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		<title>Periodic Table Magnets- imagine your fridges reaction!</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2011/12/periodic-table-magnets-imagine-your-fridges-reaction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>
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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>8-Bit Tie</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/08/8-bit-tie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $15] Got an interview with Nintendo? Maybe you&#8217;ve got a hot date with a video game legend, or perhaps you merely work in the computer world and wish to honor it&#8217;s humble beginnings with the 8-bit tie from ThinkGeek.&#160; This Pixelated microfiber neck feature has a silk-like feel with super geek sex appeal.&#160; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Get it" href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/apparel/hats-ties/9352/" target="_blank">[Get It $15]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image24.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[295]"><img height="201" alt="8-bit tie, out of focus tie" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image-thumb24.png" width="249" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>Got an interview with Nintendo? Maybe you&#8217;ve got a <a title="Mike Tysons Brunch Out" href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=YwPw4_RZdbQ" target="_blank">hot date with a video game legend</a>, or perhaps you merely work in the computer world and wish to honor it&#8217;s humble beginnings with the 8-bit tie from <a title="ThinkGeek Homepage" href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/" target="_blank">ThinkGeek.</a>&#160; <br />This Pixelated microfiber neck feature has a silk-like feel with super geek sex appeal.&#160; In order to maintain the block like effect at the knot, the tie utilizes the clip-on feature you used for Christmas Mass as a child.&#160; But don&#8217;t worry, if you&#8217;re wearing this tie the last thing you need to worry about is the clip-on element making you look like a dork. </p>
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		<title>No Smoking Ashtray &#8211; ha ha, no smoking here</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/06/no-smoking-ashtray-ha-ha-no-smoking-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ashtray that say's no smoking]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $5] It&#8217;s not wise to tease an addict; I learned the hard way when my pet wolverine was addicted to heroine.&#160; It&#8217;s like setting up a buffet in Ethiopia and saying &#8220;No Eating&#8221;, you just don&#8217;t do it.&#160; I suppose the ashtray could be a courtesy for those smokers who have lit-up prior [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"></span><span class="price"><a title="Studio Design Collection" href="http://studiodesigncollection.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=186&amp;HS=1" target="_blank">[Get It $5]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nosmokingashtray1.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img title="no smoking ashtray" style="display: inline" height="277" alt="no smoking ashtray" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nosmokingashtray-thumb1.jpg" width="507" /></a>     <br />It&#8217;s not wise to tease an addict; I learned <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3586336432_274bc69b6f.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">the hard way</a> when my pet wolverine was addicted to heroine.&#160; It&#8217;s like setting up a buffet in <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3586339348_90043183bc.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Ethiopia</a> and saying &#8220;No Eating&#8221;, you just don&#8217;t do it.&#160; <br />I suppose the <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3585541035_05f6d0c8ef.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">ashtray</a> could be a courtesy for those smokers who have lit-up prior to realizing that smoking is not tolerated wherever it is the ashtray is placed; but really it&#8217;s just saying, &#8220;ha ha you dirty disgusting smoker, I bet you want a filthy butt in your mouth but you can&#8217;t because I loath you and want you to suffer&#8221;.&#160; The Ashtray from <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.suck.uk.com/" target="_blank">SuckUK</a> comes in white and chrome.</p>
<p><em>*Makes a great gift for any teenager</em></p>
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		<title>Cinco de Mayo &#8211; do margaritas and mayo mix?</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/05/cinco-de-mayo-i-didnt-think-margaritas-and-mayo-mixed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 19:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clothing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo funny review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $17] Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! For every party holiday it&#8217;s important to wear a clever shirt designed by someone else in order to demonstrate your own glowing sense of humor.&#160; At Cafe Press, you&#8217;ll find a mess of funny shirts for all occasions.&#160; Pick something up for St. Patrick&#8217;s Day, SuperBowl, Christmas, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="CafePress t-shirts" href="http://t-shirts.cafepress.com/item/cinco-de-mayo-white-tshirt/51136575" target="_blank">[Get It $17]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/cinco-de-mayo.gif.jpg" rel="lightbox[1798]"><img height="330" alt="cinco de mayo.gif" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/cinco-de-mayo.gif-thumb.jpg" width="282" align="right" /></a> Happy <a title="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_mayo" target="_blank">Cinco de Mayo</a> everyone!    </p>
<p>For every party holiday it&#8217;s important to wear a clever shirt designed by someone else in order to demonstrate your own glowing sense of humor.&#160; </p>
