Epinions Recent Reviews for gosox5

Gets the job done!

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:21:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - What does Clean & Clear Oil Free Deep Action Cream Cleanser do? Well, the name pretty much says it all. This product's active ingredient is salicylic acid, which is the same compound found in most low/moderate strength over the counter acne products...

Worked for about 3 minutes!!

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:39:42 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - Maybe I got a bad apple, but my experience (a brief one...) with this product was not anything like the positive reviews by some other Epinions members. I bought the product at Staples for $30 (though right now it is only $19.99 on Amazon) and...

Improved but unimpressive

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:13:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - When the Fusion first came out last year, it was on my list of midsized sedans to check out as I sought to buy my first car as a member of the real world. Many factors, most notably that green stuff I don't have enough of, led me to buy a used car...

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 22:47:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - ~~~***~~~Updated August 2006~~~***~~~ Well it's been awhile, so I thought I'd provide a quick update. Basically, I still love my ING Direct account, and the interest rate has gone up consistently, up to 4.35% right now. They've also worked hard...

Southwest Airlines: No moist towelettes, but meets expectations nicely

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:31:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - Most people gravitate toward Southwest Airlines for one reason: cheap flights. While there has been a slow and steady rise in their fares over the past several years, it is still a good option for those who value the bottom line over other travel...

You CAN make the switch!

Thu, 26 May 2005 01:08:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - As a student, when my 4-year old Gateway desktop died, I had to act fast to get a new computer so I could finish my thesis and papers before the end of the semester. I'm thankful every day that I took the plunge and ordered and iBook G4 12" laptop...

Interesting but Confusing

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 01:26:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - I have been fortunate enough to have Dr. Donald Campbell as an economics professor for two semesters. His courses have been interesting and enjoyable. Sadly, I cannot say the same about his books, including "Incentives: Motivation and the Economics...

Bioterrorism - are we prepared?

Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:41:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 -

In the wake of the devastating terrorists attacks that sent shock waves through the United States and the world on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, we are more aware of the potential for future terrifying acts. Over the past few years, it has...

Breath-taking Playa!

Fri, 4 May 2001 23:13:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - What can I say…the day I spent on the Puerto Rican island of Culebra, I felt as though I was in heaven. Playa Flamenco, the major beach on the island, very much lived up to its acclaim as the second most beautiful beach in North America (the...

Read it, or at least watch the movie...

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 18:33:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 -

The Scarlet Letter, a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, forces readers to consider the consequences of the moral misconduct of Hester Prynne and the resulting reactions of Puritan society. The court penalizes Ms. Prynne for committing...

The best of the Trilogy

Thu, 26 Apr 2001 00:09:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - The novel The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara describes the battle of Gettysburg, the three bloodiest days ever on American soil. In The Last Full Measure, Michael'’ son Jeff continues to recount the saga of the Civil War from the...

Magic Realism not enough to keep me entertained.

Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:26:53 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - I'm surprised that no one has written an opinion on this book by a well known comtemporary writer, but here goes anyway.

An important idea to keep in mind as you read Alice Hoffman’s novel, Turtle Moon is the motherly instinct of...

Heartwarming and Heartbreaking

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 23:51:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 -

Jeff Shaara wrote this novel as a prequel to his father Michael Shaara’s best-selling account of the battle of Gettysburg, entitled The Killer Angels. In Gods and Generals, the author traces the events of the first half of the Civil War...

A boy and family's progrssion.

Sun, 25 Mar 2001 00:03:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - Ordinary People is a novel that follows the progression of a family that suffers through some very difficult times.

Following the tragedies of Buck’s death and Con’s subsequent attempted suicide, the once “ordinary” Jarrett family...

Kingsolver's Kin

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:25:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - If you are considering reading this book, it is essentiel that you understand Kingsolver’s message: with support for those who care about you, you can accomplish anyhting.

There are many of these relationships between characters in...

Hemingway Hero's at it Again!

Fri, 9 Mar 2001 23:19:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - If you have ever read an Ernest Hemingway novel, you already know that the “Hemingway Code” is an important factor in all of his works, including The Sun Also Rises. Its tenets regulate and dictate the lives and traits of the characters in his books,...

Like father like son

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 01:07:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - Michael Shaara wrote the national bestselling nvoel The Killer Angels. Now his son, Jeff, has followed this masterpiece up with 3 books of his own. The latest, Gone for Soldiers is a tale of the Mexican War, from the perspectives of several...

Underappreciated Social Critique.

Sun, 4 Mar 2001 17:57:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - For those of you that think Madame Bovary is just a book about a woman and her failedsexual fantasies, you are missing an important part of the work.

Gustave Flaubert uses a town of prototypical Bourgeoisie characters in order...

Yahoo! Clubs: A great service, BUT...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 18:44:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - The purpose of Yahoo! Clubs is to allow people with a common interest to keep in touch and communicate with one another. Some types of groups that use this excellent service are kids from summer camp; high school graduates off at different colleges;...

A Moment of Silence for Ben Folds Five Fans.

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:44:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - Hi. I'm updating this review as a result of the announced split of the band Ben Folds Five

Yes, my dear friends, we have reached a sad day in the music community. Ben Folds Five has announced that the band will split, with each...

The Best Show Band's Live Album!

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 13:26:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - My sister first introduced me to the Barenaked Ladies about five years ago. Since then, the band has become one of my all time favorites. I have had the opportunity to see them in concert several times, and I am convinced that they are currently...

A Moving Depiction

Wed, 1 Nov 2000 16:51:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - Over the course of my years of school, i have read numerous books and other accounts of the Holocaust. Never in all of these books has an author displayed such a candid recollection of a horrible event as did Ellie Wiesel in NIGHT. I was...

Something for Everyone!

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 12:11:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - As a New England native, I have visited Maine's Acadia National Park, near Bar Harbor, many times. Acadia might not take your breath away like the over hyped and over rated Grand Canyon, but this attraction on Maine's picturesque coastline is my...

The Best Discman Yet!

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 15:09:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - I have owned this product for about six months, and i have thoroughly enjoyed using my Sony D - EJ616CK portable CD player. I have had no troubles with the product so far, and who does not love the new, sleek, round shape? First, the car adapter kit...

A Fine Ride

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 17:28:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gosox5 - While the Diamond Back Sorrento is certainly not the best mountain bike out there, I would still recommend it as servicable, useful and economical for the average cyclist. It would not do for a serious mountain biker. I use my bike mainly for the...