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These were just what I was looking for! They work beautifully and the design matches any decor.

These coasters are very nice. I love the design and the colors. I haven't had a single problem with my glass sweating water all over my table since I bought these. They do a great job!

Very pretty and works as promised. It sucks up all the moisture on the outside of the glass.....pick your pattern and purchase some.

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I was not impressed with this set at all. There are some songs with singing, some just instrumental, some are country style, some Native American style...too many different things going on on one CD.

Don't be fooled by the great songs on this CD. Virtually all of these songs are weirdly arranged, badly played and horribly recorded. Do not waste your money.

We were disappointed with this CD, but for the price I guess we can't expect much. I didn't care for the new style presentation of the songs. I like a more traditional rendering.

I red the comments of two other people who have bought this 4 CD BOX SET and it is not really so bad. I will even add that there are some excellent tunes. However, I must agree with the fact that few tunes seem to have been recorded 40 or 50 years ago, mainly when you hear the scratches of an old turntable but it is just 2 or 3 tunes. Furthermore, if you do not know American music, it is a good BOX SET to buy if you consider that you received 4 CD for 4$ including 100 tunes. On these 4 CD, I have heard some orchestration that I have never heard before and I consider that they are different but interesting. Any way, after hearing these 100 tunes, you will say to yourself that you like this tune, this other tune, this other tune and so on and you will be able to buy a more expensive CD with the tunes that you like. However, I have bought many CDs in the last few weeks and as you know, there are always some tunes that you like and some tunes that you do not like on every CD that you will buy. So, don't buy it at 25$ but at 4 or 5$ dollars, it is a very good choice for 100 tunes.

You get what you pay for. The singers put their own spin on the singing of each song. If you didn't hear the words you would not recognize some of them. Even some of the music sounds like a bad recording of music played on a turntable. Definitely not worth the price.

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this is a really nice album. I like all the songs. Very relaxing. I listen to it everywhere. Great background music. the kid has a great future. Two thumbs up!

From the very first notes of this CD, you can tell you are in for a really different - and wonderful- experience. Evren Ozan weaves a spell that cannot be compared to any other master of the instrument, he is unique. The wide range of moods and emotions he creates simply must be heard. He also gives us a good dose of humour which is very welcome. Since I first encountered his music, I have been seeking out Evren Ozan's other albums, as well as buying copies of "As Things Could Be" for my friends and relatives. This is an artist who deserves all the support and encouragement we can give him!

This young man played for an outdoor concert to a crowd who endured excessive heat and sun and were mainly just saving their spaces until R. Carlos Nakai came on stage. Nakai was horrible...and instead EVREN ROCKED THE HOUSE!!! His talent is AMAZING and his music is SUPERB! His fingers nearly flew at warp speed with surgeon's precision as he never missed a note. It was incredible. And after he played, he sold his own CD's, signed them happily and graciously talked to everyone who met him. He is an incredible young man with manners, enthusiasm and TALENT!!! I highly recommend both of his CDs - As Things Could Be and Images of Winter. If you like NA flute music, you will not find anything beter....until Evren comes out with his next CD!

I've had a chance to hear him playing live before buying his CD's. He is great and my children love his music too. We love both of his CD's. He recorded Images of Winter when he was 7 years old and As Things could be when he was 9 years old. I perticulary like his song Walking with Belle, where he is describing him walking his dog Belle out. Evren we love you! Lila

When I first listened to this CD I really thought, "Wow, what great ideas! What great flute playing. Nice contemporary sounding album. Some of the best Native Flute playing I've ever heard!" And then when I found out that Evren was only 9 years old when he recorded this album, I was floored. I'm thinking "Just imagine, if he's this good now, how much better can he get?" I'm so glad I got introduced to his music so early in his career, because I'm sure he's got a long one ahead of him. Great album Evren!!!!

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I do agree that the name of the CD is really silly, and detracts from the overall quality of the work. The CD would better have been named for Jackson Berkey's composition, Native American Ambiances. It is a beautiful and usual work that is well worth hearing.

