http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Gamma Mon, 05 May 2008 01:56:06 GMT Reviews by Gamma http://www.viewpoints.com/Russell-Stover-Sugar-Free-Cereal-Snack-Bar-review-735a0 I am always looking for high fiber snacks, while looking for Pria power bars, I came across the Russell Stover sugar free snack bars in blueberry flavor.  I happen to really like blueberry and I saw they had 6 grams of fiber so I figured I would try them.  — The box contains five 1.1 oz. bars.  Each bar has 100 calories and is fortified with 25 % of 18 vitamins and minerals.  The bars contain no sugars but do contain 9 grams of sugar alcohol.  The box says the sugar alcohol is sugar substitute that metabolize slower than regular than carbs and therefore only cause a small rise in blood glucose levels.  They would make a good snack as each bar also contains 4 grams of protein. — The initial taste is very good and the bars are very chewy.  The combination of chocolate, blueberry and granola is very good.  However to me they seemed to leave that artificial sweetener aftertaste.  I will eat the rest of the box,... Mon, 05 May 2008 01:56:06 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Russell-Stover-Sugar-Free-Cereal-Snack-Bar-review-735a0 Gamma 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Iron-Man-review-7faa4 Ever since seeing the trailer on TV I have wanted to see this movie.  The hero is a wealthy industrialist whose views on his company change after he is taken captive in Afghanistan.  Under the guise of building a weapon for his captors, he builds an iron suit with which to escape.  After he escapes and is resuced he halts production of weapons from his company and begins building another iron suit.  Meanwhile someone in is company is secretly selling his company's weapons to terrorists.  I won't go any further as it could ruin the movie for you. — The movie combines humor, action and some drama into 2 hours that went by quickly.  I thought Robert Downey Jr was great as the heartless playboy turned superhero. Gwyneth Paltrow was also good as the loveable assistant. — I thought the movie was great and want to see it again. —... Sun, 04 May 2008 01:31:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Iron-Man-review-7faa4 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/B-Js-Restaurant-Brewery-Norman-OK-review-fd273 I've been to the BJ's in Norman, OK several times and every time have had great food and service.  If you like sports there are flat screen TVs positioned all around with sports events playing.  It was great last fall when we are able to watch several different NCAA football games at the same time! — The food choices include salads, sandwiches, pizza, baked potatoes, burger, pastas and BJ's favorites.  They have desserts with the pizookie (a giant pizza cookie) served warm with ice cream being their specialty.  I have tried many of the dishes and haven't had anything I didn't like yet. — Being a brew-house they also serve their own handcrafted beers, not being much of a drinker, I haven't tried these.  I have however had their house brewed root-beer and it is great. — Every time I have had great service with very attentive servers making sure our drinks were alway full and everything was okay. — BJ's atmosphere is like a sports... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:07:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/B-Js-Restaurant-Brewery-Norman-OK-review-fd273 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Curves-Chewy-Granola-Bars-review-2ff13 Curves chewy granola bars make a nice snack between meals when you are hungry and tend to eat junk.  These chewy bars contain only 100 calories, yet they are packed with 5 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein.  Just enough to take away your hunger, yet not make you overly full.  — They come in two varieties, strawberries and cream and chocolate peanut.  I don't much care for the chocolate peanut, they are okay but to me peanut flavor with granola doesn't taste right.  I do like the strawberries and cream, it is quite sweet, but not overly so. — If you are like me and always looking for ways to add some fiber to your diet, give these a try.  It's a pretty good way to add some fiber without adding a bunch of calories. —... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:35:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Curves-Chewy-Granola-Bars-review-2ff13 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Quaker-Granola-Bites-review-d20f2 I saw these on sale at Wal-mart and decided to give them a try.  I was a bit concerned the bites might be hard, like some granola snack bars, but they were not.  — Each package of granola bites is only 90 calories, yet contains whole grains, zero trans-fats and 2 grams of fiber.   Inside the packages a small balls of granola that pack quite a taste.  There are 6 packages in each box.  They are great to take along with you. — It makes a nice little snack.  