Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Venta Filter-excellent!) 『The venta humidifier is a great product. While you still have to purchase a filer, it is not very expensive or expensive at all.』
(Excellent) 『The filter was an exact replacement for the system we have at home; after ordering it it arrived within a week (sooner than expected) and it cost us less than half what was been advertised by their competitors. I would definitively buy again from this site.』 『Venta Sonic Replacement Filter, Effective Demineralization/Filter Cartridge With Cutting Edge Nano Silver Technology Provides Microbial Protection, Helps Prevent Bacteria Growth, Calcium&Lime Build Up. Replace Every 60-90 Days, For Use With Venta Sonic: VS 100&VS 207 Digital, Humidifiers』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fantastic soup blending right in the pot!) 『I just got this tool a couple of days ago and used it for the first time to prepare cream of spinach soup. I have never had a blender stick before, and am amazed at how powerful it is. In the past I have made giant messes blending cream of tomato soup in batches in the blender, and those days are over now that I have this tool. I noticed some reviewers mentioned trouble with ice cubes posing problems and lightweight bowls getting launched in the kitchen ... I can imagine how terrible that would be. I plan to use this tool in a heavy enameled iron dutch oven, and maybe for gravies occasionally. Perhaps a regular counter-top blender is better for icy drinks. I am completely delighted with the purchase, and the price is sensational.』
(Love this!) 『The Cuisinart SmartStick 200 watt Immersion Hand Blender is powerful enough to blend all kinds of soups in just minutes. It does everything I hoped it would. The price was reasonable compared to other brands. It is easy to operate and clean. I have made Cream of broccoli soup, Roasted red pepper soup, potato soup and they all turned out smooth and good.』
(Great!) 『I bought this to blend soups and am very happy with it. The blending part detaches making it easier to clean.』
(Loving the Cuisinart SmartStick) 『I am really happy with this product, especially considering the price. I've also used the KitchenAid stick blender which costs at least $25 more, but this Cuisinart has worked just as well for my needs. I've used it to blend large batches of soup and also to make smoothies in a cup. It is definitely not as heavy duty as the KitchenAid and only has one speed. The top housing is a very light weight plastic as are the buttons and that makes it feel a little cheap. However, as I said before, it works great for what I need it for and also the bottom detaches for easy cleaning.』
(Worked great. 6 times.) 『I used this stick blender about 6 times. I liked it quite a bit. Plenty powerful for what I needed to do and easily cleaned. However, after putting it back together on the 7th time, the mechanisms didn't quite engage correctly or something and the plastic gears got stripped. It smoked and spun itself into oblivion. I'm not sure if I can find the receipt, so I hope Cuisinart will have mercy on me. I haven't had it more than a few months.』 『Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender』
price：$19.99
Step2
Usually ships in 1 to 2 days Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great toy!) 『I bought this for my (then) 3 year old daughter last Christmas. The light is still working! (surprise) and she has really enjoyed it. The seat actually holds quite a bit of her "beauty items". Big enough to hold things like the hair dryer, etc. The drawer also hides quite a bit of small items like hair bows, makeup, etc.』
(daughter loves it) 『This is a pretty sturdy vanity set. I got it for my 4 year old for her birthday, she loves it. It wasn't too difficult to put together. The only issue I have is that I didn't get the same stool as was in the picture. I got a plan stool, which works fine, but I would've liked the one with the extra storage...』
(Vanity for my niece) 『Bought this for my niece. Her mom send me pictures of her playing with it. She is 3 years old and thinks she is all grown up. My daughter-in-law wants one for herself. lol』
(Granddaughter loves it!!!!!) 『Got this for my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. She is learning how to sit in front of the mirror and comb her hair. It was easy to put together and looks very sturdy. Change the picture of the enclosed chair. It is not what comes inside the box. 』
(Great) 『This is a awesome vanity for the price! I bought a cheap one put it together only to find out my 3 year old was already to big for it. This vanity is built great and made in the U.S which is a plus. The only reason it does not get 5 stars is because it was sent with the wrong chair. Instead of the bench with storage it came with just a stool. This is ok with me though after reading some reviews saying the top would slide off the bench when the kids where playing. I think its great for the price.』 『Give your little girl some extra glamour with this kid-sized Fantasy Vanity from Step2. Your little make-up or hair artist can get ready using the shatterproof, plastic mirror that's safe and functional. Vanity features molded-in storage compartments to hold make-up and accessories, and the working light automatically turns off after 5 minutes. There's also a pull-out drawer in the desk for organizing beauty supplies.
