Epinions Recent Reviews for ritafp

Another great HP printer/AIOFor a home office, this is a wonderful AIO.

Sun, 3 May 2009 13:33:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I'm a sucker for HP printers - I admit it. I generally think they're the most reliable and versatile printers out there. I'm on my fourth HP All-in-One and I couldn't be happier. As a Mac owner, I am especially pleased that HP works so easily with Macs...

Sometimes You Don't Need the Top-Of-The-Line!

Sun, 3 May 2009 12:33:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - This is my second Tilia vacuum sealer. Four years ago I spent over $200 buying a Tilia Professional II FoodSaver. I went for the top-of-the-line model thinking that it would give me the flexibility I would need. And I was right, it was a...

Started out good but.....

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:39:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I wanted to like this washer, but after three years, I'm done with it.It had almost all the features - an almost endless choice of cycles (there are 14 choices of cycles), water temps, spin speeds, a digital readout for time left, great capacity,...

Great, until it breaks

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:32:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I have had my FoodSaver Pro II for almost four years now and I have come to depend upon it. I chose this top-of-the-line model because I thought it would give the versatility and power I felt I needed. It is truly professional quality. The vacuum...

Lots of Potential, But Not up to Snuff

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:31:37 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - We rented two units at Fort Marcy Suites Compound this summer for a family trip. I wanted to like Fort Marcy Suites Compound, I really did. It is in a fantastic location, only blocks from the plaza, but quiet with nicely laid out landscaping, nice...

Ambi - Old Reliable

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:32:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I have used Ambi on and off for over twenty years. It is an old product, marketed largely to African-American women. As such, it is something of a cult classic, but as baby boomers reach menopause and beyond, they may find that this old product is quite...

There's Just Nothing Else Like It

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:45:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Harrod's is the stuff of fairytales and retail mythology. It certainly has everything any aspiring fashionista could want. Even if you hate shopping (I do!), Harrods is worth a visit. There are over 300 departments sprawling over a million square...

A Great Flight

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 23:52:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - The London Eye was supposed to be a temporary celebration of the new millennium, but seven years later it is still there and has become one of the premiere tourist attractions in London. You can see it from all over the city and it is now hard to imagine...

At Home in Scotland

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 23:11:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - When my niece decided to study in Edinburgh I was delighted. It meant I was going to Edinburgh! So in March, we all went to visit her – her mom, her sister, her best friend, her grandmother and her auntie. In a city as expensive as Edinburgh, a...

Just not up to par

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:02:06 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - My family has a timeshare through Interval and we occasionally trade in our weeks to travel around the country. This time we chose Westgate Lakes Resort in Orlando. It is located right off I-4 close to all the major attractions and International Drive...

This one's a winner!

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 02:08:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Living in Boston with its abundance of older homes, central air conditioning is still a rarity, so window units are a common choice. But, it doesn't get that hot that often, window units are so big and ugly and loud and Yankee frugality insists on just...

Great Idea, Poorly Executed

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:50:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I've always wanted an air conditioner that I could move from room to room and cool only where I am. I had never seen a portable air conditioner before and thought this would be perfect for me. However, this is an item with great potential but with one...

I Am a Much Happier Pet Owner!

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 04:59:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - When I first saw this on television (HGTV's "I Want That!"), I thought it was an interesting idea, but that it could not be that good, especially that easy. I ignored it. But then, in a moment of weakness, I adopted two Katrina puppies and found myself...

Not So Good

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 17:25:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Neutrogena products usually work for me, but Visibly Even just doesn't cut it. At 52 years old and coasting into menopause, I am beginning to face the problems that "mature" skin inevitably faces. I have been blessed, I know it. I got lucky in the gene...

The Cornerstone of Great Skin Care

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 17:16:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Cetaphil has been something of a cult product, maintaining a consistent and devoted following. Supermodels, dermatologists and make-up artists swear by it. It costs far less than department store cleansers. Although its claim to fame is as a cleanser...

The radiance of healthy skin

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 16:28:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Aveeno Positively Radiant brings back some of my lost youth. At 52 years old and coasting into menopause, I am beginning to face the problems that "mature" skin inevitably faces. I have been blessed, I know it. I got lucky in the gene pool. I have fewer...

A beautiful and inspiring tear-jerker

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:09:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I had good reasons to suspect I wouldn't like this movie: 1. No sex, no nudity, no violence, not even a curse word. What's the point? 2. I don't like Peter Pan. 3. Johnny Depp, who wears eyeliner better than anyone in Hollywood, as a proper...

A sweet, but powerful film

Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:25:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Shall We Dance is a remake of a popular Japanese movie of the same name from 1996 and retains the best of the original while making an artful transition to a different culture.. The story is that of a bored lawyer having something of a mid-life...

A Worthy Re-make

Fri, 30 Jul 2004 10:59:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - The Manchurian Candidate is a re-make of a classic (although critically un-rewarded) movie made in 1962 and directed by John Frankenheimer. As one of those old enough to remember the original, this review makes numerous comparisons between the original...

Properly Used - A Great Tool

Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:47:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - As a volunteer zookeeper, I must admit my first reaction to a remote training collar was that it was tantamount to electro-shock therapy as in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest!! It seemed barbaric and cruel. But after having a big dog who obeyed every...

Beautiful, but flawed

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:18:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Make no mistake, this is a remarkable movie - heartbreaking, deeply stirring and beautifully filmed. It is certainly a big contender for the Best Picture Academy Award. With a superstar cast giving wining performances, this movie is the one to beat...

Perfect Concept - Imperfect Implementation

Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:45:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - This is a good idea! An automatic cat box is positively brilliant! There are few more disagreeable tasks than the scooping of cat poop every day, often two or three times a day. A device that would handle that task, even for a couple of days would be...

Two Tons of Fun

Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:51:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - Almost two years ago while taking a quick look at the PT Cruiser, I came across the 2002 Jeep Liberty in my dealerÕs showroom. At the time it was a new model, untested in the real world. I passed on it, opting for yet another Ford Explorer Sport...

A significant improvement of a great product

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 15:08:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - This Replay 4508 is my third digital video recorder. So this review focuses more on the difference between the 4500s and old Replay units as well as some comparisons with TiVo.

I first purchased a Panasonic Showstopper with 30 hours of...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Okay, But Should Have Been Much More

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 13:14:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I just purchased a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport and must admit that despite some significant improvements, I am disappointed. I leased a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport for three years. I leased it because I was concerned that moving from a small sports car, I...