I tried the cinnamon variety.  I found them to be light, slightly crunchy and just enough sweetness to satisfy.  I am always looking to get more fiber and while Quaker granola bites don't have a lot of fiber, they do supply more than most snack and with only 90 calories. — I plan on trying the other varieties.  Try them for yourself, I think you will like them. —... Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:08:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Quaker-Granola-Bites-review-d20f2 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gridiron-Gang-review-01f73 I recently saw this movie on the Encore channel.  I had heard it was supposed to be pretty good.  I turned it on to watch while I was making dinner.  Needless to say, dinner was late that night, as once I started watching, I stop making dinner.  — The movie is about a juvenile detention center counselor who wants to use football to give his detainees some self-esteem.  After only three weeks of practice the 'gang' is humiliated in their first football game and the director wants to pull the plug on the project. — Meanwhile the counselor, played by The Rock, is struggling with his own issues, due to a verbally abusive father, and the fact that his mother is dying. — I don't want to go any further with the story as it will ruin the movie for you, but your heart will touched as you watch the kids grow to trust one and other and gain faith in themselves. — If you like a heartwarming story, give it a try.  I laughed and... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:45:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gridiron-Gang-review-01f73 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Resmed-Mirage-Vista-CPAP-mask-review-5f130 Finding the right CPAP mask can be a challenge.  My first mask was selected for me and while it wasn't too bad, I didn't like the arm support that sat on the forehead.  — This nasal mask is different from others in that it doesn't have the traditional 4 point mask system, there is no mask or headgear part that goes up forehead.  The mask itself is pretty comfortable and so far leaks have been minimal. — The headgear is part of what makes this mask different.  It is easy to get on and off via clasps on either side of the mask.  The part of the headgear that attaches to the mask is firm on the outside, yet soft next to the face.  Instead of going  up the forehead this headgear goes around the back of the head and sits on the crown.  To me anyway, it feels less closed in that other masks and headgear. — I would recommend this mask to CPAP users who like to have at least part of the face open during sleep.  —... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:55:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Resmed-Mirage-Vista-CPAP-mask-review-5f130 Gamma 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/CPAP-Therapy-review-6ac12 CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure, is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea or OSA.  OSA occurs when the tongue or other tissue in the back of the throat closes off the airway during sleep. Many people have sleep apnea and don't even know it.  Symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness and loud snoring.  Left untreated OSA can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes. — Along with lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy is the most common treatment.  A machine blows air through a hose into the nose.  This keeps the airway from closing off and causing apnea events.  The hose is attached to a mask worn over the nose or in the nose.  — There are three types of masks - full face, nasal, and nasal pillows.  Full face masks cover the mouth and nose for those who mostly breath through the mouth.  Nasal masks cover just the nose and nasal pillows fit into the nasal... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:41:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CPAP-Therapy-review-6ac12 Gamma 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/FireLake-Grand-Casino-Shawnee-OK-review-91e32 This is another Indian casino just outside the Oklahoma City metro area.  It is about 20 miles out Interstate 40, at exit 178.  Unlike other Indian casinos which allow 18-20 year olds, the minium age at FireLake is 21; I'm not really sure why, though. — The casino was recently remodeled and looks very nice.  For dining there is a buffet, steak house, sports bar and cafe.  The is a large theartre housing concerts and events featuring artists such as Three Dog Night, Vickie Laurence, George Carlin and Wayne Newton to name a few. — There is also gaming with over 1800 of the newest slot machines and tables for poker, blackjack, craps and spinette on two floors.  Drinks are available for a fee, with soft drinks and tea free, as well as soft serve ice cream.   And in Oklahoma a percentage of the gaming revenue goes to support education. — We went for the Sunday brunch, ithe cost is... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:21:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/FireLake-Grand-Casino-Shawnee-OK-review-91e32 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Fiber-One-Oats-Carmel-Bars-review-10c21 Fiber One has added another high fiber snack bar to their lineup, Oats & Carmel.  This bar is a tasty snack made with oats and carmel chips.  The flavor is light and just lightly sweet.  Each bar contains 9 grams of fiber or 35% of the daily intake and 2 grams of protein. — If you need more fiber or just want to enjoy a tasty snack, give these snack bars a try.  I don't think you will be disappointed.  —... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:41:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Fiber-One-Oats-Carmel-Bars-review-10c21 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Celestial-Seasonings-Cin-Apple-Spice-20-Bags-review-b593 I am not sure if this tea is new, but I just discovered it.  I usually drink green tea, but try to stay away from caffeine at night to avoid the possibility of it keeping me awake. — The aroma of the tea bags is delightful, just like a having a cinnamon candle burning.  The taste is great, strong on the cinnamon, kind of like a spiced apple cider, especially if you like your tea sweetened like me.  I love the aroma and the taste.  As a matter of fact, I think I will have a cup now. — If you like cinnamon, give this tea a try, you won't be disappointed —... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:37:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Celestial-Seasonings-Cin-Apple-Spice-20-Bags-review-b593 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Facing-the-Giants-review-64712 My friend suggested watching this movie, after a some what stressful week.  I had heard it was pretty good, so we rented the movie.  It is a Christian movie about a high school football coach.  — The coach finds himself facing his 'giants', when finds out he may not be able to have children, he might lose his job and his car keeps breaking down.  He looks to the Bible and God to find the strength and know how to overcome his 'giants' and take is so-so football team to the state championship and face the football giants, a team much larger and stronger. — The movie has a great message.  I would give a 5 but at some points the acting and dialog are only so-so, which is not surprising considering most of the stars are not professional actors.  — If you need a lift in your life give this movie a try, I laughed and I cried, and I plan on getting a copy to keep. —... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:20:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Facing-the-Giants-review-64712 Gamma 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Servaas-Laboratories-Barkeepers-Friend-review-7a6c4 When we bought our house the kitchen had white porcelain sinks. They look nice when they are clean, but not very nice once they get stained. I tried everything to get the stains out of those sinks, Comet, SOS pads, Ajax, but nothing would get the sinks looking good.  — Then one day I saw a commercial for Barkeepers Friend on the weather channel.  I was skeptical since nothing else had worked, but I decided to give it a try.  Well I worked wonders on my sinks, they looked almost new from the first try.  It works great on pots and pans, the counters and appliances too. I was so impressed that I told my friends about it.  So if you some sinks, or other item, that are a problem to clean, I would suggest you give Barkeepers friend a try, it worked for me and I bet it will work for you.  —... Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:59:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Servaas-Laboratories-Barkeepers-Friend-review-7a6c4 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Fiber-One-with-Raisin-Bran-Clusters-review-3e742 Fiber One raisin bran clusters is an awesome way to increase your fiber intake.  It is tasty, stay crunchy in milk and has 11 grams of fiber or 43% of daily fiber needs!  The clusters give it an added crunch and the raisins plump.  You would hardly know you are eating almost half your daily fiber in one sitting. — It also contains 4 grams of protein and 25% of some vitamins and minerals and only 1 gram of fat. — Dig in and enjoy, I doubt you will be disappointed. —... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:39:22 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Fiber-One-with-Raisin-Bran-Clusters-review-3e742 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yoplait-Fiber-One-Yogurt-review-f6673 I saw the advertisement for Fiber One yogurt on the last box of Fiber One cereal I bought.  I was instantly intrigued.  I am always looking for ways to include more fiber in my diet. — The yogurt tastes great, creamy, smooth and not too sweet.  