Long time Type O fan gives this thumbs up!
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While my favorite Type O albums are October Rust and Life is Killing Me, I find Dead Again very good.  Type O's sound further evolves in this CD.  I find it to be less slow and grindy, but there is alot of good grind.  If anything it's a little more upbeat than their last 2 CD's.  Right off the bat, I liked Profits of Doom, September Sun, These Three Things, and Hail and Farewell to Brittian.

Type O is my favorite group, and this album was well worth the wait.  Thanks Type O!
1622401
I know this series has been controversial in terms of its quality as compared to the Percy Jackson series, but I think it has been just as good as PJO, just written differently with the third person POV as well as great deal more characters.  I think having those characters enriched the series in a way, because even though I didn't like all of them, we got to see the demigod world from more than one POV.  Of course, Percy can do no wrong in my eyes and the series wasn't complete until the Son of Neptune and he reentered the story, but I enjoyed this series just as much as PJO.
And the Heroes of Olympus series has finally ended, five years later.  I finally like Piper, who has finally come into her own.  She isn't scared of what other people think of her anymore, is confident in her friendships, and isn't worried anymore about Jason wanting to be with Reyna.  I really liked how at the end (SPOILER ALERT) she sat on the roof of the Zeus cabin with Jason, just as she had in her Mist-memories in the Lost Hero.
I also didn't hate Jason.  Even though Jason somehow managed to get injured right at the beginning (again!), I actually enjoyed his character in this book, since he actually knew who he was and what he wanted.  He has a purpose now, I think.
I also really enjoyed having the POVs with Nico and Reyna.  Nico has been one of my favorite characters since he was first introduced in The Titan's Curse, so I was glad to finally see inside his head.  He also has some really cool powers.  I'm glad that he's finally decided to accept Camp Half Blood as his home, that he's going to settle down and be happy.
I am most likely in the minority, but I was not disappointed that Annabeth and Percy did not have POVs.  I had thought that it was going to be the 7 + Nico and Reyna, which would have been way too many.  Seven in the House of Hades was too many.  I wasn't looking forward to that, until I found out there were only five.  As long as Leo and Nico had POVS, I was happy.  Annabeth and Percy had twice as many POVs in the House of Hades, and they're taking a rest after being in Tartarus. They aren't emotionally and physically at their best, which is why they have smaller roles in the Blood of Olympus. I was okay with that.  They deserve some time off.
Finally, Leo.  He's one of my absolute favorite characters.  I know he has his bad points, but every character does.  Characters are able to be liked because they have flaws, not because they're perfect.  I think the ending with him (SPOILER ALERT) ending Gaia was suitable, based on how she had affected half his life, by killing his mother and then making him blame himself for her death.  I also loved how Leo hadn't forgotten Calypso, that he mentions her quite often.  Some of those scenes made me squeal so loudly and I "ahhed" at cuteness of it all.  I'm happy that in the end (SPOILER ALERT) he rescued Calypso.  I assume he later found a way to contact his friends, but I'm happy that after thousands of years, Calypso was finally someone's priority.
The ending was emotional.  The way it ended... I always roll my eyes when I see this in reviews, but it really was explosive (literally).  I was also somewhat surprised and very heartbroken.  It had a very open ending, and there were some things mentioned earlier in the book that make it clear that there's going to be some of series coming later.  This isn't the end.  The end of this series yes, but not the end of seeing the demigod world, not by a long shot.
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This one has always been one of my favorite ozzy albums. The live sound, set list and mix is outstanding. These versions of classics were so fresh.  It sounds like the band is in the room with you. Rudy Sarzo and tommy Aldridge are amazing to listen to.  Their lines are very tight, just a great band. Many of ozz's vocals are dubbed, however he signs the songs better in my opinion than the originals. Never say die!
1215398
I have been a TOTO fan since their first album in the early days. This is a great representation of a TOTO show....energy,enthusiasm and unmatched creativity.  The sound and video quality are excellent!
Can't wait for the next one!
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This set has just replaced so many utensils in my kitchen that couldn't match the quality of this set by Oishi! I wasn't overly excited to recieve them as I thought they would be the usual quality, you know the type that works great for the first few uses and then either get tossed to avoided. Not this set!
You will feel the difference the moment you open the package and hold one in your hand. They a have a super sturdy feel to them and each one is coated with silicone so they are safe for your non-stick pans! It's not just the handle of this set that is stainless steel but the entire utensil is stainless steel and the handles and working ends are covered in a good quality silicone. They can withstand heat up to 440 degrees making them the best silicone utensil set I have come across.
Most of my silicone utensils start out nice and sturdy but loose the firmness after only a few uses. I have used the spatula 4 times since receiving it and it is in as good of a shape as when the set arrived. My old spaghetti server always got weak as the heat hit it but not this one, it held firm even being left in the hot water for a few minutes.
The set also features flexible ends allowing you to have better control and as with the spatula, you want a little flexibility on the end to ad in getting under your food and Oishi has created that. The handles are super comfortable and even with my hands wet, I never once felt as if I didn't have a safe secure grip on it. Something I didn't notice straight out of the box was the cute heart cut out on each hand for hanging along with the hearts on the strainer, what a cute touch to a classy set!
This set is now my only set I'm keeping in my kitchen and all the second class utensils have now been retired to a box awaiting their trip to the donation center! I would recommend this set to any one looking for a set of utensils that will last for years or needing a nice gift for a wedding shower, house warming, etc. With a money back guarantee, you have nothing to loose. 'I was provided a sample of the product for my honest unbiased review. I test each and every product I review. Good or bad, my opinions are from my own experiences with the product and may not always be the same as another person however they are never influenced in any way.
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I kinda have a bad habit of not reading blurbs when I am reviewing later books in a series Ive already reviewed. I knew this was about Augieone of my favorite characters from the first bookand I knew that it was about hockey, so I was content with whatever else I was given. And while sometimes that bad habit does come back to bite me, I think I lucked out quite a bit on this one.

