Rock and Roll On the Go »
The iMainGox portable stereo gives a new meaning to the adage “good things come in small packages” in terms of a fabulous portable speaker for iPods.
Read more...Save Desk Space with the Sleek and Modern AviiQ Laptop Stand »
Unpacking my carry on after a business trip often proves quite the process as I reach in and pull out the thin, lightweight brochures, flyers and my laptop stand. No, that is not a typo – my new laptop stand actually takes up only the thinnest of space in my travel bag. Prior to one of “the best things since sliced bread”, in the office I used an awkwardly large French baquette of laptop stands complete with large, noisy fans and an unnecessary wingspan design that never seemed to fit anywhere. Is it just me, or should a laptop stand description not sound similar to that of an airplane?
Read more...3D Eyewear – The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades »
Industry analysts predict that there will be 64 million 3D television sets in use by the year 2018. That means over 200 million pairs of eyes will be wearing 3D glasses within 7 years! So it's time for TechDadCentral to learn about the two competing 3D technologies – active and passive -- and then offer up some advice.
Read more...Biscotti Babies review and giveaway »
A year ago today, I was smack in the middle of spending a fabulous semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. I loved all things Italian before I went, but after four months of Italian living I became totally obsessed. Now that I am back in the US I love getting my hands on anything genuinely Italian or things that remind me of my time there. Naturally, this means I jumped at the chance to try Biscotti Babies from Edible Adventures.
Read more...Eliminate Mealtime Woes with Kid-Friendly Recipes from No Whine with Dinner »
The addition of one wrong ingredient can turn a painstakingly cooked meal for kids into a disaster. Notorious for their picky eating habits, kids tend to make meal planning difficult thanks to their adamant refusals to come close to anything that even resembles a vegetable.
Read more...More Stuff I Like: Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review & Giveaway »
No need to be funny, witty or even moderately entertaining on this product review – if you have a laptop and like to use a mouse, you need one of these. Two weeks ago, I received a Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse as a demo unit to review.
Read more...Heart healthy file gumbo for Mardi Gras »
Happy Mardi Gras! While traditional New Orleans recipes are delicious, they’re usually not very healthy. This recipe from Michael Fenster, MD, a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, takes a traditional file gumbo and transforms it into a more healthful version-with no sacrifice in flavor.
Read more...Mario Batali’s The Macallan Apple Fritters »
A few weeks ago during the Super Bowl, celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Emiril Lagasse, Guy Fiore, Tim Love along with Major League Baseball pitcher, Jamie Moyer, hosted their annual Spaghetti Western – an exclusive, celebrity-packed Texas-inspired dinner.
Read more...“Take the hard drive, leave the cannoli” »
It’s a snowy Sunday in New England and I just finished watching The Godfather to while away some winter hours. So I sit down with the Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus portable drive for a test run. I hook it up to my laptop, install the software and give it a try. As I get close to the end of my trial, I realize that Clemenza’s famous line in The Godfather (you know, the one about taking the cannoli) fits this product perfectly. Let me explain:
Read more...Family friendly Las Vegas »
Spring Break rapidly approaches and I find myself realizing that I have to actually plan my upcoming trip to Las Vegas. I’m not one to get excited about the glitzy offerings that Las Vegas is known for other than the Cirque du Soleil shows and buffets, so I’m trying try to find some activities that can fill my days and nights.
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