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Fun with biofeedback (EmWave2 review)

I decided to pick up a biofeedback device to capture heart rate data during meditation in order to measure trends, and see how that data compares to other data already captured by my Fitbit One (which...

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Powerful, heartfelt video tribute to Newtown

As a Connecticut resident, I think of 12/14 every day. I grieve for those lost, and send loving thoughts to those trying to rebuild their lives after the unimaginable occurred. Those who grieve do not...

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Send a valentine to Newtown

I’m sending a valentine to #Newtown with #1MillionHearts for Sandy Hook Promise. Join me & send your love to the Newtown community: http://www.1millionhearts.sandyhookpromise.org/

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hello, pebble: initial impressions

In April 2012, I contributed to a kickstarter project for the Pebble watch. It was a new product that would allow the wearer to link the watch to their iOS or android phone and receive a variety of...

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Pebble Notifier (Android): Now even better!

  I learned today that Pebble Notifier has been updated to version 2.5. Among other improvements, it now attempts to send even more information to Pebble than just notification text. Example: With...

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Metawatch vs Pebble vs Sony Smartwatch observations

I recently received the Pebble watch I’d ordered via Kickstarter. Using the Pebble got me wondering what other smart watches were like. So, I picked up a few more to check them out — my experience is...

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The *best* smartwatch app (Android): Augmented Smartwatch Pro

Video description: Shows how Augmented Smartwatch Pro v 4.0 makes the Pebble watch even better. Note that app supports Pebble, Sony Smartwatch, and Metawatch. My Take: I’ve been using the Augmented...

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The NY Times’ David Pogue compares smart watches

David Pogue’s article about The Cookoo, I’m Watch, MetaWatch, Casio G-Shock GB-6900 and Martian watch is pretty interesting. Check it out here.

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Roku 3: Worth the upgrade?

I’ve had the Roku 2 XD since its release last year and have generally enjoyed it. My only complaint: Not sure if it’s due to the user interface, CPU, or remote, but sometimes it felt really laggy....

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BlackBerry Z10, one week in

When the AT&T BlackBerry Z10 came out last weekend, I wandered over to a nearby AT&T store to check it out. Turns out that was easier said than done… store employees had removed the Z10 from...

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Reblogged: Words on Wednesday – How to Help Oklahoma

I’ve been thinking about blogging about how to help after the tornado devastation in Oklahoma, but this blog says it all… RUMPYDOG blog: Words on Wednesday- How to Help Oklahoma

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Review: The Shining

The Shining by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Prior to reading King’s sequel to The Shining (Doctor Sleep), I listened to The Shining on audiobook. I loved it! The story is first-rate:...

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Review: Ted and Ann: The Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy

Ted and Ann: The Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy by Rebecca Morris My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disclosure: I received this audiobook for free in return for providing an honest...

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Review: Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars I went back and re-read The Shining before I read Doctor Sleep; doing so reminded me that The Shining is really intense and scary. Doctor Sleep...

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Review: The Calling: A Supernatural Thriller

The Calling: A Supernatural Thriller by Robert Swartwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disclosure: I received this audiobook for free in return for an honest review. Some books spend so much time focusing...

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Review: The Aquatic Labyrinth

The Aquatic Labyrinth by Alastair Fontana My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Aquatic Labyrinth is the story of Jacopo, a man wrongly suspected of murder in the fourteenth century, and his adventures...

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Review: Walking with the Mailman

Walking with the Mailman by Austin Brown My rating: 5 of 5 stars Several years ago, I bought a house in an older neighborhood… the kind of neighborhood where the mailman walks his route and delivers...

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My favorite gadget of 2013: Roku 3

As a Netflix streaming video fan, I’ve picked up every version of the Roku (streaming video / audio) box that’s been released. I upgraded to the Roku 3 this year and consider it one of the best...

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Review: Burning the Page: The eBook Revolution and the Future of Reading

Burning the Page: The eBook Revolution and the Future of Reading by Jason Merkoski My rating: 5 of 5 stars As someone who loves to read and prefers to read using an e-ink reader (currently a...

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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2: How big is too big?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro ™ 12.2 (Wi-Fi), White 32GB http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T9000ZWAXAR Recently, I’ve had a hankering to do some inking. Using a stylus and tablet to write has a...

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