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I bought this from Joanns and was estatic to find that it did as promised. I went back to the store and got the 1/2" and 3/8" bias tape maker and 1 1/4" quilt binding tip. None of them work with the machine. The bias tape maker tips were too far from the "iron" so by the time the thin strip of fabric left the tip and into the iron, it was already unraveled. You end up with a flat piece of fabric, no folds. As for the quilt binding tip, I couldn't even get the fabric to fit through the tip even with tweezers, the fabric was simply too bulky and flimsy to get the entire end of the strip to fit through to get it started. You're better off with an iron and folding it in half yourself. All in all, if you're just doing 1" bias tapes, this is a super fast and cute machine and worth it. If only the other tips work. I'd love to hear solutions to this. The only way I got it to work was to hold the tip right against the iron by hand, but that's the same as using a handheld metal bias tape maker! It took me 4 passes to get the 1/2" tip to fold a piece of fabric with the machine with hit and misses. It only took me less than a minute to do it with my manual clover metal tip and mini iron. I'll be returning this as I'm hoping they'll fix this problem with the next generation of machines.

These are great little gizmos that save my fingers when making binding for projects. It may not be worth the cost if you don't do a lot of things that require binding, but if you do large quilts or lots of little things, it is well worth it.

I started quilting this January when I was laid off work. I find the whole binding process a big pain, so anything to make it easier is right up my alley. I finally talked myself into spending the money. Boy is it worth every penny! I starch my quilt shop quality cotton and results are straight and crisp everytime. The only complaint I might have is that the roller sometimes needs a little help pulling the fabric through. I would definitely buy again.

I bought this machine to avoid the burned fingers and to speed up the process of making my own bias tape. I read some mixed reviews but decided to try it and return it if it was not up to par. I tried it out first with a rather heavy weight cotton figuring if it can do that, the lighter weights would work as well. The press was not quite as crisp as I would like on the heavy weight, and it took a little getting used to the machine ,but it did work and my tender little fingers did not even get warm! ALSO I did not need to drag out the ironing board,the iron, etc. Too expensive at the going price but good coupions and sales are available easily enough. I look forward to the other size tips that are due out soon...although for the price they could have included a couple of sized tips. Worth it of you sew a lot and use a lot of bias tape, as I do!

This bias tape maker does the job. It makes crisp folds. I have only used it with quilter quality cotton. But, I figured that was the toughest test. Makes the bias tape fast and well. The trick is to make sure you press the reset button each time you plug it in or change the settings. Well worth the money. No more burned fingers. Go for it!

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I recently made eighteen yards of bias tape with this tape maker - it was a breeze. It's easy to use and the finished result looks really good. If your desired end result is double-fold bias tape, remember that you will need to fold it again after it's initial run through the tape maker and iron it at the center fold. The finished border on your garment or quilt will be one inch wide. Clover is the only company I could find that manufactures this two inch size bias tape maker.

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I am a big fan of chillout music and this album brings you to a new level of relaxing chilling lounging music . I recommend it to anybody who likes Cafe Del Moar, Cafe Ibiza music

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For years i was a fan of this little guilty pleasure. Tim Matheson plays a young video director who marries his sexy girlfriend, played by Kate Capshaw ( in real life, Mrs. Steven Spielberg).However, theres one slight problem: he cant stay faithful. What to do, what to do, lol. A great comedy about the trials of love and commitment.

The leads are charismatic, Edward Hermann is good in everything he does. Most importantly, in addition to some decent character-driven comedy, physical and verbal, (remember the scene where Matheson is trying on the wedding rings?) this movie actually sketches out how you move forward from animal cravings to having a loving relationship. It's not particularly profound, and sure, it feels a LOT like a TV movie. It sure felt realistic to me, in this one way-- it really did feel like Matheson's character was trying to understand how to love somebody without thinking of himself as some sort of martyr to monogamy. And I did feel like Capshaw's character had some backbone, unlike other female leads in similar comedies.

