line up the battery as you insert it. Often with such batteries you have to look at the terminals or remember the orientation to correctly insert the battery. With the Fuji, it's just orange to orange. All cameras should have that. I took a gold Sharpie pen and marked the Samsung and Nikon battery and the extra batteries that I bought for the Fuji. It makes battery insertion correctly the first time foolproof.\\n\\nBattery: Winner Samsung\\nI bought this kit for extra batteries. http://amzn.com/B004VTF7IG\\nThe charger and the batteries work great. The charger is actually better than the charger that comes with the camera because the prongs fold in and take up less space.\\n\\nI also have a universal camera battery charger that works great. http://amzn.com/B00369CNFW\\n\\nAll of the cameras are excellent and you won't be disappointed with either.\\n\\nBy the way, I kept the Fuji and that is the one that I use most.\\n\\nOne Week Update:\\nAfter a week I did have to send the original Fuji back for a replacement. The camera kept saying \\\"Protected Card\\\" even when the SD card was not locked. It started doing this intermittently at first then constantly. I tried 3 different cards so I assumed the camera's sensing system for locked and unlocked cards was defective. Got the new camera and it is working perfectly so far.\\n\\nIn the EXR auto mode you cannot select Large. The camera will shoot in either Large or Medium depending on the composition of the picture. I prefer to shoot all of my pictures in the largest size but that is not possible in EXR auto but it is in other modes.\",\n \"Product: Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Enjoy a high definition stereo sound with an impressive volume whether you're lounging around the house, or partying, walking out, camping, hiking, biking. Bluetooth 4.0 Technology: Equipped with advanced technology and compatible with all Bluetooth compacity devices. Speaker would automatically reconnect to the last device used. Superior Sound Quality: Enjoy your music in 12W full-bodied stereo realized through dual high-performance drivers and a unique enhanced bass.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: DanceOut vs Jambox Mini vs Beats Pill\\n\\nReview: For the money, this is an awesome unit. I have two other small Bluetooth speakers, Beats Pill, Jambox Mini and this unit the DanceOut. This is by far the least expensive. You can literally buy three of these for less than one of the others so the price is not even in the same ballpark.\\n\\nThe Beats Pill sounds best. The Jambox and the DanceOut sound about the same with music. I would give the Beats Pill an 8 on music sound and the Jambox and DanceOut a 7. All three sound good.\\n\\nThe DanceOut is larger than the Jambox. Since the Beats Pill is cylindrical it's size is a little odd but total size of the Pill is probably on par with the Jambox.\\n\\nThe 3.5 Aux In sounds better than the Bluetooth connection. When I connected the same source via Bluetooth and the 3.5 Aux the Aux In sounded much clearer and louder but that's true with the majority of Bluetooth connections that I've encountered.\\n\\nThe DanceOut has a USB charge port to charge your phone or other device while the DanceOut is being charged. That's a feature that neither of the other two have. You cannot plug a Flash Drive and play music from the USB port.\\n\\nThe phone conversation function sounds best on the Jambox, the Beats Pill is second but the phone quality sound of the DanceOut is not as good. The person on the other end complained that I sounded as if was in a cave so it's like a low quality speakerphone. I then switched to the Jambox and they said they could hear me much clearer and both speakers were in the same position.\\n\\nSo in summary among the three units: Overall, the Beats Pill is best for music with the Jambox and DanceOut about equal for music. For phone conversation the Jambox is best with the Pill a close second and the DanceOut a very distant third.\\n\\nFor the price however, neither touches the DanceOut. It's a great value for just a speaker and is subpar as a speakerphone.\\n\\nPictures are attached showing the relative size of the DanceOut vs the Jambox\\n\\nI took off a star for the speakerphone performance but at the price it's still a great value.\\n\\nDisclosure: I received a sample product from the manufacturer for the purposes of providing this review. However, a review in exchange for the review sample was not promised. The views and opinions expressed in this review are my own, and in no way represent the views or opinions of the manufacturer or vendor.\",\n \"Product: Blaze B30 incorporates the 360 degree swivel design with the stainless metal structure which allows users to operate and store with just a thumb push. Blaze B30 also enhances its durability of the swivel axis with the Four-Way Positioning Rotating Technology which avoids any damages or debris on the USB connector from loose axis. Moreover, with the geometric diamond-cut pattern carved on the glossy translucent body, Blaze B30 shines like a luxurious jewelry, and is able to reflect the sparkle through the different source of light. It is also built-in with the LED indicator, and the light will illuminate through the outer case, indicating the data transfer status during use. SP B30 comes in multiple choices of storage capacities including 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. It also comes with a lifetime warranty that guarantees complete services and technical support.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Boy Am I Thrilled With This Drive!!!\\n\\nReview: Read speed = 135.77MB/s, Write speed = 97.11MB/s. What more needs to be said for a 64 GB drive that costs so little? The drive feels very solidly constructed. The diamond pattern on the enclosure looks rich. The swivel cover makes it where you can't lose the cap and it is super easy, quick and simple to swivel the cover out of the way to use the drive. The cover snaps in place with a resounding click so it's not just free wheeling. Some drives take you a minute to figure out how to open them, this one is as near perfect as you can get. There is a hole to attach to a keyring or for a lanyard (no lanyard is included). It is small so it is easy to carry. I am simply super impressed with the speed. This is a winner!\",\n \"Product: Klipsch R6 In-Ear Headphones\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: 3 headsets compared and a clear winner\\n\\nReview: This review covers the comparison of three different headphones.\\n1. Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphones $9.99 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/MAXROCK-TM-Total-Soft-Silicon-Headphones-with-Mic-Sleep-Choice-for-Cellphones-Tablets-and-3-5mm-Jack-Green/dp/B00V9FN1LK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">MAXROCK (TM) Total Soft Silicon Headphones with Mic Sleep Choice for Cellphones Tablets and 3.5mm Jack (Green)</a>\\n2. Max Rock Metal Headphones $9.99 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/MAXROCK-TM-Slim-Flat-Cable-3-5mm-Metal-Headphones-with-Mic-and-Remote-Control-Gray/dp/B00RGK8AS6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">MAXROCK (TM) Slim Flat Cable 3.5mm Metal Headphones with Mic and Remote Control (Gray)</a>\\n3. Klipsch Ri6 Headphones $99.99 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Klipsch-R6i-Black-In-Ear-Headphone-with-Patented-Oval-Tip-Black/dp/B00JPK9T1W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Klipsch R6i Black In-Ear Headphone with Patented Oval Tip (Black)</a>\\n\\nOften it is not just a particular item that you are interested in, but you want the best item for the money. I built and owned a recording studio so I am more sensitive to sound quality than the average person. Of the three headphones, I purchased two of them at full price. I was given a discount coupon for an honest review of the Max Rock Soft Silicone headphones and got them for $1.00.\\n\\nThis is my up-front summary of the three headphones.\\n1. Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphone: Price $9.99. I paid with the discount coupon $1. Opinion: I want my dollar back.\\n2. Max Rock Metal Headphones: Price $9.99. Opinion: Absolute BEST value for the money\\n3. Klipsch Ri6 Headphones: Price $99.99. Opinion: Hard to decide which sounds best between the Max Rock Metal and Klipsch but with a 10X price difference the choice is a no-brainer.\\n\\nFirst, so we can get those out of the way and out of the picture, the Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphones. They sound terrible. The sound quality is like a muffled AM radio. You can hear the music but it is muffled in every frequency range. I got the solid green model. If you have streaks of red, yellow, purple and green in your hair then the green headphones will accent things beautifully. Otherwise the green looks cheap. The headphones feel cheaply made although I must admit they are as advertised - soft. The softness does make them comfortable in your ear but no more so than the silicone inserts the other two headsets and they actually don't feel as good as the other two headsets because they are floppy feeling in your ear. The major drawback with these headsets is simply that they sound terrible.\\n\\nIf these headsets were waterproof, fireproof, zombie proof and doubled as a hacksaw then maybe those pluses would make it worthwhile in a survival situation. Otherwise the terrible sound simply is not worth it, even for a dollar. Enough said about the Max Rock Soft Silicone Headphones. Do not buy them.\\n\\nNext are the Max Rock Metal Headphones. They are the SAME price as the soft silicone but the sound, look and build quality is a world apart. They have clear bass, mid-range and decent highs. I switched between the Max Rock Metal and the Klipsch Headphones over a dozen times and could not decide which was better. They had different sound qualities but both were excellent. I purchased the Klipsch Headphones because a major consumer magazine rated them as a good value for the sound quality. The problem was they only tested rather high-end headsets. They did not test the Max Rock Metals.\\n\\nThe sound difference basically is that the Klipsch maintains a more distortion free sound at maximum volume but the Max Rock is clearer sounding at a normal listening level. Both really sound good.\\n\\nThe Klipsch is ten times the price of the Max Rock Metal. If I had not heard the Max Rock Metals then I would have thought the Klipsch was a good value but having heard the Max Rock Metal I am of a different opinion. If you want status, buy the Klipschs. If you want great sound quality, buy either. If you just hit the lottery for 100 million, buy the Klipschs. If your Amazon stock just went up in value a few million during the last week, buy the Klipschs. If you had lunch with Jeff Bezos recently and you bought him lunch because you've got more money, buy the Klipschs. They don't necessarily sound better, but they have a more prestigious name and status does matter to some.\\n\\nHowever, if you drive past three gas stations to save five cents a gallon and actually know what your bank balance is, buy the Max Rock Metal. If you want great value, buy the Max Rock Metals. Both headsets really have excellent sound but the price difference for similar sound is so vast that only the most stringent audio connoisseur will benefit from the sound difference and that's only if you think the Klipschs sound better. They sound different but it is objective as to which sounds better. After I listen for a few minutes I really can't tell which one I am listening to.\\n\\nI could not find the L or R marker on the Max Rocks and the L/R is super small on the Klipsch. The mic is on the left headset on both units so that makes it easy. The ear bud with the mic on the wire goes in the left ear. They should just say that in the instructions but neither headset tells you that simple fact that makes placing the headset in the correct ear easy.\\n\\nThe wire on the Klipschs is a heavier gauge. This may make it more durable but it also makes it stiffer and heavier so that is a trade-off. If the wire does eventually break on the Max Rock, then you have nine more to buy before you equal the price of the Klipsch. I have more headsets lost the broken so in that respect the Max Rock definitely has the advantage of disposability.\\n\\nMy recommendation, avoid the Max Rock Soft Silicone, buy the Max Rock Metal (or buy several pairs) and if you have money to burn and desire the status, buy the Klipsch Ri6.\",\n \"Product: Designed for photo and video enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys taking photos and capturing extended lengths of video, the Lexar Platinum II Secure Digital High Capacity (SDXCTM) UHS-I card is designed for sustained rapid-fire picture-taking and full-motion video. Speed rated at Class 10, this high-speed, high-capacity card the card leverages UHS-I technology to deliver a read transfer speed up to 200x (30MB/s), and is available in 64GB capacity. Product Details: High-speed performance, start to finish Leverages UHS-I technology for transfer speed up to 200X (30MB/s) Designed for fast-action photography and HD video SDHC speed-rated up to Class 10 High-capacity option for laptop memory expansion\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fast card for the money\\n\\nReview: I purchased the 3-pack of these 64GB cards. For the price the value is excellent. The MAJOR questions with any storage media are\\n1. Reliability\\n2. Speed.\\n\\nSince I've just received these I have no data on reliability but the vast majority of SD cards by reputable manufacturers do not fail. Therefore the big issue is speed. I ran a full speed test on the card and these are the results.\\n\\nWrite Speed: 31.7 MB/s\\n10MB/s is the Class 10 minimum and you need 6+ for HD video recording. Therefore this card has multiples of what you need for HD video recording and it is slightly above the rated spec of 30MB/s.\\n\\nRead Speed 42.6 MB/s\\nNormally there is a larger gap between write and read speeds but on both specs this card does great.\\n\\nThe only negative is that some cards have a small white space to write identifying information on the front of the card. There is no such space on this card but it is still a 5 star card as most SD cards do not have space to write ID info.\",\n \"Product: This men`s athletic shoe sports Omega Flex Grooves and continuing Omni Grooves in the forefoot, allowing the outsole to bend and shape naturally.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great shoes! They replaced my other shoes\\n\\nReview: I've been a New Balance running shoe wearer for over a decade. New Balance is not only a great running shoe, but it has my initials on it (thus my preference). I was on vacation and had forgotten my running shoes. I went in Foot Locker and asked for the New Balances. They didn't have them but recommended Brooks as an alternative. I knew that I needed overpronation support. I had never heard of Brooks but they assured me that it was an excellent shoe and they had a 30 day return policy.\\n\\nThe other big advantage is that the shoe is all black. I often wear Rockports because they feel like running shoes but are dressy. I have now ditched the New Balances and wear the Brooks with everything but a suit (and I've even worn them once with a suit). It makes traveling much easier because now I only take one pair of shoes.\\n\\nPeople really don't notice that they are running shoes. Because of the color they blend in well with dress slacks.\\n\\nYou will notice it says Amazon Verified Purchase. I bought a spare pair because I liked them so much and I alternate days wearing each pair. I can run extremely well in them also. They aren't as padded as the New Balances but they are lighter so the trade off makes them even.\\n\\nGreat shoes even without my initials.\",\n \"Product: The latest electronic tally counter. Small enough to be worn like a ring with the strap provided and activated by the thumb. Ideal for those requiring a smaller and less obvious counter. PLEASE NOTE: this counter is NOT waterproof or water-resistant.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: PERFECT in the dark and when you need a silent or discreet count\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: Battery replacement. You can replace the batteries in these units when they get weak or go dead. Mine have lasted well over a year. To replace the battery you must pop off the finger strap which is held in place by tabs. You can pry it up with a small screwdriver or just pop it off but you must be careful and try not to break the tabs. Once you remove the strap and strap backing there are two Phillips head screws that you will need a very small Phillips head screwdriver to remove. This will allow the unit to be separated and underneath are two LR1130 button batteries. These are the equivalent batteries to the LR1130:\\nDuracell 389/390B Watch Battery (SR54, SR1130 Replacement) Replaces : G10, SR54, SR1130W, SR1130SW, LR1130, 1130, SR1130, SR1130PW, Seiko SB-BU, Seiko SB-AU, Citizen 280-15, Citizen 280-24, V389, V390, 626, S1131E, GP389, AG10, 389, 390, 189, L1131, V10GA, LR54, LR55, LR1130, GP189, Timex M batteries.\\n\\nThese are great! I use them to count laughs in movies because I am a reviewer for MovieFoot.com. I needed a counter that was silent so it would not disturb others in the theater with clicks. These are electronic and make no noise. There is no option for a beep so if audible feedback is important look elsewhere. Oddly the reset and LED buttons do click but the counter button is silent.\\n\\nPROS:\\n1. There is one large button in the lower middle that is very easy to feel and find even in a dark theater. When you push the button, you feel it and there's no question that you've pressed the button and counted up one. You can firmly press the button each time just to be absolutely sure but you shouldn't ever miss a count if you firmly press the button. If you are counting gold bullion bars however, maybe you should have a counter with a loud click just to be sure.\\n\\n2. The display is adequate. It is easily read in sunlight or normal room light. The numbers are large enough that even those with presbyopia should be able to read the numbers clearly.\\n\\n3. The backlight works well. In total darkness the backlight clearly lights up the screen. Once you press the backlight button, it stays lit for 3 seconds which is plenty of time to read the count number.\\n\\n4. It is small. You put it on your finger and turn it towards your palm and you can literally close your hand completely. This allows one-handed operation and even discreet operation if you chose to do so.\\n\\n5. Battery saving. The display turns off after 13 minutes of inactivity to save the battery. If you press the count button with the display off, it will NOT count that press but only turns the display back on. You do have to press the counter button to turn the display on again and then press it again for the first resumed count.\\n\\n6/ I have no idea how long the battery will last but it's probably like a watch battery and will last a year or so. Since the display is basically on only during use, it should last longer than a watch battery with an always on LCD display.\\n\\n7. They are light. A big ring is actually heavier than these.\\n\\n8. They appear to be durable. Although they are made of plastic, they seem to be fairly tough and well made.\\n\\nCONS:\\n1. In the dark, you could confuse the reset and LED button. If you do press the reset when you meant to press the LED then your count will be gone. I doubt if many people will be using this in total darkness though.\\n\\n2. To replace the battery may be a hassle. There are two very tiny screws on the back and presumably a replaceable battery on the inside.\\n\\n3. No reverse count. This only matters if you need to decrement instead of increment. I don't need to reduce count and did not want a counter that allowed this but if you do then you can't.\\n\\n4. The reset and the LED buttons are much smaller and you can't really get them confused with the counter button. You do have to remember that reset is left and LED is right. If you push the reset when you want the light your count is immediately reset to 0.\\n\\n5. For some, the reset and LED buttons may be hard to press. I have big and strong hands and they are no problem for me but I could see how pressing the tiny buttons could be a hassle for some.\",\n \"Product: Are you feeling wrist pain during benching , deadlifting , bodybuilding calisthenics , doing pushups , pull ups , working out with weights , shot put , olympic powerlifting , kettlebell swings , bench press , or gymnastics exercise ? Do you want to lift more weight and have a more exhaustive workout ? When your wrists start giving up on you , you might stop your wod early . You might keep going and develop a wrist injury from over exertion , or you may lose your grip and drop the weight and really get hurt . Get your wrists the protection they need , get them a pair of our comfortable elastic cotton red and black wrist support wraps , and feel secure to do another set . Includes lifetime manufacturer's warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee . We will refund your purchase if you don't think these are the most effective weightlifting straps you've ever used . Ebook arrives as email attachment .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super wrist bands and a super price\\n\\nReview: First, I was sent a pair of these wrist bands to review. I particularly agreed to accept the bands because I had recently hurt my wrist and had purchased three different wrist support bands to help my wrist heal. So I was a prime candidate to evaluate these.\\n\\nPROS:\\n1. The biggest advantage is that they look great. The other bands that you buy in the Ace and Futuro look like medical devices. They make you look like you've hurt your wrist. These on the other hand make you look like a sports person who's going out for a hard workout. Big difference in the look.\\n\\n2. They are sturdy. They provide excellent support on par or better than all of the band EXCEPT those that have a metal strip. Those with a metal strip provides more support but of course much less flexibility. If you want to keep your wrist as still as possible, get a wrist band with the solid metal strip.\\n\\n3. Durable. I believe from the construction these will hold up over time.\\n\\n4. Economical. Two of these cost less than one wrist support band from the drug store.\\n\\n5. Great support. They support the wrist well, especially for sports activities.\\n\\nCONS:\\n1. They are L/R specific. They are not ambidextrous bands which means you have one for the left and right wrist and they only fit the left and right wrist. This can be a problem for people who have trouble keeping up with things and you do have to take extra time to make sure that you've got the correct band on the correct wrist.\\n\\n2. The strap that goes over the web between the thumb and forefinger was less comfortable on one hand than the other supports. This may be because the other supports don't use a strap but the whole sleeve and the strap portion is wider and puts less per square inch pressure on the thumb web. Not a big issue but it is a difference.\\n\\nOverall, these are a super value, they look far better and they work well.\",\n \"Product: Motorola H730's classic flip boom design, lets you answer calls with a simple flip and ensures comfort. Upgraded dual-mics to cancel noise and up to 12 hours of talk time to keep up with your busy day. Audible voice prompts tell you when you connect, which phone is ringing and battery level.Content of the Box: Headset USB Cable User Guide\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Super battery life and sound\\n\\nReview: This is a great headset but I switched to the Motorola HX550 for several reasons. First, it has A2DP which means it will play audio through the headset. You can listen to music or any other audio from the phone with the HX550. Second it is a lot more comfortable because it is much smaller but it is actually louder. It may be louder because of the in the ear configuration. You have to get the unit with the in ear earpiece. Some of the OEM packaged units omit this earpiece. Third it has Crystal Talk which makes it far clearer in a noisy background. The one advantage of the H730 is the amazing battery life. 12 hours for the H730 vs 9 hours for the HX550.\\n\\nI have both headsets, I give the H730 four stars but the HX550 five stars.\",\n \"Product: Motorola HX550 Universal Bluetooth Headset is your complete hands-free solution. Flip open to answer, enjoy crystal clear calls with dual microphone noise reduction and customize your fit with three wearing styles. HX550 features MOTOSPEAK to text with your voice, A2DP, up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 16 days of standby time.Voltage Required: AC 110 V.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great headset but no 300ft range with available phones\\n\\nReview: The sound quality and battery life on this unit are excellent. It has A2DP so it plays music or other audio through the headset although naturally in mono. I can listen to audiobooks from my phone and the sound is clear and loud. The noise rejection is amazing. I can jog or drive in my convertible with the top down and the wind noise is minimal. With a wired headset the other party says it sounds like I'm in a hurricane. In a LOUD restaurant with plenty of background noise the person on the other end barely hears anything in the background. The background noise rejection is simply amazing.\\n\\nIt has a voice recognition program for Android called Motospeak. The voice recognition gets a F grade as the voice recognition rarely gets the words right but there are other settings in the app that are useful such as reading out text messages.\\n\\nThe one drawback is the advertised 300ft range is NOT 300ft. It goes no further than any standard bluetooth headset. I'm not sure why they advertise it as 300ft and not the true 30ft. It's hard to believe Motorola made a typo so I have to consider it deliberate deception.\\n\\nI've read other reviews where others have commented on the range and their experience is identical to mine. I've read no comments on anyone getting more than the standard bluetooth range.\\n\\nI would buy this headset again but some could buy it for the 300ft range in which case it's false advertising. If it stated the true 30ft range, I would give this unit five stars.\\n\\nThe range is really no big deal, you won't be 300ft or even 20ft away from your headset usually but false advertising is false advertising and that one factor could be the factor that makes someone choose this headset.\\n\\nUPDATE: I've done some research on 300ft bluetooth headsets and I have updated my review and my rating to five stars. Motorola is not exactly lying, they just aren't telling you the whole truth.\\n\\nIf you have a phone with a Class 1 radio then it will transmit to 300ft. The problem is that as of September 2012 there are NO phones with Class 1 radios in them. So as of now, NO phones will go the advertised 300ft.\\n\\nThe bottom line is that given the choice I would prefer the 33ft(10m) over the 300ft(100m) range simply because the power output is 40 times less and I prefer to have as little radiated power as possible going into my head.\\n\\nThe following table compares the available Bluetooth power classes. These are POWER classes, NOT Bluetooth device or version classes.\\n\\nClass Maximum Power Operating Range\\nClass 1 100mW (20dBm) 100 meters\\nClass 2 2.5mW (4dBm) 10 meters\\nClass 3 1mW (0dBm) 1 meter\\n\\nIf you wish to communicate over the 100m range, you will need a class 1 Bluetooth device at both ends.\\nIf you wish to communicate over the 10m range, you can have a class 1 or class 2 device at both ends.\\n\\nMany people make the mistake of believing that they can extend the range of their class 2 device to 100m by purchasing a class 1 device for the other end. This is simply not true. Consider two people standing 100m apart, if person A yells loud enough for their voice to travel over 100m, person B will be able to hear what person A is saying, but if when person B replies they only yell loud enough for their voice to travel over 10m, person A will obviously not hear the response.\\n\\nThus is the case with the HX550. It technically will go 300ft with a Class 1 phone. There just are no Class 1 phones at the moment and even if there were, I don't want 40 times the power output going into my head just to go a few more feet. So given the new info AND since rarely will my phone and headset be more than 30ft apart, the existing 30ft range is just fine.\",\n \"Product: Compatible device :This Lightning to USB cable allows you to connect to your iPhone 8 x plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6/6 Plus/5/5S/5C, Beats pill and other compatible Apple devices. Enjoy the convenience of rapid data transfer and charging speedspatible phone models: Lightning Sync and Charge Cables are compatible with iPhone 8 X Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPad 4, iPad5, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini Retina. The wall adapter also supplies power to devices that charge via USB connection cable. Lightning Speed:Sync and Charge Data Cables deliver High-Speed and Expedient charging and file synchronization for Apple devices with Lightning ports. You can plug the Lightning data cable into USB port on your PC, laptop or notebook to charge/transfer data. - Super compact wall adapters: Wall adapter is designed with side grooves for comfortable handling. Equipped with intelligent chip that protects it from overcharging, overheating and power surges. Both cables and wall chargers deliver a quick and easy charge to your mobile devices via USB. Dimensions:Length: 3 Feet/1 MeterColor: WhitePower output: 1A - 1000MAHWhat's in the Box?2x 1A wall plug and two Lightning Sync Cables. Warranty:90-Day money back guarantee and 3 Month warranty\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Bluetooth unit if you get different mounting tape\\n\\nReview: This unit actually works quite well. The big issue with distant Bluetooth phone conversations is the ability of the mic to pickup intelligible conversation over the noise of the car. I have a convertible Smart car. It is noisy and super noisy with the top down. I tried the unit first with the top up. The other party could hear me fine and noticed little difference between this unit and a Bluetooth unit on my head. With the top down noise was greatly increased but the person on the other end could still understand me clearly. I was worried about that since the mic is 30 inches away from my mouth. It worked better than I thought it would.\\n\\nFor music it worked flawlessly and eliminated the need to plug my phone each time into the Aux port. My car does not have built-in Bluetooth but does have an Aux port, which you will need for this unit.\\n\\nTHIS UNIT WILL NOT WORK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AUX PORT OR SOME OTHER WAY TO PLUG IT INTO YOUR STEREO SYSTEM IN YOUR CAR!\\n\\nThe power plug even has 1 AMP and 2.1 AMP ports, which is excellent. The magnetic mic holding disc is a good idea HOWEVER the adhesive that holds the metal base fell off in a couple of weeks. I have to use stronger mounting tape to keep it securely in place. Other than the weak adhesive tape, the unit is excellent. I deducted one star for the weak adhesive tape so if you get your own tape the unit if fantastic. This is the tape that I use to hold things: http://amzn.com/B000BO913C\",\n \"Product: This tire pressure monitoring system for motorcycle has a monitor that shows tire pressure and temperature at all times. It alerts users to abnormal tire position as well as low and high tire pressure levels with alarm icons, red light, and an audible warning. The high pressure, high temperature, and per axle low pressure warning levels are user-adjustable. This item supports PSI/Bar and Fahrenheit or Celsius measurement units (user selectable). The light-weighted external cap sensor (.4oz) installing on the tire valve stem is waterproof and its battery is user-replaceable. The monitor has a rechargeable battery and is portable. HCI/Tire-Safeguard developed the TPMS systems in USA by in-house engineers and make all products in its own factories.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good unit with flaws\\n\\nReview: The unit works fine but there are some drawbacks. The picture shows the water inside of the screen after exposure to a light rain.\\n\\nPROS\\n\\n1. Unit has a very big display. The display is actually too big for a motorcycle because except for the gas tank, there is usually no easy place to mount such a large display. Thus, the large display is easy on the eyes but it is also a con.\\n\\n2. Accurate pressure. The displayed pressure matched a separate tire gauge.\\n\\n3. The battery seems to last long enough for a full days trip of at least eight hours with it constantly on.\\n\\n4. The display is easy to read. Did I mention that it was big.\\n\\nCONS\\n\\n1. It's not waterproof. Not only is it not waterproof, I don't even think that it's water resistant. On my first trip I left the unit on the bike and it rained lightly. The unit has water inside the display that covers 80% of the display. It still works but I had to put the unit in front of the vent and turn the heat to maximum in the summer to dry it out and I still can't get half of the water out of the screen. Water is a lot easier to get in than out. DO NOT even think about letting this unit get wet. Anything that's meant for a motorcycle should be waterproof. Even a clear plastic case that seals in the unit would work but this is not good for a motorcycle part especially if you get caught in the rain.\\n\\n2. It takes anywhere from 2 to 3 minutes for the sensors to register from an off position once you start moving.\\n\\n3. The display alternates between front and rear tires every three seconds. This can be dangerous because to check your tire pressure you must look down at the unit (which means you aren't looking at the road) for three seconds and WAIT for it to cycle between front and rear tires so that you can see the pressure of both tires. It would be far better if both tire pressures were on the screen at the same time and you could check both tires with one quick glance. It has tire temperatures but I really don't need to know that because there's nothing that I can do about the tire temp anyway.\\n\\n4. The ON/OFF switch is on the bottom instead of the side. if you have the united mounted on the tank or any other flat surface you must remove the unit to turn it off or on because the switch is on the bottom.\\n\\n5. It uses a mini-USB port (not microUSB) to charge the battery and a small barrel plug to power it from the cycle's power. A microUSB that serves both purposes would have been far better.\\n\\nThe unit is a good unit except the display is huge and alternates, the on/off switch is inaccessible when mounted on a flat surface, it is not waterproof and does not use microUSB for all power.\",\n \"Product: Allweather Mechanical Keyless Deadbolt Door Lock Satin Chrome; 0409; New\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: How many numbers or digits should you use?\\n\\nReview: How many numbers should you use?\\nFrom the reviews I am getting ready to purchase this lock. My big question was, \\\"What is best number of digits to use and how many different combinations can be created since it does not matter what order the numbers are pressed? For example, the code 1,2,3 would open the lock whether you pressed 1,2,3 - 3,2,1 or 2,1,3. The order does not matter, only the numbers. If you set all 10 numbers and pressed all of the numbers the lock would open because the order does not matter. So I wondered how secure would the lock be and what are the optimum number of digits to use to make the lock the most secure?\\n\\nI found a website that calculates the possibilities WITHOUT taking into account the number of permutations. Below are the possible combinations based on the number of digits used.\\n1=10, 2=45, 3=120, 4=210, 5=252, 6=210, 7=120, 8=45, 9=10, 10=1\\n\\nThis may help you decide how many digits to use for maximum security. The obvious answer is 4 or 5. Four is easier to remember but 5 gives you the maximum security.\\n\\nI hope this helps someone to decide how many digits to use. I will update this review when I've installed the lock but this information is something that you need before you set your combination.\\n\\nI chose 4 stars because although the lock seems to be super sturdy and reliable, a maximum of 252 codes is not the highest security. Trying a code every five seconds would allow me to crack the lock in less than 30 minutes but for practical non super high security use it should work fine.\",\n \"Product: Gogogate 2 Wireless Garage Door Sensor is an add on item for use with Gogogate2 Wireless Kit(sold separately) to remotely monitor your garage door status and temperature from smartphone, tablet, PC or Apple watch. Receive real time alerts on your smartphone (iPhone/Android) when door is open, closed or left open. Receive alerts when temperature in the garage goes above or under a defined temperature (both F and C). receive alerts when batteries are running low for Prompt Replacement. Compatible with Gogogate2 devices only.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: AWESOME! 5 Doors and Tips for installation included\\n\\nReview: The system works great! There are a few points that I would like to point out for installation.\\n\\n1. Each controller will handle up to three doors or gates but you can add multiple controllers. I have 5 garage doors to control. I needed two controllers and three extra door sensors since each controller comes with one sensor.\\n\\nYou must switch between controllers in the app to control each group of doors. The app does remember the last used controller.\\n\\n2. The app will always default to Door #1 and you must swipe left or right to control Door #2 or #3. Therefore if there is one particular door that you use most, make that door #1. Each door can be labeled with a unique name and the name is what you will see in the app. I use the middle door mainly and I had to go back and rewire the middle door to the #1 terminal so that it would always show up as the default door and I did not need to swipe to select it.\\n\\nName your controller the PERMANENT name that you want to call it initially. Once it is named, it does not appear that it can be changed. The default name is \\\"home\\\" and that may be fine for the majority of cases.\\n\\n3. It is not clear how to control the doors from a computer. That is done by entering a specific URL:\\nhttps:// then 10 character controller ID then dot my-gogogate dot com with no spaces.\\n\\nUsing that URL and logging in will allow you to control the doors from any browser.\\n\\nThe wireless sensors work extremely well. The furthest sensor is 30 feet away from the controller and it picks up fine.\\n\\nThe battery level of each sensor displays in the app so you will know when it is low.\\n\\nThe temperature at each sensor also displays in the app in both Celsius and Fahrenheit in one-tenth of a degree resolution. The temperature at each door sensor can vary slightly but it appears to be quite accurate.\\n\\nThe system also logs each opening and closing of the doors. Thus, when you select a door, at the bottom you can scroll through the times the door was opened and closed.\\n\\nThere will be a green icon for when the door was opened and a red icon for when the door was closed. The opening and closings are logged regardless of whether you use the gogogate system to open and close the door. So if you use the garage door push button or if you use the car's remote control it will still log each time the door was opened and closed regardless of what was used to open or close the door. It logs the opening and closing to each one minute in 24hr time and does not log seconds.\\n\\nYou can add up to 10 users at no additional cost. It allows you to schedule a user to be able to open the door at a specific time window each day of the week. I have a cleaning lady who comes on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. It does not allow me to select the first or third Friday, I would have to select all Fridays and schedule the time window when she arrives.\\n\\nI can also give my children access to a controller and they can use their phones to enter and leave at any time. The scheduling controls each individual controller and you can select individual doors and since I have 3 doors on One controller and two doors on the other controller, I only have to give remote access to One controller if they only need to use a certain set of doors. The vast majority will only need one controller so this is a moot point for most installations.\\n\\nThe installation instructions are also some of the best that I have ever seen. Although the installation of the system is not necessarily easy, the step by step instructions makes it as simple as possible. The instructions are not on paper but you go to the gogogate website and follow the instructions on the screen.\\n\\nYou generally will need two devices to install the system. Either two phones or a phone and a computer such as a pad or a laptop. Although you could install the system with just a phone the back and forth would be a bigger hassle.\\n\\nOverall, I rate the system as awesome and I have not had a single mishap or failure and I have had the system installed now for over a month. I will update this review if anything changes.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":20,"string":"20"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":693,"string":"693"}}},{"rowIdx":694,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AJORB1WFEXZ3T"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Hip & Joint liver flavored chewables for dogs. Provides natural nutrients that support joint function and connective tissue to help your dog stay active and enjoy life. Give 1/2 tablet per 40 lbs. of body weight twice daily. Allow four to six weeks for best results.\". The summary of the review text is \"1 pill a day for my 10-yr old 20-lb mutt\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"My 20-lb 10-year old mutt's back legs ached whenever the weather got cold. He whined in pain, and could barely use his back legs in the winter. I got this for him and initially gave him half a pill in the morning and the other half in the evening. The pill crumbles when I cut it, but while it was very bothersome to do this, he puked whenever I gave him a whole pill, so I had to do it.\n\nTo be fair, my dog has always had a weak stomach since he was a puppy. He also dislikes the taste, so it's always a battle to get him to swallow. Several weeks later, I got too lazy to continue cutting up his pills and shoving crushed portions down his throat twice a day, so I reverted back to giving him a whole pill in the morning.\n\nHe's used to it now, so he hasn't puked it back up since then, although he still dislikes the taste. He also hasn't limped and/or complained about his aching hip and joints, so it's totally worth it. He's been taking it everyday for a year now. He chases balls like a puppy again, and enjoys long walks."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"My 20-lb 10-year old mutt's back legs ached whenever the weather got cold. He whined in pain, and could barely use his back legs in the winter. I got this for him and initially gave him half a pill in the morning and the other half in the evening. The pill crumbles when I cut it, but while it was very bothersome to do this, he puked whenever I gave him a whole pill, so I had to do it.\n\nTo be fair, my dog has always had a weak stomach since he was a puppy. He also dislikes the taste, so it's always a battle to get him to swallow. Several weeks later, I got too lazy to continue cutting up his pills and shoving crushed portions down his throat twice a day, so I reverted back to giving him a whole pill in the morning.\n\nHe's used to it now, so he hasn't puked it back up since then, although he still dislikes the taste. He also hasn't limped and/or complained about his aching hip and joints, so it's totally worth it. He's been taking it everyday for a year now. He chases balls like a puppy again, and enjoys long walks."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will launch in the US November 18th, 2016 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Embark on a new adventure as a Pokemon Trainer and catch, battle, and trade all-new Pokemon on the tropical islands of a new Region and become a Pokemon Champion!\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Don't fix what's not broken and banhammers for everyone!\n\nReview: Refreshing new gameplay compared to the previous games in the franchise so far, but I miss the ease of access the PSS gave. The Festival Plaza is fun and reminiscent of the Join Avenue of Black/White, but I preferred the easy access of the Player Search System.\n\nI've played pokemon since Gen I, and I love it. But what made me give this game 1 star is how Game Freak so easily hands out banhammers for no reason at all. Bad internet connection made you glitch/disconnect in the middle of a trade? Ban. Trading too much? Ban. Communication error? Ban. Bad internet connection for whatever reason made their servers nervous or whatever made up nonsense? Ban! WTF Gamefreak WTF!?! It's lifted within 24 hours but still...\n\nI can understand banning pirates and cheaters, but how is having a bad internet connection a bannable offense!?","Product: Classic chrome extra-tall can opener. Entire cutting assembly is easily removed for dishwasher cleaning. Opens cans on the first try with SureCut action. Opens family size and extra large cans. Automatic shutoff for hands-free operation. Bottle opener. Knife sharpener. Cord storage/lock. Removable, washable cutting unit. UL listed.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Produces metal shavings that drop into the food!\n\nReview: The first time I used it, I noticed a very fine line of metal shaving accumulated as the can opener did its job. I was very conscious not to let it drop to the food and thought it was a fluke, so I tested it on the other side of the can just in case. Then I thought maybe it's the type of can, so I got a different shaped can, a rectangle with curved edges. Same result, same metal shavings on both sides.\n\nI got this for Christmas and have opened plenty of cans since then, with the same results. It opens well, no hassle, but if I could give this negative stars I would because it produces metal shavings that I would've never seen if I wasn't staring intently at it the first time I used it. I don't want to EAT pieces of can! This is dangerous!","Product: Whether you're a tea lover or a Coffee aficionado the Bodum Bistro electric water kettles are the kitchen staple you can't do without. Simple to use, an on/off button is built into the handle for a perfect grip. Dont worry about walking away from your kettle before it has boiled, as the anti-boil dry technology will automatically turn off the kettle as soon as the water reaches boiling point. In just about 4 minutes you have boiling water to use for soups, Coffee, tea, or any other culinary need. The Bistro kettles made from BPA-free plastic and stainless steel and come in a variety of gorgeous colors that make a statement on any kitchen counter. Available in 34-ounce and 17-ounce models, they are a must have for any dorm room, boat, RV, apartment or home.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Plastic taste, white stuff in my water.\n\nReview: + sleek design\n+ plug is attached to the bottom element, which is detachable from the teapot itself, so I don't have to plug/unplug every time I need to heat water. My last water heater was very tedious to use as a result.\n+ quiet\n\n- plastic taste that hasn't gone away even after a week of use.\n- lid doesn't detach or open all the way. It swings and remains attached to the kettle, but you can't remove it if you want to clean the insides because the opening on either side isn't big enough for my hand to fit in.\n- white things floating in the water after a week of use. I don't know what they are, plastic maybe? All the other cons and I would've given it a higher rating, even 5 stars, but the fact that it adds floaty white things in my water where my 2 other electric water heaters don't is the deal breaker.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good. Ordered some more\n\nReview: I have several 3 feet and 6 feet cables and have been using them for 10 weeks with no problems so far.\n\nI like that it doesn't come with a lot of crease lines, and they've all smoothed out after a week or so of being out of the packaging. Majority of the cables I've bought are still bent in the same places they were from being coiled up in their boxes, even years later.\n\nThe fit is not too tight, and not too loose.\n\nI only wish they came in white as well. I paired these with black charger ports I have like <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Anker-40W-8A-5-Port-USB-Charger-PowerPort-5-Multi-Port-USB-Charger-for-iPhone-6-6-Plus-iPad-Air-2-Mini-3-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge-and-More/dp/B00VH8ZW02/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Anker 40W/8A 5-Port USB Charger PowerPort 5, Multi-Port USB Charger for iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Air 2/Mini 3, Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge and More</a>, but I had to look elsewhere for the white ports I have.","Product: 8.0 inch Wi-Fi tablet touchscreen, Android, 1.2 GH quad core, camera with autofocus and 4x digital zoom, galaxy apps, internet\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good tablet for the price, but wait for a sale or maybe somewhere else cheaper.\n\nReview: Bought the 7\" last November for $98, and the 8\" last Christmas for $120, and while it is a good tablet, I wouldn't pay any higher for it. It's a good tablet, for that price. Any higher and I'd recommend saving up more for an ipad instead.\n\nI mainly use it to surf the internet, play Hay Day, YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu. Had a bit of a debacle telling it to store items in the SD card instead, but other than that, I love it.\n\nGood battery life.\n\nI use the 7\" one mainly to play Hay Day. It's a RAM intensive game and I've tested many tablets which failed, but this one handles Hay Day pretty well. For some reason, unlike the 8\", the 7\" disconnects a lot from the internet though. It's mildly irritating, but I don't mind it enough to dock a star. Still a good product for the price I paid.","Product: Tablet\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good tablet, but get the Tab A instead.\n\nReview: + good tablet for the price\n+ not slow for a $68 tablet. I wish I'd seen this instead of <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/NeuTab-10-1-Inch-Octa-Core-Android-5-1-Lollipop-Tablet-PC-1GB-RAM-16GB-ROM-Bluetooth-4-0-Dual-Camera-Mini-HDMI-output-1-Year-US-Warranty-FCC-Certified/dp/B01DTINEDE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">NeuTab 10.1 Inch Octa Core Android 5.1 Lollipop Tablet PC, 1GB RAM 16GB ROM, Bluetooth 4.0 Dual Camera Mini HDMI output, 1 Year US Warranty, FCC Certified</a> when I was shopping for cheap tablets.\n+ good pool of accessories to choose from\n+ decent battery life. I use it to play games intermittently throughout the day and one charge lasts me the entire day with about 20-30% left at night.\n+ great for playing Hay Day. Finally! I cannot count how many tablets I've gone through just to find one that plays Hay Day decently.\n\n- screen looks washed out in certain angles.\n- no front camera (which could be a deal breaker for some)\n\nI would recommend this tablet for an entry level tablet, or for playing games, but if you have an additional $30, get the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-A-7-34-8-GB-Wifi-Tablet-White-SM-T280NZWAXAR/dp/B01AZ7LQ00/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7\"; 8 GB Wifi Tablet (White) SM-T280NZWAXAR</a> instead.","Product: Oti-Clens Ear Cleansing Solution for Dogs and Cats, 4oz. *[formerly Oti-Clens] is an nontoxic, ear-cleaning agent for use in dogs and cats.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Only product that works!\n\nReview: My cavachon has extremely sensitive ears. The first two times I have ever bathed him, I was using <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Virbac-Epi-Otic-Advanced-Ear-Cleaner-4-oz/dp/B0056EAKUA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Virbac Epi-Otic Advanced Ear Cleaner, 4 oz</a> to clean his ears, but he got an ear infection. After that was healed using very expensive and smelly medicine from the vet, I made it a priority to clean his ears every day, but it still didn't help much. His ears still got hot and red, sure signs he was ready for another ear infection any minute.\n\nI tried this one in a desperate attempt, and paired with <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/PPP-Pet-Aroma-Care-100-Count-Ear-Wipes/dp/B00CFI2ULW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">PPP Pet Aroma Care 100 Count Ear Wipes</a>, makes his ears smell and look so fresh and clean, (I wouldn't recommend it but) you could eat off of them if you wanted. They look healthy and white, cool to the touch, and he hasn't had an ear infection ever since. One time I forgot to order a backup and I ran out, so I resorted to using the previous product again, and in just one day his ears started getting hot again. This is the only product that works for my puppy.","Product: High Calorie Nutritional Supplement for Puppies. The standard for a high energy nutritional supplement. Provides appetite stimulation. Concentrated sources of vitamins and minerals. Highly palatable with an irresistible taste your pet will love!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Puppy crack. Cheaper on Amazon.\n\nReview: This was on the list of things to get in the Breeder's puppy essentials kit. Was skeptical at first because I tried to give my 14year old mutt the PetSmart version of this and he didn't care for it.\n\nCavachon puppy was very sad the first day we got him. He had bad poops, just got dewormed, and he was depressed from being separated from his littermates. He wouldn't eat the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Royal-Canin-Mini-Puppy-Dry-Dog-Food-2-5-Pound-Bag/dp/B005HN362O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Royal Canin Mini Puppy Dry Dog Food, 2.5-Pound Bag</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Royal-Canin-24-Can-Canine-Health-Nutrition-Puppy-Canned-Dog-Food-5-8-Ounce-Per-Can/dp/B00CKEE4KQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Royal Canin 24-Can Canine Health Nutrition Puppy Canned Dog Food, 5.8-Ounce Per Can</a>, canned pumpkin, and various other treats offered. He even refused bacon! But he licked this right off my finger, no hesitation. The next day he was eating handfuls of kibble and a few licks of canned pumpkin and wet food again, but he got excited when it was time for his NutriCal.\n\nIn just a few days, he perked up whenever I said \"NutriCal\", and within a few weeks would remember where the NutriCal was. Now at 5 months, he RUNS to the shelf where it is whenever I tell him it's time for NutriCal, and acts so excited he thinks it's a treat.\n\nHe's gotten one case of diarrhea and one bout of constipation so far, and every time he wasn't in the mood for food, but he'd never skip his NutriCal.\n\nPlus it's also cheaper on Amazon. The price fluctuates from $5 to $7 here, while the local petstores are priced above $11 plus tax.","Product: Harness - Soft SKY BLUE XS\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\n\nReview: + soft\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\n\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\n\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\n\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.","Product: Puppia Soft Dog Harness The Puppia Soft Dog Harness is lightweight and made with soft durable material to provide your pet dog with excellent comfort. Pair it with the Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash to make a matching set. Features: Durable, soft and lightweight material Designed to fit comfortably around dog's neck and chest Coordinates with Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash (item#495153) Item Specifications: Size: XSmall Small Medium Large XLarge XXLarge Color: Beige Black Brown Camouflage Green Orange Pink Purple Royal Blue Red Sky Blue Yellow\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\n\nReview: + soft\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\n\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\n\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\n\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.","Product: Harness - Soft SKY BLUE XS\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\n\nReview: + soft\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\n\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\n\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\n\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.","Product: Puppia Soft Dog Harness The Puppia Soft Dog Harness is lightweight and made with soft durable material to provide your pet dog with excellent comfort. Pair it with the Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash to make a matching set. Features: Durable, soft and lightweight material Designed to fit comfortably around dog's neck and chest Coordinates with Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash (item#495153) Item Specifications: Size: XSmall Small Medium Large XLarge XXLarge Color: Beige Black Brown Camouflage Green Orange Pink Purple Royal Blue Red Sky Blue Yellow\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\n\nReview: + soft\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\n\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\n\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\n\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.","Product: Bring out your dog's natural hunting instinct with our realistic stuffing free skinneeez dog toys. These are some of the hottest toys available for your pet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Floppy like a sock\n\nReview: My cavachon smuggle socks into his bed and toy stashes, and I guess the Skinneeez remind him of socks because he plays with them in a similar fashion. He inherited an 11+ year old fox Skinneeez from my previous dog, and 1+ more years later, it's still going strong. One of its squeakers died from the jaws of a visiting puppy, but it's still in tact after 12 years. So I got him this.\n\nThe tail squeaker gave up after 2 days, but the rest of the toy is fine. I don't think the squeakers they put in these are very durable, but at least the stitching and body hold up.\n\nIf you have a dog who likes to play with your laundry, I'd definitely recommend.","Product: An updated classic rain slicker. Contrast piping around the edges and reflective stripe on the back and hood provides extra safety.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Runs a little short.\n\nReview: There was no medium, the next size up is XL, which is waaaaaay too big for my 4 month old, 9.11 pound Cavachon. Every time it rained he got soaked, and he needed a raincoat fast, so I got the small.\n\n+ fits perfectly\n+ neck is snug, and belly straps can be adjusted if he gains/loses weight\n+ covers the body securely, but doesn't get in the way of any sweaters/clothes he might be wearing\n+ there's a little hole on the base of the neck that provides easy access for the leash clip\n+ solid construction. doesn't feel flimsy or cheap.\n+ nice color.\n\n- hood kind of stays on for several seconds, but easily slips off.\n- a bit short. Even though he measures 14 inches in length and the measurement chart says the small fits up to 14 inches, there is a handspan of butt that's left uncovered. I suspect the medium would've been perfect, or at least long enough for him to grow into, but sadly there are no size mediums available.","Product: 58511 Features: -Dog toy. -100% Polyester plush. -No messy stuffing to clean up. -Give your pet same sensation and enjoyment of traditional squeaky toys without irritating noise. Product Type: -Plush Toy/Chew Toy. Stuffing Free: -Yes. Squeaker / Makes Noise: -Yes. Material: -Fabric/Fleece. Generic Dimensions: -2.37'' H x 7.1'' W x 13.02'' D. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -2.37 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -7.1 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -13.02 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -0.08 Pounds.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good toys for $6.99, but I wouldn't pay the whole price.\n\nReview: + Silent Squeaker. The sound is like a soft puff of air, and will really come in handy when I just want some peace and quiet. I can't hear anything beyond the sound of the puffing, but puppy went crazy for it and immediately demanded for the toys.\n\n+ Exactly as pictured. I've lost count how many times I've been duped into buying dog toys that looked really cute online only to be disappointed because they went from a 10 to a 4 in real life.\n\n+ Attractive colors.\n\n+ Stuffing is minimal on Flattie Pink Flamingo. Only the head is stuffed, and the rest of the body is flat, with a fluffy pompom-like tail that my puppy likes.\n\n+ Small Penguin has more stuffing, but most of its body is taken up by the silent squeaker. Cavachon puppy can't open his mouth too wide, just wide enough to take a big bite of Small Penguin, but he's willing to put in the little amount of effort to squeak it, and seems to take great enjoyment in body slamming the thing.\n\n+ Small Whale's squeaker rotates easily around its body, so it's easier for puppy to squeak it compared to Small Penguin.\n\n- Flatty Cat came with a dirty smudge on his snout, although I was able to clean it with some wet papertowels.\n\nETA:\n- Taking off two stars because after only one day, Flattie Pink Flamingo's stitching keeping the white and black parts of its beak together already have one tiny hole where the stitching has come undone. 14lb cavachon puppy is very gentle with his toys. I don't think these will survive a more destructive dog.","Product: Does your dog love hide and seek toys? ZippyPaws' Slipper Nests are super adorable and engages your pet for hours. Each set comes with a cute slipper \"Nest\" with 3 matching critters. Also a great hide-out for treats. Great for small and medium-sized dogs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Slipper + 6 small bunnies\n\nReview: Good toy for my 21lb dog and 7lb puppy. They don't play with it the way burrow toys are designed to. They like to squeak the little toys and put their nozzles in the holes, but they love it all the same so I have plenty of Egg Babies and Hide and Seek toys for them.\n\nSlipper Bunny is about the size of a size 5 shoe, but you can't put your foot in it because the opening is too small. Build is a little flimsy, so I wouldn't recommend it for strong chewers.\n\nPackage comes with one big slipper bunny and 6 small bunnies. Slipper can only fit 3 bunnies at a time, but they give you extra 3 replacement bunnies.\n\nOverall a great toy for my small dogs, and they seem to really like it, so I'll eventually collect them all.","Product: 100% all natural organic ingredients including colloidal silver to destroy bacteria & fungus balance the pH in your pets hair caused by the acid in the eye tear stains. No chemicals, no alcohol, or steroids. Works great for cats too. Natural antifungals and antibacterial ingredients.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: It brought the tear stains back and made my dog smell like an old hippie!\n\nReview: I was using <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Labor-of-Love-Premium-Pet-Eye-Tear-Remover-Best-Natural-Safe-and-Easy-to-Use-Made-in-USA/dp/B00KMPHOR0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Labor of Love Premium Pet Eye Tear Remover Best Natural Safe and Easy to Use! Made in USA</a> for my cavachon before, but when it ran out, the product was out of stock, so I selected this product because it was among the highest rated tear stain removers.\n\nWhen I received the first bottle, I had to use pliers to open the cap because the silver circle on the top part melted onto the mouth of the bottle and fused them together. Once opened, the smell was overwhelming. It smelled of chemicals, and I was concerned so I asked to return it for another one.\n\nThe second one sent wasn't any better than the first. I still had to use pliers to open the cap, but the smell was mustier this time. I had nothing else to use, so I applied this everyday to my dog's eyes, just like routine. His tear stains came back and were worse than ever! It made him smell like an old hippie.\n\nWhen it was time for his bath, the water and shampoo released all the hippie smell from his tear stained hair and the smell was grossly overwhelming. I regret purchasing this because now I have to start from scratch and have to slowly clean his tear stains off until his eyes are tear stain free again. Worst tear stain remover ever.","Product: Simple but classic, this cute bear design is to keep your pup active both for indoor exercise and outdoor activities. With the filled in squeakers embedded in the chest and the head, this adorable plush dog toy would entice your pup playing, chasing, and snuggling endlessly. Plush Sandy Brown Bear Snuggle\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So cute, collected them all.\n\nReview: + Has 2 squeakers, 1 in the body, 1 in the head. Not too loud, not too soft.\n\n+ Cute. Tiger and Gold Orange's weird expressions take some getting used to, but my puppy doesn't care either way, and it doesn't detract from their cuteness.\n\n+ Looks exactly as pictured. One of the things that the breeder gave with the puppy welcome package was a tiny monkey that looks and feels exactly like a miniature stuffed toy for humans. It's one of my cavachon's favorite things to nibble on, since its limbs fit perfectly in his mouth plus he loves the texture, and I've been on a hunt for similar items ever since. He has since gained over 60 other dog toys, but none of his plushes have come close to even touching the hem of that little monkey's robes. These plush squeaks are the closest usurpers to that monkey's throne so far, to my and my puppy's standards.\n\n+ Pig, the current favorite, has held up to more than a month of gentle nibbling from a 14lb cavachon puppy so far but I wouldn't recommend these toys for an aggressive chewer.\n\nETA:\n+ Bear has usurped Pig. It's the most adorable dog toy ever!\n\n+ Good quality for $6.89. Although...\n\n- Pig's body squeaker came half-dead out of the box. It could still squeak, but it's more like a desperate dying pfffffffffff and several squeezes before the squeak comes in.\n\n- Tiger's stitching in the back wasn't done too tight. I can see a little bit of stuffing. I'm glad my puppy isn't tough on his toys, and I placed Tiger in the area where puppy spends the least amount of time, or else Tiger's guts might be all over the floor by now.\n\n- Gold Orange's back stitching is a little bit better than Tiger's. Only half of it is shoddy. If you could, you should reinforce the stitching just in case.\n\n- Bunny's head squeaker was dead on arrival. Sadly, I have already liberated Bunny from its packaging and restraints before I thought to check, and I'm too lazy to start a replacement process, so I'm keeping it. Puppy doesn't seem to mind, but I could feel the broken squeaker inside its head; it feels like it's in two pieces.\n\n- Bunny's body squeaker is all the way on the bottom of its right buttcheek for some reason, unlike the others', which are somewhere in the middle of their bodies. I suspect I got a dud Bunny, but it's still cute, so it's here to stay.","Product: That Tear Stain Stuff Natural from Pet's Choice Pharmaceuticals is an effective treatment for the unsightly stains that can occur near the eyes and mouth of white and light colored pets. That Tear Stain Stuff Natural is easily to use, just sprinkle on food.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: My dog absolutely hates the taste\n\nReview: Cavachon shows no sign of improvement even after a month of using this. I add it with his dry and wet food mix, and he can always tell because he whines and cries while eating his food. I try to trick him by sometimes adding it in the morning, and sometimes at night, but he always knows. He refuses to eat, so I have to sit with him and gently coax and encourage him to finish his food.\n\nHe's gone through half the bottle now but it hasn't helped one bit. I've had more luck using <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Nutri-Vet-Eye-Rinse-Liquid-for-Dogs-4-Ounce/dp/B0018CE84I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Nutri-Vet Eye Rinse Liquid for Dogs, 4-Ounce</a>. In one application, I could immediately tell the difference. It was small, but at least it helped. This one? None at all.","Product: The Honeywell RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors helps you save money by ensuring that your lights come on only when you need them. This unit works with incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent lighting, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use. It also works with ceiling fans, bathroom fans, pond pumps, and pool pumps. Featuring three operating modes and seven programs, the 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors allows you to create programs that best suit your lifestyle. Its sleek design fits flush with standard wallplates, while the large screen and backlight provide clear viewing, even at night. Easy to install and equipped with an automatic daylight saving update, this switch works to keep energy costs down even when you're not around.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: 2 out of 3 DOA and 3rd died after power outage\n\nReview: Installed the first one with a little difficulty, but couldn't install the other 2 for some reason so I called an electrician. Turned out the other 2 were lemons and not even a professional can install a defective product. No worries because Amazon fixed it with a refund. Fast forward a little over 5 weeks and a power outage, and the first one is now useless.\n\nI was confident in paying twice the price for this model when I was eyeing cheaper options like <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Century-7-Day-Programmable-Timer-Switch-Single-Pole-and-3-Way-Compatible-with-SPDT-Both-Use-18-ON-OFFs-Random-and-Daylight-Savings-Time-Function-Neutral-Wire-Required-White/dp/B0184R2UDU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Century 7 Day Programmable Timer Switch, Single Pole and 3 Way (Compatible with SPDT) Both Use, 18 ON/OFFs, Random and Daylight Savings Time Function, Neutral Wire Required, White</a> because I liked this one's aesthetics more, but now I'm full of regrets. Would give it negative stars if I could.","Product: Connector: E27 Type: Corn Bulbs Light Color: Natural White Wattage (W): 3.5 Light Source: SMD 5050 LED Quantity: 27 Voltage(V): AC 110 Luminous Flux (lm): 300 Color Temperature(K): 5500-6500K Lifetime (h): >50000 Beam Angle: 300 Dimension(cm): 7.5 x 2.9 x 2.9 Material: Plastic, PC Package Content: 1 LED Light Bulb\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So white, it makes my fridge look blue.\n\nReview: - took 3 weeks to arrive from China, so keep that in mind when you order.\n- Not that bright, but bright enough to illuminate the inside of my fridge.\n\n? 6500k is so white, during the first few seconds the fridge opens, it looks blue. I don't mind, but others might.\n? casing is made of plastic, but pretty sturdy.\n? medium base\n? shipped inside a plastic envelope, with boxes that contain bulbs wrapped in layers of bubble wrap.\n\n+ uses only 3.5 watts, which I used to replace the 60w bulb I had in my fridge.\n+ fits the oddly small space designated for the bulb in my Whirlpool refrigerator.\n+ cheap. For only $4, I was willing to wait the 3 weeks it took to ship. I was going to get <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Feit-Electric-BPA15-CL-LED-RP-Accent-LED-A15-Bulb-Clear/dp/B00317BENG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Feit Electric BPA15/CL/LED/RP Accent LED A15 Bulb, Clear</a> before I saw this, but for a third of the price, this functions just as well.\n+ doesn't heat up at all. I was pretty surprised the original 60w bulb the fridge became too hot to touch after about 10+ seconds of opening the door, but I've observed this bulb for more than a minute and it didn't heat up at all."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will launch in the US November 18th, 2016 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Embark on a new adventure as a Pokemon Trainer and catch, battle, and trade all-new Pokemon on the tropical islands of a new Region and become a Pokemon Champion!\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't fix what's not broken and banhammers for everyone!\\n\\nReview: Refreshing new gameplay compared to the previous games in the franchise so far, but I miss the ease of access the PSS gave. The Festival Plaza is fun and reminiscent of the Join Avenue of Black/White, but I preferred the easy access of the Player Search System.\\n\\nI've played pokemon since Gen I, and I love it. But what made me give this game 1 star is how Game Freak so easily hands out banhammers for no reason at all. Bad internet connection made you glitch/disconnect in the middle of a trade? Ban. Trading too much? Ban. Communication error? Ban. Bad internet connection for whatever reason made their servers nervous or whatever made up nonsense? Ban! WTF Gamefreak WTF!?! It's lifted within 24 hours but still...\\n\\nI can understand banning pirates and cheaters, but how is having a bad internet connection a bannable offense!?\",\n \"Product: Classic chrome extra-tall can opener. Entire cutting assembly is easily removed for dishwasher cleaning. Opens cans on the first try with SureCut action. Opens family size and extra large cans. Automatic shutoff for hands-free operation. Bottle opener. Knife sharpener. Cord storage/lock. Removable, washable cutting unit. UL listed.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Produces metal shavings that drop into the food!\\n\\nReview: The first time I used it, I noticed a very fine line of metal shaving accumulated as the can opener did its job. I was very conscious not to let it drop to the food and thought it was a fluke, so I tested it on the other side of the can just in case. Then I thought maybe it's the type of can, so I got a different shaped can, a rectangle with curved edges. Same result, same metal shavings on both sides.\\n\\nI got this for Christmas and have opened plenty of cans since then, with the same results. It opens well, no hassle, but if I could give this negative stars I would because it produces metal shavings that I would've never seen if I wasn't staring intently at it the first time I used it. I don't want to EAT pieces of can! This is dangerous!\",\n \"Product: Whether you're a tea lover or a Coffee aficionado the Bodum Bistro electric water kettles are the kitchen staple you can't do without. Simple to use, an on/off button is built into the handle for a perfect grip. Dont worry about walking away from your kettle before it has boiled, as the anti-boil dry technology will automatically turn off the kettle as soon as the water reaches boiling point. In just about 4 minutes you have boiling water to use for soups, Coffee, tea, or any other culinary need. The Bistro kettles made from BPA-free plastic and stainless steel and come in a variety of gorgeous colors that make a statement on any kitchen counter. Available in 34-ounce and 17-ounce models, they are a must have for any dorm room, boat, RV, apartment or home.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Plastic taste, white stuff in my water.\\n\\nReview: + sleek design\\n+ plug is attached to the bottom element, which is detachable from the teapot itself, so I don't have to plug/unplug every time I need to heat water. My last water heater was very tedious to use as a result.\\n+ quiet\\n\\n- plastic taste that hasn't gone away even after a week of use.\\n- lid doesn't detach or open all the way. It swings and remains attached to the kettle, but you can't remove it if you want to clean the insides because the opening on either side isn't big enough for my hand to fit in.\\n- white things floating in the water after a week of use. I don't know what they are, plastic maybe? All the other cons and I would've given it a higher rating, even 5 stars, but the fact that it adds floaty white things in my water where my 2 other electric water heaters don't is the deal breaker.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good. Ordered some more\\n\\nReview: I have several 3 feet and 6 feet cables and have been using them for 10 weeks with no problems so far.\\n\\nI like that it doesn't come with a lot of crease lines, and they've all smoothed out after a week or so of being out of the packaging. Majority of the cables I've bought are still bent in the same places they were from being coiled up in their boxes, even years later.\\n\\nThe fit is not too tight, and not too loose.\\n\\nI only wish they came in white as well. I paired these with black charger ports I have like <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Anker-40W-8A-5-Port-USB-Charger-PowerPort-5-Multi-Port-USB-Charger-for-iPhone-6-6-Plus-iPad-Air-2-Mini-3-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge-and-More/dp/B00VH8ZW02/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Anker 40W/8A 5-Port USB Charger PowerPort 5, Multi-Port USB Charger for iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Air 2/Mini 3, Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge and More</a>, but I had to look elsewhere for the white ports I have.\",\n \"Product: 8.0 inch Wi-Fi tablet touchscreen, Android, 1.2 GH quad core, camera with autofocus and 4x digital zoom, galaxy apps, internet\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good tablet for the price, but wait for a sale or maybe somewhere else cheaper.\\n\\nReview: Bought the 7\\\" last November for $98, and the 8\\\" last Christmas for $120, and while it is a good tablet, I wouldn't pay any higher for it. It's a good tablet, for that price. Any higher and I'd recommend saving up more for an ipad instead.\\n\\nI mainly use it to surf the internet, play Hay Day, YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu. Had a bit of a debacle telling it to store items in the SD card instead, but other than that, I love it.\\n\\nGood battery life.\\n\\nI use the 7\\\" one mainly to play Hay Day. It's a RAM intensive game and I've tested many tablets which failed, but this one handles Hay Day pretty well. For some reason, unlike the 8\\\", the 7\\\" disconnects a lot from the internet though. It's mildly irritating, but I don't mind it enough to dock a star. Still a good product for the price I paid.\",\n \"Product: Tablet\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good tablet, but get the Tab A instead.\\n\\nReview: + good tablet for the price\\n+ not slow for a $68 tablet. I wish I'd seen this instead of <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/NeuTab-10-1-Inch-Octa-Core-Android-5-1-Lollipop-Tablet-PC-1GB-RAM-16GB-ROM-Bluetooth-4-0-Dual-Camera-Mini-HDMI-output-1-Year-US-Warranty-FCC-Certified/dp/B01DTINEDE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">NeuTab 10.1 Inch Octa Core Android 5.1 Lollipop Tablet PC, 1GB RAM 16GB ROM, Bluetooth 4.0 Dual Camera Mini HDMI output, 1 Year US Warranty, FCC Certified</a> when I was shopping for cheap tablets.\\n+ good pool of accessories to choose from\\n+ decent battery life. I use it to play games intermittently throughout the day and one charge lasts me the entire day with about 20-30% left at night.\\n+ great for playing Hay Day. Finally! I cannot count how many tablets I've gone through just to find one that plays Hay Day decently.\\n\\n- screen looks washed out in certain angles.\\n- no front camera (which could be a deal breaker for some)\\n\\nI would recommend this tablet for an entry level tablet, or for playing games, but if you have an additional $30, get the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-A-7-34-8-GB-Wifi-Tablet-White-SM-T280NZWAXAR/dp/B01AZ7LQ00/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7\\\"; 8 GB Wifi Tablet (White) SM-T280NZWAXAR</a> instead.\",\n \"Product: Oti-Clens Ear Cleansing Solution for Dogs and Cats, 4oz. *[formerly Oti-Clens] is an nontoxic, ear-cleaning agent for use in dogs and cats.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Only product that works!\\n\\nReview: My cavachon has extremely sensitive ears. The first two times I have ever bathed him, I was using <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Virbac-Epi-Otic-Advanced-Ear-Cleaner-4-oz/dp/B0056EAKUA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Virbac Epi-Otic Advanced Ear Cleaner, 4 oz</a> to clean his ears, but he got an ear infection. After that was healed using very expensive and smelly medicine from the vet, I made it a priority to clean his ears every day, but it still didn't help much. His ears still got hot and red, sure signs he was ready for another ear infection any minute.\\n\\nI tried this one in a desperate attempt, and paired with <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/PPP-Pet-Aroma-Care-100-Count-Ear-Wipes/dp/B00CFI2ULW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">PPP Pet Aroma Care 100 Count Ear Wipes</a>, makes his ears smell and look so fresh and clean, (I wouldn't recommend it but) you could eat off of them if you wanted. They look healthy and white, cool to the touch, and he hasn't had an ear infection ever since. One time I forgot to order a backup and I ran out, so I resorted to using the previous product again, and in just one day his ears started getting hot again. This is the only product that works for my puppy.\",\n \"Product: High Calorie Nutritional Supplement for Puppies. The standard for a high energy nutritional supplement. Provides appetite stimulation. Concentrated sources of vitamins and minerals. Highly palatable with an irresistible taste your pet will love!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Puppy crack. Cheaper on Amazon.\\n\\nReview: This was on the list of things to get in the Breeder's puppy essentials kit. Was skeptical at first because I tried to give my 14year old mutt the PetSmart version of this and he didn't care for it.\\n\\nCavachon puppy was very sad the first day we got him. He had bad poops, just got dewormed, and he was depressed from being separated from his littermates. He wouldn't eat the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Royal-Canin-Mini-Puppy-Dry-Dog-Food-2-5-Pound-Bag/dp/B005HN362O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Royal Canin Mini Puppy Dry Dog Food, 2.5-Pound Bag</a>,<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Royal-Canin-24-Can-Canine-Health-Nutrition-Puppy-Canned-Dog-Food-5-8-Ounce-Per-Can/dp/B00CKEE4KQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Royal Canin 24-Can Canine Health Nutrition Puppy Canned Dog Food, 5.8-Ounce Per Can</a>, canned pumpkin, and various other treats offered. He even refused bacon! But he licked this right off my finger, no hesitation. The next day he was eating handfuls of kibble and a few licks of canned pumpkin and wet food again, but he got excited when it was time for his NutriCal.\\n\\nIn just a few days, he perked up whenever I said \\\"NutriCal\\\", and within a few weeks would remember where the NutriCal was. Now at 5 months, he RUNS to the shelf where it is whenever I tell him it's time for NutriCal, and acts so excited he thinks it's a treat.\\n\\nHe's gotten one case of diarrhea and one bout of constipation so far, and every time he wasn't in the mood for food, but he'd never skip his NutriCal.\\n\\nPlus it's also cheaper on Amazon. The price fluctuates from $5 to $7 here, while the local petstores are priced above $11 plus tax.\",\n \"Product: Harness - Soft SKY BLUE XS\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\\n\\nReview: + soft\\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\\n\\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\\n\\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\\n\\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.\",\n \"Product: Puppia Soft Dog Harness The Puppia Soft Dog Harness is lightweight and made with soft durable material to provide your pet dog with excellent comfort. Pair it with the Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash to make a matching set. Features: Durable, soft and lightweight material Designed to fit comfortably around dog's neck and chest Coordinates with Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash (item#495153) Item Specifications: Size: XSmall Small Medium Large XLarge XXLarge Color: Beige Black Brown Camouflage Green Orange Pink Purple Royal Blue Red Sky Blue Yellow\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\\n\\nReview: + soft\\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\\n\\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\\n\\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\\n\\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.\",\n \"Product: Harness - Soft SKY BLUE XS\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\\n\\nReview: + soft\\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\\n\\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\\n\\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\\n\\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.\",\n \"Product: Puppia Soft Dog Harness The Puppia Soft Dog Harness is lightweight and made with soft durable material to provide your pet dog with excellent comfort. Pair it with the Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash to make a matching set. Features: Durable, soft and lightweight material Designed to fit comfortably around dog's neck and chest Coordinates with Puppia Two Tone Dog Leash (item#495153) Item Specifications: Size: XSmall Small Medium Large XLarge XXLarge Color: Beige Black Brown Camouflage Green Orange Pink Purple Royal Blue Red Sky Blue Yellow\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect fit for 4 month old Cavachon.\\n\\nReview: + soft\\n+ comfortable. Cavachon puppy has gone through 3 harnesses in 4 months, and all of them made him scratch and itch. Even though I got the softest ones there were in the pet store, they bothered him. When he outgrew his latest one, I bought this, and he seems more at ease with it than the previous ones.\\n+ can be loosened enough to make the puppy less constricted, yet it still stays on. When I did that with previous harnesses, he'd step out of them, but not so with this one.\\n+ has a lot of room for adjustments to the torso.\\n+ no adjustments on the neck, which was the main irritant my puppy had.\\n\\n- no adjustments on the neck, which isn't good if your dog has a big head. I admit I was nervous when I fitted it on him the first time, thinking it wouldn't fit. Luckily it had a lot of slack without any problems, but that might not be the case for some.\\n\\nUPDATE: He graduated from a small to medium upon reaching 6 months of age. The neckband is wider, but in my opinion is better to distribute the force when he tugs on his leash, and has a lot of room to grow into. I've tried a lot of harnesses for my dogs throughout the years, but Puppia has become my definite favorite. Will purchase this brand from now on for my dogs until there is a better one.\\n\\nThe retired small is still in extremely good condition, so I've stored it in a safe place ready for his future sibling to inherit.\",\n \"Product: Bring out your dog's natural hunting instinct with our realistic stuffing free skinneeez dog toys. These are some of the hottest toys available for your pet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Floppy like a sock\\n\\nReview: My cavachon smuggle socks into his bed and toy stashes, and I guess the Skinneeez remind him of socks because he plays with them in a similar fashion. He inherited an 11+ year old fox Skinneeez from my previous dog, and 1+ more years later, it's still going strong. One of its squeakers died from the jaws of a visiting puppy, but it's still in tact after 12 years. So I got him this.\\n\\nThe tail squeaker gave up after 2 days, but the rest of the toy is fine. I don't think the squeakers they put in these are very durable, but at least the stitching and body hold up.\\n\\nIf you have a dog who likes to play with your laundry, I'd definitely recommend.\",\n \"Product: An updated classic rain slicker. Contrast piping around the edges and reflective stripe on the back and hood provides extra safety.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Runs a little short.\\n\\nReview: There was no medium, the next size up is XL, which is waaaaaay too big for my 4 month old, 9.11 pound Cavachon. Every time it rained he got soaked, and he needed a raincoat fast, so I got the small.\\n\\n+ fits perfectly\\n+ neck is snug, and belly straps can be adjusted if he gains/loses weight\\n+ covers the body securely, but doesn't get in the way of any sweaters/clothes he might be wearing\\n+ there's a little hole on the base of the neck that provides easy access for the leash clip\\n+ solid construction. doesn't feel flimsy or cheap.\\n+ nice color.\\n\\n- hood kind of stays on for several seconds, but easily slips off.\\n- a bit short. Even though he measures 14 inches in length and the measurement chart says the small fits up to 14 inches, there is a handspan of butt that's left uncovered. I suspect the medium would've been perfect, or at least long enough for him to grow into, but sadly there are no size mediums available.\",\n \"Product: 58511 Features: -Dog toy. -100% Polyester plush. -No messy stuffing to clean up. -Give your pet same sensation and enjoyment of traditional squeaky toys without irritating noise. Product Type: -Plush Toy/Chew Toy. Stuffing Free: -Yes. Squeaker / Makes Noise: -Yes. Material: -Fabric/Fleece. Generic Dimensions: -2.37'' H x 7.1'' W x 13.02'' D. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -2.37 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -7.1 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -13.02 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -0.08 Pounds.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good toys for $6.99, but I wouldn't pay the whole price.\\n\\nReview: + Silent Squeaker. The sound is like a soft puff of air, and will really come in handy when I just want some peace and quiet. I can't hear anything beyond the sound of the puffing, but puppy went crazy for it and immediately demanded for the toys.\\n\\n+ Exactly as pictured. I've lost count how many times I've been duped into buying dog toys that looked really cute online only to be disappointed because they went from a 10 to a 4 in real life.\\n\\n+ Attractive colors.\\n\\n+ Stuffing is minimal on Flattie Pink Flamingo. Only the head is stuffed, and the rest of the body is flat, with a fluffy pompom-like tail that my puppy likes.\\n\\n+ Small Penguin has more stuffing, but most of its body is taken up by the silent squeaker. Cavachon puppy can't open his mouth too wide, just wide enough to take a big bite of Small Penguin, but he's willing to put in the little amount of effort to squeak it, and seems to take great enjoyment in body slamming the thing.\\n\\n+ Small Whale's squeaker rotates easily around its body, so it's easier for puppy to squeak it compared to Small Penguin.\\n\\n- Flatty Cat came with a dirty smudge on his snout, although I was able to clean it with some wet papertowels.\\n\\nETA:\\n- Taking off two stars because after only one day, Flattie Pink Flamingo's stitching keeping the white and black parts of its beak together already have one tiny hole where the stitching has come undone. 14lb cavachon puppy is very gentle with his toys. I don't think these will survive a more destructive dog.\",\n \"Product: Does your dog love hide and seek toys? ZippyPaws' Slipper Nests are super adorable and engages your pet for hours. Each set comes with a cute slipper \\\"Nest\\\" with 3 matching critters. Also a great hide-out for treats. Great for small and medium-sized dogs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Slipper + 6 small bunnies\\n\\nReview: Good toy for my 21lb dog and 7lb puppy. They don't play with it the way burrow toys are designed to. They like to squeak the little toys and put their nozzles in the holes, but they love it all the same so I have plenty of Egg Babies and Hide and Seek toys for them.\\n\\nSlipper Bunny is about the size of a size 5 shoe, but you can't put your foot in it because the opening is too small. Build is a little flimsy, so I wouldn't recommend it for strong chewers.\\n\\nPackage comes with one big slipper bunny and 6 small bunnies. Slipper can only fit 3 bunnies at a time, but they give you extra 3 replacement bunnies.\\n\\nOverall a great toy for my small dogs, and they seem to really like it, so I'll eventually collect them all.\",\n \"Product: 100% all natural organic ingredients including colloidal silver to destroy bacteria & fungus balance the pH in your pets hair caused by the acid in the eye tear stains. No chemicals, no alcohol, or steroids. Works great for cats too. Natural antifungals and antibacterial ingredients.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: It brought the tear stains back and made my dog smell like an old hippie!\\n\\nReview: I was using <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Labor-of-Love-Premium-Pet-Eye-Tear-Remover-Best-Natural-Safe-and-Easy-to-Use-Made-in-USA/dp/B00KMPHOR0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Labor of Love Premium Pet Eye Tear Remover Best Natural Safe and Easy to Use! Made in USA</a> for my cavachon before, but when it ran out, the product was out of stock, so I selected this product because it was among the highest rated tear stain removers.\\n\\nWhen I received the first bottle, I had to use pliers to open the cap because the silver circle on the top part melted onto the mouth of the bottle and fused them together. Once opened, the smell was overwhelming. It smelled of chemicals, and I was concerned so I asked to return it for another one.\\n\\nThe second one sent wasn't any better than the first. I still had to use pliers to open the cap, but the smell was mustier this time. I had nothing else to use, so I applied this everyday to my dog's eyes, just like routine. His tear stains came back and were worse than ever! It made him smell like an old hippie.\\n\\nWhen it was time for his bath, the water and shampoo released all the hippie smell from his tear stained hair and the smell was grossly overwhelming. I regret purchasing this because now I have to start from scratch and have to slowly clean his tear stains off until his eyes are tear stain free again. Worst tear stain remover ever.\",\n \"Product: Simple but classic, this cute bear design is to keep your pup active both for indoor exercise and outdoor activities. With the filled in squeakers embedded in the chest and the head, this adorable plush dog toy would entice your pup playing, chasing, and snuggling endlessly. Plush Sandy Brown Bear Snuggle\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So cute, collected them all.\\n\\nReview: + Has 2 squeakers, 1 in the body, 1 in the head. Not too loud, not too soft.\\n\\n+ Cute. Tiger and Gold Orange's weird expressions take some getting used to, but my puppy doesn't care either way, and it doesn't detract from their cuteness.\\n\\n+ Looks exactly as pictured. One of the things that the breeder gave with the puppy welcome package was a tiny monkey that looks and feels exactly like a miniature stuffed toy for humans. It's one of my cavachon's favorite things to nibble on, since its limbs fit perfectly in his mouth plus he loves the texture, and I've been on a hunt for similar items ever since. He has since gained over 60 other dog toys, but none of his plushes have come close to even touching the hem of that little monkey's robes. These plush squeaks are the closest usurpers to that monkey's throne so far, to my and my puppy's standards.\\n\\n+ Pig, the current favorite, has held up to more than a month of gentle nibbling from a 14lb cavachon puppy so far but I wouldn't recommend these toys for an aggressive chewer.\\n\\nETA:\\n+ Bear has usurped Pig. It's the most adorable dog toy ever!\\n\\n+ Good quality for $6.89. Although...\\n\\n- Pig's body squeaker came half-dead out of the box. It could still squeak, but it's more like a desperate dying pfffffffffff and several squeezes before the squeak comes in.\\n\\n- Tiger's stitching in the back wasn't done too tight. I can see a little bit of stuffing. I'm glad my puppy isn't tough on his toys, and I placed Tiger in the area where puppy spends the least amount of time, or else Tiger's guts might be all over the floor by now.\\n\\n- Gold Orange's back stitching is a little bit better than Tiger's. Only half of it is shoddy. If you could, you should reinforce the stitching just in case.\\n\\n- Bunny's head squeaker was dead on arrival. Sadly, I have already liberated Bunny from its packaging and restraints before I thought to check, and I'm too lazy to start a replacement process, so I'm keeping it. Puppy doesn't seem to mind, but I could feel the broken squeaker inside its head; it feels like it's in two pieces.\\n\\n- Bunny's body squeaker is all the way on the bottom of its right buttcheek for some reason, unlike the others', which are somewhere in the middle of their bodies. I suspect I got a dud Bunny, but it's still cute, so it's here to stay.\",\n \"Product: That Tear Stain Stuff Natural from Pet's Choice Pharmaceuticals is an effective treatment for the unsightly stains that can occur near the eyes and mouth of white and light colored pets. That Tear Stain Stuff Natural is easily to use, just sprinkle on food.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: My dog absolutely hates the taste\\n\\nReview: Cavachon shows no sign of improvement even after a month of using this. I add it with his dry and wet food mix, and he can always tell because he whines and cries while eating his food. I try to trick him by sometimes adding it in the morning, and sometimes at night, but he always knows. He refuses to eat, so I have to sit with him and gently coax and encourage him to finish his food.\\n\\nHe's gone through half the bottle now but it hasn't helped one bit. I've had more luck using <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Nutri-Vet-Eye-Rinse-Liquid-for-Dogs-4-Ounce/dp/B0018CE84I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Nutri-Vet Eye Rinse Liquid for Dogs, 4-Ounce</a>. In one application, I could immediately tell the difference. It was small, but at least it helped. This one? None at all.\",\n \"Product: The Honeywell RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors helps you save money by ensuring that your lights come on only when you need them. This unit works with incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent lighting, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use. It also works with ceiling fans, bathroom fans, pond pumps, and pool pumps. Featuring three operating modes and seven programs, the 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors allows you to create programs that best suit your lifestyle. Its sleek design fits flush with standard wallplates, while the large screen and backlight provide clear viewing, even at night. Easy to install and equipped with an automatic daylight saving update, this switch works to keep energy costs down even when you're not around.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: 2 out of 3 DOA and 3rd died after power outage\\n\\nReview: Installed the first one with a little difficulty, but couldn't install the other 2 for some reason so I called an electrician. Turned out the other 2 were lemons and not even a professional can install a defective product. No worries because Amazon fixed it with a refund. Fast forward a little over 5 weeks and a power outage, and the first one is now useless.\\n\\nI was confident in paying twice the price for this model when I was eyeing cheaper options like <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Century-7-Day-Programmable-Timer-Switch-Single-Pole-and-3-Way-Compatible-with-SPDT-Both-Use-18-ON-OFFs-Random-and-Daylight-Savings-Time-Function-Neutral-Wire-Required-White/dp/B0184R2UDU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Century 7 Day Programmable Timer Switch, Single Pole and 3 Way (Compatible with SPDT) Both Use, 18 ON/OFFs, Random and Daylight Savings Time Function, Neutral Wire Required, White</a> because I liked this one's aesthetics more, but now I'm full of regrets. Would give it negative stars if I could.\",\n \"Product: Connector: E27 Type: Corn Bulbs Light Color: Natural White Wattage (W): 3.5 Light Source: SMD 5050 LED Quantity: 27 Voltage(V): AC 110 Luminous Flux (lm): 300 Color Temperature(K): 5500-6500K Lifetime (h): >50000 Beam Angle: 300 Dimension(cm): 7.5 x 2.9 x 2.9 Material: Plastic, PC Package Content: 1 LED Light Bulb\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So white, it makes my fridge look blue.\\n\\nReview: - took 3 weeks to arrive from China, so keep that in mind when you order.\\n- Not that bright, but bright enough to illuminate the inside of my fridge.\\n\\n? 6500k is so white, during the first few seconds the fridge opens, it looks blue. I don't mind, but others might.\\n? casing is made of plastic, but pretty sturdy.\\n? medium base\\n? shipped inside a plastic envelope, with boxes that contain bulbs wrapped in layers of bubble wrap.\\n\\n+ uses only 3.5 watts, which I used to replace the 60w bulb I had in my fridge.\\n+ fits the oddly small space designated for the bulb in my Whirlpool refrigerator.\\n+ cheap. For only $4, I was willing to wait the 3 weeks it took to ship. I was going to get <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Feit-Electric-BPA15-CL-LED-RP-Accent-LED-A15-Bulb-Clear/dp/B00317BENG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Feit Electric BPA15/CL/LED/RP Accent LED A15 Bulb, Clear</a> before I saw this, but for a third of the price, this functions just as well.\\n+ doesn't heat up at all. I was pretty surprised the original 60w bulb the fridge became too hot to touch after about 10+ seconds of opening the door, but I've observed this bulb for more than a minute and it didn't heat up at all.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":21,"string":"21"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":694,"string":"694"}}},{"rowIdx":695,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A4OQ81P4JMAOT"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"David Icke is a highly sought after orator on conspiracy material, both in the states and abroad. He has written 5 books and produced 4 videos on his conspiracy theories.\". The summary of the review text is \"CONTINUED from Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking October 17, 2001 By The Aeolian Kid\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking\n\nOctober 17, 2001\n\nThis review is from: Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years-and Still Does (Paperback)\n\nChildren of the Matrix by David Icke. ... Man, this is the most FUN read I have had since I first read A Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda in 1973! This book is either the greatest kind of \"comic books for adults\" or one of the best investigative works of undercover intellectual exposes on our current state of affairs ever! ... Roll together Who Rules America by G. William Domhoff, The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills, When Corporations Rule the World by David C. Korten, On A Pale Horse by William Cooper, The People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn, ANYTHING by either Noam Chomsky or Michael Parenti, and a good helping of Gary Allen, Eric Von Daniken, and The Dulce Wars by Branton, and you will pretty much get the gist of this huge tome dealing with aliens, conspiracies, and good old class warfare! ... YOWZA! ...\n\nNow, on page 402, David Icke writes: \"I instinctively knew from an early age that schools were places where the clones of tomorrow were honed and produced. I was, therefore, a rebel from the start. I have never passed a major school exam in my life (and never taken one), never went to college or university, and have done all my learning in my time and on my terms.\" - AND IT SHOWS! ... If David Icke (and don't get me wrong: I LIKE him!) wants people to take what he is saying SERIOUSLY, then I am afraid he is going to have to either study harder or go back to school to get some of his facts straight - because I, alone (on ONE reading), found what I believe to be MANY mistakes in this book.\n\nFor example, on page 197, he writes: \"Even the term 'TESTAMENT' is the entomological confirmation that it is literally all a load of balls.\" What he MEANT to say was ETYMOLOGICAL - the linguistical study of the origin & meaning of words. Instead, he used the word concerning the study of INSECTS: entomology. This BUGS me! If David wants people to take him seriously (and not just make money selling them books about aliens, reptilians, and class-warfare), then he needs to increase his intellectual credibility by DEFINING words correctly and using more PRECISE language, as Socrates preached many moons ago.\n\nOn page 128 (and again on 428), he calls the Egyptian city of Alexandria, \"City of the Serpent's Son.\" Now, I can speak Greek, studied it for the first 13 years of my life in school, and took ancient Greek in college as a Classics major at U-Mass, Amherst with Professor John Marry of Fordham University. \"Alexander\" is a Greek word related to the Trojan word \"Paris\" - and in Greek, Alexander means: \"Defender of Men.\" (\"Andros\" means MAN in Greek.) ...\n\nOn page 148, he says \"Pythagoras\" means \"I am the Serpant.\" It does NOT; it means: \"Sacred Public Assembly Place of the Pythtia\" - Priestess of the tutelary / daimon Python and, subsequently, of Apollo at Delphi. Indeed, PYTHIA is related to Python / Snake! ... On page 149, he calls the Indian SOMA of the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, the AMBROSIA of the Greeks, and the HAOMA of the Persians, \"the drinking of mentrual blood, symbolised (sic) as 'red mead' or 'red wine' ... \" It is NOT! It is sacred, psychedelic, psilocybin mushrooms mixed with red wine, or mead (honey-wine) as the great mythologist, Robert Graves, confirmed in his book, The Greek Myths. Which begs the question: Has David Icke ever taken LSD? I'd like to know! ...\n\nOn page 152, he calls St. George \"another name for Thor-Indara.\" Listen, MY name is GEORGE, and St. George was a Christian Saint of Greek extraction from Asia Minor. The name GEORGE is derived from two, ancient Greek words: GAIA (Mother Earth Goddess), and ERGON (organized work); hence: Earth Worker, or Farmer - one who tills the soil and works the earth! As a former member of the Green Party, David should KNOW that! ...\n\nOn page 177, speaking of the \"sacrificial murder\" of Princess Diana - in the \"Place of the Moon Goddess\" - he fails to mention that, astrologically, Princess Diana was born under the sun sign of Cancer, ruled by the MOON! ... On page 178, he calls Helen, El-en - as in Helen of Troy. Again, Helen is the feminine Greek word derived from the VERY word in Greek which means to be a Greek: HELLINAS, of the HELLENIC Indo-European tribal group. The word for the land of Greece, in Greek, is: HELLAS - and to be a HELLENE is to be Greek. ...\n\nOn page 207, he says that the name JESUS is a Greek translation; but he does not say of WHAT! The name Jesus is a HEBREW name - not Greek - derived from the HEBREW name for JOSHUA. ... On page 211, in reference to \"John the Baptist, and his association with water,\" he calls the astrological sign of aquarius a \"water sign.\" It is NOT! It is a Fixed AIR sign. Aquarius is the sign of the \"water-bearer,\" and is symbolized in the Hebrew MAZAROTH (Zodiac) as the Head of a Man associated with the tribe of Reuben of the 12 tribes of Israel. ...\n\nOn page 212, he says: \"Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John, the names carried by the Gospels, represent the four cardinal signs of the zodiac.\" They do NOT! They represent the four FIXED signs of the Zodiac, as in: Taurus / Bull / from Joseph - the tribes of Ephraim & Manassah; Leo / Lion / tribe of Judah (of which Jesus was from the family of David, supposedly); Scorpio / Eagle / tribe of Dan; and Aquarius / Head of a Man / tribe of Reuben. These symbols repeat in the Books of Ezekiel, possibly Isaiah, possibly Daniel, and in Revelation. ... to be CONTINUED! ... ... YOWZA! ... - The Aeolian Kid\n\nCONTINUED from Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking October 17, 2001 By The Aeolian Kid\n\n... I found more disturbing statements in this book. ...\n\nAgain, on page 212, he says that \"the name Andrew, another 'disciple,' has the same meaning as Pater, Petra, or Peter.\" It does NOT! Andrew is a Greek name, meaning \"MANLY,\" derived from the same root as the END of the name ALEXANDER! ... Also, on pages 212 and 213, he fails to mention all TWELVE signs of the Zodiac / Mazaroth - plainly spoken of in the Book of Job - the oldest book in the Bible. EACH of the 12 apostles and 12 tribes of Israel were associated with one of the 12 astrological signs. ...\n\nOn pages 260 and 261, he mentions close to a DOZEN corporations who are supposedly involved in the creation of underground tunnels in the earth, controlled by reptilians. SHOW ME PICTURES!!! ...\n\nOn page 321, he says: \"The Book of Mormon claims to be an account of how the \"lost tribes of Israel\" came to America. But there were no \"lost tribes\", (sic) as the Samaritan people confirmed.\" ... WHAT is THIS supposed to mean? First of all, the Samaritans are one example of the living proof of the lost tribes. They were all remnants of some of the Israelites from the 10 northern tribes of the Kingdom of Israel (the vast MAJORITY of the Israelite people!) left behind by the Assyrians who INTERMARRIED with Assyrians, and subsequently with Palestinians (orginally Philistines from the land of Caphtoria - the Greek island of Minoan Crete!). Also, MILLIONS of people do not just disappear, and they were NOT all slaughtered by the Assyrians. They were made SLAVES, and carried off into various parts of the empire. Many, later, even made their way up to Scotland, down to Ethiopia, and over to Armenia! Ask ANY Rastafarian Jamaican about the Lost Tribes of Israel. THEY know! ...\n\nOn page 351, he calls former President Jimmy Carter the \"first Trilateral Commission President of the United States...\" He was NOT! Gerald FORD was! ...\n\nOn page 358, he writes: \"The main active ingredient in Prozac was found in the blood of Henry Paul, the driver of the car when Princess Diana was murdered. Prozac is just one of a long list of drugs designed to have the same effect.\" ... Now, is David Icke making a case here for the EFFECT of the drug PROZAC on the driver as the CAUSE of the death of Princess Diana, OR is he sticking to his previous assertion that the beautiful Princess was MURDERED in a ritualistic way? ... A THOUGHT to ponder: Is Princess Diana really dead, or was her death all a fake and bogus farse constructed by her wealthy, Arab lover, Dodi Al-Fayed, as a way for BOTH of them to escape from the public eye forever? Is it not HE who was the executive producer of BOTH those famous \"FX\" movies that show how to FAKE a death scene? ... Who can say what REALLY happened to the beautiful and noble Princess, or WHY, but this book gives us yet again one more reason to ponder!\n\nYOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking\n\nOctober 17, 2001\n\nThis review is from: Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years-and Still Does (Paperback)\n\nChildren of the Matrix by David Icke. ... Man, this is the most FUN read I have had since I first read A Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda in 1973! This book is either the greatest kind of \"comic books for adults\" or one of the best investigative works of undercover intellectual exposes on our current state of affairs ever! ... Roll together Who Rules America by G. William Domhoff, The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills, When Corporations Rule the World by David C. Korten, On A Pale Horse by William Cooper, The People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn, ANYTHING by either Noam Chomsky or Michael Parenti, and a good helping of Gary Allen, Eric Von Daniken, and The Dulce Wars by Branton, and you will pretty much get the gist of this huge tome dealing with aliens, conspiracies, and good old class warfare! ... YOWZA! ...\n\nNow, on page 402, David Icke writes: \"I instinctively knew from an early age that schools were places where the clones of tomorrow were honed and produced. I was, therefore, a rebel from the start. I have never passed a major school exam in my life (and never taken one), never went to college or university, and have done all my learning in my time and on my terms.\" - AND IT SHOWS! ... If David Icke (and don't get me wrong: I LIKE him!) wants people to take what he is saying SERIOUSLY, then I am afraid he is going to have to either study harder or go back to school to get some of his facts straight - because I, alone (on ONE reading), found what I believe to be MANY mistakes in this book.\n\nFor example, on page 197, he writes: \"Even the term 'TESTAMENT' is the entomological confirmation that it is literally all a load of balls.\" What he MEANT to say was ETYMOLOGICAL - the linguistical study of the origin & meaning of words. Instead, he used the word concerning the study of INSECTS: entomology. This BUGS me! If David wants people to take him seriously (and not just make money selling them books about aliens, reptilians, and class-warfare), then he needs to increase his intellectual credibility by DEFINING words correctly and using more PRECISE language, as Socrates preached many moons ago.\n\nOn page 128 (and again on 428), he calls the Egyptian city of Alexandria, \"City of the Serpent's Son.\" Now, I can speak Greek, studied it for the first 13 years of my life in school, and took ancient Greek in college as a Classics major at U-Mass, Amherst with Professor John Marry of Fordham University. \"Alexander\" is a Greek word related to the Trojan word \"Paris\" - and in Greek, Alexander means: \"Defender of Men.\" (\"Andros\" means MAN in Greek.) ...\n\nOn page 148, he says \"Pythagoras\" means \"I am the Serpant.\" It does NOT; it means: \"Sacred Public Assembly Place of the Pythtia\" - Priestess of the tutelary / daimon Python and, subsequently, of Apollo at Delphi. Indeed, PYTHIA is related to Python / Snake! ... On page 149, he calls the Indian SOMA of the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, the AMBROSIA of the Greeks, and the HAOMA of the Persians, \"the drinking of mentrual blood, symbolised (sic) as 'red mead' or 'red wine' ... \" It is NOT! It is sacred, psychedelic, psilocybin mushrooms mixed with red wine, or mead (honey-wine) as the great mythologist, Robert Graves, confirmed in his book, The Greek Myths. Which begs the question: Has David Icke ever taken LSD? I'd like to know! ...\n\nOn page 152, he calls St. George \"another name for Thor-Indara.\" Listen, MY name is GEORGE, and St. George was a Christian Saint of Greek extraction from Asia Minor. The name GEORGE is derived from two, ancient Greek words: GAIA (Mother Earth Goddess), and ERGON (organized work); hence: Earth Worker, or Farmer - one who tills the soil and works the earth! As a former member of the Green Party, David should KNOW that! ...\n\nOn page 177, speaking of the \"sacrificial murder\" of Princess Diana - in the \"Place of the Moon Goddess\" - he fails to mention that, astrologically, Princess Diana was born under the sun sign of Cancer, ruled by the MOON! ... On page 178, he calls Helen, El-en - as in Helen of Troy. Again, Helen is the feminine Greek word derived from the VERY word in Greek which means to be a Greek: HELLINAS, of the HELLENIC Indo-European tribal group. The word for the land of Greece, in Greek, is: HELLAS - and to be a HELLENE is to be Greek. ...\n\nOn page 207, he says that the name JESUS is a Greek translation; but he does not say of WHAT! The name Jesus is a HEBREW name - not Greek - derived from the HEBREW name for JOSHUA. ... On page 211, in reference to \"John the Baptist, and his association with water,\" he calls the astrological sign of aquarius a \"water sign.\" It is NOT! It is a Fixed AIR sign. Aquarius is the sign of the \"water-bearer,\" and is symbolized in the Hebrew MAZAROTH (Zodiac) as the Head of a Man associated with the tribe of Reuben of the 12 tribes of Israel. ...\n\nOn page 212, he says: \"Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John, the names carried by the Gospels, represent the four cardinal signs of the zodiac.\" They do NOT! They represent the four FIXED signs of the Zodiac, as in: Taurus / Bull / from Joseph - the tribes of Ephraim & Manassah; Leo / Lion / tribe of Judah (of which Jesus was from the family of David, supposedly); Scorpio / Eagle / tribe of Dan; and Aquarius / Head of a Man / tribe of Reuben. These symbols repeat in the Books of Ezekiel, possibly Isaiah, possibly Daniel, and in Revelation. ... to be CONTINUED! ... ... YOWZA! ... - The Aeolian Kid\n\nCONTINUED from Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking October 17, 2001 By The Aeolian Kid\n\n... I found more disturbing statements in this book. ...\n\nAgain, on page 212, he says that \"the name Andrew, another 'disciple,' has the same meaning as Pater, Petra, or Peter.\" It does NOT! Andrew is a Greek name, meaning \"MANLY,\" derived from the same root as the END of the name ALEXANDER! ... Also, on pages 212 and 213, he fails to mention all TWELVE signs of the Zodiac / Mazaroth - plainly spoken of in the Book of Job - the oldest book in the Bible. EACH of the 12 apostles and 12 tribes of Israel were associated with one of the 12 astrological signs. ...\n\nOn pages 260 and 261, he mentions close to a DOZEN corporations who are supposedly involved in the creation of underground tunnels in the earth, controlled by reptilians. SHOW ME PICTURES!!! ...\n\nOn page 321, he says: \"The Book of Mormon claims to be an account of how the \"lost tribes of Israel\" came to America. But there were no \"lost tribes\", (sic) as the Samaritan people confirmed.\" ... WHAT is THIS supposed to mean? First of all, the Samaritans are one example of the living proof of the lost tribes. They were all remnants of some of the Israelites from the 10 northern tribes of the Kingdom of Israel (the vast MAJORITY of the Israelite people!) left behind by the Assyrians who INTERMARRIED with Assyrians, and subsequently with Palestinians (orginally Philistines from the land of Caphtoria - the Greek island of Minoan Crete!). Also, MILLIONS of people do not just disappear, and they were NOT all slaughtered by the Assyrians. They were made SLAVES, and carried off into various parts of the empire. Many, later, even made their way up to Scotland, down to Ethiopia, and over to Armenia! Ask ANY Rastafarian Jamaican about the Lost Tribes of Israel. THEY know! ...\n\nOn page 351, he calls former President Jimmy Carter the \"first Trilateral Commission President of the United States...\" He was NOT! Gerald FORD was! ...\n\nOn page 358, he writes: \"The main active ingredient in Prozac was found in the blood of Henry Paul, the driver of the car when Princess Diana was murdered. Prozac is just one of a long list of drugs designed to have the same effect.\" ... Now, is David Icke making a case here for the EFFECT of the drug PROZAC on the driver as the CAUSE of the death of Princess Diana, OR is he sticking to his previous assertion that the beautiful Princess was MURDERED in a ritualistic way? ... A THOUGHT to ponder: Is Princess Diana really dead, or was her death all a fake and bogus farse constructed by her wealthy, Arab lover, Dodi Al-Fayed, as a way for BOTH of them to escape from the public eye forever? Is it not HE who was the executive producer of BOTH those famous \"FX\" movies that show how to FAKE a death scene? ... Who can say what REALLY happened to the beautiful and noble Princess, or WHY, but this book gives us yet again one more reason to ponder!\n\nYOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Cold Mountain [VHS]\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It's not just the soldiers who suffer from war !!!\n\nReview: What I really liked about it - besides the main theme of the love story between the preacher's wife and the young man who got dragged off to war - is the excellent portrayal of the \"ravages of war\" OFF the battlefield: all of the nasty things that those poor Appalachian people had to endure from local scoundrels, rascals, thieves, bullies, mean men, and other crude usurpers out to take advantage of the young, old, weak, sick, and poor who were left behind and caught-up in the middle of a national CIVIL WAR that most of them never wanted any part of. It really shows how war is hell and destructive in MANY ways and a breeding ground for even more criminal activity on top of the insanity of the war itself. ... I mean, these people SUFFERED! ... It shows that very well. It also puts an end - once and for all - that a woman needs a man around to get things done. These were STRONG, brave ladies - dignified and independent - who made it through the thick and thin of it ... all on their own. ... God bless 'em! ... A GREAT movie! : ) ...YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: A recent college grad spends his final summer with a girl and her adventurous boyfriend before heading into a job his father wants him to take and along the way realizes what he wants more out of his life. Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Michael Chabon.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Shedding A Little Light On The Mysteries\n\nReview: Shedding A Little Light On The Mysteries ... In the summer of 1991, on August 18th, at the SEEDS OF SOUND (Rock Mount Trashmore!) Ecology Benefit Concert held in Lowell, Massachusetts by the banks of the Merrimack River, a trio up on stage by the name of The Croutons performed three songs, all by The Grateful Dead: China Cat Sunflower, Scarlet Begonias, and Franklin's Tower. Who would have known back then that this performance would have been so prophetic? ... There are a lot of `Cloud Factory' towers in the city of Lowell, MA - home of capitalist, industrial revolution in the western hemisphere, and now an urban national park full of renovated mills with giant smokestacks sticking up into the sky along the horizon line (See the movie: The Invention of Lying!).\nMichael Chabon is a hugely successful and talented writer. This is a fact, as well as an undeniable certainty. The author himself, humbly, attributes his success to innate talent, disciplined hard work, and a little luck. If only all creative people with such gifted talent were as diligent as he in their artistic pursuits! The real Claire in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh once said to me that it was actually she who taught Michael Chabon how to write, being a year older than him. I find this hard to believe after having read this book and seen this movie adaptation of it. Having also seen (but not read) Wonder Boys, I am absolutely certain that Michael Chabon's gifts as writer were innate and formidable, and if anything, the real Claire (a fellow, mutable, communicative Gemini like himself) only may have had a helping hand as a literary midwife in encouraging his unique and original literary talent. If so, that was a good thing.\nThis book has a passage in it on pages 77 and 78 that is referenced, tangentially, in the movie and which is all about alcoholics. It says: \"In my innocent cynicism I didn't see that Cleveland was not trying to look tough; he just didn't care. Which is to say, he knew what he was, and was, if not content with, at least resigned to knowing that he was an alcoholic. And an alcoholic is nothing if not sensitive to the proper time and place for his next drink; his death is one of the most carefully planned and prepared for events in the world. Cleveland simply foresaw his imminent need for another beer.\" ... WO! ... I mean, how old was Michael Chabon when he wrote this passage, 24, 25? For a 24 or 25 year old, first time novelist to come up with such a profoundly insightful line is the work of pure genius at best, and at worst, shows incredible insight into the psyche of alcoholics. It's possible that the real Cleveland (also a friend of the real Claire) may have actually verbalized this characteristic to Michael when they were buddies together at Carnegie-Mellon, or that Michael came to this conclusion about alcoholics on his own by simply observing their habits and missteps. Who can say for sure? Nevertheless, not only is this passage one of the most profound in the book, it is one of the most profound passages I have ever read in any book - fiction or school tectbook. It shows great understanding of the psychology of alcoholism from a perspective that is unusually and keenly insightful. Even sociology and criminology (after all, suicide is technically a felony and a serious crime) text books in college do not get this deep into the behavior of substance abusers. ... Also, how prophetic in regards to the actual death of the real Cleveland, who was a serious alcoholic found dead in his bedroom in Pittsburgh, circa 2001, with an empty bottle of vodka on the floor, an empty bottle of pills on the floor, and a picture of the real Claire by his bedside. I mean, the whole thing blows the mind!\nIs it possible that the real Cleveland, who was heterosexual (unlike he is depicted in the movie), was influenced by what he had read in Michael Chabon's `fictitious' (Kerouacian) book about what he and all of his friends in Pittsburg had experienced while living on or near Squirrel Hill and the Polish section of the city where Andy Warhol had lived at one time? Maybe? Ya think? I wonder if Michael Chabon himself has ever given a thought to this? I mean, the prophetic nature of it all is astounding! I was one of the first people to watch this movie when it came out on DVD, having just recently read the book a week before for the first time in order to prepare myself for the movie. Also, I just recently purchased, in hardcover, Michael Chabon's latest book - his first book of non fiction - entitled, Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son, and I wonder if he mentions in there anything about this and the death of the real Cleveland. The real Cleveland, obviously, is the hero and major character of this book and this movie - and rightly so. He had a larger than life personality, in a way, and from everything I've been told was quite a charming, humorous, and interesting character with a great gift for conversation. The real Cleveland did go out to the family bungalow on the lake in order to get away from it all. The real Cleveland had a father who was gay, and a mother who killed herself. The real Cleveland supplied a lot of literary fodder for Michael Chabon's first novel.\n\nAs for the real Claire, she really does love Joni Mitchell and the films of Franco Zeffirelli (who is gay as well as a devout Catholic). She really does love Romeo and Juliet, Brother Sun - Sister Moon, and Jesus of Nazareth, and she really does idolize John and Yoko, The Beatles, Saint Francis and Claire (where the name comes from, obviously!), and Jesus and Mary Magdeline. That Michael Chabon makes reference to some of this in his book is quite revealing. I have seen, with my own eyes, the actual record albums he mentions in the novel! What he does not mention is that the real Art's real father took the real Claire out to one of the fancy restaurants in the movie, and told her she was to no longer have anything to do with his son, and that he was taking his son out of Carnegie-Mellon and enrolling him, instead - away from her - into the University of Pittsburgh. This was done, according to the book, because she suffered from \"dementia praecox\" (page 10), but according to the real Claire, she was told that it was done because she was Catholic and Michael was Jewish. It is true that all of Michael's books seem to heavily reflect themes of Jewish culture, that he married and has children with a Jewish woman (just like his father wanted him to), and he is involved in the Peace Now movement in Israel (a very good thing, indeed.) So, did the real Art in the movie and in the book break away from the influence of his father, or did he voluntarily embrace that agenda? Only Michael Chabon himself knows the answers to all thse questions.\nAnother confusing aspect to the book as well as the movie that needs to be cleared up is the relationship between Art and Arthur Lecompte. The real Arthur Lecompte is gay, and not bisexual, and the real Arthur Lecompte was also a friend of the real Claire's and the real Cleveland's. The movie combines the characters or Arthur and Cleveland into one person. Also, the book and the movie seem to bifurcate the real character of Claire into two different people. Whether or not there is a real Phlox Lombardi and a real Jane Bellwether, I do not know. But I do know this: the two characters of Phlox and Jane are totally and respectfully representative of the two sides of the complex character of the real Claire. It's almost as if Michael Chabon, the clever writer that he is, bifurcated the realClaire into two different characters: one, the negative, suspicious, controlling, jealous, dominating, violent Phlox, and the other, the positive, trusting, fun loving, adventurous, tolerant, musical, charming Jane. I mean, it's uncanny! The fact that Art had a sexual affair with Arthur was traumatic to the real Claire.\n\nThe book reads like a recent college graduate's fond memories of his college experiences with all of his friends. He pays tribute to and honors their memories. But it is more than an introspective reflection on the past. As a novel of `fiction,' it really works well as a work of literary art. The movie, on the other hand, does not work as well as the book. If you love the book, you may not love the movie. If you've never read the book, you actually might like the movie more. The cinematography is excellent, and it shows Pittsburgh in a nice light. As a screenplay, it's not the greatest. But it does entertain and expose the decadent and nihilistic eighties in a way that hits home. The ending is tragic - in the book, the movie, and as well as real life. ... \"In Franklin's Tower, there hangs a bell...\" - YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: Jack Kerouac's seminal pseudo-autobiography finally heads to the big screen thanks to director Walter Salles Jr. (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) and executive producer Francis Ford Coppola. The tale is semi-based on the author's trips across America, with fiction intertwining with reportedly real events and people met along the way. The starring cast includes Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley, and Kirsten Dunst. Jos Rivera provides the adaptation.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An American Masterpiece - In Living Color !!!\n\nReview: A Book and Movie review of Jack Kerouac's \"ON THE ROAD - The Original Scroll\"\n\nI bought this book on August 19, 2007 after it was first published. I began to read it on January 8, 2013 (my cousin Ted's birthday) and finished reading it on January 14th, 2013 at 3:00 am in the morning - in preparation to see the movie!\n\nOn January 14, 2013, the official Jack Kerouac group in Lowell Massachusetts called \"Lowell Celebrates Kerouac!\" was scheduled to make a caravan trek into Boston to the AMC theater at the Boston Common on Tremont Street to see the movie made of the famous novel, ON THE ROAD, by Jack Kerouac - our belated and well-loved friend and literary mentor. Some of us had been waiting since 1957 to see this movie. It was a long time coming - and well worth the wait.\n\nThis review will cover both the book (in the ORIGINAL S CROLL form) as well as the movie, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Walter Salles of The Motorcycle Diaries fame (See my movie review of that great movie at amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A4OQ81P4JMAOT?ie=UTF8&display=public&page=5&sort_by=MostRecentReview )\n\nJack Kerouac first wrote the original scroll version of ON THE ROAD in April of 1951 - but he had been working on it for years. According to the seven introductory prefaces to the \"Scroll\" version of ON THE ROAD, Jack Kerouac spent years of his life between 1947 and 1957 \"researching, \"working on, writing, editing, re-writing, and trying to get this book published. He believed in this book. To Jack Kerouac, it was not just his literary \"baby\" and second novel; it was a whole new way of approaching the art of writing in general and a whole new way of creating \"the great American novel\" in particular. Time has proven him right.\n\nAs my uncle, Billy Koumantzelis - who was a very close friend of Jack's in the later years of his life while living in Lowell - said in the White Eagle Caf where we all met in Lowell before embarking on out to Boston to see the movie, that it was \"time Jack got his due.\" He was very pleased that the movie finally came out and that it was made so well - as a professional, dramatic, major motion picture about the life \"on the road\" that was immortalized in the book by his long lost friend. Make no mistake about it: ON THE ROAD is a great American novel - and this movie has done it justice.