The One about Rob Tannebaum and Craig Marks’ “I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution: Revised with New Interviews”
(Originally Reviewed on October 9, 2012) I was one of those young kids who grew up with MTV. I can easily remember those days of watching Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video during the premiere, multiple times throughout the day. I can easily remember watching Duran Read More …
The One about the LACOSTE SPORT Comba Sneakers
I have posted about my bias towards LACOSTE apparel. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. Read More …
The One about Brian Smith’s “Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous”
(Originally reviewed on October 8, 2012) Are you a photographer who has looked at an issue of Newsweek, Time Magazine, GQ, Vogue and other major publications and wondered, how did this photographer capture this moment? Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Smith has been a Read More …
The One about the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen
For those who are interested in knowing more about the voices of shinkansen, Donna Burke is famous in Japan for it. Here is a video worth checking out!
The One about the UE BOOM 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Phantom Edition
While I have not experimented on various bluetooth speakers like the UE BOOM 2, from my personal experience of using this device, I can easily say that my first experience with this device has been wonderful. The first thing I did was test it on Read More …
The One about the Philips HD3095/87 Electric Multi-Cooker
Having used the Philips HD3095/87 Electric Multi-Cooker for nearly a month now, I have grown to like this multi-cooker but also get slightly annoyed by certain aspects of it. a. WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX: Upon the unboxing, you get the multi-cooker, plug for the unit, Read More …
The One about Halo Top Ice Cream
While I have eliminated ice cream from my weekly eating ritual months ago, I was told by a friend that there is a healthy alternative. But the truth is, I was skeptical because a lot of companies say they are healthy, when they really are Read More …
The One about Losing 27 Pounds
I keep to 1200 calories a day (Again, this was my choice!), 200mg of cholesterol a day, 22 grams of sugar a day. For sugars, I have to use this when I blend smoothies for breakfast and lunch: But here is what I go by. Read More …
The One about the Streamlight Stylus Pro USB Rechargeable Penlight
For those looking for a thin flashlight will find Streamlight Stylus Pro USB Rechargeable Penlight with 120V AC Adapter worth having. The package comes with a: Penlight with a USB rechargeable lithium ion battery and has a runtime of 3.5 hours Comes with a USB Read More …
The One about the Perfect Fitness Bands Pro with Tendon Tech
I have been using fitness bands for my workout for years. Strength bands to work out my arms and legs and I also have suffered the wack on the face when the hooks of those bands detach. While bands do show reliability and there are Read More …
The One about the Almond Flour Pizza
My continued search for low carb, low fat, or low to no sugar meals continues… This time….it’s Almond Flour Pizza! Well, somewhat…couldn’t find actual almond flour (have to special order it online), but I did find almond meal/flour via Bob’s Red Mill. I tried out Read More …
The One about the Bic Flex 3
Often when traveling, I purchase disposable razors and also like to have one ready, if I have a time crunch and need to quickly shave in the shower before I go to work. The Flex 3 worked fine, but I have to admit that with Read More …
The One about the Meal Prepping
I started to prepare my own meal pres on Sundays. While I have been doing well with weight loss, I wanted to have more control with what I was eating and knowing how much or when to stop. And so I decided to go with Read More …
The One about Five Weeks Later
I look at this burger and I think about 1) “Wow, I ate that!?” and 2) how, as a foodie, I wanted to try various restaurants in different parts of the world. It was something I enjoyed doing with friends and family. But as I Read More …
The One About the Cauliflower Pizza (First Attempt)
Cauliflower Pizza? Yes, you read that correctly. As my days of eating wheat/bread/pasta/grains are no more, friends have recommended me to try Cauliflower pizza. For the cauliflower mix, just a head of cauliflower (3 eggs – I used one egg per cup) and oregano, little Read More …
The One about the Low Carb Zucchini Spaghetti
Recently, I purchased a little device to make low carb zucchini spaghetti. It’s a pretty simple dish as I put the zucchini in a pan, after using the device and cooked in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper for around five Read More …
The One about Street Jack Magazine
Many years ago, when it came to men’s shopping magazines, I used to purchase “Vitals Man” and “Cargo Magazine”. These magazines were literally the goto magazines during the mid-2000’s that told men where to shop for a variety of products plus articles that appealed to Read More …
The One about Ray-Ban’s being made in Italy but also in China
As a proud owner of Ray-Ban eyewear, I have loved seeing the “Made in Italy” right next to the Ray-Ban logo. Recently, I had to purchase eyeglasses and fell in love with the Ray-Ban Optics RB 7014. Selected the frame and really looked forward to Read More …
The One about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
In life, there are times when you are thrown a curve ball and you just don’t know how to deal with certain situations. A question I have been asked by friends is why I haven’t blogged as much recently and the truth is that I Read More …
The One about the MarchoNYC Downtown M-852
As I have Ray-Ban’s for my reading eye glasses, for whenever I need them while driving, I needed another frame. Something I can just keep in the vehicle, so I opted for something more affordable and cool. So, I went for the MarchoNYC Downtown M-852 Read More …
The One about Osanbashi in Yokohama
Yokohama is one of the most beautiful cities I have been to numerous times. And the port city is a popular destination and not far from Tokyo. But for those who want to experience Yokohama (and have good walking shoes on) and are near Minato Read More …
The One about the Contigo Shake and Go Fit Mixer Bottle
I have been looking for a shake mixing bottle for my whey protein isolate or soy protein shakes. Something that is 22-ounces, easy to use, easy to clean but most of all, something that would cut the crud out of my shakes. I realize that Read More …
The One about the Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I made some roasted Brussels sprouts with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, teaspoon of kosher salt and ground pepper. For those not familiar with Brussels sprouts, the leafy green vegetable is part of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages and its history is traced back Read More …
The One about the SlimFast Meal Replacement Bars – Have Your Cake Vanilla
As a protein meal bar, the SlimFast Vanilla “Have Your Cake” protein meal bar is actually one of their tastier offerings. Size of each bar is about as much as you get from other similar protein bars but surprisingly, they are quite filling after eating Read More …
The One about International Men’s Fashion Magazines: Free & Easy (JAPAN) September 2015 issue
When it comes to men’s fashion magazines, I tend to read and look at a lot of magazines internationally. I try to look at various styles and try to incorporate it to my own. But in July, I was perusing Ralph Lauren’s online magazine and Read More …