Augie is by far my favorite character from this series. Anyone who knows me must be aware of my penchant for oddball goalies (or, as their more commonly known: goalies). By the first page I was so totally in love with him that it could have been 200 pages of him being just his crazy self and I probably would have been happy. And then he runs into Sal at a graduation party for a friendand, well, hello there, hot stuff! Sal may be a bit older than Augie (which Mario, doing a rather good impression of a jerk for the majority of this book, is not hesitant to point out), and certainly more experienced, but these two click like no ones business. Their interactions at the party had enough sizzle to power the grill for a week at least. Not that them getting together is easy, or anything (especially with Mario McJudgeyface), but they have a simple yet heartfelt connection from the moment they meet to the moment the books ends. It made the story very readable.

One of the things that not reading the blurb did though, much to the stories credit I think, is that I had no clue that Sal was HIV positive going into this. So when the reveal came along, I was genuinely shocked. I really liked that. I also found Augies reaction to be rather realistic. He didn't shun Sal, but I honestly think taking some time to think about the consequencesboth bad and goodof dating someone seropositive was the adult thing to do.

I honestly cant think of anything bad to say about this story. I did think that some of the conversations about HIV felt a tad bit like Things You Need to Know About HIV! in structure, but it didn't get too distracting. And while I don't think it is the book of the year, it was very well written, entertaining, and had some great characters. There is not a whole lot here that is new, but I wasn't expecting there to be. It is just a really good story and one I recommend.
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If you have watched all the TV episodes, the other OAVs, and the final movie for KOR (I want to return to that day--the inevitable and heartrendingly beautiful/painful resolution of the love triangle), you very likely have as much love for the series as I do, and can overlook (or embrace) the occasional bits of cheesy silliness that were present in all of KOR except the final movie, instead submersing yourself in the true beauty and sweetness of the series.

