Epinions Recent Reviews for kodoz

Abysmal: do not buy this

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 03:27:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Popsicle stick models would be more accurate, easier, and you'll have fun eating the popsicles. I could go on (and on and on) about my grievances with this software, but I'll just say these 5 things, which only represent a subset of the pain you can...

4 years with AmEx banking and I'm giving up.

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 14:21:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - In my previous review, I'd extolled the virtues of AmEx banking, but a string of several recent problems and a look back on years of banking with them has me rethinking their service.

Recently I've had some things happen that I wouldn't have...

Hi. My dog owns me, so I use a retractable leash.

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 20:03:55 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I'm sure this'll be a popular opinion with those who have already written laudable reviews about retractable leashes, but these things are worse than housebreaking pads (Look, I'm teaching my dog to pee in the house!). Here's why:

- They...

Ugh, the fees

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:51:39 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Ever feel like you're being punished for doing business with someone? Citizen's will do that to you. Almost every transaction, except writing a check, gets you stuck with a fee.

ATM transaction- cost you a $1.50 if you can't hunt down a...

Why these things work

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:12:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - The Halti trainer is a great product, for some types of training anyway. I used it to train my dog to heel, and it's helpful for reinforcing a down. It's useless, possibly detrimental, for most other applications.

This device is based on...

Purrr

Fri, 7 Jul 2000 14:45:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - A bunch of reasons to buy this bag:

* Polarguard insulation. It's compressible, warm, and won't cr*p out like some of the other synthetics will after a few uses.

* Pillow pouch. Stuff your T-shirt in the pouch at the head of...

A Boston tradition that's over rated

Fri, 7 Jul 2000 14:22:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Eight years living here and I'd never been to Legal's. I didn't miss a thing. Before getting here, I--and everyone who's come to visit-- kept hearing 'ya have to go to Legal Seafoods'. And most tourist take that advice. But Legal's doesn't offer...

Hoser: Great-- Until they break

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:48:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I forever gave up on water bottles and took to these bag-type reservoirs for backpacking. The Platypus bag was the first I'd tried-- mostly because of its low cost. I had/have so many platy bags that I still find one tucked into some of my camping gear...

Finding deals on PDAs-- A guide

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:27:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - The palm III is a dinosaur as far as handheld computers go. For around $150 you can get the updated IIIE, and for around $250 (the unbelievable list price for a III), you may even be able to score a palm V. The newer III's (the IIIX and IIIE) have much...

Getting the most from a visit to St. Lucia: Part II

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:05:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - This is the second part of a list of sights and activities you've got to do when you visit St. Lucia.

Catamaran Cruise: Forget the vision of speeding along the coast in the catamaran: the wind was weak during our trip, and when the pilot cut...

Getting the most from a visit to St. Lucia: Part I

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:39:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Our trip to St. Lucia was awesome. The best way to experience St. Lucia is to avoid the all-inclusive scams, stay someplace nice, and rent a car. Most of the hotels are on the northern part of the island (we stayed at Rodney bay), but most of the...

Harmony Suites: Beats the hell out of Sandals

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:38:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Harmony Suites is an excellent choice for those of you who want to avoid the 'all-exclusive' resorts in St. Lucia, but still want to be near Castries. My wife and I found Harmony Suites economical, cozy, and still very nice.

The rooms are...

Palm IIIe Personal Organizer: Finding deals on PDAs-- A guide to getting the best price on

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:52:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - This is all the palm anyone needs (if anyone needs one of these). Keep reading to find a good price on one...

The Palm IIIE is a very capable device: its screen and storage capacity are equivalent to that of the IIIX and V. The IIIX is...

Flying cheap to, in, and around Norway

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 02:11:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Want to get up to see the wilds of Northern Europe? We're taking advantage of a business trip to Amsterdam to see Norway. SAS, one of Scandinavia's airlines, offers travel passes to, from, and within Norway, Sweden, and Denmark for travelers who book...

Foundation for a lasting relationship

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 15:24:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - It's no surprise to me that "training" is missing from the title of the Monks of New Skete's book. And this approach-- that training cannot be done without first establishing a relationship with your puppy-- is the power of The Art of Raising...

Mommie Dearest

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:35:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I researched dog breeds and training for about 6 months before settling on a belgian shepherd. In the process, several breeders recommended books, one of them being Mother Knows. Overall, the philosophy of this book is valid: establish a leadership...

Smart Riding

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 21:59:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Ever have one of those days where the lift lines are too long, the snow sucks, its too cold, or you're too sore (hungover) to ride, but you already bought a lift ticket? Attitash has solved that. Instead of getting a standard lift ticket, you can buy...

Like beer (and I know you do)? Then take the tour

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 21:16:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I'm not going to take away from bkprewitt's excellent review of the brew tour, but hope to add a little to it. Even if you really don't care much for the stock ale and Boston ale, taking the tour is something I've done... many times. You might think...

No, really-- Don't put your feet up here!

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:53:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I speak really for the breakfast crowd: I like to take my time and munch down something that's not too bad for me (I rarely go for 2x eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes), and Rosebud's is often lacking in this aspect (although occasionally they offer...

A Mass Production 'Microbrew'

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:16:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - Honestly, BBBs probably has the best food within stumbling distance of Lansdowne street. In comparison to the rest of Boston's offerings (both beer- and food-wise), BBBs is lame. Menu selections are mostly pub foods- burgers and stuff and the quality...

Steaks & Ribs?

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 17:53:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I'd recommend this place for entertaining a group (6+) from out of town: the food's different enough to draw attention, but the expert chefs at each table put on a show worth stopping in for. On the other hand, this isn't a place where you can carry on...

A good deal, and on-line application

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:57:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I've had cards with at least 7 banks in the past year, and so I've rated each of these against each other based on their introductory rate, standard rate, fees, and how customer oriented the bank is. I've been paying off a big chunk of debt that my wife...

Intro rates are no good deal here

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 04:51:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I've had cards with at least 7 banks in the past year, and so I've rated each of these against each other based on their introductory rate, standard rate, fees, and how customer oriented the bank is. I've been paying off a big chunk of debt that my wife...

Good for their introductory rates

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 04:29:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I've had cards with at least 7 banks in the past year, and so I've rated each of these against each other based on their introductory rate, standard rate, fees, and how customer oriented the bank is. I've been paying off a big chunk of debt that my wife...

FU First USA

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 04:22:25 GMT