http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Risikio Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:46:59 GMT Reviews by Risikio http://www.viewpoints.com/West-Virginia-State-University-review-65da2 I am a senior at WVU and I currently have a 4.0 GPA, however, I must say that I am only going to WVU because it is affordable and the nearest school for a married non-traditional student.  WVU offeres many advantages, like on-line classes, but overall, I have been disappointed with the politics of the whole school.  With the recent EMBA scandal involving the governor's daughter, I am concerned that my degree will not be viewed highly when I apply to graduate school.  Additionally, the school is not geared towards non-traditional students.  The professors are generally nice toward me as an adult student, but the administration could basically care less.  They charge full semester fees for part-time students (Fairmont State University 20 miles away pro-rates fees based on # of hours).  —  The University is basically an extension of the State political scene and West Virginia politics is nothing more than a "good 'ol boys" club.  I wish I... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:46:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/West-Virginia-State-University-review-65da2 Risikio 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Avis-review-7bc32 I reserved a van through Avis for our family trip in October 2008.  I had only one request.  That I did not receive a specific car.  Unlike people who request a specific car, I was asking for anything but a particular model.  I'm not really picky, but the Chevy Uplander offered by Avis is the most worthless mini van ever manufacturered.  I know because I had rented one through Avis on our previous trip.  Hence, I did not want another one.  (The van was not user friendly - power outlets for charging cell phone were out of reach, cup holders were oddly placed, and other general design flaws).  Avis responded to my request stating that they could not guarantee I would not receive my request.  I understood, so I booked a van through another company that does not offer GM products.  Once the new vehicle was booked through another company, I tried to cancel this reservation.  The button to... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:31:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Avis-review-7bc32 Risikio 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Notebook--133738-review-99cb7 Sparks has a special way of combining laughter and tears.  He tugs at your heart until you feel the emotions of his characters.  Superbly written.   After reading this book, you will no longer be unable to define what love... Tue, 06 May 2008 02:18:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Notebook--133738-review-99cb7 Risikio 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Smithsonian-Magazine-review-f6d64 Something for everyone. Science, history and the rest of the natural world presented in an interesting and easy to understand format, yet retains its academic and intellectual... Tue, 06 May 2008 02:11:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Smithsonian-Magazine-review-f6d64 Risikio 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Enchanted--122136-review-6b843 Weak, boring storyline.  Fell alseep before the movie was a third of the way over.  Weak acting. Cheesy opening. —... Tue, 06 May 2008 02:06:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Enchanted--122136-review-6b843 Risikio 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Comcast-Cable-Company-review-e4cb7 Started having problems when Comcast took over for the now defunct Adelphia Cable.  Raised prices immediately after taking over for Adelphia.  Picture quality deteriorated.  Called to upgrade to digital think that was the issue with the picture quality.  Comcast set the appointment for 2 - 5pm.  At 7:30pm, I called having not seen or heard from anyone and having taken half a day off work to meet them.  Customer service said they were sorry but the tech never picked up the order.  They offered to send someone out immediately, but by then it was getting dark and I didn't want someone in the house that late.  I told them they obviously didn't want my business, but that I was sure Direct TV would.  I cancelled my service the next week after having Direct TV installed.  I have had nothing but good luck with my satellite, even in very bad... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:57:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Comcast-Cable-Company-review-e4cb7 Risikio 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/del-icio-us-review-ddeb3 del.icio.us is a free social bookmarking website that allows users to access their bookmarks from ANY COMPUTER at ANY TIME in ANY PLACE.  By setting up a free account, members can import there current bookmarks from IE, Firefox, etc. and store them online so that they can access them no what computer they are on.  Bookmarks can be tagged by categories and shared for others to see or use (depending on how you set up your account). —  Get site for the traveling web surfer, the college student who does research at school and home, as well as any person who uses more than one computer. —... Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:03:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/del-icio-us-review-ddeb3 Risikio 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Catalog-Choice--134487-review-3dbc0 This site appears to be an exceelent way to rid yourself of unwanted catalogs and junk mail.  I had written to one catalog compnay FIVE times trying to get my name off their mailing list (how I got on I will never know), without success.  Catalog Choice got it done on the first try. —  Great for environmentalists and tree huggers who want to do their part in saving the earth. —... Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:42:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Catalog-Choice--134487-review-3dbc0 Risikio 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/KindredKonnections-review-fd604 This is the worst genealogy website around.  Website layout is hard to navigate.  Most "records" are simply other members' family trees, thus you can not confirm any research as accurate.  None of my family tree showed up on this site.  Don't waste your... Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:38:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/KindredKonnections-review-fd604 Risikio 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ancestry-com-review-81be3 Excellent website for researching your family tree.  Has more access to more databases than any other genealogy website.  Cost is a bit more, but the information available can help you accurately trace your family back to the 1600's or... Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:31:22 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ancestry-com-review-81be3 Risikio 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Upromise--115220-review-b4d23 This website is a great way to save for college, IF you have a long time before the college years are upon you.  I joined when I returned to school as an adult, and I have only saved $125.00 in three years, but when my son was born three months ago, I signed him up and I am hoping by the time he goes to college (in 18 years) we will have saved about $2000 or more.  Once the savings reach $250, they can be invested. Contirbutions do not come you, but from companies that you buy from everyday.  All you do is register your grocery savings card and the participating companies automatically deposit money into your account when you buy their products.  You can also save by dining at certain restaurants and making purchases online.  Most companies contirbute 3-5%, so for every dollar you spend with them, they will contribute $0.03 - $0.05 into your account.  As you can see, if you have a long time to save, the saving might add up to something... Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:22:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Upromise--115220-review-b4d23 Risikio 3