The Shady Shepherd

Advantages: A superb recreaction of a bygone time.
Disadvantages: Bum-numbing running time and an excess of detail.

...forbidding string undertones throughout that are meant to unsettle the viewer and do when used in conjunction with rattling percussion. But you hear them so often you'll filter them out after a while. There are also repetitive sweeping refrains that become trying and the odd sad piano motif when we're supposed to feel something. The music is at its most effective when pared down to the bare bones, for instance with the Spanish guitar melodies that accompany Wilson's first love Laura. But overall this it is a rather predictable accompaniment to the movie. "The Good Shepherd" is exquisitely detailed but emotionally bereft. Though accomplished in terms of style and a clear example of strength of directorial vision, it is too long and too dry to truly engross. Unless you are interested in learning about the origins of modern espionage, there will...

afy9mab 11.09.2007 · Read review
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The German Shepherd

Advantages: loyal, intelligent, bold and protective
Disadvantages: needs excersize, alot of space

...The German shepherd is a bold, affectionate,loyal and trustworthy and intelligent canine companion. I have experience from when i was just five years of age with the breed as my parents used to show and breed this breed of dog. as far as i am aware of there are two mental types of German shepherd. there are the English type and the German type. the English type bloodlines are heavier in weight, bigger in bone and more laid back and calm where as the German type are lighter smaller in bone and very energetic and hyperactive. also the English type is more sable and black in colour and the Germans type is an almost red tan and black. Both types i have to say are a lovely dog to own and choose as a doggy companion but the German type needs more excercise to please the energy he/she has to burn off. my parents used to breed...

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Shepherds Glen

Advantages: Not a hotel - nice area and houses
Disadvantages: Not alot

...I am writing a review on Shepheards Glen in Derry. Shepherds glen in derry is not a hotel it is a housing estate which consists of over 150 houses. The houses were built around 2000 and are very modernised. All houses consist of the following: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING PVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS & DOORS PANELLED INTERNAL DOORS CARPETS & BLINDS INCLUDED IN SALE ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLED 3 Bedroom Waterside. Having Oil Heating and PVC Double Glazed Windows & Doors. ACCOMMODATION HALLWAY LOUNGE 16'7" x 13' (To Widest Points) - Having attractive fireplace with pine surround, tiled hearth and inset, understairs storage, laminated wooden floor. KITCHEN / DINING AREA 16'4" x 9'8" - Having eye and low level units, tiling between units, 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps...

lesleyanne18 08.08.2007 · Read review
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FREE DVDs

Advantages: Free trial, large choice, post included,new realeases
Disadvantages: see review

...I like movies and I like freebies, so when you get offered both in one swoop you?re bound to accept! I used my two week free trial with this company and remained with them for a couple of monthsbefore moving on to try many other companies free trials (and winning a new DVD player on Tesco DVD rental site on their free trial offer). I then had an email from DVDs 365 asking me to go back, and offering me a free DVD if I did so. I had just left Tesco (with my new DVD player) so I chose to go back with them. ∆◊◊ THE SERVICE THEY OFFER ∆◊◊ Basically it?s like going to a video shop and hiring films on DVD, except you don?t pay for each film you chose ? rather a monthly fee for which you can watch as many movies as you can fit in, for us this is usually around 8 a month (2 a week usually weekends...

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German Shepherd, mans best friend??????

Advantages: Excellent Guard dogs, loyal.
Disadvantages: Can be aggresive and prone to disease.

...From a very young age I have always been interested in dogs. Most of my friends had dogs but I was never allowed one. So when I was older and got married I got a dog as soon as was practical. I was at work one day when a customer told me he had German Sheppard pups for sale and did I know anyone who wanted one. I leapt at the chance and bought one for £10. Cheap? (This was twenty-five years ago). Being young and naïve I took it home and to all intents and purposes it looked like a German shepherd. However it ended up as a cross between a Labrador and a German Shepherd. It grew quickly and then we realised it wasn?t what it was supposed to be. Anyway by now we were attached to it and we kept it. For seventeen years. It was there when all my children were born (4) and watched them all grow up. It really was a lovely dog. Eventually I...

milleniumzeus 25.09.2003 · Read review
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Basil my german shepherd dog.

Advantages: loyal protective intelligent
Disadvantages: moult a lot.

