IPhone 3G used's review (Great to have for years) 『My son received this from his grandparents on his first birthday (last month) and he loves it. Although he is little (typical 1 year old), he loves to sit in the seat all by himself and paint/color. He uses something simular in daycare, so it will be a good transition when he gets to preschool years from now. I think he will grow with it for at least another 3 years. I love it』
(Excellent crafts table) 『A must have for every toddler.
Your young one can draw shapes, abc's, learn colors by painting and even read stories using this table set.
Not only that, it is durable, and more paper can be purchased separately.
My daugther is two and she uses it for everything. It's great for me because it keeps her messes in one place - one easy clean up. Now what parent doesn't want that?』
(Great little table) 『My daughter is 5 and has had this cute, easy-to-assemble table for over a year and loves it!』 『This sturdy hardwood table has a smooth, fine grain that makes it exceptionally durable and easy to clean. Use for coloring, painting, or drawing, can also be used without paper as a project table! Features a paper roll caddy and a child-friendly paper cutter.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Better than sliced bread!) 『No puncture wounds in photos of the family or irreplacable mementos! Plenty of magnetic strength for sturdy postcards. Great colors! Great idea! I love the rubber grips too. Cube world will never be the same!』
(elegant solution to a classic problem!) 『ingenious product! simple elegant solution to a classic problem. I used to have to print doubles of my favorite photos, one to stick in the album to preserve the condition, and one to show off on the cork board knowing it would be have to be punctured with holes. magtacks solves the problems, now I don't have to worry about ruining my photos! also great for tacking other things - but it solved my photo problem and for less than $10. great deal.』
(Danged handy) 『The MagTack is a small thing, done very well! On the bulletin board, you can tack things up without putting holes in them (stick the tack part in the board and use the magnet part to hold your item). On the fridge, you can tack things up that are too thick to hold by magnet alone (stick the magnet part to the fridge and use the tack part to hold your item). Even my wife thinks these are great and usually she looks askance at the gadgets I bring home. Nicely designed, and well executed with strong magnets. Me likey.』
(Worth the money...) 『I must admit that I was apprehensive about spending this much for tacks but I really needed a solution for hanging prints and sketches at my desk without damaging them, so I thought I would give the MagTacks a try. Well, they work great and allow me to pin up my work without fear of damaging it. I also use the tack portion of the MagTack to pin up more permanent work and then use the magnet portion to switch out work as needed. The magnets are super strong and will hold fairly thick cardstock as well.
While I wouldn't get MagTacks for everyday use in the conference room (where they would get lost and stolen) I would recommend a couple of sets for your office and personal work space. I remember thinking that I would never pay $2 for OXO bag clips but now they're a staple in my home and I think the MagTacks are going to be the same in my office.』
(Super Grip tack, with out damaging your favorate picture) 『Oxo Good Grips MagTacks 8-Pack, Silver these had super grip, even if you slip the picture out between the mag tack, the magtack still stay attach. I just display all my vacation pictures at work, non of the picture was damageno punch hole on all my picture.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent!) 『Very happy with this item, I thought it was 12x12 but it was actually 8.5x11. But it's ok though! Beautiful colors and great thickness!!』 『Starter Paper pack has assorted solid colored cardstock for all your card making and paper craft projects. There are 2 sheets of each color, with 70 sheets total. Paper size is 12" x 12" and is acid and lignin-free.』
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BBC / Opus Arte
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks IPhone 3G used's review (A good way to show off your home theater) 『Within the realm of classical performance arts, this is a wide-ranging and high-quality disc. It's a bit short, but video and audio quality on every selection are perfect. If nothing else, this makes a great show piece for your blu-ray player and HT setup. THese are some of the most popular moments from some of the best-known operas and ballets. You'll find that you know most of this music even if you don't "know" anything about classical music. And for less than 10 bucks, what's to lose? If you need something to get you over that Super Saver Shipping minimum, you could do much worse than this disc. Enjoy!』 『Opera&Ballet: The Blu-ray Experience includes opera and ballet highlights from the Opus Arte catalogue, and gives everyone the opportunity to experience the stunning quality of High Definition picture and sound, at an extremely competitive price.
