วันพุธที่ 14 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

Statement By John K. Van De Kamp, Attorney General Of California, Regarding Proposition 37 (lottery)

Statement by John K. Van de Kamp, Attorney General of California, regarding Proposition 37 (lottery)
Binding :Unknown Binding
Label :Attorney General's Office
Manufacturer :Attorney General's Office
ProductGroup :Book
Studio :Attorney General's Office
Publisher :Attorney General's Office

วันอังคารที่ 13 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press

Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press

Product Description


Here is the ultimate garlic press as efficient as it is exquisite right down to its easy-to-clean pull out sleeve. Ergonomically designed in stainless steel it gives you better results for less effort.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Kitchen
Brand :Kuhn Rikon
Label :Kuhn Rikon
Manufacturer :Kuhn Rikon
Model :2315
MPN :2315
ProductGroup :Kitchen
Studio :Kuhn Rikon
Publisher :Kuhn Rikon
UPC :705475023157
EAN :0705475023157
Price :$40.00USD
Lowest Price :$39.95USD
Features
  • Comfort designed
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel
  • Easy to clean
  • Dishwasher safe

  • Customer ReviewsBest Garlic Press Made!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    I bought this garlic press after seeing it on Americas Test Kitchen but I was a little concerned about spending $40 on a garlic press. Now that I have it I am convinced that it is worth every penny. This press if very well made, heavy duty stainless steel, and cleans up easily. I have run mine through the dishwasher many times with no ill effects. The only concern I have about this press is that you have to be careful when sqeezing it that you dont get the palm of you hand in between the two handles when they come together. I did this once and it was not pleasant. Other than that you can stuff this thing full of garlic and it has plenty of leverage to mince it. When you or done just open it up and run it under some water and the little bit of garlic that remains easily comes off the inside of the mincer. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes to mince their own garlic rather than use jarred garlic.
    Less waste and easier cleanup
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    My newly purchased Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press has seen a few meals already, and this Italiano with blunt fingers is very pleased-- the arrangement of the mincer and the plate pushes lots of garlic crush out of each "load" and the whole thing opens up wide for easy cleaning.
    Great Garlic Press
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This garlic press works great and is easy to clean. I would buy it all over again.
    Very Good Garlic Press!
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    I bought this garlic press to compare with the Rosle garlic presses I own, to see if there was something better. I like this press a lot, but not quite as much as the Rosles. We eat a lot of garlic and Ive owned and tried dozens of presses including Rosle, which I like best. However, I find this Kuhn Rikon Epicurean press easy to use, easy to clean (goes right in the dishwasher), it presses garlic very well, is sturdy and made to last. I dont like the handles as well as the Rosles, which is why this is second best in my book. If I couldnt have my favorite, this would be the one Id choose.
    Performs very well!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    Build quality seems excellent and cleans up real easy. Should last a life-time. Only disapointment is that its Made in China so washed it real good to remove a slimy chemical coating it had.
    Similar Item
  • Sheet Pan Half Size - 12-7/8'' x 17-3/4'' Heavy Duty, 13 Gauge
  • Oxo Good Grips Pastry Scraper
  • Taylor Oven Guide Thermometer
  • Large face with easy-to-read zone guide references. Range 100F to 550F. Hangs or stands for secure placement in oven. Durable stainless steel construction. Lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe. 4 7/8" x 2 3/8".Amazon.com ReviewMost ovens, especially ol
  • R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
  • Forschners Knives are the best inexpensive, stay sharp, usuable knife around. Made with the same quality as their Swiss Army Knives. Lightweight and well balanced, it will be the knife you reach for all the time. The fibrox handles feature a non slip
  • Oxo Good Grips Box Grater
  • Oxo Good Grips, Box Grater, Coarse, Fine & Super Fine Grating Surfaces Plus Slicing Surface For All Types Of Foods, Includes Container For Measuring & Storage, Durable Stainless Steel Construction, Soft Grip Handle, Dishwasher Safe.

