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Stir up some tasty popcorn with the Whirley popcorn maker

I used to have a popcorn maker similar to the Whirley Stainless-Steel Induction Popcorn Maker, but it wouldn’t work on our induction cooktop when we upgraded.  We had to resort to microwave popcorn because I wouldn’t allow my husband to shake one of our cast iron pans on the new cooktop.  With the old popper, shaking the pan wasn’t necessary, because the pot lid had a built-in stirring system.  This Whirley popper has the stirring system, and best of all, it works with induction cooktops.

The Whirley popper is made of stainless steel, so it will work on any type of stove, from the old coil electrics to gas to glass tops to induction.  The lid snaps on to ensure that the popping corn doesn’t dislodge it, and it’s vented to allow steam to escape to keep the popped kernels crispy.

The built-in stirring mechanism is inspired by commercial poppers.  Simply turn the crank found at the end of the handle to turn arms inside the pot designed to keep the kernels in motion.  The pot holds 6 quarts of fresh, hot popcorn.  You’ll need to hand-wash this one, but it’s a small price to pay for a healthier snack.

The Whirley Stainless-Steel Induction Popcorn Maker is available for $49.95 online at Williams-Sonoma.

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The TYPE – II: Camera Bag and Travel Kit by VINTA just might be the answer for hiking with photography gear


I wonder how many of my fellow photographers and filmmakers would join me in confessing to being a gear “bag-a-holic”? Yes, I Know!! That is my made-up word, but it adequately describes my addiction to gear bags and my quest to find the perfect one, or at least the perfect one for each event. Just today, I was merrily surfing the internet and once again I became excited when I came across yet another bag that seems to be full of possibilities and a promising fit for some niche.

The TYPE – II: Camera Bag and Travel Kit by VINTA seems to be a well-made bag that is attractive and designed to accommodate several configurations of camera gear as well as daily non-camera stuff. The backpack has many pockets and compartments for all the accessories that you would carry, and there are two inserts that are available, which are a camera pack and a travel pack. Bottom straps for carrying additional blankets or similar items are also available.

Some of the other features of the bag include a dedicated laptop sleeve and zip, a D-Ring side attachment, multiuse and EDC pockets, and a side attachment for gear like a tripod. A field pack is also available. It boasts the ability to be able to carry a tripod, a 15” laptop, one large and three small lenses, and two camera bodies, all at once. It is also waterproof.

If you are as intrigued about the TYPE – II: Camera Bag & Travel Kit as I am, you can head over to the Vinta website and check it out. You can pick one up starting at $254 for the bag and the Travel Kit, or $264 for the bag and Camera Kit combination. Amazon has the main bag for less than $250.

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These shorts let you carry your favorite beverage hands-free

If you’ve been trying to decide which clothes that you want to take with you on your Spring Break vacation, I have the perfect pair of cargo shorts for you. They are the Angler shorts from COAST Apparel. These men’s shorts are 100% Nylon so they don’t look bad when they get wet and they dry quickly too. But the most unusual feature of the Angler shorts is the built-in koozie pocket where you can carry your favorite beverage. The Neoprene lined pocket lets you keep your hands free but your beverage cool and ready to drink. The COAST Apparel Angler Shorts are priced at $59.50 per pair are available in 5 colors and in sizes S up to XXL. Head over the COAST Apparel to order a pair.

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Hit a home run with this baseball band for Apple Watch

While I’ve never been a fan of baseball, I’ve always been a fan of the white leather and red lacing look of a baseball.  Apparently, I’m not the only one who likes the color combination, because I’ve seen a lot of leather goods made with that combination.  There’s an Etsy shop, BaseballWatches, that offers a great Apple Watch band in the white/red combination.  But best of all, their Watch bands are made with the covering of a real baseball.

The straps are handmade, one at a time, by Baseball Time, LLC in Nashville, TN.  Although they aren’t endorsed by MLB, the bands are made from the cover of an actual Major League Baseball-stamped ball.  The back of the strap is lined with a high-quality leather for comfort.

The bands are available to fit the 38mm or 42mm Apple Watch.  Both sizes are $64.00 from BaseballWatches.

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The Promote Systems Promote Control puts you in complete control of your DSLR camera


Every so often, I surf around the internet looking for that luxury photo/video accessory that I don’t really need but would be a luxury to buy. While this practice can be fun, it can sometimes reveal items that are so expensive that relative to my budget, the experience can only be described as having “champagne tastes and Pepsi pockets”.

Recently I stumbled across the reasonably priced Promote Systems Promote Control which is an advanced all-in-one remote control for DSLR cameras. This remote control claims to be highly customizable to user preferences, and to be a replacement and extension of manufacturer-specific remote controls. Its specifications include an advanced Time-Lapse mode with optional sequence start delay, the ability to perform a fully automatic, user-defined, delay for Mirror lock-up before every picture is taken, and it can automatically put the camera into Bulb mode when performing bracketed exposures longer than 30 seconds. There are also many more features which are too many to list here.

Firmware upgrades can be performed via its USB interface and a PC, and it is powered by two AA batteries or via its external AC jack. The Promote Control is stated to be compatible with digital cameras supporting PTP/MTP protocol for controlling DSLR functions via USB.

If you would like to learn more about the Promote Systems Promote Control, or if you are convinced that you are ready to pick one up, you can head over to B&H Photo Video to check it out. The base package costs a mere $329.

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