Including world-class artists such as Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jose Cura, Simon Keenlyside and Agnes Letestu, this 50-minute introduction to the world of Blu-ray is a must-have purchase.
Blu-ray offers an outstanding audio and visual experience, with up to six times the resolution of standard definition DVD, and up to 7.1 channels of High Definition surround sound.
Repertoire: Verdi - Il trovatore: Gypsy chorus (Royal Opera House) Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake: Entrance of Swans (Act 2) (Paris Opera Ballet) Mozart - The Magic Flute: Aria - Queen of the Night (Act 2) (Royal Opera House) Puccini - La Bohème: Che gelida manina! (Your tiny hand is frozen!) (Teatro Real) Bizet - Carmen: Habanera (Glyndebourne) Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night's Dream: Divertissement (Act 2) (Pacific Northwest Ballet) Puccini - Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro (Glyndebourne) Strauss - Die Fledermaus: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka (Glyndebourne) Rameau - Zoroastre: Entr' acte: Ouverture /À mes tristes regards (Act 2 / Scene I) (Drottningholm Theatre) Rossini - La Cenerentola: Signora Altezza (Act 1) (Glyndebourne) Bellini - Norma: Casta Diva (De Nederlandse Opera) Balanchine - Jewels: Emeralds - Final (Paris Opera Ballet) Cecilia&Bryn at Glyndebourne - Mozart - Die Zauberflöte: `Pa-pa-pa-pa' (duet) (Glyndebourne)』
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Pbs Paramount
Usually ships in 6 to 11 days IPhone 3G used's review (Baby loves it) 『As long as my baby enjoys it then that's all that matters. Personally I don't care for it.』
(LOVED BY KIDS) 『Helps when you're trying to take a break from a kid. My niece loves it!』
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Motown
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Nice trip down memory lane!) 『I really enjoyed seeing the original members of the group and the interviews.The music is just fantastic!』
(Best of the Temps Performances) 『This DVD is great for people like me who know the music but missed out on the live performances (because I didn't exist yet!). I am now a huge fan of the original Temps. I think my favorite would have been Eddie Kendrick. He was so suave and smooth. Melvin was a great dancer with those pigeon toes and bow-legs. They all had beautiful voices. Now when I hear a Temps song, I can picture the dance routine and those precision moves. I will treasure this DVD forever.』
(Emporers of Soul) 『This DVD is good in that it presents performances of the original Temps, who are sometimes forgotten due to the many personnel changes over the years. Having the opportunity to view the originals performing many of their hits makes this special. The Temptations are absolutely great! The downside to this DVD is the narration, provided by Otis Williams, which precedes each song. For most avid Temptation fans, his narratives provided little information that was unknown, so could have been eliminated in exchange for more performances. Also, I expected some live performances since I am too young to have enjoyed the original Temptations. Overall, this DVD is worth purchasing.』
(The Temptations) 『I love the Temptations and this dvd is wonderful, have watched it over and over. Thank you』
(I love the Temptations) 『I love this video. The Temptations is one of my favorite all time musical groups. I just love all the old songs, "Just my Imagination", "My Girl", etc. I miss all the original group members, Eddie Kendrick and Paul Williams were my favorites. I even watch the movie everytime it comes on television. It was nice taking a stroll back in time.』 『Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 10/03/2006』
IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent !) 『Excellent performance by all the actors and opera singers. It was a very good idea to transport the classic opera into a movies version. This adaptation is not new, nevertheless, is a masterpiece for all times. Congratulations !』
(The finest production yet) 『This is an absolutely must have for any lovers of the opera Carmen. I originally purchased it as a VHS recording and have tried for years to locate it on DVD. The DVD version is rare indeed and the high cost (I paid $134.77) is worth every penny. The sound is highly superior to the VHS version though mine may have been played so long it sound has been affected. It was purchased from a video store. This presentation of the opera is shown as a movie. It contains close-ups not possible in a stage presentation and it shows villages, buildings, huge crowds, dust, actual bull fighting and many scenes totally impossible with a stage production. Also, the opera is intact. Nothing has been changed. Domingo and Migenes are excellent as are all the cast. A finer version of the opera is simply not possible.』
(Gritty realism juxtaposed with the artifice of opera) 『This film version of the great Bizet opera aims for gritty realism right from the start - during the opening credits a bull is impaled and killed during a bull-fight - of course this realism goes out the window as soon as the characters open their mouths and begin to sing!
