Thomas Conte

Month: September 2014

  • Propulsion Factory Launch

  • Growing Memories

    Growing Memories

    Looking Back

  • Phone Projector

    Phone Projector

    Shenanigans?

    The internet is overflowing with impressive life changing hacks, but when attempted so many reveal themselves to be nothing more than shenanigans. These too-good-to-be-true projects are all over websites like Pintrest, and that’s just where I found this.

    The ‘pin’ claimed it was possible to build a $1 projector for your phone. I had a dollar and a little time so I gave it a try.

    As it turns out, (more…)

  • The Choo Choo Bob Show

    The Choo Choo Bob Show

    Making Trainiacs Was Never So Much Fun

    choo-choo-bob-showThere is no shortage of children’s shows available. There is however a shortage of quality shows.

    Back in 2009 I was introduced to a new series called the Choo Choo Bob Show. It wasn’t until this past year, when our little boys began watching programs, that I truly came to appreciated the quality of this series.

    The Choo Choo Bob Show is a live action television show for little train fanatics, but there is plenty action for all ages to enjoy. In each episode, Choo Choo Bob and his friends visit museums, ride trains, sing railroad songs and have lots of goofy fun. The programs are entertaining and educational. As a viewer it doesn’t take long to appreciate the producers understanding of children and passion for trains – it’s a perfect mix. (more…)