Articles published by Michael Mardings

11/30/2010
As if things weren't going bad enough for the Obama Administration the Wiki-leaks scandal seems to be causing even more problems. On one hand some are arguing it's the administration's own words condemning them but the world opinion is certainly moving against Wikileaks. Julian Assange has now...
9/27/2010
... the boos were there but not the cameras....
Right now everybody watching Dancing with the Stars heard a bit of booing. Long version short, Jennifer Grey was off stage getting interviewed about her dance when the audience erupted into booing. She at first thought it was her, but after a few minutes they panned right onto Sarah Palin being...
9/26/2010
...was she terrible or was it just me?
Katy Perry was on SNL last night and for a Saturday Night Live debut simply put she sang terribly. On one hand she's an extremely beautiful woman and she held her own quite well in a skit she did with Amy Poehler. She was bubbly, fun and kept the comedic timing. However when it came time to sing...
9/13/2010
For our second ridiculous political move of the day... the Iman from the "ground zero mosque" decided to say that he felt the site shouldn't be viewed as "hallowed ground". Now yes, he's absolutely right that the location a few blocks from the World Trade Center site wasn't exactly pristine with...
9/13/2010
...brilliant decision take 2....
Again, one brilliant decision after another. First Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab decides it's a great idea to strap explosives to his crotch. He also feels that it wouldn't be noticed as he lit his nether-regions aflame. Now he wants to represent himself. "I don't feel any representation I get...
12/6/2009
Somebody invented a better mousetrap... er umm, reading light.
Our relationship was tormented by sleepless nights based on two people with different schedules. It might sound simple, but the choice of a night light could cause the doom of our engagement. The LightWedge takes a completely different track from the traditional form. Usually, one would expect a...
12/6/2009
Every way you needed to scan something and then some!
I.R.I.S. has come into the scanning market with two different products that they hope will help your business. The first device is the I.R.I.S. Business Card Reader II, which as the name implies, scans your business cards. It took a few minutes to install, but after that it's pretty simple. You...
12/6/2009
All of this talk for a shaver? Well, it's the first time I didn't bleed.
I am a hairy man. I am the type of man who has so much hair by 5:00 PM you'd swear I've not shaved. Having received the Norelco in the office, I was naturally the first choice to test it. I've always used straight edges, so it was a welcome change. If there is one way to describe this product,...
12/6/2009
Watching television on your computer is much more than it sounds.
Who needs Tivo when you can by WinTV and get it for free? Okay, here's the deal. We received the PVR-2 from Hauppauge, which advertises to plug in and allow you to watch television on your computer. The first thing you do is set it up. We got the USB version that was as simple as plugging in...
12/6/2009
An update to the now standard handheld communicators... stylish and good looking.
They advertise looking good and keeping in touch. These mobile handheld communicators seem to be the rage, especially when you're in places where a cell phone doesn't work; malls, overseas, out on a cruise. XAct has made the devices so that they're functionable, but also stylish. Now, I...