This is a well-mounted and well-sung production but the juxtaposition of a realistic setting with the artifice that is opera just doesn't work. The cast are not helped by the obvious lip-synching especially noticable during close-ups. The limitations of the singers as actors are also ruthlessly exposed.
Lovers of the vibrancy and passion of Bizet's great opera are best advised to look elsewhere. 』
(one of the most beautiful versions of Carmen I have seen......) 『This 1983 version of Bizet's Carmen, directed by the great Italian filmmaker, Franco Zeferelli, is wonderfully done. We really don't see enough of the great soprano, Julia Migenes, who is seen here as the title character, opposite the marvelous Placido Domingo, as Don Jose, her jealous lover. This film glows with exhuberance and fire and the cast does a fantastic job. I definitely reccomend this film to those who consider themselves opera fans, as well as those who have never seen an opera before. For starters, the cinematography is so earthy and beautiful to look at. Secondly, the acting is best-described as smouldering. Julia Migenes and Placido Domingo have great on-screen chemistry. Finally, this opera has some of the most well-loved and recognized operatic songs ever heard. Not to be missed.....』
(Amazing, not to be missed) 『An amazing visual feast - a palette of tawny burnt golds and sunsplashed white, relieved by the earth tones of the villagers' dresses and the grey-green of the uniforms...no pinks or purples here! Just a dash of red in the blooded bulls...and the only blue is the muted blue of Michaela's dress (the virginal one?) And those incredible towns and villages, and the vast striated rockfaces in the countryside. This is the land where the relentess sun beats into brains and perhaps turns everyone a little mad.
Wonderful little touches: dramatic duets sometimes sung by the couple in the distance while in the foreground the villagers work quietly at their tasks and the dogs wander about: the infants brought to the tobacco factory by their mothers, kept safe in cane walking frames or lying in cots...
But how can I write two paragraphs and not mention MUSIC??? Because I believe that this filmic rendering is actually truer to the heart of opera than many a stage production. Nowadays with our full-realism movie experiences we enjoy opera mainly for the music and silently forgive the limitations of stage sets and scenery. But opera is not only a series of arias. The wrenching emotional dramas were as important to those audiences as the musical medium. Surely if Bizet could have used movie cameras, he would have created something like this experience.
Anyway, musically, Domingo is splendid: Raimondi is excellent as Escamillo: on his first appearance you sense true musical authority. Carmen...she gives great hipswings, but the voice doesn't quite have the power this gypsy wildcat needs. Lorin Maazel's interpretation I like except for his too-fast tempo in the entrance of the toreadors: a scramble instead of a pageant.
Overall, not a Carmen to miss! I had no idea what to expect and was riveted from the introductory bullfight.』 『This is the most popular opera production so far on DVD, surpassing even Franco Zeffirelli's lavish, symbol-ladenLa Traviata. It is an excitingCarmen, with a young-looking Placido Domingo in top form for a role he has sung hundreds of times. For Julia Migenes, it was her first performance in a role she would have trouble performing in an opera house. Her voice does not fit easily into Carmen's range, and she spent months training it, very successfully, before singing the role in a recording studio where the soundtrack was taped before the film was shot. Casting her in the role was a gamble, but it worked; she is a convincing actress--even better than Maria Ewing in the competing DVD edition from Covent Garden, though Ewing acts very well and has a more appropriate voice.
