4K HDMI Cable Ultra Premium Series by Solid Cordz® Review #hdmicable4k

4K HDMI Cable Ultra Premium Series by Solid Cordz® provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as set-top boxes, Blue-ray Disc players, DVD players, video game consoles, AV receivers and an audio and/or video monitor, such as digital television or plasma monitor, over a single cable. This High Speed HDMI cables have been designed to meet the performance standards set by HDMI 1.4 and have passed stringent Category 2 testing. They are backward compatible to all previous versions.

The major enhancements introduced in the HDMI 1.4 specification

• HDMI® Ethernet Channel
• Audio Return Channel
• 4K Resolution Support

Solid Cordz® is a top company and maker of premium utility tools and equipment as extension cables etc. Oma was very satisfied with this product. There are two cables per box. They are heavier and appear more durable that Oma’s old Cable. This 24K Gold-plated HDMI® connector provides optimal signal transfer and up to 18 Gbps Speed Rated. Oma could not really measure it but the cables did appear faster. They are also HDCP & RoHS & CEC Compliant & UL Certified!

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Product Description

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6ft High Speed HDMI® Cable with Ethernet 28 AWG

HDMI® provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as set-top boxes, Blue-ray Disc players, DVD players, video game consoles, AV receivers and an audio and/or video monitor, such as digital television or plasma monitor, over a single cable.

Our High Speed HDMI® cables with Ethernet have been designed to meet the performance standards set by HDMI 1.4 and have passed stringent Category 2 testing. They are backward compatible to all previous versions.

Below are the major enhancements introduced in the HDMI 1.4 specification

• HDMI® Ethernet Channel - The HDMI 1.4 specification adds a data channel to the HDMI® connection, enabling high-speed, bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature can send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application.
• Audio Return Channel - The new specification adds an audio channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio "upstream" from a TV to an A/V receiver for processing and playback. In cases where a TV features an internal content source, such as a built-in tuner or DVD player, the Audio Return Channel allows the TV to send audio data upstream to the A/V receiver via the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable.
• 3D Support - The 1.4 version of the specification defines common 3D formats and resolutions for HDMI-enabled devices, enabling 3D gaming and other 3D video applications.
• 4K Resolution Support - The new specification enables HDMI devices to support extremely high HD resolutions, effectively four times the resolution of a 1080p device. Support for 4K allows the HDMI interface to transmit digital content at the same resolution as the state-of-the-art Digital Cinema systems used in many movie theaters.

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Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool Review + Giveaway #BtipsyCocktailMuddler

Little known fact is that Oma was a bartender for years, while her boys were young. Although it is a hard job, if you love people, bartending can be a fun and profitable profession. One thing about any job is that you need the correct tools to be successful.

The Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool makes crushing, or “muddling”, limes and mint for cocktails such as mojitos and caipirinhas much easier. It thoroughly extracts juices and releases aromas and oils from the fruit's rind for maximum citrus flavor.

The Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool is a “must-have” for the home bar and would make an excellent gift for a Cocktail enthusiast. This product is guaranteed 100% for up to 3 years!

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Product Description

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• PERFECT FOR MAKING MOJITOS - If you want to make delicious mojito with aroma and good taste, or in other words - Real mojito, the Btipsy cocktail muddler is perfect for you and will alow you to enjoy every last drop of the drink. This drink muddler is BY FAR, The classy addition to your bar!
• HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL - This Premium mojito muddler made out of the strongest material available and WILL NOT BREAK when muddling. This bar tool muddler will not peel or rust.
• EASY TO CLEAN - Once finished using the Cocktail Muddler, it's very easy to clean it by hand or just placing it inside the dishwasher since this Cocktail Muddler is DISHWASHER SAFE. So feel free to clean it whatever you'd like.
• BONUS WITH EVERY ORDER - We LOVE our customers and we always try to make them feel good and with a smile on their face. This is why we decided for a LIMITED TIME, to include a special BONUS with each order. Further directions after item arrives to you.
• RISK FREE - With a 3 YEARS WARRANTY, we are committed to our 100% customer satisfaction so if you find that you are not "5-Star Happy" with us or our products then please contact us and we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are 100% happy.

