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On a related note, I am looking for some powerful portable compact speakers to hook up to a laptop or iPod. I don't know if they make wireless speakers like that. 2 speakers or 2.1.
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I don't know about a portable 2.1 setup for the iPod, but the Jawbone Jambox does a good job. Not exactly an audiophile level device, but if you cared about sound quality that much, you wouldn't be using an iPod.
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Jook posted:anyone have any recommendations on some surround (rear) speakers? Just 2 to go on the same wall as the couch. I got some Polk OWM3's but they're way too big, looking for something more satellite, maybe ~4x4inch face? I can't seem to find anything decent on Amazon, and nothing at stores nearby. Really need a price range as speakers can get super pricey real quick. Imasalmon posted:I don't know about a portable 2.1 setup for the iPod, but the Jawbone Jambox does a good job. Not exactly an audiophile level device, but if you cared about sound quality that much, you wouldn't be using an iPod. An iMod iPod with Rockbox and a portable amp works just fine thank you. 
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Etrips posted:Really need a price range as speakers can get super pricey real quick. Yeah, I suppose if you replace the hardware and then amp the hell out of it, you will get good sound.
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Etrips posted:Really need a price range as speakers can get super pricey real quick. good call, hoping to spend <$150 for the pair.
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This stuff is pretty good: http://www.amazon.com/Benadryl-Anti-Itch-Kids-3-Ounce-Tubes/dp/B001N0LDZW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top It's better than sprays or creams, because it also cools as it gets applied. It also doesn't seem to be as messy. This is the same stuff that used to be the Rhuli brand, then Band-Aid. Myself, I'm looking for a fire extinguisher for the kitchen. I saw these things: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Portable-Extinguisher-Rated-FG-007-102/dp/B001O25GA2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315867960&sr=8-2 Are they as good as a traditional fire extinguisher?
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Anything anyone use good for getting rid of noticeable scars?
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Guy Axlerod posted:Myself, I'm looking for a fire extinguisher for the kitchen. I saw these things: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Portable-Extinguisher-Rated-FG-007-102/dp/B001O25GA2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315867960&sr=8-2 Are they as good as a traditional fire extinguisher? Nope, not as good. You really, really should get a good metal cylinder Kidde or First Alert extinguisher. Pick up a 2.5lb extinguisher and keep it a little ways away from the stove in an easily accessed area. e: as such http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-FX10K-Kitchen-Fire-Extinguisher/dp/B000IHUR58/ref=pd_cp_hi_2
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Guy Axlerod posted:This stuff is pretty good: You want a wet chemical (class K) fire extinguisher for kitchens, in case of oil fires. Also don't get some gimicky poo poo like that, get a proper one (also get a fire blanket for the kitchen too.) More importantly book a course on how, when, and which to use as just having one lying around means nothing.
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I have an anti-reccomendation. I grabbed some of Quakers new Stila bars, which were supposed to be like a cripsy version of a Nutri-Grain bar for 100 calories. Yum. NO. The outer part was tasteless, chewy, not really crunchy at all. It was what I imagine eating a cereal box would be like. The strawberry filling? I couldn't even taste it, there wasn't even enough to fill the outer shell. I also needed a bottle of water just to eat the stupid thing. Gross gross gross, not even worth it for 100 calories.
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Someone please recommend me a watch, or at the very least a good site to buy nice watches from (preferably one that ships internationally as I live in Canada).
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Away all Goats posted:Someone please recommend me a watch, or at the very least a good site to buy nice watches from (preferably one that ships internationally as I live in Canada). Sports watch? Dress watch? Everyday watch? Digital, analogue, multi-timezone? A Timex Ironman is a good starting point if you're just after an everyday watch. E: vvv pretty much any watch that you like will do you, but Swatch make some great watches (they're not all dayglo plastics) and there's a store in most large Canadian cities and airports. One Swell Foop has a new favorite as of 06:18 on Sep 13, 2011 |
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Ya Sorry I should have elaborated more. I'm looking for an everyday analog watch. The slimmer and lighter, the better. Light/readable in darkness and waterproof would be nice, but not absolutely necessary.