    วันจันทร์ที่ 12 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

    Snow River Wood Oil

    Snow River Wood Oil

    Product Description


    Dried out wood loses its luster and can crack. Maintain its health with regular applications of wood oil.
    Rate Points :4.5
    Binding :Kitchen
    Brand :Snow River
    Label :Snow River
    Manufacturer :Snow River
    Model :7V03389
    ProductGroup :Kitchen
    Studio :Snow River
    Publisher :Snow River
    UPC :756940033898
    Color :Clear
    EAN :0756940033898
    Price :$6.99USD
    Lowest Price :$6.99USD
    Features
  • Easy to use -- just wipe on, let soak in for a few minutes, then wipe off with a clean cloth
  • 8 oz. Bottle
  • Preserves and protects your fine wood bowls, servers, and boards
  • Food safe
  • Odorless and tasteless

  • Customer ReviewsFair
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :4
    I have used three diff brands - Tru Bamboo, Snow River and John Boos. I like the last one ( John Boos )the best. It is thicker than the other two. It does a better coating job.
    Great product!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Used this on wood pizza board and butcher block. Absorbs well and no residue or taste.
    Great wood protection!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    I use this on my wooden carving board and it works great. It penetrates really well and theres barely anything on the paper towel when I wipe it off again. It also seems to help repel water and meat juices, which protects my board from staining, and makes washing and drying my board very easy.
    LongLastingProducttMaintenance
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    Dear Amazon:
    By way of your association with Williams-Sonoma, through whom I purchased a beautiful birch pastry board, I found the need for your Snow River Oil, with which to make and keep it beautiful during my winter season baking routines. Thank you for the phenomenon of secure, one-stop-shopping on the internet. Fantastic quality.
    Best always.
    Mineral oils are same
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
    I compared this Snow River Wood oil with other more expensive mineral oils, like John boos.
    Only difference is just a thickness. John Boos oil is thicker, so it does a better job with one coat.
    If you apply this oil twice, there is no difference.
    Its very easy to apply to any wood surface. And the treated surface is very water repellent for a long time.
    The color of end grain gets much darker than plain grains.

    After trying three different mineral oils, I found that basically all mineral oils are same. So I dont need to buy these expensive ones. Just go to any drug store and buy food safe mineral oil with a fraction of cost.

    When mixing pure Bee wax in this oil(use heat), I could get a much better finished surface and a real good sweet smell too.

    Similar Item
  • Chicago Cutlery Woodworks 19-1/2-by-13-1/2-Inch Carving Board
  • Totally Bamboo Congo Parquet End Grain Cutting Board
  • Oxo Good Grips Pastry Scraper
  • Totally Bamboo Kona Groove Cutting Board
  • Apart from looking really cool, bamboo cutting boards are the hottest thing to happen in kitchenware. Perfectly natural, bamboo is a new miraculous material for western civilization but among the oldest in the world. Structurally harder than Maple, B
  • Chicago Cutlery Chilean Cherry Hardwood Cutting Board, 13-1/2-by-9-1/2-Inch
  • วันอาทิตย์ที่ 11 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

    Totally Bamboo Salt Box, Small

    Totally Bamboo Salt Box, Small

    Product Description


    This lovely box with hinged lid will hold salt or other spices. Looks good and is so convenient.
    Rate Points :4.0
    Binding :Kitchen
    Brand :Totally Bamboo
    Label :Totally Bamboo
    Manufacturer :Totally Bamboo
    Model :20-2085
    ProductGroup :Kitchen
    Studio :Totally Bamboo
    Publisher :Totally Bamboo
    UPC :875118000811
    EAN :0875118000811
    Price :$13.00USD
    Lowest Price :$12.95USD
    Features
  • Hand crafted in small production batches
  • 16% harder than maple, the Moso Bamboo is cured to not split or warp with time
  • Eco friendly self-renewing sustainable alternative to precious hardwoods
  • Bonded with food-safe US certified formaldehyde free adhesive

  • Customer ReviewsLove this little salt box
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This little salt box is perfect for what I wanted. It fits nicely on the top of my stove and with the sliding top is easy to access. The quality is excellent. It is fairly small, but for what I was wanting, just the right size.
    Great tool
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    Finally, I can better gauge the amount of salt I want to add to a meal. It gives me a much better feel for how much salt is being added. This box is big enough, yet is out of the way next to my stove. It has a nice design also. Love it!
    Too small
    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :1
    Like my title says, this salt box is too small. You really dont get an idea of the size until you see it. I dont have what I would call large hands, but this was hard to get a decent sized pinch out of, even when it was filled to the top. Buy the large one, its just right. Unless you need one for backpacking.
    Small but beautiful
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    good for kitchen and on the table. just a little pricey or Id give it a 5.
    NOT IMPRESSED
    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :0
    I saw something like this on one of the cooking shows and decided to purchase it. First off, it arrived cracked and second, it was too deep and when you got half way down the bowl - your fingers didnt fit and you had to keep on filling it after it reached half way down. I threw it out after 2 weeks of use. Waste of time and wasnt impressed with the workmanship.
    Similar Item
  • Berard France Olive wood salt spoon, salt Box, or combo, Salt Spoon alone
  • Fleur De Sel De Camargue French Sea Salt 125 G 4.4 Oz
  • Gathered from the salt beds of Camargue by a Master Salter (Maitre Salier), this subtly flavored salt will add burst of flavor to your food. Fleur de Sel is truly an addictive taste!
  • Norpro 4-Piece Silicone Mini Flexible Pinch Bowl Set, Multicolored
  • A set of 4 miniature pinch bowls each measuring 2.5 x 1.5-in. are ideal for prepping ingredients or serving condiments. They are made of flexible silicone that doesnt absorb odors or tastes. Dishwasher-safe, heat-resistant to 500 degrees F.
  • Totally Bamboo Large Salt Box
  • Oxo Good Grips Pastry Scraper
  • วันเสาร์ที่ 10 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

