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Solved: Plantronics Voyager Legend fixes wind noise issues with firmware update

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jrothmanshore

Yes, I’m still that jackass who walks around with a bluetooth headset on his ear. After more than a year using the Voyager Legend bluetooth headset from Plantronics, I still love it.  Between its ability to connect with my phone and … Continue reading →

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Why one NPR show wins my support but the other loses out

Posted on October 23, 2013 by jrothmanshore

I’m a sucker for NPR shows that offer t-shirts in exchange for a donation. I like supporting the podcasts I listen to on a regular basis, and when one of them offers a t-shirt, I immediately pull out my wallet. … Continue reading →

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Apple’s own podcast app beats Instacast and Downcast at their own game

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jrothmanshore

After nearly two years of being a loyal Instacast user for managing my podcasts, I just deleted the app. Instacast has “upgraded” itself again and in the process eliminated its most useful features.  And Apple’s once inferior Podcasts app has finally … Continue reading →

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The great thing about a hyphenated name is that you are easy to find on Google

Posted on September 15, 2013 by jrothmanshore

My wife and I just celebrated our 15th anniversary a few days ago. When we got married, I changed my name from “Jeremy Rothman” to “Jeremy Rothman-Shore.” I had never specifically wanted a hyphenated name, but it was important to … Continue reading →

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How I became one of those jackasses with a bluetooth headset

Posted on May 5, 2013 by jrothmanshore

I hate to admit it, but it’s not uncommon to find me wandering around with one of those bluetooth headsets sticking in my ear.  I am the first to admit that it’s not exactly fashionable, and I hate the image … Continue reading →

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Underwriting on NPR finally pays off for Ally Bank – I’m dumping E-Trade Bank and opening an account

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jrothmanshore

Since today is Valentine’s Day, it’s appropriate that I am making a big relationship change – I’m dumping my old bank and opening an account with Ally. Ally has been chasing me for years now.  I’m a huge NPR podcast … Continue reading →

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Use Instacast to manage iPhone podcast subscriptions without syncing or streaming

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jrothmanshore

While Apple has steadily rolled out updates over the past several years that eliminate the need to sync with a computer (Exchange accounts, iCloud, over-the-air updates, to name a few), I have been stuck syncing my phone over a cable … Continue reading →

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