What is Review: Definition and 476 Discussions

A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game (video game review), musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or softwares such as business software, sales softwares; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show or art exhibition. In addition to a critical evaluation, the review's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit. More loosely, an author may review current events, trends, or items in the news. A compilation of reviews may itself be called a review. The New York Review of Books, for instance, is a collection of essays on literature, culture, and current affairs. National Review, founded by William F. Buckley Jr., is an influential conservative magazine, and Monthly Review is a long-running socialist periodical.

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    I, Robot Movie Review: Worth the Price!

    I saw I, Robot last night. I haven't yet read the book, so I can't say whether it has much to do with the book or not. But it was definitely better than I expected. Nice action scenes, an okay story, and the robots were done very well. I'd say it was worth my AU$9.
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    A Heartfelt Sequel to the Original: A Review of B+

    I saw it today and this is one of the few sequels that's better than the original. There is much more depth to the story and a lot of emotional moments. It showed a much more human side of the hero. I recommend this movie. I'll give it a B+ :smile:
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    Help Answer Review Questions by Friday Morning

    Doing a review for exams but some word type questions I don't understand, and another question that's not word type. Anybody that can answer please do, I do need to know to do it by Friday morning. Here they are... Question 1... An industrial plant is confronted with a problem of...
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    Challenges of Life on Extra-Solar Planets: A Review of Latest Findings

    The first extra-solar planets detect are not likely canidates for life b/c a) the planets are too small b) their surface temp is too low for liquid water c) they orbit pulsars, which emit too much powerful radiation d) they are too distant from the star they orbit. I believe the answer...
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    Understanding Binary Stars: Types and Definitions

    Having trouble with this question. Any help would be appreciated. I have narrowed the answers down 1) A star which appears double when observed directly, and is held together by mutual gravitation is called? astrometric binary spectrophic binary visual binary
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    Need help with review question on test tomorow

    need help please. tonight if possible. I need to find the largest area of a rectangle with base on the x-axis and upper corners touch the parabola with the equation y=12-x^2 :smile: thanks :smile:
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    LOADS of Final Review Questions

    Hi, these are off of my final review sheet. Theres a lot of them but I think most my answers are correct :rofl::rofl: * = my answer. 1. Kinetic Theory accounts for the increase in pressure as a confined gas is heated by what? *An increase in particle motion, more violent and frequent...
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    Project Please Review - Get Feedback on Your Group Project

    I never really post my stuff but you guys seem like a good group. First I will explain what project consists of and then I will post the project. Well we have to present in a group to the class as though we were a Newscast studio or something.. just give news like they do in cnn or any...
  9. wolram

    Gravitational Radiation from Inspiraling Binaries: A Review

    http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0404055
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    Help with test review problem, magnetic field/capacitors

    Alright, my teacher gave us a review sheet of problems for the test tomorrow, supposedly all the concepts will be covered on the test, and I've got NO CLUE where to even start on this problem. It supposedly has something to do with section 30.7 in Serway/Beichner's physics text, titled...
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    String Cosmology Review Paper?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a good review on how string theory accounts for inflation. I found a great review on 'classical' inflation by Linde explaining the paradigms in terms of GR and scalar fields but am looking for a good introductory review in terms of the string paradigm. I'm hoping to...
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    Does Scale Affect the Angular Velocity of Ferris Wheels?

    A Ferris wheel has a radius of 8 meters and rotates once every 15 seconds. A 10:1 scale model of the Ferris wheel also rotates once every 15 seconds. Which has the higher Angular Velocity? Solution: angular velocity = Change in rotation/change in time Do I use the formula v = rw...
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    Electromagnetic Forces and Fields: Ranking, Ratio, and Distance Calculations

    11) the diagram shows 3 equally spaced wires that are perpendicular to the page. the currents are equal, 2 being out of the page and 1 going into the page. rank the wires according to the magnetude of the forces on them, from least to greatest. . x . 1...
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    How Well Do You Understand Inductive Circuits and Magnetic Fields?

