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Whirlpool Free-Standing Self-Cleaning Electric Ranges with Clean Top Cooktops: Whirlpool Oven / Range - Makes Cooking Fun Again

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:35:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - My wife and I evaluated several choices to replace our basic oven / range this past year. The winner? Whirlpool's smoothtop self-cleaning electric range (Model RF386PXGQ). So far, we've been pleased with our selection. Let me tell you why...
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The Cloister at Sea Island -- You Won't Be Disappointed

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 12:22:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - Not many people seem to know about one of the very best resorts in the U.S. -- The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia. This luxury resort is the very best I have ever visited. Let me tell you more about it... Location Sea Island is an...

Ingres II: Ingres -- Are you on the "bleeding" edge?

Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:28:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - I have used the Ingres relational database management system ("RDBMS") since 1987. I built multiple reporting and full blown transaction processing systems with the product. Here are my thoughts on the product:

The Evolution
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Boundary Spray -- Bound to Frustrate You

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 15:23:54 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - Need to keep your cat away from certain parts of your house? Plan to use Boundary? Read this review and save yourself some money.

The Product

Boundary Indoor / Outdoor Cat Repellent Spray is a "training aid" designed to keep cats...

Grant's Farm - Fun for Kids, Free Beer for Adults

Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:48:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - I have been to Grant's Farm at least 10 times in my life -- beginning when I was a child. You will never grow too old to visit this wonderful site. First of all, let me state emphatically, that Grant's Farm is not a traditional farm. Don't let...

Meramac Caverns -- Tourist Trap? You betcha!

Sat, 5 Aug 2000 19:22:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - My family just completed a trip to the St. Louis area. Reeled in by the billboards, we ventured to Meramac Caverns for a tour.

About the Cave

The cave is spectacular on the brochures and the billboards. Twenty-six miles of...

Dell Latitude CPx: I Love my new Dell Latitude Notebook

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 18:51:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - I have put my old laptop computer (NEC Versa 4050C) to rest. My new Dell Latitude CPx could take the place of several of those. I'll explain why I love this new notebook PC.

The actual model I purchased is the Dell Latitude CPx J650T. The...

SET - The Family Game of Visual Perception: SET - Great game for a Rainy Day

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 13:26:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - If you're looking for a good, educational, and brain-working card game, SET is the answer. This card game will keep your brain working non-stop as you attempt to out-think your opponents.

Description

SET comes with 90 special...

Panasonic - My Electric Shaver Choice

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 15:12:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - For most of my life, I have used standard bladed razors for shaving. Last year, I decided to give an electric shaver a chance. I have not been disappointed with my selection -- the Panasonic ES762S.

About the Product

First of...

Mini Claw - A good idea taken too far

Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:03:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - After seeing the standard Garden Claw in action, you would think the Mini Claw would be a good idea. Wrong!!! Let me tell you why…

The Product and How it Works

The Mini Claw is a drastically scaled down version of the popular...

Garden Claw Gold -- Great for Gardening!

Sat, 6 May 2000 00:45:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - The Garden Claw Gold has been one of the best gardening tools I've ever used. It doesn't actually replace any specific tool, but it certainly supplements several of them.

I purchased the Garden Claw Gold two weeks ago. I had...

Weed Hound -- It really works!!!

Fri, 5 May 2000 11:20:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - I bought a house last year with a terrible weed problem. Through the use of the Weed Hound (and chemical treatments), my lawn is now one of the nicest on the block.

I received the Weed Hound as a gift in April. My wife knew how determined I...

Xtenblade: Xtenblade from Rollerblade saves money for parents

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 18:55:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - My daughter, now 10, has been in-line skating for about 4 years. The Xtenblade from Rollerblade has been a very worthwhile purchase that has saved me a lot of money so far. Let me explain...

These skates are adjustable. The pair I bought my...

More Than Your Basic Cordless Phone

Wed, 15 Mar 2000 00:15:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - I have owned the VTech Model 1930 for just over a year now and I've loved it. But before you buy one, let's make sure you buy the "right" phone instead of a "fancy" phone.

This cordless phone has met or exceeded all of my...

iMac: It'll get your attention, but...

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:23:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - Before everyone starts criticizing the iMac ad, let's take a look at what epinions.com is attempting to do. Epinions is a relatively new website that has managed to grow via banner ads, word of mouth, and referrals. Now epinions wants to hit a larger...

Lycos Free Internet Access: Free Lycos ISP - So far, so good

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 12:08:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - Lycos announced their Totally Free Internet Access on February 29, 2000. Since I've been looking for a reliable (but free) ISP for some time now, I decided to give it a shot.

The download (available at http://free.lycos.com) was one of the...

Travel Tips for First Time Vegas Visitors

Sun, 27 Feb 2000 15:36:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - If you've never been to Las Vegas, you may want to read this tip on travel within the city. It will save you time on your trip allowing you more time to enjoy this wonderful city

If you're like me, I typically rent a car whenever I travel on...

Luckysurf.com: LuckySurf - A comprehensive review

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 15:59:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - So you want to win $1 million, huh? Not much chance here, but you've got nothing to lose.

I ran across Luckysurf.com while reading an article in the business magazine Business2.0. (If you're interested in reading the article, please visit:...

Executive Edge - Free, but Valuable

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:55:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - If you're looking for insight into the role of technology in business today, Executive Edge is for you.

UPDATED 1/4/01: Executive Edge has published their last magazine with their December '00 / January '01 issue.

Executive Edge is...

Zyban: Zyban - Will it help YOU stop smoking ?

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:34:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - *** If you read nothing else, please see 3 key points at the end of my opinion. ***

I have been a "pack-a-day" smoker for 17 years. I have tried a few different approaches to stop smoking ranging from "cold turkey" to...

Foreman does it again with Fusion Grill

Tue, 15 Feb 2000 21:02:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - The George Foreman Fusion Grill is great buy. After seeing the infomercial for the grill and a special price of about $79 (which also included a personal model George Foreman Personal Grill and cookbook), I couldn't resist.

This grill is...

Bestfares.com: Is Bestfares worth joining? (Updated December 2001)

Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:37:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - After reviewing the free section of Bestfares.com, I decided to spend the $60 for a one year subscription. It wasn't exactly the best investment I've made, but it hasn't been terrible. The $60 permits access to subscriber only features on-line that...

WebCam was nice bonus, but...

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 21:35:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author johnwc937 - I was finally influenced by an ad I received in the mail and decided to try Earthlink because of the opportunity to receive a free WebCam for subscribing for 3 months. Earthlink was very prompt delivering a start-up packet. I received it within 3 days...