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	<title>Essential Gear Guide &#187; Entertainer</title>
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		<title>Periodic Table Magnets- imagine your fridges reaction!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $12] &#160; Now you can have Uranium and you&#8217;re ketchup all in the same place! A fun way to learn your elements or subject your children to your quirky interests.&#160; The Periodic Table Magnets from Simple Memory Art comes in one sheet and can be separated into individual elements (well, not actual elements, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Simple Memory Art" href="http://www.simplememoryart.com/shop_MG208.html" target="_blank">[Get It $12]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/image3.png" rel="lightbox[1112]"><img alt="image" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/image-thumb3.png" width="510" height="394" /></a>&#160; <br />Now you can have Uranium and you&#8217;re ketchup all in the same place!</p>
<p>A fun way to learn your elements or subject your children to your quirky interests.&#160; The <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2961387965_f641b1f7c8.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">Periodic Table Magnets</a> from <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.simplememoryart.com/index.html" target="_blank">Simple Memory Art</a> comes in <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2961392817_13583297d4.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">one sheet</a> and can be <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2961390017_4975b78e7c.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">separated</a> into individual elements (well, not actual elements, but you get the idea).&#160; <br />Mix and match the elements to arrange your own table, perhaps outsmarting <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitri_Mendeleev" target="_blank">Dmitri Mendeleev</a> in the process, but you&#8217;ll probably just make a mess.</p>
<p>Size: 7.4&quot; x 10.5&quot; (Sheet)</p>
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		<title>Chocolate Pen- it&#8217;ll make you eat your words!</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2011/12/chocolate-pen-itll-make-you-eat-your-words/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[chocolate body pen]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[strawberry body pen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $7] I have an idea, let&#8217;s combine the best taste ever with the best feeling ever then sell it for under 10 bucks! The Chocolate Pen Set from Gasworks Inc. is a pair of 1.4 ounce chocolate and strawberry body pens. Use the tasty paste to draw designs or write love notes on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Only $7!!!!" href="http://www.treatsbetweenthesheets.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=17&amp;products_id=270" target="_blank">[Get It $7]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/image13.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[749]"><img alt="chocolate body pen" align="left" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/image-thumb13.png" width="279" height="279" /></a> I have an idea, let&#8217;s combine the best taste ever with the best feeling ever then sell it for under 10 bucks!</p>
<p>The <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2022/2590715204_72cb7e4d75.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">Chocolate Pen Set</a> from <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.gasworks.com/" target="_blank">Gasworks Inc.</a> is a pair of <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2589965105_98ee953f3a.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">1.4 ounce chocolate and strawberry</a> body pens. Use the tasty paste to draw designs or write love notes on your lovers body.&#160; The pens are easy to write with and can even be used for decorating <a title="Pillowcake...yes it&#39;s a cake" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2590858124_f9a14e1e04.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">cakes</a> and other <a title="Gingerbread House" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2590874348_1cac6e487f.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">baked goods</a>.</p>
<p>By heating the pens in warm water, you can determine how viscous you want the chocolate to be.&#160; Never mind the application, the taste alone makes this a great product, I give the chocolate pen set two thumbs up.&#160; These make a great wedding or anniversary gift, as do the other <a title="E.G.G. candy g-string &amp; bra" href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/612/candy-g-string-bra/">risqué products</a> from Gasworks Inc.&#160; </p>
<p><i>*Size: Each pen is appx 6&quot; tall x 1&quot; wide</i></p>
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		<title>Oriental Rug Mousepad- do you have a rug addiction?</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2011/11/oriental-rug-mousepad-do-you-have-a-rug-addiction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Peripherals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[computer mouse rug]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $20] These things are flying off the shelves! From the Red Persian Group of Oriental MouseRugs (Asian Collection) comes a new addition to your addiction. Specifically made for your computer mouse, this miniature rug features .75 millimeter long fibers (over 7 million on each rug) that create a beautiful and intricate pattern that&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"></span><span class="price"><a title="MouseRug: Red Pursian" href="http://mouserug.stores.yahoo.net/orrepe.html" target="_blank">[Get It $20]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/image25.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[901]"><img alt="MouseRug" align="right" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/image-thumb23.png" width="276" height="376" /></a>These things are <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2704425071_708f6728ed.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">flying</a> off the shelves!</p>