    Joyce Chen Bamboo Wood Oil, 8 Ounces

    Joyce Chen Bamboo Wood Oil, 8 Ounces

    Product Description


    Bamboo oil penetrates bamboo surfaces and protects them against drying, splitting, and cracking. Unlike vegetable oil, it will never turn rancid. Apply to new bamboo products such as cutting boards once a day for one week before the first use. Then, oil once a week for one month, and once a month for one year or whenever the bamboo seems dry.
    8 ounce/0.24 litre bottle.
    May also be used for hardwoods such as maple, cherry, and walnut.
    Rate Points :5.0
    Binding :Kitchen
    Brand :Joyce Chen
    Label :Joyce Chen
    Manufacturer :Joyce Chen
    Model :J344400
    MPN :JC344400
    ProductGroup :Kitchen
    Studio :Joyce Chen
    Publisher :Joyce Chen
    UPC :048002344005
    EAN :0048002344005
    Price :$4.00USD
    Lowest Price :$3.95USD
    Features
  • Ideal for prepping and maintaining kitchen wares made from bamboo
  • Also suitable for maple, cherry, walnut, and other hardwoods
  • Bamboo wood oil for utensils, bowls, and cutting boards 8 ounces
  • Helps bamboo products retain natural color, beauty, and moisture

  • Customer Reviewsgreat stuff
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    this bamboo oil is perfect and affordable to keep my bamboo cutting board in good conditon love it!!!
    The Whats and Whys of Wood and Bamboo Oils
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :7
    So called wood and "bamboo" oils are simply food grade mineral oils. You should use a wood oil in your kitchen instead of vegetable oil because mineral oil does not break down or become rancid. Wood oil gives sheen and water and stain resistance to wood items such as butcher block, cutting boards, pizza peels and wooden salad bowls. You can use wood oil to darken and restore the appearance of faded wooden knife handles or dried out wood cutting boards. This is a must have for any kitchen with wood items. If you buy any sort of wood gift this is a thoughtfull add on which will help your gift to both maintain its beauty and last longer. This product appears to be offered at the best price on Amazon. Add it to your next order.

    Snow River Wood Oil is an identical product at but at the price of $6.99. The Snow River oil has also been available as a 4 for 3 promotion.

    Wood and bamboo oils are much less exotic than one might think. I actually use mineral oil laxative on my wood kitchen items ($2 for 16 oz. at many drug stores) which is the same thing. Clearly the laxative bottle is less than aesthetically pleasing and is embarassing to leave around the kitchen. My wife keeps hiding the bottle in fact. But No it wont have a laxative effect if you use it on your cutting boards or knife handles.
    Works great!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
    I purchased the Bamboo wood oil the same time I bought my bamboo sushi board. It works great and will keep my sushi board looking new for years to come. Easy to apply and use. This 8oz size will last forever.
    Similar Item
  • Totally Bamboo Kona Groove Cutting Board
  • Joyce Chen Burnished Bamboo 5-Piece Utensil Set
  • Totally Bamboo Kauai Cutting Board
  • Snow River Wood Oil
  • Totally Bamboo Malibu Groove Vertical Grain Cutting Board
  • This classy, slick board is a unique twist on contemporary design. The Malibu Groove offers a large, high that is ideal for any kitchen tasks. Complete with juice trough, the Flat Grain variant makes sure that not only does your Malibu Groove have

