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We got to do several chores while visiting the Grandmas over the holiday, including replacing
some ceiling mount lighting. Since Granny-B’s house has 12′ ceilings, we needed a ladder – she
has an old Little Giant. All I can say is, “What a ladder!”..weofije…

Interesting read. Various comparisons here and here.

Start with this technology overview from This Olde House. Lots of options are available at
your local Lowes or Home Depot. Weiser Powerbolt is the most attractive keypad-based
alternative. “Kwikset”: has a fob-based option as well. Both are around $1weofije…

Let a robot do the housework!

Another good thread on Slashdot discussing user-centered GUI design…

Zap’s Smart Car has now been ok’d by the EPA for sale in the US! Here’s a thread on Slashdot.

Here’s how to manage Grandma’s mantle clock.

Mom trades wheat, milo, and soybeans with Conway Spring COOP and WellingtonCOOP. The later
posts daily closings.

Dye-sublimation has been eclipsed by the latest in photo printing technology – . Check out the
Epson Stylus 2000P for less than $700 USD!

This camera is dwarfed by a deck of cards! 3.5 MP is plenty for most business needs. This is the
perfect complement to a full-sized digital SLR like the Canon EOS 20D.