Category Archives: Something Interesting

Keyless entry, after tea time …or was it my cell phone?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by admin

This is what’s left of the keyless-entry fob for my vehicle …or was this my Motorola Razr?  

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Wet MacBook Pro And iPhone In A Rainstorm Miracle

Posted on September 7, 2012 by admin

Sept. 4th, 2012: Something Interesting, Something Awful and Something Truly Amazing: How I left my MacBook Pro and iPhone out in a rainstorm …and then what happened. Relatively early Tuesday morning, I needed to make a phone call, for which … Continue reading →

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iPhone screen protectors, 67¢ with free shipping from China

Posted on August 15, 2012 by admin

I just ordered 3x Premium Screen Protective Film for Apple iPhone 3 & 3GS A single screen protector cost me $14.95 in the Apple Store. Today, I paid 67¢ for three. They are shipped, for free, from Hong Kong. Does … Continue reading →

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what did Apple just do to Safari? ~ July 26th

Posted on July 27, 2012 by admin

glitch city. What more could Apple do to ruin your online experience? With a faulty operating system ~ OSX Lion ~ containing bugs, issues and problems that still haven’t been address in the new Mountain Lion ~ what have they … Continue reading →

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Watchmakers Workbench

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

Something every novice craftsman should learn straight away: A clean & organized workspace is paramount to safe, quality work. …or something like that. Keep it clean and you’re less likely to get hurt, lose parts or damage your workpiece. 

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Jo Mora Poster – 1933 Grace Line Map

Posted on February 23, 2012 by admin

This is another example of how one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Or, How my penchant for dumpster diving hasn’t been without it’s merits. I talk a lot so if you’re looking for the poster it’s down a bit. The … Continue reading →

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Hush-A-Phone, Photos of Hush A Phone for the modern telephone handset

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

Hush-A-Phone, counter-surveillance equipment from the 1960′s & 70′s. When listing items for online auction it’s best to do a bit of research. Including data and details will bolster the listing, attract potential buyers and increase the chances of a higher … Continue reading →

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