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		<title>Bunny- he&#8217;s watching you!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $45] He&#8217;s watching you. No, really. He&#8217;s watching you. This isn&#8217;t your parents velveteen rabbit. Bunny is a renegade Leporidae ready to kick ass and take names. If you thought the Bunny Boiler was mean you haven&#8217;t seen anything yet. Bunny is not suitable for anyone that doesn&#8217;t want to scream like a [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/bunny-front-view1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[220]"><img alt="Bunny, he&#39;s watching you. " align="left" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/bunny-front-view-thumb1.jpg" width="217" height="301" /></a></p>
<p>He&#8217;s watching you. No, really. He&#8217;s watching you. This isn&#8217;t your parents velveteen rabbit. Bunny is a renegade <a title="Leporidae on Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leporidae" target="_blank">Leporidae</a> ready to kick ass and take names. If you thought the <a title="Bunny Boiler" href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=xKytbno2O7I" target="_blank">Bunny Boiler</a> was mean you haven&#8217;t seen anything yet. Bunny is not suitable for anyone that doesn&#8217;t want to scream like a little school girl while being brutally <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2724652105_c53ab6d294.jpg?v=0" rel="lightbox" target="_blank">attacked</a> by an 19 inch furry felt plush. Bunny&#8217;s favorite past times include sitting perfectly still and looking totally mean and awesome at the same time.     <br />If you appreciate the craftsmanship of this stuffed animal then you shouldn&#8217;t waste any more time, check out the <a title="Creature Co-op" href="http://creatureco-op.com/" target="_blank">Creature Co-op</a> for more handcrafted works of art.</p>
<p><span id="more-220"></span>Bunny is a polyester filled soft furry felt bunny that stands 19 inches high and weights in at 8 oz. At night he comes to life and steals socks from the dryer and hides your car keys. The minute you underestimate Bunny is the minute you wish you were never born.</p>
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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>
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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>HOME PLATE DOORMAT- there&#8217;s no plate like home</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2011/12/home-plate-doormat-theres-no-plate-like-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $22] House in the nice part of town:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; $350,000 Top of the line security system:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; $3,600 Being safe every time you get home:&#160;&#160; Priceless. Depending on where you live, you might not always be safe, but one thing&#8217;s for sure, every time you leave you&#8217;ll be OUT! This 100% hand-woven coconut fiber home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/home-plate-doormat?utm_medium=shopping+sites&amp;utm_source=froogle&amp;utm_campaign=15042" target="_blank">[Get It $22]</a></span></span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/image14.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[621]"><img alt="Home Plate Doormat from Bungalow" align="left" src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/image-thumb14.png" width="323" height="282" /></a>House in the nice part of town:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <strong><em>$350,000</em>       <br /></strong>    <br />Top of the line security system:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <em><strong>$3,600</strong></em></p>
<p>Being safe every time you get home:&#160;&#160; <em><strong>Priceless.</strong></em></p>
<p>Depending on where you live, you might not always be safe, but one thing&#8217;s for sure, every time you leave you&#8217;ll be OUT! </p>
<p>This 100% hand-woven coconut fiber home plate doormat not only puts a smile on the baseball fans face every time he <a href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=100d07512800090d9b83f31fbaa6eba1" target="_blank">gets home</a>, it puts 14 cents a day in some underprivileged 8 year-olds pocket after a long day of work.     <br />I&#8217;ve always wondered, is home plate called such because it looks like a <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2491701232_c40c4818f2.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">retarded kids</a> rendition of an upside down house?&#160; And if so, shouldn&#8217;t it be called HOWE Plate?&#8230; give it a second, you&#8217;ll get it. </p>
