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Built NY Backpacks Images in Detail

These images are to show the size diiference between Medium (in this case its the Blue/Black Woodgrain) and the Large (in Black). Each backpack is available in either colour. The White laptop is a 2006 Model Macbook 13.3" and the Packard Bell is a n 8 years old Easy Note 15". Notice that both will fit into both backpack at the same time for a very snug fit.

Click on the Picture below to see my Picasa Album.

Built NY Laptop Backpacks

Built NY Laptop Backpack

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Helping Kids in India

I am being visitied at the moment by Elaine who helps kids in India.

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Bamboo Bicycle - Pandas Rejoice

This is an exciting time if you're a Panda without a Bike.
Now you can get your own Bicycle made from Bamboo.

Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the World I always thought it was Hemp, but a Bike made out of Hemp would be silly, would'nt it?

I'd have a Car made out of Hemp, especially the new Eco Lotus Elise
Now there's a mode of transport for the Enviromentally Friendly Stoner.



I wonder how that would look with a Bike rack on the back, complete with a Bamboo bike? Too much? Not when you're saving the World it's not.

Too Stoned to balance your bike, then drive...

If you find it hard to imagine, try this artists impression (artist being me, the impression being a pretty bad one!)



Well I like it!

Via Gizmag

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Philips LED's are getting Brighter

I have always said "Philips invent it, Sony improve it"

I wonder if that is true these days, I mean Sony have come up with a lot of goodies, PSP, PS1, 2 & 3, Mylo, Rolli (whatever that's about) Aibo, Blue ray etc

But since the Compact Disc, what has Philips been doing? Read my other posts to find out.

One thing they've been up to, is working with Light, which to my mind is a lot more useful hat a robot dog, though maybe less cute.

The latest product from the Philips stable is the Light Blossom.

Environmentally friendly Street lighting that looks like a flower and is both Solar & Wind powered, uses LED lights to dim when no one is around and when folks walk by, it gets much brighter, just where you are.

I can't wait to see these on my street.

It's Mad March Sale time

OK, I'm trying to make it sound more exciting than it really is. It's just the end of my financial tax year and I like to have a last clear out so I don't have much stock taking to do.

It's a blatant plug and no I am not ashamed.

Get 20% off and Free UK Delivery at the GlowGadgets Sale until the 31st March 2009

That is all I'm saying.

GlowGadgets is being Born Again

It's all good. GlowGadgets is having a major facelift and I am the one doing it (oh, Ohhh).

So for a little while, business will be operating by Phone, PayPal, Amazon and eBay.

Infact if you visit GlowGadgets.eu you will come to my ebay store and find some unusual deals, check them out.

It's the end of the Financial year, I have some goodies to clear out before Stocktaking, so you can grab a few bargains, if your quick.

The new website is on the way, hopefully it'll be useable in a couple of weeks, we'll see.

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Sheila & Barry, Have a Great Trip!

We were sorry to see you go, but happy too.

When you have waited so long to do something, its only fair your family and friends are happy for you when you do it, right?

Sheila and Barry wanted to travel the World, flying from Country to Country and seeing the sights at leisure.

But when Barry had a Stroke, they thought that Idea would be out of the question, he's not allowed to fly for more than a couple of hours.

So Sailing was the only way, and now they are doing it in style. On the wonderful P&O Ship the Aurora.

We wish you all the Love in the World and hope that you have the BEST time.

We will be watching the Aurora's Webcam and following your progress on the World map

We'll be following your progress at the Real Travel web site and look forward to your photo's and stories.

All our Love, Chris, Jane, Molly & Rosie xxxx

LED LENSER P7 Review by Vaughan Williams

A good customer of mine wrote this about the New Led Lenser P7 torch and compared it to his other torch the Fenix TK10.

I love hearing from my customers about the products they get from me, and how they get on, I hope you enjoy his little review as did I.

