WGST's "The Sully Show" for 4/29/16 - Agassi Returns and Healthy Snacks

In addition to all of Rick's sports, technology and travel writing, he also works for Atlanta's summer pro tennis tournament, the BB&T Atlanta and they made a big announcement today.

To celebrate 20 years since Atlanta hosted the summer Olympic Games, and Andre Agassi winning the gold medal for singles, the BB&T Atlanta Open will recreate and hold a rematch of the Men's Singles Gold Medal match, as Agassi will play silver-medal winner, Sergi Bruguera in an exhibition match on July 31 at Atlantic Station.

Tickets on sale for the Agassi Match and the week on BB&T Atlanta Open tennis action at www.bbtatlantaopen.com

Our topic of the week. Healthy snacks for summer... Rick had tried these 5 healthy and high tech snacks and gives his opinion

Great for recovery after a workout, a softball game or even 18 holes of golf.

Snacking has gone healthy and high tech. Rick tries 5 snacks out for taste and nutrition.

Have a listen:

1.  Bare - baked crunchy chips

- come in Apple, Banana, Coconut

Bare snacks start with real fruit picked at its ripest and sliced just right. We then slowly oven-bake each batch to a caramelized crunch. Now you can satisfy your craving for crunch with the goodness of fruit.

Low calorie, high fiber, fat-free
No sugar added, low sodium, cholesterol-free
No additives, no preservatives, GMO-free
Made with 100% fruit and a good source of dietary fiber
Bare Snacks doesn't mind showing you their assets. That's because they are USDA certified organic, with nothing artificial, ever. The satisfying crunch and sweetness of Bare Apple Chips come from special ovens, that caramelize the natural sugars on the outside and bake in crunch on the inside. This gives them the goodness of fruit with the crunch of a chip, and makes them a great-for-you, anytime snack.
 

2. Puffins

-a cereal and more from Barbara's Bakery

http://barbaras.com/products/puffins-family/
- A favorite as it's crunchy corn and oat pillows with molasses. 5g of fiber and just 5g of sugar.
Eat as a snack or cereal. Also comes in pumpkin flavor
 

3.  That's It - fruit bars

http://www.thatsitfruit.com/

- Nutrition on the go...
What you see is what you get with these great tasting snack bars that are the perfect breakfast on the go, quick snack at the office, or healthy treat to pack in your children’s lunchboxes. They don’t contain any added sugar, corn syrup, artificial colors or flavors, purees, concentrates, or any type of preservative. Just 100% all-natural premium fruit that’s specifically designed for nutritious on the go snacking wherever life may take you.

What’s not to love about real fruit that doesn’t require any washing, peeling, or slicing to enjoy? With only 100-110 calories and 2-5g of fiber each, That’s it. fruit bars are the ideal guilt-free snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re also fat free, kosher, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, and raw. Taste all of our flavors and see why That’s it. is the only two-ingredient snack of its kind in the market today.
 

4. Carve bars

- protien bars with natural ingredients

Carrve is nutrition that helps everyone "catch the wave of their life" We provide clean, conscious, delicious and affordable functional foods that will fuel people’s goals and adventures around the world. We strive to keep our products and business practices authentic, transparent and mindful.
Non GMO / Gluten Free
- Low Sugar / High Protein
-Ingredients: Cashew Butter, Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate Chips, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Chicory Fiber, Vegetable Glycerin, Cinnamon, MCT Oil, Honey.
The cookie dough bar is delicious
 

5. Chocolate Leathers from Kayco

- Satifies that craving for chocolate while still being healthy

CHEWY SNACK FOR KIDS & ADULTS IS SOY & DAIRY-FREE, JUST 60 CALORIES
For those who love dark chocolate there’s a new snack to satisfy your sweet cravings that’s low in calories and big on chocolatey taste - Dark Chocolate Leather follows on the success of Original Chocolate Leather, launched last November. Like the Original, Dark Chocolate Leather, from Kayco (also known as Kedem Foods), is an innovative twist on the traditional dried fruit leather but 45% to 50% lower in sugar and lower in fat and calories than most chocolates.

The new Dark Chocolate Leather contains pure dark chocolate, cocoa nibs and brown rice crisps that have been transformed into a delicious and chewy chocolate snack, free of dairy and soy. The new 0.5 oz. treat has 60 calories and two grams of fat. (Original Chocolate Leather has 50 calories and 1.5 grams of fat).
 

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 4/22/16 - Holly Robinson-Peete and Springfree

Rick had the opportunity on Thursday to talk to actress, Holly Robinson Peete about autism and a Safe Trampoline.