The Step2 Fantasy Vanity comes with a three-piece accessory set, including a hand mirror, brush and comb. Beauty supplies sold separately. Its poly construction will last for years to come and wipes clean easily. Minimal assembly required. Requires 4 "AAA" batteries (not included).
price：$4.99
Angel Records
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (NOT RELAXING--THE HUMAN VOICE IS STIMULATING) 『Not as labeled by the producer. I am a SUCKER because I bought this CD set as described by the producer. I paid $12.47 to learn a valuable lesson. I will never buy another product again without reading the AMAZON reviews. I do not know what I was thinking taking a title at face value. I will blame it on lack of sleep. I use RELAXING classical music to get to sleep. These CDs contain such music but it is interlaced with VOCALS. The human voice can be stimulating and in some operas and chorals it is. Disc one gets you almost asleep with two relaxing instrumental tracks and then WHAP vocal. And disc two begins with the Bach vocal "SLEEPERS, WAKE!". I screwed up royally. If I had just read the reviews. David Raasch: "...vocals"; Nancy Sanka: "If it wasn't for the opera."; Serratia Jones: "Apart from the vocals."; James Stewart: "...offset by disturbing operatic voices." It is a good CD of great music but the vocals are stimulating NOT relaxing. I DO NOT recommend this set of CDs for anyone to use when trying to get to sleep. This is not unique. It seems that many "relaxing" CD collections are made by sadists who have two or three bands of soft music and then insert a hoedown or a march. It is all very frustrating for the sleep deprived. I noticed of the eighty plus reviewers there were only three verified purchasers and some reviews read like they were using the sample clips to make the review which is like reading the first two sentences of each chapter of a novel and then making a review. Many five star reviews seem written from the same script and some persons made multiple five star reviews separated by time. None verified purchasers. This CD set appears to have been hyped by the MADE FOR TV crew. So sad. But they got me! I played percussion in a symphony orchestra and concert band and snare drum and then cymbals in a military marching band. I truly appreciate good classical and march music.』
(Zig's Review) 『GOT IT FAST.....LOTS OF MUSIC TO SIT BACK AND LISTEN TO AT THE END OF THE DAY OR ON A WEEKEND WHERE YOUR JUST TAKING IT EASY.』
(great music) 『This is a good listening classical music. For classical lovers try this one too.』
(One question) 『I'm sorry to insert a question here rather than a review, but Amazon hasn't listed track times on this website so I can't answer the question myself without buying the CD: I understand that these are not the musical works in their entirety, but are these at least whole movements, or are they actually excerpts (i.e., shortened "themes" or other snippets)? It makes a big difference, at least to me. I agree with the reviewer that said that you miss a lot if all you get is the slow movement of a concerto, but if that movement itself is edited you don't even have the arc of experience that the composer intended for that movement. Another reviewer referred to "startling ... cuts" between vocal and instrumental pieces which also made me wonder .... Thank you!』
(Amazing and PERFECT for those who don't know classical music!) 『I don't know a lot about classical music, but I wanted a CD that would be relaxing and would highlight some of the more well known classical songs. Browsing on Amazon, I came across this CD and previewed the songs and loved it! Since it arrived in the mail, it is all I listen to! It is so very relaxing. I tend to have a little road rage at times, so I play it in the car and feel very relaxed. It really does seem to melt my troubles away. If you don't know much about classical music but want something relaxing that will help you learn some of the more famous songs, this CD is for you. Actually, this CD is for anyone! I am so glad I bought it, and it is great for a first timer like me. Don't hesitate...buy it now. You will be glad you did. I love it so much that I am previewing again...(left my CD's in the car!).』 『You want relaxing classical music that'll soothe your soul but won't lull you into sleep? Here's a double CD for you.The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World ... Ever!does its best to cover both well-worn classical favorites (Bach's "Air on the G String," Pachelbel's "Cannon," Debussy's "Clair de Lune") and some eclectic left-field choices (an excerpt from Górecki's Symphony No. 3, Jocelyn Pook's "Blow the Wind," and Samuel Barber'sAdagio for Strings. The performances of most of these excerpts are top-notch--artists include Sir Neville Marriner, James Galway, Jacqueline du Pré and the Philadelphia Orchestra--and there's enough variety here for everyone.--Edward Garabedian』
price：$4.99
Disney
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great lyrics!) 『My daughters loved it and I liked the fact that it is family friendly. Even my toddler is dancing to th beat.』
(This was awesome!) 『Cd is great and the video was fun to watch! My 7 year old was thrilled.』
(Fans......!) 『I got this for my little sister.She kind of liked it because it was different.Then she got annoyed because all she wanted to hear was miley and the different music sounds but the fans bugged her.』
(Best of Both Worlds Concert CD&DVD) 『Awesome item!! This was a well loved gift. Sure to please any tween or teen. Daughter still plays it over&over again!』
(Not worth anything) 『The DVD is not worth of anything. My daughte loves Hannah Montan but she did not bother to watch 2nd time.』 『Sing along with Hannah Montana! Best of Both Worlds Concert CD, Rock Star, Life's What You Make It, Just Like You, Nobody's Perfect, Pumpin Up the Party, I Got Nerve, Start All Over.』
price：$1.00
RCA Victor
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best. Christmas. Music. Ever.) 『The Chieftains outdid themselves with this wonderful cd. This remains such a perennial favorite that I've worn out two copies of the cd and have gifted it to friends.
