1UP USA Bike Rack
I find it an unspeakable luxury - the ability to load our bikes on a car and then drive to a spot where the biking is even prettier, more interesting or just different to a ride from home. This must seem like the most...
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Biking in Niagara update
If you're tempted by my video about cycling along the Niagara Parkway, I have some additional suggestions for an enjoyable ride, now that we've been out for a ride several times this year. So you don't have to go...
Seven things you need for a great bicycle ride
I've held several positions that involve planning and organization, a skill that I think I'm pretty good at. I know the seven things that I need to bring on a bike ride, and here's a short and humourous look at the...
Southbrook Winery, Taste the Place
There are so many wines, and so many wineries in Southern Ontario, that I'm sure it's difficult for them to get our attention. Southbrook's long blue wall, and some of their innovative events get ours. My friend Doug...
The MaarTech Promo Video
Everytime I login to my youtube channel, I get a pop-up encouraging me to post a promotional trailer for my channel home page (youtube.com/maartech). I have no idea how to describe or promote the grab-bag of videos and...
Sony NEX-VG30 hands on review
After reviewing the Sony NEX-VG20 in 2011, I purchased one. I also purchased an NEX-5n still camera, several lenses and accessories. I've been using that kit happily and productively ever since for both stills and...
Biking the Niagara Parkway
On several occasions last summer Kim and I headed off to the Niagara Region for a bike ride, a picnic, some wine-tasting and dinner. We invited friends along and each time we all had the best time. We also heard that...
More Philips Hue Apps Reviewed
Since I first wrote about Philips Hue Apps in January, there have been several new apps released in the iTunes App Store. In general, they have neither ratings nor comments as yet. A search for “Philips Hue” lists the...
Clairette de Die
I’m a fan of sparkling beverages. Especially before dinner. If it’s hot, nothing takes the edge off a pre-dinner thirst like a big cold glass of sparkling water or two. But sometimes, one is thirsty for something with...
Whole Home Audio with Sonos, AirPlay and Bluetooth
If you've been looking for a way to play the music on your phone or computer in the rest of your house, or in the backyard, here are some suggestions: If you're looking for suggestions to help you evaluate sound...
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