Chill Waters gets Warm Reception
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Rachel,the mother of two grown children, finds that her husband is having an affair. Hurt, depressed, and aware that this is not his first, she leaves him. With what hope for the future she can muster, she returns to St. Clair, the seaside village where she visited her grandmother during childhood summers.  However St. Clair is no longer the refuge of those happier days.  Seventeen years after a local teen is murdered, a killer is again loose in the town.

This is a well-woven tale with well-developed characters. The suspense keeps the reader turning pages as the bodies continue to mount. There are several stories within the story, all of which compliment each other successfully.

What is less than successful, however, is the editing and formatting. There are too many missed or wrong words that could have been corrected with a good proofreading.  I have no idea what's involved in the formatting of a work for Kindle, but the author makes regular use of a dash, and each time that is replaced by a fraction.  That prohibits the smooth reading experience most people expect.
1654986
This is a very chill and relaxing piece of music. I first heard it on Pandora and decided to buy the album for similar sounds. I was not disappointing!
2514174
Now when regarding a new Seasick Steve record, you know he's not going to be re-inventing the musical wheel, but what you do get is a high-tempo, fuzzy bluesy rock (apart from the pretty country ballad "Purple Shadows") album.
The record does have a bigger sound to it, with Seasick using various guest musicians to add a bit of meat to the tracks.
If Seasick drafted in a producer, instead of doing the job himself, it may add a different dimension to work (Rick Rubin springs to mind), but it's still an highly enjoyable listen (apart from the ill-advised soulful ballad "Coast is clear").
It is quite refreshing to listen to an recording artist, who's doing it for the simple love of the music instead of units sold (although it's already entered the UK top twenty), so if you're in a mood for something that is not too challenging, but foot-tapping pleasant Seasick is your man.
No tall tale at the end of the record though, which is a little disappointing.
4881861
Laurie Anderson's new release is a wonderful, strange, and, for her, unusually warm record. It is clear that, though she has apparently abandoned the idea of an album version of her Moby Dick show, the songs related to that show that open the album set the tone for the more personal seeming songs on the remainder of the disk. I love the way she moves the listener from the cosmic whale that shows itself only "in parts" to a consideration of the uncontrollable aspects of life (even when it seems like we are in control). The notion that these lyrics are "laughable" as compared with her early material seems quite misguided to me, as the "ironic detatchment" characteristic of much earlier Anderson material would not fit the overall mood of the album very well. And what's wrong with juxtaposing nursury rhymes with observations about ancient Egypt? Maybe that's just how life seems sometimes.
2659724
I literally got chills when I first heard this. And not because it was cold outside.
3498600
_____________________________________________(Balam Acab - See Birds - 2010)

...slow, syrupy and hallucinogenic. This is fantastic chill-out music and it's gorgeous. Amazingly, it was created solely from samples collected from the Internet by a 19-year-old named Alec Koone. It's more interesting and flat-out better than most of the "Witch House" it's associated with, one of the labels that's cropped up to define this recent musical trend. I'm not big on labels, but in an effort to describe this music, it can be viewed as a sub-class of "chillwave." One could argue that it has its roots in "trip-hop" (slowed-down hip-hop, more sensual and atmospheric) which it certainly resembles although it's less beat driven with more emphasis on tonalilty and ambiance. It's often characterized by distant, ghostly vocals, spoken or sung, with incoherent words. But it's not really fair to label Balam Acab and lump it in with this so-called genre because it really stands as its own thing. It's absolutely wonderful.

"Sea Birds (Moon)" - dubby, full of echos and trippy aural caverns and a mysterious, pulsing rhythm. Distant, ethereal, heavily reverbed vocals sound like they're floating down a dark tunnel. Very hypnotic and a little spooky.

"Regret Making Mistakes" - Opens with a strange, backwoods atmosphere featuring a sampled banjo, quiet and slow, and the rocking of a porch swing before a humming, monolithic synth pulse emerges. Contains qualities similar to the first track but with gently swirling notes, heavenly peaks and a brighter atmosphere.

"Big Boy" - lush and hypnotic. The high-pitched, cavernous vocals are hazy and beautiful. Particularly great are the clipped injections of flowing water that help propel the rhythm. Amazing.

"Dream Out" - As the ep grows progressively lighter in tone it culminates in this ethereal wonderland of flowing harps, chattering cicadas and gorgeous undulations of bliss.

