Epinions Recent Reviews for vemartin

The Discerning and Intellectual Magazine for Adventurous Men

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:47:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - The world of Men's magazines, or magazines that are marketed towards a certain portion of the male reading populace, is littered with twaddle that only seems to appeal to the baser instincts of the male gender. You know the magazines; they need not...

The Perfect Master Bedroom HD Mate

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:20:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - I am a man; as my wife will most surly attest. And like "almost" all men I love all things electronic; the more buttons, color LED's, and controls, the better! No, I do not spend all of my time buried chin deep in the written word, or...

Small, Lightweight, Affordable, Great Performance, in other words, a Keeper

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:02:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - There is something amiss with the (Broadcom) wireless Network Interface Cards (NIC's) Hewlett Packard (HP) is using in its Notebook products. I have had two simply stop working after the notebook reached about two years of age. The latest is...

It Was Time to Ditch The Dish

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:50:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - We have not subscribed to cable television since my wife and I moved into the house we had built outside Chicago some eight years ago. When we moved into our new housing development cable was not available, despite being told it was coming...

Good GPS Device, But Not as Good as My TomTom

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:13:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - I travel, a lot; not only back and forth to work, but for personal reasons as well of course. Most of my travel is confined to the area in and around Chicago, IL, but that is an immense area covering the better portion of northeastern...

FNBO Direct: Not Too Bad So Far...

Fri, 22 May 2009 21:03:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Saving for our children's future, for a house, for a car, the concept seems simple enough, but the actual practice can be daunting, especially concerning the ever increasing tough economic times were are living through.So, when I finally did...

Tired of Paying More for Being a Good Driver I Switched to GEICO

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:45:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Insurance, it is a necessary evil. Car, life, accidental death, home, apartment, condo, and health, the list seems never ending but, again necessary in today's ever increasing complex world of life, death, and finance. For...

Great Book for Teens; Adults, Not So Much

Tue, 12 May 2009 22:14:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Book Details:Author: Stephenie Meyer Book Type: Soft-cover; 544 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Publis
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Date: September 2006Language:...

The Franchise Lives on With this (somewhat) Strong Undertaking (Spoilers)

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:32:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - The Star Trek franchise has been alive for over forty-five years and through all of the various incarnations: Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space Nice, Star Trek Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, as well as nine motion...

The Little Box That Could Does Power Almost Everything

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:19:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Let’s face it we live in a very mobile world. Cellular phones, laptops, MP3 players, they’re all battery powered and they all need recharging now and again. And nothing is worse than running out of battery power when you’re...

A Perfectly Ordinary Movie with an Outstanding Cast

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:13:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - I like Clair Danes, a lot. She is not a beauty in the classic sense, but there is something undeniably beautiful in the way she carries herself, and in the warmth of her engaging smile. I did not follow her earlier body of work, most notably...

Say Hello To My Little Black Everything Detecting Friend

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 22:14:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - I have never felt the need for a radar detector. Not that I don’t occasionally exceed the speed limit, but I am careful not to do so to excess. In other words I don’t draw unnecessary attention to myself. But recently I was...

Where exactly are the (real) Bugs?

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:21:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Ashley Judd, I loved, loved, loved her earlier movies like 1993’s Ruby in Paradise, and 1996’s A Time to Kill, but her later high-budget movies have been less than laudable. Her movies have been few and far between in the...

The BlackBerry Storm is the Best Business-Class Handheld, Period

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:23:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - The BlackBerry Storm 9530 is a multi-frequency broadband (3G) handset that offers anytime/anywhere access to corporate (and personal) e-mail, contacts, calendar information, a Web browser, broadband, and a full touch-screen QWERTY keyboard. ...

The Quintessential (warm) Sandwich Making Cooking Tool

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:39:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Modern American life leaves those with families precious little time to function like the families of yesteryear. Between the job commutes, working out, kids, chores, and other pressures, there is little time to cook a decent dinner. I do the...

What Better Place to Be Bored Than Barcelona

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:10:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Written and directed by Woody Allen, Vicki Cristina Barcelona chronicles the love lives and dalliances of two American woman, Vicki (Rebecca Hall), and Christina (Scarlett Johansson) who are on summer vacation in Barcelona Spain. ...

Towelhead: Lingering Racism, Budding Sexuality, and Cruelty in Middle America

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:42:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Ah Texas, that bastion progressive thought in the heart of the American South. It is perhaps the perfect stereotypical setting for Towelhead (2008) the story of a 13-year-old Lebanese-American girl named Jasira (Summer Bishil) coming-of-age...

The Reader: Let’s Hear it Again for Lady Kate

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:34:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Kate Winslet is far and away my favorite Hollywood actress. Her roles are almost always bold, daring and engaging; Mistress Kate is unabashed when it comes to her craft and no role has proved too risqué for her to tackle with equal...

Lust, Caution: Subjection and Intrigue in China at the Dawn of WWII

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:30:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Little has been written in the western world about that turbulent period in China leading up to World War II, when the Japanese in search of mineral wealth, ostensibly started the Second Sino-Japanese War (1931-1945) when it invaded...

A More Personal and Soulful Alicia Keys

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:23:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Original Release Date: November 13, 2007Genre: R&B, Popular Label: J-RecordsNumber of Discs: (1)Alicia Keys, the beautiful, light-skinned, black bombshell diva from Harlem...

Logitech Remains My Choice in Pointing Devices

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:02:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Over the years I have learned that a computer mouse is not just a mouse; it in many ways defines your computing experience. A smooth running mouse is a joy to work with, while a mouse that skips, jitters, and has a mind of its own can tack minutes,...

Duracell AA 1.5v Alkaline Battery: Long Lasting, Affordable Power; It’s Not Just a Battery it’s a Duracell

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 17:53:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Let's face it, there is an ever increasing number of gadgets and other electronic equipment that need "AA" sized batteries to operate: penlight flashlights, remotes, MP3 players, wireless keyboard & mice, digital cameras, portable GPS devices; well...

Seriously Delicious BBQ

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:22:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - I love BBQ! And I usually use my Weber Silver to grill year-round; at least I had for the last three years because the winters in the Chicago area were decidedly snow-free. But not this year! My trusty Weber-and by extension, my patio--...

You are Who?

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:59:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Original Release Date: November 18, 2008Genre: Contemporary R&B Label: Sony Records Number of Discs: (2)Beyoncé Giselle Knowles. As I wrote in my review of B'Day (2006),...

This is The One For Me

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:41:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - As I stated in my review if Degree Ultra Dry Extreme Blast, deodorant, anti-perspirant; it's a necessary part of the human hygiene experience, but like all such products there are difference and varying degrees of effectiveness. Over the...