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I order these from Zeiss: http://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Pre-Moistened-Lens-Cloths-Wipes/dp/B0030E4UIQ

200 wipes for $15. Cleans glasses, lenses, phones, etc...

Same as Nerves, this is why I've got all of my DVDs (and CDs for that matter) ripped onto a network drive(NAS). The nieces and nephews can play with and destroy the cases, but the media is safely stashed away.

After trying various running headphones, the big winner for me ended up being the Sennheiser MX 85. After a quick Google, you'll see that these are "Twist to Fit" which means they fit very snugly in your ears. The downside is that your ears may be uncomfortable for the first few runs while adjusting to the buds, but this discomfort is really a testament to just how difficult it would be to shake them loose. They come with various rubber 'knobs' so you can find the right fit for you.

Also, since this is an ear bud, and doesn't enter the ear canal, you can hear any sounds around you. The cord is thick and rubberized, but doesn't resonate "thumping" like the author mentioned above. As a bonus the whole thing is highly water resistant. While I wouldn't recommend swimming in them, I have run in the rain, and rinsed my sweat off them many times without negative effects.

Me too. During these Chicago winters it's nice to be able to watch some TV from my bed. Especially good on lazy weekends, or sick-days when you just want to be comfy and warm, and still sneak in some How I Met You Mother

I certainly agree with the pointing devices, especially the "Magic Mouse" is a pain-in-the-wrist. It's a novel concept, but after a few hours of use, the novelty wears off.

As for the Apple TV, it is an interesting segment to try and target which is probably why Apple has taken their time in updating it. Microsoft has been experiencing similar pains with it's Windows Media Center software, which it is mostly utilized by "enthusiasts" and "hobbyists". From a business standpoint it doesn't make sense to invest time and energy into a product that only a handful of your audience will use. As one of those "enthusiasts", I think that centralizing media in-home is essential, and both Apple and Microsoft have some catching up to do as Boxee and XBMC fill the void that they left.

Being on the top floor. Nothing worse than footsteps overhead.

I enjoy having a media center PC because it eliminates the need for me to store all my media. I simply ripped all of my DVDs and VHS tapes (yes, really, VHS tapes too) and then put everything in storage. Now I can watch any of the media I already own, plus Hulu, Netflix or any other cloud-based video services. Yay!

Bigger != Better.

My first apartment was shared with 3 other dudes, and was a very large place. Then, I moved into a large 1 bedroom by myself. Only then did I realize that I didn't have nearly the amount of stuff to fill that place and it always felt too empty. Now I live in a very small 1 bedroom and it's very comfortable and has a cozy feeling. It's not cluttered, just,well... filled out.

First, there is nothing "scientific" about Kummer's "experiment". He bought some food from different stores and invited his own friends over for dinner. Big whoop. Such a small sampling cannot be taken seriously.

Second, as someone mentioned previously if Walmart is selling locally grown crops, then the local farmer's market, or local grocery stores are going to take a hit. Those products are making it to market currently, so when Walmart takes over what happens to those other distribution channels? This is, of course, assuming that Walmart has left any other distribution channels. The small town I grew up in, for example, no longer has ANY mom 'n pops left. The hardware store, local grocer, auto parts store, pharmacy, liquor store, and pet store have all been forced to close their doors because they just can't compete.

Personally, that last bit is enough to keep me from ever shopping there. And for those that argue that I'm missing out on low prices consider this:

I shop at 3 places. Trader Joes for my kitchen staples like pasta, wine, olive oil, etc... Jewel-Osco for other various needs, and a weekly farmers market for fresh produce. I've done quite a bit of research on what items are cheapest where, and I doubt that you'd spend much less at a mega mart. Sure, it takes more time and effort than making one stop at Walmart, but when you have principles you fight for them.

I really like the lighting, but not in this room. The organic form of the lighting "fixture" clashes with clean lines of the rest of the room and makes it feel sloppy.