Pocketed 06/17/2008
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All My Faves | Blog (View Site) by Shachar Pesis - 06/16/2008
TheFilter - The Filter is an online discovery experience that filters the world of online entertainment and information, personalizing it for each individual user. The Filter is a blend of man and machine - a hybrid engine that filters entertainment content to one’s own personal taste. Pick your favorite music and movie genres and The Filter will try recommending your faves. The idea is amazing however in my eyes the execution is quite poor. The Filter is backed by Peter Gabriel’s Real World Group, I would like to suggest Peter - stick with music, at least with music you can predict the future - Here comes the flood!
CeleBuzz - Celebrity is like a box of chocolates; you can’t stop until you’ve had too much. Just when you think you’ve had your fill of celeb spawn, star weddings, busted relationships, DUIs, wardrobe malfunctions, sex tapes and Scientology spoofs, Britney does something to suck you right back in! Celebuzz is a comprehensive source for celebrity media. Celebuzz has pulled together a stellar lineup of contributors (Socialite Life, WWTDD, The Superficial, JustJared, HollywoodTuna, GFY, Celebslam, Splash News, GB, Bauer-Griffin, Pacific Coast News and INF Daily) in order to make the magic happen.
SurfTheChannel - Watching TV online has become very tangible these days, yet searching for the TV show of your choice is usually still a requirement. No worries, SurfTheChannel has completed the work for you. SurfTheChannel has searched the internet and made available a commendable repertoire of shows. Ooops! I almost forgot; they also have movies, cartoons, music, documentaries, sports and much more. Some of the links are broken, some don’t upload, some are very low quality however if you are a TV enthusiastic, this is defiantly worth checking. Good Morning Dr. Katz!
TopSpot - Mazal Tov - You got married and now you are expecting your first born. Do you love your baby? Of course you do, you love him so much you want to document every single thing he does, from his first smile and on to his first school talent show. Childhood is an ongoing story and TotSpot makes it super easy for parents to share their kid’s story. Tell the story of your kid — capture every first, every memory, and every favorite. Kids are a blessing! they sure say the darndest things!
Drowned In Sound - Music makes the people come together! Drowned in Sound is a comprehensive music source that offers the latest in News, Reviews, Features, Community, Listings, DiScover and Festivals.
YouUniverse - Take a personality quiz and find out who matches your VisualDNA? Is it that simple? Well I don’t know if this is really the answer to your match but it definitely is a great time waster. If you are looking for serious DNA projects, check this Human Genome Project Presentation delivered by Linda Avey. BTW the company behind this fascinating presentation is called 23andme and one of the Co-founders is Anne Wojcicki (wife of Sergey Brin). So what do you prefer imagination or cold facts?
Bomomo - Nowadays, it feels like everyone has to have a say, everyone thinks he is an artist. I say - If you feel, you have a say - therefore, you are an artist. Bomomo offers a great way to express your artistic skills. Show this link to your kids, I can assure you they will enjoy it. I just hope the name of the site won’t inspire you to create a Hiroshima Atomic Bomb.
I am Neurotic - The following description doesn’t belong to me “I can’t use silverware or plates and bowls in restaurants. When I eat out, I have to order “hand food” (sandwiches, nuggets, strips, anything I can eat with my hands). I also always order my food to go, even If I am with people and they are eating there…my friends have just accepted it and love taunting me with the fact that they are using the restaurant silverware and eating off of restaurant plates. I find it disgusting that they are using silverware that has been in thousands of peoples mouths, who knows what diseases and their own disgusting hygiene habits….same thing applies to the plates and bowls… all that saliva mixing with the food… Ick!” I am neurotic is a site dedicated to neurotic disturbances. What is your “small” interruption?
Euro 2008 - The most popular sport world-wide is football also known as soccer. One of the main football events is the EURO Championship which is held once every 4 year, it is the second most important football event after the World Cup. The EURO 2008 site is a dream come true for football lovers, it includes great features and is designed with style. Make sure to check Goal of The Day, Photos, and some pieces of history, such as the unforgettable 1988 Netherlands Victory. Is Ronaldo the new Marco Van Basten?
Click Maze 2 - The aim of this game is to guide the small red pill through the maze avoiding all the black walls and obstacles in order to reach the large pill in as few clicks as possible. Struggling? Check the video and plan your next click.
Pocketed 05/14/2008
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ohdeedoh by carrie - 05/14/2008
Ann writes in with a timely question for Safety Month:
I just had some new cabinets installed (Shaker style) and was hoping to use the magnetic Tot Loks. My contractor says my cabinets are too thick. Anyone have experience with this or recommend any other cabinet locks? Thanks!
