Archive for December, 2007


I Spy…How to Get Around Hulu Region Restrictions (Finally).

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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I signed up for a free peek at Hula.com which is a new service offered by NBC and allows viewers to see live streaming video content from all their shows. The service is in beta and by invite only. A few days ago I finally received my “invite” so I excitedly logged in and decided [...]

I Spy…Snorkel & Mask with Digital Camera

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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I like this idea a lot. I lived in Hawaii for a long time. In fact I have lived in Hawaii for over 18 years of my life and in a place with so much water and so much sun you could really get a lot of use from such a great little gadget. Basically [...]

I Spy… The SQuba: Car and Submarine.

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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Well it’s about time. We were promised flying cars and jet packs back in the 80′s but I have yet to take my jet pack or flying car out for a spin nor do I see them for sale anywhere near me. But soon we may have a car that can go underwater which is [...]

I Spy…The “Im in ur ___ ___ing ur ___” Shirt.

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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What do you get the geek in your life this holiday season that will totally make them smile? The list is probably endless but of course this t-shirt will also do the trick. It might also work for anyone you know that is mad into texting. Here are a few of my favorites: im in [...]

I Spy…The Sno-Baller?

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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I was not aware of the need to have such a device but in saying that I suppose it might be handy if you were in a snow ball fight and you wanted to look like a total geek. Make perfect snow balls in mere seconds and it will only cost you $8.95. http://www.plowhearth.com/product.asp?pcode=7236

I Spy…Angry Christmas Crackers

Monday, December 17th, 2007
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We never did Christmas Crackers as a kid. Most Americans would not know what they are. I first pulled a cracker in Ireland at the age of 21 when I was invited home with my girlfriend at the time (she is my wife now). I was blown away and really surprised that more Americans didn’t [...]

I Spy…Top 10 Weirdest Gadgets

Monday, December 17th, 2007
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It’s no secret I love gadgets. So when I stumbled across this article which highlights the “10 weirdest gadgets that you didn’t know existed” I just had to check it out. I will admit I did know about a few of them. The transparent toaster, the modern ladder and the one click butter. The rest [...]

I Spy…The Downside of Country Living in Ireland.

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
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I recently read a post at one of my daily visits and was inspired to write my own version. The article was about crummy things about living in the countryside. I too live in the sticks but only in Ireland and not America. As an American I have a unique view of how things are [...]

I Spy…My Dæmon

Thursday, December 6th, 2007
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This is sort of interesting and kind of fun. The new movie coming up very soon called “The Golden Compass” features a fantasy world where each person has a Dæmon which is a soul mate or best friend and is a reflection of their personality and is also an animal. So throughout the movie you [...]

I Spy…Remote Controlled Metal Detector

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
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I love remote controlled cars and my 4 year old son has one we both play with all the time. It says for ages 6 and up but it’s ok he only plays with it when I am with him. This gadget/toy looks great since it combines a metal detector and a remote control car. [...]