Epinions Recent Reviews for christin101

A Hero for All Times - Audie Murphy's Story

Tue, 28 May 2002 23:09:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Hero. It's a word that is thrown around far too often, though probably not quite as much as pre-September 11, 2001. We have long had a habit of labeling movie stars as heroes.

What about a movie hero who was also a true war hero...

EyeSave: You COULD Save, If Only EyeSave Would Ship The Product

Thu, 9 May 2002 21:40:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - UPDATE: In mid-May (four weeks after placing my order), I finally received a brief e-mail note from Eyesave.com, confirming cancellation of the order referenced in this review. This was several days after my multiple e-mails requesting...

Idealist - Making Problem Skin More 'Ideal'

Fri, 26 Apr 2002 21:53:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - If I'd heard it once, I had heard it a dozen times before.

It was a gift-with-purchase (GWP) event and a department store beauty advisor was telling me about her line's "wonderful new product". This one was called Idealist and...

A Billy Wilder Film Noir Masterpiece

Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:58:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Famed writer/director Billy Wilder made a single, true film noir, but his 1944 entry Double Indemnity is counted as best of the best by many critics.

Since Wilder (age 95) passed away on March 27 after a bout with...

When Heartbreaking Runs In The Family

Sun, 7 Apr 2002 11:49:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - While checking out newer releases at the local video store, I ran across a movie titled Heartbreakers, which had a Don't Miss sticker. Usually (but not always) these movies (as selected by the video store owner) turn out to be pretty...

Pet Market: Would You Like Some "Whine" With Your Order?

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 23:54:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Please don't be misled by my title, as I am now very satisfied with this online merchant. I incorporated the word "whine" into the title as part of the ginzo Whine-Off. Actually, my experience with the merchant I'm reviewing did cause me to...

Gals (and Guys) Can Save Face with Noxzema Original

Sun, 3 Mar 2002 12:21:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Rarely do I become overwhelmed with a product's performance. Maybe I'm just jaded from years of shelling out money for overhyped products, particularly in the cosmetics arena.

However, I've recently returned to a product I used in my teen...

Treats vs. Chews (or, Learning to Read Labels)

Mon, 4 Feb 2002 23:07:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - As a mom to two pound pups, I try to treat my "children" well. As my husband bluntly puts it, I spoil them.

When we adopted the second rescue (a very sweet chow/shepherd puppy named Nick), I had lots of fun taking him to the pet supply store...

Patty Ramey's Mountain Soul

Sun, 3 Feb 2002 20:13:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Patty Ramey was born in Elkhorn City, KY, and spent her first 10 years in Pikeville, a small Kentucky town.

The youngest of seven children, Patty was 11 when her family was forced to uproot from their mountain hollow home and move to...

Dave Thomas: King of FRESH Fast-Food!

Sun, 27 Jan 2002 22:08:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Though there have been more than 432 prior reviews of Wendy's restaurant, I would like to offer my own for two reasons:

(1) I like the food, and

(2) I admire Dave Thomas, the founder, who passed away on Jan. 8, 2002.

The...

Which Star Do I See?

Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:48:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - From 1969-72, Bill Bixby and Brandon Cruz starred in a TV show called The Courtship of Eddie's Father. I have never seen a single episode of this show, but I (correctly) assumed that a 1963 movie by the same name that I recently had the pleasure...

Chadwick's of Boston Online Store: Just Another Like/Hate Affair

Mon, 14 Jan 2002 20:51:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - I can't call it a love/hate affair, and you'll see why in a moment.

How The Affair Began

I began ordering from Chadwick's of Boston when I was fresh out of college and working for very low wages. Several co-workers...

Glad I Got My Wiggly-Giggly on Sale

Sun, 6 Jan 2002 21:04:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Last year I was told of something that I just must go out and get - a Wiggly Giggly.

I went out as suggested and checked pricing. A Wiggly Giggly seemed like a nice thing to have, but the price seemed a bit much. I...

The SS - One of Chevy's Last Muscle Cars

Sat, 5 Jan 2002 19:27:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - During the past half-century, Chevrolet has produced some memorable models.

Corvette. Camaro. Monte Carlo. Impala. Malibu/Chevelle. Chevette. (OK, I threw that last one in because I knew someone eventually would.)

I have not...

A $6 Lip Gloss - Neutrogena is a Gloss Fan's Friend!

Sat, 5 Jan 2002 17:35:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Lip gloss should be a fairly simple product, or at least I would think so. So why is it that a consumers can pay anywhere from $2 for a waxy pot of touch-on gloss to $16 for a clear or tinted gloss from a high-end cosmetic company?

This...

1986 Was A Good Year

Sat, 5 Jan 2002 13:57:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - The 1986 centerfold picture is still clearly visible in my mind. What a body - those curves! I've never seen a more perfect red color! The perfect look, the perfect size...

Yes, Chevrolet did a great job on the 1986 Camaro product...

Coldwater Creek Online Store: Classy Clothes and Accessories For Her & Home

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 22:32:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - A couple of years ago, a co-worker passed along a copy of a fall catalog she had received. "Thought you might want to see this," she said as she handed me the catalog titled Coldwater Creek.

Dutifully I began flipping through the...

A Strait Value

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:50:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Recorded country music officially has its roots dating back to 1927. In a small recording studio in Bristol, TN, Jimmie Rodgers and a cousin of mine named A.P. Carter (with the Carter Family) recorded songs for the Victor label that had a distinctive...

A Movie To Remember

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 08:24:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - News Flash: “Big Dame Hunter” Nicky Ferrante is going out of circulation. He’s boarding a ship in Europe and heading for the U.S. and his waiting fiancée, wealthy industrial heiress Lois Clark.

An Affair to Remember opens with...

A Product That CAN'T End Up In The Bottom of Your Makeup Stash

Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:42:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Despite four years of using this product, I'm struggling with how to rate it. I use it daily, but sometimes I question, "Is this a habit, or could I find a way to do without it?

I used to work 10-hours per day (still do sometimes) and...

A 5-Star Foundation - A Hard Rating to Earn From Me

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:31:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - This is an updated review of this product. I deleted a previous review that did not provide certain product and performance details. Hope this is helpful.

Five stars should be reserved for products we find to be at the absolute...

The $12.50 Zapper - Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 20:19:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Clinique has a line of six products they've dubbed Acne Solutions. I want to say upfront that I don't know of any true and final "Acne Solution".

I speak as someone in her early 30s who has fought adult acne (with a...

The Vet Didn't Go Crazy and The Dog Has Grown Up Fine.....

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:36:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - THIS IS AN UPDATED (AND HOPEFULLY MORE DETAILED) REVIEW OF PUPPY CHOW.....Thank you for reading.

Just before Christmas 2000, I became determined to "save" a little golden puppy that I'd been noticing each day on my commute to work. The city...

Crazy Dog Summertime Shampoo - Makes Scents for All Seasons!

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 21:27:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - I first tried Crazy Dog products when I got my Chow/Shepherd mix, Nicholas (Nick for short). In the past, I'd used fairly strong shampoos that I could get at the grocery store or Wal-Mart for my other dog, a Labrador/Husky mix.

Where to...

Automatic Eyeliner Is The Way To Go...

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 17:01:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author christin101 - Eyeliner helps my appearance greatly and I personally consider it a must-have. However, I do not want to be in the ladies' room at any point of the day having to reapply products (or, removing smudged product).

I tried liquid...