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The End of a Trusted Coffee Mug

One of the travel coffee mugs I have acquired from Starbucks over the years has finally decided to give up the ghost.  The piece that actually snaps in and seals the drink opening has finally become detached–it lost a pin.  Now I have to set about and find a replacement.
My quest for a new travel [...]

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Drinking the Kool-Aid

I have drank the Kool-Aid and given in to the pressure.  My Dell DJ died a rather unspectacular death yesterday, freezing upon a screen image text “FIRMWARE PROBLEM.”  I knew this day would come, but I had always wanted to avoid it.
After much hemming and hawing, I was deciding between the Zune2 (the 80GB version) [...]

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Zappos: JJT Recommended

Last week, I received my first purchase from Zappos.  I have procrastinated in making a purchase from them, as I am leery of buying certain things online.  Before this experience, I always found shoe purchases best done from a store.  It’s even more important when you have Flintstone-like feet, such as mine.  I have some [...]

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Feeding the Need

While I was preparing for my time at jury duty last week, I decided to buy some books in advance of my interminable wait.  My book purchase was going to feed a need–specifically, my need for some 24.  The writer’s strike postponed a new season of 24 until January 2009, and much like any addict [...]

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Details

My poor car is in serious need of a serious cleaning.  I have taken it to the Auto Spa in Cockeysville on York Road, but I seriously need my car detailed.  I have some sap on the hood, and my interior is in dire need of a good cleansing.  Anyone care to recommend a good [...]

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