Peete has a son with Autism and a award-winning children’s book “My Brother Charlie” – a heartwarming story about a boy with autism, based on Holly's son, RJ Peete

Springfree Trampoline is partnering with actress and national autism spokesperson, Holly Robinson Peete and the HollyRod Foundation.
 

Have a listen to Rick and Sully rght below:

 One in every 68 children in America is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the CDC. Select organizations in the U.S. working with children with autism, including local Lekotek of Georgia, and Emory University Autism Center use Springfree trampolines as therapeutic tools.
*** Springfree trampolines....

Why is Springfree the world’s safest trampoline?

The springless patented design has not only changed the way trampolines work but eliminated the impact areas that cause 90% of all product-related trampolines injuries.
 

Rick and Sully also take a look at some new Sports and Outdoors items for the Spring

1.  Thermacell Mosquito laterns

- Keep those biting insects away

I recommend Thermacell and their all encompassing line of mosquito repelling lanterns, torches and repellers. Thermacell does something no one else does and that is use their technology to put a repellant that is a copy of the insecticide produced by chrysanthemums in their products. It proves to be 98% effective and welcome relief to those looking to spend an afternoon or evening outdoors with family, friends or a good book.
"Thermacell products are 96% effective, approved by the EPA and tested by the US government for effectiveness," says a representative of Thermacell.

It's also odorless and runs on a single butane cartridge, that heats a repellent mat and releases allethrin, which is a synthetic copy of the natural repellent found in those chrysanthemum flowers that were mentioned above. Thermacell says a latern will cover a 225-square feet area at up to four hours per mat or 12 hours for a refill kit. A Thermacell latern is not only more effective, but it is safer than using citronella candles.


 

2. Wilson Ultra 100 tennis racquet

$199.99

Easy power with the Ultra 100, as Wilson serves up an impressive combination of speed, power and spin. Like the best modern player's racquets, this stick blends an explosive feel with precise targeting, making it dangerous in the hands of those who like to dominate the court with pace and spin. Thanks to its firm Carbon Fiber layup and stiff dual tapered beam, the Ultra 100 has a crisp and lively response. The result is a racquet that has a very even feel across the entire stringbed, with less power loss on balls struck in the upper hoop (where many advanced players make contact). To boost comfort, Wilson gives this model a Cushion Foam Handle along with Parallel Drilling technology (which enables the strings to soak up extra vibration). From the baseline this racquet's maneuverable weight and 'whippy' head light balance are perfect for generating pace and spin. Our playtesters found it easy to flick sharp angles or hit running forehand winners. This stick's fast feel and lively response is definitely an asset on service returns where it comes around very fast to deliver penetrating depth. Finally, aggressive servers looking to work the entire box with pace and spin should have a blast with this one.

 

3. Tecnifibre strings, including the new Pro Red Code Wax

* Tennis players should always get their racquets restrung before the start of a new tennis season

Pro Red Code Wax.

An evolution of our Pro Red Code (1st coated polyester in the market. Played by John Isner).
The Pro Red Code Wax is softer and provides more spin (It includes Wax at the beginning of the process of fabrication. So it slides better = better snapback = more spin).
It’s an interesting string, especially as we try to exist on the market as the “softest brand of polyester”
 

4.  Tailgaterz gear

https://tailgaterzgear.com/tailgating-tavern/

Ultimate Portable Party Station

As the complete party station, the Tailgating Tavern helps you serve it up for any crowd. Believe it or not, this station folds down to fit into a compact carry bag for easy travel. Once on location, expand for a deluxe serving station with integrated cup holders, removable insulated trays, built in hanging organizers, dry-storage shelving and sturdy prep surface. It’s as easy to set up as a quad chair!
SPECS
Dimensions (W x D x H): 23.6" x 23.6" x 39.4"

Folded Dimensions (W x D x H): 44" x 15" x 9"
FEATURES

    Simple design sets up in seconds
    Sturdy prep and serving surface resists heat up to 200 degrees
    Integrated cup holders
    Built-in hanging organizers for cups, extra bottles, food and accessories
    Cooler garage provides shelter for most 36-quart coolers (not included)
    Interior shelf for plates and dry goods
    Removable insulated side trays offer easy access to beverages and ice
    Light and compact for easy travel

 

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 4/15/16 - In the Kitchen With Rick and Sully

Rick and Sully head into a spot where they maybe shouldn't be - the Kitchen as they take a look at some of the new and hot kitchen gadgets on the market.