It seems a shame to use such a stupid title for a CD of great music recorded by a great ensemble. 'Tis a pitty to be silly.

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...but that is still saying a lot. Although the most spectacular looking of the three films, the acting of some of the important characters, and the relatively uninteresting romance portion of the story really makes this the least of the three movies in terms of film viewership. John Wayne is terrific as the troop leader who has lots of experience fighting Indians as the settlers try to tame the west. He portrays a mature, intelligent and wily commander who understands the mission and likes to lose as few troops as possible. His performance is ably supported by Ben Johnson as his uber helpful "galloper," Harry Carey Jr, as a four year trooper who is still wet behind the ears, and Victor McLaglen who is Wayne's tippling aide de camp. McLaglen can take some corny material and put a smile on the audience's collective face. Some of the supporting players really fall down on the job, however. The worst offender is JoAnn Dru, who, although pretty, cannot manage to convey why she has the whole fort in an uproar other than her looks, which are no more fascinating than the other young ladies stationed there. Her true love interest, John Agar, creates absolutely no heat in his scenes with her and delivers his lines in a controlled monotone, not exactly the intonations calculted to inspire ardor in the female heart. Usually a good actress, Mildred Natwick just isn't the gal for her part of a still attractive chaperone who has seen life around the fort for a long time and knows what is going on behind the scenes. The best parts of the film are the war scenes with the Indians who have joined forces across tribes following Sitting Bull's stunning victory against General Custer. Their improved numbers and fierce attitudes make for some fine war scenes. Wayne's foray into the Indian encampment to talk peace with his old friend, an Indian chief who has lost control of the young warriors is striking. Wayne conveys his willingness to talk peace with his hunting and fishing buddy, while doing a little recon on exactly where those horses are corralled. When he asks Ben Johnson "Ever been scared Tyree?" we realize Wayne and Johnson are just as likely to be struck down by arrows as escape the peace visit with their lives. Wayne's scene, in which he covertly puts on his reading glasses to read the inscription on a retirement gift, shows just how much the warrior has aged while in the army. The real honors of the film go to director Ford. A sudden lightning storm came up during filming. As cinematographer Hoch packed up equipment to leave, Ford instructed him to photograph the storm. The resulting scenes are absolutely thrilling to watch. Hoch won an Oscar for his work on this film, but lodged a complaint against Ford with the cinematographer's guild for endangering his crew. This is a superior western and should be seen especially compared with the other two movies from the trilogy (although Ford didn't think the three were related in any particular way). The best of the three is undoubtedly Fort Apache, featuring a compelling story, a tour de force performance by Henry Fonda, splendid black and white photography, and beautiful editing. Rio Grande is my second favorite of the three. Wayne and leading lady Maureen O'Hara are compelling as the mature lovers who have been estranged for twenty years, but are brought together by their son's enlistment in the army under Wayne, as well as the fact that they are still hot for each other. In both of these two films the supporting cast does an unbelievable job of portraying the danger, tensions, and strain of outpost life. See them all. I think you will be impressed.

Came wrapped, perfect condition, no flaws.... just like I bought it from the store! As for the movie itself... who DOESNT love the Duke?