It puts me in the spirit of the season, every year. I never get tired of any of it.
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(A Timeless Classic) 『This Christmas album is perfection. For many years I've began playing it in our home on Thanksgiving day and continue playing it through Christmas. Our whole family enjoys it every year and will do so for many years to come.』
(Pleasant experience.) 『It came as promised in terrific condition. When something now comes as expected it is very unusual and appreciated.』
(The Bells of Dublin) 『This CD was music my wife had for years on a tape. When Christmas rolled around she found that her new car only played CDs and she could not play a long time favorite. I found the CD (The Bells of Dublin) and purchased it. She is thrilled with it.
I placed the order and it arrived on schedule. She loves the CD. I give it five big gold stars.
j』
(Irish music buff) 『This Cd is great, it has lots of different Irish and french Christmas songs on it. Very different, but I love it, and you will too.』 『Ireland's world-class ambassadors the Chieftains seem determined to play with anyone who is anyone, regardless of genre. OnThe Bells of Dublin, they do an exceptional job of teaming up with the likes of rockers Jackson Browne and Elvis Costello, as well as songbirds Marianne Faithfull, Rickie Lee Jones, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, and Nanci Griffith. There are many resplendent performances here, the least of which is Costello and company's raucous "St. Stephen's Day Murders." Like a banquet of traditional Irish fare with some updating to accommodate individual guests,Bellsis the kind of holiday record you don't want to end.--Martin Keller』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The best service.) 『i have known this website through my friend she recommended it to me for my favourite classic movies because i could'nt find it in stores.Its a very fast service and excellent communication skills to customer's.Its(tape)in perfect condition soo absolutely recommended it to everyone. Thank you sooomuch.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (MY SON LOVES IT - AND SO WILL YOURS!) 『i HAVE A GREAT 6-YEAR-OLD AUTISTIC SON WHO DOES NOT WATCH JUST ANY CHILDRENS SHOWS, BUT HE SURE LOVED THIS ONE. i WILL BE GETTING THE ENTIRE SERIES FOR HIM. HE WATCHES THIS ONE EVERYDAY AND JUST LAUGHS AND HAS A GOOD OL' TIME! tHANKS』
(good but not what i was expecting) 『intresting way to learn. This is a good combination of the wonders of both suess and the muppets. This video kids can learn about homes around the world and cleaning up. while this was enjoyed I was slightly dissapointed b/c i was more looking for a muppet video this was no fault but my own but I just wanted to say that this is not really a muppet as it doesn't have the characters but can still be greatly enjoyed.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Little Heater That Can) 『This is the second DeLonghi heater I have purchased. The first one I had in my basement office for the past 2 years and when my daughter recently borrowed it for her bedroom she loved it so much she didn't want to give it back. So I bought this one and it works great. Makes my office feel nice and toasty without me having to heat the entire basement so that translates to big savings on the heating bill since I work from home 5 days a week.』
(Very happy with our choice) 『We got two of them after reading the reviews and really like them alot. They do a great job of all over heating (not spot heating like the coil kinds) and never get too hot to the touch. We have both small children and pets and that was a concern of ours. We use them at night in the bedrooms and they do an awesome job of keeping the chill away. During the day if needed I unplug and roll it into the the living area for the day (I'm a stay at home mom with two little boys). So far I've not noticed any increase in the electricity bill but I can't say that we use it everyday though. So far I've not used our furnace yet and hope not too but we'll see. All in all I'm really very happy with them and don't really have any complaints. I did turn them on high in the garage for a few hours to burn off the initial oil smell and never had an odor smell since. Also one of them does have a little tick sound but it doesn't bother anyone in our house.』
(Ok) 『This heater is ok- it doesn't dry out the air as much as heaters that blow out air. And it heats up the whole room fast. The only thing I don't like is that the thermostat isn't accurate. On setting 2 for example it might make the room 67 degrees or it might make it 73 degrees, and that's a big difference.』
(Give it some time and it'll get the job done) 『As my title states this thing does take a little bit of time to start warming up the place. For an average room I would say 15-30 in a mildly chilly room to get comfortable. It gets hot right away, but it is radiant heat without a fan so the heat will travel up and begin slowly heating your room from the top down. Like everyone here I had that oil smell, and it took way longer (2x longer in my case) than the recommended time to burn off completely. ComforTemp (which is suppose to keep your room temperature optimal) for me was like overdrive on this thing, meaning this thing got extremely hot. I don't really have a use for it. Yes this thing does get hot to the touch, but what heating unit doesn't? Be careful with the back, because it does run hot.
