http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/DrMitch2006 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:16:16 GMT Reviews by DrMitch2006 http://www.viewpoints.com/1-800-Flowers-com-review-f19f4 I purchased gifts from 1-800-flowers this year because of the wonderful specials they were advertising and their satisfactory past performance.  Trying to be an early bird, I ordered my flowers and took advantage of one of the sales.  The flowers I chose were boxed but "guaranteed" to be fresh; however, when my mother received them, they were dry, discolored, and literally falling apart.  She took a picture of the arrangement and I was thoroughly disappointed in them as well.  Additionally, the boxed variety requires some work on the part of the recipient --  unwrapping the flowers, clipping the stems, and arranging the blossoms --  which could possibly dampen one's overall excitement.  At the same time, I sent another, unboxed bouquet to my mother-in-law in Texas and she was happy with her gift.  Ultimately, I think 1-800-flower shoppers should be wary of the boxed bouquets, particularly on high volume purchase points in the... Wed, 14 May 2008 16:16:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/1-800-Flowers-com-review-f19f4 DrMitch2006 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Stratosphere-Las-Vegas-NV-review-aed7 My husband and I stayed at this hotel for the second time in about two years.  While it's colorful, interesting, and has lots of in-house amenities (e.g., restaurants, shows), it was too far away from the action-packed strip.  If you're going to Las Vegas and you want a value for your money, the Stratosphere is the place to be.  However, if you're looking for action and access, you may consider paying a little more for your hotel stay.  Outside of the club located in the back of the lobby, the forgiving slot machines, the Stratosphere doesn't seem to have too much going... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:12:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Stratosphere-Las-Vegas-NV-review-aed7 DrMitch2006 3