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Based in Atlanta, GA - Rick Limpert is an award-winning writer, a best-selling author, and a featured sports travel writer.

Named the No. 1 Sports Technology writer in the U.S. on Oct 1, 2014.

Entries in CBS (151)

Tuesday
Sep052017

My CBS 46 Atlanta Plugged In, 9/5/17 - Tailgating Tech Segment

Your team might not be the favorite to win the game, but here's how to "win the tailgate"

Tech writer, Rick Limpert, shows off the hottest tailgating tech and gadgets with some surprises thrown in...

See the segment here:

http://www.cbs46.com/clip/13676888/tech-gadgets-for-tailgating

 

Copper Tech Grill Mats

www.coppertechgrillmat.com

Along with Copper Chef pots and pans, their Grill Mats are a tailgater's best friend. at 15.75" x 13", these reversible and reusable grill mats reduce burning flare ups. Your marinade or baste will stay on your food and nothing sticks to the mat. You also get perfect grill marks and they clean with ease. The food event tastes better. A no-brainer at $20.

Mini Firefighter

www.minifirefighter.us

Already popular throughout Europe but new to North America, Mini Firefighter is a portable, eco-friendly fire extinguisher that is as compact and easy to use as a can of hairspray. Cost is $22.95, so buy two.
Mini Firefighter is the only compact extinguisher that works on four different fire types:
    Class A – Solid fire (wood, fabric, cardboard, plastic)
    Class B – Hydrocarbons (petrol, diesel, solvents)
    Class C – Electrical (tested to 35,000 volts)
    Class K – Oil/Grease (cooking oils, grease, animal fat)
Having this home fire extinguisher on hand makes putting out a fire easy and straightforward. The size makes it easy to store in a drawer, or to take along for an outdoor adventure.

BBQ Guru

www.bbqguru.com

The most advanced high-tech BBQ accessory to hit the market. The CyberQ Cloud is the newest must-have temperature control device that is going to give you the ultimate barbecue experience and will be your new secret weapon for cooking delicious meals every time, especially at tailgates. You can get distracted at tailgates, so CyberQ Cloud’s cutting-edge technology makes outdoor cooking easier than ever before. BBQ Guru’s high-tech control helps solve the two most common problems of cooking outdoors by automatically controlling your cooking temperature and consistently tracking your food temperatures. With built-in food ready alarms, voice control activation, and automatic oven-like control for your smoker, the CyberQ Cloud does the work for you and eliminates the guesswork of knowing when your food is done. Hook up your CyberQ Cloud to your grill, set your desired temperature, and, almost like magic, it consistently maintains your target temperature.

Windblocker

www.windblocker.com

When you use your mobile Phone outside this is the must have accessory. And it's under $10.
Windblocker is a small portable cover for your smartphone’s microphone. It lets you have crystal clear audio outdoors. The Windblocker earphone wraps around earphone’s microphone and your all set Compatible with all common earphone’s microphones

HotLogic Mini Personal Portable Oven

www.hotlogicmini.com

$40. The patented Hot Logic Mini is a personal portable oven great for the office, the job site, the campsite or anywhere you have an outlet. Now you can enjoy fresh-cooked hot meals, reheated meals or perfectly cooked prepackaged meals anywhere. The Hot Logic Mini slowly and evenly heats your meal to preserve moisture and enhance flavor. No super-hot overcooked edges, no frozen centers and no worries about sharing a dirty microwave.

Reks Sunglasses - Protect your eyes, unbreakable eyewear..

www.reksoptics.com

Innovative, Fashion-Forward Sunglasses, $30-$60. Won't break in the middle of your tailgate.
Reks Optics has introduced its new line of stylish, unbreakable sunglasses with optical grade lenses to protect your eyes and offer top shelf performance.

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Thursday
Mar302017

What it Costs to go to the Final Four and Travel Tips

The road to the Final Four ends in Phoenix with college basketball fans from across the country traveling to Arizona for the final March Madness showdown, beginning on Saturday, April 1 and culminating on Monday, April 3 with the National Championship. With over 70,000 seats to fill at the University of Phoenix Stadium, there’s plenty of room to welcome fans from across the country. However, travel prices are climbing and hotels will go fast in the days leading up to the weekend of games. Orbitz.com takes a look.

AIRFARE PRICES

Fans traveling to witness basketball history in hot and sunny Phoenix from the Pacific Northwest and the Carolinas will see airfare at the following1:

·        University of South Carolina (Columbia to Phoenix) – roundtrip flights starting at $1,185 on Orbitz.com

·        Gonzaga University (Spokane to Phoenix) – roundtrip flights starting at $1,413 on Orbitz.com

·        University of Oregon (Eugene to Phoenix) – roundtrip flights starting at $1,242 on Orbitz.com

·        University of North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham to Phoenix) – roundtrip flights starting at $1,242 on Orbitz.com

HOTEL PRICES

Hotels near the stadium are booking up quickly with current rates on Orbitz.com starting at $233 per night for a 4-star hotel in the Glendale area. Below is a list of alternative neighborhoods with lodging options in the greater Phoenix area, for those who can’t get close to the stadium:

 
Neighborhood
   
Hotels Rates on Orbitz.com Starting At
    

Distance to Stadium

Downtown Phoenix
    
$379
    
16 miles

Goodyear
    
$194
    
10 miles

Peoria
    
$279
    
10 miles

Surprise
    
$207
    
11 miles

CAR RENTAL PRICES

For travelers who aren’t staying in the immediate vicinity of the stadium, transportation to games will be another travel cost. According to Orbitz.com, car rental rates start at just $15/day over this big game weekend.


TIPS FOR SAVING

·        AIRFARE: Fly out a day early, stay a day later to avoid higher airfare prices and find more availability on flights. Also, look to alternative airports in the area, including Mesa and Tucson

·        HOTEL: Use a promotion code such as EXPLOREMORE to save 15% on Orbitz.com

·        PACKAGE IT: If you need more than one travel component, package them together for the best savings

Monday
Jan162017

Wawrinka Hits Klizan in the Klijanoes

Ouch at the Australian Open

Thursday
Dec082016

Appearance on Atlanta 'Plugged In' on CBS 12/6/16

Great to be on CBS 46 for Atlanta Plugged In. My pleasure to bring on the latest sports tech for the holidays.

Have a watch:

CBS46 News

Wednesday
Dec072016

Appearance on CBS Eyewitness News WMAZ 12/4/16

Some "Big" items that I brought on the CBS Eyewitness News Sunday on 12/4/16 with anchor Suzanne Lawler.

They include: The VocoPro Mobile and Video Karaoke system, the Winx Wi-Fi Air Purifier,Kensington's SmartFit Conform Backrest and Epson's Expression ET-3600 EcoTank Printer.

 

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