by Doug | Jan 13, 2011 | Blog, Travel
Québec is a hard place to define. It’s a combination of so many facets. It’s a combination of French and English cultural influences, thriving in a decidedly North American setting. It’s a combination of Upper and Lower Town, separated by great...
by Doug | Jan 5, 2011 | Blog, Travel
See update 3-19-2024 at https://dougbardwell.com/db/2024/03/19/one-key-unlocks-it-all-longboat-key-redux-2024/ The holidays are over and many snowbirds will be looking to get out of the frigid climes. Everyone expects the people of Cleveland and Buffalo to start...
by Doug | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog, Travel
Cleveland is a long way from Hollywood, but it still shines on the silver screen in more than one film. But, this time of year, A Christmas Story is probably the one seen on as many screens as any other. Supposedly based in Indiana, the film was actually shot in...
by Doug | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog, Photography
Every once in a while, something revolutionary hits an industry – hopefully for the better. Such is the impact of the Eye-Fi memory cards for digital cameras. The newest in their line, the Pro X2 is an absolutely astounding combination of 8 GB of memory, WiFi support,...
by Doug | Dec 6, 2010 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
In the world of marketing hype, not many things deliver on their promises. When it comes to coffee mugs, I can’t count the number I’ve used that claimed to be spill-proof or leak-proof. Umm…not really – until now. Add this idea to your 2010 holiday’s gift list for...