Epinions Recent Reviews for joplinko

A Quality Dark Comedy

Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:42:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - Mary Harron's "American Psycho" had lukewarm results in theatres when released last year. Despite the lack of mainstream acceptance, the movie is held in high esteem in most cult movie fan circles. On a superficial level the movie appears to be simply a...

A Great TV for College

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 19:16:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - I used a recent gift certificate to purchase a Sony WEGA from Best Buy. In making my purchase I considered various other models, but decided on the WGA based on the limited space options I had in my college dorm. In our dorm room there is very little...

A Candybar that Helps You Get Jacked

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 12:38:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - Every morning, at 8:00 am, I open the wrapper and began the task of downing a Met-Rx Food Bar. It is a challenge, because these bars are tough to eat quickly, mostly because of the texture of the bar. It is like cookie dough almost, but more gritty. I...

There Still Exists Great, Undiscovered Music in the World

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 12:05:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - The thing is...there is a lot of great, provoking music out their from bands people have never heard of, Belle and Sebastian is one of these bands. One day my best friend picked me up in his car and we drove off, but as we were driving I was listening to...

Something to Consider Before Buying...

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 11:42:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - This past summer I looked into buying a new bat for my American Legion season. There were several new bats on the market because high school baseball had instituted a new regulation on all high school bats, which was that they all have a length to weight...

The Florida Sun Doesn't Always Shine Here

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 00:55:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - The Trop...Tropicana Field...wow, one of the few remaining indoor sports facilities in Major League Baseball. The Trop is a very eclectic place, a place where incongruous items come together to produce very little satisfaction and even fewer wins for the...

A Must See for Any College Football Fan

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 22:09:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana has a rich legacy regarding their football team. Since the team originated in 1887, there have been 10 national championship seasons, and near 50 All-Americans, as well as six Heisman Trophy...

Great Glove

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 13:04:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - The Zett Zi Lux Series BIG 1406 looks like an atypical glove with its abrupt stitching on the face of the glove. But don't be fooled by the look of the glove, it plays great. The glove is small (less than 12 inches) and specifically designed for a...

The Quaint Country Place with Delicious Food

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 22:55:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - For a long time I was afraid to go to Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, probably because of the phobia I had about Southern Bar-B-Q. This year I have only an hour for lunch every day, so I have to make the most of my time. I don't like fast food, so sit...

A Perfect Christmas Gift for Any Kid

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:07:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - Last year I bought my 11 year old nephew a Wilson Junior TDY football. Immediately he took to it, and he has been throwing it around the neighborhood ever since. It is very durable, it's been run over three times, and easy for smaller kids to throw...

The Best Place in America for Kids

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 20:28:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

I've lived in Tampa for a long time. Thorough most of my youth, I spent the days on my friend's boats in the Gulf of Mexico, or water skiing across the Bay. If ever have the urge to...

A Great Car For a Young Person

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 20:09:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - I drive this car every day, without fail. I am young and vibrant, and I want an affordable car that reflects the power of youth. The Maxima is this car, it is this youth. The Maxima has an awesome engine, six cylinders of pure power. I drove my...

Dell Inspiron 7000 C466LT: College Computer

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:48:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - Last year, before I left for college my dad bought my a Dell Inspiron 7000 C466LT. At first I thought he had gone a little overboard, because I wasn't sure I needed such a powerful machine for college. Well, three years into college, I can't imagine...

Don't Buy into the PCS Hype

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 23:51:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - This phone has been a major failure of mine. I've made three trips to Best Buy, because the phone was never able to find a signal. They corrected the problem, thanks to my warranty. Yet, the phone's directory and layout are very complicated. Talking...

Do You Want to Hurt Somebody?

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 23:39:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - For my to explain the implicit beauty of this bat, well that would take quite awhile my friends. Let me give a brief dissertation on how this bat helped me to hit .400 last year. This bat has a large, no extraordinary sweet spot. I've gotten jammed...

Read This Before Buying

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 23:26:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - The most common complaint of the Air Attack series has been durability. Several teammates of mine have complained of the sudden loss in "pop" from the bat. These complaints were mainly heard with the older Air Attack 1 and 2 models. In the...

Something You Should Know Before Eating at Wendy's

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 21:24:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - Everyday I go to lunch. I am given one hour to commute through lunch hour traffic, find a place to dine, order, pay, and consume my meal, and make it back to the office with my fellow employee's orders, all within a hour. But, this identical patter,...

This Evening Enjoy a Nice Beer

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 21:08:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - You just know when you're drinking a good beer. It's as if you wish the bottle will never run empty. Well, every time I pick up a six pack of Rolling Rock, that's the feeling I get. I first noticed the cool, refreshing beer three years ago on a beach...

Feels Like You're Having a Steak Sandwich

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:05:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - There is an Irish Pub near my house in Tampa, Florida. It's along way from Ireland, but the servers are all Irish. I remember the first time I went in and sat down to order a beer. I looked over the menu and asked the server what she recommended...

Breakdown

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 19:24:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - We have had our Jeep for four months now and up to this point it hasbeen quite reliable. But, recently it has been experiencing a host of engine related problems. A week ago my mother and I were riding down the road, when the Jeep's engine shut off...

The 9 Spike Advantage

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:49:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - The team cleat last year was the Mizuno 9 Spike Plus. Previously, my baseball coach had always ordered Nike Clippers. At first my teammates were very skeptical, because we saw no reason to change brands so abruptly. The Mizuno salesman made his...

Reasons to Go to Raymond James

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:27:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - My friend has club seats on the 50 yard line at Raymond James. I had never been until this year, when the Bucs played the Jets. We pulled up to the surrounding area of the stadium and found a cheap place to park with ease. I walked into the stadium...

Not For $160

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:02:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - I've played baseball for 12 years now. Regardless of skill level, after 12 years, you know equipment. Last year my high school baseball team went to the state final four in Florida. Of all the guys who played on my team, none of them used a TPX glove,...

Why Fenway Hurts So Good

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:43:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - It was pouring I was cramped, and the Sox were losing 4-1 in the seventh inning. I looked around in disbelief, the place was still packed.

30,000 people were on their feet as the Sox threatened to move ahead in the game. Nomar stepped in, the...

Pros and Cons of the Gold Glove

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:23:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joplinko - I've been playing with the Rawlings Gold Glove series for four years now. Last year my team went to the high school state championship in Florida, and my Rawlings was right there with me at third base. My Rawlings also stopped a rocket off the bat of...