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Protection
Protection
Price: CDN$ 17.78
48 used & new from CDN$ 0.01

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, Dec 5 2003
This review is from: Protection (Audio CD)
This is a decent CD, but not quite as good as Mezzanine. I was hoping for more lyrical goodness from MA, instead I was greated with a lot of instrumental tracks and lackluster vocals. Despite its shortcomings, however, it will be one of my main CD's for quite awhile.

The Animatrix
The Animatrix
DVD ~ Kevin Michael Richardson
Offered by duckie35
Price: CDN$ 1.35
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3.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile, but not as good as it could have been, Nov 21 2003
This review is from: The Animatrix (DVD)
My view of animation collection video's is that they rarely live up to the expectation. This video was definately not as good as I expected, while the animation itself delivered, the story lines were lacking and the dialog's were empty.

For those that are a fan of the Matrix world, this is a must have and will be viewed many times. Otherwise, rent it and watch it once.


The Matrix Reloaded / Matrice Rechargée (Bilingual)
The Matrix Reloaded / Matrice Rechargée (Bilingual)
DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
Price: CDN$ 7.49
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well done, Nov 21 2003
This movie definately wasn't a remake of the first Matrix, and definately sets the stage for a wonderful final episode. The sense of hopelessness and darkness is well maintained and developed over the length of the movie, with the only hope coming at the very end. This is a movie I will watch many times, so owning the DVD was well worth the cash.

Mezzanine
Mezzanine
Price: CDN$ 17.25
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful new music to me, Nov 16 2003
This review is from: Mezzanine (Audio CD)
After listening to years of heavy metal and industrial, but never being able to find a comfortable middle with Enya/Enigma I was amazed to find Massive Attack. This is definately something I have been searching for, and as the first MA CD I have bought so far, I'm amazed and overjoyed.

The changing lyrical tones and voices mixed with the techno heavy beat background makes this CD a regular in my rotation


The Dark Tower 1: The Gunslinger, Expanded and Revised Edition
The Dark Tower 1: The Gunslinger, Expanded and Revised Edition
by Stephen King
Edition: Hardcover
14 used & new from CDN$ 24.55

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing, Nov 7 2003
After reading many of King's books throughout high school and later into college, I readily tired of the visual allegory attempted by a writing style that I associated more with script writing. The Gunslinger, however, completely changed my expectations of all science fiction and fantasy authors. The unusual writing style, the changing mental patterns and awareness of the characters is stunning and creates a challenge to read and understand.

For those tiring of the Forgotten Realms style drivel, immerse yourself in a book that has the power to change your perceptions of the genre.


Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes
Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes
by Sunset Books
Edition: Paperback
43 used & new from CDN$ 0.10

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, Nov 5 2003
Definately a useful book, but it missed some of the subleties of doing faux techniques, such as how to soften some of the looks by going over the glaze by rubbing out a second time with a paint soaked rag (rubbing out technique). I completely remodeled a room and finished it with the rubbing out technique and I really enjoy the look.

I also would suggest getting the Behr Faux Techniques dual CD-rom set. I picked one up at my local Home Depot, and it was amazing the differences in techniques, but by using both resources, I found a method and a look that suited me.


Bush Dyslexicon
Bush Dyslexicon
by Mark Crispin Miller
Edition: Paperback
Price: CDN$ 18.80
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of information, Jun 28 2003
This review is from: Bush Dyslexicon (Paperback)
This book included massive amounts of information on the pre-election Bush, plus quite a bit leading up to 9/11. It makes a pretty clear case for how the mainstream and loud media has continued to conveniently forget and ignore anything about the Bush clan that would frighten or confuse the message that Karl Rove has forced upon the United States.

I encourage everyone to read this book, but as well, keep track of what is going on in the foreign press and where Mr. Bush has led our great country.


Programming Windows with MFC, Second Edition
Programming Windows with MFC, Second Edition
by Jeff Prosise
Edition: Hardcover
16 used & new from CDN$ 8.17

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Petzold, unfortunately, Jun 28 2003
Unfortunately this wasn't written by the master, Petzold. However, it does an OK job, but be prepared to spend a lot of money on other books to compliment this one. I would suggest the O'reilly book Essence of C++ and the book Thinking in C++ by Bruce Eckel, plus the C++ reference from the O'Reilly series.

Treason: Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism
Treason: Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism
by Ann Coulter
Edition: Hardcover
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1.0 out of 5 stars Lack of a backbone, Jun 28 2003
As with most extremists, Ann has regretfully ignored the common people and will not supply anyone with her email address. In an online poll of political websites, the only email addresses published were those of the leftist authors who welcome and encourage discussion and debate.

The book was horrible, her information on McCarthy ignorant of facts. Ann's research for this book was her life while she was in puberty, clearly clouding her view of the world.

Ms. Coulter, what man beat you? Who caused this massive amount of hate and vituperance? How can you continue to slander everyone with a different view?

I am genuinly curious how Ms. Coulter feels about Senator John McCain and his centrist views while calling himself a Republican, but unfortunately I can't ask her


Programming Windows®
Programming Windows®
by Charles Petzold
Edition: Hardcover
11 used & new from CDN$ 16.39

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for C Windows API Programming, April 20 2003
This review is from: Programming Windows® (Hardcover)
This book came to me highly recommended, and I went through the first few chapters very quickly, however I quickly found that much of the book is dedicated to the graphics handlers, which do make up most of the API, however I don't have a lot of use for graphics programming in designing pseudo real time controllers and database type programs. The author is amazing, however, and this will always be within my programming library.

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