Month: April 2015

Posted in Technology

New Purchase! Microsoft Universal Keyboard

Posted on by The Nosey Panda

There are times when I do not want to fire up the laptop and just want to use my tablet.  Well, you know how cumbersome writing text or lengthy posts using the phone/tablet keyboard can be.  Swype/Swift Key is good, but sometimes you just want a keyboard.  Well, I think I found a solution to my needs. After researching wireless keyboards on Amazon, I decided on the Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard. 

The device was easy to set up.  You open it up, hold the button on the side for three seconds to get into pairing mode, then pair it with you device.  Once connected, Voila!  You are in business.  The keypad has a nice feel and provide enough resistance that they don’t feel squishy when pressed. The keyboard is compact, but since I have small hands, it’s not really an issue for me.  I am typing this post using the keyboard.  They keyboard measures approximately 9.5″ L x 4.25″ W x .25″ D. 

The keyboard is called a “Universal” keyboard because it is compatible with Microsoft, Android and Apple (iPod and iPhone) devices.  There is a three way switch on the Keyboard that allows you to choose your platform.

I purchased the keyboard from Amazon and it was $63.73 regular price, but I got it used for $54.95. I placed the order on 4/25/15 and received it today.

Overall, I really like the Keyboard.  I haven’t tried out any of the of the program keys, but honestly, I think I will  probably only use the keypad. 

I give it a high five. Panda paws up!
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Posted in Eurovision

My Current Eurovision 2015 Top Soongs

Posted on by The Nosey Panda

I checked my Eurovision 2015 Playlist on the pod and here are my current Baker’s Dozen most played Eurovision songs:

1

Goodbye To Yesterday

Born & Rasta

Estonia

2

Grande Amore

Il Volo

Italy

3

Heroes

Mans Zelmerlow

Sweden

4

A Monster Like Me

Morland & Debreh Scarlett

Norway

5

Black Smoke

Ann Sophie

Germany

6

Amanecer

Edurne

Spain

7

Tonight Again

Guy Sebastian

Australia

8

Ceo Svet Je Moj / Beauty Never Lies

Bojana Stamenov

Serbia

9

A Million Voices

Polina Gagarina

Russia

10

Unbroken

Maria Olafs

Iceland

11

I’m Alive

Elhaida Dani

Albania

12

Love Injected

Amanita

Latvia

13

Walk Along

Trijntje Oosterhuis

The Netherlands
Posted in Baking, Recipe

Soft and Tender Peanut Butter Cookies | Vegan and Gluten-Free

Posted on by The Nosey Panda

Rainy evening cookie bake.  I didn’t have eggs so I found this recipe. Instead of white flour,  the recipe calls for oat flour (ground up oatmeal)!  They are in the oven now…

http://blissfulbasil.com/2013/10/06/soft-and-tender-peanut-butter-cookies-vegan-and-gluten-free/

Update! They turned out well. I used one cup of the oat flour. They come out really soft from the oven so let them cool a bit before moving them to a wire rack. The cookies are soft so use the amount of flour stated in the recipe if you want a more firm cookie.
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