<p>From the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2703758237_4a63ae28ed.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">Red Persian</a> Group of Oriental <a title="MouseRug: Home Page" href="http://mouserug.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="_blank">MouseRugs</a> (<a title="MouseRug: Design Collections" href="http://mouserug.stores.yahoo.net/mousgal.html" target="_blank">Asian Collection</a>) comes a new addition to your addiction. Specifically made for your <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2705044677_d3071845dd.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">computer mouse</a>, this <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2705055047_7d1e5c47b7.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">miniature rug</a> features .75 millimeter long fibers (over 7 million on each rug) that create a beautiful and <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2705872578_7cdbb4347d.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">intricate pattern</a> that&#8217;s soft to the touch. <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2705056451_5f8c0ac001.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">These things</a> aren&#8217;t stamped with ink, they&#8217;re made with real <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2705874032_f68a7b963b.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">dyed yarn</a>. The tiny fibers allow for precise tracking (whether your mouse is optical or ball), and will actually <a title="MouseBlade: Stiff Version" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2703773041_d5429916c3.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">hold your mouse in place</a> on uneven surfaces.</p>
<p>Dude, that rug really <a title="Big Lebowski" href="http://www.omnisio.com/v/pWlVrSjdjhG/lebowski-rug" target="_blank">ties the room together</a>.</p>
<p><em>* These may only be 7&quot;x10&quot;, but they&#8217;re gateway RUGS! Before you know it they&#8217;ll by lying on the living room floor or under the table, you&#8217;ll be spending all your money on RUGS, maybe even <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2705036005_bdf1843804.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">matching coasters</a>!</em></p>
<p><span id="more-901"></span>Don&#8217;t be fooled by cheap knock-offs that illegally trade under the MouseRug name; be sure your MouseRug is authentic. The tedious design procedure and <a title="Lextra: Home Page" href="http://lextra.com/" target="_blank">Lextra®</a> production process creates an authentic feel that can&#8217;t be faked.
<p>Be sure to view all the <a title="MouseRug: product page" href="http://mouserug.stores.yahoo.net/mousgal.html" target="_blank">MouseRug options</a> including the stiff <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2703773041_d5429916c3.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">MouseBlade</a> version for uneven work areas, as well as the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2705036005_bdf1843804.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">CoasterRugs</a> and <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2705076685_6921fc193a.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">BookRugs</a>.</p>
<p><u><strong>Natural Rubber Base:</strong></u> made in the U.S.A. (rubber comes from trees in southeast Asia).     <br /><u><strong>Fringed ends:</strong></u> custom produced in the U.S.A. (same company makes fringe for well-known producers of full size rugs).</p>
<p><em>*MouseRugs are faithful reproductions of actual full-size antique rugs and blankets.</em></p>
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		<title>Roman Candles &#8211; lets party like it’s MCMXCIX</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2011/08/roman-candles-lets-party-like-its-mcmxcix/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $5] Don&#8217;t worry, these aren&#8217;t the Roman Candles that you&#8217;ll explode your face off with, but they are made for celebration.&#160;&#160; Tired of all those pathognomonic emblems on your birthday cake?&#160; Well now instead of 45 candles you can have three, much less likely to cause a panic attack; just beware the ides [...]]]></description>