CONS
-The Thermostat isn't a "real" thermostat. It is just a number 1-6. I always leave it on 6 and turn off the heater when it gets warm (never think it's a good idea to leave a heater on unattended even if it does have a timer/thermostat). So this is not a big deal to me, but maybe it is for some.
-The design of the front area makes this thing a little front heavy. It's relatively easy to knock this thing over if you're not careful. (note* this is with the wheels locked out. If they are locked it, it sort of helps to remedy the problem.)
PROS
-Quiet
-Uses a flip switch (yes this is important for me, because they are less prone to breakage. I had button switch units prior to this, and over an extended time the button switch always seems to fail.
-3 Voltage Settings
-Very good value for the price.
-Radiant Heat, so your room does not get that "dry" like other heaters.
I am overall satisfied with this product and would recommend it to a friend.』
(Great heater) 『We bought this heater for our son's bedroom, which is typically about 5 degrees colder in the winter than the rest of the house because it is over the garage. The medium setting does a great job of keeping the room warm at night. We have not experienced any noises or bad smells like the other reviews mentioned.』 『Safeheat Oil Filled Radiator Heater, 3 Variable Heat Settings, Patented Pre-Assembled Wheels, Front Heat Ducts, Adjustable Thermostat, Patented Thermal Slots Permanently Sealed, Safety Features Include Double Insulated Durable Metal Construction, No Exposed Elements, Lower Surface Temperature&Thermal Cut Off, Anti Freeze Setting&Energy Saving.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A very good flashlight) 『A little bit bigger than i expected, that's the reason why i'm giving it 4 stars』
(Exceptional quality in a small package) 『I was taking part in a filmmaking seminar in Maine, and everyone had two tools: a Mini Maglite and a Leatherman. They all wore them on their belts, and they came in handy on numerous occasions. Of course I picked one up and I love the little holster that comes with it. If it didn't look dorky I'd probably wear this and a multi-tool all the time.
It's not just good for night use. Changing a fuse, adjusting equipment, finding something under the desk. For those kinds of everyday, all-the-time uses, the Mini Mag is much more handy and useful than the larger MAGLITE , which I also own and keep in my closet for emergencies and camping. Highly recommended for its simplicity, utility, and durability.』
(nice little light ,but i recomend a big one) 『nice little light to keep on glove comparmet in your car ,but for home get a real big maglite D type batteries .』
(Let there be light) 『This is one product (apart from a Swiss Army knife) that will never fail you. Go ahead and buy it.』
(Top-Notch Maglite® Quality) 『Maglite flashlights are renowned for their top-notch quality, their waterproof / water resistant design, and their extremely durable and corrosion-resistant aircraft grade aluminum casing. The Maglite AA Mini Flashlight (model: M2A01H) is no exception.
Pros ---- - Comes with a Holster The holster has a loop for threading a belt through. It is well-stitched and made of durable nylon.
- Waterproof / Water Resistant The Maglite is immersible in a few feet of water.
- Durable The aircraft grade aluminum makes the casing of the Maglite extremely durable and completely corrosion resistant.
- Small and Portable The Maglite is handy for emergencies, hiking, camping and other uses - and its small size makes it very portable for taking it along anywhere you go so you wouldn't be caught without a flashlight when you need one!
- Well-Crafted and Beautiful
Cons ---- - Painted Exterior The black paint of the exterior is extremely durable but it can get inadvertantly scratched off. If that's a concern, I'd recommend the silver Maglite, which has a bare, unpainted aluminum surface.
- Incandescent Flashlight Bulb The incandescent flashlight bulb that comes with the Maglite can blow out, especially when subjected to extreme temperatures.
LED Flashlight Bulb Replacement ------------------------------- The Terralux LED Flashlight Bulb is an LED Flashlight Bulb Replacement for the Maglite. LED light bulbs are brighter, use less energy, and have a 30,000 hour lifespan.