\n\nDuring a recent phone conversation that I had with Mr. John Sampas - a man of true class and Jack Kerouac's brother-in-law who looks over the Estate of Jack's literary legacy - John said that he was very pleased with the work that was published by the four writers who he commissioned to write the introductory prefaces to \"the original scroll\" version of Jack's book. These introductory passages are as important to read as the book itself - and should be read before reading the book, as they elucidate both the circumstances surrounding Jack Kerouac's life at the time between the years of 1946 and 1951 as well as the subsequent history and , now, mythological status of the creation of ON THE ROAD.\n\nThe four writers who write the introductory prefaces to the scroll version of ON THE ROAD should all be commended for helping us all understand the whole story about this book. They are: Howard Cunnell, Penny Vlagopoulos, George Mouratidis, and Joshua Kuppets. They all - each and every one of them - make excellent points in their essays and their contributions to this publication are formidable and substantial. I would not have appreciated the book - or the movie - as much as I did if I had not first read their introductory prefaces or essays. They were all very good. Because of their work, I learned that there are actually four different versions of ON THE ROAD: the original scroll version of 1951; a second, shorter, later, edited version to please the publisher;, a third, longer, later version that includes many pages of what was later to be published as VISIONS OF CODY; and the regular, traditional, well-known, edited version of the \"Cody\" third version that was finally published in 1957 by Viking Press. This book had definitely been put through the ringer!\n\nIf you are going to read ON THE ROAD, you absolutely must read the original scroll version that was published in 2007 by Viking Press / The Penguin Group with the blessings of John Sampas, Literary Representative of the Estate of Stella Sampas Kerouac; John Lash, Executor of the Estate of Jan Kerouac (Jack's deceased daughter); Nancy Bump; and Anthony M. Sampas (my old friend, Tony - and the nephew of the elder and now deceased Tony Sampas of \"Nicky's Bar\" where Jack hung out in Lowell with Tony and his friend Billy Koumantzelis, now called \"Ricardo's\") - who all own the combined Copyrights to the book. Bless their hearts for finally releasing this for the world to read - as well as for allowing the original scroll itself to be exhibited in Lowell, Massachusetts at the Boot Mills Museum of the Lowell Historical National Park at the confluence of John and French Streets, right up the block from the Jack Kerouac Park where the beautiful monuments by the sculptor, Ben Woitena, pay tribute to the literary legacy of Lowell's most famous son.\n\nI read the regular version of ON THE ROAD as a paperback in January of 1974. Let it be known right here and now: there is no comparison! When you read the original scroll version, it is just like Jack is talking to you. No kidding. It is not hard to read; it is not hard to understand; it is not boring and vulgar and crazy. People who say that don't know what they are talking about. People who say that are intellectually lazy, literally ignorant, and just plain stupid. They got it all wrong! If anything, it is very lucid, very comprehensive, and very descriptive of the main character's internal thoughts as well as of his surroundings. He captures America as it is. His scope is as deep as the Grand Canyon and as wide as the Mississippi River (which he loved like the Merrimack, according to Roger Brunelle). His writing is panoramic and cinematographic. It is as if he thinks like a panning, moving, movie camera - but one which makes the deepest and most descriptive audio commentary along the way of both the external surroundings as well as of the narrator's deepest thoughts and feelings concerning and influenced by those surroundings. It is truly incredible writing. Also: it is funny as hell. ... Jack Kerouac had a great sense of humor; that comes across explicitly when you are reading the scroll. His passion and compassion are profound. He is not just a man of words. He is not just a man about town. He is a man on a mission - a mission to immortalize America as he saw it and as he and his buddies experienced it.\n\nCheck out this great Footnote from the bottom of page 32 of Howard Cunnell's excellent introductory essay, \"Fast This Time: Jack Kerouac and the Writing of On the Road\":\n\n*Interviewed in the documentary On the Road to Desolation (David Stewart, dir., BBC / NVC Arts Corporation, 1997), Giroux said: \"I would say in the first half of 1951, I was at my desk at Harcourt, Brace, and the phone rang and it was Jack, and he said, `Bob, I've finished it!' and I said, `Oh great, Jack, that's wonderful news.' He said, `I want to come over.' I said, `What, right now?' He said, `Yeah, I have to see you, I have to show you ...' I said, `Okay, come on, come over to the office.' We were on Forty-sixth Street and Madison Avenue. He came into the office looking ... high, looking, you know ... drunk, and he had a big roll of paper, like a paper towel like you use in the kitchen, big roll of paper under his left arm, and he was, you know ... This was a great moment for him, I understood that. He took one end of the roll and he flung it right across my office like a big piece of confetti, right across my desk, and I thought, `This is a strange manuscript. I've never seen a manuscript like this.\" And he looked at me, waiting for me to say something. I said, `Jack, you know you have to cut this up. It has to be edited.' And his face flushed, and he said, \"There'll be no editing on this manuscript.' I said, `Why not, Jack?' He said, `This manuscript has been directed by the Holy Ghost.\"\n\nIndeed! ...\n\nThere are numerous notes of multiple examples from these introductory pages that I took which add even further illumination onto the writing of this book - and the inspiration of this movie, which the director and the filmmaker used as his guide in the creation of the film, even having come to Lowell to see the Scroll with his own eyes when it was on exhibit and, as my friend Mike Flynn recently noted in his essay in Howl In Lowell on the journey to see the film, was a great turning point and \"Eureka!\" moment for Walter Salles in his quest to translate the book into a motion picture - but there is not enough time and space to include them all here.\nI will quote three passages from the book itself now that will prove what a great writer that Jack Kerouac was. It will also prove that he had more on his mind than the mere chasing of kicks. It shows a profoundly deep and broad understanding at a young age of the underlying and all-permeating spiritual nature of reality. He was truly a seer.\n\nFrom pages 248 and 249:\n\nBill rode into town with us and went right on talking. \"Take it easy Neal, we'll get there. I hope; hup, there's the ferry, you don't have to drive us clear into the river.\" He held on. Neal had gotten worse since Texas, he confided in me. \"He seems to me to be headed for his ideal fate, which is compulsive psychosis dashed with a jigger of psychopathic irresponsibility and violence.\" He looked at Neal out of the corner of his eye. \"If you go to California with this madman you'll never make it. Why don't you stay in New Orleans with me. We'll play the horses over to Graetna and relax in my yard. I've got a nice set of knives and I'm building a target. Some pretty juicy dolls downtown too, if that's in your line these days.\" He snuffed. We were on the ferry and Neal had leaped out to lean over the rail. I followed, but Bill sat on in the car snuffling. There was a mystic wraith of fog over the brown waters that night, together with dark driftwoods; and across the way New Orleans glowed orange bright, with a few dark ships at her hem, ghostly fogbound Cereno ships with Spanish balconies and ornamental poops, till you got up close and saw they were just old freighters from Sweden and Panama. The ferry-fires glowed in the night; the same Negroes plied the shovel and sang. Old Big Slim Hubbard had once worked on the Algiers as a ferry deckhand; this made me think of Mississippi Gene too; and as the river poured down from mid-America by starlight I knew, I knew like mad that everything I had ever known and would ever know was One.\n\nJack Kerouac capitalized the last word in that sentence - One - intentionally. ... As I always like to say: ALL IS ONE. You may be enlightened and know this already - or you may know it and not truly believe it - but Jack Kerouac knew it, believed it, and tried to live up to it. It was part of the essence of his basic spirituality as well as what made him tick. For from this realization - knowing that, indeed, ALL IS ONE - comes true human compassion. Call it Buddhist; call it Christian; call it whatever you want. The man had it.\n\nAlso, the passage from this book - though not the part about the ferry - is touched upon in some of the dialogue in the movie when Jack and Neal and Lou Anne go to visit William Burroughs and leave off their traveling companion, there to re-join his new bride and wife, brilliantly played by \"Peggy\" in the TV series, MAD MEN. If you don't laugh your head off during this scene, you have no sense of humor. During this episode, the movie is even better than book in some ways. Uncle Billy always says that he admired and enjoyed meeting William Burroughs with Jack when they travelled to New York City together with Joe Chaput. He called Burroughs a true southern gentleman - and that he was - and it comes across quite clearly in this movie. The man had soul, and Viggo Mortensen captures him to a T. The scene of him going into the Wilhelm Reich-inspired, orgone-collecting outhouse is a hoot! (The Reich Museum is in Rangeley, Maine.)\n\nTo further my point that Jack Kerouac was an enlightened sage and not just a young stud after sex, drugs, and Jazz (which in the earliest sense of the meaning of that word was American Black slang and code for SEX), check out this short passage from page 308:\n\nIt was a hot afternoon. Reno, Battle Mountain, Elko, all the towns along the Nevada road shot by one another and at dusk we were in the Salt Lake flats with the lights of Salt Lake City infinitesimally glimmering almost a hundred miles across the mirage of the flats, twice-showing, above and below the curve of the earth, one clear, one dim. I told Neal that the thing that bound us all together in this world was invisible: and to prove it pointed to long lines of telephone poles that curved off out of sight over the bend of a hundred miles of salt. His floppy bandage, all dirty now, shuddered in the air; his face was a light --- \"Oh yes man, dear God, yes, yes!\"\n\nThat thing that bids us all together - that illusive \"IT,\" that ring that, as Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead sings on BLUES FOR ALLAH, can never be reached and just slips away when we try - is always right there, right under our noses, the whole time. STAR WARS calls it \"The Force.\" It is very real, and it is explained very well by Ervin Laszlo in his book, Science and the Akashik Field of which you can read my review at amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A4OQ81P4JMAOT?ie=UTF8&display=public&page=1&sort_by=MostRecentReview) ... There is a scene in the movie where Neal is driving his old Hudson through a snowstorm, with the windshield all covered with snow, and his head, wrapped around with a scarf, is sticking out the window in order to see the road up ahead before him so that he can drive the car, and it captures the essence of this last passage in the book.\n\nFinally, there is this third and last passage from page 381:\n\nThe boys were sleeping and I was alone in my eternity at the wheel and the road ran straight as an arrow. Not like driving across Carolina, or Texas, or Arizona, or Illinois; but like driving across the world and into the places where we would finally learn ourselves among the worldwide fellaheen people of the world, the Indians that stretch in a belt around the world from Malaya to India to Arabia to Morocco to Mexico and over to Polynesia. For these people were unmistakably Indians and were not at all like the Pedros and Panchos of silly American lore --- they had high cheekbones, and slanted eyes, and soft ways --- they were not fools, they were not clowns --- they were great grave Indians and they were the source of mankind and the fathers of it. And they knew this when we passed, ostensibly self-important moneybag Americans on the lark in their land, they knew who was the father and who was the son of antique life on earth, and made no comment. For when destruction comes to the world people will stare with the same eyes from the caves of Mexico as well as from the caves of Bali, where it all began and where Adam was suckled and taught to know. These were my growing thoughts as I drove the car into the hot sunbaked town of Victoria where we were destined to spend the maddest afternoon of our entire lives.\n\nWow! ... The humanity of this man is truly outstanding. He identifies totally with the Native American and other First Nation native peoples across the planet. Knowing that he was part Native American himself (Mohawk from the Iroquoian-speaking peoples of Canada), he could relate and empathize with the plight of the original Americans of this great continent.\n\nIt is not my intention to spoil the reading of this book for you - or to spoil the viewing of this movie for you - but you need to understand that there was a lot more to Jack Kerouac than the constant portrayal of someone smoking yet again another cigarette, drinking another glass of whiskey (Uncle Billy says he preferred Hennesy Cognac), gyrating ecstatically on the dance floor before a live jazz band; falling into the arms of another sexy and loving woman in bed, taking peyote down in Mexico, smoking marijuana any chance he could get, or wandering around hitchhiking across the country like a bum with a backpack over his shoulders (a backpack which now resides in a protective glass case in the Mogan Cultural Center Museum on French Street in Lowell, Massachusetts). No. These are allof the superficial images that the unknowing attribute to him as the only things that characterized him. None of these activities defines Jack Kerouac or the totality of the man: his heart, his mind, his personality, his soul. His was a great spirit in every respect - and this comes across in both the book and the movie, if you read and watch closely.\n\nSure, this book was originally censored and edited and cut to pieces by the conservative consensus reality mindset of the editors and publishers of his day. But thanks to Jack Kerouac - and to all of his other writings, as well as to those of his friends like Corso, and Ginsberg, and Burroughs, and Ferlinghetti, and others - this movie of ON THE ROAD, 56 years later, will not be censored (though I am sure it was edited, and I long to see the Director's Cut on Blu-ray disc soon!) The movie is great! ... Yes, it is Rated R - and with good reason (Would you have it any other way?). The R stands for: rambunctious, raucous, reckless, restless, rowdy, and most definitely raw; but it also stands for religious, righteous, rebellious (in a good way - against the consumerist madness of the military industrial complex mindset of the times), and most definitely real. Yes, it does not get any more REAL than this.\n\nAs for \"religious,\" people need to realize that there are more forms of religion than conservative sects of Christianity. There are even some people in the world - like the ancient Kalash people, descended from the soldiers of Alexander the Great, in Afghanistan and Pakistan - who still worship the ancient Greek god, Dionysus. Ever been to a Grateful Dead concert? The great modern mythologist, Joseph Campbell himself, has been noted as saying that it is the closest thing to an exhibition of uninhibited Dionysian revelry that he has ever experienced. So, yes - ON THE ROAD - both the book and the movie are \"religious\" in the truest sense of that word. Both the book and the movie portray religious experiences firsthand. In one sense, what isn't a religious experience? ...\n\nJack Kerouac has finally got his due, indeed ... and there is more to come down that Pacific Coast Highway than meets the eye - very soon!\n\nYOWZA!- George Nicholas Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: In the summer of 2006, thousands of players around the globe were training hard to compete in the World Cup...The Homeless World Cup. It began in 2001 as a wild idea to give homeless people a chance to change their lives through an international street soccer competition. Five years later, the annual Homeless World Cup has become an internationally recognized sports competition. 500 homeless players from 48 nations play from such disparate parts of the world as war torn Afghanistan, the slums of Kenya, and the drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland, and the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina. What they discover is that anything is possible. Win or lose, it's the journey of a lifetime.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: PASSION WITH A PURPOSE !!!\n\nReview: KICKING IT\n\nPhilanthropist, film-maker, and Washington Capitols hockey team owner, Ted Leonsis, has just scored a HUGE hit with the release of his latest film, KICKING IT. This is not your ordinary documentary film. It goes far beyond the usual run-of-the mill, historical, and / or biographical approach to covering a topic through the medium of film. KICKING it is highly unusual in this respect - and it's for the better. What a movie! I could not take my eyes off the screen for a moment. The pace of the film is perfect. It is never boring or even lagging or dragging its feet in any way for even a moment in the whole time you are watching. Indeed, the pace of the film mirrors the pace of an exciting game of sports. You will not want to even sneeze or blow your nose for fear of missing something interesting taking place up on the screen in front of you. I cannot say this for most films, let alone documentary films.\n\nOne part multi-biographical expose, one part historical commentary, one part political point-making, one part travelogue, and one part sports-action film, KICKING IT proves that documentary filmmaking can be art. The cinematography is beautiful and absolutely breathtaking in panoramic scope. It hits a new height in filmmaking and definitely raises the bar for all future film releases of this nature. Innovative and risk-taking, the producers and director of this new type of documentary have contributed something new to the world of film that we can all enjoy and learn from. I know that I did. I enjoyed KICKING IT from the very first scene, showing the moon rising in the night sky.\n\nThe directors, Susan Koch along with Jeff Werner, really put their heart and soul into this film. When a movie makes you feel like you want to laugh and cry at the same time - time and time again - that is one mark of a great film. KICKING IT will not only bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face. It will uplift your spirit and help you see your life in true perspective, in the sense that there are always people who have it worse-off than you. If these people can turn their lives around, surely you can as well. No pity parties here. Nevertheless, it does not glamorize the approach of tough-love, either. Instead, it takes the middle ground and shows that just because you are down and out does not mean you have to give-in to despair. There is help out there if you want it and are willing to work toward improving your life conditions.\n\nKICKING IT is a great film of human encouragement that works on a deep level of human psychology. It hits home. Because it relates to the plight of homeless people all over the world, more and more people in the world today will be able to appreciate the sentiments of this wonderful movie, especially now in this global, economic crisis when more and more people are losing their homes every day. It is no joke. Neither are alcoholism and drug addiction, which KICKING IT is not shy to delve into. There are many reasons why people abuse and / or become addicted to destructive substances, as there are many more reasons why people may end up finding themselves homeless one day. KICKING IT dives into all of these issues head first and tries to explain to the viewer how this can happen to anyone - without making you feel guilty. In fact, it might make a political activist for the homeless out of you!\n\nIf you play soccer yourself, or love watching a good soccer game taking place out on the field on a sunny day, you will really enjoy watching this film. It is EXCITING! Even for a non-sports fan like myself, I found myself rooting for the team from Ireland and jumping up out of my seat in our small apartment and waving my hands up in the air with joyous abandon in front of the TV. It is no coincidence that Ted Leonsis, who is a great hokey fan, would want to produce this film. The folksinger and songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III, once commented in a song on one of his live albums (A LIVE ONE, in 1979) that hockey was the only game he knew of that was not played with a ball, but with a puck! It also is a lot like soccer, using a huge net on the ground at both ends of the playing field / court where either team can score a goal. The players are passionate! KICKING IT shows to what length people who are passionate about what they love will go to in order to follow their passion. It shows how a village in Africa got together and constructed their own soccer field with their bare hands!\n\nThis is a great film. Missing it would truly be a loss for anyone who loves soccer, sports, or great documentary film making.\n\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: File. TOM PETTY. Reunited after 30 years! 2008 album featuring original members & fellow Heartbreakers Benmont Tench & Mike Campbell.Includes Tom Petty originals plus covers recorded completely live in the studio over 10 days.Jeff Lynne & Dave Stewart weren't invited ... yay!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record!\n\nReview: I've been listening to the Mudcrutch album every day now for two weeks straight. The more I hear this music, the more I want to hear it. The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record! Will Hermes was right. This album is great!\n\n Also, if - like me - you're a sucker for that sound of a blend between The Byrds, meets Neil Young & Crazy Horse, meets The Grateful Dead, then you're really gonna love this new Tom Petty & Crew album called MUDCRUTCH ! ... There's this one song - track #5 / Crystal River - that reminds me of the kind of stuff that Amir, Johnny, and me used to do in Landing In Libra. ... It's out there.\n\nYeah, crutches may get stuck in the mud - but if stuck you get, when this music is playing, you will feel like you're soaring through the air!\n\n... YOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid","Product: File. TOM PETTY. Reunited after 30 years! 2008 album featuring original members & fellow Heartbreakers Benmont Tench & Mike Campbell.Includes Tom Petty originals plus covers recorded completely live in the studio over 10 days.Jeff Lynne & Dave Stewart weren't invited ... yay!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record!\n\nReview: I've been listening to the Mudcrutch album every day now for two weeks straight. The more I hear this music, the more I want to hear it. The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record! Will Hermes was right. This album is great!\n\n Also, if - like me - you're a sucker for that sound of a blend between The Byrds, meets Neil Young & Crazy Horse, meets The Grateful Dead, then you're really gonna love this new Tom Petty & Crew album called MUDCRUTCH ! ... There's this one song - track #5 / Crystal River - that reminds me of the kind of stuff that Amir, Johnny, and me used to do in Landing In Libra. ... It's out there.\n\nYeah, crutches may get stuck in the mud - but if stuck you get, when this music is playing, you will feel like you're soaring through the air!\n\n... YOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid","Product: Although the album's title may lead you to believe that this is a compilation, Cardinology is, in fact, a new album! Like its predecessor Easy Tiger, which TIME magazine hailed as \"a career breakthrough,\" Cardinology is a concise and focused collection of twelve unadorned gems. The Cardinals are: Ryan Adams (vocals, guitar, keys), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Chris Feinstein (bass, vocals), Jon Graboff (pedal steel, vocals) and Brad Pemberton (drums).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is a testament to the greatness of this artist - Ryan Adams.\n\nReview: I have loved the music of Ryan Adams since the days of Whiskeytown. The man knows how to write a song - a good song. He can sing, he can play, and he can write words that hit you in the heart. This man has soul. He also knows how to record a great record - and this is one great record!\n\nInstead of writing a whole bunch of stuff, I figured this time I will just tell you what I think each song reminds me of; more specifically - what artist each song reminds me of. ... Why? ... Because I have never heard an album before by one person or band that sounded like so many other different artists and bands - and great bands to boot. This is a testament to the greatness of this artist - Ryan Adams.\n\nHere we go:\n\nTrack #1 - Warren Zevon ... Track #2 - Matthew Sweet ... Track #3 - U2 ... Track #4 - Lenny Kravitz ... Track #5 - Rufus Wainwright ... Track #6 - Boz Scaggs ... Track #7 - Nils Lofgren ... Track #8 - Lou Reed ... Track #9 - Jeff Buckley ... Track #10 - Jack Johnson ... Track #11 - Karl Wallinger ... and Track #12 - Neil Young. ... Now, is that incredible or what?\n\nI love this album. I think you will, too.\n\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: 2 CD edition. History rocked and rock made history during a sold-out three-gig stand at Madison Square Garden in late February 2008 when icons Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood performed a concert together for the first time since their all-too-brief days in the legendary Blind Faith in 1969. Whether they will ever team again is unknown. But with Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Live From Madison Square Garden, fans everywhere are able to experience the sound and the glory of a performance on that famous stage by two of rock's greatest artists.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: ERIC CLAPTON & STEVE WINWOOD - LIVE IN CONCERT\n\nReview: ERIC CLAPTON & STEVE WINWOOD - LIVE IN CONCERT at THE VERIZON CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC on JUNE 13, 2009 and at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (CD and DVD)\n\nI have never seen a welcoming response from an audience that expressed as sincere and voluminous adulation on their part than I did when Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood took the stage of the Verizon Center in Washington, DC on June 13, 2009. It was a Saturday evening, and the excitement was high! The audience just EXPLODED with overwhelming joy and appreciation - before even a single note had been played!\n\nThe mutual admiration, affection, and respect that these two gentleman and fine musicians have for each other is sincere, profound, and quite evident when you see them interact with each other on stage, live in concert. It comes across on the CD and DVD of the Madison Square Garden date as well. Truly refined, aristocratic gentlemen with egalitarian, working class backgrounds are what these two individuals exude on stage before an audience, and the audience respects them for it. They are professionals, if nothing else, and they relate to the rest of the band members as well as the audience with the respect that they deserve.\n\nChris Stainton on keyboards, Willie Weeks on bass, and Ian Thomas on drums backed them up at Madison Square Garden, and Abe Laboriel Jr. was on drums at the Verizon Center concert. With George Harrison's bass player, Paul McCartney's drummer, and Eric Clapton himself having played with The Beatles, George Harrison, and John Lennon on many occasions, it was almost like a Beatles / Blind Faith re-union concert. There was magic in the air in DC this night, and it comes across on the DVD of the Madison Square Garden event as well. The CD has all of the songs of disc one of the DVD plus Low Down (which is on disc two of the DVD), but the DVD also has some other songs on disc two, like Crossroads and Kind Hearted Woman - all from the Madison Square Garden event, as well as an acoustic, sound check, solo performance by Eric on his \"Eric Clapton\" Martin guitar of Rambling On My Mind, by Robert Johnson, one of Eric's musical inspirations.\n\nThe whole concert was recorded and mixed by James Towler, and he did a fine job. The acoustics are superb. I imagine the original, multi-track, master audio tapes are digital, not analog, but in what format, bit resolution, and sampling rate the music was recorded is not documented in either the CD or DVD liner notes. But don't worry, whether you worship the analog wave or the digital dots, the sound is superb. Pure magic!\n\nTrack 1, as well as the DC concert, begins with Had To Cry Today. From the moment you first hear the famous 19-note double guitar and bass riff, you know this is going to be good. Clapton takes the solo while Steve and Willie continue repeating the riff. At 5:15 they both solo together. Amazing! ... I often wonder if this song inspired the double lead guitar sound of The Allman Brothers.\n\nTrack 2, as well as the DC concert, is Low Down - a Lay Down Sally type of fast shuffle song. Nice! ... This song does not appear on disc one of the DVD, but on disc 2.\n\nTrack 3, is Them Changes. I think it is an even a better performance than the one by Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsies live at the Fillmore East. Eric starts off the song with a very short homage to \"Purple Haze.\" Steve sings this with pure soul. Ian Thomas is a great drummer. They did not play this song in DC. In DC, they played After Midnight as the third song, and it was an outstanding performance.\n\nTrack 4 is Forever Man. In DC, they played this as the eleventh song of the evening (with tambourine). Clapton and Winwood alternated vocals on the verses as they did with many of the songs this evening. Eric is ripping on guitar on this one!\n\nTrack 5, as well as the DC concert, is Sleeping In The Ground. It has that Spencer Davis Group sound. Chris Stainton really excels on the keyboards on this blues gem.\n\nTrack 6 is Presence Of The Lord. In DC, they played this as the fourth song. Again, Eric and Steve both sing in this song, and Steve really shines, breathing extra soul into Eric's beautiful and spiritual song. Eric has a passionate, lower range, raspy vocal, whereas Steve has a soulful, higher range, velvety vocal. They blend very well together. This song is a real treat if only for the fact that it features Eric using his famous wah-wah peddle during the guitar solo, starting at 2 minutes and 37 seconds into the song. Also, you can actually see him bending strings up and down all over the neck, high strings as well as low strings. Wow! Now you know why they used to write \"Clapton Is God\" on the walls in London in the mid sixties. There are many great guitarists in this world, and Eric honors and graciously pays tribute to many of them during his Crossroads Concerts, but when this man cuts loose on the guitar - though there may be faster, jazzier, and louder players than him - few can match his passionate, pristine virtuosity and sheer brilliance of tone. It's grace in action! To see and hear them play this classic, live in concert - being in the same room with them, less than a hundred feet away from the stage - is a thrill of a lifetime.\n\nTrack 7 is Glad. In DC, they played this as the sixth song. What a joy to hear this Blind Faith tune performed live with this band! Again, Clapton rips the frets off the guitar neck on this one, and Winwood lays down that intricate piano riff with jazzy joy. During both concerts, Steve alternates between the acoustic, Yamaha, grand piano and the Hammond organ with the rotating Leslie speaker cabinets, depending on the song. Stainton, who also plays piano and organ on the synthesizer (depending on which keyboard Steve is playing at any one time), is great on the organ. The DC concert also had all the magic of the Garden show.\n\nTrack 8 is Well All Right. In DC, they played this as the seventh song. At both concerts, they captured the magic of the original album version. It has that Traffic-sounding, Dave Mason groove to it, though it's a Blind Faith song. Chris Stainton excels on the synthesizer on this tune, as does Ian Thomas on the drums (simulating Ginger Baker's short \"splash\" cymbal crashes!) at the beginning of the tune. In DC, they played the song called Tuff Luck.\n\nTrack 9 is Double Trouble. They did not play this song in DC. Clapton wails so hard and sings so passionately on this blues number that the crowd went wild. Watching the DVD, you can sense the excitement of the audience and their respect for this true, traveling blues man. He was playing so fast that I could not keep up with him. The tone of his notes is warm and tube-like - three dimensional and dripping hot.\n\nTrack 10 is Pearly Queen. In DC, they played this as the ninth song. Again, I think this is better than the original version. It is so good. The drummers are both great on this song! ... Man, you'll think you're listening to a resurrected Traffic - but better! It's nice to hear Eric's touch on this tune. I don't know if he's using the wah-wah or some other peddle (maybe a bit of \"phase\"?) on this song, but whatever it is, it works. These guys should record some new songs together and go out on tour again, getting into some \"deeper cuts\" from both of their respective repertoires.\n\nTrack 11 is Tell The Truth. In DC, they played Forever Man. This Derek & The Dominoes classic has some echoes of Cream and Delaney & Bonnie and Friends reverberating through this song. Again, Chris Stainton is awesome on this one. Clapton and Winwood sing their hearts out, and harmonize most excellently together. It is truly an outstanding performance all around. What passion and positive energy!\n\nTrack 12 is No Face, No Name, No Number. In DC, they played Little Wing, and this song as the tenth song. Both performances - live and on the DVD - were so soulful and moving. I have always believed in my heart that Steve Winwood has one of the most beautiful voices in the world, and definitely one of the top three greatest voices of all time in the world of Rock and Roll music - if not the best of all. He has always been my favorite singer. This man can truly wail and hit all of those sliding scale notes that lie between the notes of the 12-tone, western scale system of musical notation developed by Bach for the piano. This beautiful song and melody is like a soulful and plaintive, passionate prayer performed by a human being with an incredible amount of gentle sensitivity and grace. As the great poet, John Keats, once wrote, \"Beauty is truth, truth beauty - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.\" ... Amen.\n\nTrack 13 (Track 1 on CD disc 2) is After Midnight. In DC, they played this as the third song. J.J. Cale would be proud. As I said above, it was an outstanding performance of this classic song from Eric's first solo album. It had less of a laid-back feel and more of a faster, rock groove this time. It was a fiery and assertive performance, for sure. I know that in DC, the audience absolutely loved it. Smokin'! ... In DC, they played Georgia On My Mind as the thirteenth song.\n\nTrack 14 (Track 2 on CD disc 2) is Split Decision . This is absolutely another powerful vocal delivery from Mr. Winwood. His beautiful voice sounds like it hasn't aged a day. The beginning of this song sounds like it could have been a Joe Walsh song or the beginning of Badge. They did not play this song in DC. Instead, they played Driftin'.\n\nTrack 15 (Track 3 on the CD disc 2) is Rambling On My Mind. Mr. Clapton performed this blues masterpiece as a solo performance on his very own, signature series, \"EC\" (for Eric Clapton), Martin, acoustic guitar while sitting down in a chair at the front of the stage. Eric Clapton can play an acoustic, steel string guitar as equally impressive as he can play an electric, steel string guitar. Robert Johnson is smiling up in heaven. (It's funny, but on the CD, you hear more of the higher toned sound from the internal, guitar pickup, whereas on the DVD, you can hear more of a blend of the lower toned sound from the small, condenser microphone along with the pickup; something to be said for the greater 24 bit resolution of DVD's and Blu-ray discs in capturing the bottom end and lower bass notes!) They did not play this song in DC. Instead, they played Nobody Knows You.\n\nTrack 16 (Track 4 on CD disc 2) is Georgia On My Mind. Steve Winwood performed this gospel-like standard as a solo performance on the Hammond organ played through the rotating horns of the now, famous, Leslie speaker cabinets that always seem to be coupled with Hammond organs. In DC, they played this as the thirteenth song of the evening. Both performances are absolutely stunning in soulfulness and outstanding in technical delivery on the keys. So sad, sweet, and soulful. It's like he's raising the spirit of Ray Charles from the dead like Jesus raised Lazarus out of the tomb. What soul this man has! ... In DC, they played an acoustic version of Layla together, with Steve on guitar, joining Eric on acoustic guitar. It was like DC Unplugged! Having Steve Winwood join Eric Clapton on Layla adds a whole new dimension to this classic, musical masterpiece. You had to have been there! Incredible beauty and grace.\n\nTrack 17 (Track 5 on CD disc 2) is Little Wing. In DC, they played Can't Find My Way Home as the seventeenth song. Recorded by The Jimi Hendrix Experience on Axis: Bold As Love, this song has become a mainstay of Eric Clapton's career and repertoire since the days of the Dominoes when he first performed it with Duane Allman. He has always put his heart and soul into this beautiful song, but this night - in both places, DC as well as New York - as he is joined by his good friend, Steve Winwood, he seems to even be transcending himself, let alone Hendrix. His singing is great, too. Wow! ... Again, you had to have been there. It literally took my breath away. So beautiful. Great drums! This is definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever written by Jimi Hendrix, or anyone for that matter. Thank God for modern recording technology and the outstanding playback mediums of DVD and Blu-ray discs. It's like you can be right there all over again. Just like at the concerts, where the camera zoomed in on the fingers of the guitarists and projected the images up onto the giant video screens on either side of the stage, you can watch the same thing all over again right in your own living room. Slow that speed down, and learn how to play the licks by watching their fingers - if you dare!\n\nTrack 18 (Track 6 on CD disc 2) is Voodoo Chile. In DC, they played Crossroads as the eighteenth song. Steve Winwood played organ on the original, Electric Ladyland album recording of Voodoo Chile. Jack Casady, from Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, played bass. Of course, Jimi Hendrix sang and played guitar. To hear this masterpiece sung by Stevie Winwood while Eric Clapton resurrects the spirit of Jimi Hendrix on guitar is too much. This performance is absolutely transcendent in every way. Close your eyes and just listen! Shades of Deep Purple's organ sound join with the amazing drumming of Ian Thomas to blow your mind. In concert in DC, Abe Laboriel Jr. really put all of his heart and soul into this one. More than once, I saw drumsticks flying out of his hands and floating up and back over his head into the area behind the stage. Sparks were flying. Mojo was working. The great groove was like a wave in Hawaii heading toward the beach to crash in a million water droplets of foam onto the warm, tropical sand - only it was musical notes swirling around your brain and dropping on your head. The long, extended performance of this space-blues masterpiece is as trippy as it gets. This is not dance music. This is head music par excellance! The exhibition of performance dynamics by the whole band is perfect. Eric does good. What a tribute and homage to Jimi Hendrix! Whew! ... In DC, Crossroads has to have been the best performance of that song I have ever heard, live or on record. It was that good. Eric Clapton let loose on this so passionately that the crowd went absolutely wild. I could not believe my eyes and ears. Again, you had to have been there. Crossroads does not appear on the CD or on the New York concert DVD on disc one, but it is definitely there as a \"bonus\" performance on disc 2 of the DVD. Watch it and get \"wow-ed\"!\n\nTrack 19 (Track 7 on CD disc 2) is Can't Find My Way Home. In DC, they played Voodoo Chile as the nineteenth song. I have always loved this beautiful song from the Blind Faith album, having jammed on it a number of times. Steve and Eric both play guitar on this one. Steve does most of the singing, but Eric joins him a bit during the choruses and at the end. So soulful. What a beautiful song. What a pleasure to be able to finally hear it performed live by the two men who originally recorded it. Steve Winwood is an excellent guitarist, by the way. It appeared as if he was playing some kind of semi-hollow body, acoustic, black, Fender Telecaster. What a tone! Like Paul McCartney, this man can do it all - and very well. I think the performance in DC was even better than the one in New York. Outstanding!\n\nTrack 20 (Track 8 on CD disc 2) is Dear Mr. Fantasy. In DC, they played Cocaine as the last song of the evening, and Dear Mr. Fantasy as the encore after coming back to the stage. In New York, captured here on the CD and DVD, it was exactly reversed. Let's face it, we've all heard this song a gazillion times on the radio. What majestic beauty and mystical, sonic magic! Everybody in the audience in DC was singing along all the way through. On the CD and DVD, when the song reaches 6 minutes and 43 seconds, we're treated to a little, double-lead interplay a la The End by The Beatles at the end of Abbey Road. The Clapton leads on this classic will send chills up your spine. And the Deep Purple-sounding organ at the end is killer! Live in concert, in DC, the ending was stretched out a bit longer to showcase the fine \"dueling guitar\" work of these two maestros and string wizards extraordinaire.\n\nTrack 21 (Track 9 on CD disc 2) is Cocaine. In DC, they played Dear Mr. Fantasy as their encore. This was another sing-along. George Harrison may have sung that you \"don't need no wah-wah,\" but it sure helped to kick this song into a higher gear when Eric Clapton stomped down on his famous peddle at 1 minute and 17 seconds into the song. Chris Stainton excelled on his boogie-woogie, honky-tonk style of keyboard playing, ripping loose toward the end in an outburst of creative supernova energy! The DC concert was as powerful as the one in New York. People sang along and all shouted out \"cocaine!\" together at the very end of the song. A love fest.\n\nMy one and only regret is that they never played Sea Of Joy, either in DC or in New York. I wonder why? I wonder if they will play it at any of the other concerts on the spring, 2009 tour? I hope so. It is truly a wonderful song. So many of us love that song so much. Neither did they play Do What You Like, but I can understand leaving that one out because it is so long. There is only so much time.\n\nAll in all, both concerts are two of the best performances I have ever enjoyed in my lifetime. ... Do get the DVD, or Blu-ray version, of the New York show because the versions of Low Down, Kind Hearted Woman, and especially Crossroads are really good. Also, it's a real treat to see and hear Eric performing an informal and relaxed, sound check version of Rambling On My Mind. The other material, like the interviews, is really cool to watch as well.\n\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: This 12 song compilation of previously unreleased demos from 1968 to 1971 offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the earliest days of one of rock's most legendary partnerships. After four decades as 'three together', the creative partnership of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash is one of the most enduring and influential in contemporary music. This compilation of previously unreleased material takes an unprecedented look at the earliest days of their collaboration with 12 demos from 1968 to 1971-destined to be classic songs that would later be featured on CSN's studio albums and solo titles. While a number of demos feature members performing solo (and one finds them joined by Neil Young), the set opens with the trio harmonizing on 'Marrakesh Express', recorded four months before their self-titled debut LP was released in 1969.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These ARE the Originals - all Masterpieces !!!\n\nReview: CSN - DEMOS\n\nWow! ... Who woulda thunk it?! ... After all these years, Crosby, Stills & Nash have unearthed these buried gems for all of us to enjoy. You WILL enjoy them, too, because these are all great songs. In good conscience, I cannot say that these songs are better than the originals. ... Why? ... Because these songs ARE the originals! ... Amazing stuff here. These performances are just as good - if not BETTER - than all of the previously released versions of these songs on the records we grew up listening to. Once you put this disc into your player, I guarantee that you will have a hard time taking it out right away to listen to something else. You will not want to. You will want to listen to these tunes over and over again for a while. They are that good. Most of these songs were recorded around 1971, one of the best years for music.\n\nAfter listening to this album over a dozen times in the past few days, I can safely say that this is one of their greatest albums ever. It is intimate, personal, and powerful. Not all of the recordings are perfect sonically, as you can hear some analog tape hiss at times on a few of them, especially on the songs by Stephen Stills - and though I am delighted to hear a simple, stripped-down version of Love The One You're With (the one released on his first solo album was so overproduced and mixed so sonically busy that you had a hard time hearing everything clearly!), I think the vocals here could still have been raised up a little higher in the mix over the guitar, but maybe that was impossible (even with all the modern computer technology software programs). Still, this raw version is a joy to listen to. It ROCKS!\n\nTrack #1, Marrakesh Express, by Graham Nash, is clear and audible, and more folksy in some ways than the one on the first album. The sound is pristine. It has a very bouncy and lively, up-beat feel to it. A great start to a great record!\n\nTrack #2, Almost Cut My Hair, by David Crosby, is slower and more intimate - but just as powerful - as the one on Dj vu. David Crosby's guitar SINGS! When he hits those chords in those special places, it will send chills up your spine! Also, you can really hear the lyrics very clearly for the first time and make out exactly what David Crosby is saying. The recording of this song is OUTSTANDING. This is the way to record music. Russ Gary, the recording engineer, should have recorded all of their music because this guy knows how to make magic in the recording studio. It sounds like it could have been an outtake from the Graham Nash / David Crosby album, their great, first duo album together, released in 1972. It has that mystical, ambient \"space\" that surrounds the song's sonic character. It's like you're right there. Beautiful!\n\nTrack #3, You Don't Have To Cry, by Stephen Stills, suffers from very audible, analog tape hiss - but it does not take away from the beauty of the song, even though the song only lasts for a minute and twenty-three seconds. This is a short and sweet version of this song, and more laid-back. I'm glad it's included on here.\n\nTrack #4, Dj vu, by David Crosby, is a masterpiece! Again, like track #2, it was recorded by Russ Gary, and the sound is amazing. A man, his voice, and his guitar - and it's pure magic! What heart and soul! What sublime, intense power! Feel the magic at the 50 second point in the song, when David ends the introduction and hits one note on his guitar, turning the tone of the tune on a dime into mystical territory! Later, he gets jazzy and starts to scat in his own Crosby-ish way. No, there is no band here to back him up - and he needs none. God bless you, David Crosby!\n\nTrack #5, Sleep Song, by Graham Nash, is such a personal and intimate portrait of a man's deep inner feelings about the one he loves. Ah, Joni Mitchell - the Muse of Music has graced you with her wonderful and awesome power! What it does to a sensitive man's soul is beyond words - but Graham Nash comes as close as is humanely possible as a sensitive man may be capable of doing. Whew! Just LISTEN to this charming and precious, even kind of mournful (but not depressing, actually uplifting!), lovely, little lullaby that is as heartbreaking as it is soothing and see how Graham Nash can take you, the listener, right inside of his soul and help you feel exactly how he was feeling when he sang this incredibly moving song. This man has pure soul - and he can hit those high notes perfectly.\n\nTrack #6, My Love Is A Gentle Thing, by Stephen Stills, is a beautiful, little song with a pretty melody and great lyrics. Stephen Stills is one of the best finger-pickers out there, and this song makes that clear. Of all the songs on this album, sonically, this one is the most \"demo-ish\"-sounding. But the song does not suffer for it. Its beauty shines through. It could be that with all his rough and tumble exterior at times, Stephen Stills might be one of the most sensitive singer-songwriters of our generation. This little gem points in that direction.\n\nTrack #7, Be Yourself, by Graham Nash and Terry Reid, is my favorite song on this album. It is perfect. It is classic. I cannot get it out of my head. This man knows how to write a great song. You will find yourself whistling away on this tune as it plays in your head at all times of the day and night. You will find yourself singing it out loud as you drive through traffic. You will find yourself falling in love with this amazingly magical song. This could have been a lost, Hollies masterpiece - or even a lost Beatles classic! At times, it even sounds like an Oasis song. It sounds like you're right there. It was recorded magnificently by Larry Cox. Hats-off to you, brother! It may be even better than the released version. It's like you're sitting right there in front of Graham singing his heart out! You will feel your own heart beating as it feels the exhilaration of the thrilling excitement that arises during the choruses. What this song really is, is a waltz - a beautiful and graceful, flowing waltz, with soulful words. ... Come fly with Graham, and everyone sing along out loud during the choruses! Feel the beauty!\n\nTrack #8, Music Is Love, by David Crosby, Neil Young, and Graham Nash, is the only song on the album with Neil Young on it. That's okay. You can find plenty of Neil out-takes and rarities on his ARCHIVES box set just released on June 2nd of this year, 2009. This is a laid-back, \"stoner-jam\" of the kind we all used to do when we would get together in the evenings at the end of a long hard day, unwind, relax with some good friends, break out the instruments, and see what would happen. It reminds me of the kind of stuff we play when I get together with all of my Amherst musician friends. Though recorded in mono, the magic is all there. It's like a children's song, really. It's so nice to have this included here from David Crosby's recording sessions for his first solo album, the archetypal, If I Could Only Remember My Name - a community production with everyone on it who was cool at the time and in the magically musical zone that David shared with all of his friends, fellow travelers, and musical collaborators. You've got to hear that album if you never have. It will take you to a special place that few people know how to take you to. Thankfully for us, David Crosby is one of them. Neil's falsetto fits in perfectly here, and because this version is before they added more instruments through overdubs, you can hear what is here much better. ... It is the truth - music is LOVE.\n\nTrack #9, Singing Call, by Stephen stills, is a classic Stephen Stills song with that sort of southern style of singing and country & western style of \"cowboy\" finger-picking the guitar strings. When he's good, he's real good - and this song is a perfect example of when he's good. Stephen Stills could have made a great punk-rocker if he had been born a generation later, because he has that intense \"angst\" about him. But this is no punk-rock song. It sounds like a Buffalo Springfield, Poco, or Eagles out-take. Wait a minute! ... It sounds like what it is - a Crosby, Stills & Nash out-take. That's better.\n\nTrack #10, Long Time Gone, by David Crosby, is one of his political statement songs in the vein of For What It's Worth by his buddy and musical partner in this song, Stephen Stills. It sounds like a band playing live in the studio, but it's the studio magic of overdubbing different instruments at different times onto multi-track, analog, magnetic tape. Yeah, that's David Crosby singing and playing guitar, but that's also Stephen Stills on guitar, bass, and drums. Indeed! The question is, WHICH instrument did Stephen play when he was playing along with David at the same time, if he even did. Was it the bass guitar? It sounds like he overdubbed the drums later, but maybe not. ... This version has more of a funky feel to it. Get the groove on, guys! Yeah!\n\nTrack #11, Chicago, by Graham Nash, is another masterpiece by Graham Nash - lyrically and melodically. Wow! What a voice! Like John Lennon, he plays the piano percussively on this song, and it drives the beat home through the melody. Another political, anti-war song like many others from these songwriters, Chicago is a timeless classic even though it is very dated in its specific intent during the 1968 political upheavals that were taking place all over the world. ... This is the real Chicago. This ROCKS! Incredible. You've got to hear this! ... I once told a friend of mine that I believed every song should have at least three versions: a simple solo version (acoustic or electric), a band version recorded in a studio as a full production, either live-to-tape as is or with multiple overdubs, and a live version before an audience in a concert hall. They all have merit. This version of Chicago is the first type - as are most of the songs on this album - and it proves that you don't need a major, studio production to create a beautiful and powerful song that it a masterpiece. Also, like track #7, this song was also recorded by Larry Cox who captured Graham's voice and piano as transparently and sonically perfect as is probably possible.\n\nTrack #12, Love The One You're With, by Stephen Stills, is a great way to close this collection of long lost demos. Listen to those shimmering guitar chords! Listen to the passion in the man's voice! I really like this version better than the one on Stephen's first solo album. As I said already, I always thought that song - and whole album - was poorly mixed and overproduced. They should re-mix and re-master that record, especially so you can hear Jimi Hendrix's guitar better! Where's Russ Gary when you need him? Nevertheless, it is reassuring and comforting, as well as a pure joy, to now have this great version of this great song to listen to.\n\nI fell in love with the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash when it first came out. I have all of their albums - with and without Neil Young - and I have to reassert that this one is right up there with the best of them. It is raw and live, and I am glad for it. Get it now!\n\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid","Product: Book by Coelho, Paulo\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What a Beautiful and Wonderful Tale of Wisdom and Adventure!\n\nReview: What a Beautiful and Wonderful Tale of Wisdom and Adventure! ... I absolutely LOVE this book. It's a masterpiece of spiritual literature. It reminded me of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and the writings of Carlos Castaneda all rolled-up in one.\n\nIt is the kind of book that you read with total pleasure, savoring every word like the way you might savor the special kiss of a cherished lover. It is an adventure tale, but not \"a children's book.\" It is a book of wisdom, but not new age. It is a book of spirituality, but not one that espouses the virtues of any one particular faith. It is a book of a magical journey and a sacred quest that transcends linear, time-space continuum expectations, and pierces directly into the heart of the reader, illuminating the reader's mind along the way.\n\nLook here from page 120: \"When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realise his dream,\" said the alchemist, echoing the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his destiny.\" ... I know this to be true from personal experience. It echoes something I once read in The Whole Earth Catalog / CoEvolution Quarterly years ago - long before this book was ever written.\n\nIf you read this book, one day, you will want to read it again - out loud - to a special loved one in your life: a child, a close friend, a lover. ... They will be totally enchanted by this treasure tale of magical wisdom as it emanates out of you with the sound of your voice. ... Don't miss the magic! ... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Cold Mountain [VHS]\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It's not just the soldiers who suffer from war !!!\\n\\nReview: What I really liked about it - besides the main theme of the love story between the preacher's wife and the young man who got dragged off to war - is the excellent portrayal of the \\\"ravages of war\\\" OFF the battlefield: all of the nasty things that those poor Appalachian people had to endure from local scoundrels, rascals, thieves, bullies, mean men, and other crude usurpers out to take advantage of the young, old, weak, sick, and poor who were left behind and caught-up in the middle of a national CIVIL WAR that most of them never wanted any part of. It really shows how war is hell and destructive in MANY ways and a breeding ground for even more criminal activity on top of the insanity of the war itself. ... I mean, these people SUFFERED! ... It shows that very well. It also puts an end - once and for all - that a woman needs a man around to get things done. These were STRONG, brave ladies - dignified and independent - who made it through the thick and thin of it ... all on their own. ... God bless 'em! ... A GREAT movie! : ) ...YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: A recent college grad spends his final summer with a girl and her adventurous boyfriend before heading into a job his father wants him to take and along the way realizes what he wants more out of his life. Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Michael Chabon.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Shedding A Little Light On The Mysteries\\n\\nReview: Shedding A Little Light On The Mysteries ... In the summer of 1991, on August 18th, at the SEEDS OF SOUND (Rock Mount Trashmore!) Ecology Benefit Concert held in Lowell, Massachusetts by the banks of the Merrimack River, a trio up on stage by the name of The Croutons performed three songs, all by The Grateful Dead: China Cat Sunflower, Scarlet Begonias, and Franklin's Tower. Who would have known back then that this performance would have been so prophetic? ... There are a lot of `Cloud Factory' towers in the city of Lowell, MA - home of capitalist, industrial revolution in the western hemisphere, and now an urban national park full of renovated mills with giant smokestacks sticking up into the sky along the horizon line (See the movie: The Invention of Lying!).\\nMichael Chabon is a hugely successful and talented writer. This is a fact, as well as an undeniable certainty. The author himself, humbly, attributes his success to innate talent, disciplined hard work, and a little luck. If only all creative people with such gifted talent were as diligent as he in their artistic pursuits! The real Claire in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh once said to me that it was actually she who taught Michael Chabon how to write, being a year older than him. I find this hard to believe after having read this book and seen this movie adaptation of it. Having also seen (but not read) Wonder Boys, I am absolutely certain that Michael Chabon's gifts as writer were innate and formidable, and if anything, the real Claire (a fellow, mutable, communicative Gemini like himself) only may have had a helping hand as a literary midwife in encouraging his unique and original literary talent. If so, that was a good thing.\\nThis book has a passage in it on pages 77 and 78 that is referenced, tangentially, in the movie and which is all about alcoholics. It says: \\\"In my innocent cynicism I didn't see that Cleveland was not trying to look tough; he just didn't care. Which is to say, he knew what he was, and was, if not content with, at least resigned to knowing that he was an alcoholic. And an alcoholic is nothing if not sensitive to the proper time and place for his next drink; his death is one of the most carefully planned and prepared for events in the world. Cleveland simply foresaw his imminent need for another beer.\\\" ... WO! ... I mean, how old was Michael Chabon when he wrote this passage, 24, 25? For a 24 or 25 year old, first time novelist to come up with such a profoundly insightful line is the work of pure genius at best, and at worst, shows incredible insight into the psyche of alcoholics. It's possible that the real Cleveland (also a friend of the real Claire) may have actually verbalized this characteristic to Michael when they were buddies together at Carnegie-Mellon, or that Michael came to this conclusion about alcoholics on his own by simply observing their habits and missteps. Who can say for sure? Nevertheless, not only is this passage one of the most profound in the book, it is one of the most profound passages I have ever read in any book - fiction or school tectbook. It shows great understanding of the psychology of alcoholism from a perspective that is unusually and keenly insightful. Even sociology and criminology (after all, suicide is technically a felony and a serious crime) text books in college do not get this deep into the behavior of substance abusers. ... Also, how prophetic in regards to the actual death of the real Cleveland, who was a serious alcoholic found dead in his bedroom in Pittsburgh, circa 2001, with an empty bottle of vodka on the floor, an empty bottle of pills on the floor, and a picture of the real Claire by his bedside. I mean, the whole thing blows the mind!\\nIs it possible that the real Cleveland, who was heterosexual (unlike he is depicted in the movie), was influenced by what he had read in Michael Chabon's `fictitious' (Kerouacian) book about what he and all of his friends in Pittsburg had experienced while living on or near Squirrel Hill and the Polish section of the city where Andy Warhol had lived at one time? Maybe? Ya think? I wonder if Michael Chabon himself has ever given a thought to this? I mean, the prophetic nature of it all is astounding! I was one of the first people to watch this movie when it came out on DVD, having just recently read the book a week before for the first time in order to prepare myself for the movie. Also, I just recently purchased, in hardcover, Michael Chabon's latest book - his first book of non fiction - entitled, Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son, and I wonder if he mentions in there anything about this and the death of the real Cleveland. The real Cleveland, obviously, is the hero and major character of this book and this movie - and rightly so. He had a larger than life personality, in a way, and from everything I've been told was quite a charming, humorous, and interesting character with a great gift for conversation. The real Cleveland did go out to the family bungalow on the lake in order to get away from it all. The real Cleveland had a father who was gay, and a mother who killed herself. The real Cleveland supplied a lot of literary fodder for Michael Chabon's first novel.\\n\\nAs for the real Claire, she really does love Joni Mitchell and the films of Franco Zeffirelli (who is gay as well as a devout Catholic). She really does love Romeo and Juliet, Brother Sun - Sister Moon, and Jesus of Nazareth, and she really does idolize John and Yoko, The Beatles, Saint Francis and Claire (where the name comes from, obviously!), and Jesus and Mary Magdeline. That Michael Chabon makes reference to some of this in his book is quite revealing. I have seen, with my own eyes, the actual record albums he mentions in the novel! What he does not mention is that the real Art's real father took the real Claire out to one of the fancy restaurants in the movie, and told her she was to no longer have anything to do with his son, and that he was taking his son out of Carnegie-Mellon and enrolling him, instead - away from her - into the University of Pittsburgh. This was done, according to the book, because she suffered from \\\"dementia praecox\\\" (page 10), but according to the real Claire, she was told that it was done because she was Catholic and Michael was Jewish. It is true that all of Michael's books seem to heavily reflect themes of Jewish culture, that he married and has children with a Jewish woman (just like his father wanted him to), and he is involved in the Peace Now movement in Israel (a very good thing, indeed.) So, did the real Art in the movie and in the book break away from the influence of his father, or did he voluntarily embrace that agenda? Only Michael Chabon himself knows the answers to all thse questions.\\nAnother confusing aspect to the book as well as the movie that needs to be cleared up is the relationship between Art and Arthur Lecompte. The real Arthur Lecompte is gay, and not bisexual, and the real Arthur Lecompte was also a friend of the real Claire's and the real Cleveland's. The movie combines the characters or Arthur and Cleveland into one person. Also, the book and the movie seem to bifurcate the real character of Claire into two different people. Whether or not there is a real Phlox Lombardi and a real Jane Bellwether, I do not know. But I do know this: the two characters of Phlox and Jane are totally and respectfully representative of the two sides of the complex character of the real Claire. It's almost as if Michael Chabon, the clever writer that he is, bifurcated the realClaire into two different characters: one, the negative, suspicious, controlling, jealous, dominating, violent Phlox, and the other, the positive, trusting, fun loving, adventurous, tolerant, musical, charming Jane. I mean, it's uncanny! The fact that Art had a sexual affair with Arthur was traumatic to the real Claire.\\n\\nThe book reads like a recent college graduate's fond memories of his college experiences with all of his friends. He pays tribute to and honors their memories. But it is more than an introspective reflection on the past. As a novel of `fiction,' it really works well as a work of literary art. The movie, on the other hand, does not work as well as the book. If you love the book, you may not love the movie. If you've never read the book, you actually might like the movie more. The cinematography is excellent, and it shows Pittsburgh in a nice light. As a screenplay, it's not the greatest. But it does entertain and expose the decadent and nihilistic eighties in a way that hits home. The ending is tragic - in the book, the movie, and as well as real life. ... \\\"In Franklin's Tower, there hangs a bell...\\\" - YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: Jack Kerouac's seminal pseudo-autobiography finally heads to the big screen thanks to director Walter Salles Jr. (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) and executive producer Francis Ford Coppola. The tale is semi-based on the author's trips across America, with fiction intertwining with reportedly real events and people met along the way. The starring cast includes Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley, and Kirsten Dunst. Jos Rivera provides the adaptation.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An American Masterpiece - In Living Color !!!\\n\\nReview: A Book and Movie review of Jack Kerouac's \\\"ON THE ROAD - The Original Scroll\\\"\\n\\nI bought this book on August 19, 2007 after it was first published. I began to read it on January 8, 2013 (my cousin Ted's birthday) and finished reading it on January 14th, 2013 at 3:00 am in the morning - in preparation to see the movie!\\n\\nOn January 14, 2013, the official Jack Kerouac group in Lowell Massachusetts called \\\"Lowell Celebrates Kerouac!\\\" was scheduled to make a caravan trek into Boston to the AMC theater at the Boston Common on Tremont Street to see the movie made of the famous novel, ON THE ROAD, by Jack Kerouac - our belated and well-loved friend and literary mentor. Some of us had been waiting since 1957 to see this movie. It was a long time coming - and well worth the wait.\\n\\nThis review will cover both the book (in the ORIGINAL S CROLL form) as well as the movie, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Walter Salles of The Motorcycle Diaries fame (See my movie review of that great movie at amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A4OQ81P4JMAOT?ie=UTF8&display=public&page=5&sort_by=MostRecentReview )\\n\\nJack Kerouac first wrote the original scroll version of ON THE ROAD in April of 1951 - but he had been working on it for years. According to the seven introductory prefaces to the \\\"Scroll\\\" version of ON THE ROAD, Jack Kerouac spent years of his life between 1947 and 1957 \\\"researching, \\\"working on, writing, editing, re-writing, and trying to get this book published. He believed in this book. To Jack Kerouac, it was not just his literary \\\"baby\\\" and second novel; it was a whole new way of approaching the art of writing in general and a whole new way of creating \\\"the great American novel\\\" in particular. Time has proven him right.\\n\\nAs my uncle, Billy Koumantzelis - who was a very close friend of Jack's in the later years of his life while living in Lowell - said in the White Eagle Caf where we all met in Lowell before embarking on out to Boston to see the movie, that it was \\\"time Jack got his due.\\\" He was very pleased that the movie finally came out and that it was made so well - as a professional, dramatic, major motion picture about the life \\\"on the road\\\" that was immortalized in the book by his long lost friend. Make no mistake about it: ON THE ROAD is a great American novel - and this movie has done it justice.\\n\\nDuring a recent phone conversation that I had with Mr. John Sampas - a man of true class and Jack Kerouac's brother-in-law who looks over the Estate of Jack's literary legacy - John said that he was very pleased with the work that was published by the four writers who he commissioned to write the introductory prefaces to \\\"the original scroll\\\" version of Jack's book. These introductory passages are as important to read as the book itself - and should be read before reading the book, as they elucidate both the circumstances surrounding Jack Kerouac's life at the time between the years of 1946 and 1951 as well as the subsequent history and , now, mythological status of the creation of ON THE ROAD.\\n\\nThe four writers who write the introductory prefaces to the scroll version of ON THE ROAD should all be commended for helping us all understand the whole story about this book. They are: Howard Cunnell, Penny Vlagopoulos, George Mouratidis, and Joshua Kuppets. They all - each and every one of them - make excellent points in their essays and their contributions to this publication are formidable and substantial. I would not have appreciated the book - or the movie - as much as I did if I had not first read their introductory prefaces or essays. They were all very good. Because of their work, I learned that there are actually four different versions of ON THE ROAD: the original scroll version of 1951; a second, shorter, later, edited version to please the publisher;, a third, longer, later version that includes many pages of what was later to be published as VISIONS OF CODY; and the regular, traditional, well-known, edited version of the \\\"Cody\\\" third version that was finally published in 1957 by Viking Press. This book had definitely been put through the ringer!\\n\\nIf you are going to read ON THE ROAD, you absolutely must read the original scroll version that was published in 2007 by Viking Press / The Penguin Group with the blessings of John Sampas, Literary Representative of the Estate of Stella Sampas Kerouac; John Lash, Executor of the Estate of Jan Kerouac (Jack's deceased daughter); Nancy Bump; and Anthony M. Sampas (my old friend, Tony - and the nephew of the elder and now deceased Tony Sampas of \\\"Nicky's Bar\\\" where Jack hung out in Lowell with Tony and his friend Billy Koumantzelis, now called \\\"Ricardo's\\\") - who all own the combined Copyrights to the book. Bless their hearts for finally releasing this for the world to read - as well as for allowing the original scroll itself to be exhibited in Lowell, Massachusetts at the Boot Mills Museum of the Lowell Historical National Park at the confluence of John and French Streets, right up the block from the Jack Kerouac Park where the beautiful monuments by the sculptor, Ben Woitena, pay tribute to the literary legacy of Lowell's most famous son.\\n\\nI read the regular version of ON THE ROAD as a paperback in January of 1974. Let it be known right here and now: there is no comparison! When you read the original scroll version, it is just like Jack is talking to you. No kidding. It is not hard to read; it is not hard to understand; it is not boring and vulgar and crazy. People who say that don't know what they are talking about. People who say that are intellectually lazy, literally ignorant, and just plain stupid. They got it all wrong! If anything, it is very lucid, very comprehensive, and very descriptive of the main character's internal thoughts as well as of his surroundings. He captures America as it is. His scope is as deep as the Grand Canyon and as wide as the Mississippi River (which he loved like the Merrimack, according to Roger Brunelle). His writing is panoramic and cinematographic. It is as if he thinks like a panning, moving, movie camera - but one which makes the deepest and most descriptive audio commentary along the way of both the external surroundings as well as of the narrator's deepest thoughts and feelings concerning and influenced by those surroundings. It is truly incredible writing. Also: it is funny as hell. ... Jack Kerouac had a great sense of humor; that comes across explicitly when you are reading the scroll. His passion and compassion are profound. He is not just a man of words. He is not just a man about town. He is a man on a mission - a mission to immortalize America as he saw it and as he and his buddies experienced it.\\n\\nCheck out this great Footnote from the bottom of page 32 of Howard Cunnell's excellent introductory essay, \\\"Fast This Time: Jack Kerouac and the Writing of On the Road\\\":\\n\\n*Interviewed in the documentary On the Road to Desolation (David Stewart, dir., BBC / NVC Arts Corporation, 1997), Giroux said: \\\"I would say in the first half of 1951, I was at my desk at Harcourt, Brace, and the phone rang and it was Jack, and he said, `Bob, I've finished it!' and I said, `Oh great, Jack, that's wonderful news.' He said, `I want to come over.' I said, `What, right now?' He said, `Yeah, I have to see you, I have to show you ...' I said, `Okay, come on, come over to the office.' We were on Forty-sixth Street and Madison Avenue. He came into the office looking ... high, looking, you know ... drunk, and he had a big roll of paper, like a paper towel like you use in the kitchen, big roll of paper under his left arm, and he was, you know ... This was a great moment for him, I understood that. He took one end of the roll and he flung it right across my office like a big piece of confetti, right across my desk, and I thought, `This is a strange manuscript. I've never seen a manuscript like this.\\\" And he looked at me, waiting for me to say something. I said, `Jack, you know you have to cut this up. It has to be edited.' And his face flushed, and he said, \\\"There'll be no editing on this manuscript.' I said, `Why not, Jack?' He said, `This manuscript has been directed by the Holy Ghost.\\\"\\n\\nIndeed! ...\\n\\nThere are numerous notes of multiple examples from these introductory pages that I took which add even further illumination onto the writing of this book - and the inspiration of this movie, which the director and the filmmaker used as his guide in the creation of the film, even having come to Lowell to see the Scroll with his own eyes when it was on exhibit and, as my friend Mike Flynn recently noted in his essay in Howl In Lowell on the journey to see the film, was a great turning point and \\\"Eureka!\\\" moment for Walter Salles in his quest to translate the book into a motion picture - but there is not enough time and space to include them all here.\\nI will quote three passages from the book itself now that will prove what a great writer that Jack Kerouac was. It will also prove that he had more on his mind than the mere chasing of kicks. It shows a profoundly deep and broad understanding at a young age of the underlying and all-permeating spiritual nature of reality. He was truly a seer.\\n\\nFrom pages 248 and 249:\\n\\nBill rode into town with us and went right on talking. \\\"Take it easy Neal, we'll get there. I hope; hup, there's the ferry, you don't have to drive us clear into the river.\\\" He held on. Neal had gotten worse since Texas, he confided in me. \\\"He seems to me to be headed for his ideal fate, which is compulsive psychosis dashed with a jigger of psychopathic irresponsibility and violence.\\\" He looked at Neal out of the corner of his eye. \\\"If you go to California with this madman you'll never make it. Why don't you stay in New Orleans with me. We'll play the horses over to Graetna and relax in my yard. I've got a nice set of knives and I'm building a target. Some pretty juicy dolls downtown too, if that's in your line these days.\\\" He snuffed. We were on the ferry and Neal had leaped out to lean over the rail. I followed, but Bill sat on in the car snuffling. There was a mystic wraith of fog over the brown waters that night, together with dark driftwoods; and across the way New Orleans glowed orange bright, with a few dark ships at her hem, ghostly fogbound Cereno ships with Spanish balconies and ornamental poops, till you got up close and saw they were just old freighters from Sweden and Panama. The ferry-fires glowed in the night; the same Negroes plied the shovel and sang. Old Big Slim Hubbard had once worked on the Algiers as a ferry deckhand; this made me think of Mississippi Gene too; and as the river poured down from mid-America by starlight I knew, I knew like mad that everything I had ever known and would ever know was One.\\n\\nJack Kerouac capitalized the last word in that sentence - One - intentionally. ... As I always like to say: ALL IS ONE. You may be enlightened and know this already - or you may know it and not truly believe it - but Jack Kerouac knew it, believed it, and tried to live up to it. It was part of the essence of his basic spirituality as well as what made him tick. For from this realization - knowing that, indeed, ALL IS ONE - comes true human compassion. Call it Buddhist; call it Christian; call it whatever you want. The man had it.\\n\\nAlso, the passage from this book - though not the part about the ferry - is touched upon in some of the dialogue in the movie when Jack and Neal and Lou Anne go to visit William Burroughs and leave off their traveling companion, there to re-join his new bride and wife, brilliantly played by \\\"Peggy\\\" in the TV series, MAD MEN. If you don't laugh your head off during this scene, you have no sense of humor. During this episode, the movie is even better than book in some ways. Uncle Billy always says that he admired and enjoyed meeting William Burroughs with Jack when they travelled to New York City together with Joe Chaput. He called Burroughs a true southern gentleman - and that he was - and it comes across quite clearly in this movie. The man had soul, and Viggo Mortensen captures him to a T. The scene of him going into the Wilhelm Reich-inspired, orgone-collecting outhouse is a hoot! (The Reich Museum is in Rangeley, Maine.)\\n\\nTo further my point that Jack Kerouac was an enlightened sage and not just a young stud after sex, drugs, and Jazz (which in the earliest sense of the meaning of that word was American Black slang and code for SEX), check out this short passage from page 308:\\n\\nIt was a hot afternoon. Reno, Battle Mountain, Elko, all the towns along the Nevada road shot by one another and at dusk we were in the Salt Lake flats with the lights of Salt Lake City infinitesimally glimmering almost a hundred miles across the mirage of the flats, twice-showing, above and below the curve of the earth, one clear, one dim. I told Neal that the thing that bound us all together in this world was invisible: and to prove it pointed to long lines of telephone poles that curved off out of sight over the bend of a hundred miles of salt. His floppy bandage, all dirty now, shuddered in the air; his face was a light --- \\\"Oh yes man, dear God, yes, yes!\\\"\\n\\nThat thing that bids us all together - that illusive \\\"IT,\\\" that ring that, as Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead sings on BLUES FOR ALLAH, can never be reached and just slips away when we try - is always right there, right under our noses, the whole time. STAR WARS calls it \\\"The Force.\\\" It is very real, and it is explained very well by Ervin Laszlo in his book, Science and the Akashik Field of which you can read my review at amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A4OQ81P4JMAOT?ie=UTF8&display=public&page=1&sort_by=MostRecentReview) ... There is a scene in the movie where Neal is driving his old Hudson through a snowstorm, with the windshield all covered with snow, and his head, wrapped around with a scarf, is sticking out the window in order to see the road up ahead before him so that he can drive the car, and it captures the essence of this last passage in the book.\\n\\nFinally, there is this third and last passage from page 381:\\n\\nThe boys were sleeping and I was alone in my eternity at the wheel and the road ran straight as an arrow. Not like driving across Carolina, or Texas, or Arizona, or Illinois; but like driving across the world and into the places where we would finally learn ourselves among the worldwide fellaheen people of the world, the Indians that stretch in a belt around the world from Malaya to India to Arabia to Morocco to Mexico and over to Polynesia. For these people were unmistakably Indians and were not at all like the Pedros and Panchos of silly American lore --- they had high cheekbones, and slanted eyes, and soft ways --- they were not fools, they were not clowns --- they were great grave Indians and they were the source of mankind and the fathers of it. And they knew this when we passed, ostensibly self-important moneybag Americans on the lark in their land, they knew who was the father and who was the son of antique life on earth, and made no comment. For when destruction comes to the world people will stare with the same eyes from the caves of Mexico as well as from the caves of Bali, where it all began and where Adam was suckled and taught to know. These were my growing thoughts as I drove the car into the hot sunbaked town of Victoria where we were destined to spend the maddest afternoon of our entire lives.\\n\\nWow! ... The humanity of this man is truly outstanding. He identifies totally with the Native American and other First Nation native peoples across the planet. Knowing that he was part Native American himself (Mohawk from the Iroquoian-speaking peoples of Canada), he could relate and empathize with the plight of the original Americans of this great continent.\\n\\nIt is not my intention to spoil the reading of this book for you - or to spoil the viewing of this movie for you - but you need to understand that there was a lot more to Jack Kerouac than the constant portrayal of someone smoking yet again another cigarette, drinking another glass of whiskey (Uncle Billy says he preferred Hennesy Cognac), gyrating ecstatically on the dance floor before a live jazz band; falling into the arms of another sexy and loving woman in bed, taking peyote down in Mexico, smoking marijuana any chance he could get, or wandering around hitchhiking across the country like a bum with a backpack over his shoulders (a backpack which now resides in a protective glass case in the Mogan Cultural Center Museum on French Street in Lowell, Massachusetts). No. These are allof the superficial images that the unknowing attribute to him as the only things that characterized him. None of these activities defines Jack Kerouac or the totality of the man: his heart, his mind, his personality, his soul. His was a great spirit in every respect - and this comes across in both the book and the movie, if you read and watch closely.\\n\\nSure, this book was originally censored and edited and cut to pieces by the conservative consensus reality mindset of the editors and publishers of his day. But thanks to Jack Kerouac - and to all of his other writings, as well as to those of his friends like Corso, and Ginsberg, and Burroughs, and Ferlinghetti, and others - this movie of ON THE ROAD, 56 years later, will not be censored (though I am sure it was edited, and I long to see the Director's Cut on Blu-ray disc soon!) The movie is great! ... Yes, it is Rated R - and with good reason (Would you have it any other way?). The R stands for: rambunctious, raucous, reckless, restless, rowdy, and most definitely raw; but it also stands for religious, righteous, rebellious (in a good way - against the consumerist madness of the military industrial complex mindset of the times), and most definitely real. Yes, it does not get any more REAL than this.\\n\\nAs for \\\"religious,\\\" people need to realize that there are more forms of religion than conservative sects of Christianity. There are even some people in the world - like the ancient Kalash people, descended from the soldiers of Alexander the Great, in Afghanistan and Pakistan - who still worship the ancient Greek god, Dionysus. Ever been to a Grateful Dead concert? The great modern mythologist, Joseph Campbell himself, has been noted as saying that it is the closest thing to an exhibition of uninhibited Dionysian revelry that he has ever experienced. So, yes - ON THE ROAD - both the book and the movie are \\\"religious\\\" in the truest sense of that word. Both the book and the movie portray religious experiences firsthand. In one sense, what isn't a religious experience? ...\\n\\nJack Kerouac has finally got his due, indeed ... and there is more to come down that Pacific Coast Highway than meets the eye - very soon!\\n\\nYOWZA!- George Nicholas Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: In the summer of 2006, thousands of players around the globe were training hard to compete in the World Cup...The Homeless World Cup. It began in 2001 as a wild idea to give homeless people a chance to change their lives through an international street soccer competition. Five years later, the annual Homeless World Cup has become an internationally recognized sports competition. 500 homeless players from 48 nations play from such disparate parts of the world as war torn Afghanistan, the slums of Kenya, and the drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland, and the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina. What they discover is that anything is possible. Win or lose, it's the journey of a lifetime.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: PASSION WITH A PURPOSE !!!\\n\\nReview: KICKING IT\\n\\nPhilanthropist, film-maker, and Washington Capitols hockey team owner, Ted Leonsis, has just scored a HUGE hit with the release of his latest film, KICKING IT. This is not your ordinary documentary film. It goes far beyond the usual run-of-the mill, historical, and / or biographical approach to covering a topic through the medium of film. KICKING it is highly unusual in this respect - and it's for the better. What a movie! I could not take my eyes off the screen for a moment. The pace of the film is perfect. It is never boring or even lagging or dragging its feet in any way for even a moment in the whole time you are watching. Indeed, the pace of the film mirrors the pace of an exciting game of sports. You will not want to even sneeze or blow your nose for fear of missing something interesting taking place up on the screen in front of you. I cannot say this for most films, let alone documentary films.\\n\\nOne part multi-biographical expose, one part historical commentary, one part political point-making, one part travelogue, and one part sports-action film, KICKING IT proves that documentary filmmaking can be art. The cinematography is beautiful and absolutely breathtaking in panoramic scope. It hits a new height in filmmaking and definitely raises the bar for all future film releases of this nature. Innovative and risk-taking, the producers and director of this new type of documentary have contributed something new to the world of film that we can all enjoy and learn from. I know that I did. I enjoyed KICKING IT from the very first scene, showing the moon rising in the night sky.\\n\\nThe directors, Susan Koch along with Jeff Werner, really put their heart and soul into this film. When a movie makes you feel like you want to laugh and cry at the same time - time and time again - that is one mark of a great film. KICKING IT will not only bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face. It will uplift your spirit and help you see your life in true perspective, in the sense that there are always people who have it worse-off than you. If these people can turn their lives around, surely you can as well. No pity parties here. Nevertheless, it does not glamorize the approach of tough-love, either. Instead, it takes the middle ground and shows that just because you are down and out does not mean you have to give-in to despair. There is help out there if you want it and are willing to work toward improving your life conditions.\\n\\nKICKING IT is a great film of human encouragement that works on a deep level of human psychology. It hits home. Because it relates to the plight of homeless people all over the world, more and more people in the world today will be able to appreciate the sentiments of this wonderful movie, especially now in this global, economic crisis when more and more people are losing their homes every day. It is no joke. Neither are alcoholism and drug addiction, which KICKING IT is not shy to delve into. There are many reasons why people abuse and / or become addicted to destructive substances, as there are many more reasons why people may end up finding themselves homeless one day. KICKING IT dives into all of these issues head first and tries to explain to the viewer how this can happen to anyone - without making you feel guilty. In fact, it might make a political activist for the homeless out of you!\\n\\nIf you play soccer yourself, or love watching a good soccer game taking place out on the field on a sunny day, you will really enjoy watching this film. It is EXCITING! Even for a non-sports fan like myself, I found myself rooting for the team from Ireland and jumping up out of my seat in our small apartment and waving my hands up in the air with joyous abandon in front of the TV. It is no coincidence that Ted Leonsis, who is a great hokey fan, would want to produce this film. The folksinger and songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III, once commented in a song on one of his live albums (A LIVE ONE, in 1979) that hockey was the only game he knew of that was not played with a ball, but with a puck! It also is a lot like soccer, using a huge net on the ground at both ends of the playing field / court where either team can score a goal. The players are passionate! KICKING IT shows to what length people who are passionate about what they love will go to in order to follow their passion. It shows how a village in Africa got together and constructed their own soccer field with their bare hands!\\n\\nThis is a great film. Missing it would truly be a loss for anyone who loves soccer, sports, or great documentary film making.\\n\\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: File. TOM PETTY. Reunited after 30 years! 2008 album featuring original members & fellow Heartbreakers Benmont Tench & Mike Campbell.Includes Tom Petty originals plus covers recorded completely live in the studio over 10 days.Jeff Lynne & Dave Stewart weren't invited ... yay!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record!\\n\\nReview: I've been listening to the Mudcrutch album every day now for two weeks straight. The more I hear this music, the more I want to hear it. The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record! Will Hermes was right. This album is great!\\n\\n Also, if - like me - you're a sucker for that sound of a blend between The Byrds, meets Neil Young & Crazy Horse, meets The Grateful Dead, then you're really gonna love this new Tom Petty & Crew album called MUDCRUTCH ! ... There's this one song - track #5 / Crystal River - that reminds me of the kind of stuff that Amir, Johnny, and me used to do in Landing In Libra. ... It's out there.\\n\\nYeah, crutches may get stuck in the mud - but if stuck you get, when this music is playing, you will feel like you're soaring through the air!\\n\\n... YOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: File. TOM PETTY. Reunited after 30 years! 2008 album featuring original members & fellow Heartbreakers Benmont Tench & Mike Campbell.Includes Tom Petty originals plus covers recorded completely live in the studio over 10 days.Jeff Lynne & Dave Stewart weren't invited ... yay!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record!\\n\\nReview: I've been listening to the Mudcrutch album every day now for two weeks straight. The more I hear this music, the more I want to hear it. The Law of Diminishing Returns has absolutely no effect of this record! Will Hermes was right. This album is great!\\n\\n Also, if - like me - you're a sucker for that sound of a blend between The Byrds, meets Neil Young & Crazy Horse, meets The Grateful Dead, then you're really gonna love this new Tom Petty & Crew album called MUDCRUTCH ! ... There's this one song - track #5 / Crystal River - that reminds me of the kind of stuff that Amir, Johnny, and me used to do in Landing In Libra. ... It's out there.\\n\\nYeah, crutches may get stuck in the mud - but if stuck you get, when this music is playing, you will feel like you're soaring through the air!\\n\\n... YOWZA! - The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: Although the album's title may lead you to believe that this is a compilation, Cardinology is, in fact, a new album! Like its predecessor Easy Tiger, which TIME magazine hailed as \\\"a career breakthrough,\\\" Cardinology is a concise and focused collection of twelve unadorned gems. The Cardinals are: Ryan Adams (vocals, guitar, keys), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Chris Feinstein (bass, vocals), Jon Graboff (pedal steel, vocals) and Brad Pemberton (drums).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is a testament to the greatness of this artist - Ryan Adams.\\n\\nReview: I have loved the music of Ryan Adams since the days of Whiskeytown. The man knows how to write a song - a good song. He can sing, he can play, and he can write words that hit you in the heart. This man has soul. He also knows how to record a great record - and this is one great record!\\n\\nInstead of writing a whole bunch of stuff, I figured this time I will just tell you what I think each song reminds me of; more specifically - what artist each song reminds me of. ... Why? ... Because I have never heard an album before by one person or band that sounded like so many other different artists and bands - and great bands to boot. This is a testament to the greatness of this artist - Ryan Adams.\\n\\nHere we go:\\n\\nTrack #1 - Warren Zevon ... Track #2 - Matthew Sweet ... Track #3 - U2 ... Track #4 - Lenny Kravitz ... Track #5 - Rufus Wainwright ... Track #6 - Boz Scaggs ... Track #7 - Nils Lofgren ... Track #8 - Lou Reed ... Track #9 - Jeff Buckley ... Track #10 - Jack Johnson ... Track #11 - Karl Wallinger ... and Track #12 - Neil Young. ... Now, is that incredible or what?\\n\\nI love this album. I think you will, too.\\n\\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: 2 CD edition. History rocked and rock made history during a sold-out three-gig stand at Madison Square Garden in late February 2008 when icons Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood performed a concert together for the first time since their all-too-brief days in the legendary Blind Faith in 1969. Whether they will ever team again is unknown. But with Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Live From Madison Square Garden, fans everywhere are able to experience the sound and the glory of a performance on that famous stage by two of rock's greatest artists.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: ERIC CLAPTON & STEVE WINWOOD - LIVE IN CONCERT\\n\\nReview: ERIC CLAPTON & STEVE WINWOOD - LIVE IN CONCERT at THE VERIZON CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC on JUNE 13, 2009 and at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (CD and DVD)\\n\\nI have never seen a welcoming response from an audience that expressed as sincere and voluminous adulation on their part than I did when Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood took the stage of the Verizon Center in Washington, DC on June 13, 2009. It was a Saturday evening, and the excitement was high! The audience just EXPLODED with overwhelming joy and appreciation - before even a single note had been played!\\n\\nThe mutual admiration, affection, and respect that these two gentleman and fine musicians have for each other is sincere, profound, and quite evident when you see them interact with each other on stage, live in concert. It comes across on the CD and DVD of the Madison Square Garden date as well. Truly refined, aristocratic gentlemen with egalitarian, working class backgrounds are what these two individuals exude on stage before an audience, and the audience respects them for it. They are professionals, if nothing else, and they relate to the rest of the band members as well as the audience with the respect that they deserve.\\n\\nChris Stainton on keyboards, Willie Weeks on bass, and Ian Thomas on drums backed them up at Madison Square Garden, and Abe Laboriel Jr. was on drums at the Verizon Center concert. With George Harrison's bass player, Paul McCartney's drummer, and Eric Clapton himself having played with The Beatles, George Harrison, and John Lennon on many occasions, it was almost like a Beatles / Blind Faith re-union concert. There was magic in the air in DC this night, and it comes across on the DVD of the Madison Square Garden event as well. The CD has all of the songs of disc one of the DVD plus Low Down (which is on disc two of the DVD), but the DVD also has some other songs on disc two, like Crossroads and Kind Hearted Woman - all from the Madison Square Garden event, as well as an acoustic, sound check, solo performance by Eric on his \\\"Eric Clapton\\\" Martin guitar of Rambling On My Mind, by Robert Johnson, one of Eric's musical inspirations.\\n\\nThe whole concert was recorded and mixed by James Towler, and he did a fine job. The acoustics are superb. I imagine the original, multi-track, master audio tapes are digital, not analog, but in what format, bit resolution, and sampling rate the music was recorded is not documented in either the CD or DVD liner notes. But don't worry, whether you worship the analog wave or the digital dots, the sound is superb. Pure magic!\\n\\nTrack 1, as well as the DC concert, begins with Had To Cry Today. From the moment you first hear the famous 19-note double guitar and bass riff, you know this is going to be good. Clapton takes the solo while Steve and Willie continue repeating the riff. At 5:15 they both solo together. Amazing! ... I often wonder if this song inspired the double lead guitar sound of The Allman Brothers.\\n\\nTrack 2, as well as the DC concert, is Low Down - a Lay Down Sally type of fast shuffle song. Nice! ... This song does not appear on disc one of the DVD, but on disc 2.\\n\\nTrack 3, is Them Changes. I think it is an even a better performance than the one by Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsies live at the Fillmore East. Eric starts off the song with a very short homage to \\\"Purple Haze.\\\" Steve sings this with pure soul. Ian Thomas is a great drummer. They did not play this song in DC. In DC, they played After Midnight as the third song, and it was an outstanding performance.\\n\\nTrack 4 is Forever Man. In DC, they played this as the eleventh song of the evening (with tambourine). Clapton and Winwood alternated vocals on the verses as they did with many of the songs this evening. Eric is ripping on guitar on this one!\\n\\nTrack 5, as well as the DC concert, is Sleeping In The Ground. It has that Spencer Davis Group sound. Chris Stainton really excels on the keyboards on this blues gem.\\n\\nTrack 6 is Presence Of The Lord. In DC, they played this as the fourth song. Again, Eric and Steve both sing in this song, and Steve really shines, breathing extra soul into Eric's beautiful and spiritual song. Eric has a passionate, lower range, raspy vocal, whereas Steve has a soulful, higher range, velvety vocal. They blend very well together. This song is a real treat if only for the fact that it features Eric using his famous wah-wah peddle during the guitar solo, starting at 2 minutes and 37 seconds into the song. Also, you can actually see him bending strings up and down all over the neck, high strings as well as low strings. Wow! Now you know why they used to write \\\"Clapton Is God\\\" on the walls in London in the mid sixties. There are many great guitarists in this world, and Eric honors and graciously pays tribute to many of them during his Crossroads Concerts, but when this man cuts loose on the guitar - though there may be faster, jazzier, and louder players than him - few can match his passionate, pristine virtuosity and sheer brilliance of tone. It's grace in action! To see and hear them play this classic, live in concert - being in the same room with them, less than a hundred feet away from the stage - is a thrill of a lifetime.\\n\\nTrack 7 is Glad. In DC, they played this as the sixth song. What a joy to hear this Blind Faith tune performed live with this band! Again, Clapton rips the frets off the guitar neck on this one, and Winwood lays down that intricate piano riff with jazzy joy. During both concerts, Steve alternates between the acoustic, Yamaha, grand piano and the Hammond organ with the rotating Leslie speaker cabinets, depending on the song. Stainton, who also plays piano and organ on the synthesizer (depending on which keyboard Steve is playing at any one time), is great on the organ. The DC concert also had all the magic of the Garden show.\\n\\nTrack 8 is Well All Right. In DC, they played this as the seventh song. At both concerts, they captured the magic of the original album version. It has that Traffic-sounding, Dave Mason groove to it, though it's a Blind Faith song. Chris Stainton excels on the synthesizer on this tune, as does Ian Thomas on the drums (simulating Ginger Baker's short \\\"splash\\\" cymbal crashes!) at the beginning of the tune. In DC, they played the song called Tuff Luck.\\n\\nTrack 9 is Double Trouble. They did not play this song in DC. Clapton wails so hard and sings so passionately on this blues number that the crowd went wild. Watching the DVD, you can sense the excitement of the audience and their respect for this true, traveling blues man. He was playing so fast that I could not keep up with him. The tone of his notes is warm and tube-like - three dimensional and dripping hot.\\n\\nTrack 10 is Pearly Queen. In DC, they played this as the ninth song. Again, I think this is better than the original version. It is so good. The drummers are both great on this song! ... Man, you'll think you're listening to a resurrected Traffic - but better! It's nice to hear Eric's touch on this tune. I don't know if he's using the wah-wah or some other peddle (maybe a bit of \\\"phase\\\"?) on this song, but whatever it is, it works. These guys should record some new songs together and go out on tour again, getting into some \\\"deeper cuts\\\" from both of their respective repertoires.\\n\\nTrack 11 is Tell The Truth. In DC, they played Forever Man. This Derek & The Dominoes classic has some echoes of Cream and Delaney & Bonnie and Friends reverberating through this song. Again, Chris Stainton is awesome on this one. Clapton and Winwood sing their hearts out, and harmonize most excellently together. It is truly an outstanding performance all around. What passion and positive energy!\\n\\nTrack 12 is No Face, No Name, No Number. In DC, they played Little Wing, and this song as the tenth song. Both performances - live and on the DVD - were so soulful and moving. I have always believed in my heart that Steve Winwood has one of the most beautiful voices in the world, and definitely one of the top three greatest voices of all time in the world of Rock and Roll music - if not the best of all. He has always been my favorite singer. This man can truly wail and hit all of those sliding scale notes that lie between the notes of the 12-tone, western scale system of musical notation developed by Bach for the piano. This beautiful song and melody is like a soulful and plaintive, passionate prayer performed by a human being with an incredible amount of gentle sensitivity and grace. As the great poet, John Keats, once wrote, \\\"Beauty is truth, truth beauty - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.\\\" ... Amen.\\n\\nTrack 13 (Track 1 on CD disc 2) is After Midnight. In DC, they played this as the third song. J.J. Cale would be proud. As I said above, it was an outstanding performance of this classic song from Eric's first solo album. It had less of a laid-back feel and more of a faster, rock groove this time. It was a fiery and assertive performance, for sure. I know that in DC, the audience absolutely loved it. Smokin'! ... In DC, they played Georgia On My Mind as the thirteenth song.\\n\\nTrack 14 (Track 2 on CD disc 2) is Split Decision . This is absolutely another powerful vocal delivery from Mr. Winwood. His beautiful voice sounds like it hasn't aged a day. The beginning of this song sounds like it could have been a Joe Walsh song or the beginning of Badge. They did not play this song in DC. Instead, they played Driftin'.\\n\\nTrack 15 (Track 3 on the CD disc 2) is Rambling On My Mind. Mr. Clapton performed this blues masterpiece as a solo performance on his very own, signature series, \\\"EC\\\" (for Eric Clapton), Martin, acoustic guitar while sitting down in a chair at the front of the stage. Eric Clapton can play an acoustic, steel string guitar as equally impressive as he can play an electric, steel string guitar. Robert Johnson is smiling up in heaven. (It's funny, but on the CD, you hear more of the higher toned sound from the internal, guitar pickup, whereas on the DVD, you can hear more of a blend of the lower toned sound from the small, condenser microphone along with the pickup; something to be said for the greater 24 bit resolution of DVD's and Blu-ray discs in capturing the bottom end and lower bass notes!) They did not play this song in DC. Instead, they played Nobody Knows You.\\n\\nTrack 16 (Track 4 on CD disc 2) is Georgia On My Mind. Steve Winwood performed this gospel-like standard as a solo performance on the Hammond organ played through the rotating horns of the now, famous, Leslie speaker cabinets that always seem to be coupled with Hammond organs. In DC, they played this as the thirteenth song of the evening. Both performances are absolutely stunning in soulfulness and outstanding in technical delivery on the keys. So sad, sweet, and soulful. It's like he's raising the spirit of Ray Charles from the dead like Jesus raised Lazarus out of the tomb. What soul this man has! ... In DC, they played an acoustic version of Layla together, with Steve on guitar, joining Eric on acoustic guitar. It was like DC Unplugged! Having Steve Winwood join Eric Clapton on Layla adds a whole new dimension to this classic, musical masterpiece. You had to have been there! Incredible beauty and grace.\\n\\nTrack 17 (Track 5 on CD disc 2) is Little Wing. In DC, they played Can't Find My Way Home as the seventeenth song. Recorded by The Jimi Hendrix Experience on Axis: Bold As Love, this song has become a mainstay of Eric Clapton's career and repertoire since the days of the Dominoes when he first performed it with Duane Allman. He has always put his heart and soul into this beautiful song, but this night - in both places, DC as well as New York - as he is joined by his good friend, Steve Winwood, he seems to even be transcending himself, let alone Hendrix. His singing is great, too. Wow! ... Again, you had to have been there. It literally took my breath away. So beautiful. Great drums! This is definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever written by Jimi Hendrix, or anyone for that matter. Thank God for modern recording technology and the outstanding playback mediums of DVD and Blu-ray discs. It's like you can be right there all over again. Just like at the concerts, where the camera zoomed in on the fingers of the guitarists and projected the images up onto the giant video screens on either side of the stage, you can watch the same thing all over again right in your own living room. Slow that speed down, and learn how to play the licks by watching their fingers - if you dare!\\n\\nTrack 18 (Track 6 on CD disc 2) is Voodoo Chile. In DC, they played Crossroads as the eighteenth song. Steve Winwood played organ on the original, Electric Ladyland album recording of Voodoo Chile. Jack Casady, from Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, played bass. Of course, Jimi Hendrix sang and played guitar. To hear this masterpiece sung by Stevie Winwood while Eric Clapton resurrects the spirit of Jimi Hendrix on guitar is too much. This performance is absolutely transcendent in every way. Close your eyes and just listen! Shades of Deep Purple's organ sound join with the amazing drumming of Ian Thomas to blow your mind. In concert in DC, Abe Laboriel Jr. really put all of his heart and soul into this one. More than once, I saw drumsticks flying out of his hands and floating up and back over his head into the area behind the stage. Sparks were flying. Mojo was working. The great groove was like a wave in Hawaii heading toward the beach to crash in a million water droplets of foam onto the warm, tropical sand - only it was musical notes swirling around your brain and dropping on your head. The long, extended performance of this space-blues masterpiece is as trippy as it gets. This is not dance music. This is head music par excellance! The exhibition of performance dynamics by the whole band is perfect. Eric does good. What a tribute and homage to Jimi Hendrix! Whew! ... In DC, Crossroads has to have been the best performance of that song I have ever heard, live or on record. It was that good. Eric Clapton let loose on this so passionately that the crowd went absolutely wild. I could not believe my eyes and ears. Again, you had to have been there. Crossroads does not appear on the CD or on the New York concert DVD on disc one, but it is definitely there as a \\\"bonus\\\" performance on disc 2 of the DVD. Watch it and get \\\"wow-ed\\\"!\\n\\nTrack 19 (Track 7 on CD disc 2) is Can't Find My Way Home. In DC, they played Voodoo Chile as the nineteenth song. I have always loved this beautiful song from the Blind Faith album, having jammed on it a number of times. Steve and Eric both play guitar on this one. Steve does most of the singing, but Eric joins him a bit during the choruses and at the end. So soulful. What a beautiful song. What a pleasure to be able to finally hear it performed live by the two men who originally recorded it. Steve Winwood is an excellent guitarist, by the way. It appeared as if he was playing some kind of semi-hollow body, acoustic, black, Fender Telecaster. What a tone! Like Paul McCartney, this man can do it all - and very well. I think the performance in DC was even better than the one in New York. Outstanding!\\n\\nTrack 20 (Track 8 on CD disc 2) is Dear Mr. Fantasy. In DC, they played Cocaine as the last song of the evening, and Dear Mr. Fantasy as the encore after coming back to the stage. In New York, captured here on the CD and DVD, it was exactly reversed. Let's face it, we've all heard this song a gazillion times on the radio. What majestic beauty and mystical, sonic magic! Everybody in the audience in DC was singing along all the way through. On the CD and DVD, when the song reaches 6 minutes and 43 seconds, we're treated to a little, double-lead interplay a la The End by The Beatles at the end of Abbey Road. The Clapton leads on this classic will send chills up your spine. And the Deep Purple-sounding organ at the end is killer! Live in concert, in DC, the ending was stretched out a bit longer to showcase the fine \\\"dueling guitar\\\" work of these two maestros and string wizards extraordinaire.\\n\\nTrack 21 (Track 9 on CD disc 2) is Cocaine. In DC, they played Dear Mr. Fantasy as their encore. This was another sing-along. George Harrison may have sung that you \\\"don't need no wah-wah,\\\" but it sure helped to kick this song into a higher gear when Eric Clapton stomped down on his famous peddle at 1 minute and 17 seconds into the song. Chris Stainton excelled on his boogie-woogie, honky-tonk style of keyboard playing, ripping loose toward the end in an outburst of creative supernova energy! The DC concert was as powerful as the one in New York. People sang along and all shouted out \\\"cocaine!\\\" together at the very end of the song. A love fest.\\n\\nMy one and only regret is that they never played Sea Of Joy, either in DC or in New York. I wonder why? I wonder if they will play it at any of the other concerts on the spring, 2009 tour? I hope so. It is truly a wonderful song. So many of us love that song so much. Neither did they play Do What You Like, but I can understand leaving that one out because it is so long. There is only so much time.\\n\\nAll in all, both concerts are two of the best performances I have ever enjoyed in my lifetime. ... Do get the DVD, or Blu-ray version, of the New York show because the versions of Low Down, Kind Hearted Woman, and especially Crossroads are really good. Also, it's a real treat to see and hear Eric performing an informal and relaxed, sound check version of Rambling On My Mind. The other material, like the interviews, is really cool to watch as well.\\n\\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: This 12 song compilation of previously unreleased demos from 1968 to 1971 offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the earliest days of one of rock's most legendary partnerships. After four decades as 'three together', the creative partnership of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash is one of the most enduring and influential in contemporary music. This compilation of previously unreleased material takes an unprecedented look at the earliest days of their collaboration with 12 demos from 1968 to 1971-destined to be classic songs that would later be featured on CSN's studio albums and solo titles. While a number of demos feature members performing solo (and one finds them joined by Neil Young), the set opens with the trio harmonizing on 'Marrakesh Express', recorded four months before their self-titled debut LP was released in 1969.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These ARE the Originals - all Masterpieces !!!\\n\\nReview: CSN - DEMOS\\n\\nWow! ... Who woulda thunk it?! ... After all these years, Crosby, Stills & Nash have unearthed these buried gems for all of us to enjoy. You WILL enjoy them, too, because these are all great songs. In good conscience, I cannot say that these songs are better than the originals. ... Why? ... Because these songs ARE the originals! ... Amazing stuff here. These performances are just as good - if not BETTER - than all of the previously released versions of these songs on the records we grew up listening to. Once you put this disc into your player, I guarantee that you will have a hard time taking it out right away to listen to something else. You will not want to. You will want to listen to these tunes over and over again for a while. They are that good. Most of these songs were recorded around 1971, one of the best years for music.\\n\\nAfter listening to this album over a dozen times in the past few days, I can safely say that this is one of their greatest albums ever. It is intimate, personal, and powerful. Not all of the recordings are perfect sonically, as you can hear some analog tape hiss at times on a few of them, especially on the songs by Stephen Stills - and though I am delighted to hear a simple, stripped-down version of Love The One You're With (the one released on his first solo album was so overproduced and mixed so sonically busy that you had a hard time hearing everything clearly!), I think the vocals here could still have been raised up a little higher in the mix over the guitar, but maybe that was impossible (even with all the modern computer technology software programs). Still, this raw version is a joy to listen to. It ROCKS!\\n\\nTrack #1, Marrakesh Express, by Graham Nash, is clear and audible, and more folksy in some ways than the one on the first album. The sound is pristine. It has a very bouncy and lively, up-beat feel to it. A great start to a great record!\\n\\nTrack #2, Almost Cut My Hair, by David Crosby, is slower and more intimate - but just as powerful - as the one on Dj vu. David Crosby's guitar SINGS! When he hits those chords in those special places, it will send chills up your spine! Also, you can really hear the lyrics very clearly for the first time and make out exactly what David Crosby is saying. The recording of this song is OUTSTANDING. This is the way to record music. Russ Gary, the recording engineer, should have recorded all of their music because this guy knows how to make magic in the recording studio. It sounds like it could have been an outtake from the Graham Nash / David Crosby album, their great, first duo album together, released in 1972. It has that mystical, ambient \\\"space\\\" that surrounds the song's sonic character. It's like you're right there. Beautiful!\\n\\nTrack #3, You Don't Have To Cry, by Stephen Stills, suffers from very audible, analog tape hiss - but it does not take away from the beauty of the song, even though the song only lasts for a minute and twenty-three seconds. This is a short and sweet version of this song, and more laid-back. I'm glad it's included on here.\\n\\nTrack #4, Dj vu, by David Crosby, is a masterpiece! Again, like track #2, it was recorded by Russ Gary, and the sound is amazing. A man, his voice, and his guitar - and it's pure magic! What heart and soul! What sublime, intense power! Feel the magic at the 50 second point in the song, when David ends the introduction and hits one note on his guitar, turning the tone of the tune on a dime into mystical territory! Later, he gets jazzy and starts to scat in his own Crosby-ish way. No, there is no band here to back him up - and he needs none. God bless you, David Crosby!\\n\\nTrack #5, Sleep Song, by Graham Nash, is such a personal and intimate portrait of a man's deep inner feelings about the one he loves. Ah, Joni Mitchell - the Muse of Music has graced you with her wonderful and awesome power! What it does to a sensitive man's soul is beyond words - but Graham Nash comes as close as is humanely possible as a sensitive man may be capable of doing. Whew! Just LISTEN to this charming and precious, even kind of mournful (but not depressing, actually uplifting!), lovely, little lullaby that is as heartbreaking as it is soothing and see how Graham Nash can take you, the listener, right inside of his soul and help you feel exactly how he was feeling when he sang this incredibly moving song. This man has pure soul - and he can hit those high notes perfectly.\\n\\nTrack #6, My Love Is A Gentle Thing, by Stephen Stills, is a beautiful, little song with a pretty melody and great lyrics. Stephen Stills is one of the best finger-pickers out there, and this song makes that clear. Of all the songs on this album, sonically, this one is the most \\\"demo-ish\\\"-sounding. But the song does not suffer for it. Its beauty shines through. It could be that with all his rough and tumble exterior at times, Stephen Stills might be one of the most sensitive singer-songwriters of our generation. This little gem points in that direction.\\n\\nTrack #7, Be Yourself, by Graham Nash and Terry Reid, is my favorite song on this album. It is perfect. It is classic. I cannot get it out of my head. This man knows how to write a great song. You will find yourself whistling away on this tune as it plays in your head at all times of the day and night. You will find yourself singing it out loud as you drive through traffic. You will find yourself falling in love with this amazingly magical song. This could have been a lost, Hollies masterpiece - or even a lost Beatles classic! At times, it even sounds like an Oasis song. It sounds like you're right there. It was recorded magnificently by Larry Cox. Hats-off to you, brother! It may be even better than the released version. It's like you're sitting right there in front of Graham singing his heart out! You will feel your own heart beating as it feels the exhilaration of the thrilling excitement that arises during the choruses. What this song really is, is a waltz - a beautiful and graceful, flowing waltz, with soulful words. ... Come fly with Graham, and everyone sing along out loud during the choruses! Feel the beauty!\\n\\nTrack #8, Music Is Love, by David Crosby, Neil Young, and Graham Nash, is the only song on the album with Neil Young on it. That's okay. You can find plenty of Neil out-takes and rarities on his ARCHIVES box set just released on June 2nd of this year, 2009. This is a laid-back, \\\"stoner-jam\\\" of the kind we all used to do when we would get together in the evenings at the end of a long hard day, unwind, relax with some good friends, break out the instruments, and see what would happen. It reminds me of the kind of stuff we play when I get together with all of my Amherst musician friends. Though recorded in mono, the magic is all there. It's like a children's song, really. It's so nice to have this included here from David Crosby's recording sessions for his first solo album, the archetypal, If I Could Only Remember My Name - a community production with everyone on it who was cool at the time and in the magically musical zone that David shared with all of his friends, fellow travelers, and musical collaborators. You've got to hear that album if you never have. It will take you to a special place that few people know how to take you to. Thankfully for us, David Crosby is one of them. Neil's falsetto fits in perfectly here, and because this version is before they added more instruments through overdubs, you can hear what is here much better. ... It is the truth - music is LOVE.\\n\\nTrack #9, Singing Call, by Stephen stills, is a classic Stephen Stills song with that sort of southern style of singing and country & western style of \\\"cowboy\\\" finger-picking the guitar strings. When he's good, he's real good - and this song is a perfect example of when he's good. Stephen Stills could have made a great punk-rocker if he had been born a generation later, because he has that intense \\\"angst\\\" about him. But this is no punk-rock song. It sounds like a Buffalo Springfield, Poco, or Eagles out-take. Wait a minute! ... It sounds like what it is - a Crosby, Stills & Nash out-take. That's better.\\n\\nTrack #10, Long Time Gone, by David Crosby, is one of his political statement songs in the vein of For What It's Worth by his buddy and musical partner in this song, Stephen Stills. It sounds like a band playing live in the studio, but it's the studio magic of overdubbing different instruments at different times onto multi-track, analog, magnetic tape. Yeah, that's David Crosby singing and playing guitar, but that's also Stephen Stills on guitar, bass, and drums. Indeed! The question is, WHICH instrument did Stephen play when he was playing along with David at the same time, if he even did. Was it the bass guitar? It sounds like he overdubbed the drums later, but maybe not. ... This version has more of a funky feel to it. Get the groove on, guys! Yeah!\\n\\nTrack #11, Chicago, by Graham Nash, is another masterpiece by Graham Nash - lyrically and melodically. Wow! What a voice! Like John Lennon, he plays the piano percussively on this song, and it drives the beat home through the melody. Another political, anti-war song like many others from these songwriters, Chicago is a timeless classic even though it is very dated in its specific intent during the 1968 political upheavals that were taking place all over the world. ... This is the real Chicago. This ROCKS! Incredible. You've got to hear this! ... I once told a friend of mine that I believed every song should have at least three versions: a simple solo version (acoustic or electric), a band version recorded in a studio as a full production, either live-to-tape as is or with multiple overdubs, and a live version before an audience in a concert hall. They all have merit. This version of Chicago is the first type - as are most of the songs on this album - and it proves that you don't need a major, studio production to create a beautiful and powerful song that it a masterpiece. Also, like track #7, this song was also recorded by Larry Cox who captured Graham's voice and piano as transparently and sonically perfect as is probably possible.\\n\\nTrack #12, Love The One You're With, by Stephen Stills, is a great way to close this collection of long lost demos. Listen to those shimmering guitar chords! Listen to the passion in the man's voice! I really like this version better than the one on Stephen's first solo album. As I said already, I always thought that song - and whole album - was poorly mixed and overproduced. They should re-mix and re-master that record, especially so you can hear Jimi Hendrix's guitar better! Where's Russ Gary when you need him? Nevertheless, it is reassuring and comforting, as well as a pure joy, to now have this great version of this great song to listen to.\\n\\nI fell in love with the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash when it first came out. I have all of their albums - with and without Neil Young - and I have to reassert that this one is right up there with the best of them. It is raw and live, and I am glad for it. Get it now!\\n\\n... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\",\n \"Product: Book by Coelho, Paulo\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What a Beautiful and Wonderful Tale of Wisdom and Adventure!\\n\\nReview: What a Beautiful and Wonderful Tale of Wisdom and Adventure! ... I absolutely LOVE this book. It's a masterpiece of spiritual literature. It reminded me of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and the writings of Carlos Castaneda all rolled-up in one.\\n\\nIt is the kind of book that you read with total pleasure, savoring every word like the way you might savor the special kiss of a cherished lover. It is an adventure tale, but not \\\"a children's book.\\\" It is a book of wisdom, but not new age. It is a book of spirituality, but not one that espouses the virtues of any one particular faith. It is a book of a magical journey and a sacred quest that transcends linear, time-space continuum expectations, and pierces directly into the heart of the reader, illuminating the reader's mind along the way.\\n\\nLook here from page 120: \\\"When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realise his dream,\\\" said the alchemist, echoing the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his destiny.\\\" ... I know this to be true from personal experience. It echoes something I once read in The Whole Earth Catalog / CoEvolution Quarterly years ago - long before this book was ever written.\\n\\nIf you read this book, one day, you will want to read it again - out loud - to a special loved one in your life: a child, a close friend, a lover. ... They will be totally enchanted by this treasure tale of magical wisdom as it emanates out of you with the sound of your voice. ... Don't miss the magic! ... YOWZA! - George Koumantzelis / The Aeolian Kid\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":10,"string":"10"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":695,"string":"695"}}},{"rowIdx":696,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A10UUM79YT5T2A"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"An ergonomically designed handle to fit many 30 oz stainless steel tumblers including Yeti Rambler Ozark Trail and more. Handle provides a comfortable way to carry your favorite beverage in your favorite tumbler. It is strong and tough and will last for years. It is designed to balance the weight of the tumbler.\". The summary of the review text is \"Essential equipment for your 30oz Yeti or Yeti alternative tumbler\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Woot! This handle is sort of genius. I was all excited to give me dad a \"Yeti knock-off\" mug, only to discover he didn't like to use it by the bedside at night because the tumbler would get so cold at night. He was also afraid of spilling it. When the tumbler when with him in the pickup, pretty much the same things were in play.\n\nThis relatively inexpensive handle solved all of those problems for us. I slid it onto his favorite tumbler, and we haven't taken it off since. The handle is sized to fit almost any 30 oz stainless tumbler of this sort, and I believe that it would. Once I had pushed it down as far as it would go on the cup, the handle hasn't moved. And the tumbler still fits in the pickup cupholder and is easy for my arthritic hands to grab for cleaning (unlike the crazy-large cup). Dishwasher safe, too.\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes\nWould I give this item as a gift? Yes"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Woot! This handle is sort of genius. I was all excited to give me dad a \"Yeti knock-off\" mug, only to discover he didn't like to use it by the bedside at night because the tumbler would get so cold at night. He was also afraid of spilling it. When the tumbler when with him in the pickup, pretty much the same things were in play.\n\nThis relatively inexpensive handle solved all of those problems for us. I slid it onto his favorite tumbler, and we haven't taken it off since. The handle is sized to fit almost any 30 oz stainless tumbler of this sort, and I believe that it would. Once I had pushed it down as far as it would go on the cup, the handle hasn't moved. And the tumbler still fits in the pickup cupholder and is easy for my arthritic hands to grab for cleaning (unlike the crazy-large cup). Dishwasher safe, too.\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes\nWould I give this item as a gift? Yes"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: With its strong performance against the oral bacteria that cause infections of the periodontium and endodontium, as well as dental caries and staph infections, and its favorable behavior toward healing cells (fibroblasts), CloSYS addresses a spectrum of clinical oral hygiene concerns. Finally, its agreeable taste and non-tooth-staining characteristics-especially coupled with its lower cost and over-the-counter convenience compared to its prescription counterpart-encourage patients to be fully compliant. As a non-prescription oral rinse, CloSYS not only meets and may surpass CHX in post-procedure applications, it also can be recommended for twice-daily regular oral care as a maintenance and preventative measure. CloSYS is now a premium standard for daily oral care.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super effective mouthwash -+ toothpaste, all sulfate free\n\nReview: I tried out this CloSYS after reading that it might be a solution to my chronically dry lips after switching to Sensodyne. TL;DR Both products seemed to help; disappointed that the toothpaste didn't have more fluoride.\n\nAfter using both the toothpaste and the mouthwash (included in the care pack) for a little over a week, I determined that I the dry lip problem had subsided quite a bit. (Sensodyne, like most toothpaste, contains sulfates. For some, this can cause irritation such as canker sores and dryness. I am one of those people, apparently. CloSYS is sulfate-free.)