"This is a good light and more practical than the TK10 for general security work.  Having an adjustable spot to flood control that can be operated single-handed is very useful on internal and external patrol routes in poorly or non-lit zones.  (Increasing power costs and carbon footprint awareness are making reduced lighting more of a norm)

 

I found the higher power mode more useful than the lower power but low power flood will provide plenty of light for writing notes onto clipboards (for instance) without dazzling yourself.  The P7 is a little heavier and larger than the TK10.  It has much less side spill than the TK10 and therefore it produces a spot that appears the more powerful.

The P7 has two power modes but, so I found out, when the momentary switch is pushed it over-drives to about 130% which brings the total lumen output to near the same as the TK10 in turbo mode.  Release the switch and it reduces to either the standard low or high power setting depending on the switch cycle.  Therefore, for power fetishists, the P7 is the equal of the TK10 in terms of output and it has a tighter focus making it the brighter.

A set of AAA batteries are more likely to be had at an all night fuel station than a set of the more costly CR123a cells if you were to be caught out of juice.  The P7’s AAAs should last longer too.

The TK10 feels more like a tank than the P7 and because of this and the crenulated head it would make for a better defensive weapon if the going ever gets tough.  So, if your work tends to be similar to Jack Bauer’s with fire-fights to do and lots of hand to hand conflict scheduled in then go for the TK10 but if like me the main hazards of your job tend to be clouting your head or tripping over unseen obstacles and the main purpose is to do security checks in safety then go for the P7.

Er, I carry a TK10 on my belt too - because, well, you never know, do you?"

Do you have something to say about any of my products or service? Good or Bad, I'd like to read it.

Thanks again to Vaughan.

Led Lenser P7

Wifi Hotspot Finder Watch - DEMO - GlowGadgets.tv

At a press of the button the Wifi hotspot finder watch seeks out the nearest wireless hotspot and shows you the signal strength of what is available.

 

" It's functional, attractive, lightweight, waterproof, useful, very reasonably priced and does exactly what it says on the tin."
I'll give it 10/10

Features:
• Watch Features: Chronograph. Countdown. Alarm. Hourly Chime. Dual Time. Lap Memory.
• Wifi Detection
• Detects interference intensity of 2.4ghz signal
• Detects AP stations over 100 metres outdoors
• Anti-static and Shock Proof
• 100 Metres Water-Resistant

£19.95

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Save Net Radio - Save Pandora

Started listening to Pandora in the early Noughties, and it opened up a World of music that I wouldn't have known I'd loved.
For me, Pandora was an Education as well as enjoyment. Never having to listen to vacuous DJ's drivel on about nothing and without  annoying adverts was also a massive plus.
My taste in music was moulded and I went out and bought the music when I knew I loved it.
Pandora gave listeners a chance to find what they liked, then buy it. Just like the Vinyl Sound booths we used to have in the record shops, this times I could takes as long as I liked to find out what I wanted.
When I buy something, I usually get the chance to try it out first, then take it homes and if I don't like it, or it breaks, Take it back.
Pandora gave me the opportunity to try it out and I always bought something.
Since Pandora was refused to anyone outside the US, I have been lost. I have gone back to NO MUSIC when I am at my desk, which, working from home can be 14 hours a day.
Pandora gave me variety, surprises and at times just cheered me up.
Music is created by a person so it can be heard, then suits came along and as with everything they asked "How can we profit from this?" And so the talentless suck the life out of the Talented.
Every musician I know would be glad to give their music away if it meant more people could enjoy it and they would be appreciated/recognised. If they hit the big time then people would be happy to PAY to see them PLAY and buy merchandise etc. Nothing wrong in that.
This beautiful World of ours is being RAPED buy Greedy Corporations in the name of all that is Good for You, and now, they are taking away our simple pleasures for profit too.
F**k em I say, turn the radio off, turn the TV off, sing your own songs and communicate with your fellow man, least we forget how to. Go back to live entertainment. Take those sodding earphones out and hum your own tune.
Grr, I'm losing it. All because I lost the love of my life (after my family) Pandora.
Pandora, where the only thing left for humanity was HOPE.
Pandora, where the music played would do so much more for the artist than without.
I've seen radio go from playing for the love of it, to complete commercialisation. Pandora is a Beacon of Hope. Long live Pandora, long life Artistic Freedom.
Help Save Net Radio, PLEASE.