    วันศุกร์ที่ 9 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

    All Natural 80 Photo Handmade Photo Album - Starfish And Sand

    All Natural 80 Photo Handmade Photo Album - Starfish and Sand

    Product Description


    The cover of this album contains a starfish shell and real sand. Unique photo album made from a variety of natural organic and sustainable materials. The decoration and intricate detail add a touch of elegance. Album is bound together with agel, twine and accented with coconut twig. Pages are made with acid-free bamboo paper to ensure the longevity of your photos. A protective sheet between each page in the album provides lasting protection for your cherished memories. Perfect for the storage of wedding, birthday, family or holiday photos and therefore makes an ideal gift
    Rate Points :5.0
    Brand :Cozee World
    Label :CozeeWorld
    Manufacturer :CozeeWorld
    ProductGroup :Kitchen
    Studio :CozeeWorld
    Publisher :CozeeWorld
    Lowest Price :$29.99USD
    Features
  • Hand woven, handcut in Bali, Indonesia
  • Absolutely gorgeous. Sturdy album with a delicate feel
  • Ten page album with four slots on each side of the pages holds 80 4x6 pictures
  • Each page seperated by a protective sheet
  • All eco-friendly and non-endandered source materials

  • Customer Reviewspleasant surprise
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Album cover is nicely designed with unique handmade feel to it. A lovely way to store pictures. Was given as gift to a family member who loves album.
    Better than pictures can describe
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This handmade photo album is by far one of the best gifts Ive given. Countless people have commented on it and think its so beautiful. The item is very high quality and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a unique photo album to display anywhere in the house. Be sure to put only the best pictures inside! I have seen some people just admire the album and never open it.
    Very very extraordinary!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This photoalbum turned out to be much better than I expected. All natural materials, such a wonderful design of the cover! Youll be positively suprised when you get this item. Exceeded all my expectations! Couldnt ask for more!
    Wonderful Gift
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    We bought this for our daughter who is going to Jamaica for vacation. It will be perfect for memories of her trip. The design and quality is outstanding. Much nicer than any other photo albums we have seen. We are very happy with the purchase and will definitely consider again for future gift ideas.
    Starfish and Sand handmade photo album
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This is a gorgeous handmade photo album. I ordered 6 different albums and decided to keep this one for myself. Its a beautiful, unique album.
    Similar Item
  • 2-Pack Bonded Leather Photo Album Holds 300 Photos Each - Black
  • All Natural 40 Photo Handmade Photo Album - Sea shell flower design
  • All Natural 80 Photo Handmade Photo Album - Two Palm Trees Design
  • Two beautiful palm trees on an island adorn the center of this albums front cover. Unique photo album made from a variety of natural organic and sustainable materials. The front and back cover of this album is made of Butterfly leaf(daun kupu kupu) a
  • All Natural 80 Photo Handmade Photo Album - Red Tulip Design
  • All Natural 60 Photo Handmade Photo Album - Flower Design
  • วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 8 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2552

    The California Raisins II - Raisins:Sold Out

    The California Raisins II - Raisins:Sold Out
    Rate Points :4.0
    Binding :VHS Tape
    Label :Do Not Use
    Manufacturer :Do Not Use
    ProductGroup :Video
    Studio :Do Not Use
    Publisher :Do Not Use
    UPC :041048006029
    EAN :9786301732192
    Price :$12.99USD
    Lowest Price :$23.85USD
    Customer Reviews

    California Secretary Of State : Report of the secretary of war communicating a reconnoissance of the gulf of California and the Colorado river by Lieutenant Derby