The plot of this movie centers around one of the most ubiquitous of human traits: the male libido. Is it possible for a man in possession of an above-average sex drive to be devoted to one woman? Or will his loins always win out?Certainly, this is not the 1st movie to address this question. However, typically the best venue to engage the topic is via the Romantic Comedy. Instead, this movie is a drama that takes itself way too seriously. In the end, it comes out being more sappy than anything else.One of the aspects I liked the least about the film was its glorification of smoking. I realize that smoking is supposed to be sexy & erotic, but I have never got into it. In this movie it simply comes across as dirty & sleazy (much like the plot-line!). I swear that Tim Mattheson doesn't go a single scene w/out lighting up; it gets old really quick.The one highpoint of the film is Kate Capshaw as the virtuous but betrayed wife. She is certainly very loveable in her role, and the film dates from the prime years of her film career.If you're looking for a movie with a similar plot-line, but done much better, check out JUST A LITTLE HARMLESS SEX. The latter is also funny, while the present film is bereft of humor. If you pick this DVD up I can almost guarantee that you will be bored with the result.

I was a young teen when I first saw this film on cable and I really enjoyed it. Sure it's fluff, but it'g good fluff. I loved Kate Capshaw, couldn't stand Tim Matheson (his character was a cheat, so how could I like him?) They had good chemistry and she looks fabulous. I was glad to see it available on tape and snapped it up. Am waiting for the dvd version with hopefully some interesting extras but this is an older film so...

Oh pooh-pooh on all you artheads. Yes, the movie's fluffy. Yes it's kind of a big-screen TV movie. But it's a WHOLE lot of fun and I've always just loved it. Who can resist all those wonderful scenes where they play-act meeting each other for the first time? I loved this move and am simply waiting for it to come out on DVD. *thhhhhhpt!*

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I love this old Jack Lemon flick, brings back some fond memories when I first watched it. I didn't get a chance to do the review last time but felt like doing one now. Anyway, great movie.....

I saw this movie when it came out on HBO 8 years ago, I really enjoyed it. Lemmon is great and Silverman is funny as the son that finds the shortcut to unknowingly undermine his father's plan to start up from scratch. At times you feel for Lemmon's character and the rest of the family but thank God for happy endings (minor spolier there).

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I liked having English SDH subtitles on this Blu-ray disc as the DVD version of this movie did not have them.

This is the story of young Danny Madigan who is a huge fan of Jack Slater, a larger-than-life action hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a magic ticket to the newest Jack Slater film, Danny is transported into Slater's world, his number one hero where the good guys always win. It's a dream come true for Danny, but things take a turn for the worst when one of Slater's enemies, Benedict the hitman, gets a hold of the ticket and ends up in Danny's world, where he realizes that if he can kill Arnold Schwarzenegger, then Slater will be no more. Slater and Danny must join forces and travel back and stop him at all costs before it'll be the end of Jack Slater. This movie is one of my favorite Arnold movies, because of it's boldness, and the fact that Arnold can be really funny when he wants to be. It's on my top favorite comedy movies, and it's also in my DVD collection. Very entertaining. If you like Schwarzenegger action movies, you'll like this one as well.

What happens when an action movie crosses over into the real world? That's the question explored in the early '90s cult action flick, Last Action Hero. Young Danny (Austin O'Brian) spends his time watching cheesy action flicks, particularly those by action star Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). When an old projectionist gives Danny a magical ticket, Danny is transported into one of Jack's movies where the laws of physics (or reality) don't have much meaning. It seems like the perfect world for Danny until Jack's nemesis (Charles Dance) finds the magic ticket and enters into the real world. It's up to Danny and Jack to stop him, but without the luxury of movie magic. While many action movie fans (such as myself) will enjoy the cult nature of this movie, others will find it too corny and tongue-and-cheek. Last Action Hero, while expertly written and executed, is a parody of itself and of all (especially '80s) action movies, but in taking this route, has used too many "in" jokes. In fact, a few of the jokes even had to be explained to me, because I didn't understand all the little nuances of the screenplay. I can easily understand why some viewers won't enjoy the film's style of humor, but I can also see how it became a cult classic. The picture quality is absolutely phenomenal. It's so crisp and clear that, quality-size, it feels like a modern movie. The colors are so vivid that the film feels like it's jumping off the screen (almost literally, making the nature of the movie itself even more interesting). I've never seen this film (okay, so I missed the DVD version and only saw the VHS version) ever presented in such a beautiful way before. The sound has also been improved, and instead of having to turn the volume way up in order to hear anything outside of the action sequences, it was considerably more manageable. Between the picture and the sound, all of the over-the-top, corny action sequences really came to life here and made me feel like I was part of the action (which seems to be a key aspect of the movie's original intent). Presented in crystal-clear 1080p high definition in 2.40:1 widescreen, this is the best quality Last Action Hero can ever have. This edition also has Spanish, French, and Portuguese audio as well as English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese subtitles. However, I found the bonus material here (or lack thereof) very disappointing. Now, since I've only see this movie before on VHS, I don't know what was included on the original DVD release (if anything), but I was hoping for a little more in this version of the movie aside from just gorgeous sound and impeccable visuals. Instead, Last Action Hero on Blu-ray features Movie IQ, which allows for semi-annoying (if you haven't seen the movie a few times before) pop-ups that give interesting information about the film, and Blu Live, which seems to be a common feature among all Blu-ray movies meant to direct viewers to Sony's online store. There's no deleted scenes or outtakes (my personal favorite extras) or even interviews with cast and/or crew. While I understand that since this an older movie and keeping up with extra features was very different then, you would think that they could have come up with something. It's difficult to say whether or not the Blu-ray edition of Last Action Hero is worth it, especially with the serious lack of bonus features and the relatively high price tag associated with Blu-ray disks. If you are looking for flawless video and audio quality, then the Blu-ray is the perfect choice, but if you're looking for new material, then save your money and check out the DVD (or even VHS) version of the movie.

