Epinions Recent Reviews for Emilio

Serious limits on email totally unacceptable

Fri, 20 Aug 2004 02:24:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Comcast imposes several strict limitations on the amount of email you can send out. Just to name a few I know about (and I am sure there are other limitations too): - Maximum of 20 emails per minute. - Maximum of 50 email addresses in a single email...

Canon PowerShot S40 Digital Camera: Dream camera you can take anywhere.

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 23:12:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Finally a high-quality camera you can take anywhere! The Canon S40 is amazingly small for all the features crammed into it. This is not a toy. It's a computer sized down to true pocket size.

The multitude of features will not...

Mission Ridge - Explorer's Playground

Sun, 28 Apr 2002 19:29:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Mission Ridge is a great playground for intermediate and advanced skiers who love to explore. There’s lots of unusual nooks and crannies to explore. One of my favorite places is the Bomber Cliffs. Yes, they are impressive cliffs, but there are several...

Schweitzer is a legend!!!

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:01:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Schweitzer Mountain is a legend still in the making. Located in northern Idaho, it is an undiscovered jewel, especially for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers. Oh beginners have nothing to worry about either. There is world-class beginner terrain...

Great portable music for sports!

Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:41:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - There's no easier way to prepare a good tape for skiing, jogging, or any other sport, than to hit the "record" button on your tape-deck, and record something directly off a radio station, or from a CD, or a vinyl record, or from another tape. Then put...

Wahl AC Trimmer: Wahl's Trim'N Vac is great for beards

Tue, 11 Dec 2001 02:12:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Wahl's new Trim'N Vac advertises a "neat beard" and a "clean sink" (because a built-in vacuum collects the hair trimmings). The first is true. The second could use some improvement. This little gadget for trimming beards and mustaches has a sexy, curved...

Treat yourself to some good laughs!

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 03:12:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Relax! Don't take yourself so seriously. Don't over-analyze everything. Just enjoy the action. It's a funny movie. Enjoy it.

I almost did not go to see it when I saw that the critics did not give this movie enough stars. But I am glad I...

Watch out for bogus "Volcano Updates"

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:51:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Before arriving on the Big Island, we had read that it's a good idea to ask about the latest news on the Kilauea eruptions. We even had a phone number to call about it, which we should have done. It would have connected us to the Volcano National...

Best Beaches, Snorkeling & Boat tours around Kona

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:31:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - When in Hawaii, you must try snorkeling, to see the real locals (fish and sea-turtles), and a boat trip to see dolphins and whales.

If you want to be close to both beaches and boat tours, I would recommend staying somewhere near the south end...

PADI Advanced Open Water: Learn to Navigate, Dive deeper, safer.

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 03:55:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - There are several reasons to take the Advanced Open Water course. Here's just a few:

1. Learn and/or improve your underwater navigation skills. This is a must for any diver.

2. Try out different diving experiences, such as deep...

PADI Open Water: Like to fly? Visit another planet?

Wed, 18 Oct 2000 00:40:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - If you like to fly on your own power (without assistance from a big flying machine, and without the risk of falling from the sky), then SCUBA diving is for you.

If you have ever snorkeled and wished you could hold your breath a bit longer to...

Beauty, Magic, and Backcountry

Tue, 23 May 2000 05:06:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - There's definitely something magical about Mt. Shasta. The imposing, other-worldly lenticular clouds hovering over it's top look like the entrance to a wormhole leading to another dimension. Shastina (Mt. Shasta's sister peak) looks like a UFO landing...

A hidden diamond between Oregon and California

Thu, 18 May 2000 04:25:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Mt. Ashland is surprisingly big and versatile, with Shakespearean overtones. You can enjoy slopes such as Romeo, Upper Juliet, Ariel, Caliban, Bitwixt and Ado. The town of Ashland is the site of the Shakespearean Festival, which explains the ski trail...

Paradise for cruisers & trees; not for snowboarders

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:55:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Heavenly Valley is big, with miles of long, blue cruiser trails, especially long on the Nevada side. Unfortunately, there are several flat crossover trails that are unavoidable, especially when crossing between the California and Nevada sides...

Bicentennial has everything!

Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:14:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - This movie has it all: humor, romance, sad moments, provocative moments, and above all: it makes you think about life.

It has several unpredictable turns. I didn't expect the movie would cover several decades and two generations of humans...

A truly outstanding, truly all-mountain ski

Sat, 27 Nov 1999 04:46:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - This ski has it all: the power, the stability, the ability to carve and hold its turns, and it will take you off the beaten path with confidence. This is a go-anywhere ski. A good skier's dream ski.

It helps to be an advanced skier to take...

NASTAR racer, go for it!

Thu, 25 Nov 1999 23:28:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - The Detonator will blast you through the gates, but also take you everywhere on the mountain. It has a nice snap when you pressure it. This ski is similar to the Predator, but somewhat stiffer. It will hold an edge better and store more energy for the...

Fun, easy to control, sweet ski

Thu, 25 Nov 1999 23:16:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - This is a fun ski. Flexible in the bumps, forgiving of small mistakes, and with enough "bite" to hold the edges in place when needed. It's a go anywhere ski. (The only place where this ski might not be the best choice is if you ski a lot of...

Tree skiing, variety, long cruisers

Thu, 25 Nov 1999 21:57:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Halfway between Eugene and Bend, on Hwy 58, lies a winter playground where everyone can find the perfect run, custom made for them.

You can select the appropriate degree of steepness for you by simply choosing how great an arc you will make...

Best Lake Views. Period.

Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:20:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - The only ski area where you can sit in the sun and enjoy a view of the lake along with your lunch, and then proceed to take a photo of yourself with your ski tip hanging in mid-air with nothing but the water of Lake Tahoe as a background.

You...

Squaw: Intermediates Beware!

Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:31:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Squaw Valley doesn't have much to offer an intermediate skier. There is enough beginner terrain up on the top. Most of the rest is legendary terrain for advanced and expert skiers. And, of course, there are plenty of cliffs for those who want to tempt...

A complete vacation, miles of cruising

Thu, 18 Nov 1999 04:22:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - At Park City, your wife can go shopping all day, your daughter can ice-skate, your son can attack the steeps, while you enjoy miles of cruising. There is something for everyone. If you are there for more than a couple of days, take a shuttle to Deer...

A true skier's retreat!

Thu, 18 Nov 1999 02:56:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Big Mountain is a great family area, and also great for powder chasers, as long as you can stand some real cold weather. It has a real cozy atmosphere. But it is a bit remote. Don't expect night life and entertainment. This is a great place for a those...

Irritating, rude, never-ending punching

Sat, 13 Nov 1999 03:48:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - Every weekend, I have a choice: 2.5 hours drive to Mt. Bachelor or 2 hours to Mt.Hood. I mostly ski Mt. Hood. Why? Many reasons.

Bachelor can be good on a nice, sunny day. It can be great IF the top is open (but it is closed most of the time,...

1999 Subaru Legacy Wagon: No alternative: My 3rd Subaru

Sat, 13 Nov 1999 02:46:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Emilio - I want everything in a car: power, 4WD, good gas mileage, lots of cargo room. I'd love to buy American, but there's no American car that offers all the features of a Subaru for a comparable price.

Four wheel drive and ABS are the two main...