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IPod: Simply The Best

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:34:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - My wife surprised me with an iPod this Christmas. I had been pricing some cheaper MP3 players over the past few months because I wanted something to listen to on my hour or so commute to work. I had an old generic MP3 player that held a total of 16...

Select Comfort - A Glorified Air Mattress?

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:51:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - My wife and I got married at the end of May 2006 and one of the first pieces of “married” furniture we needed was a bed. But not just any bed, a king-sized bed that would take all of the king-sized sheets and comforter we’d gotten at...

Read all the Buffett books? Try a Munger book

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:50:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - While on vacation at the Jersey Shore last week, I stopped by the local used bookstore to see if I could pick up something to read while sitting at the beach, by the pool, in the hotel room, or wherever my lazy butt found a place to rest. I'm an...

Amazing History

Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:20:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - This is a fascinating, intelligent book that is both well-written and amazingly researched. Hughes also has a published introduction to modern art that is well-respected in many circles, showing his range. I knew nothing about Australia's founding befo...

The Definitive Guinness Review

Fri, 25 May 2001 12:09:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Tap-poured Guinness Stout, enjoyed in the company of some friends, and possibly some food, is a pleasant experiences that, if you enjoy it, makes for one of those moments when you're glad to be a human being. Sitting down in front of a plate of some...

Ever want to bite off the president's nose?

Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:42:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - If you're like me and you'll read anything, but sometimes get "lazy" and like a book that practically reads itself, then chances are you're already familiar with Dean Koontz. "False Memory" is not a break from his typical style and...

Bill & Ted meet Cheech & Chong

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 11:01:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - My Girlfriend and I went to see "Dude Wheres My Car?" this weekend, the night after the film opened. We had been thinking about going to see Mel Gibson in "What Women Want," but this was playing earlier and we had someplace to go. So,...

Kids'll like it. The cartoon was 100X better though!

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 16:01:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - I saw The Grinch with three girls ages 6 and 8 and 21 years old (Im 21 myself, and a boy :)). We all liked it, though we all agreed that the cartoon was better. The younger girls liked it more than us older kids, though.

The Grinch follows...

Want to write like Stephen King? Read this and find out how!

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 15:07:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - As a huge Stephen King fan since birth (well, perhaps I exaggerate) and someone who is always looking for writing advice, I was excited when I heard he was going to be putting out a book about what made him the writer he is today. When it finally came...

1-800-FLOWERS.com: Dont Hesitate to use this service!

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:58:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - I've used 1-800 flowers about 10 times to send flowers, and I have been 100% satisfied every time I've used it. If you're thinking about sending someone flowers for a special occasion, don't hesitate to go to this site.

The first thing you...

One of the better chains

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 14:16:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - My girlfriend and I have eaten at the Olive Garden about 10 times so far, and every time has been excellent.

The specific restaurant I have the most experience with is the one in Times Square, Manhattan.

Though, as you can...

Its an age thing; not theirs, but yours

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:19:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Having experienced hours of pop-punk induced bliss listening to Green Day's earlier albums in highschool, I went out and bought the band's new album a few days after it came out. I listened to it a few times right after I did get it, but over the course...

RagingBull.com Market Commentary: Decent Message Board

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 13:35:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Though it is perhaps not as well known as the Motley Fool or Yahoo message boards, Raging Bull is a good place to go to get the latest "Herd on the street" rumors, gossip and (believe it or not) solid information on the company of your...

Great value protein source

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:32:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - I selected ProLab's PureWhey after evaluating several other "musclebuilding" protein drinks, and have found that this product gives you the most protein for the dollar, based on what I've been able to see on the internet and in nutrition...

Fun

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 19:11:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Times Square is someplace I'd say you can't avoid ending up in during a trip to NY, and rightly so. Its a great place with a great history. And nowadays, its safe enough to enjoy even after the sun goes down. The lights are probably what you'll...

Great alternative to a daily financial newspaper

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 15:19:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Business week is one of the best ways for a busy person to keep in touch with current trends in the business world.

For starters, the magazine provides a good recap of all major events affecting companies both in the US and abroad. Though not...

If you like fighters- youll love this game!

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 23:24:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - I'll say it again: if you like fighters, youll love this game.

From the onset, the first thing that will strike you when you turn this game on is the graphics and animation. Its dizzying, no, I'll even go as far as calling it...

Nice to go there once, but your basic tourist joint

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 22:49:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - I've been to the Harley Davidson Cafe in New York three times in my life. All three times I have gone bearing out-of town guests who wanted to hit a tourist trap while they were in the city. Living here myself, I prefer those places where one can get...

Youll play it as much as Bond

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 20:09:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Having logged about a trillion hours playing Bond, I was dying to get my hands on Perfect Dark. Id heard the hype, seen the trailer at the movies, and I had my copy in hand shortly after the game came out.

I was not disappointed.

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A bit faddish, and it sometimes dries food out, but decent

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 19:43:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - We got the George Foreman in my house a few months ago, and for the most part it is a great item. It cooks hamburgers, pork chops, hot dogs, and (my favorite) grilled cheeses quickly, thoroughly and efficiently. Of course it cooks a lot of other things...

Hoover's Online: A Site the Pros Rely on (read on and see how I know)

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 18:57:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - I write for a large financial news service. Here at work, we have access to a sophisticated stocks database and write breaking stock market news all day.

Sometimes I'll come across a company thats not listed in our database. In order...

A Great Film

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 18:25:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Having felt starved for a summer movie I could sink my teeth into since seeing "Gladiator" a few months ago, I feel I got a real treat in "The Patriot," which featured an excellent Mel Gibson in the backdrop of the revolutionary war...

Hate paying your AOL bill? You won't after using JUNO.

Sun, 28 May 2000 19:34:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Like many people who discovered free internet access/email via a Juno CD in my mailbox, I said to myself, "Hey, if I can get email and Internet access for free using Juno, why am I still paying my 20 bucks a month to America Online? I can put up...

Gather your battlements and fight your way to the theatre!

Thu, 25 May 2000 20:19:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - In a time where moviegoers are offered such scant titles as "Battlefield Earth," "Gladiator" offers us a refreshing film we can sink our teeth into. The movie is inspiring, and touches on topics ranging from swordfighting and...

Great Limit Order Rate, but Datek has some weak points

Thu, 25 May 2000 16:32:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cendant - Assuming the main reason you want an online broker is to trade stocks quickly easily and (above all) cheaply, Datek is a great service. Limit orders are only $9.95, (other brokers sometimes charge about $5 extra for this service) its quick and easy to...