This movie version was filmed on location, conveying a kind of atmosphere, a sense of space, movement, and presence hard to achieve in a staged performance shot for television. It takes the action out of doors for many scenes. The opening titles are superimposed on the bloody conclusion of a bullfight. The changing of the guard in the opening scene, with the boys' chorus playing soldier, the crowd scenes, the dance number that opens Act II, the panoramic scenery of the smugglers' mountain hideout, all benefit from the freedom granted by movie cameras. But the music is, on the whole, more effectively performed in the Covent Garden production, which also handles close-up shots better, perhaps because it was directed with a small screen in mind. The opera house atmosphere will make hard-core opera fans feel more at home. The movie version uses the opera's original opera comique form with some spoken dialogue rather than recitatives.--Joe McLellan』
IPhone 3G used's review (Money Rocks!) 『This is a great video for teaching kids about money. I used to watch Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings. I now have the opportunity to pass it on to my son. He has learned principals from this video that he will never forget. It is very educational and assists him in learning while not being taught in a long drawn out boring way. I would recommend this to anyone who needs help laying a foundation to build upon for their family for a long time.』
(COOL- pair it with SCRIPTURE ROCK) 『Very cool. Kids need to know about good money management skills, and how better than with awesome fun songs. This and the SCRIPTURE ROCK together give a balanced view of what kids need today.』
(Money Rock: great discussion-starter&provocative) 『I was totally overwhelmed by the prospect of explaining to my 6-year-old what money was and why I couldn't just 'get it from the machine.'
This video was great: it's fun for adults as well as kids, and makes it possible to segue into discussions about allowances, presidents, history, and budgeting. Even Wall Street gets a mention. The music is unexpectedly good. Paired with the game 'Moneywise Kids' and 'Monopoly Junior', it's a great part of a little 'home curriculum' on finance, even if you're just on addition and subtraction.
Can't recommend it more highly as a place to start.』
(Want to know how the National Bank works?) 『How about DOLLAR COST AVERAGING? Interest? The National Debt? You have to buy this. Economics courses in college were never this interesting.』
(It's classic. Absolutely generation spanning.) 『Follow along: I'm just a bill, yes I'm only a bill, and I'm ... You filled in the words automatically, didn't you?
My daughter was 4 when we were in Washington DC. It was July and I was 5 months pregnant. The 4 year old recognized Capitol Hill, and demanded we go looking for that darn bill.
Buy them all.』
『The world of finance bewilders many adults, so it's not surprising that kids often find it incomprehensible.Money Rocktackles subjects like budgeting, taxes, interest, and the stock market with simple definitions, fun animation, and lots of catchy music. The country-inspired "Dollars and Sense" explores the concept of interest with respect to saving and borrowing, "$7.50 Once a Week" teaches money management, and the bluesy "Where the Money Goes" covers living expenses and how to control them. A vaudeville act featuring "Tax Man Max" looks at government spending, then "Walkin' on Wall Street" takes a jazzy glimpse of the stock market. The historical development of bartering and its modern applications supply the thematic material of "This for That," a hungry dinosaur in "Tyrannosaurus Debt" personifies our national debt, and the complicated process initiated by the simple writing of a check is broken down in "The Check's in the Mail." If all this sounds potentially dry, even mind-numbing, recall how the potentially dull subject of grammar sprang to life with similar treatment inGrammar Rock. Rest assured that this 1998 addition to the multi-Emmy Award winning Schoolhouse Rock! series is both informative and exciting.--Tami Horiuchi』
IPhone 3G used's review (CHRISTMAS AND THE GRINCH) 『What is christmas without the classic Grinch who stole Christmas. Boris Karloffs narrative and the Dr Seuss tale create a timeless classic loved by those young and old. A great treat for the whole family to watch. Ill have my 2 girls and wife together to watch this classic and bring in the holidays the way it should be. DOnt forget little cindy lou who ,who was no more than 2. CLASSIC』
(It Isn't Christmas Without The Grinch) 『Dr. (Theodore Geisel) Seuss's story of a mean-spirited creature who discovers the real meaning of the holiday was a lovely story to begin with. But director Chuck Jones's contribution made the story truly poignant.
During the war, the two had collaborated on a series of animated shorts for service men featuring Private Snafu. Afterward, Jones returned to directing those wonderful animated shorts from Warner Brothers and Seuss went on to write a score of children's books. Their reunion produced this seamless blend of heartfelt sentiment refracted through the lens of a Looney Tunes sensibility.
Veteran voice actors help to round out the piece, but it's Boris Karloff's brilliant story telling and his voice of the Grinch we remember.』
(A True Classic) 『I waited each to see some of my favorite shows as a child, Rudolph, Frosty and of course the Grinch.
I never grew tired of these shows when I was younger and they still entrhall me, and my child, today.
