Hi-Tech, Action and an Audi R8

What’s not to like? This is my kind of super hero flick: Can’t wait to see it. ————————– No, I did not (sadly) get an Audi R8 or even a model replica of an Audi A8 for posting this message. I just liked it and wanted to share it.

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The iPad

I admit that I am not crazy about the name but I’m thrilled about the new device Steve Jobs presented at this year’s WWDC. The iPad. Ahhh…soak in its loveliness. My favorite part? It’s too hard to choose. hi-res color iBooks, the keyboard dock, the revised iCal (that looks much better (and resembles my ancient [...]

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Then I Saw the Lincoln MKT

Part 2 of my Ford BlogHer experience: …in which I report back about my experience as one of 60 bloggers who spent about seven hours touring Ford’s Chicago Assembly plant and listening to Ford employees’ presentations about their company. ————————————————- When I walked into the hotel conference room to join the other bloggers for breakfast, [...]

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Who Should Buy the iPhone 3GS?

This video is the best review I’ve found (so far) to determine whether you should invest in the latest version of the iPhone.  Also provides a quick overview of some of the new features: For more information about the iPhone 3G s, read this or this.

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A Boy's Way to Present a Book Talk

My son’s grade school teacher told the students to use technology to present their book talks this quarter. Here’s what he came up with: http://blip.tv/play/AYGE3w6MkGQ It’s for a book called “Simon Bloom – The Gravity Keeper” by Michael Reisman. He was so excited about the video that he said, “Mom, the trouble is…I think it [...]

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Gearing Up for Summer

Now that spring break is past, I’m looking forward to summer. Each year I wonder whether I’m forcing my kids to play tennis because of my passion for the sport or because I recognize a sincere interest coming from them. When I hear my friends who love to play golf tell me that their kids [...]

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Kindle 2 and the Kindle iPhone App

My obsession with books has been tested with the introduction of the second generation of Amazon’s Kindle. If you’re interested in learning more about this (potentially game changing) device, watch the video below to hear some of my thoughts about it. [video removed] My intention was to publish a review of Amazon’s new Kindle 2, [...]

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Kindle is Great for Families On the Go

If you love books and find yourself frequently nagging your kids to read more, you may want to consider buying a Kindle. What’s a Kindle?  It’s an electronic book reader produced by Amazon. Kindle 2 by Amazon Anyone who travels several times per month (and likes to read) should seriously consider investing in this device.  [...]

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Announcing the Winners of the Shaun White Wii Game!

We announced the winners of the Shaun White Wii game giveaway during our radio show, Parents and Kids Talk Radio, today.  Download the show to listen by clicking here. Congratulations to the winners of the Shaun White Snowboarding Wii games: Ashlie of Mommycosm and April R of Sweet Leaf Tea!

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Notice to Alan Schwarz – You Forgot Super Mario Galaxy

As I sipped my morning coffee today, I chuckled as I read an article entitled, “Space Invaders, You’ve Met Your Match.” Space Invaders was one of my first loves in the gaming world. I remember feeding rolls full of quarters into the stand-alone game kiosk.  Ahh…those were the days. NOT! What a waste of quarters! [...]

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