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View all →December 10, 2010
Do Pop Rocks and 25 Year Olds Mix? Find out on Cast of Dads Podcast #36
It seems that we always manage to circle back to a common theme in our podcasts, that of drinks and festivities. But that is not all that makes up a Dad. We have insights and opinions on just about everything, and much of it actually makes a lot of sense! In Episode 36 of Cast of Dads, "Pop Rocks and…
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December 8, 2010
Mophie does iPad Cases too, the Right Way! I’m Liking the Workbook.
I have reviewed a bunch of Mophie devices (iPhone battery cases) and when they asked me if I wanted to take a look at their new iPad case, I couldn't resist. I have a variety of iPad cases lying around my office, some I have reviewed and use, others I just have tried for a few minutes only to put…
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December 3, 2010
Reversible FreakyPets Give Your Kids a Toy with “Split Personalities” & a 3D Online World
A stuffed animal frequently inspires creativity and imagination within children. Entire worlds can be unleashed with just a simple plush toy and a child's brain. All too frequently, toys are manufactured with a "story line" already built in as is seen in "features" that are baked into the toy, leaving little room for your kids to explore their own creativity.…
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December 2, 2010
Isotoner Donating smarTouch Gloves to Charity via Twitter #giftoftouch
I wrote a review of the Isotoner smarTouch Gloves last month...definitely a great product. Today I learned about a pretty cool charity program that Isotoner is doing via Twitter that I thought, in the spirit of holiday giving, should be shared. I also just learned that the donation window has been extended through the holidays. The info below explains what…
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Charge Your iPhone 4 without Cords – Powermat Wireless Charging System for iPhone 4
Yep, another power solution! I guess that when you write and review gadgets, you also have to write about things that provide power and life to those devices. I written about external batteries, how to install a new battery into an iPhone and actually about the company that I'm writing about this time, Powermat. When I first played around with…
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December 1, 2010
Want Windows 7 Windows Snap Feature on your Mac? Try Cinch!
It's normally pretty rare for me to actually want a Windows feature on my Mac. There are only a few things that I wish I could do on my Mac (e.g., have a Mac version of Windows Live Writer, for example). Another one is being able to use the Windows 7 Snap feature that lets you drag a window to…
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iPad Cases to Match Your Personality – Targus “Protect What’s Inside”
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty overwhelmed by all of the iPad case choices out there. As with any time Apple launches an iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), within a few days/weeks/months, there are a slew of cases that trail behind. I kind of equate it to an ice cream truck going down the street with…
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November 29, 2010
Keurig & Cuisinart Brew Coffee Making Solutions Quickly & Easily in a Single Serving
I'm going to make an odd comparison here and hopefully people will get it. We all know how successful Apple has been with their App store and the products that "consume" the applications like the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Well let's stretch our imagination a bit and apply this to the coffee brewer industry. Over the past few months,…
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November 22, 2010
“For the Love of Thighs and Breasts” – Cast of Dads Podcast #35
Well, the last episode had some gremlins doing a number with CC's voice. And there is actually now a "missing episode" of Cast of Dads that never even made it to production…the same gremlins were at play. But we recorded Episode #35 "For the Love of Thighs and Breasts" just in time for Thanksgiving. So first of all, Happy Thanksgiving…
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November 19, 2010
Review & Giveaway: Epson WorkForce 635 Multifunction Inkjet Printer – Faster than a Speeding Bullet
A few years ago, I received an Epson Workforce 610 and was thoroughly impressed by it. It was fast and did everything that I would want an All-in-One inkjet printer to do: print, scan, fax and copy. Now, I have received the latest and greatest Epson WorkForce, the 635 and it has been improved even more, something that I didn't…
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November 17, 2010
Fix It: Re-enabling Email Delivery of “Back to Sender” in Public Google Groups if Using Google Apps
Well, that definitely is a cryptic title, isn't it? Hopefully this post will help to clarify and provide a fix (that DID work for me). Let's cut to the chase! History I was subscribed to a Public Google Group (let's call it "Dads R Us"). I had my primary email address (lets say it's me@my_domain.com) subscribed to this Public (the…
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November 15, 2010
The Jabra Cruiser Brings Hands-Free Bluetooth Audio to your Auto with Ease
First of all, if you don't have a hands-free solution for your auto, you might be violating some laws in your state. While this isn't as much of a problem with people buying new(er) autos, those of us who get new cars without Bluetooth solutions or who have older cars might have a more difficult time in getting a hands-free…
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