"Sea Birds (Sun)" - a reinterpretation of the first track after being submerged into this watery, welcoming heaven full of wondrous sounds, percolating beats and feel-good vibes.
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This arrived in today's mail, so I had some good music when the outside temperatures are below freezing and there is snow upon the ground.  It features songs primarily written by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, and has a short forward by Merle Haggard in the enclosed discography.  It has Vince Gill (vocals, acoustic guitar, and lead electric guitar); Paul Franklin (Pedal steel guitar); Greg Morrow (drums); Willie Weeks (bass); JT Corenflos (electric rhythm guitar); John Hobbs (keyboard); Kenny Sears (fiddle on tracks 1, 7, and 9); Dawn Sears (harmony vocal on tracks 2, 4, and 10); Brad Alpin (upright bass on track 7): and Larry Franklin and Joe Spivey (fiddle on track 9).  Total playing time is about 40 minutes.  The 10 tracks are

1.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Foolin-Around/dp/B00DYMMA9U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Foolin' Around</a>&nbsp;(written by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens)

2.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Branded-Man/dp/B00DYMMBXA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Branded Man</a>&nbsp;(written by Merle Haggard)

3.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Together-Again/dp/B00DYMMDIS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Together Again</a>&nbsp;(written by Buck Owens) - performed  by Gill and Franklin in an appearance on the Jay Leno show.

4.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Bottle-Let-Me-Down/dp/B00DYMMF9A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Bottle Let Me Down</a>&nbsp;(written by Merle Haggard)

5.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/He-Don-t-Deserve-You-Anymore/dp/B00DYMMH3O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">He Don't Deserve You Anymore</a>&nbsp;(written by Arty Lange and Buck Owen)

6.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/I-Can-t-Be-Myself/dp/B00DYMMIZ6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">I Can't Be Myself</a>&nbsp;(written by Merle Haggard)

7.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nobody-s-Fool-But-Yours/dp/B00DYMMOKA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nobody's Fool But Yours</a>&nbsp;(written by Buck Owens) - with good instrumental break

8.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Holding-Things-Together/dp/B00DYMMQS0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Holding Things Together</a>&nbsp;(written by Bob Trotten and Merle Haggard) - with instrumental breaks and fade out.

9.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/But-I-Do/dp/B00DYMMWSY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">But I Do</a>&nbsp;(Written by Tommy Collins)

10.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Fightin-Side-Of-Me/dp/B00DYMMXL0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Fightin' Side Of Me</a>&nbsp;(written by Merle Haggard)

This is another case where you probably won't find the music on your local radio station.  Stations are mostly parts of chains managed by corporate executives who use music selections programmed by who knows whom.
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I think most negative reviews about the two main guys are from people who didn't watch the entire film, or people who don't like Caucasians to begin with. Most comments have the theme of white westerners not having respect for the natives or their crew members. If you watch the film to its conclusion you find they shared a deep bond with the crew and it felt genuinely reciprocated. I found it interesting how one of the crew members, who was a native Amazonian, was the only crew member to go near all the way up the Heath headwaters with Bruce and Marshall to this mystical and distinguishable tree, which signaled to him the location of the "origins of his people." The area was sacred, but forbidden, and he wouldn't continue any further. His motivation for going that far upriver was to see the area once in his life. This is another example of how the crew was in it for adventure as well and they weren't just paid porters. They were made up of a botanist, a translator, a biologist and two were native Amazonian guides. The rest of the crew were their "river support" which left the expedition when they disembarked from the main river. As can be seen from actually watching the film Bruce and Marshall had great respect for the guys and this was obvious. In other words- if you had a problem with these guys you most likely want to have a problem with them. As an American I thought they represented our people with the warmth and generosity. When Chando wanted to leave two of his crew behind, it was Bruce and Marshall who made him go back and find them. With that said, I give the film 3 stars because it was interesting, but not truly captivating. It's not the kind of film that makes you want to watch it again. It's basically a river expedition that gives you an idea of where Percy Fawcett went in the Amazon. The film helps you visualize what he did and what he encountered however, the film doesn't help you grasp what's at the heart of the Fawcett story like the movie -The Lost City of Z- does. There is more to that story than just a jungle adventure. It is the era, the siren call of the unknown, the mystery and a tragic end that only our imaginations can create.
2713381
Such a cool music expierence. The water moves to the beat of your iPod (or iPhone). It is fun to watch!  The sound is better than I expect d for the price!
1686811
Move over Canada Goose..Pajar is here.  The coat is amazing. Today was a high of 5 with a -10 below zero wind chill. I was outside and was actually sweating. The coat is true to size. So take caution. I love my coat.
3017210
I only got splashed in them so I can't say a whole lot about how well they work. I purchased them for a rafting trip but did not wear them due to the heat, the cold water felt great.
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I Live in FL and people in warm waters have reported this works well on the. I was looking for a harder paint so that my boat could go on a trailer from time to time. I wanted self polishing for a smooth fast surface and no need to hire a bottom cleaner, I wanted self polishing for salt and fresh/brackish water when I got into canals here that have springs or huge rain downpours that flood the canal up a few inches with fresh water. I wanted ablative because I have a power boat and that means it's free cleaning every time I drive vs having a guy come do it. I also liked the idea of being able to recoat with a light brillo pad sanding to recoat next year and that it is muli-season vs loosing it's effectiveness out of water. My needs are very specific and other paints could't match it or had worst results. I used the james town distributor "bottom paint survey map" to see what paint's had clean as their results , but only for those who never cleaned their boat or only cleaned every 2 to 4 months. Light growth was not a result I took into consideration. I wrote down all of the paints that scored well in the warmer waters in the south and Caribbean. That left a few like paints like micron 66. but I need fresh water too which micron 66 cannot do. Interlux SCS and Petit Hydrocoat CS or ECO seamed to be my other choices for my needs and base on their survey/review results.

