Epinions Recent Reviews for LaBruja

profeel: Profeel= Friendly, knowledgeable professionals. Thanx!

Fri, 28 May 2004 17:32:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I purchased an SLR digital camera. Shipment was very fast. There was excellent communication throughout. Kudos to Robin! Profeel honored its commitment to match lower prices from LEGITIMATE online sources. (Tons of bogus businesses sell cameras which...

Frontline Assault Nukes Fleas and Ticks!

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 02:25:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Life was sheer Purgatory before Frontline. And that was only for me. How much worse it must have been for my Boyzz! Bleeding cash, spraying the yard, dipping the pets, spraying the house were my only sacrifices. My canine angels were donating BLOOD!
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Calphalon Commercial Cooks!

Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:19:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Fifteen years ago my sister bought a set of Calphalon Hard Anodized cookware which I eyed suspiciously for over a decade. Aluminum is reactive and NOT a healthy food additive (regardless of the Alzheimers controversy). Chilis and marinara sauces are...

Smugly Content with Mediocrity

Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:45:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - It's been 10 years since I graduated from U of I with a BS degree in microbiology and I still feel hostile towards the institution in almost every regard. Make no mistake, this is a world class research institution. The professional schools are well...

The Long Winter Descends

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 05:58:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Winter has arrived. And promises to be longer, more bitter and treacherous than any yet seen. Four kings are declared while an unknown Queen battles to return. Motives span greed and power lust to vengeance or sheer survival in a world suddenly plunged...

Svelte and Stylish Stylus Zoom

Wed, 16 Aug 2000 05:43:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Just after food, clothing and the love of a good dog is the need for a camera. I have never heard anyone express regrets at taking too many pictures. Consequently, four and a half years ago I decided to get my niece a point and shoot camera for her HS...

Only semi-precious

Mon, 31 Jul 2000 12:34:36 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - A love story in an enduring, timeless sense that is both deeper and wider than the traditional tales of romantic love. The deep and abiding love Jewel feels for her husband is nearly inseparable from her love for family and discovery of self.

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Harry stumbles (but only slightly).

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:40:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Expectations for this latest Harry Potter book are enormous. The first three books have been excellent with tightly constructed plots and beautifully developed characters unfolding within a magical world so convincing I yearn to believe. This latest...

The Long and Short of it...

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 03:14:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Background. I am descended from the world's MOST embarrassing parents. Bar None. Ask any of my sibs.

Update. My daughter AND my niece (traitor) have referred to ME(!) as the most embarrassing person in the world.

Relevance. Having...

These guys are Bad News.

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:08:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Several years ago I applied for a Mastercard (subsequently sold to Fleet) and transferred balances to take advantage of a 'zero interest introductory rate' to be followed by a low variable interest rate.

Every month I was billed with interest...

Another view to Dog Fancy's Dogs USA

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:09:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I agree with Muttgirl, bad owners are a plague. Tragically there's BIG money in the pet business to be made from BAD owners. How much of the responsibility for this rests with DOGS USA? I'm grappling with that question since reading Muttgirl's review of...

If you like dogs you like mutts.

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 00:09:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I'd previously seen a book that featured mutts but sadly they all looked about the same,...Old Yeller ranging from medium to large in a variety of colors. Which neglects an essential (and charming) characteristic of mutts...the incredible variety; a...

Wonderful beyond words. 5 "WOOFS"

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:16:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - The collection of stories in this book is inspiring. I touch base with them when my creeping cynicism approaches something closer to despair. I'm not sure that the really good people outnumber the others, but I am convinced they will ultimately make the...

Jog dial is the BEST!

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 22:22:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - This phone has what you'd expect in a high end cordless model;900 Mhz DSS,

call waiting-caller ID, back lit LCD display, speed dial options(3),pager-finder and a trendy silver color. There is the capability to charge a spare battery and a flexible...

Invaluable in selecting a dog for your family.

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 05:46:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - The biggest problem facing dogs today is a lack of commitment on the part of their owners. This is exasperated by people acquiring a dog wrong for their lifestyle, personality, or expectations. Breed encyclopedias contain a wealth of information and cool...

A good buy

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 04:29:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I don't watch TV. I don't have the time, inclination or attention span. But I do enjoy movies. And my daughter loves movies. I bought my computer with a DVD player and a video card that included TV out. Many DVD's have wide screen formatting and appear...

Only if you like great characters in a terrific story.

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 03:57:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I'm not terribly familiar with the fantasy/sci-fi genres. The covers are off-putting...too much like historical romances with a jolt of testosterone. The original 'Dragonlance Chronicles' were highly recommended to me and I found myself literally in...

What SHOULD be controversial ISN'T this book..

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 22:13:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Hair remains a contentious and painful subject even within the African-American community. This book is blunt in its approach to that 'Taboo Topic'. Blunt, yes! But written with a playful sense of whimsy it never becomes ham-handed or 'preachified'. The...

As the Wolf Loves her Song...

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 14:26:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Years of reading to children has demonstrated that my taste in childrens lit is not identical to theirs. Children prefer straightforward tales of love and adventure featuring tidy (and happy) endings. The unique use of language coupled with a strongly...

Scans great...Support NOT!

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 13:20:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - Researching scanners the early months of 1999 indicated that good quality was available at reasonable prices. Reviews in several computer magazines indicated this was especially true of Visioneer. Another favorable point was their reported ease of use...

Expensive, yet still a bargain!

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 01:52:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - This lens had barely hit the "streets" when I first tried to buy it. Advance publicity had made it such a hot item that it was unavailable for weeks. By that time cooler, more sensible minds had convinced me I shouldn't purchase it. I bought a...

Nice photo output. Terrific skin tones.

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 00:11:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I was amazed to find that I wasn't buying an HP. All of my friends and much of my family had HP's and swore by them. What I wanted most from a printer was decent photo reproduction. When I looked at the HP's I found the skin tones to be too orange. And...

You'll never go wrong with an Olympus P&S.

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:20:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - I purchased an Olympus Stylus Zoom (38-70mm) as a gift over 4yrs. ago and was impressed with the pictures it took. The camera was compact, weather resistant and well made. It simply didn't have as much zoom as I like. Feedback from friends indicated an...

Loaded with features. A Terrific P&S!

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 20:03:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - My SLR gives me creativity, control and lots of lens/flash options. Despite that, I wouldn't be without a point & shoot. I love the ease and convenience of their small size with nothing to (usually) set, adjust or assemble. I carry a point& shoot...

Rough start but smooth sailing.

Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:43:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaBruja - ATT@Home convinced me that a free trial run (30 days) of their cable internet service was a no risk proposition. The installation was free with no contract. I could quit whenever I wanted. Cautiously I proceeded. My regular ISP is netZero and they would...