Have a listen:

1.  Ankomn Savior  - newest sealed container for your kitchen

Ankomn http://www.ankomn.com Savior, the world’s most powerful non-electric vacuum sealed container made for food storage, is now shipping at Amazon.com, TheGrommet.com and Ankomn.com. Featuring Ankomn’s patented vacuum seal technology, Savior keeps food fresher up to 8 times longer, saving money and waste. Savior keeps food fresh by forcing air out with each twist of the lid, locking out excessive humidity and dry air that makes food stale. Also perfect for marinating meats, Savior keep everything fresher, including nuts, tobacco, coffee, tea, truffles, herbs, fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, cheese, chips, and baked goods.   
 


2. Carve Bars  -  new protien bars

Carve’s first product, the Bar, achieves a previously elusive balance between the right amount of key conscious ingredients that deliver superior taste and purposeful nutrition. The Bar is real food and free from preservatives, sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners. Which also means that it can be eaten as is, or baked for a healthy and tasty snack. Real food with purpose.
FLAVOR: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH

-Non GMO / Gluten Free
- Low Sugar / High Protein
-Ingredients: Cashew Butter, Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate Chips, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Chicory Fiber, Vegetable Glycerin, Cinnamon, MCT Oil, Honey.

 


3. Magic Opener  -   opens anything and is also great for tailgates

Ready to enjoy the game and a cold beverage but struggling to pry open all the different cans and bottles?  Try magicOpener’s small, magnetic, and ergonomically designed, 4-in-1 bottle opener.  Store it on the fridge or take it on the go.  You’ll never have to miss that buzzer-beating basket with magicOpener- the solution to your daily battle with that canned or bottled beverage.

Go to http://www.magicopener.com/

 
4.  Touch Coffee and Beverage Brewers
 
Here are a few ways Touch stands out from the competition and makes a coffee-shop quality cup of coffee at home:
·       Touch brewers are completely open platform – this means you can use any K-Cup OR one of their own XBold cups, which have been designed to hold more up to 30% more coffee and deliver better flavor.
·       The brewer is ready to start brewing in under 20 seconds after being off all night.
·       Makes a piping hot cup of coffee by reaching the ideal temperature for a cup of coffee (195-200 degrees Fahrenheit)
·       The hot water has more contact with the coffee grounds, which ensures that all of the coffee flavor is extracted. Other machines take much longer to warm up and then shoot water through the coffee grounds too quickly, so you end up throwing away untapped flavor with the used capsule. Even with a slower, more deliberate brew, when factoring in the warm-up time, the Touch still turns out a cup of joe in a fraction of the time.
·       Its removable 90-ounce water tank has a greater capacity and is shorter in height than its counterparts, meaning you will be refilling less often, and it will be less awkward when you do.
·       Heats just enough water for the selected  cup size as opposed to the entire tank of water, and the machine turns itself off after using, making it much more energy efficient than its competitors.
The T526S offers 8 Cup Size Options: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 oz. and Carafe (which holds 26 oz coffee)
 


5.  UncommonGreen drinkware

UncommonGreen is the perfect way to show your school spirit while sippin’ on your favorite drink. UncommonGreen's new College Town Maps Drinkware are a unique, but also practical way, for anyone to show off their school pride. UncommonGreen has launched College Town Maps Drinkware with 60 college towns to choose from, ranging from powerhouse schools like UCLA, to smaller, cult favorites like Middlebury. And, if you don't see your favorite school listed as an option, they plan to continue expanding the line in the coming months, so your school could be next.  For more info, go to www.uncommongreen.com

Our founder, Brian Johnson, started theUncommonGreen in 2009 to make everyday products that meld artistry with functionality, practicality with wit, and style with sustainability. Drawing inspiration from his background in mechanical engineering, industrial design, and product development, Brian started looking for ways to incorporate high-performance industrial materials into designs for the home. Among his earliest creations was an end table made with "flotsam", a composite used on the decks of U.S. Navy Destroyers and deep sea applications for buoyancy control. Another was the Pi Bottle Opener, a piece of pure steel that relentlessly cracks open beers while paying homage to our favorite irrational constant. As new designs piled up in his apartment, it became clear that they were ready to be shared, and thus the UCG was born.

 

***Other topics.. .going on this week
The PGA Tour Champions is at TPC Sugarloaf all weekend, featuring all the top senior golfers, many coming from the Masters like Tom Watson and Bernard Langer.

- And Rick Teed it up at "Monday After the Masters" at Reynolds Plantation on Monday with PGA Pros, Stewart Cink and Brian Harman as well as some of the top junior golfers in the world. It was announced that the Rolex Tournament of Champions golf tournament will be coming to the Great Waters Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee at the end of June.

