http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/MacGyver Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:45:23 GMT Reviews by MacGyver http://www.viewpoints.com/Mexican-Village-Restaurant-Cleveland-OH--156241-review-7ccf They are part of the Skymiles or OnePass dining programs.  So enjoy a great meal & get miles whil you eat.  They are located of I-176S the Parma exit.  Turn left off the ramp & they are right on the right side.  Or for East Siders coming I-480W exit Brookpark Rd & they are on the left side a bit down the street. — Walk into the best of Mexico with trinkets for the kids to enjoy & adults just marvel at the wall hangings, the mosaic tabletops, the rugs that have been made.  SO feel free to walk & enjoy what they have to offer.  Then meet LIVIA, the hostess, waitress for us tonight, she greets you like an old friend.  I told her that folks will read this  stop right out to say hi, so she will know you are from Viewpoints. — Not sure from the huge menu they offer you, what to enjoy?  I will tell you my favs: shredded beef Chimi done Christmas style with the red sauce & green sauce, which is not suicidal but very tangy.  Makes... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:45:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mexican-Village-Restaurant-Cleveland-OH--156241-review-7ccf MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/TravelSucks-com-review-060e2 Since 1999 I have written for them as well as enjoyed the reviews & comments posted by folks who have had some unbelievable vacation mishaps.  Then you get a few trolls that drop by to harass folks & Yahoo helps us turn the in.  — So stop by & have a read, even go back to read plenty more.  On a bad day this will can make it not so bad.  Amazing that folks ever cruise, fly, rent a car or stay at a hotel every again. — ... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:16:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TravelSucks-com-review-060e2 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hydroderm-Age-Defying-Wrinkle-Reducer-review-1fed2 Just did a mystery shop with them.  FREE trial, so they say for 28 days.  So I ordered it, was charged $15 the next day but 3 weeks til it showed at my home.  CA-OH is a week transit with USPS.  So I checked when it was mailed (9 days prior), so why it took 2 weeks to process, box & ship?  SO I phone them before I open it and am told that it must be back to them within the week or I am charged $90 for the product.  They also state that I cannot RTS it or it will not be credited.  SO I have to pay $11 to Priority mail with signature card, it back to them.  They got it in 2 days so I phoned them & they agreed they got it in time so I was received a credit for $15 & my account was closed. — Very bad relationship with customers, so I do not trust them & would not tell you to buy from them. — ... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:20:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hydroderm-Age-Defying-Wrinkle-Reducer-review-1fed2 MacGyver 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sealy-True-Form-review-722c4 I wrote the original review fo the True Form here  6 months later we get a very displeasing surprise.  We were told that at 6 months & every 6 months from that date we are to unzip the cover of the matress to launder to protect from mites, bed bus, whatever wants to move in.  With oak floors that are easy to dust weekly we don't worry about it as I vacuum the mattress also weekly when I launder the linens. — So husband lifts the left side and I see the handles of the zipper to grab & pull and he follows around the mattress til we got it off.  As we uncover the the large solid pudding feeling mattress we see a hole in the lower right side (facing the mattress from the bottom).  So we phone Mattress Warehouse, where we bought it, and a new manager who could care less doesn't want to be bothered.  So I phoned the Corporate office giving his name & his treatment.  I received a phonecall back from Brian Thompson, the District Manager who did not... Fri, 30 May 2008 23:24:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sealy-True-Form-review-722c4 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Aerolatte-Milk-Frother--118733-review-a2253 The Aerolatte is one unique item. We have a $5 off a $15 purchase, so off we go looking for something tha would be great in the kitchen.  I have collapsible measuring cups, do not need cherry seeders.  So then the gal helping us shows us the Aerolatte,  $20 for the frother with a storage case.  Battery operated so it is portable.  So 1/4" of milk, or half n half or cream in a cup, warm in microwave for 25 seconds & the turn on the Aerolatte to froth away a thick cover for your cup of coffee or espresso.  What a treat!  NCL cruises makes the greatest FREE cappucino at lunch & dinner and then we get home and I am so sad that I do not get the great cup of coffee as I do on a cruise.  But now I do!  So get one & join me in being spoiled  ;-) —... Fri, 30 May 2008 22:52:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Aerolatte-Milk-Frother--118733-review-a2253 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gasbuddy-com-review-e2594 OH this is one of the most beneficial web sites for everyone.  I have a great time getting gas cards for giving info on gas station prices from everywhere I drive.  THE MORE YOU POST THE MORE YOU CAN GET. — I am in Cleveland OH so gasbuddy.com/ohio/cleveland get me right to the top 10 cheap stations as well as the top 10 rip off stations with the worst prices.  Truckers post diesel prices, I post regular. — Now noticing national news station using them to define the cheapest gas in USA & the most expensive (who was KMart in Brooklyn OH at $3.55 reg) —... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:45:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gasbuddy-com-review-e2594 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/45-review-a1433 Well, a surprise at Blockbuster as husband had his DIscover coupon for a free movie & I had mine.  As I am walking looking at the rack, there was Milla Jovovich as sexy as ever in pattern nylons, leather jacket (her favorite) red lipstick with her stlish black hair.  .45 it said.  I see Gary Lennon is the Director & he loves her to work with.  