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[ read more ]The Cuisinart HM-70 is the “Maserati of Mixers”
This mixer is great! I can’t think of anything to do to improve upon it other than make it free or include beer in the box. Its 7 speeds...
[ read more ]Dan Carlin’s First Book Is An Enjoyable Tour Through The Collapse of History
Dan Carlin’s eagerly anticipated first book “The End is Always Near” doesn’t disappoint. In his freshman treatise, the journalist offers us a loosely threaded anthology of essays on past...
[ read more ]Opteka Flash: An Example Of Defective Design. Beware!
I needed a compact flash for my Canon 5D. I have a full size flash but often it is too heavy and unwieldy and I needed to have a...
[ read more ]The Marketing Audit: A Concise Overview
I purchased the audio version of this book several years ago, and find myself re-listening to it again, every few months. To get the checklist and have the book...
[ read more ]Retired McKinsey & BCG Partner Bill Matassoni’s Memoir is an Insightful, Entertaining Read
Loren Moss just finished the recently released “Marketing Saves The World by Bill Matassoni, a retired executive who made partner at both McKinsey Consulting and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
[ read more ]This 10-Buck Camera Sling Strap Literally Saved My Neck
Looking at the pictures, and even looking at it when it arrived, it looked kind of weird. But I have a full frame DSLR that is way too heavy...
[ read more ]The Book “Extreme Ownership” Offers Great Lessons For Business, or Any Team Environment
I was afraid this book was going to be hokey and a bunch of "rah-rah-rah" but it was really good. I will share or gift copies to my management...
[ read more ]Finally A Versatile Soft Camera Case That Can Handle My Full Frame DSLR
I purchased this rooCase, and am quite pleased. It is roomy, well constructed, has plenty of versatile pockets, and has its own little raincoat that folds out to protect...
[ read more ]My Portable Duxtop Induction Cooktop Travels With Me on Extended Stays
Often when I travel, there is either no cooking stove, or whatever is provided just sucks! I needed something powerful and portable, so 6 years ago I purchased this...
[ read more ]My Sennheiser In-Ear Stereo Headphones Were Too Fragile For The Real World. Here Is What I Replaced Them With
I purchased these wired in-ear headphones by Sennheiser back in 2014. I have always been an audiophile and since I couldn’t try them before I purchased, I trusted the...
[ read more ]I Got My Panasonic DMC-ZS30K Pocket Digital Camera in 2013. It’s Still Going Strong.
I travel, as a journalist, and sometimes I am in some dicey places where a full SLR can make you a target. 7 years ago I purchased a Panasonic...
[ read more ]A Good Primer On The City of Bucharest And Its Surroundings
This is a nice basic documentary, better produced than I thought it would be. It is a good introduction to the potential traveler or someone who wants to learn...
[ read more ]A Good Video Documentary on Transylvania
I enjoyed this documentary and learned about the Transylvania region of Romania. I would recommend it for potential tourists or anyone looking for a primer on the region.
[ read more ]My Panasonic DMC-LX2K Digital Camera Was A Real Trooper:
I have always been an SLR photographer and have held off on purchasing a digital camera up until this one because I previously was not convinced of the resolution...
[ read more ]Thomas Paine’s “The Age Of Reason” Is An Iconoclastic Classic
Thomas Paine, a deist and one of the American founding revolutionaries after Ben Franklin invited him to immigrate to the restive colonies, in this book pillories organized religion. He...
[ read more ]A Good Traditional Map of The Dominican Republic For The Road Traveler
This is an excellent map for travel between major cities, but if you want detail of particular cities: Santo Domingo outside of the touristy Zona Coloniál or say, Higüey...
[ read more ]Orienteering? Here Is The Perfect Compass For a Tank Commander!
I purchased this compass from Amazon a few years back. It seems well made, but WAY heavier than I expected. Solid metal construction. If you need one super tough,...
[ read more ]This Gourmet Mandoline Is Light Enough For Travel But Tough Enough For Everyday Use
I travel throughout the year, usually internationally. On longer stays, I like to take a few essentials with me such as my portable induction cooktop, my Henckels, and this...
[ read more ]Guyana Rum Takes Best in Class at 2014 Rum XP International Tasting Competition
This year’s best in Class for the 19-21 year old aged rum category was Guayana’s El Dorado 21 Demerara Rum. The South American rum goes through a unique process,...
[ read more ]Can A Simple Stapler Lead To A Happier Life?
Well, maybe if it is this one. I purchased this Swingline Optima 40 not expecting much, just a good solid stapler. The last couple of staplers I purchased, cheaper...
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