80′s Arcade Games
Filed Under Video Games
Remember back in the day when you used to hit up the local arcade for a little R and R? Yeah, those Pac Man machines were the bomb back then. Of course, that was when a video game would cost you a mere quarter. Not any more. Try a dollar to play one measly arcade game. Bring back the classic 80s arcade games. At least we all could afford them. Indeed the video game business is constantly advancing as far as concepts and graphics go, but there is certainly something to be said about plain and simple fun.
Anti-Glare Computer Screens
Filed Under Computers & Networking
You remember those old green screen computers? I remember being in elementary school and learning to program in BASIC on one. Even at that time, the green screen monochromatic was a little dated, but the teacher assured us that it was the best possible system for our eyes. The four color and sixteen color screens we were using at home, she assured us, would lead to the ruination of our vision. This was far before anyone had heard of anti glare screens, but even back then, there was awareness about the possible harmful effects of computer screens on people’s eyes.
Well, whether or not my 4th grade teacher was right, no one but a complete fanatic uses monochromatic computer screens today. Anti glare screens have become a necessity for the modern computer for many reasons. Many of us use our computers for everything: for work, for email, for movies and video games. The amount of ultraviolet and other dangerous emissions from our computer screens inevitably builds up and does damage to our eyes if we don’t use a screen glare filter. The anti glare screen may not seem to make a big difference if you are just looking at your computer for an hour or two, but multiply that by several hours a day for years and years, and you will see just how much of a problem it can be. But anti glare screens aren’t just useful for safety.
The number one use of anti glare screens is, well, for reducing glare. If daylight is coming through your window at a bad angle, you won’t be able to see what is going on your screen at all. What would you rather do? Would you like to close the shades and stay in artificial light all day? Do you want to have to turn the computer at different angles as the sun makes its transversal across the sky? Or do you use the easy and logical solution of anti glare screens which will eliminate glare, not only from sunlight, but from artificial lighting as well. To me, the choice seems simple. I have anti glare screens on every computer in my house, including my laptops. Although they can be temperamental and fragile, anti glare screens in general really are a great technology. I’m sure the day isn’t far away when they are built into every computer monitor straight out of the factory.
Saab Floor Mats
Filed Under eBay Motors
After about six months of research and test-driving, I bought a Saab. I love this car. Perfect choice. Race it around town and no one pays any attention, underestimating the power and speed by going on looks. Save on gas. Deal with rare and minor adjustments and repairs. I baby the thing, replacing accessories, spit-polish the interior while I wait for the engine to take on a cold day, etc.. But what about when the illustrious Saab floor mats, especially the one on the driver’s floor, curls and bunches, jamming itself under the brake pedal so you can’t brake or bunching around the gas so you can’t accelerate… or de-accelerate? Yanking those errant Saab floor mats back into place while driving is not all that great an idea. Better to re-invest; go online to a popular and reputable site and buy a couple of replacement Saab floor mats — ones that are still heavy, flat (unwrinkled), and therefore have staying power.
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Accordians For Sale Online
Filed Under Musical Instruments
It is strange to see an instrument as universally scorned as the accordion enjoying a resurgence among young people. These days, you can buy accordions and accordion sheet music in almost any music store. Meanwhile, bands like They Might Be Giants, and Tom Waits have had tremendous influence in popularizing the accordion among young, hip kids. What was once the subject of jokes is now virtually challenging the guitar for musical predominance.
I love my 600 thread count sheets, I truly do. I did not always have this kind of luxury — the comfort of 600 thread count sheets, and I am now aware of the difference that having a high thread count can make. Growing up with 300 thread count sheets may not seem like a big deal. It wasn’t one. But the sheets were just one thing — everything was a little chintzy. Oh, we were not poor. We always had enough to get by, even if just barely some of the time, but we were not well off by any means either. My 600 thread count sheets are not so much a luxury, as a symbol of the luxury that my comparative success has afforded me.
Used Computer Systems
Filed Under Computers & Networking
Computers are complicated things. There are times when what you want to have is going to cost you more money than you are willing to spend. Other times, you may find one loaded with everything you don’t need, but the essential seem to be missing. This makes shopping for the right computer a lot of hard work at times. When you don’t need a lot of the extras, and you want to save some money, you should think about buying used computers with an Ubuntu Installation Disk included instead of investing in something new.
Danbury Mint Collectibles on eBay
Filed Under Collectibles
Whether you buy items as a one-time purchase or you are a serious collector, you will want quality and value for money. Danbury Mint Collectibles on eBay have built a reputation on fine craftsmanship and good service. This well known company has a range of products with something to please everyone and they make terrific gifts or an addition to your own home. They bring beauty, charm and fun too.
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Hardy Boys Books: A Boyhood Tradition
Filed Under Books
The Hardy Boys are a national institution in America, an amateur sleuthing team of two brothers, Frank and Joe. Hardy Boys books have been staple fare for avid readers of detective adventures, especially loved by boys. The original series ran from 1927 to 1979, written under the pseudonym of Franklin W. Dixon. In fact, the stories were the idea of the Stratemeyer Syndicate publishing house, which were also responsible for the Nancy Drew and the Rover Boys series, amongst others. The characters and early plots were created by Edward Stratameyer and numerous ghostwriters were given the task of writing the books.
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Dansko professional clogs provide outstanding comfort as well as quality in design. While many do not associate these shoes with high fashion, you can find a great looking shoe that you can feel comfortable wearing. If you spend a considerable amount of time on your feet then Dansko professional clogs might be the ideal footwear for “someone in your shoes.” 
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When considering options to redecorate your home, there are many special touches that you can add. You may consider what color you want your furniture to be, or perhaps what kind of rug you want to buy, but there are other small touches that you should think about. If you buy decorative curtain rods, you have found a way to add a little touch to your room that you may not have otherwise considered. The simple white curtain rods will work just fine, but why purchase something that set you apart from everybody else in your neighborhood.
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