© 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-nc_penguin Recent reviews written by member nc_penguin en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_425242889860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - First, I want to point out that I was the sender of the flowers and not the recipient so all references to the received flowers are via my mother-in-law, the recipient. Ordering: I found the site easy to navigate and there was sufficient... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425242889860 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:28:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425242889860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425233976964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I have lived with eczema all my life and as a consequence, I am very careful about all skin products, especially on my face. I do get the odd spot from time to time. Here are my reasons for buying the Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser: 1) It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425233976964 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:32:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425233976964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_407174745732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - Ordering was pretty straightforward on this site but I did not see the manufacturer's item number to identify the item I was ordering. This is annoying because I had to rely on the picture (which was small) and the Jo-ann website description of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407174745732 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:13:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_407174745732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406589378180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - Until I had a Metrokane Rabbit, I'd been struggling to open bottles of wine. I had a "Waiter's Friend", a cheap corkscrew which required a lot energy to use. Now I have a Rabbit. Cost: This was a Christmas gift a couple of years ago so I don't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406589378180 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:13:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406589378180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406326709892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I initially bought this pillow, the compact version I believe, for longhaul air travel on flights that lasted 14 hours in total in 2006. I'd read generally positive reviews about this item and had initially difficulties finding online stockists. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406326709892 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:44:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406326709892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401120530052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - Navigating website: it's a well designed website, allowing users to search by various criteria but the best thing is that's is very user friendly. Product selection: I thought it was good. They had brands I was interested in. Shipping: this is where... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401120530052 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:53:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401120530052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401119809156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I'm writing this based on my experience of staying six nights at Massanutten during 4th July week this year. I was able to stay here courtesy of a coworker who was unable to user her timeshare. So, my review is not as an owner but as a "guest". One... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401119809156 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:45:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401119809156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400925167236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - In preparation for an overseas trip, I bought this bag and a Baggallini bag. I returned the Baggallini bag after comparing the two. I don't regret doing this. I've not bought any Eagle Creek products before so I was wondering if this packable tote... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400925167236 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:39:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400925167236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_349509684868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I visited my first Sweet Tomatoes in February 2007. I only went because I had a coupon entitling me to a free meal and drink. There's no Sweet Tomatoes near where I live but I was about 30 miles from home and had found the Sweet Tomatoes close to my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~349509684868 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:41:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_349509684868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_349026225796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I'm not a fan of this type of film- political or spy dramas. I don't read the books so I wasn't sure about a movie like this. However, I do think Chris Cooper is an excellent character actor so I accompanied my spouse to see Breach. The storyline... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~349026225796 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:19:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_349026225796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_218484280964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I bought this toaster a while ago and have been using it for nearly a year. It was bought because I didn't want to buy a super cheap toaster (less than $20) and Oster was a trusted name (I have an Oster blender that I'm happy with). My household... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~218484280964 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 19:41:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_218484280964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_218481528452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - This cordless phone was purchased approximately two years ago when my household decided to buy a cordless phone with answering machine and cancel the phone company's voicemail service. The prerequisites for the phone were that it be: 2.4Ghz be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~218481528452 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 19:12:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_218481528452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_209743482500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I have been trying to track down a particular bag in particular size for ages on the internet at a good price. I was thrilled to find that REI's Outlet sold the very bag in a color I thought was OK but at a much lower price the MSRP. The color of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~209743482500 Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:21:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_209743482500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_209736928900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I stayed at this Marriott for two nights in October 2005. This Marriott is a stone's throw from Marriott HQ and this may account for how well maintained it is. I should point out that I did not pay for my stay. It was "paid" for by a relative who used... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~209736928900 Sat, 29 Oct 2005 20:30:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_209736928900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_192628493956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - Back in August 2004, my Father-in-Law (FIL) had terrible chest pains and a visit to his doctor, followed by tests, confirmed that he required a triple heart bypass. All this happened very quickly and as a daughter-in-law, I wanted to get to my FIL as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~192628493956 Tue, 9 Aug 2005 23:27:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_192628493956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_192626658948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I stayed at this Marriott for two nights in August 2005. I can't comment on the value for money of this hotel because the stay was "paid" for by a family member's Marriott points. Consequently, since he has oodles of Marriott points, I stayed on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~192626658948 Tue, 9 Aug 2005 23:10:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_192626658948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180337217156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - It doesn't matter that you don't like polka to get some enjoyment watching this film. Schultze Gets the Blues appears to be set for the majority of the film in the former East Germany. The scenery of Schultze's hometown (dreary, quiet) is a sharp... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180337217156 Sun, 17 Apr 2005 23:11:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180337217156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_160443633284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I am taking an intermediate level Spanish language course and this book is the chosen textbook. I paid list price for the book at my local booksellers. At first glance, Spanish Now appears to be a pretty well written book for students of Spanish... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~160443633284 Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:17:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_160443633284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_156001603204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I thought that this Oxo Good Grips silicone spatula would be a strong kitchen tool and would last at least a few years. I chose this particular item over other brands because of the brand name (I have other Oxo Good Grips kitchen items that haven't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~156001603204 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 11:51:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_156001603204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_155999964804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - This past weekend I saw Big Night on DVD. For the most part, it didn't disappoint. In a nutshell, it's film about Italian American brothers who are trying to keep their authentically Italian restaurant running. The film details the two brothers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~155999964804 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 11:28:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_155999964804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_154887360132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I have pretty eclectic music tastes and I have to admit that I saw most of the 27 music videos on the big screen (in a cinema) in the UK maybe three years ago now. Ignore the fact that Michel Gondry is French but it is perhaps the fact that he is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~154887360132 Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:47:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_154887360132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_154769460868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - All of London's airports are strictly not in London but that's no bad thing when you take into account the size of the airports (Gatwick and Heathrow. It's really a bit of stretch to describe Stansted as in London. Please check a map/atlas for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~154769460868 Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:31:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_154769460868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151879519876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I cook quite a bit so buying good kitchen knives was a must. I was drawn to the Global brand because I'd heard they were light due to having hollow handles, durable (made of a stronger stainless steel than German made stainless steel knives) plus the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151879519876 Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:52:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151879519876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151582117508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - The very first thing I bought on moving to the US, even before finding a home, was this electric kettle. I was using it in the hotel to boil water quickly and with no mess. I've had it for over two years now and this Krups model is still going strong... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151582117508 Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:12:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151582117508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151264202372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - I wanted to create an American style resume based on my overseas work history and UK acquired education. Look at any virtually any website or job vacancy boards and pretty much all the advice is for those educated in the US and with wholly US acquired... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151264202372 Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:32:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151264202372?linkin_id=8003929