Conclusion ---------- The Maglite Mini Flashlight is waterproof / water resistant, portable, and has an extremely durable exterior. If used with an LED flashlight bulb, the Maglite Mini Flashlight is an extremely bright and reliable light source that consumes very little battery power. It just doesn't get any better than this! 』 『High-intensity adjustable light beam (Spot to Flood). Rugged, machined aluminum construction with knurled design. Anodized inside and out for improved corrosion resistance. Water and shock resistant. Spare lamp safely secured inside the tailcap. The distinctive shapes, styles and overall appearances of all Mag� flashlights, and the circumferential inscriptions extending around the heads of all Mag� flashlights are trademarks of Mag Instrument, Inc. The circumferential inscription on the head of every flashlight signifies that it is an original Mag� flashlight and part of the Mag� family of flashlights. U.S. Trademark Registrations for the shape, style and overall appearance trademarks of Mag� flashlights and for circumferential inscription trademarks of Mag� flashlights include Nos. 1,808,998; 2,074,795; 2,687,693; 2,745,460; 2,765,978 and 2,765,979.』
price：$13.49
Belkin Components
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Shipped Quick, Works Great) 『It's a surge protector - I plugged it in, plugged things into it, and haven't had any problems with it. Like the form factor a lot - great behind a home theater.』
(Excellent Power Surge Protector) 『This power surge protector is designed or configured very well. has room for those nasty power blocks that get in the way. Great for mounting under the desk out of view and have those power adaptor block sitting on top being supported instead of hanging on with no support. I purchased one at first and the next time I order again from Amazon, I ordered another.』
(So far so good. Nice product. Nice design) 『This surge protector is setup in a small workstation with a cpu, monitor, printer, external harddrive. I'm pleased with the product and the functionality. It can easily be mounted on a wall or desk, or simply tucks away at the baseboards. The design is very nice.』
(Very functional, good price!) 『So far so good - been a couple weeks of usage. Excellent option for desk as it fits 4 transformer type plugs along the sides, with regular size cords along the top. Bought on Amazon at reasonable price- good device for the money spent.』
(Best design for a surge proctector) 『I run a small office. This is the best designed surge protector I've come across. All shapes and sizes of plugs can be accommodated side to side.』 『It's neat, compact, and powerful. Belkin's Compact Surge Protector safeguards your electronics, computers, and appliances-and stays out of the way. It sits on the floor, against a wall, under a desk, or behind your couch. Unused outlets stay clean and safe with sliding covers. Designed to be inconspicuous, the Compact Surge Protector keeps your cords tidy with integrated cable management. Eight electrical outlets protect equipment-including your telephone-from damaging power surges.』
price：$2.00
WALT DISNEY VIDEO
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fun&Engaging) 『My favorite of the Baby Einstein collection. Couples colors with words, music and poetry. I anticipate it will be one my son enjoys for some time to come.』
(The perfect attention grabber for our 6 month old.) 『We have a very active 6 month old who constantlty needs stimulation...The Baby Einstein dvd keeps him happy and quiet for a least an hour. He loves it!』
(Real world is better) 『Please be aware that the fact is The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two be kept away from screen media. These products are claiming benefits that are utterly unfounded.』
(One of the better Baby Einstein videos) 『The use of Van Gogh paintings is very well done and the imagery throughout really held my child's attention. He particularly liked the puppet scenes (but he normally does).』
(Best Baby Einstein DVD) 『We have purchased 5-6 different Baby Einstein DVD's for our 6 month old and this one is her favorite BY FAR!!! She loses interest with the other DVD's quickly but she can watch this one over and over again. It also has a nice feature on the main menu where you can choose "Repeat Play" so the DVD will automatically loop and you do not have to keep hitting Play every time. Definitely worth every penny!』 『The Baby Einstein Company's "video board books" were designed as music-focused developmental tools to stimulate babies' brains (prompted by research proving that exposure to classical melodies can improve verbal ability, spatial intelligence, creativity, and memory in youngsters). Now the company is expanding into other art forms, including color and art. The idea remains the same--taking bold, beautiful objects (toys, puppets, nature scenes) and setting them to fun renditions of classical music (their recordings are easily the best in the crowded field of child development). A new puppet--Vincent Van Goat--introduces the six primary colors and associates them with Van Gogh's paintings--"The Starry Night" for blue, "Wheat Fields with Reaper" for yellow. The only misstep is the poetry written and read by creator Julie Aigner-Clark, which is strongly reminiscent of Dr. Seuss'sMy Many Colored Days.