Ann, we're afraid we can't be much help on this one as we haven't used cabinet locks before. The reviews we read of
Tot Loks were generally very positive, but most parents noted that they were difficult to install. We found a helpful and detailed review with installation tips at
Epinions which noted this about cabinet thickness:
This is definitely a time when you must read through all of the instructions, the most important one being about the thickness or your cabinetry. If your door is less than 5/8th of an inch, you don’t have to use the plunger or the extension slug. For a door thickness of 5/8ths to 1 and 1/8th of an inch you omit the extension slug. From 1 and 1/8th to 1 and 9/16ths of an inch, you will need the extension slug. If the thickness is close to the maximum measurement, the best thing might be to add the suggested pieces so you can be sure the door will unlock.
Readers - can you help Ann out? Do you have experience with Tot Loks or other cabinet locks?
Pocketed 04/28/2008
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My Mom Shops (View Site) by mymomshops - 04/28/2008
I always enjoy reviewing products for this blog, but once in a while a product really blows me away and makes my day (or week)! This is the case with the truly phenomenal artwork I just received from
Photofiddle, a company that easily turns your favorite snapshots into a museum-quality work of art. While it's not a new concept, this was the first time I tried it myself, and, wow, was I impressed. So was
The Today Show- they just featured
Photofiddle last week! It is totally easy- you just upload your digital photo and choose from among various styles of art to create a masterpiece of any size from 8" x 8" to 6 feet x 20 feet. You can choose canvas or art prints, framed or unframed...the choices of endless. I had a tough time choosing, but here was my result:
Before: One of my favorite digital photos of R&S at play:
After: Voila! A "modern art" canvas wrapped on a stretcher, ready to hang on the red accent wall in my living room (and, trust me, this photo does not even do it justice):
We have gotten oodles of compliments on this work of art and I smile every time I see it. Mine measures 24" x 36" and costs approximately $180; many other size
canvases are available, too. Can you say Mother's Day Gift??? Visit
Photofiddle.com.
Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on all Photofiddle orders now through June 21st with code "momshops".
Pocketed 02/22/2008
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Daddy Types (View Site) - 02/22/2008
The word from Hemmings blog guru--and DT's man in the backcountry--David Travers Adolphus on the Tough Traveler Stallion backpack carrier: "Finally." The white thing seen dangling below, the all-weather hood, is a must--for a city kid.
The word on the Columbia Little Matterhorn snowsuit: "Toasty."
THE STALLION: A SUPER DELUXE, EXTRA-PADDED BACKPACK FOR MEDIUM TO TALL ADULTS FOR AVID HIKERS & COMFORT LOVERS!, Made in USA, $198.50 [toughtraveler.com]
Columbia LIttle Matterhorn Snowsuit, $54 [amazon]
Pocketed 11/27/2007
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The Amateur Gourmet (View Site) - 11/27/2007
We haven't really heard yet from Neil the Intern (remember our interns?) and so please enjoy his debut post; a post on making fudge.
Fudge is wonderful. It's creamy, crystalline, firm, and smooth all at the same time. It's a treat whenever I eat it, but is especially good when it starts to get cold, and yesterday my father and I made fudge for a post-Thanksgiving treat.
Fudge is easy to make, but also easy to mess up. It takes vigilance to get it just right, or else you can end up with a big mess. The most important aspect to good fudge is timing and patience. After getting the mixture to "soft ball" stage (238 degrees), waiting for it to cool to the right temperature without touching it is very tough. If it doesn't stay still, crystals can form and create something that, while sugary and chocolate, can't be called fudge (or tasty).
There are many variations of fudge recipes. My girlfriend and I have argued over whose recipe is better (or whether there were even any differences between the two): my father's, or hers. My father uses the recipe his mother taught him, from the good housekeeping cookbook. Her father uses the recipe his mother taught him, from the corn syrup bottle. But both are very similar and make, in my opinion, estimable fudges.
Chocolate Fudge (from Good Housekeeping cookbook):
3 C Sugar
1 C Milk
2 Tbsp corn syrup
2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla extract
About 2 1/2 hours before serving:
In large saucepan over medium heat, heat sugar and next 3 ingredients to boiling, stirring constantly. Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 238 degrees F or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball. Remove from heat and place pan in a cold water bath to cool; immediately add butter and margarine or vanilla.
Cool mixture, without stirring, to 110 degrees F or until outside of saucepan feels lukewarm to hand. Meanwhile butter 8"x8" pan.
With spoon, beat until mixture becomes thick and begins to lose its gloss. Quickly pour into pan. (Don't scrape saucepan; mixture on side may be sugary.) Cool in pan; when cold, cut into 32 squares. Makes 32 pieces or about 1 1/4 pounds.
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