The second part of Ford's "Cavalry Trilogy" (and the only one that was filmed in color) finds John Wayne playing, as he did the year before in Red River, a man of mature years (he was only 42 at the time). It's 1876, and the Custer fight took place only about four months ago, rousing the tribes to a patriotic fury against the white man. Capt. Nathan Brittles has been a soldier for 40 years, ever since he left his father's Indiana farm as a barefoot kid. For the past nine of those years he has served at Fort Starke, ably sided by Top Sergeant Quincannon (Victor McLaglen), who has been at his side at least since the Civil War, and cared for the graves of his family--his wife and two young daughters perished, probably of one of the diseases that frequently scourged the Indian-fighting army, in the first year of his sojourn there. Now, five days before his retirement, he is ordered to head up a final patrol, accompanied by his two dependable sergeants, Quincannon and Tyree (Ben Johnson), of whom the latter was a Captain in the Confederate forces, and his two lieutenants, Flint Cohill (John Agar), the son of a general, who has been at Starke as long as himself, and Ross Pennell (Harry Carey, Jr.), a "spoiled rich kid" who's seen only four years of service and plans to resign as soon as possible. These two are engaged in a rivalry over Olivia Dandridge (Joanne Dru), the visiting niece of Abby "Old Ironpants" Allshard (Mildred Natwick), whose husband Mac (George O'Brien) commands the post. But with the Indian situation about to come to a boil, Maj. Allshard is resolved to send both Olivia and her aunt back to the East for the winter, and Brittles is unwillingly saddled with getting them to Sudreau's Wells to catch the stage. A murdered and robbed paymaster, a sinister Indian agent who sells rifles to the hostiles on the side (watch for Paul Fix in a small role as his interpreter), and old sectional feelings (several of Brittles's C Troop are former Confederates, including "Trooper John Smith," once known as Brig. Gen. Rome Clay) make for even more complications than the Indians can provide. With a rich array of interpersonal relationships and unforgettable characters (and actors), splendid Monument Valley scenery, plenty of humor and fast-moving action, and a strong sense of truthfulness to reality (watch for the three ever-barking dogs who accompany the troop on its patrol), this is one of the best of the many team-ups by Ford and Wayne, showing both of them--and Ford's famous "stock company"--at their best. It's certainly among my favorite Wayne films, Westerns, and movies overall.

I remember when I was going to college in the 1960s and being a great Wayne fan, I would hear from a lot of boobs about what a terrible actor the Duke was. (This was before the Oscar for "True Grit" and Wayne's final great performance in "The Shootist.") Well the individuals who spoke negatively of the Duke obviously never saw "The Searchers," "Red River," "Sands of Iwo Jima" or this film. They were wrong about a lot of things, not the least of which was what a fine actor the Duke was, (on top of being the greatest movie star of all-time.) This film features one of his greatest performances as Captain Nathan Brittles, a veteran cavalry officer just a few days short of retirement. Obviously, being a John Ford western, an indian uprising is going to start before the Captain can permanently take his uniform off. Wearing make-up to make him appear much older than his actual age, Wayne has some wonderfully sensitive scenes, especially the ones of him talking to his late wife while sitting at her grave each night. This is the only one of Ford's cavalry trilogy to be filmed in color and, other than "The Searchers," it is probably his most beautiful film. Filmed in Monument Valley, with the red soil kicking up red dust as the horses trample through and the beautiful blue skies, this must have looked stunnning on the big screen. The supporting cast is great with John Agar and Joanne Dru (very attractive) doing a nice job as the constantly bickering young lovers, a young Ben Johnson as a former confederate soldier turned U.S. cavalry sergeant, and Victor MacLaglen hilarious as the stereotypical drunken Irish cavalry sergeant. The rest of the cast is terrific as well. The extras include some color home-movies of Wayne and Ford scouting locations for this film, a re-release trailer and some information regarding the films Wayne and Ford did together. This and "Sands of Iwo Jima" came out the same year. Wayne was nominated for the oscar for best actor for "Sands of Iwo Jima." I once read an interview with him where he mistakenly thought he was nominated for "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" instead. He was incorrect about that, but I agree with him. This great western is the one he really should have been nominated for.

If westerns are your preference, you will not want to miss this famous fim, one of 3 made by John Ford at his height and celebrating the United States Cavalry. If they are not, you may find this a very tedious film. The merits are: - John Wayne at his very best, playing a high ranking commander on the brink of retirement and superbly conveying a man at the end of his career. - beautiful colour photography of Ford's favourite location, Monument Valley - a rousing score However, there are some drawbacks: - a subplot, a romantic triangle, played poorly by John Agar and Joanne Dru who is particularly superficial. - the usual Ford cliches encompassing tiresome Irish humour from Victor McLaglen and sentiment such as the cliched burial scene (Ford repeats himself). - a dreary screenplay with too much talk and not enough action for much too long. The print is superb and there are some extras such as cast lists and awards but they are cursory. There is also some home movies of Wayne and Ford's trip to Mexico.