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 4/8/16 - Masters and Gulf Coast Travel

Rick is on the Gulf this week as in the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana and Mississippi as he is doing some travel pieces in New Orleans and Biloxi.

- So we look at what Rick and his wife Lindsay say and what's going on "Tech Wise" on the Gulf Coast...

Have a listen to Rick and Sully:

It's also Masters week and the newly updated Master app by IBM is back and more interactive. it's for all iOS and Android devices and also has integration this year for wearables like Apple Watch and Android Wear that features a tournament leader board, player bios and additional real-time tournament data. Fans will also be able to use an enhanced version of Track for iPad and desktop systems. This all includes a picture-in-picture feature to watch live and player comparison data. Users can also personalize their experience with a feature called "universal favoriting." Basically this is a ability to spotlight your favorite players and follow how they are doing during their round.

 

1.  2 New Orleans apps... to help you get around "The Big Easy"

-  GO NOLA app
- New Orleans Official Visitor's Guide app

 GO NOLA - New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, the cocktail, the po-boy and now, GO NOLA, the Official Tourism App of the City of New Orleans. GO NOLA is the most comprehensive, constantly updated, go-to source for all things New Orleans. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Big Easy or you’re a local and just want to get the most out of your weekend, you’ll find that this app is where it’s at.
From the French Quarter to the Garden District to the historic Treme, New Orleans’ Official Tourism App has you covered. You’ll find “Things To Do,” “Places To Dine,” “Where To Stay,” “Nightlife & Music” and more. Plus, this is the only New Orleans app that features free, celebrity-narrated walking tours.
Like New Orleans itself, this app is full of surprises:
- Planning trips to New Orleans is made easy with hundreds of restaurant, music, hotel, and shopping listings filtered by neighborhood, price, distance from user’s current location and more
- Take your pick of celebrity-narrated walking tours of famous New Orleans neighborhoods, each with a unique archive of historical documents and photographs. Celebrity narrators include John Goodman and Wendell Pierce, with more to come
- “Insider Tips” feature guarantees you’ll always be in the know in NOLA
- Build your New Orleans itinerary with the handy “My Trip” feature
- “Get Directions” button activates built-in GPS, ensuring you’ll never get lost in New Orleans

New Orleans Official Visitor's App - For something official, check out the New Orleans Official Visitor's Guide, which is free for your IOS device. Hit all the hot spots in New Orleans with ease and the help of this official app. A complete directory with addresses will help you find the way and save time. The app gives great detail and picks to go along with planning tools.

 
2.  Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in Biloxi/D’Iberville, MS  is "High Tech Fun"

Brand new resort on the Gulf...
The Scarlet Pearl offerd views of D’Iberville and Back Bay from its 18 story, all glass hotel tower. The casino will also provide the newest casino technology and diverse, delicious cuisine from the four dining venues on property, as well as a 36 hole, elite miniature golf course.

 

3.  Lazy Magnolia Brewery in Kiln, MS
www.lazymagnolia.com

A brewery in Mississippi run by engineers, so you know technology is involved in the brewing process..

Lazy Magnolia is Mississippi’s oldest packaging brewery, and the first one since prohibition was enacted in 1907. We’ve been offering locally brewed beer to Mississippians since we were founded in September of 2003. Since then you can now find our delicious brews in your favorite bars, restaurants, and local retailers throughout the South and surrounding states, including: Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, New York, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana and Oklahoma. We’ll keep you in the loop as we expand into other markets. As long as you’re thirsty for us, we’re happy. Check the “Find Beer” page above if you are looking for our beers.

Lazy Magnolia is dedicated to providing the best possible products through our tireless efforts, our superior motivation, and our Southern heritage. We offer our customers a line of refreshing beverages, made in true Southern Style, complementing the traditions of the South and remaining true to Southern tastes.
 
 

4.  Visit MS Coast  -- @VisitMSCoast
www.gulfcoast.org

Very interactive with a great website and on social meda.
Sign up for the online newletter or request literature for your trip to the MS Gulf Coast.
 

*** Another highlight of the trip for Rick was he was able to be on the field at the Double AA Biloxi Shuckers baseball team went through a night workout the day before their season opened...

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 4/1/16 - Tech Books Make Great Reads

It may be April 1, but no April Fools here this week with "Limpert Tech" as Rick and Sully look at some tech-themed books that might make great spring or spring break reading material...

 


1.  The Car Hacker's Handbook

A high tech look at your car and how to protect it.

