November 2006 Archives

November 30, 2006

Second Life
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I'd preface this by saying 'geeks only read on' but its become so popular it's becoming mainstream! All should check out 'Second Life'.. an online 3-d virtual world made up of people playing, conducting business and communicating.. seriously. One can buy virtual land, and setup storefronts and practically live out their life in a virtual environment.. talk about Snow Crash comin true!. I've been a member for a cpl months now, doin the freebie thing but its time to upgrade! There are membership levels in a tiered format.. and its funny.. i just heard that due to Second Life not having an enforcement/policing features.. people have joined and started doing online crimes! There's a townhall meeting Im late for where we're discussing how we plan to eradicate it.. see me on SL! Note: Certain stores are setting up stores in this world.. Reebok, Wells Fargo, Dell.. yah.. legit corporations are in on it too. Infact they held the X-Men premiere party on Second Life.. where have you been?! One more thing.. a second life realtor just closed a deal for $1million due to a virtual housing boom that took place over this summer.

November 29, 2006

Sony Vegas 7 / Sound Forge 8
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Wow! Now I'm a novice when it comes to video editing, and I am a believer that software should play a heavy role in making life easier. I completely understand how pros require all the levers and dongles to adjust but Im all for shortcuts and 'auto' features. I played with all the major video editors and was extremely impressed by the Sony line of products. Vegas ($425) came across as the one with the most pro look and smoothest learning curve for beginners. Couple it with Sound Forge ($210) which is apparently the sound editor.. you've got a wicked setup to create Star Wars.. ok maybe not that good but imagine the possibilites.

November 28, 2006

DFX Professional Wireless Mic
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Im usually running around doing a couple of things at the same time.. and Im not quite ready to expose why Im needing a set of wireless microphones. My Canon camcorder doesnt have a great built-in mic nor the ability to accept a microphone input... for pro-sumer purposes I required the ability to clearly capture a persons voice without the irritating background noise. I talked to a pal in the video-processing industry, and he set me straight by pointing me to buying a pair of wireless laniere mics (DFX Professional WR-601) and recoding audio and video seperately and combining them both during processing. These mics were easy enough to use, so no need for bulky mics and all that jazz. I still recommend clearing the audio to strip background noise, but this does allow you to clearly capture voice that your regular camcorder just wont do.

November 27, 2006

Breyer's Double Churned Light Ice Cream
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My husband has a need to buy everything low-fat, no fat, light, low sugar, etc. Most of what he buys I can handle but I revolt when it comes to anything but regular ice cream--please see previous post on my family's devotion to ice cream. However. One time he came back with 2 half-gallons of light ice cream. One of which was Breyer's Double Churned, Extra Creamy, Light Chocolate Mocha Silk ice cream. The words creamy, chocolate and mocha were enough to make me try it. I was very impressed. If I had not read the label, my experienced taste buds would not have known the difference. I have also tried the Butter Pecan and although it wasn’t quite as good and creamy as regular Butter Pecan, it was definite a good substitute when you’re counting calories and fat--even if it's not by choice.

November 21, 2006

Valentine-1 radar detector
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Leaving late on purpose simply so you can have an excuse to speed is considered stupid or crazy by many, but for me, its normal and how I am. I have a need, no make that a love for speed, and what kills speed? cops. Tickets and court dates are speed killers, while fast cars and crazy behavioral patterns help it. That brings us to the very best that money can buy, Valentine 1 Its simply the best radar detector that Ive ever had, and Ive had a huge arsenal of them in the past. It tells you which direction the laser is pointing at you, how many they are and what type of wavelength is used, basically its the best friend you can have against that donut eating, mood killing, hating police officer who is out there to slow me down, while trying to make your drive a sfaer one. If driving fast is a disease, then I have a terminal plague, and the best thing out there for people like me is the Valentine one, it doesnt cure my plague, it simply prolongs my life.

November 20, 2006

Dark Blood by Swatch.
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever. It’s not just what’s on the outside that makes a Swatch what it is, it’s the memories it brings back. The feel good factor and the smile that returns to a person’s face after seeing a long forgotten, dear friend. I was on the lookout for a new watch after going years without wearing one, and just wanted something simple that would last a long time. Swatch was a brand I had forgotten about. After all, it had been over two decades since I last wore one, and seeing them on display in the store was a pleasant surprise. I was spoilt for choices and after a good hour of pure bliss, I purchased the Swatch Dark Blood. The size, weight, look, price (a very reasonable $89.99), Quartz precision, it's all there. The Swatch quality shines through. Very simple, very sharp, and in every way a beautiful watch. Welcome back old friend.

November 16, 2006

The Witches by Roald Dahl.
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More, more, more! I just couldn’t put it down. I wanted to stop myself and save some for tomorrow, but The Witches had me under their spell and I knew the only way I was putting this book down was when it was finished. Adventure, suspense, and humor, this 1983 Whitebread Award winner has it all. I’ve read a lot of children’s books and have enjoyed them all, but Roald Dahl will always be in a class of his own. I wanted to catch up on some reading and since it was Halloween season, what better than a story about our favorite broom riders and their battle against a brave albeit whiskery seven year old boy, and his lovable and wise grandmother. You’ll find magic, you’ll find potions, you’ll find love, and best of all you’ll find a perfect dose of fright as the story unfolds and lets us know that right now, at this very moment there could be witches in our very own neighborhood. What will you do? How will you be able to tell a witch from a normal person, and if you do find one will you be brave enough to fight it! Roald Dahl’s story telling is amazing as always and the illustrations by Quentin Blake deserve a special mention. His skill of just putting enough details into his drawings as to not take away any attention from what it’s supposed to portray is brilliant. His simple drawings immediately satisfy the images Dahl’s words had our imagination conjure up. A truly magnificent team, a delightful children’s book, and a must read whenever possible.