This is a great version of the Grinch in terms of the quality of the video and if you like the show, it is a worthwhile addition so you can see it more than just once a year.』
(Ahhh, memories...) 『I absolutely love my copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who. I did not notice any color variations or strange sound effects, so I'm guessing some people received a bad copy. However, this version is wonderful! I enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss growing up and this movie brings up happy childhood memories of Christmas! This is a great Christmas story for all ages with a good message behind it!』
(An insult to the source material) 『Dr. Seuss' classic holiday story was already adapted for the screen in a beloved animated version by Chuck Jones. This gratingly unfunny retread fails its predecessors in every way. It's just awful.』 『This all-time classic now hasHorton Hears a Who!on the same video for a great double bill.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas To heck with the kids--this is one of the best holiday presents you can give yourself. Adapted from the children's book by Dr. Seuss, this charming story is one to watch every holiday season. It is just edgy enough to help you forget the more cloying aspects of Christmas, yet it is also sweet enough to remind you of the reason for all that holiday cheer. Animation genius Chuck Jones directed this 1966 television production featuring the voice of Boris Karloff as the mean greenie. Bitter and selfish, the Grinch decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, the sweet little folk who live at the bottom of his mountain home. When little Cindy Loo Who returns his hateful act with kindness, she melts the old miser's heart. There are many reasons to watch this: inventive wordplay, Karloff's impressive narration, and a very memorable soundtrack.--Rochelle O'Gorman
Horton Hears a Who! Chuck Jones was chief animator on this lively adaptation of the famous book by Dr. Seuss. The story of a friendly elephant named Horton who discovers--deep inside a daisy--a tiny city called Whoville with tiny, intelligent residents--this film (fleshed out a bit from the source) is strong on character and has striking, appealing visuals. The little folks of Whoville, with their natural air of aristocracy, are a kick, and when they come to see Horton as a hero for his democratic view of all life big and small, the effect is quite touching. This should be a real treat for kids already familiar with the book, and just might inspire those who haven't read it to pick it up.--Tom Keogh』
IPhone 3G used's review (Five out of six Dot-Its worked.) 『I appreciated the fact that the lights arrived in a very timely fashion. I used them as Christmas "stocking stuffers." However, one of the lights did not work properly. It was a dud. I would really appreciate being sent another that works to replace the faulty one.』 『6-pack includes one of each color: red, black, silver, orange, lime and purple Where Do You Need Light? Sylvania DOT-it Bright White LED Light is bright, white and long-lasting. Better than those big dim incandescent tap lights and easier to use than a flashlight. Its convenient: sticks to most anything, including fabric, leather, plastic and glass - without marring the surface. Its is self-adhesive. Jush push to turn on and off. Bright white LED light with self-adhesive back for temporary No Mar stickup anywhere you need illumination. Sticks practically anywhere you have a clean solid surface. Colored housing presents a complementary finish to wherever you choose to mount the lamp. Powered by three AAA batteries that are included. Features: - Replace batteries every 100 hours for maximum brightness - Portable - no wires - use it anywhere - A unique 3M adhesive on every DOT It light sticks and re-sticks to practically any surface, without marring. The adhesive can withstand extreme temperatures from zero to 120 degrees and can be used over and over again - Small enough to fit in your pocket and can stick to a variety of surfaces, including fabric, leather, plastic, glass and fiberglass. Use them anywhere you need light: in your car, in your home, where you play, where you work or with your kids』
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Honeywell
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Small and weak) 『This is a decent heater for a cubicle desk or a tiny bedroom, but don't assume it will work well for any space bigger than that. Seems to use a lot of electricity compared to the heat it puts out. Would be an OK buy if you can find it on sale for less than half the retail price.』
(So far this is a great little heater) 『After several disasters with space heaters dying on me with only a limited amount of use, I decided to buy this little heater at Best Buy last year with an extended warranty. I have used it off and on for several months and now that it is getting colder again this heater is getting a workout. It is mostly used in the bathroom but I have also used it in my bedroom several times recently, which is pretty large and does get very chilly and it does a great job.
It does shut off automatically when the temperature reaches the desired setting. The casing stays really cool which is far different than the radiator heaters that I am currently trying, they get HOT to the touch. It is very light weight and for light sleepers it runs very quiet except for the light click it makes when it shuts off o
