April 3rd, 2012 admin
Built to endure the nastiest of alpine conditions, the MSR Stormking expedition tent offers incredible strength, durability and rugged, reliable performance. New materials have lightened the weight of the bombproof Stormking by a full pound and a larger vestibule lends greater livability! Five equal-length DAC NSL aluminum poles serve as the sturdy framework for the Stormking. The pole design acts like a spring against the rainfly, increasing rigidity and creating a wide, vaulted ceiling for maximum headroom and floor space. MSR’s FastFeed pole sleeves make the tent easy to erect even in deteriorating conditions. The Stormking’s adjustable stake loops are backed up against failure by a second set of webbing loops. MSR’s DryGuy system accommodates up to a 10mm climbing rope and won’t wick, freeze or hold moisture. The glove-friendly DryTie door ties are faster, drier and lighter than toggle/bungee systems. Acknowledging the fact that mountaineers are liable to spend quite a bit of time pinned indoors by the elements, the Stormking employs a truly livable design. A gear loft, interior pockets and stowaway door pockets help avoid clutter and keep gear organized and accessible. A large, hooped vestibule and a smaller second vestibule combine to provide 26 sq. ft. of additional space for gear. The main vestibule serves as a dry transition area from outdoors to indoors. The dual door construction and large zippered side panels provide excellent ventilation. For quick and easy packing, the Stormking comes with MSR’s RapidRoll Tent Bag. The bag is generously sized and easy to use. Just roll up the tent and place it in the side-loading bag. Then, use the bag’s twin compression straps to cinch it all together. Reflective detailing on the door, roof vent, guylines and zipper pulls make it easier to locate the Stormking when returning to camp in low-light conditions.
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March 29th, 2012 admin
There’s nothing better to do to decompress than to play a game or two. While some fogy people will dare not play games because they say they’re a waste of time (We really know that they are simply just lame gamers. 
), playing mac games (assuming you own a mac) will relax you, give you a laugh and de-stressify you. I made up that last word but you know what I mean. How could they be negative for you if you enjoy them? Answer: They aren’t negative, they are positive and can be good for you. Below is one of my favorite places to find fun games. Remember: you’re never too old to have fun. Some might say that having fun keeps you young.
Look for some games here: mac games
Note: If you don’t have a mac, and instead have a pc, go here: computer games.
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February 28th, 2012 admin
GARDENING: You can do weeding or lawn care, grow and sell plants, grow and dehydrate herbs and make herb blends, press flowers and frame them or make cards or preserve food such as berries to make and sell jam. You can ask a local florist if they’d like to buy your flowers or ornamental branches such as willows, dogwood or forsythia, or sell right from your home, too. You can grow your own food to save money, and anything you sell can go toward funding your hobby or directly to savings.
CRAFTS: You can sell crafts at craft shows and malls. You can teach your skill out of your home or possibly at a local craft store or at a community education course. There are a lot of people who would love to learn how to make items such as jewelry, soap, candles or quilts, to name a few. Ask if you can hang a flier at your local grocery store, library or local craft store. If you sew, you can make slipcovers, or do mending or alterations. Or specialize in an area such as zipper repair, making boutique childrens’ clothes or upcycled clothing from thrift-store garments or material. There are Web sites online that you can sell your work, too. Visit www.etsy.com, www.1000markets.com or www.artfire.com. You can start an online club or newsletter featuring tutorials or patterns, as well.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Not everyone has the talent to do photography for special events, but nothing can stop you from earning money as you learn more. You can find a niche in an area such as pet photography, stock photos or taking pictures of local landmarks or popular regional places, and make cards or calendars to sell. You can contact your local newspaper, magazines or real estate agencies to see whether they’re interested in your work, too. Or contact local businesses and see if they need photos for brochures or ads, or sell your photos at art and craft shows, fairs or festivals.
ORGANIZING AND CLEANING: Start with friends and family and ask if anyone needs help. You can set yourself apart by using eco-friendly, homemade cleaners.
WOODWORK: Have you ever made something to fit a need, such as building a custom deck, picnic table, bookshelf, dog or birdhouse or bed frame? Or maybe you paint small wooden items for ornaments or doll houses. All of these projects can be sold. If you enjoy refinishing furniture or working on trash-to-treasure projects, you can sell at flea markets or arts-and-crafts shows, too.
