Picks

paper.li

When I tried out paper.li, I wasn’t expecting that it would be anything more than another Twitter app that had marginal utility. It surprised me. Paper.li has helped streamline some of that flood of info in a way that I find efficient and accessible more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Reach For a Star Products

My signature tag since about the mid-90s is a little something I came up with: “It’s hard to reach for a star and still keep your shirt tucked in.” That’s something that just begs to be put on a mug or a t-shirt. Well… now it is. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Taco Bell Home Originals – Fat Free Refried Beans

To a lot of people, a can of beans isn’t a big deal. To a native New Mexican whose lineage goes back to when the area was a Spanish colony…it’s a very big deal. So when I say that Taco Bell Home Originals: Fat Free Refried Beans are my choice for my daily bean, heed should be…erm…heeded. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BioSkin Wrist Support

When you are at the keyboard for hours a day, the risk of Repetitive Stress Injuries grow. They can not only cause pain, but disrupt your life and affect your livelihood. After much trial and error, I found the wrist supports that helped to restore the function I needed. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Heyam’s Authentic Arabic Babaganough

Being a vegetarian, I eat a lot of the usual vegetarian staples that originate from around the world. I’ve just had the most enjoyable babaganough I can ever remember having. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pre-order Terminator – The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 2

The time has come to see how set the future is. Season 2 of Terminator – The Sarah Connor Chronicles is now available for pre-orders. Reserve your copy and send a message that you want a Season 3. more…

Posted in Picks, TSCC | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mezzetta Calamata Olives

I enjoy olives. People know that and try to be helpful…so I’ve eaten a lot of green, stuffed olives, and boring/bland black olives. While this fruit can be prepared in any number of ways, my go-to in recent years has been Mezzetta’s version of calamata (kalamata) olives. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Magic 8-Ball

Yes, I know this isn’t exactly a new product, but I can’t think of another one that is more compelling. If you see a Magic 8-Ball® on someone’s desk, dresser, coffee table, toy chest, underwear drawer (don’t ask), or wherever, it takes more self-control than you’d think to not want to ask it a question or two…or a dozen. more…

Posted in Picks | Leave a comment

McIlhenny Habanero Sauce

A large variety of hot sauces find space in my pantry. As of late, my favorite has been McIlhenny Habanero Sauce. As most people know, habanero chiles can be among the hottest in the world. If you can tolerate the staple of The McIlhenny Co.: Tabasco Sauce; then you’ll really enjoy this offering. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Logitech USB Desktop Microphone

I’ve used a lot of microphones in my day. Regular readers of this blog know that I’m not above doing a podcast when the occasion warrants. I also use Skype for a VOIP application, and I’m a frequent user of Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Right now, the mic I’m using the most, and am the happiest with, is the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. more…

Posted in Picks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment