Epinions Recent Reviews for quasar

Drink Campbell's Soup in Hand Creamy Chicken Soup, But Drink It Quickly

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 18:43:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I tried a couple of different flavors of Campbell's Soup at Hand microwave and drink soups a year or two ago and found them universally bland and textureless. Despite this, I found myself tossing a few into my cart when they went on sale at Walgreen's...

Chew Cardboard Chocolate Cakes

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:27:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I recently picked up a box of 100 Calorie Hostess Chocolate Cake packs with just a bit of trepidation. Some of the other Hostess 100 Calorie packs I've tried have been great while others haven't. I wasn't particularly fond of the...

Read a Rigid and Ridiculous Definition of Scrum and Agile Processes

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:13:25 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Agile development is interesting because it means so many different things to so many different people. To some, agile development is a software development process enabling rapid change of direction as customer needs and understanding of the marketplace...

L'Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion Caught Me Red Handed

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:38:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - My long-time dermatologist told me to use moisturizers on my hands. My eczema medicine alone wasn't cutting it. He gave me a few recommendations, but also told me to experiment a little and see what works for me.I've been having a really...

Nothing Sensational But A Chorus Line Is a Good Ensemble Piece

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:16:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I spent the equivalent of several weeks a year (in smaller increments) in and around New York City as a child, but I had so many relatives to see that carving out time to do fun stuff was difficult. My parents were really good about making sure we did...

Chewier than Regular Spree Doesn't Have the Same Ring but Is More Accurate

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:05:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I've always liked Spree candy, but for some reason I didn't run out and try Chewy Spree candy the instant they came on the market. I tried them once a few years later and, I must admit, I wasn't terribly impressed. Time has a habit of numbing such...

George Foreman GR44TMR Indoor Grill: You Can Grill Fourteen Hot Dogs at Once (But Can You Eat them All?)

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:54:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - The George Foreman GR44TMR Indoor Grill is not just the largest George Foreman grill around, it's the largest indoor grill I've ever seen. It's so large it has two separate sections with individual controls. Each side has its own timer (in minutes...

Chocolate and Cereal and Orange Work Surprisingly Well Together

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:45:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I've tried a couple of Special K bars in the past but generally found them a bit too dense for my liking. On the theory that a layer of chocolate can improve almost anything, I decided to try the Special K Bliss Bars Chocolatey Dipped Orange, a...

Broadway Legends Give Their Regards to Broadway

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:02:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - It is a rare thing when the credits of a movie are its finest feature. Normally I'd consider it a very bad sign. However, in the case of Broadway: The Golden Age the credits make a fantastic wrapup to an already excellent film...

Mildly Mint Gum

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:02:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I'm not much of a gum user, but several of my dentists have tried to get me to regularly chew sugar free gum over the years and every so often I try to be good and give it a shot. I've discovered that, in general, my favorite gums are cinnamon...

Eat Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake 100 Calories at a Time

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:13:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I recently picked up a box of 100 Calorie Hostess Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake packs with just a bit of trepidation. Some of the other Hostess 100 Calorie packs I've tried have been great while others haven't. On the surface, this variety is closest...

Webslinger Made Me Climb the Walls

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:18:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - There have been a spate of media analysis books collecting essays specific to particular books or shows or movies in the past few years. I've read several of them and they've almost all had something interesting to say about the connection between these...

Eat Raw Steak or Large Portions of Good Food at O'Hanlon's Steakhouse

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:49:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - My dad and I almost walked out of O'Hanlon's Steakhouse right after we walked in. Located right next to the Best
Western Cooperstown. Located a couple of miles from the Baseball
...

Drinking Bitter, Astringent Mud

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:44:58 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I don't go out of my way to drink decaffeinated teas. If they come my way and regular tea isn't available, I'll drink them, but I'd rather have the caffeinated version any day of the week. The regular Twinings English Breakfast Tea is unremarkable in...

What If? and Whodunnit? - Alternate History Mysteries

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:19:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Editor Lou Anders claims that science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction require very similar writing styles because they all require sprinkling stories with details of ordinary life that are foreign to their audience and doing so without...

View Lots of Coincidences from a Different Vantage Point

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:32:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I somehow missed Vantage Point in the theater. In some ways that's too bad as thrillers almost always play to their best advantage on the big screen. In other ways that's fortunate because this is a movie that I found myself rewinding frequently...

Love the Pistachios But Not the Pistachio Lovers Mix

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:59:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I like pistachios and almonds and, to a lesser degree, cashews. I like almonds and cashews mixed with other nuts. Thus, I figured, there was a good chance I'd like the Planters Pistachio Lovers Mix. I put off buying a can and testing this hypothesis...

Apollo Doesn't Bring Light, Truth, Prophesy, or Healing in Singularity's Ring

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:56:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Apollo Papadopolous is training to be the captain of a spaceship. There are a few other quints vying for the job, but Apollo is the best candidate and is sure to get the position. Then Meda is seduced by the last remnant of the old Community, Malcolm...

Leave Your Expectations Behind and Take Some Shore Leave

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:04:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Dr. McCoy is analyzing a potential site for much needed shore leave when he suddenly sees a giant white rabbit walking along checking a pocket watch and claiming to be late. Seconds later a little blonde girl follows along looking for the hare. So begins...

You'll Play at Solving Crossword Puzzles after Watching Wordplay

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:12:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I make my living with words and I love puzzles, but for some reason I've never really gotten into crossword puzzles. I've always felt like I should love them and periodically I pick up a crossword puzzle magazine or book and give it another go. I usually...

Building Manhattan with Oil Pastels

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:28:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Building Manhattan written and illustrated by Laura Vila is a picture book showcasing the main highlights of the history of the growth of Manhattan. It is not a comprehensive history or even a cohesive look at how Manhattan grew from a mostly...

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: FDR Slept Here

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:31:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is the most popular of the several major historical sites located in Hyde Park, New York. The lifelong home of FDR, this site includes a small visitor's center, a tour of the house and grounds, and...

Samsung 2043BW (Black) Monitor: The Samsung SyncMaster 2043 20" LCD Monitor Isn't in Sync with My Needs

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:25:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - The Samsung SyncMaster 2043 LCD monitor is a 20" widescreen LCD monitor supporting only a 1680x1050 resolution. That's a bit of an odd aspect ratio and it looks very awkward while viewing even if you're used to using other widescreen monitors. The screen...

Johnny G's: Good Dining Just off the Thruway

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:51:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Johnny G's Diner in Saugerties, New York is located within feet of the southbound exit 20 of the New York Thruway and is close to the northbound exit as well. It's a perfect spot for a bite to eat while traveling between New York City and Albany or the...

L'Occitane Verbena Shea Butter Soap - Moisturize While You Clean

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:53:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Soap is a necessary evil in my life. It doesn't like my skin and my skin certainly doesn't like it. I use a non-soap cleanser at home, but everywhere else I go I have to use soap. I don't usually have a lot of choice about this or about what soap I use...