FOOD: You can sell decorated cakes, cookies, bread, candies, etc. You can go into catering, too. Or place an ad to cook for a busy family, someone sick or the elderly.
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February 18th, 2012 admin
There’s so much to say about this new reader; it’s better that you head on over to Amazon to see everything the Kindle can do.
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February 13th, 2012 admin
The cold and dreary days of winter are almost behind us. Thank. God. – and it’s a good time to be thinking about your summer vacations. Your last trip was much too long ago, wasn’t it? While you have some leeway, start preparing now for your next holiday. Yes, you can start to think about losing a few pounds here and there if you care about that kind of thing, but what I like to think about instead, is camera gear. Last time my photos were pretty satisfactory but there were too many days where I wished I had a different lens to get the shot just right. If you have a Nikon, why not think about improving your equipment repertoire? Getting some new lenses is a good start!
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February 10th, 2012 admin
From shopsmart:
“Just because Linens ‘n Things is going out of business, don’t chuck your coupons quite yet. If you hurry on over to Bed, Bath & Beyond, they’ll accept Linens ‘n Things coupons until Feb. 28. And, keep this in mind: Your Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons are also good at Buy Buy Baby. So get saving!” [via]
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January 27th, 2012 admin
Very recently, Apple launched a bunch of new iPods. First up is a refreshed nano in 8 GB and 16 GB capacities and nine new colors. The nano now features a built-in accelerometer, so you can rotate the screen to watch videos in widescreen. The new nanos also let you shake them to switch songs.
Next up, a newly redesigned iPod touch, still in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB capacities. New features include a built-in speaker as well as a contoured, polished stainless steel design. Third, the iPod classic is now available in 120 GB of storage–that’s 30,000 songs or 150 hours of video. It’s available in black and silver. And finally, the second-generation shuffle is available in a new bright blue, bright green, and pink.
All of the new iPods–almost 30 in all–come with the new Genius Playlist feature that finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a Genius Playlist for you. It’s like having your own highly intelligent, personal DJ. Find out everything there is to know about these new iPods on the product detail pages.
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January 25th, 2012 admin
Slaving away at work day after day with nothing fun in between simply isn’t good for your well-being, so try a new hobby and schedule some fun time in your life. Make it a family activity if you want. You’ve always wanted to tinker in music and sound effects and jingles, and this Yamaha synth could be your ticket to eliminating the big B (boredom) that became routine for you. Life’s short, so embrace a new hobby, get rid of the hum drum life and instead, jazz it up a little.
About the Synthesizer
The Yamaha S90 ES combines a stunningly natural acoustic piano sound with all the sonic flexibility of the award winning Motif ES. A new multi-velocity, stereogrand piano sample, the new sound board simulation and the half-damper capability (when used with the Yamaha FC3) all ensure a rich and realistic acoustic piano sound. The 128 note polyphony tone generator, Studio Connections compatibility, mLAN expansion slot, and PLG expandability give it all the synthesis power and control capabilities of our Motif ES line.
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January 23rd, 2012 admin
This beautiful set of 6 watercolor paints is a perfect way for your child to express his creative spirit. The colors are brilliant and are based on the natural graduation of the twelve-part color-circle, in accordance with Goethe’s theory of colors. The paints also contain no heavy metals and are completely non-toxic. Colors included: carmine red, vermilion, golden yellow, lemon yellow, ultramarin blue, prussian blue. Made in Germany Ages: 3 years +
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January 18th, 2012 admin
Sooooo, Santa did not bring me what I wanted for Christmas. Boo hooooooooooooo! How am I suppose to get in shape in 2009? I really need one. Oh. I suppose needing a new TV has something to do with not getting a Wii Fit, but I want one! I keep hearing how people love it and how great they feel and how fit they’re getting. Oh well. I guess I’ll have to get it myself, which is fine but I’ll have to save up a little. Maybe it’ll be an early bday present for moi. Yes. Body, get ready to get fit! Want to join me?
Get Fit and Have Fun at the Same Time!
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