Epinions Recent Reviews for mcgina

Heads or Tails

Tue, 8 Jun 2004 23:55:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - The book is aptly named. Of all the brilliant pieces written by philosophers throughout the ages, Pascal's is trotted out exclusively, over and over again on nearly every page of this book. I have read far more compelling writers on the subject of faith,...

At Least It Got Me Thinking

Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:17:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - I didn't know I was a feminist until I read this book. It totally changed my thinking, my reading preferences and my opinions on just about everything. I felt like it opened my eyes. Particularly I was gripped by the section on rape, since I'm a rape...

I have to admit, I drooled just a little

Fri, 28 May 2004 18:35:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - God help me, I love men. I can't help it. I just came from the movie "Troy." As a feminist, I was offended by almost everything in that film. But as a woman...oh my! Let's start with Helen of Troy. Poor thing couldn't help herself. Married to one...

I Need a Cigarette

Wed, 26 Sep 2001 12:34:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - This is an audio-only collection of stories written and read by Stephen King. King’s voice is a nice touch when you’re in the mood to get lost in his imagination. Well, he doesn't have the most pleasant reading voice...in fact it's annoyingly...

How Much Should You Tip a Hooker?

Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:28:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - Oh, admit it. You're curious about what life is like on the bad side of town. Life in the American "underworld" is fascinating to Americans who live above it. This is why Mafia movies are so popular. The underworld is where people disregard the law...

I do not like green eggs and Spam (the Great Spam Write-Off)

Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:49:42 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - "The problem's all inside your head," she said to me.

It's not the flavor so much as the consistency.

She turned her back and then I dropped it in my tea

There must be fifty ways to hide your Spam

You see, it's really not my...

Blistex "Kank-a" Mouth Sore Medication - Makes me drool but not in a good way

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 15:21:25 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - I bought this for a painful canker sore that was causing the whole side of my head to ache. I've used baby teething agents such as Orajel and Numzit in the past but this time I decided to try something specifically for canker sores.

In...

Magstar 3494 and 3590: A Place to Store All Your Important Ones and Zeros

Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:18:01 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - Hal and Sal are the tape library robots that live in the Magstar 3494 tape library which is part of my backup solution at IBM. As long as they don't get confused and start slinging tapes around or beating themselves against the glass trying to escape,...

How much do you like to blow?

Thu, 31 May 2001 17:42:29 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - I was quite proud of my purchase. I found a toy that my 18-month-old son was sure to enjoy and yet it was cheap, non-destructive and easy to assemble!

The boy's father offered a disdainful snort. "You're gonna hate that...

She Would Have Dined Here After

Fri, 11 May 2001 15:56:50 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - On a night quite unenchanting, when the rain was downward slanting,

And my husband’s gentle ranting became too loud to be ignored,

Tipsy and a bit unshaven, in a tone I found quite craven,

He was talking to a Raven perched above the...

A story of Virtual Espionage

Wed, 9 May 2001 14:30:06 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - The book jacket calls this a story of "deception, broken codes, satellites, missile bases and the ultimate sting operation". For a computer nerd, this tale is even more exciting because it all happens in the world of ones and zeros.

Cliff...

Eureka Quiet Design Victory Vacuums: Are vacuum cleaners supposed to suck this bad?

Tue, 1 May 2001 12:11:20 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - Dear Abby,

My husband bought me a Eureka Victory vacuum cleaner for our anniversary. I pretended to be pleased, but this vacuum cleaner sucks so bad, I am ready to throw it and my husband to the curb.

It comes with...

Buy mine, it's for sale

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:31:26 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - I have always loved Toyota products. Both their stylish looks and their dependability have kept me coming back to them over the years. I've owned a Celica, 4Runner and now this Tacoma pick-up. I must say this truck has disappointed me.

I...

You'll need a headset for this phone

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 18:41:24 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - After several months of use I am ready to return a verdict on my new cordless phone, which replaced my old faithful Toshiba that I thought would never die. At $116 I expected this phone to perform better than the old one, and it does. But there are a...

Enough to incite road rage in a sweet little mouse like me

Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:51:53 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - This review is only going to cover the most annoying "feature" I have ever experienced in a car. I will mention that I love the performance and handling of this car. It's also very roomy and attractive. However, if you want a detailed review...

Spears, Britney: HitClips - The Latest Kid Craze

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 16:31:20 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - For the last few weeks I've been a tireless bloodhound after my seven-year-old told me he wants "Hip Clips" for Christmas. My sniffing around led me to understand he was saying "HitClips" and now I can proudly say I know what they...

Rollins, Henry: Henry Rollins' video: You Saw Me Up There

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 14:55:24 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - Shot in 1996, this video first came to me as a Christmas gift last year from my young sister-in-law who has "alternative" (punkish) tastes.

What first attracted me is the sex appeal that just oozes out of this man. I will try to...

Giving my dad-in-law a good ol' fashioned contry @ss-whuppin

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 11:11:03 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - This year for Christmas, I'm giving my father-in-law a good ol' fashioned contry ass_whoopin' courtesy of R.D. Mercer! My father-in-law is a jolly man with a quick wit and a lot of East Texas charm. He's difficult to buy for because he has expensive...

HP CD-Writer Plus 9300i Series: HP 9340i: fast and relatively inexpensive

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 17:15:54 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - The model I bought was an HP 9340i which went for $259 + tax. This

particular model was one of the fastest writers out there: 10x write, 4x rewrite, 32x read.

I use it mostly to make backup copies of software or music albums. I can...

Honeymoon Capital of the World?

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 19:27:18 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina -
Review Topic: Accommodations

I was at Niagara Falls two weeks ago. It was a long, tedious trip through Toronto, Canadian customs (who spanked me for not having proper identification), and about an hour's drive to the Falls.
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Rival 1 qt. Non-Removable Crock-Ette: Can you SMEELLLLLLL what the Crock is cookin!!

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:25:13 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - In the South, crock pots are found in every kitchen. They're used for chili, beans and rice, pot roast, stew, soup, cheese dip and anything else a body might care to heat up in a ceramic heated pot. The very best part about cooking with a crock pot is...

This geeky white boy can rock!

Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:24:19 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - Of course you will be impressed by the poise and maturity of this young man. But what are you left with when you get over the novelty of listening to a 16-year-old wailin' on a guitar and pouring his heart out like a man with enough heart-ache and...

"Let the Sleeping Death seep through"

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:03:47 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - "Dip the apple in the brew

Let the Sleeping Death seep through"

Alan Turing was obsessed with these lines from the now-classic Disney animation Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He is known to have repeated these...

Blues Traveler: Travelers & Thieves

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 13:01:39 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina - I'm very impressed with John Popper. His voice is pleasing to me, melodic yet gruff and real. His songs reflect the poetry, humor and intelligence of his soul. Born in Ohio, he was raised in New England. In high school, he was known as the...

It's a typical mall--times 10

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 11:34:48 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcgina -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

The Mall of America is exactly what you would imagine a mega-mall to be. Take any typical suburban mall and increase its size, the number of stores, and the number of people by a factor of...