Personal & Culture
Review of Quip's toothbrush as a service
This blog article is not advertising and is not a sponsored post. Quip is a new entrant in the competitive and packed electric toothbrush space. Unlike many of the larger bulkier electric toothbrushes, Quip is a sleek, shiny and well designed modern looking toothbrush. Like all modern electronic works of art, it comes in different colours, finishes and materials. It also has the seal of approval from the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. The ADA website explains it as "
Ridge minimalist wallet review
<img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/6653596a06.jpg" alt=""> This is not an ad or sponsored post. This is an honest review. I have been a fan of minimalist wallets for many years, and my wallet of choice has been the HuMn Aluminium wallet. Ridge Wallet Specs Holds 1-12 cards without stretching out Blocks RFID (wireless theft) Replaceable elastic Backed by our lifetime warranty 6061-T6 aluminum | anodized black Weight: 2 oz | 86 x 54 x 6 mm Ridge Wallet Use <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/5198f65307.jpg" alt=""> You add a card by sliding it from the top groove
26 girls saved from exploitation by Twitter
The media is quick to publish reports about the "evils" of social media. Twitter is a favourite whipping target. Here is a little-told story about 26 young girls (aged 10-14) being saved from the clutches of human traffickers in India because of a simple tweet. Adarsh Shrivastava, a good samaritan, travelling on an Indian train noticed a group of young girls that seemed to be in distress. He twitted the train operator which was the start of their rescue. I am traveling in Avadh express(19040).
Review of the Morakniv Garberg outdoor knife
What is the best outdoor knife? Those who know me well know that I love the outdoors and I love knives. If I were stranded on an island and could only bring one home comfort, it would be an outdoor knife. Having many outdoor enthusiast readers, I am regularly asked what knife I like best. When I first started studying survival skills, I had the misguided belief that the more expensive your equipment, the better it must be. I quickly learned that this wasn't always the case and sometimes even the most basic tool, used correctly, could be a lifesaver.
My history with mobile gadgets
I've been involved in technology for a long time and bought my first real personal digital assistant (PDA) in 1997. It was an Apple Computers MessagePad (Newton) 130, and it was a thing of beauty. It had handwriting recognition, an external keyboard attachment and fueled my geek dreams about what wondrous technologies the future would bring. Along the way, I owned hundreds of devices including Palm pilots, Treos, Handspring devices, Nokias and almost every other portable gadget in between.
Why you need a Glo-toob LED powered Glow Stick
Each year, I test hundreds of new and different items that compete to find a place in my everyday carry kit (EDC). To be clear, my EDC is build for the urban environment and not wilderness survival. 4 years ago, I tested and fell in love with the Glo-toob lights and it has been part of my kit ever since. I just realized I have never written about it an wanted to share it with you. Why not use a cheap glow stick?
My Everyday Carry Pen (EDC) - TI Arto Review
A question I receive regularly is about what makes up my EDC kit. The first article I wanted to publish was about my pen. This is no ordinary pen. It is a magical pen that accepts over 200 different types of ink refills (roller-ball, ballpoint or D1). It is a beautiful pen made from aircraft grade titanium, which makes it super durable, light and incredibly beautiful. I have used hundreds of pens from a cheap BIC all the way to an exclusive Montblanc.
Armenia and Christianity
Armenia is a country located in the southern Caucasus region. Christianity is said to have first arrived in Armenia in the year 301 AD, making it one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. The Armenian king Tiridates III was converted to Christianity by St Gregory the Illuminator after being tortured and imprisoned by the king himself. St Gregory is also credited with curing the king of a debilitating illness. Christianity then quickly spread throughout Armenia and became the country's national religion.
Most relaxing song in the world (science)
Everyone knows that music has a magical ability to enhance your emotions. It can push you to your exercise faster, smile more or fall into deep meditative contemplation. A British band called Marconi Union has used scientific research to produce what it calls "the most relaxing song" ever created. The bank worked with professionals (like sound therapists) during the process. The song was specifically engineered to lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels, and even lower your heart rate. The combination of sounds and music creates such a state of relaxation that users have been warned not to listen to it while driving.
Plazmatic USB Rechargeable ARC lighter without butane
SEE UPDATE BELOW ABOUT WARRANTY CLAIM As a frequent traveler, I had always been looking for a lighter alternative that is safe to fly (as long is it is in your carry-on) so I decided to test the Plazmatic X lighter. This is also convenient to users wanted alternatives to disposable lighters or ones that require constant refueling. The Plazmatic X is a well built product made from metal.It is light to carry every day (as part of your EDC) but feels solid and reliable in the hand.