A year after Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in 1993, he followed up with the summer action film "Last Action Hero". The film was directed by John McTiernan ("Die Hard: With a Vengeance", "The 13th Warrior", "The Thomas Crown Affair") and a screenplay by Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon" films, "The Monster Squad", "The Last Boy Scout") and David Arnot ("The Adventures of Ford Fairlane"). The film featured cinematography by Dean Semler ("Bruce Almighty", "The Alamo", "The Longest Yard", "2012) and music by Michael Kamen ("X-Men", "Band of Brothers", "Frequency)". An expensive film which cost around $85 million, the film was literally a spoof on action films and would feature cameos from many stars around that time. From Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ian McKellen, Tina Turner, Robert Patrick and many more. The film revolves around a boy named Danny Madigan (played by Austin O'Brien) who is a big fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger action films, especially his character Jack Slater. The problem with Danny is that he rarely goes to school and it's become a problem since he spends his time watching movies and his mother covers up for him. With the release of "Jack Slater IV", his friend Nick (played by Robert Prosky) who runs a very old rundown movie theater that is not doing so well, Jack gives him a sneak preview to catch the movie. Nick also talks about how he was given a gold-ticket by Harry Houdini but never used it. Nick tears the ticket in half and gives Danny the other half and as Danny is getting involved and enjoying the film, the ticket starts to magically work and next thing you know, Danny is inside the film for "Jack Slater IV" and in this world, things work like the movies and not real life. As the film progresses and Danny sticks with Jack Slater and the two take on the bad guys which include the evil Englishman Benedict (played by Charles Dance). But somehow along the way, Benedict steals Danny's ticket and has now cross over to the real world where Danny has come from. In the real world, Benedict starts to learn that bad guys can win and starts killing people and noticing that the police are not there to stop him. So, Benedict comes up with an idea to stop Jack Slater and that is by killing off the real actor that plays him...Arnold Schwarznegger. Can Jack Slater and Danny stop Benedict in time? VIDEO & AUDIO: "Last Action Hero" is featured in 1080p High Definition (2:40:1). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has given this film a pretty good treatment as they have with "Cliffhanger" and "Air Force One" in which they kept the film as close to what we see on the big screen, including the fine layer of grain. For a film that is 17-years-old, the film looks good for its age and because there is so much happening throughout the film. For example, in Danny's world, you can see how run down the theater is, old-style seats and everything is dark and there aren't any vibrant colors. Until he goes into Jack Slater's world, then colors are vibrant and much better visuals. Definitely a major improvement from the 2003 DVD of "Last Action Hero". Now, where this film shines is with its lossless audio soundtrack. Featured in English, French, Portuguese 5.1 DTS-HD MA and Spanish 5.1, one thing that "Last Action Hero" had when it was first released in theaters was the fact it was the first film to utilize Sony's Dynamic Digital Sound. Granted, at that time, many theaters weren't equipped to play SDDS but there was concentration on the film's audio and that is where this Blu-ray shines. The opening sequence alone shows you that the film is going to utilize all channels and thus bringing a more immersive soundscape as you hear gun shots, explosions, crashing metal, booms all through your front, surround and rear surround channels. Subwoofer utilizes the booms and for the most part, this is the best I have ever heard from this film. The lossless audio soundtrack for this 1993 film is very well-done! Subtitles are presented in English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese. SPECIAL FEATURES: "Last Action Hero" comes with no major special features but is BD-Live enabled with movieIQ which allows people to obtain real-time information of the cast, music, trivia while watching the film. JUDGMENT CALL: When "Last Action Hero" first came out and when I watched in the theaters, I figured a pairing with director John McTiernan and Arnold Schwarznegger (known for their action films) would be a wonderful pairing. But I can remember how impatient I was getting because the film seemed so long (especially at 131 minutes). I felt that the arc where Danny is in Jack Slater's world tend to drag quite a bit. But I admit that I enjoyed how it was a satire of action films and also featured cameos by many celebrities. By the third and final arc, things started to get more interesting as Jack Slater is pulled out of his magical world and now having to deal with this new world that he is quite unaware of. For the most part, "Last Action Hero" was a good popcorn flick but I do remember that since it came right after "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", there was high expectations. Needless to say, despite what the critics may have felt about the film, "Last Action Hero" did well in the worldwide box office and even some appreciating the film much more now than when it first came out in theaters back in 1993. For those who purchased the 2003 DVD and are big fans of the film, you maybe wondering if the Blu-ray is worth buying. The bad news is that there are no special features on this Blu-ray unless you have BD-Live and you can take advantage of the movieIQ function. But other than that, I'm still amazed that for a film that was quite expensive, featured so many talent did not have any featurette created for it. No commentary, no theatrical trailer, there is no special features and to me, that's surprising. But the Blu-ray is a major step up in picture and audio quality and that is where fans of the film will appreciate its HD release on Blu-ray. Overall, "Last Action Hero" on Blu-ray is literally a barebones Blu-ray release but for Schwarzenegger or McTiernan fans and those who truly enjoyed this film will definitely enjoy it much more with its video and audio upgrade.