"The Car Hacker's Handbook" from No Starch Press as the first book to actually call out the dangers that lurk in modern connected cars.

The Car Hacker's Handbook is not just a technical guide for car enthusiasts and those with an interest in cybersecurity. If you work on, or modify cars, this book could be your Bible. For years, car manufacturers have been lax on talking about car security, so "The Handbook" brings this all out into the open. With chapters covering everything from diagnostics to embedded systems to how your vehicle can be "attacked," this guide is comprehensive and complete. This book is well organized and a call out to automakers and consumers.
The author, Craig Smith has worked for several auto makers over the years and has provided them with public research. He is uniquely qualified to be the author of this manual coming from Hive13 hackerspace and OpenGarages.org. He has spoken many times on "car hacking" and has put on workshops at RSA, DEF CON, and variou security conferences.
 


2.  The Best Team Money Can Buy  by Molly Knight

News-making, inside revelations about the tumultuous years when the Los Angeles Dodgers were remade from top to bottom—from the ownership of the team to management to the players on the field—becoming the most talked-about and most colorful team in baseball.

In 2012 the Los Angeles Dodgers were bought out of bankruptcy in the most expensive sale in sports history. Los Angeles icon Magic Johnson and his partners hoped to put together a team worthy of Hollywood: consistently entertaining. By most accounts they have succeeded, if not always in the way they might have imagined.

Now Molly Knight tells the story of the Dodgers’ 2013 and 2014 seasons with detailed, previously unreported revelations. She shares a behind-the-scenes account of the astonishing sale of the Dodgers, and why the team was not overpriced, as well as what the Dodgers actually knew in advance about rookie phenom and Cuban defector Yasiel Puig and how they and teammates handled him during his first two roller-coaster seasons. We learn how close manager Don Mattingly was to losing his job during the 2013 season—and how the team turned around the season in the most remarkable fifty-game stretch (42-8) of any team since World War II, before losing in the NLCS. Knight also provides a rare glimpse into the infighting and mistrust that derailed the team in 2014, and resulted in ridding the roster of difficult personalities and the hiring of a new front office.

Knight also reveals new facts behind the blockbuster trade with the Red Sox. She paints an intimate portrait of star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, probably the best pitcher in the game today, including details about the record contract offer he turned down before accepting the richest contract any pitcher ever signed.

Exciting, surprising, and filled with juicy details, Molly Knight’s account is a must-read for baseball fans and anyone who wants the inside story of today’s Los Angeles Dodgers. - See more at: http://books.simonandschuster.com/The-Best-Team-Money-Can-Buy/Molly-Knight/9781476776293#sthash.BlX2kQts.dpuf

 


3.  Advancing Innovation, by Patrick J. Stroh

This book is about advancing yourself in the high tech world we live in.  Innovation is hard work in our times, but if you are up to taking risks with yourself and your career, this book is great value for taking yourself to the next level.
 

4.  #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness

- Honest answers from Gary Vee
Gary Vaynerchuk—the inspiring and unconventional entrepreneur who introduced us to the concept of crush it—knows how to get things done, have fun, and be massively successful. A marketing and business genius, Gary had the foresight to go beyond traditional methods and use social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to reach an untapped audience that continues to grow.

#AskGaryVee showcases the most useful and interesting questions Gary has addressed on his popular show. Distilling and expanding on the podcast’s most urgent and evergreen themes, Gary presents practical, timely, and timeless advice on marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and everything else you’ve been afraid to ask but are dying to know. Gary gives you the insights and information you need on everything from effectively using Twitter to launching a small business, hiring superstars to creating a personal brand, launching products effectively to staying healthy—and even buying wine.

 

5.   Real Leadership: 9 Simple Practices for Leading and Living with Purpose

By: John Addison, former co-CEO of Primerica and current president and CEO of Addison Leadership Group

John talks about what it means to be a “REAL Leader” – whether it comes to the next future leader of our country, or for your readers for themselves.
As Addison shares his experience, hard-won lessons and secrets to building rock-solid leadership in business and in life from his 25+ years at Primerica, including his leading the company through one of the most successful IPOs among others, he can not only discuss the nine core principles he deems necessary for success, but also can touch on:

-          Whether the potential candidates are truly “leading and living with purpose”

-          How leaders can be role models to their employees and maintain positive culture based on today’s volatile market

-          How new trends and changes in technology affecting leadership in the workplace

-          What millennials need to know as the new generation of leaders

 

 - Rick heading off to the Gulf of Mexico for Spring Break.....  New Orleans, Biloxi, etc  a working vacation.