The Cannonball Blasts!
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I was looking for a Cannonball Adderley Album that had both 'This Here' and 'Jive Samba' (two of my favourites) and the only one I could find was on a live album called 'Dizzy's Business', however I wasn't too impressed with the recording quality. Upon further exploration I discovered this recently released (2006) compilation album from Riverside (one of the big three NY independent record producers...Blue Note and Prestige being the others). Now, I'm normally not a fan of the compilation album, as I like to hear the whole recording session from the same era, however this one really is good. It covers various sessions (some live and some studio) between 1959 and 1962 at a time when Cannonball was at his very best (fresh from the iconic 'Kind of Blue' sessions). 'Dizzy's Business' is brilliant as is 'The Work Song' (both supported by Nat Adderley on Cornet) and for a change of pace, Cannonball joins Bill Evans for 'Know What I Mean'. What certainly helps the whole album is the sound quality, which makes it feel as if it was recorded yesterday...what a blast!!
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This little model cannon more than lives up to its advertising.
It is constructed of wood and heavy metal, and reproduced with great detail.
The wheels, which do work, even have metal rims just as the original cannons did.
Another nice touch is a lanyard rope, used for firing this type of Civil War cannon (reproduced in cotton twine) that is attached to its bracket on the wood behind the barrel.

This is one of those delightful items that more than lives up to its advertising.
I'm so glad I bought it.
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Talk about a tense experience!  We were all covering our ears and fidgeting until the final moment of explosion.  My only complaint is that, at least for our copy, the device that hold the balloon kept opening up so we had to have someone hold the top.  Fun time!
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I had no idea what to expect when we got this thing. But when we tried it out it was amazing! We filled up balloons faster than we could've ever dreamed of. The amount of blowing power coming out of this thing was ridiculous, felt like a tornado! We could even do two balloons at the same time, it was great. Highly recommend!
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This sneak peak has me wanting to check Amazon EVERYDAY just to see when the book is out!!!  It proves that this sequel was indeed worth the wait and I am sure the book will not disappoint!  Ms. Cannon is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the literary world.  I  think she should already be in the middle of writing the sequel to the sequel :)  I know once fans finish This Is Life, they will immediately want more!  I can tell already that this should be a series.  The character development is so great that I can see books about Tyson and also Elim and we just met him.  No pressure Ms. Cannon but you know the word fan is derived from fanatic lol and my friends and I are certainly fans of your work.  Well done!!!
Now that I've finished the book, I can say it was well worth the wait! Shakara you are so talented that I know you will have continued success!!! Keep doing your thing!
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Wow, is this fun!  The problem is that you take it to the beach, and everybody comes around asking where you got it, so I figure I sold at least ten of these this weekend!  This ball is a bit overwhelming at first for a couple of 5 year-olds, but they very quickly learn to deal with it!  It's a bit big for the car, but just fine for the SUV!  More fun at the beach when they come to visit Grandma - glad I ordered this!
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My kids love this one. It is like a six shooter revolver, easy loading and easy cocking. It is not too big, but not too small either. The one thing that is amazing is how strong it shoots. Maybe because it is new and our others are older (so springs are warn out??) but this little bugger shoots those nerf darts hard and fast.

Lots of fun!
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I got my city slicker about 8 months ago.  It has been a great canon and provided our family and friends with a ton of laughs and fun.

We actually get requests to fire it off from company all the time.  It was a big hit for my kids and their friends.  The product came well packaged and with great easy to follow instructions.  I ended up also ordering the tennis ball attachment. Great customer service and a great product.  You cannot purchase the components for less than they are selling this cannon.

Very happy with my purchase.  I just came here to make few more purchases of these for the friends for Christmas and thought I should leave a review as well.

Thanks.
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What a ride!  "Red Waves" lives up to expectations of the fans who have been eagerly awaiting its release.

The Unholy Trio (Cold Blooded) joins forces with the Monster Squad (Hard Case) to inflict some major damage on the bad guys, whether they be gangbangers or terrorists.

The top mission in this book involves the Starlight of the Seas, a giant cruise ship that is being targeted by terrorists/pirates.  The Unholy Trio  and the Monsters, along with their families, are aboard the Starlight working nonstop to gather enough information to repel the attack.

Also, fans, there's a UFC match pitting Hard Case against Dragon Hands, so you won't be disappointed by the action in that event.  Nick has a book-signing aboard the ship, so you'll get to meet another BK and maybe a Grammar Nazi or two.

I'm definitely not a BK but I am a Grammar Nazi, and I deducted one star for almost 90 errors in the book along with a confusing moment wondering if Lucas's wife was Rachel or Sarah.