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Guy Axlerod posted:Myself, I'm looking for a fire extinguisher for the kitchen. I saw these things: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Portable-Extinguisher-Rated-FG-007-102/dp/B001O25GA2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315867960&sr=8-2 Are they as good as a traditional fire extinguisher? It's excellent if you're looking to spray burning fat/oil onto your walls and ceiling. For actualy fire suppression get a CO2 or sodium bicarbonate dry chemical extinguisher. If you're have no experience at all with fighting fires I would recommend a dry chemical one. Essentially do NOT get one of those cheapo extinguishers that sprays a liquid. At best it works as well as a spray bottle, and at worst you'll spray into a burning liquid and splash it all over the place for an even bigger fire, or into an electrical socket causing electrocution or starting an electrical fire too. I'd get something like this Crowley has a new favorite as of 07:10 on Sep 13, 2011 |
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 I like my Radius toothbrush. The head is huge, it covers front to the back molars. http://www.radiustoothbrush.com/index.aspx
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MAJOR STRYkER posted:Anything anyone use good for getting rid of noticeable scars? I burned my leg quite badly this summer in a campfire, and someone recommended using 100% vitamin E oil after it healed because it worked for them on various cuts and burn scars. People can't even believe how much better my leg is looking. You can get it in a little jar or just squeeze it out of the capsules. It's pretty inexpensive and good to have around anyway.
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lidnsya posted:I burned my leg quite badly this summer in a campfire, and someone recommended using 100% vitamin E oil after it healed because it worked for them on various cuts and burn scars. People can't even believe how much better my leg is looking. You can get it in a little jar or just squeeze it out of the capsules. It's pretty inexpensive and good to have around anyway. poo poo, really? I work in a bakery and have burn scars all up and down my arms; I'm definitely gonna check my local CVS and see if they have any, because I'd love for these scars to disappear.
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Coca Koala posted:poo poo, really? I work in a bakery and have burn scars all up and down my arms; I'm definitely gonna check my local CVS and see if they have any, because I'd love for these scars to disappear. I can second vitamin E oil. When I was stretching my ears out for plugs I used to rub it into my ear lobes after I would do a stretch, it helped the healing process a ton. I've used it for a lot of other similar applications and it's done well.
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Away all Goats posted:Someone please recommend me a watch, or at the very least a good site to buy nice watches from (preferably one that ships internationally as I live in Canada). This site has some really cool ones http://www.watchismo.com/
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I'm looking for two types of wallet: One is for me. I want something sealable and preferably metal yet also slim. I'm constantly trying to keep the number of cards I carry down and want to keep everything out of the elements. The other is for my girlfriend. She's constantly losing either her ID, debit or credit cards. I don't know if they're falling out of her wallet (seen it happen at least once) or she's leaving them around, but I'm looking for something that will prevent one method of her losing everything.
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Can somebody please recommend a waterproof bag for hanging onto valuables while you go snorkeling? We bought an Aquapac and it's either defective or just plain useless. It doesn't keep water out at all.
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What's a good online retailer for t-shirts in Canada?
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Pope Mobile posted:I'm looking for two types of wallet: Use a cigarette case.
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Pope Mobile posted:I'm looking for two types of wallet: I love Exentri: http://www.exentri.no/en_Default.aspx Might be hard to get depending on where you live in the world.
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MAJOR STRYkER posted:Anything anyone use good for getting rid of noticeable scars? Bio Oil is good. I had some pretty noticable scars from cuts and after regularly using Bio Oil on them for about a month they are significantly less visible, you can only really see them if you look closely or if the skin is creased. I'd probably have got even better results if I kept using it for longer but I just stopped when I was satisfied. You have to rub it in twice a day and it's a bit greasy and smells like lavender, but it worked for me and according to the bottle it also works on stretch marks, acne scars, burns etc. Also made my skin really soft so I guess it doubles as a moisturiser.
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rockcity posted:I can second vitamin E oil. When I was stretching my ears out for plugs I used to rub it into my ear lobes after I would do a stretch, it helped the healing process a ton. I've used it for a lot of other similar applications and it's done well. I credit vitamin E oil only second to the fine needlework of the ER doctor who sewed my forehead up after my car accident a couple years ago for giving me a scar that's only noticeable if you're looking for it and in bright light. Anyway I am recommending Pure Protein Bars, I am not a bodybuilder or anything but for 180-200 calories a pop they keep me feeling full until lunch if I have them for breakfast. Also they taste REALLY good. The chocolate fudge feels like eating actual chocolate, the peanut butter has a Reese cup consistency.
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melon cat posted:Can somebody please recommend a waterproof bag for hanging onto valuables while you go snorkeling? We bought an Aquapac and it's either defective or just plain useless. It doesn't keep water out at all. Are you looking for something that will submerge and be waterproof or just float on the water with your poo poo? Dry bags will float and keep water out, assuming you close it correctly. I have one of these for the boat: http://www.amazon.com/SealLine-See-Vinyl-Smoke-Tint/dp/B000GF3AWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1316054782&sr=8-2
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fordham posted:Are you looking for something that will submerge and be waterproof or just float on the water with your poo poo?
