(Feb 29th 2012 5:00PM) Crazy but true: The backpack is suddenly cool again. And by "again," we mean for the first time since maybe middle school, when it was actually fun to outdo your friends with a bag that showcased your favorite cartoon character. The grown up backpack is nothing short of a runway wonder, complete with designer ...
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(Sep 8th 2010 1:00PM) It\'s no secret that backpacks are a back to school must. In fact, you\'ll be feeling pretty sorry without one slouched over your shoulder as you walk through those school doors. That\'s because they\'re ultra handy -- all those pockets and zippers and spaces. You can store everything in a backpack, from lunch to a ...
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(Jul 23rd 2010 8:12AM) When I was a kid, it seemed like backpacks only came in two colors. Like Henry Ford\'s famous quote about the Model T Ford ("you can have it in any color you want, as long as it\'s black"), you could get a backpack in any color you wanted - as long as it was red or blue. Somewhere in the late 80s I think green came ...
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(May 19th 2010 2:14PM) High school graduation is a major milestone for anyone, and it presents a great opportunity to show them just how proud you are of what they have accomplished. Since you want to make sure you get them something they will enjoy, while at the same time something that they can use, graduation presents can be tough ...
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(May 7th 2010 2:51PM) When it comes to bags, I like them round and big to carry all of the junk that would otherwise be in my trunk.* But that\'s terrible for my back and shoulder! One of my shoulders used to be so much lower than the other because of my bag!!! So for my day-to-day dealings I keep my spinal curves in check with the ...
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(Dec 10th 2009 4:00PM) Christmas is just around the corner, and if you are like me, you are still looking around for those perfect Christmas presents. Anyone that has a teen on their Christmas list knows that finding cool Christmas gifts for teens can be the most challenging task this time of year, so let\'s look at some cool gift ideas ...
more…(Dec 3rd 2009 2:34PM) Netbooks are an excellent alternative to traditional full-featured laptops, especially if your main focus is on web browsing and portability. Personally, my Dell mini 9 has completely replaced my powerful but bulky 17" Macbook Pro as my portable computer. It\'s perfect for quickly checking e-mail after lunch or ...
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(Oct 28th 2009 12:01PM) The next time you\'re out and about, take a count of how many folks are wearing backpacks; from school kids to teens at the mall, to folks buying stuff at the store. They\'re all over the place, to the tune of millions sold a year. You just can\'t get along without one, it seems, given the amount of stuff we find ...
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(Aug 27th 2009 4:37PM) It\'s that time of year - Back to School! Students of all ages will need to replenish their supplies for the year - here\'s a few lists and ideas of things you might want to make sure are in the backpack, desk, locker, or dorm room before that first bell rings... ...
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