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<p>The durable coir bristles absorb moisture and catches dirt, while the hidden <a title="Family Guy" href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=10110c61cc33d00b0716dc0b5adbc100" target="_blank">trap door</a> below the Matt captures <a title="Family Guy" href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=3a0fcd03c490be104cf09a05167491d1" target="_blank">Mormons</a>, Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses, and <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2491656682_53ac6d835e.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">girl scouts</a>.&#160;&#160; <br />This doormat from <a href="http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6315123.html" target="_blank">Bungalow</a> (part of <a title="Home Page" href="http://www.parkdesigns.net/Scripts/PublicSite/" target="_blank">Park Designs</a>) is 24&quot; square (if it were square, which it&#8217;s not, so you&#8217;ll have to pretend). </p>
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		<title>Cocktail Chemistry Set- for a good reaction!</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2011/08/cocktail-chemistry-set-for-a-good-reaction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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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>Bio-Matic Fingerprint Door Lock</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/09/bio-matic-fingerprint-door-lock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $290]   Sick of replacing window screens because you lose your house key every other week?  Now you can quickly get inside and keep the crazy&#8217;s out with the iTouchless Bio-Matic Fingerprint Door Lock.  With the cover down, it looks like any other door handle, but slide it up to expose the scanner [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a href="http://www.itouchless.com/share/cgi-bin/site.cgi?site_id=itouchless&amp;page_id=biomatic" target="_blank">[Get It $290]</a></span> </span></p>
<p> <a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/image20.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[553]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/image-thumb20.png" alt="iTouchless Bio-Matic Fingerprint Door Lock" width="270" align="right" height="348" /></a><br />
Sick of replacing window screens because you lose your house key every other week?  Now you can quickly get inside and keep the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2440698797_a3a3a1d709.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">crazy&#8217;s</a> out with the <a href="http://www.itouchless.com/share/cgi-bin/site.cgi?site_id=itouchless&amp;page_id=home" target="_blank">iTouchless</a> Bio-Matic Fingerprint Door Lock.  With the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2440587039_dce6498578.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">cover down</a>, it looks like any other door handle, but slide it up to expose the scanner and quickly unlock your door with a fast and easy fingerprint confirmation.<br />
Choose to program a pass code with your fingerprint or merely open this James Bondish style lock with a standard key.<br />
For those of you that don&#8217;t want to bother with passcodes, scans, or keys, you can activate &#8220;passage mode&#8221;.  Passage mode allows you to unlock the door by merely sliding the cover up.  If you weren&#8217;t familiar with this type of lock, you wouldn&#8217;t know that the <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2440587039_dce6498578.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">sleek stylish metal top</a> had the ability to slide; the average trespasser would just assume this was a standard lock.  I find this device especially handy for doors inside the house; an office, storage room, etc.  No one carries around keys when their inside, but <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/11733/family-guy-where-peter-hides-porn" target="_blank">some rooms should stay locked</a>.  For Mr. Fancy Pants, the lock also comes in <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2441417330_4fcdffdc65.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">Gold</a>.</p>
<p><em>*May not be suitable for people without fingers</em></p>
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<p>The Bio-Matic Fingerprint Door Lock is simple to program and comes with a reset button on the back.  It takes 4 AA batteries that easily fit in the interior side handle.  When the time comes, the batteries are easily accessible for replacement.</p>
<p>Comes with two latch <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2441548226_bb9dc95cc7.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">backsets</a> (a short one 2-3/8 and one longer one 2-3/4&#8243;).</p>
<p>You also have the choice to cover the key hole with a magnetic keyhole cover. The keyhole cover is easily <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2262/2441586536_2f051cd617.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">removable with a small magnetic stick</a> provided with the door lock.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications:</strong><br />
- Door Thickness 1.5&#8243; to 2.36&#8243;<br />
- Unlocking Methods Fingerprint, Passcode and Mechanical Key<br />
- False Identification Rate: &lt;0.0001%<br />
