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Commercials: Season of giving and misgiving 2006-07

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 03:39:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Are you ready for a brand new television season? Your not! Oh, I see, you have Tivo.
Hmm, well let me tell you about what your missing. As a New Yorker, I live in the media capital of the world...

Evercare Fabric Shaver: Evercare Fabric Shaver: "De-pill-atory" for fabrics

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 01:26:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Winter's in full swing and I've brought out from mothball the appropriate wardrobe this season. However, much to my dismay, I realized upon close inspection, how many of my favorite sweaters, flannels and blankets were deeply marred with pills - annoying...

Northwest WorldPerks: Celebrating 20 years of miles or misery

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:32:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Oct 1, 2006 - Northwest is celebrating 20 years of its frequent flyer program. N
orthwest
Airlines crept into the frequent flyer program late in the game when American Airlines broke new ground with their...

1996 Buick Skylark Custom: Kato, fetch me the Green Hornet!

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:59:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - My ownership of my current car began with my brother. He lives out in the sticks and I asked him to see if he could find a fairly inexpensive ride to replace my inoperable 93
Geo Storm. The premise being that...

Coppertone Sport Ultra Sweatproof Dry Lotion: Don't sweat the details

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:16:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I read in the paper today, September 16, as proclaimed by the United Nations Environmental Programme, is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Our earth's protective barrier from ultraviolet radiation is slowly depleting,...

Panasonic PV-DM2799 27" TV/VCR/DVD Combo: Triple play means triple pleased

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:40:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Super Bowl XXXV featuring the Baltimore Ravens and the NY Giants was approaching soon and I needed to update my ailing 20" Zenith television set. It stood as a fine example of longevity and dependabiity; however, with new movie formats like DVD, Video CD...

Lodge Deep Fry Kit 2MP2: So close to my comfort foods

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:00:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I first found this product while strolling through the Wal-Mart aisle in clearance. Normally, there aren't many items to write about; however, I have stumbled upon a great find. This kit is usually priced $39.00 marked way down to $15.00 so it became a...

World's Shortest Full-Size Umbrella: World's Shortest Full-Size Umbrella from the Sharper Image: Truly pocket sized

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:03:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I previously thought I would not find myself as a customer for the Sharpe
r
Image, a specialty retailer, because their stores hardly offer anything of good value. Most of their products are...

Changi Airport Singapore: Changi International Airport SIN: World's Best Airport

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:57:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Part of my series of essays to Indonesia Jan/Feb 06 I've transited through Changi International Airport numerous times via SQ, GA, LX, & KL on my way to/from Indonesia and each time is a treat to the senses. Efficient, functional and crowd...

Altoids Breath Strips: Curiously weak

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:51:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I happened to get this product because I needed to get cash from my check card. So instead of heading to nearest ATM machine, I headed for the market to purchase a modest item, like candy. The cashier offered the Altoids Breath Strips, I relented and got...

Garuda Airlines: Riding the mythical bird of yore SIN-CGK Jan/Feb 06

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:59:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Part of my series of essays on my trip to Indonesia Jan/Feb 06 President Sukarno of the new Republic of Indonesia
was asked by then KLM
Indies's representative on...

Southeast Asia by Northwest: JFK-MSP-NRT-SIN Jan/Feb 06

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 03:02:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Part of my series of essays on my trip to Indonesia Jan/Feb 06 I've used Northwest Air (NWA) numerous times because; 1) it's one of the few American carriers that gets me to...

The Automat: Insert nickel, open door, take out, eat

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:35:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - For those who remember the Horn & Hardart's Automats that populated throughout the Philadelphia and New York metropolis and saw its heyday during the Depression, The Automat: The History, Recipes, and Allure of Horn & Hardart's Masterpiece by...

Turner Classic Movies: what good movies used to be

Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:23:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Before I got digital cable, I wondered where my favorite movies had gone to. An occasional classic feature would appear on my local PBS station or some programming manager would sneak in a late night feature instead of those moronic "infomercials." What...

Braun Coffee Grinder KSM2: so simple, it's criminal

Thu, 28 Oct 2004 23:37:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - Make some more? We work 36 hours on, 18 off, which is 90 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. For that, we are paid $23,739 before taxes, and we also have to *make* the coffee? - Dr. Peter Benton, E.R. One would think that with a user name...

Hoover Powermax S3530 Canister Vacuum: Long-term test drive

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:42:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - If you ask me which chore I like the least, that would be vacuum cleaning my home. I would not only clean the floors but, also the upholstery, window sills, air-conditioners and refrigerator coils. Needless to say, I needed a no-nonsense appliance that...

Bodum Brazil Coffee Maker: Life's simpler pleasures

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:37:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I am a reformed instant coffee drinker. My daily morning habit was to open the cupboard, twist open a jar of Folger's crystal, spoon out a tablespoon into the mug and pour some hot water. Very nice, neat and tidy. On occasion, I would make my way to...

Palm Inc: Very good and highly recommended! Updated.

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:05:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I've been using Palmone.com, formerly Palm.com, for it's factory outlet and product support. The Pa
lm
m515 was an open-box purchase and used the savings to buy the Navman GPS (Global Positional System) and Veo camera...

Another rung in the Palm ladder product line.

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 22:52:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javajoop - I am into my fourth Palm product to date. It started with the Palm Pilot Professional 1MB, then to the m100 2mb, next the m505 8mb and now the m515 16mb. Before owning a pda, I've always carried a sensible calender/notebook cum clutter. Invariably, I...