Reviews by jamieintn

jamieintn says "Great value for the money" about GE JES1142SJ

jamieintn — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:00:03 GMT

The GE 1.1 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven (Stainless Steel) is a fantastic microwave - and it's under $100!

I'd had my previous microwave for 12 years, so I wasn't too 'microwave savvy' when I began searching for a new one. I researched microwaves on Amazon.com and on the Lowes and Home Depot websites; each site featured this microwave, and there were many positive reviews for this particular oven on each site.

This microwave is very sleek, with a brushed stainless steel exterior and a simple keypad. It would look great in any kitchen!

I would recommend this microwave to anyone who needs an oven to do everyday basics - heat up soup, steam vegetables, pop popcorn, etc. It also has a great kitchen timer and many 'pre-set' features for cooking the basics.

A great bang for your buck!

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jamieintn says "Best money I've spent in a LONG time!" about Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer

jamieintn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:09:56 GMT

The Sole E95 Elliptical Machine is the best purchase I've made in a long time!

I started looking for a home eliptical machine about 3 months ago, but I had no idea what brand I wanted. However, after searching what seemed like every corner of the internet for online opinions and reviews of ellipticals, the Sole brand kept popping up - EVERYWHERE! It seemed like no one had a bad thing to say about any of the Sole products! Now I understand why, because this machine is built like a brick you-know-what and was worth every penny.

There are currently 3 models of the Sole Ellipticals - the E35, the E55 and the E95. You can't go wrong with any of them. The E95 is supposedly the 'top of the line', and it does have a few more bells and whistles - padded foot pedals, padded handgrips on the handles, more adjustable foot pedals, etc. It also has a slightly different console with LED readouts.

I won't bore you with what's different about each model - instead, here's a rundown of what ALL...

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jamieintn says "Sufficient Grace has that famous Southern charm!" about Sufficient Grace

jamieintn — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:31:41 GMT

I had never heard of Darnell Arnoult before I started looking for the next book for my community's book club, but after seeing her name and novel listed on the 2008 Southern Festival of Books roster, and then reading more about her novel on amazon.com, I decided that Sufficient Grace was exactly the kind of novel I was looking for!

The voices in Gracie Hollaman's head tell her to do many things, including getting in her car, driving away and leaving her old life behind. But where does she go and how does she end up there? How does her exit affect the people in her life, and how do they adjust their own lives after her hasty departure? And what exactly defines your family?

This book is a quick read and is perfect for a reading group - my group discussed many aspects of the book for nearly 2 hours! While the book focuses on serious issues - mental health, religion, racial issues, and what defines a 'family' - Arnoult addresses these issues with MORE than 'sufficient grace'...

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