Be sure to look for John Harding's latest killing move, one he can't use in the UFC ring!
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Fantastic explosive crazy fun for all!  We had great fun with this and the cards themselves had us in stitches!
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Amazingly fun and innovative!!  I bought 4 of these guns as presents for my nice and nephew in China.  Running around the streets of China with these guns quickly brought a huge crowd of kids hoping to get a turn at it.  Very fun!!  Received the items in good condition and quickly.  Thanks!
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I never would have expected such power from a blowgun.  Even from a far distance, this thing hits hard!  Some of the dart cones were deformed but I expected that and will try the hot water suggestion to get them back into shape.  The stun darts or their cones are too big for the blowgun and won't expel.  Had to use a 5ft dowel to get them out.  The mini broad head and bamboo darts work perfectly.  The mini broad heads are fast, dangerous and accurate.  I suggest stocking up on these if you are using this for small prey hunting.

I have not tried the regular Big Bore blowgun nor any other brand so I can't compare but I'm very impressed with this blowgun.
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This CD showcases the newly formed Miles Davis Sextet, which added Cannonball Adderley to the already combustible old quintet of Red Garland, Philly Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, and Miles.  This CD is absolutely banging-- the sextet shows off its virtuoso form playing Jekyll; it lays the foundations of modal jazz in the title track; and the rousing rendition of Straight, No Chaser is amazing as well.  Coltrane is much improved from his recordings with the first quintet, and the dynamic he forms with the alto sax of cannonball is inspiring-- especially on Jekyll.  You liked Kind of Blue?  You probably did. Then get this album.
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When Batboy Bobby Savoy played by George Wilkosz shakes his head with a satisfying grin after Roy Hobbs
hit's it into the stands from the batting cage with his first smash at the ball, you know things are looking up.
Of course there will be some roadblocks along the way. But Hobb's will triumph in the end.

The cranky manager,Wilford Brimley is a hoot! Great acting all the way down to the smallest part.
Kim Basinger's character play's a beautiful book cover,but with in the book are pages of deceit and selfishness.
Glenn Close's character has substance and true love;"You know,I believe we have 2 lives;the life we learn with and the life we live with after that."  When a boy becomes a man he recognizes which woman
has lasting value.

There is lot's of baseball action here in this feel good lump in the throat fantasy baseball movie epic masterpiece.

Great theme & soundtrack music by Randy Newman and directing by Barry levinson ("Diner","Avalon" etc.)
+lot's of extra's! Batter up,beat!!!!
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With a sudden bame, blast and boom! The load sound efx burst into your ears to the impact of where you can't take it. One of the most commercial Jerry Bruckheimer films ever and opened doors for Michael Bay for future jobs. Bay,Known for better movies like "the Rock" or not so great movies as "Pearl Harbor" this movie is a whorle of his great mixture in lots of action. In previous films Michael Bay has proven he can make an excellent action movie ,but when the script fails to depict charactorization and plot the film has only one thing to holds its weight on... Its humor and its action. Bruce Wills is fun to see him agian in the genre that made him a Hollywood superstar. Ben Affleck has his moments as well This movie is worth watching for a good time just if you don't ask for too much of it.
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First, a warning.  As a long-time acquaintance of Dr. Hugo "Brick" Branningan, I can fairly say that this book is a nest of falsehoods.  Upon close reading, it appears that up to 7% of the incidents described are exaggerated or are outright fiction!  That said, the book faithfully captures the intrepid and picaresque spirit of the man.  And what a story!  The prose has the kick of a double bourbon with a blackjack-behind-the-ear chaser, and the excitement of a schoolgirl's first kiss!  And the plot packs the punch of a hollow-point .460 Weatherby Magnum slamming into a charging Cape Buffalo with homicide in his heart!  If you are weak-kneed, make sure your life insurance is paid up, because your pulses will be pounding at the end of each chapter!  A helluva read.  Brick would be proud.  Just don't take every word as gospel!  Like the previous reviewer, I anxiously await the aptly-named Volume 2.  Excelsior!
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I received this BOOMco. Rapid Madness Blaster from Mattel to review as a BzzAgent. I got it free from Mattel for agreeing to give it an honest review.  My grandchildren a mixture of boys and girls 11, 12 & 13, actually put down their IPOD's for this and go outside everyday playing with this. Matter of fact it is a Nerf versus BoomCo time when they are all out running around. We took this to the park and people were coming up and asking where they could purchase this fun toy. The only issue the kids have is that it is bulky after carrying it around fro awhile! The adults also have enjoyed playing with it and I know our neighbors think we are crazy! Thanks Mattel this is amazing!