This is my review as posted on Amazon.com: Blistex Complete Moisture, .15-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 24) (Health and Beauty) from Amazon.com Ever since I took up trumpet playing 20 years ago, I’ve always had lip balm in my pocket. I’ve gone through every product imaginable, and this one is by far the best. I like [...]
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Brushes won’t spin? iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaner’s Warranty
After 6 months with iRobot’s Roomba Vacuum Cleaner, the cleaning brushes stopped turning. Thankfully it’s under a 1-year limited warranty, but I discovered something they didn’t tell you about that will help extend the life of the vacuum. Roomba Review: When I first reviewed the Roomba, I ripped the official video to shreds at times, [...]
WorldMate for iPhone: My review of a great free travel app
If you’ve ever heard of WorldMate, you know it’s a popular travel planning and organizational service. Clearly looking at their home page, you can see they are proud to have expanded their mobile reach onto the iPhone and other mobile devices. I’m only going to review the iPhone app, which puts all your travel plans [...]
Runner’s Review: ASICS Gel-Cumulus® 11 Shoes
These Asics Gel-Cumulus 11 shoes are so comfortable, I feel like I’m not wearing shoes at all. They have a good bounce, and I don’t feel the gel packs under my feet, which is a good sign that the gel is spread evenly. I didn’t have any trouble breaking them in whatsoever. My first run [...]
A Runner’s Review: Argus Bean Outdoor Digital Camera
Since I’m training for a marathon and blogging as I go, I was in the market for a light camera to carry with me, so I can take pictures to enhance my online content. I went to Best Buy and bought the Argus Bean 5 Megapixel Carabiner Outdoor Digital Camera on sale for $33.99, originally [...]
Review: iRobot’s Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaner
UPDATE: Four months after this original post about the Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaner you see below, the brushes stopped working. Read about my call to iRobot support and what I discovered in the process that will help extend the life of the vacuum. Now that I’ve owned a Roomba Vacuum Cleaner for a couple months now, [...]
How I burn more than 4,000 calories a day
As part of my workout routine, each Sunday morning I post on Twitter my pounds lost, calories eaten, calories burned and water intake. Last Sunday’s tweet read: “Fitness check-in: -6 pounds this week, -6 pounds since March 1. Avg calories eaten: 1,783/day; Avg burned: 4,007/day; water: 80oz/day.” Part of my routine is tracking all my [...]
My first iPod.
So, what took me so long to buy an iPod? Initially I think it’s because Apple limited the mp3 and movie file formats, and I couldn’t import much of anything without going through iTunes first. I didn’t like having mp3s protected and only being able to listen on one player. I was very loyal to [...]
Putting JBL 220 earbuds to the test
Every now and then I come across a product that just captivates me. That last time this happened was the Camelbak water bottle, and you can read my review on the link. I don’t do reviews often, but when I really feel good about something–and it changes my way of thinking–I have to spread the [...]
Water bottle gets me back on track
I’ve been through my fair share of water bottles, and I can say with confidence that because of this new one I received today, I feel like I can get back on my diet and fitness program and drink my gallon of water like my trainer says! I’m telling ya, this bottle is THE BEST. [...]