\n\nSulfates are also what cause most bath and beauty products to foam. So the CloSYS toothpaste doesn't foam up like a normal toothpaste, but it has an acceptable minty flavor. I got used to it in a few days. The mouthwash comes unflavored, which I thought would be super gross but is actually fine. They send along a little squeeze bottle of mint essential oil to \"flavor your own.\" I put the whole thing in and would have gone even mintier.\n\nThe toothpaste works fine and my teeth feel nice and clean after using it. The mouthwash is outstanding. I feel like there is a big improvement in how long my breath stays fresh after using it v. my old standby of Listerine. That I will definitely be rebuying after this bottle is finished.\n\nThe only disappointment I had was in the fluoride percentage of the toothpaste. I used Sensodyne because I needed the extra fluoride for cavity protection, not because my teeth are sensitive. And I hadn't thought to check, but the fluoride percentage in the CloSYS toothpaste is the same as what you get in a tube of Crest. I hadn't thought to check.\n\nAlthough I had \"fluoride\" issues with this toothpaste, I feel like that issue is specific to me and not widespread to most other people, so I'm still going to give this product a 5-star review. It's pretty good, especially the mouthwash. I recommend it.","Product: Unleash Your Imagination And Create Just About Anything Thanks To The Ultimate Self Setting Moldable Silicone! The V tie self setting silicone is extremely durable, versatile and flexible. It is moldable by hand, it cures overnight at room temperature and once it is cured, it is waterproof, electrically insulating, UV resistant and dishwasher proof. You can use it to make just about anything you can think of since it is self adhesive and it effectively bonds to steel, aluminum, glass, wood, ceramics and some kinds of fabric too. The V tie self setting moldable silicone can be easily removed from most non porous surfaces and it allows you to create, make or fix countless things. Protect or repair frayed cables, give yourself a small storage space solution by creating hooks or fix your leaky shoes thanks to this durable, incomparably flexible silicone rubber. You will enjoy its high temperature resistance that will give you countless creative options and ideas.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Interesting but messy stuff\n\nReview: I thought this putty would be fun to play around with and see if it was similar to the well-known name brand version. All of my charging cables are about ready to break again, so my initial plan was to reinforce that spot where they always break right under the lightening connector.\n\nMuch like the name brand version, you don't get much putty in a single order, so it's a good idea to have a plan ready. This putty is difficult to work with because it is quite sticky and soft. It's less of a putty and more of a very dense paste, if that makes sense. I had trouble getting the kind of smooth surface I wanted because my fingers would always leave a texture on it.\n\nI was so excited about my charging cable fix that I waited the 24 hours and tried to use the cable, not checking to see if the putty was cured. It wasn't. Oops. 24 hours and some clean-up later, I was in business. It doesn't look great, but it works.\n\nBecause of the curation time and the sticky factor, I think this putty might be best used for situations where you're filling in holes or tightening joints, that sort of thing. I don't see it as a good fit for creating entirely new forms. It might be interesting to create the inside of a piece with this and finish it with the pricier name brand stuff.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Ready to paint, acid free acrylic titanium primed. Medium texture cotton canvas. This item is manufactured in United States.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An less expensive way to do \"real\" painting\n\nReview: I am just getting back to painting after a long hiatus, and my efforts are not extraordinary. (Yet? <-- trying to stay positive about here!) Sticker shock has hit me big time with the price of prepped canvas boards and stretchers. Without a circle of friends to go in on a bulk purchase, I've been a little cheap about having appropriate surfaces to paint. Super small canvases, super cheap ones, painted over ones, and about anything else you can think of.\n\nThis canvas pad from Fredrix is doing a much better job for me than any of those other interim solutions, especially for acrylics. The \"paper\" is thick, flawless, and feels (to the touch and to the brush) much like an actual canvas. As I've worked through this pad, I've learned a few tricks to make the most of this medium:\n\n * Tear out each page carefully. You might have to score the pages around the middle of the pad to get a clean tear on them\n * Going to paint wet on wet? Mount the paper on a board. You can be super classy like me and staple it down. Bulldog clips work too, but I find\n them visually distracting. The mount keeps the paper from curling up while you're working.\n * If you're working mostly dry, you can get away with using paperweight instead.\n * In acrylics, I've found it takes more paint than usual to get a pigmented background using this paper. If you know you want a darker background, I\n lay that down first, almost like a second primer. Saves loads of frustration later.\n\nThe only thing I do not like about the Fredix Canvas Pads is that they are not available the size of my walls. How fun would that be?","Product: Enjoy making felt creations with Dimensions new Needle Felting Tools collection. These silicon Finger Guards protect your fingers while needle felting. Needles won't puncture guard. Can be used for sewing, too. Includes 3 guards in different sizes?.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Felting is a couch hobby, who knew?\n\nReview: I was given the cutest little owl felting kit for Christmas. I know nothing about felting but it looked like fun. The kit oddly didn't include a felting pad which seems to be necessity.\n\nHaving no idea what to buy, really, I looked at what seemed to be every felting pad on Amazon. You get different sizes and shapes and thicknesses, but they all shared a common flaw: none protected me from poking my lap with the needle.\n\nLaugh all you want, but life is busy, and I am going to make this owl! Multitasking is a must. This tray added that lap protection I was after, and the slot holds more felting needles than my kit includes.\n\nSo far, the felting is going....slow. It's going to take me a while to get used to the slowness and to learn to stop pricking my fingers. But I'm happy to not be poking my lap and to be hanging out in the living room with my husband and cat family while I do that.\n\nI did not find any other products to compare this one to, really. So while I can't give you an experienced felter's opinion (yet). I do recommend this.\n\nAlso if you give a felting kit as a gift, make sure it has everything the recipient needs to complete the project.","Product: The mDesign craft supply storage caddy totes are perfect for storing craft supplies. Organize all of your favorite paints, yarns, scrapbooking supplies, and more. Convenient and stackable, these totes can be used all over the home, not just in the craft room! The handy carrying handles make them easily portable. It's easy to create the storage solution that works best for you - in any room of your home! mDesign - more calm, less clutter\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect storage for arts and crafts supplies\n\nReview: Somewhere along the line I got the coloring bug again too, and then I started drawing and painting again. Hello, childhood! That's all good and well, but we don't have kids, so we don't a designated place for arts and craft supplies. That means that I have crayons and gel pens and even paint brushes everywhere.\n\nI didn't want to invest in a huge storage solution because it's unlikely that this will be a forever hobby. This caddy is proving to be the perfect \"in-between\" solution for me. It's a larger, extremely solid piece. I was expecting the thinner acrylic like you see in the office supply store versions of these and other items like paper clip cubes and inboxes. Instead, this is a heavy, heavy and well-made piece. I am delighted with it, and I'm considering ordering a second one for flower arrangments.\n\nSpace wise, the caddy is generous. One side is divided into three sections. I could fit 32 gel pens into one section. That's the only one I have that's full -- I need more colored pencils, apparently. The other side of the divider is open and not divided. Right now I am using this to store my notebook page or work in progress page on a clipboard or work surface. You can fit an entire coloring book or page in there.\n\nThere was only one small challenge with this caddy, and that was removing the crazy big and annoying sticker that was stuck on it when it arrived. A little solvent and some scraping took care of it okay.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: YOUR SEARCH FOR PERFECT GEL PEN IS OVER! . 60 Gel pens with a soft grip which is great to hold and will let you draw, write, journal for hours! Non-Toxic and Acid Free. Perfect for art projects or adult coloring book! These gel pens have 50% more ink than most other pen, SO THEY LAST LONGER. The nib sizes range from 1.00 mm to 0.6 mm for all smaller details. So click the \"Add to Cart\" button now and add a set of color fest gel pens to your coloring toolbox. They are great for Kids- Arts and crafts- Card Making- Scrap-booking- journals- Office- Students- Mandalas\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not all glitter but fun anyway\n\nReview: My gel pen crazy is still going strong, so I was waiting by the door when UPS showed up with this fun set of gel pens. I recommend this set -- the color selection is particularly fabulous -- but it may be better for some people than others.\n\nWhat I like:\n\n * 59 unique colors gives you a lot to work with\n * Ditto with all of the different finishes/inks: classic, glitter, metallic, neon, fluorescent, pastel & rainbow\n * Storage cases (2) are could be used for travel or long-term storage: each holds 30 pens and is manageable in size.\n * 1mm tip (on the finer side) is flexible -- works well for detail coloring and for writing\n * The pens seem a bit wider than others that I have used recently, which should mean more ink (just my impression here)\n * Finish on the glitter pens after they dry on the page is shimmery -- absolutely perfect\n\nOne of the most important things about glitter pens is how easily the ink flows from the pen. I can't provide an overall description of the \"flowiness\" for this set because there is so much difference between the pens of each type of ink/finish. The glitter and metallic pens all delivered ink smoothly and consistently through the pen tips onto the page. The classic and rainbow pens were my least favorite to use for coloring because they ink flow felt slow. (If you just used the pens for writing or outlining, I doubt this would be noticeable.) Either the neon or the fluorescent set worked great -- but I'm not sure which is which.\n\nThere are a few drawbacks to the set as a whole that are worth knowing about:\n\n * Ink does not flow slowly through some of the pens at first. Not uncommon, but it did take a few more priming strokes than usual with\n these pens. If you give this set to a child, I recommend priming all of the pens before giving.\n * It is somewhat difficult to push the caps back down on top of the pens, and the \"pocket clips\" on the pen caps feel like they'll break as\n you pull off the caps when you're ready to use the pens.\n * I noticed some smearing as I worked with these on an inexpensive 72 lb. drawing paper. The drawing paper does absorb inks faster\n than a coated paper can. So plan to be careful working with inkjet printer paper, less inexpensive coloring books, and so on.\n * The product name for this item was \"60 glitter gel pens.\" To be clear, not all of the pens in this set are glitter --only about 15 of them.\n The glitter pens that are included are pretty awesome, though!\n\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for my writing this unbiased review.","Product: Our easy to use Cavatelli Maker will let you make traditional Italian pasta sea shells, and large or small gnocchi in the comfort of your own home. Original design, easy directions and recipes included.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Brings out the Italian in me! Get the dough right and you're good to go.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-RE0EUHPM6OZ39\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1q6l0mUqCS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91eD4ANAtGS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> I am of Italian heritage and made noodles with my grandmother in her kitchen (no machines, just a rolling pin, and a knife) when I was a kid. I'd like to think I was channeling grandma as I made cavatelli with a machine for the first time.\n\nThis machine worked pretty well for me once I got the hang of it. There were a few rough spots in the way of installation and instructions, so I'll share those with you here. The first thing you need to do is remove the handle and re-attach it facing the opposite way. It doesn't fit into the box when it's attached facing the correct direction, and it doesn't turn all the way around when it's facing the wrong direction. I was convinced the machine was manufactured wrong until I figured this out.\n\nNext, when attaching the clamp to your counter, don't try to push the clamp flush to the counter. If you do, you can't tighten the clamp. It turns out that the clamp holds just fine without being pushed in tight. Who knew? The last thing I did that I would recommend is to use a non-stick spray on the metal parts where the formed noodle is unloaded. (Don't spray it on. Spray a paper towel and rub it on.) This made a huge difference in the form and shape of the cavatelli.\n\nI made a basic cavatelli dough with a blend of all-purpose and Durham flours, water, and salt. Next time I'll use the much richer ricotta and egg yolk cavatelli, which is probably what most people think of when they think of cavatelli. That dough is much wetter and stickier, so I didn't want to start with it.\n\nOperating the machine sounds simple. You feed strips of dough into the rollers on one side, keep turning the crank, and formed pasta comes out the other side. It turns out that it's only that simple when you have the dough at the right consistency and the dough strips cut evenly. It took me a few tries to get the dough right. Once the mix was right (fairly dry dough, but it still was smooth to the touch and bounced back when touched with a finger), the easiest thing to do was to roll it to a 3/8 in. thickness. I used a rolling pin with depth rings for this purpose. Next I cut long, even strips through the dough. I had the best luck using a strip that nearly filled the track on the machine -- your mileage may vary.\n\nStill with me? This next part is the secret to success. I gave the top, bottom, and sides of each strip a generous sprinkle of flour'. And then I let them just hang out there on the floured board and dry for about half an hour. That extra drying time made a huge difference in the pasta moving through the machine smoothly. I never had any difficulty with the pasta moving through the machine until it got to the end where it is supposed to be released from the machine. And then it would stick and ruin the newly formed shape. If it started to stick, I wiped down that exit point on the machine and reapplied some non-stick spray.\n\nThe cavatelli I produced is far from restaurant quality. But I was pretty impressed for a first try.\n\nI would like to give this machine a five-star review just because it was fun. But there are some areas where it could be improved. Certainly the directions need to be updated. I would prefer that the machine was made out of stainless steel so that there was no worry of rust. And there doesn't seem to be any way to get to the inner workings of the machine for maintenance or repair. For the time being, though, I have more pasta than I know what to do with.\n\nBon Appetit!\n\nI purchased this item using a discount that was supplied to me in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: After Soaking Your Body in a Relaxing Hot Bath Water, Gently Remove Grimey Dirt Off Your Skin with the Washcloth for Refreshing Sensation. Millions of Asians Use These to Get That Baby Soft Skin! Not Recommended For Facial Scrubbing\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Exfoliating to the extreme\n\nReview: Wowza. I read about the Uber exfoliating effects of viscose cloths in a random gossip magazine, and the whole thing seemed just strange enough to be true.\n\nPeople, it's true. You can take a bath (more effective for me than a shower), get out of the shower, and then without drying off the whole way give yourself a thorough scrubbing with one of the six cloths in this set. My skin can only handle the red ones which were less coarse.\n\nI'm trying not to gross anyone out but I use a loofah everyday. This small cloth rolled disgusting dead skin off of me everywhere. Important safety tip: do not skip moisturizing after you rinse and cleanse. Your skin will never forgive you.\n\nThese cloths were actually seen into cute pockets. I think the idea is to put your hand into the pocket, but my longish hands didn't have a chance. That made scrubbing a bit difficult because the pocket kept folding over. Next time I may look for a similar product sans pocket.\n\nThat said, I will use these 6 clothes until they are worn out. That's going to be a long time from now. Bargain beauty purchase of the year?","Product: This Kurt Adler 5.25\" Glass Icicle Ornament 12 Piece Box Set is a fun, festive way to add to your holiday dcor. Each twisted glass ornament appears to be a dripping icicle hanging from your tree. Bring the magic of a White Christmas indoors.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty but not Amazing\n\nReview: These ornaments are pretty but not amazing. They're the exact size as advertised, glass, and arrived in perfect condition. While breakable for sure, they're thick enough at the top that they're sturdier than some other icicles that we've had over the years.\n\nI'd like to give these lovely ornaments five stars. but I can't for the simple reason that all of the glass icicles in the box are identical. The product description didn't say they wouldn't be, mind you, but with the quantity and something from nature I thought maybe? But no. Once you get them on the tree it really doesn't matter that much. Because these aren't super delicate, though, a little variation in the design would be made them more special and less ordinary.","Product: Are you tired of eating boring sandwiches and cholesterol-inducing food? Arugula, spinach, endive, lettuce, romaine, cabbage or cress, we revel in how easy it has become to vary salad intake to benefit a long and healthy life! Perfect for vegan, vegetarian or paleo diets: quick, easy and fun salad preparation with Culina 3 Qt. Salad Spinner. Ergonomic design: Superior quality, robust material, Culina 3 Qt. Small Spinner is a durable, time-tested, resistant, compact powerhouse. With the spin stop brake button on the lid, no more salad flying out of the bowl! Design with feet at the base of the sleek clear bowl lend stability and a secure grip. Food Safe: Unlike heated food which kills bacteria when prepared at the right temperature, raw food requires extra diligence. Reduce bacteria, wash thoroughly, use Culina 3Qt. Salad Spinner and you will immediately see dirt and foreign residue wash off as they collect in the clear outer bowl. Removing excess water for a crispy clean salad, full of nutrients rather than soggy --which besides looking unappealing and lacking in taste-- can ultimately deplete food of its essential minerals and nutrients. Easy to Use: Simply fill up the basket with desired amount of salad, rinse, set back in the clear bowl, cover and spin with a simple, forceless turn of the ergonomically designed fold-up spin handle to dry the salad. Better Performance:Spins with impressive centrifugal force comparable to a drying spin cycle, capable of wringing water out in no time. Ideally, you'd want your greens to soak in the dressing for a delectable experience; that is not entirely possible using the underwhelming, poorly-performing spinners flooding the market. What's more, this top of the line spinner remains accessible to all budgets. Culina 3 Qt. Salad Spinner is the fast, efficient, affordable, chic and smart way to go \"greens\"!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best Compact Salad Spinner\n\nReview: This is an awesome salad spinner. I like it so much, in fact, that I've given it as a gift three times so far. Here's what happens: I visit a friend's home or apartment for dinner. In this particular case, it's a friend in a starter home (that's me!) or an apartment or a condo. We all tend to have space-challenged kitchens. As a dinner guest, I inevitably get asked to help prepare the salad. So I wash the greens and look around, lost, for the salad spinner. No spinner. My friend will look sheepish and hand me a pile of paper towels. Maybe a colander if I'm lucky. The same thing happens when draining hot pasta! It is a travesty.\n\nThis isn't a tiny salad spinner. It doesn't fold. (I had one of those. It was a disaster.) It's the smallest it can be and still quickly dry an entire bag of pre-prepped salad. That's MVS (minimum viable salad). If you have this spinner, you can toss your colander and put this in its place on your shelf. And that's what you can tell your friend when you give her this gift and she looks at you dubiously, wondering where in the world she's going to store it. Don't worry, she's going to love it.\n\nMy salad spinner works perfectly after over a year of 3-4x/weeks of use.\n\n*I referred to my friends here as \"she\" here. But you or your friends may be \"he.\" That's all good. My husband is equally fond of the salad spinner. Not sure about his friends. =-)","Product: West End Studios Glass Candle Holder with matching Tray is beautiful in vibrant color that will jazz up your candles. The unique glass candle holder brings a style and elegance for nearly every decor! They feature artistic flair unique to each design. Each centerpiece is hand made in the USA from decorative glass. No two are the same. They hold a candle of up to 2 to 2.5 inches wide or smaller. When you add a candle and light it, you will be amazed from the colors that shine through the art glass. The handmade process begins in our Ohio facility where we cut the large glass to size and placed onto special designed molds. The molds are put into custom built kilns and slow heated to different temperatures based on size and color. During this process the art glass candle holders form their own personality. This is called mold slumping where we begin with a sheet of flat glass placed above a ceramic mold. When slow heated for many hours, the glass slumps into the mold under its own weight. Once out of the kiln, the glass is cooled for many hours. Once cooled, the final step is cleaning which results in the finished art glass candle holder. The candle holders make an attractive decorative vase for flowers, potpourri, or fill with Valentine candy and impress your girlfriend on Valentines Day. The candle holders are available in many colors, perfect for tall wedding centerpiece table sets, housewarming, or holiday and Christmas parties. Give as a gift to mom for Easter or mothers day.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful and unique piece\n\nReview: This candle holder and tray set is so much nicer than what I expected. My friend said this about it: \"you got that on Amazon? Really?\" It does have that boutique feel about it and no one else on my street has anything like it.\n\nBoth the candle holder and the tray came wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap. That was necessary. The art glass is thicker in the middle but gets thinner out towards the edges. The size I ordered was described as \"small\" but I wouldn't consider it small really. It's not big enough to use as a true centerpiece on a dining table, but this size would be amazing as part of place setting for a prom dinner or wedding reception. In our house, it's going to adorn a knick knack shelf.\n\nThe art glass itself is just cool. I'm a glass lover, so it's hard not to like things like this. The folds in the candle holder cause the light of a lit candle to reflect in interesting ways. You could spend hours watching it. I wouldn't want to scrape wax out of this candle holder as it is on the delicate side, so I did use a soy candle tea lite and watch the burn carefully.\n\nThe bottom of the candle holder is flat, so the two pieces can be used separately. This gives the accessory a modern look. It's nice to have some flexibility, especially if you're limited on storage space for decor items.\n\nOverall I am very pleased with this candle holder and would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone. It's just cool.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: No more sleeping in the heat. With the Australia Cool Mat, a good night's rest is right around the corner. Our Cool Mats disperse heat away from your head or body, keeping you at a comfortable temperature. Wider than many other cool mats on the market, and with more gel for support, your head can stay cool regardless of how you move during your sleep. Use as an ice or heat pack. Our Mat can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer for use as an ice pack or microwaved for an instant heat pack that lasts around 10-30 minutes, depending on ambient temperature. The mat will stay soft and supple down to 14 deg. F/-10 deg. C so that it can easily conform to any part of the body that needs it. Please note: - User experiences will vary depending on mat position, temperature preference, ambient temperature, etc. - Covering too much of the surface area may affect heat dissipation - Use with caution and adult supervision for young children. Make sure the mat is removed on cooler days to prevent problems that may arise from over-cooling. - This mat is designed for lying on. Sitting on the Gel'O Cool Mat will cause the gel inside to permanently shift, especially when used on a hard surface.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Almost too cool. I am shocked!\n\nReview: I am happily surprised at how well this gel mat works. I bought it and figured it would be a good ice pack if nothing else.\n\nIt takes just a second pull a normal pillowcase over your pillow topped with the mat. The mat isn't very thick, so my normal pillowcase worked fine. When I laid down for the night, my pillow was not only cool, it was actually cold! I had to turn my pillow over to sleep.\n\nLater in the night when I woke up and was hot, I turned the my pillow back over and that cool pillow felt so good! I'm usually a pillow flipper multiple times a night, but I'm down to once now.\n\nI have no idea how this gel mat works. But I'm happy that it does.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: LoopsLiving brings you the most practical and premium ironing cloth ever. Heat resistant, thin, see through, roomy, this is the premium in ironing sheets. Ironing can be a relaxing and soothing activity once the worries and stresses of the activity are gone. So stop worrying, start living and enjoying. Ironing with this sheet will make you love life one bit more than you already do!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Why didn't I know about this before?\n\nReview: This. Is. Awesome. Frustrated with my ironing skills (I have none) a few years ago, I upgraded our iron to whatever the best thing was that I could get here on Amazon at the time. Smart, right? Not so much. More than half of the heat setting would scorch basic things.\n\nEnter this crazy \"no melt pressing cloth.\" I own a pressing cloth. I think. But it isn't translucent, and it sure isn't no melt. And that makes all of the difference. I now can crank the iron up all the way. I took a blouse that I have been avoiding (not going to tell you how long), and ironed it out in less than 15 minutes. No shiny spots, no iron marks, nothing.\n\nThe pressing cloth will move a little with your iron. It's 18 x 24, so for pant legs I ran it crosswise over the table and loosely pinned it down. That way I could feed the pant legs through quickly. For the blouse, I ran it the other way. There is going to be a little bit of a learning curve, so don't practice on your favorite piece of clothing or your quilt project made with heritage fabric.\n\nI recommend this silk thing that someone should have told me about waaaay sooner to anyone that ever has to iron. Further, I recommend that you tell your mother about it if you are lucky enough to have that opportunity because she is going to think you are a genius. Again.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount that was supplied to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: All of our Mexican blankets are hand woven by skilled artisans. Care is spent with every Serape to make sure that it is beautiful and unique. These authentic Mexican blankets come in assorted colors that are assigned randomly by Amazon. While the falsa blankets come in many different colors and looks they generally are striped with different patterns and have fringes at the end. The large size of 6' by 4' make the blankets perfect for yoga, beach or outdoor festivals. The blankets are soft and add great flair to and bedroom.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The real deal. A \"spare blanket\" with character.\n\nReview: My great aunt travelled the world and brought souvenirs to the family. One of these was a black and white Mexican blanket which my grandma, herself a recognized textile artist, admired so much she hung it on the wall as art. When I saw these blankets, I got a little teary eyed!\n\nThe blanket itself is no cause for crying. I doubt the artisans of my grandma's time used 50% acrylic/50% poly/10% cotton, but that's okay with me. I don't like blankets that shrink. The blanket has a rustic hand-woven look to it (as in, someone's hands operated a machine to make this). It looks like it would be all kinds of scratchy, but it's quite soft. The 6' x 4' size is perfect for throwing over movie-watchers on the couch, keeping a blanket in the car, or perking up a dull guestroom bed. Those are kind of our three options right now.\n\nThe only drawback about this blanket is that I think you get a random color. I received the purple one which I love, but some of the other colors would have been harder to work with.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: BAYZI jump starter\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Two lids are better than one\n\nReview: This is a nice version of the Yeti 30 oz tumblers that are so popular right now. I keep giving mine away to family members! Everyone just loves them.\n\nThe Rambler version weighs an ounce or two less than the other stainless steel 30 oz tumbler I have at home right now. These tumblers do get heavy when full, so I'm all for lightweight as long as the tumbler does what it says it will. I'm happy to report that the Rambler keeps my iced tea (new convert to this and have gone a little nuts for the stuff) on ice all day long and still cold 12 hours later.\n\nThis tumbler has a more balanced shape than some of them. It isn't so narrow at the bottom. It's a little harder to grab at the bottom, but harder to tip over. For anyone like me who can be a clutz, this is a blessing. If your cupholders are smallish, this small tweak is also good.\n\nThe tumbler also came with two lids. One lid does not adjust. If has a small hole for the straw. I wish the included straw was another inch taller and bent. I'll add that to my wishlist I guess. This lid is perfect for when you're actively drinking out of the tumbler. The other lid has a slide open area which can make it easy to pour something out of the tumbler. The slide will also hold a straw in place and can be used interchangeably with the other lid. The second lid is thicker and probably a better insulator, but having two is a luxury. They're easy to lose.\n\nNo condensation collects on the outside of this tumbler. Yay! The tumbler does transfer some heat or cold to the outside, but it's mostly managed by the insulated properties of the tumbler.\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes\nIs it giftable? Yes\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this unbiased review.","Product: Instructions: For first time usage wash using dish-washing liquid or baking soda and wipe off the water. Please wash & dry product on opening to remove any temporary plastic smell. Just place 1/4-cup (5 tea spoons) of popcorn kernels in the bottom of the bowl and cover with the lid. Microwave on high setting for approximately 2 minutes, or until popping slows. Cooking time may vary depending on microwave power. Add melted butter. Shake and Enjoy! After you've enjoyed your tasty treat simply rinse, then toss in the dishwasher for easy clean up. Please handle with Care: Product can get quite hot when popping finished, please handle with oven gloves or wait for a short time until it becomes cooler. Please be careful when removing the lid as the hot steam produced from the popping can burn.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Just right for movie night\n\nReview: I didn't know what to think when this popcorn popper arrived: it's silicone, so it's squishy, and it arrived squished down almost all the way flat. Now that I have it almost figured out, I think we can be friends.\n\nWe gave up popcorn at my house a while back because we don't have an air popper and those microbag things aren't so healthy. This popper seemed like a great way to bring back the popcorn. Movies just aren't the same without it.\n\nThe squishy box arrived with no directions whatsoever. Sigh. Maybe these are so common that directions aren't necessary? I needed them. There are directions with the product listing, but they are quite vague. With microwave cookware, I like to see different cooking times provided for different microwave oven wattages. For this we just got: put 1/4 c of popcorn in the bottom with oil or flavorings -- optional ; cover; and cook for 2 minutes. Cook time may vary.\n\nI tried no oil and 2 minutes straight up in our 1200 watt nuker first. Had to open the windows. Ooops. I did learn that the popper is indeed dishwasher safe. And that I am not good at detecting burning spells.\n\nThe next round I used 2T oil on general principles and went for 1 1/2 minutes. Started with the windows open just in case. That batch needed to be popped for longer, but it was a lot closer.\n\nThe best round yet is 3T oil for 1 minute. Shake quickly. Nuke for 40 more seconds. It still has more unpopped kernels than I consider ideal, but what does get popped is light and fluffy, better popcorn than I thought could be had from a microwave. With a few more batches, I think we'll have this down to a science.\n\nAnd yes, the popper squishes down, taking up less room in the cupboard. Bonus.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this unbiased review.","Product: Are you always confused about how to tidy your messy room? Do you want another closet at home? SONGMICS vacuum seal bags can solve your problem and you will be amazed at the amount of space that you save by using these bags! Most storage space is consumed by large comforters, quilts, blankets and seasonal clothes.. Color: clear. No Assembly required. Imported from China\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Quality space saver bags in a HUGE size\n\nReview: Do I recommend this item? Yes! Make sure to check the size. When Songmics says \"jumbo\" they are not kidding around.\n\nThis 2-pack of Songmics' space saver storage bag may be all you need to pack away the different seasons each year. I never seem to get that done, which means our bedroom is overflowing with out-of-season bedding and clothing. A while back I did get some of those roll up storage bags that do not require a vacuum to seal. They do work well enough to always have one in my suitcase for laundry, but they don't reduce the problem as much as I would like. I need a miracle.\n\nAnd as much as I enjoy taking down these \"made for TV\" products, that's not going to happen in this review. These bags are made of a thick plastic and the valve is securely seated into the bag. The \"fill to no further than here or bad stuff happens\" line is clearly marked. And the bags still do their thing if I'm too lazy to haul the upright vacuum from the upstairs level: our handheld Dyson worked just fine.\n\nIn my photos you can see a few piles of not-so-neatly folded clothing that a friend of mine so kindly \"inherited\" after my recent weight loss. The other two photos show the brick of plastic-wrapped clothing that the bags created from those stacks. The bag was a little too large for what we had, actually, and it still worked fine.\n\nThe only things I would like to see handled differently with this set is to have the cap for the valve somehow connected to the bag. I've afraid I will lose it. I also wasn't sure when the zip seal was sealed and when it wasn't. There was a tool fo do that -- a clip that slid across the seal -- but it wasn't super helpful to me.\n\nHappy space saving! This is a little addicting. You've been warned.\n\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this unbiased review.","Product: MT Dezign Glass Spice Jars, (12 pack) with 24 Blank Round Labels. Includes Airtight Black Plastic Covers w/ Foam Liners and 18 Assorted Fitments. 12 Discs Feature 11 Holes for Fine Ingredients; 6 Discs have 5 Holes for Course Contents; (See Photo Above). Wide-Mouth Allows for Quick Fill and Easy Cleaning. Jars are Dish Washer Safe and for Best Results Hand Wash Plastic Parts. Caps and Inserts are made Polypropylene and have No BPA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perked up an old spice rack\n\nReview: This set of a dozen glass spice bottles from MT Dezign is almost perfect. I had to put on my \"serious nitpicking\" hat to find something wrong with it.\n\nThe bottles are the heavier weight kind. They are heavier than the ones that originally came with my lazy-susan style spice rack. It was a gift from my husband almost 20 years ago and is a real workhorse; I thought those bottles were sturdy. The lids are sturdy, too. There are 24 plain white adhesive labels, and an assortment of sifter inserts, some that have larger holes and some that have smaller holes.\n\nMy old spice jars have white lids. I'm going to switch them all out for black since we ended up with black appliances and the white coordinates the lone white microwave now. This doesn't matter to everyone, butt I like to have options.\n\nThe only issue I have had with these bottles was the liner in the cap tends to fall out. I just removed them. I would prefer to have the labels be on a sheet I can feed through my inkjet printer as my handwriting is not exactly calligraphy.\n\n*It will be a few months before I know for sure how well these jars seal. If there's an issue, I will update this review.\n\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: This classic accent / dining chair style set includes 2 chairs that have a plastic ABS seat that \"gives\" a bit when you relax in it, situated on a four leg wooden base.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Better Quality Than Ikea or Target\n\nReview: I love Eames' inspired modern style and took a chance on this pair of chairs that have some not-too-stellar reviews. It was worth it. Here are some details for you.\n\nThe chair legs are 17\" from the floor to the base of the seat. The seat is 32\". Both are standard for a \"side chair.\"\n\nShipping and Assembly:\nThe two chairs came carefully and efficiently packed into a single, strong carton (see pic). Installation hardware, an allen wrench, and a one-page instruction sheet were included. It took my husband and me about 15 minutes to assemble both chairs, and we had \"help\" from our youngest cat (see pic; cat not included with order).\n--The only \"assembly\" needed is attaching the legs to the seats -- screwing in 4 screws with washers and nuts on four chairs (the leg sections arrive completely put together, thank goodness)\n--None of the parts are non-standard. If you move or lose a screw, these will be easy to replace\n--The instruction sheet is a wordless diagram. Not terrible, not great. Grade B-.\n--4 felt pads on the bottom of the seats protected them during shipping. Discard them or recycle.\n\nStrength and Comfort:\n--We find these chairs quite comfortable the seats are relatively wide for a side chair. The curve of the seat back follows your back; the seat has a little bounce to it when you sit\n--We can vouch for a 245-pound person sitting on these chairs for a long mealtime and at the table for few hours several times this week. We've detected no creaks or cracks and certainly hope that trend continues! The seat shell is thick, and the leg assembly is strong. It doesn't seem likely that we're going to have chair fail here, but if we do, I will update this review.\n\nAesthetics and Design:\n--You don't get the \"Eiffel\" design from this \"Inspired by\" design. The seat is of course very similar, bu the wired leg just doesn't quite pull it off. I still am fond of these chairs, but if copying that exact design is important to you, know that the leg assembly is no more complicated than the product photo on Amazon indicates.\n--The white of the chair seat is a decor-friendly white. It has slightly blue undertones, but you could easily use it in a room that had warmer tones. I have been using these chairs in my living room (pumpkin walls) and office (cool tones).\n--The chair legs are almost an exact match to the Amazon photo, a medium pine color. They are an easy neutral to work with as well.\n\nOverall I am happy with these chairs as an addition to our \"mix and match\" collection of casual dining chairs. Becuase we have only been using the chairs for a week and a half, I cannot speak to durability at this point. I will post an update if I have less than five-star results to share.\n\nI purchased these chairs using a discount that was supplied to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Replica of spice tins used to store baking soda and spices. The spice tins have an antiqued distressed finish and hardwood wooden lids. Specialty candles add a sense of warmth and character and provide a natural focal point to any room. Decorative, reusable container. Made using vegetable soy wax blends, cotton wicks and traditional methods of candle making. Tobacco Bark offers a heady aromatic blend of dark rum, incense and sweet woody tobacco infused with layers of citrus, clove, jasmine and vanilla. Hand poured in the USA. Measures 3 by 4.25-Inch.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Weak Scent When Lit\n\nReview: This is a beautiful but weakly scented candle.\n\nThis soy candle is beautifully presented. The tin is just gorgeous, and the real wood top has a rustic finish that's perfect.\n\nI chose bourbon vanilla in this candle because I love vanilla scents. When the Amazon box arrived, it was easy enough to tell which one was this candle. The scent had permeated the candle box, the bubble wrap around the candle box, and the Amazon box!\n\nI was worried that the candle's scent would be too strong when lit. Sadly that wasn't the case. All I could smell was burning candle with the vaguest hint of vanilla.\n\nI would have liked to give this candle a higher rating, but the lack of scent from a scented candle was disappointing. Because this is a \"premium\" candle from a price perspective, I expected it to be both pretty and nicely scented.","Product: This classy and elegant soap dispenser will compliment any bathroom and kitchen design. The solid stainless steel is sturdy and rust-proof. Holds 240ml/8oz and can be used to dispense soap, lotion and sanitizers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So far, so good (fingers crossed)\n\nReview: Our \"master bath\" is built under the eaves in the attic, so the vanity is on the shallow side. For a long time, we have used a refillable soap pump bottle from a popular brand next to our sink because (a) space is limited and (b) I haven't found something I liked. Thie soap pump dispenser from JustNile matches our other bath accessories in style and in scale....and I like it.\n\nI did review the history of this item before ordering, and it's clear that many have not had a good experience with this product. My hope is that updates have been made--and that I am not a chump.\n\nSo far, we're good to go. The pump has the heft and finish I expect from stainless. It was easy to open, fill with soap, and close. A few test pumps got us started, and we've been pumping soap successfully now for days.\n\nIf I start to have issues with this item, I'll be back to let you know. Right now, this little cube-shaped soap pump dispenser is OK.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: A gorgeous imported Moroccan tea glass, hand poured with soy wax in the USA and elegantly scented with cosmetic-grade fragrance. Packaged in decorative and stylish boxes, these candles make lovely gifts, including Mother's Day, Christmas, hostess, thank you, and teachers gifts! When the candles are finished, they make great vessels for coffee, tea, catch-all, vases, pen cups, etc. Scent: English Tea Rose Manufactured by Market Street Candles. Scented with cosmetic grade fragrance.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nicely scented but small soy candle\n\nReview: This candle arrived in a pretty gift box, 2 3/4\" x 2 1/2\" x 4\". The candle itself is just short of 4\". It's 2 1/2\" in diameter of at the top, and about 1 3/4\" at the bottom. The candle has a gently tapered shape. The soy wax is filled very high, something that I love to see because the candle will always last that much longer.\n\nThe pattern on the candle's glass wasn't what I was expecting, so that was a little disappointing. The gold filigreed pattern looks like it was stenciled on similar to those tall religious candles you can get in the shops.\n\nThe scent is all fig. It isn't a natural fig, but the scent is a high-quality artificial scent that I quite like. When I opened the box, the scent was overwhelming. After the candle had burned for a bit, the fragrance became quite mellow.\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes, but with some reservations. The candle doesn't seem to be a great value for the size, and you might not get the design you expect. But it does smell so good.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Useful for all mixing and food prep in large quantities Flat top rim Polished stainless steel\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good for hand mixing, bad for electric\n\nReview: I am forever running out of bowls -- and storage space -- in the kitchen, so sets like this one where the bowls can be stored inside each other always get my attention.\n\nQuality-wise, attention to detail is evident in this set. I particularly like that the lip of each of the bowls is a little wider than my one previously owned stainless bowl. That makes it easier to hold the bowl with one hand and stir with the other. The brushed finish on the outside of the bowl is a nice touch, too.\n\nThe stainless steel is not the gauge you will get from a name brand bowl (well, a good national brand) at Macy's. But it's heavier than anything I could find at Target or Walmart recently -- and less expensive.\n\nOne thing to note is the shape of the bowl. All mixing bowls have flat bottoms, but they vary in the roundness of their curved sides. The sides of these bowls aren't very round -- they almost taper inward.\n\nI think this is the feature that is referred to as the non-slip part because it moves the center of the gravity of the bowl. (It's more like \"non-tip,\" but the impact is the same.)\n\nIf you plan to use a handheld electric mixer with your mixing bowl, I would recommend looking for a bowl with a more rounded shape. These bowls will require you to do too much manual scraping, and the mixing could get messy with the lower bowl height.\n\nIf most of your bowl-related kitchen projects are analog, you'll be fine with this set. Hand mixing requires manual scraping regardless of the bowl shape. I didn't notice these bowls being any more or less work when I mixed up a meatloaf and a dip by hand.\n\nThe best news ever: these clean up beautifully in the dishwasher! Thank goodness.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount provided to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Sizes include; 3.8 inches, 3.4 inches, 3.0 inches, 2.6 inches, 2 inches, 1.8 inches.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun and pretty with a storage container, too!\n\nReview: Yay! Pretty things to make yummy things. I have never owned colored cookie cutters before, and let me tell you, my older metal ones are looking a little shabby. I hate to drag them out because it's always such a pain to get them totally dry quickly to they don't rust.\n\nOkay, so this set has six cookie cutters, but you really get 12, six plain rounds and 6 scalloped rounds. (Reversible cookie cutters are a whole new thing for me too, but it's smart, and a space-saver. Kind of mad that I didn't think of it.) The cookie cutters arrive in a clear plastic container with a lid. That container is worth gold in my opinion. I'm sure your kitchen cabinet isn't as frightening as mine, but I appreciate any help I can get in keeping sets of things together.\n\nThe plastic is BPA free, which isn't even strictly necessary because you're unlikely to be baking with these cutters. So the maker did more than they had to on that, which I appreciate. At first, I thought the cutters were a little bit thin, but then I realized they had to be. I would be asking plastic to do the cutting, after all. They need to have a bit of an edge.\n\nI have not yet made cookies with this set, but that wasn't my original intent with the purchase. I have made some of the best crust-free sandwiches with the cutest scalloped edges! This weekend there is finger jello in the works for a birthday party. I see stacks of different rounds of different colors and shapes in my future. I believe that these will be high enough to cut out biscuits, too. When I have a chance to get my bake on (hey, you know what I mean: flour, eggs, butter, sugar....) the pictures will be yours to see.\n\nSo far I am pleased with this set of cookie cutters. I'll keep you updated when I've had a chance to spend more time in the kitchen.","Product: Do you think your office desk and make-up room is so mess because of so many office stuffs and cosmetics? Then here is Jack Cube Desk / Cosmetics Organizer 2 Drawers Office Supply Caddy ! Jack Cube Desk / Cosmetics storage box provides great storage for school desks, executive desks, home, offices, and book shelves. And it can be also used for dressing table, make-up room. Jack Cube Desk / Cosmetics Organizer 2 Drawers is so perfect for storing pens, notepads, clips ,tape, scissors and other things for your home and office desks. And it is also perfect for storing nail polishes, foundations, lipsticks, perfumes and etc. It doesn't just has drawers. It also has even one more place under the top and a highest place to store anything you want! Size: 7.44 X 5.11 X 7.79 inches\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Handy (not transparent!) storage spot\n\nReview: Our little guest bath is also (a) the main floor bathroom (b) super tiny and (c) the bathroom of our two that has natural light. So when it's time to put makeup on, it's the only reasonable choice. I learned this about two days after moving into our house when I caught myself in a mirror after applying makeup in the master bath. Oooooh, scary.\n\nBecause there's not much room in there, I need to store makeup in a way that is compact, presentable enough to leave it out during the week, and easy to stash if we have guests. This organizer from Jack Cube is working well for me so far!\n\nI have tried a number of those transparent cosmetic organizer storage things before, and they haven't worked well for me. When they're brand new, they're fantastic. But they are difficult to keep clean, and they never look tidy unless your makeup looks tidy. Mine does not. The Jack Cube organizer hides all of the mess behind the drawers and from the opaque sides. I'm still not sure what color this organizer is -- it's dancing a fine line between dark brown and highly plum-like maroon. Somehow it manages to be neutral.\n\nThe two drawers have thumb cutouts to make them easier to pull out, which his helpful. The drawers themselves are not particularly well constructed. The sides of the drawers are connected to the drawer bottoms via a slot and tab system. From time to time, the tabs were coming out of the slots, making the draws flimsy and difficult to pull out of the cabinet. I used just a bit of epoxy glue to fix this. (Make sure the drawer is at a 90-degree angle to the base before you clamp.)\n\nThe only other trouble I have had is that once or twice the drawer had come out crooked and needed to be pushed back in place and re-opened. Overall it's doing what I need it to do -- hide the mess and make it easy to find my lipsticks.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: The Amcrest ProHD 1080p Wi-Fi bullet video camera helps you stay in touch with what you love anytime, anywhere. With its quick mobile setup process, you will have secure access to your camera's video stream in no time. Stream live and playback recorded video of your home, your kids, your pets, or your business on the go with the Amcrest View app. Amcrest Cloud offers optional cloud recording with free live viewing and 4 hours of free video storage accessible from any device including Apple Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Amcrest cameras also record and upload to an FTP as well as record to any Amcrest (or ONVIF compliant) Network Video Recorder (NVR) (not included). Each Amcrest camera features night vision, enhanced digital zoom, a 72 viewing angle, smart motion alerts, email alerts and snapshots, advanced recording options, secure SSL/HTTPS connection and wireless AES WPA2 encryption. With the Amcrest ProHD, you'll never be out of the loop again. Amcrest cameras are compatible together with Foscam cameras only when using AmcrestCloud, Amcrest NVRs, Blue Iris for Windows PC, Live Cams Pro for iOS and TinyCam Monitor for Android. Amcrest ProHD 1080P (2.1 MP) Wi-Fi Security IP Bullet Camera IP2M-821B (White): Quick and Easy Setup / Super-Wide 72 Degree FOV / Remote Web Access from Smartphone or Tablet / Storage to NVR or Amcrest Cloud / Intelligent Digital Zoom / Night Vision Up to 98ft / Smart Motion Alerts\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Hardware Mostly Good. Software Needs Work.\n\nReview: The image quality from this camera blows me away (in a good way). The outdated software and the inefficient installation procedures blow me away (in a bad way).\n\nLet's start with the hardware. The images from the camera are amazing. The snaps I took using the default settings, just right out of the box, look better than the photos I took with an iPhone 5 today. The video is buffering quite well even our sometimes-challenged wifi network, and it has few strange artifacts for a security cam video. I have not had the opportunity to use a night vision cam before, but my expectations were much lower than what I see here: clearly identifiable people and objects in the dark of night. There is a lot of image distortion in-frame at the ends of the image; this is because the camera uses the a lens that is \"tight,\" -- it gives higher quality pics and makes zoomed in pics and videos look good. The downside is the distortion. What's better is just a matter of preference. For my current use, the quality is what I'm after.\n\nThe camera housing is low key enough. (Don't assume you have to mount it the way it is shown on the box or the Amazon photo. You can also mount it with the camera pointing up! In many cases this will be a less obvious installation and give you a better viewpoint.) The cabling from the camera to the power coupling is about a foot long. For most people that's not a problem, but it is on the short side. The system reset is also here, in the form of two stripped wires.\n\n * To restore the camera to factory defaults, touch the two stripped wires together and press the button. Hold for ten seconds.\n\nIt's unusual for these wires not to be finished into a button that would tuck away into the mount. Rest assured, though, they aren't dangerous wires. It is easy enough to seal them off for safe use outdoors. Other than those things, the housing and mount did not seem unusual to me.\n\nSoftware, Installation, and Documentation\n\nThese items are why I was forced to give an otherwise excellent product a three-star review. For shoppers, it's good news, because these are things we can overcome. The camera is great. It's just a bit of a project to get it up and running.\n\nFor context, my husband and I are relatively tech savvy, though neither of us has done much work in networking. We are PC people. Our hope was to do the following with this camera:\n\n * Run it on our wireless network\n * Be able to see the live feed on our laptop, desktop, android mobile, iPhones, and iPads\n * Be able to see the live feed on devices not running on our wireless network\n * Be able to capture and save photos and videos from the camera\n\nBefore purchasing the camera, I reviewed the documentation to ensure that all of the above were possible. So it seemed like we had a good shot. Approximately 12 hours of work later, we can view the live feed on our wireless network and any device on our wireless network. We can also capture and save photos and video.\n\nI'll just say that the software uses plug-ins that are no longer supported by major web browsers. The software is not designed in a way that is user-friendly, not is the user documentation. Much of the 12 hours was spent moving back and forth between the user guide and the ip setup app and the special setup guide for our device.\n\nSome of the things we did figure out that made me go \"duh\" might be helpful for you. I'll include them here.\n\n * When you get the camera out of the box and plug it in for the first time, it might do nothing.\n * No lights, no sounds, no nothing.\n * Ours did that.\n * I was sure it was broken. Nope, it works fine.\n\n *Don't forget to attach the antennae to the unit before you try to configure wifi *blush*\n\n * This camera doesn't support \"n\" wifi connections.\n * Dual band works.\n * Make sure your computer and any mobile devices used are all on the lower level.\n\n * If you try to install using wifi only and fail, don't bother troubleshooting too much.\n * Proceed directly to \"desktop\" -- chances of success much higher\n\n * Use Internet Explorer (trust me on this) to download and install the IP Config utility\n\n * If you are a PC user, the best way to see live feed in a browser through Chrome is this:\n\n ** Install \"IE Tab\" Chrome Extension\n ** Click IE Tab to open a new tab\n ** Put the camera's IP in the address bar\n ** Login to the camera to view\n ** To automate, see documentation in IE tab and use password manager\n\n * You can also download the old version of Windows Safari. Find a reputable source, load into isolation, and scan well.\n\n * Unable to get the viewer working in Edge. Still getting random crashes in Internet Explorer, but it does work.\n\n * On a PC, photos and videos save to two default directories the application creates right on your c:/ drive.\n\n * Videos save in .dav format, which is typical for security cameras\n\n * You can download a .dav player from the camera manufacturer's website\n\n * There are many .dav to .avi (and other) converters available. I tried a few (most have a few minutes free) and don't have a favorite yet.\n\nIf you made it this far, I will confess that we're setting this camera up to monitor the outdoor pen our cats use. I prefer to keep it closed when we're not here. They prefer to keep it open. Big brother camera is the compromise. Yes, it's okay to laugh. I am!\n\nOur next task is to set up peer to peer forwarding. It looks pretty straightforward now that the camera is up and running on the network. If I run into anything anticipated or learn something of value, I will update this review.\n\nSomeone who benefits from the sale of this item gave me a discount on my purchase in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Want to upgrade your photography to the next level? Now you can - with the superlegs flexible tripod. Flexible legs - with the superlegs flexible tripod, you can enjoy the freedom of mounting your camera or dslr almost everywhere you want. Improved stability - more than two dozen knee joints bend and rotate 360 for maximum flexibility. With the rubberized rings and feet you will have no problem with difficult terrain anymore. Small and portable - it doesn't matter where you are, with the small size of the superlegs flexible tripod, you can take it with you everywhere you go. Maximum compatibilty - your superlegs flexible tripod comes with a 1/4\" screw and a 1/2\" screw adapter, so you can use it with almost every camera. Zero risk guarantee - we want you to be as satisfied as possible with our superlegs flexible tripod. Therefore, if you don't like it 100%, you can return it within a year, no questions asked, and we will offer you a complete refund. That's what we call customer satisfaction.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Highly recommended! My only complaint is that it doesn't come in other colors....\n\nReview: I needed another small tripod mostly for some quick product shots for my work and picked up this tripod which is a little taller than my other one of a similar style. Occasionally we get crazy and get the GoPro out, so I gave that a go (see what I did there?) with SuperLegs here too.\n\nIt's obvious that a lot of work went into making sure the details are right with this tripod. The included screw mount for a DLSR works fine -- I only have a camera body here but I tested it out. The screw mount is on a tab that is secure, but it's not difficult to remove it and slide in your GoPro or phone mount. Love it.\n\nThe tripod legs are strong enough to do the job, even when I made them do yoga positions while propping up the GoPro. The legs bend _fully_ between each joint, something you won't see with lesser versions of tripods like this. Positions stayed totally fixed with my iPhone once I set them. I did have a little shift after I would set them up with the GoPro, especially of the GoPro was upside down. That was probably around 1/4\" or less in any direction. This won't matter for the things I'm shooting - quadcopters in the backyard and cats. But if you're looking for absolute precision with heavier cam on stunt shots, this is not your tripod.\n\nOne cool thing about this tripod is that all of the white parts (like the spheres on the bottom of the legs and edges of all of the rest of the spheres) are a softer, rubber-like material. On the feet, the material gives great traction. On the legs, it means you don't have to worry about leaving marks on your walls or whacking the tripod against your yacht or wherever you're shooting with your GoPro.\n\nI always like to give some constructive criticism even if I really like the product and don't want the maker of it to change it. This is one of those products. How about this -- and I did have this thought, however petty: it would be nice to have a different color choice. Why must all tripods be black and white? How often am I shooting in black and white digitally?\n\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided to me in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Liger WH301 In-Ear Headphones energize your workout with full, balanced sound that other sports earbuds can't match. They are sweat-resistant and have proprietary ear shaped tips, they survive and can stay comfortably in place during vigorous exercises. You can maximize any workout with these comfortable in ear headphones.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not for softies (a good thing)\n\nReview: I often hear people complaining about earbuds that don't let you crank up the tunes. That is not a problem with this pair from Liger. You want sound? You get SOUND.\n\nFortunately there is very little distortion throughout the whole range. If I was going to be very picky, I would say the upper register is a slightest bit thin, but 90% of headphones of this style have this issue.\n\nThese aren't $200+ acoustically balanced headphones. I wish! But they are markedly better than what you usually will hear.\n\nThe earbuds have the stabilizing ear loops that work so well, and the set included a few different sizes. It took me a few tries to figure out which ones were the best fit. Apparently my ears are different sizes, because I didn't use the same size in each ear. After that, I found these to be very comfortable and did not have that feeling like they were falling out of my ears all of the time.\n\nThe markings for Left and Righ are not very distinct, so I ended up marking left w/ a metallic sharpy. Typical controls are on top of one of the earpieces or behind it, so you have that visual cue. On these, controls are on a narrow between the two L/R cords. It's a good setup. I think it's easier and more intuitive to learn and use.\n\nOverall I'm quite pleased with these this headset.\n\nThis item was provided to me free of charge in return for my writing","Product: Gildan uses cotton grown in the USA, which represents the best combination of quality and value for Gildans cotton and cotton blended products. Since 2009, Gildan has proudly displayed the Cotton USA mark, licensed by Cotton Council International, on consumers product packaging and shipping materials. Gildans environmental program accomplishes two core objectives: reduce our environmental impact and preserve the natural resources being used in our manufacturing process. At all operating levels, Gildan is aware of the fact that we operate as a part of a greater unit: the environment in which we live and work.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finally, a multi-pack in briefs with different colors!\n\nReview: I purchased this six-pack of undies for my husband after realizing that we had a few pair in the drawer that needed to meet the circular file. This brand is completely new to me. It is hard to get much information about underwear from the menfolk, but since he requested a second package, I pronounce them to be good.\n\nI am not blind, however, and these briefs are thick enough to, um, keep things in line but not too thick to be worn under business slacks. They have a slightly higher rise and wider waistband than some of the other pairs in the drawer, and I would think these features would both be good things.\n\nIt's also nearly impossible to find a reasonably priced multi-pack of men's cotton briefs that is not all white, white and gray, or white and gray and black. What's wrong with a little color in a brief? I see color in every other type of men's underthings. I was happy to find these and even happier to find that they fit and were comfortable. See also: they did not shrink into little smurf undies in the dryer. They did get a little smaller, but no more or less that you would expect from a product like this.\n\nThe only thing I did not like about this six-pack is kind of lame, but it's true. I love blue too. I do. But 3 colors of blue might be one too many. Variety is the spice of life. Can we have green maybe next time? What about a print?","Product: SEPHLA INC. is jewelry network marketing company founded in New York. Our aim is to offer the finest jewelry product at affordable price for everyone.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not what I was expecting\n\nReview: I was expecting a somewhat larger stone in this necklace, and I must have missed where that was listed in the description when I ordered. Because I wear a plus size, very delicate items don't look quite right on me. It's not that this isn't a pretty necklace; it is. But it will look its best on a very petite woman simply because of the proportions involved.\n\nHere are the facts as gathered from the product listing and the necklace I received. (I am hoping my sister-in-law doesn't read this. She -- or my toddler niece will be getting a faux moonstone necklace for the holidays!)\n\n * The chain on my necklace is 17\" -- including the tiny clasp -- an unusual length (16\" and 18\" are standard)\n * The chain has a sterling core, but it's coated with the softer 14k white gold\n * The fitting on top of the stone does not appear to be either white gold or sterling -- it does not look like a fine metal\n * The \"moonstone\" is synthetic but has some striation in it.\n * The faux moonstone is 6mm wide. That is a little less than 1/4\" or the size of a medium pea.\n\nWhen wearing this necklace, if you do not have much color in your skin, it practically disappears. A larger stone would change that because the glimmer would catch the eye or the fitting. But this almost looks like whatever you were supposed to be wearing has fallen off the chain. You can just wear it over clothing or not be a pale white version of Minnesotan like me, though, and then you don't have a problem there!\n\nAlthough perhaps \"tiny clasp\" goes along with petite stone, this one is a little too far. It is very difficult to open and close, so you might want to plan on using an extender with this or replacing the clasp. The chain is quite delicate, so be careful to remove it before you remove clothing. It won't take much to snap it.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: High waist super-soft knit legging detail with an elasticized waist, giving you all the comfort of your favorite sweatpants with a flattering twist.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fabulous for a value-priced legging. Love.\n\nReview: I did not have much hope in these leggings. I mean, when was the last time something that was \"one size fits most plus size women\" fit you? It turns out that this was my time. Trying to figure out when I will be able to afford ordering in all of the colors.\n\nMost things do not fit me quite this well, so I'm going to come out and say these do have a pretty specific fit. I am 5'8\" and wear an 18/20 right now. I am short-waisted. Trousers and pants that fit everywhere else tend to be too tight around the knees and calves and to gap in the waist. If this is you (hey, soul sister!), just skip the rest of this review and order now. You're good to go.\n\nSeriously, these do fit well. The high waist keeps things wear they're supposed to be for the most part. I will have a little slippage at the back in the waist throughout the day. I have never not had that in a legging or a pant like this, so I guess it's kind of normal.\n\nThe length of these is ridiculous and fabulous. A stretch inseam is hard to measure but I got 33'. In a legging. What world is this? I love it! Although there's a lot of stretch, I don't get the dreaded \"saggy butt\" or baggy knees\" that can come with that, even after hours of wearing. (Who am I kidding. Days of wearing. Days.)\n\nThese are lined leggings, so they do qualify as pants and not exactly tights. They're opaque. The lining is a short fleece. It's furry and warm. You probably won't even notice that it's fleece. I'm not sure how much warmth it really adds, but since I'm in Minnesota and it's still cold here, that's hard for me to judge. They are more of a layering piece than a standalone garment.\n\nI avoid handwashing things like the plague. I mean, really, who has time for that? I threw these into a gigantic lingerie bag and washed them with woolite on the shortest cycle in cold. Hung them to dry. They survived just fine. I might have limited their live span, but I extended mine.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: The ADRAMA Three-piece set includes a medium (13 by 8.5 by 4 inches), large (15 by 10.75 by 4 inches) and extra Large( 17 by 13.75 by 4 inches)packing cube. Use the packing cubes for anything from socks, undergarments, and tank tops to everyday wear and bulkier items like jackets and jeans. Whether its for travel, household organization, or any other storage need, AmazonBasics packing cubes offer exceptional versatility. The packing cubes allow for neatly organizing both smaller and larger items with ease. Keep similar items together or pack in a way that makes the most sense for you. The fabric containers offer versatility and timesaving convenience when it comes to unpacking your suitcase and finding what you needno more rooting around trying to locate something buried at the bottom of your bag. Lightweight The ADRAMA packing cubes feature breathable, mesh-top panels that offer not only important ventilation, but also at -a-glance viewing for easily identifying what's inside. Even more, the soft mesh won't damage delicate fabrics, so you can arrive in style without having to worry. Dimensions Extra Large: 17\" x 13.75\" x 4\" (LxWxH) Large: 15\" x 10.25\" x 4\" (LxWxH) Medium: 13\" x 8.5\" x4\" (LxWxH)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect purple packing pals\n\nReview: I don't actually end up travelling as much as I'd like anymore, and I think that has made my suitcase packing skills even worse. So I've had my eye on packing cubes for a while. I gave the first set I purchased to my sister because wanted some too. Now I'm feeling a little guilty because this set is nicer!\n\nWhat's \"nice\" about this packing cube set?\n\n * The (double) zipper pulls are nice and big. Who wants to be fumbling around with the zipper on their packing cube?\n * The zippers themselves are heavy duty\n * Zippers are well-sewn with double-sided seams (they're not going to rip off of the fabric)\n * The fabric (I think it's a nylon) is breathable, but it everything instead of a mesh or netting option\n *The sides of the bag have a little body, so the cube \"sits up\" like a box rather than slouching. That makes it easier to pack. Although I haven't\n travelled with it yet, I think it will be easier to keep my suitcase under control with this kind of box, too.\n * Each cube has a handle. This makes it easy to rearrange them around in a suitcase\n\nThat's a lot to like. I was a little surprised by how small the packing cubes were when they arrived , But they were exactly what was advertised. And, it turns out, they're about what I need clothing-wise for a 2-3 day trip. I gave that a highly non-scientific test with the contents of my laundry basket. In my photos, you can see the larger size with 5 poorly folded (that was me) plus size t-shirts. I've probably filled less that 1/2 of the packing cube. The medium packing cube I tested out with socks. I figured that would give you a good idea of what size it was -- socks are relatively universal. It looks small but holds a billion pairs of socks.\n\nSo when I use these to pack, I am thinking blouses, tops, and short dresses (anything that gets wrinkled and will do better will fewer folds will go in the large cube. The medium is big enough for a folded tee, so it will be for tees, workout clothes, and pajamas. If it's a short trip, the medium also gets lingerie. Longer trip, the small gets lingerie.\n\nSo far, I have no issues with this item and recommend it fully. Also, purple rules.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Chums No Tail Adjustable Eyewear Retainer includes an intense, active sports like kayaking and climbing require a secure retainer that fits under a helmet. This sunglass strap is perfect for those who prefer their CHUMS without a tail. Great for activities that require helmets it has a similar fit and feel.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: No tail is the way to go!\n\nReview: I recommend these \"no tail\" Chums.\n\nI purchased the Chums for my dad to replace the tan pair he has been wearing since the beginning of time.\n\nThese are a nice light gray. The fabric doesn't feel as \"artificial\" as the old tan ones. It could pass for a knit, but it's not because no knit stretches that far. It's easy to adjust these: just pull the two black squares in the back closer together to make the cord longer.\n\nDad (and mom!) are both in favor of no longer having the tail on the Chums. Dad tends to wear layers when working and fishing. I've lost count of how many times his sunglasses have come off along with a jacket or a sweatshirt. The \"no tail\" look is clean cut and modern.\n\nA word of warning if you've never installed Chums: if the ends of your sunglasses are rubberized or wide, this will be even less fun than it normally is. I was unable to do the install myself because of arthritis -- you need a good bit of strength. Once you're set up, though, those glasses or sunglasses will be there forever. (I used scissors to remove the old ones.)\n\nGiftable? Yes\nCan you donate? Yes. Homeless shelters, clothing banks, etc.","Product: Rover Adventure Gear's crampons give you the great traction you need to stay on your feet. Great item for winter outdoor enthusiast, sportsman workers, hunters, hikers, ice fishermen, snowmobile farmer, construction workers, walking the dog or those shoveling snow, etc. Put a pair of our ice traction system in your pack, pocket, or purse and you're ready to handle whatever nature hands you. When you encounter challenging terrain - scree, ice, snow, wet rocks, slick sidewalks - just take them out and slip them on. No special straps, no laces, no fuss - just the confidence you need to get directly from where you are to where you want to be. They fit easily over most any footwear and offer secure ice traction to keep you moving. Pack them up, pull them on, and go.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Now I can play hopscotch on iced-over sidewalks!\n\nReview: Okay, not quite hopscotch. But there are places that neither my husband or I would have bother to go without these on our feet. These high-quality cleats (also known as crampons) are the real deal. The only \"real wild\" adventure they will take with our family will probably be the yard, our sidewalk, and the driveway, but we live in Minnesota, and the trip out front can be on the wild side.\n\nThe cleats are a light chain-and-tack framework that is attached to a rubber harness. The rubber harness has to fit tightly around your boot, so the cleat gives you traction, so it retracts to a very small circle. When I opened the package for these cleats up I was sure I had ordered the wrong size -- there seemed to be no way those circles would stretch over our shoes. I was wrong. The medium size fits perfectly over my husband's (size 7) and my (size 9) boots. In the pictures, you can see the cleats on my husband's hiking/snow shoveling boots.\n\nWearing these, I had a great deal of extra stability on packed snow and ice-covered packed snow. I haven't had a chance yet to go all-out on a field of ice, but it's only February, so our winter is still giving. I never felt the crampon shift at all beneath my foot (if you've worn these before you'll know that is a bad thing).\n\nStanding outside in the cold and maneuvering your cleats on isn't the most fun thing in the world, but our hardwood floors don't need any more abuse. If you have the luxury of a mudroom, you can throw a thick rubber or metal floor rug (best, but hard to find) on top of your regular entryway rug to protect your floors. Do a test out in your garage first: layer a piece of cardboard, your normal rug, and the new rug. Make sure the cleats don't get too trapped in the new rug and that they aren't pushing through (you'll see the impressions on the cardboard).\n\nIf you live in the city like we do, I'd recommend rinsing your cleats with clean water and hanging them in a warm spot to dry quickly. The chemicals in street run-off will weaken the rubber that holds the cleats in place.\n\nI digress. These ice traction cleats are great! I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for a quality pair of ice cleats.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: The hard-working Columbia Bahama II men's long-sleeve shirt keeps you comfortable long after you've brought in your limit. Designed specifically for the needs of anglers, the shirt is made of a lightweight, durable nylon fabric that dries fast should you get splashed. The mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder, meanwhile, enhance the airflow, helping keep you cool in the hottest conditions. Finally, the shirt offers built-in Omni-Shade UV protection that keeps the sun off your back until you're ready to come inside. Other features include two big chest pockets that offer plenty of room for small gear, button tabs for rolling up and securing the long sleeves and your choice of several sizes and colors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Dad's Favorite Work Shirt!\n\nReview: These Columbia shirts are my dad's favorite work shirts. They might be your favorite work shirts too, even though they are sold as a fishing shirt.\n\nThe shirt has built in sun protection at what I believe is still the highest level available on the market in a fabric. This is not a scam, although I thought it was for a long time. My dad is a skin cancer survivor and his doctor recommended that he wear clothing made out of sun protection fabric. We loooked at a lot of different shirts before finding one which was sturdy enough for a full day of outdoor manual labor.\n\nThe shirt is tough! The original four shirts that we purchased for my dad have survived being worn and washed at least once a week (usually more) for almost two years. That's really good for a work shirt.\n\nThe shirt has two front pockets and dad loves those pockets. They are huge, and you can actually get a iPhone 6+ in them. And your paper notepad in the other one, because why would you use the iPhone to take notes?\n\nThe shirt is not too hot to wear even though it has long sleeves. The back of the shirt has an air vent. I admit that it looks a little odd. But comfort and function is kind of the key here. You can also roll up the sleeves a bit and secure them into cuff buttons, but that negates the sun protection.\n\nFinally, the shirt comes in a lot of fun colors and a lot of sizes, including big and tall. Here's a link to a listing that includes more options: <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Columbia-Men-s-Bahama-II-Long-Sleeve-Shirt-White-Medium/dp/B000EOO76U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Columbia Men's Bahama II Long Sleeve Shirt, White, Medium</a>. Many work shorts only come in a few muted shades (and you can get basic black, white, and gray I think here), but it's nice to have options if you want them. After two years some of my dad's brighter-colored shirts have faded quite a bit. They're still some of my favorites.\n\nEdited to add: this is a lighter weight shirt. Dad wears it solo in the spring and summer & as a layer in the fall and winter. He is in the Midwest.\n\nI recommend the Columbia Sportswear Bahama II Longsleeve Shirt without reservations.","Product: The hard-working Columbia Bahama II men's long-sleeve shirt keeps you comfortable long after you've brought in your limit. Designed specifically for the needs of anglers, the shirt is made of a lightweight, durable nylon fabric that dries fast should you get splashed. The mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder, meanwhile, enhance the airflow, helping keep you cool in the hottest conditions. Finally, the shirt offers built-in Omni-Shade UV protection that keeps the sun off your back until you're ready to come inside. Other features include two big chest pockets that offer plenty of room for small gear, button tabs for rolling up and securing the long sleeves and your choice of several sizes and colors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Dad's Favorite Work Shirt!\n\nReview: These Columbia shirts are my dad's favorite work shirts. They might be your favorite work shirts too, even though they are sold as a fishing shirt.\n\nThe shirt has built in sun protection at what I believe is still the highest level available on the market in a fabric. This is not a scam, although I thought it was for a long time. My dad is a skin cancer survivor and his doctor recommended that he wear clothing made out of sun protection fabric. We loooked at a lot of different shirts before finding one which was sturdy enough for a full day of outdoor manual labor.\n\nThe shirt is tough! The original four shirts that we purchased for my dad have survived being worn and washed at least once a week (usually more) for almost two years. That's really good for a work shirt.\n\nThe shirt has two front pockets and dad loves those pockets. They are huge, and you can actually get a iPhone 6+ in them. And your paper notepad in the other one, because why would you use the iPhone to take notes?\n\nThe shirt is not too hot to wear even though it has long sleeves. The back of the shirt has an air vent. I admit that it looks a little odd. But comfort and function is kind of the key here. You can also roll up the sleeves a bit and secure them into cuff buttons, but that negates the sun protection.\n\nFinally, the shirt comes in a lot of fun colors and a lot of sizes, including big and tall. Here's a link to a listing that includes more options: <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Columbia-Men-s-Bahama-II-Long-Sleeve-Shirt-White-Medium/dp/B000EOO76U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Columbia Men's Bahama II Long Sleeve Shirt, White, Medium</a>. Many work shorts only come in a few muted shades (and you can get basic black, white, and gray I think here), but it's nice to have options if you want them. After two years some of my dad's brighter-colored shirts have faded quite a bit. They're still some of my favorites.\n\nEdited to add: this is a lighter weight shirt. Dad wears it solo in the spring and summer & as a layer in the fall and winter. He is in the Midwest.\n\nI recommend the Columbia Sportswear Bahama II Longsleeve Shirt without reservations.","Product: A delectable pasta made with our thick white Primavera Sauce. With real bits of broccoli and peas, you'll get just the right amount of vegetables. With the unpredictability of the world we live in, having an ample amount of freeze-dried food storage is always a good idea. Whether it's a natural disaster that temporarily leaves you with limited resources, a pre-planned family camping trip, a backup plan in case of income loss, or just purely a matter of convenience, Valley Food Storage is there to help. We've based our business on the principle that you don't have to compromise good quality and taste when getting freeze-dried food storage. Our foods are made with high-quality ingredients, deliciously bold flavors, and the science and technology to ensure long-lasting viability. What makes us different from other food storage brands is the way we package our meals. We don't use MSG, and we ensure that harmful ingredients like hydrogenated oils and syrups, trans fats, and GMOs. Not only is this healthier for you and your family; it increases the shelf life of our products, keeping them fresh, delicious, and safe to eat for up to 25 years. When it comes to camping and backpacking food, Valley Food Storage has you covered. We offer easy-to-transport, nutritious meals and snacks that will keep you energized for your journey ahead. Valley Food Storage uses only the highest quality ingredients to ensure you get the best-tasting snacks with the highest nutrition. Our lightweight and high-quality bags protect your food from the elements without compromising the ease of transport with unnecessary weight. Another great feature is their resalable tops that keep food protected even if you do not use the whole bag. These bags, hand nitrogen flushed, are far superior to our competition.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not bad in a pinch, but the veggies are few and far between\n\nReview: My husband and I are putting together some disaster supplies and thought some food items like this Pasta Primavera from Valley Food Storage would be good additions. Of course, we had to taste it.\n\nOpening the bag required a sharp object, something I took as a good sign. The food has a 25-year shelf life, so I want it sealed within an inch of its life. The ziplock-type seal is also good and tight. The dry mix looks like every other dry pasta mix in the world except the pieces are a bit smaller due to the dehydration: pasta noodles, vegetables, and powdered sauce.\n\nEntree prep isn't complicated if you're in a fully loaded modern kitchen.\n\n * Boil water.\n * Stir in the mix until sauce is dissolved.\n * Cook and stir at a simmer for 15 min. or until the noodles (penne) are tender. It took 5 more minutes to get an al dente noodle.\n * Remove from heat and allow 5-7 minutes for sauce to thicken.\n\nTotal preparation time was 35 minutes, not including the time it took to boil 6 cups of water. This does include time to measure out the water and read the thorough package directions. Of the 35 minutes, 28 of them required an adult to be actively supervising the cooking process.\n*Next time we'll add 3/4 less water. The sauce never really \"thickened\" a whole lot.\n\nThe results? Much better than I had anticipated. In my photos, you can see two serving dishes side-by-side. On the left is the entree exactly as the directions recommend it be prepared with no variations. Eaten that way, it's okay. The sauce has a sort of alredo-ish flavor going on, but it isn't strong. The blandness of the pasta and a heavy hand with the salt are all sort of fighting for a prize your palate isn't going to give. If you hadn't eaten a bowl of hot food for a week, a bowl of this would be the best thing ever. As is, we were hard-pressed to take more than a bite or two.\n\nThe bowl on the right follows a serving suggestion provided on the packet. We added a nice dollop of butter (because everyone has that around in a survival situation!) and some fresh ground pepper (more realistic). These small additions made a significant difference in the palatability of the dish. I think the \"original\" preparation is just bland. Its predominant flavor is salt; you will want to spice it up with something else in your stores. The easiest thing for a cream sauce in my book is hot red pepper flakes. You only need a sprinkle to add heat to an entire dish, and one that will cook for a while like this one is a perfect match. That pepper and butter made such a huge difference suggests to me that adding a little fat to this -- whatever you have -- will probably improve it. Other spices to consider are garlic, onion, any of the Italian spices really, nutmeg, lemon pepper, paprika, dill, tarragon....\n\nI have to point out that I spend a long time searching for the vegetables in the primavera here, and they were few and far between. The vegetable I had the best luck finding was dried peas. There were probably 15-20 of those in the bag (5 services). The other vegetables were smaller bits, like flakes, of dehydrated veg that I couldn't identify before or after rehydration. There weren't enough of them to pull out for a photo. Do not count on the entry for any kind of vegetable intake. You will not find it in here. It'll be a great base for some veggies, though.\n\nThe other oddity in the ingredients is the use of sea salt and the amount of it. This meal was saltier than what we are accustomed to eating, but we're learning that all of the foods in this genre tend to be that way. Because I have some medical issues related to electrolyte and hormone balance, I pay attention to this sort of thing. In a real emergency, medication will be hard to find. And that's what caught my attention on the sea salt. I would think that table type salt would be used in this kind of product because it is a source of iodine\n\nDo I recommend this item? I do, but only if it matches up well for your situation. It's a good quality product. We're going to get another bag of this one and try another flavor or two to stash in our basement food supplies. That stash is for sheltering in place where we would have a hot plate to cook with and a source of electricity. I don't think this mix is the best fit for camping. Getting six cups of water to boil over a campfire and then stirring a mixture at a simmer while trying to keep if from welding itself to the pan for 20 minutes? Do what you will, but I'm going to go with no on that one. Also make sure to consider how well any food product fits in with rest of your food stores. The Valley Food Storage Pasta Primavera seems like it will be a solid \"basic staple\" item that can be customized with other foods that you have access to. It will not be something that provides much in the way of vegetables nor of market power.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: The ticket archive is the perfect item to protect, store, and display your entire ticket collection. Featuring 32 pages, the ticket archive holds holds 96 sports, concert, theater or movie tickets measuring up to 6\" x 2.5\". PERSONALIZING YOUR COVERS: They're your tickets and your memories, so shouldn't they be displayed behind your covers? Of course they should. Plus, you can also create your own back cover. It's your space use it anyway you like .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cool way to keep event tickets\n\nReview: Ticket stubs are so priceless in the moment that you use them. And they're still treasured for a week or so after the event. After that they're mostly forgotten, at least at my house, but it's always a delight to stumble across them months and even years later. I think of a ticket stub as a \"remember when we,\" memory starter.\n\nThis neat little book is an easy way to keep track of those ticket stubs. It holds 96 ticket stubs, each in an individual sleeve. It's easier than a scrapbook -- no glue, no straight lines, no fuss.\n\nThe sleeves are a high quality, very clear vinyl, so you don't have to remove the tickets to see them. The pages turn smoothly.\n\nThe book has a sleeve where you can slide in your own \"art\" for the covers. I'm going to give the organizer as a gift, and I'm not much of a graphic designer and the recipient won't enjoy the DIY aspect either. I'll probably hire someone on Fiverr to design a custom cover for her; I think that would be cool. Most kids will want to design their own. And if you have access to event photos, a photo collage would be awesome.\n\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: The style conscious will enjoy a modern twist on an old classic, the push pin. This simple design has a timeless elegance found in Scandinavian and Japanese design. We've combined the appeal of natural wood in a classic sphere shape to add variety, texture and a delightful design element to cork boards, DIY projects and wall hangings. These thumbtacks can also be easily painted to match any custom colors you may have at your home, work or school. Simply spray or brush on any paint color of your choice to these paintable tacks to create a standout look that will really pop on your wall, bulletin board or on other craft projects. Beautiful on their own or jazzed up in bright neon, metallic, pastel or primary colors, these push pins are a hit across all styles: cute, modern, traditional, novelty etc.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Eye-catching push pins with crafty potential\n\nReview: These hexagonal-esque shaped push pins from Hexie are unusual -- and eye catching. I like them quite a bit for aesthetic reasons and because they are easier for my arthritic fingers to grab. For those of you with children, you should know that things that are easier for my to grab are unfortunately also easier for young children to grab. Consider yourself warned.\n\nThe wood on each pin is smooth to the touch and one could use these \"as is\" if they wanted to take advantage of the natural wood look. From touch, it doesn't feel like any sealer has been used on the wood, but if you are going to use them for crafts, a quick sanding to make sure the wood will take your coating is never a bad idea.\n\nThe pins are sharp and tightly seated. I have purchased other \"novelty\" push pins in the past where the pin part is dull or even loose. No good.\n\nMy original intention for these push pins was to use them as part of my ever evolving jewelry storage system. They aren't quite substantial enough to hold more than a chain or a child's necklace, though, so I am regrouping. That's my only complaint about these push pins -- they are not as large as they appear in the photos, and no dimensions for the actual pins were provided in the product listing at the time of my order. The shape does make a measurement less helpful, so I've included a photo here to show the pin size relative to a quarter.\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes. Just be aware of the product size in relationship to your intended use.\nIs the item giftable? Yes. Fun gift for anyone who loves office supplies.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this unbiased review.","Product: Karchers 1600 PSI K2 Compact pressure washer delivers the right amount of cleaning power for general household jobs in a compact, easy to use and convenient to store machine. The Vario spray wand allows for quick adjustment between low and high pressure without the need to switch nozzles. For stubborn stains, the patented Dirtblaster spray wand will clean up the toughest chores.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Impressive for a \"Value-priced\" machine\n\nReview: We've been using this Karcher pressure washer to do basic cleaning tasks around our house. 1600 PSI and a somewhat small targeted spray radius mean that we don't move as fast as we'd like on those tasks, but we still get them done a lot faster than we would without any pressure washer. That's why our neighbors want to borrow this machine - it's a get 'er done.\n\nBuying a value-class pressure washer does have drawbacks, but not the ones I thought. In fact, the less than 20lb weight means I can easily haul this machine from the front to the back of our house, and down the slight hill to the garage for storage. And the limited functions -- on/off/high/low -- means I get the job done rather than playing with the settings.\n\nThe downsides of the pressure washer:\n\n * No trigger lock: have to hold the trigger down while you're washing.\n * The tall black handle on the machine is a joke. It falls out all the time.\n * The onboard storage for the intake hose and the detergent hose is insufficient.\n\nThese are all annoying, but not deal killers for us. I have a cleaner privacy fence, front and back doors, sidewalks, patio, patio furniture, patio furniture cushions, garage side door, Hardiboard trim around windows....\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes, if your other choice involves a bucket.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Merrick Lamb Training Treats are bite size cubes, great for dogs of all size and ages. Their softer texture makes it easier for dogs both young and old to dine on this one of a kind delicacy. Lamb lung is the sole ingredient in this all-natural, high protein treat. Packaged in a resalable bag to help keep these treats fresh.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Affordable cat treat (single protein)\n\nReview: Mikey likes it! Tried these to see if our food allergy kitty would eat as lamb is a safe protein for him. He isn't as crazy about them as a duck heart, but he comes running when these lamb lyng pieces are offered.\n\nThese are larger, xlarge-dog sized pieces. A rough average would be 1.5 wide by 1.5 long and maybe 3/4 deep. Unlike some dehydrated foods, these are crunchy, not chewy. Cutting them makes a crumbly mess. Lightly scoring with a paring knife and then chopping straight down with a chefs knife has ended up working out the best. Ive been cutting a few days at a time on a cutting board on a foil-lined baking sheet. I should save the scraps for later there is usually a cat willing to help with the cleanup.","Product: Catnip Toy, Yellow Banana\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Epitome of Catnip-Filled Cat Toys\n\nReview: The Yeowww! Catnip Banana is the closest thing you can get to a \"sure thing\" in a cat toy. I have probably bought 3 bunches of these so far for my cats, shelter/foster donations, and gifts.\n\nMost cats that are 6-9 months and older react to catnip; can see the color yellow; and enjoy the \"bearhug\" (simultaneaously kicking and biting). All three of mine are banana fans to different extents. One likes to sit and lick it. Eww. Another won't look for it, but if she stumbles upon it will look around furtively and then sit on it...for hours...eventually dragging it to her \"secret\" hidey hole for a good hour of cheeking. Kitty number three finds the banana to be an aggressor that needs to be pursued, taken down, and detained. Did you know bananas can fly? Cats, too. That catnip is funny stuff if you inhale. Which I do not, obviously.\n\nSome cats simply don't react to catnip at a particular lifestage or at all. They may still have fun kicking the banana around. Or they may look at you like you have three heads.\n\nYeowww also sells other versions of this toy. Over time I have seen a fish, a lemon, a cigar, and some tiny fish. Skip them all in favor of the banana. The combination of the shape and the color just works...and you will want to replace it (ewww) long before the cats are ready.\n\nA note on imitations: don't bother. I have, in times of need, purchased Yeowww banana knockoffs from my local pet store. Half the price--what could go wrong? The catnip scent wasn't that strong to begin with, and the poser bananas will fail to attract cats within a week. Although I'm all about half-price, it's just not worth it here. Get the good stuff.\n\nI do not work for Yeowww! but my living room often smells like I do. =-)","Product: Easy to apply drawstring design. Soft and lightweight fabric collar provides protection and freedom of movement for the head, neck and body. Allows animal to eat, drink and sleep in comfort. Size Collar Depth Circumference XS 4 in. 12.56 in. Small 5.5 15.70 in. S/M 6.5 in. 18.84 in. M/L 8 in. 21.98 in. LARGE 9.5 in. 26.69 in.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best Soft Collar for Some Conditions\n\nReview: Our middle (and most special) kitty has severe food allergies and anxiety issues and who knows what else. He was a \"rescue,\" eg. what happens when you see a purebred cat for sale on Craigslist for $50. Scary. Because he's such a freakshow, the hard \"cone\" collars only make the skin breakouts worse. We've tried the transparent ones, too. That worked until....until....did I mention that middle kitty is a panic pooper? It's not pretty, friends.\n\nThe next option is the inflatable collar that looks like a mini life preserver. Those are better than the hard cone versions for sure. Although he had plenty of room to enter and exit the litterboxes and an extra litter box without a cover was provided for him just in case, the inflatable collar made middle kitty decide that the litterbox was not a happy place. And when middle kitty has a breakout and isn't in a collar, he scratches and bites and chews. Repeat. We have once or twice been at the point where the vet considered hospitalizing him sedated until they could get his skin under control, so if there is one tiny sore, we have to be on it.\n\nAnd this random collar is the winner! I don't quite understand why it works, but it does. And it has worked for this cat repeatedly. The collar will prevent him from working at sores on his abdomen, chest, and boy parts. He could get to them if he thought about it, but somehow the fabric is always in his way. The collar has plenty of give for sleeping and getting in and out of the litterbox. And middle kitty is much bolder when wearing his cape! It is an amazing thing to watch. He can wriggle his way out of it, but doesn't usually do that unless he really needs to scratch an itch.\n\nPROtips:\nSizing of the collar (the inch measurements) and made from the inside of the collar at the neck to the edge. The small size is plenty large for middle kitty who is not a small cat at 11 pounds.\n\nTie the collar about as tight as you would tie your shoes. In fact, we use the same knot. It has worked best for us to tuck all of the ties and such underneath the collar and rotate it around so the ties are in the front (still under the collar). Check to make sure the ties aren't peeking out under the collar and trim back any pieces that are. (If you don't do this and you have multiple pets, you'll just be starting a war you don't need.)\n\nTake off the collar once or twice a day if you can. It helps if you have two people here. While one person monitors the cat and does any wound care that is needed -- don't forget to scratch those itches! -- the other person can wipe down the collar with a damp cloth and whatever cleaning solution your pet can manage. Be careful because you can't rinse this collar. If you can, it would be even better to have two collars so you could swap trade them out every day. We've managed with one just fine though.\n\nHave questions? Feel free to ask me in the comments. Happy to help.","Product: Sergeant's good behavior pheromone collar helps cats in fearful or stressful situations (separation anxiety, visitors, other household cats, Loud Noises, new baby, vet Visits, traveling). good behavior pheromone collar provides a convenient alternative to diffusers- the collar goes where your cat goes!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Keeps Our Bengal Girl Happy\n\nReview: In my early (and perhaps more naive) years as a pet parent, I was opposed to products like this one that used herbs and chemicals and godknowswhat to help keep our furry friends at their best. As our brood has expanded to include more challenging rescues and breeds, our cathouse wouldn't be the same without them.\n\nI purchased this 3-pack of calming collars for our older bengal girl. She has been wearing a calming collar for almost two years now with a lapse of no more than a month or two here and there. Buying this multi-pack on Amazon has been the least expensive way to keep kitty in collars that I have been able to find. It's worth every penny.\n\nWhat you get:\n\n * 3 adjustable-length calming collars, each sealed in a foil pouch\n\nHow to talk your cat into this:\n\n * Errr, no. There's no negotiating on this one. Just get ready. Two people may be needed if your kitty isn't accustomed to being in a collar.\n * Spread a large towel over your collaring surface. We use a lap.\n * Find a pair of scissors.\n * Open one pouch and remove the collar.\n * Slide the purple collar through the white buckle to make a loop\n * Now go find your kitty\n * Tell your kitty you love him or her\n * Gently pull the collar over kitty's head keeping the buckle to the back\n * Carefully tighten the collar so that it has room for about 2 finger's worth of space\n * Cut off extra length of collar with scissors\n * Check kitty's neck to make sure she or he can breath\n * Watch kitty run off and swear at you\n * Carefully fold up towel to capture any flakes from collar\n * Give all of your pets a treat and monitor the kitty with the collar to make sure eating is going ok\n * After one month, replace the collar with a new one\n\nAnd that is how it's done. Fun, right? There are some things that I don't love about this collar. But I don't know of any other product that does the same thing that works so well in terms of sizing and expense. So here are the problems and the workarounds we're using.\n\n * As you apply the collar, a ton of yucky white flakes come off of it. It's a real mess. Keep a towel under the thing as you size it, and wash your\n hands after.\n * The collar has a distinctive scent. It might be lavender? It's not bad but it's not neutral. Your pet becomes a walking air freshener.\n * The collar is not truly a \"breakaway\" color. It just isn't. Although my cats live indoors and go outdoors only in a supervised, dedicated cat pen,\n strangulation risk is still no joke. What we do is leave this collar as loose as possible. Does she manage to get out of it a few times a month? Yes.\n Is it awesome to know that she can if she has to? Absolutely!\n\nWhy we use a collar:\n\nThe results we have had with our bengal girl have been remarkable. She was being raised as a kitten with a pack of cocker spaniel puppies. When we went to get her, she was literally in a too-small puppy pen. Bengal girl seemed to settle in right away with us and bonded easily with a young kitten that joined her months later. At around eight years old, she started to pick fights with other cats and seemed unhappy. Several vet appointments revealed no problems, and extra attention from us made matters worse, not better. The vet offered a number of alternatives but we tried a calming collar first. To be up front, I did not like how she reacted to the first 24 hours of wearing this color. Had the decision been entirely up to me, that would have been the end of this story. She seemed out of it. A quick call to the vet assured us that this reaction could happen and was not dangerous, but if it continued longer than that day, the collar was not going to be a good fit. Fortunately, she seemed back to herself the next day. But 24 hours later, she was even better than her old self. And things have gotten better for her over time. She plays like a kitten, sits on laps, and is a little too eager to eat. But for the first time ever, I can say with 100% confidence that she's one happy cat. We have tried a few weeks without the collar to see if she does as well without out, and she just doesn't. It's okay, though, she looks good in purple.","Product: Cats will enjoy hours of entertainment pouncing on and batting at our stuffing free skinneeez. All skinneeez for cats have stuffing free bodies and contain catnip.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The smallest toy for the biggest fun\n\nReview: The odds were against this toy. I was shopping for our youngest boy, and he's a growing, nearly two-year-old Savannah.\n\n[Skip this if you don't want to know the story. I don't mind.]\nThankfully he was the runt of the litter, or we would not have a house left. Normally I wouldn't even consider a 3\" (seriously?) toy for him, but he has something of an addition to Ethical Pet's other Skinneez line, the ones that feature similar plush toys on a stick. My husband and I have tired of youngest crawling into bed at all hours with his stick toy in tow. It's cute the first ten times. 60 nights later, have rolled over onto a wooden dowel at least 45 times, you think maybe change must come. And taking the stick away from the cat should be an answer, but adopt yourself a Savannah and get back to me in 3 months.\n\n[About the cat toy, finally]\nThis 3\" flat furry....I'm not sure what animal it is, actually....is youngest's favorite toy for solo play by far. I'm pretty sure he thinks the thing is alive because I see him chattering at it. He carries it around in his mouth from place to place in the house, stopping to kick the living daylights out of it. They are not friends, exactly. Every once in a while, youngest loses interest. A few days later he starts the searching behavior and starts looking under furniture and meowing, and we all know it's time to find the 3\" flat furry beast. Yes, he brings it to bed. Sometimes instead of the stick toy. Sometimes he just brings them both. He's a happy cat.\n\nDespite all of the love, the Skinneez toy is in surprisingly good shape. I capture it every week or so for a bath and inspection to make sure it's still safe to play with. And unlike most of the plush toys for animals (or kids!), this thing is made of iron. The stitching hasn't even come loose. The only damage is some lost fur, but the poor thing can't defend itself from creatures that attack it and chew on its tail.\n\nOur other two cats, both older and perhaps wiser, have no interest in all in this toy. I should say that youngest is territorial and hasn't/won't let them explore it without consequences. But there have been other toys that they'll take the risk for, and this one just isn't making the cut.\n\nI do feel like my less than $5 investment has been well spent here. My only complaint about this item is that I don't think can order a specific creature. It looks like you order and get a random pick.\n\nI recommend this cat toy, and so does my cat.","Product: Catit Eco Terra Toys are made from all-natural materials such as linen, raffia, and cornhusk. These cat toys are designed to engage your cat's natural instincts and provide your pet with hours of chasing, pouncing and playing fun. Catit Eco Terra Toys use minimal recycled packaging to further reduce the ecological footprint. The Catit Eco Terra Toys are a great way to entice your cat while promoting exercise and activity.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun little mice, sweet little price\n\nReview: These little mice have been the surprise hit of the year for our youngest (14 months at the time of this writing). We still refer to youngest as \"kitten\" although he is technically an adult. You wouldn't know that by the way he races around with the little mousers. (Mousers is a word when we talk about cat toys.)\n\nThere's is not much to these little guys. For the price I figured we'd get a few days of play out of each one. Surprisingly they're both still in play-safe condition after being subjected to....to.....to.....horrible things over the last few weeks.\n\nHere are a few of kitten's favorite mouse games. One of his favorite things about these mice is the noise they make when they get batted across the wood and the tile on our main floor. I'm not sure they would be as much fun on carpet. YMMV.\n*Batting mouse across the floor\n*Fetching mouse (sort of - still working on bringing mouse back immediately, not up to bed when we are sleeping...)\n*Carrying mouse around, dropping him, and pouncing because we are surprised he is there all of a sudden\n*Playing hide and seek with mouse in daddy's shoes\n*Storing mouse under the oven. That's where he sleeps but he's never there in the morning. So confusing.\n*Grabbing mouse out of the air after daddy throws it in the air\n\nThere are many variations on the mouse games, many of which have rules that we don't understand. Our other two cats, age 4(ish) and 8(ish), could care less about these little critters. Kitten typically likes smaller toys which he can bat and swat, things he can carry in his mouth, anything on a stick that makes noise but isn't scary -- he likes to chase but not be chased. If your cat sounds like kitten, your cat might like these mice too.\n\nAs always, this is a toy that should be used under supervision. While we haven't seen any unraveling yet, it's only a matter of time.\n\nGreat little toys, sweet little price: I wish they came in a 12 pack!","Product: 100-Percent USDA Duck Heart Human Quality Grain Free natural and Raw Ingredients Raised and Grown In the USA No fillers, salts, sugar, or artificial preservatives Healthy Snacks for both dogs and cats Contains the nutrition and flavor as raw meat.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best Treat for Allergic Cat\n\nReview: These freeze dried duck hearts have been a lifesaver for our allergic kitty. Duck is one of the few proteins he can have, and grains as a group are questionable.\n\nThe first time we ordered these I didn't know what to expect. I was half hoping these nuggets weren't actually avian organs.\n\nWhen you get the bag, it has been vacuum sealed. Extra points for fresh bird hearts? You can see right through the (resealable!!) plastic that these aren't fake bits. They're actual duck hearts, raw and dehydrated whole.\n\nThey don't have a strong odor like many treats, but there's a faint musky smell to them. It's tolerable.\n\nIn one bag you'll get about 40-60 duck hearts. There's a lot of variation in the size of the things.\n\nWARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING\nWhole dried duck hearts are a choking hazard for cats. Please cut up the hearts, reconstitute, or both.\nWARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING\n\nOther than don't feed the hearts whole, you can feed these hearts however your cat wants them. Our allergic kitty prefers them dry and sort of cubed. Our other two kitties (who rarely get a bite of this exquisitely priced treat) prefer the reconstituted version.\n\nIf your kitty is sick and needs to be coaxed to eat, duck hearts are worth trying. If it's a kitty that typically prefers wet food, you can try sprinkling small bits on top of the regular food -- or slightly mashing up a few rehydrated hearts with water or broth.\n\nKeep in mind that duck hearts aren't a 1:1 replacement nutritionally for a normal cat treat. Duck hearts have 30 calories (roughly) per heart and are 60% protein. Most of the single protein cat treats have between 2-4 calories per piece and have \"a minimum\" of 30% protein.\n\nIt works out just fine -- I just have trouble not giving the cats too many of these because they love them so much. (If you can get some duck fat for the holidays for a garnish, by the way, your cats will have you knighted.)\n\nOne more thing: if a child helps feed your cat, be ready to have some conversations about where the ducks that belong the hearts are. Brush up on your heart anatomy too. Kids ask the smartest questions these days!\n\nI recommend these duck hearts without reservation and hope that your pets enjoy them as much as ours have.","Product: The Kitty Holster is a soft, secure and super-comfortable 100% cotton cat harness with a metal D-ring for attaching a leash. Our strong, ultra-lightweight harness secures with wide Velcro closures. This breathable, washable cotton harness with undyed lining is suitable for all skin types and climates.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Kept Our Savannah Baby Safe and Sound\n\nReview: We have a rescue kitten who had surgery on both knees. He needed to be restrained in the house during the first part of the recovery and taken for short walks during the later part. Did I mention the kitten is a Savannah, and the boy is born to run? After trying several traditional harnesses and watching helplessly while the cat manuevered his way out of them, we finally got this Kitty Holster. The price made me weak in the knees compared to the other ones, but we would still be ahead if we would have just tried this one first! We've now had this holster in use for almost 6 months and it still works like a charm.\n\nPROS:\n\n*Kitty Holster is made of sturdy material, with well-sewn seams. There are no rough edges or any rough spots that could hurt your kitty\n*Kitty Holster is easier to \"dress\" kitty in than holsters with the straps and clasps, especially if your kitty likes to play with the straps. You just lay this\n open over the cat's back, pull one paw through the arm hole, then the other, and then push the velcro closed. Our other regular cat prefers to get\n dressed \"belly up\" -- that works too.\n*If your Kitty has unusual proportions, the velcro strip is strong enough and wide enough that you can angle it slighly, which gives you a tighter fit\n around the neck and a loser fit around the abdomen.\n*Machine washable. I washed on cold with a short cycle. It dried quickly and was ready to go. Never felt like the \"strap\" harnesses got clean.\n*Cat does not escape. If you have the Kitty Holster \"applied\" properly, your cat isn't going anywhere unless you let them.\n\nCONS:\n\n*I wish there was an additional size. Small/Medium worked okay for our 11-month old kitten, but it was on the larger side around the body.\n\nCONSIDERATIONS:\n\n*If your kitty is particularly sensitive to noise, this may not be the holster for you. Releasing the velcro did take our kitties a while to get used to.\n*To make sure you have the holster on tight enough, I'd suggest trying it out in the house with an irrisistable treat a few feet away. You just want to\n ensure that kitty can't escape when kitty really wants to. This doesn't emulate a stress event (dog, motorcycle engine, bigger cat), but it's the\n closest we've been comfortable with. Of course, kitty gets the treat afterwards.\n*If you don't like this denim color, search for \"Kitty Holster\" on Amazon. Depending on what the various sellers have in stock, there are usually a ew\n others available.","Product: Dehydrated rabbit feet. Dogs and cats LOVE these treats! These treats are especially nice for cats and the miniature and small varieties of dogs. They are packaged 15 to a bag, and are vacuum sealed. If you're wanting to introduce truly natural food, fur and all, to your pet, this would be a great way to start. Also great training rewards.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Still Experimenting for Use as Cat Toys\n\nReview: As you might expect, this bag o' dehydrated rabbit feet is on the gross side. They arrive packaged exactly as pictured, so prepare yourself to tear open a padded envelope and find yourself face-to-face with a pile of rabbit toes.\n\nThe rabbit feet are from different colors of rabbits. (As I type this, that sounds like a ridiculous thing to point out. Maybe it matters to someone? I'm not sure. This is my second purchase of animal feet. But the first one didn't have fur. Or feathers.) The dehydration process doesn't make the rabbit feet any less....rabbitey. They do smell. They don't stink, exactly, but there's a certain gaminess to them.\n\nAfter I got over my \"what? oh, yeah, I did order rabbit feet\" shock, my second thought about this item was to start this mantra in my head: Do Not Allow Cats to Hide Rabbit Feet. Do Not Allow Cats to Hide Rabbit Feet. Do Not Allow Cats to Hide Rabbit Feet. \"Natural\" pet toys never get better with age, especially when you can smell them, but you can't find them.\n\nRabbit foot experiment #1: just toss one down the hallway and see what happens. The toss method works for most things they like. I could tell that the game smell had hit them because all three cats were immediately on alert, ears back. Whatever that was, it wasn't an ordinary pounce-able.\n\nOur youngest (14 months now) was the first to move in. He gave the foot a cautious paw, then another, and finally a sniff. And a lick. And a sniff. And then he took a step back. Eldest kitty (9 years old) is always hoping for edibles. She went right in for the eats and wanted to know who put fur and claws on her treat. She was out. Middle kitty went in for a few bats. Youngest, now jealous, re-entered the game and a few moments of cat soccer ensued.\n\nFive minutes later, the rabbit foot sat alone on the floor, and the older cats had moved on. Youngest went back to the foot a few times and sniffed. He seemed confused, maybe because this furry thing smelled like food but wasn't something he could figure out how to eat.\n\nRabbit foot experiment #2: somehow attach one of these rabbit feet to a cord and put it on a stick. Run around the house like I've been trained to do so well (up the stairs! faster!!) to see if the rabbit foot is more exciting to chase than a faux feather or fuzzy thing with a bell. Once upon a time we tried this approach with a quail feather; it was an unmatched success.\n\nAt this point Amazon friend (and fellow cat lover, I presume, if you read this far, which I appreciate), I confess that I haven't rustled up the gumption to gauge a hole through one of these rabbit feet. There's probably an easy way to do it, and one that wouldn't get rabbit bits in my drill would be even better. If you have any ideas, I would appreciate it if you would either reply in the comments or email me. Thank you!\n\nLike many items for pets, it's difficult for me to say whether I recommend them specifically for your pets or not. Unless I know your pets -- that's different. 15 dehydrated rabbit feet will last a long time for cat owners (storing ours in the freezer), so I think it's worth a try. If experiment #2 doesn't\nwork, I plan to pass these along to one of my friends who is owned by a dog.","Product: Pets of all sizes will enjoy the Fur Haven Tiger Tough play stairs cat playground. This multi-level cat tree Tower with interactive toys fills your cat and kitten's need to climb and explore. Natural sisal Posts are the purr-fact scratching aids for your cat's claws. Top platform features a fun, spring-y ball wand toy and for an even better view, a perch at the very top is the best seat in the house (at just the right Height for petting!). this cat tower also includes a fun and interactive cat-qi cat toy to keep your pet entertained and active. The cat-qi Busy box features two jingle balls for a fun game of cat-and-mouse (balls may be removed for play in or out of the unit). easy assembly in just minutes with included instructions. Manufacture: cat playground is warehoused & shipped in the USA. Made in China. Fabric: 100% polyester plush faux fur covered platforms. Care: Spot clean soiled areas with mild detergent or soap. Blot rinse and air dry. Assembled dimensions: 23.5-Inch L x 19-inch w x 49.5-Inch H. Color: Brown.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not a winner in our house\n\nReview: The cat ladder playground was only missing one dowel, which is pretty good for this sort of product. Husband assembled it in about half an hour, and all three cats were helping. The ladder uses a tension spring to support itself, so it will have a little movement when your cats jump on it unless they are kittens.\n\nI knew the perches were going to be small, so we stashed this in a corner that didn't have a good vertical lookout yetnot a place that needed a cozy spot for sleeping. What I didn't realize was that the perches weren't really big enough for the cats to easily climb the tree by going perch to perch. Two of our cats are front declawed. They both tried hard but couldn't get beyond the first perch. Our other cat is a long, lean Savannah, and he couldn't even do it. He ended up shimmying up the pole and pulling himself onto the perches using his front paws. That was entertaining until he got to the hammock (why? teeny tiny hammock?) and lost his footing, using up one of his nine lives when he hit the floor.\n\nSince then there have been a number of additional incidents of cats falling from the sky, and weve had to dismantle the thing until we can figure out how to make the climbing path easier. I bought the thing because were not good at that sort of thing. Ugh.","Product: Go ahead, turn the bag around and look at our ingredients. PureBites are made with only 1 ingredient; 100% Pure USA Sourced & Made Duck Liver. Cats love the taste of PureBites because our treats are freeze dried RAW to lock in the aroma, texture and freshness they crave. Cat parents love PureBites because our treats are 100% pure and rich in nutrients for a happy and healthy life.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: All paws in favor -- great for allergic and IBD cats\n\nReview: Well, these were a hit in our house! One of our kitties has IBD and food allergies and really, who knows what else, so we have to be careful about what he eats. He's down to a few proteins and no grains. Treats that we can just pull out of a bag and give him and few and far between. Up until the discovery of these duck liver morsels, our go-to has been freeze dried duck hearts. Those have to be cut up and don't have much scent, but he likes them a lot better than nothing. The other two kitties will steal them, so they must be desirable.\n\nThe duck livers were a whole different league of duck treat, though. Who knew? These are lighter colored square bits that vary a lot in size. The smallest around a dime-size and the largest more like a nickel. (I'll add a picture to this review as soon as our next bag gets here.) The things are pungent. Youngest kitty attached the bag through the padded envelope it came in. I couldn't smell a thing, but he was ready to sample.\n\nThe other two cats weren't far behind. We almost always have a holdout on new foods, but all three of them gulped these treats down like they hadn't eaten in months. These treats have to be stored under lock and key!\n\nMost importantly for us, our \"special kitty\" has had no problems digesting these. I have ground up a small amount and used them as a topping on his Rx food, and he's a happy boy. I need him to eat the wet food because he gets some clay powder stirred into it that helps his tummy. He had lost interest in it, and there's only one variety he can stomach. We are back in business thanks to this little bag of treats.\n\nDrawbacks? Two. It's not a very full bag, but I supposed duck livers are quite small....! And man, do these things reek. I don't care. I really don't. I was out of ideas. But you don't want to touch these with your bare hands unless you have plenty of time to bond with a sink of warm soapy water. Because ewwwwwwww.","Product: Great exercise for your cat! They love to chase, toss and carry these guys around. The Katsn Us Cats have field tested these toys for you. Since these toys look so real our cats play with them like they would with a real. This brings out their hunting instincts. Safety first! All cats whether they are indoors, outdoors or both need exercise, human contact and stimulation. Make these ferrets a part of their cat toy selection.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Cats love this safety hazard\n\nReview: This is a fantastic cat toy -- except for the fact that it could easily land your kitty in the vet hospital having some kind of gut surgery.\n\nTL;DR If you choose to buy this one, remove the black bead eyes immediately. Just grab with your fingertips. They have 1/4\" or so stems with sharp tacks on the end. Then remove the ears. A gentle tug and you're good. Our ferret did not have the pink nose pictured here, but check it for safety.\n\nAfter you remove all of the non-toy items, in my case while the two cat toy crazy cats are trying to paw the thing out of my hands, this Darn Ferret Rabbit Fur Cat Toy is a winner. Durable, lovely to be dragged around by the body or tail. I don't know if it's really rabbit fur or how to tell. But the larger, more aggressive kitties are all over this one. Our smaller boy prefers smaller toys and won't have a thing to do with this. (It's on the scale of one of those catnip bananas -- plus extra for the fluff and another inch for the tail. That's a precise measurement in cat toy terms.)\n\n3 stars because of the safety issue that I only noticed because I'm a zealot about such things.","Product: More than a Cat Scratcher A simple and stylish addition to your kitty furniture collection, the Scratching Lounge provides a comfortable place to rest, scratch and exercise on. Created with Premium Pressed Cardboard, these durable scratchers are dense enough to be able to withstand your cat's beating and lasts longer than others. They are remarkably affordable for scratchers of this quality. You'll want several for every cat you deeply care about. Protect your carpets and furniture and save money by offering your cats a better alternative to dig their claws in. The Scratching Lounge is designed to appeal to your kitty's natural instinctive need for scratching. In addition, the curved profile provides a comfortable headrest and sleeping enclosure. Your kitty will love it! The scratcher measures 23.6 inches Length, 11 inches Width and 5.5 inches Height. Get a big discount when purchase a set of 2 on Ollieroo\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: All paws up! This is a hit in our cat house.\n\nReview: After being owned by cats for most of my life, one would think I would have a better handle on what things cats would love and what things cats would not love. I thought our three cats would like this \"lounger\" (because it is made of cardboard) but I had no idea they would actually fight over the opportunity to sleep in it.\n\nI mean, seriously, it's not even soft. They have nice cat beds. With heaters. No joke.\n\nThey love this thing, 3/3, from the minute I took it out of the box. the corrugated surfaces are the favorites, of course. Here's how things have broken out in catworld:\n\n * Youngest has decided that the lounger is \"home base\" for playtime. After a stick toy is captured, it is dragged back and stored on the lounger\n * Youngest (a Savannah) is much too long to sleep on the lounger, but as long as he's able to touch it, he's good\n * Youngest likes to stand on the floor and reach over the top of the scratcher to scratch\n * Middle kitty is all about laying down, rolling over, and rolling over again\n * Middle kitty's chin and cheeks have explored every corner of the lounger\n * Oldest kitty is happy to climb aboard and sleep\n\nAll of this and I haven't sprinkled a single leaf of catnip on this lounger. But it's really going to be fun when I do.\n\nCompared to cardboard cat furnishings I have seen in my local big box stores, the Ollieroo version is the only one that I thought was wide enough to bother with for adult cats. It's also a bit heavier. It doesn't move when the cats scratch on it, which is a plus.\n\nI do wish this item could be purchased in an even larger size. The Savannah boy would be happy to have a lounger that's his size, too.\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Saucer shape helps prevet wet food from getting stuck in corners\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works well for wet food, not dry\n\nReview: I bought these cat dishes for feeding canned food to our three spoiled cats. Overall I'm quite happy with them, and I think the cats are too.\n\nNOTE: These dishes are plastic, not stainless steel. I totally missed that when I ordered. Three chins, no acne so far though.