Epinions Recent Reviews for shurie

Sabatier 14 Piece Bargain

Sat, 21 Feb 2004 22:13:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Having owned and used The Sabatier 14 piece knife block set for the past two years, I can confidently recommend it as an excellent bargain. When you purchase a knife set in this price range you usually get cheap plastic handles, short tangs that...

Unforgettable Legacy

Sun, 25 Nov 2001 22:56:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Legacy is a slightly different approach to Science Fiction than the typical high-technology novel that many readers have come to expect from the genre. Although the original home of our main character is filled with technology, the majority...

Everybody Loves a Mermaid! (Disney for Em! W/O)

Sun, 14 Oct 2001 22:38:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - You are reading a contribution to the Disney ~*~ When You Wish Upon A Star Write-Off!

Emily Rose, the young daughter (15 months old) of fellow Epinion member, ImAmes, is battling Retniblastoma (a form of cancer, which is found in the...

Command Respect!

Thu, 11 Oct 2001 23:45:53 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shurie -

Judging by the title and the ad promo I received for this book, I was expecting new perspectives and information that I could use to further my own quest to lead a respectable life. I was looking for insights into that unique mystique that...

C V Tire: Good Prices and Fast Reliable Service at CV Tire

Fri, 5 Oct 2001 21:32:24 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie -

This review is part of the Local Services Write-Off hosted by deaser26 and tibullus to get more good reviews in the local services section of Epinions. They believe this section has great merits and the more information we...

From Soulful and Romantic to Upbeat and Irreverent! Billy Vera

Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:10:06 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - I was first introduced to the music of Billy Vera in the early 1980’s in Los Angeles – and what an introduction it was! Imagine a small, intimate dinner club filled to the brim with guests eagerly awaiting the appearance of the mysterious band that no...

Free Postcards. Good Food Too! Hamburger Hamlet Hollywood

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 04:41:08 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - I was fortunate to be treated to lunch by another Epinions member at Hamburger Hamlet Hollywood – right across the street from the famous Mann’s Chinese Theater. Although I had been to other Hamburger Hamlet restaurants, it had been many years, and I had...

All Wound Up and Ready for Action! Penn Jigmaster 500L

Thu, 23 Aug 2001 21:04:05 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Beginner and expert anglers alike have grown to appreciate the qualities of the Penn Jigmaster series of conventional saltwater casting reels. The 500L – an inexpensive reel in the 30 pound class – is no exception. Because it is simple to operate,...

DFX: DFX for Winamp – Gimme That Sweet, Sweet Music!

Fri, 29 Jun 2001 20:09:32 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Note: DFX versions prior to 5.0 have been reviewed here on Epinions and in numerous publications. However, version 5.0 is a significant improvement worthy of a new look.

If you have longed to restore some of the full quality of the...

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Jeep Grand Cherokee. Maybe not GRAND, but quite good

Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:20:08 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - At the end of a three-year lease, I just returned my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Because it is still fresh in my mind, it’s a good time to give you my reflections on the experience.

If you are purchasing a brand new Grand Cherokee, you...

2001 Saturn L-Series: I NEED a Family Car - But I WANT a Sports Car!

Thu, 7 Jun 2001 17:42:18 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Are you one of the many people who need a four-door family car, but would rather have a sports car? Do you want to save a little money in the bargain? Then the Saturn L-300 may be the car for you.

When the lease on my previous vehicle ran out...

JAMMIN’! Good for a rock band, but not for a shredder!

Fri, 18 May 2001 19:59:53 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shurie -

Here I sit with a sharp knife trying to un-jam my shredder. I know I will probably have to disassemble it once again, but like usual I’m trying to avoid it.

The Fellowes P700 shredder would be a great addition to my home office if only...

Intermedia: Mae West Would Be Proud: Intermedia Steals the Show

Mon, 14 May 2001 20:50:04 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - What does Mae West have to do with web hosting?