Love, Light, Magic & Laughter
Doc

MEADE 20-60X60 ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE

The Meade 20-60x60 is a Fully Coated Waterproof Spotting Scope and is an excellent starter Spotting Scope at an affordable price.
I have used many different Spotting Scopes over the years, and for the price, the Meade produces quality images that far surpass much more expensive models.

 

Biker in India Sends SMS Text While Riding Handsfree on Motorway (Dickhead)

When he eventually Crashes his motorbike due to complete Stupidity,
What'll be the first thing to go through this guys mind?

I reckon it'll be his phone.

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The Forbidden Kingdom

I don't get out much, but I do go to the movies.
Last night I was off to see "Wanted", paid for my ticket and was late as usual, so ran to the screen, got in there the movie had started. I'd missed the first ten minutes. Bugger.

So I sat down and within 30 seconds I realised two things:

1/ I was loving this movie already
2/ it was not the movie I came to see.

in my haste, I'd run into the wrong screen (div) and here I was watching Jackie Chan as his Drunken Master kicking the shit out of countless bad guys on a dirt track somewhere in China.

Then Jet Li as the Monkey King, wow. I was Smiling all the way through this movie.
Laughing alot too.

I grew up watching "Monkey" and I really thought it was him for a minute. (I know, I'm soft in the head)

If you love Kung Fu (you've probably seen this already) go to see the two Legends of Martial Arts movies knocking the crap out of each other, or as they would tell it, Sparring.

Fair play, there were nods to Bruce Lee too, like when teaching their Student I heard the Taoist teachings of Jeet kune do.

One of the best martial arts movies I've seen, not just chop socky, but the acting, direction, storyline, effects, cgi and wirework was all tastefully done and made a very well rounded movie. It was so good, I kept wondering why I could understand them talking and at times thinking "Havn't they Sync'd the lips well?"
I was glad to hear some Manderin once in a while.

Oh, and for what its worth, I thought Michael Angarano who was in "Sky High", was excellent, an odd chioce it would seem, but I loved the twist on the original epic story "Journey to the west"

Go see it.

5 Stars

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We Got Married at Last

About time I posted somthing, I can't belive its been three months since I last wrote.
I feel awful about it, my poor blog, starving all that time.

Sorry Blog!

Jane and Me got married early May, thats why we had family come visit us, it was hectic and the best few days of our lives. Certainly the wedding was a hit and not one fight broke out, which is unusual for weddings these days.

Happily Married at last, never thought it would happen, or having kids, but thank heavens it did.

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What to do when family comes to town (Party of course)

My family is coming to visit and I will probably be getting drunk with my Dad for the first few days, so don’t expect me to answer the phone (at least Don’t expect me to make any sense if I do) He's coming all the way from South Africa, I'll be picking him up in the Morning (Yawn, that's 5 hours from now).

The only time we see each other is when we use Skype, I'm not sure is he looks that Pixelated in real life or not.

I might even post a picture of me and my Dad together, that will give you a laugh!
Checkout the new links on the website, stay tuned to our shenanigans.

ALL FENIX PRE ORDERS WILL BE DEALT WITH DURING THIS TIME, YES I WILL FIND TIME TO SORT YOU OUT :O) FAVORITISM I KNOW.

The New Fenix Shipment is On the way!!

But New Orders made from 29th to the 9th will have to wait until my family have left the building (I work from home, not many rooms, I’ll let you figure it out!)

