thelimey on February 5th, 2010

gramophoneFifty years ago, the idea of carrying high quality, static-free stereo music in your pocket would have seemed like pure science fiction.

Today, MP3 players are among the most popular assets of modern humanity.

Apple’s iPod has gained the biggest profile, of course – especially among those with more cash than brains – but the sheer range of sizes, features and prices is amazing. And if you have one, there’s one thing you can count on – there’s now something better out there.

Browse around and see what you find…

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thelimey on February 5th, 2010

tandy-trs80-computerIn 1948, two bright sparks named J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly built what is widely regarded as the world’s first real computer – ENIAC. It weighed 50 tons, took up 1800 square feet – and had about half the computing power of your watch.

Today, we can do a bit better.

And of all the modern computing devices, few have changed people’s lives and options more than laptops. They’re quite a lot smaller, few just a few pounds and give you a level of computing ability the ENIAC could not even process.

If you need one for work – or just as a trinket – be warned, they’re addictive. That link is one source, but do a search and have fun.

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thelimey on January 24th, 2010

texas-flagA lot of people who live there are happy to tell basically anyone who will listen that living in Texas gives anyone so fortunate a great deal about which to smile. But some of those fortuitous residents are not entirely sure their teeth might be so ready for primetime.

A lot of people are reluctant to visit a dentist, and those old movies featuring dentists like W.C. Fields armed with huge drills they then used on patients who were captured in scenes of foot-flailing pain were not exactly great for PR.

But a lot has changed since the days of such overblown vaudeville.

If your current dental condition suggests you need an implant dentist Plano is one place you need to look. Check that link, do some browsing and you could soon find relief…

Photo by: Klobe

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thelimey on January 23rd, 2010

books2If you’ve finished college and have all your textbooks now gathering dust, you may well be wondering what you can do with them, apart from spend the next twenty years just keeping them clean?

Well, one option is to sell them online and turn books you’re now too smart to need into cash, for which most folk can always find use.

Some people sell textbooks, others have old novels or reference books of which they’ve grown tired or read far too often, and all of these can be changed into cash easily, quickly and entirely online – No heavy lifting required.

If you’re a lover of books but not crazy about junk, this is an easy solution that lets you trade wasted space in your home for extra bulk in your wallet.

Check out the options – you might be quite impressed.

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thelimey on January 23rd, 2010

snuggieSelling to the public is always a battle, but in an economy as bruised as ours currently is it’s a challenge of Herculean proportions.

But many store owners have found something as simple as a good cardboard display can make that task a lot easier. Present your wares to your buyers in an attractive setting and the temptation to reach for the wallet becomes wonderfully strong. You can even get your display custom-made to increase the allure.

If you own a store, a few dollars invested on an attractive display can repay you a hundred times over. That link is one source, but browse around and see what you find.

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thelimey on January 23rd, 2010

scalesIf you’re looking to lose a few pounds you may already be encountering one major snag – How do you restrict your diet without missing out on essential nutrients your body needs to maintain a good standard of health?

Diet supplements are one answer, but one reportedly highly effective ingredient missing from most of the range on the market is Conjugated Linoleic Acid, also known as CLA. A recent cla review suggests this simple, derivative fatty acid can help increase muscle, suppress cancer, burn unsightly fat and increase the rate at which your body burns calories.

Basically, everything short of summon world peace.

If your goal is to drop fat and improve muscle tone, your should consider supplementing your diet with CLA. Just 60mg a day [that's about the size of two Tylenol,] can have an effect. And it’s not that expensive. Do a search and see how you feel.

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thelimey on January 21st, 2010

diet-saladIf you’ve seen the price of some vitamins lately you’d be forgiven for thinking they must be made of gold.

The makers, of course, claim their over-priced candy can cure every ill you can think of – As long as you keeping paying them lots of money to take these unproven pills for the rest of your life.

Don’t fall for it, folks!

The wonders of the internet mean there are now several vitamin research sites you can browse that will not only tell you the truth about the various makes, but let you buy vitamins for far less than a health store will charge.

If you think your diet could do with some help, shopping online is a far less stressed way to find it. Go on – see for yourself…

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thelimey on January 21st, 2010

coiled-tapeThis is the time of year where those of us who have a few pounds are barraged with sales pitches for weight loss programs and all kinds of curious pills that promise you a Greek god’s physique by next Monday – if you can afford the exorbitant price.

Some weight loss programs do actually work – for a while. A few people have reported provable losses of 6-8lbs in a week.

But then you finish the ‘program’ and every pound races straight back to your hips.

On a good weight loss exercise program you’ll lose the weight slower – but you’ll keep it off – And it all costs a lot less!

Don’t get sucked in by those weight-watching oddballs. Read up on some exercise plans and you’ll not only have more energy to go out and explore, you’ll have far more cash left to spend when you get there…

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thelimey on January 21st, 2010

fitnessFor generations untold, men have sought ways to to gain muscle and improve their appearance, without too much exertion or pain being involved. Everything from jogging to hardcore weight-training was tried, with varying degrees of success depending on who you might ask.

Well, the wonders of science have now produced a new way to help you get buff – Muscle Milk. It feeds the body the extra protein needed to help your weight-training program achieve the results you really want, with less effort involved.
At least, that’s the theory.

Several web sites have now conducted an independent muscle milk review, and the results seem quite hopeful. If you have plans to get buff for the Summer, these are reports you’d do well to read.

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thelimey on January 21st, 2010

acneLet’s be honest -  Acne is no fun. It drains your self-confidence, and in most cases can also leave a  large dent in your wallet, too. Most creams and remedies barely work – if at all – and the whole miserable experience seems to blight your whole life. For years!

It would help if just one available product presented itself as the actual, effective solution, but that’s clearly too much to ask. The best-selling treatment for most cases of acne is Proactiv. But their main competitor, acnefree does the same job, is made from the same basic recipe, and does it all for about half the price.

There’s no ‘magic bullet’ for acne – It’s nature’s way to show you’re becoming an adult, while those who insult you for the visual results are still trapped in their childhood. Do some research and you will find a way to survive…

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