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Professional development is all about learning about yourself and the world around you. I decided that a trip to The Commonwealth Club would definitely be fitting for my goal of growing professionally. The nonprofit organization brings together the greatest minds for the purpose of educating the public, and there's always something for everyone. For example, upcoming speakers include people from Read more
As much as I wanted to be in an all-girl garage band in middle school (and still feel the urge when I play Rock Band), I never got it together. Never learned the guitar, never took much-needed voice lessons, never got to bring home an amp that would make my parents scream obscenities at me from the floor below. But now, the joys of adulthood and USB capabilities have given me a new shot — with Read more
Sure, the solar powered beach bag is an August must have, but what if you'd rather cool your drinks and play music instead of just charge your gadgets? Uncommon Goods is selling a bag that plays tunes - it gets AM and FM and hooks up to any iPod or MP3 player - all while keeping your brews cool. While the exterior of the bag was inspired by wooden-paneling, it's supposedly lightweight and it's Read more
What combines your love of music and YouTube videos with your need for extra ports? Boynq's Cubite USB Speaker and Hub, $45, camouflages the often unsightly stereo speakers that draw their power from the USB socket on your desktop or laptop. All you have to do is push the volume button to turn the speaker on - and you get a bonus of four built-in USB expansion ports, where you can plug in your Read more
OK, now this puts relaxation on a whole new, absolutely brilliant level. This leather couch designed by Jacob Mathew uses the vibration of music to soothe. Be enveloped by the sound waves that flow from the speakers. Sink into the supple cushions and feel the bass from the three subwoofers reverberating beneath you, soothing your muscles and mind. They range in price from $2,500 to $7,500 - Read more
Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more
The new iPad comes with a pretty powerful speaker, but you can still blast your tunes to the rooftops with the assistance of a speaker dock. Here are five of them to get you started, fit for both iPad models. Read more
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March is in like a lion, but sunny days will be here soon, meaning long days spent outside with the family. And what is better than background music to go along with your day at the beach? An iPod speaker station is the perfect solution for keeping tots entertained and setting a fun mood. I tried out the Julius Dance Machine Speaker Station ($100) that Paul Frank had sent over to see if it could, Read more