\n\nPros:\n--Cats (2 of 3) are cleaning their wet food plates; kitty #3 is finicky always\n--On our wood floor, the plates stay in place\n--Less food on the mats/floor, more in the cats\n--Dishwasher safe\n--Stack nicely and don't take up much room\n--Lightweight\n--Easy grip handles (nice for arthritic hands)\n\nCons:\n--Removing the stickers when the dishes are new (invite friends, open a bottle of wine)\n--Sort of pricey but I don't know anything else like this\n--Not stainless\n--No good for kibble (3/3 cats) unless you like sweeping it up\n\nI'm going to wait a few months and make double triple sure we don't have an acne issue from using the plastic dishes. I have had trouble with kitty acne with plastic water and kibble bowls in the past. It doesn't look like there's much chin/dish contact here. If we're not in Clearisil land, I'll be laying in a supply so we can use these every night.","Product: Bravo dry roasted all natural duck feet chews are an ideal between or after meal treat for both cats and dogs of all sizes and ages. The premium quality treats are made from farm-raised long island duck fed only natural grains with no added hormones or artificial growth stimulants. Bravo dry roasts the duck feet in our own usda-inspected plant under our control. There are approximately 10 duck feet chews per a package. Duck feet are , not for chewing over a long period of time. They are non-greasy and can be carried in your pocket or purse for treating-on-the-go. They are packaged in a plastic pouch with a zipper top closure for freshness and convenience.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Needs more feet and less leg\n\nReview: First off, know that these treats are not some kind of \"bite\" or \"snack\" prepared from a recipe. These are dried, salted, and perhaps smoked duck feet.\n\nWe first started buying duck feet from a local alternative pet food store as a treat option for our allergic kitty. Dried duck feet (in multiples) are disgusting. This doesn't phase our youngest boys. They'll gnaw on these for a while.\n\nUnlike other duck freet that we have purchased, this bag had fewer actual feet and was mostly leg pieces.\n\nDuck feet are both a toy and a treat for cats and having the foot part to gnaw on is apparently part on the fun. (You do have to collect these and watch so that the your kitty doesn't chew big pieces until they're soft and then attempt to swallow whole. Ask me how I know.)\n\nI would buy these again if I couldn't find our local brand, but the feet, while disgusting, are my cats' favorite. They own me, so....","Product: Each toy is attached to a 12 inch wooden wand with an elastic bungee for pouncing and batting fun for cats.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy Wand Toy for \"Pounce & Claim\" Cats\n\nReview: Our youngest cat, 1 + a few months, impatiently claimed this teaser wand as I was taking it out of the package. That was almost a week ago. The other two cats might like it, but their furry little paws don't have a shot.\n\nAs I see it:\n--Sturdy 12\" real, honest-to-goodness wood dowel wand\n--Suede-like \"string\" = no tangles\n--Permanent vinyl \"cap\" attaches string to the dowel (typical these are very durable)\n--2 1/2\" stuffed critter, at the end of the string, also well attached\n\nAs youngest cat sees it:\n--Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole.\n--Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine.\n--Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme.\n\nHad I opened up this package without the company of youngest or came across this toy in a pet store, I wouldn't have thought it anything special. It's a weird looking, unidentifiable critter on a stick. But youngest has claimed this thing as fast as any toy ever. I can't explain it, although he does have a predilection for the fake suede string. His favorite thing to do with wand toys is to pounce on the prey, drag it off, beat it up, and repeat. If we're lucky he brings the want back so we can wave it around again. If we're not, he howls until we fetch it for him.\n\nThis toy hasn't had the repeat step. He just drags it around a lot. Day and night. He brought it to bed (our king side bed is also his bed now) last night. We don't dare take the thing away and neither do the other cats: growling ensues.\n\nI'm going to go out on a limb here and say that our results are not typical. What I can tell you is the youngest is a rescued Savannah who had health problems and is about half the size of a normal Savannah. But he's not easy on toys, especially the ones he likes. He's not declawed. And this wand is still in one piece.\n\nThe fact that all cats are fickle in nature and the packaging are the only reservations I have about this item. The wand was packed on a card that is made to hang on a retail pegboard display. It was wired to the card in several places. Over that, it was shrink wrapped or something. And then all of the Amazon packaging over that. I though youngest was going to eat my hand before the toy was free and cat safe. PROtip: open this toy with a sharp scissors and in a cat free area.\n\nPicture of littlest enjoying his new best friend attached. I'll upload a new one or a video as soon as we catch a better one!\n\nI purchased this item at a discount in exchange for writing this unbiased review.","Product: Your kitty or puppy will flip their lid over this indoor pet house, literally. The Milliard Foldaway Pet Cube is an indoor pet house with a padded platform roof that fits on top for a cozy doze above or below. When your pet wants privacy, they can climb inside and be quite warm napping on its heated interior cushion, or they can hang out on the roof for a snooze with a view. If youre travelling or need to pack up, the cube folds into itself and fits into its roof for a flat package that doubles as a platform bed!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: We got all excited, and then we weren't.\n\nReview: Oh cats. So fickle. My three kitties were much more excited about constructing the pet cube than they have been about using it for anything else since then. And then a few nights ago I searched the house looking for our middle boy, getting more worried by the minute, when I hear a \"meep\" from the pet cube. And there he was, one sleepy bengal boy, as if he regularly slept there and I was the one exhibiting strange behavior.\n\nSetup wasn't too complicated despite the lack of instructions. The cube is sent flat-packed, though, and some of the side pieces are folded multiple times. The fabric covering the box was also folded, so some of the fold lines just aren't going to come out. (I don't think the cats care!) The bed heater is nicely integrated into the cushion and the cube, and the place where the cord exits is finished in a neat way.\n\nI appreciated the many different ways the cube can be used and how many options are included in this package. There is the thick padded & heated winter bed and a thin summer cushion. Or you can take all of that out and replace it with more familiar bedding until your cats become familiar with the box (recommended). Kitties can also perch on top of the box. if you have a \"hates being trapped\" kitty, you can also take the lid off of the box and try it like that.\n\nAesthetically the cube leaves a little to be desired. I happen to love stripes, but working another pattern into my living room is a no-win proposition. Also, the brand name \"Milliard\" over the door makes the cube look a little like a doghouse housing a dog named \"Millard.\" My cats did not take this well.\n\nStill, there aren't many products like this on the market that are large enough for a true adult cat. And there are entirely too many that are strange pastel colors. So I haven't given up on the pet cube. Next week I will load it up with catnip!\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Would you like to see more sizes/shapes? Search Amazon for DURA-GRIP to see more! - DURA-GRIP IS RATED AS BEST NON-SLIP FURNITURE GRIPPER! The original DURA-GRIP is Patent Pending for Rug Pads for Less and Rug Pads for Less is the only authorized seller. THE DETAILS: NO GLUE OR NAILS! These non-slip furniture pads are like no other in that they are pure solid rubber on both sides with extremely dense fiber in the center! There is no adhesive to adhere to the furniture or the floor as the rubber holds all furniture to the pad and the pad grips safely to the floor. MADE IN THE USA, these rubber furniture pads contain a unique texture within the rubber to allow more rubber to grip to more floor. Safe to use on all hardwood and hard floor surfaces and meant to be used under heavy conditions. Also use under back legs of furniture when the front legs are sitting on a carpet to level the back of the furniture with a full 3/8\" thick pad. DURA-GRIP pads are also meant to protect the floor with an 80 ounce density second to none. DURA-GRIP prevents even the heaviest and sharpest of furniture legs from penetrating through to damage to any type of floor surface. FURNITURE USED WITH: Sectionals, Sofas, Chairs, Recliners, Tables, Beds and any furniture meant to stay in place.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Miracle squares defy physics\n\nReview: I bought these gripper squares to help keep my dad's recliner in from sliding back on the hardwood floor. The recliner is sturdy, and so is my dad. Since he is recovering from a stroke, getting up from his chair is harder than usual. He tends to rely more on the chair for support, and its tendency to slide makes the whole situation dangerous. Dad refuses to consider an alternate chair.\n\nThese four squares have worked far beyond my expectations. They are just thick pads with a texture on each side. You get one under each chair leg, and suddenly it seems like the chair is actually rooted to the hardwood floor.\n\nThe chair still moves a little when dad gets up. I think that's inevitable. But an inch or two instead of a foot is the difference between him not falling and falling. I am grateful for that.\n\nI tried several different kinds of \"stick on\" products from the hardware store before I ordered these from DURA-GRIP. They didn't get the job done.","Product: If you have recently been worried about a mold issue or have had water damage, then you understand how troubling it can be to not know if you have a mold growth in your home. No one wants to deal with the stress of an unknown health issue and to make matters worse hiring a Professional can cost 4 to 5 hundred dollars. Put your mind at ease and use our test to be sure. Mold and the toxins they produce can be dangerous and they can also be hidden. Don't be fooled by instant check kits that only test for 3 different mold types. Our kit tests for all mold types. We include a guide to help you understand how to properly inspect your property for signs of mold and water damage. This is what sets our tests apart. Inspections are a very important and often overlooked aspect of mold testing. Without properly inspecting your property you could miss a huge issue and never know it. We strive to show you how to identify problems and how to use our mold test kit properly. Our product contains 3 tape lift samples(surface test), a quick start guide, and a mold inspection booklet. The tape lifts can be used to test surfaces that you suspect may be mold growth. The inspection booklet will tell you where to look for mold. Once you have collected the samples you will mail them to the lab (shipping to lab not included). Your mold samples will be sent to an experienced Lab that has processed more than 50,000 mold tests. The lab will analyze your samples and produce an illustrated data report that you will receive through email. All of the results are confidential and only you and the lab will see them unless you request otherwise. You can then reach out to us at your convenience for an expert consultation to help you understand the mold test results. In fact you can reach out to us during any stage for consultation and help with any questions you have about taking samples.** Texas residents or samples collected from Texas must submit $24 fee for Lab analysis**\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best option for DIY testing of of mold. EASY.\n\nReview: I was diagnosed with asthma recently, and the doctor told me that keeping my allergies under control would make my asthma not as bad. Since I was feeling pretty tough, I went on a rampage of anti-allergenizing (pretty sure that's not a word) in our home. Because I am allergic to mold, our little master bathroom was a particular concern. Our house was renovated by a woodworker. He also did he the electrical and the plumbing. One of the many surprises we have found: some funky looking mold when we knocked out a shower wall tile to check for a possible water leak around the shower and tub area.\n\nBeing a nutcase, I inspected every other surface of our home and found no other mold. Before we removed that shower wall (or more of it) to address the plumbing issue, I wanted to know if it was safe to do that. I watch HGTV too, you know! Now I'm an expert. ;)\n\nThe options here in Minneapolis for mold testing were not good. A testing \"service\" would be $750. They would come out to the house, take samples, take the samples to the lab, and send me a letter with the results. There were mold test kits at Home Depot that supposedly check for mold spores in the air. I read an article on-line which questioned whether these tests could ever be validated. The thing seemed goofy. They had surface mold kits too, but for $200 one sample seemed steep.\n\nThat's how I ended up on Amazon. Again, there a lot of choices. I did make my initial decision based on a few things. First, did the kit have at least 2 samples? Was it clear about what would happen? Was the expense reasonable? Was the customer support responsive to questions? This DIY Mold Test from the Mold Inspection Network fit the bill.\n\nWhen I received the \"kit,\" I'll admit to being totally underwhelmed. See, it turns out that mold testing is not a huge thing. The kit comes in a large plastic envelope. You get a few forms, a detailed instruction booklet, and three test cartridges.\n\nThe cartridges are small plastic holders for clear adhesive sample collection tape. You just remove the covering, press the sticky side up into your mold, and you're done. Because the holders are rigid, we did struggle a little with getting a good sample in the tight space behind our tile. As an alternative to the cartridge, the customer support person advised to use a strip of transparent (completely clear, not cloudy_scotch tape instead and to stick it down to a ziplock bag instead. That was much easier for the particular place we were testing.\n\nThere are some forms to fill out, as you would expect, but they don't take too long. And you also have to label where each of your samples are from. That's kind of a big deal. Then you put the samples in ziplock bags and mail them and the forms into the lab. Therein lies my only issue with this otherwise stellar kit: it did not supply the ziplock bags to put the sample in, a mailing envelope, or postage. It's not that these items are difficult to find, but I did find it odd.\n\nJust 4 business days later, I received my mold test results in the mail. That same day I also received a phone call and an email alerting me to the fact that the results were on the way -- there was no chance I would overlook these. The results page was super clear. It showed each of the samples, what kind of mold was found, how dense the mold was, and whether or not it was a health threat.\n\nIt turned out that we had nothing to worry about. Just ordinary types of mold that while I didn't want growing behind the bathroom walls weren't going to harm anyone while removing the wall. I did have a few questions and spoke with customer service on the phone several times throughout the process. The gentleman I spoke to (same person every time) was knowledgeable, patient, and kind.\n\nIf you need to test some mold, I recommend the DIY Mold Test from the Mold Inspection Network.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: The Precision Screwdriver Set helps with small tooling on electronics, glasses, lighting, etc. Comes with a convenient plastic carrying case.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Tools are functional, Case broke. Prop 65 Warning.\n\nReview: The quality of this set is disappointing, but the included tools do work.\n\nThe set contains the 3 hex key wrenches, 2 phillips screwdrivers, and 6 regular screwdrivers. It also has a dual-ended cross-bar, #0 and #1. The tools arrived neatly pressed into the slots in the case with the exception of the cross-bar.\n\nGauge-wise, all of these match up with my other set of micro tools almost exactly. That's the best way I have to tell if these are the correct size. (I was tired of transferring one tiny set on inexpensive tools from the basement to the office! Precision-sized tools are handy enough to have two sets.)\n\nThese aren't the easiest tools to grip and turn. The mid-sections are textured, which should help, but this texturing didn't do much. I have found that most micro tool sets for the hobbyist are like this though. They're not made to do repetitive tasks.\n\nI replaced the battery in my cat's robofish, tightened the screws in my glasses, and dissessembled a basic computer component with this set this week. Missions accomplished!\n\nThe size of the tools is not marked on these. You can use trial and error, but the items where you need precision tools usually have fasteners that are easy to strip and hard to replace. If I know what size to use on a device, I write it down, on the device if possible.\n\nNote that there aren't a lot of precision tools that have marked sizes. It is an added expense. What is typically done instead is to mark the case slots. In this case (see what I did there?), there are cardboard inserts so you can figure out what size things are.\n\nIt would work. But the case broke the first time I closed it. The hinge broke. It isn't a true hinge, just a flap of thin plastic that is supposed to fold. I also assume that the case is responsible for the California Prop 65 warning on the product packaging.\n\nIf having a case and knowing the sizes of precision tools wasn't so critical, I would have been able to give this set a four-star rating. If those two things aren't at the top of your list, you might be a better fit with this set than I am.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Wild Republic Polybag of Mini Turtle Figurines\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cute set of quality plastic turtles\n\nReview: I purchased this set of 12 tiny plastic turtles to use in a sensory activity with my dad as he recovered from his stroke. My sister and I (both well into middle-age) had a lot of fun playing with them and wondered where they were when we were growing up!\n\nThey're just neat. You get 12 tiny turtles. No two turtles are painted the exact same way, although some effort is given to using \"nature\" colors -- no neon pink or green here. There are a few different body types included, although the distinctions among the \"land dwelling\" turtles are difficult to spot. My set had two swimming turtles with flatter shells and flippers -- my favorites of the group.\n\nTexturally they're a harder plastic with the slightest bit of give. You could send these into any environment: legos, refrigerator, sandbox, creek, jello, water beads, Barbie castle, and etc., and I think they'll recover quite nicely.\n\nDo I recommend this item? Yes, for children at least 3. (Supervised -- because tiny.)\nIs it giftable? Yes. Fun as a gift or part of a gift.\nWould this toy be a good one to donate? Yes. It would work for a wide range of ages, genders, and interests. No batteries needed.","Product: Air Pump Tow Truck with Crane: speedy breakdown assistance! Come to us for innovative toys that protect the environment and train the motor skills. A car that's been left in the way or badly parked is a real nuisance on the play mat. What luck that the Air Pump Tow Truck with Crane from Dickie Toys is ready and waiting. The Crane Truck is the toy version of a real MAN truck that children sometimes see out on the road. The innovative tow truck has a movable boom. It doesn't require any batteries and is controlled by a hydraulic pump action. So you can protect the environment at the same time as inspiring children with a fascination for the cause and effect of technology. The set includes a small car to make the play experience even more reaslistic. Give a gift with a difference!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fun toy for parents and kids, best for slightly older kiddos\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2XRCLYIBZICSR\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C14BypeVosS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A180LV5ybdS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Trucks are much-loved among the kids of our extended family members', especially \"city trucks\" like this tow truck from Dickie Toys. The tow truck is actually more of playset as it comes with a small blue car to tow and two traffic cones.\n\nThe towing action is more fun than you would think, and the flatbed action on the truck works smoothly. (See how everything works in the video.) You push the button on the truck cab a few times to raise the boom, and there's a lever near the front wheel of the cab to lower the boom. Reversing the car down the truck's bed makes the flatbed extend.\n\nI ended up giving this truck four stars instead of five because the cradle to put the car in for towing is a lot to deal with if you're a kid. Everything has to be just so for it to work, and I'm not a fan of \"just so\" requirements for toys to work. Since taking this video, we've replaced the existing boom arrangement with a stainless steel magnet hook (just hook the hook to the top and let the magnet part that would normally attach to a refrigerator or shop shelf hang down). That works a lot better, and the tow truck can pick up toys that have some metal in them with ease.\n\nThe other minor annoyance is that the wheels on the truck and the car have more resistance than I'd like.\n\nThat said, this toy has been a favorite of every kid that comes over to the house lately, and despite my initial fears, it still works just fine.\n\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Save More Water. Our decorative beads are a crystal polymer water substitute for plants and flowers. The beads absorb over 100 times their weight in water to form glass-like pearls that slowly release water back into their environment. The brilliance of the beads makes them ideal for flower, plant and candle arrangements. Easy To Grow. They are created by simply adding water. The Pearl balls are very tiny beads when you receive them, soaking in water causes them to expand into perfect miniature spheres, from 8-10MM in size or 1/4\"-3/8\" or larger. Looks Great Anywhere! Small enough to fit in any vase. Use them to add some unique ideas to your decorating scheme. Pour off excess water or drain in a colander. The \"purer\" the water, the larger the crystals will grow. Distilled water is the best. Let the pearls sit and hydrate 6-8 hours. Drain any excess water. When the polymer has finished hydrating the appearance will look like a full round ball that is about 1/4\" to 3/8\" diameter. Just add water to keep hydrated. Caution not for human ingestion, and be careful around children do not let them eat any, non toxic but not a food. NOTICE: The \"Super Z Outlet\" seller is the only authorized seller, we do not sell wholesale so there should be NO other sellers; Any other sellers are illegally selling their own products using our registered Trademarked company name. In this listing, purchasing from any seller other than \"Super Z Outlet\" will result in a potentially faulty product that may be unsafe and cause injury. Please be sure to purchase this product from the \"Super Z Outlet\" seller to avoid any problems with your product and to ensure both your safety. Manufacturers warranty included only when purchased from Super Z Outlet.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fun for sensory play!\n\nReview: I purchased this set for an alternative to a fidget while watching tv or talking on the phone. They take up more attention than that but work just fine as water beads regardless of your needs.\n\nThese hydrate to marble-sized beads, so they aren't the little tiny ones. I prefer this size for play. The enclosed instructions weren't much, and they were in metrics, but they were about right. It was something like a cup and a quarter of water to each bag of beads. It took almost six hours for the beads to fully hydrate.\n\nMy order contained two packets of yellow beads and one packet of the other colors shown. The bags are tiny (like matchbox-sized), and each one contains a separate color. I did all of one color the first time to see if the directions worked. For real next batch, I did a mix. If you have a scale, I would just mix all of the colors together and divide them by weight to figure out how much water to add.\n\nThese do end up with pastel colors, not bright. The first batch I made is still going strong after almost a week of daily manipulation. (I store in water when not using and change it daily. I guess you can allow the beads to dry out completely and then rehydrate them. I haven't tried that yet.)\n\nI did a thorough search on Amazon and found this item to be a good choice for a reasonable amount of water beads that weren't too expensive. Other than the colors not being bright, I'm happy with them. I saw on Pinterest that you can put food coloring in the hydration water to brighten these up. If that works, I'll order these again.\n\nThe picture I'm attaching to this review shows two of the ten included packets of water beads after they have been hydrated.","Product: The Card Caddy is the ONLY playing card case that converts to a discard tray so you can securely transport your cards, then play a game anywhere, anytime.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A little hard to open IMHO\n\nReview: I originally bought this card caddy as a gift for my mom. She keeps a deck of cards in her purse (ok, I do too) and just in the original box they don't stay clean.\n\nThe case is neat in a lot of ways. I like that you can see which deck it's holding through the opening. The bright red plastic seemed more fun than all of the leather and wood alternatives that I have seen over the years.\n\nThe discard tray function is not a huge benefit for any games my family plays but once you get the case open it does have that. I guess you never know when you might learn a new card game.\n\nWhat I don't like about the Card Caddy -- and the reason why it's going to be a gift for someone else instead of mom -- is that it isn't super easy to open. You need to get a grip on the plastic and pull. (I do have arthritis in my hands, so I asked an able-handed friend for her opinion. She agreed.) it's not terrible, and for the price you can just order one and try it out.","Product: These awesome - LED devil horns - instill fear in the bravest champions or are just a lot of fun for a party. But there's no confusion as to whether you're naughty or nice with these. A flip of the switch turns on the intense LED lights inside to draw more attention to your bad side. Use these for Halloween, costume parties.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Rock on, you devil you\n\nReview: You never know when you're going to need a pair of flashing devil horns. I like to be prepared. Ever since I saw the promo photos from AC/DC's Coachella stunt in 2015, I've been a little obsessed. I'd never seen the whole devil horn phenomenon in action.\n\nSo when my set of flashing devil horns arrived, the obvious thing to do was don a pair of them, (do my hair up right), and jam to some proper tunes. Note that there is no video with this review: some things no other human beings need to see, and this, my Amazon friends, is one of them.\n\nPerhaps I was over-enthusiastic because one of my horns came a bit loose on one side. A little epoxy the next day glued her down tight. A glue gun would have been just fine too. Never one to shy away from quality control, I managed a repeat performance with the other pair the next day: it had sturdier horns.\n\nThe headband is comfortable as much as a wider plastic headband can be. It does have \"teeth\" along the front to help hold your hair back, something I didn't expect to see in a novelty item. And the lights! The lights are very bright. They're also nice and crazy blinking fast. Unlike some versions of the devil horns that I have seen, the plastic on the horns themselves is a softer plastic, so they'll easily survive a drop or two.\n\nI recommend this set of LED flashing devil horns to....almost anyone. They're going to be fun for Halloween. And you haven't lived until you've had a dance party in with them in your living room in the dark. Trust me on this.\n\nThis item was provided at no charge in return for my writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Set of 3 different awesome diecast farm tractors with trailers. Features real diecast metal with plastic parts. 1:72 Scale Model. Each Measures Between 7-8\" in Length. Ages 3 and Up.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Mostly plastic toys that are average\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-RL5L84EF07OQ8\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1B3Ub0WFCS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EZac8w%2ByS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> These farm tractors with trailers were not what I was expecting.\n\nThe big deal (to me) was that I expected \"diecast metal\" toys, and I got plastic toys. The metal components of these toys include the color shielding on the tractors (hood cover and tire covers) and the wheel axels. The wheels are not \"freewheeling,\" either. They're pretty standard.\n\nThe recommended age of 3+ seems off. There are a number of tiny burrs in the plastic on the machinery, and it takes no force at all to remove teeny tiny components like the metal parts or the tractor canopies. (I do not have children, just some that I borrow, but at 4 and 5 I would still have to watch them like a hawk with these.)\n\nSo, do I recommend this set? They weren't what I was looking for. But if you want an inexpensive set of fairly detailed tractor trailer toys for a slightly older child, these aren't terrible.\n\nThere's a little prep you'll want to do before you let a kid go to the farm with these:\n\n * Remove the twist ties securing the toys to the carton. There are quite a few. Grab the needle-nose pliers!\n * Check to see if your tractors and trailers are fused at the hitch. Two of mine were and that isn't fun. Working carefully with a pocket knife, you\n can free the hitch. Be careful not to cut through the peg; you want the hitch to be operational so the tractors can be mixed and matched\n * Clip the plastic cords around the logs\n * Check each toy carefully with your fingers for plastic burrs. Clip them off and make sure it's smooth.\n * Look at that harvest machine and get your story straight before kid asks you what it is. I think it is either a sugar beet harvester or maybe\n cabbages? It's not something we use in the Midwest for sure.\n\nExtra Credit Prep\n\n * Find a loader toy in your kid's collection or a soup spoon that you don't care about\n * Pour out a few Tablespoons of something to fill up that dump truck. Unpopped popcorn kernels work well because they are small. Dried peas\n or lentils will work, too. Oatmeal if you're desperate. No to flour. Trust me on this.\n * Set up your farm outside or in a cookie sheet inside. If you're super mom, a whiteboard sticker (or just paint the cookie sheet glossy) is great\n because you can draw in fences and roads. And change them up later.\n\nIs this set giftable? Not really because the box says \"diecast farm tractors\" and then they are plastic\nCan I donate this set? I recommend against doing so because the recommended age is so far off.\n\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.","Product: Brand new\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Cra-Z-Sand is not much like sand\n\nReview: For a holiday gift this year, two of my relatives purchased play sand for me. This amazing stuff didn't exist when I was a kid, but that's no reason not to start playing with it now, right? Before you dive in for you or some lucky kids, please know that not all play sand is the same.\n\nThe first relative gave me a kit with box, molds, tools, and 1 lb of play sand. (Sorry, I don't see that particular kit for sale here on Amazon.) The other relative gave me two 1.5 boxes of Cra-Z-Sand. He purchased at Target, but the box looked exactly like the one in the listing. Later I found out that my two darling nieces also received Cra-Z-Sand for a holiday gift.\n\nMy brother and sister-in-law reported that the girls were having a ton of fun with the Cra-Z-Sand, but that it didn't feel like sand to them at all. It seemed to be getting all over the house because it was so lightweight and sticky (and because toddlers!). They thought they might just regrout their kitchen floor with the stuff. I found the whole conversation baffling because up to that point I had only played with the sand that came in my kit (similar to Sands Alive sand). It looks and feels like. . . . actual sand. It has some weight to it, too. Although as \"hitting mid-life crisis\" adult I should be able to make less of a mess than a herd of toddlers, their experience didn't sound like mine.\n\nOf course, just a little sand isn't enough, and I was quickly ready to pour more sand into my box. I opened up my gifted stash of Cra-Z-Sand and realized that it was a \"different\" kind of substance. Lightweight, fluffy, it did keep its shape. Until it decided to stick. And it did stick to everything! The sides of the sandbox, my hands, the molds....Cra-Z-Sand everywhere. I chose not to mix it with the existing sand. It just wasn't the same stuff.\n\nI recommend against purchasing this brand of play sand. It just doesn't have the genuine sandy feel and texture that so many of its competitors do right now. And it migrates on its own around the house.\n\nBONUS PRO TIP: Smaller silicone molds make fabulous play sand molds. A great way to make many molds it to have a mold swap with friends. Everyone buys one sheet of silicone mold minis, cuts them out, and swaps them."],"string":"[\n \"Product: With its strong performance against the oral bacteria that cause infections of the periodontium and endodontium, as well as dental caries and staph infections, and its favorable behavior toward healing cells (fibroblasts), CloSYS addresses a spectrum of clinical oral hygiene concerns. Finally, its agreeable taste and non-tooth-staining characteristics-especially coupled with its lower cost and over-the-counter convenience compared to its prescription counterpart-encourage patients to be fully compliant. As a non-prescription oral rinse, CloSYS not only meets and may surpass CHX in post-procedure applications, it also can be recommended for twice-daily regular oral care as a maintenance and preventative measure. CloSYS is now a premium standard for daily oral care.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super effective mouthwash -+ toothpaste, all sulfate free\\n\\nReview: I tried out this CloSYS after reading that it might be a solution to my chronically dry lips after switching to Sensodyne. TL;DR Both products seemed to help; disappointed that the toothpaste didn't have more fluoride.\\n\\nAfter using both the toothpaste and the mouthwash (included in the care pack) for a little over a week, I determined that I the dry lip problem had subsided quite a bit. (Sensodyne, like most toothpaste, contains sulfates. For some, this can cause irritation such as canker sores and dryness. I am one of those people, apparently. CloSYS is sulfate-free.)\\n\\nSulfates are also what cause most bath and beauty products to foam. So the CloSYS toothpaste doesn't foam up like a normal toothpaste, but it has an acceptable minty flavor. I got used to it in a few days. The mouthwash comes unflavored, which I thought would be super gross but is actually fine. They send along a little squeeze bottle of mint essential oil to \\\"flavor your own.\\\" I put the whole thing in and would have gone even mintier.\\n\\nThe toothpaste works fine and my teeth feel nice and clean after using it. The mouthwash is outstanding. I feel like there is a big improvement in how long my breath stays fresh after using it v. my old standby of Listerine. That I will definitely be rebuying after this bottle is finished.\\n\\nThe only disappointment I had was in the fluoride percentage of the toothpaste. I used Sensodyne because I needed the extra fluoride for cavity protection, not because my teeth are sensitive. And I hadn't thought to check, but the fluoride percentage in the CloSYS toothpaste is the same as what you get in a tube of Crest. I hadn't thought to check.\\n\\nAlthough I had \\\"fluoride\\\" issues with this toothpaste, I feel like that issue is specific to me and not widespread to most other people, so I'm still going to give this product a 5-star review. It's pretty good, especially the mouthwash. I recommend it.\",\n \"Product: Unleash Your Imagination And Create Just About Anything Thanks To The Ultimate Self Setting Moldable Silicone! The V tie self setting silicone is extremely durable, versatile and flexible. It is moldable by hand, it cures overnight at room temperature and once it is cured, it is waterproof, electrically insulating, UV resistant and dishwasher proof. You can use it to make just about anything you can think of since it is self adhesive and it effectively bonds to steel, aluminum, glass, wood, ceramics and some kinds of fabric too. The V tie self setting moldable silicone can be easily removed from most non porous surfaces and it allows you to create, make or fix countless things. Protect or repair frayed cables, give yourself a small storage space solution by creating hooks or fix your leaky shoes thanks to this durable, incomparably flexible silicone rubber. You will enjoy its high temperature resistance that will give you countless creative options and ideas.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting but messy stuff\\n\\nReview: I thought this putty would be fun to play around with and see if it was similar to the well-known name brand version. All of my charging cables are about ready to break again, so my initial plan was to reinforce that spot where they always break right under the lightening connector.\\n\\nMuch like the name brand version, you don't get much putty in a single order, so it's a good idea to have a plan ready. This putty is difficult to work with because it is quite sticky and soft. It's less of a putty and more of a very dense paste, if that makes sense. I had trouble getting the kind of smooth surface I wanted because my fingers would always leave a texture on it.\\n\\nI was so excited about my charging cable fix that I waited the 24 hours and tried to use the cable, not checking to see if the putty was cured. It wasn't. Oops. 24 hours and some clean-up later, I was in business. It doesn't look great, but it works.\\n\\nBecause of the curation time and the sticky factor, I think this putty might be best used for situations where you're filling in holes or tightening joints, that sort of thing. I don't see it as a good fit for creating entirely new forms. It might be interesting to create the inside of a piece with this and finish it with the pricier name brand stuff.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Ready to paint, acid free acrylic titanium primed. Medium texture cotton canvas. This item is manufactured in United States.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An less expensive way to do \\\"real\\\" painting\\n\\nReview: I am just getting back to painting after a long hiatus, and my efforts are not extraordinary. (Yet? <-- trying to stay positive about here!) Sticker shock has hit me big time with the price of prepped canvas boards and stretchers. Without a circle of friends to go in on a bulk purchase, I've been a little cheap about having appropriate surfaces to paint. Super small canvases, super cheap ones, painted over ones, and about anything else you can think of.\\n\\nThis canvas pad from Fredrix is doing a much better job for me than any of those other interim solutions, especially for acrylics. The \\\"paper\\\" is thick, flawless, and feels (to the touch and to the brush) much like an actual canvas. As I've worked through this pad, I've learned a few tricks to make the most of this medium:\\n\\n * Tear out each page carefully. You might have to score the pages around the middle of the pad to get a clean tear on them\\n * Going to paint wet on wet? Mount the paper on a board. You can be super classy like me and staple it down. Bulldog clips work too, but I find\\n them visually distracting. The mount keeps the paper from curling up while you're working.\\n * If you're working mostly dry, you can get away with using paperweight instead.\\n * In acrylics, I've found it takes more paint than usual to get a pigmented background using this paper. If you know you want a darker background, I\\n lay that down first, almost like a second primer. Saves loads of frustration later.\\n\\nThe only thing I do not like about the Fredix Canvas Pads is that they are not available the size of my walls. How fun would that be?\",\n \"Product: Enjoy making felt creations with Dimensions new Needle Felting Tools collection. These silicon Finger Guards protect your fingers while needle felting. Needles won't puncture guard. Can be used for sewing, too. Includes 3 guards in different sizes?.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Felting is a couch hobby, who knew?\\n\\nReview: I was given the cutest little owl felting kit for Christmas. I know nothing about felting but it looked like fun. The kit oddly didn't include a felting pad which seems to be necessity.\\n\\nHaving no idea what to buy, really, I looked at what seemed to be every felting pad on Amazon. You get different sizes and shapes and thicknesses, but they all shared a common flaw: none protected me from poking my lap with the needle.\\n\\nLaugh all you want, but life is busy, and I am going to make this owl! Multitasking is a must. This tray added that lap protection I was after, and the slot holds more felting needles than my kit includes.\\n\\nSo far, the felting is going....slow. It's going to take me a while to get used to the slowness and to learn to stop pricking my fingers. But I'm happy to not be poking my lap and to be hanging out in the living room with my husband and cat family while I do that.\\n\\nI did not find any other products to compare this one to, really. So while I can't give you an experienced felter's opinion (yet). I do recommend this.\\n\\nAlso if you give a felting kit as a gift, make sure it has everything the recipient needs to complete the project.\",\n \"Product: The mDesign craft supply storage caddy totes are perfect for storing craft supplies. Organize all of your favorite paints, yarns, scrapbooking supplies, and more. Convenient and stackable, these totes can be used all over the home, not just in the craft room! The handy carrying handles make them easily portable. It's easy to create the storage solution that works best for you - in any room of your home! mDesign - more calm, less clutter\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect storage for arts and crafts supplies\\n\\nReview: Somewhere along the line I got the coloring bug again too, and then I started drawing and painting again. Hello, childhood! That's all good and well, but we don't have kids, so we don't a designated place for arts and craft supplies. That means that I have crayons and gel pens and even paint brushes everywhere.\\n\\nI didn't want to invest in a huge storage solution because it's unlikely that this will be a forever hobby. This caddy is proving to be the perfect \\\"in-between\\\" solution for me. It's a larger, extremely solid piece. I was expecting the thinner acrylic like you see in the office supply store versions of these and other items like paper clip cubes and inboxes. Instead, this is a heavy, heavy and well-made piece. I am delighted with it, and I'm considering ordering a second one for flower arrangments.\\n\\nSpace wise, the caddy is generous. One side is divided into three sections. I could fit 32 gel pens into one section. That's the only one I have that's full -- I need more colored pencils, apparently. The other side of the divider is open and not divided. Right now I am using this to store my notebook page or work in progress page on a clipboard or work surface. You can fit an entire coloring book or page in there.\\n\\nThere was only one small challenge with this caddy, and that was removing the crazy big and annoying sticker that was stuck on it when it arrived. A little solvent and some scraping took care of it okay.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: YOUR SEARCH FOR PERFECT GEL PEN IS OVER! . 60 Gel pens with a soft grip which is great to hold and will let you draw, write, journal for hours! Non-Toxic and Acid Free. Perfect for art projects or adult coloring book! These gel pens have 50% more ink than most other pen, SO THEY LAST LONGER. The nib sizes range from 1.00 mm to 0.6 mm for all smaller details. So click the \\\"Add to Cart\\\" button now and add a set of color fest gel pens to your coloring toolbox. They are great for Kids- Arts and crafts- Card Making- Scrap-booking- journals- Office- Students- Mandalas\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not all glitter but fun anyway\\n\\nReview: My gel pen crazy is still going strong, so I was waiting by the door when UPS showed up with this fun set of gel pens. I recommend this set -- the color selection is particularly fabulous -- but it may be better for some people than others.\\n\\nWhat I like:\\n\\n * 59 unique colors gives you a lot to work with\\n * Ditto with all of the different finishes/inks: classic, glitter, metallic, neon, fluorescent, pastel & rainbow\\n * Storage cases (2) are could be used for travel or long-term storage: each holds 30 pens and is manageable in size.\\n * 1mm tip (on the finer side) is flexible -- works well for detail coloring and for writing\\n * The pens seem a bit wider than others that I have used recently, which should mean more ink (just my impression here)\\n * Finish on the glitter pens after they dry on the page is shimmery -- absolutely perfect\\n\\nOne of the most important things about glitter pens is how easily the ink flows from the pen. I can't provide an overall description of the \\\"flowiness\\\" for this set because there is so much difference between the pens of each type of ink/finish. The glitter and metallic pens all delivered ink smoothly and consistently through the pen tips onto the page. The classic and rainbow pens were my least favorite to use for coloring because they ink flow felt slow. (If you just used the pens for writing or outlining, I doubt this would be noticeable.) Either the neon or the fluorescent set worked great -- but I'm not sure which is which.\\n\\nThere are a few drawbacks to the set as a whole that are worth knowing about:\\n\\n * Ink does not flow slowly through some of the pens at first. Not uncommon, but it did take a few more priming strokes than usual with\\n these pens. If you give this set to a child, I recommend priming all of the pens before giving.\\n * It is somewhat difficult to push the caps back down on top of the pens, and the \\\"pocket clips\\\" on the pen caps feel like they'll break as\\n you pull off the caps when you're ready to use the pens.\\n * I noticed some smearing as I worked with these on an inexpensive 72 lb. drawing paper. The drawing paper does absorb inks faster\\n than a coated paper can. So plan to be careful working with inkjet printer paper, less inexpensive coloring books, and so on.\\n * The product name for this item was \\\"60 glitter gel pens.\\\" To be clear, not all of the pens in this set are glitter --only about 15 of them.\\n The glitter pens that are included are pretty awesome, though!\\n\\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for my writing this unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Our easy to use Cavatelli Maker will let you make traditional Italian pasta sea shells, and large or small gnocchi in the comfort of your own home. Original design, easy directions and recipes included.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Brings out the Italian in me! Get the dough right and you're good to go.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-RE0EUHPM6OZ39\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1q6l0mUqCS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91eD4ANAtGS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> I am of Italian heritage and made noodles with my grandmother in her kitchen (no machines, just a rolling pin, and a knife) when I was a kid. I'd like to think I was channeling grandma as I made cavatelli with a machine for the first time.\\n\\nThis machine worked pretty well for me once I got the hang of it. There were a few rough spots in the way of installation and instructions, so I'll share those with you here. The first thing you need to do is remove the handle and re-attach it facing the opposite way. It doesn't fit into the box when it's attached facing the correct direction, and it doesn't turn all the way around when it's facing the wrong direction. I was convinced the machine was manufactured wrong until I figured this out.\\n\\nNext, when attaching the clamp to your counter, don't try to push the clamp flush to the counter. If you do, you can't tighten the clamp. It turns out that the clamp holds just fine without being pushed in tight. Who knew? The last thing I did that I would recommend is to use a non-stick spray on the metal parts where the formed noodle is unloaded. (Don't spray it on. Spray a paper towel and rub it on.) This made a huge difference in the form and shape of the cavatelli.\\n\\nI made a basic cavatelli dough with a blend of all-purpose and Durham flours, water, and salt. Next time I'll use the much richer ricotta and egg yolk cavatelli, which is probably what most people think of when they think of cavatelli. That dough is much wetter and stickier, so I didn't want to start with it.\\n\\nOperating the machine sounds simple. You feed strips of dough into the rollers on one side, keep turning the crank, and formed pasta comes out the other side. It turns out that it's only that simple when you have the dough at the right consistency and the dough strips cut evenly. It took me a few tries to get the dough right. Once the mix was right (fairly dry dough, but it still was smooth to the touch and bounced back when touched with a finger), the easiest thing to do was to roll it to a 3/8 in. thickness. I used a rolling pin with depth rings for this purpose. Next I cut long, even strips through the dough. I had the best luck using a strip that nearly filled the track on the machine -- your mileage may vary.\\n\\nStill with me? This next part is the secret to success. I gave the top, bottom, and sides of each strip a generous sprinkle of flour'. And then I let them just hang out there on the floured board and dry for about half an hour. That extra drying time made a huge difference in the pasta moving through the machine smoothly. I never had any difficulty with the pasta moving through the machine until it got to the end where it is supposed to be released from the machine. And then it would stick and ruin the newly formed shape. If it started to stick, I wiped down that exit point on the machine and reapplied some non-stick spray.\\n\\nThe cavatelli I produced is far from restaurant quality. But I was pretty impressed for a first try.\\n\\nI would like to give this machine a five-star review just because it was fun. But there are some areas where it could be improved. Certainly the directions need to be updated. I would prefer that the machine was made out of stainless steel so that there was no worry of rust. And there doesn't seem to be any way to get to the inner workings of the machine for maintenance or repair. For the time being, though, I have more pasta than I know what to do with.\\n\\nBon Appetit!\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount that was supplied to me in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: After Soaking Your Body in a Relaxing Hot Bath Water, Gently Remove Grimey Dirt Off Your Skin with the Washcloth for Refreshing Sensation. Millions of Asians Use These to Get That Baby Soft Skin! Not Recommended For Facial Scrubbing\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Exfoliating to the extreme\\n\\nReview: Wowza. I read about the Uber exfoliating effects of viscose cloths in a random gossip magazine, and the whole thing seemed just strange enough to be true.\\n\\nPeople, it's true. You can take a bath (more effective for me than a shower), get out of the shower, and then without drying off the whole way give yourself a thorough scrubbing with one of the six cloths in this set. My skin can only handle the red ones which were less coarse.\\n\\nI'm trying not to gross anyone out but I use a loofah everyday. This small cloth rolled disgusting dead skin off of me everywhere. Important safety tip: do not skip moisturizing after you rinse and cleanse. Your skin will never forgive you.\\n\\nThese cloths were actually seen into cute pockets. I think the idea is to put your hand into the pocket, but my longish hands didn't have a chance. That made scrubbing a bit difficult because the pocket kept folding over. Next time I may look for a similar product sans pocket.\\n\\nThat said, I will use these 6 clothes until they are worn out. That's going to be a long time from now. Bargain beauty purchase of the year?\",\n \"Product: This Kurt Adler 5.25\\\" Glass Icicle Ornament 12 Piece Box Set is a fun, festive way to add to your holiday dcor. Each twisted glass ornament appears to be a dripping icicle hanging from your tree. Bring the magic of a White Christmas indoors.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty but not Amazing\\n\\nReview: These ornaments are pretty but not amazing. They're the exact size as advertised, glass, and arrived in perfect condition. While breakable for sure, they're thick enough at the top that they're sturdier than some other icicles that we've had over the years.\\n\\nI'd like to give these lovely ornaments five stars. but I can't for the simple reason that all of the glass icicles in the box are identical. The product description didn't say they wouldn't be, mind you, but with the quantity and something from nature I thought maybe? But no. Once you get them on the tree it really doesn't matter that much. Because these aren't super delicate, though, a little variation in the design would be made them more special and less ordinary.\",\n \"Product: Are you tired of eating boring sandwiches and cholesterol-inducing food? Arugula, spinach, endive, lettuce, romaine, cabbage or cress, we revel in how easy it has become to vary salad intake to benefit a long and healthy life! Perfect for vegan, vegetarian or paleo diets: quick, easy and fun salad preparation with Culina 3 Qt. Salad Spinner. Ergonomic design: Superior quality, robust material, Culina 3 Qt. Small Spinner is a durable, time-tested, resistant, compact powerhouse. With the spin stop brake button on the lid, no more salad flying out of the bowl! Design with feet at the base of the sleek clear bowl lend stability and a secure grip. Food Safe: Unlike heated food which kills bacteria when prepared at the right temperature, raw food requires extra diligence. Reduce bacteria, wash thoroughly, use Culina 3Qt. Salad Spinner and you will immediately see dirt and foreign residue wash off as they collect in the clear outer bowl. Removing excess water for a crispy clean salad, full of nutrients rather than soggy --which besides looking unappealing and lacking in taste-- can ultimately deplete food of its essential minerals and nutrients. Easy to Use: Simply fill up the basket with desired amount of salad, rinse, set back in the clear bowl, cover and spin with a simple, forceless turn of the ergonomically designed fold-up spin handle to dry the salad. Better Performance:Spins with impressive centrifugal force comparable to a drying spin cycle, capable of wringing water out in no time. Ideally, you'd want your greens to soak in the dressing for a delectable experience; that is not entirely possible using the underwhelming, poorly-performing spinners flooding the market. What's more, this top of the line spinner remains accessible to all budgets. Culina 3 Qt. Salad Spinner is the fast, efficient, affordable, chic and smart way to go \\\"greens\\\"!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Compact Salad Spinner\\n\\nReview: This is an awesome salad spinner. I like it so much, in fact, that I've given it as a gift three times so far. Here's what happens: I visit a friend's home or apartment for dinner. In this particular case, it's a friend in a starter home (that's me!) or an apartment or a condo. We all tend to have space-challenged kitchens. As a dinner guest, I inevitably get asked to help prepare the salad. So I wash the greens and look around, lost, for the salad spinner. No spinner. My friend will look sheepish and hand me a pile of paper towels. Maybe a colander if I'm lucky. The same thing happens when draining hot pasta! It is a travesty.\\n\\nThis isn't a tiny salad spinner. It doesn't fold. (I had one of those. It was a disaster.) It's the smallest it can be and still quickly dry an entire bag of pre-prepped salad. That's MVS (minimum viable salad). If you have this spinner, you can toss your colander and put this in its place on your shelf. And that's what you can tell your friend when you give her this gift and she looks at you dubiously, wondering where in the world she's going to store it. Don't worry, she's going to love it.\\n\\nMy salad spinner works perfectly after over a year of 3-4x/weeks of use.\\n\\n*I referred to my friends here as \\\"she\\\" here. But you or your friends may be \\\"he.\\\" That's all good. My husband is equally fond of the salad spinner. Not sure about his friends. =-)\",\n \"Product: West End Studios Glass Candle Holder with matching Tray is beautiful in vibrant color that will jazz up your candles. The unique glass candle holder brings a style and elegance for nearly every decor! They feature artistic flair unique to each design. Each centerpiece is hand made in the USA from decorative glass. No two are the same. They hold a candle of up to 2 to 2.5 inches wide or smaller. When you add a candle and light it, you will be amazed from the colors that shine through the art glass. The handmade process begins in our Ohio facility where we cut the large glass to size and placed onto special designed molds. The molds are put into custom built kilns and slow heated to different temperatures based on size and color. During this process the art glass candle holders form their own personality. This is called mold slumping where we begin with a sheet of flat glass placed above a ceramic mold. When slow heated for many hours, the glass slumps into the mold under its own weight. Once out of the kiln, the glass is cooled for many hours. Once cooled, the final step is cleaning which results in the finished art glass candle holder. The candle holders make an attractive decorative vase for flowers, potpourri, or fill with Valentine candy and impress your girlfriend on Valentines Day. The candle holders are available in many colors, perfect for tall wedding centerpiece table sets, housewarming, or holiday and Christmas parties. Give as a gift to mom for Easter or mothers day.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful and unique piece\\n\\nReview: This candle holder and tray set is so much nicer than what I expected. My friend said this about it: \\\"you got that on Amazon? Really?\\\" It does have that boutique feel about it and no one else on my street has anything like it.\\n\\nBoth the candle holder and the tray came wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap. That was necessary. The art glass is thicker in the middle but gets thinner out towards the edges. The size I ordered was described as \\\"small\\\" but I wouldn't consider it small really. It's not big enough to use as a true centerpiece on a dining table, but this size would be amazing as part of place setting for a prom dinner or wedding reception. In our house, it's going to adorn a knick knack shelf.\\n\\nThe art glass itself is just cool. I'm a glass lover, so it's hard not to like things like this. The folds in the candle holder cause the light of a lit candle to reflect in interesting ways. You could spend hours watching it. I wouldn't want to scrape wax out of this candle holder as it is on the delicate side, so I did use a soy candle tea lite and watch the burn carefully.\\n\\nThe bottom of the candle holder is flat, so the two pieces can be used separately. This gives the accessory a modern look. It's nice to have some flexibility, especially if you're limited on storage space for decor items.\\n\\nOverall I am very pleased with this candle holder and would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone. It's just cool.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: No more sleeping in the heat. With the Australia Cool Mat, a good night's rest is right around the corner. Our Cool Mats disperse heat away from your head or body, keeping you at a comfortable temperature. Wider than many other cool mats on the market, and with more gel for support, your head can stay cool regardless of how you move during your sleep. Use as an ice or heat pack. Our Mat can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer for use as an ice pack or microwaved for an instant heat pack that lasts around 10-30 minutes, depending on ambient temperature. The mat will stay soft and supple down to 14 deg. F/-10 deg. C so that it can easily conform to any part of the body that needs it. Please note: - User experiences will vary depending on mat position, temperature preference, ambient temperature, etc. - Covering too much of the surface area may affect heat dissipation - Use with caution and adult supervision for young children. Make sure the mat is removed on cooler days to prevent problems that may arise from over-cooling. - This mat is designed for lying on. Sitting on the Gel'O Cool Mat will cause the gel inside to permanently shift, especially when used on a hard surface.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Almost too cool. I am shocked!\\n\\nReview: I am happily surprised at how well this gel mat works. I bought it and figured it would be a good ice pack if nothing else.\\n\\nIt takes just a second pull a normal pillowcase over your pillow topped with the mat. The mat isn't very thick, so my normal pillowcase worked fine. When I laid down for the night, my pillow was not only cool, it was actually cold! I had to turn my pillow over to sleep.\\n\\nLater in the night when I woke up and was hot, I turned the my pillow back over and that cool pillow felt so good! I'm usually a pillow flipper multiple times a night, but I'm down to once now.\\n\\nI have no idea how this gel mat works. But I'm happy that it does.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: LoopsLiving brings you the most practical and premium ironing cloth ever. Heat resistant, thin, see through, roomy, this is the premium in ironing sheets. Ironing can be a relaxing and soothing activity once the worries and stresses of the activity are gone. So stop worrying, start living and enjoying. Ironing with this sheet will make you love life one bit more than you already do!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Why didn't I know about this before?\\n\\nReview: This. Is. Awesome. Frustrated with my ironing skills (I have none) a few years ago, I upgraded our iron to whatever the best thing was that I could get here on Amazon at the time. Smart, right? Not so much. More than half of the heat setting would scorch basic things.\\n\\nEnter this crazy \\\"no melt pressing cloth.\\\" I own a pressing cloth. I think. But it isn't translucent, and it sure isn't no melt. And that makes all of the difference. I now can crank the iron up all the way. I took a blouse that I have been avoiding (not going to tell you how long), and ironed it out in less than 15 minutes. No shiny spots, no iron marks, nothing.\\n\\nThe pressing cloth will move a little with your iron. It's 18 x 24, so for pant legs I ran it crosswise over the table and loosely pinned it down. That way I could feed the pant legs through quickly. For the blouse, I ran it the other way. There is going to be a little bit of a learning curve, so don't practice on your favorite piece of clothing or your quilt project made with heritage fabric.\\n\\nI recommend this silk thing that someone should have told me about waaaay sooner to anyone that ever has to iron. Further, I recommend that you tell your mother about it if you are lucky enough to have that opportunity because she is going to think you are a genius. Again.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount that was supplied to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: All of our Mexican blankets are hand woven by skilled artisans. Care is spent with every Serape to make sure that it is beautiful and unique. These authentic Mexican blankets come in assorted colors that are assigned randomly by Amazon. While the falsa blankets come in many different colors and looks they generally are striped with different patterns and have fringes at the end. The large size of 6' by 4' make the blankets perfect for yoga, beach or outdoor festivals. The blankets are soft and add great flair to and bedroom.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The real deal. A \\\"spare blanket\\\" with character.\\n\\nReview: My great aunt travelled the world and brought souvenirs to the family. One of these was a black and white Mexican blanket which my grandma, herself a recognized textile artist, admired so much she hung it on the wall as art. When I saw these blankets, I got a little teary eyed!\\n\\nThe blanket itself is no cause for crying. I doubt the artisans of my grandma's time used 50% acrylic/50% poly/10% cotton, but that's okay with me. I don't like blankets that shrink. The blanket has a rustic hand-woven look to it (as in, someone's hands operated a machine to make this). It looks like it would be all kinds of scratchy, but it's quite soft. The 6' x 4' size is perfect for throwing over movie-watchers on the couch, keeping a blanket in the car, or perking up a dull guestroom bed. Those are kind of our three options right now.\\n\\nThe only drawback about this blanket is that I think you get a random color. I received the purple one which I love, but some of the other colors would have been harder to work with.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: BAYZI jump starter\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Two lids are better than one\\n\\nReview: This is a nice version of the Yeti 30 oz tumblers that are so popular right now. I keep giving mine away to family members! Everyone just loves them.\\n\\nThe Rambler version weighs an ounce or two less than the other stainless steel 30 oz tumbler I have at home right now. These tumblers do get heavy when full, so I'm all for lightweight as long as the tumbler does what it says it will. I'm happy to report that the Rambler keeps my iced tea (new convert to this and have gone a little nuts for the stuff) on ice all day long and still cold 12 hours later.\\n\\nThis tumbler has a more balanced shape than some of them. It isn't so narrow at the bottom. It's a little harder to grab at the bottom, but harder to tip over. For anyone like me who can be a clutz, this is a blessing. If your cupholders are smallish, this small tweak is also good.\\n\\nThe tumbler also came with two lids. One lid does not adjust. If has a small hole for the straw. I wish the included straw was another inch taller and bent. I'll add that to my wishlist I guess. This lid is perfect for when you're actively drinking out of the tumbler. The other lid has a slide open area which can make it easy to pour something out of the tumbler. The slide will also hold a straw in place and can be used interchangeably with the other lid. The second lid is thicker and probably a better insulator, but having two is a luxury. They're easy to lose.\\n\\nNo condensation collects on the outside of this tumbler. Yay! The tumbler does transfer some heat or cold to the outside, but it's mostly managed by the insulated properties of the tumbler.\\n\\nDo I recommend this item? Yes\\nIs it giftable? Yes\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Instructions: For first time usage wash using dish-washing liquid or baking soda and wipe off the water. Please wash & dry product on opening to remove any temporary plastic smell. Just place 1/4-cup (5 tea spoons) of popcorn kernels in the bottom of the bowl and cover with the lid. Microwave on high setting for approximately 2 minutes, or until popping slows. Cooking time may vary depending on microwave power. Add melted butter. Shake and Enjoy! After you've enjoyed your tasty treat simply rinse, then toss in the dishwasher for easy clean up. Please handle with Care: Product can get quite hot when popping finished, please handle with oven gloves or wait for a short time until it becomes cooler. Please be careful when removing the lid as the hot steam produced from the popping can burn.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Just right for movie night\\n\\nReview: I didn't know what to think when this popcorn popper arrived: it's silicone, so it's squishy, and it arrived squished down almost all the way flat. Now that I have it almost figured out, I think we can be friends.\\n\\nWe gave up popcorn at my house a while back because we don't have an air popper and those microbag things aren't so healthy. This popper seemed like a great way to bring back the popcorn. Movies just aren't the same without it.\\n\\nThe squishy box arrived with no directions whatsoever. Sigh. Maybe these are so common that directions aren't necessary? I needed them. There are directions with the product listing, but they are quite vague. With microwave cookware, I like to see different cooking times provided for different microwave oven wattages. For this we just got: put 1/4 c of popcorn in the bottom with oil or flavorings -- optional ; cover; and cook for 2 minutes. Cook time may vary.\\n\\nI tried no oil and 2 minutes straight up in our 1200 watt nuker first. Had to open the windows. Ooops. I did learn that the popper is indeed dishwasher safe. And that I am not good at detecting burning spells.\\n\\nThe next round I used 2T oil on general principles and went for 1 1/2 minutes. Started with the windows open just in case. That batch needed to be popped for longer, but it was a lot closer.\\n\\nThe best round yet is 3T oil for 1 minute. Shake quickly. Nuke for 40 more seconds. It still has more unpopped kernels than I consider ideal, but what does get popped is light and fluffy, better popcorn than I thought could be had from a microwave. With a few more batches, I think we'll have this down to a science.\\n\\nAnd yes, the popper squishes down, taking up less room in the cupboard. Bonus.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Are you always confused about how to tidy your messy room? Do you want another closet at home? SONGMICS vacuum seal bags can solve your problem and you will be amazed at the amount of space that you save by using these bags! Most storage space is consumed by large comforters, quilts, blankets and seasonal clothes.. Color: clear. No Assembly required. Imported from China\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Quality space saver bags in a HUGE size\\n\\nReview: Do I recommend this item? Yes! Make sure to check the size. When Songmics says \\\"jumbo\\\" they are not kidding around.\\n\\nThis 2-pack of Songmics' space saver storage bag may be all you need to pack away the different seasons each year. I never seem to get that done, which means our bedroom is overflowing with out-of-season bedding and clothing. A while back I did get some of those roll up storage bags that do not require a vacuum to seal. They do work well enough to always have one in my suitcase for laundry, but they don't reduce the problem as much as I would like. I need a miracle.\\n\\nAnd as much as I enjoy taking down these \\\"made for TV\\\" products, that's not going to happen in this review. These bags are made of a thick plastic and the valve is securely seated into the bag. The \\\"fill to no further than here or bad stuff happens\\\" line is clearly marked. And the bags still do their thing if I'm too lazy to haul the upright vacuum from the upstairs level: our handheld Dyson worked just fine.\\n\\nIn my photos you can see a few piles of not-so-neatly folded clothing that a friend of mine so kindly \\\"inherited\\\" after my recent weight loss. The other two photos show the brick of plastic-wrapped clothing that the bags created from those stacks. The bag was a little too large for what we had, actually, and it still worked fine.\\n\\nThe only things I would like to see handled differently with this set is to have the cap for the valve somehow connected to the bag. I've afraid I will lose it. I also wasn't sure when the zip seal was sealed and when it wasn't. There was a tool fo do that -- a clip that slid across the seal -- but it wasn't super helpful to me.\\n\\nHappy space saving! This is a little addicting. You've been warned.\\n\\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: MT Dezign Glass Spice Jars, (12 pack) with 24 Blank Round Labels. Includes Airtight Black Plastic Covers w/ Foam Liners and 18 Assorted Fitments. 12 Discs Feature 11 Holes for Fine Ingredients; 6 Discs have 5 Holes for Course Contents; (See Photo Above). Wide-Mouth Allows for Quick Fill and Easy Cleaning. Jars are Dish Washer Safe and for Best Results Hand Wash Plastic Parts. Caps and Inserts are made Polypropylene and have No BPA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perked up an old spice rack\\n\\nReview: This set of a dozen glass spice bottles from MT Dezign is almost perfect. I had to put on my \\\"serious nitpicking\\\" hat to find something wrong with it.\\n\\nThe bottles are the heavier weight kind. They are heavier than the ones that originally came with my lazy-susan style spice rack. It was a gift from my husband almost 20 years ago and is a real workhorse; I thought those bottles were sturdy. The lids are sturdy, too. There are 24 plain white adhesive labels, and an assortment of sifter inserts, some that have larger holes and some that have smaller holes.\\n\\nMy old spice jars have white lids. I'm going to switch them all out for black since we ended up with black appliances and the white coordinates the lone white microwave now. This doesn't matter to everyone, butt I like to have options.\\n\\nThe only issue I have had with these bottles was the liner in the cap tends to fall out. I just removed them. I would prefer to have the labels be on a sheet I can feed through my inkjet printer as my handwriting is not exactly calligraphy.\\n\\n*It will be a few months before I know for sure how well these jars seal. If there's an issue, I will update this review.\\n\\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: This classic accent / dining chair style set includes 2 chairs that have a plastic ABS seat that \\\"gives\\\" a bit when you relax in it, situated on a four leg wooden base.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Better Quality Than Ikea or Target\\n\\nReview: I love Eames' inspired modern style and took a chance on this pair of chairs that have some not-too-stellar reviews. It was worth it. Here are some details for you.\\n\\nThe chair legs are 17\\\" from the floor to the base of the seat. The seat is 32\\\". Both are standard for a \\\"side chair.\\\"\\n\\nShipping and Assembly:\\nThe two chairs came carefully and efficiently packed into a single, strong carton (see pic). Installation hardware, an allen wrench, and a one-page instruction sheet were included. It took my husband and me about 15 minutes to assemble both chairs, and we had \\\"help\\\" from our youngest cat (see pic; cat not included with order).\\n--The only \\\"assembly\\\" needed is attaching the legs to the seats -- screwing in 4 screws with washers and nuts on four chairs (the leg sections arrive completely put together, thank goodness)\\n--None of the parts are non-standard. If you move or lose a screw, these will be easy to replace\\n--The instruction sheet is a wordless diagram. Not terrible, not great. Grade B-.\\n--4 felt pads on the bottom of the seats protected them during shipping. Discard them or recycle.\\n\\nStrength and Comfort:\\n--We find these chairs quite comfortable the seats are relatively wide for a side chair. The curve of the seat back follows your back; the seat has a little bounce to it when you sit\\n--We can vouch for a 245-pound person sitting on these chairs for a long mealtime and at the table for few hours several times this week. We've detected no creaks or cracks and certainly hope that trend continues! The seat shell is thick, and the leg assembly is strong. It doesn't seem likely that we're going to have chair fail here, but if we do, I will update this review.\\n\\nAesthetics and Design:\\n--You don't get the \\\"Eiffel\\\" design from this \\\"Inspired by\\\" design. The seat is of course very similar, bu the wired leg just doesn't quite pull it off. I still am fond of these chairs, but if copying that exact design is important to you, know that the leg assembly is no more complicated than the product photo on Amazon indicates.\\n--The white of the chair seat is a decor-friendly white. It has slightly blue undertones, but you could easily use it in a room that had warmer tones. I have been using these chairs in my living room (pumpkin walls) and office (cool tones).\\n--The chair legs are almost an exact match to the Amazon photo, a medium pine color. They are an easy neutral to work with as well.\\n\\nOverall I am happy with these chairs as an addition to our \\\"mix and match\\\" collection of casual dining chairs. Becuase we have only been using the chairs for a week and a half, I cannot speak to durability at this point. I will post an update if I have less than five-star results to share.\\n\\nI purchased these chairs using a discount that was supplied to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Replica of spice tins used to store baking soda and spices. The spice tins have an antiqued distressed finish and hardwood wooden lids. Specialty candles add a sense of warmth and character and provide a natural focal point to any room. Decorative, reusable container. Made using vegetable soy wax blends, cotton wicks and traditional methods of candle making. Tobacco Bark offers a heady aromatic blend of dark rum, incense and sweet woody tobacco infused with layers of citrus, clove, jasmine and vanilla. Hand poured in the USA. Measures 3 by 4.25-Inch.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Weak Scent When Lit\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful but weakly scented candle.\\n\\nThis soy candle is beautifully presented. The tin is just gorgeous, and the real wood top has a rustic finish that's perfect.\\n\\nI chose bourbon vanilla in this candle because I love vanilla scents. When the Amazon box arrived, it was easy enough to tell which one was this candle. The scent had permeated the candle box, the bubble wrap around the candle box, and the Amazon box!\\n\\nI was worried that the candle's scent would be too strong when lit. Sadly that wasn't the case. All I could smell was burning candle with the vaguest hint of vanilla.\\n\\nI would have liked to give this candle a higher rating, but the lack of scent from a scented candle was disappointing. Because this is a \\\"premium\\\" candle from a price perspective, I expected it to be both pretty and nicely scented.\",\n \"Product: This classy and elegant soap dispenser will compliment any bathroom and kitchen design. The solid stainless steel is sturdy and rust-proof. Holds 240ml/8oz and can be used to dispense soap, lotion and sanitizers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So far, so good (fingers crossed)\\n\\nReview: Our \\\"master bath\\\" is built under the eaves in the attic, so the vanity is on the shallow side. For a long time, we have used a refillable soap pump bottle from a popular brand next to our sink because (a) space is limited and (b) I haven't found something I liked. Thie soap pump dispenser from JustNile matches our other bath accessories in style and in scale....and I like it.\\n\\nI did review the history of this item before ordering, and it's clear that many have not had a good experience with this product. My hope is that updates have been made--and that I am not a chump.\\n\\nSo far, we're good to go. The pump has the heft and finish I expect from stainless. It was easy to open, fill with soap, and close. A few test pumps got us started, and we've been pumping soap successfully now for days.\\n\\nIf I start to have issues with this item, I'll be back to let you know. Right now, this little cube-shaped soap pump dispenser is OK.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: A gorgeous imported Moroccan tea glass, hand poured with soy wax in the USA and elegantly scented with cosmetic-grade fragrance. Packaged in decorative and stylish boxes, these candles make lovely gifts, including Mother's Day, Christmas, hostess, thank you, and teachers gifts! When the candles are finished, they make great vessels for coffee, tea, catch-all, vases, pen cups, etc. Scent: English Tea Rose Manufactured by Market Street Candles. Scented with cosmetic grade fragrance.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nicely scented but small soy candle\\n\\nReview: This candle arrived in a pretty gift box, 2 3/4\\\" x 2 1/2\\\" x 4\\\". The candle itself is just short of 4\\\". It's 2 1/2\\\" in diameter of at the top, and about 1 3/4\\\" at the bottom. The candle has a gently tapered shape. The soy wax is filled very high, something that I love to see because the candle will always last that much longer.\\n\\nThe pattern on the candle's glass wasn't what I was expecting, so that was a little disappointing. The gold filigreed pattern looks like it was stenciled on similar to those tall religious candles you can get in the shops.\\n\\nThe scent is all fig. It isn't a natural fig, but the scent is a high-quality artificial scent that I quite like. When I opened the box, the scent was overwhelming. After the candle had burned for a bit, the fragrance became quite mellow.\\n\\nDo I recommend this item? Yes, but with some reservations. The candle doesn't seem to be a great value for the size, and you might not get the design you expect. But it does smell so good.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Useful for all mixing and food prep in large quantities Flat top rim Polished stainless steel\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for hand mixing, bad for electric\\n\\nReview: I am forever running out of bowls -- and storage space -- in the kitchen, so sets like this one where the bowls can be stored inside each other always get my attention.\\n\\nQuality-wise, attention to detail is evident in this set. I particularly like that the lip of each of the bowls is a little wider than my one previously owned stainless bowl. That makes it easier to hold the bowl with one hand and stir with the other. The brushed finish on the outside of the bowl is a nice touch, too.\\n\\nThe stainless steel is not the gauge you will get from a name brand bowl (well, a good national brand) at Macy's. But it's heavier than anything I could find at Target or Walmart recently -- and less expensive.\\n\\nOne thing to note is the shape of the bowl. All mixing bowls have flat bottoms, but they vary in the roundness of their curved sides. The sides of these bowls aren't very round -- they almost taper inward.\\n\\nI think this is the feature that is referred to as the non-slip part because it moves the center of the gravity of the bowl. (It's more like \\\"non-tip,\\\" but the impact is the same.)\\n\\nIf you plan to use a handheld electric mixer with your mixing bowl, I would recommend looking for a bowl with a more rounded shape. These bowls will require you to do too much manual scraping, and the mixing could get messy with the lower bowl height.\\n\\nIf most of your bowl-related kitchen projects are analog, you'll be fine with this set. Hand mixing requires manual scraping regardless of the bowl shape. I didn't notice these bowls being any more or less work when I mixed up a meatloaf and a dip by hand.\\n\\nThe best news ever: these clean up beautifully in the dishwasher! Thank goodness.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount provided to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Sizes include; 3.8 inches, 3.4 inches, 3.0 inches, 2.6 inches, 2 inches, 1.8 inches.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun and pretty with a storage container, too!\\n\\nReview: Yay! Pretty things to make yummy things. I have never owned colored cookie cutters before, and let me tell you, my older metal ones are looking a little shabby. I hate to drag them out because it's always such a pain to get them totally dry quickly to they don't rust.\\n\\nOkay, so this set has six cookie cutters, but you really get 12, six plain rounds and 6 scalloped rounds. (Reversible cookie cutters are a whole new thing for me too, but it's smart, and a space-saver. Kind of mad that I didn't think of it.) The cookie cutters arrive in a clear plastic container with a lid. That container is worth gold in my opinion. I'm sure your kitchen cabinet isn't as frightening as mine, but I appreciate any help I can get in keeping sets of things together.\\n\\nThe plastic is BPA free, which isn't even strictly necessary because you're unlikely to be baking with these cutters. So the maker did more than they had to on that, which I appreciate. At first, I thought the cutters were a little bit thin, but then I realized they had to be. I would be asking plastic to do the cutting, after all. They need to have a bit of an edge.\\n\\nI have not yet made cookies with this set, but that wasn't my original intent with the purchase. I have made some of the best crust-free sandwiches with the cutest scalloped edges! This weekend there is finger jello in the works for a birthday party. I see stacks of different rounds of different colors and shapes in my future. I believe that these will be high enough to cut out biscuits, too. When I have a chance to get my bake on (hey, you know what I mean: flour, eggs, butter, sugar....) the pictures will be yours to see.\\n\\nSo far I am pleased with this set of cookie cutters. I'll keep you updated when I've had a chance to spend more time in the kitchen.\",\n \"Product: Do you think your office desk and make-up room is so mess because of so many office stuffs and cosmetics? Then here is Jack Cube Desk / Cosmetics Organizer 2 Drawers Office Supply Caddy ! Jack Cube Desk / Cosmetics storage box provides great storage for school desks, executive desks, home, offices, and book shelves. And it can be also used for dressing table, make-up room. Jack Cube Desk / Cosmetics Organizer 2 Drawers is so perfect for storing pens, notepads, clips ,tape, scissors and other things for your home and office desks. And it is also perfect for storing nail polishes, foundations, lipsticks, perfumes and etc. It doesn't just has drawers. It also has even one more place under the top and a highest place to store anything you want! Size: 7.44 X 5.11 X 7.79 inches\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Handy (not transparent!) storage spot\\n\\nReview: Our little guest bath is also (a) the main floor bathroom (b) super tiny and (c) the bathroom of our two that has natural light. So when it's time to put makeup on, it's the only reasonable choice. I learned this about two days after moving into our house when I caught myself in a mirror after applying makeup in the master bath. Oooooh, scary.\\n\\nBecause there's not much room in there, I need to store makeup in a way that is compact, presentable enough to leave it out during the week, and easy to stash if we have guests. This organizer from Jack Cube is working well for me so far!\\n\\nI have tried a number of those transparent cosmetic organizer storage things before, and they haven't worked well for me. When they're brand new, they're fantastic. But they are difficult to keep clean, and they never look tidy unless your makeup looks tidy. Mine does not. The Jack Cube organizer hides all of the mess behind the drawers and from the opaque sides. I'm still not sure what color this organizer is -- it's dancing a fine line between dark brown and highly plum-like maroon. Somehow it manages to be neutral.\\n\\nThe two drawers have thumb cutouts to make them easier to pull out, which his helpful. The drawers themselves are not particularly well constructed. The sides of the drawers are connected to the drawer bottoms via a slot and tab system. From time to time, the tabs were coming out of the slots, making the draws flimsy and difficult to pull out of the cabinet. I used just a bit of epoxy glue to fix this. (Make sure the drawer is at a 90-degree angle to the base before you clamp.)\\n\\nThe only other trouble I have had is that once or twice the drawer had come out crooked and needed to be pushed back in place and re-opened. Overall it's doing what I need it to do -- hide the mess and make it easy to find my lipsticks.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: The Amcrest ProHD 1080p Wi-Fi bullet video camera helps you stay in touch with what you love anytime, anywhere. With its quick mobile setup process, you will have secure access to your camera's video stream in no time. Stream live and playback recorded video of your home, your kids, your pets, or your business on the go with the Amcrest View app. Amcrest Cloud offers optional cloud recording with free live viewing and 4 hours of free video storage accessible from any device including Apple Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Amcrest cameras also record and upload to an FTP as well as record to any Amcrest (or ONVIF compliant) Network Video Recorder (NVR) (not included). Each Amcrest camera features night vision, enhanced digital zoom, a 72 viewing angle, smart motion alerts, email alerts and snapshots, advanced recording options, secure SSL/HTTPS connection and wireless AES WPA2 encryption. With the Amcrest ProHD, you'll never be out of the loop again. Amcrest cameras are compatible together with Foscam cameras only when using AmcrestCloud, Amcrest NVRs, Blue Iris for Windows PC, Live Cams Pro for iOS and TinyCam Monitor for Android. Amcrest ProHD 1080P (2.1 MP) Wi-Fi Security IP Bullet Camera IP2M-821B (White): Quick and Easy Setup / Super-Wide 72 Degree FOV / Remote Web Access from Smartphone or Tablet / Storage to NVR or Amcrest Cloud / Intelligent Digital Zoom / Night Vision Up to 98ft / Smart Motion Alerts\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Hardware Mostly Good. Software Needs Work.\\n\\nReview: The image quality from this camera blows me away (in a good way). The outdated software and the inefficient installation procedures blow me away (in a bad way).\\n\\nLet's start with the hardware. The images from the camera are amazing. The snaps I took using the default settings, just right out of the box, look better than the photos I took with an iPhone 5 today. The video is buffering quite well even our sometimes-challenged wifi network, and it has few strange artifacts for a security cam video. I have not had the opportunity to use a night vision cam before, but my expectations were much lower than what I see here: clearly identifiable people and objects in the dark of night. There is a lot of image distortion in-frame at the ends of the image; this is because the camera uses the a lens that is \\\"tight,\\\" -- it gives higher quality pics and makes zoomed in pics and videos look good. The downside is the distortion. What's better is just a matter of preference. For my current use, the quality is what I'm after.\\n\\nThe camera housing is low key enough. (Don't assume you have to mount it the way it is shown on the box or the Amazon photo. You can also mount it with the camera pointing up! In many cases this will be a less obvious installation and give you a better viewpoint.) The cabling from the camera to the power coupling is about a foot long. For most people that's not a problem, but it is on the short side. The system reset is also here, in the form of two stripped wires.\\n\\n * To restore the camera to factory defaults, touch the two stripped wires together and press the button. Hold for ten seconds.\\n\\nIt's unusual for these wires not to be finished into a button that would tuck away into the mount. Rest assured, though, they aren't dangerous wires. It is easy enough to seal them off for safe use outdoors. Other than those things, the housing and mount did not seem unusual to me.\\n\\nSoftware, Installation, and Documentation\\n\\nThese items are why I was forced to give an otherwise excellent product a three-star review. For shoppers, it's good news, because these are things we can overcome. The camera is great. It's just a bit of a project to get it up and running.\\n\\nFor context, my husband and I are relatively tech savvy, though neither of us has done much work in networking. We are PC people. Our hope was to do the following with this camera:\\n\\n * Run it on our wireless network\\n * Be able to see the live feed on our laptop, desktop, android mobile, iPhones, and iPads\\n * Be able to see the live feed on devices not running on our wireless network\\n * Be able to capture and save photos and videos from the camera\\n\\nBefore purchasing the camera, I reviewed the documentation to ensure that all of the above were possible. So it seemed like we had a good shot. Approximately 12 hours of work later, we can view the live feed on our wireless network and any device on our wireless network. We can also capture and save photos and video.\\n\\nI'll just say that the software uses plug-ins that are no longer supported by major web browsers. The software is not designed in a way that is user-friendly, not is the user documentation. Much of the 12 hours was spent moving back and forth between the user guide and the ip setup app and the special setup guide for our device.\\n\\nSome of the things we did figure out that made me go \\\"duh\\\" might be helpful for you. I'll include them here.\\n\\n * When you get the camera out of the box and plug it in for the first time, it might do nothing.\\n * No lights, no sounds, no nothing.\\n * Ours did that.\\n * I was sure it was broken. Nope, it works fine.\\n\\n *Don't forget to attach the antennae to the unit before you try to configure wifi *blush*\\n\\n * This camera doesn't support \\\"n\\\" wifi connections.\\n * Dual band works.\\n * Make sure your computer and any mobile devices used are all on the lower level.\\n\\n * If you try to install using wifi only and fail, don't bother troubleshooting too much.\\n * Proceed directly to \\\"desktop\\\" -- chances of success much higher\\n\\n * Use Internet Explorer (trust me on this) to download and install the IP Config utility\\n\\n * If you are a PC user, the best way to see live feed in a browser through Chrome is this:\\n\\n ** Install \\\"IE Tab\\\" Chrome Extension\\n ** Click IE Tab to open a new tab\\n ** Put the camera's IP in the address bar\\n ** Login to the camera to view\\n ** To automate, see documentation in IE tab and use password manager\\n\\n * You can also download the old version of Windows Safari. Find a reputable source, load into isolation, and scan well.\\n\\n * Unable to get the viewer working in Edge. Still getting random crashes in Internet Explorer, but it does work.\\n\\n * On a PC, photos and videos save to two default directories the application creates right on your c:/ drive.\\n\\n * Videos save in .dav format, which is typical for security cameras\\n\\n * You can download a .dav player from the camera manufacturer's website\\n\\n * There are many .dav to .avi (and other) converters available. I tried a few (most have a few minutes free) and don't have a favorite yet.\\n\\nIf you made it this far, I will confess that we're setting this camera up to monitor the outdoor pen our cats use. I prefer to keep it closed when we're not here. They prefer to keep it open. Big brother camera is the compromise. Yes, it's okay to laugh. I am!\\n\\nOur next task is to set up peer to peer forwarding. It looks pretty straightforward now that the camera is up and running on the network. If I run into anything anticipated or learn something of value, I will update this review.\\n\\nSomeone who benefits from the sale of this item gave me a discount on my purchase in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Want to upgrade your photography to the next level? Now you can - with the superlegs flexible tripod. Flexible legs - with the superlegs flexible tripod, you can enjoy the freedom of mounting your camera or dslr almost everywhere you want. Improved stability - more than two dozen knee joints bend and rotate 360 for maximum flexibility. With the rubberized rings and feet you will have no problem with difficult terrain anymore. Small and portable - it doesn't matter where you are, with the small size of the superlegs flexible tripod, you can take it with you everywhere you go. Maximum compatibilty - your superlegs flexible tripod comes with a 1/4\\\" screw and a 1/2\\\" screw adapter, so you can use it with almost every camera. Zero risk guarantee - we want you to be as satisfied as possible with our superlegs flexible tripod. Therefore, if you don't like it 100%, you can return it within a year, no questions asked, and we will offer you a complete refund. That's what we call customer satisfaction.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Highly recommended! My only complaint is that it doesn't come in other colors....\\n\\nReview: I needed another small tripod mostly for some quick product shots for my work and picked up this tripod which is a little taller than my other one of a similar style. Occasionally we get crazy and get the GoPro out, so I gave that a go (see what I did there?) with SuperLegs here too.\\n\\nIt's obvious that a lot of work went into making sure the details are right with this tripod. The included screw mount for a DLSR works fine -- I only have a camera body here but I tested it out. The screw mount is on a tab that is secure, but it's not difficult to remove it and slide in your GoPro or phone mount. Love it.\\n\\nThe tripod legs are strong enough to do the job, even when I made them do yoga positions while propping up the GoPro. The legs bend _fully_ between each joint, something you won't see with lesser versions of tripods like this. Positions stayed totally fixed with my iPhone once I set them. I did have a little shift after I would set them up with the GoPro, especially of the GoPro was upside down. That was probably around 1/4\\\" or less in any direction. This won't matter for the things I'm shooting - quadcopters in the backyard and cats. But if you're looking for absolute precision with heavier cam on stunt shots, this is not your tripod.\\n\\nOne cool thing about this tripod is that all of the white parts (like the spheres on the bottom of the legs and edges of all of the rest of the spheres) are a softer, rubber-like material. On the feet, the material gives great traction. On the legs, it means you don't have to worry about leaving marks on your walls or whacking the tripod against your yacht or wherever you're shooting with your GoPro.\\n\\nI always like to give some constructive criticism even if I really like the product and don't want the maker of it to change it. This is one of those products. How about this -- and I did have this thought, however petty: it would be nice to have a different color choice. Why must all tripods be black and white? How often am I shooting in black and white digitally?\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided to me in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Liger WH301 In-Ear Headphones energize your workout with full, balanced sound that other sports earbuds can't match. They are sweat-resistant and have proprietary ear shaped tips, they survive and can stay comfortably in place during vigorous exercises. You can maximize any workout with these comfortable in ear headphones.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not for softies (a good thing)\\n\\nReview: I often hear people complaining about earbuds that don't let you crank up the tunes. That is not a problem with this pair from Liger. You want sound? You get SOUND.\\n\\nFortunately there is very little distortion throughout the whole range. If I was going to be very picky, I would say the upper register is a slightest bit thin, but 90% of headphones of this style have this issue.\\n\\nThese aren't $200+ acoustically balanced headphones. I wish! But they are markedly better than what you usually will hear.\\n\\nThe earbuds have the stabilizing ear loops that work so well, and the set included a few different sizes. It took me a few tries to figure out which ones were the best fit. Apparently my ears are different sizes, because I didn't use the same size in each ear. After that, I found these to be very comfortable and did not have that feeling like they were falling out of my ears all of the time.\\n\\nThe markings for Left and Righ are not very distinct, so I ended up marking left w/ a metallic sharpy. Typical controls are on top of one of the earpieces or behind it, so you have that visual cue. On these, controls are on a narrow between the two L/R cords. It's a good setup. I think it's easier and more intuitive to learn and use.\\n\\nOverall I'm quite pleased with these this headset.\\n\\nThis item was provided to me free of charge in return for my writing\",\n \"Product: Gildan uses cotton grown in the USA, which represents the best combination of quality and value for Gildans cotton and cotton blended products. Since 2009, Gildan has proudly displayed the Cotton USA mark, licensed by Cotton Council International, on consumers product packaging and shipping materials. Gildans environmental program accomplishes two core objectives: reduce our environmental impact and preserve the natural resources being used in our manufacturing process. At all operating levels, Gildan is aware of the fact that we operate as a part of a greater unit: the environment in which we live and work.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally, a multi-pack in briefs with different colors!\\n\\nReview: I purchased this six-pack of undies for my husband after realizing that we had a few pair in the drawer that needed to meet the circular file. This brand is completely new to me. It is hard to get much information about underwear from the menfolk, but since he requested a second package, I pronounce them to be good.\\n\\nI am not blind, however, and these briefs are thick enough to, um, keep things in line but not too thick to be worn under business slacks. They have a slightly higher rise and wider waistband than some of the other pairs in the drawer, and I would think these features would both be good things.\\n\\nIt's also nearly impossible to find a reasonably priced multi-pack of men's cotton briefs that is not all white, white and gray, or white and gray and black. What's wrong with a little color in a brief? I see color in every other type of men's underthings. I was happy to find these and even happier to find that they fit and were comfortable. See also: they did not shrink into little smurf undies in the dryer. They did get a little smaller, but no more or less that you would expect from a product like this.\\n\\nThe only thing I did not like about this six-pack is kind of lame, but it's true. I love blue too. I do. But 3 colors of blue might be one too many. Variety is the spice of life. Can we have green maybe next time? What about a print?\",\n \"Product: SEPHLA INC. is jewelry network marketing company founded in New York. Our aim is to offer the finest jewelry product at affordable price for everyone.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not what I was expecting\\n\\nReview: I was expecting a somewhat larger stone in this necklace, and I must have missed where that was listed in the description when I ordered. Because I wear a plus size, very delicate items don't look quite right on me. It's not that this isn't a pretty necklace; it is. But it will look its best on a very petite woman simply because of the proportions involved.\\n\\nHere are the facts as gathered from the product listing and the necklace I received. (I am hoping my sister-in-law doesn't read this. She -- or my toddler niece will be getting a faux moonstone necklace for the holidays!)\\n\\n * The chain on my necklace is 17\\\" -- including the tiny clasp -- an unusual length (16\\\" and 18\\\" are standard)\\n * The chain has a sterling core, but it's coated with the softer 14k white gold\\n * The fitting on top of the stone does not appear to be either white gold or sterling -- it does not look like a fine metal\\n * The \\\"moonstone\\\" is synthetic but has some striation in it.\\n * The faux moonstone is 6mm wide. That is a little less than 1/4\\\" or the size of a medium pea.\\n\\nWhen wearing this necklace, if you do not have much color in your skin, it practically disappears. A larger stone would change that because the glimmer would catch the eye or the fitting. But this almost looks like whatever you were supposed to be wearing has fallen off the chain. You can just wear it over clothing or not be a pale white version of Minnesotan like me, though, and then you don't have a problem there!\\n\\nAlthough perhaps \\\"tiny clasp\\\" goes along with petite stone, this one is a little too far. It is very difficult to open and close, so you might want to plan on using an extender with this or replacing the clasp. The chain is quite delicate, so be careful to remove it before you remove clothing. It won't take much to snap it.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: High waist super-soft knit legging detail with an elasticized waist, giving you all the comfort of your favorite sweatpants with a flattering twist.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fabulous for a value-priced legging. Love.\\n\\nReview: I did not have much hope in these leggings. I mean, when was the last time something that was \\\"one size fits most plus size women\\\" fit you? It turns out that this was my time. Trying to figure out when I will be able to afford ordering in all of the colors.\\n\\nMost things do not fit me quite this well, so I'm going to come out and say these do have a pretty specific fit. I am 5'8\\\" and wear an 18/20 right now. I am short-waisted. Trousers and pants that fit everywhere else tend to be too tight around the knees and calves and to gap in the waist. If this is you (hey, soul sister!), just skip the rest of this review and order now. You're good to go.\\n\\nSeriously, these do fit well. The high waist keeps things wear they're supposed to be for the most part. I will have a little slippage at the back in the waist throughout the day. I have never not had that in a legging or a pant like this, so I guess it's kind of normal.\\n\\nThe length of these is ridiculous and fabulous. A stretch inseam is hard to measure but I got 33'. In a legging. What world is this? I love it! Although there's a lot of stretch, I don't get the dreaded \\\"saggy butt\\\" or baggy knees\\\" that can come with that, even after hours of wearing. (Who am I kidding. Days of wearing. Days.)\\n\\nThese are lined leggings, so they do qualify as pants and not exactly tights. They're opaque. The lining is a short fleece. It's furry and warm. You probably won't even notice that it's fleece. I'm not sure how much warmth it really adds, but since I'm in Minnesota and it's still cold here, that's hard for me to judge. They are more of a layering piece than a standalone garment.\\n\\nI avoid handwashing things like the plague. I mean, really, who has time for that? I threw these into a gigantic lingerie bag and washed them with woolite on the shortest cycle in cold. Hung them to dry. They survived just fine. I might have limited their live span, but I extended mine.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: The ADRAMA Three-piece set includes a medium (13 by 8.5 by 4 inches), large (15 by 10.75 by 4 inches) and extra Large( 17 by 13.75 by 4 inches)packing cube. Use the packing cubes for anything from socks, undergarments, and tank tops to everyday wear and bulkier items like jackets and jeans. Whether its for travel, household organization, or any other storage need, AmazonBasics packing cubes offer exceptional versatility. The packing cubes allow for neatly organizing both smaller and larger items with ease. Keep similar items together or pack in a way that makes the most sense for you. The fabric containers offer versatility and timesaving convenience when it comes to unpacking your suitcase and finding what you needno more rooting around trying to locate something buried at the bottom of your bag. Lightweight The ADRAMA packing cubes feature breathable, mesh-top panels that offer not only important ventilation, but also at -a-glance viewing for easily identifying what's inside. Even more, the soft mesh won't damage delicate fabrics, so you can arrive in style without having to worry. Dimensions Extra Large: 17\\\" x 13.75\\\" x 4\\\" (LxWxH) Large: 15\\\" x 10.25\\\" x 4\\\" (LxWxH) Medium: 13\\\" x 8.5\\\" x4\\\" (LxWxH)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect purple packing pals\\n\\nReview: I don't actually end up travelling as much as I'd like anymore, and I think that has made my suitcase packing skills even worse. So I've had my eye on packing cubes for a while. I gave the first set I purchased to my sister because wanted some too. Now I'm feeling a little guilty because this set is nicer!\\n\\nWhat's \\\"nice\\\" about this packing cube set?\\n\\n * The (double) zipper pulls are nice and big. Who wants to be fumbling around with the zipper on their packing cube?\\n * The zippers themselves are heavy duty\\n * Zippers are well-sewn with double-sided seams (they're not going to rip off of the fabric)\\n * The fabric (I think it's a nylon) is breathable, but it everything instead of a mesh or netting option\\n *The sides of the bag have a little body, so the cube \\\"sits up\\\" like a box rather than slouching. That makes it easier to pack. Although I haven't\\n travelled with it yet, I think it will be easier to keep my suitcase under control with this kind of box, too.\\n * Each cube has a handle. This makes it easy to rearrange them around in a suitcase\\n\\nThat's a lot to like. I was a little surprised by how small the packing cubes were when they arrived , But they were exactly what was advertised. And, it turns out, they're about what I need clothing-wise for a 2-3 day trip. I gave that a highly non-scientific test with the contents of my laundry basket. In my photos, you can see the larger size with 5 poorly folded (that was me) plus size t-shirts. I've probably filled less that 1/2 of the packing cube. The medium packing cube I tested out with socks. I figured that would give you a good idea of what size it was -- socks are relatively universal. It looks small but holds a billion pairs of socks.\\n\\nSo when I use these to pack, I am thinking blouses, tops, and short dresses (anything that gets wrinkled and will do better will fewer folds will go in the large cube. The medium is big enough for a folded tee, so it will be for tees, workout clothes, and pajamas. If it's a short trip, the medium also gets lingerie. Longer trip, the small gets lingerie.\\n\\nSo far, I have no issues with this item and recommend it fully. Also, purple rules.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Chums No Tail Adjustable Eyewear Retainer includes an intense, active sports like kayaking and climbing require a secure retainer that fits under a helmet. This sunglass strap is perfect for those who prefer their CHUMS without a tail. Great for activities that require helmets it has a similar fit and feel.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: No tail is the way to go!\\n\\nReview: I recommend these \\\"no tail\\\" Chums.\\n\\nI purchased the Chums for my dad to replace the tan pair he has been wearing since the beginning of time.\\n\\nThese are a nice light gray. The fabric doesn't feel as \\\"artificial\\\" as the old tan ones. It could pass for a knit, but it's not because no knit stretches that far. It's easy to adjust these: just pull the two black squares in the back closer together to make the cord longer.\\n\\nDad (and mom!) are both in favor of no longer having the tail on the Chums. Dad tends to wear layers when working and fishing. I've lost count of how many times his sunglasses have come off along with a jacket or a sweatshirt. The \\\"no tail\\\" look is clean cut and modern.\\n\\nA word of warning if you've never installed Chums: if the ends of your sunglasses are rubberized or wide, this will be even less fun than it normally is. I was unable to do the install myself because of arthritis -- you need a good bit of strength. Once you're set up, though, those glasses or sunglasses will be there forever. (I used scissors to remove the old ones.)\\n\\nGiftable? Yes\\nCan you donate? Yes. Homeless shelters, clothing banks, etc.\",\n \"Product: Rover Adventure Gear's crampons give you the great traction you need to stay on your feet. Great item for winter outdoor enthusiast, sportsman workers, hunters, hikers, ice fishermen, snowmobile farmer, construction workers, walking the dog or those shoveling snow, etc. Put a pair of our ice traction system in your pack, pocket, or purse and you're ready to handle whatever nature hands you. When you encounter challenging terrain - scree, ice, snow, wet rocks, slick sidewalks - just take them out and slip them on. No special straps, no laces, no fuss - just the confidence you need to get directly from where you are to where you want to be. They fit easily over most any footwear and offer secure ice traction to keep you moving. Pack them up, pull them on, and go.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Now I can play hopscotch on iced-over sidewalks!\\n\\nReview: Okay, not quite hopscotch. But there are places that neither my husband or I would have bother to go without these on our feet. These high-quality cleats (also known as crampons) are the real deal. The only \\\"real wild\\\" adventure they will take with our family will probably be the yard, our sidewalk, and the driveway, but we live in Minnesota, and the trip out front can be on the wild side.\\n\\nThe cleats are a light chain-and-tack framework that is attached to a rubber harness. The rubber harness has to fit tightly around your boot, so the cleat gives you traction, so it retracts to a very small circle. When I opened the package for these cleats up I was sure I had ordered the wrong size -- there seemed to be no way those circles would stretch over our shoes. I was wrong. The medium size fits perfectly over my husband's (size 7) and my (size 9) boots. In the pictures, you can see the cleats on my husband's hiking/snow shoveling boots.\\n\\nWearing these, I had a great deal of extra stability on packed snow and ice-covered packed snow. I haven't had a chance yet to go all-out on a field of ice, but it's only February, so our winter is still giving. I never felt the crampon shift at all beneath my foot (if you've worn these before you'll know that is a bad thing).\\n\\nStanding outside in the cold and maneuvering your cleats on isn't the most fun thing in the world, but our hardwood floors don't need any more abuse. If you have the luxury of a mudroom, you can throw a thick rubber or metal floor rug (best, but hard to find) on top of your regular entryway rug to protect your floors. Do a test out in your garage first: layer a piece of cardboard, your normal rug, and the new rug. Make sure the cleats don't get too trapped in the new rug and that they aren't pushing through (you'll see the impressions on the cardboard).\\n\\nIf you live in the city like we do, I'd recommend rinsing your cleats with clean water and hanging them in a warm spot to dry quickly. The chemicals in street run-off will weaken the rubber that holds the cleats in place.\\n\\nI digress. These ice traction cleats are great! I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for a quality pair of ice cleats.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: The hard-working Columbia Bahama II men's long-sleeve shirt keeps you comfortable long after you've brought in your limit. Designed specifically for the needs of anglers, the shirt is made of a lightweight, durable nylon fabric that dries fast should you get splashed. The mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder, meanwhile, enhance the airflow, helping keep you cool in the hottest conditions. Finally, the shirt offers built-in Omni-Shade UV protection that keeps the sun off your back until you're ready to come inside. Other features include two big chest pockets that offer plenty of room for small gear, button tabs for rolling up and securing the long sleeves and your choice of several sizes and colors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dad's Favorite Work Shirt!\\n\\nReview: These Columbia shirts are my dad's favorite work shirts. They might be your favorite work shirts too, even though they are sold as a fishing shirt.\\n\\nThe shirt has built in sun protection at what I believe is still the highest level available on the market in a fabric. This is not a scam, although I thought it was for a long time. My dad is a skin cancer survivor and his doctor recommended that he wear clothing made out of sun protection fabric. We loooked at a lot of different shirts before finding one which was sturdy enough for a full day of outdoor manual labor.\\n\\nThe shirt is tough! The original four shirts that we purchased for my dad have survived being worn and washed at least once a week (usually more) for almost two years. That's really good for a work shirt.\\n\\nThe shirt has two front pockets and dad loves those pockets. They are huge, and you can actually get a iPhone 6+ in them. And your paper notepad in the other one, because why would you use the iPhone to take notes?\\n\\nThe shirt is not too hot to wear even though it has long sleeves. The back of the shirt has an air vent. I admit that it looks a little odd. But comfort and function is kind of the key here. You can also roll up the sleeves a bit and secure them into cuff buttons, but that negates the sun protection.\\n\\nFinally, the shirt comes in a lot of fun colors and a lot of sizes, including big and tall. Here's a link to a listing that includes more options: <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Columbia-Men-s-Bahama-II-Long-Sleeve-Shirt-White-Medium/dp/B000EOO76U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Columbia Men's Bahama II Long Sleeve Shirt, White, Medium</a>. Many work shorts only come in a few muted shades (and you can get basic black, white, and gray I think here), but it's nice to have options if you want them. After two years some of my dad's brighter-colored shirts have faded quite a bit. They're still some of my favorites.\\n\\nEdited to add: this is a lighter weight shirt. Dad wears it solo in the spring and summer & as a layer in the fall and winter. He is in the Midwest.\\n\\nI recommend the Columbia Sportswear Bahama II Longsleeve Shirt without reservations.\",\n \"Product: The hard-working Columbia Bahama II men's long-sleeve shirt keeps you comfortable long after you've brought in your limit. Designed specifically for the needs of anglers, the shirt is made of a lightweight, durable nylon fabric that dries fast should you get splashed. The mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder, meanwhile, enhance the airflow, helping keep you cool in the hottest conditions. Finally, the shirt offers built-in Omni-Shade UV protection that keeps the sun off your back until you're ready to come inside. Other features include two big chest pockets that offer plenty of room for small gear, button tabs for rolling up and securing the long sleeves and your choice of several sizes and colors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dad's Favorite Work Shirt!\\n\\nReview: These Columbia shirts are my dad's favorite work shirts. They might be your favorite work shirts too, even though they are sold as a fishing shirt.\\n\\nThe shirt has built in sun protection at what I believe is still the highest level available on the market in a fabric. This is not a scam, although I thought it was for a long time. My dad is a skin cancer survivor and his doctor recommended that he wear clothing made out of sun protection fabric. We loooked at a lot of different shirts before finding one which was sturdy enough for a full day of outdoor manual labor.\\n\\nThe shirt is tough! The original four shirts that we purchased for my dad have survived being worn and washed at least once a week (usually more) for almost two years. That's really good for a work shirt.\\n\\nThe shirt has two front pockets and dad loves those pockets. They are huge, and you can actually get a iPhone 6+ in them. And your paper notepad in the other one, because why would you use the iPhone to take notes?\\n\\nThe shirt is not too hot to wear even though it has long sleeves. The back of the shirt has an air vent. I admit that it looks a little odd. But comfort and function is kind of the key here. You can also roll up the sleeves a bit and secure them into cuff buttons, but that negates the sun protection.\\n\\nFinally, the shirt comes in a lot of fun colors and a lot of sizes, including big and tall. Here's a link to a listing that includes more options: <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Columbia-Men-s-Bahama-II-Long-Sleeve-Shirt-White-Medium/dp/B000EOO76U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Columbia Men's Bahama II Long Sleeve Shirt, White, Medium</a>. Many work shorts only come in a few muted shades (and you can get basic black, white, and gray I think here), but it's nice to have options if you want them. After two years some of my dad's brighter-colored shirts have faded quite a bit. They're still some of my favorites.\\n\\nEdited to add: this is a lighter weight shirt. Dad wears it solo in the spring and summer & as a layer in the fall and winter. He is in the Midwest.\\n\\nI recommend the Columbia Sportswear Bahama II Longsleeve Shirt without reservations.\",\n \"Product: A delectable pasta made with our thick white Primavera Sauce. With real bits of broccoli and peas, you'll get just the right amount of vegetables. With the unpredictability of the world we live in, having an ample amount of freeze-dried food storage is always a good idea. Whether it's a natural disaster that temporarily leaves you with limited resources, a pre-planned family camping trip, a backup plan in case of income loss, or just purely a matter of convenience, Valley Food Storage is there to help. We've based our business on the principle that you don't have to compromise good quality and taste when getting freeze-dried food storage. Our foods are made with high-quality ingredients, deliciously bold flavors, and the science and technology to ensure long-lasting viability. What makes us different from other food storage brands is the way we package our meals. We don't use MSG, and we ensure that harmful ingredients like hydrogenated oils and syrups, trans fats, and GMOs. Not only is this healthier for you and your family; it increases the shelf life of our products, keeping them fresh, delicious, and safe to eat for up to 25 years. When it comes to camping and backpacking food, Valley Food Storage has you covered. We offer easy-to-transport, nutritious meals and snacks that will keep you energized for your journey ahead. Valley Food Storage uses only the highest quality ingredients to ensure you get the best-tasting snacks with the highest nutrition. Our lightweight and high-quality bags protect your food from the elements without compromising the ease of transport with unnecessary weight. Another great feature is their resalable tops that keep food protected even if you do not use the whole bag. These bags, hand nitrogen flushed, are far superior to our competition.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not bad in a pinch, but the veggies are few and far between\\n\\nReview: My husband and I are putting together some disaster supplies and thought some food items like this Pasta Primavera from Valley Food Storage would be good additions. Of course, we had to taste it.\\n\\nOpening the bag required a sharp object, something I took as a good sign. The food has a 25-year shelf life, so I want it sealed within an inch of its life. The ziplock-type seal is also good and tight. The dry mix looks like every other dry pasta mix in the world except the pieces are a bit smaller due to the dehydration: pasta noodles, vegetables, and powdered sauce.\\n\\nEntree prep isn't complicated if you're in a fully loaded modern kitchen.\\n\\n * Boil water.\\n * Stir in the mix until sauce is dissolved.\\n * Cook and stir at a simmer for 15 min. or until the noodles (penne) are tender. It took 5 more minutes to get an al dente noodle.\\n * Remove from heat and allow 5-7 minutes for sauce to thicken.\\n\\nTotal preparation time was 35 minutes, not including the time it took to boil 6 cups of water. This does include time to measure out the water and read the thorough package directions. Of the 35 minutes, 28 of them required an adult to be actively supervising the cooking process.\\n*Next time we'll add 3/4 less water. The sauce never really \\\"thickened\\\" a whole lot.\\n\\nThe results? Much better than I had anticipated. In my photos, you can see two serving dishes side-by-side. On the left is the entree exactly as the directions recommend it be prepared with no variations. Eaten that way, it's okay. The sauce has a sort of alredo-ish flavor going on, but it isn't strong. The blandness of the pasta and a heavy hand with the salt are all sort of fighting for a prize your palate isn't going to give. If you hadn't eaten a bowl of hot food for a week, a bowl of this would be the best thing ever. As is, we were hard-pressed to take more than a bite or two.\\n\\nThe bowl on the right follows a serving suggestion provided on the packet. We added a nice dollop of butter (because everyone has that around in a survival situation!) and some fresh ground pepper (more realistic). These small additions made a significant difference in the palatability of the dish. I think the \\\"original\\\" preparation is just bland. Its predominant flavor is salt; you will want to spice it up with something else in your stores. The easiest thing for a cream sauce in my book is hot red pepper flakes. You only need a sprinkle to add heat to an entire dish, and one that will cook for a while like this one is a perfect match. That pepper and butter made such a huge difference suggests to me that adding a little fat to this -- whatever you have -- will probably improve it. Other spices to consider are garlic, onion, any of the Italian spices really, nutmeg, lemon pepper, paprika, dill, tarragon....\\n\\nI have to point out that I spend a long time searching for the vegetables in the primavera here, and they were few and far between. The vegetable I had the best luck finding was dried peas. There were probably 15-20 of those in the bag (5 services). The other vegetables were smaller bits, like flakes, of dehydrated veg that I couldn't identify before or after rehydration. There weren't enough of them to pull out for a photo. Do not count on the entry for any kind of vegetable intake. You will not find it in here. It'll be a great base for some veggies, though.\\n\\nThe other oddity in the ingredients is the use of sea salt and the amount of it. This meal was saltier than what we are accustomed to eating, but we're learning that all of the foods in this genre tend to be that way. Because I have some medical issues related to electrolyte and hormone balance, I pay attention to this sort of thing. In a real emergency, medication will be hard to find. And that's what caught my attention on the sea salt. I would think that table type salt would be used in this kind of product because it is a source of iodine\\n\\nDo I recommend this item? I do, but only if it matches up well for your situation. It's a good quality product. We're going to get another bag of this one and try another flavor or two to stash in our basement food supplies. That stash is for sheltering in place where we would have a hot plate to cook with and a source of electricity. I don't think this mix is the best fit for camping. Getting six cups of water to boil over a campfire and then stirring a mixture at a simmer while trying to keep if from welding itself to the pan for 20 minutes? Do what you will, but I'm going to go with no on that one. Also make sure to consider how well any food product fits in with rest of your food stores. The Valley Food Storage Pasta Primavera seems like it will be a solid \\\"basic staple\\\" item that can be customized with other foods that you have access to. It will not be something that provides much in the way of vegetables nor of market power.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: The ticket archive is the perfect item to protect, store, and display your entire ticket collection. Featuring 32 pages, the ticket archive holds holds 96 sports, concert, theater or movie tickets measuring up to 6\\\" x 2.5\\\". PERSONALIZING YOUR COVERS: They're your tickets and your memories, so shouldn't they be displayed behind your covers? Of course they should. Plus, you can also create your own back cover. It's your space use it anyway you like .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cool way to keep event tickets\\n\\nReview: Ticket stubs are so priceless in the moment that you use them. And they're still treasured for a week or so after the event. After that they're mostly forgotten, at least at my house, but it's always a delight to stumble across them months and even years later. I think of a ticket stub as a \\\"remember when we,\\\" memory starter.\\n\\nThis neat little book is an easy way to keep track of those ticket stubs. It holds 96 ticket stubs, each in an individual sleeve. It's easier than a scrapbook -- no glue, no straight lines, no fuss.\\n\\nThe sleeves are a high quality, very clear vinyl, so you don't have to remove the tickets to see them. The pages turn smoothly.\\n\\nThe book has a sleeve where you can slide in your own \\\"art\\\" for the covers. I'm going to give the organizer as a gift, and I'm not much of a graphic designer and the recipient won't enjoy the DIY aspect either. I'll probably hire someone on Fiverr to design a custom cover for her; I think that would be cool. Most kids will want to design their own. And if you have access to event photos, a photo collage would be awesome.\\n\\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: The style conscious will enjoy a modern twist on an old classic, the push pin. This simple design has a timeless elegance found in Scandinavian and Japanese design. We've combined the appeal of natural wood in a classic sphere shape to add variety, texture and a delightful design element to cork boards, DIY projects and wall hangings. These thumbtacks can also be easily painted to match any custom colors you may have at your home, work or school. Simply spray or brush on any paint color of your choice to these paintable tacks to create a standout look that will really pop on your wall, bulletin board or on other craft projects. Beautiful on their own or jazzed up in bright neon, metallic, pastel or primary colors, these push pins are a hit across all styles: cute, modern, traditional, novelty etc.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Eye-catching push pins with crafty potential\\n\\nReview: These hexagonal-esque shaped push pins from Hexie are unusual -- and eye catching. I like them quite a bit for aesthetic reasons and because they are easier for my arthritic fingers to grab. For those of you with children, you should know that things that are easier for my to grab are unfortunately also easier for young children to grab. Consider yourself warned.\\n\\nThe wood on each pin is smooth to the touch and one could use these \\\"as is\\\" if they wanted to take advantage of the natural wood look. From touch, it doesn't feel like any sealer has been used on the wood, but if you are going to use them for crafts, a quick sanding to make sure the wood will take your coating is never a bad idea.\\n\\nThe pins are sharp and tightly seated. I have purchased other \\\"novelty\\\" push pins in the past where the pin part is dull or even loose. No good.\\n\\nMy original intention for these push pins was to use them as part of my ever evolving jewelry storage system. They aren't quite substantial enough to hold more than a chain or a child's necklace, though, so I am regrouping. That's my only complaint about these push pins -- they are not as large as they appear in the photos, and no dimensions for the actual pins were provided in the product listing at the time of my order. The shape does make a measurement less helpful, so I've included a photo here to show the pin size relative to a quarter.\\n\\nDo I recommend this item? Yes. Just be aware of the product size in relationship to your intended use.\\nIs the item giftable? Yes. Fun gift for anyone who loves office supplies.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Karchers 1600 PSI K2 Compact pressure washer delivers the right amount of cleaning power for general household jobs in a compact, easy to use and convenient to store machine. The Vario spray wand allows for quick adjustment between low and high pressure without the need to switch nozzles. For stubborn stains, the patented Dirtblaster spray wand will clean up the toughest chores.