© 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-yakkowarner Recent reviews written by member yakkowarner en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_491191373444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought a 40 oz and a 27 oz small (sort of medium actually) mouth version from REI for a good chunk of change. The bottles are 18/8 stainless steel construction which is one reason they are so expensive. This particular version I am reviewing was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491191373444 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:47:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491191373444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487087836804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - This is a large stainless steel water bottle. It is made out of 18/8 stainless steel which gives it more durability and does not absorb flavors. The only real problem is they are expensive compared to other materials. But because I expect this to last... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487087836804 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 22:08:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487087836804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486993792644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - This is a #5 plastic, sport cap top designed for usage in the Klean Kanteen medium (normal) sized mouth. It works great with only one major drawback. But would I buy another one? Absolutely. On my next trip to REI. Normally when you think of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486993792644 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:06:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486993792644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485533781636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I got this version and a 40 oz version from REI for a good chunk of change because of my concern of BPA (Bisphenol A.) The bottle is 18/8 stainless steel construction with a medium sized cap large enough for regular ice cubes to fit. It also has a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485533781636 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:18:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485533781636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485533716100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from Gevalia.com through my regular shipments. This is part of their European Coffeehouse collection. On the box it states “Located on the left Bank, Le Procope, the oldest coffeehouse in Paris, became famous as the place... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485533716100 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:13:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485533716100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485530766980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from Gevalia.com in a new program where I get 2 pound of coffee 5 times a year. I also got a few gifts. So far I am pleased with the coffee. I started with 6 scoops of coffee. I put it in my electric round grinder and ground... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485530766980 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:10:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485530766980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485530701444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from Gevalia.com for one of my periodic shipments. I bought this purely to review it and now I know I won't be buying any more flavored coffee's from Gevalia. It says on the box GEVALIA crème brulee doffee will indulge your... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485530701444 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:07:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485530701444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485530439300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from my irregular shipments from Gevalia. I was very disappointed with flavored coffee's from Gevalia in the past. The first time it happened I called up Gevalia to ask what's up (about 15 years ago.) They apologized and offered to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485530439300 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:04:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485530439300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485530111620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - A French roast is one of the darker roasts you can get. It does two major things. First it destroys more caffeine molecules so you don’t get as much caffeine in your cup. And it (sometimes) brings out more flavors from the bean. If you like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485530111620 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:56:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485530111620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485411360388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - This is a cheap monitor that gets the job done. If you want something cheap then this is a good option. The visuals Not the greatest. It certainly would not be a monitor I would choose again and does wear on the eyes a little... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485411360388 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:13:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485411360388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485225041540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - When it comes to water I am a fanatic of crystal clear water. I absolutely hate my water supply because of the chlorine and mineral taste to it. I can taste it in my coffee and tea. I saw a food detective episode where they were able to tell the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485225041540 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:40:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485225041540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485112516228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - This movie is an example of why Anime is so popular, the animation quality. It isn't just a mouth moving. It is the locks of your hair, the grass behind you, the clouds in the sky moving. You even have reflection of clouds in the windows of the bus... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485112516228 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:44:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485112516228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483878801028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - Right off the bat is claims “fully automatic”,”Better Tasting coffee” due to uniform shape, and “The right grind “ by giving you 18 grind settings. I bought this for three reasons. The first is the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483878801028 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 13:44:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483878801028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483867856516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from Gevalia.com from a special shipment. It is called Antico Caffé Greco (Rome) or untico Caffe Greco or Caffe in Grani. The box states “At 86 via Condotti, you'll step back over two centuries into one of Rome's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483867856516 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:47:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483867856516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483699494532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from Gevalia.com in my periodic shipments.  It comes in a flexible container with a one-way vent to prevent gas build up that occurs after roasting.I started with 6 scoops of coffee.  I put it in my electric round grinder... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483699494532 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:36:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483699494532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483699297924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from Gevalia.com with my usual delivery.I started with 6 scoops of coffee.  I put it in my electric round grinder and ground it to a medium consistency.  Then I put it in my French press and leave it for 4 minutes before... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483699297924 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:30:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483699297924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483699166852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I bought this from a father’s day shipment from caribou coffee.  All of the three coffee’s were highly roasted and this one was a rainforest organic.  Usually I am disappointed in the quality of rainforest organic coffee’s... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483699166852 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:25:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483699166852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483699035780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I got this from my periodic shipments of coffee from Gevalia.I started with 6 scoops of coffee.  I put it in my electric round grinder and ground it to a medium consistency.  Then I put it in my French press and leave it for 4 minutes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483699035780 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:22:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483699035780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483580481156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I drink coffee...well actually I drink a LOT of coffee. And this is one of two bottles I use to cart it to work in. It is common that I’ll be drinking coffee until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Out of the two I own, this is my least favorite, but it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483580481156 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:18:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483580481156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483344813700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - Whenever you buy a new tent or sunshade you need to toss out the provided tent stakes and get some better ones. Coleman has some big nail like looking things that works. But they are not the best. The best grip for the price and weight are actually... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483344813700 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:36:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483344813700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483169111684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I have had this for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. The DVD's through my Mac are crystal clear at normal size (1/4 of the screen) and looks beautiful when viewed at full screen. It is very easy to use and I think anyone could install and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483169111684 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:31:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483169111684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483085028996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - First off I need to clear up any confusion there might be. The two other Ghost in the Shell movies occur in a different universe (different timeline) than this one. So even though it’s the same characters, it is a different universe and in this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483085028996 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:55:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483085028996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482974862980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - This movie has exactly one strength, its animation. It is dark, foreboding, and absolutely beautiful. The animation style reminds me of Vampire Hunter: Bloodlust in that the art is done in such a way to make the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482974862980 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:50:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482974862980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482714422916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - Whenever you buy a new tent or sunshade you need to toss out the provided tent stakes and get some better ones. The provided ones are generally the shepherd's crook looking stake. Coleman has some big nail like looking things that works and is very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482714422916 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:49:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482714422916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482592067204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - This is actually my Dad's camera he bought about a year ago. It was some sort of clearance special and he picked it up without consulting me. We both are fans of Nikon as far as optics is concerned, but digital is a different story. I think he made a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482592067204 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:23:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482592067204?linkin_id=8003929