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Wow. I hope that’s not all I can say about this book, but that’s where I’ll start. Wow.

Every time I hesitate to think I’ll find a book that is captivating, entertaining, and that will keep my interest and keep me thinking about its characters long after the book is over, I somehow seem to find myself happily surprised. Water for Elephants was one of those books. It was really that good.

I heard good things about it, always saw it on the shelves at bookstores, but it wasn’t until recently that I decided to give it a chance. Why? A book about a circus in the depression/prohibition era is probably as far away from my “normal” reading zone as I can get. But I’m telling you – it doesn’t matter! Not one bit.

Entertaining and engrossing from the very first chapter, I was taken away on this journey with the characters. Nothing short of fascinating, in ways I wouldn’t have thought possible. Part love story, part coming of age, this is at its roots, a story about life and the unexpected paths it may take. I really came to love the character of Jacob, and sympathize with his situation and his love for animals. It’s been over a week since I’ve finished the novel, and I still think about the characters every day. I really got caught up in their world which is something, I must say, is sometimes way too rare in the books I read. Many are good stories, but with Water for Elephants, I really felt like I was traveling along with them in their adventures. A pleasant surprise.

Overall, I have already recommended to more than a few friends, and would encouragingly recommend it here. It may just be one of those precious few books that when you finish it, you stop and, at a loss for words, say – wow.

Dora and Friends Standard

This book is very serious. Although I’m not quite done w/ reading it yet, I beleave that this book has had a huge impact on me, because it totally explains my past, w/ a few exceptions. Anyways, if you are a teenager I totally recomend this book. It is very well written, and if you are a person who thinks that you have a messed up life, you might think again after reading this book.

A.S.
Lush

My dog, a golden ret./border collie mix sheds year round and this is the first brush that really keeps it under control. And while some rake-style brushes have hurt him before pulling off some top coat with the bottom coat, he nevers minds being brush with the furminator.
Resonans 3 4 Violin

Though I don’t remember the exact wording, this book was advertised as being in “good” condition. Though the cover was fine, the book itself looked like it had been dipped in water. The pages were swollen and some were stuck together. Luckily, I only needed the cover (to replace the one my dog chewed up on a borrowed copy of this book. But this book was definitely overpriced for the condition it was in!
NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream

I purchased this watch and loved it. It lasted about a year. It stopped working for no reason. I sent it back along with the cradle. I had no idea which part was broken. They charged my credit card a nominal fee to replace the watch with a new or refurbished unit. They only sent back the watch. When I contacted them to ask for the cradle, they said:
**Do not ship anything but the base unit. Any accessories, cables or
other items you are not specifically instructed to send in will not be
replaced.**
So, they kept the cradle and wouldn’t send it back. I did not know that the cradle was an accessory. I did not want any item to be replaced that wasn’t broken, but I did expect to get my belongings back. In fact, it had been referred to as the base of the unit by the customer support person. It does not recharge without it. I was very disappointed in the customer service. I have purchased a new cradle. But, I am soured to the company. They essentially stole the item and I cannot figure out why they would bother.
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I am quite glad I purchased the Omron Pedimeter. It seems to be quite accurate. And best of all it encourages me to take more steps. For instance: when I read it and it says ‘550′ steps, I say to myself let’s take it to 600 (and so forth throughout the day adding lots of extra steps that I wouldn’t have done without it). And that is very easy to do, and when I’m waiting for my toast to come up (or whatever) I walk in place, adding more steps and making good use of the time.
Before I bought it, I read the reviews and quite a few people mentioned how they lost theirs, and that it should have a leash. So I also bought a leash at the same time, which I didn’t need. Because it now comes with one so you won’t need to buy a leash.
Bike Tube Q Tubes

i was in the market for a carpet cleaner that actually does what it’s supposed to. Based on amazon reviews, and a consumer reports magazine article, I chose this particular model. I am very glad I did. I used this on berber carpet that was installed 3 years ago, and never been steam cleaned. I have 3 dogs(and the accidents that eventually happen), 2 kids and a husband that refuses to remove his shoes after coming in the house. I was skeptical that this machine could clean up the dog urine stains, and dirt stains that had worked into the carpet. Well I was wrong! I couldnt believe the dirt that came out of them! My carpets not only LOOK clean, they smell better now too!
And the Hoover was easy as pie to work with. The key to getting the most out of this machine is from the old Aesop’s fable- slow and steady wins the race! Take your time going over the carpet, and you will see a great difference. I have only used this Hoover once so far on my carpets, and I know after using it more I will notice an even better difference.
KitchenAid Side by Sides

A book as beautiful as eye opening, as terrifying as dream like. One of the few narratives that’s allowed me to fully see a situation that I’ve been blinded to for too long of a time. Short, but slow reading, a book that you want to end so that you might read it again.
Exterminate All the Brutes

Did not need to know anything about the product because I already had one installed in my personal computer and needed the installation for my laptop. Works really well and I am waiting for 2010 hoping it works as well as they say.
LadyBugs Oh So Sweet

I had gone through 3 Bissell Pro-Heats before trying this Hoover SteamVac. I was lucky if I could get more than 2 full house (~1700sf house at the time) cleanings before the Bissell’s would break. This Hoover can keep up with my needs. I now have a 3600sf house with mostly white carpets, and it’s still going strong.
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