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Is it Rocket Fuel, or is it Coffee?

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 14:09:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Peet's is a very "San Francisco" establishment. Or should I say 'anti-establishment', as every Starbucks-loathing San Franciscan who admonishes the megacorporation that is Starbucks, is drinking or will drink a cup of Peet's. They are located almost as...

Tired of Being Tired? Solutions found here.

Tue, 13 May 2003 03:07:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - I recently finished reading Tired of Being Tired by Jesse Lynn Hanley, MD and Nancy Deville. This book proposes that the cause of fatigue in many Americans is “adrenal burn-out”. It seeks to remedy adrenal burnout with “ten...

Save your Hands from Dryness and Despair

Sun, 16 Jun 2002 04:38:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Burt’s Bees Hand Salve is the best solution for dry skin I have yet to come across. My hands become extremely dry, especially in the winter, and calloused from gardening, exercising and housework. My Hon works with his hands building custom...

Lucid Dreams and Life Lessons- A Perfect Bedtime Recipe

Tue, 11 Jun 2002 03:01:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - This highly entertaining parable parallels real life by showing the importance of making the best out of any given situation, and the repercussions of running away from one's problems.

I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew is one of...

Forbidden Passion, Religious Revelation, and a Transsexual Priest

Mon, 20 May 2002 00:54:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Our story begins with Cecilia, a Catholic nun. Her birth name was Agnes, but she changed her name to Cecilia when she joined the convent in rural Minnesota in the year 1910. Cecilia was the pianist of the convent; she played the piano during Mass...

Thep Phanom is Still The Bomb!

Fri, 1 Mar 2002 03:32:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Upon entering Thep Phanom, you immediately notice how popular it is because most, if not all, the tables are taken. There is a simple waiting area in (of course) the back of the restaurant near the cash register, where you can snack on...

Get Smoother Skin and Tighter Pores with this Fast, Scrub-Free Exfoliant

Tue, 5 Feb 2002 05:06:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Zia’s Ultimate Exfoliant is truly one of my favorite exfoliators I have yet to try. It doesn’t require actual scrubbing of the skin, which is why I love it.

Most traditional exfoliants contain small granules of almond, apricot, oats,...

This Sexy, Sultry, Sensual Beefcake Croons and I Swoon

Mon, 14 Jan 2002 01:14:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - On a lazy Sunday afternoon, I can’t think of anything I would rather do than lie about on the sofa, and make out with my sweetheart. So far the best background music I have yet to employ for such occasions is D’Angelo’s Voodoo.

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Be Free from Boredom: Build with K'NEX!

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:46:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Our 5 year old son Muffin received the K’NEX Basic Building Set from Santa last week (X-mas 2001). His father and I have longed to build the gargantuan K’NEX Ferris Wheel we see in the toy store, as well as the Robots and the awesome K’NEX Roller...

Go Around the Block AND Around the World on a Journey of Imagination…

Sat, 17 Nov 2001 01:35:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Madlenka is the sleeper favorite book of the year at our house. The story itself is simple: Madlenka, a young girl, discovers her tooth is loose. She strolls around the block in the city where she lives and shows all the neighborhood people.
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Lively & Lovely Atmosphere complements their Fabulous Fine Eats

Sun, 11 Nov 2001 03:49:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - When we arrived at Gordon's, we were greeted with smiling faces. Immediately I noticed the bright beautiful paintings on various textiles adorning the converted warehouse’s gigantic walls. A live jazz band played on the upstairs balcony at the opposite...

Luscious & Perfect Skin... in a Bottle!

Mon, 15 Oct 2001 02:56:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - On a recent visit to Bloomingdale’s in New York*, I visited the Bobbi Brown counter and was able to arrange a make-up session with one of their senior make-up artists. I failed to get her name, but she was magically able to transform me into a glamorous...

It’s Midnight. Who’s Ready to Eat Spicy Asian Food and Listen to Live Jazz?

