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One of the worst feelings in bird photography is missing a shot because you weren’t as prepared as you otherwise could have been.  Opportunities are scarce, so it’s best to be ready.  Prior to embarking on your outing, I recommend the following 3 things.
1. Turn your camera on! - This sounds obvious, but it’s easy […]

Prior to a trip to visit family this weekend, I was performing my weekly maintenance on my cars.  Good thing I did.  The car we initially planned on driving had one tire that had lost 1/3 of its air pressure.  I checked the same tire less than one week ago and it was spot on.  […]

I’m a gadget nut.  As I was preparing for my bike ride this morning I realized how important one particular gadget is to my routine.  The very first thing I do before a ride is check the outside temperature via my trusty weather station to determine how to properly dress.
Simply looking outside does not do […]

As I was enjoying a fine lunch today with a good friend, I was reminded how truly wonderful foods can be when slowly braised for many hours.  For me, braised foods equate to the quintessential comfort food.  Braising is a wonderful way to cook when entertaining a few guests, and, IT’S EASY!
I believe the concept […]

Sure.  My wife and I attended all the preparatory classes on the topic of breastfeeding, during which we collected enough pamphlets to start fires in the woodstove all Winter.  Unfortunately, following the birth of our daughter, we quickly learned that nothing can fully prepare a couple for the initial challenges breastfeeding presents.
As a tremendous proponent of […]

There’s no denying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  However, it’s important to choose the right type of foods in order to set the proper tone and get started on the right foot.  For me, there’s no finer choice than steel cut Irish oatmeal.
Slow-cooked oatmeal is a low GI (gastro-intestinal) food, […]

In a related post I detailed the differences between high definition (720p/1080i) and true, or full, high definition (1080p).  There has been an explosion of 1080p televisions hitting the market in the past year.  Are they worth the additional money, or would a conventional HDTV suffice?
In this article I will present reasons both for and against […]

Photography by: castagneto
Tired of spending $3-5 on espresso drinks at the coffee shops?  Perhaps it’s time to invest in a quality unit for home use that will provide years of reliable service.  With so many types of machines on the market, which one is right for you?
Having been exposed to the intracacies of fine coffee […]

What is the best smartphone?  Asking 5 people will likely yield 5 different responses.  Upon acquiring my first smartphone two months ago I thoroughly researched all major smartphone makers: Palm, BlackBerry, HTC, Motorola, and, of course, the iPhone from Apple.
This article will share my smartphone requirements, and the 6 reasons why I chose the BlackBerry […]

Prior to entering into the SLR (single lens reflex) camera world, I would see others toting those larger, heavier, more cumbersome cameras around and wondered if my photos would benefit from one.  The obvious answer is yes, but only if I were to spend the time to learn how to take advantage of its features. 
It’s […]