PortaPocket Notebook

Not sure if you heard about this, but the latest apple iWatch and iPhone 14 have a new feature. It's a feature that seems useful, but it's actually creating a new problem unintentionally. While 'smart' electronics often enhance our lives, it seems that in this case it's having an opposite effect.

The issue stems from the new 'crash detection' feature. So when you're on a high speed ride, the sharp movements and drops are seemingly like those one might experience in a car accident. So your apple tech is now summoning the ambulances on your behalf. Oh my! 

This is a fail on multiple fronts as any misguided efforts to assist people who don't need emergency services results in a waste of resources. Dispatching people and equipment to unnecessary missions disallows them to be available for more urgent situations where people actually need help.

Some parks that are now aware of this situation have started installing signage to tell patrons to please turn off their cell phones &/or watches, or leave them off the ride altogether.  The first step in fixing the problem is always awareness.

It's a start. 

We'll leave the off-the-charts-creativity to you; incognito is what we do ;)
While every ensemble is unique, we love being your hidden helper along the way.
When you want to keep your cell, ID/cards ++ close, just stop by, say hi!

With pop culture entertainment giant con C2E2 in Chicago along with so many
other worthy cons in this sphere, it's a privilege to be a part of your community,
even in our small way. 

Mad respect to all cosplayers who work tirelessly to bring imagination to life.
Cheers to YOU!

xo,
portapocket.com

pix show some happy creators modeling their PortaPocket purchases
from our booth at Anime Central, Rosemont :))

While there are many options out there these days, few things actually work. 

Here's a tweet from today Feb 25: 

@theaptlytitled  *ahem* WOMEN’S WORKOUT LEGGINGS NEED POCKETS TOO.
IM **TIRED** OF HAVING TO PUT MY PHONE IN THE WAISTBAND
AND PULLING IT OUT FULL OF SWEAT

This is a common sentiment, and one I see manifesting at the gym all the time.
While some manufacturers are now adding pockets to leggings & yoga pants, 
that sweat risk factor always remains. Plus, these pockets often bulge out
while in use, and can get the way while doing certain exercises.

But what if you CAN have effective and attractive pockets?
Ones that work with almost ANY outfit. Wouldn't that be easier?

The problem is that the fixed size & location of pockets in clothes is a
limiting factor.  You can't just move things out of your way when you like.          

Using PortaPocket releases you from these boundries and brings you
freedom & functionality.

Must have (sweatproof) pockets?
Stop by portapocket.com ...and help yourself!

While this definitely qualifies, it begs the question:

xo

 photo credit: Attractions Magazine

I sometimes get melancholy when that school bell rings and brings an end to summer. But it's also a fresh start and makes me feel good our daughter is off to new adventures and learning new things.

The start of Junior High can be exciting, but also nerve-wracking for soon to be teenagers trying to navigate through the corridors of life. With a little reassurance, I know my tween will meet her challenges head-on and find self confidence. And it doesn't hurt to know she's always got a part of me with her... every day. xo

 p.s. keep that phone in your locker though, sweetheart... rules are rules ;)

What a wonderful treat to be part of this very special Expo last weekend. Abilities is a show that celebrates people with all kinds of unique situations and offers resources and tools to make their lives easier and better.

Whether you're able or disabled, we're thrilled to help you have a better way to always know where your cell phone, ID/cards, medical devices & other small essentials are at all times :))  #justWEARit  #pocketsRx 

Have you heard about how Mylan just increased the price of their EpiPens to the tune of 460+%? Seems almost shades of that piece-of-work CEO who bought a longstanding drug that was needed by a small segment of the population... but then screwed them over by jacking up its cost 7000 fold.

Apparently, greed is still here to stay, sadly. ;(

http://fortune.com/2016/08/22/mylan-epipen-price-hike-monopoly/

Even with this drug suppliers' unfortunate increase of this life-saving drug (along with a huge uptick in their own already hefty salaries...), we here at PortaPocket still offer you the same useful products you've come to count on and appreciate...and at consistent pricing that won't break your wallet... for almost 9 years now. For us, it's all about putting good things out into the world...in the true spirit of making life better. We will never put profits over purpose.

Ever.

xo

Did you see that SuperGirl post Serena made on facebook? She'd been in a restaurant and some dude stole her cell while it was sitting on a chair. Not to be denied, our heroine rushed out, confronted the perp and got her property back. Phew! Even got a standing O when she returned to the eatery. But oh my...why? Not why about the ovation...that was totally deserved! Good for her not to be victimized... But why did it happen at all? Because her cell was ....over...... there. Ripe for the pickings ;/

And then...there was the Jack attack. Not a physical one, but the rant on clothing designers singer Jack Johnson made via twitter:
Jack JohnsonVerified account‏@JackJackJohnson
WHAT IS WRONG WITH PANTS DESIGNERS IM SO FRUSTRATED OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE CHANGING WORLD DAMNIT
Jack JohnsonVerified account‏@JackJackJohnson
SHALLOW POCKETS SHOULDN'T EVEN EXIST ANYMORE 99% OF PHONE OWNERS HAVE PHONES TALLER THAN 4 INCHES WHY'S HALF MY PHONE STICKING OUT MY POCKET

Just like you and I. 
We're all just people.
With all the same problems.

Meanwhile, we think we might know a way to give Serena and Jack some relief.

What do you think? 

BOO!!

So maybe you heard Kelly Ripa from LIVE with Kelly and Michael talk about money all covered with boob sweat, or Tyra Banks of The Fab Life dishing about all those germs that are on your purse...

So many creepy crawly things out there that can give you pause...

at least minimization of these problems is possible.  thankfully!! 

No bones about it. ;)