<p>At <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.cafepress.com/" target="_blank">Cafe Press</a>, you&#8217;ll find a mess of funny shirts for all occasions.&#160; Pick something up for St. <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3504631835_ee5499f718.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Patrick&#8217;s Day</a>, <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3504638877_ebe1191ae3.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">SuperBowl</a>, <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3505451546_0af90de9a4.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Christmas</a>, <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3505455066_78f76fa940.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Thanksgiving</a>, <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3504671223_8a0d6f54c3.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Easter</a>, or just <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3505421866_cc15b91912.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">plain old fun</a>.&#160;&#160;&#160; </p>
<p><em>*Please note, Cinco de Mayo is not a holiday celebrating mayonnaise, it is inclusive to condiments of all backgrounds and religions.</em></p>
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		<title>D+CAF Tester- how much caffeine is in your decaf?</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/04/dcaf-tester-how-much-caffeine-is-in-your-decaf/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[caffeine tester instructions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It: $10] Have you ever ordered a decaf coffee and upon finishing, felt your heart trying to escape your body? There&#8217;s no visual way to distinguish decaf from caffeinated coffee, and I wouldn&#8217;t quite bet on the pimply Starbucks genius whose mind is busy scratching up frivolous drama to justify an impossibly difficult pubescent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Test Country" href="http://www.testcountry.com/products.html?product=1872#" target="_blank">[Get It: $10]</a></span></span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dcaf.jpg" rel="lightbox[1782]"><img height="396" alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA         " src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dcaf-thumb.jpg" width="227" align="left"></a>Have you ever ordered a decaf coffee and upon finishing, felt your <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3423491619_5a79272f16.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">heart trying to escape your body</a>?</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no visual way to distinguish decaf from caffeinated coffee, and I wouldn&#8217;t quite bet on the pimply <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3424310556_d78820f5d6.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Starbucks</a> genius whose mind is busy scratching up frivolous drama to justify an impossibly difficult pubescent existence.&nbsp; If you happen to be a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3424259260_fba37e3dbd.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Dunkin Donuts fan</a> your odd&#8217;s are even worse since they require a noticeable degree of mental deficiency for employment. </p>
<p>So how do you know when you&#8217;ve gotten the wrong cup-o-Joe?&nbsp; Easy, you use a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3404339405_c2cec0ec4c.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">D+Caf tester</a>.&nbsp; These little strips from TestCountry will <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3424259628_a45a531d21.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">tell you within seconds</a> if you&#8217;re beverage wants to attack your <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosine_receptors#Antagonism_and_agonism" target="_blank">adenosine receptors</a>.&nbsp; Just dip a strip into a teaspoon of questionable liquid for about 5 seconds, and around 30 seconds later you&#8217;ll know whether your Barista is one cups short of a full pot.</p>
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<p>Reminiscent of a <a title="YouTube" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPlqhw8AoQI" target="_blank">pregnancy test</a> except that you don&#8217;t have to piss on it (unless you want to check your own caffeine content), the D+Caf Caffeine Test Strips use two lines to indicate the presence or absence of caffeine.&nbsp; If the second line (lower line closest to the arrows on the strip) is darker than the first or is the only line present, the beverage is decaf.&nbsp; On the other hand, if the first line is: darker than the second, the only line present, or equal to the second line, then you have some caffeine molecules floating around.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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		<title>R2-D2 Trash Can- I always wondered what was inside</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/03/r2-d2-trash-can/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[R2 D2 trash can review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $125] If you&#8217;re a Stars Wars freak, I don&#8217;t have to say anything and you already want two. The rest of society however, needs to be cattle pronged into making decisions by strategic advertising. With that said, I don&#8217;t get any kick back so my only agenda is showing you totally awesome products, [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image72.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[440]"><img height="404" alt="R2-D2 trash can, Gentle Giant LTD., star wars trash can.  " src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image-thumb72.png" width="258" align="right" /></a></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a Stars Wars freak, I don&#8217;t have to say anything and you already want two. The rest of society however, needs to be cattle pronged into making decisions by strategic advertising. With that said, I don&#8217;t get any kick back so my only agenda is showing you totally awesome <a title="Boba Fett Flash Drive" href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/306/boba-fett-flash-drive/" target="_blank">products</a>, and the R2-D2 Trash Can by <a title="Home Page" href="https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/" target="_blank">Gentle Giant</a> most definitely falls under extreme awesomeness.</p>
<p><a title="Family Guy Star Wars" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/13425/family-guy-just-give-it-a-minute" target="_blank">R-2 isn&#8217;t difficult to use</a>, just step on the foot pedal and his head pops <a title="Open Head" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2371738498_d6931f38b3.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">open</a>. Throw your trash away and you&#8217;re done. When he gets full, remove the <a title="Inner Receptacle" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2370903891_1df431df06.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">detachable inner receptacle</a> for emptying. The inner waste basket is compatible with standard sized bathroom trash-bags. R-2 is great for the office, bathroom, or baby room. He&#8217;ll also <a title="Family Guy Clip" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/13441/family-guy-only-one-thing-to-do" target="_blank">control your trash compactor</a>; or at least stop it from crushing you and your friends.</p>
