Jared Castle

Saves you time and (potentially) fatal mistakes, May 24, 2012

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For non-profits and small businesses with limited marketing funds, Facebook provides unparalleled benefits to connect with clients. Even industry giants cannot ignore its social media influence. That said, there are many ways to misuse Facebook and get you in trouble. Brian Carter and Justin Levy clearly explain how to navigate the Facebook world and glean the services that will work best for your needs.

I'm writing this review just one week after the Facebook IPO, so a lot has changed (negatively) for the company and its reputation. No doubt features will change; new ones will be added. However, the book covers a broad enough range of topics and depth to extend its usefulness… Read more

Smart, easy-to-use and keeps us legal in Oregon, May 24, 2012

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Hands-free is the law in Oregon. The Motorola Roadster 2 handles calls beautifully and provides adequate sound for music and other features.

PROS:

Easy to set-up and use; my wife snapped it in place and connected her Android smartphone immediately. Voice commands provide step-by-step instruction.

Battery life is excellent. The unit announces the battery charge level every time you get in the car. The kit comes with a microUSB port and a DC car charger, which accommodates charging on the go or an overnight charge.

Sound quality is very good. The noise cancellation feature makes a difference. I've called my wife when she's on the road and while it… Read more

Giggle away, but don't miss this quality spoon rest, May 24, 2012

We used ceramic spoon rests but every one of them ultimately snapped at the handle's curve. We would glue them back together and limp along until we replaced it with another ceramic. This time around, we chose RSVP for the security and practicality stainless steel offers.

As for the double-spoon design...yes, yes, we saw it, too. We have two sons, ages 9 and 8. It took them no less than a minute to break out into uncontrolled laughter when we pulled the RSVP spoon rest out of the box. Depending on which side you are viewing, it looks very much like a stainless steel baby's bottom or a shiny pair of cattle testicles. I highly doubt you could place this on the Thanksgiving dinner… Read more