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Emerald Suites Cameron: Convenient Basic Off-Strip Accommodations for a Short or Extended Stay

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:51:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - I'm a bargain shopper, and I'm thorough. Before booking a room at the Emerald Suites Cameron location for a 3-night stay in fall 2006, I exhaustively compared prices, read reviews, and analyzed pros vs. cons. Emerald Suites Cameron ended up having...

Priceline Mortgage: Was it Really That Easy to Refinance with Priceline?

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:33:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - In August 2001 I composed an Epinion dealing with one of the more stressful experiences of my adult life, refinancing my mortgage with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (still listed on this site as Norwest). That tale had a happy ending but getting there was a...

Sweet Home Alabama: Pretty Outside with Not Much Underneath

Mon, 7 Oct 2002 22:46:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Since I don't buy a ticket to just any movie out there, I end up liking most movies I see. The films I choose to watch usually end up being worthwhile in one way or another. Sweet Home Alabama was enjoyable, but even though I'm on the...

Where Can I Buy a Vin Diesel XXX Action Figure?

Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:10:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - This morning I announced to my husband that I'd like to see XXX today. He initially balked at my request, horrified -- horrified! -- that I'd suggest such a thing. He quickly reconsidered, though, after realizing that I was actually proposing that we go...

Ciboney Resort: A Week in Jamaica at the Beaches Grande Sport

Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:23:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Two weeks ago I returned from my first "real" vacation. It wasn't a drive across the US/Canada or US/Mexico border, a trip back home to see the nutty people we call family, or even a scenic drive down the coast. This time we decided to do it right...

Notes from a Former Couch Potato: Bally Total Fitness

Tue, 19 Feb 2002 18:09:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - I've never considered myself an "exercise person." Instead, I've always reveled in my sedentary ways, proud to be sluggish and inactive, not like "those people" who jogged and stayed fit and wore tight spandex shorts while rollerblading and looked great...

eHobbies: Need a plastic apartment building? Try eHobbies

Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:04:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Happy Holidays!

'Tis the season to order online, to worry about whether your items are in stock, whether they'll arrive in time for Christmas, and whether someone will try to ship via UPS to your PO box. After a few recent "problem"...

Pssst! Wanna hear a Divine Secret?

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 15:30:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Browsing in the thrift shop on 50% off day, I was looking at the shelves full of books of all types. There were hardcover fiction books, cookbooks, trashy romances, Bibles, textbooks, travel books, and books from past eras. There were children's books...

Norwest: My Refinancing Odyssey

Fri, 24 Aug 2001 20:29:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - When Alan Greenspan and The Federal Reserve started slashing and burning interest rates earlier this year to stimulate a flagging economy, homeowners rushed like cats at the sound of an electric can opener to take advantage of lower mortgage rates --...

Apes Rule, Humans Drool

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 17:19:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - My perspective of Planet of the Apes comes from someone who has never seen the original. I probably caught a glimpse or two when I was young and my older brother was watching one of the Apes movies on TV, but they never captured my interest. My...

Not Falling for "America's Sweethearts"

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 13:34:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - America's Sweethearts has all the makings of a good movie. The Hollywood satire starring Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Crystal, and John Cusack centers around the downwardly spiraling careers of former "super couple" movie stars...

There's Real Intelligence to be Found in A.I.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 00:14:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - The product of two master filmmakers, Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg, A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) tells the story of a boy who is not really a boy, but a robot created to resemble, mimic, and even love like a real child. David, the young "mecha"...

Not the International House of Roast Beef

Wed, 4 Jul 2001 20:36:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - A new IHOP restaurant recently opened in my medium-sized suburban town, and every Saturday and Sunday morning it has been too crowded to get into without a 45-minute or longer wait. Because of that, I hadn't gone until I found a two-for-one dinner...

I Arrived On Time and Unharmed with Northwest

Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:38:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - I've been hooked by a frequent flyer program. Last summer before traveling on business I became a member of the Northwest WorldPerks frequent flyer program, and even though I don't normally travel more than two or three times a year, I use Northwest...

Bridget Jones's Diary: Dear Diary, I Loved this Movie!

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:38:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Based on the bestselling book by Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary is the story of a 32-year-old British woman who just can't seem to get it all together, especially where her love life is concerned. Charmingly played by Renee Zellweger,...

The Ellis Island CD: a Vocal Treat from the Irish Tenors

Tue, 12 Jun 2001 21:30:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Ah, the Irish Tenors... I'll admit I haven't been such a big fan of anyone since obsessing over various rock bands back in high school. I recently ran across a PBS special featuring the Tenors completely by chance, thought they were very good and asked...

Moulin Rouge: a Visual Success and an Auditory Disaster

Mon, 11 Jun 2001 15:20:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - After seeing Strictly Ballroom a few years ago I was very impressed with director Baz Luhrmann. The story was compelling, the music was appealing, and the style was vivid and exciting. Because of that I looked forward to Moulin Rouge,...

Dotster: Dotster: Good Registrar, Good Price

Thu, 24 May 2001 18:01:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - Update 11/5/01: I'm leaving this review intact but it's important to note that Dotster does now offer renewal of .tv domains, which they did not when the review was written. They also offer registration of the new .info domain. I recently...

The Citibank Card: My Long-time Companion

Tue, 22 May 2001 18:22:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kazu - My first experience with Citibank Visa was as a college student. Fresh out of high school and excited about all the pre-approved credit offers I was receiving in the mail, I didn't hesitate to apply for a number of cards -- and didn't hesitate to use...