

(May 21st 2013 11:48AM) Now that Spring has sprung and I\'m more ambitious about cooking -- both indoors and out -- I\'ve been on the hunt for kitchen gadgets that make life easier. Here are three that have piqued my interest. For not-so-thin baked goods like croissants, baguettes, panini -- and for plain old bread -- the DeLonghi ...
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(May 20th 2013 9:43AM) Did you forget a graduation gift for a family member, or a close friend? It\'s easy enough to do -- the time around graduation is a hectic one, especially if the graduate is heading off for a job, or a Summer break before going to college. Here are three gifts that are readily available, won\'t break the bank, and ...
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(May 20th 2013 9:00AM) In case you haven\'t noticed, the weather is heating up. In addition to the über-sexy lace shorts we\'re sporting this summer, we\'re also getting ourselves reacquainted with the cool boho-chic tunic. About as breezy and effortless as it gets, the tunic is a dressier alternative to a tee or tank, yet still retains ...
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(May 19th 2013 9:00AM) You\'ve been subjected to Bermuda shorts and soccer shorts since you were roughly five years old. Wouldn\'t you agree it\'s about time to change the game a bit? Enter lace shorts, a surprisingly sexy - and very wearable - option that offers a far more feminine approach to a typically sporty style. We\'ve set our ...
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(May 17th 2013 11:42AM) If you read this blog regularly, you know that I\'m a big fan of gadgets; I am, by training, a mechanical engineer, and I\'m always entranced by gadgets that improve efficiency, make work easier, or are just plain clever. Here are three gadgets that I like. The Charcoal Companion Coastal Grilling Kabob Skewers ...
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(May 15th 2013 12:18PM) There are new smartphones being released just about every day; all with great features and at a variety of prices. Here is a comparison of three of the latest, for your perusal. The HTC One 4G Android Smartphone ($80-$550, depending on your selected service plan from Sprint) is a featherweight five ounces, but ...
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(May 13th 2013 10:50AM) If you\'re way into music, or you travel too much to your liking and want to isolate yourself from jet engine whine -- or the chatty kid in the seat behind you -- earbuds just won\'t get it. What to do? The best solution -- over-the-ear headphones, for your living room or business-class seat. And Sennheiser has ...
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(May 11th 2013 10:25AM) You don\'t need to be a through-hiker on the Appalachian Trail to appreciate the need for clean drinking water when you\'re traveling; if you are planning on making a trip to any country where the water quality may be iffy, you\'ll be glad you have a very portable water purification device that requires no boiling, ...
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(May 7th 2013 11:19AM) Your Mom likely has a smartphone, and for sure she carries a wallet; to keep from having both hands full, a clever accessory is the smartphone wallet. No need for a purse or a tote bag; all the good stuff -- electronically and all else -- is in one easy-to-carry clutch. For example, this Lodis Paddington Smart ...
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