This OAV (which is NOT part of a new series. It's called "new" to show that it comes AFTER "I want to return to that day") has the cheese, and has the sweetness and fun, just like the other OAVs did.

Although I believe this OAV could stand alone, I think it is much better suited to be watched after someone's seen a good portion of the TV episodes, one or two OAVs, and absolutely the Final Movie (which is, IMO, stunningly good.)

This OAV makes a good postscript to the series by showing not only that life and joy and friendship go on, but also showing how they went on in the lives of the characters we've come to love. I'd give it five stars, but not for anyone watching it without having seen the series, so I'm leaving it at four.
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Finally I have all 3 Admirals from P.O.P this one is amazing they all look great.... P.O.P makes the best figures... get it if you are a collector or a one piece fan :D
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Although I haven't yet started my ER4YT eating patterns yet, after reading the book I now understand WHY my mothers diets weren't working for me.  She's a Type A and I'm a Type O, so she needs carbs, I need protein.  Loading my system with lots of wheat based products for fibre and very little protein actually damaged my system, as now I'm hypoglycemic.  I beleive that after a few weeks following my Type O program, this problem will start to get better, and I won't feel aweful by loading up on a great big steak for lunch every now and then!
Your blood carries nutrients to your body, so it makes perfect sense for the chemistry of different foods to react differently to the chemistry in your blood.
I'm now really excited about starting my new dietry habits, I can't wait to see what it means to have a truely healthy system.
If you've tried EVERYTHING ELSE and it's getting you nowhere... you GOTTA get this book!
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After securing this album awhile back i was as glad as h*ll to get some new (or newer) "ODS" studio tracks. Worth it alone for "World's Gone Crazy","Ghost","Broken" etc! Some very,very,good stuff there. The "Tygers" material was a nice treat as well. Although i could have done without the "Girlschool" songs and would have really prefered to have had a full fledged "Oliver/Dawson Saxon" release----this disc did suffice.*Long Live Real British Heavy Metal* !
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I've only had the CD for 24 hours, so it probably is a little premature to write a review, but I'm doing so anyway!  I absolutely love "Go" and "Love" and am a little warm to "Nine Lives" and "C'Mon C'Mon"; but so far I haven't been hooked on the other songs, but I'm sure with time I'll come to love this CD just as much as all my others.  I think it's more difficult for an "older" fan like me to accept the newer stuff -- we always want to compare it to the older stuff we grew up on, but like it or not, times and music changes.  There will never be another "Hysteria" or "Adrenalize" but thank God, there probably will never be big hair either!  I guess I'm more excited about the fact that Def Leppard is still putting out albums and still touring - which is always a blast.  I am especially excited because this year I get to take my 10 year old son and 17 year old neighbor to their first Def Leppard concert ever!  I've gotten them hooked on the Leps as well - AWESOME!!
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The fourth season of The O.C. was one of the highlights of the 2006-2007 season. After a good but not outstanding second season and a very bad third one, the show finally began to face the sun that made its fame during its first speech perfect season. Yes, killing Marissa Cooper was a tough decision to make and the way it was taken care of wasn't really thrilling or good even if you hated that character. But then you watch the season premiere and you feel like her death was just useful.

The show finally focused on three characters portrayed by three amazing actors : Julie (Melinda Clarke), Summer (Rachel Bilson) and of course Ryan (Ben McKenzie). And it was just great again. The awesome and beautiful Autumn Reeser and Willa Holland were made regulars and they were a great addition to the cast, making sure the balance between drama and comedy was respected. In fact the season is more funny than dramatic. Because all the plotlines revolve about quality and light stuffs : new romances, old romances, babies, weddings, French talkshows, fun natural disasters, slutty aliens and of course family.

