According to Wikipedia, Bento (弁当 bentō)[1] is a single-portion take-out or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento holds rice or noodles, fish or meat, with pickled and cooked vegetables, in a box. [2] Containers range from disposable mass-produced to hand-crafted lacquerware. Bentos are readily available in many places throughout Japan, including convenience…
Compression socks and sleeves provide graduated compression, meaning the compression is higher (tighter) at the foot and ankle and lower (looser) as it moves up the calf and lower leg. This type of compression helps to fight the effects of gravity and assist the body in venous return (deoxygenated blood flowing back up to the…
RFID-blocking wallets are designed to help insulate you from a very particular brand of electronic pickpocketing, called RFID skimming. The concern is that some credit cards, passports, and driver’s licenses now come with embedded radio frequency identification chips. When activated by an RFID reader, these chips transmit certain types of information wirelessly, so that you…
Here’s the review of the Kasda AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router. For under $64 on Amazon, I figured I’d give it a try – it’s a strong contender in the wireless router space and very reasonably priced. Let’s get to the details. First, it has a USB3.0 port so you can connect an external…
What is a retinoid / retinol solution? Don’t know do you? The term describes vitamin A derivatives that unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin—sometimes in as little as four weeks. The first retinoid—tretinoin—was FDA approved (under the brand name Retin-A) almost…
This is the 2017-2018 Cord Cutting Article. I have launched a new version for 2019! I’m in the process of updating it, but see that article here: https://denniscrawford.com/2019/11/cord-cutting-2019-cut-the-cord-to-cable-heres-how/ I’ve been cord cutting for years now, before it was even the cool thing to do. I get asked frequently what I use for my cord cutting…