Hi Folks, this is a review of the BLU-RAY edition. This movie was a bit of a financial failure I believe in its release but I enjoyed it for a fun/dumb action flick! I actually have the regular DVD edition from the UK which as 1)theatrical trailer 2)a featurette 3) music video featuring AC/DC and Arnold all fun bonus features and NOT on the Blu-Ray? I've deducted a star for the fact that they've delivered a 'bare bones' Blu-ray and besides the ability to carry higher resolution one of the benefits of Blu-Ray is the bigger storage so there is not excuse for having elminated bonus features already produced? and the Blu-ray on this isn't substantially better than the regular edition to my eyes..I can't recommend an upgrade for the money.

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hAPPY TO LOCATE THESE TAPES BECAUSE THEY ARE USEFUL IN MY LANGUAGE CLASS. WOULD USE THIS SELLER AGAIN.

Yes, I know that cassettes are a bit "old school," but I still like the convenience of blank cassettes for recording certain information. Maxwell is one of the few companies who still make high-quality cassettes, and the 120-minute tapes meant I can record much more information before having to change. I received these tapes in good time and in great condition.

Brand NEW, I bought them here because I could not get them in any store.

These tapes are good for everyday use. I have some of them in use form almost a year and they are still working perfect.

Poor quality control. Tapes often rub on playing. Noise level is high. Use Fugi 90 minute tapes far better at slightly more cost

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I immediately passed this link to friends still using Magnetic Cassette tapes. They are getting harder to locate and this brand, length and packaging are excellent. Arrived on time and in perfect condition. I might add that the box looked like it had a hard shipping experience. No damage to tapes, or their plastic cases.

I'm so happy to be able to order these audio tapes through Amazon. The product is excellent and the price is low. The only problem is the cost of shipping. The shipping cost for my order equaled the cost of the product. Why should it cost twenty dollars to ship a small box of audio tapes? There must be some way to bring shipping costs down.

I was worried that I had cut too short my time for ordering these tapes, but they arrived by the time I needed them, and I've had no problems.

I know nobody uses cassette tapes any more, so I was greatful to find these. I know its a little backwards, but I make tapes off of the CDs our church sends out to people who request them. I copy the sermon onto tapes for some men in prison here in Arizona and was relieved to find I could still purchase them at a decent price.

such a great deal for such quality tapes. this package is great for my recordig project. i record music off the radio. a good number of tapes for the price too.