    Palm Desert and San Diego California Constitutional Lawyer Analyzes the $700 Billion Bailout Plan as it Was First Proposed to Congress
    to be your California Constitutional Lawyer and your Palm Springs and San Diego Business Attorney. Be sure to hire a California law firm with business and constitutional law experience who can serve areas such as Los Angeles, Palm Springs,
    Adventures of a Hollywood Secretary Her Private Letters from Inside the Studios of the 1920s
    Binding: Paperback
    Rating: 5.0
    Review: 4
    Studio: University of California Press
    Adventures of a Hollywood Secretary is an insider's view of the film studios of the 1920s--and the first from a secretary's perspective. Rich in gossip, it is also an eyewitness report of Hollywood in transition. In the summer of 1924, Valeria Belletti and her friend Irma visited California, but instead of returning home to New York, the twenty-six-year-old Valeria decided to stay in Los Angeles. She moved into the YWCA, landed a job as Samuel Goldwyn's personal and social secretary and proceeded to trip over history in the making. As she recounts in her dozens of letters to Irma, Valeria Belletti encountered every type of Hollywood player in the course of her working day: moguls, directors, stars, writers, and hopeful extras. She shares news about Valentino's affairs, Sam Goldwyn's bootlegger, the development of the "talkies," her own role in helping to cast Gary Cooper in his first major part and much more--often in hilarious detail. She writes of her living and working conditions, her active social life, and her hopes for the future--all the everyday concerns of a young working woman during the jazz age. Alternating sophistication with naiveté, Valeria's letters intimately document a personal journey while giving us a unique portrait of a fascinating era.
    Manufacturer: University of California Press
    Price: $19.95 USD
    Why I Had to Form an Llc
    Incorporate Fast was most helpful in explaining the differences between the entities. Like I said, in the end I ended up filing for myself, it was just one sheet of paper, and I was with that.California Secretary of State
    I Formed a Corporation Online
    as filing for a DBA (doing business as) if not easier, because I didn't have to go down to any office. Here are some useful links: California Secretary of StateNevada Secretary of StateEasy File A Corporation Online
    Mexico National Security Cabinet Expected to Declare a State of Emergency
    military operations. “There are U.S. Army Special Forces secret operation bases both in Mexico and the United states, run by the California National Guard, who are on temporary border reconnaissance missions and are due to end within the
    Secretary of State Jones certifies Horcher recall for the ballot Governor Wilson sets a May 16 1995 date for 60th AD special election News release
    Binding: Unknown Binding
    Rating: 5.0
    Review: 4
    Studio: Secretary of State
    This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program.
    Manufacturer: Secretary of State
    Price: $11.99 USD
    It Easy to Become Incorporated
    Fast, their staff was pretty nice too. I also used the state of California’s business name list to see if my name was available or not.California Secretary of State Nevada Secretary of StateFile A Corporation Online
    Report of the secretary of war communicating a reconnoissance of the gulf of California and the Colorado river by Lieutenant Derby
    Binding: Paperback
    Rating: 5.0
    Review: 4
    Studio: Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
    This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program.
    Manufacturer: Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
    Price: $11.99 USD

    Hotel California

    Hotel California

    Album Description


    From the original master tapes on 24 karat Gold disc. Booklet includes complete original artwork. Standard jewel case.

    Amazon.com essential recording


    Its no accident that The Eagles Greatest Hits might one day pass Michael Jacksons Thriller as the best-selling album of all time-- the Eagles made great singles. By contrast, their albums could be spotty and strained by self-conscious artistry. Hotel California was arguably the bands best single album--it was certainly the Eagles biggest original disc-- and it also underscored the bands need to make a big statement. The title tune reflected the albums theme of paradise lost in California, painting this picture with a musical arrangement that punctuated strumming guitars with dramatic drums, and perhaps the bands most famous lyric: "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave." "New Kid in Town" was an equally fine albeit much more traditional Eagles ballad. "Life in the Fast Lane" aspired to hard rock but largely gunned its engine without taking off. The rest is okay, but nothing more than secondary Eagles songs that happened to be nestled into the album that came to define the 70s supergroup. --John Milward
    Rate Points :4.5
    Binding :Audio CD
    Label :Elektra / Wea
    Manufacturer :Elektra / Wea
    MPN :103
    ProductGroup :Music
    Studio :Elektra / Wea
    Publisher :Elektra / Wea
    UPC :075596050920
    EAN :0075596050920
    Price :$18.98USD
    Lowest Price :$7.75USD
    Customer ReviewsDont be a critic if you cant Hear
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    I Am Mainly Writing a review on this not just because of the fact that this album in any format has the best sound quality , performance , production and writing of any album in the analog era! . but it sets the standard of other recordings of all time .
    I cant believe anyone would say that this is a waste of time to listen to this album .
    Also the use of surround sound is also fantastic here .
    Henleys drums are Back Beat to the true dynamics of what cds and other high resolution formats should sound like .
    Out with the old....
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    The departure of Bernie Leadon, and his replacement by Joe Walsh in the mid-seventies completed a new dynamic for the Eagles, which had been started by the addition of Don Felder on "One of These Nights". It was more hard-edged, less traditional country and decried the excesses of the Southern California lifestyle of the time.
    The introduction to the title track (originally written in B, but Henley wouldnt sing it in that key) made hair stand up on the back of my neck, something that hadnt happened since the first time I had heard Bloodrocks "D.O.A.". I remember picking the song apart, especially the outre, to see if I could tell which parts were being played by Walsh, and which by Felder.
    The quintet had obviously learned well the lessons taught to them by Mr. Leadon, the harmonies and the orchestrations of the various tracks showing that the Eagles had finally come into their own as a musical force to be reckoned with.
    "New Kid in Town" and "Wasted Time", are more homages to their previous works, but "Victim of Love", and "Life in the Fast Lane", in which Walsh is allowed to let it hang out a bit, were indicative of the harder edge that they were taking on. His guitar rings true in that song, and harkens back to his James Gang days.
    Glenn Frey had once said that "The Last Resort" was the best song that Don Henley had ever penned, and that might not be far from the truth.We, as a race or culture, tend to spoil any place we consider a "paradise", as is chronicled in the song. The track "Try and Love Again", sung by Randy Meisner, has a unique Gretsch guitar sound by Walsh that would show up about the same time in Pocos "Indian Summer". And Walshs own "Pretty Maids All in a Row" chronicles our growing up.
    All in all, its a very satisfying album, which the follow up, "The Long Run" didnt quite equal. If youre a fan of 70s music, this has to be in your collection.
    Masterpiece
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Im not going to compare Hotel California to any other album. This is simply their greatest album. Nearly flawless but, like the subject, not quite perfect.

