© 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-readsteca Recent reviews written by member readsteca en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_453890707076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - VALVe software - makers of the now infamous Half Life series - and the "Orange Box" have released a new flagship.... Left 4 Dead - affectionately referred to as L4D all over the country - you've probably seen a billboard in your town (part of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453890707076 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:42:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453890707076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415259070084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I travel frequently on overnights with my laptop and some general presentation material for groups of about 20. This bag has a wonderful appearence with the leather material. It's rugged, and only shows a few marks even after being checked a few... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415259070084 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:30:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415259070084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415257693828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I have done Lego's since I was kid (in the 70's) and now that I have a son of my own, we've gotten back into the Lego Building. He got this set for Christmas from his Aunt and Uncle who live by LegoLand in California and talk about it all the time, so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415257693828 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:15:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415257693828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415257169540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - My daughter has lots of play sets, the pony castles, polly pocket sets and all, but this was/is her first Barbie house. We spent a lot of time this year looking for toys that hadn't been recalled with the lead paint and color issues from China in a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415257169540 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:05:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415257169540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415252057732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - WOW - what can I say about Alderbrook that doesn't include a sound - AHHHHH.... I spent three days and two nights there on a corporate retreat and really enjoyed myself. I started with some Pinot on the deck at the restaurant with some chowder and a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415252057732 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:27:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415252057732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_380323139204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Couldn't get a reservation at one of the larger chains - so I reserved and stayed at Oyster Bay Inn. Staff was very friendly, the hotel has great views of the bay, and each room in the main building had a little balcony with some chairs. The room... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~380323139204 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:05:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_380323139204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_341997948548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I've had two Craftsman mowers in the past, one a 14.5hp Kohler and one 18HP B&S I/C Twin. Both were nice machines, but this time I opted for the JD (reputation, recommendations, and personal opinion I guess). I have about 1/2 acre of area - not all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~341997948548 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 11:43:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_341997948548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_323163098756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I booked a reservation fairly last minutes (within a week of visiting Portland) for business as a colleague needed help and hadn't made arrangements for me. The rate on the web for the Fifth Avenue Suites was about the lowest going in downtown. We... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~323163098756 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:01:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_323163098756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_321804603012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - WOW - we replaced a very old Whirlpool with this model in Stainless steel. The unit is ultra quiet we can watch TV in the kitchen again (not that we do, but we could!) The things that attracted me to the LG was price, stainless tub and door, built in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~321804603012 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:25:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_321804603012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_321786515076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - We replaced a very (18 years) old Kitchen Aide compactor in our new-to-us home this past holiday season. The GE has a nice Stainless Steel finish, with a single handle across the top - like many of the new appliances (see my review of the LG... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~321786515076 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:10:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_321786515076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_321344081540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I replaced a Braun FreeGlider model 5617 with the newer improved 8975 - 360 complete. What you get: The new razor, a nice hardsided carry case, brush for cleaning, cord for power, and the razor/shaver. What you don't get: this is the same shaver... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~321344081540 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:02:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_321344081540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248412475012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Okay, so there was a link at the bottom of an online news article that a co-worker was reading. He and I like to be adventurous with our lunch quests (Thai, Burgers, BBQ mostly). He said he's found this new "Cheese Steak" restaurant, and as much as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248412475012 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:45:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248412475012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_226373504644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I purchased the PF30 because it was able to rack mount, and Monster didn't have a comparable alternative at the time and store that I was at. The front display is silver in color, contrast to all my black components, but not bad. The LED's show... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~226373504644 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:29:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_226373504644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221818097284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I bought the "kit" at the same time as my Optoma H31 projector (see other reviews). I've used the projector on a base wall for some time, and have LOVED the quality so far. The other night we watched a "DIY" show on Home Theaters, and they did the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221818097284 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:04:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221818097284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_209444507268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Well, I read the other review, and while the details are terrific, and the review was very helpful, I'll disagree with one key point - kid friendly. I have two kids, and while we usually shy away from linen cloth table establishments, Salty's just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~209444507268 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:57:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_209444507268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_195497987716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I relocated my family to Seattle, and we ended up staying at Homewood suites for 7 days before our home closed. Check in was great, they allowed us to bring in our two cats, which being from California, was a treat - most hotels there don't even have a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~195497987716 Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:59:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_195497987716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_195497135748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Okay, my wife reworked my budget, and instead of the latest model the H78DC3 projector that I REALLY wanted from Optoma, we opted to get the H31. I ordered from an authorized dealer on-line out of Florida, and while I won't bore you with the shipping... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~195497135748 Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:41:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_195497135748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184699424388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Do you love to get out in the wilds? Love to watch the stars, but don't want to bother with the bugs? Well, this tent offers a little of everything. I'm an avid off-road enthusiast (four wheels, not two or three), and follow the tread-lightly code... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184699424388 Mon, 30 May 2005 02:21:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184699424388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184276061828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Garmin has been an industry leader in Global Positioning Service (GPS) for a long time. There really are only two at the retail, everyday consumer level that provide GPS, Garmin and Magellan. Now, Garmin has added two-way radio features to their latest... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184276061828 Wed, 25 May 2005 13:09:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184276061828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183656287876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Okay, so this is just a larger capacity version of the others available - but let me tell you how I'm using it - then you can sit back and say - WOW! My firm needed a digital voice recorder (several actually) for recording conversations, and posting... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183656287876 Wed, 18 May 2005 14:25:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183656287876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183653469828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I traded my GAS HOG in on this through the local utility companies program, so it was a deal I couldn't afford to pass up - especially after the told me one trip around the yard with my gas mower was like driving a car 400 miles...no wonder my allergies... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183653469828 Wed, 18 May 2005 14:07:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183653469828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176734506628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - Okay - so they look like the Caterpillar of shoes, with the huge lugs and tread design that looks like an off-road Goodyear tire than the sole for a shoe, but, they're functional! The Salomon snow clog is a slip-on after snow ski/board/shoe lodge... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176734506628 Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:22:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176734506628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176087076484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - While I'm not a huge fan of these type of shows - my daughter LOVES them - and as such I watched this episode three consecutive times last night. The music in the show is catchy, and I've caught myself singing - strawbbbbberry's theme song. The art,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176087076484 Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:30:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176087076484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_159584980612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - What can I say about one of my favorite spots in the city? The Palace has been home to a seminar that I attend for two of the last four years (the group alternates between LA/San Diego and San Francisco). The conference facilities have always been top... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~159584980612 Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:24:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_159584980612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_156756184708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readsteca - I've only been diving for a short period of time, compared to my time snorkeling and free diving. I had a simple time and depth computer when I started, but the 750 has made life very easy. The display is large enough to read underwater even when... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~156756184708 Sun, 3 Oct 2004 23:40:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_156756184708?linkin_id=8003929