Epinions Recent Reviews for 12judge

Bahamas on a Budget

Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:43:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - We were looking for a low cost getaway for a few days. With airfare as expensive as it still is these days, it is hard to fly a family of four anywhere - unless you are independently wealthy (in which case you don't need budget vacation advice).
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I Swore I'd Never Own a Minivan!

Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:07:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I cannot count the number of times I have said "I will never own a minivan." But, two kids and two dogs later - trips in our Honda Accord just are too difficult. I used to have an Explorer but there just isn't much more room for luggage once you put the...

Hyatt: Great Kansas City Convention Center/Hotel

Sun, 10 Jun 2001 19:43:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - The Kansas City Hyatt Crown Center is part of the Crown Center Convention Center. It is near downtown K.C. Yet, the neighborhood is not a great one so you will want to have a car or take a cab.

It is only a couple of miles to the Westport...

Makes the Grade, but only a C+

Sun, 10 Jun 2001 19:11:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - ***Update on my stereo problems: I have had to now twice have this stereo repaired for a blown diode. Twice now an diode in the faceplate has gone bad causing the stereo to malfunction or get stuck on one station. Fortunately for me, I bought a three...

It Lasts Forever!

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 09:53:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I bought my Sunbeam about 8 years ago and it still serves me well. This sucker takes a beating but keeps working fine. It has served me well and will soon be retired and replaced by a new Sunbeam.

Portability:

It is easy to move...

Edge of Your Seat Page Turner!

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 17:27:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I read this book on one of my recent flights cross country. Action packed and hard to put down. The story is about Lt Col Smith - an Army doctor who is specializing in the study and cures for new deadly viruses. He works in the Army equivalent of the...

Do Your Dogs Really Need Designer Dog Food

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 13:15:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I am not a vet but I have had dogs all my life. I have raised several Irish Setters and now have a Golden Retriever and an Eskimo Spitz. I have tried the designer dog foods, but my dogs are just as happy and healthy with Purina dog food (and I am also...

Not as Effective as Prescription Brands

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 10:48:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I had grown tired of spending $40-$50 every 3-4 months for a resupply of the prescription version of this flea control that we would get from our vet. I cannot remember the brand we were using (Advantage? maybe), but it worked very well. Nevertheless,...

Is it really worth the money?

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:54:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - We bought one of these beds for our dogs. It seemed like a great idea. A nice comfortable pillow for our overly spoiled dogs and hopefully a way to keep them off of the furniture at night. Unfortunately, it didn't work.

Sure, the concept is...

It's Like the Energizer Bunny

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:02:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - My family has had our 1991 Camry since we bought it new back in late 1990. It still has the original burgundy paint with the grey interior.

Ours is a 4 door, five speed manual transmission, 4 cylinder, with power windows and locks, and a...

Lives Up to Its Name - Vanishing Cream

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 14:35:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I used this cream much more regularly during my teenage years. Now that I am older, I still have the occasional battle with blemishes - ZITS! Nobody likes them.

Clearasil cream actually lives up to its name. It is a vanishing cream - it...

Do You Really Need Another Mushy Bar of Soap in Your Tub

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:04:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I used this soap for a few weeks and that is all it took to convince me that I did not like it. First of all, it had a tendency to overdry my skin. I didn't particularly like feeling like a reptile with scaly skin.

Next, it would sometimes...

Simply the Best!

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:50:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - I have tried the rest (Oxy, Phisoderm, Seabreeze, even Noxema), but this is this is certainly the best! I really don't get THAT excited over fash wash, but I must say this stuff works.

I have combination skin - but have days where my skin is...

Might As Well Use Rubbing Alcohol!

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:13:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - Look at the ingredients on this bottle next time you pick it up. The major ingredient is rubbing alcohol.

There is not necessarily anything wrong with that, but you should be aware of what you are paying all that money for. You could get a...

Good Enough for a Guy to Use

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:18:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - If a guy will admit to using this stuff, then it must be good. We guys don't like to admit that we use any skin care products - our good looks come naturally. Yeh, right!

Believe that and I have some great beach front property to sell you in...

Wahl Sterling 4 Clippers: Sturdy, Dependable - Good Hair Cut

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 01:33:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - Being in the military, my hair must stay short. This clipper makes it easy to keep my hair short.

I have used this clipper for over three years and it is still performing well. I need a trim at least every other week, so this clipper gets...

Kenwood XD-A51 Audio Mini System: Piece of Crap!

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:40:52 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - The sound quality was good, the features were nice, but that doesn't mean anything if the system never works. That is why I got rid of mine and bought a Sony to replace it.

It was almost like clockwork. It all started about 6 months after I...

Sony MHC Stereo Mini System: Big Power - Little Package

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:26:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - Shortly after buying a comparable Kenwood system, it started to overheat after about 20 minutes of playing music. The entire main circuit board needed to be replaced. Instead of returning it for another Kenwood, I got this Sony.

This is a...

They Take a Beating but . . .

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:13:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - They take a beating but keep on ticking. I mounted these under the dash in my Jeep Wrangler. They provide excellent sound quality despite getting wet, muddy, and dirty.

I rarely have the top on my Jeep, so rain, dirt, dust, mud - it all gets...

GE Profile Countertop Microwave Ovens: Just can't get it open!

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 23:38:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - If I could only open the door, then this microwave would be great. It has some really nice features. There are plenty of shortcut buttons (one for popcorn for example). Just hit the button and it automatically sets the time and heat to the right level...

Good while it lasted

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 23:19:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - Great monitor while it lasted. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I didn't buy another Acer monitor.

I bought this monitor new with my new Acer computer. It worked wonderfully for about a year and a half. Then it simply failed.

I took...

Diving in the Rock Islands

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 17:44:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - About a year ago, my wife and I spent several days diving in Palau. We have dove around Micronesia and in Australia, but Palau certainly is at the top of the list. The number and size of the fish is amazing. Not to mention for you shark lovers - white...

Kayaking in Palau

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 17:27:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - As an alternative to one dive day or as an excellent way to spend your decompression day (before you fly out) consider a kayak trip.

About a year ago, when my wife and I went to Palau, we spent our last day (our decompression day) kayaking...

Don't Get ASA'ed

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 19:15:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - Atlantic Southeast Airlines is part of Delta Connection, the regional airline carrier for Delta. They fly ATR turboprops and a few small Canada Air jets.

If you have a choice, choose another airline. I fly ASA at least once a month (often...

Not One of His Best!

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 18:03:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author 12judge - The Brethren is a story about how the life of an aspiring presidential candidate intertwines with the lives of three convicted judges serving time in a minimum security federal prison.

The judges hold "court" in the prison to resolve minor...