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U.S. Drinking Habits

2013-06-14T12:56:00.004-05:00

Modern Day Dad Infographic

2013-06-14T12:55:00.000-05:00

The New (AB)Normal Food Portions

2013-06-13T12:11:00.003-05:00

A New Apple Mac Pro is Coming

2013-06-13T11:54:00.000-05:00

"Can't innovate anymore, my ass" says Phil Schiller, Apples senior VP of marketing. This is the new Mac Pro, a cylindrical powerhouse of futuristic proportions. It packs an Intel Xenon 12 core processor, the latest ram and dual video cards capable of powering 3 4K monitors. Did i mention its only 9.9 inches tall. To top it all off this new line will be assembled in the United States. No pricing or specific release date other than "later this year".

iOS 7 Compatibility Chart

2013-06-13T10:49:00.000-05:00

This is a quick look at where your current iPhone or iPad stands when iOS 7 is released. AirDrop not being available on the iPhone 4S and below makes upgrading necessary if you want all features. To me it points to Apple paving the way for multiple new phones this year at different price points. Graphic from Gizmodo.

Wii U Release Date Calendar E3

2013-06-13T10:12:00.000-05:00

Nintendo has finally put some release date to upcoming games like Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze and Pikmin 3. Finally, some games for the struggling system. Nintendo hopes this line up will boost sales and restore faith in the Wii U system and Nintendo.

MuzzleShot: Shot Glass for Men

2013-05-09T11:53:00.000-05:00

MuzzleShot, sounds interesting right? Take two things inherently manly, firearms and a shot glass and you have MuzzleShot. Fashioned from heat treated aluminum to military spec, this shot glass resembles a flash hider on an M-16 style rifle. Knowing plenty of military members retired and otherwise this would make the perfect gift for any patriot or those with a flair for strong drink.

The MuzzleShot is available individually or as a set of two or four. Why would you get just one? There are even custom Pelican cases in green, tan and black for camping, hunting or a good bug out bag. Fathers Day is right around the corner...

If you are looking for a great conversation starter or have need for great gear that stands out above others, this is a shot glass for you. Any aficionado, professional, father or brother would love these very sturdy and cleanly designed shot glasses. Did I mention they are made in the U.S.A. Now where did that Makers Mark Go? Check out muzzleshot.com for more info. Cheers.

Blood Transfusion Anyone?

2013-01-19T15:58:00.001-06:00

Here's the 2001 Nike commercial that everyones been talking about. The commercial features Lance Armstrong talking about busting his ass 6 hours a day and responding to the question, "what am I on?" with, "my bike". Now that he's finally opened up to what everyone already knew, it makes this really cocky and defiant commercial really ironic and hilarious.

But wait theres more, heres the equally cocky and defiant twitter picture he posted last year when he was banned from cycling and stripped of his wins. Can Oprah and her OWN network save this Faker, i think were better than that... right?

Everything is Better with Mayo

2013-01-11T16:21:00.002-06:00

Are you a mayo lover with discerning taste? Well here is Empire Mayonnaise Company. This Brooklyn, NY based shop is turning out some very interesting mayo formulas, including Bacon and White Truffle. I am hoping to get my hands on some as we speak and will have more on these hand made jars of goodness. Check em' out. #baconmayo
http://www.empiremayo.com/ or give them a follow on twitter @empiremayo

Whats a Blackberry

2013-01-11T15:53:00.000-06:00

New Blackberry phones are just weeks away, are you excited yet? Touting the new BB10 operating system, they are the modern brothers of the older phones that have seen a drop in popularity over the recent years. With such strong competition from Apple and Google this is the last change for a RIM to get back into the mobile game. January 30th is quickly approaching, will this be the comeback or return of the fire sale that was the Playbook? check it out in the video below.

Here It Comes

2013-01-11T14:37:00.000-06:00

Bloody mary mix with real flavor

2012-07-31T13:14:00.001-05:00

Stu's This Is Bloody Mary | Uncrate

Food Review: Chateau Montelena 2009 Chardonnay

2012-03-12T16:46:00.000-05:00

Before i begin, I know that Chateau Montelena is well known and very established. I however, am still very new to really exploring and appreciating wines and not just finding my way to the bottom of the glass. While I just recently had the privilege of sipping a few glasses of the 2009 Chardonnay, seeking out the brand actually came from watching the movie Bottle shock. The movie is somewhat of a comedy based on the true story of Jim Barrett a lawyer turned wine maker, making the perfect Chardonnay and bringing Napa Valley into the forefront of a then very French world of wine making. It all turns out to be a very interesting story of how Chateau Montelena was reborn under Jim and a Paris wine tasting that forever changed the world view of where great wines can come from.