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<p></span><span class="price"><a title="Amazon" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015MU8FY" target="_blank">[Get It $5]</a></span> </div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/image3.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[979]"><img height="297" alt="Roman Candles" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/image-thumb3.png" width="504"></a><br />Don&#8217;t worry, these aren&#8217;t the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2778180051_7b8e29b12d.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Roman Candles</a> that you&#8217;ll <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2778228379_22f452cd55.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">explode your face off</a> with, but they are made for celebration.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Tired of all those pathognomonic emblems on your birthday cake?&nbsp; Well now instead of 45 candles you can have three, much less likely to cause a panic attack; just beware the ides of March!&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><a title="Product Page" href="http://www.worldwidefred.com/romancandles.htm" target="_blank">Roman Candles</a> are another fun way to look at the world through the eyes of <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.worldwidefred.com/home.htm" target="_blank">Fred &amp; Friends</a>.&nbsp; Each <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2779166890_ab62b926b3.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">clear recyclable PET-G display box</a> contains 8 <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2779167420_8812840927.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">silver-trimmed candles</a> (good for ages 1 to 89), along with a crash course in <a title="Roman Numeral Creator" href="http://www.richkni.co.uk/php/roman/roman.php" target="_blank">Roman numerology</a>. </p>
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		<title>Cocktail Chemistry Set- for a good reaction!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $40] Make use of that Ph. D with the Cocktail Chemistry Set.&#160; Your friends don&#8217;t care about solvents and buffers, the only concoction they want to see you make is the one they can drink.&#160; With a cocktail shaker, Erlenmeyer flask, glass stirring rod, and 4 test tubes you&#8217;re guaranteed a good reaction.&#160; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"></span><span class="price"><a title="Perpetual Kid" target="_blank" href="http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=2622">[Get It $40]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/image1.png" rel="lightbox[1200]"><img alt="image" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/image-thumb1.png" width="451" height="351"></a></p>
<p>Make use of that Ph. D with the <a target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/3038933162_8c853a99f6.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">Cocktail Chemistry Set</a>.&nbsp; Your friends don&#8217;t care about solvents and buffers, the only concoction they want to see you make is the one they can drink.&nbsp; With a <a target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/3038825882_16d46b68cc.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">cocktail shaker</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3037992461_9b0d27c226.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">Erlenmeyer flask</a>, glass stirring rod, and <a target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/3038041927_99b0051fab.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">4 test tubes</a> you&#8217;re guaranteed a good reaction.&nbsp; So next time you have a problem, just remember that you&#8217;ve already got <a target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/3037984509_8c5838e8e4.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">the solution</a> and it&#8217;s at the bottom of a <a target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3038822038_ed05bdda29.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox">test tube</a> full of booze. </p>
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<p><strong>Pack Contains:</strong><br />• 1 x Cocktail Shaker<br />• 1 x Flask Jug<br />• 4 x Test Tubes<br />• 1 x Stirrer<br />• 1 x Rack</p>
<p>The test tubes and flask are made from blown glass.<br />The cocktail shaker is constructed from a chrome plated plastic with a clear plastic lining with a built-in strainer.</p>
<p><strong>Approx. Capacities:</strong><br />Cocktail Shaker: 650ml (22.9oz)<br />Flask Jug: 320ml (11.3oz)<br />Test Tubes: 70ml (2.5oz)</p>
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<li>1 Shaker (Measures: 6 1/2&#8243; tall x 2&#8243; wide, holds 10oz./plastic)
<li>1 Flask (Measures: 7&#8243; tall x 3 1/2&#8243; wide, holds 20oz./glass)
<li>1 Stirrer (Measures: 8&#8243; long/ glass)
<li>4 Test Tubes (Measures: 6&#8243; tall x 1&#8243; wide, holds 2oz. each/glass)
<li>1 Stand (Measures: 5&#8243; tall x 13 1/2&#8243; wide/metal)</li>
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		<title>Going the way of the phonograph</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Music]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Yong Jieyu and Ama Xue Hong Bin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[  Yong Jieyu and Ama Xue Hong Bin are two designers that have put their own spin on the CD Player.  Obviously, this design isn&#8217;t terribly practical beyond the scope of a novelty, yet it&#8217;s so darn cleaver that I can&#8217;t help but want one; too bad it&#8217;s only a concept and not an actual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"> </span><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/phonograph-cd-player.jpg" rel="lightbox[1387]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/phonograph-cd-player-thumb.jpg" alt="phonograph cd player" width="228" height="386" align="right" /></a> Yong Jieyu and Ama Xue Hong Bin are two designers that have put their own spin on the CD Player.  Obviously, this design isn&#8217;t terribly practical beyond the scope of a novelty, yet it&#8217;s so darn cleaver that I can&#8217;t help but want one; too bad it&#8217;s only a concept and not an actual consumer product.</p>
<p>The design entails rearranging the CD player components to accommodate the antique style.  The wooden base holds the electrical PCB board while the needle arm carries the electric eye.  The electric speaker is situated just below the trumpet style speaker.</p>
