Posts Tagged ‘AutoMatters & More’
Seniors have much to contribute and a unique perspective
It boggles my mind but this column, after about 25 years of work, is column number 900 in the ever-evolving history and legacy that has become “AutoMatters & More,” and with it my life as a very active, ‘retired’ senior. To commemorate that, I am including a variety of photos that I have shot in…
Read MoreDramatic H1 Unlimited Hydroplane blowover & more at San Diego Bayfair 2025
Dramatic H1 Unlimited Hydroplane blowover & more at San Diego Bayfair 2025 I would like to begin this week’s “AutoMatters & More” by absolutely assuring you that Corey Peabody, driver of the U-9 Beacon Plumbing H1 Unlimited Hydroplane was not injured in his dramatic blowover during the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat Race 1, on Saturday,…
Read MoreReview: ShiftCam ProGrip & Accessories, TravelPod Pro & ProMic Shotgun
Today’s cellphones have the potential to be great cameras but, out-of-the-box from the manufacturers, they lack the ergonomics and accessories that dedicated cameras have for us that enable us to take our best photos and videos. I especially like the grips on the higher-end Nikon and Canon cameras, as opposed to the boxy ergonomics of…
Read MoreReview—Scosche MagicMount™ Base Pro 3-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand with Removable Power Bank
No matter which makes and models of cell phones you may use, the one thing that we all need to do on a more or less daily basis is recharge their smallish on-board batteries. I, perhaps like many of you, am constantly on the lookout for the ideal recharging solution. With that in mind, this…
Read MoreGoodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals 2025
The Goodguys 24th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, presented by Fitech Fuel Injection, was hosted on a beautiful Southern California weekend, on the spacious grounds of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Billed as “America’s Favorite Car Show,” the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events are car shows and a whole lot more. Lowriders are a cultural mainstay…
Read MoreTiki Oasis 2025
Tiki Oasis celebrated its 25th year on August 6 -10. Presented by Otto and Baby Doe… …Tiki Oasis is billed as “the nation’s premier island-themed weekender and musical event.” Over five nights and four days, the non-stop tropical-themed fun includes live music… …DJs… …colorful caftans… …tropical cocktails with tastings… …food, Tiki-themed hospitality suites… …cool cars……
Read MoreReview of “Superman” the movie
Welcome back to movie review central! I’m just kidding, of course, but I certainly understand how someone could think that is what this website is about, if the many movie reviews that I’ve been doing here lately are any indication. Beginning with “F1® THE MOVIE,” this year has had a bumper crop of blockbuster summer…
Read MoreReview of “Jurassic World Rebirth”
This summer’s movie season has a bumper crop of potential big-screen blockbusters for your consideration. By now, you are probably quite familiar with the “Jurassic Park” movie franchise. A Google search yields an AI-generated chronological history that dates way back to 1983, when Michael Crichton first conceived the idea for a screenplay about a pterodactyl…
Read MoreReview of “F1® THE MOVIE”
NOTE: This review contains some minor spoilers. I am a life-long fan of motorsports in general and F1 auto racing in particular. I competed for decades at the amateur level (mostly autocross and some rallying). As a member of the Press, I’ve covered various professional and amateur auto racing series, including several F1 races (see…
Read MoreReview of “Ballerina”
A word of WARNING: Do not even think of bringing little kids or even sensitive adults to see “Ballerina.” It is not remotely a family-friendly movie about ballet. Rather, it is an extremely violent John Wick spin-off movie that happens to partially set in a ballet studio. The heroine of “Ballerina” is a ballerina turned…
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