http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/tracyfin Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:39:19 GMT Reviews by tracyfin http://www.viewpoints.com/Alltel-review-a7043 We had US Cellular to begin with but out where we live (in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by trees) our reception wasn't very good.  Alltel has a tower closer to our home, so we switched to them to get better reception.  We've been happy until my daughter bought a Smart Phone, which meant we had to upgrade to a Smart Plan, which costs more money and does the rest of us absolutely no good.  The kids at the local Alltel store don't seem to know what they're talking about.  We were told that with the Smart Plan, we would have free Internet to all of our phones (we have 3 regular phones and one Smart Phone).  But when I got the bill, there was a charge of $5.99 for the three regular phones.  Customer service told me that it is not free and she didn't know why we were told that.  The kids at the local store didn't really have an explanation.  But, even though they told us wrong, we cannot change our plan.  We've been frustrated with the plan... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:39:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Alltel-review-a7043 tracyfin 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/DirecTV-review-ce1d1 Direct TV is the only satellite service we've had, but we've had good luck with it.  Customer Service is VERY helpful and VERY nice.  I've never had a bad experience over the telephone with them.  I don't have anything to compare it to, but we have had good reception and program choices since we signed up.  The only time it goes out is about one minute before we get hit with a big storm.  Otherwise, it's... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:33:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/DirecTV-review-ce1d1 tracyfin 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Procter-Gamble-Olay-Total-Effects-Anti-Blemish-Daily-Cleanser-5-oz-review-594a3 I still have acne and oily skin but time is causing the need for anti-aging care also.  I trust Olay, so I thought I'd try this cleanser.  First, it smells like strawberry yogurt.  Not bad, just a little surprising.  It has little scrubby beads but not nearly enough to get oily skin clean.  It would be much better if there were more scrubby beads.  It removed my makeup okay but my skin seemed to get worse with ongoing... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:50:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Procter-Gamble-Olay-Total-Effects-Anti-Blemish-Daily-Cleanser-5-oz-review-594a3 tracyfin 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bare-Escentuals-Mineral-Veil-review-5d1c1 I've had really good luck with Bare Minerals.  They are really light and feel like I'm not wearing makeup at all.  I think the Mineral Veil is the perfect finish... gives me a soft, air-brushed look.  I have really oily skin, and it really helps cut down on shine.  Great... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:06:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bare-Escentuals-Mineral-Veil-review-5d1c1 tracyfin 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/GE-WSXH208A-Front-Load-Washer-review-88153 Sorry, I reviewed the wrong washing machine.  Mine is a Kenmore.  I can't figure out how to delete the review, so just disregard what I wrote before.... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:57:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/GE-WSXH208A-Front-Load-Washer-review-88153 tracyfin 4