© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-bigsteve Recent reviews written by member bigsteve en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_425332739716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I'm writing this as I'm waiting for my new Dell 1720dn to arrive in the mail, after just about 5 years with the PSC 1210. I purchased it for $99 (after $50 gift card, out-of-pocket $49) at a Circuit City location in 2003, which seemed like a great deal... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425332739716 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:45:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425332739716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410698944132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - Those of us who are puzzlers know who we are. We buy the newspaper and walk outside, throw out the entire paper save one page, and do our daily crossword. When Sudoku hit the US not too long ago, we grabbed a hold of it, and enjoyed it. But Will Shortz,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410698944132 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:29:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410698944132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410183175812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - After reading the one other review on this book by guasar, I agree with her to an extent, but only to an extent. New Rules is really another hodgepodge book, meant for a coffee table or a light reading spot, that presents a random collection of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410183175812 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 14:21:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410183175812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409590992516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - Philadelphia is truly a "rough-and-tumble" city. Not a place where one would think to find much hospitality. We've been voted previously the most hostile city in America, and some of us here would proudly wear that as a badge. But Philadelphia does... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409590992516 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 02:15:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409590992516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409455922820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - The preface of this book begins with two quotes: "Be prepared" (Boy Scout motto) and "Anything that can go wrong will" (Murphy's Law). As an addition to an emergency preparedness kit, or for any adventure enthusiast, this book will prove to be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409455922820 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:44:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409455922820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409449762436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - There are many questions in life that go unanswered. Things that you've wanted to know, but, for whatever reason, never felt compelled to ask the experts on their opinion. The human body is an amazingly complex organism, and our doctors can be there in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409449762436 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:20:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409449762436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409200070276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - Occasionally, you have those days where you say to yourself, "Self, if I could just go back and hit some sort of rewind button and go back in time, I could pretend that this day never happened." Well, sometimes you see something that seems so remarkably... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409200070276 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 23:33:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409200070276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409158061700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I think Philadelphia is starting to finally get some long-overdue attention. Stuck in between the powerhouses of New York and Washington, Philadelphia is sometimes overlooked as a train stop on the way from one to the other, or a place to change your... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409158061700 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 16:40:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409158061700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409068015236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - This was an interesting subtitle when I first looked at it. How can a book I have never heard of, by an author that I've never heard of, be the world's best-selling book? Then I started to read. I realized that it wasn't the world's best-selling book,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409068015236 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 19:24:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409068015236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409065328260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I have not read many books repeatedly. In fact, I try not to buy too many books for I know that many of them I won't read again. I've read this book twice already, and will definitely read it many more times in the future. Lucy Kellaway is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409065328260 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 19:00:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409065328260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409063624324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - There's a certain percentage of us who like to keep our minds active during some of life's, well, moments. Not everyone would admit it, but if you've ever gone over a friend's house and seen Architectural Digest (or Reader's Digest, for that matter) in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409063624324 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:29:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409063624324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405819657860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - If business (or vacation) should take you to Ottawa, you'll find that the Four Points in Gatineau/Ottawa is a nice stay. I had the pleasure of staying here a week ago. First, the location. If you're driving, you'll find the hotel is about a 20-30... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405819657860 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:55:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405819657860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405036764804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - Hotel details and initial impressions: The Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC is located on New Jersey Avenue, only a few blocks from Capitol Hill. It's easily accessible via DC Metro public transportation, and just a short walk away from Union Station,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405036764804 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 22:35:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405036764804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404745653892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - It's sometimes hard to believe that so much history can be packed into one book without losing so much in the succinctness. Mike Wright is able to take much of World War II and create a book that is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. What... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404745653892 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:47:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404745653892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403355963012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I just returned from a 3 day trip to the Camelback Inn for a business meeting, and for business purposes, this was an incredible place to stay. Granted, there were ups and downs (and no, I don't mean the hilly terrain). All in all, it was a terrific... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403355963012 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:55:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403355963012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_346386108036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I've had my new computer for about a year now, and ComputerGeeks.com offered a great product at a great price. A co-worker of mine (in IT) send me an ad of theirs for a system that was a refurbished HP Pavillion a1340n. Computers I had had before were... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~346386108036 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:42:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_346386108036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_254573055620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - My first visit to Red Sky Lounge was just a few nights ago as part of Philadelphia's Restaurant Week (3 courses for $30). Located on Market between 2nd and 3rd, this is a prime Old City spot for this great restaurant. My date and I had selected Red Sky... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~254573055620 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:12:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_254573055620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_215786491524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I recently purchased a 2006 Mazda 3s Grand Touring edition 5-door. Although the entire process was laborious, and my salesman could not have been much worse, after a 4-week wait to get the car, the wait was actually worth it. Before I continue, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~215786491524 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 19:00:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_215786491524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190923968132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I received the Mpio HD-300 as a gift, primarily because it was not an iPod, and the hope was that it was better than the mainstream product. It, unfortunately, was not. Oh, sure, there are some great features about the product, but a number of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190923968132 Sun, 24 Jul 2005 23:48:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190923968132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190916300420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - 1-800-CONTACTS is a well-advertised company. After becoming a contact lens wearer about 4 years ago, I knew I would eventually have to reorder my disposable lenses. My optometrist loves to make sure I can order from them, with the convenience of coming... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190916300420 Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:57:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190916300420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190499819140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - Nowadays, when you're purchasing a new computer (for example), you'll have to pay extra for a 3.5" floppy drive. Ah yes, the days when standard features become expensive options. Like paying extra for your car to come with brakes. But I digress,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190499819140 Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:03:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190499819140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190497328772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - Suze Orman, one of the most energetic and captivating speakers on the topic of financial matters, shares so much valuable information in this 561-page compendium. The structure of this book is a clear presentation of facts and rules through a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190497328772 Wed, 20 Jul 2005 22:28:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190497328772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190494314116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I would love to say that I had a positive experience shopping at Vistaprint.com, but I did not. I received an offer through Mypoints.com, a rewards e-mail program. The offer was for 200 points if you complete a purchase of FREE business cards. As I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190494314116 Wed, 20 Jul 2005 22:08:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190494314116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190493003396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I was originally introduced to Breaking Benjamin through the airplay of "So Cold" from the Album We Are Not Alone. The sophomore, albeit not sophomoric, effort of Breaking Benjamin is to be greatly appreciated. But there is something about their first... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190493003396 Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:44:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190493003396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123333676676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigsteve - I was in the market for a region-free DVD player, after spending some time in Europe and wanting to bring home some DVDs with me. VHS tapes recorded in PAL cannot be played on a US VCR, and so a DVD player was the way to go. Through an online... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123333676676 Sun, 28 Dec 2003 22:28:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123333676676?linkin_id=8003929