- Fingerprint Recognition Capacity: 150<br />
- Passcode Capacity: 78 8-digit<br />
- Scanner Resolution: 560 dpi<br />
- Power by 4 AA batteries<br />
- Enrolled fingerprints will not be deleted while replacing batteries<br />
- Anti static Voltage &gt;15000v<br />
- Operating Temperature: -4 Â° to 140 Â° F<br />
- Adjustable latch: 2 3/8&#8243; or 2 3/4&#8243; backset<br />
- Fit a standard 2-1/8&#8243; diameter hole<br />
- Dimensions: 7&#8243; W x 8&#8243; D x 7&#8243; H<br />
- Weight: 6 lbs</p>
<p><strong>Package Includes:</strong><br />
- Interior lock handle<br />
- Exterior lock handle<br />
- 2 rubber assembly protectors<br />
- Lock assembly<br />
- 2 keys<br />
- Plate<br />
- Lock hook<br />
- Spanner<br />
- 6 screws<br />
- Template<br />
- Manual<br />
Due to the sliding cover on this Bio-Matic Fingerprint Lock, a minimum clearance of 5&#8243; must exist above the lock mounting hole! Please ensure that this distance exists between the existing door knob cutout and any existing deadbolt and/or trim!</p>
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		<title>LampLamp Light Bulb- screw that!</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/09/lamplamp-light-bulb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $28] How many blonds does it take to screw in a light bulb?  Whatever the answer, you can double that number when you throw the LampLamp into the equation. This is Essential anywhere you have a fixture with an exposed bulb.  Normally, an exposed bulb looks tacky, but in this case your guests [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a href="http://www.100per.com/items/item07.html">[Get It $28]</a></span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image22.png" rel="lightbox[289]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/image-thumb22.png" alt="image" width="425" height="202" /></a></p>
<p>How many blonds does it take to <a title="Family Guy:" href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=fbb00416d35b0137eca102bbe0104e43" target="_blank">screw in a light bulb</a>?  Whatever the answer, you can double that number when you throw the LampLamp into the equation.</p>
<p>This is Essential anywhere you have a fixture with an exposed bulb.  Normally, an exposed bulb looks tacky, but in this case your guests will be <a title="Salad Fingers" href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=btuEUP8ujQ8" target="_blank">questioning their sanity</a>, not your decorating sense.</p>
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		<title>Global Warming Mug- scientists agree, it&#8217;s man-made</title>
		<link>http://essentialgearguide.com/2009/09/global-warming-mug/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $13] No Al Gore didn&#8217;t invent it, though he may tell us he did. The Global Warming Mug made by the people at the Unemployed Philosopher&#8217;s Guide is the most cultured and ecologically exhortative demitasse you&#8217;ll ever use. When the mug is cold or equal with the ambient room temperature the graphical display [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/image64.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[212]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/image-thumb56.png" alt="glo" width="232" align="right" height="240" /></a></p>
<p>No <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore" title="Al Gore on Wikipedia" target="_blank">Al Gore</a> didn&#8217;t <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore#Internet_and_technology" title="inventing the internet" target="_blank">invent it</a>, though he may tell us he did. <a href="http://www.philosophersguild.com/index.lasso?page_mode=Product_Detail&amp;cat=mugs&amp;skip=8&amp;item=0224" title="The Global Warming Mug" target="_blank">The Global Warming Mug</a> made by the people at the <a href="http://www.philosophersguild.com/index.lasso?page_mode=home&amp;bandwidth=0" title="Unemployed Philosopher's Guide" target="_blank">Unemployed Philosopher&#8217;s Guide</a> is the most cultured and ecologically exhortative demitasse you&#8217;ll ever use. When the mug is cold or equal with the ambient room temperature the graphical display of the six inhabited continents of the globe are <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2399993258_0ced909d2e.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">accurately pictured</a>. However, if the mug is heated or warm liquid is poured in, the coast lines and estuaries of the world slowly <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/2399166495_7699b590a0.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">fade away</a> as if the polar caps of the globe were melting, thus causing a world of hurt for humans <em>and</em> republicans.</p>
