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Commonsense Revisited

Sun, 1 May 2005 12:33:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - This book reminds me of reading America's Test Kitchen cooking magazine, Cook's Illustrated. Or watching Alton Brown on tv. Tools, measurements, cause/effect...science applied to explain end results. A lot of work to show something simple. Pot roasts are...

Dissatisfying, Distasteful, Bizarre, Horrifying - And A Great Read

Sat, 9 Apr 2005 14:38:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - This book lingers in the mind - involuntarily and unwanted. You can't help but reflect on the events that took place so quickly in this short novel. The story is thrown at you in quick tidy bursts that you have no choice but to follow - even when you...

Apple (M9270LL/A) (M9270LL/A 1002500): Efficiently Elegant

Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:04:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - I desperately needed a new keyboard. Mine was a hand-me down, with crusted debris and other general nastiness. Since I was buying a new Mac Mini with bluetooth, this was a no brainer. The biggest draw for me? No cord. I hate cords. I hate the pile behind...

The Good, The Bad (and, yes, there was bad) ...But It's Definitely Not Ugly

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:24:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - I purchased the "fully loaded" Mac Mini as my Apple rep put it. Superdrive, bluetooth, AirPort, 512 RAM (only thing I chinced on, only because a few reviews said you can find the 1GB RAM cheaper elsewhere, like crucial.com). I also added on the...

Cuisinart Grind Central Coffee Grinder - DCG-12BC: Good to Grind

Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:06:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - I couldn't be happier with my new coffee grinder. In half a minute, I have the best smelling grounds--the entire house fills with the scent. And most importantly, within minutes I have wonderful, fresh coffee. Sweeeet! Specs: ~Grinds enough...

Solid, accurate, dependable: Presto tough

Mon, 6 Dec 2004 12:01:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Dual Basket ProFry Specs: 1800 watts 12 cup capacity 250-375 degrees (temp. range) So far, so good! Everything has turned out properly according to the recommended usage according to the instruction manual. I've been researching deep...

A drool-inducing introduction to grilling

Tue, 7 Sep 2004 18:19:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - This book doesn't get put away--it's never stored with the rest of my cookbooks. Deservedly, it stays right out in the open where I can browse it at any time. It's the type of cookbook that can inspire you to plan your next meal even before you're done...

A beautiful pattern + great quality = an excellent gift idea!

Thu, 5 Feb 2004 19:23:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - This is a very nice set of holiday stoneware dishes. I bought this "starter" set for my mother as a Christmas present a few years ago and it's one of the best things I ever did. She's tough to buy for in the first place, so it's nice that each year I...

Absolutely not worth anything.

Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:33:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Not worth anything At the end of the day or in the morning, my eyes can begin feeling puffy - and it shows. I read various Internet articles and searched for undereye treatments. In a health magazine, a columnist praised the No Puffery mask, so I...

Left with a heavy heart

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:40:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Name All the Animals: A memoir ISBN: 0743255224 Format: Hardcover, 320pp Pub. Date: February 2004 Publisher: Scribner & Associates ==============================
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I had to let this book sink in for a few days before I could...

WOT prequel! A can't miss, one-day teaser for Robert Jordan fans.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:33:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - This book is great. Short, but great. Intro WOT is a complicated series, so I better begin this by stating my perspective. I'm a fast reader and I read for entertainment - which usually results in me gulping down books without letting things...

Crack for Kids

Mon, 1 Dec 2003 14:16:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - This little console is addictive; you put it down and you can feel yourself itching to pick it right back up. And you do. Luckily, the battery lasts forever, and, if you do use it up, it's not a problem since you can recharge it as you play. Now that's...

Light up your night

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 12:24:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Why I recommend this product: The Coleman Northstar Lantern with a nightlight is battery operated. I've camped many times and in lots of different manners and styles, but there's always been one common connection--the lantern. They are handy and...

Still yawning

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 16:22:11 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Unfortunately, I can't write a very in-depth or specific review about all that the museum contains, mainly because I didn't pay attention while there. And here's why:

~The name should say it all: The Museum of SCIENCE and INDUSTRY. Yes,...

Divine This!

Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:32:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - A Divine Revelation of Hell

By Mary K. Baxter

ISBN: 0883682796

I opened this book with an open mind and soon wished that the author would have taken the same courtesies.

First, the Introduction began with an...

This klutz is no longer a putz when it comes to juggling.

Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:14:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Today is Monday. Two days ago, on Saturday morning, I opened the book 'Juggling for the Complete Klutz' and today I can make a few complete passes, known as jugs. I actually had someone Ooh and Aah after watching me for a few minutes. Two days, folks!...

The Sims 2 for PlayStation 2: Thoughts from a newbie stuck in level 2. Not what I expected.

Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:11:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - About Me

First, let me be clear in regards to the perspective that I'm using to review this game. I've owned PS2 for about two years now and this is the first game that I've played. I've never tried any of the computer versions of The Sims...

The stuff dreams are made of...

Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:37:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author opinionmaker - Its been well over a year since my trip to the Riu Tropical Bay in Negril but, since it was such an amazing trip, the details remain as vivid as ever. We went in the middle of October of 2002 and were a little worried since we were travelling so close...