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Honda Element EX 4WD - A Fun Ride

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:57:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - This review focuses on the initial impressions after 3 days of driving (appx. 150 miles). We came down to a decision between the Element or a used Land Rover Discovery -- very different cars, I know. But the decision was based on need for something to...

Works great, when it works

Fri, 15 Sep 2000 22:19:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - As I write this I'm sitting and listening to the most annoying sucking noise coming from my cpr bakpak...

Why don't I stop it you might wonder, well if I do it will no longer skim correctly because the airpump has stopped correctly regulating the...

Do Yourself a Favor and Don't Have One!

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:31:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I've tried a number of flavors of Power Bars Performance Bars. The first question that comes to my mind is WHY? Well, I just kept thinking there must be a flavor that tasted better, one that even tasted just OK. With the price, you'd think I would...

Seah Street Deli - NY style deli

Sun, 21 May 2000 02:41:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - Not so much a trip as a respite from Asia for the expatriate! I ate here way too often when I was relocating back to the States because of it's proximity to the Intercontinental Hotel (where I spend 2 months).

I love the food of Asia - that's...

Close Your Eyes and Imagine Old Singapore

Sun, 21 May 2000 02:27:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - When people say "Arab Street" they really are speaking of the whole Muslim center of Singapore, not just the particular street.

Arab Street is not what it used to be - busy, bustling, commercial - but it still makes the "must...

Fair Thai Food

Sat, 20 May 2000 01:23:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I was always disappointed with Patakan. Having lived in S.E. Asia and traveled to Bangkok many times it just never really got it right for me. In all fairness though, my coworkers loved the place - as evidenced by the many free lunches they received by...

Pasadena's Best Attraction?

Sat, 20 May 2000 01:15:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - Ok, so maybe I'm just desperate for some good Malaysian food - there may be other better attractions and better restaurants in Pasadena - but Kuala Lumpur's gotta be close! (If you're visiting any of the idealabs! companies - eat here - it's about 2...

Fast but not Fast Food

Sat, 20 May 2000 00:58:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I worked a couple blocks from the Promenade for almost 3 years, and Wolfgang's was one of the standards we frequented for lunch.

The best thing about it is that when you just can't stomach any more fast food and you don't want to spend the...

2 Stories in one? Skip the Internal One!

Fri, 19 May 2000 18:45:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - After reading Snow Crash I was very interested to read more of Neal Stephenson, like most of the other reviewers.

What I found was in Diamond Age was that Stephenson continued to provide a fascinating view into the future. Many of his "new"...

Bestfares.com: Great Airfares

Wed, 26 Apr 2000 03:59:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - If you're looking for the best airfares out there, combined with some deals on hotel and car rental, then you need to check out www.bestfares.com. Best Fares compiles all the internet deals into one site quick viewing plus some really incredible deals...

The Price is Right

Wed, 22 Dec 1999 03:20:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I've been using SureTrade for about 2 years now and have seenit go from decent to bad to decent again.

The reason I signed up was the $7.95 per trade price. I had an

account with Lombard (now Discover Brokerage) and was satisfied with their...

Good, but Hertz is better

Sat, 4 Dec 1999 04:52:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - National is one of the preferred providers for my former company, so I have rented from National using the Emerald service. Hertz is the other provider. When I look at National I compare them to Hertz and specifically the two preferred programs,...

Great Rates, Good Service

Sat, 20 Nov 1999 02:02:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I almost always end up using Alamo when I am not renting for business (for business I use Hertz and National).

I usally check around with about 3 rental companies and find the Alamo usually has what I'm looking for with a competitive price. I rent...

Hit or Miss with Enterprise - but mostly miss

Sun, 14 Nov 1999 23:08:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I've only rented with Enterprise a few times, but have found them to really be hit-or-miss depending on the location. Some Enterprise shops run things great and care about the customer. Maybe it's because I'm used to Hertz Gold and National's Emerald...

Proflowers.com: Easy Ordering, Flowers looked great

Thu, 11 Nov 1999 04:14:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I recently tried proflowers for the first time and found it to be an overall good service. I ordered a dozen roses and they arrived ontime looking very fresh and bright.

I ordered using a discount "special" through anther web site so paid...

Sprint: Good Price & Service

Sun, 7 Nov 1999 15:19:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I've been using sprint pcs with my samsung 3500 phone and have been very happy with it. I know that there are problems with coverage in the Los Angeles area but for my use it's been fine. Although I've not used it for that long but have made 40 calls...

1-800-FLOWERS.com: Looking for Plants Instead of Flowers? These Looked Great

Mon, 1 Nov 1999 00:06:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I ordered a plant arrangement for next day morning delivery - ordering around 2 pm pacific - for a delivery in the Los Angeles area. The arrangement of plants arrived on time, by 10 am the next morning, and look good.

I had no problems at...

#1 Club Gold is #1

Fri, 29 Oct 1999 01:48:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I've been using Hertz for business rentals for about 6 years now and have almost always been satisfied with their #1 Club Gold service. It's nice to be able to walk right to your car, hop in, and drive off.

You membership links up to your...

FTD.com: Next Day arrival even after late order

Fri, 29 Oct 1999 01:30:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I recently used FTD's online "local" ordering for flowers. I needed to get an order for delivery next day and was ordering after 6pm so I searched for florists in my home area and found one that was linked through FTD.

They had a...

Just Average

Sun, 24 Oct 1999 21:06:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I've been using PacBell Internet dialup access in Los Angeles for about 3 years now and have found them to be average at best.

The last 4 months the service speed and mail has been improved, but for about 6 months prior it was often slow in...

Higher Pricing Just announced!

Thu, 21 Oct 1999 19:52:26 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I just received an email stating that Discover Brokerage is now Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Online.

They are increasing their trade pricing: Internet, InstaTrade and TradeRunner start at $29.95 (both market and limit orders); telephone trades...

Fox Sports World = Soccer

Tue, 19 Oct 1999 18:07:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - In Los Angeles, on TCI Digital Cable, Fox Sports World channel IS soccer. You get games from leagues around the world, and I'm not talking that lame MSL (which finds it necessary to create some hokey tie breaker penalty dribble-shoot on an angle...

Pixies - Bossanova, Great Follow-up to Doolittle

Mon, 18 Oct 1999 19:11:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - Bossanova is the Pixies follow-up to their hit Doolittle, and I believe their 4th album overall.

I would describe Bossanova as kinda surfpunk sound (they even use some electronic instrument the Beach Boys used on Good Vibrations - the Theremin).
...

Heart of Singapore? If shopping's your thing.

Mon, 18 Oct 1999 01:41:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - For many people Orchard Road IS Singapore. It's basically mile upon mile of shopping malls and hotels, think of it as the Rodeo Drive of Singapore. You've got all the high-fashion, designer stores you could ever desire. Plus a lot restaurants of all...

Free but slow

Mon, 18 Oct 1999 00:22:03 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jpenrod - I just installed alta vista's free internet access on my father-in-law's computer and found it to be fairly simple and straight-forward. I installed alta vista after originally installing netzero and running into too many errors with no response from...