...How I love my 6yr old german shephard dog!! His name is Basil,born in January,he stands about 4ft high,and weighs about 8-9 stone. He is medium long haired,big boned and absolutely of pure breed,with a wonderful temperament and great with children. Who ever tells you that the german Shepherd is vicious,is not true of more than most,and certainly not Basil! READ MY LIPS...they are not vicious. And never buy without the pedigree chart,insurance,vet checks,etc. If you raise the shepherd well,with respect,care,love,kindness,firm discipline and teach it from day one that YOU are the Boss and number 1 in the pack,not them,you cannot go wrong. Walks are a must for supple joints and fit weight. When considering all the pros and cons,shop around before buying. Go to a reputable breeder. Always see the parents. Check the hip score...

christina44 19.12.2002 (28.12.2002) · Read review
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German Shepherds, Hair today, Ball tomorrow!

Advantages: Loving, loyal and exceptionally intelligent
Disadvantages: Hair, hair and more hair! Its a moulting machine!

...As a family we've had a number of different dogs over the years. However, my partner has always wanted a German Shepherd. Now, I've known a number of people over the years who have had the breed, and love them myself but due to limitations in house size, with two other dogs it simply wasn't going to be practical to have another dog! Let alone a GSD (German Shepherd Dog). Or so I thought??. We?ve landed up with a rescue 6-year-old bitch! My breed of choice are Chow?s, but my old boy is now getting to the end, but we weren?t making any plans to replace him once the time does come. But then again, I wasn?t expecting to find out about a GS bitch that had been on her own for about 5 weeks while her owner was in hospital (people had popped in to feed and let her out and that was about it). The owner subsequently died, leaving Tasha...

runetune 12.08.2007 · Read review
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German Shepherd

Advantages: Loyal, Intelligent, Friendly
Disadvantages: Can need a firm hand

...We had our German Shepherd, Tyson, from a puppy but unfortunately he had to be put to sleep at the young age of 4, due to cancer. However I would definately have another, so loyal it's untrue. A very intelligent breed who love to learn new things. They say they are a one man dog, however....... when at work with my husband I never got a look in, but when at home he was mine????? very unusual. You do need to be tough with them at first, however cute they look, as otherwise they can rule the roost. We took Tyson to dog training, and that definately helped. We never had any problems with house training, but he did tend to pull me a bit on the lead. You do get fed up with some people when yopu are out, as they look at him and think "vicious" couldn't be more wrong, I am not saying they couldn't be when antagonised or threatened, but some...

jad1965 14.05.2008 · Read review
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Surprising Picture Quality - Panasonic DVD-S54

Advantages: Incredible picture quality when compared to my old non-upscaling player with a scart lead
Disadvantages: Sometimes disc drive can be really noisy when DVD's initially load.

...At first I wasn't convinced by up-scaling DVD player technology but was persuaded after reading an article in "What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision" magazine. Unable to afford a Blu-Ray player my sister and I bought the Panasonic DVD-S54 to match our parents brand new Panasonic TX-32LZD80 LCD television as their Christmas 2008 present. Admittedly it was a slightly selfish purchase as we both live at home and wanted to watch DVDs on the big new TV ourselves! We bought the player from the electrical retailer Comet for about £100 just before Christmas so there were no discounts applied. On Christmas day when opened we found a relatively small box tightly packed with the player in polystyrene packaging. All the components such as cables, remote and manuals were well presented in their own protective plastic bags, to keep them protected. The player...

bobbacon985 12.02.2009 · Read review
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - Trouble Is...

Advantages: Cracking bit of blues/rock
Disadvantages: A relative unknown

...So, having done the Glitterati, it's time once again to whip up an album that the majority of you will have no idea about - Kenny Wayne Shepherd? The album "Trouble Is?" is the second studio album, released in 1997, by a young, up-and-coming blues guitarist at the time, especially following the hype of his debut album "Ledbetter Heights", and this outing showed his potential. Opening with tracks "Slow Ride" and "True Lies", they both show his incredible capabilities with an electric guitar - solos and riffs that many greats of the genre would have been thoroughly impressed and proud of. Having been so long since I last listened to the album, it stands out more now seeing as I feel I appreciate the genre more. It's complexity and "catchy-ness" are second to none when it comes to guitar music. Track 3 is "Blue On Black", a track...

carl.mcqueen 19.12.2006 · Read review
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