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Answering Machines: Whatever Happened To Them ?
I remember back when the answering machine was a relatively new invention. My parents thought that it was the most amazing contraption that they had seen in years. Our answering machine was large and it had a large cassette tape in it that recorded incoming messages and another large cassette tape that played the outgoing messages
article tags: answering, machines, cassette, tape
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Brief History of Vending Machines
There are many different types of vending machines or automatic retailing as it is also known as. There are snack, soda, gumball, toys, coffee/tea, candy...
article tags: pepsi, coca cola, vending machine, cup, bottle, can
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As the Wind Blows: A Look at Weather Vanes
Weather vanes have been capturing the interest and imagination, of both young and old alike, for centuries. Watchful roosters overlooking barns, trotting horses topping elegant homes, these unique little weather devices have a rich history, predating the birth of Christ...
article tags: weather vanes, history, winds, weather device, ship navigation use, wind direction
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Graphical Calculators: What’s So Great About Them?
Graphing calculators are an extremely useful tool for students, scientists, engineers and mathematicians. They are basically handheld computers, much more powerful than normal calculators and capable of performing complicated algebraic functions
article tags: graphical, calculators, graphic calculators
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Different Features of Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers are apparatuses used for removing water vapor from the air. A room dehumidifier is a small, portable unit that can be placed in the center...
article tags: dehumidifiers, water vapor, cold, damp
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Forty-Two Million iPods, Which is Mine?
With a growing number of iPod users, the need for efficient and discount iPod repair facilities are a must. From repairs to unique modifications, a simple iPod is now even more useful and distinct.
article tags: ipods, ipod repair, ipod parts, ipod screens, ipod accessories, ipod batteries, ipod mods, ipod lcd
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Don’t Throw Those “Extra” Cables Away!
You never know when that “extra” cable will come in handy. Hang onto it!
article tags: cables, cabling, equipment, gadget, technical, home, tool, digital
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Are You At Risk of Losing All Your Data?
Have you ever imagined the day when you have spent 4 hours on an important report, only to discover that you have run out of battery and all your work is gone? Don’t you wish you have a back up battery somewhere?
article tags: batteries
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Different Aspects Of A Compact Digital Camera
Compact digital cameras not only capture but store photographs electronically so there is no need for film or having them developed like a regular camera. New multifunctional digital cameras can take photographs, record sound and/or video.
article tags: digital cameras
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Smaller Stun Guns Offer Just As Much Power
Mini stun guns can provide just as much, sometimes more, power than a normal sized stun gun, and it fits in the palm of your hand or on a belt clip most of the time.
article tags: stun guns, self defense, women protection, runt stun gun, the runt, non lethal weapon, safety
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Using a Night Vision Device
It’s difficult to see in the dark. Unless there’s some light peeking in through the window or from under a door, our vision is compromised...
article tags: night nision, science, dark, binoculars, goggles, firearms
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Benefits of Carbide Cutting Tools
In every machining system, one simply can’t ignore the important role that cutting tools play. Oftentimes, the quality of a finished product would rely on the quality of the cutting tools...
article tags: carbide tool, carbide cutting special tool, carbide cutter, carbide drill, carbide tools
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iPod Video The Way To Go
The new iPod video became famous due to its huge memory and the capacity for playing video
article tags: ipod, video, ipod video, transfer movies, ipod video converter, convert videos
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Radio Frequency Identification Basics
Radio Frequency Identification or RFID is the use of radio waves to identify objects. This means, unlike a barcode, one can track an item without actually having...
article tags: radio frequency identification, microchip, antenna, identify
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Air Purifiers: Out With the Bad Air, In With the Good
We do it fast. We do it slow. Every day, we breathe in and out, thousands of times...
article tags: electrostatic, clean air, warranty, house, breathe
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230,000 Dollar Fountain Pens!?
Many individuals would probably raise an eyebrow when they hear someone willing to spend $40,000 to buy a fountain pen. Renaissance Pen Co founder Patrick Pinkston, however, says that the amount - apparently exorbitant for what is seemingly ‘only’ a writing instrument - is a reflection of the fact that these pens are also considered special works of art...
article tags: fountain pens, ballpoint fountain pen, fountain pen ink, cross fountain pen, mont blanc fountain pen, discount fountain pen
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Choosing A Chair Lift For Life
For some people, getting up from a sitting position can be quite a chore. Lift chairs help in this regard. In today’s modern world lift chairs offer those who have difficulty sitting down and getting up from sitting the opportunity to live normal lives even with their disability...
article tags: wheel chair lift, chair lifts, chair lift, stair chair lift, pride chair lift, wheel chair lift vans, braun wheel chair lift, recliner chair lift, lazy boy lift chair, used wheel chair lift
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Metal Detectors to Get That Rare Find
Metal detectors electronic devices and are used to locate signs of metal. It is used to search on the ground, people or goods. The materials can be on the ground may be a piece of iron, aluminum, etc or it can even indicate buried metal could be anything from discarded pieces of aluminum to buried resources. These detectors can penetrate various non-metallic substances like soil, wood, sand, etc.
article tags: metal detector
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10 Most Common iPod Repairs
With the increase of iPods, it is important to take precautionary measures to prolong the life of an iPod.
article tags: ipods, repair, fix, screen, battery, service, parts
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Laser Pointers for Presentations and Teaching
Laser pointers are very popular amongst business professionals and teachers who use these pointers when giving presentations and teaching in front ...
article tags: laser pointers, presentation, teaching, professional
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Air Compressors and Energy
You may discover that, even though you are using a smaller amount of compressed air, the electric energy consumed does not diminish proportionately and occasionally...
article tags: compressed air, supply, electric power, motors, coolers
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iPod Video - Your New Entertainment Center On The Go
Apple has been continuously innovating on its iPods. Initial iPods were meant to be a storage and playback device for songs on the go.
article tags: gizmo, itunes, video, mp4, music
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The iPod Is Almost Obselete
The iPod, in all its aliases such as nano, and the shuffle are practically antiques.
article tags: ipod, ipod nano, mp3, mp3 player
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Olympus - From Microscopes To Digital Cameras And Video Recorders
In 1919, Olympus was known for its advanced technology that went from its first microscope, the Asahi, to the cameras, digital players, and voice recorders of today. Founded originally under the name of TakachihoSeisakusho, the name Olympus has now also become synonymous with top of the line voice recorders and accessories for the consummate businessman and attentive student. Find out more...
article tags: mp3players, rca mp3 players
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The Story Behind Zippo Lighters
It’s the king of lighters. No one can deny the allure of Zippo lighters...
article tags: lighters, zippo lighters, windproof, blaisdell, austrian lighter