Epinions Recent Reviews for dkarmol

The car I love to drive....

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:05:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I have four cars right now, and have had many more. In a word- I love cars! And of all my cars, I love to drive this one. The 94 740iL is big, comfortable, tight-handling, powerful and nice to look at. And it gets surprisingly good fuel economy for a...

Wow- this vehicle does it all!

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:22:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I know what you are thinking- a Porsche SUV? That was my first reaction, too. Once you get past the seeming incongruity of it, and actually drive one, you realize just what a marriage made in heaven this is. The vehicle is very tight, handles...

Juices everything- cleans easier than older models

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:01:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I had a juicer years ago, and eventually got rid of it because it was such a hassle to clean. But I still like juicing, and this Hamilton Beach is a terrific update on the older models. The pulp ejects into a large cup, and you can make a lot of juice...

Does its job, but it's a little boring

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:49:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I bought this car to replace my 1999 Blazer with a 5-speed. The Ford, with a big 4.6 liter V8 certainly has more power, but there is a definite lag between the time you push the accelerator to the time the big SUV gets going, and it makes a good deal of...

Better than vacuums at twice the price

Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:22:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I also have an upright Eureka vacuum, and a canister-style Fantom Lightning. If I had to give up all but one vacuum, the little Sharp canister is the one I would keep. It is light, powerful and easy to empty the dirt cup. Because the dirt cup pick up...

Bad start & missing some amenities- but decent service.

Fri, 23 May 2003 10:13:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - When I arrived- late on a Thursday night- after my flight had been delayed, the desk clerk informed me they had no more rooms.

This in spite of the fact that I had a reservation, through a package, and when they knew what airline flight and time I...

BofA- great deal for some services!!

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 10:45:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - Understand that I am not a fan generally of big banks. They are often impersonal and rarely deliver great service. However, they often do certain things well, and sometimes, if you play the game well, you can get some good deals.

This is my...

Great for Business Traveler

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 10:27:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - The U.S. Grant is an old hotel, with a glorious history. It is located right across the street from the wonderful Gaslight district, so you can spend the night in the nightclubs there, and walk home without a problem. Parking is very convenient, and the...

Best Bio of Reagan Yet!!

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:43:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - As a fan of Ronald Reagan, I have read a number of biographies, his autobiography and other assorted books about Reagan as President and before and after his time in the White House.

All have been interesting, largely because the man himself is so...

Right Across from the CA Statehouse

Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:09:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - The hotel is ideally located to do business with the Legislature- it's right across the street. Before the Hyatt, there really was nothing decent within walking distance, so this hotel was really appreciated when built in the mid eighties.

But on a...

A premonition of the terrorist attack!!

Wed, 12 Sep 2001 12:31:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - When I first heard about the plane hitting the World Trade Center on my way into work in Washington, DC yesterday, this book that I recently read immediately came to mind.

The author, Nelson DeMille, weaves a fascinating plot about a young...

Hilton Hotel Chain: Hilton at O'Hare- a pleasant surprise

Sun, 3 Jun 2001 17:22:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I am sure in my years of business travel that I have stayed at the Chicago O'Hare Hilton before, since it is right on the airport grounds, and is a favorite location for fly-in, fly-out meetings, which people in our industry seem to like.

But I...

Where's the Bridge?

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 13:17:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - We rented a Lincoln Town Car for our trip to Vermont, and ordered one with the NeverLost Navigation System- made by Magellan. It was great when we followed the main roads, and when we new the precise address where we wanted to go. But it had some major...

Great Car- but buy it used!

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 12:59:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I have owned two Lincoln's, and just finished a one week trip to Vermont with my family in a 2000 Town Car, rented from Hertz. This Lincoln is plenty big for four large adults, and all their luggage. Even loaded, it still rides well and gets decent...

We live 1/4 mile from the park and....

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:16:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I enjoy going there every weekend. The park is about five miles from the Capitol Beltway, about five miles west on Georgetown Pike in Virginia. The park has lots of parking, but still can become very crowded on summer Saturdays and Sundays. There is a...

My wife loves it- and so do I

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 17:03:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - The 1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC convertible is a good looking, very quick, and fun-to-drive car. We bought this car as a second car for my wife, who really wanted a convertible, but my budget couldn't afford more than about $6,000.

We were fortunate...

Once you figure out the software....

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 09:58:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - Once you figure out the software, this is a simple, foolproof scanner for the home user. It is not particularly fast, but unless you are scanning on a regular basis, who cares.

For me, scanning pictures now and then, it works just fine. (My picture...

Great Value for Summer Vacation

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 18:08:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - Palm Springs in July?

Yes it is very hot- over 100 degrees during the afternoon. After all it is the desert.

But this hotel-resort offers a terrific deal for families and golfers, and if you plan your day right, the heat won't bother you.
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I expect better at this price

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:11:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - This hotel is in the luxury category, with high prices for a room, high prices for food, high-end decor and appointments, and a reputation for high quality. Why is it then that on the two occasions I stayed in this hotel over the last two years, the...

3 dogs+$113 = Lightning clean ...for a while!! UPDATE 9/01

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 13:16:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - With three dogs- and an allergy problem- I was getting tired of the hassle of our Panasonic upright. It picked up OK, but the bag needed replacing at least once a week, and it was limited in where it would go, without adding the attachments.

So I...

Compost- but not so fast..

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 08:19:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I've got two of these units that I inherited from my neighbor when he moved away about two years ago. During his last year next door, while he travelled, I would periodically add a bit of grass clippings and leaves to his tumblers, and give each a few...

Ohio State University College of Law: Graduates Good Lawyers

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 13:28:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - From my perspective, some twenty years after I graduated from the College of Law at Ohio State, this school did an excellent job of educating me as a good, ethical and competent lawyer.

Now, I'll be the first to admit that I have not made the...

A lost civilization...up close

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 09:10:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I visited Mesa Verde several years ago, when my company had a Board meeting in Durango. Mesa Verde is a good drive to get to, but it is worth the trip. The guided tour is a necessity here, to learn about those who built and lived in these unique...

MBNA- why I'm not a customer anymore

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:19:52 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I initially signed up for an MBNA card through the local Bar association, and of course they offered a low teaser rate. And they offer a high credit limit. They also ratchet up your credit limit quickly, and as long as you pay on time, you will soon have...

uBid Online Auction: Best deals- with a few cautions

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 11:33:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkarmol - I have used Yahoo auctions, e-bay and u-bid. Frankly, I have had good experiences with all three, but I like u-bid best, for a couple of reasons. First, the prices on u-bid seem to be lower than e-bay- probably because there are fewer bidders competing...