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Continue reading →: Notebook Guide: Ultraportables and Desktop Replacements
OK, My laptop died, time to get another. Here are some reviews that led me to the Sony VAIO TF3AP2. Its 3 pounds, has a CD-RW/DVD and runs on batteries for five hours. Tiny, its just what I need on the road. I’ll have to get a big desktop at…
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Continue reading →: Binoculars Guide 2004
Well, the last thing we need for our big trip in the outdoors are great binoculars to look at all the wildlife. Some great resources about this, but its been a little confusing because there doesn’t seem to be a definitive source and there are *lots* of brands. The main…
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Continue reading →: Gas Grills
Gas BBQ Grills Product Reviews and Reports by Consumer Search – ConsumerSearch.com. Just found this site ConsumerSearch which aggregates reviews from others. A good idea. Nice thing is that it reviews reviewers and it seems pretty accurate. Here’s the scoop on gas grills with full “reviews”:http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/gas_bbq_grills/reviews.html. Weber Genesis Silver B.…
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Continue reading →: Dress Shoes and Coupons
Well, I also hate shopping for dress shoes, but fortunately, I always am the same size. Here’s a great way to do it: * “Shoebuy”:http://shoebuy.com. Top rated by BizRate, these guys have a big selection. The prices are just typical list prices you’d find at “Nordstroms”:http://nordstroms.com though there is no…
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Continue reading →: Buying Sneakers
Sneakerland. If you’re lazy like me, then you hate going shopping. Sneakerland is a great place to buy any athletic shoes. They typically have free shipping and also 10-15% discounts are common once you use them, they’ll send email with coupons in them. Reliable so far for me. Got my…
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Continue reading →: Mariners with the Kids
Seattle Safeco Field Advice. Some great advice about enjoying Safeco Field and the Mariners (even if they are terrible). Good points: * In the outfield, there are three sections – the left and right field lower seats are reserved and are also $24. The left field bleachers are $13 and…
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Continue reading →: NPR and CSpan Live
NPR Program Stream. Been listening to the Senate hearings on Iraq live. Have to say these audio streaming applications really work much better. NPR has their entire program on the web now. “C-Span”:http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/schedule.csp. I had not realized it, but all three C-Span channels are now available online. Pretty terrific program…
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Continue reading →: Firefox Plug-ins on Mac OSX
mozdev.org – plugindoc: OSX. It is confusing how to get the plug-ins working right on OSX. A good writeup here.
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Continue reading →: Fishing Gear Guide 2004
It’s been a while since I’ve bought much fishing gear, but with Grace growing up and actual success catching fish, I need two more rods. A good time to update the fishing guide. Resources like “TackleTour”:http://www.tackletour.com/editorschoiceall.shtm. They remain a great guide to fishing gear particularly their editors choice: * “Quantum…
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