With great indie music, Christmukkuh and all the things that made The O.C. the phenomenon that redefined a generation, you will not want to miss this season which will only leave you with anger concerning the network that cancelled the show, Fox. But again you will think this is the perfect way to end this history. Rating : A
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Thought you were sick of that old shojo formula? The irrepressibly optimistic heroine surrended by a bevy of droolworthy bishonen (and really, ladies, do we need more of those? ;3).  Fruits Basket is a fresh spin on the tried and true formula: by throwing in a Ranma-esque curse that causes members of the Sohma family to turn into animals of the Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex and creating deep characters you can really root for. Even I (a shojo maniac) get fed up with the unbelievebly happy-go-lucky heroines like Sailor Moon, but Tohru is more down to earth, more believable.  She's been through a lot in her short life, but she just keeps on trucking, trying to find her place and make it happy for her and those she cares about. If you're a parent, Tohru is a GREAT role model for young girls and the story is safe for anyone over 11 (at least in the first two volumes).  But more importantly, there are amazing BISHONEN! There's a gaggle of glorious man-babes in the Sohma family, and the men are all unique and entertaining (I personally love the dog...).  Fruits Basket's art is older, but in no way bad. It's gorgeous in its simplicity and more than makes up for it with a great story and even better characters. Definately worth the money!
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I've loved OK GO since my friend intorduced me to their album 'OK GO' around 3 years ago now. That album was amazing, and this one is just as much of a masterpiece!

It has a great mix of upbeat funky songs and mellow songs that you just want to sway around to!

Deffinately a christman must have!
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I purchased this DVD after my 22 month old fell in love with Laurie Berkner's song "B-O-O-T-S"! I found this DVD on Amazon and, although the BOOTS song is not on the DVD, my daughter will sit and watch or dance along with the entire 45 minute DVD.  Her music is very catchy and I find myself singing it throughout the day.  I am so impressed with the DVD that I went back and purchased another one of her DVDs and a music CD as well.
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I just got this and absolutely love it. I saw some of the reviews were negative, so they must have gone back to the original they had before that  everyone loved maybe? I got the Organic Maple Oatmeal flavor and is was absolutely delicious! The oats without the packet is actually just regular oats without flavor, and the packet is what adds the sugar, and flavor. I really like that you can choose how much flavor or sugar you can add to it. I actually use the whole packet because I have a sweet tooth, but I like that you have a choice, haha. It actually is quite sweet, so sugar lovers like myself will definitely be satisfied by it, but the people watching their sugar consumption/ don't like it as sweet can just put a little bit in. Best of both worlds! I have Crohn's disease and have recently gone vegan, so I like that I can still enjoy some sweet things. Eating this way has helped me SO MUCH. Definitely recommend this, and I will be buying more, and trying his other options as well. Very happy with my purchase!! Definitely worth a try. I'm not sure what happened with the bad reviews, but they must have changed it back to awesome food again!!
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Oh, it is nice to look at and read some of the intense (and exhausting) verbosity of these reviews ...
here it is from a 69 year old who has just ordered - but not yet received this "it weighs a ton" box:
Six (6) months ago bought the 103 - sold it 1 1/2 months later and got the 103D and now have ordered the 105D - if you wish to buy the 103D will be for sale in a day or so on Amazon, (be quick, the 103 sold in 20 minutes) - because much to my delight the 103D was an awesome CD player and now with the unheralded Yamaha CX and Mx 5000's wish to have the 105D to really blow my aged socks off.
Oppo is a stunning example of craftsmanship and versatility and PERFORMANCE that is just NOT available anywhere else!
Now, wasn't that simple?
March 12, 2014 - ARRIVAL
  The Oppo is now in place in the midst of a plethora (see ... can use big words too) of great speakers and Yamaha's new flagship CX and MX A5000's and for the first time in my life can actually hear - with clear definition and clarity the individual voices of a Bach organ fugue and with the aid of a SVS subwoofer, the lowest (pedal) voice is so beautifully present in a way that in live performances it can be blurred.
  This is a true joy - hearing the pipe organ like never before - exactly like being in the pipe chamber and in the audience at the same time.
Harold Edward Wills