The company suggests the program is for toddlers between the ages of 1 and 4. Harsh sounds between segments--such as balloons popping and tires screeching--will draw the attention of youngsters but will probably render the video inappropriate for babes in arms. The video can be purchased by itself or with a beautifully produced 28-page book featuring Van Gogh's paintings, screen shots from the video, and Clark's poems. The combination set may be the best way to engage 3- and 4-year-olds' interest; they can follow along in the text while watching the video. Music includes "The William Tell Overture," "The Blue Danube," "Bolero," and Brahms's "Lullaby." The video also provides information on the cool toys seen in the ending "Toy Chest" segment.--Doug Thomas』
『Discovering a rainbow of colors through art, music and poetry! -- Introduces babies to six basic colors -- Exposes little ones to famous Van Gogh masterpieces
For a growing baby, the world is like one huge masterpiece just waiting to be discovered. And as babies' eyesight develops, their ability to recognize and respond to colors makes their new discoveries all the more exciting! Baby Van Gogh presents little ones with a mesmerizing introduction to six basic colors: yellow, green, orange, purple, red and blue. Creatively incorporating the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh, together with original poems, beautiful classical music and the hilarious antics of an art-loving puppet, this vibrant voyage will transport you and your baby into an interactive rainbow of sights and sounds as you explore and celebrate this colorful, captivating, ever-changing world together!
DVD Features -- Repeat play -- Language tracks (Spanish, French and English) -- Discovery cards -- Puppet shows -- Toy chest』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Just like a transaction should be.....) 『Good price, great service, product delivered without any damage, and quickly! Would definetly buy from again.』
(Good Stuff) 『I orderd this as a replacement for one that my friend "borrowed" and never returned to me before I moved. I am happy with the transaction, the only difference that I noticed between my previous copy and the one that I ordered was with the exterior case/box. The design is slightly different, it makes the case look like a well loved/read leather bound book a little tattered, but this had no effect on the DVD's playback.』
(Summed up in one word...PERFECT.) 『
Lord of the Rings, the `Gone with the Wind' of the sci-fi fantasy film. The name of these 3 legendary novels has weaved itself deeply into our modern day culture. Whether you read `The Hobbit' in grade school or have read the Tolkien lore time and time again there is no doubt that this original saga is a treasure of that last century.
Turning this epic novel saga into a full length feature film was something that probably every major name in directing wanted to do. Yet, Lord of the Rings may be the most difficult film saga to be created. The story is abundant with characters of all kinds. The plot is rich with detail and the pages of the book themselves describe everything from the way a person walks to a town or landscape down to the last grain of soil. So it was Peter Jackson who decided to rise up and take the task of creating this film. In a time where film making technology has reached a golden age it was time not just to make one film but make a trilogy. It was decided not to film each piece at a time but rather film all three simultaneously and it was something that Mr. Jackson could not accomplish alone. There is a long list of writers, artists, actors editors, and yes millions of fans that lead to the completion of this project. The Lord of the Rings can be summed up in one word. That word is PERFECT.
I have seen a great many films in my life and my favorites would have to be the saga pieces. This saga is a mind blowing masterpiece and getting Oscar for best picture in 2003 sealed its page in the book of fantastic films. I will not review each film individually because they are not meant to be seen individually. The cast is brilliant and the fact that not a single actor was singled out for an individual performance only made it better. The creation of these films was a team effort. Yes there are a few major plot points removed from these films and there are some things that were changed around. I feel as a person who has read the novels and seen the films, feel that these changes were for the best. The books themselves have some dead spots that could be done without and there are characters that really have no place in the story as a whole, but it was very admirable of Jackson to pay homage to the fan favorite Tom Bombadil in the extended edition of `The Two Towers'. The extended editions of these films only make them better as they do make them lengthier. Jackson and the crew really wanted to make these films special so once they did their job in the theaters they called the cast and crew back to add new scenes and extend old ones to make the films truer to the story and enhance the development of the characters. The score done beautifully by Howard Shore is also extended and you can even purchase extended edition soundtracks. The special effects played a major role in this film and they worked the creatures looked extremely lifelike especially Gollum. By using a brand new kind of CGI technology called motion capture, Andy Sirkis was transformed into the somber, mysterious creature that LOTR fans love. The battle sequences in breathtaking and so intense there were moments that kept me on the edge of my seat. The ability to make actors like Elijah Wood and John Rys-Davis look like they were pint size compared to a towering Orlando Bloom or Ian McKellen was done flawlessly. The make-up on all the cast members be it Orc or Elf really brought the Tolkien world off the pages and into reality. Still, I feel that what truly made this film beautiful was the location. New Zealand is a lost world most of the country still untouched by industry. The land still looks like something out of a fairy tale. Through computers and sets, The Shire, Minas Tirith, Rivendell and all the other major cities were brought to life exactly as they are described in the novels.
