Reviews by lgantcha

lgantcha says "The PureVia sweetener is all right." about PureVia All Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener

lgantcha — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:15:51 GMT

I tried the PureVia sweetener in my coffee and found it a little too sweet with an off taste. I cut down the package the next cup and then it was ok. So it does take some getting used to how much it takes to sweeten your drink. PureVia is really strong so it will surprise you how little you need to actually sweeten your food or drink. I love my coffee and almost always put sugar in it so this is a good change to take an approach to a healthier life style. The individual packages makes it really convienent to take for lunches and on the go. I have a lunchroom at work and the sugar is always out so this makes it really easy to bring my own and not in a container that I have to worry about spilling....

lgantcha says "If you are looking for a smaller dimension fridge this is the on" about Fisher Paykel E522B

lgantcha — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:41:35 GMT

When we were looking for a fridge to fit our specific dimensions but trying to get the biggest fridge we could find one of the sales associates mentioned Fisher Paykel. And of course we replied Fisher who??? But this is the same company who makes the two door dishwasher that is gaining in popularity.

The Fisher Paykel worked perfect for our needs. We wanted a fridge that was a counter depth but did not have the width for a side by side or a trio. Then we considered a smaller side by side but the height was also a problem. Answer? The Fisher Paykel bottom freezer.

This model E522B has a digital control for temperture and also adjustable cooler bins for humidity when storing meat or vegtables.

The freezer has three glide out shelves for easy access to your items.

The only drawback is that when it turns on its cycle it does make a bit more noise than our old fridge.

Overall thought this fridge has everything we need. The storage area is larger than a top mount of the same cubic feet. ...

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lgantcha says "Don't waste your money on Midnite sleep aid" about Midnite MidNite Sleep Aid 30 ct 30 ea

lgantcha — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:56:34 GMT

I have a job that I work different hours all the time and sometimes need a sleeping pill. However the way I feel when I wake up the next day is like I am in a fog or something like that. I saw an ad for Midnite sleeping pills in the Sunday paper coupon section and thought I would give it a try. Midnite says you can take this pill anytime and not worry about feeling groggy the next day. Well, that part is true but the reason that it is true because it does nothing to help you fall asleep. I should have noticed that it was not a good product when it describes it as a herbal supplement. Basically it is like drinking a cup of tea. In fact the main ingredients are lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender. This is more of a chewy candy than a sleep aid. If that makes you go to sleep than this product is for you. The only bright spot is that Midnite is a chewable product and you can take it any time and anywhere. I have tried it a couple of times and it did not work at all. So my recommendation is...

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lgantcha says "Mr. Coffee coffee maker keeps your coffee hot." about Mr. Coffee - Coffee Makers

lgantcha — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:23:59 GMT

The Mr. Coffee coffe maker is simply the best coffee maker for the price bar none.

I have had a lot of coffee pots (I drink a pot every morning) and consequently have gone through a lot of coffee makers.

The thing that I love about the Mr. Coffee coffe maker is that my last cup of coffee is as hot as my first cup of coffee. I have tried the more expensive brands and by the time I get to my third cup it is not hot any more and that is the way I like my coffee.

The price tag is also very good since it is one of the least expenisive brands on the market.

I did get the white color which makes it a little more difficult to keep clean. And once one part is stained chances are you will never get it to the white that it was before. So if the black color can fit in with your decor I would recommend to buy that.

The automatic stop when getting a cup while it is still brewing always drips a little bit so I usually wait until the entire batch is done brewing.

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lgantcha says "Wii fit is a great way to get in shape" about Nintendo Wii Fit

lgantcha — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:02:51 GMT

The Nintendo WII fit is a great exercise program that actually seems likeplaying a game.

I bought the wii system for Christmas of last year (2008) and it is now April 2009 and I am still playing the wii fit almost everyday.

There are so many ways to use the wii fit that almost anyone can do it and not get bored. There is yoga, aerobics, games, and strength training. You can have a personal trainer to help you along or you can go at it alone.

There is a body mass indicator that you can take every day to see if you are attaining your weight goal.

I play the aerobics all the time. Notice I said play because that is what it seems like, playing.

You can follow along with the program or there is some modes that allow you to watch tv while doing it. You can also add some extra things like dumbells to get a full workout.

My second favorite is the games. You can play things like hula hoop or downhill skiing while getting fit and learning how to be better at balancing.

I have noticed though...

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lgantcha says "Altec Lansing computer speakers have great features" about Altec Lansing - Computer Speakers

lgantcha — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:52:44 GMT

I just bought the Altec Lansing computer speakers with a subwoofer and they have some very nice features that make listening to my computer very easy.

First, there is the power button on the front of the speakers. That might not sound like much but the speakers I had before were on the back of the right speaker. This speaker and the one I have now is in a tight space so I would have to pull the speaker out and then turn it on. Now all I have to do is push the button when I want the speaker on.

