“Video” collection
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View all →August 2, 2013
Coffee, Conversations and Commerce – The Barista Banter
There is something to be said about coffee. Not only does it get your brain firing on all cylinders (sometimes over-firing so don’t drink too much), but it also is a conversation starters. In fact, coffee seems to grease the gears of conversation. In recent years, the coffee house has become an “office away from the office” – a casual…
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July 18, 2013
In Between Successes – The Career Pyramid
Many years ago, I heard a career counselor talking about the time between jobs. He said never to call them "jobs" but rather "successes." Using the word "success" to describe employment is a way to keep your outlook positive and convey that same positivity out to others. Ever since I heard that career coach, I have always used that term …
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July 9, 2013
Going “Topless” in the 2013 Infiniti G37 IPL Convertible
As luck would have it, the week that I received the 2013 Infiniti G37 IPL Convertible, the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area weather took a turn for the worse. From sunny hot skies to dark, dreary, drizzly weather, I was cursed to not be able to fully go "topless" in this fun-to-drive Infiniti coupe. I was able to enjoy a…
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July 2, 2013
“It Can Wait” – A Public Service Announcement Video from HighTechDad & Daughter
Last month, I announced my participation in the "It Can Wait" campaign designed to promote awareness at how dangerous it is to text and drive. I honestly don't understand why people feel the need to become even more distracted as they drive. So, to highlight the dangers of texting (and driving), I decided to enlist the help of my youngest…
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May 29, 2013
It Can Wait – Texting Ends Lives – #ItCanWait Campaign (Sponsored)
Technology is a great tool when used properly. But as it becomes ever prevalent in our day-to-day lives, it can move from being simply useful to life-ending. With all of our connected gadgets, we are in constant communication via social networking, phone calls and texting. And now this is moving into our vehicles. As we enter into the 100 most…
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May 10, 2013
Wake Up! Mother’s Day is Almost Here!
In case you didn't know it already, Mother's Day is right around the corner. Heads up to daughters and sons everywhere, it's time to think about the person who hopefully nurtured you through the developing stages of your life and has provided you with ongoing support and unwavering love. However, I think it is important to not just think about…
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May 7, 2013
How To Easily Remove, Install & Replace an Apple iPhone 4S Battery (Video)
I'm such a heavy user of my Apple iPhones that it really seems like about a year after I get one, I'm doing a how-to article on replacing the iPhone's battery. I now have an iPhone 4S and this past weekend, I replaced the battery. Other smartphone users may scoff at the fact that Apple has made their hardware quite…
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April 26, 2013
Comfortable, No-Frills, Good Performing, Family SUV – 2013 GMC Acadia Review
The 2013 GMC Acadia is an SUV turned crossover (I still think of it as an SUV) which I believe is a bit of a sleeper. Probably the most aggressive features of it is the bold front grill with the GMC logo on it. It's strong, as if to say, get out of my way, I'm a GMC and I'm…
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April 8, 2013
The Front of the Line Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
Hollywood is a magical place. It has a 24-hour buzz of excitement, creativity and activity. Most people never get to really understand it unless you "work in the industry." It's the place where actors make it (or don't), where writing comes to life on the screen and where people flock from around the world to experience stardom. Universal Studios Hollywood…
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March 8, 2013
Hitting the Bull’s Eye – Review of the 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye Compact Sports Sedan
When I test drove the 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye, I turned a few heads. In fact, in a parking lot, I answered a bunch of questions about this new vehicle from Dodge. While compact in size, it was roomy in performance. This isn't the first time the Dart has spun its wheels around the block. It first graced the roads…
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February 25, 2013
The Ford Fiesta Movement is Back! And Here’s My Entry! #FiestaMovement
Piggybacking on the success of the previous Ford Fiesta Movement a few years ago, Ford is re-launching the Fiesta Movement (www.fiestamovement.com) to showcase the 2014 Ford Fiesta. Ford is currently looking for "the most vibrant voices and talented storytellers to be agents in the Fiesta Movement." So, I figured that I would throw my hat into the ring! I do…
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February 14, 2013
The 10 Best (and Worst) “Cloud Computing Explained” Videos on YouTube
Cloud Computing has been around for many, many years now. Ok, at least 5 years using the name "cloud computing." Ever since this new way of consuming compute, networking, storage and other infrastructure resources got off the ground, no pun intended...well, sort of...people and companies have tried to explain what exactly it is. From the barrage of written definitions "officially"…
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