The wine. A very gentle grape skin with a bit of pear taste, light acidity and nicely sweet. Now I'm no sommelier but, I am entitled to my opinion.. right?

The best part of enjoying such a wine, $50 a bottle for the 2009 is the atmosphere it was poured. Celebrating a birthday and laughing. Tasting the good grapes and hard work, one glass at a time.

As you can see from the picture above, the 2008 Stags Leap Chardonnay is next. I can't wait.

Quick Thought: Tim Cook Will Win Us Over

2012-03-12T14:44:00.000-05:00

This changes everything. Again. Remember that recent apple slogan? Well Tim Cook has done just that, changed everything. From his recent mention that Apple does have to much cash to the "New iPad", Tim is shaking the core. This is good.

As we are now days away from a new iPad a lot of people have been up in arms about the "New iPad" not having an S or 3 at the end. Why would Apple and Tim do this? Rebirth. What i think people aren't seeing is that Tim Cook wants the new iPad to be viewed as a relaunch of the iPad and Apple under his watch. This is why there is no moniker at the end, because this is his "first" iPad. He directly attacked the competition on their lackluster ports of Yelp and other apps that run beautifully on the iPad, and argued that only Apple can bring the kind of hardware and software innovation seen on recent apps like the new iPhoto. "This is only the beginning" he says as he closed the "New iPad" keynote, and to "expect a lot more innovation like this throughout the year".

I've seen recent blog posts claiming he made his first mistake or that he is the next John Scully, Don't listen and don't count him out. We have to give this CEO some media breathing room. He is running the most watched, analyzed and scrutinized companies in history after all.

Remember, just like any other leader Tim probably knows a few things we don't.. and thats ok.

The Act: Animated iOS Game That You Control

2012-03-08T23:43:00.000-06:00

Heres a very cool Concept, you slide your finger left or right and that dictates how aggressive or mild your animated reacts to the situations around him. Well, React is doing just that in a game that was originally conceived as an arcade game in 2007. This game is coming to iOS and Mac in the next few months and is a fresh take on games like Dragons Lair.

This is a great show of what a solely touched based experience can provide in terms of not having physical buttons to control actions or movement. I hope that there are more games or "interactive movies" that find a new home on tablets, remember Night Trap on the Sega CD!!

Awesome "Kara" Tech Demo Leaves Us Wanting More

2012-03-08T22:38:00.000-06:00

This tech demo debuted at the Game Developers Conference this year and is astonishing. Showcasing a new engine that can follow face and voice in real time, David Cage and Quantic Dream used a Playstation 3 as the hardware for this creation. It is beautiful show of what technology can do, similarly Avatar used a real time facial mask that made the creature movements more realistic.

David Cage is the creator of Heavy Rain, a popular and highly recommended PS3 game with beautiful and engaging graphics and story telling.

David, Please make this a real game.....

Quick Thoughts: Youngs Double Chocolate Stout

2012-02-26T12:17:00.001-06:00

If you need a beer that would be great for breakfast this is it. Young's Double Chocolate Stout is just what it sounds like, a strong and smooth taste of bittersweet chocolate over a malty finish. It has no lingering bitter or metallic taste that I sometimes get with other stouts, however you do get a little taste of the higher alcohol, but nothing to affect the nice finish of the beer. Over all a very smooth and easy beer to enjoy. Alc. by VOL 5.2% I give it five out of five.

Mass Effect Gamers Angry Rant

2012-02-24T13:35:00.001-06:00

If you are an Xbox, Playstation or PC gamer you know what Mass Effect is, and this guy is pissed! He is ranting about the Downloadable content that was also available the first day the game Mass effect 3 was released.. for an additional ten dollars! The standard price for the game is already sixty dollars and Bioware seems to have made the additional download necessary for a complete experience, adding ten dollars from day one. Shame on you Bioware and EA, but the resulting video is hilarious. Enjoy.

Product Spotlight: Thinskin by TruePower

2011-12-23T20:32:00.002-06:00

Product Spotlight: Thinskin by TruePower.

I have gone through a lot of cases for my iPhone 4, Really. So, i was very excited to check out something very small and easy for my phone, that wasn't a hassle or bulky.

Enter Thinskins: I found these to be very easy and fun, as they come in a variety of colors and are simple to apply. each package comes with one back and two sets of sides for the CDMA and GMS versions of the iPhone. When you apply the skin you will see that it is sticky on the back side but not superglue, this is great as it allows you to adjust slightly if needed, but also doesn't gunk up the phone like a standard decal might.