So the story goes: Kate and her brutish boyfriend Big Al sell handguns on the streets of New York City. She's smart, stylish, and self-confident, but all that leaves her when Al, in a jealous and self-indulgent rage, beats the crap out of her. Her great three friends encourage her recovery: Vic, an AC/DC woman who would like to be Kate's lover; Reilly, who runs with Al but also is attracted to Kate and repulsed by Al's violence; and, Liz, the counselor assigned to Kate from a battered-women's program. Vic and Reilly talk about killing Al, Liz gives pep talks to Katemm but she remains frightened.  So the best... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:52:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/45-review-a1433 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Time-Warner-Cable-Company-review-162a0 After 7 years of DirecTV and my old neighbor now on ABC rehabing houses for folks who need one with all furnishings from Sears, who is Sponsor.  I sent him an email asking for assistance.  My legally blind husband cannot watch 50" TV without blocking the view for everyone else.  He has been reading in large print on a 25" monitor at work about SOny Grand Wega 65" TV.  Sears has it he tells me loudly.  So Paul gets back to me with half price ($2500).  Sony will not do freebies without advertising.  SO I get a call from the Manger of the store near us.  He has a set ready to bring to our home.  I gave him our AMEX card #.  Husband is home ready for dinner, that isn't really made, and the doorbell rings.  Sears is here with a present to Jerry from MacGuyver.  He goes out & sees the men rolling in a large piece of something.  Into the house it comes, our neighbor comes over for the 50" he bought from me. — Now the... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:59:15 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Time-Warner-Cable-Company-review-162a0 MacGyver 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Walden-Farms-Sugar-Free-Fat-Free-Dressings-review-45d52 Now Diabetics from all over the world are rejoicing over Walden Farms with the first Fat Free, Sugar Free Salad Dressings,  Honey-Dijon, Vinegarette, Blue Cheese & Bacon are just 4 we gound at Giant Eagle. — My husband is so sick of a tiny side of dressing to dip his fork into & then stab salad to eat. Now he can pour onto of mozzarella cheese atop lettuce, spinach, celery, peppers, Hard boiled eggs, cjhicken whatever is in the salad.  Heating the bacon for a spinach salad is heaven to him.  So I tried it & am sold.  Funny that I cook with Splenda & now regular sugar turns me off.... Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:30:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Walden-Farms-Sugar-Free-Fat-Free-Dressings-review-45d52 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sweeney-Todd-The-Demon-Barber-of-Fleet-Street-review-9a583 Last night we got the DVD & it was our after dinner treat.  Both my husband & myself just love Tim Burton's creations when mixed with Johnny Depp.  Since "Edward Scissorhands" they have brought countless great creations to the screen & oscar talks.  They both deserve many.... — Never guessing this was a musical which added to the entertainment since singing is fare from a Depp requirement.  Also the makeup was the worst for a reason.  Just too much owder & pancake on their faces with the black eye shadow used on lids as well as under eye to give that deadly feel, which they were. —  Mrs Lovell with her meat pies, that had plenty of blood to them & the HUGE bugs loved them too.  I got such a roar out of her serving Johnny a pie, him biting & spitting it out without her seeing.  Plenty of booze too, even for a kid they win. — Then the barber comes out in a contest which he wins and he is taken to the top of the Inn to a barber... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:20:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sweeney-Todd-The-Demon-Barber-of-Fleet-Street-review-9a583 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Parma-Vacuum-Sewing-Center-Parma-OH-review-649f2 My Bissell Steam Cleaner hose to the upholstery cleaning attachment on the hose to the unit.  It is to spray a mist and then suck up the wetness & dirt.  I did my kitchen floor & use the attachment to do the basement stairs.  Each stair was flooded & the attachment was not sucking up any of the liquid, just pushing down to then next stair.   So phoned Bissell to inquire & the hose passed the test of holes in it by me [putting the attachment to my cheek & no suction.  Then I mention that the suction from carpet shampooer is filled with carpet fuzz & dirt.  She stated t sounds like the diverter was bad & I should take it to Parma Vacuum, for warranty repair.  So I did.  1 hour later they phoned that it is fixed.  AMAZING for free repair! —  So I took my sewing machine that my late brother bought me when I was 16 making clothes for famous rockers & me.  He  told me this was a professional model that does... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:39:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Parma-Vacuum-Sewing-Center-Parma-OH-review-649f2 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jig-A-world-Jig-A-Loo-review-e1553 Hate squeaks?  Cured.  Coat outdoor pipes to protect from freezing. Fights rust on bolts & nuts, screws, windows, Beat friction from drawers, garage doors, squeaky doors, it unticks them all.  And the most amazing thing this does is waterproof clothes, shoes, boots, umbrellas, etc. — There is not smell either.  It contains no grease so no stains on even white tablecloth on table outdoors. Give it a try & join me in getting a few cans for garage, home, and car.  I sprayed my tire bolts so no rust there either. —... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:58:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jig-A-world-Jig-A-Loo-review-e1553 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Nourish-Interactive-review-4a882 BZZing over to viewpoints to alert them to this great new site that educates parents as well as their kids into learning about nutrition & exercise to stay healthy.  Games, Food Pyramid & Nutrition dictionary so both parents & kids learn what stuff... