Epinions Recent Reviews for dameblanche

Quicken.com Taxes: Turbo Tax at the last minute!

Fri, 5 Apr 2002 18:16:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - Turbo Tax

Last minute filers like myself often need a bit of help. I'd determined to prepare my return on my own, but saw a website listed on my preparation booklet. This website www.tax.state.ny.us/elf contained a link for Quicken's...

Location, location, location

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:51:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - It was a lovely day to spend in New York City. My friend and I had booked a room at the Marriott New York Marquis over an internet special. Having only the address (1535 Broadway), we weren't sure what to expect or where exactly to find our...

The detangling "solution!"

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:55:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - For those of you who are used to curly, tangle-prone hair, you might have traditionally relied on a conditioner or a cream rinse to loosen those knots and make your hair feel smoother. That usually works to get tangles out, but often leaves a heavy...

Olympus STYLE-us

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:34:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - Both words "Olympus" and "stylus" have an ancient ring to them. But this camera is modern and sleek - nothing like the ancient dusty camera you've been carting around to waterparks with the kids.

I was in the market for a new camera when my...

Landel Mailbug: Mailbug saved my life...

Fri, 9 Mar 2001 15:19:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - I just recently graduated from college. I had spent four years with a laptop computer and unlimited internet access. I also made a lot of friends who now live scattered throughout the world. Oh, and one other thing... I became the proud owner of...

j'aime, tu aimes, il aime... we all like "501 French Verbs."

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:35:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - I've been taking French classes for 10 years, and I've had to memorize more verb conjugations than I care to remember. (No, actually, I did care to remember them, that's why I did all that work to memorize them!...)

Still, sometimes you just...

Make it fun, and make it count.

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:52:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - "...but it's in the middle of nowhere!" I remember the feeling well. Most prospective college students are scared by the fact that Houghton College is situated in an area that is home to more cows than people, 10 minutes from the nearest...

Must I really graduate?

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 23:05:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - I went to visit Houghton College kicking and screaming. Who ever heard of Houghton, anyway? Who wanted to spend four years in a place that was ice-bound for more than half of the year? And why would I choose such a small school in the middle of...

A must-read, for we're all special!

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 22:21:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - This delightful story carries with it a powerful message for people of all ages. The lesson: love yourself not because of what other people say about you, but because there is One who knows that YOU ARE SPECIAL.

Max Lucado captures your...

Purchase, Apply, RIP OFF.

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 12:49:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - I used to waitress. My uplifting boss once came in the kitchen and scolded "you can't bring cats in here!!!... oh wait, sorry, that's just your hairy arms."

This was not the first time a stinging comment had driven me to buy a...

iGain: It's good when you get paid...

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 11:45:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - I chose to sign up with IGain because I had taken some surveys at Greenfield Online. Once enticed by the prospects of "money making steals" with the IGain service, I decided to surf around and try to make some cash. As with other...

You do beat all, Anne...

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 11:24:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - One hundred, maybe two hundred times? Even though I've watched "Anne of Green Gables" more times than I can count, I can honestly say that if I never owned another movie in my life, I'd be sufficiently entertained by "Anne.." and...

Archived Hotels & Travel Reviews: Mauritanian adventure

Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:01:54 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - While staying in Dakar, Senegal, I went up to Mauritania for a weekend to visit some friends and do some sightseeing. It was one of the most thrilling adventures of my life, and I highly recommend it, if you have a similar opportunity.

I felt...

Archived Hotels & Travel Reviews: Practical info for travelers.

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 18:00:15 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - There's not much information readily available on how to survive in Senegal. If you don't have a friend to tell you and mentor you through, you might run into some snags. Don't fear, just be wise. Here are some practical "survivor tips" you...

Archived Hotels & Travel Reviews: What to eat in Senegal

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 17:12:16 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - Looking for some great food in Senegal? Here are some of my most interesting and delicious experiences in Dakar...

Le Recif - Les Almadines: This is a restaurant that overlooks the ocean. Eating here, you are on the WESTERNMOST tip of the...

Archived Hotels & Travel Reviews: J'aime le Senegal!

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:58:12 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - I never would have expected Senegal to capture my heart the way it did.

I spent two months teaching and traveling in Dakar, Senegal from October to December. Had time and money allowed I would have stayed longer.

The weather...

Air "Peut-Etre" - worth it to you?

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:34:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dameblanche - Air Afrique - "your window to the USA" - claims an advertisement in downtown Dakar, Senegal. Yes indeed, if you're looking for a direct flight from New York's JFK airport to Dakar, Senegal (West Africa), Air Afrique is your best (and only!)...