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<p>The global warming mug is a standard sized coffee mug able to hold a little over a cup or 250ml of liquid.  The item is microwave safe but you probably want to keep it away from the evil dishwasher.  The transformation works well and looks cool; even with boiling water the map morphs at an even pace so that you can appreciate the novel effect.  I wonder if the clever people over at the unemployed philosophers guide can collect unemployment?  Well, hopefully they don&#8217;t need to, they&#8217;ve got a lot of great products including the global warming mug.</p>
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		<title>Dual Wave&#8482; Versatile Blender- double your pleasure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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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>
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<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>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>
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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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		<title>The EX Knife Set- did someone stab you in the back?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Get It $100] Humm, I wonder if anyone has ever cheated on designer Raffaele Iannello?  Instead of getting physical, Raffaele showcased his homicidal fantasy through an asexual effigy; I think we can all learn something from that. Here&#8217;s an important question, &#8220;if you need a new knife set, why would you buy anything but &#8220;The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="post_top"><span class="postcat"><span class="price"><a title="Chrome Limited Edition" href="http://www.amazon.com/5-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Unique-Holder-Chrome/dp/B000KM9QCG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;s=home-garden&amp;qid=1204066911&amp;sr=8-4" target="_blank">[Get It $100]</a></span> </span></div>
<p><a href="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/image.png" target="_blank" rel="lightbox[215]"><img src="http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/image-thumb.png" alt="The EX Knife Set" width="238" height="238" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>Humm, I wonder if anyone has ever <a title="Family Guy: Olivia cheats on Stewie" href="http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=fd60d0d37d6c93a0980211010cebd09c" target="_blank">cheated</a> on designer <a title="Rafz Design Studio" href="http://www.rafzdesign.com/" target="_blank">Raffaele Iannello</a>?  Instead of getting physical, Raffaele showcased his homicidal fantasy through an asexual effigy; I think we can all learn something from that.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s an important question, &#8220;if you need a new knife set, why would you buy anything but &#8220;<a title="The EX at CSB Commodities" href="http://www.gettheex.com/" target="_blank">The Ex</a>&#8221; by <a title="CSB Commodities Catalog" href="http://www.csbcommodities.com/binder.shtml" target="_blank">CSB Commodities</a>&#8220;. <br />
I have to tell you, I thought this set looked pretty sweet in the <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2628128818_06b67e45b0.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">picture</a>, but it looks 47 times better on the kitchen counter. You&#8217;re eyes are guaranteed to gravitate towards it every time you enter the room and you&#8217;ll undoubtedly think to yourself, &#8220;Ahhh yes, money well spent&#8221;.  Seriously, if someone enters your kitchen and doesn&#8217;t comment on <a rel="lightbox" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2628129910_473d78c5fd.jpg?v=0" target="_blank">The EX knife set</a>, they&#8217;re either running low on awesomeness detection or they&#8217;ve recently been the victim of a poorly executed <a title="Lobotomy on Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy" target="_blank">lobotomy</a>.</p>
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<p>The EX Knife Set was designed by Raffaele Iannello and comes in 7 different colors depending on your kitchen design and personality. The figure is comprised of hard durable ABS plastic and the five stainless steal knives are each single pieces of well balanced heavy gauge metal. The knife slots contain magnetic suspension to keep the knives steadily in place. There are also plastic sheathings out the back for your protection while the knives are stored.  To top it off, there&#8217;s a 25 year warranty. You can find the <a title="The EX Chrome on Amazon" href="http://www.amazon.com/5-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Unique-Holder-Chrome/dp/B000KM9QCG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;s=home-garden&amp;qid=1204066911&amp;sr=8-4" target="_blank">chrome version</a> as well as other colors at a discount on <a title="Other Colors" href="http://www.amazon.com/5-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Knife-Unique-Holder/dp/B000KMAIHS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&amp;s=home-garden&amp;qid=1204066742&amp;sr=8-3" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>.</p>
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