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If we feel our two-footedness, we are all natives on this planet. The richness of this perspective is uniquely spoken and palpably felt through these oral stories drawn from multiple Native American traditions. One of the most convincing strengths for me was that 87 out of 88 actors/actresses were natives. Their consultation, as well as that of other native professionals throughout the film, was actively saught and heeded seriously. This diligence truly shows. Profoundly so. I was particularly intrigued when an elder and member of the acting team confirmed later (under added features) that the "white" film director consistently gave priority for their own way of expression rather than requiring scenes and lines be done to suit his preconceieved vision. I am not a "native" in the sense this term is used here. Still, even when I felt like a guest, I knew I had been given a privileged glimpse of an ancient people's treasures, interwoven skillfully with modern life. I felt transported between past and present native reality, but more importantly into their "other worlds" of spirit, dreaming and sacred myths. While permitted to travelling along with a grandfather and his troubled grandson on this red path, I gained more connectedness and reverence. Although the visual effects were indeed fascinating, for me the power of these stories would not have necessarily required such cinematics. At times I was almost a little overwhelmed/distracted by them. The myths speak for themselves. I can easily appreciate that native peoples might encounter even deeper significance in them than I have, as an outsider. I am glad if this is so. I am also deeply thankful for the opportunity to have witnessed them too through the DreamKeeper!

The critic above really is 'Debbie Downer' about this movie. The effects were pretty good. But more importantly the overall storyline was unique. I loved hearing the Native American myths. All the actors were actual Native Americans and the stories were 'true' to their myths. Native American history is something Americans rarely get the chance to hear. I rented this movie from Netflix, and knew I had to own it. Its moving, funny, realistic, and comments on things that exist now in Native American communities. Its an awesome movie and the amazon reviewer above deserves two thumbs down!

I have watched this movie over and over. It has held my attention in the most captive way as I am one that has difficulty sitting still for very long. With this movie I don't mind and hate to see it end. Guess that's why I have watched it so much.LOL It is good to see the Nations in the way that was and will be again. I believe...... Susan

I liked this one and anticipated it coming out. I saw reviews of it and it looked fantastic then. But seeing the movie and following the story is great. I would recommend reading about the people, legends, and how this stories / legends came about. But just great entertainment. The story is relevant today. Seeing how the young and current generations have lost interest / faith in past traditions. New age beliefs and way of life have made life into a world of convenience.

Please do not pay any serious attention to the Amazon editorial review above. The writer must have completely missed the filmic journey offered by this movie: its wonderful messages, unique presentation, and rich text and subtext. As a white, middle-class person, I found the film enchanting. Not only do we journey along with the grandson and grandfather, we are brought into a special way of filmmaking that thankfully deviates from standard Hollywood fare. This movie should be seen by all who have journeyed from adolescence to adulthood, as well as those just beginning their journeys. Please do not pass this film by. It is truly a treat. I don't know how this review will show my rating for this movie since the rating link wouldn't work for me, but I would give it the highest rating possible.