Anyway, sorry for the inconvenience, but to be honest, I’ll be bloody glad of the rest and I’m looking forward to it.

Now where did I put that Tequila?

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Company Trademarks - Unintentional Uses

You know, when a company with a trade name contacts me by sending a letter, (usually a sheet of paper and a second class stamp.) It had better be important, I have an email address your know.

I got one today from the Corporate Councel of a Thermal Flask company, sent by FedEx (Extremly Urgent) from Rolling Meadows, IL, USA. Telling me not to use their trade name.

I had no idea their tradename was even in the Copy of this product (Brugo).
Fair enough, If they don't want me to use it, no worries.

BUT

This Letter used 4 sheets of paper, 1 envelope & a Cardboard envelope PLUS had travelled 3865 Miles by Plane, Train & Automobile (Actually, you can double this as a copy was also sent to my Registered Office too!) They had to pay extra for the speedy, signed for delivery and someone to type it out (and print out the web shots of my pages)

All they had to do was drop me an email and say
"Hello Doc, you're using our trade name, could you stop it please? Unless you would like to sell our insulated flask & travel mug products, then we would be happy to supply you."

Heck, I would have been pleased to hear from them, I've liked their products for years, I used to think they made great stuff.

A bit of Advice though. Next you want me, email, call or text. I'm a very helpful guy, and this was the wrong way to do things. I have feelings you know.

Yes, OK, it got the name off my website, but come on. You had only to ask and think if what you would have saved.

So much for your company having Zero Carbon Emmisions this year huh!.

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Earth Hour - 29th March at 8pm

PLEASE sign up for Earth Hour,

29th March at 8pm, switch off your Lights for an hour (and anything else you fancy) and See how a little Action by One Person can be Transformed in to A GLOBAL Action by Many.

So far its 25 that have joined through me :o)

This newsletter goes out to nearly 3000 people, I'd be disspointed if I didn't get at least 100 people to do it.

I know I don't need to bribe you :o)

Thanks.

Happy Easter!

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A Quick Word About EGGS at Easter

Eggs, I love em. The yummy things you can make with eggs are many, but where do these eggs come from?

If you say a Chicken, I swear I will slap you.

Do you buy CHEAP eggs, you know "Battery Farmed" eggs? If you say yes, then let me point you in this direction: Visit The Battery Hen Welfare Trust

They would love to show you how you can NOT BUY BATTERY EGGS as it's just WRONG!

BUT Maybe you buy your eggs and make sure it says FREE RANGE on the box, good for you, so do I.
I always felt good doing that, knowing the cute little hens are having a whale of a time, running round in the fields and bushes, laying eggs with gay abandon and being generally happy little layers.

BUT WAIT... What about all the stuff you eat that is MADE WITH HIDDEN EGGS, like Bread, Pasta, Custard Tarts, Cakes, Ready Meals, Baby Food & CHOCOLATE etc..

Where do those eggs come from? Do you think they use the more expensive (and morally correct) FREE RANGE EGGS, or maybe they use BATTERY FARMED EGGS.

Hmm, what do you think?

Well, you're not going to like the answer see the List of Hen Friendly Products it's short, too short.

I've only just learned this myself, so I had to help pass on the word. If you already know, then I'm sure you're doing the same sort of thing, like ADOPTING an Ex Battery Hen (Rescued just before the are killed). YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE ONE YOURSELF, though they do make lovely pets (who actually earn their keep by feeding you) So I'm told.

Anyway, have a look, pass it on and this EASTER, think about the Battery Farmed Egg that has gone into that Cadburys Cream Egg you're munching on.

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Skyfire Mobile Browser - The Real Web on Your Phone (Blimey)

Skyfire - whatever is on the page, you can see it and use it on your phone.

Flash, Java, Youtube, CNN, the lot.

It's in Private Beta at the moment and you need a USA Mobile number to use it, but it should be coming here soon.

Can't wait.

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