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  • Buying Happiness For Your Next Car

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    I was wondering what to get for my next car, then I had to laugh as Number 8 on this post from Lifehacker, Buying Happiness, spoke directly to this problem. So I have changed by focus and am considering a car vis a vis Gymkhana (see below). Practically what might this mean?   The Fiat…

  • Replacing a Cracked iPhone 3G Screen

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    I recently obtained this wonderful iPhone 3G.  Well it will be when I Install a New iPhone 3G Display.  Then I will determine if I want to equip it as a pay as you go phone or just leave it as a nice iTouch or Strava tool for my bike.

  • Working in America

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    Jobs are definitely a top of mind subject. Did you know that manufacturing jobs were the largest sector of employment in 1960, yet today the category has fallen to 6th place? View the Interactive Data Visualization by GE

  • Found Prank App Network Spoofer

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    I found out about Network Spoofer on XDADevelopers.  Head over there for more information than I am providing, well, it does give one something to do with the family though, doesn’t it?  I included a quick quote from the site and their disclaimer, which is key to anyone’s appropriate use of the app, and as…

  • DIY Doorbell Will Send Pictures Of Your Guests To Your Droid.

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    I found this project on TechCrunch written up by John Biggs.  Read the entire article on his website for all the related comments, articles and fun stuff.  I am simply saving it here to copy it to a maker I know with an Arduino. Say you’re a misanthrope and you’re afraid of humans. What to…

  • Via Announces The APC 8750, A $50 Android PC

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    From MaximumPC while I ponder a DIY Build-Your-Own PC I saw this: If you’re getting sick of waiting for a slice of your very own Raspberry Pi mini-PC, fear not; the cavalry will soon be arriving thanks to an unexpected rival: Via, the longtime mobo makers. Yesterday, the company announced its Pi-like "APC 8750" board,…

  • Time for Espresso

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    I was looking at Springwise and it must be getting time for afternoon coffee as the Espresso Machine That Can Print   and the Espresso Machine for Your Car both caught my fancy. Now I need a cup of coffee.