Remember when the audio CD first emerged on the scene? It was back in the early 1980s when they first started appearing on shelves. Audiophiles note that the format finally hit it big in 1985 with the release of Dire Straits’ “Brothers in Arms” album, recorded on the latest equipment at [...]

There are few things in life as satisfying as slipping on a fully broken in, comfortable shoe. Of course, that “break in” period can cost both time and blisters. Plus, leather has several disadvantages – it requires care to keep it soft and pliable. And for many, it’s a bit of [...]

Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? From mid-2013 to early 2014, the ice bucket challenge went viral on social media. It involved either donating money to fund cancer research or taking a dive into icy water. In the summer of 2015, the challenge shifted to help victims of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). [...]

As you might know, there are many positives to working from home: The daily commute’s hardly even noticeable. Dressing for success has become a whole lot simpler. You never have to worry about some co-worker hitting the fridge and swiping your lunch. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. One thing [...]

Just in time for Halloween – If you’ve been looking to upscale your digs, one of the world’s most famous (or should I say “infamous”) pieces of real estate is back on the market. Dracula’s castle. Okay, it’s not “technically” Dracula’s castle. Vlad Tepes – the Wallachian ruler who inspired the [...]

Way back in the stone age, there was a cartoon known as “The Jetsons.” Those of us who recall it are most likely to fondly ponder “why haven’t we gotten our flying cars yet?” But there’s one techno-toy showcased during just about every episode that could well play a role in [...]

Let’s kick this off with the recognition that Twitter can be a minefield and a sinkhole from which many enter and few escape. But there are a few gems to be found… One recent discovery is called “Weird History.” The curator is one Andrew Rader, PHD – an author, MIT Scientist, [...]

There’s a bit of literary advice provided by author William Faulkner to aspiring writers: “Kill your darlings.” The point here is that while novices tend to go hog wild with flowery turns of phrase, experienced scribes know good writing requires a careful pruning of overblown prose. No matter how much you [...]

Have you ever heard the term: “Twinfluencers”? It’s one of the hottest trends in marketing worldwide – and according to a piece in the Economic Times, international brands like Pepsi, L’Oréal, and Emami have jumped on the “seeing double” bandwagon in a big way. Some think it’s a nostalgia play for [...]

Who doesn’t appreciate an excellent seafood dinner at a fancy restaurant? Well, I can think of someone – The main course. Yeah, it’s tough being a lobster. As a lobster, you don’t have to fret too much about those crazies on Deadliest Catch – they’re more interested in your King Crab [...]