Not Much Here That We've Not Already Heard
580420
There wasn't much here that I hadn't heard before--except that the Pointer Sisters were allegedly among those booing and name calling Whitney Houston at the 1989 Soul Train Awards, the night she infamously met her future husband, Bobby Brown. Actually a depressing read. The downfall and death of Whitney remains mysterious, so do the circumstances surrounding Bobbi Kristina's January 31 incident which has left her with global and irreversible brain damage. The author bends over backward to show that Whitney's alleged suppressed bisexuality was at the root of her unhappiness and drug addiction, but who really knows? Entertaining read.
2123457
I bought this book expecting to find out lots that I didn't know, but it seemed to be a rehash of what I'd already read in the papers or even seen/heard on TV/radio news.  I gather that Mr. Bergen has written one or two previous works on Bin Laden, and I got the impression that this one was a rehash of those with a couple of new tidbits thrown in to capitalize on Bin Laden's death.

As "No Name Texan" says, however, for those who haven't followed the news, there is enough information in this book - and it is sufficiently well written - to make it worthwhile.
4072630
One of the disadvantages of reviewing something after 1,000+ other people have already posted their observations is that there's nothing left to say that hasn't already been said numerous times. So I'll keep my comments brief.  "Freakonomics" is not a book of great substance. In it, the authors explore a half-dozen topics, and offer some (perhaps) new insights into various matters. Some of what they say borders on the obvious (e.g. realtors don't really work for their clients' best interests; they work for their own best interests) while others fall into the "who cares" category (e.g. an overlong exploration of fixed matches in the world of sumo wrestling).  Still, the book is a interesting read, and contains just enough new ideas to provide fodder for cocktail party conversations. I give it a low 4 stars overall.
1123595
Some of this CD sounds like a re-make of other CD's, with some different words and a new lick or kick here and there.  I love Los Lonely Boys and their sound, so I enjoy it anyway, but there isn't anything surprising or especially new about this release.  Call me a prude, but the lyrics are a little bit in the "too much information" category for me on the love songs.  I don't really want to hear all about what part of someone's anatomy they want to put where or what kind of body parts are someone's turn-on - that seems like a private matter to me.  I think some of the lyrics here slid downhill.  A personal opinion.  There's a difference between love and sentiment, and sex and smut.  The older songs have sentiment.  Some of these are lacking there.
4311738
It's nice enough, but this Noteworthy group doesn't seem as polished as the current group -  I was hoping it would be on par with their version of "Amazing Grace" (video on youtube and only available for purchase on iTunes, not on any CDs).  It's also a little short at 23 minutes;  the price does reflect that though.
2814591
I have not finished it yet but, it seems to be somewhat interesting.  We shall see what transpires.
More later...
2395709
Although some of this may be information you have heard before, He also discusses things you never thought about,
All in all this was a good read
2162992
Most of this info is taken word by word from his book spillover. Nothing really new here. Save your money and buy that book for more information.
1705724
This is a collection of short fiction novellas interlaced with various essays of sometimes dubious basis. There ARE some pretty good stories here--I quite liked "The Guardians" and "Sword of Damocles"--but overall it felt more like a "whatever hadn't been in other collections yet" than anything else. The science were sometimes interesting even if I find there's little evidence for some of the conjecture, but since they are unproven either  way they're mostly just a different way of looking at  things for a minute than anything else.

Not one of his best collections, not one of his worst. Just....."it good"
3666347
There was not much here I already did not know. Not any shocking revelations here.....very dull for anyone who keeps up with current affairs and politics .
2500141
Not much new...most I had read elsewhere. But was still well written.
3044575
But I'm hearing echoes of early Pink Floyd and some Sigur Ros, much more than in the two previous albums.  It at times feels unfocused and sprawling, but there's something below the surface that I can't quite identify; as if a greater theme will reveal itself over time, unfolding slowly for the careful listener.
4648449
Was pleased to find this CD new on the market, but honestly, there's hardly anything new.  To have a stereo remastering of 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' is great, but all the other songs appear on other Partridge albums, including 'Very Best Of', 'Definitive Collection' and 'Greatest Hits'.  A good find for die-hard Partridge geeks like myself but fans less rabid than myself will be perfectly content with the other aforementioned albums.  Would love to see a re-release of 'Bulletin Board' (my original CD was stolen out of my car - on Christmas Eve, no less).  Also, I read that this show overproduced its music, meaning there are many other songs and takes never before released.  A Partridge mega-CD set would be most welcome (it was done with 'Dark Shadows'' soundtrack, of all things.  So, there's hope.).
1795203
Not much in this book is something we are not already aware of.
Don't buy if you are looking for something interestingly new.
3937389
Nothing much new here. I wonder if the book was written long before it actually was published, but the pace of our knowledge has speeded up also. Still, a useful review for those looking for a guide to this complex subject.
1337200
It wasn't much different from previous books on the Kennedy's and there are quite a few of those already in print.
449630
Would have given this 5 stars, but if you're a listener to his show there was not a lot of new material.  Guess that's not really his fault, but I was hoping to see some new stuff.  People should put away their PC hats for a brief moment and consider his thoughts.  Most would be surprised with how much they agree.