© 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-criteeker Recent reviews written by member criteeker en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_436224036484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Initially, the Hershey Chocolate Company created chocolate and cocoa for the flavoring and coating of Hershey’s own caramels. The first known sale of Hershey’s chocolate was on April 17, 1895 in Lancaster, PA.  Hershey would then sell... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436224036484 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:16:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436224036484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489936227972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Nintendo was built upon the shoulders of the franchises like the lovable plumber Mario.  This time around, Mario has to save the day by conquering mini-missions amidst a colorful galaxy of obstacles and baddies to ultimately save "Princess Peach"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489936227972 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:22:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489936227972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491410919044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - When we hear the word nunchucks or nunchaku, some think of the Martial Arts weapon.  In fact, the dictionary defines the nunchuck as... nun·cha·ku  - noun.  A pair of hardwood sticks joined by a chain or cord and used as a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491410919044 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:56:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491410919044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491114303108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - I spotted this artsy hummingbird feeder / sculpture in my Sportsmans Guide catalog and decided to give it a shot.  And why not?  My wife loves hummingbirds and I love making her happy - besides, the design... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491114303108 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491114303108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491001712260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - The soundtrack to the "The Hot Spot" is pure magic.  Why?  Two names: John Lee Hooker and Miles Davis.  The legendary musicians Hooker and Davis never recorded an actual record together and that's a travesty.  It's a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491001712260 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:13:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491001712260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491117514372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Some people really like to put out food to attract birds to their homes or businesses.  My wife adores hummingbirds.  If you notice the feeding habits of the hummingbird, they swoop in, poke their needle beaks into a flower or feeder opening... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491117514372 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:28:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491117514372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491169353348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - We've all been there... our garden hose develops a kink so bad that it bursts or leaks all the time.  What a waste of water that can be.  Well, now we can fix our leaks and not have to buy a new hose.  For hose leaks at the brass... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491169353348 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:37:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491169353348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491075964548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - I enjoy the Wii's interaction factor and I am a huge Jeep hobbyist.  That said, I really wanted this game to be stellar.  Man, what a let down.  To say that this game lacks in most areas would be an understatement.  Right before the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491075964548 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:43:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491075964548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490009497220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Ah yes, Shadow Boxing.  That was part of a boxer's training routine back in the old days - long before video games.  After playing this game, I think purchasing some boxing gloves and engaging in some "Shadow Boxing" would be a better and more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490009497220 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:56:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490009497220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490982641284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Please Note: This review was written for the consumer to raise blanket-with-sleeves awareness.  The holidays are approaching, so shop smart.Snuggies (and their equivalents) are everywhere it seems - even selling well on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490982641284 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:39:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490982641284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490750840452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - If you're going to become a dart hobbyist / player, you'll need a better than average set (or two) of darts.  If you're going to get into the sport, there are many variables to consider.  The first decision you'll need to make is whether to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490750840452 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:53:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490750840452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490749726340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - There are many hobbies and pastimes I enjoy in life - two of them are playing pool and darts.  I'm a much better dart player than a pool player, so I don't see spending hundreds of dollars on one pool cue.There are pool sticks and then there... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490749726340 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:31:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490749726340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489937342084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Recently I purchased Wii Sports Resort on Amazon bundled with TWO Wii Motion Plus controllers for $56.99.  Costco (as well as most other retailers) sells this game pack with ONE Wii Plus controller for $48 or more.  Since the Motion Plus... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489937342084 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:48:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489937342084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489941798532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Why in the world would you need to cover your Wii Balance Board with a silicone prophylactic?  Well, why wouldn't you?  First off this sleeve is very well-designed, in that it provides a soft non-slip surface to an otherwise hard plastic and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489941798532 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:36:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489941798532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489936948868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Many people who own a copy of "Wii Fit" with the balance board know how many batteries you go through.  Many environment-conscious people have switched to either rechargeable batteries or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489936948868 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:47:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489936948868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488788364932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - What would you do if the entire planet was inhabited by flesh-eating zombies?  Could you survive?  I went into the theatre with the expectation to be completely grossed out.  I completely expected the all the funny parts of the ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488788364932 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:46:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488788364932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488185630340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Every game room, garage, pub and sprts bar should have an area set aside for darts.  Whether you fancy steel tip or soft tips, it's not enough to just pop a dartboard on the wall.  It takes a bit of  planning.Set aside a "safe... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488185630340 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:43:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488185630340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465099394692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - So there you are, in the wilderness or some remote area and your only pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses needs fixin'.  What do you do?  Well if you are the type of person who "goes prepared" you'll pack this kit along for the ride when camping,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465099394692 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:02:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465099394692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465290890884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Have you purchased a bunch of Yakima products and hate having to carry a bunch of different keys for each different component?  Well, swap these SKS (not to be confused with the SKS rifle) locks into each component and you'll only have ONE key to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465290890884 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:27:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465290890884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486656020100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - How far would you go to protect your family?  Could you kill another human being?What do you get when you cross bits of Kurt Russell's "Breakdown" with shades of "Deliverance" and then add an ending of hellaceous garbage?  You get this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486656020100 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:08:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486656020100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479716281988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - After I shelled out good hard-earned cash for my Yakima rack system, I needed a way to deter any would-be thieves.  Without some sort of theft-deterrent, my rack would be screaming, "steal me."  It's as easy as unscrewing eight knobs. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479716281988 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:23:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479716281988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482874855044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - When I was a kid, I thought those were the lyrics in the Jimmy Hendrix tune "Purple Haze."  Who knew it was really "Excuse me, while I kiss the sky."  Well, my version of the lyrics would totally fit in this film's soundtrack.I love the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482874855044 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:33:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482874855044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484977643140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - Call them Blintzes or Crepes, I call them yummy!  Served as a meal, side dish, appetizer or desert, Golden makes different blintz flavors including cheese, cherry, apple, potato (like a knish) and spinach-broccoli.  Not sure about that last... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484977643140 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:16:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484977643140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484764192388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - What do you get when you mix the brains of "Eagle Eye" with the brawn of "The Bourne Identity" with a pinch of "Enemy of the State?"  The answer is "Echelon Conspiracy." ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484764192388 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:32:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484764192388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479712677508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - The idea is nothing new.  Larger versions of this type of elastic cargo net have been found stretched across pickup trucks and the cargo sections of SUVs for many years.Same principle is at work here with Yakima's Stretch Net - on a smaller... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479712677508 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:55:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479712677508?linkin_id=8003929