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Archive for January, 2006

Aerobie AeroPress

There’s a new way to make coffee with this “French Press”. I’m down with it if it makes a rich, creamy cup of coffee as they claim. Feel free to buy one for me here.

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Newsvine

Newsvine, a social news bookmarking site, has launched a private beta test to which I have been invited. It’s similar to digg.com but goes several steps further by allowing users to tag stories under a wide array of news categories unlike the tech-centric Digg. Users can also write their own columns and will eventually see a cut of the advertising revenue generated from readership. Check it out here.

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IKEA as babysitter

Here’s an interesting use of an IKEA store (not that I would practice it myself) I found on boingboing.net. Some German parents use IKEA as a drop-off babysitter while they run errands and make hair appointments. You can’t beat the 1.50 Euro lunch either!

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Predictions for Macworld

I came across this article on ZDNET that makes predictions (with odds) on which announcements Apple will make at the Macworld Expo next week. I really like the idea a new Mac Mini that will finally make it’s way into the living room.

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HP’s Horrible, Unhelpful, Incompetent Tech Support and Service

A frustrated customer’s experience with HP that is still unresolved. Keep checking for updates.
“The following is a timeline detailing the absolutely terrible experience I have had dealing with HP’s tech support & customer service department.”

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