I was recently watching tv and came across a commercial for the Instant Fisherman. I usually don’t even pay attention to stuff like this but was morbidly curious about it. They run a buy one, get one free promotion so I figured I’d give it a try. When compacted, the Instant Fisherman is about a foot long and doesn’t take up too much room when you’re ready to go fishing. ...

This is the helmet I use when I'm just tooling around town. I have gotten quite a few double takes based on the appearance of the artwork on it. It's got eyes and fangs and just looks like a creature coming down the road at ya. The mirrored visor is good for keeping the sun or glare out of my eyes when I'm not wearing sunglasses underneath. It's easily removable in order to swap...

When I began running as more than a hobby five years ago. I discovered that I would need some quality footwear for my feet. After a little research, I happened upon the "barefoot" training using the Nike Free. I was a little skeptical at first, but after trying them, I was hooked. These shoes are so light that you won't believe that you're wearing anything. They come with two ...

If you're like me, you plan your day but often don't leave enough time for unseen emergencies that may arise. There's nothing worse than waking up on time, getting ready to leave for work and finding that your car battery has died. This has only happened a handful of times to me, but I didn't want the day to come where I wouldn't be able to find someone to jump start me. The...

When deciding what to wear while riding my motorcycle, comfort came in at a close second to safety. The Joe Rocket Ballistic jacket is lightweight and functional. It's made from a breathable mesh but has plenty of padding throughout to prevent road rash. Thankfully, I haven't had to test the theory out, but it's light enough to wear in warm weather while still offering the protectio...

Having light in an emergency or while camping is very important. While shopping at Lowe's, I recently saw the Task Force flashlight and picked up a couple. I've placed them in certain locations in my home in case of a power outage or for when I need to visit the attic. It requires 3 AAA batteries that come in the package. The light produced by the 9 high intensity LED bulbs is sufficien...

This is the primary helmet I use when I'm riding my motorcycle. It's a simple design with a clear visor but fits well and offers good protection when I'm riding. I've got a red helmet with a silver design that matches my bike very well. It's got a good amount of padding in the cheeks and top inside to ensure that the helmet stays comfortably snug around my head. There's ...

Our dogs have pretty particular tastes, but for some reason, they all love Kibbles and Chunks. When we've experimented with other dog food brands, one dog would like it more than another and we'd be forced to buy two separate brands of food. This became a very costly solution for us and we're glad we happened upon a more cost-effective method. Both our Maltese and our Collie love Ki...

Today, I'll be reviewing my 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 motorcycle. This is the flagship of the Yamaha line and sports both a classic streetbike style and a powerful 599cc engine. The controls are easy to manipulate with the ignition and brake on the right handgrip and the lights, horn, and clutch on the left handgrip. The bike slips smoothly between gears and brakes evenly whether you use the front,...

I don't think I have particularly dry skin, but don't like to go out without moisturizing at least a little bit. I live in a pretty dry area, so I prefer my skin to be healthy and avoid the cracking that comes with dry skin. I use Fruit of the Earth Cocoa Butter Lotion on my face, arms, and legs. It's a little oily, but keeps my skin soft and smooth for most of the day eve...

A few months ago I had knee surgery and after the procedure, they had difficulty bringing my blood pressure down. After some pain medication, I was able to get it to a manageable number. When I got home, I purchased the Omron Wrist blood pressure monitor so that I could make sure that it stayed in a reasonable range. The wrist monitor is very easy to use and is designed to use with one hand. Yo...

When our previous desktop finally stopped working, we had to get a new one relatively quickly because my wife works on the internet. We strolled into Best Buy hoping not to spend too much. We were not disappointed as we happened upon the HP Pavillion A1540N. It has 2GB of memory which is decent for our price range. The video card isn't the highest end and won't support most of the newer...

As anyone who has ever suffered through the agony of a migraine will tell you, finding something to alleviate the pain as soon as possible is imperative. I've been diagnosed with migraines since i was sixteen and it is no picnic. I'm not sure what triggers mine as they happen very randomly. I do know that I get tunnel vision as if I'm blinded by the flash from a camera for a half ho...

During my last trip to the supermarket, I had toothpaste on my list and decided to try something different. I generally buy whitening paste, but they rarely have any that are anything special in the taste department. I know you’re not supposed to be eating the toothpaste anyway, but when you’re brushing your tongue, you can’t help but taste it.  The Caribbean Cool flavor ...

When my wife and I got married, we didn't have very much and as a result, bought just about everything we owned on credit. We had major credit cards as well as cards from every department store we could find. Needless to say, this put us in deep financial debt. We struggled mightily for a few years until we considered debt consolidation. My wife looked online and found debtfreetoday.com. It...

You can't put a price on a great pair of sunglasses...well, actually you can. The good people at Oakley put a price of $110 on these shades. They were a good looking pair and although I bought them on an impulse, they have turned out to be excellent eye wear for me. I've had them a little over five years, so I feel I've gotten more than my money's worth from them. I like th...

I recently upgraded my EasyShare camera and couldn't be happier with the results so far. The resolution on my new camera has been crystal clear and at 12.1 megapixels, there isn't much detail missing from any of my shots. The camera is compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards, so you can store as many pictures or videos as you card will allow you to. I love the color LCD display screen beca...

Charging your iPod is very important to keep your tunes flowing smoothly while you're working out. The only drawback is having to plug it into the USB port of your computer. If you're away from your home computer, this can be inconvenient at times. The Music Power Duet USB AC charger solves this problem. You can plug it into any standard 120V outlet and charge any two devices by pluggin...

Today I'll be reviewing Kill Bill 2 on DVD. The bride continues her murderous rampage against Bill and the Deadly Vipers Assassination Squad. She has picked up where she left off from the first Kill Bill movie and continues to decimate anyone who stands between her and her ultimate target, Bill. The fight scenes are a little more understated than the ones from the first film, but the traini...

This is one of the worst products on the market and I will never use it again. The floss is coated with a powdery toothpaste type substance and that's easy enough to get over. It's a good idea so that you don't have to brush and floss in two separate steps and can get some extra toothpaste between your teeth. The problem lies in the floss itself. I used it for a week and got it stuc...