Second, There is a bass control on it so I can alter the bass to what I want to hear. The system also has a subwoofer so the bass control actuall does something. When I want to hear that gun blast from doom it sounds cool.

Third and most important it has a plug for headphones right on the side of the main speaker. Do you have someone else that is near you when you listen or play on the computer? When I am playing a first person shooter game my wife does not like to hear BLAM BLAM BLAM all the...

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lgantcha says "Lowe's kitchen remodeling is good if you have the time." about Lowes Cabinet Department

lgantcha — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:36:10 GMT

The Lowe's kitchen remodeling department has the most and best choices for kitchen cabinets that I have found. They also are competively priced among all the big box stores. I found a couple places cheaper but you need to check to see if those places have insurance in case they do anything to your home. Also you want to make sure the installers have background checks since they will be in your home quite some time.

Anyway the cabinets that we ordered are wonderful and the installer has the patience of Job. We did not like the color of some of the panels and had to reoder the parts. Lowe's had no trouble reordering the parts and our associate at the store would do anything we asked.

However the one drawback is they do take their time. We started this project in November and it still is not done and it is now April. We kept having delays on the new parts coming and some things turned up that did not look right such as the trim not matching the cabinets.

But overall Lowe's has stood behind...

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lgantcha says "AOC 917sw monitor has a crisp bright picture" about AOC 917Sw (Black) 19 inch LCD Monitor

lgantcha — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:21:45 GMT

I bought the AOC 917SW monitor for my secondary computer just because it was inexpensive. You can get this at some stores on sale for as low as $109. However when I hooked it up the picture was bright and crisp. Much better than the monitor I was using on my main computer. So I changed it out for the one I was using because it worked so well compared to my old but expensive large monitor.

I also like the fact that the controls are all on the one button which is also the power on button. This makes the display very pleasing to look at even when not turned on. The brightness control can vary from dark to very bright which is good when using it in a room that gets a lot of light from a window.

The only drawback I have found is that the power on button takes some getting used to to turn it off. If you hold it down too long or too short the menu comes up. But that is minor compared to the price and the features of this unit.

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lgantcha says "Windex window cleaner makes cleaning windows a breeze!" about Windex Outdoor All-In-One Window Cleaner

lgantcha — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:10:32 GMT

The Windex Outdoor All-In-One Window cleaner makes cleaning windows a breeze.

I finally got to try the Windex window cleaner since I live in Michigan I had to wait for the weather to get nice or my windows would freeze up. But when I did it worked great.

Before I would have to get out the bucket and rags and a step ladder and a squegee. Then work at getting the windows clean and even with a step ladder it was hard to reach places on the windows.

Now all I had to do was use the Windex window cleaner and then wash it down with water and let the windows dry. The windows came out streak free.

I live in a ranch house so the Windex Window washer makes it really easy to wash my windows. No step ladder needed at all because it has a pole to reach the windows. And the Windex window washer has the leverage to clean the windows even when they have accumulated all the dirty grime from the window.

One really cool thing that happened was my neighbor saw me washing my windows with the Windex Window...

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lgantcha says "The Nikon S210 digital Camera has a great auto function." about Nikon - S210 Digital Camera

lgantcha — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:58:33 GMT

The Nikon S210 digital camera is a great camera for basic to advanced users alike.

I had a Nikon L4 before this one and used it on all of our vacations. That camera worked fine but two things were lacking. First the megapixelswas only five and when we had a big picture made up it came out a little grainy. However that was not too bothersome. The second was the refresh rate when we took a picture with a flash. Everytime we did that we would have to wait what seemed like forever to take another picture. That was exspecially excrutiating when we were taking a picture of a person. You would have to say hang on a minute and keep the pose while the camera gets ready.

Well the Nikon S210 solves both problems. First it has 8 megapixels and we made an 8 by 10 picture and the detail came out crisp and clear. Second the camera uses a lithium ion battery which refreshes very quickly. So now when we use the flash we can take a picture right away.

The Nikon s210 has many features if you want to take...

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lgantcha says "Really works hard and well" about Tylenol PM

lgantcha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:56:12 GMT

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lgantcha says "No one can match their steaks!" about Texas Roadhouse - Sterling Heights, MI

lgantcha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:55:00 GMT

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lgantcha says "A formidable company that I have been with a long time" about AAA

lgantcha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:54:19 GMT

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lgantcha says "Very awesome rewards." about Chase - Freedom Card

lgantcha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:52:33 GMT

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lgantcha says "Needs more luminence for the screen" about LG - CE-110 Cell Phone

lgantcha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:51:43 GMT

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lgantcha says "A nice school with mainly commuters" about University of Michigan-Dearborn

lgantcha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:50:57 GMT

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