    Could you check these answers. thanks 1) In a purely inductive circut, the current lags voltage by? 1/4 cycle 2) Which has the greatest effect in decreasing oscillation frequency of an LC circuit? Using Instead: a) L/2 and C/2 b) L/2 and 2C c) 2L and C/2 d) 2L and 2C I picked d...
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    Please recommend physics REVIEW book

    Hi guys, can someone recommend a good physics textbook/review book? I am very iffy on some of the physical concepts. I don't need a review book that will tell me the formula and give me a problem to plug it in with. I need to understand the concepts first before practicing. My physics book...
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    Exam Review Questions: Work, Kinetic Energy, Acceleration, and Impulse

    I'm working on a small worksheet for exam review that I could get some extra credit on. I've finished the problems posted below, but would like to know if they've been done correctly. If you can help on either, please do. ------------------------------ "[3] A 6.0kg block initially at...
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    Exam review: don't remember how to do this

    I have 2 problems I have forgot how to do. 1. An Arrow is shot at an angle of 45 degrees abouve the horizontal at 69 m/s. (a) How high will the arrow go? (b) what horizontal distance will the arrow travel. these are the equations I know: Dx=Vxt (Dx: verticle distance, Vx: Verticle...
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    Calculus Finals Review: Seeking Tutoring/Help

    Ok, so I have my Calculus Finals this coming Thursday, and I hope I receive some "tutoring" or review. The teacher sent out a review sheet via email, and I mirrored it [PLAIN]www.hodeez.com/max3_finals.doc[/URL] Just need a little/some help on 1,4,6,7,10 and the long problem. Of course I...
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    Calculus Test Prep - Answers + Explanations

    Hi guys, I have a calculus test tomorrow and it'll be great if I can receive some answers + explanations! my review sheet is attached. if this is breaking the rules I am sorry. hope this actually helps some other people too
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    “The Demon Haunted World”, by Carl Sagan review

    "DEMON HAUNTED WORLD", SAGAN - a CRITIQUE “The Demon Haunted World”, by Carl Sagan A Critique by MirabileAuditu The late Carl Sagan built a considerable reputation, and fortune, writing such books as “Cosmos”, “Pale Blue Dot”, and “The Demon Haunted World”. In each of them, he pretends...
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    Experts please: Review of Pulsed Plasma Electric Motor Patent

    This guy is effectively asking for donations on EBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2193742726&category=14431 This is the patent...
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    Book review here is for Hyperspace

    The book review here is for Hyperspace, authored by Michio Kaku. As the name suggests, the book is focused on the concept of higher dimensions and their applications in physics. More specifically, the books covers a wide range of topics, from the history of hyperspace, extra dimensions in...
  23. Zefram

    The Most Popular Physics Books by Physicists: A Comparative Review

    Which physicist wrote the best popular level physics book? Choose based on style, content, subject matter, skill as a writer, whatever you like. I've seen some criticism of Hawking's writing and I'm curious how other physicists' books directed at the layman are viewed. I probably left out...
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    Is The Great Atlas of the Stars Worth Buying for Astronomy Enthusiasts?

    Not forcing a topic just to be the first to post a review of an astronomy book or anything, I just thought perhaps some of you may be interested in one of the most helpful star atlases i have used, to-date. It is The Great Atlas of the STARS by Serge Brunier, photographs by Akira Fujii. It...
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    News Review of the War Coverage (funny)

    This seems a common topic lately... Mr. Cranky (of movie review infamy) has a hilarious review. The full thing is at http://www.mrcranky.com/movies/iraqwarcoverage.html : (lots of profanity there, caveat lector.) Seriously though, what do you guys think of the network news coverage, two...
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    The secret of antigravitational flight, as told by ETs (please review)

    The secret of antigravitational flight, as told by ETs In an UFO forum, where I´m the resident skeptic, some one gave me this contactee message, given to him by a ET, that is some kind of Physics unknown to humanity, and that is the secret of antigravitational flight. I know almost...
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