Epinions Recent Reviews for tanyajanke

Pet Hair? Reach for the Shark.

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:32:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - The Shark claims to be "lightweight and powerful" and I certainly won't argue with that. It also claims to have the "same suction as a full size vac" which, I think, needs to be qualified: The Shark is powerful until its miniscule dirt cup overfloweth,...

I've Never Been Here Before

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 16:23:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - I have just recently discovered this wonder, thanks to my significant other who is a bit of an oldie himself. As a twenty-something, "Crosby Stills Nash and Young" was just random phrase from the oldie stations, and I had never heard of "Deja Vu" though...

Keeps Litter in its Place

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 15:48:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - My cat stinks.

No, he really does; you can't imagine. It isn't a medical condition, there's nothing wrong with him, it's just one of his more unattractive quirks. That is the primary reason I figured an enclosed litter box would help my Max...

A Very Fruity Scent

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 15:14:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - One Valentine's Day I decided to buy my significant other cologne. It's just one of those classic romantic gifts. He is one of the few men I've encountered who tends to smell good naturally, but he likes a nice scent for special occasions.

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For Anyone with a TV

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:37:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - I should begin by admitting that The New Icons? was written by an old professor of mine, Paul Rutherford, from the University of Toronto. If you think this predisposes me to giving an overly generous review, though, I should also admit that I got a...

The Conquest of Cool: Advertising and Youth Culture

Mon, 2 Jun 2003 17:01:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - I am recommending Frank's book to pretty much everybody. Whether you are interested in advertising of the 1960s or are simply getting nostalgic for your hippie past, this is a highly enjoyable read.

The Conquest of Cool dives right into its...

Fables of Abundance: Better than Sedatives

Mon, 2 Jun 2003 16:32:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - Like all poorly-written histories, Fables of Abundance begins pretty much at the beginning of time. To begin a history of American advertising centuries before America existed seems a little off-base. Overall, Lears has some good ideas, but his manner...

Cup-at-a-time? Why not?

Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:59:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - The first thing I want to say about the Black & Decker Cup-at-a-time is that it truly does not make a good cup of coffee. It makes bearable coffee. That said, here is why I use it and why you might consider keeping one on hand:

I don't have...

Eureka! Lots of power from a little vacuum

Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:29:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - You're in for a 2-for-1 review, since I have used both the Eureka The Boss corded and cordless varieties of this vacuum cleaner. Actually, the two (the bright yellow eyesore and sleeker black model) are really very similar.

I own the yellow...

Fellowes P700: A Pain in the... Office.

Tue, 27 May 2003 14:54:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - I'm used to heavy-duty shredding, so when I started working in an office that didn't even have a paper shredder... well, I was mortified! Ok, not really, but I did recommend that we buy one. Unfortunately, I ended up having no say in the purchase...

The Matrix Reloaded: Nothing New Here.

Tue, 27 May 2003 14:08:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - Yikes! Now, I must admit that I wasn't expecting much from The Matrix Reloaded, and in that sense it didn't disappoint. If you were a hard-core Matrix fan, you've probably seen this second part of the Matrix trilogy and you were probably disappointed...

The not-so-little toaster that couldn't

Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:01:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - I’ve had this toaster for six months and I still haven’t figured out how to toast bread evenly, so I’m starting to think that it isn’t possible.

There are some features I do like: There’s a pull-out tray for easy disposal of what Kelly Bundy...

If you like Cheap and Easy...

Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:34:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - This Sony VCR is perfect for those of us who are generally baffled by electronics equipment. My favorite quirky feature is that the clock sets itself by scanning through television stations to find the time. This way as long as you can manage to hook...

Ode to a Front-Load Washer

Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:25:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tanyajanke - How many Saturday nights have I spent perched in front of my Kenmore Front-Load Washer with a bowl of popcorn, thoroughly amused by the spinning sheets and towels?

I must admit that I never even liked doing my laundry until this machine came...