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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-alanbweaver Recent reviews written by member alanbweaver en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_466736025220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - I’ve eaten at Becco quite a few times over the past four years and have consistently been pleased with it.  I’ve eaten there alone (after work sometimes) and with friends.  The caveats (if you’re new to NYC, these are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466736025220 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:15:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466736025220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458751708804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - For those of you who will read this review and possibly vote on it, please note that I am an enthusiastic amateur and not a tech wiz and will be writing this for the most part in simple and easy to understand English.  This review is short and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458751708804 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:03:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458751708804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449177489028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - This Weber grill is very durable. I rsquo;ve just finished my third season with it and it works just as good as when I got it. Some people say you should get a cover for it. I haven rsquo;t covered it since I got it and it works and looks just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449177489028 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:48:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449177489028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445042232964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Sue Grafton’s books are always refreshing and suspenseful. Although sometimes she stretches things in the plots, they are rather convincing and you can forgive her for the minor transgressions.Perpetually in the late 1980’s, it is like a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445042232964 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:25:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445042232964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423019056772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - The Inspiron 1525 has been introduced 6 months after the 1520. This machine is a strong model with additions of media friendly features. However, it skimps on the graphics. Being influenced by the ultra-thin Apples, this machine is a half pound... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423019056772 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:48:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423019056772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421652827780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Calling the Dell 948 All-In-One Printer is for your home office. It works as a standalone copier and fax machine; it can fax from and scan to your computer. Although this feature is nice for the home office, professional or full time offices will want... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421652827780 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:37:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421652827780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421652041348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - This speaker set is more than just speakers. It is practically a home entertainment system! In addition to being a nightstand for your iPod, it includes a lot of cool features including the following: AM/FM tuner Sleep timer iPod video out Remote... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421652041348 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:18:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421652041348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418391166596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - If you need to have professional data or image disks for your customers or clients and want to produce them quickly albeit at a higher price, this is a good system for you. It is designed for small businesses that have low volume requirements to provide... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418391166596 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:32:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418391166596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418390249092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Sony is known for their stylish ultracompact Cyber-shot cameras which snap some really good shots. This is not the cheapest compact camera on the market, it lists for about $350. The Good (and there are a lot of good features!) However,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418390249092 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:13:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418390249092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418384940676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - This photo printer is small but works nicely as it has a small footprint. Maximum size is either 5 x 7 or 4 x 8 so you can obtain some decent sized prints. If you want to do larger size prints, this is NOT for you but nonetheless it has its suitability... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418384940676 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:48:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418384940676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418383498884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - This is a pretty nifty printer. It’s not a lightweight in what it can accomplish which is great. However, it is not light in weight either. It’s a bit large and heavy, weighing almost 7 pounds! What separates this unit from others is the built in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418383498884 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:31:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418383498884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414972219012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - The book More than a coffee table took, this book contains some content. Print size is large for us aging baby boomers who don’t appreciate 8 point type anymore! The pictures & graphic design It is great to see pictures of groups... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414972219012 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:19:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414972219012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409264754308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Mr. Keen has written an excellent book about how knowledge is being destroyed in the twenty-first century as amateurs (such as I) are writing about issues we are not expert on. Wikipedia is a great example of this. People can go in and edit any... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409264754308 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:29:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409264754308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410418450052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - This is a sporting novel where you don’t need to be a sports fan. John Grisham is best known for his taut (albeit predictable) legal thriller novels. He has left this genre more than a couple of times with some good results. I didn’t read Bleachers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410418450052 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:31:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410418450052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406521155204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Jim Brickman is a rather prolific composer/pianist with some talents. I do like him very much, his music is pleasant and very relaxing. Sometimes the music is a bit too relaxing, but good after a long, stressful day or when you need background music at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406521155204 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:39:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406521155204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406425210500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer uses six cartridges. It can make borderless prints up to 13 x 19 inches. The cartridges hold more ink than previous models; please note that they cost about $20 per cartridge so this is a big investment in making... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406425210500 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:03:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406425210500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406422195844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Canon has a terrific printer which can showcase your images with enlargements up to 13 x 19 inches. The price is a bit high for those who have been using those inexpensive units from the office stationers or local department stores, but at approximately... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406422195844 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:25:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406422195844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402391928452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - At the risk of sounding sexist, this is a “chick” book in being a tear jerker about unrequited love, Dear John letters, and love gone astray, along with September 11, 2001 thrown in. Even though I am a middle aged man, I do have a romantic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402391928452 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 13:53:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402391928452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401378479748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Jersey Boys is the original cast recording of the Broadway play that has been selling out for over a year now. Who’d have thought that a play based on the 4 Seasons would become such a hit? It’s a terrific show and the recording is a terrific souvenir... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401378479748 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:49:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401378479748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_378050416260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Curtains opened on Broadway spring of 2007. David Hyde Pierce surprised everyone when he (deservedly) won the Tony for this show. Having seen (and enjoyed) the show, I got the cast recording which does justice to this Kander and Ebb show. These... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~378050416260 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:54:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_378050416260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_377715134084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - It has been nearly three years since Sigma has announced a new DSLR camera. It is a unique camera. This is not a cheap camera (lists price $1,600!) but it comes with many wonderful features. Note, some of the specification information was copied from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~377715134084 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:47:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_377715134084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_376865001092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - Xanadu was considered to be one of the worst films made with some critics saying it destroyed the musical. Although the movie certainly is not great, it is not as bad as the way the critics slammed it. For those of you reading this review (June... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~376865001092 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:36:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_376865001092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_371493015172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - If you’re a Doris Day fan, you will definitely enjoy the book. Tom Santopietro is a HUGE fan of the actress/singer. Even when he criticizes her work, he is still in awe of the woman. Although it may be considered a tribute to the woman, it is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~371493015172 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 18:33:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_371493015172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_353251069572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - The camera is reasonably priced. Image quality is good, the battery is durable (long life) and the zoom is good. It does lack image stabilization. Its best feature is the 10X lens. This also is its detriment as the camera has no image stabilization... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~353251069572 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:57:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_353251069572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_344854072964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alanbweaver - In addition to being entertaining, Michael Crichton’s novels are based on scientific fact which makes their relevance greater than the literary merit. Although he will not go down in history as a literary writer, the timeliness of his books may. He... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~344854072964 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 14:22:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_344854072964?linkin_id=8003929