© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-kurbs Recent reviews written by member kurbs en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488160792196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I have been a BMW owner for many years. My last 2 were en E36 325, my last was a E39 528i. The winters here finally took their toll on me with rear wheel drive cars, so I decided as the 5 series was getting a bit long in the tooth, I would look around at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488160792196 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:11:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488160792196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476500233860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The SagaI needed some parts for my car and went online to find the best deal of course. The local auto stores would have to order them in and would take 3 days. So I checked my trusty online sources to see if they could use the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476500233860 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:28:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476500233860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474999131780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - BMW came out with this bike in 2003, and made it through 2004. It is a much different design than the basic BMW line, with its own looks and style. It is sleek, it is stylish. But from other angles has a view of bulk that is quite deceptive.The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474999131780 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:03:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474999131780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466280418948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Staying in Chattanooga should not be a challenge. There are many hotels and cabins in the area one can stay at without complaint.Though this hotel is situated in an easy to access part of town, and very close to all the tourist attractions, that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466280418948 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:26:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466280418948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466274389636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The Nissan Versa as follows:Gas Mileage  24 mpg City / 32 mpg Hwy  Engine  4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter  Transmission  Automatic, CVT Drivetrain  FWD  Max Seating Capacity  5  Doors  5 (... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466274389636 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:27:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466274389636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466259971716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I own a 2002 Lexus ES300 with the following specs:Standard Engine 3.0L 210 hp V6 Horsepower 210 @ 5800 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 220 @ 4400 RPM Transmissions (more)  Sedan 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive Std. Fuel Economy (more)... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466259971716 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:21:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466259971716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466254401156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I owned for a short time the Freelander SE based on the following specs listed at the end of the review.  It is a nice looking vehicle that is styled in an obvious British taste keeping in tradition with the land Rover... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466254401156 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:26:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466254401156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433585426052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Method Man, Carmen Electra, Travis Van Winkle, Kevin Sorbo I am always up for a comedy or a spoof, but this one really takes the cake. A spoof on the movie The 300, it makes fun (or feeble attempts) of the battle of Thermopylae and the events that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433585426052 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:49:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433585426052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420046933636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Joan Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt Director: Menno Meyjes When I rented this I had no idea it was based ona true story. In fact, until I went into the DVD extras I had no clue. This made it a really cool story on top... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420046933636 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:58:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420046933636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420043001476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The computer age has entered into every aspect of modern society these days. Hollywood has given us some very well done movies that utilized this type of animation, and to date this is one of the best yet. If you are a purist, you will probably sneer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420043001476 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:28:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420043001476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418219396740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard. Screenwriter Cynthia Mort, Neil Jordan, Roderick Taylor, Bruce A. Taylor The acting is solid in this film. Jodie Foster is no novice to the big Screen, and Terrence Howard has a unique personality that comes across... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418219396740 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:55:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418219396740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418205240964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Directed by Julie Taymor; written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, Director of photography, Bruno Delbonnel; edited by Françoise Bonnot Music score by Elliot Goldenthal, with songs by the Beatles Production designer, Mark Friedberg; Choreography... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418205240964 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:59:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418205240964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417205489284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Tom Tom has a nice lineup of GPS units that can save some good money up front. They are usually cheaper than what I consider higher end units and are functional for the intended purpose of helping you find your way. Most complaints about GPS units are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417205489284 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:54:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417205489284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416250302084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I purchased this furnace 5 years ago and did the installation myself. At the time it was about a 3rd cheaper than what are considered top of the line furnaces such as Carrier or Lennox. Goodman (Janitrol) are the same company My understanding of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416250302084 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416250302084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416225529476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I've Seen Better Remakes by kurbs, Jan 28 '08 Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Peter Fonda ,Gretchen Mol, Ben Foster, Dallas Roberts, Alan Tudyk Directed by James Mangold Produced by Cathy Konrad Written by Halsted Welles, Michael... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416225529476 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:10:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416225529476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401256255108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Cast: Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Durand. This movie has a great cast. The underlying story is almost believable. 4 middle aged men wanting to escape the pressures of daily life by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401256255108 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:18:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401256255108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400421981828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The longest running Sci-fi show in history that began with the movie Stargate and morphed into one of the most captivating made for television shows ever for Sci-Fi geeks. I have all 10 seasons on DVD, and this is one of the best of all of them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400421981828 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:13:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400421981828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400419032708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The story is classic. Thermopylae. The Spartans set array with the mighty Persian empire, vastly outnumbered and the heroic tale of centuries. The historical aspect is fairly close to stories I have read with the exception of how Xerxes was portrayed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400419032708 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:16:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400419032708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400416149124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I purchased a full computer sans hard drive and cd drive for $199.00 plus $40.00 to ship it right to my house. FOr just the processor right now you can grab them anywhere for around $60.00 if you have a board and fan to go with it. But I got the case,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400416149124 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:27:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400416149124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400320007812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I had a basement flood, and since my prior little 4 gallon cheapie wet vac went on the blink, I ended up grabbing this at a blow out for $39.00 before taxes. The company specs are: SPECIFICATIONS Size: 6 Gallons Motor: Emerson Peak Horsepower... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400320007812 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 16:52:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400320007812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_381706997380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - VMWare. Virtual Machines. Who would have seen this coming where we would be replacing actual physical hardware with software that acted just like it's physical predecessor? The concept is not exactly a new one, and many others have tried it, but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~381706997380 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:01:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_381706997380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_380207533700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - Bob Chinns is a local legend in the area. It is very conveniently located for the NW suburban area, between Rte. 22 and Willow exits off of I294, right on Milwaukee Ave. ( Rte 21 )in suburban Wheeling. They also opened one in Kenosha Wisconsin but I have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~380207533700 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:25:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_380207533700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_376158981764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - I have used several GPS units, from a GPS engine on a laptop to Garmin and Philips in-dash units and dash mount units. I picked up the Tomtom One on QVC during one of their specials for $299.00. This came with a carrying case, power kit for car and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~376158981764 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:29:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_376158981764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_376093904516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The movie is second in Clint Eastwood's series of the experiences of the Battle of Iwo Jima from the eyes of the Japanese soldiers. There are two sides one can see this movie from, a military side and civilian side as well. My views are based on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~376093904516 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:28:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_376093904516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_366785302148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kurbs - The Meade ETX-125PE is a Maksutov Cassegrain scope that is easy to use and quite versatile. Optical Design Catadioptrics Optical Diameter 127 mm Finderscope Red-Dot Focal Length 1900 mm Max Useful Magnification x 500 Mount Type Altazimuth... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~366785302148 Fri, 25 May 2007 10:32:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_366785302148?linkin_id=8003929