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Reef Indy - 14 Months Old

Reef Indy turned fourteen months old today.  He still loves to eat and skateboard.  If Reef is outside, he is happy.  Animal are his favorite thing. However, he is learning that he does not like the word, "no."

Barbara - Teenaged Back-Up Singer for Buck Owens and Loretta Lynn

***Update: New Photo (Barbara is the girl on the right, sitting on the hay bale)

Bar-K image is from Dan Rather's 2014 interview with Loretta Lynn
(The Big Interview - (AXS-TV))

As the author of three busy blogs, Oma is always on the hunt for new and fresh material to share with her readers. After all, no one wants to read the same article about over-reported issues and events. However, with articles posted almost daily, the cascade of creative story lines occasionally become arid.

Unexpectedly, while on a vacation trip to Lake Tahoe with steadfast friends and mentors, Oma discovered a new theme of articles to study and produce. Human beings, by their fundamental nature of diversity, are fascinating. Their stories and life-lessons are both worth examination and publication.

On our eight-hour car ride to our Lake Tahoe resort, my friend Barbara shared the fact that she was assisting a freelance writer in his quest to learn about a “famous photo.”

Buck Owens & the Bar-K Gang with guest Loretta Lynn, KTNT-TV studios,
Tacoma - 1960 Courtesy Buck Owens collection

Oma learned that in 1958 a down-on-his-luck musician came to Washington in order to find steady work. That Bakersfield, California-based player was named Buck Owens. Soon after he arrived, Owens scored his own KTNT show known as the Bar-K Jamboree and formed a band called the Bar-K Gang.

At the time Barbara was just a teenager. Her best friend Carol loved to sing and Barbara often joined her in harmonizing. This collaboration lead the girls to audition for the Bar-K Jamboree show. To Barbara’s surprise, they were hired.

According to Owen’s autobiography, another Washington based singer made her TV debut on the Bar-K Jamboree Show soon after. Loretta Lynn was nervous. However, she still performed well enough to secure her first record deal when the owner of a little label signed her after seeing her on that show.

Oma was astonished to learn that the young background singer, sitting on a hay bale, in that “famous” historical photo was her friend Barbara!

Barbara married her sweetheart Chuck later that year. They went on to productive and rewarding careers as educators. My husband was the benefactor of Chuck’s (now known as Clete) irreplaceable guidance as a high school student.

When asked about her “famous” photo Barbara stated, “It was an exhilarating shock when I first viewed myself in that photo since I had not seen it before. I am looking forward to the Canadian free-lance writer’s story of this famous photo of the Bar-k Jamboree and guest (Loretta Lynn).

Although she started her career harmonizing, after her friend Carol left the group, Barbara had to nurture the confidence to sing as the lead. One of Barbara’s fondest memories is of the time when Buck Owens and Don Rich sang harmony for her as she sang “Crazy Arms.”

“How was I to know at that time that I was singing with future country music superstars.”

Oma, Barbara, and Clete during their October 2014 Tahoe Trip

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This is the first of a series that will be dedicated to the unique people, Oma (or her alias NASCAR Race Mom) has had the honor of meeting and/or interacting with in her stimulating life’s journey.

Vino Aria Wine Aerator and Pourer Review #redwine

Oma loves a good glass of red wine. After all, a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away. . . . right.

The French diet is often used as an example of how wine can improve heart health. The French have a fairly high-fat diet but their heart disease risk is relatively low. And some have attributed this to red wine!

Oma has learned that the secret to better tasting red wine is a good wine aerator.