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These tapes are reliable, long-lasting and the very highest quality. The service is very fast too. Would order again.

SELLER SHIPPED QUICKLY AND THE PRODUCT, TDK 120, NORMAL BIAS, CASSETTE TAPES WERE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED. VERY GOOD SELLER.

The product itself is fine, but I could not believe how long it took to get to me. I realize it was 2 days after Christmas when I ordered them, but I was still expecting faster service.

I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO BUY THIS AT THE STORES THAT USED TO CARRY IT. I HAVE BEEN USEING THIS TO TAPE FOR A 4 HR PROGRAM EVERY NIGHT FOR MANY ,MANY YEARS. MANY THANKS FOR THE REASONABLE PRICING & IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. JANE RHODES

TDK D120 audio cassettes provide two hours of recording time. This is especially useful for those who wish to record radio talk shows for replay at a more convenient time.

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This is really a great read about the "mainstream" media and its slanted reporting of the news. I just finished it and am looking forward to reading more from Mr. Goldberg. No wonder I no longer look at ABC, CBS, or NBC news! Long Live Fox News Channel and its fair and honest reporting!

I guess if you are super far right you might be suckered into buying the prmise of this book but anyone moderate on up won't be fooled by what has been proven since its publication to be pure trash. Goldberg may not be quite the fool Limbaugh or Beck play (neither of course believe the stuff they put on the airwaves) but he ceratinly has hurt America and hurt it badly. His othr book of the 100 People Screwing Up America has been implicated as a catalyst in the murder in the Holocaust Museum Murders. Talking about someone screwing up Ameica. Do your research on this book and you will find that its premise has been disproven by a number of sources and not just liberal. But knowing how the rating system works here those who can't think for themselves will give this review a no vote of helpfulness and others who have actually read it and then checked out his facts will know this review is accurate. So rate the review however you would like but at least make sure you have read the book first--because I'd bet you haven't.

While the title of this book may lead you to believe that this book is all about the inside of a newsroom. That is not entirely true, but it is close. Mr. Goldberg not only shows us why bias is apparent in the network news room he also picks certain topics(homeless, AIDS, man bashing...) and does a little investigative reporting of his own. I found all of the passages well written and they grabbed my interest. One thing to remember is that this book is not written by a right wing wacko. This is written by a democrat who never voted for Reagan or either Bush. This is just a man who was sick of seeing the slant and the hypocrisy that goes along with it. I recommend this to anyone who has even a passing interest in the news and how it is reported to the nation. Thanks

I thought this book was excellent till the end. The end states how the Palestinians look better in the media than the Israelis and this could not be any further from the truth. Having visited Palestine and seeing the conditions they live in has made me realize the medias blatant disregard for human life. The death ratio of Palestinians to Israeli's is at least 10 to 1. The media often portrays Israel as the poor helpless victims yet Israel doesn't allow for even water to enter Gaza let alone food or medical supplies. Israel is backed by F16s and and nuclear weapons. The author is a hypocrite, he himself is very biased. There are always 3 parts to a story and yet the media only portrays the Israeli side. Please read former US President's book entitled "Peace Not Apartheid". This is a much more accurate view. Or visit media websites that are not based in the US or backed by Israel. An excellent website is news.bbc.co.uk. I urge people to form their own opinions rather than to listen to others.

I purchased the book for myself, but had to fight off my husband for it at least a couple of times a week. It was an excellent read, quick & to the point. Even though most Americans know there is bias in the news media, this book confirms it. It's daunting when you try to think of a time when media bias would no longer be an issue, or worse yet trying to stop it from occurring at all. If you're looking for a quick, easy & insightful read this is it!

