Epinions Recent Reviews for ChristyACB

GT Flat Cooktop Range JBP66W

Fri, 17 May 2002 16:58:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - I recently bought a new construction condo in Hawaii and during the process, the builders give a small selection of appliances to choose from. These go from pretty elaborate to extremely simple, but in the end, I chose the GE JBP66W and have been very...

Aveda Sap-Moss: Heavenly Moisture, Earthy Scent

Tue, 14 May 2002 06:02:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Yes, yes, it does smell like moss and wet logs! I'll just get that out right now. But it is a spicy moss, with a hint of vast green redwood forest to it. Does that sound a little better? For those who really enjoy the Aveda natural scents, it is a lovely...

Draw Real Animals: It Honestly Works!

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 21:40:50 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - I've always been able to draw people's faces, but animals have been a largely unsuccessful venture for me. Yet the yearning to do it properly has kept the search for a method that works going for years. Finally, after spending a small fortune on huge...

Flawless: Eyelashes to Die For

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 21:06:40 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Most people don't think much about their mascara. I know more than one person that whips out hundreds of dollars of boutique make-up and then finishes with a $2 bottle of dimestore mascara. There isn't anything wrong with a bargain, but mascara really...

Aveda Night Nutrients: Miracles do happen!

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 19:37:43 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Aveda is one of those brands that remains somewhat elusive in the world of high profile skin care. A favorite in European countries, it isn't as gigantic here. Unlike other high quality brands, the amount of advertising they employ is quite small. Most...

Know Your Cat: Inside The Feline Mind

Tue, 4 Sep 2001 18:24:19 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - For almost all my life I have had a cat...or two living with me. I adore their undemanding companionship and unique way of life. Though in total there have only been 6 cats, each with long life spans, I really thought I knew about them. After buying and...

Medieval Needlepoint: Glorious Creations!

Tue, 4 Sep 2001 17:45:08 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - As a fan of all things ancient, most especially regarding medieval Europe and an avid creator of historic clothing, this book was a shoe in for my personal library. But aside from simply owning yet another volume among many, I have found in it a useful...

Origins No Puffery - Maybe..Maybe Not

Sat, 1 Sep 2001 02:38:36 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - It's no secret that my bathroom counters look like the entire beauty floor of Macy's. If it exists, I've examined its merits and either use it or have thoroughly discarded it. But, there are, unfortunately, exceptions to this rule that continue to plague...

Time Wise Moisturizer - Stopping Chronos In His Tracks

Sat, 1 Sep 2001 02:05:27 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - I'll be the first to admit that I have absolutely no loyalty to any company when it comes to beauty. If it works better than all it's compatriot products, its in there! So to say that I am a long term user of Time Wise Age Fighting Moisturizer means...

JVC DVL300 Digital Camcorder: Lots of Wows!

Mon, 9 Jul 2001 01:46:00 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - I'll admit right off that buying a new video camera was traumatic for me. It seemed that the more I looked at what was available, the less I knew what I wanted. Technical advances since my last purchase were absolutely mind boggling and a simple ocean...

Saturn's Race: Smart Sharks and Floating Islands

Mon, 9 Jul 2001 00:51:04 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - If you're rich, the future is a nice place to be. While the world starves you can move onto one of the world's elite floating islands. One such island is called Xanadu and along with it's perfect society, there are many secrets. Accidentally stumbling...

Venus: Claiming the Planet Prize

Mon, 9 Jul 2001 00:03:54 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - So here it is, a not too distinct future where youth can be bought and life is long. A young man, eldest and beloved son of one of this solar systems wealthiest men, travels to Venus to become the first person to do so. His intentions are simple: show...

And So The Poop Was Scooped..

Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:21:23 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Like many cat owners I have been on an eternal quest to render the litterbox less offensive. And eventually this led me to spend a ridiculous amount of money on an electronic litter box, the Little Maid Advanced.

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Creative CD-RW and Learning To Burn

Tue, 29 May 2001 21:13:54 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Like many people out there, I tend to feel a little out of my element when buying new computer hardware. All the confidence I've built up while perusing the latest in computer tech just dwindles when confronted by row upon row of brandnames with...

Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers - Essential!

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:49:39 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - It may not be a very exciting title, but the contents of this hefty book surely are. There is nothing quite like finally seeing the mysterious hallmark on the bottom of your obscure teapot in print and knowing it's history by seeing it. But this is more...

The Handy Science Answer Book - Engaging!

Sun, 4 Mar 2001 23:24:33 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - This is from the Handy series of books. Each deals with one large topic, like space or the ocean. This one deals with science in general and is an absolute gem. Running a hefty 580 pages, this isn't exactly a kids book or a grown-up book. It is...

Home Architect Deluxe 3.0: 3D Home Architect Deluxe 3.0 - Useful & Fun, But Limited

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 01:54:30 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - If you're planning on building a home, then the agony one goes through making choices isn't unknown to you. If you are, like me, simply planning for the future, then deciding on the exact layout of the house is a multi-year process that is more enjoyable...

Star Trek: Where No One Has Gone Before

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 02:43:01 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Where No One Has Gone Before - A History In Pictures is the ultimate book for the Star Trek fan. This luscious book shows the best of this time honored addition to America's culture. Coffee-table sized, it is available in hard or soft cover,...

Aftermath - A Dark Future

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 02:20:45 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Levar Burton, best known as the character Geordi LaForge on Star Trek: The Next Generation has taken the leap into grown up science fiction. He has been involved in the Reading Rainbow for many years, but hadn't ventured into adult level books...

Beyond the Blue Event Horizon: Seeking CHON

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 23:59:26 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - NOTE: Epinions doesn't have the title properly listed. It is the book, Beyond the Blue Event Horizon.

In the astounding second book in the Heechee Saga, we are again in the company of Robin Broadhead. The stakes are higher...

Gateway - Enter the Heechee Domain

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 23:38:39 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Frederick Pohl is a legend in the world of science fiction for books that are both smart and entertaining. Riding on that fine edge of what is known and what the scientists of the world can only dream, he is brilliant at weaving tales that intrigue...

Cat Fancy: The Cat Owner's Ultimate Resource

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:32:36 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Most people giggle when they see Cat Fancy in the cubby of my coffee table right alongside the Journal of Phycology. But the simple truth is, I'm a cat owner and I find it an incredible resource. Not only enjoyable, it is reputable, which is an important...

Carl Sagan: The Dragons of Eden - Masterful

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:06:28 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Carl Sagan was probably brought into the current generation's imagination through the movie and book Contact, but his contributions to the world of thought stretch much further back than that one episode. His ability to see clearly, and with...

Cuervo 1800: If You're Gonna, Then Aim High

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 11:51:25 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Like many people, I generally think of Tequila as toxic waste. For the most part, it tastes like badly refined gasoline, tears holes in my stomach and makes me wish for death the next morning. But, if you're going to create a home bar, tequila is a...

Popular Science: A Gadget Lover's Dream

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 00:24:34 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ChristyACB - Popular Science is a sort of melting pot of technological news. Most techie magazines tend to be very focused on some particular area, such as handheld computers or games. These get pretty in-depth for that area. All this leaves a gap for those of us who...