The Vino Aria Aerator is so very easy to use that you will never hesitate to outfit your bottle of wine with this cute vino tool. It’s high quality acrylic and aluminum with rubber stopper fits easily into any wine bottle. The Vino Aria Aerator helps cut down on bitter notes or puckering often associated with red wines.  Unlike other aerators this is not bulky and it does not require two hands.  Oma loves hers.

It comes in a black gift box and makes a great gift for wine lovers!

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Product Description

Wine Aerator - Red Wine Air Pourer With Drop Stop. Great Wine Aerator to Enhance Your Wine's Flavor

Fits wine bottle perfectly unlike other aerators; which can cause leaks and dripping. Simply pour your wine through the Vino Aria Aerator and into your wine glass. You'll immediately detect noticeably enhanced scents and taste.

• This little wonder of a device instantly delivers a more satisfying wine drinking experience through the enhance breather process. It also downplays any bitterness and puckering that are associated with many red wines.
• This edition has a unique petal design with a laser engraved logo. The silver ring stands out and adds to the classy look. The rubberized core dries quickly and the sturdy construction of acrylic, you'll be using it for years to come.
• Unlike other aerators this is not bulky and it does not require two hands. The aerator offers breathability as it pours with no wait time. This is a highly gifted product, which includes admirable packaging. The black box stands out against the logo.
• When you order today, you're protected by our LIFE TIME GUARANTEE; whether its 10 days from now or 10 months from now. Please let us know; we strive for world-class customer service!

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Normally priced at $39.95 – Now on sale on Amazon for just $19.77!

However, if you go to http://www.MyVinoAria.com, you can get a coupon for a $5.00 savings and purchase the Wine Aerator- By Vino Aria for just $14.77

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Small Packing Organizer Review #packingcubes

Oma does a lot of traveling, for both business and pleasure. The Small Packing Organizers have really made the art of packing more efficient. They help Oma organize her clothing and incidentals so that unpacking at the hotel is a breeze!

The Dot & Dot Small Packing Cubes are available in an unbelievable ten cute colors and come in a four-piece set. For my review, I chose the yellow set of Small Packing Organizers. I like to use one to pack my pants and shorts; one to pack my shirts; and one to pack my underwear, bathing suit and such.

The last organizer is saved for anything I need to bring to the race track. Now I will never forget that much needed track item again! The Dot & Dot Small Packing Cubes are sturdy and well made. Good thing because Oma can be rough on her luggage.

The only suggestion Oma has for this product is to offer a multi – color four pack. That would make it even funnier and easier to recognize which Dot & Dot Small Packing Cube you needed!

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Product Description

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Available in 1-Piece and 4-Piece Set. Small Packing Cube Size: 11" x 6.75" x 3"

• See through mesh panel allows you to see the contents of each packing cube
• Includes multi-purpose PVC packaging that can be used in different ways
• Each packing cube has a handle for easy handling
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
• The Dot & Dot Small Packing Cubes come zipped into a nice, compact, sturdy storage bag.

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Glow Stick Bracelets - 100 Bracelets Review #glowsticks

Are you creative – do you like to have fun . . . . . then Glow Sticks are for you! Oma loves glow sticks and so does Reef Indy. They are really fun to play with and stir the imagination. Glow sticks are one of those toys that keep kids and adults entertained for hours. 

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Product Description

• The best quality - Long lasting - Super Bright - Durable
• Create super bright glowing bracelets, necklaces, glasses and more!
• Includes 100 units - 8" long premium quality glow bracelets
• Fresh from the factory- Ultra bright and long lasting!
• Non-toxic and CPSIA* Compliant - Premium Quaility

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Oma loves glow sticks. However, in all honesty these were a tad disappointing. Approximately one out of every ten did not “glow.” More frustratingly two of the sticks broke and spilled making a mess.

However for under $9 for 100 units; this product might still fit the bill! 

Glow Stick Beverage Tub

Source: Town & Country

Place glow sticks at the bottom of a large glass or plastic bowl, fill with ice, and use it to chill and light up your drinks.  What an easy party addition!

*The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)

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