http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/smanc Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:12:58 GMT Reviews by smanc http://www.viewpoints.com/Breadman-Bread-Machine--160073-review-44912 This breadmaker is one of the best small appliances I've ever purchased.  I set it in the morning, leave for work and then when I come home, the house smells of freshly baked bread.   We have a hot loaf of bread with dinner every evening, and it is so inexpensive to maker per loaf (about $.20) that we crumble up the left over bread and feed it to the birds and squirrels every evening.  It proves for a nice relaxing dinner after a long day's work and then quality time with my partner relaxing after dinner.... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:12:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Breadman-Bread-Machine--160073-review-44912 smanc 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Explorer-of-the-Seas-Eastern-Caribbean-review-07101 <p>  After taking an incredible 10 day cruise on the Explorer of the Seas in April of 2008, I have come to the conclusion that Royal Caribbean is the only way to cruise.  </p><p>  April's cruise was my 14th but my partner's first.  She, like I, will now travel no other way.  The staff was absolutely incredible, the amenities impeccable and the service was no less than 5 star.  Our ship left from Bayonne, NJ, which was extremely convenient for us as we reside in Westchester County.  We were literally dropped off at the ship, surrendered our luggage and walked onto the ship.  We were welcomed with an beautiful lunch prepared buffet style in the Windjammer Cafe, and then proceeded to our stateroom by 1 p.m. and the fun began!  Our ports included the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and Labadee (Royal Caribbean's own area in Haiti).</p><p>   There was nothing negative I could say about this experience.  We personally do not like buffets, so opted to dine in the dining room for every...</p>... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:24:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Explorer-of-the-Seas-Eastern-Caribbean-review-07101 smanc 5