Even if you are not a fan, I would still suggest seeing these three films. It has nothing to do with the fact that they are fantasy or anything to that extent. It's just because this cinematic marvel goes up there with films such as Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, and Lawrence of Arabia to the more modern day greats like Dances With Wolves and Braveheart. There probably will come a day where a film graces the big screen with this degree of grandeur, but I am quite sure it will be a long time until then. 』
(Great movies.) 『Nnot completely accurate to the books, but let's face it, each movie would be as long as the combined trilogy if they were. Good movies.』
(Lord Of the ring - Extended Edition) 『I got the product before I expected it. I ordered the DVD and received within two days. The quality of the dvd is flawless; without any scratches or dents :-)』 『In every aspect, the extended-edition DVD of Peter Jackson's epic fantasyThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringblows away the theatrical-version DVD. No one who cares at all about the film should ever need to watch the original version again. Well, maybe the impatient and the squeamish will still prefer the theatrical version, because the extended edition makes a long film 30 minutes longer and there's a bit more violence (though both versions are rated PG-13). But the changes--sometimes whole scenes, sometimes merely a few seconds--make for a richer film. There's more of the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien, embodied in more songs and a longer opening focusing on Hobbiton. There's more character development, and more background into what is to come in the two subsequent films, such as Galadriel's gifts to the Fellowship and Aragorn's burden of lineage. And some additions make more sense to the plot, or are merely worth seeing, such as the wood elves leaving Middle-earth or the view of Caras Galadhon (but sorry, there's still no Tom Bombadil). Extremely useful are the chapter menus that indicate which scenes are new or extended.
Of thefourcommentary tracks, the ones with the greatest general appeal are the one by Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and the one by 10 cast members, but the more technically oriented commentaries by the creative and production staff are also worth hearing. The bonus features (encompassing two complete DVDs) are far superior to the largely promotional materials included on the theatrical release, delving into such matters as script development, casting, and visual effects. The only drawback is that the film is now spread over two discs, with a somewhat abrupt break following the council at Rivendell, due to the storage capacity required for the longer running time, the added DTS ES 6.1 audio, and the commentary tracks. But that's a minor inconvenience. Whether in this four-disc set or in the collector's gift set (which adds Argonath bookends and a DVD ofNational Geographic Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), the extended-edition DVD is theFellowshipDVD to rule them all.--David Horiuchi』
『In the land of Middle Earth, young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is entrusted with the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron and with a fellowship of eight others, embarks on a quest to destroy it. Genre:Feature Film-Action/Adventure Rating:PG13 Release Date:17-JAN-2006 Media Type:DVD』
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Oscilloscope Laboratory
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (An Anthropological and Spiritual Quest for Us As Well) 『We have seen the "plot" before in the movie Kundun, a search for a rinpoche, a toddler who is a reincarnated great lama, who embodies his karmic momenta and memory. What is remarkable about this film is Tenzin Zopa, the monk attendant of the old lama who was assigned the task of finding the unique child with guidance of only some name letter clues from an astrologer in Taiwan (of all places!) and a directional pattern in the dust of the cremated lama. We can easily identify with monk Zopa, who feels himself inadequate for the important task. He speaks English well and his charm and sweet meekness help us as we follow him in his search. It leads to his own origins, his home valley...and is that not a fitting metaphor? This is no Nepalese Sherpa village along tourist trek paths, where I have been, but in the deep isolated boonies, where life follows the very ancient ways.
Our doubts on the choice of the child come quick, despite the "coincidence" of starting letter in names of child and father: the shiny, crystal mala-rosary is attractive in its own way. Later, when the child is presented with choices among bells and dorjes and daruma drums, the child selects the correct, unassuming implements. Our eyebrows are raised and our own self-assurance is put into question.
Aside from the parapsychological and metaphysical, religio-philosophical aspects, the film documentary itself as filmmaking is excellent. The scenery, the village and monastery people the monk encounters, the mountain hermitage and rose bushes, all seem to follow some Joseph Campbell mythological teaching. This is a highly educational, enjoyable, spiritual, anthropological film. [For the record, I saw the film on NetFlix.]』
(One flaw) 『This movie has one major flaw in my opinion; there is too much hand held camera movement. Because it makes me nauseated, I wasn't able to watch much of the movie. I had to look in short bursts and then look away. It didn't happen all the time, so I know it's possible to keep the camera steady (or steadier). I understand this is part of the "documentary look," but I wish I could have seen more. Otherwise I loved the movie, and would have given it five stars.』
(Surprising Insight into the Search for a Reincarnated Tibetan Buddhist Master.) 『"Unmistaken Child" is an intimate look at the search to find a tulku, a reincarnated Lama of Tibetan Buddhism. I've heard of these searches for children who are believed to be reincarnations of revered Buddhist Masters, but I never expected to have the opportunity to observe the process this closely. The search for reincarnated masters has been going on for 700 years. Filmmaker Nati Baratz somehow received permission to accompany Tenzin Zopa on his dutiful, but also deeply personal, search for the reincarnation of the Master he served for 21 years, Geshe Lama Konchog, whom the monks called "Geshe-La". Geshe-La died in 2001 at the age of 84. As Tenzin Zopa was his closest disciple, he is chosen to locate the next incarnation of Geshe-La's tulku lineage.