<p>It doesn&#8217;t seem long ago that CD&#8217;s were the new marvel of music technology, yet there isn&#8217;t a kid today that would walk outside with a <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3311174185_f64f6d5bce.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">disc-man</a>; it&#8217;s Mp3 or nothing.  Maybe Yong &amp; Ama should work on an Mp3 player that looks like an <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3311999376_13129e2680.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">8-track.</a></p>
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<p><span class="price"><a title="Designer Home Page" href="http://yongjieyu.com/" target="_blank">[More Info]</a></span></p>
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		<title>Holy Blood Holy Grail- holy crap it’s Friday the 13th</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[friday the 13th]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holy Blood Holy Grail review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the holy blood and the holy grail]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $8] That&#8217;s right, it&#8217;s Friday, the 13th day of March 2009, which means absolutely nothing except that the week is finely over.  Maybe you&#8217;ve wondered or maybe you think you know why Friday the 13th is shrouded with superstition. The authors of Holy Blood Holy Grail certainly think they know.   Holy Blood Holy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="price"><a title="Amazon" href="http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Blood-Grail-Michael-Baigent/dp/0440136482" target="_blank">[Get It $8]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/holy-blood-holy-grail.jpg" rel="lightbox[1419]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/holy-blood-holy-grail-thumb.jpg" alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA         " width="241" height="359" align="left" /></a> That&#8217;s right, it&#8217;s <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3352160214_55639bd4bb.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Friday, the 13th</a> day of March 2009, which means absolutely nothing except that the week is finely over.  Maybe you&#8217;ve wondered or maybe you think you know why <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th" target="_blank">Friday the 13th</a> is shrouded with superstition. The authors of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Holy Blood Holy Grail</span> certainly think they know.  <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Holy Blood Holy Grail</span> was originally published in the early 1980&#8242;s when it immediately caused a religious fire storm.  The book again gained momentum after author <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3351309685_51754076da.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Dan Brown</a> used it as the backbone of his immensely popular book <a title="Buy it on Amazon" href="http://www.amazon.com/Da-Vinci-Code-Dan-Brown/dp/0385504209" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Da Vinci Code</span></a>. <br />
The authors present a tremendously thorough account of the <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar" target="_blank">Knights Templar</a>, the <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priory_of_Sion" target="_blank">Prieuré de Sion</a>, and the history of the <a title="You Tube: Monty Python and the Holy Grail" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V7zbWNznbs" target="_blank">Holy Grail</a>.  Though it&#8217;s an <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3352161708_ff9af63d92.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">arduous book</a> to complete, this conspiracy theory will have your head spinning!</p>
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		<title>Dual Wave&#8482; Versatile Blender- double your pleasure</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/09/dual-wave-versatile-blender-double-your-pleasure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dual Wave Versatile Blender from Hamilton Beach]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $80] The picture really sums this one up.  The Dual Wave™ Blender from Hamilton Beach® is the perfect party mixer with a dual blade, 80-ounce pitcher.  It also features a removable pouring spout that works quite well, even with thick liquids.  When party time is over, you can switch from the double blade [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat">  </span><span class="price"><a href="http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/products/all-blenders-dual-wave-versatile-blender.php?page=1" title="Hamilton Beach: Product Page" target="_blank">[Get It $80]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/blender-hb.jpg" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[996]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/blender-hb-thumb.jpg" alt="Dual Wave Versatile Blender from Hamilton Beach" width="503" height="391" /></a><br />
The picture really sums this one up.  The Dual Wave™ Blender from <a href="http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/" title="Home Page" target="_blank">Hamilton Beach®</a> is the perfect <a href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=c310c05e17eda069b91e0f090371cd40" title="Family Guy: Stewie at a party" target="_blank">party</a> mixer with a dual blade, 80-ounce pitcher.  It also features a removable pouring spout that works quite well, even with <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2796640553_72ebaa12f4.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">thick liquids</a>.  When party time is over, you can switch from the double blade monster to two single 16-ounce travel cups.<br />