I found these very nice to use if you want some simple and clean flair for your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s. If you are tired of a large case that takes away from the beauty of your phone or love to easily customize you phone with your mood this is the Thinskin for you. 5 out of 5. Video review below.

http://truepoweriv.com/

@thinskin_covers

Remembering Steve Jobs - I Cried

2011-10-09T15:37:00.000-05:00

By this time there are lots of tributes, memorials, blog posts and even talks of a movie about the passing of Steve Jobs. I took the time and enjoyed all the different prospectives and personal stories about people meeting him for five minutes or how they worked with him on various products. I did neither of these and yet I cried. ALOT. Here's my two cents..

It was just so sad to see someone that I have grown to admire and respect as a tech giant but also a person that personified that futuristic coolness of a super nerd pass away. I always assumed after the keynotes he so perfectly delivered, he hopped on a Segway and then his flying car and returned to his uber-modern mansion in Silicon Valley. I WAS WRONG. One of the amazing things about this genre defining billionaire CEO was he lead a regular life in a regular house on a nice street in Cupertino. He was private and precise and loved his wife and children.

I think that its is amazing and makes it so evident how important he was that even the President of the United States issued a statement over the loss of Steve Jobs. Globally important. Many people have said that he will be remembered up there with Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein, and U2's Bono praised Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as the "hardware software Elvis" and "one of a very small group of anarchic Americans who through technology literally invented the 21st century"

Steve and his wife after his final keynote speech in 2011

I remember my first computer was an old pc with Windows 3.5. Of course, we had Mac II's and subsequent IBM machines in school, and I'd even laid my hands on an old Mac Plus... all was well UNTIL I saw the first iMacs in 1998. I remember seeing all the colors and thinking how cool it was to be able to have a personal pick on what you wanted in your home, no beige. I had to have one, and even worked out a deal with my grandmother to help me pay for one!

I was always interested in the products and the keynotes he delivered with such excitement. He was always very engulfing and showed us things that fixed problems we didn't know we had and cool things we didn't know we needed. He and Apple made products personal, functional, and undeniably simple for the masses. I will always miss those Steve Jobs Keynotes, but I look forward to what's next from Apple, and what I will come from all of us that were so influenced by him... now wheres my turtleneck.

Many years and many Apple products later, I am forever a fan of the brand and the man, Nuff said.

Touching stuff i found online:

Steve Colbert honors Jobs

Cake Boss honors Steve Jobs

Keynote Bloopers

Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Adress to Graduating students

Next Media Animated tribute

Eggs and Toast

2011-10-09T11:09:00.001-05:00

Breakfast with eggs and toast is old news, so I wanted to try something I have seen a few times.. Eggs IN toast.
(I used a none stick pan for this)

Just crack one egg and let it start to cook for about 30 seconds to a minute, once the bottom has started to turn white add a pre-toasted piece of bread with a whole cut out on top. Now what I do to ensure the egg finishes on the top side is add a couple teaspoons of water and place a lid on top for a minute. Easy.

Limitless possibilities, there is so much to be done with an egg placed in exciting places... More to come.

National Coffee Day

2011-09-29T20:49:00.001-05:00

Source:LiveScience

MuteWatch Madness

2011-08-31T22:17:00.000-05:00

Do you know what time it is, why yes let me check my MuteWatch. This very basic design is a sexy watch that you can swipe to change menus or flick to adjust various options. Here is the Feature overview from their site:

"The Mutewatch is designed to be simple and intuitive. Just tap the flat surface and the touch screen lights up, then swipe through the functions clock, alarm and timer.

You set the time for your alarms by tapping directly on the digits – tap on the top of the digit for a higher number or on the bottom of the digit for a lower one. When you want to erase an alarm, simply pinch the touch screen.

The Mutewatch also features a built-in motion sensor that registers your movement and automatically adjusts the strength of the vibrations. So, whether you're sleeping, on stage giving a presentation or doing your work out, the Mutewatch will keep you updated on your next step."

Sexy, Right?

Meet the Mutewatch from Mutewatch on Vimeo.

Sony Reveals the Tablet P Software Experience, EWW

2011-08-31T11:49:00.001-05:00

This is the dual screen tablet Sony has been working on for a while as the S2, now renamed Tablet P. I am sorry to say but after the videos posted today showing the user experience and product use, I'm afraid this is another tablet that will end up a fire-sale.

First, the Tablet P looks bulky. There is So much body surrounding the screen it makes the 5.5-inch

screen(s) look small. The custom UI does split familar tasks like adding your email list below your opened emails on the top screen, but so far looks more like a gimmick than a needed change from current Android tablets. The Tablet P packs a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 Processor, dual 5mp and VGA camera's and will be available in 16GB and 32GB. The price for each is $499 and $599 respectively, i could get some cool stuff

for that kinda cash.

I have to vote FAIL on the Tablet P. It is just a strange hybrid of other tablets and phones that are done better elsewhere. I think Microsoft was right when they canceled the Courier. Hit up the Video and see what you think...

The RazorBlade Laptop

2011-08-28T21:55:00.001-05:00