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Impressive for a \\\"Value-priced\\\" machine\\n\\nReview: We've been using this Karcher pressure washer to do basic cleaning tasks around our house. 1600 PSI and a somewhat small targeted spray radius mean that we don't move as fast as we'd like on those tasks, but we still get them done a lot faster than we would without any pressure washer. That's why our neighbors want to borrow this machine - it's a get 'er done.\\n\\nBuying a value-class pressure washer does have drawbacks, but not the ones I thought. In fact, the less than 20lb weight means I can easily haul this machine from the front to the back of our house, and down the slight hill to the garage for storage. And the limited functions -- on/off/high/low -- means I get the job done rather than playing with the settings.\\n\\nThe downsides of the pressure washer:\\n\\n * No trigger lock: have to hold the trigger down while you're washing.\\n * The tall black handle on the machine is a joke. It falls out all the time.\\n * The onboard storage for the intake hose and the detergent hose is insufficient.\\n\\nThese are all annoying, but not deal killers for us. I have a cleaner privacy fence, front and back doors, sidewalks, patio, patio furniture, patio furniture cushions, garage side door, Hardiboard trim around windows....\\n\\nDo I recommend this item? Yes, if your other choice involves a bucket.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Merrick Lamb Training Treats are bite size cubes, great for dogs of all size and ages. Their softer texture makes it easier for dogs both young and old to dine on this one of a kind delicacy. Lamb lung is the sole ingredient in this all-natural, high protein treat. Packaged in a resalable bag to help keep these treats fresh.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Affordable cat treat (single protein)\\n\\nReview: Mikey likes it! Tried these to see if our food allergy kitty would eat as lamb is a safe protein for him. He isn't as crazy about them as a duck heart, but he comes running when these lamb lyng pieces are offered.\\n\\nThese are larger, xlarge-dog sized pieces. A rough average would be 1.5 wide by 1.5 long and maybe 3/4 deep. Unlike some dehydrated foods, these are crunchy, not chewy. Cutting them makes a crumbly mess. Lightly scoring with a paring knife and then chopping straight down with a chefs knife has ended up working out the best. Ive been cutting a few days at a time on a cutting board on a foil-lined baking sheet. I should save the scraps for later there is usually a cat willing to help with the cleanup.\",\n \"Product: Catnip Toy, Yellow Banana\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Epitome of Catnip-Filled Cat Toys\\n\\nReview: The Yeowww! Catnip Banana is the closest thing you can get to a \\\"sure thing\\\" in a cat toy. I have probably bought 3 bunches of these so far for my cats, shelter/foster donations, and gifts.\\n\\nMost cats that are 6-9 months and older react to catnip; can see the color yellow; and enjoy the \\\"bearhug\\\" (simultaneaously kicking and biting). All three of mine are banana fans to different extents. One likes to sit and lick it. Eww. Another won't look for it, but if she stumbles upon it will look around furtively and then sit on it...for hours...eventually dragging it to her \\\"secret\\\" hidey hole for a good hour of cheeking. Kitty number three finds the banana to be an aggressor that needs to be pursued, taken down, and detained. Did you know bananas can fly? Cats, too. That catnip is funny stuff if you inhale. Which I do not, obviously.\\n\\nSome cats simply don't react to catnip at a particular lifestage or at all. They may still have fun kicking the banana around. Or they may look at you like you have three heads.\\n\\nYeowww also sells other versions of this toy. Over time I have seen a fish, a lemon, a cigar, and some tiny fish. Skip them all in favor of the banana. The combination of the shape and the color just works...and you will want to replace it (ewww) long before the cats are ready.\\n\\nA note on imitations: don't bother. I have, in times of need, purchased Yeowww banana knockoffs from my local pet store. Half the price--what could go wrong? The catnip scent wasn't that strong to begin with, and the poser bananas will fail to attract cats within a week. Although I'm all about half-price, it's just not worth it here. Get the good stuff.\\n\\nI do not work for Yeowww! but my living room often smells like I do. =-)\",\n \"Product: Easy to apply drawstring design. Soft and lightweight fabric collar provides protection and freedom of movement for the head, neck and body. Allows animal to eat, drink and sleep in comfort. Size Collar Depth Circumference XS 4 in. 12.56 in. Small 5.5 15.70 in. S/M 6.5 in. 18.84 in. M/L 8 in. 21.98 in. LARGE 9.5 in. 26.69 in.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Soft Collar for Some Conditions\\n\\nReview: Our middle (and most special) kitty has severe food allergies and anxiety issues and who knows what else. He was a \\\"rescue,\\\" eg. what happens when you see a purebred cat for sale on Craigslist for $50. Scary. Because he's such a freakshow, the hard \\\"cone\\\" collars only make the skin breakouts worse. We've tried the transparent ones, too. That worked until....until....did I mention that middle kitty is a panic pooper? It's not pretty, friends.\\n\\nThe next option is the inflatable collar that looks like a mini life preserver. Those are better than the hard cone versions for sure. Although he had plenty of room to enter and exit the litterboxes and an extra litter box without a cover was provided for him just in case, the inflatable collar made middle kitty decide that the litterbox was not a happy place. And when middle kitty has a breakout and isn't in a collar, he scratches and bites and chews. Repeat. We have once or twice been at the point where the vet considered hospitalizing him sedated until they could get his skin under control, so if there is one tiny sore, we have to be on it.\\n\\nAnd this random collar is the winner! I don't quite understand why it works, but it does. And it has worked for this cat repeatedly. The collar will prevent him from working at sores on his abdomen, chest, and boy parts. He could get to them if he thought about it, but somehow the fabric is always in his way. The collar has plenty of give for sleeping and getting in and out of the litterbox. And middle kitty is much bolder when wearing his cape! It is an amazing thing to watch. He can wriggle his way out of it, but doesn't usually do that unless he really needs to scratch an itch.\\n\\nPROtips:\\nSizing of the collar (the inch measurements) and made from the inside of the collar at the neck to the edge. The small size is plenty large for middle kitty who is not a small cat at 11 pounds.\\n\\nTie the collar about as tight as you would tie your shoes. In fact, we use the same knot. It has worked best for us to tuck all of the ties and such underneath the collar and rotate it around so the ties are in the front (still under the collar). Check to make sure the ties aren't peeking out under the collar and trim back any pieces that are. (If you don't do this and you have multiple pets, you'll just be starting a war you don't need.)\\n\\nTake off the collar once or twice a day if you can. It helps if you have two people here. While one person monitors the cat and does any wound care that is needed -- don't forget to scratch those itches! -- the other person can wipe down the collar with a damp cloth and whatever cleaning solution your pet can manage. Be careful because you can't rinse this collar. If you can, it would be even better to have two collars so you could swap trade them out every day. We've managed with one just fine though.\\n\\nHave questions? Feel free to ask me in the comments. Happy to help.\",\n \"Product: Sergeant's good behavior pheromone collar helps cats in fearful or stressful situations (separation anxiety, visitors, other household cats, Loud Noises, new baby, vet Visits, traveling). good behavior pheromone collar provides a convenient alternative to diffusers- the collar goes where your cat goes!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Keeps Our Bengal Girl Happy\\n\\nReview: In my early (and perhaps more naive) years as a pet parent, I was opposed to products like this one that used herbs and chemicals and godknowswhat to help keep our furry friends at their best. As our brood has expanded to include more challenging rescues and breeds, our cathouse wouldn't be the same without them.\\n\\nI purchased this 3-pack of calming collars for our older bengal girl. She has been wearing a calming collar for almost two years now with a lapse of no more than a month or two here and there. Buying this multi-pack on Amazon has been the least expensive way to keep kitty in collars that I have been able to find. It's worth every penny.\\n\\nWhat you get:\\n\\n * 3 adjustable-length calming collars, each sealed in a foil pouch\\n\\nHow to talk your cat into this:\\n\\n * Errr, no. There's no negotiating on this one. Just get ready. Two people may be needed if your kitty isn't accustomed to being in a collar.\\n * Spread a large towel over your collaring surface. We use a lap.\\n * Find a pair of scissors.\\n * Open one pouch and remove the collar.\\n * Slide the purple collar through the white buckle to make a loop\\n * Now go find your kitty\\n * Tell your kitty you love him or her\\n * Gently pull the collar over kitty's head keeping the buckle to the back\\n * Carefully tighten the collar so that it has room for about 2 finger's worth of space\\n * Cut off extra length of collar with scissors\\n * Check kitty's neck to make sure she or he can breath\\n * Watch kitty run off and swear at you\\n * Carefully fold up towel to capture any flakes from collar\\n * Give all of your pets a treat and monitor the kitty with the collar to make sure eating is going ok\\n * After one month, replace the collar with a new one\\n\\nAnd that is how it's done. Fun, right? There are some things that I don't love about this collar. But I don't know of any other product that does the same thing that works so well in terms of sizing and expense. So here are the problems and the workarounds we're using.\\n\\n * As you apply the collar, a ton of yucky white flakes come off of it. It's a real mess. Keep a towel under the thing as you size it, and wash your\\n hands after.\\n * The collar has a distinctive scent. It might be lavender? It's not bad but it's not neutral. Your pet becomes a walking air freshener.\\n * The collar is not truly a \\\"breakaway\\\" color. It just isn't. Although my cats live indoors and go outdoors only in a supervised, dedicated cat pen,\\n strangulation risk is still no joke. What we do is leave this collar as loose as possible. Does she manage to get out of it a few times a month? Yes.\\n Is it awesome to know that she can if she has to? Absolutely!\\n\\nWhy we use a collar:\\n\\nThe results we have had with our bengal girl have been remarkable. She was being raised as a kitten with a pack of cocker spaniel puppies. When we went to get her, she was literally in a too-small puppy pen. Bengal girl seemed to settle in right away with us and bonded easily with a young kitten that joined her months later. At around eight years old, she started to pick fights with other cats and seemed unhappy. Several vet appointments revealed no problems, and extra attention from us made matters worse, not better. The vet offered a number of alternatives but we tried a calming collar first. To be up front, I did not like how she reacted to the first 24 hours of wearing this color. Had the decision been entirely up to me, that would have been the end of this story. She seemed out of it. A quick call to the vet assured us that this reaction could happen and was not dangerous, but if it continued longer than that day, the collar was not going to be a good fit. Fortunately, she seemed back to herself the next day. But 24 hours later, she was even better than her old self. And things have gotten better for her over time. She plays like a kitten, sits on laps, and is a little too eager to eat. But for the first time ever, I can say with 100% confidence that she's one happy cat. We have tried a few weeks without the collar to see if she does as well without out, and she just doesn't. It's okay, though, she looks good in purple.\",\n \"Product: Cats will enjoy hours of entertainment pouncing on and batting at our stuffing free skinneeez. All skinneeez for cats have stuffing free bodies and contain catnip.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The smallest toy for the biggest fun\\n\\nReview: The odds were against this toy. I was shopping for our youngest boy, and he's a growing, nearly two-year-old Savannah.\\n\\n[Skip this if you don't want to know the story. I don't mind.]\\nThankfully he was the runt of the litter, or we would not have a house left. Normally I wouldn't even consider a 3\\\" (seriously?) toy for him, but he has something of an addition to Ethical Pet's other Skinneez line, the ones that feature similar plush toys on a stick. My husband and I have tired of youngest crawling into bed at all hours with his stick toy in tow. It's cute the first ten times. 60 nights later, have rolled over onto a wooden dowel at least 45 times, you think maybe change must come. And taking the stick away from the cat should be an answer, but adopt yourself a Savannah and get back to me in 3 months.\\n\\n[About the cat toy, finally]\\nThis 3\\\" flat furry....I'm not sure what animal it is, actually....is youngest's favorite toy for solo play by far. I'm pretty sure he thinks the thing is alive because I see him chattering at it. He carries it around in his mouth from place to place in the house, stopping to kick the living daylights out of it. They are not friends, exactly. Every once in a while, youngest loses interest. A few days later he starts the searching behavior and starts looking under furniture and meowing, and we all know it's time to find the 3\\\" flat furry beast. Yes, he brings it to bed. Sometimes instead of the stick toy. Sometimes he just brings them both. He's a happy cat.\\n\\nDespite all of the love, the Skinneez toy is in surprisingly good shape. I capture it every week or so for a bath and inspection to make sure it's still safe to play with. And unlike most of the plush toys for animals (or kids!), this thing is made of iron. The stitching hasn't even come loose. The only damage is some lost fur, but the poor thing can't defend itself from creatures that attack it and chew on its tail.\\n\\nOur other two cats, both older and perhaps wiser, have no interest in all in this toy. I should say that youngest is territorial and hasn't/won't let them explore it without consequences. But there have been other toys that they'll take the risk for, and this one just isn't making the cut.\\n\\nI do feel like my less than $5 investment has been well spent here. My only complaint about this item is that I don't think can order a specific creature. It looks like you order and get a random pick.\\n\\nI recommend this cat toy, and so does my cat.\",\n \"Product: Catit Eco Terra Toys are made from all-natural materials such as linen, raffia, and cornhusk. These cat toys are designed to engage your cat's natural instincts and provide your pet with hours of chasing, pouncing and playing fun. Catit Eco Terra Toys use minimal recycled packaging to further reduce the ecological footprint. The Catit Eco Terra Toys are a great way to entice your cat while promoting exercise and activity.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun little mice, sweet little price\\n\\nReview: These little mice have been the surprise hit of the year for our youngest (14 months at the time of this writing). We still refer to youngest as \\\"kitten\\\" although he is technically an adult. You wouldn't know that by the way he races around with the little mousers. (Mousers is a word when we talk about cat toys.)\\n\\nThere's is not much to these little guys. For the price I figured we'd get a few days of play out of each one. Surprisingly they're both still in play-safe condition after being subjected to....to.....to.....horrible things over the last few weeks.\\n\\nHere are a few of kitten's favorite mouse games. One of his favorite things about these mice is the noise they make when they get batted across the wood and the tile on our main floor. I'm not sure they would be as much fun on carpet. YMMV.\\n*Batting mouse across the floor\\n*Fetching mouse (sort of - still working on bringing mouse back immediately, not up to bed when we are sleeping...)\\n*Carrying mouse around, dropping him, and pouncing because we are surprised he is there all of a sudden\\n*Playing hide and seek with mouse in daddy's shoes\\n*Storing mouse under the oven. That's where he sleeps but he's never there in the morning. So confusing.\\n*Grabbing mouse out of the air after daddy throws it in the air\\n\\nThere are many variations on the mouse games, many of which have rules that we don't understand. Our other two cats, age 4(ish) and 8(ish), could care less about these little critters. Kitten typically likes smaller toys which he can bat and swat, things he can carry in his mouth, anything on a stick that makes noise but isn't scary -- he likes to chase but not be chased. If your cat sounds like kitten, your cat might like these mice too.\\n\\nAs always, this is a toy that should be used under supervision. While we haven't seen any unraveling yet, it's only a matter of time.\\n\\nGreat little toys, sweet little price: I wish they came in a 12 pack!\",\n \"Product: 100-Percent USDA Duck Heart Human Quality Grain Free natural and Raw Ingredients Raised and Grown In the USA No fillers, salts, sugar, or artificial preservatives Healthy Snacks for both dogs and cats Contains the nutrition and flavor as raw meat.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Treat for Allergic Cat\\n\\nReview: These freeze dried duck hearts have been a lifesaver for our allergic kitty. Duck is one of the few proteins he can have, and grains as a group are questionable.\\n\\nThe first time we ordered these I didn't know what to expect. I was half hoping these nuggets weren't actually avian organs.\\n\\nWhen you get the bag, it has been vacuum sealed. Extra points for fresh bird hearts? You can see right through the (resealable!!) plastic that these aren't fake bits. They're actual duck hearts, raw and dehydrated whole.\\n\\nThey don't have a strong odor like many treats, but there's a faint musky smell to them. It's tolerable.\\n\\nIn one bag you'll get about 40-60 duck hearts. There's a lot of variation in the size of the things.\\n\\nWARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING\\nWhole dried duck hearts are a choking hazard for cats. Please cut up the hearts, reconstitute, or both.\\nWARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING\\n\\nOther than don't feed the hearts whole, you can feed these hearts however your cat wants them. Our allergic kitty prefers them dry and sort of cubed. Our other two kitties (who rarely get a bite of this exquisitely priced treat) prefer the reconstituted version.\\n\\nIf your kitty is sick and needs to be coaxed to eat, duck hearts are worth trying. If it's a kitty that typically prefers wet food, you can try sprinkling small bits on top of the regular food -- or slightly mashing up a few rehydrated hearts with water or broth.\\n\\nKeep in mind that duck hearts aren't a 1:1 replacement nutritionally for a normal cat treat. Duck hearts have 30 calories (roughly) per heart and are 60% protein. Most of the single protein cat treats have between 2-4 calories per piece and have \\\"a minimum\\\" of 30% protein.\\n\\nIt works out just fine -- I just have trouble not giving the cats too many of these because they love them so much. (If you can get some duck fat for the holidays for a garnish, by the way, your cats will have you knighted.)\\n\\nOne more thing: if a child helps feed your cat, be ready to have some conversations about where the ducks that belong the hearts are. Brush up on your heart anatomy too. Kids ask the smartest questions these days!\\n\\nI recommend these duck hearts without reservation and hope that your pets enjoy them as much as ours have.\",\n \"Product: The Kitty Holster is a soft, secure and super-comfortable 100% cotton cat harness with a metal D-ring for attaching a leash. Our strong, ultra-lightweight harness secures with wide Velcro closures. This breathable, washable cotton harness with undyed lining is suitable for all skin types and climates.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Kept Our Savannah Baby Safe and Sound\\n\\nReview: We have a rescue kitten who had surgery on both knees. He needed to be restrained in the house during the first part of the recovery and taken for short walks during the later part. Did I mention the kitten is a Savannah, and the boy is born to run? After trying several traditional harnesses and watching helplessly while the cat manuevered his way out of them, we finally got this Kitty Holster. The price made me weak in the knees compared to the other ones, but we would still be ahead if we would have just tried this one first! We've now had this holster in use for almost 6 months and it still works like a charm.\\n\\nPROS:\\n\\n*Kitty Holster is made of sturdy material, with well-sewn seams. There are no rough edges or any rough spots that could hurt your kitty\\n*Kitty Holster is easier to \\\"dress\\\" kitty in than holsters with the straps and clasps, especially if your kitty likes to play with the straps. You just lay this\\n open over the cat's back, pull one paw through the arm hole, then the other, and then push the velcro closed. Our other regular cat prefers to get\\n dressed \\\"belly up\\\" -- that works too.\\n*If your Kitty has unusual proportions, the velcro strip is strong enough and wide enough that you can angle it slighly, which gives you a tighter fit\\n around the neck and a loser fit around the abdomen.\\n*Machine washable. I washed on cold with a short cycle. It dried quickly and was ready to go. Never felt like the \\\"strap\\\" harnesses got clean.\\n*Cat does not escape. If you have the Kitty Holster \\\"applied\\\" properly, your cat isn't going anywhere unless you let them.\\n\\nCONS:\\n\\n*I wish there was an additional size. Small/Medium worked okay for our 11-month old kitten, but it was on the larger side around the body.\\n\\nCONSIDERATIONS:\\n\\n*If your kitty is particularly sensitive to noise, this may not be the holster for you. Releasing the velcro did take our kitties a while to get used to.\\n*To make sure you have the holster on tight enough, I'd suggest trying it out in the house with an irrisistable treat a few feet away. You just want to\\n ensure that kitty can't escape when kitty really wants to. This doesn't emulate a stress event (dog, motorcycle engine, bigger cat), but it's the\\n closest we've been comfortable with. Of course, kitty gets the treat afterwards.\\n*If you don't like this denim color, search for \\\"Kitty Holster\\\" on Amazon. Depending on what the various sellers have in stock, there are usually a ew\\n others available.\",\n \"Product: Dehydrated rabbit feet. Dogs and cats LOVE these treats! These treats are especially nice for cats and the miniature and small varieties of dogs. They are packaged 15 to a bag, and are vacuum sealed. If you're wanting to introduce truly natural food, fur and all, to your pet, this would be a great way to start. Also great training rewards.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Still Experimenting for Use as Cat Toys\\n\\nReview: As you might expect, this bag o' dehydrated rabbit feet is on the gross side. They arrive packaged exactly as pictured, so prepare yourself to tear open a padded envelope and find yourself face-to-face with a pile of rabbit toes.\\n\\nThe rabbit feet are from different colors of rabbits. (As I type this, that sounds like a ridiculous thing to point out. Maybe it matters to someone? I'm not sure. This is my second purchase of animal feet. But the first one didn't have fur. Or feathers.) The dehydration process doesn't make the rabbit feet any less....rabbitey. They do smell. They don't stink, exactly, but there's a certain gaminess to them.\\n\\nAfter I got over my \\\"what? oh, yeah, I did order rabbit feet\\\" shock, my second thought about this item was to start this mantra in my head: Do Not Allow Cats to Hide Rabbit Feet. Do Not Allow Cats to Hide Rabbit Feet. Do Not Allow Cats to Hide Rabbit Feet. \\\"Natural\\\" pet toys never get better with age, especially when you can smell them, but you can't find them.\\n\\nRabbit foot experiment #1: just toss one down the hallway and see what happens. The toss method works for most things they like. I could tell that the game smell had hit them because all three cats were immediately on alert, ears back. Whatever that was, it wasn't an ordinary pounce-able.\\n\\nOur youngest (14 months now) was the first to move in. He gave the foot a cautious paw, then another, and finally a sniff. And a lick. And a sniff. And then he took a step back. Eldest kitty (9 years old) is always hoping for edibles. She went right in for the eats and wanted to know who put fur and claws on her treat. She was out. Middle kitty went in for a few bats. Youngest, now jealous, re-entered the game and a few moments of cat soccer ensued.\\n\\nFive minutes later, the rabbit foot sat alone on the floor, and the older cats had moved on. Youngest went back to the foot a few times and sniffed. He seemed confused, maybe because this furry thing smelled like food but wasn't something he could figure out how to eat.\\n\\nRabbit foot experiment #2: somehow attach one of these rabbit feet to a cord and put it on a stick. Run around the house like I've been trained to do so well (up the stairs! faster!!) to see if the rabbit foot is more exciting to chase than a faux feather or fuzzy thing with a bell. Once upon a time we tried this approach with a quail feather; it was an unmatched success.\\n\\nAt this point Amazon friend (and fellow cat lover, I presume, if you read this far, which I appreciate), I confess that I haven't rustled up the gumption to gauge a hole through one of these rabbit feet. There's probably an easy way to do it, and one that wouldn't get rabbit bits in my drill would be even better. If you have any ideas, I would appreciate it if you would either reply in the comments or email me. Thank you!\\n\\nLike many items for pets, it's difficult for me to say whether I recommend them specifically for your pets or not. Unless I know your pets -- that's different. 15 dehydrated rabbit feet will last a long time for cat owners (storing ours in the freezer), so I think it's worth a try. If experiment #2 doesn't\\nwork, I plan to pass these along to one of my friends who is owned by a dog.\",\n \"Product: Pets of all sizes will enjoy the Fur Haven Tiger Tough play stairs cat playground. This multi-level cat tree Tower with interactive toys fills your cat and kitten's need to climb and explore. Natural sisal Posts are the purr-fact scratching aids for your cat's claws. Top platform features a fun, spring-y ball wand toy and for an even better view, a perch at the very top is the best seat in the house (at just the right Height for petting!). this cat tower also includes a fun and interactive cat-qi cat toy to keep your pet entertained and active. The cat-qi Busy box features two jingle balls for a fun game of cat-and-mouse (balls may be removed for play in or out of the unit). easy assembly in just minutes with included instructions. Manufacture: cat playground is warehoused & shipped in the USA. Made in China. Fabric: 100% polyester plush faux fur covered platforms. Care: Spot clean soiled areas with mild detergent or soap. Blot rinse and air dry. Assembled dimensions: 23.5-Inch L x 19-inch w x 49.5-Inch H. Color: Brown.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not a winner in our house\\n\\nReview: The cat ladder playground was only missing one dowel, which is pretty good for this sort of product. Husband assembled it in about half an hour, and all three cats were helping. The ladder uses a tension spring to support itself, so it will have a little movement when your cats jump on it unless they are kittens.\\n\\nI knew the perches were going to be small, so we stashed this in a corner that didn't have a good vertical lookout yetnot a place that needed a cozy spot for sleeping. What I didn't realize was that the perches weren't really big enough for the cats to easily climb the tree by going perch to perch. Two of our cats are front declawed. They both tried hard but couldn't get beyond the first perch. Our other cat is a long, lean Savannah, and he couldn't even do it. He ended up shimmying up the pole and pulling himself onto the perches using his front paws. That was entertaining until he got to the hammock (why? teeny tiny hammock?) and lost his footing, using up one of his nine lives when he hit the floor.\\n\\nSince then there have been a number of additional incidents of cats falling from the sky, and weve had to dismantle the thing until we can figure out how to make the climbing path easier. I bought the thing because were not good at that sort of thing. Ugh.\",\n \"Product: Go ahead, turn the bag around and look at our ingredients. PureBites are made with only 1 ingredient; 100% Pure USA Sourced & Made Duck Liver. Cats love the taste of PureBites because our treats are freeze dried RAW to lock in the aroma, texture and freshness they crave. Cat parents love PureBites because our treats are 100% pure and rich in nutrients for a happy and healthy life.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: All paws in favor -- great for allergic and IBD cats\\n\\nReview: Well, these were a hit in our house! One of our kitties has IBD and food allergies and really, who knows what else, so we have to be careful about what he eats. He's down to a few proteins and no grains. Treats that we can just pull out of a bag and give him and few and far between. Up until the discovery of these duck liver morsels, our go-to has been freeze dried duck hearts. Those have to be cut up and don't have much scent, but he likes them a lot better than nothing. The other two kitties will steal them, so they must be desirable.\\n\\nThe duck livers were a whole different league of duck treat, though. Who knew? These are lighter colored square bits that vary a lot in size. The smallest around a dime-size and the largest more like a nickel. (I'll add a picture to this review as soon as our next bag gets here.) The things are pungent. Youngest kitty attached the bag through the padded envelope it came in. I couldn't smell a thing, but he was ready to sample.\\n\\nThe other two cats weren't far behind. We almost always have a holdout on new foods, but all three of them gulped these treats down like they hadn't eaten in months. These treats have to be stored under lock and key!\\n\\nMost importantly for us, our \\\"special kitty\\\" has had no problems digesting these. I have ground up a small amount and used them as a topping on his Rx food, and he's a happy boy. I need him to eat the wet food because he gets some clay powder stirred into it that helps his tummy. He had lost interest in it, and there's only one variety he can stomach. We are back in business thanks to this little bag of treats.\\n\\nDrawbacks? Two. It's not a very full bag, but I supposed duck livers are quite small....! And man, do these things reek. I don't care. I really don't. I was out of ideas. But you don't want to touch these with your bare hands unless you have plenty of time to bond with a sink of warm soapy water. Because ewwwwwwww.\",\n \"Product: Great exercise for your cat! They love to chase, toss and carry these guys around. The Katsn Us Cats have field tested these toys for you. Since these toys look so real our cats play with them like they would with a real. This brings out their hunting instincts. Safety first! All cats whether they are indoors, outdoors or both need exercise, human contact and stimulation. Make these ferrets a part of their cat toy selection.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Cats love this safety hazard\\n\\nReview: This is a fantastic cat toy -- except for the fact that it could easily land your kitty in the vet hospital having some kind of gut surgery.\\n\\nTL;DR If you choose to buy this one, remove the black bead eyes immediately. Just grab with your fingertips. They have 1/4\\\" or so stems with sharp tacks on the end. Then remove the ears. A gentle tug and you're good. Our ferret did not have the pink nose pictured here, but check it for safety.\\n\\nAfter you remove all of the non-toy items, in my case while the two cat toy crazy cats are trying to paw the thing out of my hands, this Darn Ferret Rabbit Fur Cat Toy is a winner. Durable, lovely to be dragged around by the body or tail. I don't know if it's really rabbit fur or how to tell. But the larger, more aggressive kitties are all over this one. Our smaller boy prefers smaller toys and won't have a thing to do with this. (It's on the scale of one of those catnip bananas -- plus extra for the fluff and another inch for the tail. That's a precise measurement in cat toy terms.)\\n\\n3 stars because of the safety issue that I only noticed because I'm a zealot about such things.\",\n \"Product: More than a Cat Scratcher A simple and stylish addition to your kitty furniture collection, the Scratching Lounge provides a comfortable place to rest, scratch and exercise on. Created with Premium Pressed Cardboard, these durable scratchers are dense enough to be able to withstand your cat's beating and lasts longer than others. They are remarkably affordable for scratchers of this quality. You'll want several for every cat you deeply care about. Protect your carpets and furniture and save money by offering your cats a better alternative to dig their claws in. The Scratching Lounge is designed to appeal to your kitty's natural instinctive need for scratching. In addition, the curved profile provides a comfortable headrest and sleeping enclosure. Your kitty will love it! The scratcher measures 23.6 inches Length, 11 inches Width and 5.5 inches Height. Get a big discount when purchase a set of 2 on Ollieroo\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: All paws up! This is a hit in our cat house.\\n\\nReview: After being owned by cats for most of my life, one would think I would have a better handle on what things cats would love and what things cats would not love. I thought our three cats would like this \\\"lounger\\\" (because it is made of cardboard) but I had no idea they would actually fight over the opportunity to sleep in it.\\n\\nI mean, seriously, it's not even soft. They have nice cat beds. With heaters. No joke.\\n\\nThey love this thing, 3/3, from the minute I took it out of the box. the corrugated surfaces are the favorites, of course. Here's how things have broken out in catworld:\\n\\n * Youngest has decided that the lounger is \\\"home base\\\" for playtime. After a stick toy is captured, it is dragged back and stored on the lounger\\n * Youngest (a Savannah) is much too long to sleep on the lounger, but as long as he's able to touch it, he's good\\n * Youngest likes to stand on the floor and reach over the top of the scratcher to scratch\\n * Middle kitty is all about laying down, rolling over, and rolling over again\\n * Middle kitty's chin and cheeks have explored every corner of the lounger\\n * Oldest kitty is happy to climb aboard and sleep\\n\\nAll of this and I haven't sprinkled a single leaf of catnip on this lounger. But it's really going to be fun when I do.\\n\\nCompared to cardboard cat furnishings I have seen in my local big box stores, the Ollieroo version is the only one that I thought was wide enough to bother with for adult cats. It's also a bit heavier. It doesn't move when the cats scratch on it, which is a plus.\\n\\nI do wish this item could be purchased in an even larger size. The Savannah boy would be happy to have a lounger that's his size, too.\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Saucer shape helps prevet wet food from getting stuck in corners\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well for wet food, not dry\\n\\nReview: I bought these cat dishes for feeding canned food to our three spoiled cats. Overall I'm quite happy with them, and I think the cats are too.\\n\\nNOTE: These dishes are plastic, not stainless steel. I totally missed that when I ordered. Three chins, no acne so far though.\\n\\nPros:\\n--Cats (2 of 3) are cleaning their wet food plates; kitty #3 is finicky always\\n--On our wood floor, the plates stay in place\\n--Less food on the mats/floor, more in the cats\\n--Dishwasher safe\\n--Stack nicely and don't take up much room\\n--Lightweight\\n--Easy grip handles (nice for arthritic hands)\\n\\nCons:\\n--Removing the stickers when the dishes are new (invite friends, open a bottle of wine)\\n--Sort of pricey but I don't know anything else like this\\n--Not stainless\\n--No good for kibble (3/3 cats) unless you like sweeping it up\\n\\nI'm going to wait a few months and make double triple sure we don't have an acne issue from using the plastic dishes. I have had trouble with kitty acne with plastic water and kibble bowls in the past. It doesn't look like there's much chin/dish contact here. If we're not in Clearisil land, I'll be laying in a supply so we can use these every night.\",\n \"Product: Bravo dry roasted all natural duck feet chews are an ideal between or after meal treat for both cats and dogs of all sizes and ages. The premium quality treats are made from farm-raised long island duck fed only natural grains with no added hormones or artificial growth stimulants. Bravo dry roasts the duck feet in our own usda-inspected plant under our control. There are approximately 10 duck feet chews per a package. Duck feet are , not for chewing over a long period of time. They are non-greasy and can be carried in your pocket or purse for treating-on-the-go. They are packaged in a plastic pouch with a zipper top closure for freshness and convenience.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Needs more feet and less leg\\n\\nReview: First off, know that these treats are not some kind of \\\"bite\\\" or \\\"snack\\\" prepared from a recipe. These are dried, salted, and perhaps smoked duck feet.\\n\\nWe first started buying duck feet from a local alternative pet food store as a treat option for our allergic kitty. Dried duck feet (in multiples) are disgusting. This doesn't phase our youngest boys. They'll gnaw on these for a while.\\n\\nUnlike other duck freet that we have purchased, this bag had fewer actual feet and was mostly leg pieces.\\n\\nDuck feet are both a toy and a treat for cats and having the foot part to gnaw on is apparently part on the fun. (You do have to collect these and watch so that the your kitty doesn't chew big pieces until they're soft and then attempt to swallow whole. Ask me how I know.)\\n\\nI would buy these again if I couldn't find our local brand, but the feet, while disgusting, are my cats' favorite. They own me, so....\",\n \"Product: Each toy is attached to a 12 inch wooden wand with an elastic bungee for pouncing and batting fun for cats.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy Wand Toy for \\\"Pounce & Claim\\\" Cats\\n\\nReview: Our youngest cat, 1 + a few months, impatiently claimed this teaser wand as I was taking it out of the package. That was almost a week ago. The other two cats might like it, but their furry little paws don't have a shot.\\n\\nAs I see it:\\n--Sturdy 12\\\" real, honest-to-goodness wood dowel wand\\n--Suede-like \\\"string\\\" = no tangles\\n--Permanent vinyl \\\"cap\\\" attaches string to the dowel (typical these are very durable)\\n--2 1/2\\\" stuffed critter, at the end of the string, also well attached\\n\\nAs youngest cat sees it:\\n--Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole. Mole.\\n--Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine.\\n--Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme.\\n\\nHad I opened up this package without the company of youngest or came across this toy in a pet store, I wouldn't have thought it anything special. It's a weird looking, unidentifiable critter on a stick. But youngest has claimed this thing as fast as any toy ever. I can't explain it, although he does have a predilection for the fake suede string. His favorite thing to do with wand toys is to pounce on the prey, drag it off, beat it up, and repeat. If we're lucky he brings the want back so we can wave it around again. If we're not, he howls until we fetch it for him.\\n\\nThis toy hasn't had the repeat step. He just drags it around a lot. Day and night. He brought it to bed (our king side bed is also his bed now) last night. We don't dare take the thing away and neither do the other cats: growling ensues.\\n\\nI'm going to go out on a limb here and say that our results are not typical. What I can tell you is the youngest is a rescued Savannah who had health problems and is about half the size of a normal Savannah. But he's not easy on toys, especially the ones he likes. He's not declawed. And this wand is still in one piece.\\n\\nThe fact that all cats are fickle in nature and the packaging are the only reservations I have about this item. The wand was packed on a card that is made to hang on a retail pegboard display. It was wired to the card in several places. Over that, it was shrink wrapped or something. And then all of the Amazon packaging over that. I though youngest was going to eat my hand before the toy was free and cat safe. PROtip: open this toy with a sharp scissors and in a cat free area.\\n\\nPicture of littlest enjoying his new best friend attached. I'll upload a new one or a video as soon as we catch a better one!\\n\\nI purchased this item at a discount in exchange for writing this unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Your kitty or puppy will flip their lid over this indoor pet house, literally. The Milliard Foldaway Pet Cube is an indoor pet house with a padded platform roof that fits on top for a cozy doze above or below. When your pet wants privacy, they can climb inside and be quite warm napping on its heated interior cushion, or they can hang out on the roof for a snooze with a view. If youre travelling or need to pack up, the cube folds into itself and fits into its roof for a flat package that doubles as a platform bed!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: We got all excited, and then we weren't.\\n\\nReview: Oh cats. So fickle. My three kitties were much more excited about constructing the pet cube than they have been about using it for anything else since then. And then a few nights ago I searched the house looking for our middle boy, getting more worried by the minute, when I hear a \\\"meep\\\" from the pet cube. And there he was, one sleepy bengal boy, as if he regularly slept there and I was the one exhibiting strange behavior.\\n\\nSetup wasn't too complicated despite the lack of instructions. The cube is sent flat-packed, though, and some of the side pieces are folded multiple times. The fabric covering the box was also folded, so some of the fold lines just aren't going to come out. (I don't think the cats care!) The bed heater is nicely integrated into the cushion and the cube, and the place where the cord exits is finished in a neat way.\\n\\nI appreciated the many different ways the cube can be used and how many options are included in this package. There is the thick padded & heated winter bed and a thin summer cushion. Or you can take all of that out and replace it with more familiar bedding until your cats become familiar with the box (recommended). Kitties can also perch on top of the box. if you have a \\\"hates being trapped\\\" kitty, you can also take the lid off of the box and try it like that.\\n\\nAesthetically the cube leaves a little to be desired. I happen to love stripes, but working another pattern into my living room is a no-win proposition. Also, the brand name \\\"Milliard\\\" over the door makes the cube look a little like a doghouse housing a dog named \\\"Millard.\\\" My cats did not take this well.\\n\\nStill, there aren't many products like this on the market that are large enough for a true adult cat. And there are entirely too many that are strange pastel colors. So I haven't given up on the pet cube. Next week I will load it up with catnip!\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Would you like to see more sizes/shapes? Search Amazon for DURA-GRIP to see more! - DURA-GRIP IS RATED AS BEST NON-SLIP FURNITURE GRIPPER! The original DURA-GRIP is Patent Pending for Rug Pads for Less and Rug Pads for Less is the only authorized seller. THE DETAILS: NO GLUE OR NAILS! These non-slip furniture pads are like no other in that they are pure solid rubber on both sides with extremely dense fiber in the center! There is no adhesive to adhere to the furniture or the floor as the rubber holds all furniture to the pad and the pad grips safely to the floor. MADE IN THE USA, these rubber furniture pads contain a unique texture within the rubber to allow more rubber to grip to more floor. Safe to use on all hardwood and hard floor surfaces and meant to be used under heavy conditions. Also use under back legs of furniture when the front legs are sitting on a carpet to level the back of the furniture with a full 3/8\\\" thick pad. DURA-GRIP pads are also meant to protect the floor with an 80 ounce density second to none. DURA-GRIP prevents even the heaviest and sharpest of furniture legs from penetrating through to damage to any type of floor surface. FURNITURE USED WITH: Sectionals, Sofas, Chairs, Recliners, Tables, Beds and any furniture meant to stay in place.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Miracle squares defy physics\\n\\nReview: I bought these gripper squares to help keep my dad's recliner in from sliding back on the hardwood floor. The recliner is sturdy, and so is my dad. Since he is recovering from a stroke, getting up from his chair is harder than usual. He tends to rely more on the chair for support, and its tendency to slide makes the whole situation dangerous. Dad refuses to consider an alternate chair.\\n\\nThese four squares have worked far beyond my expectations. They are just thick pads with a texture on each side. You get one under each chair leg, and suddenly it seems like the chair is actually rooted to the hardwood floor.\\n\\nThe chair still moves a little when dad gets up. I think that's inevitable. But an inch or two instead of a foot is the difference between him not falling and falling. I am grateful for that.\\n\\nI tried several different kinds of \\\"stick on\\\" products from the hardware store before I ordered these from DURA-GRIP. They didn't get the job done.\",\n \"Product: If you have recently been worried about a mold issue or have had water damage, then you understand how troubling it can be to not know if you have a mold growth in your home. No one wants to deal with the stress of an unknown health issue and to make matters worse hiring a Professional can cost 4 to 5 hundred dollars. Put your mind at ease and use our test to be sure. Mold and the toxins they produce can be dangerous and they can also be hidden. Don't be fooled by instant check kits that only test for 3 different mold types. Our kit tests for all mold types. We include a guide to help you understand how to properly inspect your property for signs of mold and water damage. This is what sets our tests apart. Inspections are a very important and often overlooked aspect of mold testing. Without properly inspecting your property you could miss a huge issue and never know it. We strive to show you how to identify problems and how to use our mold test kit properly. Our product contains 3 tape lift samples(surface test), a quick start guide, and a mold inspection booklet. The tape lifts can be used to test surfaces that you suspect may be mold growth. The inspection booklet will tell you where to look for mold. Once you have collected the samples you will mail them to the lab (shipping to lab not included). Your mold samples will be sent to an experienced Lab that has processed more than 50,000 mold tests. The lab will analyze your samples and produce an illustrated data report that you will receive through email. All of the results are confidential and only you and the lab will see them unless you request otherwise. You can then reach out to us at your convenience for an expert consultation to help you understand the mold test results. In fact you can reach out to us during any stage for consultation and help with any questions you have about taking samples.** Texas residents or samples collected from Texas must submit $24 fee for Lab analysis**\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best option for DIY testing of of mold. EASY.\\n\\nReview: I was diagnosed with asthma recently, and the doctor told me that keeping my allergies under control would make my asthma not as bad. Since I was feeling pretty tough, I went on a rampage of anti-allergenizing (pretty sure that's not a word) in our home. Because I am allergic to mold, our little master bathroom was a particular concern. Our house was renovated by a woodworker. He also did he the electrical and the plumbing. One of the many surprises we have found: some funky looking mold when we knocked out a shower wall tile to check for a possible water leak around the shower and tub area.\\n\\nBeing a nutcase, I inspected every other surface of our home and found no other mold. Before we removed that shower wall (or more of it) to address the plumbing issue, I wanted to know if it was safe to do that. I watch HGTV too, you know! Now I'm an expert. ;)\\n\\nThe options here in Minneapolis for mold testing were not good. A testing \\\"service\\\" would be $750. They would come out to the house, take samples, take the samples to the lab, and send me a letter with the results. There were mold test kits at Home Depot that supposedly check for mold spores in the air. I read an article on-line which questioned whether these tests could ever be validated. The thing seemed goofy. They had surface mold kits too, but for $200 one sample seemed steep.\\n\\nThat's how I ended up on Amazon. Again, there a lot of choices. I did make my initial decision based on a few things. First, did the kit have at least 2 samples? Was it clear about what would happen? Was the expense reasonable? Was the customer support responsive to questions? This DIY Mold Test from the Mold Inspection Network fit the bill.\\n\\nWhen I received the \\\"kit,\\\" I'll admit to being totally underwhelmed. See, it turns out that mold testing is not a huge thing. The kit comes in a large plastic envelope. You get a few forms, a detailed instruction booklet, and three test cartridges.\\n\\nThe cartridges are small plastic holders for clear adhesive sample collection tape. You just remove the covering, press the sticky side up into your mold, and you're done. Because the holders are rigid, we did struggle a little with getting a good sample in the tight space behind our tile. As an alternative to the cartridge, the customer support person advised to use a strip of transparent (completely clear, not cloudy_scotch tape instead and to stick it down to a ziplock bag instead. That was much easier for the particular place we were testing.\\n\\nThere are some forms to fill out, as you would expect, but they don't take too long. And you also have to label where each of your samples are from. That's kind of a big deal. Then you put the samples in ziplock bags and mail them and the forms into the lab. Therein lies my only issue with this otherwise stellar kit: it did not supply the ziplock bags to put the sample in, a mailing envelope, or postage. It's not that these items are difficult to find, but I did find it odd.\\n\\nJust 4 business days later, I received my mold test results in the mail. That same day I also received a phone call and an email alerting me to the fact that the results were on the way -- there was no chance I would overlook these. The results page was super clear. It showed each of the samples, what kind of mold was found, how dense the mold was, and whether or not it was a health threat.\\n\\nIt turned out that we had nothing to worry about. Just ordinary types of mold that while I didn't want growing behind the bathroom walls weren't going to harm anyone while removing the wall. I did have a few questions and spoke with customer service on the phone several times throughout the process. The gentleman I spoke to (same person every time) was knowledgeable, patient, and kind.\\n\\nIf you need to test some mold, I recommend the DIY Mold Test from the Mold Inspection Network.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: The Precision Screwdriver Set helps with small tooling on electronics, glasses, lighting, etc. Comes with a convenient plastic carrying case.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Tools are functional, Case broke. Prop 65 Warning.\\n\\nReview: The quality of this set is disappointing, but the included tools do work.\\n\\nThe set contains the 3 hex key wrenches, 2 phillips screwdrivers, and 6 regular screwdrivers. It also has a dual-ended cross-bar, #0 and #1. The tools arrived neatly pressed into the slots in the case with the exception of the cross-bar.\\n\\nGauge-wise, all of these match up with my other set of micro tools almost exactly. That's the best way I have to tell if these are the correct size. (I was tired of transferring one tiny set on inexpensive tools from the basement to the office! Precision-sized tools are handy enough to have two sets.)\\n\\nThese aren't the easiest tools to grip and turn. The mid-sections are textured, which should help, but this texturing didn't do much. I have found that most micro tool sets for the hobbyist are like this though. They're not made to do repetitive tasks.\\n\\nI replaced the battery in my cat's robofish, tightened the screws in my glasses, and dissessembled a basic computer component with this set this week. Missions accomplished!\\n\\nThe size of the tools is not marked on these. You can use trial and error, but the items where you need precision tools usually have fasteners that are easy to strip and hard to replace. If I know what size to use on a device, I write it down, on the device if possible.\\n\\nNote that there aren't a lot of precision tools that have marked sizes. It is an added expense. What is typically done instead is to mark the case slots. In this case (see what I did there?), there are cardboard inserts so you can figure out what size things are.\\n\\nIt would work. But the case broke the first time I closed it. The hinge broke. It isn't a true hinge, just a flap of thin plastic that is supposed to fold. I also assume that the case is responsible for the California Prop 65 warning on the product packaging.\\n\\nIf having a case and knowing the sizes of precision tools wasn't so critical, I would have been able to give this set a four-star rating. If those two things aren't at the top of your list, you might be a better fit with this set than I am.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount that was provided in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Wild Republic Polybag of Mini Turtle Figurines\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute set of quality plastic turtles\\n\\nReview: I purchased this set of 12 tiny plastic turtles to use in a sensory activity with my dad as he recovered from his stroke. My sister and I (both well into middle-age) had a lot of fun playing with them and wondered where they were when we were growing up!\\n\\nThey're just neat. You get 12 tiny turtles. No two turtles are painted the exact same way, although some effort is given to using \\\"nature\\\" colors -- no neon pink or green here. There are a few different body types included, although the distinctions among the \\\"land dwelling\\\" turtles are difficult to spot. My set had two swimming turtles with flatter shells and flippers -- my favorites of the group.\\n\\nTexturally they're a harder plastic with the slightest bit of give. You could send these into any environment: legos, refrigerator, sandbox, creek, jello, water beads, Barbie castle, and etc., and I think they'll recover quite nicely.\\n\\nDo I recommend this item? Yes, for children at least 3. (Supervised -- because tiny.)\\nIs it giftable? Yes. Fun as a gift or part of a gift.\\nWould this toy be a good one to donate? Yes. It would work for a wide range of ages, genders, and interests. No batteries needed.\",\n \"Product: Air Pump Tow Truck with Crane: speedy breakdown assistance! Come to us for innovative toys that protect the environment and train the motor skills. A car that's been left in the way or badly parked is a real nuisance on the play mat. What luck that the Air Pump Tow Truck with Crane from Dickie Toys is ready and waiting. The Crane Truck is the toy version of a real MAN truck that children sometimes see out on the road. The innovative tow truck has a movable boom. It doesn't require any batteries and is controlled by a hydraulic pump action. So you can protect the environment at the same time as inspiring children with a fascination for the cause and effect of technology. The set includes a small car to make the play experience even more reaslistic. Give a gift with a difference!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun toy for parents and kids, best for slightly older kiddos\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2XRCLYIBZICSR\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C14BypeVosS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A180LV5ybdS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Trucks are much-loved among the kids of our extended family members', especially \\\"city trucks\\\" like this tow truck from Dickie Toys. The tow truck is actually more of playset as it comes with a small blue car to tow and two traffic cones.\\n\\nThe towing action is more fun than you would think, and the flatbed action on the truck works smoothly. (See how everything works in the video.) You push the button on the truck cab a few times to raise the boom, and there's a lever near the front wheel of the cab to lower the boom. Reversing the car down the truck's bed makes the flatbed extend.\\n\\nI ended up giving this truck four stars instead of five because the cradle to put the car in for towing is a lot to deal with if you're a kid. Everything has to be just so for it to work, and I'm not a fan of \\\"just so\\\" requirements for toys to work. Since taking this video, we've replaced the existing boom arrangement with a stainless steel magnet hook (just hook the hook to the top and let the magnet part that would normally attach to a refrigerator or shop shelf hang down). That works a lot better, and the tow truck can pick up toys that have some metal in them with ease.\\n\\nThe other minor annoyance is that the wheels on the truck and the car have more resistance than I'd like.\\n\\nThat said, this toy has been a favorite of every kid that comes over to the house lately, and despite my initial fears, it still works just fine.\\n\\nThis item was provided to me at no charge in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Save More Water. Our decorative beads are a crystal polymer water substitute for plants and flowers. The beads absorb over 100 times their weight in water to form glass-like pearls that slowly release water back into their environment. The brilliance of the beads makes them ideal for flower, plant and candle arrangements. Easy To Grow. They are created by simply adding water. The Pearl balls are very tiny beads when you receive them, soaking in water causes them to expand into perfect miniature spheres, from 8-10MM in size or 1/4\\\"-3/8\\\" or larger. Looks Great Anywhere! Small enough to fit in any vase. Use them to add some unique ideas to your decorating scheme. Pour off excess water or drain in a colander. The \\\"purer\\\" the water, the larger the crystals will grow. Distilled water is the best. Let the pearls sit and hydrate 6-8 hours. Drain any excess water. When the polymer has finished hydrating the appearance will look like a full round ball that is about 1/4\\\" to 3/8\\\" diameter. Just add water to keep hydrated. Caution not for human ingestion, and be careful around children do not let them eat any, non toxic but not a food. NOTICE: The \\\"Super Z Outlet\\\" seller is the only authorized seller, we do not sell wholesale so there should be NO other sellers; Any other sellers are illegally selling their own products using our registered Trademarked company name. In this listing, purchasing from any seller other than \\\"Super Z Outlet\\\" will result in a potentially faulty product that may be unsafe and cause injury. Please be sure to purchase this product from the \\\"Super Z Outlet\\\" seller to avoid any problems with your product and to ensure both your safety. Manufacturers warranty included only when purchased from Super Z Outlet.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun for sensory play!\\n\\nReview: I purchased this set for an alternative to a fidget while watching tv or talking on the phone. They take up more attention than that but work just fine as water beads regardless of your needs.\\n\\nThese hydrate to marble-sized beads, so they aren't the little tiny ones. I prefer this size for play. The enclosed instructions weren't much, and they were in metrics, but they were about right. It was something like a cup and a quarter of water to each bag of beads. It took almost six hours for the beads to fully hydrate.\\n\\nMy order contained two packets of yellow beads and one packet of the other colors shown. The bags are tiny (like matchbox-sized), and each one contains a separate color. I did all of one color the first time to see if the directions worked. For real next batch, I did a mix. If you have a scale, I would just mix all of the colors together and divide them by weight to figure out how much water to add.\\n\\nThese do end up with pastel colors, not bright. The first batch I made is still going strong after almost a week of daily manipulation. (I store in water when not using and change it daily. I guess you can allow the beads to dry out completely and then rehydrate them. I haven't tried that yet.)\\n\\nI did a thorough search on Amazon and found this item to be a good choice for a reasonable amount of water beads that weren't too expensive. Other than the colors not being bright, I'm happy with them. I saw on Pinterest that you can put food coloring in the hydration water to brighten these up. If that works, I'll order these again.\\n\\nThe picture I'm attaching to this review shows two of the ten included packets of water beads after they have been hydrated.\",\n \"Product: The Card Caddy is the ONLY playing card case that converts to a discard tray so you can securely transport your cards, then play a game anywhere, anytime.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A little hard to open IMHO\\n\\nReview: I originally bought this card caddy as a gift for my mom. She keeps a deck of cards in her purse (ok, I do too) and just in the original box they don't stay clean.\\n\\nThe case is neat in a lot of ways. I like that you can see which deck it's holding through the opening. The bright red plastic seemed more fun than all of the leather and wood alternatives that I have seen over the years.\\n\\nThe discard tray function is not a huge benefit for any games my family plays but once you get the case open it does have that. I guess you never know when you might learn a new card game.\\n\\nWhat I don't like about the Card Caddy -- and the reason why it's going to be a gift for someone else instead of mom -- is that it isn't super easy to open. You need to get a grip on the plastic and pull. (I do have arthritis in my hands, so I asked an able-handed friend for her opinion. She agreed.) it's not terrible, and for the price you can just order one and try it out.\",\n \"Product: These awesome - LED devil horns - instill fear in the bravest champions or are just a lot of fun for a party. But there's no confusion as to whether you're naughty or nice with these. A flip of the switch turns on the intense LED lights inside to draw more attention to your bad side. Use these for Halloween, costume parties.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Rock on, you devil you\\n\\nReview: You never know when you're going to need a pair of flashing devil horns. I like to be prepared. Ever since I saw the promo photos from AC/DC's Coachella stunt in 2015, I've been a little obsessed. I'd never seen the whole devil horn phenomenon in action.\\n\\nSo when my set of flashing devil horns arrived, the obvious thing to do was don a pair of them, (do my hair up right), and jam to some proper tunes. Note that there is no video with this review: some things no other human beings need to see, and this, my Amazon friends, is one of them.\\n\\nPerhaps I was over-enthusiastic because one of my horns came a bit loose on one side. A little epoxy the next day glued her down tight. A glue gun would have been just fine too. Never one to shy away from quality control, I managed a repeat performance with the other pair the next day: it had sturdier horns.\\n\\nThe headband is comfortable as much as a wider plastic headband can be. It does have \\\"teeth\\\" along the front to help hold your hair back, something I didn't expect to see in a novelty item. And the lights! The lights are very bright. They're also nice and crazy blinking fast. Unlike some versions of the devil horns that I have seen, the plastic on the horns themselves is a softer plastic, so they'll easily survive a drop or two.\\n\\nI recommend this set of LED flashing devil horns to....almost anyone. They're going to be fun for Halloween. And you haven't lived until you've had a dance party in with them in your living room in the dark. Trust me on this.\\n\\nThis item was provided at no charge in return for my writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Set of 3 different awesome diecast farm tractors with trailers. Features real diecast metal with plastic parts. 1:72 Scale Model. Each Measures Between 7-8\\\" in Length. Ages 3 and Up.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Mostly plastic toys that are average\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-RL5L84EF07OQ8\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1B3Ub0WFCS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EZac8w%2ByS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> These farm tractors with trailers were not what I was expecting.\\n\\nThe big deal (to me) was that I expected \\\"diecast metal\\\" toys, and I got plastic toys. The metal components of these toys include the color shielding on the tractors (hood cover and tire covers) and the wheel axels. The wheels are not \\\"freewheeling,\\\" either. They're pretty standard.\\n\\nThe recommended age of 3+ seems off. There are a number of tiny burrs in the plastic on the machinery, and it takes no force at all to remove teeny tiny components like the metal parts or the tractor canopies. (I do not have children, just some that I borrow, but at 4 and 5 I would still have to watch them like a hawk with these.)\\n\\nSo, do I recommend this set? They weren't what I was looking for. But if you want an inexpensive set of fairly detailed tractor trailer toys for a slightly older child, these aren't terrible.\\n\\nThere's a little prep you'll want to do before you let a kid go to the farm with these:\\n\\n * Remove the twist ties securing the toys to the carton. There are quite a few. Grab the needle-nose pliers!\\n * Check to see if your tractors and trailers are fused at the hitch. Two of mine were and that isn't fun. Working carefully with a pocket knife, you\\n can free the hitch. Be careful not to cut through the peg; you want the hitch to be operational so the tractors can be mixed and matched\\n * Clip the plastic cords around the logs\\n * Check each toy carefully with your fingers for plastic burrs. Clip them off and make sure it's smooth.\\n * Look at that harvest machine and get your story straight before kid asks you what it is. I think it is either a sugar beet harvester or maybe\\n cabbages? It's not something we use in the Midwest for sure.\\n\\nExtra Credit Prep\\n\\n * Find a loader toy in your kid's collection or a soup spoon that you don't care about\\n * Pour out a few Tablespoons of something to fill up that dump truck. Unpopped popcorn kernels work well because they are small. Dried peas\\n or lentils will work, too. Oatmeal if you're desperate. No to flour. Trust me on this.\\n * Set up your farm outside or in a cookie sheet inside. If you're super mom, a whiteboard sticker (or just paint the cookie sheet glossy) is great\\n because you can draw in fences and roads. And change them up later.\\n\\nIs this set giftable? Not really because the box says \\\"diecast farm tractors\\\" and then they are plastic\\nCan I donate this set? I recommend against doing so because the recommended age is so far off.\\n\\nI purchased this item using a discount in return for writing this honest and unbiased review.\",\n \"Product: Brand new\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Cra-Z-Sand is not much like sand\\n\\nReview: For a holiday gift this year, two of my relatives purchased play sand for me. This amazing stuff didn't exist when I was a kid, but that's no reason not to start playing with it now, right? Before you dive in for you or some lucky kids, please know that not all play sand is the same.\\n\\nThe first relative gave me a kit with box, molds, tools, and 1 lb of play sand. (Sorry, I don't see that particular kit for sale here on Amazon.) The other relative gave me two 1.5 boxes of Cra-Z-Sand. He purchased at Target, but the box looked exactly like the one in the listing. Later I found out that my two darling nieces also received Cra-Z-Sand for a holiday gift.\\n\\nMy brother and sister-in-law reported that the girls were having a ton of fun with the Cra-Z-Sand, but that it didn't feel like sand to them at all. It seemed to be getting all over the house because it was so lightweight and sticky (and because toddlers!). They thought they might just regrout their kitchen floor with the stuff. I found the whole conversation baffling because up to that point I had only played with the sand that came in my kit (similar to Sands Alive sand). It looks and feels like. . . . actual sand. It has some weight to it, too. Although as \\\"hitting mid-life crisis\\\" adult I should be able to make less of a mess than a herd of toddlers, their experience didn't sound like mine.\\n\\nOf course, just a little sand isn't enough, and I was quickly ready to pour more sand into my box. I opened up my gifted stash of Cra-Z-Sand and realized that it was a \\\"different\\\" kind of substance. Lightweight, fluffy, it did keep its shape. Until it decided to stick. And it did stick to everything! The sides of the sandbox, my hands, the molds....Cra-Z-Sand everywhere. I chose not to mix it with the existing sand. It just wasn't the same stuff.\\n\\nI recommend against purchasing this brand of play sand. It just doesn't have the genuine sandy feel and texture that so many of its competitors do right now. And it migrates on its own around the house.\\n\\nBONUS PRO TIP: Smaller silicone molds make fabulous play sand molds. A great way to make many molds it to have a mold swap with friends. Everyone buys one sheet of silicone mold minis, cuts them out, and swaps them.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":67,"string":"67"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":696,"string":"696"}}},{"rowIdx":697,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1FC6VDKRZ2Y2S"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"10 Tracks\". The summary of the review text is \"Yes? No, but not bad at all\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"\"Conspiracy\" was the album Yes bassist Chris Squire and his talented pal Billy Sherwood were working on when some of the songs (along with Sherwood himself) were detoured to Yes's \"Open Your Eyes\" album in 1997. \"OYE\" wasn't particularly well received by Yes fans, maybe in part because the Squire/Sherwood songwriting didn't seem to mesh well with the more traditional progressive rock tendencies of Jon Anderson and Steve Howe.\n\n\"Conspiracy\" is in a lot of ways a more listenable album than \"OYE\", though, because Chris and Billy don't have to force the songs to fit into the Yes mold -- not progressive rock, but hard rock/pop influenced by prog. Sort of like a harder rocking version of the Alan Parsons Project. Prog fans will be most enchanted by longer, melodic songs such as \"Violet Purple Rose\", \"Lonesome Trail\", and \"Red Light Ahead\", while more commercially oriented listeners might like \"Light of My Life\" or \"No Rhyme\".\n\nWhile Yes fans will indeed lament that Chris doesn't engage in much of his amazing basswork here, the musicianship is solid. Fans who have enjoyed Chris' occasional vocals with Yes will like this record, with his lead vocals all over the place. Sherwood has an nice voice, as well (but unsuited for lead vocalist with Yes, which was considered briefly at one point).\n\nBesides the new songs, three new versions of songs that eventually were recorded by Yes are included. Most of these are as good or better than the Yes tracks: \"Love Conquers All\" is more upbeat and better sung by Sherwood than the Trevor Rabin- sung outtake from the \"Union\" album; nothing can save Squire's lyrics from the most despised \"OYE\" song \"Man in the Moon\", but the vocals are good. And the best song is the original version of \"Open Your Eyes\", the one place where both Chris \"lead bass\" and lead vocals shine.\n\nIf you enjoy the more pop/rock sound of Yes albums like \"OYE\", \"90125\", or \"The Ladder\", or like straighforward rock better than prog-rock, than \"Conspiracy\" will appeal to you. A fun, intelligent, commerical album that won't insult the intelligence of the listener."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"\"Conspiracy\" was the album Yes bassist Chris Squire and his talented pal Billy Sherwood were working on when some of the songs (along with Sherwood himself) were detoured to Yes's \"Open Your Eyes\" album in 1997. \"OYE\" wasn't particularly well received by Yes fans, maybe in part because the Squire/Sherwood songwriting didn't seem to mesh well with the more traditional progressive rock tendencies of Jon Anderson and Steve Howe.\n\n\"Conspiracy\" is in a lot of ways a more listenable album than \"OYE\", though, because Chris and Billy don't have to force the songs to fit into the Yes mold -- not progressive rock, but hard rock/pop influenced by prog. Sort of like a harder rocking version of the Alan Parsons Project. Prog fans will be most enchanted by longer, melodic songs such as \"Violet Purple Rose\", \"Lonesome Trail\", and \"Red Light Ahead\", while more commercially oriented listeners might like \"Light of My Life\" or \"No Rhyme\".\n\nWhile Yes fans will indeed lament that Chris doesn't engage in much of his amazing basswork here, the musicianship is solid. Fans who have enjoyed Chris' occasional vocals with Yes will like this record, with his lead vocals all over the place. Sherwood has an nice voice, as well (but unsuited for lead vocalist with Yes, which was considered briefly at one point).\n\nBesides the new songs, three new versions of songs that eventually were recorded by Yes are included. Most of these are as good or better than the Yes tracks: \"Love Conquers All\" is more upbeat and better sung by Sherwood than the Trevor Rabin- sung outtake from the \"Union\" album; nothing can save Squire's lyrics from the most despised \"OYE\" song \"Man in the Moon\", but the vocals are good. And the best song is the original version of \"Open Your Eyes\", the one place where both Chris \"lead bass\" and lead vocals shine.\n\nIf you enjoy the more pop/rock sound of Yes albums like \"OYE\", \"90125\", or \"The Ladder\", or like straighforward rock better than prog-rock, than \"Conspiracy\" will appeal to you. A fun, intelligent, commerical album that won't insult the intelligence of the listener."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: WEALTHY WOMAN HIRES A CON-MAN AND A PHONY PSYCHIC TO FIND HER MISSING HEIR. THE RESULTS ARE DIABOLICALLY FUNNY IN THIS ALFRED HITCHCOCK TONGUE-IN-CHEEK MYSTERY THRILLER.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: A disappointing end to a great career\n\nReview: It's hard to believe that this is an Alfred Hitchcock film. If this is any indication, Hitch was beginning to lose it at the end of his life, and bowed out just in time.\n\nEven Hitchcock couldn't save a bad script, which is 90% of the problem - his quality control seems to have been totally shot when he read it and thought it was a good idea. It's not so much the structure of the plot -- Hitch could have easily worked within its comedy/drama/mystery setup. Plot holes abound (for example, a jeweler's home with ZERO burglar alarms?), but these could have been tightened up with a few script revisions.\n\nHowever, the dialogue and characterizations are simply atrocious. The dialogue has way too many profanities and little of the wit, style and real humor of most of Hitchcock's classic scripts. The two \"heroes\" are totally unappealing, and the acting doesn't help. Barbara Harris' Blanche is supposed to be ditzy and cute, but her performance makes her shrill and stupid. George, played by Bruce Dern, comes across as a boorish, vulgar jerk. It's hard for them to establish any romantic chemistry when they spend most of their time bickering.\nOn the other hand, William Devane and Karen Black, as the villains, come off as wooden and lifeless . My wife was rooting for all four of them to buy the farm at the end!\n\nHitchcock's direction is uninspired. There is one interesting shot (the graveyard sequence) but, at best, we've seen it before (the out of control car). The film looks like a tacky 70's TV movie or a poor episode of \"McMillan and Wife\", rather than a film from one of history's great directors. And the ending, to say the least, is anticlimactic and dumb.\n\nThis one is only for Hitchcock completists and those who want to see every one of his films, like my wife and me. But do NOT let this be your first Hitchcock movie, or you might never want to see another. Go for \"Psycho\", \"The Birds\", \"Strangers of a Train\" or \"North By Northwest\" instead.","Product: Tells a compelling and heartwarming story about how far a young man must travel to find the place where he truly belongs. Homer has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of an Orphanage in rural Maine and has been groomed by its proprietor to be his successor. But Homer falls in love and strikes out on his own.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Compelling characters & peformances, but disturbing, flawed\n\nReview: Unlike some of the viewers here, I found the plot, characters and acting were all executed well. I haven't read the book, but it seems that Irving has cut down on the eccentricities that mar his other works (with the small exception of naming a character \"Rose Rose\"). However, the themes of abortion and incest which run through the film are very harrowing and difficult to watch. I can't believe this didn't get a R rating --this is NOT a movie for young ones.\n\nHowever, I found the morality of the film problematic. This goes way beyond the issue of abortion, whatever your stance on it. The message of the film seems to be that the ends always justify the means. This is totally epitomised by Michael Caine's Dr. Larch. Whether engaging in illegal abortions, forgery, falsifying records or substance abuse, it seems that this guy thinks that anything is OK as long as he gets the results that he wants. In the end, young Homer does become his successor to this kind of life. This is held up as heroic, somehow, when it is actually tragic.\n\nThis aspect of the film is the most problematic for me -- the total lack of a moral and ethical center. For this reason, I'm not sure that I would recommend the film, but it can certainly spark a lot of discussion if viewed with a lot of discernment and if you don't fall for its false heroics.","Product: Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, three of the brilliantly insane minds behind the cult classic TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) finally reunite to unleash their warped sense of humor on the cinema of yesteryear as The Film Crew. Charged with the task of giving all movies their own commentary tracks, the Film Crew valiantly steps forward to tackle the best of the worst, continuing with Wild Women of Wongo.The beautiful women of the lush, tropical island of Wongo think that the only men who exist are the ape like creatures that live on the other side of the island. Then they set eyes on a handsome prince from a neighboring island, where all of the men are equally gorgeous! Meanwhile, the beastly men of Wongo, on their way to select their mates, are unhappy about their new competition.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The riffing is as great as ever\n\nReview: Three of the masterminds behind MST3K return to skewer the mind-bogglingly ridiculous, absurd and sexist 1950's anti-classic \"The Wild Women of Wongo\". The premise -- a tribe with ugly men and beautiful (in this case, only in the loosest sense of the term) women meet a tribe where the converse is true -- is incredibly lame, even for the time. Mike, Kevin and, especially, Bill, tear this thing to pieces with some truly hilarious remarks worthy of some of the best MST3K episodes, although with a slightly more risque tone than on the TV series.\n\nThe only problem that I found is with the comedy sketch the guys insert halfway through the film. It's similar in tone to those on MST3K. This sort of thing could be cute and silly when the actors were voicing robot puppets. However, when they're, basically, playing versions of their real selves, it comes off as a bit juvenile and embarassing. The brief bonus material, on the other hand, is fun, because they do some funny take-offs on a couple of the dumber aspects of the film.\n\nStill, that's only a minor nitpick -- you can always just skip the sketch, because the commentary on the film is so entertaining. MST3K fans won't be disappointed, but anyone who enjoys sarcasm at the expense of camp cinema will also have a great time.","Product: DVD\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Beyond the human ken!\n\nReview: Over Labor Day Weekend, I took my 5-year-old to see the \"Oogieloves\" movie (as in, desperate parent needs something to distract child). There were 11 people in the theater, counting us. My son, of course, adored it. For an adult, however, it's a mind-****ing experience in utter badness! I found it fascinating the way people find train wrecks interesting. Take the more bizarre aspects of the Wiggles and multiply them by 50, and you get the idea. Things like weirdly colored puppet people, lead characters such as a vaccum cleaner and a throw pillow, a cowboy with bubbles in his pants, a giant tulip, a flying sombrero and people like Toni Braxton and Christopher Lloyd totally humiliating themselves in an incredibly tacky looking production. It cost $20 mil to make, $40 mil to market, and has taken in $1.0 mil so far! I'm part of a historical event -- one of the few people to see in the theater one of the worst big budget bombs ever!\n\nI'm looking forward to the DVD release, actually. My wife wasn't with us in the theater, and she really needs to experience this with us. I only hope she doesn't file for divorce immediately afterwards for spousal abuse...","Product: 1. Hot Fun in the Summertime \t\n2. Surfin' \t\n3. Summer of Love \t\n4. Island Fever \t\n5. Still Surfin' \t\n6. Slow Summer Dancin' (One Summer Night) \t\n7. Strange Things Happen \t\n8. Remember (Walking in the Sand) \t\n9. Lahaina Aloha \t\n10. Under the Boardwalk \t\n11. Summer in Paradise \t\n12. Forever\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: More like \"A Season in Hell\"\n\nReview: ... or 45 minutes, anyway. What happens when the LEAST talented band member becomes the primary creative force? In this case, 50-year-old Mike Love tries to trade off of the band's stereotypical image of teenage summer hedonists to come up with the band's last, and worst, studio album. It's an obvious attempt to create an album-length \"Kokomo\" - the same mechanical production (courtesy of Terry Melcher, substituting for the totally absent Brian Wilson) and cheesy \"fun in the sun\" lyrics (thanks, Mike). Even the vocal harmonies sound sterile.\n\nThe album is such a lame, immature and phony affair, with zero artistic merit. The new Love/Melcher songs have a little bit of everything, from bad social commentary and egotism (title track) to the worst rapping from a white man that's ever been recorded (\"Summer of Love\"). The oldies remakes (including two Beach Boys oldies, one featuring touring drummer/\"Full House\" star John Stamos -- ugh!) are pretty appalling, for the most part. Most dismaying is the great Carl Wilson reduced to a clumsy \"Walking in the Sand\". Depressing.\n\nThe single, a cover of Sly Stone's \"Hot Fun in the Summertime\", actually works as a pleasant, low-key affair. And Al Jardine's strong chorus vocal on \"Strange Things Happen\" raises the song to tolerable levels. But that's about it. A pathetic end to the group's recording career.\n\nThe album was so bad that Brother Records couldn't find a major label to distribute it in the U.S.A. It didn't stay in print long as a result, so any copies left now fetch hefty collector's prices. Don't be fooled, though! In this case, collectability value is inversely proportional to musical value. Beach Boys completists need only apply,and even they will be saddened by this mess.","Product: Pretenders ~ Get Close\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Unfortunately, the Pretenders' weakest album.\n\nReview: After the death of two of the original Pretenders, the band was, of course, in major disarray. However, Chrissie Hynde perservered with replacements, and was able to reemerge. With the help of producer Chris Thomas, the band was able to come up with a pretty good approximation of the original Pretenders sound on their third album, the successful \"Learning to Crawl\". The following tour had them playing to the biggest crowds they had yet seen.\n\nHowever, Hynde then proceeded to blow it. First, she replaced Thomas with U2 producer Steve Lillywhite, which in itself wasn't a bad sign. After completing only one track, she then fired him, as well as her rhythm section. To replace Lillywhite, she enlisted Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain, the team behind the mega-smash \"Once a Upon a Time\", the hit album by then-hubby Jim Kerr's band Simple Minds. She and guitarist Robbie MacIntosh then went through a bunch of session men during recording before settling on two of them, bassist T.M. Stevens and drummer Blair Cunningham, as official Pretenders (although they actually appear on only about half of the cuts).\n\nHowever, what's good for a synth-pop band like Simple Minds isn't necessarily good for a band like the Pretenders. Iovine and Clearmountain seemed to have forgotten that the Pretenders are a guitar-based band. Instead of the powerful rock guitar attack of Thomas, they instead slicken up the sound and go too way heavy on the keyboards in the mix. A lot of the songs are undermined by either gloppy synthesizers (\"When I Change My Life\", \"Light of the Moon\") or annoyingly tinkly pianos (\"My Baby\", \"Don't Get Me Wrong\").\n\nMore importantly, though, is that Hynde's songwriting took a big dip. She felt that she had to branch out, but the problem is that she wasn't particularly good at what she tried. For instance: funk with obnoxious, obvious social commentary (\"Dance\", \"How Much Did You Get For Your Soul?\"), melding hard rock with Indian sounds (\"Tradition of Love\") or reggae (\"I Remember You\"). \"Chill Factor\", which combines a 50's-type doo-wop melody with a moving lyric about single motherhood, is the only one of these experiments that succeeds. The more pop-oriented songs (\"My Baby\", \"When I Change My Life\", the boppy hit single \"Don't Get Me Wrong\") were a bit more listenable, but pale considerably when compared with previous work.\n\nHynde always included at least one cover on her albums. Here, she includes three, and it's telling that two of these are the best songs on the album. \"Light of the Moon\", by David Bowie guitarist Carlos Alamar and two New York jazz musicians, is forgettable. But \"Hymn to Her\", by a high school friend of Chrissie's, is a gorgeous ballad about the ambiguity of the female role in relationship. Beautiful, with the ethereal keyboards applied appropriately for once. However, the Lillywhite track, a version of Jimi Hendrix's \"Room Full of Mirrors\", blows everything else here away. The band had been using it as a wall-of-noise part of their encore, and I think they really do it justice here, rocking hard like they did on their earlier (and later) albums.\n\nThe lack of cohesiveness of this, their worst album, carried through to the tour -- Stevens was fired before it even started and MacIntosh quit at the end.\nFortunately, Hynde rebounded again, but the band wouldn't be stable again for years.\n\nPretenders hardcore fans will want this album for the strongest songs, but everyone else will probably just want the hits on a collection. Get any other album (definitely the first should be the top choice) before this one.","Product: Concrete Blonde - Concrete Blonde - Cd\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Out of the gate with a bang!\n\nReview: The debut from Concrete Blonde is a fierce piece of work. Featuring the bass playing, songwriting and vocal power of Johnette Napolitano and the tough guitar work of Jim Mankey, this album wasn't a big success, but it did show that the band was a force to contend with. If one just went by their first single, \"Still in Hollywood\", you would think that they were a punk band. Mankey plays a driving, repetitive riff over which Johnette sings a desperate lyric about being trapped on the seedy side of that town. No glamorous movie star life here! It's the album's classic track, but there was a lot more to the group than that.\n\nThere are more paranoid rockers, sure, like \"Your Haunted Head\", \"Song for Kim\" and \"Dance Along the Edge\" which also show the bleakness of Napoitano's world view. But there are also touching ballads like \"Little Sister\" and the acoustic \"Make Me Cry\" that show she has a vulnerable side, too. The album's second best tune, the loping, catchy \"True\", is a forthright statement of intregity. CB had a tradition of including a cover song on each of their early albums. But their first choice, George Harrison's \"All Things Must Pass\" classic \"Beware of Darkness\", is the one track that doesn't really work. The band's lumbering hard rock style isn't well suited for the song.\n\nOther than that, though, the album is a strong, melodic, guitar based rock record. Tied with \"Bloodletting\" for the best CB album, it's worth hunting up. The CD includes two extra tracks that weren't on the original LP: an instrumental version of \"True\", with some nice lead work by Mankey; and \"It'll Chew You Up..\", which is really \"Still in Hollywood, Part 2\". They add value to an already cool CD.","Product: [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand]\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: The Jefferson Speedwagon album\n\nReview: This, the 7th Jefferson Starship album, was the third to feature Mickey Thomas as the band's male lead vocalist. On this one, Grace Slick returned full time as co-lead singer and occasional lyricist. However, this album sounds significantly different than its two predecessors, the excellent \"Freedom at Point Zero\" and the somewhat weaker \"Modern Times\".\n\nOn \"Freedom..\", besides Thomas, the other key factor in the group's rejuvenation was the work of producer Ron Nevison. He provided a polished, forceful production sheen which complimented the group's sci-fi/fantasy lyrical visions and the powerhouse musicianship. \"Modern Times\" took a dip in the songwriting, but Nevison was able to compensate somewhat. On \"Winds of Change\", the band turned to Kevin Beamish, instead, who had produced REO Speedwagon's cheesey megasmash \"Hi Infidelity.\"\n\nThe result is what one might expect. Beamish gives the group a more compressed sound which takes the edge off of the guitars and totally eviscerates Aynsley Dunbar's drums. Add to that the fact that Thomas's ultra high voice sounds a lot like Keven Cronin's to the untrained ear, and you've got an album that is indistinguinshable from REO in many places. Lead guitarist Craig Chaquico's two rockers, \"Can't Find Love\" and \"Keep on Dreaming\" and bassist/keyboardist Pete Sears' wimpy waltz \"Be My Lady\" (single #1) sound like weak \"Hi Infidelity\" outtakes. Sears' rocker \"Quit Wasting Time\" has a little bit more character, but only because Slick sings it as a duet with Thomas.\n\nStill,all is not lost. The songwriting is more varied than on the previous two albums, which makes for more interesting moments elsewhere. Slick contributes some lyrics and the lead vocals to Chaquico's \"Black Widow\". It does sound like a reject from her heavy metal solo album \"Welcome to the Wrecking Ball\", but it did prove to be the best track in live performance. Sears' \"I Will Stay\" has a beautiful gospel melody and arrangement, perfect for Thomas's Southern rock background.\n\nThe title track is remniscent of the Moody Blues, with a swirling keyboard intro and cosmic lyrics sung forcefully by Thomas and Slick.\n\nAn odd choice for a second single, though. Finally, the decreasing profile of group founder/rhythm guitarist Paul Kantner is telling, but he contributes the two best songs on the album. His one lead vocal is on \"I Came Back From the Jaws of the Dragon\" (referring to surviving a cerebral hemorrhage), a passionate, anti-government folk rocker that recalls his Jefferson Airplane rabble rousing days. Finally, he co-writes with Slick \"Out of Control\", a catchy but crazy New Wave pounder in which Slick sings insanely about the madness of the world. Weird and wild, a welcome break from the generic sound of much of the album.\n\nI'd like to see a remix of the album, removing Beamish's murky production influence. As it is, the album is undermined by its sound to a certain extent and is the least essential of the four JS/Thomas albums. Try \"Freedom at Point Zero\" first, and move on from there if that one grabs you.","Product: Includes Ride the Tiger; Caroline; All Fly Away; Hyperdrive; and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Their first was the best\n\nReview: When vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Kantner and vocalist/pianist Grace Slick finally figured out (after two years!) that Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady weren't coming back to the Jefferson Airplane, they recruited a couple of players that had played on sessions for their outside projects (lead guitarist Craiq Chaquico and Pete Sears on bass and keyboards) and the rest of the final incarnation of the Airplane (violinist Papa John Creach, drummer John Barbata, and David Freiberg on vocals, keyboards and bass) to form Jefferson Starship.\n\nAlthough JS developed a bad reputation later, this first proper band release by them ranks with the very best Airplane material. It's far better than the final two Airplane studio albums (the disastrous \"Bark\" and \"Long John Silver\"), and less self-indulgent than outside projects like \"Sunfighter\" or \"Manhole\". Kantner, Slick and Freiberg had begun moving towards this sound on their \"Baron Von Tollbooth and the Chrome Nun\" album. Short on lengthy instrumental jamming, weird sound effects or experimentation, which made some JA fans unhappy. But we have a cohesive yet diverse collection of catchy idiosyncratic pop/rock songs, played well and tightly. New producer Larry Cox imposed more discipline on the group, without having them descend into the sappier commercial sounds which they would indulge in later.\n\nLike all of the JS/JA albums, this is a democratic affair. Everyone except Barbata gets at least one songwriting credit. There's a lot of variety, but everyone is on the same page. Freiberg writes and sings a collaboration with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter called \"Come to Life\", driven by a funky Pete Sears bassline. I think he also sings lead on Chaquico's \"That's for Sure\", with lyrical musings by one Jerry Gallup on birth and death. The lead vocal is a bit flat, but the playing and harmonies lift the song up.\n\nSlick writes the lyrics and sings lead on three songs. Her solo song, \"Be Young You\" (the title a play on the name of her tennis instructor, Byung Yu), is the first of a series of piano ballads that she would contribute to the next few Starship albums. But none of the others would have such inscrutable lyrics. \"Devils' Den\", music by Creach, seems to be about political corruption, and features another cool bass line from Pete. Sears also provided the music for the lovely \"Hyperdrive\", a long ballad with nice keyboard textures from him and Freiberg. Slick's vocals, as they are throughout the album are very effective, but her sci-fi metaphors for aging are delivered in her most moving performance.\n\nPaul Kantner brought in some of his best songs ever. He sings lead on the one totally outside composition, \"All Fly Away\", by folkie Tom Pacheco. The childlike fantasy visions fit well with Paul's own songwriting style. Paul got some lyrical help from Slick and Byung Yu for \"Ride the Tiger\", the album's first single. A strong rock track, Paul's second song dealing with his fascination with China ended up being one of the band's most popular songs. Finally, JA founder and vocalist Marty Balin returns after several years to write and sing the lyrics to Paul's \"Caroline\". This, not \"Miracles\", is Marty's classic rock ballad. Twelve string guitar, harpsichord, piano, mellotron, alternate with Chaquico's dynamic rock guitar, Marty's soaring lead vocal, terrific harmonies and great lyrics. Marty would never top it.\n\nAlthough the album had a more commercial sound than those from the Airplane, the band's individuality was still intact, without the corny pop pandering that was coming up. Your intelligence won't be insulted if you pick this one up, but you'll still be entertained. Get it!","Product: CD\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Nowadays, only for collectors\n\nReview: This is Jethro Tull's very first compliation album, released in 1976. For its time, it was a pretty good sampler, drawing from tracks ranging from 1970's \"Benefit\" to 1974's \"WarChild\", with a track that was then brand new, \"Rainbow Blues\". If you're strictly reviewing the music, no problems.\n\nHowever, the sound quality on this 1990 CD is, at best, only average, probably taken straight from the LP master. Since then, \"Rainbow Blues\" has been released on the remastered 2001 \"WarChild\" CD, and you get the other songs on various compliations with much better, remastered sound. Really hardcore Tull fans will know that the version of \"Aqualung\" here is a remix, with the distortion removed from Ian Anderson's voice on the brief acoustic section. As far as I know, this mix has never been released elsewhere.\n\nUnless you're a hopeless completist, you probably won't care about that. If you're introducing yourself to Tull, get a collection like 1993's \"The Best of Jethro Tull\" instead. Spend a little more and get most of these same tracks (and more) in much better sound. It'll be worth it.","Product: Reissued 1964-66 albums. The band's debut LP, first issued in 1965 when they were at the forefront of the British R&B boom. The British No.1 single 'Go Now' is included whilst the seven bonus cuts include the hit singles 'I Don't Want To Go On Without You', 'From The Bottom Of My Heart' and the rare 45 'Steel Your Heart Away.'\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: The best place to get this music -- if you really want it, that is.\n\nReview: The original Moody Blues -- guitarist and principal vocalist Denny Laine, pianist/vocalist Mike Pinder, drummer Graeme Edge, bassist Clint Warwick and Ray Thomas (wind instruments, vocals) -- had only one hit single in 1965. That song, a cover of Bessie Banks'\"Go Now\", would prove impossible to follow up. Neither the following singles or the LP \"Magnificent Moodies\" would come close to reaching the top 40 in the US or the UK.\n\nRepetoire has now reissued the 12 track album on this CD, along with 14 other tracks that had been released only on singles, many only in Europe -- all the songs recorded by the first lineup. This reissue is the first to contain the French EP track, \"People Gotta Go\", by far the rarest Moodies track. It's pretty typical British Invasion music, with the primary distinction being that the sound is centered more on Pinder's piano than guitar.\n\nWhen listening to this stuff, it's understandable why this version of the group never really made it -- they weren't all that good. Laine was a very soulful vocalist and Pinder an OK pianist, but the guys, even for the era, were very limited musicians. Some of the covers sound pretty thin, and Laine/Pinder weren't exactly Lennon/McCartney in the songwriting department. Besides the wonderful \"Go Now\", there are only three other tracks that rank up there as classics. \"Time Is On My Side\" is a more upbeat version than that by the Stones; \"From the Bottom of My Heart\" is a haunting acoustic number; and \"Boulevard de la Madeleine\", their next to the last single, is a gorgeous ballad. This is the only track here that hints at any progression or sophistication from the band. By the time it came out, though, Laine and Warwick had left, resulting in two key replacements that would eventually catapult the group to a new level of sucess.\n\nMoodies hardcores will want this CD. Otherwise, very few Moody Blues fans would consider it worth the effort, even though there are a few gems here.","Product: RENAISSANCE Azure D'Or CD\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Quite good, if a bit too electronic\n\nReview: This album, indeed the last by the most popular lineup of Renaissance, tends to be underappreciated by most fans. In my opinion, it's full of strong songs. One reason some people don't like it is that it doesn't contain any long 10-minute epics like previous works. But some of these \"epics\", such as \"Touching Once\" or \"The Sisters\", seemed to be long just for the sake of being long. I liked the introduction of shorter songs.\n\nBut the songwriting is stil rooted in the band's usual influences -- folk and folk-rock (\"Friends\", \"Forever Changing\", \"Kalynda\") or the classical/symphonic (\"The Flood at Lyons\", the rather baroque \"Only Angels Have Wings\"). Or, combining the two (\"Golden Key\",\"Jekyll and Hyde\"). And the marvelous instrumental \"The Discovery\" proves that Renaissance could still hold its own with progressive rock peers like Yes.\nThe melodies are catchy, the lyrics are always interesting, and Annie Haslam's amazing five octave range floats above it all.\n\nWhat a lot of fans had problems with was David Hentschel's production. He had produced the band's previous album, \"A Song for All Seasons\", which gave the band a huge hit single with \"Northern Lights\". Hentschel, who also produced Genesis at that time, had enough pull to persuade the band to adopt an approach on which guitars, vocal harmonies and especially synthesizers were endlessly overdubbed. This made them sound quite a bit like Genesis. The \"everything-but-the-kitchen-sink\" style does make the album sound rather stiff and sterile. The songs don't seem to have much breathing room. Hentschel was able to balance better the use of electric guitars and synthetic orchestration with the band's usual acoustic approach on \"Seasons\".\n\nOnce you get past that, though, you get to some really good songs. For those who find ten minute prog-rock epics a bit overwhelming or boring, \"Azure d'Or\" might be a good introduction to the marvelous sounds of Renaissance. For more seasoned fans, repeated listening will uncover the wonderful lyrics and melodies of these songs.","Product: 1995 reissue on Repertoire of the prog icon's 1971 album forIsland & second overall. 'Illusions' features the originalline up with ex-Yardbirds Keith Relf & Jim McCarty. Sixtracks, including 'Love Goes On' and 'Golden Thread'.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not bad for a transitional album\n\nReview: Although \"Illusion\" is billed as the second album by the original lineup of Renaissance (guitarist/vocalist Keith Relf, his sister Jane on vocals, drummer/vocalist Jim McCarty, bassist Louis Cennamo and keyboardist John Hawken), it's actually more complicated than that. The founding members\ndid complete the first three songs and \"Face of Yesterday\". But then the band began to fall apart, with McCarty,\nthen Keith Relf, and then Cennamo, leaving in rapid succession. But the band had begun to develop a following in Europe, so Hawken made what would turn out to be a key personnel change, guitarist Michael Dunford. Dunford in turn brought in Terry Crowe on male vocals, Neil Korner on bass and Terry Slade on drums. This lineup recorded \"Mr. Pine\" and hit the road with Jane. However, the original band was still under contract, so while Hawken toured, Keith Relf assembled the rest of the originals (with Cennamo bringing in pianist Don Schinn) to record \"Past Orbits of Dust\".\n\nWith all this internal turmoil, one would expect \"Illusion\" to be very uneven. As it turns out, though, in many ways, it's a better album than their debut. The band cuts down on the winding jams and concentrates more on melody. Two of the contributions, Keith's \"Love is All\" and \" and Jim and new lyricist Betty Thatcher's (who would prove to be a key addition to the team) \"Love Goes On\" are delightfully catchy pop songs, with nice vocal harmonies and rather dated hippy-dippy lyrics, but that's OK.\n\nOther tracks stick more to the original vision of the band -- classical/rock hybrids. The Keith/Jim co-write \"Golden Thread\" is a forerunner of what the band would do in the 70's, with an extended piano intro, vocalese by Jane Relf, apocalyptic harmonies. Jim's high, thin lead vocal leaves a lot to be desired. His solo contribution, \"Face of Yesterday\", is a highlight. Hawken's gentle piano compliments Jane Relf's soothing alto lead voice singing a sad lyric of regret.\n\n\"Mr. Pine\", written by Dunford, is the most sophisticated but least cohesive of the songs. Hawken's harpsichord leads the verses, but then it changes into an extended electric organ jam based on Jehan Alain's piece \"Littanies\", followed by a folky guitar buildup. Finally, Keith and Jim come up with the 14-minute \"Past Orbits of Dust\", a space-rocker similar to Pink Floyd songs of the era, with more far our lyrics by Thatcher and nice three part harmonies. Unfortunately, they make the same mistake here as with the first album's \"Bullet\", with the driving rock trailing off into ambient, directionless noodling on bass and electric piano -- filler, and the album's low point.\n\nKeith's production sounds echoey and distant, which might sound disconcerting to those used to the fuller arrangements of 70's Renaissance. Still, it will appeal to people who like melodic progressive rock, with Jane Relf's vocals worth the price. By the time this was released in 1971,(in Germany only!),she and Hawken had also left. They, and the new Renaissance, would move on to bigger things. For those interested in the band's roots, \"Illusion\" is probably a more accessible introduction than the first album. New fans, though, should try the fourth album, \"Ashes are Burning\" before working their way backwards to here.","Product: Digitally remastered Japanese reissue of their smash top 301981 album. Out of print in the U.S., it features 20 bit K2Super Coding, plus the top 30 hit 'Find Your Way Back' andthe top 50 'Stranger'. Nine tracks total. 1998 BMG release.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Like a lot of sequels, not as great as the first\n\nReview: Although this was the sixth JS album, it was only the second with new lead singer Mickey Thomas. The Starship had beaten the odds presented by the departure of its famous vocalists Marty Balin and Grace Slick to come up with a popular hit album called \"Freedom at Point Zero\", the first with Thomas. Not wanting to mess with a successful formula, they brought back producer Ron Nevison for this followup, with the only new twist being the return of Grace Slick late in the sessions for background vocals.\n\nUnfortunately, the results weren't quite as successful this time around. Nevsion provides the same production sheen that had helped make \"Freedom..\" a hit, but this doesn't entirely make up for the weaker songwriting. Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Paul Kantner had provided the majority of songs to \"FaPZ\". This time, he was somewhat less involved, (suffering a cerebral hemorrhage during the sessions), splitting the songwriting evenly between himself, lead guitarist Craig Chaquico and bassist/keyboardist Pete Sears.\n\nAs a result, the Starship began losing its distinctive identity. Chaquico is the worst offender, providing a couple of generic hard rock songs with bad lyrics. On the dreadful \"Mary\" (\"I will never marry Mary\" -- terrible), lyricist Jeanette Sears doesn't help matters one iota. Thomas helps out on \"Free\", a crunchy rocker with some interesting chord changes, but it's an inferior retread of \"Freedom\"'s \"Rock Music\". Craig's best contribution is a sort of electric folk ballad called \"Find Your Way Back\", which became the album's Top 40 single.\n\nJeanette did better with her husband, Pete. In contrast to her interesting imagery on her contributions to \"Freedom..\", her lyrics to \"Save Your Love\" are ordinary love cliches. However, Chaquico delivers an absolutely killer guitar solo on the end of the song, simply his best single moment ever with JS. On their other two tracks, \"Stranger\" and \"Alien\", the Searses explore encounters with weird beings. The former has a funky bass line and a steady backbeat from drummer Aynsley Dunbar and an effective duet vocal between Slick and Thomas. The latter has Thomas negotiating a tricky, jerky melody while Pete's keyboard effects provide a dark, eerie atmosphere.\n\nKantner's contributions don't measure up to his previous efforts, either. On the last album, he told us about a far out girl called \"The Girl With the Hungry Eyes\". This time, we get another girl called \"Wild Eyes\". Ideas drying up? Thomas sings this solo instead of in harmony with Paul, which drags the track down further. In contrast to the optimistic title track to \"Freedom..\" the title track here (some lyrics by Thomas) is a nightmarish future vision. It's over in less than 2 1/2 minutes, though. Finally, we get the amusing \"Stairway to Cleveland\", a fun rant against the critics who trashed \"Freedom..\" and the band's new rock sound. This, of course, was like waving the red flag at said critics, who gave this album even worse reviews.\n\nThey did have a point, sort of. If you liked \"Freedom..\", you'll probably like some of this, but \"Freedom\" is defnitely superior, the first choice for the second phase JS. However, it's definitely not worth the Japanese import price. I guess there's a new British \"twofer\" release with this and the VERY different \"Spitfire\" album on one CD, so you do get more music for less money. Even if the coupling makes zero artistic sense.","Product: Japanese Limited Release featuring an LP Style Sleeve Cover. Digitally Remastered.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: An eclectic pop album\n\nReview: Annie's first solo album was released in late 1977, while Renaissance was on a brief hiatus. It represented a major departure from her Renaissance work. While Renaissance's music was progressive rock influenced by folk and classical music, \"Annie in Wonderland\" runs the stylistic gamut, covering a lot more musical ground. The musical direction is provided by her then-fiancee and ex-Electric Light Orchestra member Roy Wood, who produced, played almost all the instruments, sang backing vocals, and wrote some of the songs.\n\nThe tracks can be roughly divided into three groups, the first being covers of songs that Annie evidently loved as a child. These include an ethereal version of Rogers and Hammerstein's \"If I Loved You\", from the musical \"Carousel\". \"Nature Boy\", first made famous by Nat King Cole, is given a delightful tropical arrangement. The most unusual choice here is \"Going Home\", the second movement of Dvorak's \"New World Symphony\" with touching lyrics about the afterlife. This song was very popular as a spiritual in the African-American community, but this version has Annie backed powerfully by an orchestra and male choir.\n\nTwo songs were written by Renaissance bassist Jon Camp, his first solo compositions. \"If I Were Made of Music\" and \"In My Life\" are catchy, upbeat folk rockers. Not too surprisingly, these tracks sounds the most like Renaissance, previewing what would be coming up on their next two albums.\n\nFinally, there are the three tracks by Wood. \"Rockalise\" has Annie scatting over a tune that starts off slow and soft and then turns into a jam. \"I Never Believed in Love\" is a another jaunty, cute pop song with Annie switching off vocals with Wood. Finally, the seven minute \"Hunioco\" is a multi-segmented track with African influences, with Annie and Roy singing a number of lyrics in an African language!\n\nThe versatility of Wood is very impressive, but, of course, Annie's amazing five octave voice is the main reason the album works. She does, for the first time, multiple overdubs of harmonies, which would, again, influence the next couple of Renaissance albums. Renaissance fans who aren't familiar with her solo work will really enjoy hearing Annie's voice employed in a great variety of settings, while people who don't like prog rock may find these pop songs more accessible. Recommended for everyone.\n\nThe Japanese import CD sounds great, but it's getting really difficult to find. Hopefully, a domestic company (Wounded Bird, are you out there?) will pick it up for a more economical release soon.","Product: Two original albums from Paterson, New Jersey's finest, the Happenings! Both of these records were on the B.T. Puppy label and were produced by label owners the Tokens, so you know you're in for some great harmony. Includes the hits I See You in September; Go Away Little Girl; My Mammy , and I Got Rhythm , plus 20 more tracks!\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Good vocals, but even in 1967 this stuff sounded dated,.\n\nReview: When I was about 14 (1972 or so), my mom bought me a copy of their \"Psycle\" LP that I'm sure she found in a cutout bin, to prove that she was in touch with the young, hip sounds the kids were listening to. She meant well, but despite the groovy cover, they were still a doo-wop group from New Jersey. This is the album that had \"I Got Rhythm\", as well as covers of \"Bye Bye Blackbird\" and \"My Mammy\". Covering Al Jolson was not hip. They were produced by the Tokens and sound pretty much like them. Nice voices, but the music hasn't aged all that well, IMHO. I'm not familiar with the first album, except for the big hit \"See You in September\", but I'm sure that it's similar. A pleasant enough artifact from the days of Top 40 AM radio, but that's about it.","Product: Danger Money is the second and final studio album by the progressive rock supergroup U.K., featuring John Wetton, Eddie Jobson and Terry Bozzio. It was released by E.G. Records / Polydor in March 1979. \"The Only Thing She Needs\", \"Caesar's Palace Blues\" and \"Carrying No Cross\" had been performed on tour throughout 1978 (and an early version of \"Carrying No Cross\" included what became the intro to the title track) by the band's original line-up with Bill Bruford and Allan Holdsworth. \"Rendezvous 6:02\" and \"Nothing to Lose\" were both edited for single release. All songs written by Eddie Jobson and John Wetton.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: ELP with an electric violin?\n\nReview: After their first album and tour, the original lineup of U.K. fractured right down the middle. To oversimplify a bit, drummer Bill Bruford and guitarist Allan Holdsworth wanted to pursue a jazz-fusion direction, while keyboardist Eddie Jobson and bassist/vocalist John Wetton wanted to do more traditional prog rock. So, Holdsworth and Bruford left. Undaunted, Wetton and Jobson did not replace Holdsworth, but they did recruit drummer Terry Bozzio (ex-Frank Zappa's band) and became a prog rock power trio similar to Emerson, Lake and Palmer.\n\nAs far as I'm concerned, this is fine. Jobson's choice of keyboard sounds was very influenced by Keith Emerson's work in the \"Trilogy/\"Brain Salad Surgery\" period. Since ELP had abandoned this for squishy Yamaha synths, orchestration and solo stuff (the \"Works\" albums) by the time U.K. came along, this actually makes \"Danger Money\" more of a rock album than late 70's ELP. In addition, however, Jobson also played the electric violin. This adds an interesting, diverse element to the music, particularly on the extended finale, \"Carrying No Cross.\"\n\nJohn Wetton's bass playing, while not as fiery as his King Crimson work, is solid here. As a vocalist, he sounds uncannily similar to Greg Lake (unsurprisingly, since he replaced Lake in KC -- and Lake would later replace him in Asia!) Wetton is responsible for the more catchy pop hooks in the songs (\"Nothing To Lose\", \"Caesar's Place Blues\", the balladic \"The Only Thing She Needs\") Although \"Danger Money\" isn't quite a concept album, most of the lyrics deal with the topic of espionage, from the point of view of a secret agent, and they are very intriguing.\n\nTerry Bozzio isn't quite Bruford, but he is a proficient, jazz influenced drummer that was able to negotiate Jobson's more tricky music effectively. With strong musicianship and intelligent lyrics, \"Danger Money\" would have been a hit for U.K. if it had come along a few years earlier. But, although they were able to land a spot opening for Jethro Tull in the fall of 1979, it was too late. At the time this was released, prog rock and art rock were undergoing a severe crash and burn, and U.K. was one of several bands who did not survive. Although the members would go on to more successful projects, \"Danger Money\" is a fine example of an album from, as someome else put it here, the tail end of \"the golden age of prog\". Anyone who enjoys the sounds of bands like King Crimson, Yes, Asia and (especially) ELP should get this.","Product: Brand new\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: A live album that is just OK\n\nReview: John Wetton, former lead vocalist/bassist with the bands King Crimson, UK and Asia, performs live with his own band in Japan. Positives: he picks good selections from across his history, from the three above-mentioned groups as well as songs from his solo albums. And his vocal power seems to be, unlike many of his peers, be fully intact.\n\nHowever, for the most part, he and his group don't do anything interesting with the songs. Wetton is a good musician, but he is better when he interacts with musicians of equal or greater caliber, such as Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Carl Palmer, even Geoff Downes -- in other words, his former band mates. His group here, while solid musicians, don't do anything special. This gives the performances a generic, ordinary pop/rock sound, even the King Crimson songs. And some of his later solo tracks, like \"Battle Lines\" and \"Hold Me Now\", sound like overwrought power ballads, his worst tendency. The most unusual selections are the opening and closing Asia hits \"Heat of the Moment\" and \"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes\", which Wetton rearranges for acoustic guitar. \"Heat..\" is even turned into a ballad, adding a new emotional resonance to the song.\n\nIf you're a Wetton fan, you might enjoy it for his voice. But the performances are decent, but not remarkable, so others might want to seek out the tracks in their original versions instead.","Product: Renaissance King Biscuit Flower Hour CD Part 2 At The Royal Albert Hall\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The best Renaissance live album (part 2)\n\nReview: This CD continues the Royal Albert Hall concert recorded in 1977 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Renaissance is in fine form here. The CD starts off with two classics from the \"Turn of the Cards\" album alternating with two songs from \"Novella\". I'm less fond of \"Novella\" than other Renaissance fans are, but the performances here certainly are solid. \"Running Hard\" and \"Mother Russia\" are big fan favorites, and the group doesn't disappoint.\n\nThe stunning track here, though, is a performance of the band's usual encore, \"Ashes are Burning\". Several live versions have been released, but this one is by far the best. All five band members are given the chance to shine in featured sections. Worth the price for this song alone.\n\nThe compilers had extra room on the CD, so two tracks are added. A version of \"Prologue\" from a 1979 show is listed. However, on early pressings, an edited version of \"A Song for All Seasons\" (presumably from the same show) was included instead by mistake. Not that that's a problem -- both good songs. Just beware if you're picking up a used copy.\n\nThe last song is what was then a new studio track, \"You\". It was recorded much later, in the 80's, when the group had abandoned prog-rock in favor of a more commercial New Wave pop sound. Despite some interesting bass work from Jon Camp, this track stands out like a sore thumb, coming after some classic Renaissance performances. It's also now available on the outtakes compilation \"Songs from Renaissance Days\", where it at least sounds more in place.\n\nHowever, this doesn't distract from the fantastic live concert. Neither do the minor problems with sound. Old fans will love the great performances, and new fans will get a great overview of Classic Renaissance songs. Get both volumes!","Product: The Beach Boys Rarities + Beach Boys Medley Japanese CD album\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Only for the hardest hardcore Beach Boys fan\n\nReview: The first 13 tracks on this album were orginally released in 1983 on LP and rapidly withdrawn because it was put out without the Beach Boys' approval. The CD was only released in Japan and is also very difficult to find. The album is full of good music,\nbut only a real Beach Boys completist should fork out the dough, because over half of these songs are now available on the boxed set and/or bonus tracks on their re-released albums. On those that are not:\n\n\"With a Little Help from My Friends\" -- an outtake from the \"Wild Honey\" album, this has a very uncharacteristic lead vocal from Bruce Johnston.\n\n\"The Letter\" -- a cool cover of the Box Tops hit. Although the liner notes state that it's another \"Wild Honey\" outtake, this studio track was actually intended for an aborted live album (that's a long story!).\n\n\"I Was Made to Love Her\" -- this longer version of the \"Wild Honey\" track has a great doo-wopping tag that was stupidly lopped off of the final version. Really good.\n\n\"Bluebirds over the Mountain\" -- the Dutch stereo single mix with an overdub track oddly emphasized by mistake. Not a great song in the first place, this is just a curiosity.\n\n\"Good Vibrations\" -- an incomplete, preliminary version. Although this edit is only found here, the various pieces that went into it are on the \"Smiley Smile/Wild Honey\" CD and the boxed set.\n\n\"All I Want to Do\" -- a fun, rowdy live version, from the same tour that produced the \"Live in London\" CD.\n\nOn the CD, three bonus tracks are also included -- medleys which include snippets of classic Beach Boys songs. One of these was released as a single in 1981 to capitalize on the \"Stars on 45\" craze -- again, without the consent of the band. Very irritating, actually.\n\nSo, there are some interesting finds here, but whether they are worth the effort of tracking down \"Rarities\" is debatable. Unless you're a Beach Boys nut who just can't get enough, there are many better -- and cheaper -- ways of getting your fix!"],"string":"[\n \"Product: WEALTHY WOMAN HIRES A CON-MAN AND A PHONY PSYCHIC TO FIND HER MISSING HEIR. THE RESULTS ARE DIABOLICALLY FUNNY IN THIS ALFRED HITCHCOCK TONGUE-IN-CHEEK MYSTERY THRILLER.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: A disappointing end to a great career\\n\\nReview: It's hard to believe that this is an Alfred Hitchcock film. If this is any indication, Hitch was beginning to lose it at the end of his life, and bowed out just in time.\\n\\nEven Hitchcock couldn't save a bad script, which is 90% of the problem - his quality control seems to have been totally shot when he read it and thought it was a good idea. It's not so much the structure of the plot -- Hitch could have easily worked within its comedy/drama/mystery setup. Plot holes abound (for example, a jeweler's home with ZERO burglar alarms?), but these could have been tightened up with a few script revisions.\\n\\nHowever, the dialogue and characterizations are simply atrocious. The dialogue has way too many profanities and little of the wit, style and real humor of most of Hitchcock's classic scripts. The two \\\"heroes\\\" are totally unappealing, and the acting doesn't help. Barbara Harris' Blanche is supposed to be ditzy and cute, but her performance makes her shrill and stupid. George, played by Bruce Dern, comes across as a boorish, vulgar jerk. It's hard for them to establish any romantic chemistry when they spend most of their time bickering.\\nOn the other hand, William Devane and Karen Black, as the villains, come off as wooden and lifeless . My wife was rooting for all four of them to buy the farm at the end!\\n\\nHitchcock's direction is uninspired. There is one interesting shot (the graveyard sequence) but, at best, we've seen it before (the out of control car). The film looks like a tacky 70's TV movie or a poor episode of \\\"McMillan and Wife\\\", rather than a film from one of history's great directors. And the ending, to say the least, is anticlimactic and dumb.\\n\\nThis one is only for Hitchcock completists and those who want to see every one of his films, like my wife and me. But do NOT let this be your first Hitchcock movie, or you might never want to see another. Go for \\\"Psycho\\\", \\\"The Birds\\\", \\\"Strangers of a Train\\\" or \\\"North By Northwest\\\" instead.\",\n \"Product: Tells a compelling and heartwarming story about how far a young man must travel to find the place where he truly belongs. Homer has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of an Orphanage in rural Maine and has been groomed by its proprietor to be his successor. But Homer falls in love and strikes out on his own.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Compelling characters & peformances, but disturbing, flawed\\n\\nReview: Unlike some of the viewers here, I found the plot, characters and acting were all executed well. I haven't read the book, but it seems that Irving has cut down on the eccentricities that mar his other works (with the small exception of naming a character \\\"Rose Rose\\\"). However, the themes of abortion and incest which run through the film are very harrowing and difficult to watch. I can't believe this didn't get a R rating --this is NOT a movie for young ones.\\n\\nHowever, I found the morality of the film problematic. This goes way beyond the issue of abortion, whatever your stance on it. The message of the film seems to be that the ends always justify the means. This is totally epitomised by Michael Caine's Dr. Larch. Whether engaging in illegal abortions, forgery, falsifying records or substance abuse, it seems that this guy thinks that anything is OK as long as he gets the results that he wants. In the end, young Homer does become his successor to this kind of life. This is held up as heroic, somehow, when it is actually tragic.\\n\\nThis aspect of the film is the most problematic for me -- the total lack of a moral and ethical center. For this reason, I'm not sure that I would recommend the film, but it can certainly spark a lot of discussion if viewed with a lot of discernment and if you don't fall for its false heroics.\",\n \"Product: Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, three of the brilliantly insane minds behind the cult classic TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) finally reunite to unleash their warped sense of humor on the cinema of yesteryear as The Film Crew. Charged with the task of giving all movies their own commentary tracks, the Film Crew valiantly steps forward to tackle the best of the worst, continuing with Wild Women of Wongo.The beautiful women of the lush, tropical island of Wongo think that the only men who exist are the ape like creatures that live on the other side of the island. Then they set eyes on a handsome prince from a neighboring island, where all of the men are equally gorgeous! Meanwhile, the beastly men of Wongo, on their way to select their mates, are unhappy about their new competition.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The riffing is as great as ever\\n\\nReview: Three of the masterminds behind MST3K return to skewer the mind-bogglingly ridiculous, absurd and sexist 1950's anti-classic \\\"The Wild Women of Wongo\\\". The premise -- a tribe with ugly men and beautiful (in this case, only in the loosest sense of the term) women meet a tribe where the converse is true -- is incredibly lame, even for the time. Mike, Kevin and, especially, Bill, tear this thing to pieces with some truly hilarious remarks worthy of some of the best MST3K episodes, although with a slightly more risque tone than on the TV series.\\n\\nThe only problem that I found is with the comedy sketch the guys insert halfway through the film. It's similar in tone to those on MST3K. This sort of thing could be cute and silly when the actors were voicing robot puppets. However, when they're, basically, playing versions of their real selves, it comes off as a bit juvenile and embarassing. The brief bonus material, on the other hand, is fun, because they do some funny take-offs on a couple of the dumber aspects of the film.\\n\\nStill, that's only a minor nitpick -- you can always just skip the sketch, because the commentary on the film is so entertaining. MST3K fans won't be disappointed, but anyone who enjoys sarcasm at the expense of camp cinema will also have a great time.\",\n \"Product: DVD\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Beyond the human ken!\\n\\nReview: Over Labor Day Weekend, I took my 5-year-old to see the \\\"Oogieloves\\\" movie (as in, desperate parent needs something to distract child). There were 11 people in the theater, counting us. My son, of course, adored it. For an adult, however, it's a mind-****ing experience in utter badness! I found it fascinating the way people find train wrecks interesting. Take the more bizarre aspects of the Wiggles and multiply them by 50, and you get the idea. Things like weirdly colored puppet people, lead characters such as a vaccum cleaner and a throw pillow, a cowboy with bubbles in his pants, a giant tulip, a flying sombrero and people like Toni Braxton and Christopher Lloyd totally humiliating themselves in an incredibly tacky looking production. It cost $20 mil to make, $40 mil to market, and has taken in $1.0 mil so far! I'm part of a historical event -- one of the few people to see in the theater one of the worst big budget bombs ever!\\n\\nI'm looking forward to the DVD release, actually. My wife wasn't with us in the theater, and she really needs to experience this with us. I only hope she doesn't file for divorce immediately afterwards for spousal abuse...\",\n \"Product: 1. Hot Fun in the Summertime \\t\\n2. Surfin' \\t\\n3. Summer of Love \\t\\n4. Island Fever \\t\\n5. Still Surfin' \\t\\n6. Slow Summer Dancin' (One Summer Night) \\t\\n7. Strange Things Happen \\t\\n8. Remember (Walking in the Sand) \\t\\n9. Lahaina Aloha \\t\\n10. Under the Boardwalk \\t\\n11. Summer in Paradise \\t\\n12. Forever\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: More like \\\"A Season in Hell\\\"\\n\\nReview: ... or 45 minutes, anyway. What happens when the LEAST talented band member becomes the primary creative force? In this case, 50-year-old Mike Love tries to trade off of the band's stereotypical image of teenage summer hedonists to come up with the band's last, and worst, studio album. It's an obvious attempt to create an album-length \\\"Kokomo\\\" - the same mechanical production (courtesy of Terry Melcher, substituting for the totally absent Brian Wilson) and cheesy \\\"fun in the sun\\\" lyrics (thanks, Mike). Even the vocal harmonies sound sterile.\\n\\nThe album is such a lame, immature and phony affair, with zero artistic merit. The new Love/Melcher songs have a little bit of everything, from bad social commentary and egotism (title track) to the worst rapping from a white man that's ever been recorded (\\\"Summer of Love\\\"). The oldies remakes (including two Beach Boys oldies, one featuring touring drummer/\\\"Full House\\\" star John Stamos -- ugh!) are pretty appalling, for the most part. Most dismaying is the great Carl Wilson reduced to a clumsy \\\"Walking in the Sand\\\". Depressing.\\n\\nThe single, a cover of Sly Stone's \\\"Hot Fun in the Summertime\\\", actually works as a pleasant, low-key affair. And Al Jardine's strong chorus vocal on \\\"Strange Things Happen\\\" raises the song to tolerable levels. But that's about it. A pathetic end to the group's recording career.\\n\\nThe album was so bad that Brother Records couldn't find a major label to distribute it in the U.S.A. It didn't stay in print long as a result, so any copies left now fetch hefty collector's prices. Don't be fooled, though! In this case, collectability value is inversely proportional to musical value. Beach Boys completists need only apply,and even they will be saddened by this mess.\",\n \"Product: Pretenders ~ Get Close\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Unfortunately, the Pretenders' weakest album.\\n\\nReview: After the death of two of the original Pretenders, the band was, of course, in major disarray. However, Chrissie Hynde perservered with replacements, and was able to reemerge. With the help of producer Chris Thomas, the band was able to come up with a pretty good approximation of the original Pretenders sound on their third album, the successful \\\"Learning to Crawl\\\". The following tour had them playing to the biggest crowds they had yet seen.\\n\\nHowever, Hynde then proceeded to blow it. First, she replaced Thomas with U2 producer Steve Lillywhite, which in itself wasn't a bad sign. After completing only one track, she then fired him, as well as her rhythm section. To replace Lillywhite, she enlisted Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain, the team behind the mega-smash \\\"Once a Upon a Time\\\", the hit album by then-hubby Jim Kerr's band Simple Minds. She and guitarist Robbie MacIntosh then went through a bunch of session men during recording before settling on two of them, bassist T.M. Stevens and drummer Blair Cunningham, as official Pretenders (although they actually appear on only about half of the cuts).\\n\\nHowever, what's good for a synth-pop band like Simple Minds isn't necessarily good for a band like the Pretenders. Iovine and Clearmountain seemed to have forgotten that the Pretenders are a guitar-based band. Instead of the powerful rock guitar attack of Thomas, they instead slicken up the sound and go too way heavy on the keyboards in the mix. A lot of the songs are undermined by either gloppy synthesizers (\\\"When I Change My Life\\\", \\\"Light of the Moon\\\") or annoyingly tinkly pianos (\\\"My Baby\\\", \\\"Don't Get Me Wrong\\\").\\n\\nMore importantly, though, is that Hynde's songwriting took a big dip. She felt that she had to branch out, but the problem is that she wasn't particularly good at what she tried. For instance: funk with obnoxious, obvious social commentary (\\\"Dance\\\", \\\"How Much Did You Get For Your Soul?\\\"), melding hard rock with Indian sounds (\\\"Tradition of Love\\\") or reggae (\\\"I Remember You\\\"). \\\"Chill Factor\\\", which combines a 50's-type doo-wop melody with a moving lyric about single motherhood, is the only one of these experiments that succeeds. The more pop-oriented songs (\\\"My Baby\\\", \\\"When I Change My Life\\\", the boppy hit single \\\"Don't Get Me Wrong\\\") were a bit more listenable, but pale considerably when compared with previous work.\\n\\nHynde always included at least one cover on her albums. Here, she includes three, and it's telling that two of these are the best songs on the album. \\\"Light of the Moon\\\", by David Bowie guitarist Carlos Alamar and two New York jazz musicians, is forgettable. But \\\"Hymn to Her\\\", by a high school friend of Chrissie's, is a gorgeous ballad about the ambiguity of the female role in relationship. Beautiful, with the ethereal keyboards applied appropriately for once. However, the Lillywhite track, a version of Jimi Hendrix's \\\"Room Full of Mirrors\\\", blows everything else here away. The band had been using it as a wall-of-noise part of their encore, and I think they really do it justice here, rocking hard like they did on their earlier (and later) albums.\\n\\nThe lack of cohesiveness of this, their worst album, carried through to the tour -- Stevens was fired before it even started and MacIntosh quit at the end.\\nFortunately, Hynde rebounded again, but the band wouldn't be stable again for years.\\n\\nPretenders hardcore fans will want this album for the strongest songs, but everyone else will probably just want the hits on a collection. Get any other album (definitely the first should be the top choice) before this one.\",\n \"Product: Concrete Blonde - Concrete Blonde - Cd\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Out of the gate with a bang!\\n\\nReview: The debut from Concrete Blonde is a fierce piece of work. Featuring the bass playing, songwriting and vocal power of Johnette Napolitano and the tough guitar work of Jim Mankey, this album wasn't a big success, but it did show that the band was a force to contend with. If one just went by their first single, \\\"Still in Hollywood\\\", you would think that they were a punk band. Mankey plays a driving, repetitive riff over which Johnette sings a desperate lyric about being trapped on the seedy side of that town. No glamorous movie star life here! It's the album's classic track, but there was a lot more to the group than that.\\n\\nThere are more paranoid rockers, sure, like \\\"Your Haunted Head\\\", \\\"Song for Kim\\\" and \\\"Dance Along the Edge\\\" which also show the bleakness of Napoitano's world view. But there are also touching ballads like \\\"Little Sister\\\" and the acoustic \\\"Make Me Cry\\\" that show she has a vulnerable side, too. The album's second best tune, the loping, catchy \\\"True\\\", is a forthright statement of intregity. CB had a tradition of including a cover song on each of their early albums. But their first choice, George Harrison's \\\"All Things Must Pass\\\" classic \\\"Beware of Darkness\\\", is the one track that doesn't really work. The band's lumbering hard rock style isn't well suited for the song.\\n\\nOther than that, though, the album is a strong, melodic, guitar based rock record. Tied with \\\"Bloodletting\\\" for the best CB album, it's worth hunting up. The CD includes two extra tracks that weren't on the original LP: an instrumental version of \\\"True\\\", with some nice lead work by Mankey; and \\\"It'll Chew You Up..\\\", which is really \\\"Still in Hollywood, Part 2\\\". They add value to an already cool CD.\",\n \"Product: [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand]\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: The Jefferson Speedwagon album\\n\\nReview: This, the 7th Jefferson Starship album, was the third to feature Mickey Thomas as the band's male lead vocalist. On this one, Grace Slick returned full time as co-lead singer and occasional lyricist. However, this album sounds significantly different than its two predecessors, the excellent \\\"Freedom at Point Zero\\\" and the somewhat weaker \\\"Modern Times\\\".\\n\\nOn \\\"Freedom..\\\", besides Thomas, the other key factor in the group's rejuvenation was the work of producer Ron Nevison. He provided a polished, forceful production sheen which complimented the group's sci-fi/fantasy lyrical visions and the powerhouse musicianship. \\\"Modern Times\\\" took a dip in the songwriting, but Nevison was able to compensate somewhat. On \\\"Winds of Change\\\", the band turned to Kevin Beamish, instead, who had produced REO Speedwagon's cheesey megasmash \\\"Hi Infidelity.\\\"\\n\\nThe result is what one might expect. Beamish gives the group a more compressed sound which takes the edge off of the guitars and totally eviscerates Aynsley Dunbar's drums. Add to that the fact that Thomas's ultra high voice sounds a lot like Keven Cronin's to the untrained ear, and you've got an album that is indistinguinshable from REO in many places. Lead guitarist Craig Chaquico's two rockers, \\\"Can't Find Love\\\" and \\\"Keep on Dreaming\\\" and bassist/keyboardist Pete Sears' wimpy waltz \\\"Be My Lady\\\" (single #1) sound like weak \\\"Hi Infidelity\\\" outtakes. Sears' rocker \\\"Quit Wasting Time\\\" has a little bit more character, but only because Slick sings it as a duet with Thomas.\\n\\nStill,all is not lost. The songwriting is more varied than on the previous two albums, which makes for more interesting moments elsewhere. Slick contributes some lyrics and the lead vocals to Chaquico's \\\"Black Widow\\\". It does sound like a reject from her heavy metal solo album \\\"Welcome to the Wrecking Ball\\\", but it did prove to be the best track in live performance. Sears' \\\"I Will Stay\\\" has a beautiful gospel melody and arrangement, perfect for Thomas's Southern rock background.\\n\\nThe title track is remniscent of the Moody Blues, with a swirling keyboard intro and cosmic lyrics sung forcefully by Thomas and Slick.\\n\\nAn odd choice for a second single, though. Finally, the decreasing profile of group founder/rhythm guitarist Paul Kantner is telling, but he contributes the two best songs on the album. His one lead vocal is on \\\"I Came Back From the Jaws of the Dragon\\\" (referring to surviving a cerebral hemorrhage), a passionate, anti-government folk rocker that recalls his Jefferson Airplane rabble rousing days. Finally, he co-writes with Slick \\\"Out of Control\\\", a catchy but crazy New Wave pounder in which Slick sings insanely about the madness of the world. Weird and wild, a welcome break from the generic sound of much of the album.\\n\\nI'd like to see a remix of the album, removing Beamish's murky production influence. As it is, the album is undermined by its sound to a certain extent and is the least essential of the four JS/Thomas albums. Try \\\"Freedom at Point Zero\\\" first, and move on from there if that one grabs you.\",\n \"Product: Includes Ride the Tiger; Caroline; All Fly Away; Hyperdrive; and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Their first was the best\\n\\nReview: When vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Kantner and vocalist/pianist Grace Slick finally figured out (after two years!) that Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady weren't coming back to the Jefferson Airplane, they recruited a couple of players that had played on sessions for their outside projects (lead guitarist Craiq Chaquico and Pete Sears on bass and keyboards) and the rest of the final incarnation of the Airplane (violinist Papa John Creach, drummer John Barbata, and David Freiberg on vocals, keyboards and bass) to form Jefferson Starship.\\n\\nAlthough JS developed a bad reputation later, this first proper band release by them ranks with the very best Airplane material. It's far better than the final two Airplane studio albums (the disastrous \\\"Bark\\\" and \\\"Long John Silver\\\"), and less self-indulgent than outside projects like \\\"Sunfighter\\\" or \\\"Manhole\\\". Kantner, Slick and Freiberg had begun moving towards this sound on their \\\"Baron Von Tollbooth and the Chrome Nun\\\" album. Short on lengthy instrumental jamming, weird sound effects or experimentation, which made some JA fans unhappy. But we have a cohesive yet diverse collection of catchy idiosyncratic pop/rock songs, played well and tightly. New producer Larry Cox imposed more discipline on the group, without having them descend into the sappier commercial sounds which they would indulge in later.\\n\\nLike all of the JS/JA albums, this is a democratic affair. Everyone except Barbata gets at least one songwriting credit. There's a lot of variety, but everyone is on the same page. Freiberg writes and sings a collaboration with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter called \\\"Come to Life\\\", driven by a funky Pete Sears bassline. I think he also sings lead on Chaquico's \\\"That's for Sure\\\", with lyrical musings by one Jerry Gallup on birth and death. The lead vocal is a bit flat, but the playing and harmonies lift the song up.\\n\\nSlick writes the lyrics and sings lead on three songs. Her solo song, \\\"Be Young You\\\" (the title a play on the name of her tennis instructor, Byung Yu), is the first of a series of piano ballads that she would contribute to the next few Starship albums. But none of the others would have such inscrutable lyrics. \\\"Devils' Den\\\", music by Creach, seems to be about political corruption, and features another cool bass line from Pete. Sears also provided the music for the lovely \\\"Hyperdrive\\\", a long ballad with nice keyboard textures from him and Freiberg. Slick's vocals, as they are throughout the album are very effective, but her sci-fi metaphors for aging are delivered in her most moving performance.\\n\\nPaul Kantner brought in some of his best songs ever. He sings lead on the one totally outside composition, \\\"All Fly Away\\\", by folkie Tom Pacheco. The childlike fantasy visions fit well with Paul's own songwriting style. Paul got some lyrical help from Slick and Byung Yu for \\\"Ride the Tiger\\\", the album's first single. A strong rock track, Paul's second song dealing with his fascination with China ended up being one of the band's most popular songs. Finally, JA founder and vocalist Marty Balin returns after several years to write and sing the lyrics to Paul's \\\"Caroline\\\". This, not \\\"Miracles\\\", is Marty's classic rock ballad. Twelve string guitar, harpsichord, piano, mellotron, alternate with Chaquico's dynamic rock guitar, Marty's soaring lead vocal, terrific harmonies and great lyrics. Marty would never top it.\\n\\nAlthough the album had a more commercial sound than those from the Airplane, the band's individuality was still intact, without the corny pop pandering that was coming up. Your intelligence won't be insulted if you pick this one up, but you'll still be entertained. Get it!\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Nowadays, only for collectors\\n\\nReview: This is Jethro Tull's very first compliation album, released in 1976. For its time, it was a pretty good sampler, drawing from tracks ranging from 1970's \\\"Benefit\\\" to 1974's \\\"WarChild\\\", with a track that was then brand new, \\\"Rainbow Blues\\\". If you're strictly reviewing the music, no problems.\\n\\nHowever, the sound quality on this 1990 CD is, at best, only average, probably taken straight from the LP master. Since then, \\\"Rainbow Blues\\\" has been released on the remastered 2001 \\\"WarChild\\\" CD, and you get the other songs on various compliations with much better, remastered sound. Really hardcore Tull fans will know that the version of \\\"Aqualung\\\" here is a remix, with the distortion removed from Ian Anderson's voice on the brief acoustic section. As far as I know, this mix has never been released elsewhere.\\n\\nUnless you're a hopeless completist, you probably won't care about that. If you're introducing yourself to Tull, get a collection like 1993's \\\"The Best of Jethro Tull\\\" instead. Spend a little more and get most of these same tracks (and more) in much better sound. It'll be worth it.\",\n \"Product: Reissued 1964-66 albums. The band's debut LP, first issued in 1965 when they were at the forefront of the British R&B boom. The British No.1 single 'Go Now' is included whilst the seven bonus cuts include the hit singles 'I Don't Want To Go On Without You', 'From The Bottom Of My Heart' and the rare 45 'Steel Your Heart Away.'\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: The best place to get this music -- if you really want it, that is.\\n\\nReview: The original Moody Blues -- guitarist and principal vocalist Denny Laine, pianist/vocalist Mike Pinder, drummer Graeme Edge, bassist Clint Warwick and Ray Thomas (wind instruments, vocals) -- had only one hit single in 1965. That song, a cover of Bessie Banks'\\\"Go Now\\\", would prove impossible to follow up. Neither the following singles or the LP \\\"Magnificent Moodies\\\" would come close to reaching the top 40 in the US or the UK.\\n\\nRepetoire has now reissued the 12 track album on this CD, along with 14 other tracks that had been released only on singles, many only in Europe -- all the songs recorded by the first lineup. This reissue is the first to contain the French EP track, \\\"People Gotta Go\\\", by far the rarest Moodies track. It's pretty typical British Invasion music, with the primary distinction being that the sound is centered more on Pinder's piano than guitar.\\n\\nWhen listening to this stuff, it's understandable why this version of the group never really made it -- they weren't all that good. Laine was a very soulful vocalist and Pinder an OK pianist, but the guys, even for the era, were very limited musicians. Some of the covers sound pretty thin, and Laine/Pinder weren't exactly Lennon/McCartney in the songwriting department. Besides the wonderful \\\"Go Now\\\", there are only three other tracks that rank up there as classics. \\\"Time Is On My Side\\\" is a more upbeat version than that by the Stones; \\\"From the Bottom of My Heart\\\" is a haunting acoustic number; and \\\"Boulevard de la Madeleine\\\", their next to the last single, is a gorgeous ballad. This is the only track here that hints at any progression or sophistication from the band. By the time it came out, though, Laine and Warwick had left, resulting in two key replacements that would eventually catapult the group to a new level of sucess.\\n\\nMoodies hardcores will want this CD. Otherwise, very few Moody Blues fans would consider it worth the effort, even though there are a few gems here.\",\n \"Product: RENAISSANCE Azure D'Or CD\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Quite good, if a bit too electronic\\n\\nReview: This album, indeed the last by the most popular lineup of Renaissance, tends to be underappreciated by most fans. In my opinion, it's full of strong songs. One reason some people don't like it is that it doesn't contain any long 10-minute epics like previous works. But some of these \\\"epics\\\", such as \\\"Touching Once\\\" or \\\"The Sisters\\\", seemed to be long just for the sake of being long. I liked the introduction of shorter songs.\\n\\nBut the songwriting is stil rooted in the band's usual influences -- folk and folk-rock (\\\"Friends\\\", \\\"Forever Changing\\\", \\\"Kalynda\\\") or the classical/symphonic (\\\"The Flood at Lyons\\\", the rather baroque \\\"Only Angels Have Wings\\\"). Or, combining the two (\\\"Golden Key\\\",\\\"Jekyll and Hyde\\\"). And the marvelous instrumental \\\"The Discovery\\\" proves that Renaissance could still hold its own with progressive rock peers like Yes.\\nThe melodies are catchy, the lyrics are always interesting, and Annie Haslam's amazing five octave range floats above it all.\\n\\nWhat a lot of fans had problems with was David Hentschel's production. He had produced the band's previous album, \\\"A Song for All Seasons\\\", which gave the band a huge hit single with \\\"Northern Lights\\\". Hentschel, who also produced Genesis at that time, had enough pull to persuade the band to adopt an approach on which guitars, vocal harmonies and especially synthesizers were endlessly overdubbed. This made them sound quite a bit like Genesis. The \\\"everything-but-the-kitchen-sink\\\" style does make the album sound rather stiff and sterile. The songs don't seem to have much breathing room. Hentschel was able to balance better the use of electric guitars and synthetic orchestration with the band's usual acoustic approach on \\\"Seasons\\\".\\n\\nOnce you get past that, though, you get to some really good songs. For those who find ten minute prog-rock epics a bit overwhelming or boring, \\\"Azure d'Or\\\" might be a good introduction to the marvelous sounds of Renaissance. For more seasoned fans, repeated listening will uncover the wonderful lyrics and melodies of these songs.\",\n \"Product: 1995 reissue on Repertoire of the prog icon's 1971 album forIsland & second overall. 'Illusions' features the originalline up with ex-Yardbirds Keith Relf & Jim McCarty. Sixtracks, including 'Love Goes On' and 'Golden Thread'.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not bad for a transitional album\\n\\nReview: Although \\\"Illusion\\\" is billed as the second album by the original lineup of Renaissance (guitarist/vocalist Keith Relf, his sister Jane on vocals, drummer/vocalist Jim McCarty, bassist Louis Cennamo and keyboardist John Hawken), it's actually more complicated than that. The founding members\\ndid complete the first three songs and \\\"Face of Yesterday\\\". But then the band began to fall apart, with McCarty,\\nthen Keith Relf, and then Cennamo, leaving in rapid succession. But the band had begun to develop a following in Europe, so Hawken made what would turn out to be a key personnel change, guitarist Michael Dunford. Dunford in turn brought in Terry Crowe on male vocals, Neil Korner on bass and Terry Slade on drums. This lineup recorded \\\"Mr. Pine\\\" and hit the road with Jane. However, the original band was still under contract, so while Hawken toured, Keith Relf assembled the rest of the originals (with Cennamo bringing in pianist Don Schinn) to record \\\"Past Orbits of Dust\\\".\\n\\nWith all this internal turmoil, one would expect \\\"Illusion\\\" to be very uneven. As it turns out, though, in many ways, it's a better album than their debut. The band cuts down on the winding jams and concentrates more on melody. Two of the contributions, Keith's \\\"Love is All\\\" and \\\" and Jim and new lyricist Betty Thatcher's (who would prove to be a key addition to the team) \\\"Love Goes On\\\" are delightfully catchy pop songs, with nice vocal harmonies and rather dated hippy-dippy lyrics, but that's OK.\\n\\nOther tracks stick more to the original vision of the band -- classical/rock hybrids. The Keith/Jim co-write \\\"Golden Thread\\\" is a forerunner of what the band would do in the 70's, with an extended piano intro, vocalese by Jane Relf, apocalyptic harmonies. Jim's high, thin lead vocal leaves a lot to be desired. His solo contribution, \\\"Face of Yesterday\\\", is a highlight. Hawken's gentle piano compliments Jane Relf's soothing alto lead voice singing a sad lyric of regret.\\n\\n\\\"Mr. Pine\\\", written by Dunford, is the most sophisticated but least cohesive of the songs. Hawken's harpsichord leads the verses, but then it changes into an extended electric organ jam based on Jehan Alain's piece \\\"Littanies\\\", followed by a folky guitar buildup. Finally, Keith and Jim come up with the 14-minute \\\"Past Orbits of Dust\\\", a space-rocker similar to Pink Floyd songs of the era, with more far our lyrics by Thatcher and nice three part harmonies. Unfortunately, they make the same mistake here as with the first album's \\\"Bullet\\\", with the driving rock trailing off into ambient, directionless noodling on bass and electric piano -- filler, and the album's low point.\\n\\nKeith's production sounds echoey and distant, which might sound disconcerting to those used to the fuller arrangements of 70's Renaissance. Still, it will appeal to people who like melodic progressive rock, with Jane Relf's vocals worth the price. By the time this was released in 1971,(in Germany only!),she and Hawken had also left. They, and the new Renaissance, would move on to bigger things. For those interested in the band's roots, \\\"Illusion\\\" is probably a more accessible introduction than the first album. New fans, though, should try the fourth album, \\\"Ashes are Burning\\\" before working their way backwards to here.\",\n \"Product: Digitally remastered Japanese reissue of their smash top 301981 album. Out of print in the U.S., it features 20 bit K2Super Coding, plus the top 30 hit 'Find Your Way Back' andthe top 50 'Stranger'. Nine tracks total. 1998 BMG release.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Like a lot of sequels, not as great as the first\\n\\nReview: Although this was the sixth JS album, it was only the second with new lead singer Mickey Thomas. The Starship had beaten the odds presented by the departure of its famous vocalists Marty Balin and Grace Slick to come up with a popular hit album called \\\"Freedom at Point Zero\\\", the first with Thomas. Not wanting to mess with a successful formula, they brought back producer Ron Nevison for this followup, with the only new twist being the return of Grace Slick late in the sessions for background vocals.\\n\\nUnfortunately, the results weren't quite as successful this time around. Nevsion provides the same production sheen that had helped make \\\"Freedom..\\\" a hit, but this doesn't entirely make up for the weaker songwriting. Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Paul Kantner had provided the majority of songs to \\\"FaPZ\\\". This time, he was somewhat less involved, (suffering a cerebral hemorrhage during the sessions), splitting the songwriting evenly between himself, lead guitarist Craig Chaquico and bassist/keyboardist Pete Sears.\\n\\nAs a result, the Starship began losing its distinctive identity. Chaquico is the worst offender, providing a couple of generic hard rock songs with bad lyrics. On the dreadful \\\"Mary\\\" (\\\"I will never marry Mary\\\" -- terrible), lyricist Jeanette Sears doesn't help matters one iota. Thomas helps out on \\\"Free\\\", a crunchy rocker with some interesting chord changes, but it's an inferior retread of \\\"Freedom\\\"'s \\\"Rock Music\\\". Craig's best contribution is a sort of electric folk ballad called \\\"Find Your Way Back\\\", which became the album's Top 40 single.\\n\\nJeanette did better with her husband, Pete. In contrast to her interesting imagery on her contributions to \\\"Freedom..\\\", her lyrics to \\\"Save Your Love\\\" are ordinary love cliches. However, Chaquico delivers an absolutely killer guitar solo on the end of the song, simply his best single moment ever with JS. On their other two tracks, \\\"Stranger\\\" and \\\"Alien\\\", the Searses explore encounters with weird beings. The former has a funky bass line and a steady backbeat from drummer Aynsley Dunbar and an effective duet vocal between Slick and Thomas. The latter has Thomas negotiating a tricky, jerky melody while Pete's keyboard effects provide a dark, eerie atmosphere.\\n\\nKantner's contributions don't measure up to his previous efforts, either. On the last album, he told us about a far out girl called \\\"The Girl With the Hungry Eyes\\\". This time, we get another girl called \\\"Wild Eyes\\\". Ideas drying up? Thomas sings this solo instead of in harmony with Paul, which drags the track down further. In contrast to the optimistic title track to \\\"Freedom..\\\" the title track here (some lyrics by Thomas) is a nightmarish future vision. It's over in less than 2 1/2 minutes, though. Finally, we get the amusing \\\"Stairway to Cleveland\\\", a fun rant against the critics who trashed \\\"Freedom..\\\" and the band's new rock sound. This, of course, was like waving the red flag at said critics, who gave this album even worse reviews.\\n\\nThey did have a point, sort of. If you liked \\\"Freedom..\\\", you'll probably like some of this, but \\\"Freedom\\\" is defnitely superior, the first choice for the second phase JS. However, it's definitely not worth the Japanese import price. I guess there's a new British \\\"twofer\\\" release with this and the VERY different \\\"Spitfire\\\" album on one CD, so you do get more music for less money. Even if the coupling makes zero artistic sense.\",\n \"Product: Japanese Limited Release featuring an LP Style Sleeve Cover. Digitally Remastered.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: An eclectic pop album\\n\\nReview: Annie's first solo album was released in late 1977, while Renaissance was on a brief hiatus. It represented a major departure from her Renaissance work. While Renaissance's music was progressive rock influenced by folk and classical music, \\\"Annie in Wonderland\\\" runs the stylistic gamut, covering a lot more musical ground. The musical direction is provided by her then-fiancee and ex-Electric Light Orchestra member Roy Wood, who produced, played almost all the instruments, sang backing vocals, and wrote some of the songs.\\n\\nThe tracks can be roughly divided into three groups, the first being covers of songs that Annie evidently loved as a child. These include an ethereal version of Rogers and Hammerstein's \\\"If I Loved You\\\", from the musical \\\"Carousel\\\". \\\"Nature Boy\\\", first made famous by Nat King Cole, is given a delightful tropical arrangement. The most unusual choice here is \\\"Going Home\\\", the second movement of Dvorak's \\\"New World Symphony\\\" with touching lyrics about the afterlife. This song was very popular as a spiritual in the African-American community, but this version has Annie backed powerfully by an orchestra and male choir.\\n\\nTwo songs were written by Renaissance bassist Jon Camp, his first solo compositions. \\\"If I Were Made of Music\\\" and \\\"In My Life\\\" are catchy, upbeat folk rockers. Not too surprisingly, these tracks sounds the most like Renaissance, previewing what would be coming up on their next two albums.\\n\\nFinally, there are the three tracks by Wood. \\\"Rockalise\\\" has Annie scatting over a tune that starts off slow and soft and then turns into a jam. \\\"I Never Believed in Love\\\" is a another jaunty, cute pop song with Annie switching off vocals with Wood. Finally, the seven minute \\\"Hunioco\\\" is a multi-segmented track with African influences, with Annie and Roy singing a number of lyrics in an African language!\\n\\nThe versatility of Wood is very impressive, but, of course, Annie's amazing five octave voice is the main reason the album works. She does, for the first time, multiple overdubs of harmonies, which would, again, influence the next couple of Renaissance albums. Renaissance fans who aren't familiar with her solo work will really enjoy hearing Annie's voice employed in a great variety of settings, while people who don't like prog rock may find these pop songs more accessible. Recommended for everyone.\\n\\nThe Japanese import CD sounds great, but it's getting really difficult to find. Hopefully, a domestic company (Wounded Bird, are you out there?) will pick it up for a more economical release soon.\",\n \"Product: Two original albums from Paterson, New Jersey's finest, the Happenings! Both of these records were on the B.T. Puppy label and were produced by label owners the Tokens, so you know you're in for some great harmony. Includes the hits I See You in September; Go Away Little Girl; My Mammy , and I Got Rhythm , plus 20 more tracks!\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Good vocals, but even in 1967 this stuff sounded dated,.\\n\\nReview: When I was about 14 (1972 or so), my mom bought me a copy of their \\\"Psycle\\\" LP that I'm sure she found in a cutout bin, to prove that she was in touch with the young, hip sounds the kids were listening to. She meant well, but despite the groovy cover, they were still a doo-wop group from New Jersey. This is the album that had \\\"I Got Rhythm\\\", as well as covers of \\\"Bye Bye Blackbird\\\" and \\\"My Mammy\\\". Covering Al Jolson was not hip. They were produced by the Tokens and sound pretty much like them. Nice voices, but the music hasn't aged all that well, IMHO. I'm not familiar with the first album, except for the big hit \\\"See You in September\\\", but I'm sure that it's similar. A pleasant enough artifact from the days of Top 40 AM radio, but that's about it.\",\n \"Product: Danger Money is the second and final studio album by the progressive rock supergroup U.K., featuring John Wetton, Eddie Jobson and Terry Bozzio. It was released by E.G. Records / Polydor in March 1979. \\\"The Only Thing She Needs\\\", \\\"Caesar's Palace Blues\\\" and \\\"Carrying No Cross\\\" had been performed on tour throughout 1978 (and an early version of \\\"Carrying No Cross\\\" included what became the intro to the title track) by the band's original line-up with Bill Bruford and Allan Holdsworth. \\\"Rendezvous 6:02\\\" and \\\"Nothing to Lose\\\" were both edited for single release. All songs written by Eddie Jobson and John Wetton.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: ELP with an electric violin?\\n\\nReview: After their first album and tour, the original lineup of U.K. fractured right down the middle. To oversimplify a bit, drummer Bill Bruford and guitarist Allan Holdsworth wanted to pursue a jazz-fusion direction, while keyboardist Eddie Jobson and bassist/vocalist John Wetton wanted to do more traditional prog rock. So, Holdsworth and Bruford left. Undaunted, Wetton and Jobson did not replace Holdsworth, but they did recruit drummer Terry Bozzio (ex-Frank Zappa's band) and became a prog rock power trio similar to Emerson, Lake and Palmer.\\n\\nAs far as I'm concerned, this is fine. Jobson's choice of keyboard sounds was very influenced by Keith Emerson's work in the \\\"Trilogy/\\\"Brain Salad Surgery\\\" period. Since ELP had abandoned this for squishy Yamaha synths, orchestration and solo stuff (the \\\"Works\\\" albums) by the time U.K. came along, this actually makes \\\"Danger Money\\\" more of a rock album than late 70's ELP. In addition, however, Jobson also played the electric violin. This adds an interesting, diverse element to the music, particularly on the extended finale, \\\"Carrying No Cross.\\\"\\n\\nJohn Wetton's bass playing, while not as fiery as his King Crimson work, is solid here. As a vocalist, he sounds uncannily similar to Greg Lake (unsurprisingly, since he replaced Lake in KC -- and Lake would later replace him in Asia!) Wetton is responsible for the more catchy pop hooks in the songs (\\\"Nothing To Lose\\\", \\\"Caesar's Place Blues\\\", the balladic \\\"The Only Thing She Needs\\\") Although \\\"Danger Money\\\" isn't quite a concept album, most of the lyrics deal with the topic of espionage, from the point of view of a secret agent, and they are very intriguing.\\n\\nTerry Bozzio isn't quite Bruford, but he is a proficient, jazz influenced drummer that was able to negotiate Jobson's more tricky music effectively. With strong musicianship and intelligent lyrics, \\\"Danger Money\\\" would have been a hit for U.K. if it had come along a few years earlier. But, although they were able to land a spot opening for Jethro Tull in the fall of 1979, it was too late. At the time this was released, prog rock and art rock were undergoing a severe crash and burn, and U.K. was one of several bands who did not survive. Although the members would go on to more successful projects, \\\"Danger Money\\\" is a fine example of an album from, as someome else put it here, the tail end of \\\"the golden age of prog\\\". Anyone who enjoys the sounds of bands like King Crimson, Yes, Asia and (especially) ELP should get this.\",\n \"Product: Brand new\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: A live album that is just OK\\n\\nReview: John Wetton, former lead vocalist/bassist with the bands King Crimson, UK and Asia, performs live with his own band in Japan. Positives: he picks good selections from across his history, from the three above-mentioned groups as well as songs from his solo albums. And his vocal power seems to be, unlike many of his peers, be fully intact.\\n\\nHowever, for the most part, he and his group don't do anything interesting with the songs. Wetton is a good musician, but he is better when he interacts with musicians of equal or greater caliber, such as Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Carl Palmer, even Geoff Downes -- in other words, his former band mates. His group here, while solid musicians, don't do anything special. This gives the performances a generic, ordinary pop/rock sound, even the King Crimson songs. And some of his later solo tracks, like \\\"Battle Lines\\\" and \\\"Hold Me Now\\\", sound like overwrought power ballads, his worst tendency. The most unusual selections are the opening and closing Asia hits \\\"Heat of the Moment\\\" and \\\"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes\\\", which Wetton rearranges for acoustic guitar. \\\"Heat..\\\" is even turned into a ballad, adding a new emotional resonance to the song.\\n\\nIf you're a Wetton fan, you might enjoy it for his voice. But the performances are decent, but not remarkable, so others might want to seek out the tracks in their original versions instead.\",\n \"Product: Renaissance King Biscuit Flower Hour CD Part 2 At The Royal Albert Hall\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The best Renaissance live album (part 2)\\n\\nReview: This CD continues the Royal Albert Hall concert recorded in 1977 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Renaissance is in fine form here. The CD starts off with two classics from the \\\"Turn of the Cards\\\" album alternating with two songs from \\\"Novella\\\". I'm less fond of \\\"Novella\\\" than other Renaissance fans are, but the performances here certainly are solid. \\\"Running Hard\\\" and \\\"Mother Russia\\\" are big fan favorites, and the group doesn't disappoint.\\n\\nThe stunning track here, though, is a performance of the band's usual encore, \\\"Ashes are Burning\\\". Several live versions have been released, but this one is by far the best. All five band members are given the chance to shine in featured sections. Worth the price for this song alone.\\n\\nThe compilers had extra room on the CD, so two tracks are added. A version of \\\"Prologue\\\" from a 1979 show is listed. However, on early pressings, an edited version of \\\"A Song for All Seasons\\\" (presumably from the same show) was included instead by mistake. Not that that's a problem -- both good songs. Just beware if you're picking up a used copy.\\n\\nThe last song is what was then a new studio track, \\\"You\\\". It was recorded much later, in the 80's, when the group had abandoned prog-rock in favor of a more commercial New Wave pop sound. Despite some interesting bass work from Jon Camp, this track stands out like a sore thumb, coming after some classic Renaissance performances. It's also now available on the outtakes compilation \\\"Songs from Renaissance Days\\\", where it at least sounds more in place.\\n\\nHowever, this doesn't distract from the fantastic live concert. Neither do the minor problems with sound. Old fans will love the great performances, and new fans will get a great overview of Classic Renaissance songs. Get both volumes!\",\n \"Product: The Beach Boys Rarities + Beach Boys Medley Japanese CD album\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Only for the hardest hardcore Beach Boys fan\\n\\nReview: The first 13 tracks on this album were orginally released in 1983 on LP and rapidly withdrawn because it was put out without the Beach Boys' approval. The CD was only released in Japan and is also very difficult to find. The album is full of good music,\\nbut only a real Beach Boys completist should fork out the dough, because over half of these songs are now available on the boxed set and/or bonus tracks on their re-released albums. On those that are not:\\n\\n\\\"With a Little Help from My Friends\\\" -- an outtake from the \\\"Wild Honey\\\" album, this has a very uncharacteristic lead vocal from Bruce Johnston.\\n\\n\\\"The Letter\\\" -- a cool cover of the Box Tops hit. Although the liner notes state that it's another \\\"Wild Honey\\\" outtake, this studio track was actually intended for an aborted live album (that's a long story!).\\n\\n\\\"I Was Made to Love Her\\\" -- this longer version of the \\\"Wild Honey\\\" track has a great doo-wopping tag that was stupidly lopped off of the final version. Really good.\\n\\n\\\"Bluebirds over the Mountain\\\" -- the Dutch stereo single mix with an overdub track oddly emphasized by mistake. Not a great song in the first place, this is just a curiosity.\\n\\n\\\"Good Vibrations\\\" -- an incomplete, preliminary version. Although this edit is only found here, the various pieces that went into it are on the \\\"Smiley Smile/Wild Honey\\\" CD and the boxed set.\\n\\n\\\"All I Want to Do\\\" -- a fun, rowdy live version, from the same tour that produced the \\\"Live in London\\\" CD.\\n\\nOn the CD, three bonus tracks are also included -- medleys which include snippets of classic Beach Boys songs. One of these was released as a single in 1981 to capitalize on the \\\"Stars on 45\\\" craze -- again, without the consent of the band. Very irritating, actually.\\n\\nSo, there are some interesting finds here, but whether they are worth the effort of tracking down \\\"Rarities\\\" is debatable. Unless you're a Beach Boys nut who just can't get enough, there are many better -- and cheaper -- ways of getting your fix!\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":20,"string":"20"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":697,"string":"697"}}},{"rowIdx":698,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A5N60O5P83HSX"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"1.0\" for a product with description \"This spring tongs can be used for any number of tasks in a professional kitchen. Made of 18/0 stainless steel material. A good pair of spring tongs can be used in the back or front of house because they can be used for anything from grabbing items on buffets to flipping meat or grabbing hot produce out of boiling water in the kitchen. These two-piece tongs are easy to clean and feature scalloped gripping edges. Measures 7-inch length.\". The summary of the review text is \"Very cheaply made: thin metal bends easily, and mine had fallen apart during shipping.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I was hoping to get a spare set of tongs for use when my OXO ones are dirty. I didn't expect them to be equivalent to the much more expensive OXOs, but even with low expectations, I was disappointed. These are VERY thin metal - easy to bend with your hands. On the set I received, the pin that holds the two handles together had slipped out from one side, so I had to slide the pin back in and then bend the metal a bit (pein it) with a hammer to get it to stay. Not especially difficult, but that shouldn't be necessary BEFORE use. They're also much smaller than expected - check out the other reviewer's photo for size reference to a hand.\nGreat price, but in this case, you definitely get what you pay for: thin, cheaply made, disposable tongs. There are plastic tongs available here for about $1/ea that get better reviews - if I ever need small/disposable tongs in the future, I'll definitely get those."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I was hoping to get a spare set of tongs for use when my OXO ones are dirty. I didn't expect them to be equivalent to the much more expensive OXOs, but even with low expectations, I was disappointed. These are VERY thin metal - easy to bend with your hands. On the set I received, the pin that holds the two handles together had slipped out from one side, so I had to slide the pin back in and then bend the metal a bit (pein it) with a hammer to get it to stay. Not especially difficult, but that shouldn't be necessary BEFORE use. They're also much smaller than expected - check out the other reviewer's photo for size reference to a hand.\nGreat price, but in this case, you definitely get what you pay for: thin, cheaply made, disposable tongs. There are plastic tongs available here for about $1/ea that get better reviews - if I ever need small/disposable tongs in the future, I'll definitely get those."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Utilize by attaching a rope or chain to the eyebolt and go fishing for metal objects in tanks, barrels, reservoirs, waterways or hard to reach places. Hold and position spray nozzles, hoses, temporary wiring and more. Move parts in and out of degreasing tanks.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works great! If it seems weak, remove the plastic sliding covers!\n\nReview: First, I haven't tested the actual amount of weight this will lift, but anything like that will depend a LOT on the shape, thickness, and surface texture of the item you're lifting. But for my use, the specific number of pounds it will lift wasn't relevant.\nI bought this to use as a mount for a supplemental headlight on my garden tractor. It works perfectly for that purpose! The bare magnets could potentially scratch the hood, so I put down a thin piece of foam underneath. Even with that little space between the magnet and the hood, this has more than enough holding power to keep the light firmly in place through the vibration and bouncing of a tractor in use. In fact, I can't remove it by just pulling up - it lifts the whole hood of my tractor before the magnet releases. I have to grab the top of the headlight and tip the magnet at an angle to easily take it off.\nMy headlight mount required the use of a bolt going down through the housing, and therefore of a nut inside the plastic housing. This was a little tricky, because the magnets on either side tend to pull the nut out of place. But if you get the right size nut (hint - I found that square works better than hex) the sides capture the nut, so once it's started you just have to tighten the bolt and the nut is nicely held in place.\n\nOne note, to address a different review I saw - if this seems extremely weak, remove the plastic covers! It ships with some sort of sliding guards that apparently keep it from sticking to other packages, or the UPS truck shelf, or whatever. With these guards in place, there is a VERY weak magnetic pull. But once they're removed, it's a very strong magnet.\n\nThis is just what it says - a heavy-duty magnet in a fairly durable plastic enclosure with useful mounting holes. Useful for a variety of things besides \"retrieving\".","Product: ' USB Temperature And Humidity Data Logger '\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fantastic, accurate, and easy to use device, but the cap and clip could use some improvement\n\nReview: This is a fantastic little device. I bought two of them to test greenhouses and cold frames used for growing tree seedlings. The software is easy to install and simple to use, and shows you a great picture of how temperature and humidity fluctuates over time. The logger seems to be sealed pretty well against splashes, moist soil, and incidental water contact. The cap that covers the USB plug is fitted with a rubber O-ring, which means it seals very tightly, but it also means it's tough to get the cap off. I'd rather have a tight seal than a cap that falls off, but the cap could have been designed with some texture or something to grip.\nMy only other complaint is that the pocket clip is a little too easy to remove - I wouldn't want to suspend this from the pocket clip alone, since I suspect it could fall with a relatively minor bump or wind gust.\nThose are minor complaints, though, and not related to the functionality of the device. They can both be overcome with a bit of creativity.\nHighly recommended for easy tracking of temperature.","Product: Deckmate deck bench bracket, 2 x 4 in, 2 x 6 in post/joist, structural resin, sand, with bench bracket, hardware and instructions. You determine the size. Connect with railing brackets with 2x4 and 2x6 lumber to easily add a bench to any size or shape deck. Gain increased seating area while using only 7\" of deck space. Assembled unit stands 36\"H for deck railing, seat is 17\"H.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good product, but NOTE: This is a one-pack. The two-pack is much more reasonably priced.\n\nReview: Good product, but overpriced in this one-pack! The Dekmate 90168 <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Hopkins-90168-2x4basics-Dekmate-Bench-Bracket-Sand-2-Pack/dp/B003KZKI0Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Hopkins 90168 2x4basics Dekmate Bench Bracket, Sand - 2 Pack</a> is a two-pack, and the price is currently nearly the same here at Amazon.\n\nAs for the product itself, installation is fairly easy as long as you have the lumber on hand. Much easier with a helper than working alone. Resulting benches are sturdy, and about as comfortable as you can get while sitting directly on a wood plank. Great alternative to installing a deck railing - adds extra seating space, and frees up deck space that would have been taken by chairs. Highly recommended, but be sure to check prices of the 90168 2-pack before purchasing this single pack.","Product: Lasko's #2155A 16\" Electrically Reversible Window Fan will pull hot air out of the house or blow cool air in. Made in the USA from Domestic and Imported Parts. Lasko; 100+ years of quality, comfort and durability.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great fan! Perfect for cool evenings when it's still stuffy inside.\n\nReview: I was looking for a fan that would really draw fresh air into my apartment (5 rooms, total ~1000sq ft). It's very frustrating to me when it's nice and cool outside on a summer evening, but still sticky and stuffy inside from the heat of the day. I've tried two of the little twin window fans, a larger oscillating fan on a stand, and small round fans in windows, but even all these of those in combination never really seemed to make a big difference in a reasonable amount of time. I've been in houses with attic-mounted whole-house fans, and it's amazing how quickly they'll exchange the air in a whole house! That's the effect I was hoping for.\nIn short, this Lasko 2155a has met my expectations. If I turn it on high exhaust, open a couple windows on the opposite end of the apartment, and close the rest, it does a great job of pulling in fresh (cool!) air. Of course it's not as fast or as powerful as a real attic whole-house fan, but especially given the price, convenience, and simple installation, it's a pretty good substitute. It shouldn't even be in the same category as the little twin window fans - those are good for a single room, but they don't hold a candle to this Lasko. When this is running on high exhaust, and with only a few other windows open, there's a noticeable breeze coming in those windows. I notice a distinct change in the coolness and \"freshness\" of the inside air after only a few minutes. It is pretty loud when it's on high, but it's not the obtrusive roar that I've seen described in other reviews. I wouldn't want to sit right next to it and have a conversation or listen to music, but if you're in the next room, it's really not distractingly loud. Also, I find it's helpful to leave this on high for a few (10-15?) minutes, and then turning it to low does a fine job of maintaining the fresh air inside. When it's on low, the noise isn't bad at all - it's quieter than the oscillating stand fan I'd use otherwise. Not distracting or bothersome, even if you're in the same room.\nSo if you live in a small house or apartment, and you're looking for a reasonably-priced alternative to a full attic fan, I highly recommend this one!","Product: Thermos 2610ST2P 14-Oz Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler; Patented Thermos Vacuum Insulated Technology For Maximum Temperature Retention, Hot Or Cold 3 Hours & 6 Hours Cold; Unbreakable Stainless Steel Interior & Exterior; Fits Most Auto Cup Holders\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Well-insulated, but leaky and hard to use.\n\nReview: (Review also posted under the identical item called <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Thermos-360-14-oz-Mug/dp/B000FOMQ4O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Thermos 360 14-oz. Mug</a>)\n\nI'll start with the positives - this mug keeps drinks warm. Also, the lid is simple with no moving parts. There are the two stars, and I'm done with that section.\n\nNow let's get into a little more detail. In my mind, a good travel mug should accomplish 3 primary things:\n 1. Keep drinks warm\n 2. Keep the liquid IN when it's closed (I don't want to worry about my coffee spilling while I have my hands full of other stuff)\n 3. Let the liquid OUT (where you want it) when it's open (i.e., it should be easy to drink from).\n\nThis mug only succeeds at ONE of those three things (see above). Even for that, though, there are better options! I have both 12oz and 16oz versions of the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMW500P6-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Backpack-Bottle-Silver/dp/B000K604P0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Thermos Nissan JMW500P6 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Silver</a>, which is EXCELLENT at keeping drinks warm. I can drink half my coffee on my way to work, let the other half sit on my desk for a few hours, come back to it, and even the reduced quantity is still warm when it's in the Backpack Bottle. And that's without any preheating or other fussing! That backpack bottle also accomplishes the other two things - it never leaks when it's closed, even when tossed unceremoniously in a backpack, as its name suggests. But when it's open, it's easy to drink - you can take small sips or quicker gulps as needed, but it still won't slosh all over you or spill too fast if you drop it while the top is open.\nI also use the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMQ400-14-Ounce-Leak-Proof-Insulated-Travel-Mug/dp/B00004WHWV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Thermos Nissan JMQ400 14-Ounce Leak-Proof Insulated Travel Mug</a>. It's just as leak-proof as the Backpack bottle, and apart from a slightly difficult-to-open lid design, it's easy to drink from and very well-insulated. Great mug if you like handles.\n\nThis Thermos 360 mug, on the other hand, clearly fails at points two and three. Regarding the seal when closed, I've \"practiced\" sealing the lid (as one reviewer suggested) and lined up the special rectangular tab with the opening symbols (as another reviewer suggested) and it liquid still dribbles out when the mug is tipped. This may not be a big deal - some travel mugs simply have a small opening and don't claim to seal at all, and that's OK. But since this one claims to be \"sealable\", I think it should, oh I don't know, SEAL? None of my other mugs require practice or lining up special tabs, and they seal just fine. So if you ever tip your mug on the way to your car, or if you want to carry it in a bag, look at a different mug/thermos.\nPoint three (ease of drinking) is such a simple prerequisite for a travel mug that I didn't even realize it was on my list until I tried this thermos. As another reviewer has pointed out, there's a big indentation/ledge inside the mug that holds a good deal of liquid, so if you want to actually FINISH your drink, you have to tip the mug almost to vertical. Unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Poor design. Even when the mug is full, with the lid in the \"open/drink\" position, it only lets out the liquid at a slow trickle, so you have to leave the mug raised to your lips for a few seconds in order to take a normal-sized sip of coffee. Again, the opening mechanism is a hassle - there's a fine line (literally) between \"open for drinking\" and \"remove lid\" - a VERY slight turn makes all the difference between a trickle for drinking and the lid falling off. You want to open this lid as far as possible, so you can try to take a normal-sized sip, but then you're in danger of having the lid come off completely. This might not be so bad for people who like to take really tiny sips of coffee while seated at a table where they can fiddle with a lid, but is no good at all for commuters.\nFinally, the rubber grip around the thermos feels slightly loose, like it could potentially come off or rip if it's not treated very gently. The stainless portions will last forever, and the lid (with all its other faults) is a very simple design that doesn't look fragile. But the slightly loose rubber sleeve doesn't inspire confidence.\n\nAll that to say - if you're looking for a sealable travel mug that you can actually drink from, there are better options.","Product: Thermos 2610ST2P 14-Oz Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler; Patented Thermos Vacuum Insulated Technology For Maximum Temperature Retention, Hot Or Cold 3 Hours & 6 Hours Cold; Unbreakable Stainless Steel Interior & Exterior; Fits Most Auto Cup Holders\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Leaks, hard to use. But it keeps stuff hot pretty well!\n\nReview: I'll start with the positives - this mug keeps drinks warm. Also, the lid is simple with no moving parts. There are the two stars, and I'm done with that section.\n\nNow let's get into a little more detail. In my mind, a good travel mug should accomplish 3 primary things:\n 1. Keep drinks warm\n 2. Keep the liquid IN when it's closed (I don't want to worry about my coffee spilling while I have my hands full of other stuff)\n 3. Let the liquid OUT (where you want it) when it's open (i.e., it should be easy to drink from).\n\nThis mug only succeeds at ONE of those three things (see above). Even for that, though, there are better options! I have both 12oz and 16oz versions of the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMW500P6-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Backpack-Bottle-Silver/dp/B000K604P0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Thermos Nissan JMW500P6 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Silver</a>, which is EXCELLENT at keeping drinks warm. I can drink half my coffee on my way to work, let the other half sit on my desk for a few hours, come back to it, and even the reduced quantity is still warm when it's in the Backpack Bottle. And that's without any preheating or other fussing! That backpack bottle also accomplishes the other two things - it never leaks when it's closed, even when tossed unceremoniously in a backpack, as its name suggests. But when it's open, it's easy to drink - you can take small sips or quicker gulps as needed, but it still won't slosh all over you or spill too fast if you drop it while the top is open.\nI also use the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMQ400-14-Ounce-Leak-Proof-Insulated-Travel-Mug/dp/B00004WHWV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Thermos Nissan JMQ400 14-Ounce Leak-Proof Insulated Travel Mug</a>. It's just as leak-proof as the Backpack bottle, and apart from a slightly difficult-to-open lid design, it's easy to drink from and very well-insulated. Great mug if you like handles.\n\nThis Thermos 360 mug, on the other hand, clearly fails at points two and three. Regarding the seal when closed, I've \"practiced\" sealing the lid (as one reviewer suggested) and lined up the special rectangular tab with the opening symbols (as another reviewer suggested) and it liquid still dribbles out when the mug is tipped. This may not be a big deal - some travel mugs simply have a small opening and don't claim to seal at all, and that's OK. But since this one claims to be \"sealable\", I think it should, oh I don't know, SEAL? None of my other mugs require practice or lining up special tabs, and they seal just fine. So if you ever tip your mug on the way to your car, or if you want to carry it in a bag, look at a different mug/thermos.\nPoint three (ease of drinking) is such a simple prerequisite for a travel mug that I didn't even realize it was on my list until I tried this thermos. As another reviewer has pointed out, there's a big indentation/ledge inside the mug that holds a good deal of liquid, so if you want to actually FINISH your drink, you have to tip the mug almost to vertical. Unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Poor design. Even when the mug is full, with the lid in the \"open/drink\" position, it only lets out the liquid at a slow trickle, so you have to leave the mug raised to your lips for a few seconds in order to take a normal-sized sip of coffee. Again, the opening mechanism is a hassle - there's a fine line (literally) between \"open for drinking\" and \"remove lid\" - a VERY slight turn makes all the difference between a trickle for drinking and the lid falling off. You want to open this lid as far as possible, so you can try to take a normal-sized sip, but then you're in danger of having the lid come off completely. This might not be so bad for people who like to take really tiny sips of coffee while seated at a table where they can fiddle with a lid, but is no good at all for commuters.\nFinally, the rubber grip around the thermos feels slightly loose, like it could potentially come off or rip if it's not treated very gently. The stainless portions will last forever, and the lid (with all its other faults) is a very simple design that doesn't look fragile. But the slightly loose rubber sleeve doesn't inspire confidence.\n\nAll that to say - if you're looking for a sealable travel mug that you can actually drink from, there are better options.","Product: Dual's XDM6350 In Dash AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver features US/European frequency spacing tuner with 30 station presets, auto station store, preset scan, one-touch memory, CD/MP3/WMA and front panel USB connection. 1.0 DIN chassis, electronic detachable face, electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader, programmable turn-on volume, 3-pairs of preamp outputs (F/R/S), 3.5mm front panel input as well as USB front panel input. 10 character dot matrix type LCD, wireless infrared remote, steering wheel control input (PAC SWI-PS required), 5 selectable EQ curves - pop, jazz, classic, beat and rock. 200 Watts peak (50x4) 1.0 DIN chassis Import ISO/DIN mountable Electronic detachable face Electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader Source audio memory Rotary encoder control Programmable turn-on volume Illumination dimmer with 3 levels Selectable scrolling option Source level adjustment with +/- 6db range 3-Pair of preamp outputs (F/R/S) USB front panel input Steering wheel control input (PAC SWI-PS required) Black/white dot matrix type liquid crystal display 10 character display Wireless infrared remote Selectable confirmation beep 5 Selectable EQ curves - pop, jazz, classic, beat, rock Clock Mute Loudness CD/MP3/WMA CD-R/CD-RW compatible MP3/WMA encoded CD-R/RW playback Random/repeat/intro High-speed audible track search 1 Bit D/A converter Displays MP3 ID3v1 tags Displays WMA tags USB Front panel USB connection Full speed USB (12Mbps) Play MP3/WMA files from most mass storage devices Tuner US/European frequency spacing 30 Station presets (18 FM / 12 AM) Auto station store Preset scan One-touch memory Auto stereo/mono\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Best aftermarket stereo I've owned (except for audio CDs)\n\nReview: I've owned probably 8-10 aftermarket stereos in my driving life, and I have to say this one is my favorite - and it also happens to be the cheapest one I've purchased! (Note - see \"Edit:\" below for update regarding audio CDs)\nMy main gripe with aftermarket stereos is that they look flashy, but the buttons are tiny and difficult to use. This Dual unit, however, has buttons that are more like the factory stereo buttons - I find them larger, easier to see, and easier to push than most. I appreciate that the buttons have a nice tactile \"click\" feel when you push them, so you actually know whether a button's been pushed. The volume wheel is very large and easy to use.\nI also appreciate that it simply WORKS! I've used it for about a month without incident. This is actually a replacement for a different aftermarket stereo - a Clarion that decided it didn't like playing MP3s burned on CD. The Dual handles those same MP3 discs with no problems at all. I also love the option to play MP3s directly from a USB drive! This function works fine and I expect that I'll rarely need to burn MP3 discs in the future. Note that the USB port also functions as a charger for any of your gadgets that charge via USB - nice feature, and it frees up your standard 12V port for other gadgets/inverters/etc. I haven't used it with an ipod, so I can't comment on that.\n The sound from this stereo is great - speakers are definitely the limiting factor. It does seem like the EQ presets are pretty limited - i.e. they don't sound all that much different from each other. The manual bass/treble controls are fine.\nThe only thing I thought was odd is that the great big middle button (marked \"select\" and with a power symbol) is not actually a power button (unless you hold it down?). With other stereos, I'm used to hitting the power button to effectively \"pause\" a disc, since most car stereos don't have dedicated pause buttons. With this Dual, though, if you just hit the \"select/power\" button, it puts the unit in \"random\" mode, and jumps to a track somewhere else on the disc. NOT what I was looking for when I wanted to pause the disc, find my headset, and answer a phone call! I've gotten used to this, though - if you just push the \"mode\" button (far left) that switches to USB (or radio or Aux) mode and effectively pauses the disc. This mode button is much smaller and less obvious than the \"select/power\" button, but it works. Edit: there is also a pause button (one of the numbered preset buttons) immediately to the right of the big power button. Pretty small, but another option for pausing playback of USB, MP3, or audio CD tracks.\nInstallation is the same as with any other unit - get a wiring harness for your car model (not included with the stereo), match up wire colors, and use crimp connectors, but that's not too difficult, especially if you've done it before. I do recommend wrapping up the whole bundle of soldered or crimp-capped wires with electrical tape, just in case any of the connections might try to work loose over time (I've seen that happen). It does come with little L-shaped removal \"keys\" to pull an old stereo out.\nOverall I'm very impressed with this stereo. I wouldn't hesitate to order another one of these if a factory stereo fails, or just for the convenience of the USB port.\n\nEDIT: After more extensive use, I've noticed that this unit tends to skip when playing audio CDs. MP3s burned on a CD are fine, but straight audio tracks from a standard music CD will skip on surprisingly small highway bumps. Last time I heard this may skips was the mid-90's - surely the technology has improved since then! But this player still struggles. I took off a star for this, since it's a pretty serious fault, that I haven't noticed on any other car CD player for the last 15 years. HOWEVER - if most of your listening is radio, MP3-CD, AUX, or USB, this unit would still be an excellent choice.\nAndy","Product: comprehensive code base 10 favorite channel optionsPIP and surround sound functionsLearning capableMacro functionsUses 4 AAA batteries\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works as it's supposed to! Easy to program, reliable so far.\n\nReview: I use this remote for 2 DVD players (Philips + Toshiba), an LG LCD TV, and a Sony receiver. It was easy to program for all four components, and it even included the Sony receiver as a default program. The \"learning\" and buttons are convenient and easy to program directly with another remote, so you can put in features that do not have dedicated buttons on this remote. (I.e. why isn't there an \"eject\" button? But you can program one from a different remote). There are also three \"Macro\" buttons, which allow you to program one or a whole series of button-pushes, and control them with a single button on this remote.\nI've only used it for a few weeks, so I can't speak to long-term reliability, but it has worked perfectly so far. Last time I tried a universal remote was probably 15 years ago, and had major hassles with the remote \"forgetting\" its programming, so I was skeptical about trying this. But I'm glad I did! The couch arm is de-cluttered of its multiple remotes, and home theater control is easy.\nThis remote is really overkill for my needs; the 6-device model probably would have been fine. But this one was a great deal, I like the learning functions, and really have no complaints. Highly recommended!","Product: The Skyline is a stylish, lightweight, slim and comfortable to carry pocket knife from Kershaw. The manual opening Skyline is a perfect sized EDC for everything from opening packages to slicing snacks. The Skylines versatile drop-point blade offers a sharp tip and the 3.1-inch high-performance Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade comes razor sharp and offers high wear and corrosion resistance. The profile of the Skyline is extra thin and it weighs in at just over two ounces providing the advantage of discrete carry. The textured handles G-10 scales offer a secure grip. The handle design, with its deep index-finger contour, further enhances the Skylines safe grip. The Skyline opens manually with a built-in flipper. Just pull back on the flipper and add a wrist roll for a quick, left or right handed open. A liner lock keeps the blade locked open for secure use. The Skyline is engineered and built by skilled knifemakers in Tualatin, Oregon, and is built to last a lifetime.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Slim and light, but also tough, durable, and \"big-bladed\"\n\nReview: I chose this knife after reading lots of reviews and doing a lot of comparisons. I was looking for something with good-quality steel, a slim form factor and pocket clip for easy carry, a blade above 3\", and very easy one-handed opening. This meets all those criteria, plus a bonus - it's made in the USA!\nIt's very sharp out of the box, and the opening is very easy and smooth. It doesn't feel spring-assisted like some other knives, but a solid flick with your finger flings the blade right open and locks it. The liner lock makes it easy to close with one hand as well.\nOverall I'm very impressed with this knife - no complaints or regrets. Highly recommended!","Product: The Lockable Ratchet is specially designed to be the strongest and most secure tie down system you own. The patented locking handle combined with Steel-Edge webbing technology to provide the highest quality ratchet system.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great general purpose straps, mediocre lock.\n\nReview: I have two of these straps, and I'd say they're very sturdy and useful. They're much heavier duty than the typical 1\" ratchet strap. I just used them for securing a dryer to my trailer, and it didn't budge an inch once it was strapped down. The strap itself is quite soft and flexible, so any steel cables inside must be quite thin. The lock is also kind of finicky - doesn't work unless the handle is all the way latched, and even then, it takes a few tries and key-wiggles to get it to work. If someone were motivated and had even modest tools, it would be easy to defeat the lock, but at least the cables would slow someone down rather than just slitting a plain nylon strap with their pocket knife, or releasing the ratchet.\n\nIn conclusion, I wouldn't trust these straps as high security locks, but if you want a general use ratchet strap that's heavier duty than the generic 1\" models, but much less bulky than the 2\" trucker style, these are ideal. Recommended, especially at the current price of around 6 bucks.","Product: Features 2\" x 20\" strong polyester tow strap with a maximum pulling at 10,000 lbs. With two safety hooks on both ends, allows for easy and fast hook ups and releases.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Tough, lightweight, functional, inexpensive. Why WOULDN'T you carry one of these?\n\nReview: I've been carrying this in my car for a few months now, and just had the chance to use it a few weeks ago. Helped pull a neighbor (who doesn't have snow tires) out of a snowbank, and the tow strap worked flawlessly. It was easy to attach both hooks to tow points on a Honda Accord, and loop the strap itself around a truck's trailer hitch. The strap gives/flexes JUST enough that it's not a sharp jolt after the slack is taken up, but not so much that it feels squishy or unreliable in use.\nIt doesn't weigh much, and is easy to store and retrieve (I prefer to keep it in a plastic bag so it doesn't unwind). Not heavy, awkward, and noisy like a chain. The strap itself, stitching, and hooks all feel durable and well made; I have no doubt this will last a long time, unless you are really hard on it.\nHopefully this won't be something you need often, but when you do, you'll be very glad you have it!","Product: The Roadpro watt inverter is a high-power, affordable, and reliable method to transform direct current battery power into 115-volt household alternating current power. Direct to battery hook-up. The inverter is ideal for long-haul truckers who need to power home appliances, consumer electronics, or office equipment on board or outside their vehicle. It is also suitable to operate power tools from vans or pick-up trucks, and perfect for recreational users such as, camping, boating, tailgating or use in your automobile. It features 1200 watts continuous power, 1500 watts alternating current power output, and 3000 watts peak power output, with enough power to operate multiple devices at one time. Having 3 grounded 3-prong alternating current receptacles with dual internal cooling fan make it perfect for all your direct current to alternating current power needs. It has an operating voltage of 10 - 15 volts direct current, no load voltage of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current Output of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current output frequency of 58 Hertz - 62 Hertz, maximum efficiency of 87 percentage, battery Drain at no load of 0.60 amps, operating voltage of 10 - 15 volts direct current, no load voltage of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current output of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current output frequency of 58 Hertz - 62 Hertz, maximum efficiency of 87 percentage, battery drain at no load of 0.60 amps, over voltage shutdown at 15 - 16.5 volts direct current, low battery alarm at 10.2 - 10.8 volts direct current and low battery shut down at 9.2 - 9.8 volts direct current. It has an operating temperature range of 14 degree Fahrenheit (-10 degree Celsius) - 104 degree Fahrenheit (40 degree Celsius). Included is the power cable with heavy duty battery terminal clips to connect directly to your battery and comes with a 1 year warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Emergency backup power: no maintenance, great value\n\nReview: I wanted something I could use for emergency power during electric outages, but didn't want to get a generator and the noise/maintenance/storage requirements that comes with that. I realized I already have two generators parked in my driveway, and all I needed was the inverter to be able to use them to power AC devices. Ordered this inverter, and my scheme seems to have worked just fine! When I received the inverter, I was impressed that it is large, heavy, and solidly-built. The unit itself didn't feel cheap at all (but see note below about the cables). Good start.\n\nI wasn't looking to power everything in my house at the same time - that wouldn't be practical for anything less than a very large generator. (On the rare occasions when I'd need this, I'm willing to drag an extension cord around, and swap out appliances as they're needed.) The biggest device I want to power is the fridge, so that was the first appliance I tested (after a lamp, to verify that everything was connected properly). I hooked up the inverter as the directions suggested, left the car engine running, and ran a 100-ft extension cord inside from the driveway. The test lamp worked fine, so on went the fridge - it powered up and ran just fine. I let it run for 15 minutes, and didn't notice problems with overheating or anything else. I'm impressed! I did notice that the car engine slowed down just a little when the fridge kicked on - but that's to be expected under a heavy load from the alternator (the same thing happens when the car's AC unit starts).\n\nThe cables that come with this are very heavy gauge, but they're of merely adequate quality. In fact, the cables are my only gripe so far - and even that isn't enough to ding a star given this unit's price. The cables (which have cheap vinyl insulation rather than rubber) are quite stiff, so it's a little difficult to position this exactly where you want it or route cables around other stuff in your engine compartment. Also, the cable end that attaches to the inverter is saturated in solder or something, making it very stiff - there's a set screw that holds it to the inverter, but you really have to crank down on it to make a solid connection. The battery-attachment end of each cable is a flat ring, but the diameter is too small to go around the post on most batteries. So you have to remove some other screw on your battery cable/clamp, put this cable on, and replace the screw... Quite a hassle. I spent $7 at my local auto parts store for some 400-amp jumper-cable clamps, and that issue is fixed. If you want an even better fix, you could buy some medium-duty jumper cables, and scrap the included cables altogether. That's why I didn't knock off a star - this unit PLUS the \"improvement materials\" still cost less than most competing inverters alone.\n\nOverall I'm impressed - based on my testing so far, I think this will be a good alternative to a small generator.","Product: Super Slug\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for increasing traction on front tractor wheels, and therefore improving steering\n\nReview: The front turf tires on my garden tractor tended to slip while turning, unless I was going very slow and turned very gradually. And this was on grass! I planned to use this tractor to plow snow this winter, and I knew that if I couldn't even turn on grass, I'd have no chance on snow. Rather than put chains on my front tires (there's not a lot of clearance) I decided to try these ag / lug style tires. I have them installed \"backwards\" (lugs make a V when you look down at the top of the tire), which seems to be the recommendation for better traction on non-drive wheels. If you're mounting these on rear wheels, or if you have a 4WD tractor, it will probably work better to install them \"normally\" (lugs make a ^ when viewed from the top).\n\nI got a chance to try them while plowing the first real snow of the season yesterday, and they work even better than I'd hoped! I didn't skid at all while turning. I was also able to push fairly heavy with my plow angled, which I've heard causes the front end of small tractors to just slip sideways. No slipping, no skidding, reasonable price from Amazon; I'm a happy camper.\n\nThe one complaint I've heard about using lug tires is that they'll mess up your lawn. I won't be able to check this until next spring, but I'm really not concerned, for the following reasons: First, when the old turf tires skidded sideways instead of turning the tractor, they damaged the lawn. Since these lug tires prevent/reduce skidding, they should also prevent/reduce that damage. The only damage I could see from these would be turning the wheels sharply while the tractor is not moving - in that case, this style tire would twist out more grass than the slippery turf tires. But turning in place isn't good for the steering gears anyway, so I try to avoid it.\n\nEDIT: After mowing with these for a whole summer season, I can confirm that lawn damage was simply not an issue, especially with these tires on the front of a tractor. They gripped very effectively even when turning on wet grass, but never left noticeable indentations or caused any damage.\n\nOverall I'm very happy with these tires. Big improvement over the OEM turf tires.","Product: Improve your work space with a modern painted black frame that has both a fine grain cork surface and a magnetic dry erase surface. This board provides you with the versatility to pin a message or picture, leave a personal hand written message or use magnets on the magnetic surface. Two great boards combined into one useable layout. Perfect for the home or office.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Looks good, great quality whiteboard, but the cork is very thin\n\nReview: My wife requested this to have a contained place for easily-erased to-do lists, along with bills/etc. that can be tacked up to get them off the countertop. Overall it's fine quality, the white board is very smooth and doesn't tend to warp or pick up ghost lines like cheaper boards. The frame is adequately solid and looks good. However, the cork tacking surface is very thin - since you can't push a normal tack in all the way, it doesn't hold more than a few sheets of paper before the tacks get pulled out.\nI couldn't find anything else equivalent to this (with a magnetic white board) in this price range, and I guess this is why. If you want a tack board that will see more than occasional light use, I recommend looking elsewhere. If you just need to tack up photos or single sheets of paper, and if you want a magnetic white board, this would be a fine choice.","Product: Tough chewers have met their match with Outward Hound Invincibles! Featuring 2 layers of super-tough fabric, and special squeakers that continue to squeak after being punctured, these lovable, cuddly and durable toys are made to keep your pup playing longer! Bound to become your best friends favorites, our lovable toys are durably designed with an engaging array of shapes, sounds and textures so you can have huge fun with your furry friend.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It's definitely \"vincible\"! (Fine dog toy, but no more durable than average)\n\nReview: We have a 25-lb Cockapoo - not exactly an \"aggressive chewer\", but he usually eventually tears any weak pieces off of toys after playing with them for a while. He's enjoyed a wide variety of plastic, rubber, and plush toys, with and without squeakers, so I think I have a pretty good basis for comparison. This \"invincible\" snake was about the same as any other cloth toy with squeakers - it provided good enjoyment, the dog enjoyed the squeakers, and then he promptly started tearing this apart at about the same speed as any other stuffed toy.\nAlso, our dog tends to grab toys and shake his head back and forth (some deeply ingrained hunting instinct?). Usually not a big deal, just part of his play. But since this toy is relatively long and skinny, when he flings it back and forth, it turns into a whip and can cause more damage to surrounding objects or kids! This observation isn't about this toy in particular, just anything with a similar size/shape. Not an issue for dogs who don't tend to shake/fling toys.","Product: Perhaps the most simply designed tool in your arsenal, this key chain companion should not be underestimated. With 7 essentials functions built in, this airline-safe tool is ideal for everyday travel and tasks. A titanium nitride coating protects against corrosion for long use.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Adequate bottle opener, unique on keyring, poor with other functions.\n\nReview: I agree word for word with the recent review by amost6.\nThe bottle opener is OK, and this is a small and \"cute\" thing to hang on your keyring. But that's about it. Screwdrivers are practically useless; \"wire stripper\" is a joke. Philips screwdriver is sharp enough to poke you through your pocket, but not shaped well enough to be useful.\nIf you want a well-made, serious version of this tool, which may have been the inspiration for the Shard, check out the Atwood Prybaby. The <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Piranha-Pocket-Tool/dp/B00449QU5M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Piranha Pocket Tool</a> is a slightly larger version with more \"wrenches\". Warning - you'll pay for the quality on these tools - something like 7X-10X the cost of the Shard. There are other similar, well-made, expensive options available if you dig into some \"EDC\" (EveryDay Carry) sites.\n\nIf you're looking for something FAR more useful and only SOMEWHAT more expensive, get a Leatherman Micra. You can even remove the knife blade if you want to take it on a plane. Also, the Micra's version of a flattened Philips driver is somehow much more functional than the Shard's, even though it's shaped even less like a real Philips screwdriver.\nIf a tiny, non-bottle-opening keyring tool is more your thing, check out the Leatherman Style or classic swiss army knife.\nIf you want useful screwdrivers in a tool you can take on a plane, Swiss Tech has a few inexpensive options, including: small and simple (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Swiss-Tech-75-58355-Screwz-All-4-in-1-Keyring-Tool/dp/B004FVHEQS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Swiss+Tech 75-58355 Screwz-All 4-in-1 Keyring Tool</a>) and larger, with little pliers (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Swiss-Tech-MMCSSS-Micro-Max-19-in-1-KeyChain-MultiTool/dp/B001AY2WLU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Swiss Tech MMCSSS Micro-Max 19-in-1 KeyChain MultiTool</a>).\nAny of these would be much more useful than the Shard, without the risk of poking you through your pocket."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Utilize by attaching a rope or chain to the eyebolt and go fishing for metal objects in tanks, barrels, reservoirs, waterways or hard to reach places. Hold and position spray nozzles, hoses, temporary wiring and more. Move parts in and out of degreasing tanks.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works great! If it seems weak, remove the plastic sliding covers!\\n\\nReview: First, I haven't tested the actual amount of weight this will lift, but anything like that will depend a LOT on the shape, thickness, and surface texture of the item you're lifting. But for my use, the specific number of pounds it will lift wasn't relevant.\\nI bought this to use as a mount for a supplemental headlight on my garden tractor. It works perfectly for that purpose! The bare magnets could potentially scratch the hood, so I put down a thin piece of foam underneath. Even with that little space between the magnet and the hood, this has more than enough holding power to keep the light firmly in place through the vibration and bouncing of a tractor in use. In fact, I can't remove it by just pulling up - it lifts the whole hood of my tractor before the magnet releases. I have to grab the top of the headlight and tip the magnet at an angle to easily take it off.\\nMy headlight mount required the use of a bolt going down through the housing, and therefore of a nut inside the plastic housing. This was a little tricky, because the magnets on either side tend to pull the nut out of place. But if you get the right size nut (hint - I found that square works better than hex) the sides capture the nut, so once it's started you just have to tighten the bolt and the nut is nicely held in place.\\n\\nOne note, to address a different review I saw - if this seems extremely weak, remove the plastic covers! It ships with some sort of sliding guards that apparently keep it from sticking to other packages, or the UPS truck shelf, or whatever. With these guards in place, there is a VERY weak magnetic pull. But once they're removed, it's a very strong magnet.\\n\\nThis is just what it says - a heavy-duty magnet in a fairly durable plastic enclosure with useful mounting holes. Useful for a variety of things besides \\\"retrieving\\\".\",\n \"Product: ' USB Temperature And Humidity Data Logger '\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fantastic, accurate, and easy to use device, but the cap and clip could use some improvement\\n\\nReview: This is a fantastic little device. I bought two of them to test greenhouses and cold frames used for growing tree seedlings. The software is easy to install and simple to use, and shows you a great picture of how temperature and humidity fluctuates over time. The logger seems to be sealed pretty well against splashes, moist soil, and incidental water contact. The cap that covers the USB plug is fitted with a rubber O-ring, which means it seals very tightly, but it also means it's tough to get the cap off. I'd rather have a tight seal than a cap that falls off, but the cap could have been designed with some texture or something to grip.\\nMy only other complaint is that the pocket clip is a little too easy to remove - I wouldn't want to suspend this from the pocket clip alone, since I suspect it could fall with a relatively minor bump or wind gust.\\nThose are minor complaints, though, and not related to the functionality of the device. They can both be overcome with a bit of creativity.\\nHighly recommended for easy tracking of temperature.\",\n \"Product: Deckmate deck bench bracket, 2 x 4 in, 2 x 6 in post/joist, structural resin, sand, with bench bracket, hardware and instructions. You determine the size. Connect with railing brackets with 2x4 and 2x6 lumber to easily add a bench to any size or shape deck. Gain increased seating area while using only 7\\\" of deck space. Assembled unit stands 36\\\"H for deck railing, seat is 17\\\"H.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good product, but NOTE: This is a one-pack. The two-pack is much more reasonably priced.\\n\\nReview: Good product, but overpriced in this one-pack! The Dekmate 90168 <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Hopkins-90168-2x4basics-Dekmate-Bench-Bracket-Sand-2-Pack/dp/B003KZKI0Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Hopkins 90168 2x4basics Dekmate Bench Bracket, Sand - 2 Pack</a> is a two-pack, and the price is currently nearly the same here at Amazon.\\n\\nAs for the product itself, installation is fairly easy as long as you have the lumber on hand. Much easier with a helper than working alone. Resulting benches are sturdy, and about as comfortable as you can get while sitting directly on a wood plank. Great alternative to installing a deck railing - adds extra seating space, and frees up deck space that would have been taken by chairs. Highly recommended, but be sure to check prices of the 90168 2-pack before purchasing this single pack.\",\n \"Product: Lasko's #2155A 16\\\" Electrically Reversible Window Fan will pull hot air out of the house or blow cool air in. Made in the USA from Domestic and Imported Parts. Lasko; 100+ years of quality, comfort and durability.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great fan! Perfect for cool evenings when it's still stuffy inside.\\n\\nReview: I was looking for a fan that would really draw fresh air into my apartment (5 rooms, total ~1000sq ft). It's very frustrating to me when it's nice and cool outside on a summer evening, but still sticky and stuffy inside from the heat of the day. I've tried two of the little twin window fans, a larger oscillating fan on a stand, and small round fans in windows, but even all these of those in combination never really seemed to make a big difference in a reasonable amount of time. I've been in houses with attic-mounted whole-house fans, and it's amazing how quickly they'll exchange the air in a whole house! That's the effect I was hoping for.\\nIn short, this Lasko 2155a has met my expectations. If I turn it on high exhaust, open a couple windows on the opposite end of the apartment, and close the rest, it does a great job of pulling in fresh (cool!) air. Of course it's not as fast or as powerful as a real attic whole-house fan, but especially given the price, convenience, and simple installation, it's a pretty good substitute. It shouldn't even be in the same category as the little twin window fans - those are good for a single room, but they don't hold a candle to this Lasko. When this is running on high exhaust, and with only a few other windows open, there's a noticeable breeze coming in those windows. I notice a distinct change in the coolness and \\\"freshness\\\" of the inside air after only a few minutes. It is pretty loud when it's on high, but it's not the obtrusive roar that I've seen described in other reviews. I wouldn't want to sit right next to it and have a conversation or listen to music, but if you're in the next room, it's really not distractingly loud. Also, I find it's helpful to leave this on high for a few (10-15?) minutes, and then turning it to low does a fine job of maintaining the fresh air inside. When it's on low, the noise isn't bad at all - it's quieter than the oscillating stand fan I'd use otherwise. Not distracting or bothersome, even if you're in the same room.\\nSo if you live in a small house or apartment, and you're looking for a reasonably-priced alternative to a full attic fan, I highly recommend this one!\",\n \"Product: Thermos 2610ST2P 14-Oz Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler; Patented Thermos Vacuum Insulated Technology For Maximum Temperature Retention, Hot Or Cold 3 Hours & 6 Hours Cold; Unbreakable Stainless Steel Interior & Exterior; Fits Most Auto Cup Holders\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Well-insulated, but leaky and hard to use.\\n\\nReview: (Review also posted under the identical item called <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Thermos-360-14-oz-Mug/dp/B000FOMQ4O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Thermos 360 14-oz. Mug</a>)\\n\\nI'll start with the positives - this mug keeps drinks warm. Also, the lid is simple with no moving parts. There are the two stars, and I'm done with that section.\\n\\nNow let's get into a little more detail. In my mind, a good travel mug should accomplish 3 primary things:\\n 1. Keep drinks warm\\n 2. Keep the liquid IN when it's closed (I don't want to worry about my coffee spilling while I have my hands full of other stuff)\\n 3. Let the liquid OUT (where you want it) when it's open (i.e., it should be easy to drink from).\\n\\nThis mug only succeeds at ONE of those three things (see above). Even for that, though, there are better options! I have both 12oz and 16oz versions of the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMW500P6-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Backpack-Bottle-Silver/dp/B000K604P0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Thermos Nissan JMW500P6 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Silver</a>, which is EXCELLENT at keeping drinks warm. I can drink half my coffee on my way to work, let the other half sit on my desk for a few hours, come back to it, and even the reduced quantity is still warm when it's in the Backpack Bottle. And that's without any preheating or other fussing! That backpack bottle also accomplishes the other two things - it never leaks when it's closed, even when tossed unceremoniously in a backpack, as its name suggests. But when it's open, it's easy to drink - you can take small sips or quicker gulps as needed, but it still won't slosh all over you or spill too fast if you drop it while the top is open.\\nI also use the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMQ400-14-Ounce-Leak-Proof-Insulated-Travel-Mug/dp/B00004WHWV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Thermos Nissan JMQ400 14-Ounce Leak-Proof Insulated Travel Mug</a>. It's just as leak-proof as the Backpack bottle, and apart from a slightly difficult-to-open lid design, it's easy to drink from and very well-insulated. Great mug if you like handles.\\n\\nThis Thermos 360 mug, on the other hand, clearly fails at points two and three. Regarding the seal when closed, I've \\\"practiced\\\" sealing the lid (as one reviewer suggested) and lined up the special rectangular tab with the opening symbols (as another reviewer suggested) and it liquid still dribbles out when the mug is tipped. This may not be a big deal - some travel mugs simply have a small opening and don't claim to seal at all, and that's OK. But since this one claims to be \\\"sealable\\\", I think it should, oh I don't know, SEAL? None of my other mugs require practice or lining up special tabs, and they seal just fine. So if you ever tip your mug on the way to your car, or if you want to carry it in a bag, look at a different mug/thermos.\\nPoint three (ease of drinking) is such a simple prerequisite for a travel mug that I didn't even realize it was on my list until I tried this thermos. As another reviewer has pointed out, there's a big indentation/ledge inside the mug that holds a good deal of liquid, so if you want to actually FINISH your drink, you have to tip the mug almost to vertical. Unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Poor design. Even when the mug is full, with the lid in the \\\"open/drink\\\" position, it only lets out the liquid at a slow trickle, so you have to leave the mug raised to your lips for a few seconds in order to take a normal-sized sip of coffee. Again, the opening mechanism is a hassle - there's a fine line (literally) between \\\"open for drinking\\\" and \\\"remove lid\\\" - a VERY slight turn makes all the difference between a trickle for drinking and the lid falling off. You want to open this lid as far as possible, so you can try to take a normal-sized sip, but then you're in danger of having the lid come off completely. This might not be so bad for people who like to take really tiny sips of coffee while seated at a table where they can fiddle with a lid, but is no good at all for commuters.\\nFinally, the rubber grip around the thermos feels slightly loose, like it could potentially come off or rip if it's not treated very gently. The stainless portions will last forever, and the lid (with all its other faults) is a very simple design that doesn't look fragile. But the slightly loose rubber sleeve doesn't inspire confidence.\\n\\nAll that to say - if you're looking for a sealable travel mug that you can actually drink from, there are better options.\",\n \"Product: Thermos 2610ST2P 14-Oz Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler; Patented Thermos Vacuum Insulated Technology For Maximum Temperature Retention, Hot Or Cold 3 Hours & 6 Hours Cold; Unbreakable Stainless Steel Interior & Exterior; Fits Most Auto Cup Holders\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Leaks, hard to use. But it keeps stuff hot pretty well!\\n\\nReview: I'll start with the positives - this mug keeps drinks warm. Also, the lid is simple with no moving parts. There are the two stars, and I'm done with that section.\\n\\nNow let's get into a little more detail. In my mind, a good travel mug should accomplish 3 primary things:\\n 1. Keep drinks warm\\n 2. Keep the liquid IN when it's closed (I don't want to worry about my coffee spilling while I have my hands full of other stuff)\\n 3. Let the liquid OUT (where you want it) when it's open (i.e., it should be easy to drink from).\\n\\nThis mug only succeeds at ONE of those three things (see above). Even for that, though, there are better options! I have both 12oz and 16oz versions of the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMW500P6-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Backpack-Bottle-Silver/dp/B000K604P0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Thermos Nissan JMW500P6 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Silver</a>, which is EXCELLENT at keeping drinks warm. I can drink half my coffee on my way to work, let the other half sit on my desk for a few hours, come back to it, and even the reduced quantity is still warm when it's in the Backpack Bottle. And that's without any preheating or other fussing! That backpack bottle also accomplishes the other two things - it never leaks when it's closed, even when tossed unceremoniously in a backpack, as its name suggests. But when it's open, it's easy to drink - you can take small sips or quicker gulps as needed, but it still won't slosh all over you or spill too fast if you drop it while the top is open.\\nI also use the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Thermos-Nissan-JMQ400-14-Ounce-Leak-Proof-Insulated-Travel-Mug/dp/B00004WHWV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Thermos Nissan JMQ400 14-Ounce Leak-Proof Insulated Travel Mug</a>. It's just as leak-proof as the Backpack bottle, and apart from a slightly difficult-to-open lid design, it's easy to drink from and very well-insulated. Great mug if you like handles.\\n\\nThis Thermos 360 mug, on the other hand, clearly fails at points two and three. Regarding the seal when closed, I've \\\"practiced\\\" sealing the lid (as one reviewer suggested) and lined up the special rectangular tab with the opening symbols (as another reviewer suggested) and it liquid still dribbles out when the mug is tipped. This may not be a big deal - some travel mugs simply have a small opening and don't claim to seal at all, and that's OK. But since this one claims to be \\\"sealable\\\", I think it should, oh I don't know, SEAL? None of my other mugs require practice or lining up special tabs, and they seal just fine. So if you ever tip your mug on the way to your car, or if you want to carry it in a bag, look at a different mug/thermos.\\nPoint three (ease of drinking) is such a simple prerequisite for a travel mug that I didn't even realize it was on my list until I tried this thermos. As another reviewer has pointed out, there's a big indentation/ledge inside the mug that holds a good deal of liquid, so if you want to actually FINISH your drink, you have to tip the mug almost to vertical. Unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Poor design. Even when the mug is full, with the lid in the \\\"open/drink\\\" position, it only lets out the liquid at a slow trickle, so you have to leave the mug raised to your lips for a few seconds in order to take a normal-sized sip of coffee. Again, the opening mechanism is a hassle - there's a fine line (literally) between \\\"open for drinking\\\" and \\\"remove lid\\\" - a VERY slight turn makes all the difference between a trickle for drinking and the lid falling off. You want to open this lid as far as possible, so you can try to take a normal-sized sip, but then you're in danger of having the lid come off completely. This might not be so bad for people who like to take really tiny sips of coffee while seated at a table where they can fiddle with a lid, but is no good at all for commuters.\\nFinally, the rubber grip around the thermos feels slightly loose, like it could potentially come off or rip if it's not treated very gently. The stainless portions will last forever, and the lid (with all its other faults) is a very simple design that doesn't look fragile. But the slightly loose rubber sleeve doesn't inspire confidence.\\n\\nAll that to say - if you're looking for a sealable travel mug that you can actually drink from, there are better options.\",\n \"Product: Dual's XDM6350 In Dash AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver features US/European frequency spacing tuner with 30 station presets, auto station store, preset scan, one-touch memory, CD/MP3/WMA and front panel USB connection. 1.0 DIN chassis, electronic detachable face, electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader, programmable turn-on volume, 3-pairs of preamp outputs (F/R/S), 3.5mm front panel input as well as USB front panel input. 10 character dot matrix type LCD, wireless infrared remote, steering wheel control input (PAC SWI-PS required), 5 selectable EQ curves - pop, jazz, classic, beat and rock. 200 Watts peak (50x4) 1.0 DIN chassis Import ISO/DIN mountable Electronic detachable face Electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader Source audio memory Rotary encoder control Programmable turn-on volume Illumination dimmer with 3 levels Selectable scrolling option Source level adjustment with +/- 6db range 3-Pair of preamp outputs (F/R/S) USB front panel input Steering wheel control input (PAC SWI-PS required) Black/white dot matrix type liquid crystal display 10 character display Wireless infrared remote Selectable confirmation beep 5 Selectable EQ curves - pop, jazz, classic, beat, rock Clock Mute Loudness CD/MP3/WMA CD-R/CD-RW compatible MP3/WMA encoded CD-R/RW playback Random/repeat/intro High-speed audible track search 1 Bit D/A converter Displays MP3 ID3v1 tags Displays WMA tags USB Front panel USB connection Full speed USB (12Mbps) Play MP3/WMA files from most mass storage devices Tuner US/European frequency spacing 30 Station presets (18 FM / 12 AM) Auto station store Preset scan One-touch memory Auto stereo/mono\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Best aftermarket stereo I've owned (except for audio CDs)\\n\\nReview: I've owned probably 8-10 aftermarket stereos in my driving life, and I have to say this one is my favorite - and it also happens to be the cheapest one I've purchased! (Note - see \\\"Edit:\\\" below for update regarding audio CDs)\\nMy main gripe with aftermarket stereos is that they look flashy, but the buttons are tiny and difficult to use. This Dual unit, however, has buttons that are more like the factory stereo buttons - I find them larger, easier to see, and easier to push than most. I appreciate that the buttons have a nice tactile \\\"click\\\" feel when you push them, so you actually know whether a button's been pushed. The volume wheel is very large and easy to use.\\nI also appreciate that it simply WORKS! I've used it for about a month without incident. This is actually a replacement for a different aftermarket stereo - a Clarion that decided it didn't like playing MP3s burned on CD. The Dual handles those same MP3 discs with no problems at all. I also love the option to play MP3s directly from a USB drive! This function works fine and I expect that I'll rarely need to burn MP3 discs in the future. Note that the USB port also functions as a charger for any of your gadgets that charge via USB - nice feature, and it frees up your standard 12V port for other gadgets/inverters/etc. I haven't used it with an ipod, so I can't comment on that.\\n The sound from this stereo is great - speakers are definitely the limiting factor. It does seem like the EQ presets are pretty limited - i.e. they don't sound all that much different from each other. The manual bass/treble controls are fine.\\nThe only thing I thought was odd is that the great big middle button (marked \\\"select\\\" and with a power symbol) is not actually a power button (unless you hold it down?). With other stereos, I'm used to hitting the power button to effectively \\\"pause\\\" a disc, since most car stereos don't have dedicated pause buttons. With this Dual, though, if you just hit the \\\"select/power\\\" button, it puts the unit in \\\"random\\\" mode, and jumps to a track somewhere else on the disc. NOT what I was looking for when I wanted to pause the disc, find my headset, and answer a phone call! I've gotten used to this, though - if you just push the \\\"mode\\\" button (far left) that switches to USB (or radio or Aux) mode and effectively pauses the disc. This mode button is much smaller and less obvious than the \\\"select/power\\\" button, but it works. Edit: there is also a pause button (one of the numbered preset buttons) immediately to the right of the big power button. Pretty small, but another option for pausing playback of USB, MP3, or audio CD tracks.\\nInstallation is the same as with any other unit - get a wiring harness for your car model (not included with the stereo), match up wire colors, and use crimp connectors, but that's not too difficult, especially if you've done it before. I do recommend wrapping up the whole bundle of soldered or crimp-capped wires with electrical tape, just in case any of the connections might try to work loose over time (I've seen that happen). It does come with little L-shaped removal \\\"keys\\\" to pull an old stereo out.\\nOverall I'm very impressed with this stereo. I wouldn't hesitate to order another one of these if a factory stereo fails, or just for the convenience of the USB port.\\n\\nEDIT: After more extensive use, I've noticed that this unit tends to skip when playing audio CDs. MP3s burned on a CD are fine, but straight audio tracks from a standard music CD will skip on surprisingly small highway bumps. Last time I heard this may skips was the mid-90's - surely the technology has improved since then! But this player still struggles. I took off a star for this, since it's a pretty serious fault, that I haven't noticed on any other car CD player for the last 15 years. HOWEVER - if most of your listening is radio, MP3-CD, AUX, or USB, this unit would still be an excellent choice.\\nAndy\",\n \"Product: comprehensive code base 10 favorite channel optionsPIP and surround sound functionsLearning capableMacro functionsUses 4 AAA batteries\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works as it's supposed to! Easy to program, reliable so far.\\n\\nReview: I use this remote for 2 DVD players (Philips + Toshiba), an LG LCD TV, and a Sony receiver. It was easy to program for all four components, and it even included the Sony receiver as a default program. The \\\"learning\\\" and buttons are convenient and easy to program directly with another remote, so you can put in features that do not have dedicated buttons on this remote. (I.e. why isn't there an \\\"eject\\\" button? But you can program one from a different remote). There are also three \\\"Macro\\\" buttons, which allow you to program one or a whole series of button-pushes, and control them with a single button on this remote.\\nI've only used it for a few weeks, so I can't speak to long-term reliability, but it has worked perfectly so far. Last time I tried a universal remote was probably 15 years ago, and had major hassles with the remote \\\"forgetting\\\" its programming, so I was skeptical about trying this. But I'm glad I did! The couch arm is de-cluttered of its multiple remotes, and home theater control is easy.\\nThis remote is really overkill for my needs; the 6-device model probably would have been fine. But this one was a great deal, I like the learning functions, and really have no complaints. Highly recommended!\",\n \"Product: The Skyline is a stylish, lightweight, slim and comfortable to carry pocket knife from Kershaw. The manual opening Skyline is a perfect sized EDC for everything from opening packages to slicing snacks. The Skylines versatile drop-point blade offers a sharp tip and the 3.1-inch high-performance Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade comes razor sharp and offers high wear and corrosion resistance. The profile of the Skyline is extra thin and it weighs in at just over two ounces providing the advantage of discrete carry. The textured handles G-10 scales offer a secure grip. The handle design, with its deep index-finger contour, further enhances the Skylines safe grip. The Skyline opens manually with a built-in flipper. Just pull back on the flipper and add a wrist roll for a quick, left or right handed open. A liner lock keeps the blade locked open for secure use. The Skyline is engineered and built by skilled knifemakers in Tualatin, Oregon, and is built to last a lifetime.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Slim and light, but also tough, durable, and \\\"big-bladed\\\"\\n\\nReview: I chose this knife after reading lots of reviews and doing a lot of comparisons. I was looking for something with good-quality steel, a slim form factor and pocket clip for easy carry, a blade above 3\\\", and very easy one-handed opening. This meets all those criteria, plus a bonus - it's made in the USA!\\nIt's very sharp out of the box, and the opening is very easy and smooth. It doesn't feel spring-assisted like some other knives, but a solid flick with your finger flings the blade right open and locks it. The liner lock makes it easy to close with one hand as well.\\nOverall I'm very impressed with this knife - no complaints or regrets. Highly recommended!\",\n \"Product: The Lockable Ratchet is specially designed to be the strongest and most secure tie down system you own. The patented locking handle combined with Steel-Edge webbing technology to provide the highest quality ratchet system.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great general purpose straps, mediocre lock.\\n\\nReview: I have two of these straps, and I'd say they're very sturdy and useful. They're much heavier duty than the typical 1\\\" ratchet strap. I just used them for securing a dryer to my trailer, and it didn't budge an inch once it was strapped down. The strap itself is quite soft and flexible, so any steel cables inside must be quite thin. The lock is also kind of finicky - doesn't work unless the handle is all the way latched, and even then, it takes a few tries and key-wiggles to get it to work. If someone were motivated and had even modest tools, it would be easy to defeat the lock, but at least the cables would slow someone down rather than just slitting a plain nylon strap with their pocket knife, or releasing the ratchet.\\n\\nIn conclusion, I wouldn't trust these straps as high security locks, but if you want a general use ratchet strap that's heavier duty than the generic 1\\\" models, but much less bulky than the 2\\\" trucker style, these are ideal. Recommended, especially at the current price of around 6 bucks.\",\n \"Product: Features 2\\\" x 20\\\" strong polyester tow strap with a maximum pulling at 10,000 lbs. With two safety hooks on both ends, allows for easy and fast hook ups and releases.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Tough, lightweight, functional, inexpensive. Why WOULDN'T you carry one of these?\\n\\nReview: I've been carrying this in my car for a few months now, and just had the chance to use it a few weeks ago. Helped pull a neighbor (who doesn't have snow tires) out of a snowbank, and the tow strap worked flawlessly. It was easy to attach both hooks to tow points on a Honda Accord, and loop the strap itself around a truck's trailer hitch. The strap gives/flexes JUST enough that it's not a sharp jolt after the slack is taken up, but not so much that it feels squishy or unreliable in use.\\nIt doesn't weigh much, and is easy to store and retrieve (I prefer to keep it in a plastic bag so it doesn't unwind). Not heavy, awkward, and noisy like a chain. The strap itself, stitching, and hooks all feel durable and well made; I have no doubt this will last a long time, unless you are really hard on it.\\nHopefully this won't be something you need often, but when you do, you'll be very glad you have it!\",\n \"Product: The Roadpro watt inverter is a high-power, affordable, and reliable method to transform direct current battery power into 115-volt household alternating current power. Direct to battery hook-up. The inverter is ideal for long-haul truckers who need to power home appliances, consumer electronics, or office equipment on board or outside their vehicle. It is also suitable to operate power tools from vans or pick-up trucks, and perfect for recreational users such as, camping, boating, tailgating or use in your automobile. It features 1200 watts continuous power, 1500 watts alternating current power output, and 3000 watts peak power output, with enough power to operate multiple devices at one time. Having 3 grounded 3-prong alternating current receptacles with dual internal cooling fan make it perfect for all your direct current to alternating current power needs. It has an operating voltage of 10 - 15 volts direct current, no load voltage of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current Output of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current output frequency of 58 Hertz - 62 Hertz, maximum efficiency of 87 percentage, battery Drain at no load of 0.60 amps, operating voltage of 10 - 15 volts direct current, no load voltage of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current output of 109.25 - 120.75 volts alternating current, an alternating current output frequency of 58 Hertz - 62 Hertz, maximum efficiency of 87 percentage, battery drain at no load of 0.60 amps, over voltage shutdown at 15 - 16.5 volts direct current, low battery alarm at 10.2 - 10.8 volts direct current and low battery shut down at 9.2 - 9.8 volts direct current. It has an operating temperature range of 14 degree Fahrenheit (-10 degree Celsius) - 104 degree Fahrenheit (40 degree Celsius). Included is the power cable with heavy duty battery terminal clips to connect directly to your battery and comes with a 1 year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Emergency backup power: no maintenance, great value\\n\\nReview: I wanted something I could use for emergency power during electric outages, but didn't want to get a generator and the noise/maintenance/storage requirements that comes with that. I realized I already have two generators parked in my driveway, and all I needed was the inverter to be able to use them to power AC devices. Ordered this inverter, and my scheme seems to have worked just fine! When I received the inverter, I was impressed that it is large, heavy, and solidly-built. The unit itself didn't feel cheap at all (but see note below about the cables). Good start.\\n\\nI wasn't looking to power everything in my house at the same time - that wouldn't be practical for anything less than a very large generator. (On the rare occasions when I'd need this, I'm willing to drag an extension cord around, and swap out appliances as they're needed.) The biggest device I want to power is the fridge, so that was the first appliance I tested (after a lamp, to verify that everything was connected properly). I hooked up the inverter as the directions suggested, left the car engine running, and ran a 100-ft extension cord inside from the driveway. The test lamp worked fine, so on went the fridge - it powered up and ran just fine. I let it run for 15 minutes, and didn't notice problems with overheating or anything else. I'm impressed! I did notice that the car engine slowed down just a little when the fridge kicked on - but that's to be expected under a heavy load from the alternator (the same thing happens when the car's AC unit starts).\\n\\nThe cables that come with this are very heavy gauge, but they're of merely adequate quality. In fact, the cables are my only gripe so far - and even that isn't enough to ding a star given this unit's price. The cables (which have cheap vinyl insulation rather than rubber) are quite stiff, so it's a little difficult to position this exactly where you want it or route cables around other stuff in your engine compartment. Also, the cable end that attaches to the inverter is saturated in solder or something, making it very stiff - there's a set screw that holds it to the inverter, but you really have to crank down on it to make a solid connection. The battery-attachment end of each cable is a flat ring, but the diameter is too small to go around the post on most batteries. So you have to remove some other screw on your battery cable/clamp, put this cable on, and replace the screw... Quite a hassle. I spent $7 at my local auto parts store for some 400-amp jumper-cable clamps, and that issue is fixed. If you want an even better fix, you could buy some medium-duty jumper cables, and scrap the included cables altogether. That's why I didn't knock off a star - this unit PLUS the \\\"improvement materials\\\" still cost less than most competing inverters alone.\\n\\nOverall I'm impressed - based on my testing so far, I think this will be a good alternative to a small generator.\",\n \"Product: Super Slug\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for increasing traction on front tractor wheels, and therefore improving steering\\n\\nReview: The front turf tires on my garden tractor tended to slip while turning, unless I was going very slow and turned very gradually. And this was on grass! I planned to use this tractor to plow snow this winter, and I knew that if I couldn't even turn on grass, I'd have no chance on snow. Rather than put chains on my front tires (there's not a lot of clearance) I decided to try these ag / lug style tires. I have them installed \\\"backwards\\\" (lugs make a V when you look down at the top of the tire), which seems to be the recommendation for better traction on non-drive wheels. If you're mounting these on rear wheels, or if you have a 4WD tractor, it will probably work better to install them \\\"normally\\\" (lugs make a ^ when viewed from the top).\\n\\nI got a chance to try them while plowing the first real snow of the season yesterday, and they work even better than I'd hoped! I didn't skid at all while turning. I was also able to push fairly heavy with my plow angled, which I've heard causes the front end of small tractors to just slip sideways. No slipping, no skidding, reasonable price from Amazon; I'm a happy camper.\\n\\nThe one complaint I've heard about using lug tires is that they'll mess up your lawn. I won't be able to check this until next spring, but I'm really not concerned, for the following reasons: First, when the old turf tires skidded sideways instead of turning the tractor, they damaged the lawn. Since these lug tires prevent/reduce skidding, they should also prevent/reduce that damage. The only damage I could see from these would be turning the wheels sharply while the tractor is not moving - in that case, this style tire would twist out more grass than the slippery turf tires. But turning in place isn't good for the steering gears anyway, so I try to avoid it.\\n\\nEDIT: After mowing with these for a whole summer season, I can confirm that lawn damage was simply not an issue, especially with these tires on the front of a tractor. They gripped very effectively even when turning on wet grass, but never left noticeable indentations or caused any damage.\\n\\nOverall I'm very happy with these tires. Big improvement over the OEM turf tires.\",\n \"Product: Improve your work space with a modern painted black frame that has both a fine grain cork surface and a magnetic dry erase surface. This board provides you with the versatility to pin a message or picture, leave a personal hand written message or use magnets on the magnetic surface. Two great boards combined into one useable layout. Perfect for the home or office.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks good, great quality whiteboard, but the cork is very thin\\n\\nReview: My wife requested this to have a contained place for easily-erased to-do lists, along with bills/etc. that can be tacked up to get them off the countertop. Overall it's fine quality, the white board is very smooth and doesn't tend to warp or pick up ghost lines like cheaper boards. The frame is adequately solid and looks good. However, the cork tacking surface is very thin - since you can't push a normal tack in all the way, it doesn't hold more than a few sheets of paper before the tacks get pulled out.\\nI couldn't find anything else equivalent to this (with a magnetic white board) in this price range, and I guess this is why. If you want a tack board that will see more than occasional light use, I recommend looking elsewhere. If you just need to tack up photos or single sheets of paper, and if you want a magnetic white board, this would be a fine choice.\",\n \"Product: Tough chewers have met their match with Outward Hound Invincibles! Featuring 2 layers of super-tough fabric, and special squeakers that continue to squeak after being punctured, these lovable, cuddly and durable toys are made to keep your pup playing longer! Bound to become your best friends favorites, our lovable toys are durably designed with an engaging array of shapes, sounds and textures so you can have huge fun with your furry friend.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's definitely \\\"vincible\\\"! (Fine dog toy, but no more durable than average)\\n\\nReview: We have a 25-lb Cockapoo - not exactly an \\\"aggressive chewer\\\", but he usually eventually tears any weak pieces off of toys after playing with them for a while. He's enjoyed a wide variety of plastic, rubber, and plush toys, with and without squeakers, so I think I have a pretty good basis for comparison. This \\\"invincible\\\" snake was about the same as any other cloth toy with squeakers - it provided good enjoyment, the dog enjoyed the squeakers, and then he promptly started tearing this apart at about the same speed as any other stuffed toy.\\nAlso, our dog tends to grab toys and shake his head back and forth (some deeply ingrained hunting instinct?). Usually not a big deal, just part of his play. But since this toy is relatively long and skinny, when he flings it back and forth, it turns into a whip and can cause more damage to surrounding objects or kids! This observation isn't about this toy in particular, just anything with a similar size/shape. Not an issue for dogs who don't tend to shake/fling toys.\",\n \"Product: Perhaps the most simply designed tool in your arsenal, this key chain companion should not be underestimated. With 7 essentials functions built in, this airline-safe tool is ideal for everyday travel and tasks. A titanium nitride coating protects against corrosion for long use.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Adequate bottle opener, unique on keyring, poor with other functions.\\n\\nReview: I agree word for word with the recent review by amost6.\\nThe bottle opener is OK, and this is a small and \\\"cute\\\" thing to hang on your keyring. But that's about it. Screwdrivers are practically useless; \\\"wire stripper\\\" is a joke. Philips screwdriver is sharp enough to poke you through your pocket, but not shaped well enough to be useful.\\nIf you want a well-made, serious version of this tool, which may have been the inspiration for the Shard, check out the Atwood Prybaby. The <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Piranha-Pocket-Tool/dp/B00449QU5M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Piranha Pocket Tool</a> is a slightly larger version with more \\\"wrenches\\\". Warning - you'll pay for the quality on these tools - something like 7X-10X the cost of the Shard. There are other similar, well-made, expensive options available if you dig into some \\\"EDC\\\" (EveryDay Carry) sites.\\n\\nIf you're looking for something FAR more useful and only SOMEWHAT more expensive, get a Leatherman Micra. You can even remove the knife blade if you want to take it on a plane. Also, the Micra's version of a flattened Philips driver is somehow much more functional than the Shard's, even though it's shaped even less like a real Philips screwdriver.\\nIf a tiny, non-bottle-opening keyring tool is more your thing, check out the Leatherman Style or classic swiss army knife.\\nIf you want useful screwdrivers in a tool you can take on a plane, Swiss Tech has a few inexpensive options, including: small and simple (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Swiss-Tech-75-58355-Screwz-All-4-in-1-Keyring-Tool/dp/B004FVHEQS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Swiss+Tech 75-58355 Screwz-All 4-in-1 Keyring Tool</a>) and larger, with little pliers (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Swiss-Tech-MMCSSS-Micro-Max-19-in-1-KeyChain-MultiTool/dp/B001AY2WLU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Swiss Tech MMCSSS Micro-Max 19-in-1 KeyChain MultiTool</a>).\\nAny of these would be much more useful than the Shard, without the risk of poking you through your pocket.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":16,"string":"16"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":698,"string":"698"}}},{"rowIdx":699,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1JBBR4MNGQ70G"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"\"Unleash yourself from the restriction of cumbersome hookup cables! With Air LP, you can seamlessly send the sound from your treasured record collection wirelessly to any Bluetooth speaker. Place Air LP where its convenient for you and put your Bluetooth speaker where it sounds bestthe sound is transmitted wirelessly and your days of fumbling with connection cables are finally over. Air LP is a full-featured turntable that gets the best from your records and gives you endless opportunities for enjoyment. It plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. A quiet belt-drive system combines with Auto-Stop for ultra-convenient operation. A 1/8-inch (3.5mm) aux input lets you connect other equipment and also wirelessly transmit that sound to any connected Bluetooth speaker. Air LP also comes with our simple-to-use EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software that converts records to digital files when you connect Air LP to any computer with the included USB cable. A hinged protective dust cover completes this style driven, full-featured package.\"\". The summary of the review text is \"Very good sound on my Audio System via Bluetooth\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It only took a few minutes to get this up and running with my Sony Audio System. I did have a little trouble setting it up to Bluetooth. When I switched the Sony Audio System to Bluetooth, it was still connected to my iPhone. I did a little trial and error, hitting the function button which disconnected the iPhone. I turned the turntable off then back on and after a minute or so it connected with the Sony displaying \"C5R Audio Dongle\" (or is it CSR Audio ? .. why not \"IT55\" or \"AIRLP\" ?) instead of displaying \"iPhone' and the music from the record was on the speakers. This device's Bluetooth is a little more primitive than the iPhone where I think on the iPhone you have to go into settings and actually select the device you want to pair with for the sound. With the turntable, it just has a Bluetooth button and a blue LED indicator light. A little more instruction (maybe for both devices) would have been helpful, but like I said after maybe two minutes it was working."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It only took a few minutes to get this up and running with my Sony Audio System. I did have a little trouble setting it up to Bluetooth. When I switched the Sony Audio System to Bluetooth, it was still connected to my iPhone. I did a little trial and error, hitting the function button which disconnected the iPhone. I turned the turntable off then back on and after a minute or so it connected with the Sony displaying \"C5R Audio Dongle\" (or is it CSR Audio ? .. why not \"IT55\" or \"AIRLP\" ?) instead of displaying \"iPhone' and the music from the record was on the speakers. This device's Bluetooth is a little more primitive than the iPhone where I think on the iPhone you have to go into settings and actually select the device you want to pair with for the sound. With the turntable, it just has a Bluetooth button and a blue LED indicator light. A little more instruction (maybe for both devices) would have been helpful, but like I said after maybe two minutes it was working."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The Oral-B Deep Sweep 5000 Smartseries rechargeable electric toothbrush with Bluetooth is the worlds first of its kind with Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth communication allows the brush to connect with your smartphone to give you real-time feedback on your brushing habits. The Deep Sweep brush head features three bristles zones to reach deep to remove plaque, and 3D cleaning action sweeps side to side and pulsates to break up and remove up to 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. The pressure sensor lights up if you brush too hard to prevent harmful over-brushing and there are 5 modes and a timer to help you brush for a dentist-recommended 2 minutes. Best of all its brought to you by Oral-B the #1 brand used by dentists worldwide. Compatible with the following replacement toothbrush heads: CrossAction, 3D White, Sensitive Clean, Precision Clean, FlossAction, TriZone, Deep Sweep, ProWhite, Ortho, PowerTip, and Dual Clean.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great brush, but app not worth much at least for me\n\nReview: I have never used an electric toothbrush before and this brush does provide a near dentist quality cleaning.\n\nFour or five stars for the brush. One or zero for the app.\n\nThe brush has six modes: daily clean, deep clean, sensitive, whitening, massage and tongue cleaning, but it is almost impossible to tell which mode the brush is in.\n\nI think the app is pretty close to worthless for me. It keeps track of which day you brushed in the last month and gives you statistics such as how many consecutive days you have brushed, flossed, etc. It also displays news, weather and pictures from around the world while you are brushing. If you spend 18 hours a day on Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, etc, I guess you may think the app is fun, but it's not my cup of tea. You can send all your brushing statistics to your dentist. The app displays a list of about 30 dentists within four miles of where I live. I am not sure if this is a list of all the dentists that have volunteered and signed up for this. I hate to sound too harsh, but I don't think my dentist wants to keep up to the minute tabs on my brushing.\n\nThe app has a timer mode that splits the recommended two minutes brushing into four 30 second sessions for the four quadrants or 'Focused Care Zones'. I just learned about the 'Display 3D Teeth' setting and that shows a pretty neat visual. After you stop brushing and also stop the timer on the app it reminds you to clean you tongue, floss and rinse. It uses the honor system for the daily, weekly and monthly statistics that keep track of all that. Since it's the honor system, it may not match reality. In fact once as a test I started the timer on the app without turning on the brush and it gave me credit for brushing. There are statistics such as how many seconds you used 'too much pressure', but for some reason that is only displayed on the monthly statistics, but not the daily or weekly.\n\nThe directions say the bush comes uncharged and may take a full 24 hours for the initial charge. Mine did require the full 24 hours. The package came with only one brush head. I see other Oral-B models that come with quite a few brush heads.\n\nOral-B has a model with a Smart Guide device which has a timer, time of day display and a smiley vs frown if you brush with too much pressure. I think that model would provide enough information for me.","Product: Designed for the realities of life in the field, the Seek Reveal combines an advanced thermal imaging camera with a high performance LED light in one compact, rugged, and reliable device. Built for the realities of work and play, the Seek Reveal handheld thermal imager combines powerful thermal insight and a high-performance light in one durable device. With a detectable range of -40 to 626 F, Reveal lets you pinpoint specific sources of heat-and heat loss-up to 500 feet away, all at just the touch of a button. Whether you're a plumber searching for a clog, an electrician checking for a hotspot, a hunter tracking game, or a homeowner looking for peace of mind, Reveal delivers the insight and illumination you need to find, fix, and feel safe faster.