The portion is small at only 4 ounces, but does make a nice snack.  It includes 5 grams of fiber or roughly 20% of the daily intake needed and only 80 calories.  It also contains 4 grams of protein, 10% of daily amount of vitamin A and calcium and 15% of vitamin D. — I have tried the strawberry and peach varities, it also comes in vanilla and key lime pie.  It comes in packages of six in all one flavor or mixed with three containers of two different flavors. — If you need to add more fiber or just enjoy eating yogurt, I sugguest giving it a try.  I don't think you will be disappointed. Thank you Fiber One and Yo-plait for helping us to include more fiber in our... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:19:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yoplait-Fiber-One-Yogurt-review-f6673 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fantastic-Four-Rise-of-The-Silver-Surfer-review-e043 I waited for the dvd to come out, as I usually do, to see this movie.  I loved it.  The action is great, the silver surfer was awesome.  It was a bit quirky, but comic book and cartoon fans have grown to expect that.  Humor was prevalent which added to the... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:24:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fantastic-Four-Rise-of-The-Silver-Surfer-review-e043 Gamma 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Riverwind-Casino-Norman-OK-review-1abe7 Riverwind is an Indian casino located in Norman OK.  It is fairly new, only open a little over a year.  It has over 2200 electronic games and 55 card tables and an off track betting parlor.  There is also dining options from fancy restaurants to fast food.  There is a 1500 seat theater which features Vegas style entertainers. — Because it is an Indian casino gambling is legal at 18.  My first visit was to take my 18 year after her birthday.  We went on ladies night (every Monday).  The casino gives $10.00 to each lady for slot play.  I was hooked.  My daughters, friends and I have ladies night each Monday.  Some nights we leave having only gambled away our $10.00, other times we leave with a few bucks in our pockets.  You must join their players club to participate in Ladies night, but sign up is fast and easy.  Most of the slots used to only take the... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:44:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Riverwind-Casino-Norman-OK-review-1abe7 Gamma 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Knorr-Sides-Plus-Veggies-review-8e580 I work part time evenings and my husband works a full evening shift, so I cook dinner around noon each.  My hubby prefers to take his food to work to eat, while I eat before I leave.  Finding dishes that are easy to prepare, don't take a lot of time and are good for you is great.  This fits the bill on all counts.  — There are several different varieties which go with several different kinds of meats.  Pair this side with a main meat and you have an instant meal.  It can be put a single container for easy portability.  I have tried the chicken rice, cheddar rice and teriyaki noodles.  All have pretty good flavor.  —... Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:36:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Knorr-Sides-Plus-Veggies-review-8e580 Gamma 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Lipton-Green-Tea-with-Citrus-to-go-review-7f61 I like drinking bottled Lipton Green with citrus, so when I saw the green tea to go I was excited.  I figured it would be a convient to have more than one bottle of tea a day and say money too.  I don't usally drink the diet tea, but I have tried it and it was okay.  — I brought this and couldn't wait to try it at home.  I put a packet in a 12 oz glass of water, stirred it until it was dissolved.  The only flavor I tasted was the taste of artificial sweetener.  There was little if any tea flavor or citrus.  I couldn't even drink the entire glass.  Needless to say, I was very disappointed.  — I would suggest trying to get a sample packet to try before buying a box.  —... Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:33:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Lipton-Green-Tea-with-Citrus-to-go-review-7f61 Gamma 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Lipton-Green-Tea-with-Citrus-review-7f9f2 Drinking green tea is a great way to add antioxidants to your diet, not to mention that it can also increase your metabolism.  This drink is refreshing and tastes great.  It can be alittle bitter if it is not cold.  The citrus flavoring gives a slightly sweet taste without it being overpoweringly so.  Each 8 oz. serving does contain 80 calories, which is much less than a soda while providing much needed nutrients.  I drink a bottle every day. Try it for yourself. —... Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:18:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Lipton-Green-Tea-with-Citrus-review-7f9f2 Gamma 5