For now I will concentrate on the application I just did the past two days, I'll update this review when I have results and will update the survey map on Jamestown distributors as well. The issue I had is application. I'm in warm weather Tampa Bay. I read the directions on the can, which seems to be a mistake now. Below are some application notes from their website, that were not under the technical data sheet or on the can, but rather under the "tech spechs" point-of-sale section for selling/marketing the paint. Their tech data sheet says 1 to 4 hours for next coat, the paint can says to let it dry over night and then recoat thus time was wasted and after driving home post clean-up for the day and reading that mad me mad. It is fall in Tampa Bay so the weather is just a little warm, and the paint was like spreading mustard; sure it's colorful but using the recommended roller on the can, which they also send you( 3/8" nap roller) makes the paint spread poorly so you end up with not enough paint for 400sq ft. With a boat surface  of 300-ish sq ft I was pushing the roller so hard and making the coats so thin to get two coats that the roller was bent by the end of the first coat. The first coat was half the can with 10% xylene and it was specifically like painting with not enough paint; think old grainy TV reception, the second coat covered up well though and left a fully blue surface, however it's more like two "HALF" coats.  After the first coat I knew I had made a mistake only buying the recommended 1 gallon. Thus I must now reorder on Monday and sand lightly with a scrubby pad, dewax and then recoat, or hope that the thin layer holds up. As a word of caution, don't roll back over and area you painted a few minutes earlier, it will pull the paint off because it's so sticky. I'm frustrated, want to complain, but I'm tired and exhausted from pressing the roller so hard I don't want to paint it again after painting a total of 6 layers of paint and would rather just go get a massage. Also as a tip - have some measuring buckets like the one gallon kind, to measure out things because you cannot add 1.25 cups of xylene (10%) to a gallon of paint in the full can.

Tech spec note on application:
Xylene is an excellent thinner when painting in cooler conditions, and Naptha or a brushing thinner like Interlux 333 work well in hot weather.

Roller advice: Heavy nap rollers can slide or drag if they have too much paint. Customers have reported excellent results using Arroworthy foam rollers.
847619
I really liked the song, I found it very catchy.  Music preferences are in the opinion of the individual listener, so in my opinion, it is a very energetic and exciting song.
2474914
It hasn't gotten real cold yet- but I have noticed it warmer in the cool evenings.  I haven't taken a steam iron to them, but it would help the appearance.
3767231
The album cover says; a musical journey to a place where heaven and earth truly meet.  The CD is about a river in Texas called the Frio River.  I do not live in Texas but from what I know of this peaceful river is it is spring fed and leisurely flows thru magnificently beautiful country.  The CD reminded of my childhood days when I was in the Rocky Mountains and came across a spring or snow fed stream or creek as we called it.  The deep heat of the summer day invited taking off shoes and socks to wade or walk in the cool waters. The water was brilliantly cold you could only stand it for a few minutes even in the deep heat of summer.  I liked their Like Walking on Water best.  Hard to tell the whole CD is a joy to listen to especially with its tribute to nature.
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while it was a bit jarring at first, I find that it's nice upon repeated listenings.  I like the narrative/letter reading bits, and the lutenist is quite well, and Sting does a good job with the vocals.  It certainly doesn't deserve the slew of 1-star and 2-star reviews from self-professed experts and snobs.
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At the first time I've seen it. I think it's nothing no music only sea & surf but after I had seen it for 10 minutes with, then wow I like I'm sitting in front of the beach. :) it's so relax.