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melon cat posted:Definitely something that will submerge and be waterproof. I've never gone diving before, so this is a genuine curiosity question. Why can't you just put your stuff in a ziplock bag or two?
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I'm thinking about getting a new satchel/messenger style bag. I like the multitude of pockets in this: http://www.jetpens.com/Nomadic-WR-08-Wise-Walker-A4-Shoulder-Bag-Gray/pd/6836 But I also like the leather/sexiness of this: http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-Briefcases/products/1646-Leather-Briefcase-Dark-Coffee-Brown I know that high-quality leather would be to thick/heavy to make a pocket-rich bag out of entirely, but is there some combination of canvas and leather that combine those two bags?
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melon cat posted:Can somebody please recommend a waterproof bag for hanging onto valuables while you go snorkeling? We bought an Aquapac and it's either defective or just plain useless. It doesn't keep water out at all. I'm not a fan of bags, as the air inside expands/contracts when you go diving (im a huge scuba diver) so i use otterboxes. http://www.otterbox.com/waterproof-cases/waterproof-cases,default,sc.html They make phone cases, but also waterproof boxes up to 100 feet (more than enough for snorkeling unless your a badass). They are pretty rock solid. Other manufacturers make waterproof boxes, so you can shop around, but i would recommend a solid box over a bag.
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The Aphasian posted:I'm thinking about getting a new satchel/messenger style bag. Duluth Trading make a few bags out of firehose canvas (or ballistic nylon) and leather. Just search their site for 'bag', I can't direct link to the search page. e: one possibility One Swell Foop has a new favorite as of 20:43 on Sep 15, 2011 |
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One Swell Foop posted:Duluth Trading make a few bags out of firehose canvas (or ballistic nylon) and leather. Just search their site for 'bag', I can't direct link to the search page. Thanks! The "Bashful Billionaire" looks perfect. http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/mens-bags-briefcases/71038.aspx
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One Swell Foop posted:Duluth Trading make a few bags out of firehose canvas (or ballistic nylon) and leather. Just search their site for 'bag', I can't direct link to the search page. Their firehose canvas sucks rear end. I've ordered several things from these guys and they advertise it as being 5 times tougher than duck, and the poo poo will have holes in it within a couple weeks of work and I've got dickies jeans I picked up for 5 dollars lasting longer in work conditions and they can't touch carhartt.
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WayneCampbell posted:Their firehose canvas sucks rear end. I've ordered several things from these guys and they advertise it as being 5 times tougher than duck, and the poo poo will have holes in it within a couple weeks of work and I've got dickies jeans I picked up for 5 dollars lasting longer in work conditions and they can't touch carhartt. Thanks for the counter-review. The bag I'm looking at is leather with canvas interior. Was the quality of the assembly poor too, or was the firehose material just over-hyped?
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MrHyde posted:I've never gone diving before, so this is a genuine curiosity question. Why can't you just put your stuff in a ziplock bag or two?  Crunkjuice posted:I'm not a fan of bags, as the air inside expands/contracts when you go diving (im a huge scuba diver) so i use otterboxes. http://www.otterbox.com/waterproof-cases/waterproof-cases,default,sc.html They make phone cases, but also waterproof boxes up to 100 feet (more than enough for snorkeling unless your a badass). They are pretty rock solid. Other manufacturers make waterproof boxes, so you can shop around, but i would recommend a solid box over a bag.
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The Aphasian posted:Thanks for the counter-review. The bag I'm looking at is leather with canvas interior. Was the quality of the assembly poor too, or was the firehose material just over-hyped? The only thing I've bought from them was a vest made out of the 11oz stuff and it's poo poo. I liked the design but the pattern sucked, I'm 240lbs and the thing was way too short and way, way too wide. The assembly quality wasn't all that impressive either. It just felt and looked cheap. This is what I bought http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/hooded-vest-fire-hose-hooded-framers-vest-82007.aspx?kw=vest&processor=content Holes started appearing in the canvas pretty rapidly, within a couple of weeks, which is even worse considering it's a vest so it's not even receiving close to the abuse my pants would receive at work, made out of a material that was a fifth of the price they charge for their canvas. The flannel lining felt like cheap felt. Their stuff is poo poo and it's overpriced poo poo at that. I went into buying a few of their products really wanting to like them as they've got some neat stuff but the quality of their products is piss poor.
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NorskHotDog posted:In my experience the store brand works/tastes just as well and costs a lot less, but otherwise this stuff is godly.
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