With the Dual Wave~Action® system, ice and other solid eatables like fruit, won&#8217;t get trapped under the blades, so you&#8217;re guaranteed smooth results every time.  The only problem is that you&#8217;ll need to mix a party sized portion every time because the 16 ouncers are really meant for quick single serve blends.<br />
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<p>If this is your first blender, you might want to pick up a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2796506099_30241342a2.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">traditional size</a> from <a href="http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/products/beverages-blenders.php" title="More Blenders!" target="_blank">Hamilton Beach®</a> as well, maybe one that can work on the Dual Wave blending station so you don&#8217;t have to switch bases every time you want to party.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><u>KEY FEATURES:</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>Versatile Blending</strong> &#8211; The dual blades and motors allow for fast blending in the 80-ounce pitcher (double the size of typical blending jars) or in one or two 16-ounce travel cups at a time.  The motors work independently with the glasses while one dial will control both blades on the pitcher.<br />
<strong>Versatile Serving &amp; Dispensing</strong> &#8211; The 80-ounce jar has a convenient spout for easy dispensing right into glasses while blending. The spout is removable and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. With the spout cap cover in place, contents can be poured from the pitcher just like a standard blender.<br />
<strong>Powerful Blending</strong> &#8211; Two motors deliver 1000 watts peak power (800 watts in 52145H) blending a whole 80-ounce jar of drinks in less than 30 seconds. The powerful dual-motor, dual-blade blender is equipped with dual speed controls, each with 2 speeds plus pulse. Both sets of blades are made of durable stainless steel.<br />
<strong>Easy Storage</strong> &#8211; The single-serve jars fit inside the 80-ounce pitcher for simple storage.<br />
<strong>Dual Wave~Action® System</strong> &#8211; The unique Dual Wave~Action® system delivers uniformity from top to bottom. No large chunks, fruit or ice floating on the top, and no need for stir sticks.<br />
<strong>Easy Cleanup</strong> &#8211; Dishwasher safe parts, I was actually very impressed with the ease of cleaning<br />
<strong>Warranty</strong> &#8211; -year limited warranty included.<br />
<strong>MSRP</strong> &#8211; Model 52147H stainless steel accents, 1000-watt peak power motor , $89.99; Model 52145H black, 800-watt peak power motor $79.99.<br />
<strong>Size:</strong> 9.75&#8243; x 6&#8243; x 14&#8243; fully assembled</p></blockquote>
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		<title>RC Cyborg Shark- talk about a pool shark!</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/09/rc-cyborg-shark-talk-about-a-pool-shark/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Games & Toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pool toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RC Cyborg Shark]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $98] Even kids that dislike scary sharks will like this one.&#160; The RC Cyborg Shark from Swim Ways is a remote controlled animatronic shark that swims with life-like movements via a fully controllable rear propeller, articulating tail, and vacillating pectoral fins.&#160; With the caudal fin propeller the shark can swim forwards or backwards [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Get it for only $98" href="http://secure.poolcenter.com/prodinfo.asp?number=17500" target="_blank">[Get It $98]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/17500-action2.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[469]"><img height="180" alt="RC Cyborg Shark, Swim Ways, Remote Control Shark" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/17500-action2-thumb.png" width="240" align="left" /></a> Even kids that dislike <a title="great white jumping out of the water" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4YjmwCs6H0&amp;feature=related" target="_blank">scary sharks</a> will like this one.&#160; The <a title="Product Page" href="http://www.swimways.com/product-detail.asp?cid=18&amp;pid=7190FF1C-BFEF-4B69-9D58-085F5296AC36&amp;pg=1" target="_blank">RC Cyborg Shark</a> from <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.swimways.com/" target="_blank">Swim Ways</a> is a remote controlled animatronic shark that swims with life-like movements via a fully controllable rear propeller, articulating tail, and vacillating <a title="Pectoral Fin" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2381536911_07e1e1c216.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">pectoral fins</a>.&#160; With the caudal fin propeller the shark can swim forwards or backwards while the swaying movement of the tail and the angle of the pectoral fins dictate direction and depth respectively.&#160;&#160; The remote control unit is <a title="Remote under water" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2384008337_151a19deaa.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">fully waterproof</a>, so no worries about brining it in the water with you.&#160; I&#8217;m a certified adult and I had fun with this thing; we went out drinking and the shark didn&#8217;t pay for a single round which got costly because he can drink like a fish. Although, I am down 2 G&#8217;s to him in <a title="Pool Shark" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2022/2381709785_b5ec1ecec2.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">billiards</a> so I guess it&#8217;s more than even.&#160; </p>