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Amazng device useful for many tasks\n\nReview: This is a neat device which is probably just a toy for me, but would be a great device for a professional or a heavy-duty DIY'er.\n\nI took me a little while to figure out how to point the device. There are virtually no written instructions which is the only reason for me to not give it a five-star eating.\n\nWhen i tried it out, the device could see the heating ducts in the walls. My WiFi router showed up a lot hotter than my modem. Even electric outlet that had been recently used showed their heat.\n\nI left a sliding glass door open a crack and the escaping heat did clearly show up. I'll have to use this tonight when the low is expected to be 5 to 10 degrees.\n\nIt comes with a nice flashlight built-in which could be very handy for some.\n\nI can't compare this to other brands, but it does seem like an amazing device to me.","Product: This Pour Homme smell remover soap bar is perfect for removing organic and kitchen odors from your hands.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This does help remove offensive food odors from hands\n\nReview: OK I admit it. I had no idea that stainless steel can be used to remove odors like fish,onions and garlic until I received an offer to use and then review this \"soap\". The product is small (1.975 ounces), football shaped and frankly rather an elegant looking object to reside on a kitchen sink that fits comfortably in an adult hand when being used. I wondered how on earth this works and Wikipedia tells me that \"while staininless steel soap is sold by reputable sources, scientific evidence of its efficacy appears lacking. One hypothesis is that these soaps work by binding the sulfur compounds found in substances such as onions and garlic.\" While you are supposed to use the stainless steel soap with water a little experimentation showed that some strong food smells are removed just by using the soap along. Further experimentation showed rubbing your hands on other stainless steel kitchen objects will also remove the odors. This product is what I consider a practical novelty. It is an item that might make a cute gift or souvenir for the cook who already has almost every other cooking related gadget and loves to try new things.","Product: No matter the season, get in the mood for spring! This porcelain dinnerware collection is durable to last throughout the year but brings springtime to the table with its bright, floral accented patterning and colors. The contemporary Paisley design in bold orange and cool green nicely balances the garden motif. This dinnerware pattern is so stylish that you can showcase it for everything from casual meals to entertaining friends. The dinner plates and cereal bowls feature a more understated look with minimally decorated rims while the complementing salad plates and mugs add interest to the set with more prominent patterning across the entire surface. Each 16-Piece Dinnerware Set includes service for 4: 4 of each 10-1/2-inch dinner plates, 8-inch salad plates, 5-1/2-inch/18-ounce cereal bowls and 11-ounce mugs. Pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe so you dont have to sacrifice ease.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Pretty, Practical, Everyday Dinnerware\n\nReview: This pretty dinnerware set is not Grandma's fine china but is much more practical and likely to be used almost daily. The earth tone colors will blend with a lot of tableware many folks are likely to all ready have or acquire. Orange and green are predominant and these shades and the paisley design are a bit reminiscent of the 70's but it is not real overwhelming. The advertisement describes this pattern as being spring like but there is nothing really at all seasonal about this set. I like the mugs as they are easy to hold and I am so glad mugs now seem to be the standard in such sets rather than cups and saucers (who needs saucers?). The bowls are well shaped and suitable for cereal, ice cream, soup or whatever. The luncheon plate is fairly large as such things go and could be used alone or as a dessert/salad plate with the full sized one. Everything is dishwasher and microwave safe which is a must in my household. At the supposed full price of $140 I don't think this is a great bargain but if for sale for $77.94 as it currently is on Amazon I don't see how a consumer looking for a casual dinnerware set for four could go wrong.","Product: Tiger Micom controlled rice cooker & warmer comes with 4-in-1 functions (rice cooking, \"tacook\" Synchro-Cooking, slow cooker, steamer function) and 10 computerized cooking menu settings (Synchro-cooking, plain rice, quick rice, porridge, mixed rice, sweet rice, brown rice, multi-grain rice, slow cooking, steam cooking), which allows The rice cooker to prepare two dishes simultaneously. With minimal preparation and The press of a button, Tiger's automatic cooking logic system actively monitors cooking temperatures to create the perfect meal. Unlike other rice cookers, Tiger's cooking plate is specially designed so the flavors from the cooking plate does not affect the flavor or texture of the rice. Other highlights include an easy to remove and washable inner lid & steam cap, an easy to read LCD control panel, automatic keep warm function after the rice is cooked, and delay timer. The product's dimension is 10.1-inch W x 13.7-inch L x 8.2-inch H and the wattage to this rice cooker & warmer is 641-watts.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Works As Promised But Complicated\n\nReview: I was very excited to have the chance to review this rice cooker that can do much more than cook rice. Unfortunately I felt the instructions for the product were not clear and I experienced some frustration in learning how to use its basic functions. This was my first experience with a rice cooker. Once I got the device operational I found it does work well and as intended but it is a complicated piece of kitchen equipment. And none of the recipes that come with the cooker really appealed to me and many had hard to find ingredients. Fortunately I found recipes designed for rice cookers on the internet that were more to my liking. The rice cooker takes up quite a bit of space in my pantry and I am not sure how practical it is for me at this point in my life.","Product: Electrolux's exclusive line of PureOxygen Allergy Air Purifiers deliver exceptional air cleaning so you can breathe with confidence in your home. Choose your own PureOxygen Allergy Air Purifier according to your size and feature preference, yet take comfort in knowing that each is packed with excellent air cleaning performance to meet your allergy needs. Endorsed by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association, the Electrolux PureOxygen Allergy 150 Allergen Air Purifier helps clean the air with four stages of filtration and is AHAM certified for areas up to 150 square feet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Air Cleaner With Many Deluxe Features\n\nReview: This Electrolux Air Cleaner Model ELAP 15 comes with four stage filtration. Included is a carbon pre filter to absorb gas and odors. When the product is in auto mode there is an air quality sensor that detects the amount of impurities in the air and automatically adjusts the fan between high and low as needed. A really nifty feature is the light sensor which detects when the room is dark then dims the control panel lights and lowers the fan speed for quiet operation. Once the room is dim the fan speed does not increase even if it has been left at auto mode.\n\nThe air cleaner setup in the instruction manual seems to need some improvement as the drawings don't always match the specific models. However the Air Cleaner Components Chart found near the beginning of the manual has enough visual information to show how the filters should be installed for the four available models Electrolux manufactures. One additional item in the instructions that needs clarification is that in my case at least the carbon filter was already installed in the machine and therefore the three additional filters included in the box are for replacements which according to the company should last for a year.\n\nFrom my experience with Electrolux vacuum cleaners I have always trusted this brand and it looks like their quality extends to the air cleaners they sell.","Product: Important Made in USA Origin Disclaimer: For certain items sold by Walmart on Walmart.com, the displayed country of origin information may not be accurate or consistent with manufacturer information. For updated, accurate country of origin data, it is recommended that you rely on product packaging or manufacturer information. Are you new to the juicing world or ready to kick-start a healthy lifestyle? The Proctor Silex Juice Extractor is ideal for the novice juice drinker or aspiring health nut, with easy-to-use features, included recipes and tips. Incorporating fruits and veggies into snacks or meals doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. The perfect upgrade from a simple citrus juicer to a multi-purpose juicing machine, this Juice Extractor has a powerful 400-watt motor and durable stainless steel cutter/strainer to juice hearty fruits and vegetables. Liven up your diet by taking fruits and vegetables that are in season or in-stock year round and turning them into fresh and delicious juice blends without the need for sugar or preservatives. Forget about those expensive, store-bought bottled juices and sugary sports drinks. Fresh taste and nutrition are just a few minutes away with the Proctor Silex Juice Extractor.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Inexpensive But Not High Quality\n\nReview: This is an inexpensive juice extractor and and it shows. It's quite loud, manufactured mostly from plastic aside from the blade and the user needs to do a lot of prep work in cutting the fruits and veggies in to small enough pieces for the extractor to be able to process them and the juice yield is still not very high. It is an easy enough product to set up and clean and several recipes are included as is a one year warranty. I've tried a few Proctor-Silex kitchen appliances in the past and have never been impressed with their quality or durability though they were inexpensive and this juice extractor seems similar. If you really are sure you want to get seriously in to juicing and can afford it I would do more research and invest in a higher end product.","Product: DIIs silicone kitchen cookware accessories are high quality products made to protect you from heat. DIIs silicone products are heat proof up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and heat resistant up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. DII produces quality you can count on. DII kitchen silicone cookware accessories are made with pure FDA Grade, 100% BPA Free Silicone. DII hygienic silicone lids are designed in a single body uniform, continuous silicone that has no crevices for bacteria and food particles to hide in and collect over time. DIIs silicone lids have a convenient hanging hole that allows for quick access in the kitchen and easy hanging storage. Silicone Lids are the perfect way to add lids to pots, pans, and baking dishes that previously had none. DIIs silicone lids offer a suction seal for easy food storage, cooking, baking & serving. These lids withstand heat up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit, making them perfect on the stove, in the oven, or in the microwave. These lids double as a splatter guard for cooking greasy items, such as bacon. Easily fits on different sizes of pots, pans & bowls. DII silicone lids come in these different sizes: 11.25 inch diameter, 8.75 inch diameter & 6.75 inch diameter. Place these wonderful silicone lids on your bowls, pots, pans, and more. DII silicone lids come in a variety of sizes to provide you with the perfect sizes for you! DII silicone lids are perfect for cooking on the stove. These easy to use boil over lids provide you with no messy overflow to clean while cooking. Also great for the microwave, cover your plate to prevent splattering! To view more products from DII visit www.amazon.com/dii\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I Always Seem To Need Lids n The Kitchen\n\nReview: I seem to never have the lid I need when cooking or storing food in the fridge so I was happy to receive these three lids that can be used with any container that is smaller in circumference then the lid itself. They work well to keep things from boiling over on the stove but I really like them as a splash guard in the microwave or to just cover a dish in the refrigerator. Like most DII items these are functional items that are a practical addition to my home at a reasonable price. There is a small holder for lifting the lids. . I got my lids in blue which blend with most kitchen items though color is not something I am picky about especially when it comes to lids.","Product: DIIs spun polyester tablecloths are available in a variety of solid colors & sizes. Because of their heavy construction, the tablecloths drape beautifully over your table. All of the spun polyester tablecloths are machine washable and feature a stain resistance treatment. Polyester is a great fabric for tablecloths because the material hardly shrinks and requires little to no ironing. All DIIs spun polyester tablecloths feature a fold-over hem, which creates a polished look for your table. These solid tablecloths look great on their own or layered under a DII lace tablecloth. Find DIIs full selection of colors & sizes by searching for DII Polyester Tablecloths. More options from DII available at amazon.com/dii\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Decent But Not Super High Quality Tablecloth\n\nReview: I've been a bit underwhelmed by several of the kitchen and household products I have received from DII and this tablecloth is no exception. Mine is in the color blue and it does blend well with other dinnerware and kitchen linens I own. And as it is polyester it tends to wash well and be more stain resistant that other table cloths I have used. However there were some loose threads and other irregularities in the material that don't render the product unusable but made me doubt the longevity of the tablecloth. I have only washed it once to date and the color seems duller after washing and the overall tablecloth looks a bit more shoddy after its trip through the washer and dryer than when it was freshly out of the package.","Product: Zak! Designs presents another colorful, fun and functional set that is perfect for serving and enjoying a healthful salad any day of the week. Salad Serving Set includes large serving bowl, pair of tongs and 4 individual salad bowls. Zak! Confetti pieces have an especially festive appearance, the recycled melamine gives the impression of real multi-colored flecks of confetti. Made of durable, recycled BPA-free melamine that won't chip or fade; this set will add a colorful splash to your kitchen for years to come. Easy to care for, they are dishwasher safe but don't use in the microwave.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Many Uses Beyond Serving Salad\n\nReview: This large bowl with four smaller ones and a serving spoon and fork set (not really tongs) may be designed for salads but could also be used for many other functions. The smaller bowls are the perfect size for cereal, fruit, soup, desserts and so on and the bigger bowl could be used for many kitchen jobs as well. The red color is attractive and would coordinate with a myriad of other casual dinner ware styles. At the current Amazon sales price of under $30 this is a decent deal but any higher and I think this is overpriced. This would also make a nice shower/wedding gift since almost any home could find a use for these pieces. The bad news is you can't microwave this stuff the good news is it is dishwasher safe and environmentally friendly as it is made from recycled materials.","Product: The BISSELL SmartClean Robotic Vacuum gives you automatic, effective cleaning whenever you want, all over your home. Its powerful suction and unique brush roll design gather dust, debris, and hair so you dont have to. Its revolution navigation system provides excellent coverage, even under furniture, along edges and corners, and in other hard-to-reach places. SmartClean offers automatic return to its self-charging docking station, scheduling cleans when its convenient for you, and other fantastic, helpful features.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Picks up about as much dirt as the Miele Scout and iRobot Roomba\n\nReview: I have used the iRobot Roomba and the Miele Scout robot vacuum cleaner and I must say this Bissell model picks up about as much as the higher end much more expensive brands. None of the robots pick up as much as a decent hand held vacuum, but the robots do a better job cleaning the floor next to the wall. This model does not come with a remote which is not much of a drawback for me.\n\nThe great thing about these robots is it can clean an entire floor when you are gone or busy doing other things. But be careful. This a fun gizmo to watch and if you watch it too much that kind of defeats the time saving benefits.","Product: Lenox offers a truly legendary collection of ornaments that has been a treasured part of American holidays for generations. Unmatched quality and hand craftsmanship result in exquisite collectibles that bring a special glow to your home. No other gift expresses the joy of the season more than a specially-chosen ornament for the people who mean the most to you. Best of all, this remarkable collection is created by Lenox, the name more closely associated with holiday entertaining than any other. The confidence that Lenox has in the unmatched durability of every product they offer is backed up by a lifetime breakage replacement policy to guarantee many years of enjoyment to each customer. This festive trio will add shimmering style to your decorating. Crafted of gleaming silver-plated metal, each ornament includes a splendid red satin ribbon for hanging and comes handsomely packaged in an iconic seasonal red box to make a perfect gift.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Three Cute Little Snowmen\n\nReview: These are cute little metal snowman Christmas decorations, each holding a tiny broom, that can be used in a variety of ways. Each snowman is identical except for a different seasonal message inscribed on each ornament. The messages are \"Let It Snow\", \"Tis The Season\", and \"Joy to All\" so the snowman are suitable as a gift to anyone no matter their belief system. These ornaments can of course be hung from a Christmas tree by the included red ribbon hangers. Or they could be used as a stocking stuffer, added to a a holiday card or used to accent a gift box. Lenox has a good reputation for manufacturing quality items and these follow that tradition. The snowmen are really much prettier than in the picture as this silvery metal type of ornament doesn't seem to photograph well and they are also lighter than you would expect and won't pull a Christmas tree branch down. They came very well packaged and undamaged.","Product: Wake up to the amazing comfort of this king mattress. Designed with support, value and the need for great sleep in mind, this mattress has a built-in self-adjusting lumbar support system for relieving pressure points and eliminating restlessness. A layer of ventilated eucalyptus memory foam improves airflow to maintain optimal body temperature, wicks away moisture and provides anti-microbial/anti-bacterial protection. Foundation available, sold separately.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best mattress ever... big improvement over older memory foam\n\nReview: This is a firm to fairly firm queen size mattress made with memory foam gel. The memory foam gel is a big improvement over the older memory foam that required body heat and a time delay for you to sink into what is initially an uncomfortably hard surface. With this mattress there is no sinking feeling; you feel comfortable and well supported at all times. This is my third memory foam mattress and I think it's my favorite by far.\n\nOne word of caution. After taking the rolled up mattress out of the cardboard box you need to cut a heavy white plastic wrapping that covers still another clear plastic wrapping. While cutting the white plastic wrapping with the recommended scissors I nicked up mattress slightly, despite being very careful. I think maybe a knife would have been better for this.\n\nI have gotten two great nights sleep so far, so I'm really glad I have this wonderful product from Ashley.","Product: Make all your electronics work together with the Harmony 650 universal remote from Logitech. Setup is easy; just connect the remote to your PC or Mac, and the setup wizard will help you configure the remote.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice If A Bit Pricey\n\nReview: I'm one who love good films and television in all forms but am always misplacing remote controls for my small \"home theater\" and unfortunately I'm not the only one with that problem in my family. This new universal remote should be large and shiny enough for me to see and one large remote should be easier to keep track of than four or five. However I guess I feel I should be able to locate the hardware I already have and am not sure I would have paid close to $100 for this device if I hadn't gotten it free. As other reviewers have said you do not to use your home computer to get if working. Nice but not necessary for all.","Product: Belkin 12-Outlets Surge Suppressor - 12 x AC Power, 2 x USB - 3000 J - 5 V DC Output\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hopefully This Will Help Organize The Household!\n\nReview: My current technology area has a seven plug power strip that is all ready filled to capacity with just the basics needed to keep my desktop running. Now with twelve outlets plus two USB ports I can also charge my phones, kindle, laptop and iPod all in the same space near my computer rather than just plugging them in at the first outlet I or other members of my family see. The features of this product include a non-grounded indicator that for safey warns when the outlet is not properly grounded. There's also a surge protector indicator to assure you all your equipment is protected. Plus there ia a $250,000 connection equipment warrenty. There are mounting holes so you can hang the item to walls, baseboards or furniture though realistically mine is going to live on the carpet next to my computer desk. The included chord is six feet and the plug is convenient and low profile so the device can fit in to a small space. And there is even a power chord manager to keep the chords neat and tangele free. How could anyone go wrong with this product that is needed in all high tech homes?","Product: Take your music with you everywhere, the sunshine will power the rukus to keep your tunes playing. If your phone starts to die, no worries, plug it into the rukus to get a charge. When it gets dark, the internal lithium battery will keep the music going for hours or you can use the included USB cable for non-stop songs. Stream all your music from almost any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or computer. And for non-Bluetooth devices, there's an aux-in. Its time to start a Rukus!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best music I have ever heard\n\nReview: Six stars for this one.\n\nI connected my smartphone's Pandora to this little device, turned up the volume (on both the phone and the Rugged Rukus for maximum effect) and the entire house was filled with wonderfully clear music. I heard violins from the Rolling Stones, understood lyrics I never deciphered before and heard drums and guitars better than ever before.\n\nI hadn't used Bluetooth in about two years, so I had trouble connecting. I called customer support and they were very helpful for me. Here's how: Turn on Bluetooth on the Rukus. Then turn on Bluetooth on the phone. From the phone's Main Menu go to Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> Bluetooth Settings -> Scan Devices. When it finds the Rukus, click on 'Rugged Ru' to connect the two.\n\nIn addition the solar power, you can charge the Rukus from a USB or a phone charger that has a USB outlet. You can also use the juice from the Rukus to charge your phones or anything with micro USB input. My device came at least partially charged, so I put it in the sun and haven't had to charge it yet.\n\nThe one thing I think is missing is a volume indicator light to help control the volume.","Product: Get three bags in one with the Soleil. This ultra lightweight travel companion converts into either a tote, backpack or cross body. This bag breaks down fashion boundaries with unexpected details that appeal to both style and practical needs. It features a back zipper pocket that converts as a slider to attach to your handle of your rolling luggage. This is the perfect choice for all of your traveling needs.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Bag That Will Probably Appeal More To Females\n\nReview: This is a nice lightweight bag that would work well as a carry on piece on a plane or for any other luggage purpose. There is a large high quality zipper across the top of the main compartment to securely stow objects. Inside that main compartment there's a flap that would be perfect for a Kindle or tablet of any kind. There are five other smaller open compartments as well. The front of the outside has a zipper area which would be good for passports or other documents as well as two side holders that could be used for water bottles. There are also two open carrying spaces at the back of the bag underneath the straps for more carrying space.\n\nThis bag has short grips so it can be held in the hands like a purse and also sturdy straps for it to be used as a backpack. My one warning is that despite it being all in the color black it is somewhat feminine looking which may be a plus for some and a minus for others There is black on black flower texture over the entire front zipper portion and the Sherpani brand logo is highlighted by a white flower. Otherwise this is an attractive light weight high quality bag.","Product: Columbia performance stretch wave printed boxer brief is durable for sports and outdoor activities. No bunching or tightness around thighs but supportive. Performance Columbia logo waistband. Compass blue signature bartack. Omni-wick advanced evaporation pulls moisture away from the body and enables perspiration to evaporate quickly. Flat anti-chafing stitches. Tag free. Antimicrobial treatment on fabric. 2 pack combo\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best underwear I have ever worn\n\nReview: This is the most wonderful underwear I have ever worn. I have never before really gotten excited about underwear. I really love the feel of the fabric and the overall fit. One pair is solid dark blue and the other is also dark blue but with a distinctive pattern of stripes within stripes. As shown in the picture the underwear has ample room for your stuff. One thing I did not understand is why the baggy area goes all the way up to the waistband. Maybe if you are riding a bike you want all your stuff up and away from the seat. The underwear come with a fly, which I also don't understand why anyone would want it without as is some underwear. I got this free from Vine, but I will be buying more as I like it so very much.","Product: This strength hand grip features a durable steel coil and strengthens muscles in your hand, wrist and forearms while the cushioned foam handles provide a comfortable nonslip grip. A just able resistance levels from 20 to 90 lbs.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very good adjustable hand grip\n\nReview: I really like this Fila Strength Grip. It adjusts from 20 lbs resistance to 90 lbs. The gauge on the device has '90 lbs' on the setting that is easiest and '20 lbs' on the hardest. So that is a bit confusing the first time you use it. Also, when I tried to move it to the easiest setting it came apart and I had to work a bit to get it back together. I wish they had some description on the benefits of using this. Other than that I like the non-slip feel to the grips although they are not really cushioned though. I really like the adjust-ability where I can mix some hard and easy exercises with one machine.","Product: Scotch-Brite cook top cleaner effectively cleans glass and ceramic cook tops. Removes and resists smudges. Refills available. Leaves a brilliant streak-free shine.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Expensive But Not Particularly Powerful Cleaner\n\nReview: Ceramic stove tops are one of the hardest things in the kitchen to clean and keep clean. This product is not the miracle worker I was hoping for to remove burned on food. In fact it is totally ineffective against burned on food contrary to what it claims on the package. It is also still a lot of work to remove grease with this even though it is supposedly specially formulated to remove grease. I used two pads and got the stove top looking much cleaner but not spotless and then had to spend time and paper towels to remove the film the cleaner left. The handle is easy to use so I may try to use this on my counter tops and see how that works as they don't get nearly as dirty as the stove top. For the price was I expecting a super effective cleaning product but this is not it.","Product: I want to play my music through my car stereo and answer phones call via the built-in bluetooth in my phone.\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy Way To Get Pandora Radio And So Much More In Your Car!\n\nReview: Like with most devices I use I tried to set everything up without reading the instructions. This time it didn't work so I had to read the manual that is not a whole lot bigger than a postage stamp to see how to turn the device on (hold the button down for quite a while until the circular ring light on the Aircast starts flashing). Once I saw that my next challenge was turning on the Bluetooth on the smart phone. That was easy as all at once my car speakers were playing my favorite channel from Pandora radio. Now my Sirius radio deficient car can compete with my car that has it! A nice feature is the USB port that allows me to charge up my phone or anything else you might need to charge up in a car. And though the manual may be miniscule it did tell me everything I needed to know. I love my smart phone and this device makes it even more useful.","Product: Bell Automotive's Foose Quilted Suede Seat Cover will customize your ride. From the reality TV series Overhaulin', award winning Chip Foose is an American hot rod shop owner and highly acclaimed automotive designer and fabricator. In collaboration with Foose, Bell Automotive's team developed this durable universal bucket seat cover that will protect your seats from wear and tear while adding comfort and style to your vehicle. This seat cover features a sleek quilted black design and fits most seats with built-in or adjustable headrests.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Poor Quality And May Not Even Be Suede\n\nReview: Earlier this year I paid $40 for a set of two car seat covers from a well known big box store that were adequate though obviously not of the highest quality. For $20 a piece they improved the appearance of the car interior as well as protecting it from more damage. I installed this Foose seat cover today and found that even though it costs about $80 for a single cover it is of lower quality than the before mentioned ones. In this Foose seat cover there is a tab involved in the installation process that ripped as I was trying to attach two pieces as per the instructions which does not give me a lot of confidence in the durability of this product. I also think this is probably made from some type of polyester not real suede. The separate headrest cover it comes with is a welcome feature that the less expensive covers do not have. Because the cover is separate it allows the headrest to be adjusted. However in no way do I think this cover is worth four times the amount I paid for the covers purchased at Target.\n\nEDITED: I see the price has come down since I reviewed these earlier this week from a ridiculous almost $80.00 for one cover to a more reasonable $29.03 for a single cover. At that price this is possibly an \"OK\" purchase so I have upgraded my rating to three stars. I have been using the seat cover on the driver side of my car and I do like it a bit more over time than at first.\n\nEDITED AGAIN: At under $14.00 for one cover this is finally fairly priced. The cover looks terrible taken right out of the box but once installed it doesn't look that bad and I actually have started to like it.","Product: Bell Automotive's Foose Boulevard Grey Seat Cover (Pair) will customize your ride. From the reality TV series Overhaulin', award winning Chip Foose is an American hot rod shop owner and highly acclaimed automotive designer and fabricator. In collaboration with Foose, Bell Automotive's team developed this durable universal bucket seat cover that will protect your seats from wear and tear while adding comfort and style to your vehicle. This item contains two(2) seat covers that are a great addition to any vehicle's interior.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Low Quality Material And Impossible To Install Properly\n\nReview: Even at the current Amazon sale price of around $21 for a pair (down from a ridiculous $130/pair) these seat covers are not a good buy. The elastic strap that is supposed to attach to flaps in the back is way too short. The fabric used in this seat cover seems to be low quality as well. Other car seat covers have a separate cover for the headrest. When there is a separate cover the headrest can easily be adjusted but that is not the case with this design. BELL 22-1-70280-9 Black Quilted Suede Foose Seat Cover is another style of seat cover from the same manufacturer that does include a separate head rest cover and in my opinion is better looking though the material used in that one is also somewhat dubious. The quilted \"suede\" style sells for around $13 for a single cover on Amazon (again after a mysterious and drastic price reduction) but in my opinion it is the better choice.","Product: Save time and be more productive. Speedy Spine binders feature a Patent Pending channel construction that allows the easy drop-in of spine inserts for custom graphics in seconds. The dilemma of tight, almost impossible to insert spine graphics has plagued view binders since the inception into the office products industry. Now Speedy Spine solves that time wasting problem by loading spine inserts five times faster than a traditional view binder. No more wiggling, fighting or sweating to customize presentation binders. Lifetime product guarantee - A Binders For Life guarantee. Clear overlay on front, back and spine for easy customization. Ring mounted on back lid to reduce wear on paper.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Spine Is Easy To Put In But Easy To Fall Out Too\n\nReview: I have to admit that sometimes putting a spine label in and eventually removing it can be very difficult with some binders. With these binders you can very quickly put a spine label in because there is about a 1/8 inch gap at the top of the pocket. Unfortunately the label can also easily fall out of the spine. The feature I really like in these binders are the pockets in the front and back you can can use to make your own cover. I also like the two pockets inside the binder for storing sheets. Overall these binders are of average or slightly above average quality. As far as price you can probably do better at your local big box during a good back to school sale.","Product: PRO Platinum binder has 1.5 in. rings to hold up to 300 sheets of letter size paper. Ideal for filler paper, class handouts, homework and more. The full zipper closure of the 3 ring binder keeps everything secure. PRO Platinum is made of high quality durable material for heavy duty use, and is able to support heavy loads. The binder includes interior and exterior pockets plus an MP3 and headphone compartment for extra storage and convenience. Exterior pockets are also zippered to ensure nothing slips out accidentally. Binder is red in color.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Quality Product On Sale At A Reasonable Price\n\nReview: The first thing I noticed about the Mead Pro Platinum Binder is a small mesh pocket on the front. Underneath this pocket is a Velcro flap that when unzipped reveals a zippered compartment plus an area to store writing implements and business or note cards. The zippered compartment has pouches that are seemingly designed to hold an iPod and a smart phone. There is also a slot for earphone wires so you can listen to music with everything else completely zipped up and secured. A minor improvement would be to let the aforementioned mesh pocket also have access to the earplug slot since with the current design it does not. When the main compartment or \"binder\" is unzipped you see on the left a four section accordion file folder made of fabric. The right side is a removable three ring binder for regular notebook paper. There are two additional small pockets. One is seemingly to stash a pencil and the other notecards. Because the three ring binder is removable it can be used separately as a clipboard. Or the three ringed binder could be removed providing another large pocket for paper storage. I am pleased with this product as it seems very sturdy but time will tell how durable it is.","Product: It's a new way to twist. Comfortably grasp the smooth, curved hand held sharpener, and with easy back-and-forth (clockwise and counterclockwise) twisting of the pencil, feel the ratchet mechanism perfect the point. With a simple turn of a knob, customize pencil sharpening for a sharp or blunt pencil tip. Tip Saver Technology protects and extends the pencil life by preventing over sharpening. Easy empty shavings tray quickly, and conveniently, opens from discreet side panel for fast, tidy disposal. Portable, compact size fits in purses, backpacks, pockets, drawers, and more. Comes in an assortment of exciting translucent colors (a specific color cannot be guaranteed for purchase): Coral, Purple, or Blue.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well Designed Pencil Sharpener Offers A Couple Unique Advantages\n\nReview: There are several unique and special features that make this sharpener stand out from the rest. A switch allows you to choose between a sharp or blunt tip. I've always found an overly sharp tip shortens the longevity of the pencil. However a blunt tip will tend to extend a pencil's life. The sharpener is designed with a ratchet mechanism that allows you to twist your wrist back and forth instead of moving it in a continuous circular motion. Using this ratchet design enables easier and faster sharpening. The first time I emptied the shavings I had difficulty getting more than half of the shaving out. Fortunately I discovered that by spinning the sharpener inside the case (with the latch open) I could get all the shavings out easily. This sharpener has a compact design so it is easy to take along anywhere you may need to sharpen a pencil.","Product: Have an epic year with an academic year weekly/monthly planner for students that keeps up with any schedule. Handcrafted look inside and out. A clear plastic pocket on the front cover holds loose items. One ruled week across two pages with open scheduling. One month across two pages with open daily blocks, notes space and reference calendars. 12 months, 5.38 x 8.25 inch page size. Reference pages include internet resources, hall pass, holiday list, and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Academic Planner With A Daisy Motif\n\nReview: This is a great academic planner suitable for high school or college students as well as teachers. The daisies will probably make this planners more popular with females than males but it has many good features for anyone. There is a plastic removable cover to help protect the planner and it could also be removed if someone really objects to the daisies. There is a monthly at a glance feature with all the calendar dates for a given month on two pages per as well as two pages devoted to each week of the academic year. Plenty of room for notes and other data are included. At the front of the book is a chart of all major holidays for the years 2015-2017. At the back there are many little math helps such as conversions between common fractions, percentages and decimals ,liquid measurements for cooking, recipe equivalents from grams to ounces and US to metric conversions including temperatures. Also included are a periodic table of the elements, spelling tips for frequently misspelled words, proofreading symbols, a United States map with time zones and a world map. This planner is a bit smaller in dimensions them some (eight and one half inch by five and three eights) but that can be an advantage when fitting it in to a backpack.","Product: Plan.Write.Remember. appointment book / planner includes weekly and monthly pages and notes space. Covers 12 months January December. Column-style two page per week spreads include hourly appointment times from 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Hot Spot reminder sections at the bottom of the page call attention to your most important details and to-dos. Two page per month spreads feature unruled blocks and room for notes. Special pages also include: 3 year holiday list, event planning and quick reference. The weekly / monthly planner is bookbound with a bungee closure. Ivory colored, 7.37 in. x 9.75 in. pages. Black.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect 2016 Planner For Me\n\nReview: This is a nice quality planner for the calendar year 2016. You see each month \"at a glance\" with two dedicated pages and there are lines to write briefly on each of the days and also a column reserved for additional notes. Then there are weekly appointment style columns for every week of the year and every day of each week (Monday- Sunday) with times running from 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening and extra room at the bottom of each day for more notes and an additional column for each week to record even more if needed. There are eight more pages near the back for more writing plus compact calendars appearing on the final page for the years 2016-2018. A list of major holidays for the years 2016-2018 prefaces the book. A ribbon style bookmark, a strap, and a paper pocket at the back to tuck extra papers are part of the design. The cover is sleek and appropriate for anyone. I know we are now encouraged to have everything on google calendars these days but I still prefer paper planners and this is an especially nice one.","Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer II effectively kills up to 12 mice (Based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing effective station security. Resistant to tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers out. The bait station can be used indoors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very safe and effective dispenser of mouse bait\n\nReview: Just looking at the packaging I could not tell if this product actually traps mice or just dispenses bait. In this case the bait is poison and the mice are free to leave the bait station. If you want to poison mice, this seems like a big improvement over similar mouse poisons that are small pellets sitting in an open tray that can spill. The poison is a fairly large one ounce block. You can check to see if there any nibbles to monitor activity. The poison block is kept safely away from children or pets and there is no worty about it scattering all over the place. Placing the bait into the station is slightly involved, but definitely not too complicated.","Product: The Havahart Spray Away Elite II--Animal Repellent Motion Detector Sprinkler provides an innovative, humane way to keep unwanted animals out of any part of your yard and garden. With its new and improved design, the Elite II is stronger than ever and even more capable of withstanding the elements. Spray Away Elite II provides a safe and easy to use alternative to chemical repellents and electric fences. Spray Away uses an infrared sensor to detect animals that cross its path and upon detection releases a burst of water combined with unexpected noise and motion to humanely deter them. The Havahart Spray Away Elite II will actually condition your unwanted animals to find lunch elsewhere. Best of all, Spray Away Elite II is hose-free and wireless--making it portable and discrete. In this way, Spray Away Elite II gives you the flexibility to protect any area from nuisance animals regardless of proximity to a water or power source. And Spray Away Elite II charges through solar panels located on the top of the unit--so you never have to worry about replacing batteries. Spray Away Elite II is powerful enough to protect up to 1,900 square feet while detecting motion 35 feet in front of the unit. The versatile unit detects animals of all sizes and the sprinkler can be set to cover shorter or longer distances. Note: When the product is first turned on the sensor calibrates itself for about 15 sec. During this time It appears like nothing is happening. During this time if someone waves their hand in front of the sensor it will prolong the calibration cycle and cause calibration errors causing the product not to function correctly.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Environmentally Friendly And Humane But Has Some Problems\n\nReview: It only takes a minute to install this product. You just have to attach the sprinkler head to the top of the unit. There is a sensitivity knob to use depending on the size of animal you are trying to deter (squirrel, rabbit, deer etc). There are indicator lights to warn of low water or low battery. The spray can be adjusted to long or short distances as well as to make it oscillate with a wide or narrow arc. That's the good news.\n\nThe bad news is the product is overpriced for what it is. We have not yet gotten the low battery light to go off so the sprinkler is still just sending out a short single stream rather than the oscillating arc. The ideal place we chose does not have full sun but we will see if the strong Colorado sun can still fully charge the device. We have not used the product long enough to see other problems but other reviewers seem to indicate additional difficulties with long term use. Ironically we haven't noticed many rabbits in our yard since installing this product so it is difficult to say how effective the product is at discouraging them and other little creatures.","Product: Rear Wheel Drive System provides a better traction and control on hilly terrain and large, easy empty bag makes emptying the bag fast and easy.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Wheels literally fell off in the first minute of mowing -- but now it's working OK\n\nReview: The mower started the first time I pulled the cord. The grass was high, so I set the cutting height at the highest level. The self propelled speed was at about a four minute per mile pace. My Honda can adjust this to slower speeds. Anyway, in the first minute of mowing the wheels literally fell off and the blades permanently destroyed part of the mower. Maybe there was something I did wrong setting the cutting height to the highest level. I'll read all the manuals front to back and see if there was something I did wrong. At this point I am glad I only filled the gas tank to 90%. Hate to think I would waste a whole tank of gas when I get rid of the remains.\n\nUpdate: Using duct tape I was able to make the front wheels operable and finished mowing the front yard. The self-propelled is very difficult to operate at less than sprint speed. The mower literally flies off the ground on the slightest down slope.\n\nUpdate #2: I went to Home Depot (btw Amazon and HD are now the only retailers listed on Lawn Boy's home page) and checked out the front axle for this model in the store. I was able to repair the bent metal height adjuster and also made sure everything with the axle was OK. The mower is now working fine! It mulches high grass extremely well. I still think the self-propelled is much too fast, but I am getting used to controlling the speed. I think the problem is there is a long delay in changing the speed. In other words it accelerates very slowly, but eventually reaches a high speed. So with the handle all the way down, for a while is at an OK speed. But then it slowly keeps getting faster and faster until it's almost out of control. So now I know to put the handle in the middle and wait a while for it to get to a speed I am comfortable with.\n\nI am not sure why the wheels fell off the axle in the first place. Maybe when I removed it from the box I picked up the mower with the wheels trapped in the box and dislocated the axle. Or maybe it was no good when it was shipped. Anyway, the axle snaps in place on some plastic holders and it is now a very good mower.","Product: The Victor Clean-Kill Mouse Trap is designed to look like a tunnel and is perfect for a no-see, no-touch experience. The tunnel design also increases interaction with the mouse. The bait trough provided is located on the back of the trap, so no chance of bait theft is possible. An ease-of-use experience is made stress-free with the setting instructions printed directly on the trap. Once the mouse enters the trap to retrieve the bait, the Kill-Gate enables perfect placement for a quick, humane Clean-Kill.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: I used to love everything from Victor\n\nReview: I used to love everything from Victor, but lately they have some products that seem a little strange. This is the first really bad product I've seen from them.\n\nFirst the bottom literally dropped off... as soon as I started to work with the trap the floor of the tunnel fell off. I snapped it back into place. Then when I tried to open the bait door, the door came completely off. Even after some practice it sometimes still comes off. To set the trap you pull up on the kill gate. For a while I thought it was defective, but if you pull really, really hard it will set.\n\nYou put the bait in a tiny trough and unlike in the picture on the package, there is a wall with a tiny hole in it that probably further reduces the overall attraction of the tiny amount of bait.\n\nI'll update the review if the trap ends up catching its share of mice.\n\nBy the way, Victor has a wonderful web site with lots of tips and great information at victorpest.com.","Product: Clinically Proven GlycoFlex 3 Hip and Joint Supplement for Dogs represents stage 3 of our comprehensive joint support program designed to maintain joint comfort and mobility through all the stages of your dogs life. Recommended by veterinarians for over 30 years, this formula offers higher levels of Glucosamine, MSM and Perna canaliculus for superior joint care. GlycoFlex 3 is suggested for active and competitive dogs to maintain top form. GlycoFlex 3 also provides maximum support to those showing more serious signs of aging and discomfort as well as limited mobility or dogs in recovery after orthopedic surgery.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Dogs Love Them And They Appear To Be A Quality Product\n\nReview: My twelve year old Yorkie has a variety of health issues but he is still alert, happy and loving life despite the pain of arthritic back knees he has had surgery for in the past. He loves the taste of these Glyco-Flex chews and in fact is quite concerned that I picked up the bag from where the rest of his supplies are stored and moved it over to my computer to write this review. And though I can't say this with absolute certainty he seems to be walking with some extra spring in his steps since starting this program. Since he is a tiny (seven pound) dog we break these treats in half and only give him a half of one a day and fortunately the chews are very easy to break in two with your hands. It is reassuring that these have the seal of the National Animal Supplement Council and are \"veterinarian approved\".\n\nThese are trademarked by a New Zealand company and distributed by a Vermont firm so I can't be certain of the country of origin from the information on the bag. The Vetri-Science website does provide an honest answer to questions about the source of their raw materials for their products in which they state they do get ingredients from all over the world and these ingredients are all tested and documented for identity, strength and purity. Furthermore all the actual manufacturing occurs in the United States under current Good Manufacturing Processes protocol.","Product: ALL-PRO LED outdoor security lighting provides the safety of super bright lighting, energy savings up to 90%, and the convenience of one-time installation without re-lamping. Designed for performance in a sleek, low profile die cast housing, this innovative LED motion activated flood light illuminates your outdoor spaces with a bright 1900 Lumens, while creating unmatched safety and reliability with 180 degrees of full coverage motion sensing.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: LED Motion Detector Provides Bright Light For Large Area\n\nReview: This intriguing looking device has crystal clear covers on its twin head floodlights. Each floodlight has two tiny dots that are the actual LED lights. You can select the motion timer to shine from one - twelve minutes which should meet a variety of individual needs. The dial does not show the exact minutes so you have to approximate. At our house we use this light mostly to take our small dog out to the backyard. The sensitivity is great as the light comes on before we are even halfway out the door. Other motion detectors we have include a sensitivity setting but this one is not adjustable though it is working fine for us as is so no complaints for our situation. The LEDs are supposed to have 35,000 hours of light. Since we are only using it one minute at a time this should be around for a very lengthy span. The range of the light is seventy feet with 1980 lumens and 150 Watt equivalent.","Product: Sylvania 78691, 9 Watt LED BR30 reflector lamp replacing 65 Watt incandescent. Rated up to 25,000 hours at 70% lumen maintenance, SYLVANIA LED reflector lamps offer years of service and reduced energy and maintenance costs. These lamps offer greater energy savings up to 88% in comparison to traditional incandescent lamps. The 80+ CRI ensures greater color definition and can be used in many applications, both home and business. They are available in a warm 2700K color temperature. SYLVANIA LED lamps are environmentally preferred products. They are RoHS complaint, contain no mercury, lead or other hazardous materials. They emit no UV or IR radiation that can cause fading and discoloration of fabric or artwork.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 9-watts Produces Amazingly Pleasing Bright Light\n\nReview: This LED bulb is on the warm end of the light appearance spectrum which is my preference. It replaces a BR30 flood light in my home. The 650 lumens produces at least as much as the incandescent BR30 it replaces. The bulb can be used in the outdoors including damp locations as long as it is not directly exposed to water. It can handle a wide range of temperatures from -4F to +104F. Another positive feature of this bulb is it comes on immediately without the few seconds of lag time of some of the LED bulbs. Based on three hours of use per day this bulb should last for twenty-three years. The estimated yearly energy cost is $1.20. Using 9 watts vs. 65 watts, I think the payback is about 2 years so I think it may make sense to start replacing incandescent and CFL with these LEDs.","Product: Delta bathroom sink faucets with DIAMOND Seal Technology perform like new for life with a patented design which reduces leak points, is less hassle to install and lasts twice as long as the industry standard*. Plus, everything you need is together in one convenient box, including integrated supply lines and drain assembly, so there's no need to order additional parts. You can install with confidence, knowing that Delta bathroom faucets are backed by our Lifetime Limited Warranty. Delta WaterSense labeled sink faucets, shower faucets and toilets use at least 20% less water than the industry standardsaving you money without compromising performance. *Industry standard is based on ASME A112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Another good faucet from Delta\n\nReview: The first things you notice about this faucet are: it is very shiny and it looks very modern in a retro sort of way.\n\nInstallation was very easy and the instructions were pretty good, but a little explanation in a few places would have been helpful. The water supply lines are built-in, so you don't have to go out and buy them and hope you get the right ones. The water line were a little long for me. There are instructions for cutting them, but Delta warns they are not responsible if anything then goes wrong. So I left them as is.\n\nThe operation of the faucet is very good. The handles work well and the water flow is excellent.\n\nI have always been very happy with anything from Delta.","Product: Philips A15 Vintage Filament LED light bulbs are made to be seen, with a classic shape and glowing filament that shines with 110 lumens (25-Watt equivalent) of warm light at a quarter of the energy use of traditional incandescent bulbs. At 2000-Kelvin, these soft white bulbs offer warm and comfortable mood lighting with a filament that offers a beautiful and nostalgic aesthetic. Best-in-class Philips LEDs provide energy-efficient steady, natural lighting at 1/4 of the energy of incandescents, 1/2 the energy of halogens and with 10X and 4X the lifespan respectively. Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don't contribute to harmful hazardous waste. With a medium (E26) standard base, these decorative bulbs can be used in any standard lighting fixture both indoors and outdoors. Use these decorative bulbs exposed fixtures, hanging and pendant lamps, and string light fixtures where steady ambiant mood lighting is desired.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The best LED's I've seen\n\nReview: Philips Clear Classic G25 LED light bulbs provide 350 lumens of soft, glowing white light, equivalent to 40-watt incandescents with 80% less energy use. These bulbs fit standard medium base (E26) fixtures with the look and feel of a classic bulb. Not for use with Philips HUE products.\n Warm Glow effect dimming offers flicker-free, silent dimming that works with more dimmer switches than any other LED on the market. The more you dim, the warmer the light--from 2700 to 2200 Kelvin just like traditional incandescent light bulbs.\n Best-in-class Philips LEDs provide energy-efficient steady, natural lighting at 1/4 of the energy of incandescents, 1/2 the energy of halogens and with 10X and 4X the lifespan respectively. Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don't contribute to harmful hazardous waste.\n\nThese Philips Clear Classic bulbs are my favorite LED bulbs yet. I love the 'warm' yellow light (2700K)... rather than the 'cool' blue LED's on the opposite end of the spectrum.\n\nThese 5-watt bulbs are clear and with 350 lumens they really provide a lot of light. The base is the standard that fits in the sockets around the home.","Product: Lauren Fox, who earned her MFA from the University of Minnesota, is the author of the novels Still Life with Husband and Friends Like Us. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Parenting, Psychology Today, The Rumpus, and Salon. She lives in Milwaukee with her husband and two daughters.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Superior Literary Chick Literature That Is Not Just For Chicks\n\nReview: DAYS OF AWE (the title comes from the time between the two high holidays of the Jewish faith) is an excellently written first person narrative about a forty-three year old Milwaukee school teacher, Isabel. Isabel's best friend and fellow teacher, Josie, has died in a one car accident after some negative personal choices that affected her career and marriage. The fact that the accident may not have really been an accident adds to Isabel's difficulty in accepting the loss. Isabel is also dealing with her beloved only child's entrance into adolescence, several miscarriages, the realities of her aging mother and most importantly the break up of her marriage.\n\nThis relatively short novel is engagingly written and quickly involves the reader and keeps their interest to the end. Author Fox develops a consistent, compelling and darkly humorous voice for her narrator Isabel. DAYS OF AWE is superior literary chick literature (that many men will also appreciate) that I would give five stars if I had not been a bit disappointed by the end."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The Oral-B Deep Sweep 5000 Smartseries rechargeable electric toothbrush with Bluetooth is the worlds first of its kind with Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth communication allows the brush to connect with your smartphone to give you real-time feedback on your brushing habits. The Deep Sweep brush head features three bristles zones to reach deep to remove plaque, and 3D cleaning action sweeps side to side and pulsates to break up and remove up to 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. The pressure sensor lights up if you brush too hard to prevent harmful over-brushing and there are 5 modes and a timer to help you brush for a dentist-recommended 2 minutes. Best of all its brought to you by Oral-B the #1 brand used by dentists worldwide. Compatible with the following replacement toothbrush heads: CrossAction, 3D White, Sensitive Clean, Precision Clean, FlossAction, TriZone, Deep Sweep, ProWhite, Ortho, PowerTip, and Dual Clean.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great brush, but app not worth much at least for me\\n\\nReview: I have never used an electric toothbrush before and this brush does provide a near dentist quality cleaning.\\n\\nFour or five stars for the brush. One or zero for the app.\\n\\nThe brush has six modes: daily clean, deep clean, sensitive, whitening, massage and tongue cleaning, but it is almost impossible to tell which mode the brush is in.\\n\\nI think the app is pretty close to worthless for me. It keeps track of which day you brushed in the last month and gives you statistics such as how many consecutive days you have brushed, flossed, etc. It also displays news, weather and pictures from around the world while you are brushing. If you spend 18 hours a day on Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, etc, I guess you may think the app is fun, but it's not my cup of tea. You can send all your brushing statistics to your dentist. The app displays a list of about 30 dentists within four miles of where I live. I am not sure if this is a list of all the dentists that have volunteered and signed up for this. I hate to sound too harsh, but I don't think my dentist wants to keep up to the minute tabs on my brushing.\\n\\nThe app has a timer mode that splits the recommended two minutes brushing into four 30 second sessions for the four quadrants or 'Focused Care Zones'. I just learned about the 'Display 3D Teeth' setting and that shows a pretty neat visual. After you stop brushing and also stop the timer on the app it reminds you to clean you tongue, floss and rinse. It uses the honor system for the daily, weekly and monthly statistics that keep track of all that. Since it's the honor system, it may not match reality. In fact once as a test I started the timer on the app without turning on the brush and it gave me credit for brushing. There are statistics such as how many seconds you used 'too much pressure', but for some reason that is only displayed on the monthly statistics, but not the daily or weekly.\\n\\nThe directions say the bush comes uncharged and may take a full 24 hours for the initial charge. Mine did require the full 24 hours. The package came with only one brush head. I see other Oral-B models that come with quite a few brush heads.\\n\\nOral-B has a model with a Smart Guide device which has a timer, time of day display and a smiley vs frown if you brush with too much pressure. I think that model would provide enough information for me.\",\n \"Product: Designed for the realities of life in the field, the Seek Reveal combines an advanced thermal imaging camera with a high performance LED light in one compact, rugged, and reliable device. Built for the realities of work and play, the Seek Reveal handheld thermal imager combines powerful thermal insight and a high-performance light in one durable device. With a detectable range of -40 to 626 F, Reveal lets you pinpoint specific sources of heat-and heat loss-up to 500 feet away, all at just the touch of a button. Whether you're a plumber searching for a clog, an electrician checking for a hotspot, a hunter tracking game, or a homeowner looking for peace of mind, Reveal delivers the insight and illumination you need to find, fix, and feel safe faster.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazng device useful for many tasks\\n\\nReview: This is a neat device which is probably just a toy for me, but would be a great device for a professional or a heavy-duty DIY'er.\\n\\nI took me a little while to figure out how to point the device. There are virtually no written instructions which is the only reason for me to not give it a five-star eating.\\n\\nWhen i tried it out, the device could see the heating ducts in the walls. My WiFi router showed up a lot hotter than my modem. Even electric outlet that had been recently used showed their heat.\\n\\nI left a sliding glass door open a crack and the escaping heat did clearly show up. I'll have to use this tonight when the low is expected to be 5 to 10 degrees.\\n\\nIt comes with a nice flashlight built-in which could be very handy for some.\\n\\nI can't compare this to other brands, but it does seem like an amazing device to me.\",\n \"Product: This Pour Homme smell remover soap bar is perfect for removing organic and kitchen odors from your hands.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This does help remove offensive food odors from hands\\n\\nReview: OK I admit it. I had no idea that stainless steel can be used to remove odors like fish,onions and garlic until I received an offer to use and then review this \\\"soap\\\". The product is small (1.975 ounces), football shaped and frankly rather an elegant looking object to reside on a kitchen sink that fits comfortably in an adult hand when being used. I wondered how on earth this works and Wikipedia tells me that \\\"while staininless steel soap is sold by reputable sources, scientific evidence of its efficacy appears lacking. One hypothesis is that these soaps work by binding the sulfur compounds found in substances such as onions and garlic.\\\" While you are supposed to use the stainless steel soap with water a little experimentation showed that some strong food smells are removed just by using the soap along. Further experimentation showed rubbing your hands on other stainless steel kitchen objects will also remove the odors. This product is what I consider a practical novelty. It is an item that might make a cute gift or souvenir for the cook who already has almost every other cooking related gadget and loves to try new things.\",\n \"Product: No matter the season, get in the mood for spring! This porcelain dinnerware collection is durable to last throughout the year but brings springtime to the table with its bright, floral accented patterning and colors. The contemporary Paisley design in bold orange and cool green nicely balances the garden motif. This dinnerware pattern is so stylish that you can showcase it for everything from casual meals to entertaining friends. The dinner plates and cereal bowls feature a more understated look with minimally decorated rims while the complementing salad plates and mugs add interest to the set with more prominent patterning across the entire surface. Each 16-Piece Dinnerware Set includes service for 4: 4 of each 10-1/2-inch dinner plates, 8-inch salad plates, 5-1/2-inch/18-ounce cereal bowls and 11-ounce mugs. Pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe so you dont have to sacrifice ease.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty, Practical, Everyday Dinnerware\\n\\nReview: This pretty dinnerware set is not Grandma's fine china but is much more practical and likely to be used almost daily. The earth tone colors will blend with a lot of tableware many folks are likely to all ready have or acquire. Orange and green are predominant and these shades and the paisley design are a bit reminiscent of the 70's but it is not real overwhelming. The advertisement describes this pattern as being spring like but there is nothing really at all seasonal about this set. I like the mugs as they are easy to hold and I am so glad mugs now seem to be the standard in such sets rather than cups and saucers (who needs saucers?). The bowls are well shaped and suitable for cereal, ice cream, soup or whatever. The luncheon plate is fairly large as such things go and could be used alone or as a dessert/salad plate with the full sized one. Everything is dishwasher and microwave safe which is a must in my household. At the supposed full price of $140 I don't think this is a great bargain but if for sale for $77.94 as it currently is on Amazon I don't see how a consumer looking for a casual dinnerware set for four could go wrong.\",\n \"Product: Tiger Micom controlled rice cooker & warmer comes with 4-in-1 functions (rice cooking, \\\"tacook\\\" Synchro-Cooking, slow cooker, steamer function) and 10 computerized cooking menu settings (Synchro-cooking, plain rice, quick rice, porridge, mixed rice, sweet rice, brown rice, multi-grain rice, slow cooking, steam cooking), which allows The rice cooker to prepare two dishes simultaneously. With minimal preparation and The press of a button, Tiger's automatic cooking logic system actively monitors cooking temperatures to create the perfect meal. Unlike other rice cookers, Tiger's cooking plate is specially designed so the flavors from the cooking plate does not affect the flavor or texture of the rice. Other highlights include an easy to remove and washable inner lid & steam cap, an easy to read LCD control panel, automatic keep warm function after the rice is cooked, and delay timer. The product's dimension is 10.1-inch W x 13.7-inch L x 8.2-inch H and the wattage to this rice cooker & warmer is 641-watts.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Works As Promised But Complicated\\n\\nReview: I was very excited to have the chance to review this rice cooker that can do much more than cook rice. Unfortunately I felt the instructions for the product were not clear and I experienced some frustration in learning how to use its basic functions. This was my first experience with a rice cooker. Once I got the device operational I found it does work well and as intended but it is a complicated piece of kitchen equipment. And none of the recipes that come with the cooker really appealed to me and many had hard to find ingredients. Fortunately I found recipes designed for rice cookers on the internet that were more to my liking. The rice cooker takes up quite a bit of space in my pantry and I am not sure how practical it is for me at this point in my life.\",\n \"Product: Electrolux's exclusive line of PureOxygen Allergy Air Purifiers deliver exceptional air cleaning so you can breathe with confidence in your home. Choose your own PureOxygen Allergy Air Purifier according to your size and feature preference, yet take comfort in knowing that each is packed with excellent air cleaning performance to meet your allergy needs. Endorsed by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association, the Electrolux PureOxygen Allergy 150 Allergen Air Purifier helps clean the air with four stages of filtration and is AHAM certified for areas up to 150 square feet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Air Cleaner With Many Deluxe Features\\n\\nReview: This Electrolux Air Cleaner Model ELAP 15 comes with four stage filtration. Included is a carbon pre filter to absorb gas and odors. When the product is in auto mode there is an air quality sensor that detects the amount of impurities in the air and automatically adjusts the fan between high and low as needed. A really nifty feature is the light sensor which detects when the room is dark then dims the control panel lights and lowers the fan speed for quiet operation. Once the room is dim the fan speed does not increase even if it has been left at auto mode.\\n\\nThe air cleaner setup in the instruction manual seems to need some improvement as the drawings don't always match the specific models. However the Air Cleaner Components Chart found near the beginning of the manual has enough visual information to show how the filters should be installed for the four available models Electrolux manufactures. One additional item in the instructions that needs clarification is that in my case at least the carbon filter was already installed in the machine and therefore the three additional filters included in the box are for replacements which according to the company should last for a year.\\n\\nFrom my experience with Electrolux vacuum cleaners I have always trusted this brand and it looks like their quality extends to the air cleaners they sell.\",\n \"Product: Important Made in USA Origin Disclaimer: For certain items sold by Walmart on Walmart.com, the displayed country of origin information may not be accurate or consistent with manufacturer information. For updated, accurate country of origin data, it is recommended that you rely on product packaging or manufacturer information. Are you new to the juicing world or ready to kick-start a healthy lifestyle? The Proctor Silex Juice Extractor is ideal for the novice juice drinker or aspiring health nut, with easy-to-use features, included recipes and tips. Incorporating fruits and veggies into snacks or meals doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. The perfect upgrade from a simple citrus juicer to a multi-purpose juicing machine, this Juice Extractor has a powerful 400-watt motor and durable stainless steel cutter/strainer to juice hearty fruits and vegetables. Liven up your diet by taking fruits and vegetables that are in season or in-stock year round and turning them into fresh and delicious juice blends without the need for sugar or preservatives. Forget about those expensive, store-bought bottled juices and sugary sports drinks. Fresh taste and nutrition are just a few minutes away with the Proctor Silex Juice Extractor.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Inexpensive But Not High Quality\\n\\nReview: This is an inexpensive juice extractor and and it shows. It's quite loud, manufactured mostly from plastic aside from the blade and the user needs to do a lot of prep work in cutting the fruits and veggies in to small enough pieces for the extractor to be able to process them and the juice yield is still not very high. It is an easy enough product to set up and clean and several recipes are included as is a one year warranty. I've tried a few Proctor-Silex kitchen appliances in the past and have never been impressed with their quality or durability though they were inexpensive and this juice extractor seems similar. If you really are sure you want to get seriously in to juicing and can afford it I would do more research and invest in a higher end product.\",\n \"Product: DIIs silicone kitchen cookware accessories are high quality products made to protect you from heat. DIIs silicone products are heat proof up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and heat resistant up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. DII produces quality you can count on. DII kitchen silicone cookware accessories are made with pure FDA Grade, 100% BPA Free Silicone. DII hygienic silicone lids are designed in a single body uniform, continuous silicone that has no crevices for bacteria and food particles to hide in and collect over time. DIIs silicone lids have a convenient hanging hole that allows for quick access in the kitchen and easy hanging storage. Silicone Lids are the perfect way to add lids to pots, pans, and baking dishes that previously had none. DIIs silicone lids offer a suction seal for easy food storage, cooking, baking & serving. These lids withstand heat up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit, making them perfect on the stove, in the oven, or in the microwave. These lids double as a splatter guard for cooking greasy items, such as bacon. Easily fits on different sizes of pots, pans & bowls. DII silicone lids come in these different sizes: 11.25 inch diameter, 8.75 inch diameter & 6.75 inch diameter. Place these wonderful silicone lids on your bowls, pots, pans, and more. DII silicone lids come in a variety of sizes to provide you with the perfect sizes for you! DII silicone lids are perfect for cooking on the stove. These easy to use boil over lids provide you with no messy overflow to clean while cooking. Also great for the microwave, cover your plate to prevent splattering! To view more products from DII visit www.amazon.com/dii\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I Always Seem To Need Lids n The Kitchen\\n\\nReview: I seem to never have the lid I need when cooking or storing food in the fridge so I was happy to receive these three lids that can be used with any container that is smaller in circumference then the lid itself. They work well to keep things from boiling over on the stove but I really like them as a splash guard in the microwave or to just cover a dish in the refrigerator. Like most DII items these are functional items that are a practical addition to my home at a reasonable price. There is a small holder for lifting the lids. . I got my lids in blue which blend with most kitchen items though color is not something I am picky about especially when it comes to lids.\",\n \"Product: DIIs spun polyester tablecloths are available in a variety of solid colors & sizes. Because of their heavy construction, the tablecloths drape beautifully over your table. All of the spun polyester tablecloths are machine washable and feature a stain resistance treatment. Polyester is a great fabric for tablecloths because the material hardly shrinks and requires little to no ironing. All DIIs spun polyester tablecloths feature a fold-over hem, which creates a polished look for your table. These solid tablecloths look great on their own or layered under a DII lace tablecloth. Find DIIs full selection of colors & sizes by searching for DII Polyester Tablecloths. More options from DII available at amazon.com/dii\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Decent But Not Super High Quality Tablecloth\\n\\nReview: I've been a bit underwhelmed by several of the kitchen and household products I have received from DII and this tablecloth is no exception. Mine is in the color blue and it does blend well with other dinnerware and kitchen linens I own. And as it is polyester it tends to wash well and be more stain resistant that other table cloths I have used. However there were some loose threads and other irregularities in the material that don't render the product unusable but made me doubt the longevity of the tablecloth. I have only washed it once to date and the color seems duller after washing and the overall tablecloth looks a bit more shoddy after its trip through the washer and dryer than when it was freshly out of the package.\",\n \"Product: Zak! Designs presents another colorful, fun and functional set that is perfect for serving and enjoying a healthful salad any day of the week. Salad Serving Set includes large serving bowl, pair of tongs and 4 individual salad bowls. Zak! Confetti pieces have an especially festive appearance, the recycled melamine gives the impression of real multi-colored flecks of confetti. Made of durable, recycled BPA-free melamine that won't chip or fade; this set will add a colorful splash to your kitchen for years to come. Easy to care for, they are dishwasher safe but don't use in the microwave.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Many Uses Beyond Serving Salad\\n\\nReview: This large bowl with four smaller ones and a serving spoon and fork set (not really tongs) may be designed for salads but could also be used for many other functions. The smaller bowls are the perfect size for cereal, fruit, soup, desserts and so on and the bigger bowl could be used for many kitchen jobs as well. The red color is attractive and would coordinate with a myriad of other casual dinner ware styles. At the current Amazon sales price of under $30 this is a decent deal but any higher and I think this is overpriced. This would also make a nice shower/wedding gift since almost any home could find a use for these pieces. The bad news is you can't microwave this stuff the good news is it is dishwasher safe and environmentally friendly as it is made from recycled materials.\",\n \"Product: The BISSELL SmartClean Robotic Vacuum gives you automatic, effective cleaning whenever you want, all over your home. Its powerful suction and unique brush roll design gather dust, debris, and hair so you dont have to. Its revolution navigation system provides excellent coverage, even under furniture, along edges and corners, and in other hard-to-reach places. SmartClean offers automatic return to its self-charging docking station, scheduling cleans when its convenient for you, and other fantastic, helpful features.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Picks up about as much dirt as the Miele Scout and iRobot Roomba\\n\\nReview: I have used the iRobot Roomba and the Miele Scout robot vacuum cleaner and I must say this Bissell model picks up about as much as the higher end much more expensive brands. None of the robots pick up as much as a decent hand held vacuum, but the robots do a better job cleaning the floor next to the wall. This model does not come with a remote which is not much of a drawback for me.\\n\\nThe great thing about these robots is it can clean an entire floor when you are gone or busy doing other things. But be careful. This a fun gizmo to watch and if you watch it too much that kind of defeats the time saving benefits.\",\n \"Product: Lenox offers a truly legendary collection of ornaments that has been a treasured part of American holidays for generations. Unmatched quality and hand craftsmanship result in exquisite collectibles that bring a special glow to your home. No other gift expresses the joy of the season more than a specially-chosen ornament for the people who mean the most to you. Best of all, this remarkable collection is created by Lenox, the name more closely associated with holiday entertaining than any other. The confidence that Lenox has in the unmatched durability of every product they offer is backed up by a lifetime breakage replacement policy to guarantee many years of enjoyment to each customer. This festive trio will add shimmering style to your decorating. Crafted of gleaming silver-plated metal, each ornament includes a splendid red satin ribbon for hanging and comes handsomely packaged in an iconic seasonal red box to make a perfect gift.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Three Cute Little Snowmen\\n\\nReview: These are cute little metal snowman Christmas decorations, each holding a tiny broom, that can be used in a variety of ways. Each snowman is identical except for a different seasonal message inscribed on each ornament. The messages are \\\"Let It Snow\\\", \\\"Tis The Season\\\", and \\\"Joy to All\\\" so the snowman are suitable as a gift to anyone no matter their belief system. These ornaments can of course be hung from a Christmas tree by the included red ribbon hangers. Or they could be used as a stocking stuffer, added to a a holiday card or used to accent a gift box. Lenox has a good reputation for manufacturing quality items and these follow that tradition. The snowmen are really much prettier than in the picture as this silvery metal type of ornament doesn't seem to photograph well and they are also lighter than you would expect and won't pull a Christmas tree branch down. They came very well packaged and undamaged.\",\n \"Product: Wake up to the amazing comfort of this king mattress. Designed with support, value and the need for great sleep in mind, this mattress has a built-in self-adjusting lumbar support system for relieving pressure points and eliminating restlessness. A layer of ventilated eucalyptus memory foam improves airflow to maintain optimal body temperature, wicks away moisture and provides anti-microbial/anti-bacterial protection. Foundation available, sold separately.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best mattress ever... big improvement over older memory foam\\n\\nReview: This is a firm to fairly firm queen size mattress made with memory foam gel. The memory foam gel is a big improvement over the older memory foam that required body heat and a time delay for you to sink into what is initially an uncomfortably hard surface. With this mattress there is no sinking feeling; you feel comfortable and well supported at all times. This is my third memory foam mattress and I think it's my favorite by far.\\n\\nOne word of caution. After taking the rolled up mattress out of the cardboard box you need to cut a heavy white plastic wrapping that covers still another clear plastic wrapping. While cutting the white plastic wrapping with the recommended scissors I nicked up mattress slightly, despite being very careful. I think maybe a knife would have been better for this.\\n\\nI have gotten two great nights sleep so far, so I'm really glad I have this wonderful product from Ashley.\",\n \"Product: Make all your electronics work together with the Harmony 650 universal remote from Logitech. Setup is easy; just connect the remote to your PC or Mac, and the setup wizard will help you configure the remote.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice If A Bit Pricey\\n\\nReview: I'm one who love good films and television in all forms but am always misplacing remote controls for my small \\\"home theater\\\" and unfortunately I'm not the only one with that problem in my family. This new universal remote should be large and shiny enough for me to see and one large remote should be easier to keep track of than four or five. However I guess I feel I should be able to locate the hardware I already have and am not sure I would have paid close to $100 for this device if I hadn't gotten it free. As other reviewers have said you do not to use your home computer to get if working. Nice but not necessary for all.\",\n \"Product: Belkin 12-Outlets Surge Suppressor - 12 x AC Power, 2 x USB - 3000 J - 5 V DC Output\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hopefully This Will Help Organize The Household!\\n\\nReview: My current technology area has a seven plug power strip that is all ready filled to capacity with just the basics needed to keep my desktop running. Now with twelve outlets plus two USB ports I can also charge my phones, kindle, laptop and iPod all in the same space near my computer rather than just plugging them in at the first outlet I or other members of my family see. The features of this product include a non-grounded indicator that for safey warns when the outlet is not properly grounded. There's also a surge protector indicator to assure you all your equipment is protected. Plus there ia a $250,000 connection equipment warrenty. There are mounting holes so you can hang the item to walls, baseboards or furniture though realistically mine is going to live on the carpet next to my computer desk. The included chord is six feet and the plug is convenient and low profile so the device can fit in to a small space. And there is even a power chord manager to keep the chords neat and tangele free. How could anyone go wrong with this product that is needed in all high tech homes?\",\n \"Product: Take your music with you everywhere, the sunshine will power the rukus to keep your tunes playing. If your phone starts to die, no worries, plug it into the rukus to get a charge. When it gets dark, the internal lithium battery will keep the music going for hours or you can use the included USB cable for non-stop songs. Stream all your music from almost any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or computer. And for non-Bluetooth devices, there's an aux-in. Its time to start a Rukus!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best music I have ever heard\\n\\nReview: Six stars for this one.\\n\\nI connected my smartphone's Pandora to this little device, turned up the volume (on both the phone and the Rugged Rukus for maximum effect) and the entire house was filled with wonderfully clear music. I heard violins from the Rolling Stones, understood lyrics I never deciphered before and heard drums and guitars better than ever before.\\n\\nI hadn't used Bluetooth in about two years, so I had trouble connecting. I called customer support and they were very helpful for me. Here's how: Turn on Bluetooth on the Rukus. Then turn on Bluetooth on the phone. From the phone's Main Menu go to Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> Bluetooth Settings -> Scan Devices. When it finds the Rukus, click on 'Rugged Ru' to connect the two.\\n\\nIn addition the solar power, you can charge the Rukus from a USB or a phone charger that has a USB outlet. You can also use the juice from the Rukus to charge your phones or anything with micro USB input. My device came at least partially charged, so I put it in the sun and haven't had to charge it yet.\\n\\nThe one thing I think is missing is a volume indicator light to help control the volume.\",\n \"Product: Get three bags in one with the Soleil. This ultra lightweight travel companion converts into either a tote, backpack or cross body. This bag breaks down fashion boundaries with unexpected details that appeal to both style and practical needs. It features a back zipper pocket that converts as a slider to attach to your handle of your rolling luggage. This is the perfect choice for all of your traveling needs.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Bag That Will Probably Appeal More To Females\\n\\nReview: This is a nice lightweight bag that would work well as a carry on piece on a plane or for any other luggage purpose. There is a large high quality zipper across the top of the main compartment to securely stow objects. Inside that main compartment there's a flap that would be perfect for a Kindle or tablet of any kind. There are five other smaller open compartments as well. The front of the outside has a zipper area which would be good for passports or other documents as well as two side holders that could be used for water bottles. There are also two open carrying spaces at the back of the bag underneath the straps for more carrying space.\\n\\nThis bag has short grips so it can be held in the hands like a purse and also sturdy straps for it to be used as a backpack. My one warning is that despite it being all in the color black it is somewhat feminine looking which may be a plus for some and a minus for others There is black on black flower texture over the entire front zipper portion and the Sherpani brand logo is highlighted by a white flower. Otherwise this is an attractive light weight high quality bag.\",\n \"Product: Columbia performance stretch wave printed boxer brief is durable for sports and outdoor activities. No bunching or tightness around thighs but supportive. Performance Columbia logo waistband. Compass blue signature bartack. Omni-wick advanced evaporation pulls moisture away from the body and enables perspiration to evaporate quickly. Flat anti-chafing stitches. Tag free. Antimicrobial treatment on fabric. 2 pack combo\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best underwear I have ever worn\\n\\nReview: This is the most wonderful underwear I have ever worn. I have never before really gotten excited about underwear. I really love the feel of the fabric and the overall fit. One pair is solid dark blue and the other is also dark blue but with a distinctive pattern of stripes within stripes. As shown in the picture the underwear has ample room for your stuff. One thing I did not understand is why the baggy area goes all the way up to the waistband. Maybe if you are riding a bike you want all your stuff up and away from the seat. The underwear come with a fly, which I also don't understand why anyone would want it without as is some underwear. I got this free from Vine, but I will be buying more as I like it so very much.\",\n \"Product: This strength hand grip features a durable steel coil and strengthens muscles in your hand, wrist and forearms while the cushioned foam handles provide a comfortable nonslip grip. A just able resistance levels from 20 to 90 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very good adjustable hand grip\\n\\nReview: I really like this Fila Strength Grip. It adjusts from 20 lbs resistance to 90 lbs. The gauge on the device has '90 lbs' on the setting that is easiest and '20 lbs' on the hardest. So that is a bit confusing the first time you use it. Also, when I tried to move it to the easiest setting it came apart and I had to work a bit to get it back together. I wish they had some description on the benefits of using this. Other than that I like the non-slip feel to the grips although they are not really cushioned though. I really like the adjust-ability where I can mix some hard and easy exercises with one machine.\",\n \"Product: Scotch-Brite cook top cleaner effectively cleans glass and ceramic cook tops. Removes and resists smudges. Refills available. Leaves a brilliant streak-free shine.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Expensive But Not Particularly Powerful Cleaner\\n\\nReview: Ceramic stove tops are one of the hardest things in the kitchen to clean and keep clean. This product is not the miracle worker I was hoping for to remove burned on food. In fact it is totally ineffective against burned on food contrary to what it claims on the package. It is also still a lot of work to remove grease with this even though it is supposedly specially formulated to remove grease. I used two pads and got the stove top looking much cleaner but not spotless and then had to spend time and paper towels to remove the film the cleaner left. The handle is easy to use so I may try to use this on my counter tops and see how that works as they don't get nearly as dirty as the stove top. For the price was I expecting a super effective cleaning product but this is not it.\",\n \"Product: I want to play my music through my car stereo and answer phones call via the built-in bluetooth in my phone.\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy Way To Get Pandora Radio And So Much More In Your Car!\\n\\nReview: Like with most devices I use I tried to set everything up without reading the instructions. This time it didn't work so I had to read the manual that is not a whole lot bigger than a postage stamp to see how to turn the device on (hold the button down for quite a while until the circular ring light on the Aircast starts flashing). Once I saw that my next challenge was turning on the Bluetooth on the smart phone. That was easy as all at once my car speakers were playing my favorite channel from Pandora radio. Now my Sirius radio deficient car can compete with my car that has it! A nice feature is the USB port that allows me to charge up my phone or anything else you might need to charge up in a car. And though the manual may be miniscule it did tell me everything I needed to know. I love my smart phone and this device makes it even more useful.\",\n \"Product: Bell Automotive's Foose Quilted Suede Seat Cover will customize your ride. From the reality TV series Overhaulin', award winning Chip Foose is an American hot rod shop owner and highly acclaimed automotive designer and fabricator. In collaboration with Foose, Bell Automotive's team developed this durable universal bucket seat cover that will protect your seats from wear and tear while adding comfort and style to your vehicle. This seat cover features a sleek quilted black design and fits most seats with built-in or adjustable headrests.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Poor Quality And May Not Even Be Suede\\n\\nReview: Earlier this year I paid $40 for a set of two car seat covers from a well known big box store that were adequate though obviously not of the highest quality. For $20 a piece they improved the appearance of the car interior as well as protecting it from more damage. I installed this Foose seat cover today and found that even though it costs about $80 for a single cover it is of lower quality than the before mentioned ones. In this Foose seat cover there is a tab involved in the installation process that ripped as I was trying to attach two pieces as per the instructions which does not give me a lot of confidence in the durability of this product. I also think this is probably made from some type of polyester not real suede. The separate headrest cover it comes with is a welcome feature that the less expensive covers do not have. Because the cover is separate it allows the headrest to be adjusted. However in no way do I think this cover is worth four times the amount I paid for the covers purchased at Target.\\n\\nEDITED: I see the price has come down since I reviewed these earlier this week from a ridiculous almost $80.00 for one cover to a more reasonable $29.03 for a single cover. At that price this is possibly an \\\"OK\\\" purchase so I have upgraded my rating to three stars. I have been using the seat cover on the driver side of my car and I do like it a bit more over time than at first.\\n\\nEDITED AGAIN: At under $14.00 for one cover this is finally fairly priced. The cover looks terrible taken right out of the box but once installed it doesn't look that bad and I actually have started to like it.\",\n \"Product: Bell Automotive's Foose Boulevard Grey Seat Cover (Pair) will customize your ride. From the reality TV series Overhaulin', award winning Chip Foose is an American hot rod shop owner and highly acclaimed automotive designer and fabricator. In collaboration with Foose, Bell Automotive's team developed this durable universal bucket seat cover that will protect your seats from wear and tear while adding comfort and style to your vehicle. This item contains two(2) seat covers that are a great addition to any vehicle's interior.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Low Quality Material And Impossible To Install Properly\\n\\nReview: Even at the current Amazon sale price of around $21 for a pair (down from a ridiculous $130/pair) these seat covers are not a good buy. The elastic strap that is supposed to attach to flaps in the back is way too short. The fabric used in this seat cover seems to be low quality as well. Other car seat covers have a separate cover for the headrest. When there is a separate cover the headrest can easily be adjusted but that is not the case with this design. BELL 22-1-70280-9 Black Quilted Suede Foose Seat Cover is another style of seat cover from the same manufacturer that does include a separate head rest cover and in my opinion is better looking though the material used in that one is also somewhat dubious. The quilted \\\"suede\\\" style sells for around $13 for a single cover on Amazon (again after a mysterious and drastic price reduction) but in my opinion it is the better choice.\",\n \"Product: Save time and be more productive. Speedy Spine binders feature a Patent Pending channel construction that allows the easy drop-in of spine inserts for custom graphics in seconds. The dilemma of tight, almost impossible to insert spine graphics has plagued view binders since the inception into the office products industry. Now Speedy Spine solves that time wasting problem by loading spine inserts five times faster than a traditional view binder. No more wiggling, fighting or sweating to customize presentation binders. Lifetime product guarantee - A Binders For Life guarantee. Clear overlay on front, back and spine for easy customization. Ring mounted on back lid to reduce wear on paper.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Spine Is Easy To Put In But Easy To Fall Out Too\\n\\nReview: I have to admit that sometimes putting a spine label in and eventually removing it can be very difficult with some binders. With these binders you can very quickly put a spine label in because there is about a 1/8 inch gap at the top of the pocket. Unfortunately the label can also easily fall out of the spine. The feature I really like in these binders are the pockets in the front and back you can can use to make your own cover. I also like the two pockets inside the binder for storing sheets. Overall these binders are of average or slightly above average quality. As far as price you can probably do better at your local big box during a good back to school sale.\",\n \"Product: PRO Platinum binder has 1.5 in. rings to hold up to 300 sheets of letter size paper. Ideal for filler paper, class handouts, homework and more. The full zipper closure of the 3 ring binder keeps everything secure. PRO Platinum is made of high quality durable material for heavy duty use, and is able to support heavy loads. The binder includes interior and exterior pockets plus an MP3 and headphone compartment for extra storage and convenience. Exterior pockets are also zippered to ensure nothing slips out accidentally. Binder is red in color.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Quality Product On Sale At A Reasonable Price\\n\\nReview: The first thing I noticed about the Mead Pro Platinum Binder is a small mesh pocket on the front. Underneath this pocket is a Velcro flap that when unzipped reveals a zippered compartment plus an area to store writing implements and business or note cards. The zippered compartment has pouches that are seemingly designed to hold an iPod and a smart phone. There is also a slot for earphone wires so you can listen to music with everything else completely zipped up and secured. A minor improvement would be to let the aforementioned mesh pocket also have access to the earplug slot since with the current design it does not. When the main compartment or \\\"binder\\\" is unzipped you see on the left a four section accordion file folder made of fabric. The right side is a removable three ring binder for regular notebook paper. There are two additional small pockets. One is seemingly to stash a pencil and the other notecards. Because the three ring binder is removable it can be used separately as a clipboard. Or the three ringed binder could be removed providing another large pocket for paper storage. I am pleased with this product as it seems very sturdy but time will tell how durable it is.\",\n \"Product: It's a new way to twist. Comfortably grasp the smooth, curved hand held sharpener, and with easy back-and-forth (clockwise and counterclockwise) twisting of the pencil, feel the ratchet mechanism perfect the point. With a simple turn of a knob, customize pencil sharpening for a sharp or blunt pencil tip. Tip Saver Technology protects and extends the pencil life by preventing over sharpening. Easy empty shavings tray quickly, and conveniently, opens from discreet side panel for fast, tidy disposal. Portable, compact size fits in purses, backpacks, pockets, drawers, and more. Comes in an assortment of exciting translucent colors (a specific color cannot be guaranteed for purchase): Coral, Purple, or Blue.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Designed Pencil Sharpener Offers A Couple Unique Advantages\\n\\nReview: There are several unique and special features that make this sharpener stand out from the rest. A switch allows you to choose between a sharp or blunt tip. I've always found an overly sharp tip shortens the longevity of the pencil. However a blunt tip will tend to extend a pencil's life. The sharpener is designed with a ratchet mechanism that allows you to twist your wrist back and forth instead of moving it in a continuous circular motion. Using this ratchet design enables easier and faster sharpening. The first time I emptied the shavings I had difficulty getting more than half of the shaving out. Fortunately I discovered that by spinning the sharpener inside the case (with the latch open) I could get all the shavings out easily. This sharpener has a compact design so it is easy to take along anywhere you may need to sharpen a pencil.\",\n \"Product: Have an epic year with an academic year weekly/monthly planner for students that keeps up with any schedule. Handcrafted look inside and out. A clear plastic pocket on the front cover holds loose items. One ruled week across two pages with open scheduling. One month across two pages with open daily blocks, notes space and reference calendars. 12 months, 5.38 x 8.25 inch page size. Reference pages include internet resources, hall pass, holiday list, and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Academic Planner With A Daisy Motif\\n\\nReview: This is a great academic planner suitable for high school or college students as well as teachers. The daisies will probably make this planners more popular with females than males but it has many good features for anyone. There is a plastic removable cover to help protect the planner and it could also be removed if someone really objects to the daisies. There is a monthly at a glance feature with all the calendar dates for a given month on two pages per as well as two pages devoted to each week of the academic year. Plenty of room for notes and other data are included. At the front of the book is a chart of all major holidays for the years 2015-2017. At the back there are many little math helps such as conversions between common fractions, percentages and decimals ,liquid measurements for cooking, recipe equivalents from grams to ounces and US to metric conversions including temperatures. Also included are a periodic table of the elements, spelling tips for frequently misspelled words, proofreading symbols, a United States map with time zones and a world map. This planner is a bit smaller in dimensions them some (eight and one half inch by five and three eights) but that can be an advantage when fitting it in to a backpack.\",\n \"Product: Plan.Write.Remember. appointment book / planner includes weekly and monthly pages and notes space. Covers 12 months January December. Column-style two page per week spreads include hourly appointment times from 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Hot Spot reminder sections at the bottom of the page call attention to your most important details and to-dos. Two page per month spreads feature unruled blocks and room for notes. Special pages also include: 3 year holiday list, event planning and quick reference. The weekly / monthly planner is bookbound with a bungee closure. Ivory colored, 7.37 in. x 9.75 in. pages. Black.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect 2016 Planner For Me\\n\\nReview: This is a nice quality planner for the calendar year 2016. You see each month \\\"at a glance\\\" with two dedicated pages and there are lines to write briefly on each of the days and also a column reserved for additional notes. Then there are weekly appointment style columns for every week of the year and every day of each week (Monday- Sunday) with times running from 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening and extra room at the bottom of each day for more notes and an additional column for each week to record even more if needed. There are eight more pages near the back for more writing plus compact calendars appearing on the final page for the years 2016-2018. A list of major holidays for the years 2016-2018 prefaces the book. A ribbon style bookmark, a strap, and a paper pocket at the back to tuck extra papers are part of the design. The cover is sleek and appropriate for anyone. I know we are now encouraged to have everything on google calendars these days but I still prefer paper planners and this is an especially nice one.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer II effectively kills up to 12 mice (Based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing effective station security. Resistant to tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers out. The bait station can be used indoors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very safe and effective dispenser of mouse bait\\n\\nReview: Just looking at the packaging I could not tell if this product actually traps mice or just dispenses bait. In this case the bait is poison and the mice are free to leave the bait station. If you want to poison mice, this seems like a big improvement over similar mouse poisons that are small pellets sitting in an open tray that can spill. The poison is a fairly large one ounce block. You can check to see if there any nibbles to monitor activity. The poison block is kept safely away from children or pets and there is no worty about it scattering all over the place. Placing the bait into the station is slightly involved, but definitely not too complicated.\",\n \"Product: The Havahart Spray Away Elite II--Animal Repellent Motion Detector Sprinkler provides an innovative, humane way to keep unwanted animals out of any part of your yard and garden. With its new and improved design, the Elite II is stronger than ever and even more capable of withstanding the elements. Spray Away Elite II provides a safe and easy to use alternative to chemical repellents and electric fences. Spray Away uses an infrared sensor to detect animals that cross its path and upon detection releases a burst of water combined with unexpected noise and motion to humanely deter them. The Havahart Spray Away Elite II will actually condition your unwanted animals to find lunch elsewhere. Best of all, Spray Away Elite II is hose-free and wireless--making it portable and discrete. In this way, Spray Away Elite II gives you the flexibility to protect any area from nuisance animals regardless of proximity to a water or power source. And Spray Away Elite II charges through solar panels located on the top of the unit--so you never have to worry about replacing batteries. Spray Away Elite II is powerful enough to protect up to 1,900 square feet while detecting motion 35 feet in front of the unit. The versatile unit detects animals of all sizes and the sprinkler can be set to cover shorter or longer distances. Note: When the product is first turned on the sensor calibrates itself for about 15 sec. During this time It appears like nothing is happening. During this time if someone waves their hand in front of the sensor it will prolong the calibration cycle and cause calibration errors causing the product not to function correctly.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Environmentally Friendly And Humane But Has Some Problems\\n\\nReview: It only takes a minute to install this product. You just have to attach the sprinkler head to the top of the unit. There is a sensitivity knob to use depending on the size of animal you are trying to deter (squirrel, rabbit, deer etc). There are indicator lights to warn of low water or low battery. The spray can be adjusted to long or short distances as well as to make it oscillate with a wide or narrow arc. That's the good news.\\n\\nThe bad news is the product is overpriced for what it is. We have not yet gotten the low battery light to go off so the sprinkler is still just sending out a short single stream rather than the oscillating arc. The ideal place we chose does not have full sun but we will see if the strong Colorado sun can still fully charge the device. We have not used the product long enough to see other problems but other reviewers seem to indicate additional difficulties with long term use. Ironically we haven't noticed many rabbits in our yard since installing this product so it is difficult to say how effective the product is at discouraging them and other little creatures.\",\n \"Product: Rear Wheel Drive System provides a better traction and control on hilly terrain and large, easy empty bag makes emptying the bag fast and easy.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Wheels literally fell off in the first minute of mowing -- but now it's working OK\\n\\nReview: The mower started the first time I pulled the cord. The grass was high, so I set the cutting height at the highest level. The self propelled speed was at about a four minute per mile pace. My Honda can adjust this to slower speeds. Anyway, in the first minute of mowing the wheels literally fell off and the blades permanently destroyed part of the mower. Maybe there was something I did wrong setting the cutting height to the highest level. I'll read all the manuals front to back and see if there was something I did wrong. At this point I am glad I only filled the gas tank to 90%. Hate to think I would waste a whole tank of gas when I get rid of the remains.\\n\\nUpdate: Using duct tape I was able to make the front wheels operable and finished mowing the front yard. The self-propelled is very difficult to operate at less than sprint speed. The mower literally flies off the ground on the slightest down slope.\\n\\nUpdate #2: I went to Home Depot (btw Amazon and HD are now the only retailers listed on Lawn Boy's home page) and checked out the front axle for this model in the store. I was able to repair the bent metal height adjuster and also made sure everything with the axle was OK. The mower is now working fine! It mulches high grass extremely well. I still think the self-propelled is much too fast, but I am getting used to controlling the speed. I think the problem is there is a long delay in changing the speed. In other words it accelerates very slowly, but eventually reaches a high speed. So with the handle all the way down, for a while is at an OK speed. But then it slowly keeps getting faster and faster until it's almost out of control. So now I know to put the handle in the middle and wait a while for it to get to a speed I am comfortable with.\\n\\nI am not sure why the wheels fell off the axle in the first place. Maybe when I removed it from the box I picked up the mower with the wheels trapped in the box and dislocated the axle. Or maybe it was no good when it was shipped. Anyway, the axle snaps in place on some plastic holders and it is now a very good mower.\",\n \"Product: The Victor Clean-Kill Mouse Trap is designed to look like a tunnel and is perfect for a no-see, no-touch experience. The tunnel design also increases interaction with the mouse. The bait trough provided is located on the back of the trap, so no chance of bait theft is possible. An ease-of-use experience is made stress-free with the setting instructions printed directly on the trap. Once the mouse enters the trap to retrieve the bait, the Kill-Gate enables perfect placement for a quick, humane Clean-Kill.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: I used to love everything from Victor\\n\\nReview: I used to love everything from Victor, but lately they have some products that seem a little strange. This is the first really bad product I've seen from them.\\n\\nFirst the bottom literally dropped off... as soon as I started to work with the trap the floor of the tunnel fell off. I snapped it back into place. Then when I tried to open the bait door, the door came completely off. Even after some practice it sometimes still comes off. To set the trap you pull up on the kill gate. For a while I thought it was defective, but if you pull really, really hard it will set.\\n\\nYou put the bait in a tiny trough and unlike in the picture on the package, there is a wall with a tiny hole in it that probably further reduces the overall attraction of the tiny amount of bait.\\n\\nI'll update the review if the trap ends up catching its share of mice.\\n\\nBy the way, Victor has a wonderful web site with lots of tips and great information at victorpest.com.\",\n \"Product: Clinically Proven GlycoFlex 3 Hip and Joint Supplement for Dogs represents stage 3 of our comprehensive joint support program designed to maintain joint comfort and mobility through all the stages of your dogs life. Recommended by veterinarians for over 30 years, this formula offers higher levels of Glucosamine, MSM and Perna canaliculus for superior joint care. GlycoFlex 3 is suggested for active and competitive dogs to maintain top form. GlycoFlex 3 also provides maximum support to those showing more serious signs of aging and discomfort as well as limited mobility or dogs in recovery after orthopedic surgery.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dogs Love Them And They Appear To Be A Quality Product\\n\\nReview: My twelve year old Yorkie has a variety of health issues but he is still alert, happy and loving life despite the pain of arthritic back knees he has had surgery for in the past. He loves the taste of these Glyco-Flex chews and in fact is quite concerned that I picked up the bag from where the rest of his supplies are stored and moved it over to my computer to write this review. And though I can't say this with absolute certainty he seems to be walking with some extra spring in his steps since starting this program. Since he is a tiny (seven pound) dog we break these treats in half and only give him a half of one a day and fortunately the chews are very easy to break in two with your hands. It is reassuring that these have the seal of the National Animal Supplement Council and are \\\"veterinarian approved\\\".\\n\\nThese are trademarked by a New Zealand company and distributed by a Vermont firm so I can't be certain of the country of origin from the information on the bag. The Vetri-Science website does provide an honest answer to questions about the source of their raw materials for their products in which they state they do get ingredients from all over the world and these ingredients are all tested and documented for identity, strength and purity. Furthermore all the actual manufacturing occurs in the United States under current Good Manufacturing Processes protocol.\",\n \"Product: ALL-PRO LED outdoor security lighting provides the safety of super bright lighting, energy savings up to 90%, and the convenience of one-time installation without re-lamping. Designed for performance in a sleek, low profile die cast housing, this innovative LED motion activated flood light illuminates your outdoor spaces with a bright 1900 Lumens, while creating unmatched safety and reliability with 180 degrees of full coverage motion sensing.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: LED Motion Detector Provides Bright Light For Large Area\\n\\nReview: This intriguing looking device has crystal clear covers on its twin head floodlights. Each floodlight has two tiny dots that are the actual LED lights. You can select the motion timer to shine from one - twelve minutes which should meet a variety of individual needs. The dial does not show the exact minutes so you have to approximate. At our house we use this light mostly to take our small dog out to the backyard. The sensitivity is great as the light comes on before we are even halfway out the door. Other motion detectors we have include a sensitivity setting but this one is not adjustable though it is working fine for us as is so no complaints for our situation. The LEDs are supposed to have 35,000 hours of light. Since we are only using it one minute at a time this should be around for a very lengthy span. The range of the light is seventy feet with 1980 lumens and 150 Watt equivalent.\",\n \"Product: Sylvania 78691, 9 Watt LED BR30 reflector lamp replacing 65 Watt incandescent. Rated up to 25,000 hours at 70% lumen maintenance, SYLVANIA LED reflector lamps offer years of service and reduced energy and maintenance costs. These lamps offer greater energy savings up to 88% in comparison to traditional incandescent lamps. The 80+ CRI ensures greater color definition and can be used in many applications, both home and business. They are available in a warm 2700K color temperature. SYLVANIA LED lamps are environmentally preferred products. They are RoHS complaint, contain no mercury, lead or other hazardous materials. They emit no UV or IR radiation that can cause fading and discoloration of fabric or artwork.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 9-watts Produces Amazingly Pleasing Bright Light\\n\\nReview: This LED bulb is on the warm end of the light appearance spectrum which is my preference. It replaces a BR30 flood light in my home. The 650 lumens produces at least as much as the incandescent BR30 it replaces. The bulb can be used in the outdoors including damp locations as long as it is not directly exposed to water. It can handle a wide range of temperatures from -4F to +104F. Another positive feature of this bulb is it comes on immediately without the few seconds of lag time of some of the LED bulbs. Based on three hours of use per day this bulb should last for twenty-three years. The estimated yearly energy cost is $1.20. Using 9 watts vs. 65 watts, I think the payback is about 2 years so I think it may make sense to start replacing incandescent and CFL with these LEDs.\",\n \"Product: Delta bathroom sink faucets with DIAMOND Seal Technology perform like new for life with a patented design which reduces leak points, is less hassle to install and lasts twice as long as the industry standard*. Plus, everything you need is together in one convenient box, including integrated supply lines and drain assembly, so there's no need to order additional parts. You can install with confidence, knowing that Delta bathroom faucets are backed by our Lifetime Limited Warranty. Delta WaterSense labeled sink faucets, shower faucets and toilets use at least 20% less water than the industry standardsaving you money without compromising performance. *Industry standard is based on ASME A112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Another good faucet from Delta\\n\\nReview: The first things you notice about this faucet are: it is very shiny and it looks very modern in a retro sort of way.\\n\\nInstallation was very easy and the instructions were pretty good, but a little explanation in a few places would have been helpful. The water supply lines are built-in, so you don't have to go out and buy them and hope you get the right ones. The water line were a little long for me. There are instructions for cutting them, but Delta warns they are not responsible if anything then goes wrong. So I left them as is.\\n\\nThe operation of the faucet is very good. The handles work well and the water flow is excellent.\\n\\nI have always been very happy with anything from Delta.\",\n \"Product: Philips A15 Vintage Filament LED light bulbs are made to be seen, with a classic shape and glowing filament that shines with 110 lumens (25-Watt equivalent) of warm light at a quarter of the energy use of traditional incandescent bulbs. At 2000-Kelvin, these soft white bulbs offer warm and comfortable mood lighting with a filament that offers a beautiful and nostalgic aesthetic. Best-in-class Philips LEDs provide energy-efficient steady, natural lighting at 1/4 of the energy of incandescents, 1/2 the energy of halogens and with 10X and 4X the lifespan respectively. Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don't contribute to harmful hazardous waste. With a medium (E26) standard base, these decorative bulbs can be used in any standard lighting fixture both indoors and outdoors. Use these decorative bulbs exposed fixtures, hanging and pendant lamps, and string light fixtures where steady ambiant mood lighting is desired.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The best LED's I've seen\\n\\nReview: Philips Clear Classic G25 LED light bulbs provide 350 lumens of soft, glowing white light, equivalent to 40-watt incandescents with 80% less energy use. These bulbs fit standard medium base (E26) fixtures with the look and feel of a classic bulb. Not for use with Philips HUE products.\\n Warm Glow effect dimming offers flicker-free, silent dimming that works with more dimmer switches than any other LED on the market. The more you dim, the warmer the light--from 2700 to 2200 Kelvin just like traditional incandescent light bulbs.\\n Best-in-class Philips LEDs provide energy-efficient steady, natural lighting at 1/4 of the energy of incandescents, 1/2 the energy of halogens and with 10X and 4X the lifespan respectively. Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don't contribute to harmful hazardous waste.\\n\\nThese Philips Clear Classic bulbs are my favorite LED bulbs yet. I love the 'warm' yellow light (2700K)... rather than the 'cool' blue LED's on the opposite end of the spectrum.\\n\\nThese 5-watt bulbs are clear and with 350 lumens they really provide a lot of light. The base is the standard that fits in the sockets around the home.\",\n \"Product: Lauren Fox, who earned her MFA from the University of Minnesota, is the author of the novels Still Life with Husband and Friends Like Us. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Parenting, Psychology Today, The Rumpus, and Salon. 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"Product: INCLUDES: Misting Bottle, Charger, Carrying Strap and Operator's Manual\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Made With Toxic Chemicals!\n\nReview: The mist part actually works okay. However, I didn't like all the Prop 65 Warnings all over the bottle and instructions. Seriously, can't you guys make a mister withou... | 41 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 600 |
A14N7CFIJ0WB6F | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Insects invading your corner of the world? Whatever insect you're fighting, Black Flag productsare dedicated to providing the tools you need to regain control. With formulas that act fast and never ... | I usually use Raid foggers, but these were cheaper, so I tried them. The first one I set off was difficult to press and lock the trigger down. I had to use pliers to get the plastic cover lock off, then when I pressed the trigger, it fired but wouldn't lock down. I tried again and locked it down, and the spray was vert... | I usually use Raid foggers, but these were cheaper, so I tried them. The first one I set off was difficult to press and lock the trigger down. I had to use pliers to get the plastic cover lock off, then when I pressed the trigger, it fired but wouldn't lock down. I tried again and locked it down, and the spray was vert... | [
"Product: This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter Cable connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through USB 2.0. The adapter lets you connect a bare drive with no enclosure, saving time and hassle. The USB 2.0 SATA/IDE Adapter features LED indicators that allow you to easily monitor statu... | 27 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 601 |
A1MZSQXYOAAMCO | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Carmen Jenner is a thirty-something author, doctor, pilot and CIA agent. She's also a compulsive, flagrant prevaricator who now gets to make things up for a living. While Sugartown may not technic... | I was so happy to see Holly and Jackson getting their own story after meeting them in Welcome to Sugartown. And I absolutely loved reading the ups, downs, drama and good times that Carmen always provides! There were some jaw dropping scenes that had me rushing to see what happens next and yet as the story continued I a... | I was so happy to see Holly and Jackson getting their own story after meeting them in Welcome to Sugartown. And I absolutely loved reading the ups, downs, drama and good times that Carmen always provides! There were some jaw dropping scenes that had me rushing to see what happens next and yet as the story continued I a... | [
"Product: Carmen Jenner is a thirty-something, USA TODAY and international bestselling author. Her dark romance, KICK (Savage Saints MC #1), won Best Dark Romance Read in the Readers Choice Awards at RWDU 2015. A tattoo enthusiast, hardcore makeup addict and zombie fangirl, Carmen lives on the sunny north coast of ... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 602 |
A39A9EQ2PAWET2 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The Masters of Time sci-fi/fantasy time travel anthology is presented to you by USA Today bestselling author Samantha LaFantasie, Amazon bestselling authors Alesha Escobar and Devorah Fox, Hugo Awar... | This anthology is all about time travel, a concept that represents much human potential: what we can learn about ourselves as we travel through time, what we would sacrifice in order to change things for the better or what perspective we gain from the past in order to secure a better future. This anthology represents a... | This anthology is all about time travel, a concept that represents much human potential: what we can learn about ourselves as we travel through time, what we would sacrifice in order to change things for the better or what perspective we gain from the past in order to secure a better future. This anthology represents a... | [
"Product: Currently residing in College Station, Texas, Chris Pourteau has made a living at one time or another as a teacher, a lab technician helping to recover one of Christopher Columbus's ships, and a technical writer and editor. Pourteau cites writers both modern and classical as influences, notable among them... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 603 |
A2UM324B00HBC8 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "The rain vanity storage collection offers versatile organization options for the home. Use in the bathroom for cosmetics & hygiene products, in a kitchen drawer for utensils, or for office supplies.... | I prefer to use InterDesign's clear plastic organizers for my makeup, but I found this works perfectly to organize odds and ends in my desk. The measurements actually are just slightly smaller than those given in the description. So, instead of 16 inches long, it's 15 15/16 inches long along the top, but 15 5/8 on the ... | I prefer to use InterDesign's clear plastic organizers for my makeup, but I found this works perfectly to organize odds and ends in my desk. The measurements actually are just slightly smaller than those given in the description. So, instead of 16 inches long, it's 15 15/16 inches long along the top, but 15 5/8 on the ... | [
"Product: Tender on one side and slightly rough on the other (aren't we all?), our bamboo and jute bath mitt will cleanse and exfoliate, leaving you with perfectly polished skin.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Handy, effective way to scrub my own back\n\nReview: This review is of the Urban Spa Handy Handle Back Scrubbe... | 134 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 604 |
A2GFMN4ONSW0EF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Publisher's Weekly Starred Review. Best-selling author Gladwell (The Tipping Point) has a dazzling ability to find commonality in disparate fields of study. As he displays again in this entertaining... | There is good reason that this book skyrocketed to the New York Times nonfiction best-seller's list. Gladwell serves up some interesting perspectives on how we make decisions. He asserts that decisions made quickly and without a lot of analysis can be just as good as, if not better than, carefully researched ones. Glad... | There is good reason that this book skyrocketed to the New York Times nonfiction best-seller's list. Gladwell serves up some interesting perspectives on how we make decisions. He asserts that decisions made quickly and without a lot of analysis can be just as good as, if not better than, carefully researched ones. Glad... | [
"Product: With a new foreword by Ken Blanchard A straightforward and snappy guide to successful customer service from the author of the bestselling The One Minute Manager. Raving Fans, in a nutshell, is the advice given to a new Area Manager on his first day -- in an extraordinary business book that will help every... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 605 |
A1JQI648J0EJTH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "1st-1st Print, Delivery Confirmation Included, Great Copy, Vintage Inventory.. CONTENTS: No Marks .. No Tears .. No Creases very light shelf wear/handling .. (***Buy with Confidence with over 2000 s... | Barbara Hambly is a gifted author. This novel has excellent use of language and flow of story. Hambly has an excellent and highly plausible premise behind her story; it took me a little while to get on board, but once I understood where she was going with the story, I was with her all the way. Hambly sets out to wri... | Barbara Hambly is a gifted author. This novel has excellent use of language and flow of story. Hambly has an excellent and highly plausible premise behind her story; it took me a little while to get on board, but once I understood where she was going with the story, I was with her all the way. Hambly sets out to wri... | [
"Product: A stunning novel set in the Tudor court, as the rivalry between Queen Mary and her half-sister Elizabeth is played out against a background of betrayal, conflict and passion. The savage rivalry of the daughters of Henry VIII, Mary Tudor and Elizabeth, mirrors that of their mothers, Katherine of Aragon and... | 17 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 606 |
A23KDA686N6T4Y | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Pruven super absorbent training pads provide e by cellent floor protection from pet messes. Pads feature floor-shield technology from 3M to provide leak-proof performance. The super absorbent core q... | I use these to put under my rabbits cage; because sometimes he sprays it outside the cage. Before getting these, i used Companion training pads. After trying these out, i can conclude they both do an equal job; so if you happen to find the Companion brand cheaper, you could go for those as well.