    I love the concept of California being heaven and hell. I bought this album in December 1976, and then left for California right after Christmas. That trip was planned, by the way, not a result of listening to the album. I believed in the concept of California as heaven on earth. Everything about SoCal was so great in 1977. It was the place to be. But of couse it really wasnt. I saw it in awe, with eyes wide open, and missed or overlooked some things. And thats the concept of this album, almost a warning that things arent all theyre cracked up to be.

    I can easily see the direct connection to the "California Concept" in most of these songs. Wasted Time, Victim of Love and Try and Love Again, maybe not so direct. There was so much radio airplay on the first three songs of side one but they really delivered the message. Maybe the more casual fans didnt realize what else they were missing. At that time there were plenty of radio stations that played deep album tracks and even the entire album. So there was ample opportunity to hear the other songs, and I think some people missed out on great music by not hearing the rest of the album.

    To this day I think that The Last Resort is the best song the Eagles ever released. Glenn Frey supposedly said that this song is Don Henleys best work. I think this song speaks volumes about the virtues and promises of California, and how it was ruined by greed. I mean, to be in Southern California at that time was fantastic beyond words. It was where I wanted to be. It was, to me, paradise. A few years ago, a friend of mine said, "LA isnt what it used to be. Know what I mean?", and I did. I did know what he meant. Its sad, because I guess I just have this fond remembrance of what things were like in LA when Hotel California was a new release.

    Ive always liked Victim of Love better than Life In The Fast Lane. Its recorded live in the studio. On the record, theres even an inscription in the vinyl around the label that reads, "V.O.L. is five piece live". Its refreshing to hear something so raw when everything else on the album is so polished. But polished is good, too. Wasted Time is so soulful and heartbreaking, and may be my second favorite song of the album. Its lush and polished and it works. Even the brief Wasted Time Reprise (which seemed way out of place the first time I listened) works on this album.

    New Kid In Town is also great because its all about "What have you done for me lately?", which was so LA at the time and even more so now. Its delivered so smoothly that it shows how subtle the change is from being on top of the world one day to being a nobody the next. Of the singles released from the album New Kid In Town has to be the most pop-oriented song. Its really more like their previous singles than Hotel California and Life In The Fast Lane. To this day I like New Kid In Town better than those other 2 songs.

    Another reviewer said this was a rather dark themed album for the late 70s. Thats probably true because the late 70s were all about doing anything you could get away with just to have the right amount of fun. Hotel California as a whole was saying that a good time wouldnt last forever, were gonna run out of land and resources and it will be too expensive to enjoy. Maybe it was too dark, but that lifestyle got out of control and further ruined Paradise On Earth.

    I still love visiting, especially Southern California. This will sound goofy, but it truly does give me energy that I dont get anywhere else. But, for me, it really isnt the same as it was. Thats what Hotel California was saying way back when.
    This is not Remastered as advertised
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :0
    This CD has not been remastered. Its an analog rip and has no polishing done like "One of These Nights" or "Eagles" releases.

    If it says its remastered then it should be remastered. Plus, theres no dynamic range to this Hotel California release "none" these people going on about "Henleys drums" really dont get it or have a good set of headphones.

    I love the Eagles and always will. But, be prepared to crank up the volume with this weak audio (un)mastered release.
    HOTEL CA - is OK...
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    nothing to say, but its OK... good tunes - fond memories and my kids like it. "classics to live by"