November 15, 2006

Fitness Gear Polyurethane dumbbells
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You could buy them solid metal weights, like yer ancestors had but why? The hex-shaped, rubber-coated and contoured handle dumbbells allow for a nice comfortable feel while in agony due to training to failure. The dumbbells currently lay on my garage floor, I haven't and won't bother with buying a weight stand but prob the Proform Fusion foldable bench.. or maybe a treadmill.. I need to figure out how to lower my blood pressure anyways.. so weight lifting is a good start.. just need to supplement it with a proper non-toxic sodium diet. Got the 15lb pair for $30-$40 from Dick's Sporting Goods.

November 14, 2006

Navan Cognac
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Be careful, this will get you hooked!  Navan is an absolute perfect mix of vanilla and cognac.  The smell alone will grab your attention and make you want for a taste.  And though it can fool you with the candy like flavor, at 80 proof you must sip to enjoy.  Though it is best served neat, slightly chilled or poured over ice will give your mouth a fantastic ride.  Cool coming in, it quickly warms your mouth with a strong vanilla taste.  A little thick, it sticks to your palettes which lets the taste linger long after you have finished the drink, which is dangerous because it leaves you wanting more.  Navan is a very nice desert drink or something to warm you up on the colder nights.  Amazingly priced at $29.95 in North Carolina it is definitely worth a taste.

November 13, 2006

Dansko Closed-back Clogs - Professional
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If I didn’t know I would get bored, and if I didn’t know you really can’t wear these with a kicky little skirt or a tailored dress, I would wear no other shoes but these in many different colors and styles.  Since I don’t do that, I can tell you that on the day after I wear my 3-inch sling backs because they just look oh-so-good with my suit; I wear my Danskos and my feet forgive me.  On the days I’m in Danskos, I feel energized and get more done – I swear!  Comfortable shoes with a platform to make me taller!  They have other styles I haven’t tried, but I love the look and feel of these closed-back clogs.  I have a black pair and also the brown pair like the one pictured here – which still look great when I’m kicking around and scuffing them up!  I’m going for the zebra-striped next, and the black patent leather will look good with my black dress slacks…at about $100 - $125 a pair.

November 9, 2006

Penta bottled water
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Do you drink bottled water? thats a no brainer, you should. So whats the difference between a regular bottle water versus the Penta water? a lot. 11 hours of purification via 13 separate processes, you can be assured that this product wont be available via bulb like fixture that you can attach to your water faucet, you simply have to buy it. Penta water is actually a new matter, its patented as such anyways, its different from regular water, since it has a higher boiling point, less viscosity and a higher surface tension, bottled in the best known plastic bottle (material) known. Its simply great stuff, and with a high price tag, its only available at select stores. You can read more about this product at the official Penta water site. With a taste that feels more refreshing (probably placebo, after reading all the benefits) than regular water, if what is claimed is true (it would be hard to feel the difference over such a short periods of time), its definately worth it. I always say that there is no cost too high when it comes to health and the well being of ones self and thus, this product is a must for me.

November 8, 2006

Skechers Straightaway Bikers
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Yes, I got ANOTHER pair of black shoes this weekend. I bought Skecher's Black Straightaway tennis shoes. Actually, they call them biker shoes. I wore the shoes for 10 hours right after I bought them and none of that wearing-in-new-shoes business this time--they were as comfortable as wearing slippers. They gave my jeans and t-shirt a little style instead of the normal chunky pair of tennis shoes. I was able to get them for $31 from Rack Room on sale although the regular price is $54. And I just found out they come in 12 colors...chocolate and pink, gray and orange, oh the possibilities!

November 7, 2006

NFL Sunday Ticket Super Fan
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Attention to all die hard football fans—If you love football at the highest level, you MUST have NFL Sunday Ticket Super Fan.  Almost every game in High Definition (Would be every game but CBS won’t pony up the cash for every market), a Red Zone channel that switches between games, stat channel, and the game mix channels that allows me to watch 8 games at one time.  If you have cable, drop it and get DirectTV before next season.  This is a must have for pure football fans.  $299 for the Sunday Ticket and an additional $99 for the Super Fan (Payable in four monthly installments), Direct TV provides complete football satisfaction for less than $25 dollars a week.

November 6, 2006

Lucky Brand Jeans
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I have multiple brands of jeans in my closet, but none of them made me as happy and comfortable as my 70’s jeans (the decade, not a brand) until I bought my Luckys.  I’m a, umm, more mature woman, so the ultra low riders don’t work like they did in the 70’s when we called them hip-huggers.  Lucky for me, they have mid-rise Easy Riders and they come in petite sizes (read "short") for those of us barely 5’0”.  I bought two pair and am hesitant to wear any of my others now.  Lucky is also a good brand for other fun casual clothes, like the Janis Joplin tee I also bought that is sooo soft, it’s as if I’ve had it since the 70’s but the writing didn’t wear off in the washings!  And just like in the 70’s, the more I wear these jeans, the better they feel.  $98.00 is a fine price for a long-lasting well-loved pair of Luckys!

November 1, 2006

Columbia Steens Mountain Sweater
November 1, 2006 | | TrackBacks

Another cold weather item, the Zip Down Fleece will keep the cold out.  Being somewhat a fan of light winter wear, I wanted something to wear during the 40-50 degree weather we commonly get in North Carolina.  Owning a couple pull over fleeces, the zip down fleece caught my eye.  Easy to put on, easy to take off, works well with the 20-30 degree daily weather changes.  Priced at $29.99, it’s a great gift idea.

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