Epinions Recent Reviews for karst

Best Air Travel Bag I've Ever Owned

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 01:50:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - North Face has a well-deserved good reputation for backpacks, foul weather gear, and other outdoor clothing and equipment. I bought this bag over a year ago, right after it was introduced. I travel by air about twice a month, and have learned from hard...

Worst Boots I've Ever Owned

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:16:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I bought a pair of these expecting them to be good hot weather boots, suitable for medium to heavy hiking in rugged terrain. They lasted less than four months before they completely fell apart. I have owned Vasque boots in the past that lasted me as long...

One of the Most Significant Stories of Our Time

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:57:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - The Prize is truly an epic history of how petroleum has shaped the modern world. The author, Daniel Yergin received a Pulitzer Prize for this book. At 884 pages, it is a long read, but a rewarding one if you have an interest in geopolitics and...

An Alphabetical Thesaurus

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:19:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author karst - For most users of a thesaurus, especially those who seldom use one, this is probably a more logical method of organizing a thesaurus. The book has 609 pages of synonyms and antonyms arranged in alphabetical order. While I consider this more useful than...

Good Guide for the Do-It-Yourselfer and the Pro

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:57:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - This is a hefty 693 page book, written for both do-it-yourselfers, and IT professionals. The authors have made an express effort to explain the language, acronyms, and standards of the data cable system. The book covers the various types of ethernet...

Good Guide for the Do-It-Yourselfer

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:59:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I bought this book and refaced cabinets in my kitchen with no prior cabinetry experience. I even found my suppliers using this book and produced a result that was good enough to impress everyone who has seen it, and unless one looks closely enough to see...

Non-technical review of oil well drilling

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:37:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - If you aspire to work in the oil industry in any capacity connected to drilling or geology, including some business and finance jobs, you owe it to yourself to read this book. This non-technical book does a great job of explaining the process, the...

Fascinating compilation of cave mineralogy

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:22:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - This book is an encyclopedic, well-illustrated, compilation of 255 minerals known from caves worldwide. The second edition (1997) has been rearranged to separate the sections on known types of speleothems from cave minerals, making it easier for the...

Great introduction to caves

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 02:22:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - The book is a combination of a coffee-table photography book, and an introduction to cave science, caving, and the history of Texas caving and commercial caves. It has beautiful color illustrations of Texas caves, including one cave formation, The...

Great Little Beach With An Ocean Pier

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:33:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karst - Gaviota State Park is a beach park with camping and a pier, as well as a small store that sells bait and sundries. The park has a large parking area that is used for day access, opening at 7 a.m. and closing at sunset. Daily fees for this are $8 (2007)...

Hidden and Inaccessible Gem

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:18:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - Latest news: 4/8/2008: Vandenberg Air Force Base has agreed to reopen the road to hikers. I quote from a local media source "Last Friday, Vandenberg officials sent a letter to the county proposing a plan to re-open the road. This week, the county agreed...

Nothing World-Class, But Sufficient

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 15:50:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I travel about 50 days a year for business, and because I visit varied locations I have lots of different and new experiences with hotels, especially Marriott, which I tend to patronize. Attending a business conference at this hotel made it the natural...

A Viable and Significant Alternative Energy

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 02:10:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I am involved in research in the energy industry and follow most forms of alternative energy. I consider this book a must-read for anyone who is seriously investigating alternatives to fossil fuels. I wish I could get every member of Congress to read...

Good quality for the money

Thu, 3 Nov 2005 14:14:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I bought this saw as an intermediately priced miter/chop saw for a major remodeling job on my house. I have used it for making simple and compound cuts in lumber as large as 2x8 as well as small molding, trim, and cabinet work. I found it much quicker...

Power and utility when you need it!

Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:29:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - It is true that this drill is powerful enough to knock you off a ladder if you are unprepared for its powerful torque. I just replumbed and rewired a large remodeling job and this is one of my favorite tools. Combined with my 2 9/16" drill bit (for 2...

Plug and Pray

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 00:18:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I really like using an optical mouse. The precision of movement is superior to any other mousing device, and if you do graphics, you will appreciate this accuracy. Having a cordless optical is one more step toward the freedom of movement that I love...

Brake Specialists: Honest mechanics are hard to find

Sat, 14 Jul 2001 13:45:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I've used Brake Specialists for the three years I've lived in Austin, and have never been disappointed. I once worked as a auto mechanic, and as a result of that experience, I am distrustful of most repair shops, including dealer shops. I've used Brake...

Experience a way of life that most us cannot even imagine

Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:21:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karst - Thirteen Months of Sunshine

Ethiopia will amaze you. I worked in the Afar region of Ethiopia during the fall of 2000 doing geological research. I was camped on the banks of the Awash River for two months, 25 km from the nearest road or...

Best Hot Weather Day Pack

Thu, 12 Jul 2001 19:56:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - Overall Design is Excellent

This pack is designed to be a medium-size day-pack, with a 2400 cubic inch capacity, 3 ½ lbs. total weight, made from 600 denier ripstop. The pack fits a 16-18 inch torso, with 30 to 50 inch hip measurements. It includes...

Adventures in Albania

Thu, 24 Aug 2000 00:55:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karst - Introduction (July 2000)

I have just finished a one-month trip to Albania. This was a business trip for me, but my business is geology. I visited many parts of the country, mostly in the south, and often traveled through small villages in remote...

Hike Emory Peak, and float the Rio

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:32:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - As a geologist in Texas, Big Bend is a frequent destination for me, both for work and pleasure. Big Bend has unique geologic features, including remnants of volcanoes, canyons with beautiful exposures of colorful rock such as the purple deposits in the...

A Little Known Gem

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:07:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I am a regular visitor to Great Basin National Park and it is one of my favorite National Parks. However, a quick word of warning: the word is getting out.

Camping:

When I was there last June (1999) I managed to get the last campsite...

Giant City State Park

Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:58:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karst - I grew up on a farm right next to this park and have always considered it one of the most beautiful places in Southern Illinois.

Climbing:

One item that the previous review (Ms traveller) left out was that Giant City is an excellent...

Get a little closer to heaven

Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:55:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karst - If you would like to visit a National Park, but prefer to avoid crowds, go to the lesser-known part of Sequoia National Park, Mineral King. Mineral King is one of the most beautiful places in the Sierras. It is a deep glacially-carved valley, surrounded...