Monday, July 28, 2008
Groovle - Personalize Google
If you are reading this page, it is not possible for you not to know about GOOGLE. But, did you know that you have your very own personalized google search page? What a groovey idea Personalize Google came up with! With the flood of personal blogs and homepages such as MySpace, Facebook, and Blogspot, it is truely time to have your very own Google search browser. Groovle.com has been a feature on many of the online tech magazines such as TechCruch and KillerStartups. Being on such magazines say a lot about Groovle.com's creativity and usability. With Personalize Google you can upload any picture you like for your web browser, your sweethearts, kids or pets, or you can choose one from their database. Their database of images include animals, athletes, celebrities, nature, space and sports. Usually, my wife would insist that we put our little boy's picture on everyone of our home desk and labtops. Not that my boy is not the most precious thing in the world to me, but sometimes having a change on my computer screen is refreshing. I immediately created a Google search page with my favorite athletes, and guess what my wife used to create hers? .. My son's pictures!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
My Trip to Starbucks
I've been craving for some ice-cream due to the heat the past few days and haven't really felt like eating anything else but watermelon or ice-cream. While at the grocery store, I thought I would get some ice cream since I had one too many water melon already. Haggen-Dazs was on sale for $3.50, but none of the flavors really appealed to me. Being a foodie, I enjoy flavors that have more to offer than just plain strawberry or vanilla bases. I happened to look down and see that Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream was on sale for $2.29. The flavor sounded great and the price was wonderful, but how would Starbucks Java Chips Ice Cream actually taste?
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Taste
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is the best coffee ice cream I have ever tasted. The coffee flavor is rich, dark, and perfectly sweetened. The chunks of chocolate enhance the flavor and are the perfect contrast. You can also tell that this brand is made with a cream that has a high butter fat content. Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is the creamiest brand I have ever tasted.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Texture
As I mentioned above, Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream seems to be made with cream that has a high butter fat content. What this means, besides great flavor, is that the product is scoopable straight from the freezer. Brands that are made with less butter fat content setup like a rock in the freezer. A perfect example of this is low-fat ice cream. Because Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream has such a great texture in its base, that the chocolate chunks add a nice crunch and contrast.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Nutrition Facts
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is not healthy by any means. But, when you're sick, do you really care? I sure don't. A serving size of Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is ½ a cup and contains 250 calories, 120 fat calories, 13 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 60mg of cholesterol, 55mg of sodium, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 26 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, 10% of your daily Vitamin A, 10% of your daily calcium, and 2% of your daily iron.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Price
Normally, Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream costs $5.90 for a quart. This is a price I would not pay. But, my local grocery store has decided to stop carrying this product. Thus, it was on sale for $2.29. While this is an amazing product, $5.90 seems outrageous.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Satisfaction Rating
I would have to give Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream 4 stars. The flavor and texture are unbelievable. Truthfully, I would have given this product 5 stars, but the price prevents me from doing that. If you have the extra cash, by all means buy Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream on a regular basis. But, if you're like me, I suggest waiting until it goes on sale.
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Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Taste
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is the best coffee ice cream I have ever tasted. The coffee flavor is rich, dark, and perfectly sweetened. The chunks of chocolate enhance the flavor and are the perfect contrast. You can also tell that this brand is made with a cream that has a high butter fat content. Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is the creamiest brand I have ever tasted.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Texture
As I mentioned above, Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream seems to be made with cream that has a high butter fat content. What this means, besides great flavor, is that the product is scoopable straight from the freezer. Brands that are made with less butter fat content setup like a rock in the freezer. A perfect example of this is low-fat ice cream. Because Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream has such a great texture in its base, that the chocolate chunks add a nice crunch and contrast.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Nutrition Facts
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is not healthy by any means. But, when you're sick, do you really care? I sure don't. A serving size of Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream is ½ a cup and contains 250 calories, 120 fat calories, 13 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 60mg of cholesterol, 55mg of sodium, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 26 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, 10% of your daily Vitamin A, 10% of your daily calcium, and 2% of your daily iron.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Price
Normally, Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream costs $5.90 for a quart. This is a price I would not pay. But, my local grocery store has decided to stop carrying this product. Thus, it was on sale for $2.29. While this is an amazing product, $5.90 seems outrageous.
Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream Review: Satisfaction Rating
I would have to give Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream 4 stars. The flavor and texture are unbelievable. Truthfully, I would have given this product 5 stars, but the price prevents me from doing that. If you have the extra cash, by all means buy Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream on a regular basis. But, if you're like me, I suggest waiting until it goes on sale.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Volvo XC90
I had been eyeing the Volvo XC90 for years. I do like the new XC90. It is so much more roomier than the S60. Since I only have one child it is perfect. It comes with a 3rd row but I don't need it yet so it does have the option of putting it down. It is great because it lays flat. I looked at the new Lexus SUV and their 3rd doesn't lay flat. I thought that was horrible. What a waste of space or should I say lack there of. The Acura MDX has the 3rd row that folds down but I felt that that SUV looked way too much like a minivan which I definitly not my taste. Also the Acura MDX was way more expensive than the Volvo XC90.
The gas mileage is ok. But then again it is an SUV and the gas prices are ridiculous right now. I do a lot of commuting to work and I usually fill up the tank one to two times a week for about $45 a pop. The S60 definitely got much better gas mileage than this one. I would say it gets about 18 mph on the highway and a little less on side roads. I noticed that in the summer I would get worse gas mileage than I do now that I am back to work. Definitly better to use on longer car rides.
One complaint that I do have about the XC90 is that the pickup isn't that great. The S60 had Turbo which was wonderful. It should jump on the highway and it took nothing to merge on. The XC90 doesn't come with Turbo (from what I know). So getting on the highway isn't so easy. It takes a lot of foot power to merge on. The SUV is very heavy so that is half the problem. It does come with AWD (All Wheel Drive) which is wonderful. I once owned a Toyota Celica that had rear wheel drive. AWFUL!!!!! I could never get out of my parking spot when it snowed. The wheels would just keep spinning. Stay away from rear wheel. drive. Front wheel, 4 wheel, and all wheel are really the best (IMO).
I think one of my favorite things about the car is the choice of colors. I like the burgundy/maroon one with black leather interior. It is gorgeous and easy to clean. I also like the light/mint green with a beige leather interior as well. In all the XC90 is a stylish vehicle that comes with a sophisticated look and the room for a small family.
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The gas mileage is ok. But then again it is an SUV and the gas prices are ridiculous right now. I do a lot of commuting to work and I usually fill up the tank one to two times a week for about $45 a pop. The S60 definitely got much better gas mileage than this one. I would say it gets about 18 mph on the highway and a little less on side roads. I noticed that in the summer I would get worse gas mileage than I do now that I am back to work. Definitly better to use on longer car rides.
One complaint that I do have about the XC90 is that the pickup isn't that great. The S60 had Turbo which was wonderful. It should jump on the highway and it took nothing to merge on. The XC90 doesn't come with Turbo (from what I know). So getting on the highway isn't so easy. It takes a lot of foot power to merge on. The SUV is very heavy so that is half the problem. It does come with AWD (All Wheel Drive) which is wonderful. I once owned a Toyota Celica that had rear wheel drive. AWFUL!!!!! I could never get out of my parking spot when it snowed. The wheels would just keep spinning. Stay away from rear wheel. drive. Front wheel, 4 wheel, and all wheel are really the best (IMO).
I think one of my favorite things about the car is the choice of colors. I like the burgundy/maroon one with black leather interior. It is gorgeous and easy to clean. I also like the light/mint green with a beige leather interior as well. In all the XC90 is a stylish vehicle that comes with a sophisticated look and the room for a small family.
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