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...but that is still saying a lot. Although the most spectacular looking of the three films, the acting of some of the important characters, and the relatively uninteresting romance portion of the story really makes this the least of the three movies in terms of film viewership. John Wayne is terrific as the troop leader who has lots of experience fighting Indians as the settlers try to tame the west. He portrays a mature, intelligent and wily commander who understands the mission and likes to lose as few troops as possible. His performance is ably supported by Ben Johnson as his uber helpful "galloper," Harry Carey Jr, as a four year trooper who is still wet behind the ears, and Victor McLaglen who is Wayne's tippling aide de camp. McLaglen can take some corny material and put a smile on the audience's collective face. Some of the supporting players really fall down on the job, however. The worst offender is JoAnn Dru, who, although pretty, cannot manage to convey why she has the whole fort in an uproar other than her looks, which are no more fascinating than the other young ladies stationed there. Her true love interest, John Agar, creates absolutely no heat in his scenes with her and delivers his lines in a controlled monotone, not exactly the intonations calculted to inspire ardor in the female heart. Usually a good actress, Mildred Natwick just isn't the gal for her part of a still attractive chaperone who has seen life around the fort for a long time and knows what is going on behind the scenes. The best parts of the film are the war scenes with the Indians who have joined forces across tribes following Sitting Bull's stunning victory against General Custer. Their improved numbers and fierce attitudes make for some fine war scenes. Wayne's foray into the Indian encampment to talk peace with his old friend, an Indian chief who has lost control of the young warriors is striking. Wayne conveys his willingness to talk peace with his hunting and fishing buddy, while doing a little recon on exactly where those horses are corralled. When he asks Ben Johnson "Ever been scared Tyree?" we realize Wayne and Johnson are just as likely to be struck down by arrows as escape the peace visit with their lives. Wayne's scene, in which he covertly puts on his reading glasses to read the inscription on a retirement gift, shows just how much the warrior has aged while in the army. The real honors of the film go to director Ford. A sudden lightning storm came up during filming. As cinematographer Hoch packed up equipment to leave, Ford instructed him to photograph the storm. The resulting scenes are absolutely thrilling to watch. Hoch won an Oscar for his work on this film, but lodged a complaint against Ford with the cinematographer's guild for endangering his crew. This is a superior western and should be seen especially compared with the other two movies from the trilogy (although Ford didn't think the three were related in any particular way). The best of the three is undoubtedly Fort Apache, featuring a compelling story, a tour de force performance by Henry Fonda, splendid black and white photography, and beautiful editing. Rio Grande is my second favorite of the three. Wayne and leading lady Maureen O'Hara are compelling as the mature lovers who have been estranged for twenty years, but are brought together by their son's enlistment in the army under Wayne, as well as the fact that they are still hot for each other. In both of these two films the supporting cast does an unbelievable job of portraying the danger, tensions, and strain of outpost life. See them all. I think you will be impressed.

Came wrapped, perfect condition, no flaws.... just like I bought it from the store! As for the movie itself... who DOESNT love the Duke?

The second part of Ford's "Cavalry Trilogy" (and the only one that was filmed in color) finds John Wayne playing, as he did the year before in Red River, a man of mature years (he was only 42 at the time). It's 1876, and the Custer fight took place only about four months ago, rousing the tribes to a patriotic fury against the white man. Capt. Nathan Brittles has been a soldier for 40 years, ever since he left his father's Indiana farm as a barefoot kid. For the past nine of those years he has served at Fort Starke, ably sided by Top Sergeant Quincannon (Victor McLaglen), who has been at his side at least since the Civil War, and cared for the graves of his family--his wife and two young daughters perished, probably of one of the diseases that frequently scourged the Indian-fighting army, in the first year of his sojourn there. Now, five days before his retirement, he is ordered to head up a final patrol, accompanied by his two dependable sergeants, Quincannon and Tyree (Ben Johnson), of whom the latter was a Captain in the Confederate forces, and his two lieutenants, Flint Cohill (John Agar), the son of a general, who has been at Starke as long as himself, and Ross Pennell (Harry Carey, Jr.), a "spoiled rich kid" who's seen only four years of service and plans to resign as soon as possible. These two are engaged in a rivalry over Olivia Dandridge (Joanne Dru), the visiting niece of Abby "Old Ironpants" Allshard (Mildred Natwick), whose husband Mac (George O'Brien) commands the post. But with the Indian situation about to come to a boil, Maj. Allshard is resolved to send both Olivia and her aunt back to the East for the winter, and Brittles is unwillingly saddled with getting them to Sudreau's Wells to catch the stage. A murdered and robbed paymaster, a sinister Indian agent who sells rifles to the hostiles on the side (watch for Paul Fix in a small role as his interpreter), and old sectional feelings (several of Brittles's C Troop are former Confederates, including "Trooper John Smith," once known as Brig. Gen. Rome Clay) make for even more complications than the Indians can provide. With a rich array of interpersonal relationships and unforgettable characters (and actors), splendid Monument Valley scenery, plenty of humor and fast-moving action, and a strong sense of truthfulness to reality (watch for the three ever-barking dogs who accompany the troop on its patrol), this is one of the best of the many team-ups by Ford and Wayne, showing both of them--and Ford's famous "stock company"--at their best. It's certainly among my favorite Wayne films, Westerns, and movies overall.

