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Wahl Groosman--Cheap, Durable Beard Buster

Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:34:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Have you ever seen a bear, combing his hair, down by the bay? Believe it or not, I live that song every morning. When I look in the mirror to comb my hair, I see a lot of hair. My picture doesn't do me justice right now: we are talking full beard...from...

1997 Neyers Syrah--Beautiful Body and Flavor

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 21:22:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I was first introduced to the 1997 Neyers Syrah by the sommelier at Delmonico’s Steakhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada. It came highly recommended for a reason. I would call it one of the finest wines I have ever had.

Syrah is a hardy grape, that...

This is Why I take Emeril's Advice before George Foreman's

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:55:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Mentioning cooking will elicit a myriad of responses from people; some look at it with distain, while others revel in it. Most will agree however, that fine, well, cooked food is something to be appreciated. The problem that most people have with cooking...

Heaven in a bottle: 1990, 1996, 1997 Suduiraut Sauternes

Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:43:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I hate white wine. I’ll say that again, just so that everything is clear. I hate white wine. So why on earth would I write an opinion on Sauternes [pronounced Sew-Turn] then? Very simple: a fine Sauternes is unlike any style of wine I have ever consumed...

Can Keep 4 Men clean...

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:55:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I am a slob. I am male and have 3 male roommates. I also live in what is, effectively, a dorm. That does not bode well for the state of cleanliness around my place…especially when it comes to the carpets. When my father came into town, I was reduced to...

Required to Excel in Medschool!

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 02:46:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - This book, released in January of 2000, is aimed primarily at first year medical students. It is exactly what the name implies: photos of human cadavers in cross-section. While it might sound somewhat gruesome, it is one of the most invaluable books I...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Planetfeedback.com--Everyone's complaint Department

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 12:26:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - In my travels between Boston and New York, it was inevitable that I would actually stay in Connecticut. I had what would be called a “less than stellar” experience at a hotel that should have been reasonably nice. After detailing my complaint to my...

Ambulances Look Out!

Tue, 17 Oct 2000 16:04:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Last December, I was working for an ambulance company. Every year, they have huge blow out for the employees (it is cheaper than giving raises). Since my girlfriend, now fiancée, was out of town and I didn’t feel like showing up alone, I decided to work...

Secure: Snake Oil Encryption at its very worst!

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:48:03 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Ever since PGP 2.6.2 was released, I have been fascinated by cryptology: the study of concealing information. After I downloaded the program, I set about learning everything I could about at art that at times seems like Voodoo. I certainly wouldn’t be...

They forgot to add "Dud" to the title!

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 20:17:43 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Hi, my name is Bram, and I am a sucker. I fell for this thing hook, line, and sinker. DVD Spectacular is not really a movie. It is a series of test tones and video test patterns to align and configure for home theatre system. I knew that going...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Penzeys.com-Spiceworld Without the Short Skirts

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 17:56:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I was once told that no one should eat bland food. I believe it. Food is one of the great things in life; it can be vibrant and alive or soft and subtle. When I moved away from home and started outfitting my own kitchen, I discovered just how expensive...

May not help find the way, but keeps you from getting lost

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 18:39:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I hate getting lost. Simple fact. Moreover, as a male, I can’t ask for directions. Third point; I love toys. So when I saw the Magellan Tracker at Costco 2 years ago ($200), I knew I had to have it: a toy that would keep me from getting lost. As I have...

Doesn't live up to Hype

Wed, 6 Sep 2000 12:58:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Due to life circumstance, I am now making regular trips from New York to Boston. While this is not a long trip, Connecticut is not the most exciting state of the Union. So, with this review, I begin a series of what will, no doubt, become a famous...

Elegy to My Car, Which died last year

Sat, 19 Aug 2000 23:35:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I got my car when I was just 16.

A third generation gift I received.

I beat it. I kicked it.

I abused it. I neglected it.

Daily I dreaded its dull, two tone blue.

Like a soccer mom who,

Had two kids it made me appear,...

Militia-An HBO Movie Superman couldn't save!

Mon, 14 Aug 2000 19:18:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - (This review is about "Militia" an action/adventure movie I have seen promo-ed only on HBO. I didn’t see a listing for it under movies, but it seemed like such a worthy review candidate, so I had to put it somewhere. This review reveals...

It sounds great...until you really listen

Fri, 11 Aug 2000 19:10:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Before I begin, this review is about the Bose Lifestyle 50 system (for which there is no category). It is the direct successor to the Lifestyle 30 system. Most of what I have to say about the 50 is applicable to the 30, however I only have direct...

"Audio" is pure ear candy

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:09:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - If you are not familiar with Blue Man Group (BMG) already, then let me give you an idea of what they are. BMG is a performance art group that uses unique instruments of their own creation (often out of PVC pipe) along with a full band that is heavy on...

Quartet gbc 55X Cross-Cut Shredder: Not great but it does the job

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:00:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Before I moved, I realized that I had numerous documents that I felt needed to be shredded. A quick trip down to Staples led me to a full isle dedicated to these machines. I bought the GBC Quartet 55x simply because it was the cheapest paper shredder...

Clear sounding with Great Range

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 12:50:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Gone are the days of crackling cordless phones. After 900 MHz, people refused to accept poor sound quality just to have the ability to roam. The SG1000KB is no exception. It sounds very much like a corded phone. There is little line noise and it is...

Great reciever for the price

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 12:43:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - When I decided to buy a stereo receiver I knew that it had to have features. After all, I figured this thing was going to last a long time (my father still has his from 20 years ago). I expected to spend some money. What I didn't expect was to find this...

Harvard Extension is worth it

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 16:40:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - When I needed to take a few classes to fill in the time between graduating from Brandeis and going on with medical school I looked for a flexible, inexpensive program, that would give me the classes that I wanted to take. Harvard Extension is exactly...

Michael Jordan-made for IMAX

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 15:28:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - Michael Jordan is just so big that only IMAX can really show him properly. The film chronicles Michael Jordan's rise from high school up to the 1998 NBA finals.

Much of the film is not actually shot in IMAX. The editors cut regular images...

Save your money, skip Kaplan

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:50:20 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - This class was virtually useless! Why do I say that? The quality of instruction is low, the review material is lack luster and Kaplan does not teach test taking strategy.

The instructors' only qualification is that they did well on the MCAT...

Excellent TV

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:37:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - When I decided to upgrade to a 27" TV from a 14" I was amazed at the range of products. Everyone seems to make a TV this size and they all come with quite a range of features and quite a range of prices. The first "feature" that I...

Great RCA DVD player

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:04:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdolcourt - I was looking for an inexpensive DVD player to go with my Surround sound system. This one is full featured and gives me everything I need. It has an optical sound output as well as an s-video output, essential for any DVD player. Since I already have a...