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There are several deceptions to deconstruct in this book, I'll just focus on one of his talking points (one that other members of the "Republican Noise Machine" - such as Dennis Prager - like to repeat); that is, the argument that if taken as a whole, blacks in the U.S. are more prosperous than blacks in other parts of the world. What gets left out of this self-congratulatory bit of info is that they are being compared to blacks in Africa, a continent that has been assaulted and robbed by colonizers, proxy armies, transnational corporations and the CIA for generations. Blood Diamonds and the DVD Lumumba are among the many resources one could review to provide some perspective on the imposed poverty of blacks in Africa. Regarding the well-being of blacks in, for instance, European nations or Canada, they may have less income but they benefit from universal health care, more paid vacation, a less draconian drug war, and other advantages of living in societies that are less dominated by corporations and a corporate media. Here in the U.S., many of the African Americans that have some job security and are in the middle class are employees of the government. That is, they are employees of the sector of U.S. society that the right-wing is constantly attacking (except for the police and military, whose growth is another indicator of social breakdown). Amazingly, even segments of our prison and military industrial complexes are being privatized to ensure more of the public's tax dollars flow to the bank accounts of "private" enterprise. Elder also leaves out that a sizable portion of the wealth of African Americans comes from the underground economy. It is no secret that cocaine boosted the economy of cities like Miami (see the DVD "Cocaine Cowboys"). It and other criminalized drugs are keeping communities and households afloat across the country. Marijuana, a more benign drug than tobacco and alcohol, is the biggest cash crop in many states. So, yes, African Americans may have more money than blacks in Canada; but many face years in a cage due to the market threat it poses to the corporate drug pushers. Some of those corporate drugs, like Ritalin, are being pushed on children in minority communities in an appalling manner The War Against Children of Color: Psychiatry Targets Inner-City Youth. It is shameful for Elder to attempt to paint such a rosey picture of the circumstance of African Americans when we are imprisoning blacks at a higher rate than South Africa did during apartheid Why Are So Many Black Men In Prison? A Comprehensive Account Of How And Why The Prison Industry Has Become A Predatory Entity In The Lives Of African-American Men; when the schools of many African Americans are neglected The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America; and when the neocon economy exacerbates divisions between the rich and the rest of us American Apartheid: Segregation and the Making of the Underclass. Elder is rewarded by our racist and classist elite media for deflecting attention away from a variety of serious problems, not just in communities of color, but problems for the general public as a whole Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class - And What We Can Do about It (BK Currents). Thankfully, right-wing hosts like Elder are now being exposed by progressives like Thom Hartmann, Amy Goodman, and Jesse Jackson - who now has his own radio show to set the record straight. They don't serve power and privilege, so they aren't on as many stations; but more and more people are discovering these honest voices, as well as independent journals such as Colorlines. It is time to confront bias, and the elite interests that divide America. Thus, Larry Elder has a lot to account for. He can begin to make amends by interviewing African American scholars such as Cornel West Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations and Angela Davis Abolition Democracy: Beyond Empire, Prisons, and Torture (Open Media). "Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, then neither persons nor property will be safe." - Frederick Douglass (Google "Donald Rumsfeld and Mount Misery")

I'm a huge fan of Larry Elder and have listened to his program daily during my commute in Los Angeles for years. I actually listened to an audio version of this book a few years ago before reading it recently, and it's kind of like night and day. The audio version is like listening to a radio program or a monologue, but when I actually read the book I was amazed with the extended passages and quotes from other authors and experts - sometimes a page or more. Regardless of the topic, gun control, ending the welfare state, criticizing Republican leadership or pointing out media bias, Elder tacks on his on thoughts to the end of these extended quotes instead of making his own case in his own words. There isn't enough Larry in this book for me! My impression reading this book was that is was put together quickly. "The 10 Things..." felt very well thought out instead of rushed to the shelves. I'm not saying I disagree with the points Elder is trying to make, just that they could have been presented in a more compelling read than this one.

It's not bad by any stretch, but it's not nearly as good as Elder's the 10 things you can't say in America.

Larry Elder's book, Showdown, is an excellent look at the shortcomings of many policymakers, educators and journalists in America. One particular chapter of Showdown that I enjoyed discusses the importance of having a father present in a son's life. He provides some great statistical data to back up his claims, but also points out that it's common sense: A boy's chances of succeeding in life are much higher when they have a father present in their life. So often, we hear about how racism or poverty cause young, inner-city black men to commit crimes. However, Larry Elder points out the obvious and tells the truth.

I find Larry's thoughts are honest whether you like them or not. I have a problem with his thoughts on Medicare and Social Security. I am thirty-eight and have epilepsy. I'm unable to work or drive due to the harm I could do to myself or others. Perhaps Mr. Elder will give me a job. I'll take it! Do you think he will send his limo to pick me up for and take me home from work?