Sometimes having a disability can cost lots of money. Therapies and doctors costs, adaptive equipment costs, and not working so you can take care of your loved one- well, it can be quite costly. So here's some good news for a way to save money while seeing the beauty in our national parks if you or a loved one has a lifelong disability. We'll be talking about the free National … [Read more...] about National Parks Free Access Pass for People With Disabilities
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The Geek Church is Changing!
(Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Disney movie Moana. Of course, the film is over a year old and ready to watch on Netflix, so if you haven't seen it now, you probably never will.) (Another Warning: This post contains a writer who is trying to make a meme out of something. It's shameless, I know, but I like spreading good news.) It's been a while since I … [Read more...] about The Geek Church is Changing!
Grocery List for Solo: A Star Wars Story (Possible Spoilers Ahead)
At this point since the Star Wars Disney buyout, is it easier to just say you are a Star Wars fan in spite of the prequels and newer films/spinoffs, or just say that you are a Star Wars fan up to the ending of the original trilogy? In the case of Solo: A Star Wars Story, I am not really excited about it, I wasn’t too thrilled at the trailer, and I’m not certain that the story … [Read more...] about Grocery List for Solo: A Star Wars Story (Possible Spoilers Ahead)
Controversial: Boy Scouts of America Announce New Name
The announcement was made in October 2017 that girls would be welcomed into the Boy Scouts of America. Since then, people have wondered what changes that would bring about. Many questioned if the name would change, and what that might look like. The answer to that question came today, and we're going to discuss it here. Scouts BSA is the newly announced name for the older … [Read more...] about Controversial: Boy Scouts of America Announce New Name
Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand for Quick Wireless Charging
Here we go with another product review from the company that is popular in charging of mobile devices. I recently reviewed a different Anker wireless charger, and Anker has given us another great product on the market that will charge multiple types of phones quickly and conveniently. This is the Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand. What's Inside When you open up your box, you'll find … [Read more...] about Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand for Quick Wireless Charging
Happy 102nd Birthday, Beverly Cleary!
This picture was taken two years ago on Beverly Cleary's 100th birthday. Who could have imagined that the beloved author would still be alive today? From Ramona and Henry, to Ralph S. Mouse and his motorcycle, to the older teens experiencing their first crush, Mrs. Cleary has instilled a love for reading in many of us for generations. Today, schools across the nation celebrated … [Read more...] about Happy 102nd Birthday, Beverly Cleary!
God is not Missing from our Schools!
A friend posted on her Facebook page today: "No one can remove God from schools. You are in charge of God's involvement in school, extracurriculars, holidays, or your job. If you believe - He's there. If you want to pray- you can pray. No one is stopping you- the individual. You don't need a PA announcement to make it official. You don't need a group to lead the prayer or … [Read more...] about God is not Missing from our Schools!
Review of ToughTested Jolt All Purpose Jump Starter
If you have ever been in an area where no one is around and your car breaks down, you might need a device like the one I'm about to review. It's called the Jolt by ToughTested, and it's a flashlight that can charge your phone AND jumpstart your car! Now, ToughTested makes a lot of products from chargers to Powerbanks, solar products and headsets + more. Their products seem … [Read more...] about Review of ToughTested Jolt All Purpose Jump Starter
Yubico Yubikey 4 Security Keys Provides Extra Security for Passwords
In a world where computer hacking and phishing seem to be commonplace problems, web users need some added security in their pocket. The Yubikey 4 series by Yubico can help solve this dilemma in a simple little device that attaches to your keychain or lanyard. In reviewing this product, I got a bit of an education on internet security. Today it's easy for people to get … [Read more...] about Yubico Yubikey 4 Security Keys Provides Extra Security for Passwords
CES 2018 with ShowStoppers
For those of you who are not in the know, CES covers many places in Las Vegas including the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Sands/Venetian Convention Center Areas, and much more. Not only that, there are after-parties to attend, such as the CES Unveiled that I covered two days ago. Among the most famous of these after parties is Showstoppers, and this one usually requires … [Read more...] about CES 2018 with ShowStoppers
Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Christmas 2017
Well, if you are like me, then you probably are wondering why you put off your Christmas shopping so late in the year. For those that are wanting to get that perfect gift for the holiday season should check out these items. Some of you will recognize this as my Black Friday Gift Guide, but I added a few things that I have recently reviewed. How about Headphones? Let's … [Read more...] about Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Christmas 2017
Speck Christmas, Part 1: Presidio CLEAR, GRIP, and GRIP + GLITTER for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8
It's been since the beginning of the year since I reviewed Speck products, so I was quite pleased to be reviewing some of their products for the newer products like Samsung's Galaxy S8 and the Note 8. These are the ones with Presidio in their name, presumably after that famous neighborhood in San Francisco. Speck Presidio CLEAR for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Well, it's … [Read more...] about Speck Christmas, Part 1: Presidio CLEAR, GRIP, and GRIP + GLITTER for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8
Cocoon Innovations, Part 2: TECH 16-inch Backpack
And now it is time to review another Cocoon Innovations product with the TECH 16-inch backpack. I will have to say that it is a small step up from the last product I reviewed, but that is good, right? Oh yes, it is very good. In fact, I decided to show this particular image here for those who are unaware of what the GRID-IT system looks like. Those are those elastic … [Read more...] about Cocoon Innovations, Part 2: TECH 16-inch Backpack
Cocoon Innovations, Part 1: Graphite 15-inch Brief
There is one thing that I like, and that is Cocoon Innovations. They were the pioneers of the GRID-IT system that I wrote about before here. I was fortunate enough to write about two other great Cocoon Innovations products, starting with the Graphite 15-inch brief. From the description, you can tell what it can carry with 15-inch laptops, accomodating up to the 15-inch … [Read more...] about Cocoon Innovations, Part 1: Graphite 15-inch Brief
#ChurchToo: Victims Speak up About Sexual Abuse Within the Church
We talked about the #MeToo movement that was initiated by Alyssa Milano after the Harvey Weinstein scandals came out. There's another important related topic to this that Christians need to be aware of. A new awareness campaign is coming to the light with #ChurchToo. Yes, sexual abuse happens in churches as well. Not just the Catholics, but LDS, Protestants, et al. People … [Read more...] about #ChurchToo: Victims Speak up About Sexual Abuse Within the Church