Epinions Recent Reviews for Howard_U

There's a story here somewhere

Mon, 6 Aug 2001 13:29:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Barbara Ehrenreich makes no pretense of objectively. She believes that it is nearly impossible for one to live on wages at or near the minimum wage, thinks it’s terrible that we don’t pay all workers a living wage and began her adventure largely to...

Grocery Stores: Look what they've done to my Lucky Store, Ma!

Sat, 4 Aug 2001 04:44:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - The Rant Begins

Lucky’s may not have been the best grocery store ever, but it was my store. I did nearly all my grocery shopping there. The prices were lower than at Safeway, the Lucky Rewards Card saved real money and “three’s a...

What good the legal profession can do; the E-Prime w/o

Fri, 27 Jul 2001 23:18:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - In February of 1972 a dam burst in West Virginia, killing 125 people and leaving thousands homeless. The Buffalo Creek Disaster tells the compelling story behind how this disaster came to pass and of the legal fight to obtain justice from...

Big Brother - My favorite guilty pleasure, the guilty pleasure w/o

Sun, 22 Jul 2001 01:41:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Big Brother I

Like rats in a maze the first set of victims, uh, houseguests file in. Crowded into a small house with few amenities, cut off from the outside world, with cameras and microphones everywhere, they have absolutely no...

Can "chutzpah and charm" be taught?

Sat, 14 Jul 2001 20:58:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Oddly enough, this book will be most useful for those who don’t really need it. If you are the kind of person who already works a room with enthusiasm and effectiveness, this book will give you lots of tips and techniques to make your “work” even more...

Are you ready to hack and slash till the morning light?

Sun, 8 Jul 2001 05:33:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Did you every just want to kill something? You didn’t want to wrack your brains over puzzles or wander around trying to pick up everything in sight and trying to use it every way possible; you wanted to kill something. Boy, is this game made for you!...

So you want to be a barbarian hero?

Tue, 3 Jul 2001 03:33:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Until this series, Heroes of Might and Magic was, hands down, the finest game of its kind ever created. Fanatics played endlessly, not just on the scenarios that came with the various versions of the game, but on maps created by fans and actively...

All you can eat, but is it worth it?

Sun, 1 Jul 2001 03:50:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - It's 7:00 Saturday night in the middle of summer. Everybody's at the beach or barbequing in their back yards, right? Yet one restaurant has a line all the way out the door. Is it some fancy, by reservation only, hot spot? No, it's the Hometown...

What's hot and what's not at Boston Market

Sat, 23 Jun 2001 02:06:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - When Boston Market came to Fremont, CA, about 4 years ago, the line stretched out the door every night. Then the company hit financial hard times, reduced the menu selections and the lines disappeared. I know I quit going there. Based on a recent...

Flawed account of a flawed woman

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 02:21:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - After reading reviews of this book on Amazon.com I just had to order it. The reviews fell neatly into two categories. All the reviewers who dislike Hillary praised Barbara Olson for providing an insightful and well-documented account of how bloody...

Skeptical? You are not alone

Sat, 16 Jun 2001 14:55:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - This book has something for the skeptic and the New Age believer as well. Gardner is clearly a skeptic himself, but he provides tons of contact information (names, address, web-sites, prices, etc.) for the very people and ideas he belittles.
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This might be the school for you

Sat, 16 Jun 2001 13:59:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - I graduated from Golden Gate and, generally, I recommend it. But it's not for everybody. It has big pulses and big minuses. Please forgive the first person pronouns below, but I also teach at Golden Gate and feel, in a way, that I speak for the...

Good for kids, if you know where to go

Sun, 3 Jun 2001 01:15:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Las Vegas has tried to turn itself into a destination for families and has largely succeeded. The place includes lots for families and/or kids to do. Here are some tips on placed to go and things to do.

The best place for a family...

The new software makes it even better!

Sat, 26 May 2001 07:43:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - I used to want to watch Siskel and Ebert's movie reviews. I never could remember when the show was on and usually missed it. Not any more. Siskel is gone, but the movie review show lives on and I've got a season pass.

The season...

Compaq Presario 5900Z: Overall, a good buy

Sun, 28 Jan 2001 07:05:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - For the most part, I've been pleased with my Compaq. It's been reasonably reliable and satisfactory. Here are the pluses and minuses I've observed:

Pluses

Speed - I'm not technical enough to know the details but a fast...

One day full of entertainment!

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 05:44:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - You can do this whole park in a day, but it will be a day you will enjoy thoroughly. There is something for everybody, from the most thrilling thrill rides to the most relaxing church (a church in the middle of an amusement park?!).

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Try the buffet, great choices

Sat, 9 Dec 2000 08:09:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - The cabbies will tell you that the Rio buffet is the best in town. They are right, at least considering the selection for the price. The Rio is off Strip, so you must go to some effort to get there, either driving or by cab. When we were there...

Howard Johnson: Howard Johnson's in Anaheim is a great place to stay

Sat, 9 Dec 2000 06:52:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - This is my favorite place to stay when visiting Disneyland. Unlike the Radisson, at which I had a most unpleasant experience (see my review under Radisson) the rooms at the Howard Johnson are clean and well maintained. Nothing fancy, but...

A must, even if you only negotiate with the spouse and kids

Sun, 3 Dec 2000 19:37:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - This book can help you negotiate with everyone from your spouse and kids, to your boss, to that used-car salesman who's pushing you for an agreement.

Getting Past No is the sequel to Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without...

Terrible customer service

Sun, 3 Dec 2000 17:49:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - TCI seemed to be getting its customer service act together before AT&T bought it out. Both system reliability and customer service have gone straight downhill ever since.

Here is my latest horror story. As with most @home users,...

Better the more you listen to it

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 06:49:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Everything You Want was on VH1's countdown forever. You're a God followed immediately. That was enough for me. This is a great CD. Strong songs throughout.

I've heard that this is their fourth album. Makes sense. They are...

Ever changing, ever new, Disneyland

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 05:19:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - I've been going to Disneyland since I came to California in 1974. I've still got E tickets, from when the Matterhorn was an E ride (and the Haunted Mansion, too, though I didn't understand until I actually entered the mansion).

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It's beautiful! And a good computer, too.

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 03:56:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - Now I know what all the other guys felt like when they fell in love with their first car. You know how guys get, when they see a car they just have to have, get it, give it a pet name and wax it every weekend. I've been thinking about buying a...

A great park despite Mt. Davis

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 03:58:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - The "Net" is a great place to watch a ballgame. Here are some particulars, good and bad, that might interest you.

Good:

Choice of food -- Everything from great bar-be-que (first level, all the way to...

You can't get a free car, but you can save

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:01:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Howard_U - As has been pointed out (check out Almighty's review) you can't get a new car from this card. In fact, there are severe limits on how much you can save. These depend on the type of car, and the last I looked topped out at $1,000-3,500. And, of...