Thu, 7 Jun 2001 03:26:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - When you’ve just come out of a show and you are ready to replenish all that energy you expended sitting while watching the performers, your choices are rather limited after 11:00 pm. Instead of rushing to get into a restaurant that’s about to close, or...

Dr. Seuss- The Dalai Lama of Children's Stories

Wed, 30 May 2001 19:56:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Do you belong to a club or organization that turns away members based on annual income, race, religion or sexual orientation? Have you ever attended parties where the tickets cost over $100? Did you ever feel special and included when you joined the cool...

What’s Cheaper than a Sex Therapist and More Expensive than a Can of Whipped Cream?

Mon, 16 Apr 2001 15:21:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - You guessed it! Cosmopolitan, of course.

My Top Five Reasons to Read Cosmopolitan:

5. Junk Food for the Brain: I, like countless other women out there, have issues regarding my weight. If I eat...

James Bond's Evil Twin Exposes the Tailor's Dirty Laundry

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 15:10:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - The credibility of The Tailor of Panama relies on its intriguing storyline rather than big explosions and other expensive Hollywood tricks. I was expecting more of a James Bond style action flick with lots of guns, babes, car chases, gadgets and...

Creative, Sophisticated Indian Cuisine in a Charming & Boisterous Setting

Mon, 2 Apr 2001 18:01:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Ajanta is one of the two best place to go for dining Indian style in the East Bay. Located in North Berkeley on Solano Ave., it’s not the most convenient location but it’s well worth the journey. It’s not what I would call a fancy restaurant, but...

I’ll Never Look at Alec Baldwin as a Hunk Again!

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 20:05:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - We were so excited when our beloved Thomas the Tank Engine came out with a live action movie, Thomas and the Magic Railroad. We rented it, brought it home, and popped it in the VCR. Our 4 ½ year old son was beside himself with excitement...

Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals in All Their Glory and Debauchery

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 18:21:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - I can’t remember the first time I was told about or read about the Greek Gods and Goddesses, but I do remember being enthralled, almost obsessed with them from a very young age. Maybe this was due to my dear Mother, a teacher of English and Latin...

Book of Massage: Learn How to Give or Get a Massage: "Wow! That Feels AMAZING!"

Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:49:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - The Book of Massage is an amazing journey into Mind/Body Awareness. It touts itself on the front cover as “The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Eastern and Western Techniques”. So far, I have found this advertisement to be true. Since...

Turn Your Pear-Shaped Derrière into a Precious, Tight Peach!

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 20:48:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - I recently picked up this 60 minute video at a garage sale for $1. Callan Pickney promises to “turn your pear [rear-end] into a sweet, tight peach”!

I am going to go for the Don’t knock it until you try it! attitude with...

If your Child isn’t Stressed Out, Anxious or Paranoid, Don’t Worry about getting this Book!

Tue, 20 Mar 2001 15:20:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - After reading many favorable reviews at different web sites and magazines, I decided to buy Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes for our 4 year old son. I thought that this book would help ease his mind and not feel alienated about worrying.
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Protect your Face from the Sun, but Don't Clog your Pores in the Process.

Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:17:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Zia’s Daily Moisture Screen with SPF 15 is the single most effective moisturizer I have ever used that also gives a Sun Protection Factor of 15. Many SPF moisturizers offer a factor of 8 or less; I don’t think this is enough!...

True Love, Danger, Abduction and Magic!

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:03:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - William Steig’s The Amazing Bone is a fantastical tale of Pearl, a young female pig, and a magical talking bone. Our story begins when the lovely, innocent Pearl dawdles about town rather than going straight home after school...

Ever seen a Baboon driving a Shoe?

Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:08:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author irbykb - Busy boys and girls will adore Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Each page is filled with imagination inspiring illustrations of animals driving vehicles of all shapes, sizes and species! From 2 years old to 12 years old,...