MAE-West, in San Jose, CA, is one of two major Internet junctions in North America. A MAE, which stands for Metropolitan Area Ethernet, is a place where many Internet Service Providers (ISPs)...

Hard Bodies Everywhere?

Wed, 9 May 2001 12:57:19 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Hard bodies everywhere. That would seem to be the goal of Men’s Health Magazine. It’s decidedly a men’s magazine, but you ladies may occasionally want to leaf through it a the newsstand or steal away with your partner’s copy. After all, what’s life...

Now That's Racing! A Thrill-a-Minute at Ventura Raceway

Mon, 7 May 2001 03:05:07 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - As three Sprint Cars flipped end-to-end down the front straightaway with parts flying everywhere, my daughter pulled on my arm so hard she nearly tore it out of the socket! “Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, LOOK!” My son didn’t say a word – he was so riveted to the...

A Bad Fit! “The Tailor of Panama” Didn’t Suit Me.

Wed, 2 May 2001 02:42:27 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - “What a great movie this will be!” I thought. Pierce Brosnan, Jamie Lee Curtis, the natural beauty of Panama, intrigue, corruption – all based on John LeCarre’s acclaimed novel of the same name. I watched it all from a comfortable ‘stadium seat’ in a...

Tied Up With a G-String?

Thu, 26 Apr 2001 03:18:17 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Got your attention? I thought so!

What we’re really talking about here are strings and superstrings – on the cutting edge of theoretical physics. In certain circles there is far more excitement surrounding these cosmic building blocks than the...

Household: PHENOMENAL CLEANING POWER in an ITTY-BITTY SPRAY BOTTLE!

Wed, 25 Apr 2001 04:56:50 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Melted fried gummi bears. Imagine it. My kids left a whole handful of gummi bears on the console of an extra car we used to have. It sat for three months, windows up, in the hot Southern California sun. Baking in the blistering heat. Seats so hot - if...

40+30+30 = 100?

Sat, 21 Apr 2001 19:19:50 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Why the title 40+30+30 = 100? It underscores the fact that most of the current books about the 40/30/30 diet program are more complicated than they need to be. Most readers I talk to admit to skipping over whole sections – especially the diet...

Why’s That Shark Looking at Me?

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:54:20 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Imagine the clear, warm, tropical water as you begin your first dive of the morning. You descend to 95’ and enter a short, underwater cave. It’s short enough that it never gets dark as you glide toward the sunlight on the other side. As the current...

Senseless Murder, Senseless Book

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:27:26 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Who killed JonBenet Ramsey? In the very beginning, the book gives us the hope that we’ll finally learn the truth. It never delivers on that promise. In fact, the strongest clue to the mystery is presented in the short initial chapters. It’s all down hill...

Stay Trim the Easy Way!

Mon, 16 Apr 2001 23:26:51 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Well, perhaps I should say ‘trimmed’ instead of trim! The Wahl Rechargeable Groomsman is the quick and easy way to add a finishing touch to your appearance. Whether you sport a beard or not, you’ll find this a useful addition to your grooming kit. If you...

Use What You Have - Look Like You Have it All!

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 01:21:14 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - “Transform your home in one hour with ten simple design principles – using the space you have, the things you like, the budget you choose.”

That’s the promise of “Use what You Have Decorating”. I found that for me it delivered on that promise...

Hard as Nails - Hard as a Man

Wed, 11 Apr 2001 04:47:32 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - What? A Guy Uses Sally Hansen?

Yes, I'm a guy. A regular red-blooded American male. So why on earth am I reviewing nail polish?

Well, the truth is I bit my nails all my life until a year ago. I can't tell you how many times...

Shutterfly Online Store: Everybody Loves Me Now!

Thu, 5 Apr 2001 05:39:24 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shurie - Shutterfly simply does everything I could ask for in an online photo service - and they do it exceptionally well. Almost any product or service has a few drawbacks - nothing is absolutely perfect! But I am hard-pressed to come up with anything about...