Epinions Recent Reviews for achoo

All dressed up but no substance to Quills.

Sun, 24 Dec 2000 05:20:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - In a nutshell, Quills is a fictionalized tale of the Marquis de Sade's (Geoffrey Rush) institutionalization in an insane asylum.

Perpetrator of crimes of perversity, de Sade belongs in a prison but his wife manages to wrangle him a spot in a...

This book makes my head pound and my ulcers tingle.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 05:08:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Mutts: America's Dogs is a tremendously frustrating book. A host of contradictions, it contains good information along with material that makes my ulcers burn, all wrapped up in a warm, likeable writing style. I want to love this book. But I...

Paws to Consider this excellent book

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:35:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - It's that time of year. Everyone is all geared up for the holiday season, contemplating that perfect, special gift for the kids or the sweetheart. Classified ads announce puppies "ready for Christmas." And pet stores stock up with cuddly...

Simple and Functional: AT&T 1717 Answering Machine.

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 03:10:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - There are two appliances that I have never had any luck with. My toasters have a history of catching fire, mutilating innocent bread slices, and generally causing mayhem. And my answering machines either lose my messages or garble them so badly that it...

Bite Busters is a bust.

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 05:23:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - There are so many dog books on the market these days that it's sometimes difficult for a consumer to determine which ones are worth purchasing and which ones aren't. I read a lot in this area, and as a result I'm very impatient with dog books that waste...

The only thing I liked about Houston.

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 04:53:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - I recently visited Houston on a business trip. It was an interesting and not entirely pleasurable experience. I ventured through the bowels of Newark, boarded an airplane, travelled 1400 miles, and ended up in a place that looks frighteningly like.....

This 16" vibrator can keep your hedges happy.

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 02:04:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - For years I'd trim my hedges the old fashioned way. Arms flapping, squeak-squeaking, I'd chop my way through my suburban tangle of boxwoods, yews, and azaleas with what was essentially an overgrown scissors. I got the job done, but it was...

Euthanize this movie.

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 01:37:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - I must have walked into the wrong movie theatre. Yeah, that's it. Best In Show has gotten such great reviews, that I'm certain I must have seen some other movie. The movie that I saw was lousy.

The premise of the movie is simple. An...

Quartet gbc 30S Striaght-Cut Shredder: A handy shredder, but apply caution.

Tue, 26 Sep 2000 01:23:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - For years, the way I'd dispose of confidential paperwork was by burning it in my fireplace. This probably isn't the safest thing to do, as papers tend to burst into big, raging hot flames unlike the more even smoldering of logs meant to be burned in the...

It's just a good car: 2000 Ford Focus SE sedan.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 03:17:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - With all the hype about the 2000 Ford Focus, you'd think that Ford was giving away rocketships. Is the 2000 Ford Focus a well-equipped, comfortable economy car? Absolutely. Is it the dawning of a new era of Euro-styled, ergonomically-attuned, New Edge...

A Great Gift for Parents: Offspring magazine.

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 03:37:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - I'm not a parent, never have been and never intend to be. Yet I recently was given the Sept/Oct 2000 issue of Offspring magazine, and I actually enjoyed reading it. At $14.97 for 6-issue annual subscription, this is an affordable gift to give...

Don't take away my Skil.

Mon, 4 Sep 2000 03:05:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Ask me which of my power tools I'm most addicted to, and the Skil Cordless Drill/Driver model 2380-02 just might be it. This is one of those tools that quickly becomes indispensable for a variety of household tasks.

A drill/driver...

Holier Than Thou.

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 03:35:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Ah, image is everything. Consumer Reports magazine has to be respected on two fundamental levels. Most noteworthy, it has an almost cultlike following that gives their decisions staggering importance. They do understand the tricks of...

I'd rather purge.

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 02:01:28 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - I'm not a dieter, but I've been fascinated with the number of epinions about various brands and styles of nutrition bars. With a shrug, I decided I'd see what all the fuss was about. Although I had never eaten one of these nutrition bars before, my...

The Maritime Aquarium: A Local Treasure

Tue, 22 Aug 2000 04:24:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is one of those local treasures that, in my estimation, is under-visited and under-appreciated. It is easy to overlook this humble facility, as it is overshadowed by the larger, flashier, and better-funded Mystic...

Mixed Feelings about Mystic Aquarium

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 02:55:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - I have visited the Mystic Aquarium since I was a child. I have a fascination with fishes, and I admire Mystic's efforts in research, rescue, and conservation. Yet I write this review with a sense of unease. In recent years, Mystic Aquarium has...

Will Seduce the Fussy Feline.

Tue, 15 Aug 2000 05:10:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - As a dog person, I have to admit that my experience with cat foods is pretty limited. I still don't understand why they don't make mouse or sparrow-flavored cat food, but perhaps I'm not the average consumer.

Anyway, a friend of mine has...

Rigid 12" Compound Miter Saw (MS1250): miter cuts, bevel cuts... but can it slice cold cuts?

Tue, 15 Aug 2000 02:33:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Even though I was one of those lone females in the woodshop class back in my school years, I am a self-admitted disaster when it comes to handyman tasks. Fortunately for me, a close friend is one of those whizzes when it comes to anything involving...

Angling for Largemouth... Much Like Angling for Women

Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:24:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Note: The humor-impaired and ultra-PC are advised to exit this fishing boat now. This is intended as a light-hearted approach to what is surprisingly often a dry and serious topic.

So you want to catch a largemouth, a bigmouth, a...

Pluggin' Away with My Electric Mower

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 02:22:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - For years, I dreaded the seasonal drudgery of mowing the lawn. I went through a number of traditional gas mowers, all of which were wretched, heavy behemoths that reeked of gas and oil, broke down after a few seasons of light use (carburetors and spark...

FreeSamples.com: As much fun as a sharp stick in the eye. (UPDATED Aug 22)

Thu, 10 Aug 2000 04:15:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Note: The original text from August 10, 2000 follows. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the August 22, 2000 update.

Shhh... I kill time at work on the internet. That's how I found epinions, chat-rooms, message-boards, and all...

Hewlett Packard HP DeskJet 720c Ink-jet Printer: HP Deskjet 722C for me!

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 02:19:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - I have had my HP Deskjet 722C Inkjet Printer for approximately two years, and I am still smitten with it. When I first purchased this printer, I was seeking excellent print quality above all else. I wanted laser-like text and crisp photographic...

My kingdom for an abacus.

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 01:20:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - As a small-business owner, I regularly photocopy documents. Trips to Kinkos or Staples can be a pain in the neck, and frankly the costs add up. I figured it was time for me to purchase a small copier of my own. My priorities were: 1. excellent copy...

1988 Plymouth Reliant L/E 4-door sedan: Ol' Reliable

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 05:24:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - You've seen my car, I know you have. There were 95,551 1988 Plymouth Reliant L/E 4-door sedans produced, and astoundingly one can still see some of them motoring around today, 12 years later.

My family has a history of purchasing those...

A scare and a shrug and an excuse to eat popcorn.

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 02:40:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author achoo - Silence. Female lead freezes with a look of pained concern on her face, listening. Lone musical note is heard quietly but urgently in background. You know that something scary is about to appear. She looks to the left. Nothing there. She...