

(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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(May 6th 2013 10:46AM) What Mom doesn\'t love a tote bag? The right bag will mix and match with whatever outfit your Mom may be wearing, she need not worry about any wear and tear it may take in the course of a day, and it will hold a lot of stuff for everyday shopping or trips to the pool or beach. LL Bean has a reputation for ...
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(May 5th 2013 1:04PM) Any one of these three top-notch Samsung electronics would make a great Mothers Day gift for your Mom, and she doesn\'t need to have programming skills to make them work efficiently and easily. The Samsung company prides itself on making tech-friendly products for its customers, and these are no exception. The ...
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(May 5th 2013 2:26AM) Fact: Your Mom wiped your bum when you were a baby. You don\'t remember it and I\'m sure she wishes she could forget, but it happened. Many times. I\'m not trying to guilt you or anything, but maybe consider all the hours she spent taking care of you -- in addition to the deep love she has for you -- this Mother\'s ...
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(May 5th 2013 2:15AM) Perhaps it\'s my pale exterior or maybe it\'s my "look out for others" instincts, but I am what you refer to as a "sunscreen pusher." By this point in our relationship, my husband has probably heard me say, "Don\'t forget to put sunscreen on!" over a bajillion times and he knows a lesson in skin cancer and ...
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