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		<title>Digital Picture Viewer- anything will fit on a key chain</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/03/digital-picture-viewer-anything-will-fit-on-a-key-chain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coby DP-152 review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $18] Now losing your memories is as easy as misplacing your keys! COBY Electronics introduces the DP-152 which is code for Digital Picture-followed by a completely arbitrary number. Normally I would be against having anything digital bouncing around with my keys because it would probably get all scratched or damaged.  But for less [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"></span><span class="price"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EHG016/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&amp;s=photo" title="Amazon" target="_blank">[Get It $18]</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/coby-3.jpg" rel="lightbox[1780]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/coby-3-thumb.jpg" alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA         " width="505" height="292" /></a> Now losing your memories is as easy as <a href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=8a2505951f130c9f011f18e0a4160092" title="Family Guy: give me your keys" target="_blank">misplacing your keys!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=home" title="Home Page" target="_blank">COBY Electronics</a> introduces the <a href="http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=prod∏_num_id=199&amp;pcat_id=3001#specs-tab" title="Product Page" target="_blank">DP-152</a> which is code for <em>Digital Picture-followed by a completely arbitrary number</em>.</p>
<p>Normally I would be against having anything digital bouncing around with my keys because it would probably get all scratched or damaged.  But for less than $20 you can&#8217;t really go wrong, plus the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3385307795_98e22eae44.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">DP-152</a> is encased in a rubbery plastic coating that can withstand a drop or two and doesn&#8217;t scratch very easily.  The 1 inch sq. screen displays your color pictures in 128&#215;128 resolution on a static or scrolling option.  It also has a clock and calendar.  It&#8217;s <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3385370947_5d02ea5753.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">small enough</a> to not be a nuisance and with a capacity of about 60 images it makes a neat little key chain.</p>
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<p>The DP-152 charges via the USB cord used to upload pictures; it also comes with it&#8217;s own easy to use software for uploading those pictures.  Even though a resolution of 128&#215;128 isn&#8217;t much, it&#8217;s really all you need on a small screen.  For attachment to a key ring or belt loop, the devise comes with a small <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanyard" title="Wikipedia: Lanyard" target="_blank">lanyard</a> and <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3385370741_b6b431173f.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">carabiner</a>.</p>
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<li>Full-color LCD display</li>
<li>Displays JPEG, GIF, and BMP image files</li>
<li>Stores 60 photos</li>
<li>Photo slideshow mode</li>
<li>Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery</li>
<li>USB port for fast file transfers</li>
<li>Color: Black, Blue, Red, Pink</li>
<li>Display Type: 1.44&#8243; CSTN LCD</li>
<li>Display Resolution: 128 x 128</li>
<li>Media Support: Integrated NOR flash</li>
<li>Format Support: Photo: JPG, GIF, BMP</li>
<li>Menu Language Support: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish</li>
<li>Additional Functions: Slideshow; Clock</li>
<li>PC Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed</li>
<li>Power: Rechargeable Battery: Li-Polymer; Power In: USB</li>
<li>Unit Dimension (WHD): 1.7&#8243; x 2.7&#8243; x 0.5&#8243;</li>
<li><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3386183714_af7f4738cd.jpg?v=0" target="_blank" rel="lightbox">Package Dimension</a> (WHD): 6.37&#8243; x 8.57&#8243; x 1&#8243;</li>
<li>Carton (inner, master): 1, 5</li>
<li>UPC: BLK: 7 16829 21152 6; BLU: 7 16829 61152 4; RED: 7 16829 41152 0; PNK: 7 16829 71152 1</li>
<li>Certifications: CE, FCC</li>
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		<title>Size Matters Mug- it really really matters</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/02/size-matters-mug-it-really-really-matters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $14] &#160; You know it, I know it, and she definitely knows it.&#160; The bigger the better, and if you&#8217;ve heard differently then you ain&#8217;t sportin the bigger or better.&#160; A girl just needs some size when it comes to her morning coffee.&#160; And that&#8217;s where Jumpin Banana busts in to put a [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mugsize3-800w.jpg" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[459]"><img height="317" alt="Size Matters Mug" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mugsize3-800w-thumb.jpg" width="505" />&#160;</a>     <br />You know it, I know it, and she definitely knows it.&#160; The <a title="Family Guy" href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=a168ddc00729b4fb12031054c00d4103" target="_blank">bigger the better</a>, and if you&#8217;ve heard differently then you ain&#8217;t sportin the bigger <em>or</em> better.&#160; A girl just needs some size when it comes to her morning coffee.&#160; And that&#8217;s where <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.jumpinbanana.com" target="_blank">Jumpin Banana</a> busts in to put a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2440698797_a3a3a1d709.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">smile on that weary face</a>.&#160; As the exclusive distributor for <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.paladone.com" target="_blank">Paladone Products</a> in the US, Jumpin&#8217; Banana brings us the gigantic &quot;Size Matters&quot; Mug.</p>
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