http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/shiloefarm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:15:18 GMT Reviews by shiloefarm http://www.viewpoints.com/Verizon-Wireless-Network-review-15203 Verizon has been my cell phone provider for almost 9 years now.  Their customer service has been wonderful, although their rates are high in comparison to providers like VoiP.  I'd like to see Verizon offer more competitive overseas calling rates and desist from charging customers for incoming calls.  Verizon is a company that has great products, services, and is very widely spread across the USA ... they could afford to provide exemplary and much more affordable services to their customers.  Also, cut out the ridiculous contract requirements ... we'll continue to use Verizon without the contract because their service meets customer expectations ... don't make customers prisoners to a contract!  THAT'S ANNOYING!... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:15:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Verizon-Wireless-Network-review-15203 shiloefarm 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Comcast-Cable-Company-review-43d30 Comcast has served us exceptionally well for a number of years now.  Even though the premiums are pricey, we receive fabulous programming and are able to watch a variety of intelligent, thought provoking, informative and cutting edge programs that give spark to our dinnertime and social discussions.  The quality of service is exemplary.... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:04:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Comcast-Cable-Company-review-43d30 shiloefarm 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jobar-International-JB4280-Boot-and-Glove-Dryer-review-01207 We bought this little gadget and laughed about whether or not we would actually find ourselves using it.  We have ... several times a day in the winter and on wet weather days.  It's been a wonderful acquisition and it's delightful to put one's feet into dry, warm boots or shoes ... plus they keep their shape!... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:45:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jobar-International-JB4280-Boot-and-Glove-Dryer-review-01207 shiloefarm 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/As-Seen-On-TV-AirClimber-Deluxe-System--146863-review-b8116 I bought one of these airclimbers and was eager to use it, especially during the winter months when we are limited to the amount of outdoor walking we can accomplish in sub-zero temperatures.  However, after only few days of using the equipment, I noticed that I was beginning to develop lower back pains.  Despite being cognisant and cautious about my posture and body mechanics while using this exercise equipment, I still find that it is causing stress upon my lower back because of how one has to maintain balance without hand holds.... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:36:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/As-Seen-On-TV-AirClimber-Deluxe-System--146863-review-b8116 shiloefarm 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Maytag-ICE20-review-8e0f1 We recently acquired a new Maytag refrigerator ... our old refrigerator was 20 years old.  The open-out doors are a wonderful addition to a refrigerator, especially when one remembers where something is stored and can open that side only to reach in.  There is one slight annoyance with the doors, though ... they swing open and back too quickly and then ricochet on their hinges, rattling everthing in the door shelves.  I am afraid that all-too-soon the hinges may break.  The ice-making machine is a real treat ... no more little trays that become stuck to everything else in the freezer.  There is plenty of storage room for all shapes and sizes and the fruit, vegetable, cheese and deli drawers are deep and allow for neat storage and easy access.  The crowning pleasure of this refrigerator is its energy efficiency ... cutting costs and reducing the drain on our energy resources.  Bravo!        ... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:30:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Maytag-ICE20-review-8e0f1 shiloefarm 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/New-Balance-Walking-Shoes-review-351f2 As age creeps up, so do aches and pains and weakened tendons and tissues.  New Balance provides a shoe that allows toes to spread and arches and insteps to lift and align so that one's foot is well-balanced for good posture.  This helps to minimize or alleviate the stress and strain on the rotator muscles in the hips and curbs conditions that cause back pain.  In addition, they help to align the foot to decrease pronating and strenghten the Achilles' tendons.  I'd like to see New Balance explore "negative" heels and shoes that provide support for the rolling motion of our feet.... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:00:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/New-Balance-Walking-Shoes-review-351f2 shiloefarm 4