Epinions Recent Reviews for diopolis

National Enquirer: It gives journalism a bad name.

Wed, 24 Jan 2001 02:51:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - For years while standing in the grocery lines I have read the bold, blunt, bruising headlines of the National Enquirer. Funny, I can't recall even once seeing anyone actually purchase a copy. I think most people just read the headlines and peak at the...

Ben and Jerry wrote the book on ice cream

Wed, 10 Jan 2001 04:10:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - Remember when you were young and it was your birthday and your parents took you to that old-fashioned ice cream parlor? The one with the mountains of ice cream and all the sticky, gooey toppings on it?

Ben & Jerry's is kind of like that,...

Memories of good times and a frothy drink...

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 17:41:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - It's been a few years since I took a hiatus from college and headed out for Jolly Old England. To make a long story short, I had the opportunity to work in a real English Pub, complete with warm ale, served in pint jars.

I loved the way the...

Works for me!

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 23:40:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I grew up in the Willamette Valley, an area that Oregonians consider to be the allergy capital of the world. In addition, my family tree has allergies and asthma in its history. So it came as little surprise when I developed allergies as an adult.
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Watch what it doesn't cover ...

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 01:18:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - My female kitty died at home without adequate care because I didn't have pet insurance and couldn't afford the vet bills.

I resolved not to let that happen to her partner. He was 15 years old and hadn't been ill since he was 2. I took him in...

Please look beyond the bad food.

Sun, 17 Dec 2000 02:38:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - Those of us who grew up never knowing life without McDonald's have also come to expect the mediocre service and bad food.

But bear with me and I'll tell you "the rest of the story".

McDonald's is not the Ritz, nor is it...

The American Dream – at 25% interest.

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:18:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - Okay, this is yet another not-so-positive opinion. It proves this Web site works because I didn't know so many people had had similar experiences with BOA to what I've had.

My relationship with BOA started 2 1/2 years ago when I purchased a...

New to Papa's, think I'll go back.

Thu, 14 Dec 2000 03:22:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I bought my first Papa Murphy's pizza last weekend when I felt like eating something substantial but didn't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I just moved into the area, and there's a Papa Murphy's within walking distance. The sign out front...

Soft as a baby's bottom.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 02:17:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I confess, I tried selling Mary Kay products once. I found that, as a salesperson I made a better customer.

To make a not-so-long story short, I hated the rah-rah meetings, I felt intimidated asking people to purchase products from me.
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Covers up all the right places.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 01:31:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I recently purchased my first bottle of Neutrogena Healthy Skin liquid makeup because my regular brand wasn't available and I was in a hurry.

What a good decision!

After the first application, I was sold. It made my face feel soft,...

Removes the dirt, not your skin!

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:09:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - If you can compare creating soft, young-looking skin to baking a cake, then the freshener is one ingredient that you can not do without.

I've used Mary Kay products for years (I have combination skin), and at times when I haven't had the money...

Just the right amount of fragrance, moisture.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 01:33:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I'm trying to find just the right words to describe the fragrance of Avon's Skin-So-Soft The Original Woodland-Fresh Fragrance bath oil. I believe the word that comes to mind first is "delicate." It's nothing overwhelming, but I know it's...

In the beginning I did not believe

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 00:51:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - The Bible is a book that I became acquainted with at an early age but never really came to "know" until well into adulthood.

It can be read on many levels (as literature, as inspiration) and can leave you with as many questions as...

How will I ever give it up?

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 02:40:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I had the misfortune of having my compact car vandalized. It went into the shop for four days.

The good news about this? The car rental company put me into a 1999 Lumina! Forest green with plush interior. It took me a couple of minutes, but I...

Call me old fashioned, but ...

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 04:00:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - ... I enjoy walking into a bank and having people nod in recognition of me. No, most don't know my name, but many of the tellers don't even ask me for my ID anymore.

The Washington Mutual I patronize is on Northwest 24th and Burnside in...

When it's good, it's very, very good ...

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 00:59:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - Why did I purchase? I wanted a reasonably priced printer that was reliable and that printed a quality looking product.

Who would benefit most? Students, small businesses, people with limited printer needs.

Why did I chose this...

Hope they got it fixed!

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 00:22:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - Last May, my family and I took a trip to Maryland to watch my son graduate from college. My family rented three rooms at the EconoLodge in the sleepy little suburb of Elkridge, about five miles from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport. If I...

Ramada Inn: Home sweet hotel!

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 23:57:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I would like to thank the Ramada Inn Portland Airport for its wonderful service, and especially its good treatment of my elderly parents.

We stayed there last summer overnight en route to the East Coast to watch my son's graduation from...

Canine feast

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 23:15:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - In ten years of owning my Labrador mix, I have tried just about every brand of dog food on the market. Alpo is without a doubt one of the best. It looks like real food - none of that mushy, grainy texture of some other brands. It even smells better than...

Aspiring to be a car!

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 01:42:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I love my little Aspire, as silly as that might sound. It's the most stripped-down vehicle I've ever owned - kind of like the original VW Bug only more room. I bought it used (29,000 miles) because I was moving to the big city and wanted something that...

Fond memories from a returning student!

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 01:20:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I love the University of Oregon! I was a Duck long before they started having winning seasons!

But for the purpose of this recommendation, I'd like to address one specific issue of the campus experience - returning students!

I...

Musings from a Mid's Mom

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:52:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - "It's Hard to be Humble When You're a Mid's Mom!"

That's the insignia on a pillow that my son sent me from the U.S. Naval Academy his sophomore year. Indeed, I'm proud. Proud of the obstacles he overcame and proud of the responsible...

No richer, but it's a good company.

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 02:47:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - I opened a Charles Schwab account over the Internet a couple of years ago when techs were raging hotter than teen-age hormones. Well, I don't see myself retiring any time soon. Much of that is due to the overall decline in the market, and much is due to...

Great for lunches!

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 02:26:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - Four blocks from my home in trendy Northwest Portland is a tiny Domino's, nestled among a row of restaurants and novelty shops.

About twice a month (on payday) I amble down to Domino's and order a large two-topping pizza for $7.99. It's an...

Good for a fussy stomach

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 01:32:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diopolis - My female tabby cat was high-strung from the time she was a kitten. Consequently, she had a fussy stomach and there were some canned cat foods that she just couldn't eat. IAMS Lamb and Rice Formula fit just the bill for her. Unlike many of the cheaper...