Reviews by djcarr

djcarr says "Excellent Digital Camera" about Olympus - Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera

djcarr — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:32:07 GMT

The Olympus Stylus 720 is an excellent digital camera. I have taken over 4000 pictures with mine since getting it in April 2006. It's light and shoots well under most conditions. I am into photography and like the Olympus brand since owning an Olympus C-5000 film camera. Naturally when I wanted to move to the digital world I opted to stay with Olympus and it has not let me down. I have the 7.1 Megapixel one with a 1 GB XD card. If you want beautiful memories this is the camera for you.

My advice is to learn the features of your camera so your pictures come out great. A great picture not only needs a good camera but an educated photographer as well.
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djcarr says "Exciting Time for all! " about Medieval Times

djcarr — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:47:41 GMT

This is an exciting experience. I took my wife to the Baltimore/Washington DC 1,000 seat Castle in Arundel Mills Mall and we loved it. We had a blast. The costumes are extragavant and very realistic. One is immediately taken back to the 11th Century by the language and the decor of the castle. We were greeted as "My Lord" and "MyLady" and given crowns that showed which knight we would be cheering for. We posed for portraits with the King and then were free to wander the grounds of the castle until showtime. Drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) could be purchased from the tavern at very good prices. Jewelery and other souvenirs are available for purchase.

An Exciting Knighting Ceremony for special occasions(birthdays etc) is available upon request before the Grand Ceremonial Arena is opened for guests.

Dinner is served without utensils by wenches(women) and serfs(men). The medieval menu of Soup, Garlic bread, Roasted Chicken, potatoes and cool beverages are served throughout the evening...

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djcarr says "Subura delivers Driving Excitement! " about Subaru Impreza - 2002

djcarr — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:31:43 GMT

Are you looking for a safe car with great features? Look no further than the Subaru Impreza WRX. The 2002 version is standard with:

Sport-tuned suspension
All-Wheel Drive
Turbo charged and intercooled Boxer Engine
6 Disc in-dash CD player
Cassette Deck with Radio
17inch Alloy wheels
Front and Side Air Bags
MOMO Brand Racing Steering Wheel
Bucket Seats
Hood Scoop for inter-cooler
227 HP
0-60 mph in under 6 seconds
Factory body-kit look

I love my '02 WRX and it is still going strong. It is fun to drive. I opted for the low rear spoiler. I get great gas mileage and I love the handling around curves.

Certain maintenance is pricey but I am not a mechanic and will not risk doing it myself.

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djcarr says "A great movie going experience" about AMC Theatres - Columbia, MD

djcarr — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:38:19 GMT

Going to the movies at this theatre is a great experience! You will enjoy stadium seating and removable arm rests with cupholders between the seats. The sound is excellent and never distorted. Be sure to get there early if you want good seats. Speaking of seats, there is lots of legroom between rows allowing you to be comfortable as you enjoy the movie. Their location at the The Mall in Columbia make it a popular attraction for movie-goers but since its a megaplex you can be sure there is a screen and time just for you if your first choice is sold out.

Fewer than most Previews before the main feature is a big factor in making this my theatre of choice. No more than 5 previews are shown allowing to you to see your movie faster which is the real reason you bought tickets.

One of their best features is A.M. Cinema, with a low ticket pricing($5-$6) for movies before 12 pm on holidays and weekends(Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I like this feature and I am sure you will too.

Weekend and...

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djcarr says "Fun for the whole Family" about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 2005

djcarr — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:08:17 GMT

Director Tim Burton took a crack at remaking the1971 Gene Wilder movie "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and created 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in which five children from around the world are given the chance to enter the Chocolate Factory by finding a Golden tickets hidden in chocolate bars.

With his "Finding Neverland" co-star Freddie Highmore as Charlie, Johny Deppp plays the eccentric Willie Wonka, owner and creator of the world's greatest candy company who lives in an amazing factory with excitement behind every door and staffed by an army of intriguing and mysterious workers, the Oompa-Loompas, (played by Deep Roy) who sing messages to the visitors and the viewers.This new version is actually closer to author Roald Dahl's book upon which both movies were based and shares the same name as the 1964 book. The music created by Danny Elfman(voice of Oompa-Loompas singing) help to bring this timeless book to a new audience in a humourous yet serious way. I......

djcarr says "The whole family will love it! " about Cars

djcarr — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:44:07 GMT

From the makers of Toy Story,Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, Cars is a Disney Pixar animated movie but do not let that stop you from going to see it. It has a great message and features a lot of talented actors lending their voices to the animated characters. Owen Wilson is Lightning McQueen(Rookie RaceCar), Larry the Cable Guy is Mater(TowTruck), John Ratzenberger is Mack(18 Wheeler Truck), Paul Newman is Doc Hudson(1951 Hudson Hornet Car), Richard Petty is The King(Plymouth Superbird Racecar), Bonnie Hunt is Sally(Porsche), Cheech Marin is Ramone(Chevy Impala Lowrider), Jenifer Lewis is Flo(1950s show car), Tony Shalhoub is Luigi(Fiat 500), Michael Keaton is Chick Hicks(1980's Stock RaceCar), Paul Dooley is Sarge(US Military JEEP) and George Carlin is Fillmore(VW Bus) in the story of a hotshot rookie racecar who discovers there is more to life than winning the big race. Tom and Ray Magliozzi, Jay Leno, Bob Costas, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt,Jr,Michael Schumacher and......