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Although the iPhone has made printing photos basically obsolete, it is still nice to decorate a dorm room with photos. The easiest way is to just use an online print service to do it. While you can always go to Costco or Walgreens, it turns out that there are specialty…

These are benefits that I really should take more advantage of, but somehow I really do forget, so in order, here are the big ones for some of the major credit cards: Chase Sapphire Reserve They have a mini website devoted to benefits, here are the interesting ones in order:…

Well, if you are like me a little safety conscious, then you might know that we are in a big transition right now. Disc bikes used to have lots of disadvantages, but the latest Dura Ace for instance has no weight penalty. The one thing that is a little concerning…

I barely use it but these (not very discoverable Tricia are great). Hat tip to Lifehacker To navigate. Hard press in the keyboard and you can navigate through text fast. Lighten pressure and then hard ideas in this mode and do quick selections In Mail medium press and peek at…

Well, I’ve been using a set of Nike biking shoes. These use velcro straps and then have a ratchet system. They actually don’t work as well as my very old Sidi shoes which have three ratchets. So on to looking for some replacements. They have carbon fiber soles, but along…

Another thank you to Brad for finding great stuff. But if you are riding, then you don’t just […]

Ok, here are some things I’m always looking for and never seem to find. First if you have a Merrill Lynch credit card, it is issued by Bank of America and because BoA owns ML, there is integration. For months, if you try to prepay your balance, no matter how…

Well the winter is approaching and in Seattle that means rain and darkness, so time to get ready for it. There are a few things that you need. Computer Well Garmin seems to be ruling the roost here, but if you need directions then the 1030 is the one to…

Seems way to early to talk about winter sports, but a  sale on winter ski passes ends Sept 3. See https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/passes.aspx.  If you are going to Park City that is included as are most resorts in Colorado and Whistler as well, it’s called the Epic pass and the discount ends shortly.…

As part of my campaign to reconnect, been hanging out with victorr. Awesome guy and amazing book recommendations. Haven’t missed for me yet! Island Books staff picks are here: https://www.mercerislandbooks.com/meet-staff Victor’s current recommendations are: • Educated (https://www.mercerislandbooks.com/book/9780399590504) • Need to Know (https://www.mercerislandbooks.com/book/9781524797041) • How to Change Your Mind (https://www.mercerislandbooks.com/book/9781594204227) •…