Zopa speaks English, so we hear and understand his thoughts in his own words. I was amazed that he was so forthcoming about his feelings, but perhaps monks are not very self-conscious. Zopa is a thoughtful man with a sense of humor, who takes the responsibility of finding Geshe-La's reincarnation very seriously. He holds it more important than his own life. At first he doubts his ability to recognize his Master in a child if he should find him. Relying on astrology and the fact that Geshe-La liked to meditate at a retreat in Tibet's Tsum Valley, Zopa takes his search there. The process is not complicated. He travels the area on foot, trying to meet every child of 1-1½ years of age to see if the child recognizes Geshe-La's rosary or gives any other sign.
The landscape in Tsum Valley is extraordinary, and it is somehow a relief to see people living the same lifestyles that they have for a thousand years. Except for the backpack, sneakers, and man with a video camera following him around, Tenzin Zopa probably looks like his predecessors did centuries ago. He patiently interacts with every infant and toddler he can find. He also shares some things about his own childhood and life with Geshe-La. The quest to locate a tulku is fascinating and entirely foreign to modern Western ways of thinking. I'm still not sure why the monks feel it necessary to take the child to a monastery at such a young age. But "Unmistaken Child" allows us to observe the process from the search through to the naming of the new Lama. In English and Tibetan with optional English subtitles. Bonus features on the Oscilloscope 2009 DVD are 8 additional scenes.』
(Search and Find of Master-Incarnate) 『The authentic spiritual traditions of the Far East are strong believers in rebirth and reincarnation. Law of karma and rebirth supposedly originated in Hinduism, but it is central to many religions. Siddhartha Gautama (approx. 600 BC), the founder of the Transcendence of Suffering, later known as Buddhism, was a Hindu prince and scholar from India. His teachings spread through much of the Far East and later to the West. As with any other religion, it has its versions in different areas of the world.
Tibetan Buddhist tradition finds its Masters who are reborn. `Unmistaken Child' is about the search for the incarnate of a Master who had recently left his body. He had given directions as to how to look for clues to find him. After finding some `signs' and consulting with an astrologer, Tenzin Zopa, a monk and the closest disciple, is given the task of finding his Master in the form of a child. After a taxing journey through villages visiting several probable candidates, he finds him.
The child in question identifies the objects the worship that he used in his past life (There are stories that the current Dalai Lama was chosen the same way after identifying prayer/meditation objects from his previous life). The child also recognizes his secluded private ashram. He is taken to the monastery with the permission of his parents so that he can resume his service as a Master.
The documentary has many interesting moments. The parents of the child giving him up, Zopa's love for the child, the role reversal of the disciple taking care of his Master who is now a little boy, and the monk raising the child are all touching. The humility and simplicity of the philosophy is brought out in expressions like `the flower not free' `I got permission from the tree to take this flower' and `plants and flowers dance'. The photography is spectacular on the outdoors and mountains of the rural world. The viewers who are unfamiliar with the tradition will be intrigued by the many scenes of ceremonies and rituals in the monasteries. The lifestyle, manners and mannerisms of the society are also presented often.
This is a remarkable documentary of not-to-be-missed quality. 』
(A Stunning Documentary) 『There's not much more to say than has already been expressed here by the previous reviewers. This is unquestionably the finest documentary on the subject of the search and recognition of a reincarnate lama ever. You won't regret buying this very moving presentation. If I could have given it more stars, I would have! 』 『Studio: Oscilloscope Pictures Release Date: 11/03/2009 Run time: 102 minutes』
price：$11.55
Philips Norelco
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good product) 『Even if you spend $10 more, try the G480 - the combs are sturdy and it is a better product than this.』
(Works well--don't drop it) 『It works fine. Does everything you would expect as you would expect. However this is the second one I've had to buy. The first one I bought was replaced due to a slipping guard that forced me to shave my beard after a miscut. The replacement stopped working after I dropped it a short distance. The unit should have survived the fall but it is really cheaply made in China just like everything else etc. etc. Bottomline: The thing is cheap to buy but is crap and I hate to fill up the landfill with crap』
(short battery life) 『It may be that I got one with a bad battery but a charge doesnt last even 5 minutes.』
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