Monthly Archives: August 2010

Sharpie Stainless Steel Permanent Marker

I have always liked Sharpies. They make laundry markers and felt-tipped pens that are smooth and make a bold statement. Signatures look best with thick lines, and if you need to scan them, they need some definition. The problem, of … Continue reading

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X-10 Home Automation

The X-10 Web site can be a little much if you have never seen it before, but that’s OK. You can work your way through to the useful parts without a lot of fuss if you know what you are looking … Continue reading

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Cmoy Headphone Amp

Audiophile quality stereo equipment can get ridiculously expensive and take up a lot of space in the room it’s in, which of course is the only room where you can listen to it. That was all changed by the introduction … Continue reading

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Darda Toy Pullback Cars

When there are small children around, or recently around, toy cars seem to multiply like magic: Matchbox, Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning are all the same size and kids love them. They are all a lot of fun, but not … Continue reading

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Chanel Platinum Egoiste Cologne

Chanel Platinum Egoiste is the men’s cologne that I’ve found gets the most comments from women. They’ll tell you that you smell good, over and over. Continue reading

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Brooks Bicycle Saddle

Brooks Bicycle Saddle is a high quality, beautiful leather bicycle saddle that will make your bike more comfortable and better looking. Continue reading

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Dynaco FM-3 Tube Tuner

Analog FM radio may be on its way out, squeezed out by satellite radio, HD radio and Internet radio. Now, though, it is still very much alive and an excellent source of free music programs. In Philadelphia, the Penn college … Continue reading

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Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper

Watching movies at home requires popcorn for the full theatrical effect. I have always had a hard time getting microwave popcorn either all popped or not scorched. For something that is supposed to be so effortless, it is expensive and … Continue reading

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