http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/oberon Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:49:44 GMT Reviews by oberon http://www.viewpoints.com/Oceans-Thirteen-review-fc3e5 The first film in any series seems to always be considered "the best" by viewers, but why?  Because the characters are all new.  As an audience, we're just meeting them for the first time, which makes all characters interesting.  The problem with sequels is:  How do you keep them interesting? — Ocean's Thirteen delivers...in spades.  New villains to loathe.  New cons to plan.  Old villains to thumb our noses at.  In the series so far, I like 13 the best.  The gang is smooth, in their Vegas Cool-style, and three movies in, we're still learning more about each character.  —... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:49:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Oceans-Thirteen-review-fc3e5 oberon 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Nalgene-Wide-Mouth-Lexan-Bottle-review-212e2 Strong, Strong, STRONG!  Lexan makes a product so durable, you don't ever have to worry about if it will break.  Ten miles into a twenty mile hike, you'll never have to ask, "Well....what do I do now that I broke my water bottle?" with Lexan. —   Also, Nalgene bottles have unlimited uses in the field.  Anything that needs to be kept secure and waterproof can be stuffed into a Nalgene bottle:  emergency supplies, maps, cash, bugs, wet clothes, cell phone.  We even used one as a bobber while fishing once, just to see if it would work. — Nalgene bottles are as tough as anything you'll find in the wild.  Maybe tougher. —... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:40:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nalgene-Wide-Mouth-Lexan-Bottle-review-212e2 oberon 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Tacstar-Sidesaddle-Shell-Holder-Moss-500-600-review-8cec2   Looking for a shell holder for my Mossberg 500, I briefly considered the Tacstar Sidesaddle before purchasing an aluminum model from a different company.  The Tacstar just did not seem as sturdy to me.  Whenever I examined one in a store or installed on a rifle, I found myself wondering, "How easy would this be to break?" —    The price is nice, less than $25 from most dealers, but that was not enough to convince me to give the Sidesaddle a try. —... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:29:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Tacstar-Sidesaddle-Shell-Holder-Moss-500-600-review-8cec2 oberon 1