Epinions Recent Reviews for jentnews

If You Can Afford It, Stay Elsewhere

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 17:46:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - My fiance and I, both Austin residents, are getting married in San Antonio next month (March 2003). We're saving every penny for the wedding, so price was naturally the first thing I considered when reserving a hotel in San Antonio for a recent Friday...

Sweet Home Mobile

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:32:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - What can I say about Mobile, Alabama? I don’t want this review to be biased, as I lived there for the first 18 years of my young life … but even if I were not a Mobile native, I think I would recommend this city as a good, enjoyable destination for...

Workin' It at Gold's

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:12:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - I joined Gold’s Gym fairly recently, after I moved to Texas and accepted a position with a company that offered corporate gym memberships. My fiance and I were both growing a little soft in the middle, so I figured it couldn’t hurt us to move our rear...

Average Southwestern Food

Tue, 6 Aug 2002 21:00:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - You can’t judge a book by its cover.

This old adage was reinforced about two weeks ago when my fiance, my sister, my mother, my aunt and myself visited Canyon Café for my mom’s birthday. She was visiting me in Texas that week, and my aunt...

A Blast from the Past

Tue, 6 Aug 2002 20:12:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Ever wonder what it’s like to exercise circa 1983?

Well, now you can know with Denise Austin: The Complete Workout, a 60-minute exercise video from the fitness queen herself. While this video will live up to its claims of delivering a...

A great sunscreen for the face

Tue, 6 Aug 2002 15:11:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Lately, I’ve become a fanatic about sun protection. Extensive reading of skin-care magazine articles combined with a healthy dose of paranoia have caused me to become very concerned about the effects of sun exposure on my extremely fair skin. So a few...

Effective, inexpensive cleanser

Thu, 1 Aug 2002 21:29:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Sometimes simpler really is better.

As a diehard product junkie with very oily skin, I’ve experimented with many skin-care formulas over the years, from face washes to masks to gels. But after straying, I’ve always returned to the plain Jane...

Delightfully Strange

Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:54:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - What do 10 bank employees, two gunmen, a transvestite wedding and Wyoming have in common?

They’re all elements in Dog Day Afternoon, a madcap comedy-drama starring Al Pacino, Charles Durning and John Cazales. Set in a Brooklyn bank on a...

Won't Get Lost Behind the Fridge

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 19:34:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Turboscratcher

I got my Turboscratcher while I was fostering a couple of cats for the Humane Society. The cats’ original owner brought a few of their toys to me so they would be entertained while temporarily housed at my place. Well, the cats...

The Best Public U. in Alabama

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 17:38:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Looking back on my senior year of high school, I'm glad that I chose to attend the University of Alabama. I was accepted to about 12 universities, including Loyola, Marquette and Ole Miss, but UA just seemed like the best fit. And it was - I had fun and...

Good for the Money

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:37:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - I have been using Tidy Cats for the better part of two years, and on the whole, I am very satisfied with it. I have two male cats that drink a lot of water, and consequently, I need my cat litter to be heavy-duty. I've found Tidy Cats to be a great value...

K-19: The Widowmaker: A Sinking Feeling

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 14:17:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Let me begin by saying that I did NOT want to see K-19: The Widowmaker this weekend. I would have much rather seen Road to Perdition, or My Big Fat Greek Wedding. But after much pleading from my fiance, we went to see this action flick with Harrison Ford...

There's Something Shallow About Shallow Hal

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:58:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - Shallow Hal Review

If you’re looking for an easy, lighthearted comedy that you can watch while sprawled across the couch on a lazy Thursday night, then rent Shallow Hal. If you’re looking for anything deeper or more esoteric, then pass this...

An Alabamian at Chuy's

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:53:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - My fiance and I moved to Austin, TX from central Alabama about a month ago. During my first week at work, my coworkers kept advising me to go to Chuy's. Well, last week - two months into my new job here - we went to the Chuy's on Research Blvd. and 183...

Toastmaster 1115 Chopster Mini Food Chopper: Chop, Chop, Chop

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:24:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - My fiance and I were shopping in the small-appliance aisle of Target last week when I mentioned how much I hated cutting vegetables for our dinners. (The other day, tears were running down my face from the onions!) Without a word, he tossed the...

Priceline Flight Reservations: A Priceline Primer

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:30:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jentnews - My experiences with Priceline have been nothing short of wonderful, especially when it comes to getting great deals on airline tickets. For example, last year I wanted to go see my friend in New York City – the next day. All the airlines were charging...