No need to worry about ... | I use these to put under my rabbits cage; because sometimes he sprays it outside the cage. Before getting these, i used Companion training pads. After trying these out, i can conclude they both do an equal job; so if you happen to find the Companion brand cheaper, you could go for those as well.
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"Product: Philips Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush - HX6311/07 Sonicare For Kids has been engineered to be kid-friendly at each brushing phase. Power levels, brush heads, and bristles are specially designed for small, sensitive mouths. Complete with ergonomic handles, Sonicare For Kids makes brush... | 29 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 607 |
AYPOMVBFYBVWE | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description ""The book gave me that rare, greedy feeling of: this is so good I want to read it all at once but I mustn't or it will be over too soon. Haddon pulls off something extraordinary . . ." -- "The Obser... | it may look inconspicuously thin, but the book, i bet, would be something that any lucky reader is sure to want to have for keeps. starts off innocently enough...well, okay, maybe not so innocent since the first scene was the finding of a brutally murdered dog. some may already think that that is all the story is going... | it may look inconspicuously thin, but the book, i bet, would be something that any lucky reader is sure to want to have for keeps. starts off innocently enough...well, okay, maybe not so innocent since the first scene was the finding of a brutally murdered dog. some may already think that that is all the story is going... | [
"Product: The first Miss Marple novel. The first of a new-look series of audio books for the 21st century. Beautifully re-packaged with stunning new cover illustrations and design that rival some of the best jackets and audio collections out there! Story telling at it's best, that makes them a delight to listen to.... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 608 |
A392FNERSSTBUU | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Caroline Fardig is the author of the Java Jive Mysteries series and the Lizzie Hart Mysteries series. Fardigs Bad Medicine was named one of the Best Books of 2015 by Suspense Magazine. She worked as... | In the fourth book of the Lizzy Hart series, Lizzy is within weeks of her marriage to the handsome Blake. At their engagement party, the obnoxious mayor ends up dead on the patio. Thats never a recipe for a good party. The inclusion of both sets of parents makes the story both humorous and a bit irritating. If I had a ... | In the fourth book of the Lizzy Hart series, Lizzy is within weeks of her marriage to the handsome Blake. At their engagement party, the obnoxious mayor ends up dead on the patio. Thats never a recipe for a good party. The inclusion of both sets of parents makes the story both humorous and a bit irritating. If I had a ... | [
"Product: She is Scottish but has lived in Spain for many years and grew up under the dictatorship of General Franco. When she is not writing, she spends her spare time translating for a charity that helps British patients at the local hospital. Being ex-military, she takes great interest in studying historical con... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 609 |
A2LZGZXG5BOQ0Q | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "The Bellas, an all-girl singing group thriving on female pop songs and their perfect looks, are forced to regroup after an epic fail at last years final. Among the new recruits is freshman Beca (Ann... | Went into this without watching trailers or knowing anything about it; other than what acopella is...I have an aunt that sang with the Sweet Adelines for decades. It is ok, it plays out a lot of tropes and rides on (typically funny) sterotypes. It somehow misses the mark. I didn't feel attached to the group enough to r... | Went into this without watching trailers or knowing anything about it; other than what acopella is...I have an aunt that sang with the Sweet Adelines for decades. It is ok, it plays out a lot of tropes and rides on (typically funny) sterotypes. It somehow misses the mark. I didn't feel attached to the group enough to r... | [
"Product: Fall in love with healthy, easy cooking with the most innovative products thanks to Lekue. Quality, functionality and design that will surprise you with a wide range of tools to make cooking, preparation, preservation, baking and freezing easier. With this collection, Lekue provides practical and revoluti... | 17 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 610 |
A3Q6ZPW60CVF2L | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "White Sage Smudge Stick Two Pack, 5" - 6".". The summary of the review text is "The place feels much better now. The weird scratching noises in the ceiling ...". | My place in the back woods, seemed to have a funky feel to the place...
I'm not real worm-in-fuzzy with these kinda things - but it actually worked. The place feels much better now.
The weird scratching noises in the ceiling was, not "boo," but mice.
The classic, chain rattling noise was, the mice chewing the romex ... | My place in the back woods, seemed to have a funky feel to the place...
I'm not real worm-in-fuzzy with these kinda things - but it actually worked. The place feels much better now.
The weird scratching noises in the ceiling was, not "boo," but mice.
The classic, chain rattling noise was, the mice chewing the romex ... | [
"Product: The Fluke slim-reach test probe is designed for probing closely spaced or recessed terminals. Hard stainless steel probe tips. Flat blade design to hold securely in blade type electrical wall sockets. CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V, 10 A rating, UL listed. 1 Year warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pricey bu... | 46 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 611 |
A1Q7A78VSQ5GQ4 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Write with pride with a Camo Ball Point Pen and enjoy over half a mile of smooth writing. The Pilot Camo Pen is a durable, high-quality and smooth-writing ball point pen that provides an answer to t... | This is a great pen that has a fun design. Sure, it's a bit pricey , but it has good features.
The ink flows smoothly-right away. Writing is smooth without hesitation or priming. A nice fine black line that is quick dry is always there.
Spring-loaded, the metal shirt pocket clips easily --and releases easily-- with... | This is a great pen that has a fun design. Sure, it's a bit pricey , but it has good features.
The ink flows smoothly-right away. Writing is smooth without hesitation or priming. A nice fine black line that is quick dry is always there.
Spring-loaded, the metal shirt pocket clips easily --and releases easily-- with... | [
"Product: Nuts are the heroes of wholesome snacking. And Planters offers a wide variety of delicious nuts. When you're looking for snacks with protein and nutrients, grab a handful of Planters nuts (or try one of our snack bags).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: ACTUALLY ABOUT 65% TO 70% PEANUTS AND WHATS THE DIFFERENCE ... | 94 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 612 |
A3LGUMVTF578UJ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "The Shuffle is a compact, versatile and tough, everyday carry. A stubby blade and countered handle, combined with a bottle opener flathead screwdriver makes shuffle a mighty Multifunction knife, at ... | Nice knife, with a few concerns. Before purchasing this knife, I read a LOT of reviews and they were all over the place. I've owned my knife for about a month now and truthfully, I have one big complaint, but I'll get to that in a bit.
The knife itself feels nice in the hand. I've used it as a cutting and pry tool, ... | Nice knife, with a few concerns. Before purchasing this knife, I read a LOT of reviews and they were all over the place. I've owned my knife for about a month now and truthfully, I have one big complaint, but I'll get to that in a bit.
The knife itself feels nice in the hand. I've used it as a cutting and pry tool, ... | [
"Product: Vaseline for Lips Made with the Original Wonder Jelly With its original formula, Vaseline Lip Therapy is a lip balm you can rely on that provides long-lasting relief from dryness, dullness and cracked lips. This everyday essential for healthy-looking lips is made with 100% pure Vaseline Jelly, just like a... | 41 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 613 |
A3LJKGT8PUE3IA | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Legendary monster hunter Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is summoned to mysterious Transylvania on a mission that will thrust him into a sweeping battle against the forces of darkness! With non-stop acti... | Another Stephen Sommers masterwork, and a movie that may prove ultimately more rewarding even than "The Mummy". I am not surprised by the great spread of reviews here. When watching this, one must be attentive to all the dialogue, noting nuances and background settings, etc., so as to understand the progression of th... | Another Stephen Sommers masterwork, and a movie that may prove ultimately more rewarding even than "The Mummy". I am not surprised by the great spread of reviews here. When watching this, one must be attentive to all the dialogue, noting nuances and background settings, etc., so as to understand the progression of th... | [
"Product: over the calf sock\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Comfortable, and Affordable, Silk Socks\n\nReview: I am very pleased by this purchase. The socks are quite inexpensive considering that they are made of 80% silk! Very comfortable, and with a delightful 'slippery' feel, typical of silk, as the sock surface g... | 21 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 614 |
A3JYW6GWR9CS5P | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Packed with more heart-pounding and blood-curdling thrills than any theater could show, this special Unrated Director's Cut unleashes the ultimate vision of George A. Romero's latest living-dead sho... | The first time I ever laid eyes on George Romero's Night Of The Living Dead was actually from a local television broadcast of Halloween II back when I was in grade school. At that impressionable age, the small snippet of Romero's masterpiece creeped me out more than the actual movie it was stuffed into. From that point... | The first time I ever laid eyes on George Romero's Night Of The Living Dead was actually from a local television broadcast of Halloween II back when I was in grade school. At that impressionable age, the small snippet of Romero's masterpiece creeped me out more than the actual movie it was stuffed into. From that point... | [
"Product: Terror and fright hide in every shadow of The Suffering. Take a trip into the halls of a penitentiary haunted by horrific and grotesque apparitions of executed prisoners. Guide Torque, a death row inmate, in a flight for life more terrifying than you could ever imagine! Features ultra-mature content with ... | 19 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 615 |
A1FPWKXIJN16N1 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "KaraLynne is an amazing mother who never makes mistakes, never gets upset with her children and never ever has a dirty house. Ever. She always has her dishes done and the floors spotless and dinner ... | I had to give this novel 5 stars because of the writing and also because of the enter twining of things that happened were once and then brought back into the plot as to continues.
There is love, disappointment, depression, death, adventure, and joy. Lydia's death came about and then things get worse and then better.... | I had to give this novel 5 stars because of the writing and also because of the enter twining of things that happened were once and then brought back into the plot as to continues.
There is love, disappointment, depression, death, adventure, and joy. Lydia's death came about and then things get worse and then better.... | [
"Product: Though Maria Grace has been writing fiction since she was ten years old, those early efforts happily reside in a file drawer and are unlikely to see the light of day again, for which many are grateful. After penning five file-drawer novels in high school, she took a break from writing to pursue college an... | 17 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 616 |
A8I84UEKQ4ILP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times b... | Wicked Bond is so bittersweet and I LOVED it! This book is bar far my favorite of the Wicked Horse series and quite possibly my favorite Sawyer Bennett book yet!
I have been itching for Bridger's book since, well since I read about him in book one. Bridger has quietly rested in the background of the entire series, pop... | Wicked Bond is so bittersweet and I LOVED it! This book is bar far my favorite of the Wicked Horse series and quite possibly my favorite Sawyer Bennett book yet!
I have been itching for Bridger's book since, well since I read about him in book one. Bridger has quietly rested in the background of the entire series, pop... | [
"Product: Jay Crownover is the international and multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men Series, The Saints of Denver Series, The Point Series, Breaking Point Series, and the Getaway Series. Her books can be found translated in many different languages all around the world. She is... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 617 |
AXV9GS0TMSVW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Based on a true story and winner of Best Canadian Feature Film at the Toronto Film Festival and Best Feature at the Gen Art Film Festival. Paul Kaye (Best Actor, U.S. Comedy Arts Festival) stars as ... | The cover markets this film as a mockumentary. While I've enjoyed films that use the format, I've grown tired of it over the years - with filmakers insistent on making a work of fiction seem not only plausible, but real. The fun of this film is that it blends the format with some fun scenes of comedy and drama.
The ... | The cover markets this film as a mockumentary. While I've enjoyed films that use the format, I've grown tired of it over the years - with filmakers insistent on making a work of fiction seem not only plausible, but real. The fun of this film is that it blends the format with some fun scenes of comedy and drama.
The ... | [
"Product: Second studio album release, twelve tracks.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Neither a step forward nor a step back, Sam's Town takes a step in an entirely different direction\n\nReview: Brandon Flowers may have doomed himself when he stated that this was going to be the best rock n' roll record of the last ten... | 38 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 618 |
A64124J56WJLS | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Will Patching writes gritty crime stories that mix murder mystery, psychological suspense and intense thrills while offering unique insights into the darker side of human nature. His pull no punches... | Horribly, wonderful story about horribly sickening actions and those involved. No body likes to admit that all these despicable things brought to light in this book truly happen because then it might become necessary to do something about it. Everyday citizens can bury their head in the sand and say, I don't want to ge... | Horribly, wonderful story about horribly sickening actions and those involved. No body likes to admit that all these despicable things brought to light in this book truly happen because then it might become necessary to do something about it. Everyday citizens can bury their head in the sand and say, I don't want to ge... | [
"Product: Autumn is a best selling author in fantasy, epic fantasy, and war - not all on the same series though! She is the author of the epic fantasy, adventure trilogy on elemental magic, the Rise of the Fifth Order. Her newest series is Friends of my Enemy, a military dystopian/ dark fantasy tale laced with roma... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 619 |
A3CSWIGQOOSAU0 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "For many, the thought of childhood conjures images of hopscotch games in quiet neighbourhoods, and sticky visits to the local sweet shop. For Penelope Sotheby, childhood meant bathing in Bermuda, ji... | Well, this book is a little all over the place, not sure how to pin it down.
It is not long and I don't often find short mystery book that are good. The mystery usually takes some time to develop, set up characters, motivations and so on. That is all a bit rushed here.
The main character Anna is, at least to me, an unc... | Well, this book is a little all over the place, not sure how to pin it down.
It is not long and I don't often find short mystery book that are good. The mystery usually takes some time to develop, set up characters, motivations and so on. That is all a bit rushed here.
The main character Anna is, at least to me, an unc... | [
"Product: Rich Leder has been a working writer for more than two decades. His screen credits include 18 produced television films for CBS, Lifetime, and Hallmark, feature films for Paramount Pictures, Tri-Star Pictures, and Left Bank Films, and four novels for Laugh Riot Press. He has been the lead singer in a Detr... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 620 |
A1JCXPYYTFYHAK | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Do you want to get ahead in life? climb the ladder to success? master networker keith ferrazzi says the secret is in reaching out to others - in using the power of relationships so that everyone win... | The rise in social networking tools like Facebook and LinkedIn have made it very easy for individuals to make contact with others in their field. Many people, however, are still reluctant to reach out on anything other than a superficial level to others, especially those who might hold a higher position than they do. ... | The rise in social networking tools like Facebook and LinkedIn have made it very easy for individuals to make contact with others in their field. Many people, however, are still reluctant to reach out on anything other than a superficial level to others, especially those who might hold a higher position than they do. ... | [
"Product: The 50 oz. Additional Capacity Reservoir is an optional attachment that increases the water capacity of the Original Drinkwell Pet Fountain. The Reservoir adds 50 oz. of water, which keeps the fountain filled longer. (Please be aware that the fountain can only accommodate one reservoir at a time.) The Res... | 5 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 621 |
ABNPNMB2U63O0 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Combat Roach Killing Bait is specially designed for large roaches, waterbugs, and palmetto bugs. Kill the nest, getting rid of cockroach problems at the source with this specially designed large roa... | I have a husband with chemical encepelopathy, that means we're extremely limited for choice in pest control.
Unfortunately we have a boat in the Caribbean, and roaches are a constant dockside menace.
They simply fly in when the doors and windows are open for a bit of air.
Once in they've proven almost impossible to ri... | I have a husband with chemical encepelopathy, that means we're extremely limited for choice in pest control.
Unfortunately we have a boat in the Caribbean, and roaches are a constant dockside menace.
They simply fly in when the doors and windows are open for a bit of air.
Once in they've proven almost impossible to ri... | [
"Product: Pulleys for fibrous rope sizes 1/4\" to 1/2\". Series 50 all purpose pulleys are used in multiple industrial and OEM application that require an efficient and durable product. Load ratings for these pulleys are exceptionally high for their size, starting at 1650lb for the All Purpose single. UV stabilized... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 622 |
A1GBVCADZBO8YG | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "If you liked Groundhog Day, you'll love 12:01. Barry Thomas is just another normal guy, trying to get the attention of a pretty co-worker, Lisa Fredericks. Unfortunately, Lisa's in trouble - and Bar... | This is a TV movie that caught my attention because the Amazon summary describe it as science fiction, and most reviewers rated it as a good movie. Because I did not have it on my radar, I did search a bit and found out the film is based in the 1973 short story "12:01 PM" by Richard A. Lupoff, published in The Magazine... | This is a TV movie that caught my attention because the Amazon summary describe it as science fiction, and most reviewers rated it as a good movie. Because I did not have it on my radar, I did search a bit and found out the film is based in the 1973 short story "12:01 PM" by Richard A. Lupoff, published in The Magazine... | [
"Product: Created in partnership with ZAGG, the Logitech Keyboard Case gives you an extra measure of convenience and style. Careful crafting from precision-cut, aircraft-grade aluminum makes it look and feel great. With high-density padding, Bluetooth paired keyboard, a recess behind the keyboard to stand your iPad... | 13 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 623 |
A2PWEYLMAFSQ47 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "One of Bogey's best movie. If you are a Bogey fan, then you want this movie for your collection.". The summary of the review text is "Review of African Queen". | he African Queen
With Humphrey Bogart
Katharine Hepburn
In the mist of war, sometimes strange bedfellows meet. The Africa Queen is a boat that brings two unlikely people together.
The man, Bogart, a small boat captain, and Hepburn, a Christian teacher come together in the middle of an African conflict brought on by ... | he African Queen
With Humphrey Bogart
Katharine Hepburn
In the mist of war, sometimes strange bedfellows meet. The Africa Queen is a boat that brings two unlikely people together.
The man, Bogart, a small boat captain, and Hepburn, a Christian teacher come together in the middle of an African conflict brought on by ... | [
"Product: Hi, I'm Dionne. I live in Sydney and am a writer of fantasy and suspense stories. I love writing and sharing my stories, but I wish they wouldn't keep me awake at night.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Shadows of the Realm\n\nReview: Shadows of the Realm\nBook 1 of The Circle of Talia\nWritten by Dionne Li... | 9 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 624 |
A24QIHRX3HXN6D | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Seiji Ozawa was just at the start of his nearly thirty-year tenure as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1973 when Deutsche Grammophon captured the young conductors realization of He... | I'll offer an observation on the SACD sound in 2-channel, stereo. Comparing it to DG's CD releases (both the 1990 Galleria and 1996 "2CD" issue, which sound identical), the SACD is dramatically more dynamic. My one and only complaint about the CDs has been the slightly "closed in" sound. It just does not have the oomph... | I'll offer an observation on the SACD sound in 2-channel, stereo. Comparing it to DG's CD releases (both the 1990 Galleria and 1996 "2CD" issue, which sound identical), the SACD is dramatically more dynamic. My one and only complaint about the CDs has been the slightly "closed in" sound. It just does not have the oomph... | [
"Product: 7-Feet Cable (1/8-Inch stereo mini plug to RCAs)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: New packaging and red/white labels are still reversed. But they sound good!\n\nReview: My order came in a slightly different packaging than what is pictured here on Amazon (but the cables themselves look the same). And I can repor... | 20 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 625 |
A3HW0260OBUM0L | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Dawn L. Chiletz is the author of The Contest, Waiting to Lose, Enough, Cant You See, The Fabulist and Confessions of a Carpool Captive. Sarcasm and humor are my favorite tools. I write whatever Im f... | I love Dawn's books, so I had high expectations for this one....and she did not disappoint! My favorite thing about her writing is that her stories are so unique and like none I have ever read before. As an avid reader, I find that very appealing because some books remind me of others that I have read and I easily co... | I love Dawn's books, so I had high expectations for this one....and she did not disappoint! My favorite thing about her writing is that her stories are so unique and like none I have ever read before. As an avid reader, I find that very appealing because some books remind me of others that I have read and I easily co... | [
"Product: I believe that in order to tell you who I am, I must first tell you who I want to be. And what I really want to be is the steaming, twitching pile of flesh and teeth that would result if science ever made it genetically possible for Jenny Lawson and Kelly Ripa to have a babywith a generous sprinkling of M... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 626 |
A1LTGI7L3BD3QD | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "The empire strikes back with a vengeance in the latest edition of this widely acclaimed book which enables any reader to reverse the tables at Waterloo or avert the French disasters in Spain and Rus... | Bruce Quarrie had written an earlier set of very similar rules for the the Napoleonic period published as an Airfix Magazine guide. This book contains a revised set of the rules plus a survey of the main armies and their organisation.
The key difference here is the basing system. Acknowledging that the British used a ... | Bruce Quarrie had written an earlier set of very similar rules for the the Napoleonic period published as an Airfix Magazine guide. This book contains a revised set of the rules plus a survey of the main armies and their organisation.
The key difference here is the basing system. Acknowledging that the British used a ... | [
"Product: 1st print 1986 edition\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect synthesis of writing and drawing style\n\nReview: By now, this comicbook is a byword in comics legend as it led to the rebirth of the comics industry (together with the Watchmen). On first picking up the book, the ugly drawings are quite off-puttin... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 627 |
A2R0GYPW8JJNZW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "The future is now, and its fun. Command this robotic arm with precision and accuracy controlling its open and close functions, radial writs motion of 120, extensive elbow range motion of 300, base r... | We're halfway thru the assembly, already have come across TWO major problems:
1. the kit is missing 3 machine screws. I was totally pissed,..I got out the hot glue gun and, cursing, used glue instead of the requisite screws.
2. the packaging of the myriad screws is lazy, shoddy, and cheap. They toss a zillion different... | We're halfway thru the assembly, already have come across TWO major problems:
1. the kit is missing 3 machine screws. I was totally pissed,..I got out the hot glue gun and, cursing, used glue instead of the requisite screws.
2. the packaging of the myriad screws is lazy, shoddy, and cheap. They toss a zillion different... | [
"Product: This is a 5V 8-Channel Relay interface board, Be able to control various appliances, and other equipments with large current. It can be controlled directly by Microcontroller(Arduino , 8051, AVR, PIC, DSP, ARM, ARM, MSP430, TTL logic).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I'm addicted to these guys, so inexpensive ... | 16 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 628 |
A3OXM4NUGQKIQ0 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "VoyagerPro Monaural Over-the-Ear Bluetooth Headset w/Noise Canceling Mic". The summary of the review text is "Incredible sound; large size". | So the sound on this headset is really amazing. I have gone through quite a few bluetooth headsets and none can compare to this one. Occasionally it has some crackles; but nothing serious. It was seamless and easy to connect to my BlackBerry. It even works well when I was using it and riding my bike. The person I was t... | So the sound on this headset is really amazing. I have gone through quite a few bluetooth headsets and none can compare to this one. Occasionally it has some crackles; but nothing serious. It was seamless and easy to connect to my BlackBerry. It even works well when I was using it and riding my bike. The person I was t... | [
"Product: Zojirushi's stainless steel vacuum insulation mug will keep your beverages hot or cold for hours. The compact design takes minimal space while maximizing capacity. Each flip lid is tightly fitted for excellent heat retention and features a safety lock to prevent accidental opening. Durable and sanitary, t... | 20 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 629 |
A1X1T72NI4T2YM | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "compatibale Samsung Galaxy s3 / s4 / s5 / s6 / s6 edge / s6 edge plus / s7 / s7 edge / s8 / s8 plus / j7 prime / a5 / c9 / j7 / j5 prime / a7 / j3 / j5 / j2 prime / j3 pro / grand prime / c7 pro / j... | You know, I have invested in quite a few very expensive ear buds in the past. They sounded great, but invariably broke. One or the other ear bud would just stop working. I primarily use them to listen to audiobooks at the gym - lifting weights and riding the stationary bike. SoI was never especially tough on my pho... | You know, I have invested in quite a few very expensive ear buds in the past. They sounded great, but invariably broke. One or the other ear bud would just stop working. I primarily use them to listen to audiobooks at the gym - lifting weights and riding the stationary bike. SoI was never especially tough on my pho... | [
"Product: ASTRA stainless double edge blades fit all double edge razors. ASTRA blades are made from the highest quality steel. Each ASTRA blade provides unsurpassed quality, smoothness and durability for a long lasting, smooth shave.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: A little disappointing, but maybe my expectations were ... | 35 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 630 |
A8ANJNZAZQ6IQ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The DVD-R 4.7GB 100 pack is used with DVD Recordable Drives that support DVD-R/RW blank media and certain DVD-RAM Recordable Drives that incorporate DVD-R as a write once solution.". The summary of ... | Memorex DVD-R are compatible with most standard DVD players. The "+R" has better compression but not quite as compatible with older drives and/or players.
Today...this is probably not much of a factor any longer as most drives that are less than 5 years old should be able to play/record to both "-R" and "+R" type DVD ... | Memorex DVD-R are compatible with most standard DVD players. The "+R" has better compression but not quite as compatible with older drives and/or players.
Today...this is probably not much of a factor any longer as most drives that are less than 5 years old should be able to play/record to both "-R" and "+R" type DVD ... | [
"Product: 57 Classic / Nickel Cover\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Absolutely the Best All-Around Pickup for Killer Tone!\n\nReview: UPDATE: \"BEWARE - LOUSY PACKING & SHIPPING FROM GUITARS AND GEAR.\"\n\nAlthough these are the greatest pickups ever made ;-) GUITARS AND GEAR provided the lousiest shipping in the world.... | 43 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 631 |
A127JMGT826X6U | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "For years Howard Storm lived the American dream. He had a fine home, a family, and a successful career as an art professor and painter. Then, without warning, he found himself in hospital in excruci... | Howard Storm's new book, My Descent into Death, will become a best-selling classic! No doubt about it. I first heard this man's NDE on an audiotape in the late 1980's. His gripping story about "angels and aliens" made a profound impact upon me then and his new book has made an equally strong impact on my worldview no... | Howard Storm's new book, My Descent into Death, will become a best-selling classic! No doubt about it. I first heard this man's NDE on an audiotape in the late 1980's. His gripping story about "angels and aliens" made a profound impact upon me then and his new book has made an equally strong impact on my worldview no... | [
"Product: Presenter Crichton E.M. Miller argues that the Pagan Celtic Cross is actually a scientific instrument that was used by our prehistoric ancestors as an ancient tool for surveying, astronomy, navigation, mathematics and time keeping.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: ***** Read the Sign: \"5-Star Genius-at-Work!\"... | 5 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 632 |
A1WV25LU9QKGDZ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Waterproof and submersible this flashlight has a textured lens which produces broad, soft illumination. The rubberized grip is shaped for easy one handed operation with the textured bezel being very... | I picked up two of these SplashFlash lights to add to my "bug-out" box. I figured that a couple of strobe lights for emergency signaling situations could prove useful. I'm pleased with the product, with a few caveats. The Splashflash consists of a very small cylindrical device, roughly 2.75" in height. The bottom half ... | I picked up two of these SplashFlash lights to add to my "bug-out" box. I figured that a couple of strobe lights for emergency signaling situations could prove useful. I'm pleased with the product, with a few caveats. The Splashflash consists of a very small cylindrical device, roughly 2.75" in height. The bottom half ... | [
"Product: The Kyocera revolution series 2-Piece gift set includes a 5.5-Inch Santoku knife and a 3-Inch Paring knife; essential tools for the home cook looking to prepare fresh meals with ease. From Kyocera's most popular line of advanced ceramic knives, designed with a comfortable, ergonomic handle for precise con... | 26 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 633 |
A373ZCB1AYOZC | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Elegant Universe : Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene. Vintage Books,1999". The summary of the review text is "Superstring Cosmology - enthusiasti... | It was not easy reading by all means, but I do not regret any hour spent on it.
Especially central part of the book that explains superstrings and development of M-theory - it made my brain red-hot. I did not understand everything but managed to grasp an idea. This main section of the book deserves...[5] stars for the ... | It was not easy reading by all means, but I do not regret any hour spent on it.
Especially central part of the book that explains superstrings and development of M-theory - it made my brain red-hot. I did not understand everything but managed to grasp an idea. This main section of the book deserves...[5] stars for the ... | [
"Product: A book which gives scientific proof of the paranormal. Psychic activity, remote viewing, the power of prayer and homeopathy are all discussed in this book which The Ecologist called 'one of the most thought-provoking reads of the year', and which has already gained a almost cult following. Sales Handles: ... | 9 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 634 |
A2RNUPVSNW1ZXX | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Pet his nose to hear him bark! Electronic sound mechanism plays up to 1,800 times. Baby will also delight in discovering other fun squeaks, crinkles and rattles. Added link makes him easy to take al... | This baby doggie toy is fabulous! It has a nice quite bark (I was worried it would be too loud). It is a lot larger then the older Lamaze toys at about 8 inches tall. There is a lot of variety in this toy. He squeaks, crinkles, and he even rattles. All sweet gentle soothing sounds. Plus he is really cute and funny look... | This baby doggie toy is fabulous! It has a nice quite bark (I was worried it would be too loud). It is a lot larger then the older Lamaze toys at about 8 inches tall. There is a lot of variety in this toy. He squeaks, crinkles, and he even rattles. All sweet gentle soothing sounds. Plus he is really cute and funny look... | [
"Product: Bissell 35933 Cleanview Powertrak Plus Bagless Upright Vacuum - maximum power and convenience to thoroughly clean your home. This vacuum has lots of features including 7 height adjustments, bright headlight, easy empty dirt cup, HEPA media filter, wire reinforced hose, 35' power cord, filter change indica... | 5 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 635 |
A1E80M6BKJSMRG | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "The perfect airbed for kids with soft, inflatable pillows in three fun and exciting colors! It will come in handy for sleepovers, nap time and travel, without sacrificing comfort or convenience!". T... | I am glad to have found this size blow up bed!
My Granddaughter needed one more her size, & it was helpful that it didn't take up so much floor space, as both Grandkids had their blow up beds out together.
Great price! Was on special for $8.99!! (You cant buy a meal for that these days.)
It was comfy & held air all ni... | I am glad to have found this size blow up bed!
My Granddaughter needed one more her size, & it was helpful that it didn't take up so much floor space, as both Grandkids had their blow up beds out together.
Great price! Was on special for $8.99!! (You cant buy a meal for that these days.)
It was comfy & held air all ni... | [
"Product: The Medium White sink rack rests on the bottom of the sink, protecting the sink, stemware, dinnerware.. and everything in it. Stands 1 inch high letting rinse water drain away. Can also be used to drip dry right into the sink.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: PERFECT!! Best sink protector I've tried.\n\nReview... | 34 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 636 |
A1YDBRZ328R4UU | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "This gorgeous machete wood has the finest details and highest quality you will find anywhere! machete wood is truly remarkable. Product details: condition: brand new item SKU: ss-brk-tt1018 informat... | Wow, this thing is a steal at the $18 I paid for it. The quality of the steel is excellent. The feel is comparable to Victorinox when sharpening it and judging by the edge it keeps. It comes dull so get a large fine file, work bench, and clamp and carve out an hour of your afternoon to put an edge on it. Hand file ... | Wow, this thing is a steal at the $18 I paid for it. The quality of the steel is excellent. The feel is comparable to Victorinox when sharpening it and judging by the edge it keeps. It comes dull so get a large fine file, work bench, and clamp and carve out an hour of your afternoon to put an edge on it. Hand file ... | [
"Product: Durable, accurate, economical skinfold caliper is easy to use, gives precise measurement of percent body fat. Has convenient trigger operation with pistol-grip handle; jaw pressure automatically adjusts to 10 g/sq mm. Direct reading scale measures 0 to 85 mm and is accurate to 0.5 mm. Rugged ABS plastic i... | 37 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 637 |
A1C5WS021EL3WO | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Tiny and wireless, this inconspicuous camera offers effective surveillance protection. It has an operative range of 150 feet, providing full motion, real-time, color video with no delay. It is easil... | I didn't buy this with the intention of it really being terrific. I read the reviews and they indicated most had at least a small issue. So to that I wasn't disappointed with the outcome. It has to transmit only a few feet from a small box I made and attached to the tree to inside the house 100ft away. It's good enough... | I didn't buy this with the intention of it really being terrific. I read the reviews and they indicated most had at least a small issue. So to that I wasn't disappointed with the outcome. It has to transmit only a few feet from a small box I made and attached to the tree to inside the house 100ft away. It's good enough... | [
"Product: Platinum-Plated Wiring Terminals & Accessories Durable Finish & Conductivity 2- & 4-Position Distribution Blocks Along With A Wide Range Of Fuse Sizes Easy Installation Of Multiple Amplifier Combinations\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These are great and compact\n\nReview: They are true 4ga and 8 ga openings.... | 29 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 638 |
A1IQV6AI7L9NOK | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Fluker Labs SFK51019 Small Animal Bend-A-Branch Pet Habitat Decor, Medium". The summary of the review text is "A Not-So-Great Vine for My Snails...". | Edit:
This is an update from my original review. Although I was initially pleased with the vine, I found that in a moist environment, it molds endlessly, no matter what I did. I sterilized it multiple times, I cleaning it frequently, I even tried just leaving it alone to see if the mold would go away on it's own. No... | Edit:
This is an update from my original review. Although I was initially pleased with the vine, I found that in a moist environment, it molds endlessly, no matter what I did. I sterilized it multiple times, I cleaning it frequently, I even tried just leaving it alone to see if the mold would go away on it's own. No... | [
"Product: Unique stitch is an adhesive designed to bond fabric to fabric like hems skirts and pants. Adheres patches, ribbon, bias tape, ric-rack, rhinestones to garments. Bonds hook n loop strips and zipper tapes to fabric. Joins elastic and yarn ends together. It is non-toxic and water soluble before drying. Once... | 99 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 639 |
A21HD9GWN5OHDZ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Sylvia Day Crossfire Series: Bared to You, Reflected in You, Entwined in You. Books have been read one time, and are in good condition with some wear on front paperback cover. No highlighting and... | This book was amazing but due to so many unanswered questions, and due to my having to wait who knows how long to get some answers, this 5 star read only gets 4 stars from me.
Honestly I love Sylvia Day's writing style and it was so easy to pick the story back up. Immediately I was caught up in the story of Gideon and... | This book was amazing but due to so many unanswered questions, and due to my having to wait who knows how long to get some answers, this 5 star read only gets 4 stars from me.
Honestly I love Sylvia Day's writing style and it was so easy to pick the story back up. Immediately I was caught up in the story of Gideon and... | [
"Product: New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love. Shes a mixture of most of her female ... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 640 |
A2EP0QO57Y9YW6 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk DOES NOT have English audio and subtitles.". The summary of the review text is "Gulliver Travles through the extreems of cult... | I missed the TV premier of this movie, and finally checked it out at the library. This is a wonderfull tale of a journey through lands that are satires of the extremes of different cultural ideals. The interresting part is how Gulliver is changed as he travels through these different lands.
He finds himself washed up... | I missed the TV premier of this movie, and finally checked it out at the library. This is a wonderfull tale of a journey through lands that are satires of the extremes of different cultural ideals. The interresting part is how Gulliver is changed as he travels through these different lands.
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"Product: The Sleep Master Memory Foam Tri-Fold Comfort Mat by Zinus is comfortable and convenient. Easy to transport and store with three foam layers that work together for maximum comfort. Please open your package within 72 hours of receipt and allow 48 hours for your new mat to return to its original, plush shap... | 14 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 641 |
A1HVZ6GEMKFUMU | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "The new Razer Blade has been completely redesigned to deliver even faster performance, all while remaining insanely thin. With the 6th Gen quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M ... | I bought this to replace a 15" Macbook Pro Retina (Late 2015) with the dedicated 2GB graphics card. When I was first looking into buying this computer I was hoping for a side by side comparison between these two computers and I could never really find it. So I will provide answers to the questions that I had when I was... | I bought this to replace a 15" Macbook Pro Retina (Late 2015) with the dedicated 2GB graphics card. When I was first looking into buying this computer I was hoping for a side by side comparison between these two computers and I could never really find it. So I will provide answers to the questions that I had when I was... | [
"Product: The finest quality chrome steel produced in accordance with the highest industry standards. These high precision G25 ball bearings are hot forged from bar stock. Modern furnaces with precisely controlled atmospheres and temperatures are used for heat treating to assure uniform hardness and proper microstr... | 35 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 642 |
A3UIBKQBKF0PKV | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "great conversation piece". The summary of the review text is "Informative, Fun to Read; a Must-Own Book". | Serial Killers have long aroused society's curiosity. Recent high-profile cases and intense media coverage have drawn increased attention to this terrifying brand of crime, its shocking criminals, and the details of these killers' heinous acts. This Encyclopedia contains comprehensive information on hundreds of serial ... | Serial Killers have long aroused society's curiosity. Recent high-profile cases and intense media coverage have drawn increased attention to this terrifying brand of crime, its shocking criminals, and the details of these killers' heinous acts. This Encyclopedia contains comprehensive information on hundreds of serial ... | [
"Product: 12 VHS boxed set as seen, vg. We ship worldwide from San Francisco bay area.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Great Series for True Crime Buffs\n\nReview: GREAT CRIMES AND TRIALS OF THE 20TH CENTURY is simply one of the best Documentary Series ever made. Produced between 1992 and 1996, and originally broadcas... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 643 |
A1G7VXXXLTJX9R | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Meet elda lore, the alter ego of the contemporary romance author, L.B. Dunbar. As elda lore, the classic world of mythology is captured and retold in modern tales, rekindling stories of endless love... | The great Elda Lore is L.B. Dunbar's alter ego. And what a great author she is. I didn't expect anything else coming from such an amazing writer. Her books have a way of sucking you in and never letting go. You think about them for a while after you finish. Hades written by the amazing Elda Lore was no different.
In th... | The great Elda Lore is L.B. Dunbar's alter ego. And what a great author she is. I didn't expect anything else coming from such an amazing writer. Her books have a way of sucking you in and never letting go. You think about them for a while after you finish. Hades written by the amazing Elda Lore was no different.
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"Product: Donna writes about exotic locations and the men you aren't married to, but wish you were. Escapism reads with heart and humour, and of course, plenty of steam. Hailing from the North of England, Donna is a nomad at heart, moving houses and continents more times than she cares to recall. She once worked at... | 13 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 644 |
A2T5YMN76G3MHU | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "This highly acclaimed book--voted one of the ten best books of the year by the 'New York Times Book Review'--was hailed as the definitive account of the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg case. It now inclu... | The Rosenberg case has faded with time and turned into a diffuse urban legend. Facts are rarely possessed by those who are most vehement about the case. This book puts an end to the hodge-podge of information that led some people to believe the Rosenbergs were innocents framed by the government. The truth is that th... | The Rosenberg case has faded with time and turned into a diffuse urban legend. Facts are rarely possessed by those who are most vehement about the case. This book puts an end to the hodge-podge of information that led some people to believe the Rosenbergs were innocents framed by the government. The truth is that th... | [
"Product: The fine tradition of the Bormioli Rocco Group coincides with the very history of glass: the first glassworks was established in Parma in 1825. The company has always demonstrated a great drive to pioneer innovation: in machinery, materials and design. Over the years it has developed a special talent, tha... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 645 |
A2OCJNB6B46OKP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C.". The summa... | As the Marvel Universe expands so do the characters. Marvel could not have done a better job than with Captain America:The Winter Soldier.
This film at points does not feel like you are watching a Marvel film. It is a story that involves espionage, sabotage and comic book villainy that actually is very believable. It ... | As the Marvel Universe expands so do the characters. Marvel could not have done a better job than with Captain America:The Winter Soldier.
This film at points does not feel like you are watching a Marvel film. It is a story that involves espionage, sabotage and comic book villainy that actually is very believable. It ... | [
"Product: Second studio album release, twelve tracks.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: No Sophmore Slump Here.\n\nReview: The Killers are really something special in the world of music today. There are a band that uses meloncholy new wave sound that is able to put smiles on peoples faces and have them sing along. 'Hot Fu... | 104 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 646 |
A37J3XRX1TENTS | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Mia Sheridan is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. Her passion is weaving true love stories about people destined to be together. Mia lives in Cincinnati, Ohio ... | I'd never read this author before, but I really wanted to try this. I love a small-town h/H who are everyday, normal people with real-life problems and concerns. Many aspects of this book were sad to read. The generational poverty, the loneliness, the struggle to survive. I wasn't sure who had the more sad life, Tenlei... | I'd never read this author before, but I really wanted to try this. I love a small-town h/H who are everyday, normal people with real-life problems and concerns. Many aspects of this book were sad to read. The generational poverty, the loneliness, the struggle to survive. I wasn't sure who had the more sad life, Tenlei... | [
"Product: Enriched with the finest lavender from Haute-Provence and Shea Butter to nourish, moisturize and lightly scent the skin.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Light-weight moisture that softens and smells great\n\nReview: This is a lightweight, moisturizing lotion that's a little thin but not runny. It's definitely ... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 647 |
AR1T36GLLAFFX | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Steve Carell and Keira Knightley lead an all-star cast in this clever and heartwarming comedy that explores the crazy things people do when humanitys last days are at hand. Set in a too-near future,... | OK, the world is going to end in three weeks, destroyed by an asteroid Mathilde. (There is indeed as asteroid named Mathilde, but it's only (!) 31 miles wide. Why the size inflation?) Most people seem to be unsure of what to do, though the rioting you'd expect in the cities does take place. Some people continue to ... | OK, the world is going to end in three weeks, destroyed by an asteroid Mathilde. (There is indeed as asteroid named Mathilde, but it's only (!) 31 miles wide. Why the size inflation?) Most people seem to be unsure of what to do, though the rioting you'd expect in the cities does take place. Some people continue to ... | [
"Product: Arriba cases AC-100 single item black in color bag measures 13.5x15.25x6 and has high quality zippers to securely protect your goods\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: These are good bags for your lighting equipment\n\nReview: I purchased a couple of 500 LED lighting panels from Amazon. They work great, but they... | 66 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 648 |
A3TKGM2JJJC1I3 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "LIKE NEW, LIMITED EDITION FRANKLIN LIBRARY LEATHER BOUND, 22 CARAT GILDED PAGES. In like new, unread condition, not price clipped, not library edition, not remainder marked.
Seller is a lifelong boo... | Written as a serial publication, Great Expectations is very fast paced and the character development is superb. It is also very easy to read. The plot is well developed and the number of characters and the interaction of subplots is masterful.
When a terrified four year old Pip is coerced into bringing an escaped con... | Written as a serial publication, Great Expectations is very fast paced and the character development is superb. It is also very easy to read. The plot is well developed and the number of characters and the interaction of subplots is masterful.
When a terrified four year old Pip is coerced into bringing an escaped con... | [
"Product: VHS\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Srong and Very Sensual Movie\n\nReview: Ebby Calvin Laloosh (Tim Robbins) has a million dollar arm but no control over it. The poor mascot gets hit about as often as it goes over the plate. So the Durham Bulls brings in Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) to get him on track.... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 649 |
A3AQQRBHDOEBNF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Want your home ,kitchen or office become more tidy and colorful ?With one set of our drawer oragnizers ,that's not a problem ! Product Description: Brand: VANORIG Materials: Use high quality PP as r... | These things are absolutely incredible and if you are looking to get organized then these are the perfect baskets for you. I love that they are so colorful and fun because they really make your drawers look nice and neat. As you can see in my before and after picture, my junk drawer was getting a little out of control.... | These things are absolutely incredible and if you are looking to get organized then these are the perfect baskets for you. I love that they are so colorful and fun because they really make your drawers look nice and neat. As you can see in my before and after picture, my junk drawer was getting a little out of control.... | [
"Product: Dragon Touch 7-Inch. Quad Core AndroId KIDS Tablet, IPS DIsplay wIth WIfI and Camera and Games, HD KIDS EdItIon, Zoodles Pre-Installed - Red SIlIcone\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I couldn't have asked for a better tablet...\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2SN0MJYOJVM3X\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small ... | 11 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 650 |
AGAJCSST783ZP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Fashion Unisex Computer Glasses- Anti-reflective ,Anti-glare ,Clear Lens, Uv Protection (Amber)". The summary of the review text is "Fit my Round Face Regardless of Bad-Hair-Day". | DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review and that is what Im providing here. If you have any questions then use the comment section.
I use my computer a lot so glare and eye strain are a concern for me. When offered to test these glasses I agreed quickly. In short, t... | DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review and that is what Im providing here. If you have any questions then use the comment section.
I use my computer a lot so glare and eye strain are a concern for me. When offered to test these glasses I agreed quickly. In short, t... | [
"Product: Attract the opposite sex with this pheromone cologne. This is unisex - good for men or weomen.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Mildly Warm and Sensual\n\nReview: The scent is mildly warm and I find it sensual and pleasing to my nostrils (so does my boyfriend).\n\n After removing the bottle from the plastic tha... | 49 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 651 |
AONXNUE8RMO0M | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "The allen xlz-2 aluminum 2-child swivel wheel stroller and bike trailer offers the perfect 3 in 1 product. The item quickly sets up as either a single or double swivel wheeled stroller, or bike trai... | This thing is sturdy, large, and easily maneuverable. While it feels very strong, it's not heavy, thankfully.
If you're into running or biking, you should seriously consider this model as one of your choices, but be advised - the folding mechanism is difficult, the initial setup is hard (I'll get to that in a moment),... | This thing is sturdy, large, and easily maneuverable. While it feels very strong, it's not heavy, thankfully.
If you're into running or biking, you should seriously consider this model as one of your choices, but be advised - the folding mechanism is difficult, the initial setup is hard (I'll get to that in a moment),... | [
"Product: Oh, if only I had a personal trainer, I’d be a goddess, a lean and mean 10%-body-fat machine, able to crush walnuts with my… Hey, you can stop dreaming now and make it happen. It’s true: Personal trainers do deliver results, especially for those of us in a less-than-committed relationshi... | 27 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 652 |
AGNGN6A4N5WV3 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Hit the road again with mild-mannered scientist David Banner (Primetime Emmy Award nominee Bill Bixby) as all 22 Season Two episodes of The Incredible Hulk smash onto DVD for the first time! After a... | While the first season was good and had the charm of the main plot and interesting character plots, this second season is more of a pollitical statement as most every(or every other at least) episode is some heavy-hearted emotional issue related too much to life, as drinking or abuse or "anger" management. these issue... | While the first season was good and had the charm of the main plot and interesting character plots, this second season is more of a pollitical statement as most every(or every other at least) episode is some heavy-hearted emotional issue related too much to life, as drinking or abuse or "anger" management. these issue... | [
"Product: Cartridge Only\n\nMythical monsters are running rampant in Angel Land and Pit, the original Kid Icarus, must try to save the region once again. He must try to find three magical treasures hidden by Palutena. To accomplish this, Pit will have to fight new enemies and find old friends as he travels from the... | 54 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 653 |
A2JLPCTDJ8CH2D | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Verbatim 16X DVD-R, 4.7 GB white inkjet hub printable, packaged 50 to a pack. The discs are packaged in plastic OPP wrap with a plastic wheel cap protector on the top and bottom.". The summary of th... | I used to back up my hard drives with DVD's, but now I just buy 2.5" hard drives and put tons of data on a drive. Makes finding files much easier and takes up less space. I still use these for images to hand off to clients. I like Verbatim for reliability. The white "printable" covering makes for a nice presentatio... | I used to back up my hard drives with DVD's, but now I just buy 2.5" hard drives and put tons of data on a drive. Makes finding files much easier and takes up less space. I still use these for images to hand off to clients. I like Verbatim for reliability. The white "printable" covering makes for a nice presentatio... | [
"Product: SCIGRIP offers unique adhesive solutions for bonding a range of substrates including metals, thermoplastics, and thermoset composites .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If you want the water thickness to bond acrylic and use a needle applicator, the #4 is what you need.\n\nReview: I couldn't figure out which ce... | 32 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 654 |
AORZLBT6514LL | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Despite uncanny resemblances to Japanese revenants, Rin Chupeco has always maintained her sense of humor. Raised in Manila, Philippines, she keeps four pets: a dog, two birds, and a husband. She's b... | This is a beautifully detailed book that develops a strong narrative voice and a rich culture and setting. There is an elaborate way of life that readers must come to understand in order to see what the narrator is up against, but that takes a lot of time to establish. If you are looking for more action, it is likely... | This is a beautifully detailed book that develops a strong narrative voice and a rich culture and setting. There is an elaborate way of life that readers must come to understand in order to see what the narrator is up against, but that takes a lot of time to establish. If you are looking for more action, it is likely... | [
"Product: You'll be the coolest guy on the block wearing this Mr. Block Head Costume! Designed to look like a LEGO figurine, this outfit includes a bright yellow headpiece, a red shirt and blue pants.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Looks good and quality product for the price\n\nReview: Fit my size ten husky boy with l... | 13 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 655 |
A1I3U97KUPQB7M | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "This is a genuine replacement part. The model number and name for the following item is: Frigidaire 316075103 Bake Element". The summary of the review text is "Shipping 7 days. Kenmore Range needs ... | The part was received within 7 days. Only on Amazon did I feel this was a bit slower than normal. I generally receive Amazon purchases within a few days. Overall, shipping time was satisfactory.
The real issue was the Kenmore Range. The wires that attach to the element "turtled" back into the rear compartment beca... | The part was received within 7 days. Only on Amazon did I feel this was a bit slower than normal. I generally receive Amazon purchases within a few days. Overall, shipping time was satisfactory.
The real issue was the Kenmore Range. The wires that attach to the element "turtled" back into the rear compartment beca... | [
"Product: DC47-00019A Dryer Heating Element. Specs are OEM, 240 volts, and 5300 watts. Comes directly from the OEM production line straight to you. Save money and get the item directly from the production line with no mark up from the manufacturer. Includes the thermostat and hi-limit manufactured by Napco. Element... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 656 |
A4OXSQLCWYDFK | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Ankle socks that keep your feet comfortable all day long". The summary of the review text is "I'm used to better socks". | It's hard to rate because I've been spoiled with quality. So I have to rate these socks with socks on the market at today's age.
The idea that one size fits all is preposterous, either a sock fits or doesn't fit, which you never will know unless you've experience the older days when one bought socks to fit your feet. ... | It's hard to rate because I've been spoiled with quality. So I have to rate these socks with socks on the market at today's age.
The idea that one size fits all is preposterous, either a sock fits or doesn't fit, which you never will know unless you've experience the older days when one bought socks to fit your feet. ... | [
"Product: No one wants to be caught with a dull knife, luckily, Spyderco's Triangle Sharpmaker makes knife sharpening as easy as 1,2,3. With an informative set of instructions and everything that you need to hone any knife in your arsenal, this sharpener is sure to prove itself essential. PRODUCT FEATURES: Comes wi... | 28 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 657 |
A2NUWASJTPN7RO | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "MPOW Brand Certified: Top-Brand Bluetooth Accessories for Smartphones MPOW Brand Certified: Top-Brand Bluetooth Accessories for Smartphones|Cheetah's Stylish Behind-Ear Streamline Outlook Design Gua... | These were purchased as a late gift for my wife. Her review follows:
"These headphones are fantastic! It takes a short time to charge fully, only a couple hours. I used it an entire shift at work, over eight hours. I didn't charge it at all for the next two days. I finally got the low battery warning after the third d... | These were purchased as a late gift for my wife. Her review follows:
"These headphones are fantastic! It takes a short time to charge fully, only a couple hours. I used it an entire shift at work, over eight hours. I didn't charge it at all for the next two days. I finally got the low battery warning after the third d... | [
"Product: Easy to play and easy to own! Sporting a gorgeous finish, the Rogue RM-100A is a well-built, traditional A-model mandolin. It features clean workmanship throughout and projects a bright tone with lots of bark. Sporting a gorgeous finish, the Rogue RM-100A is a well-built, traditional A-model mandolin. It ... | 31 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 658 |
A3673NBQVA4J2M | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "(VHS VIDEO) Girl on a Motorcycle was originally released in the U.S. by Warner Brothers in 1968 as Naked Under Leather, severely edited for an R rating. Now for the first time, Anchor Bay Entertain... | I'm not too familiar with the specifics of Faithfull's upbringing, or lack thereof, but I did find this to be a rather autobiographical fare at best. It's a rather deep look at her character's life, and how it seemed to be pararelling her own. The first scene has her dreaming of being in a circus performing in a leathe... | I'm not too familiar with the specifics of Faithfull's upbringing, or lack thereof, but I did find this to be a rather autobiographical fare at best. It's a rather deep look at her character's life, and how it seemed to be pararelling her own. The first scene has her dreaming of being in a circus performing in a leathe... | [
"Product: Robert DeNiro stars as a Washington spinmaster who needs a war to distract public's attention from a sex scandal involving the President. Dustin Hoffman received an Academy Award nomination for his role in this biting political satire.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: The can be written for a Democrat, or Repub... | 27 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 659 |
AC2EGRJTJYVBA | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Relive all the film s most thrilling and hilarious moments as you assume the role of Remy a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef despite the obvious problem of being a rat! From the ... | Typically, I'm not a huge fan of movie-themed games. However, this is a good one! Not fantastic, but good. The graphics are quite nice (in terms of the Wii) and the dialogue and storylines are entertaining. Not a difficult game to play for an adult. I had hoped it would be simple enough for my younger children. B... | Typically, I'm not a huge fan of movie-themed games. However, this is a good one! Not fantastic, but good. The graphics are quite nice (in terms of the Wii) and the dialogue and storylines are entertaining. Not a difficult game to play for an adult. I had hoped it would be simple enough for my younger children. B... | [
"Product: SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab brings the hit kids' show to your Nintendo Wii! See Bikini Bottom through completely different eyes -- introducing never-before-seen art styles and brand new gameplay mechanics that will change your perception of Bikini Bottom forever! Jump into the biz... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 660 |
AKQM58BHRSXC7 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Title: Dune, Frank Herbert (Hardcover)
Binding: Hardcover
Classics of Modern Literature". The summary of the review text is "The Spice of Spices". | Royal intrigue, infighting among the various "Houses" of the Galactic Empire and The Spacing Guild that controls all space travel through the use of the "spice" Melange. And the only source of all Melange is on Arrakis, the planet known as Dune. At the heart of the story is young Paul Atreides son of Duke Leto and h... | Royal intrigue, infighting among the various "Houses" of the Galactic Empire and The Spacing Guild that controls all space travel through the use of the "spice" Melange. And the only source of all Melange is on Arrakis, the planet known as Dune. At the heart of the story is young Paul Atreides son of Duke Leto and h... | [
"Product: UK Blu-ray/Region All pressing. 25th anniversary version, originally released in 2008, of the iconic sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version. Blade Runner: The Final Cut is spectacularly restored and remast... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 661 |
A23R5GBHQK5UJO | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Gates Acc. Belt Tension Pulley, (pulley only)". The summary of the review text is "Nice Set of Dinah Washington Albums". | Whether you call this music "Easy Listening" or "Vocal Jazz", it is great music for a relaxing evening at home. Even if you're not familiar with the music of Dinah Washington, but are familiar with other singers of "Easy Listening" music, you will find many familiar songs on these albums.
Only the first of this set of... | Whether you call this music "Easy Listening" or "Vocal Jazz", it is great music for a relaxing evening at home. Even if you're not familiar with the music of Dinah Washington, but are familiar with other singers of "Easy Listening" music, you will find many familiar songs on these albums.
Only the first of this set of... | [
"Product: 10CD set! Amazing value collection of various female jazz singers, many famous, and some obscure gems too\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good retrospective of Female Jazz singers from 1955 Through 1960\n\nReview: Generally, this set should be entitled \"Ladies in Jazz - 1955 - 1960.\" There are about three t... | 52 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 662 |
A1VTUN1BZXMWNY | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "2.0" for a product with description "From Academy Award nominated director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena) comes the true story of the meteoric rise and fall of Lance Armstrong, one of the most celebrated and controversial men in... | I'm writing this in hopes of saving someone else from renting this movie. I was interested in finding out a little more of the Lance Armstrong story, and this looked intriguing from the trailer. This is nothing but a stitched-together collection of dramatizations of snippets of Armstrong's life, and they don't even g... | I'm writing this in hopes of saving someone else from renting this movie. I was interested in finding out a little more of the Lance Armstrong story, and this looked intriguing from the trailer. This is nothing but a stitched-together collection of dramatizations of snippets of Armstrong's life, and they don't even g... | [
"Product: Avg Technologies Usa, Inc Pct14n12en003 Avg Pc Tuneup 2014 3-User\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Hello nagware! Goodbye AVG.\n\nReview: I didn't realize the latest trend in \"free\" trial software was to make the program so annoying once the trial expired, and so cumbersome to uninstall that you ended up buy... | 19 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 663 |
AK61LQI92GTCH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "When radio star Jane Merrick is murdered in her apartment,a mysterious woman found at the scene is arrested for the crime. Though she is unwilling to explain her presence there, brash young reporter... | Golden throated radio star Jane Merrick (Lola Lane) must take an indefinite leave of absence to "get away from everything." Station manager Jim Wallace (Jason Robards Sr.) begs her to stay and marry him. The only answer Merrick can give is to beg patience and wait "until I can come back to you and say yes."
Merrick... | Golden throated radio star Jane Merrick (Lola Lane) must take an indefinite leave of absence to "get away from everything." Station manager Jim Wallace (Jason Robards Sr.) begs her to stay and marry him. The only answer Merrick can give is to beg patience and wait "until I can come back to you and say yes."
Merrick... | [
"Product: Product Name: Hell in the Pacific [VHS] Binding: VHStape Manufacturer: Anchor Bay\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Hell in the Pacific\n\nReview: HELL IN THE PACIFIC is a curiosity. Telling the story of two pilots, one Japanese (Toshiro Mifune) and one American (Lee Marvin), stranded on a small, deserted tropi... | 82 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 664 |
A30UP2KKD5IQEP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Adventure-proof design: constructed from hard-anodized aircraft-grade aluminum, waterproof to 200 meters with an EPDM water seal, and both shockproof and drop tested with a molded shock-dampening co... | This is a rugged, super strong flash drive meant to withstand a lot. It feels like I could drive a car over it and it would be ok.
Buy this if you want to store information and carry it in around in harsh conditions. If I dropped any other flash drive I own into a puddle of water I would kiss it goodbye. The Corsair... | This is a rugged, super strong flash drive meant to withstand a lot. It feels like I could drive a car over it and it would be ok.
Buy this if you want to store information and carry it in around in harsh conditions. If I dropped any other flash drive I own into a puddle of water I would kiss it goodbye. The Corsair... | [
"Product: The flagship headphone from Shure, the SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones feature individually matched drivers for unparalleled acoustic performance with smooth, extended highs and accurate bass. Developed with premium materials and precision engineering, the customcrafted design is extremely light... | 89 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 665 |
A3058IKNGS3JLV | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Ally Mcbeal Vol 2 ~ Heart And Soul: New Songs From". The summary of the review text is "As Good As The First One". | After the success of their first release, the makers of Ally McBeal have released a second album featuring the fabulous Vonda Shepard performing songs from the hit TV show. Like the first album, this new release contains covers of many old favorites like "Someday We'll Be Together," "Crying," "World Without Love," and... | After the success of their first release, the makers of Ally McBeal have released a second album featuring the fabulous Vonda Shepard performing songs from the hit TV show. Like the first album, this new release contains covers of many old favorites like "Someday We'll Be Together," "Crying," "World Without Love," and... | [
"Product: Climb into your toasty bed and sleep soundly in quilted fleece softness. The exclusive Thermofine warming system senses and adjusts temperature to deliver.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: So warm and toasty!\n\nReview: I was a little wary about ordering this after reading some of the reviews but I quite like m... | 5 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 666 |
A1GB0HW46Y2EB | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Widescreen, running time approx 99 min, Dolby 5.1 & surround sound, Unrated, English soundtrack subtitled SDH, NTSC region 1, director/actors' commentary". The summary of the review text is "Intense... | Some reviewers have said that, although favorable to this film, they would not watch it more than once. I have watched it a few times now and have gotten more from it and acquired a greater appreciation for it each time. It is certainly the finest film that TLA has released up to now. Whether or not it is classified as... | Some reviewers have said that, although favorable to this film, they would not watch it more than once. I have watched it a few times now and have gotten more from it and acquired a greater appreciation for it each time. It is certainly the finest film that TLA has released up to now. Whether or not it is classified as... | [
"Product: p #1 Disc Repair System fixes scratches that cause a disc to skip, freeze, and fail to play. Manual repair process smoothes surface scratches to renew the discs protective layer, leaving disc data unaffected. /p\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Original Version of DVD Dr. Still Works Great\n\nReview: I have the... | 22 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 667 |
A2MRE4IOZVNK9Z | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Milty Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun removes static electricity from the surface of any LP, perfect for record cleaning. This device is an anti-static generator which has numerous applications, butfor a... | Although I have a recently upgraded home audio system that costs more than a late model used Lexus (yikes I hope my wife doesn't read this!) I don't consider myself an audio snob-I don't subscribe to the $100 (or 10x that) per meter cable klans who argue on the blogs out there. But I have re-discovered vinyl and absolu... | Although I have a recently upgraded home audio system that costs more than a late model used Lexus (yikes I hope my wife doesn't read this!) I don't consider myself an audio snob-I don't subscribe to the $100 (or 10x that) per meter cable klans who argue on the blogs out there. But I have re-discovered vinyl and absolu... | [
"Product: JVC's KW-V50BT DVD receiver offers an eye-catching 7\" variable-color touchscreen display, a built-in DVD/CD player, USB port, built-in Bluetooth, and lots of settings you can tweak. But, you can take your driving experience to the next level by using its HDMI input to connect select smartphones and table... | 29 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 668 |
A1VY390ZAUPFS | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Perhaps the most 'technologically cool' belt available. A 100-Percent Carbon Fiber buckle on our most popular webbing patterns is both functional and modern.". The summary of the review text is "Alm... | My title is flawed logic on purpose. This belt exactly what I want in being wide enough to avoid roll-over of my pants/shorts waistband over my belt. The buckle is non-metallic so that it clears through the airport security without needing to be removed. The webbing is a color I wanted. But there is one thing I had hop... | My title is flawed logic on purpose. This belt exactly what I want in being wide enough to avoid roll-over of my pants/shorts waistband over my belt. The buckle is non-metallic so that it clears through the airport security without needing to be removed. The webbing is a color I wanted. But there is one thing I had hop... | [
"Product: This 2.15 ounces / 60 grams RazoRock is a natural mineral salt block that serves as an after-shave healing and antiseptic stick, used post-shave to calm and heal the skin. RazoRock soothes razor burn, relieves irritation and can also help stop the bleeding from a cut or nick. To use your RazoRock on cuts ... | 42 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 669 |
AA4VJFR1EDIN6 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Critically acclaimed musician Bilal is ready to set the music world ablaze with his highly anticipated new album A Love Surreal featuring the single Back To Love which gives fans a glimpse of Bilals... | The problem with developing a cult classic is that you develop that product out of a particular set of circumstances and point in your talent and creative life. These circumstances and critical life juncture cannot, and perhaps should not, ever be repeated, and yet the finicky publics appetite for artistic stagnation i... | The problem with developing a cult classic is that you develop that product out of a particular set of circumstances and point in your talent and creative life. These circumstances and critical life juncture cannot, and perhaps should not, ever be repeated, and yet the finicky publics appetite for artistic stagnation i... | [
"Product: 2010 release, the fifth studio album from the R&B/Neo-Soul superstar. In contrast to New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu's emotional side by thematically f... | 23 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 670 |
A1PBZ80QPDX9L5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "I believe that in order to tell you who I am, I must first tell you who I want to be. And what I really want to be is the steaming, twitching pile of flesh and teeth that would result if science eve... | I have heard so many people talking about how great this book is, but I was pretty disappointed. I will fully admit that I probably went into this with fairly high expectations, given the fact that I've seen and heard about this everywhere lately. All good things, too!
I didn't HATE this by any means, but I was expect... | I have heard so many people talking about how great this book is, but I was pretty disappointed. I will fully admit that I probably went into this with fairly high expectations, given the fact that I've seen and heard about this everywhere lately. All good things, too!
I didn't HATE this by any means, but I was expect... | [
"Product: A magnificent epic of love, war and Russia from the international bestselling author of TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE Leningrad 1941: the white nights of summer illuminate a city of fallen grandeur whose palaces and avenues speak of a different age, when Leningrad was known as St Petersburg. Two sisters, Tat... | 5 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 671 |
A2SHGBGIW9GVPU | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Plain rolled topline pump". The summary of the review text is "Not perfect, but I'm going to make them work". | These shoes are like a bad-boy boyfriend--you know you might regret it, but you're going to love him anyway.
I *love* the look of these shoes! The fabric is all glittery and the style is so low-key, it's hip.
However--they don't fit. They're about half a size too big. I wear exactly a 9 1/2 (as measured by the bot... | These shoes are like a bad-boy boyfriend--you know you might regret it, but you're going to love him anyway.
I *love* the look of these shoes! The fabric is all glittery and the style is so low-key, it's hip.
However--they don't fit. They're about half a size too big. I wear exactly a 9 1/2 (as measured by the bot... | [
"Product: At under 8 pounds, this ultra-lightweight upright vacuum easily converts into a handvacfor versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning. It's equipped with swivel steering for excellent control when maneuvering around furniture, and offers two storage options: attach the hand vac to the bottom of the wand or secur... | 32 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 672 |
A2PF6BJMN72RC1 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "NaturVet Aller-911 Skin & Coat Plus Advanced Allergy Powder Formula Directions for use: Dogs or Cats Up to 20 lbs. 1 teaspoon Dogs or Cats 21 to 40 lbs. 2 teaspoons Dogs or Cats 41 to 60 lbs. 3 teas... | I have four small dogs, and I got this for my dachshund, who is battling yeast. I took him off all of the prescription meds that would work for awhile but then his yeast would come back even worse after discontinuing them. I am now using more holistic methods to heal his gut, including kefir and bone broth. He still ha... | I have four small dogs, and I got this for my dachshund, who is battling yeast. I took him off all of the prescription meds that would work for awhile but then his yeast would come back even worse after discontinuing them. I am now using more holistic methods to heal his gut, including kefir and bone broth. He still ha... | [
"Product: [Regarding Acrylic]\nAcrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass. But it has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. It is many times stronger than glass, making it much more impact resistant and therefore safer. Acrylic also insulates better than glass, potentially saving on h... | 79 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 673 |
A3JGIPEXOZ0ZY6 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Con-Tact Brand Self Adhesive Clear Covering is easy to apply with our original and innovative "measure-and-cut" grid on the backing paper. And when it's time for a new look, our Con-Tact Brand Self ... | I wasn't really sure about the design but it was cheaper than the others so I went for it - and I actually do like it a lot.
- It looks fine. The design isn't "too much" and it doesn't look cheap which was my concern. It has a bit of a texture to it, too. Not a concern, still easy to clean.
- It sticks very well to cle... | I wasn't really sure about the design but it was cheaper than the others so I went for it - and I actually do like it a lot.
- It looks fine. The design isn't "too much" and it doesn't look cheap which was my concern. It has a bit of a texture to it, too. Not a concern, still easy to clean.
- It sticks very well to cle... | [
"Product: Toms of Maine is the #1 Natural Deodorant Brand. Long-lasting Toms of Maine Refreshing Lemongrass Aluminum-free Deodorant offers clinically proven 24-hour odor-fighting protection. Toms of Maine deodorant is made with no parabens, artificial fragrance, preservatives, and no animal ingredients or testing, ... | 65 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 674 |
A1D8D2LIPQPGMZ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Catherine Fisher is an acclaimed novelist and poet, and has written many fantasy books for young people. She lives in Wales.". The summary of the review text is "Impressive Conclusion to Dystopian-F... | If the first book, Incarceron, was a great book that "shakes the foundations of your literary beliefs" (quoting from my review of Incarceron), then SAPPHIQUE is a fantasy achievement of canonical proportions. It takes everything we appreciated and were in awe of in the first book and takes it to the next level, making ... | If the first book, Incarceron, was a great book that "shakes the foundations of your literary beliefs" (quoting from my review of Incarceron), then SAPPHIQUE is a fantasy achievement of canonical proportions. It takes everything we appreciated and were in awe of in the first book and takes it to the next level, making ... | [
"Product: New\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Uninteresting Twilight Copycat...With Fairies\n\nReview: What a disappointment. WINGS garners attention as being similar to Twilight, but let's just say that the over-hyped vampire series is still a lot more interesting than anything this book has to offer.\n\nWhere do I eve... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 675 |
A1Q1V4F9610DB5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "2012:DOOMSDAY - DVD Movie". The summary of the review text is "This is the only theory that makes sense". | So then Cliff De Young explains why the rotation of the Earth is slowing down. Actually he explains why it might be slowing down. Apparently they couldn't measure it in any way so none of our crack scientists know for sure even though they have it timed down to the moment when it will stop. Then he makes the stateme... | So then Cliff De Young explains why the rotation of the Earth is slowing down. Actually he explains why it might be slowing down. Apparently they couldn't measure it in any way so none of our crack scientists know for sure even though they have it timed down to the moment when it will stop. Then he makes the stateme... | [
"Product: It's Shocking! It's Beyond Your Imagination!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Lots to love here\n\nReview: I see this movie as one of two ways. You watch it or try to and realyze this is one of the worst movies ever and since you cannot go lower it gets a one star rating. Or, you could be like me and just fall ... | 35 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 676 |
A1CZ3W5U4OVB1B | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Andersen Waterhog Fashion Diamond entrance indoor/outdoor floor mat. No other mat in the industry traps water and dirt so effectively. WaterHog mats are constructed of rubber reinforced face nubs an... | Wow, what a great find. This mat is in my mud room, located in the Northern Nevada desert. Let's just say this thing picks up and holds a lot of tracked-in dirt. I purchased the 3'x5' version and it looks stunning in an otherwise completely bland room. It vacuums very easily, is comfortable under bare feet, and is ... | Wow, what a great find. This mat is in my mud room, located in the Northern Nevada desert. Let's just say this thing picks up and holds a lot of tracked-in dirt. I purchased the 3'x5' version and it looks stunning in an otherwise completely bland room. It vacuums very easily, is comfortable under bare feet, and is ... | [
"Product: Andersen WaterHog Fashion entrance indoor floor mat. No other mat in the industry traps water and dirt so effectively. WaterHog mats are constructed of rubber reinforced face nubs and the \"waffle\" design provides crush proof scraping action. Raised, \"water dam\" borders trap dirt and water keeping floo... | 27 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 677 |
A1XRY1BSC9VSFV | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Thales Navigation business, global provider of Magellan consumer GPS products, unveils its unique, new Magellan eXplorist XL handheld GPS the advanced, yet easy-to-use Magellan eXplorist XL ensures ... | - Magellan released the eXplorist XL before they were really ready
-- The available software (Direct Route and Topo) is about 2 years old, so you have to jump through hoops to get it to install to your machine ... it doesn't easily recognize your USB port.
-- As of January 2005, there are NO ACCESSORIES available... | - Magellan released the eXplorist XL before they were really ready
-- The available software (Direct Route and Topo) is about 2 years old, so you have to jump through hoops to get it to install to your machine ... it doesn't easily recognize your USB port.
-- As of January 2005, there are NO ACCESSORIES available... | [
"Product: This is an O.E.M authorized part. Fits various whirlpool models. Oem part number 8182119. Made in united states.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Impressed. Got it on my Whirlpool Duet in about 45 minutes\n\nReview: Very Impressed. Got it on my 2010 Whirlpool Duet in about 45 minutes.\nWe had this nagging ... | 16 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 678 |
A2TTUU2QI3ZX0Z | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like dissenters, be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation sickness. But even a repres... | The unforeseen change of power turned the liberal United States into the totalitarian society. The human population is kept in terror by constant surveillance. The old books, movies and clothes are considered decadent and are being destroyed and the role of women is reduced to childbearing. The story is told in the fir... | The unforeseen change of power turned the liberal United States into the totalitarian society. The human population is kept in terror by constant surveillance. The old books, movies and clothes are considered decadent and are being destroyed and the role of women is reduced to childbearing. The story is told in the fir... | [
"Product: Book by Cornwell, Bernard\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Alternative tale of Arthur\n\nReview: This fascinating tale of legendary Arthur is very different from The Mists of Avalone and other books about Arthur. It paints a very gloom picture of 6-th century Britain after departure of Romans: no more laws, no ... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 679 |
AJN24TVEGZEI4 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Grand Theft Auto III". The summary of the review text is "Review - GTA 3". | This is one of my favorites for the PS2, this game is absolutely addictive and is lots of fun to play. The graphics on the game aren't bad, and the handeling of the cars is pretty good. The missions aren't too difficult and there is tons of stuff to do. Additionally the atmosphere is huge and is free roaming which m... | This is one of my favorites for the PS2, this game is absolutely addictive and is lots of fun to play. The graphics on the game aren't bad, and the handeling of the cars is pretty good. The missions aren't too difficult and there is tons of stuff to do. Additionally the atmosphere is huge and is free roaming which m... | [
"Product: Our story takes place in a world called\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Final Fantasy XII - Review\n\nReview: I got FF12 a little while back, and I must say I love playing this game. I really enjoy the fact that the player is able to roam freely and that you are not stuck in battles. I also like that you can... | 9 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 680 |
AYSYN1KLL6W5D | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "William Bernhardt is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid series of legal thrillers. In addition, Bernhardt founded the Red Sneaker Writing Center ... | In his forward to his little books, Mr. Bernhardt anticipates objections that call for a lengthier treatise or one broader in scope. I concur with his response, to wit (paraphrasing): these books are designed to cut to the chase - a goal to which he almost succeeds.
One can harvest many pearls in the Red Sneaker serie... | In his forward to his little books, Mr. Bernhardt anticipates objections that call for a lengthier treatise or one broader in scope. I concur with his response, to wit (paraphrasing): these books are designed to cut to the chase - a goal to which he almost succeeds.
One can harvest many pearls in the Red Sneaker serie... | [
"Product: Orange pekoe contains no orange. Don't feel bad, it's a common mistake. What it does contain is full rolled leaves of high quality grade black tea. Lower grades of orange pekoe are widely used in mass-market tea bags. It produces a robust copper red liquor with a full body and well-balanced flavor.\n\nRat... | 22 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 681 |
A1HFRNJMWCKXDP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Screen sensation Nicole Kidman (MOULIN ROUGE, EYES WIDE SHUT) delivers an utterly unforgettable performance in this scary and stylish suspense thriller. While awaiting her husband's return from war,... | The Others captivates audiences with its ethereal feel stark yet Aesthetic filming and good, if not great performances on the part of the actors. Set in the isle of Jersey during WWII the fog never seems to leave the environs: could it be that this mist is more than meets the eye... In a lovely old manor house it is o... | The Others captivates audiences with its ethereal feel stark yet Aesthetic filming and good, if not great performances on the part of the actors. Set in the isle of Jersey during WWII the fog never seems to leave the environs: could it be that this mist is more than meets the eye... In a lovely old manor house it is o... | [
"Product: Introducing Tassimo, a revolution in home brewing. This state-of-the-art system delivers the ultimate in hot-drink variety--coffee, tea, espresso, hot chocolate, and even authentic cappuccinos and lattes with real milk, all at the touch of a button. The Tassimo hot-beverage system brews one perfect cup at... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 682 |
A1TT4CY55WLHAR | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Dance with the Dragons book". The summary of the review text is "The man whose voice it is isn't very good". | The man whose voice it is isn't very good. He slurs, inflects where he shouldn't, is choppy, inconsistent. There are better voice-actors out there. I wish the publisher would have branched out and gotten other narrators--at least have a different narrator per book. I think this one man narrated the entire Game of Thron... | The man whose voice it is isn't very good. He slurs, inflects where he shouldn't, is choppy, inconsistent. There are better voice-actors out there. I wish the publisher would have branched out and gotten other narrators--at least have a different narrator per book. I think this one man narrated the entire Game of Thron... | [
"Product: Modeled after Contour's award-winning ShuttlePRO, the ShuttleXpress brings pro multimedia control to users at an even more stunning price. The ShuttleXpress can be used by itself, or to even further enhance your control, plus a ShuttlePRO for multiple device control. The ShuttleXpress is a 5 button Jog & ... | 51 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 683 |
AL2J625PUH5VW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "ASRock FATAL1TY Z97 KILLER LGA1150/ Intel Z97/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard". The summary of the review text is "Purrs Like a Kitten". | I upgraded my system and chose 1150 technology because I'm mostly running Linux Mint 18 and Linux plays nice with older technology.
This Motherboard is rock solid for normal use. May not be the best Overclocker but I did get it to 4.6 pretty stable. I found that the increase in performance of only 2-3 % on benchmarks ... | I upgraded my system and chose 1150 technology because I'm mostly running Linux Mint 18 and Linux plays nice with older technology.
This Motherboard is rock solid for normal use. May not be the best Overclocker but I did get it to 4.6 pretty stable. I found that the increase in performance of only 2-3 % on benchmarks ... | [
"Product: The Tyon features the X-Celerator, a single-axis analog thumb paddle pioneered for modern battlefields. It gives you unrivaled command capabilities without sacrificing control. You can use it to seamlessly tilt left and right, pitch up and down, increase and decrease throttle and much more, all while main... | 34 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 684 |
A19BKX57EY6T95 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "40" Length X 35" Width X 4" Thick is excellent for medium to large breed dogs. The order comes with 1 durable denim cover in navy blue color, 1 waterproof internal zippered cover and 1 solid 4 inche... | My oldest dog is a 12 year old 45 lb shepherd mix whose hips are giving him some grief. The XL size was a little too big (too wide not too long) but I created a 'futon' like cushion for him by resting the back third against my nightstand. He stretches out & enjoys the 2 sided comfort. The cushion has been in use for 6 ... | My oldest dog is a 12 year old 45 lb shepherd mix whose hips are giving him some grief. The XL size was a little too big (too wide not too long) but I created a 'futon' like cushion for him by resting the back third against my nightstand. He stretches out & enjoys the 2 sided comfort. The cushion has been in use for 6 ... | [
"Product: Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, or days at the beach, the Picnic Time Malibu insulated pack with deluxe picnic service for two features a sturdy polyester microfiber construction, an integrated fully insulated wine storage section along with a spacious food storage section with removable, water-res... | 21 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 685 |
A393SW83L4WH3G | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The ultimate relaxing machine and quite possibly the most comfortable folding recliner ever made. The ergonomically designed multi-position recliner adjusts to any position you choose so you will al... | Cardiologists recommend that as often as feasible, your legs should recline above heart level. Here is the first design that Reviewer mcHAIKU has found, measuring up to "the doctor's orders".
These recliners DO give ultra comfort, are sturdy & rust-resistant. Since Spring 2006 this style has been available for one-thi... | Cardiologists recommend that as often as feasible, your legs should recline above heart level. Here is the first design that Reviewer mcHAIKU has found, measuring up to "the doctor's orders".
These recliners DO give ultra comfort, are sturdy & rust-resistant. Since Spring 2006 this style has been available for one-thi... | [
"Product: Philips Electric Kettle HD4651 1.7 liter\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: OUTDOING \"OLD FAITHFUL\" !\n\nReview: I've outlived several different styles and brands of electric teakettles. This one, Philips Electric Kettle #HD4651, is priced right and truly pleases me. \"My teakettle rates//*superb* -- and even... | 7 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 686 |
A1JJOV69MAU2J2 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "VHS TAPE". The summary of the review text is "Derivative, by-the-numbers action movie...". | Drawing from dozens of other, marginally better movies such as Mission Impossible, Arnold pulls out the heavy weaponry in this film marketed as a "thriller." It's got the big bangs, sexy costars and big guns, but the story is flat and the characters are cardboard cutouts. But hey, you're not going to watch this kind of... | Drawing from dozens of other, marginally better movies such as Mission Impossible, Arnold pulls out the heavy weaponry in this film marketed as a "thriller." It's got the big bangs, sexy costars and big guns, but the story is flat and the characters are cardboard cutouts. But hey, you're not going to watch this kind of... | [
"Product: Special limited time offer. Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 2-piece Omelette Set includes 8-inch and 10-inche omelette pans. These two omelettes can also be used as skillet, fry or saute pans. Versatile 8-inch and 10-inch sizes are the perfect size for almost any job. Nonstick interior allows for cooking wi... | 17 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 687 |
A5UMUVEV1RUS9 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "A thrilling, horror film based on a true story about a single lawyer (Laura Linney), who takes on the church and the state, when she fights for the life of a priest (Tom Wilkinson), who has performe... | The Exorcism of Emily Rose was everything I'd hoped it would be. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I was left with the same creeped-out feeling I had for Mothman Prophecies (which to this day, no matter how many times I watch that one, it freaks me out). In my book, that's excellent, although I would no... | The Exorcism of Emily Rose was everything I'd hoped it would be. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I was left with the same creeped-out feeling I had for Mothman Prophecies (which to this day, no matter how many times I watch that one, it freaks me out). In my book, that's excellent, although I would no... | [
"Product: An anthology of three Stephen King short stories, connected by a supernatural stray cat who wanders through each tale.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's the cat's meow!\n\nReview: I watched Cat's Eye last night, for the first time in at least 15 years, and I'm happy to say it STILL doesn't disappoint. Not a... | 19 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 688 |
A2374KS5MTBWKI | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Warm up to your new favorite flip-flop, the Vionic® Wave Sandal. Webbed mesh upper with padded neoprene liner and soft, woven toe post in a thong sandal style. Cushy EVA insole. Lightweight, fle... | Normally I wouldn't spend so much on a flip flop, but the money in this instance is worth it. I have flat feet so need the arch support. When you wear these flip flops without question you feel the support. At first, it feels like a lump of something is under your foot by your arch until you get used to it. Not a shoe,... | Normally I wouldn't spend so much on a flip flop, but the money in this instance is worth it. I have flat feet so need the arch support. When you wear these flip flops without question you feel the support. At first, it feels like a lump of something is under your foot by your arch until you get used to it. Not a shoe,... | [
"Product: Easy Acces to Elements One Pass Serving 100% Grape Juice & Unleavened Wafer No Refrigeration Needed Ready to Serve\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to use and great product.\n\nReview: Great product and easy to use. These are filled Communion Cups with the wafer. You peel back the first layer (see pictures... | 63 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 689 |
A39I3A6HUG5ZVO | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "Contemporary suede loafer". The summary of the review text is "Crocs - you let me down!". | I've owned many Crocs, in various styles. I live in flipflops all summer long. These were on sale and I needed a pair of black flats for cooler weather so I bought them & put them away for fall. I finally got the chance to wear them, and thought they looked really cute on - until I started walking! I probably shoul... | I've owned many Crocs, in various styles. I live in flipflops all summer long. These were on sale and I needed a pair of black flats for cooler weather so I bought them & put them away for fall. I finally got the chance to wear them, and thought they looked really cute on - until I started walking! I probably shoul... | [
"Product: In 2015, LAYS 'Do Us a Flavor' contest is back. This summer, chefs, foodies, and flavor experts have selected four delicious finalist flavors--representing flavorful cities and towns across the U.S. The LAYS Do Us a Flavor 2015 Finalists Potato Chips have been fully developed, brought to market, and will ... | 7 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 690 |
A1H5E7O5BW2J13 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "'The Namesake' is the story of a boy brought up Indian in America. 'When her grandmother learned of Ashima's pregnancy, she was particularly thrilled at the prospect of naming the family's first sah... | This is a lovely and at times depressing tale that touches upon a long existent issue about the immigration experience. The emptiness, longing, hope, and desires are endless in the mind of a foreigner. It's nice that an author, who's a female Indian with the experience to write about it, is gaining attention and making... | This is a lovely and at times depressing tale that touches upon a long existent issue about the immigration experience. The emptiness, longing, hope, and desires are endless in the mind of a foreigner. It's nice that an author, who's a female Indian with the experience to write about it, is gaining attention and making... | [
"Product: La Tourangelle Oil Pumpkin Seed .The Freezing/chilling Temperatures is Ambient: Room Temperature .With pasta, beans, grains, soup, Pumpkinseed Oil serves as a great substitute for butter . As finishing oil, it adds rich toasted pumpkin seed flavor to dishes .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My New Ultimate, Al... | 18 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 691 |
AVU1ILDDYW301 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "A hockey fan's basement isn't complete without a Franklin Sports NHL Mini Hockey Goal Set. Challenge your friends and family to epic shootout battles, and combine sets to play memorable two-on-two g... | This Franklin mini hockey set comes with 2 sticks, a goal, and 2 foam balls. The foam balls are bigger than a golf ball, and maybe slightly smaller than a racket ball. Because they are balls and not traditional shaped pucks you are able to play on any flat surface. The goal requires assembly and the instructions are no... | This Franklin mini hockey set comes with 2 sticks, a goal, and 2 foam balls. The foam balls are bigger than a golf ball, and maybe slightly smaller than a racket ball. Because they are balls and not traditional shaped pucks you are able to play on any flat surface. The goal requires assembly and the instructions are no... | [
"Product: 05716 Features: -Tie down. -Full size, non-marring vinyl coated S-hooks. -Fast, easy to use cam buckle with a quick release thumb button. -Cam buckle's teeth grip the hi-test webbing. Product Type: -Chain And Hooks/Straps. Generic Specifications: -400 lbs Working load limit. Generic Dimensions: -1\" H x 1... | 200 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 692 |
A15ML85W54A2AH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Worlds highest capacity for Galaxy S5 @ 7500Mah by Zero lemon- more than 3 times the capacity of the original Galaxy S5 battery and 1 times more than other makers Galaxy SV extended batteries. Zero ... | It's like a tank for a phone. Both a gas tank and an armored tank.
Pros:
1. Battery life is phenomenal. It's roughly double the 3,000mah stock battery.
2. Protects the phone. The case has a 3/16" bevel that sticks out above the front glass of the phone. This provides better front glass protection than most cases.
3... | It's like a tank for a phone. Both a gas tank and an armored tank.
Pros:
1. Battery life is phenomenal. It's roughly double the 3,000mah stock battery.
2. Protects the phone. The case has a 3/16" bevel that sticks out above the front glass of the phone. This provides better front glass protection than most cases.
3... | [
"Product: 37537 Features: -Digital steamer.-Two separate tiers with removable divider.-For steaming corn on the cob or a head of broccoli.-Steams delicate fish, lobster and shrimp.-Cooks eggs upright from soft-cooked to hard-boiled. Dimensions: -13.88'' H x 9.19'' W x 9.69'' D. Warranty: -Manufacturer provides 1 ye... | 20 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 693 |
AJORB1WFEXZ3T | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Hip & Joint liver flavored chewables for dogs. Provides natural nutrients that support joint function and connective tissue to help your dog stay active and enjoy life. Give 1/2 tablet per 40 lbs. o... | My 20-lb 10-year old mutt's back legs ached whenever the weather got cold. He whined in pain, and could barely use his back legs in the winter. I got this for him and initially gave him half a pill in the morning and the other half in the evening. The pill crumbles when I cut it, but while it was very bothersome to do ... | My 20-lb 10-year old mutt's back legs ached whenever the weather got cold. He whined in pain, and could barely use his back legs in the winter. I got this for him and initially gave him half a pill in the morning and the other half in the evening. The pill crumbles when I cut it, but while it was very bothersome to do ... | [
"Product: Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will launch in the US November 18th, 2016 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Embark on a new adventure as a Pokemon Trainer and catch, battle, and trade all-new Pokemon on the tropical islands of a new Region and become a Pokemon Champion!\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSu... | 21 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 694 |
A4OQ81P4JMAOT | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "David Icke is a highly sought after orator on conspiracy material, both in the states and abroad. He has written 5 books and produced 4 videos on his conspiracy theories.". The summary of the review... | Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking
October 17, 2001
This review is from: Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years-and Still Does (Paperback)
Children of the Matrix by David Icke. ... Man, this is the most FUN read I have had since I... | Somewhat Factually Flawed - But Certainly Thought-Provoking
October 17, 2001
This review is from: Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years-and Still Does (Paperback)
Children of the Matrix by David Icke. ... Man, this is the most FUN read I have had since I... | [
"Product: Cold Mountain [VHS]\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It's not just the soldiers who suffer from war !!!\n\nReview: What I really liked about it - besides the main theme of the love story between the preacher's wife and the young man who got dragged off to war - is the excellent portrayal of the \"ravages of war... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 695 |
A10UUM79YT5T2A | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "An ergonomically designed handle to fit many 30 oz stainless steel tumblers including Yeti Rambler Ozark Trail and more. Handle provides a comfortable way to carry your favorite beverage in your fav... | Woot! This handle is sort of genius. I was all excited to give me dad a "Yeti knock-off" mug, only to discover he didn't like to use it by the bedside at night because the tumbler would get so cold at night. He was also afraid of spilling it. When the tumbler when with him in the pickup, pretty much the same things wer... | Woot! This handle is sort of genius. I was all excited to give me dad a "Yeti knock-off" mug, only to discover he didn't like to use it by the bedside at night because the tumbler would get so cold at night. He was also afraid of spilling it. When the tumbler when with him in the pickup, pretty much the same things wer... | [
"Product: With its strong performance against the oral bacteria that cause infections of the periodontium and endodontium, as well as dental caries and staph infections, and its favorable behavior toward healing cells (fibroblasts), CloSYS addresses a spectrum of clinical oral hygiene concerns. Finally, its agreeab... | 67 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 696 |
A1FC6VDKRZ2Y2S | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "10 Tracks". The summary of the review text is "Yes? No, but not bad at all". | "Conspiracy" was the album Yes bassist Chris Squire and his talented pal Billy Sherwood were working on when some of the songs (along with Sherwood himself) were detoured to Yes's "Open Your Eyes" album in 1997. "OYE" wasn't particularly well received by Yes fans, maybe in part because the Squire/Sherwood songwriting d... | "Conspiracy" was the album Yes bassist Chris Squire and his talented pal Billy Sherwood were working on when some of the songs (along with Sherwood himself) were detoured to Yes's "Open Your Eyes" album in 1997. "OYE" wasn't particularly well received by Yes fans, maybe in part because the Squire/Sherwood songwriting d... | [
"Product: WEALTHY WOMAN HIRES A CON-MAN AND A PHONY PSYCHIC TO FIND HER MISSING HEIR. THE RESULTS ARE DIABOLICALLY FUNNY IN THIS ALFRED HITCHCOCK TONGUE-IN-CHEEK MYSTERY THRILLER.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: A disappointing end to a great career\n\nReview: It's hard to believe that this is an Alfred Hitchcock film. ... | 20 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 697 |
A5N60O5P83HSX | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "This spring tongs can be used for any number of tasks in a professional kitchen. Made of 18/0 stainless steel material. A good pair of spring tongs can be used in the back or front of house because ... | I was hoping to get a spare set of tongs for use when my OXO ones are dirty. I didn't expect them to be equivalent to the much more expensive OXOs, but even with low expectations, I was disappointed. These are VERY thin metal - easy to bend with your hands. On the set I received, the pin that holds the two handles t... | I was hoping to get a spare set of tongs for use when my OXO ones are dirty. I didn't expect them to be equivalent to the much more expensive OXOs, but even with low expectations, I was disappointed. These are VERY thin metal - easy to bend with your hands. On the set I received, the pin that holds the two handles t... | [
"Product: Utilize by attaching a rope or chain to the eyebolt and go fishing for metal objects in tanks, barrels, reservoirs, waterways or hard to reach places. Hold and position spray nozzles, hoses, temporary wiring and more. Move parts in and out of degreasing tanks.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works great! If i... | 16 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 698 |
A1JBBR4MNGQ70G | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description ""Unleash yourself from the restriction of cumbersome hookup cables! With Air LP, you can seamlessly send the sound from your treasured record collection wirelessly to any Bluetooth speaker. Place Ai... | It only took a few minutes to get this up and running with my Sony Audio System. I did have a little trouble setting it up to Bluetooth. When I switched the Sony Audio System to Bluetooth, it was still connected to my iPhone. I did a little trial and error, hitting the function button which disconnected the iPhone. ... | It only took a few minutes to get this up and running with my Sony Audio System. I did have a little trouble setting it up to Bluetooth. When I switched the Sony Audio System to Bluetooth, it was still connected to my iPhone. I did a little trial and error, hitting the function button which disconnected the iPhone. ... | [
"Product: The Oral-B Deep Sweep 5000 Smartseries rechargeable electric toothbrush with Bluetooth is the worlds first of its kind with Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth communication allows the brush to connect with your smartphone to give you real-time feedback on your brushing habits. The Deep Sweep brush head fea... | 38 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 699 |
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