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:32:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nourish-Interactive-review-4a882 MacGyver 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/StumbleUpon-review-26992 Here is a new, very interesting idea in a site that takes you to places of interest via a toolbar. Stumble Upon is a toolbar that has downloaded ideas from thousands of visitors who have been part of a place of interest to you, so Stumble Upon tells you to stumb;le overthere to check it out.  No more web surfing with StumbleUpon. —  As of today they have Animation, Arts, Bizarre, Computers, Video Games, Humor, Music, Sci Tech.  So you can add to points of interest with your reviews or write ups.  Great photography also shown by many users too.  As a BZZAgent I was asked to review it & sent it to you to enjoy also. —... Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:16:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/StumbleUpon-review-26992 MacGyver 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Price-Protectr-review-b6a83 I was injtorduced to them on BZZAgent.  SO i AM BZZING TO TELL YOU HOW TO SAVE BUCKS ON PURCHASES.  AMEX saves me major $$$ on purchases that go on sales within 90 days of me buying it.  But I have to look online or on the phone to find a sale. — When you buy something, you know somewhere down the line it's probably going to get cheaper. But the next day? C'mon! Luckily, there's a worry- and work-free way to protect the price of your purchases. — With PriceProtectr.com, you can buy from over 80 retailers (most online and in-store) with confidence. After your purchase, just provide Price Protectr with the website address of your specific item and your e-mail, and they'll send you a message if the price drops. They even include instructions on how to get your refund from each retailer! — And, no, they don't only work with places like SoupCans.com or The Sock Barn. Price Protectr is teamed up with major retailers such as Amazon.com, Banana Republic and... Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:35:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Price-Protectr-review-b6a83 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Lumosity-review-dffd3 Amazing that someone came up with what I wanted.  I have seen games for your brain that start at $50.  Now you have a site to save your brain! Unfortunately, science has shown that around age 30, all of our brains are going to start (or have already started!) slowing down. But there's hope! Train your brain and fight back with daily games and exercises from Lumosity.com. — Great creative games to play that wake up your brain which also wakes up your body.  SO join me in staying healthy! —... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:53:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Lumosity-review-dffd3 MacGyver 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Thrill-List-review-b32e2 Thrillist is a free daily email newsletter that delivers the best of what your city is hiding. Each weekday, you'll get a quick email with info on the best new, unknown, or inexcusably underappreciated restaurants, bars, events, gear, gadgets, and services - whatever it is, we promise it won't suck. — Right now our editions are only in New York, LA, San Francisco, Chicago, Las Vegas, and nationwide, you'll get the info you want without wasting time on stuff you don't care about. So if your area is included, then sign up to enjoy it.  Also good for folks visiting the areas included. —... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:12:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Thrill-List-review-b32e2 MacGyver 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/EarthCam-WebCam-Network-review-76230 BZZing to tell you about EarthCam, a collection of every web cam around the world.  Spend hours a day seeing an area you may be talking on visiting.  I was given the chance to explore it & write a review  at BZZAgent.  This was a 10 from me. — Now we have the chance to view anything & everything worldwide.  Planning a trip to Norway?  Now see the areas of interest & read about areas of imterest so you enjoy it to the max. — Amazing to have webcams from all over the world. So now you can be there and not spend one cent on an airline.  So come join me enjoying my round the world exploration either cruising of flying there. — Now we have the chance to view anything & everything worldwide.  Planning a trip to Norway?  Now see the areas of interest & read about areas of imterest so you enjoy it to the max. — Amazing to have webcams from all over the world. So now you can be there and not spend one cent on an... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:27:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/EarthCam-WebCam-Network-review-76230 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Speed-2-Cruise-Control-review-0ea01 Just started 20 minutes ago on AMC & Fox, both showing it at the asme time.  Sandra Bullpcl, Jason Patic & Williem DaFoe.  Jason gets a surprise cruise for Bullock his girlfriend, Dafoe plays a computer expert who was fired, so he is taking over Seabourn Legend, 5 decks all suites ship.  Captain is swimming with the fishes, Dafoe is blowing up the ship, folks are in lifeboats on formal night.  Ad the cop will be the hero with Bullock. — So glad that in real life our cruises, other than the fire on Carnival Ecstacy, we have had no movie type cruise.  But watching this on this channel makes us feel ancient. Today we heard a new station on the radio with classic music & they played Van Halen 80's best. — ... Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:59:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Speed-2-Cruise-Control-review-0ea01 MacGyver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Airline-Meals-review-72371 Here is one of the greatest sites that you can contribute to.  Just photograph meals served to you, from a Coke & pretzels, to a steak dinner with the plastic knife & fork on a 16 hour Aussie flight. You hear the ads for meals cooked by chefs to be served to you, then you find out it is only on flights 4 hours & longer & after 5PM.  I just enjoy what folks offer & reviews on it also.  We have added CLE-Gatwick or CLE-LAS. —... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:45:41 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Airline-Meals-review-72371 MacGyver 5