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<p>The shark is naturally buoyant, so if he swims too deep or the batteries run low, the shark will float to the surface.&#160;&#160; The unit comes with both a rechargeable battery pack and a special case for the use of 4 <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2382549776_f69483785a.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">&quot;AA&quot; batteries</a>.&#160; For maximum power I suggest using the rechargeable battery pack instead of the Double A&#8217;s.&#160; The remote control unit holds a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2382548090_73aa52f16d.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">9V battery</a>. </p>
<blockquote><p>• Full-function radio controlled shark moves forward, backward, left, right, up and down.      <br />• Simulates life-like, fast swimming action.       <br />• Waterproof radio controller can be used in or out of the water.       <br />• Mechanical shark is over two feet long.       <br />• Two channels for radio control provide interference-free fun.       <br />• Two power options available: 6.0 volt battery (included) or four AA batteries (not included).       <br />• Two different styles: metallic silver/red or metallic silver/blue.       <br />• Battery charger included.       <br />Ages: 8+</p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/image3.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[469]"><img height="240" alt="RC Shark by Swim Ways" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/image-thumb3.png" width="240" /></a></p>
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		<title>Rapid Beverage Chiller- patience is a virtue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller from Revolutionary]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $64] The Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller from Revolutionary Cooling Systems, Inc. was the result of an engineering student running out of cold beer at a party; it&#8217;s true. At the Cooper Union School of Engineering in NYC, Greg Loibl designed and built a device that could chill a 12 oz aluminum can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Cooler-Beverage-Chiller-Brushed-Silver/dp/B0000U3CIW" title="Get it on Amazon" target="_blank">[Get It $64]</a></span> </span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/image14.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[762]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/image-thumb14.png" alt="Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller" width="264" align="right" height="212" /></a>The Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller from Revolutionary Cooling Systems, Inc. was the result of an engineering student running out of cold <a href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=004101081148b3c04d1a86068da31b01" title="Family Guy: Silver Scroll" target="_blank">beer</a> at a party; <a href="http://www.coopercooler.com/history.html" title="Cooper Cooler: History" target="_blank">it&#8217;s true</a>.<br />
At the Cooper Union School of Engineering in NYC, Greg Loibl designed and built a device that could chill a 12 oz aluminum can from 77°F to 40°F in under 45 seconds.  Wow, it&#8217;s too bad Greg didn&#8217;t run out of <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2595187837_1135365b88.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">hot chicks at that party</a>, I wouldn&#8217;t mind a machine to deliver them in under a minute.</p>
<p>The Cooper Cooler chills cans and bottles 40 times faster than a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2595167273_70834cc658.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">freezer</a>.  The unique devise rotates the liquid while bombarding the container with ice water, and thus, the warmth within the can or bottle is able to transfer out more quickly.  Don&#8217;t worry, the carbonation won&#8217;t be exploding all over the place, and if sediment is an issue, there&#8217;s a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2595881314_bf4fe0c8a0.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">NO SPIN option</a> for chilling that <a href="http://www.winezap.com/Mouton-Rothschild/1945/744" title="Buy a bottle of Mouton Rothschild 1945" target="_blank">1945 Mouton Rothschild</a>; if you&#8217;re stupid enough to chill it!</p>
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<p>Seriously, I can&#8217;t believe this works as well as it does.  Here are some of the cooling times:</p>
<blockquote><p>12-16oz can&#8230; from 77ºF/25ºC to 43ºF/6ºC in one minute</p>
<p>12-16oz can&#8230; from 77ºF/25ºC to 33ºF/1ºC in two minute</p>
<p>12-16oz bottle&#8230;from 77ºF/25ºC to 43ºF/6ºC in one 3.5 minutes</p>
<p>750mL wine bottles&#8230; from 77ºF/25ºC to 68ºF/20ºC in one minute</p>
<p>750mL wine bottles&#8230; from 77ºF/25ºC to 53ºF/12ºC in 3.5 minutes</p></blockquote>
<p>It even has a 12V car adapter so you don&#8217;t have to keep your road beverages in a cooler, and in an effort to be environmentally conscious, the patented process uses inexpensive, non-toxic, and readily available materials for its operation.</p>
<p><em>The unit has a small footprint of 14½ in/36.8cm long, 6 in/15.2cm wide, and 9 in/22.9cm high, with a weight of 7.2 lbs/3.3kgs.</p>
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