I remember when I was going to college in the 1960s and being a great Wayne fan, I would hear from a lot of boobs about what a terrible actor the Duke was. (This was before the Oscar for "True Grit" and Wayne's final great performance in "The Shootist.") Well the individuals who spoke negatively of the Duke obviously never saw "The Searchers," "Red River," "Sands of Iwo Jima" or this film. They were wrong about a lot of things, not the least of which was what a fine actor the Duke was, (on top of being the greatest movie star of all-time.) This film features one of his greatest performances as Captain Nathan Brittles, a veteran cavalry officer just a few days short of retirement. Obviously, being a John Ford western, an indian uprising is going to start before the Captain can permanently take his uniform off. Wearing make-up to make him appear much older than his actual age, Wayne has some wonderfully sensitive scenes, especially the ones of him talking to his late wife while sitting at her grave each night. This is the only one of Ford's cavalry trilogy to be filmed in color and, other than "The Searchers," it is probably his most beautiful film. Filmed in Monument Valley, with the red soil kicking up red dust as the horses trample through and the beautiful blue skies, this must have looked stunnning on the big screen. The supporting cast is great with John Agar and Joanne Dru (very attractive) doing a nice job as the constantly bickering young lovers, a young Ben Johnson as a former confederate soldier turned U.S. cavalry sergeant, and Victor MacLaglen hilarious as the stereotypical drunken Irish cavalry sergeant. The rest of the cast is terrific as well. The extras include some color home-movies of Wayne and Ford scouting locations for this film, a re-release trailer and some information regarding the films Wayne and Ford did together. This and "Sands of Iwo Jima" came out the same year. Wayne was nominated for the oscar for best actor for "Sands of Iwo Jima." I once read an interview with him where he mistakenly thought he was nominated for "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" instead. He was incorrect about that, but I agree with him. This great western is the one he really should have been nominated for.

If westerns are your preference, you will not want to miss this famous fim, one of 3 made by John Ford at his height and celebrating the United States Cavalry. If they are not, you may find this a very tedious film. The merits are: - John Wayne at his very best, playing a high ranking commander on the brink of retirement and superbly conveying a man at the end of his career. - beautiful colour photography of Ford's favourite location, Monument Valley - a rousing score However, there are some drawbacks: - a subplot, a romantic triangle, played poorly by John Agar and Joanne Dru who is particularly superficial. - the usual Ford cliches encompassing tiresome Irish humour from Victor McLaglen and sentiment such as the cliched burial scene (Ford repeats himself). - a dreary screenplay with too much talk and not enough action for much too long. The print is superb and there are some extras such as cast lists and awards but they are cursory. There is also some home movies of Wayne and Ford's trip to Mexico.

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I love this nightlight. It works just as it said it will - slowly spinning through the night. When I'm bored, I just change the shade. I'm going to buy two more of these for different rooms.

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My brother gave me this for Christmas, and it was my favorite gift! I became so confidant in the product I made it for guests without even trying it first! The Three Sisters Stew is our favorite, so unusual and delicious! The only one that was a little disappointing was the Piri Piri, which is hot, but without the complexity of flavors of the others. I am still thrilled and giving it as gifts this year!

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These are great. I have tried the Native American and Mediterranean already -- and will be reordering them.

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This is a wonderful paint-by-number, and it is very detailed. It has a lot more areas that use the dry brushing technique compared to most other Dimensions paint-by-number kits. I think it would be too difficult for children under 13 or anyone who doesn't have experience painting. It is very time-consuming, but the results are worth it. The finished painting looks very beautiful and life-like, and the colors in the sky look well-blended. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys more challenging paint-by-number kits.

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My 5 year old son received a bunch of the Schleich Native American figures for Christmas. He loves them and has spent many hours since playing with them. They are great! I bought some figures from another company as well, but I took them back. They do not compare to the Schleich toys at all.