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Whipping Post’s Scout backpack is your new summer travel companion


Whipping Post creates leather bags and accessories that focus on classic, rugged designs and quality craftsmanship. Arriving just in time for summer, the Scout backpack looks like a perfect solution for road trips, plane rides, and long hikes.

At 15″ by 15.5″ by 4.5″, it just the right size for day trips or stowing under your airline seat. In addition to a drawstring closure under a flap over lid, you’ll find two external pockets for smaller stuff and quick grab items.

The Scout backpack retails for $275, which seems to be pretty reasonable for a quality leather pack. Check it out at Whipping Post’s web site.

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Whipping Post’s Scout backpack is your new summer travel companion originally appeared on on June 1, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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The Curiosity app – for the “things that make you go hmmmm…”


Did you know that having only 5% of self-driving cars on the road can improve start-and-stop traffic jams? It can according to the National Science Foundation’s Cyber-Physical Systems program. Click here to read more about it. Did you know that cats meow for us? They do it to communicate to us and rarely do it to communicate with other cats. Click here for more information. These are just a couple of fascinating short articles that you can read about every day on the Curiosity app (Android, iOS, Kindle, and web versions). This awesome app has something for everyone. The app spotlights five articles per day in their Daily Digest. In addition, it has hundreds (if not more) articles and short videos on subjects like Animal IQ, Aztec Empire, Beards, Beer, Dogs, Drones, Etymology, Finance, Hair, Jobs, Memory, Myths, Pain, Painting, Parenting, Rain, Relationships, Social Behavior, Teeth, Tickling, etc. The articles and related videos are short and to the point and there are links to additional articles and videos. The app cites many reputable sources for their information like the National Science Foundation, NASA, National Geographic, World Health Organization, several scientific magazines, and several university studies to name just a few.

The Curiosity app even has mind puzzles like this one: “Alice comes across a lion and a unicorn in the forest. The lion lies on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and speaks the truth the other days. The unicorn lies on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and speaks the truth the other days. Today, the lion tells Alice, ‘Yesterday I was lying.’ The unicorn replied, ‘So was I.’” Which day of the week is it? Find out the answer here.

This wonderful app has even enticed both of my children (middle school / high school age) to read almost every day solely for enjoyment purposes (one of which who professes to hate reading)! Both think it’s a treat to read the articles and if they miss a day, there is even more to read about later. WIN!!! Even younger readers may love this app with articles like “Dogs Have Music Preferences, And Most Like Reggae“. Give it a try! The Curiosity app is available for free in the following formats: Android app, iOS app, Kindle app, or the web version.  I’m sure you’ll get hooked on it just like my family.

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The Curiosity app – for the “things that make you go hmmmm…” originally appeared on on May 31, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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Evergraph makes lithophanes from your images


You may have clicked through just to find out what a lithophane is. A Lithophane is an artwork that has been molded or etched into a thin material (originally this was done on translucent porcelain) and can only be seen when the artwork is backlit. Think of it kind of like a 3D version of a photo negative. This type of artwork was first produced almost 200 years ago, but you can get one now from Evergraph.

Evergraphs are available in small plug-in nightlight versions, larger framed LED backlit versions and a version that can be hung in a window for natural backlighting.

The Evergraphs are made of a hard, non-porous material that has been etched with your custom image.

The small nightlight version is priced at $67, the wood-framed version is priced at $169 – $289, and the window Evergraphs are priced at $59 – $119. For more info visit evergraphs.com.

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Evergraph makes lithophanes from your images originally appeared on on May 30, 2017 at 1:17 pm.

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Polar’s new A370 fitness tracker has 24/7 continuous heart rate tracking


Tracking your steps and other physical activity is a great way to hold yourself accountable for your health goals, but keeping track of your heart rate throughout the day is a better measure of how well you’re progressing towards those goals. Polar’s new A370 fitness band has that feature and more.

The Polar A370 tracks all the usual metrics like steps, distance, and calories burned, but it also has advanced sleep tracking.

Polar’s advanced sleep tracking features help you learn more about your sleep patterns and how they can effect your health.

When you combine all of the A370’s activity and sleep tracking reports through the Polar app on your mobile device, it will help you reach your fitness goals that much faster.

The Polar A370 is available for pre-order now and is priced at $179. It will ship in early June. For more info visit polar.com

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Polar’s new A370 fitness tracker has 24/7 continuous heart rate tracking originally appeared on on May 29, 2017 at 9:20 am.

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Make fishing line knot tying a thing of the past with the LineWelder


Going fishing is supposed to be a relaxing activity, but if you have trouble with finger dexterity or your eyesight, the common task of tying your hook or lure to the fishing line can become an exercise in frustration. One solution to this problem is the Tauten LineWelder which allows you to never need to tie a knot again.

The Tauten LineWelder is a small rechargeable device that uses special cartridges that create a super strong and smooth polymer joint that is stronger than a hand-tied knot.

All you do is string your hook or lure on the fishing line, load the lines into the LineWelder device, and press “GO”, wait 30 seconds and you’ll have a smooth, reliable bond.

The Tauten LineWelder is pretty spendy though. At $199 for the device and $13.95 for a box of extra welding cartridges, only gadget loving fisherman will be willing to try this device. If you’re one of them, then head over to tautensports.com for more info and The Grommet if you want to buy one.

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Make fishing line knot tying a thing of the past with the LineWelder originally appeared on on May 28, 2017 at 11:15 am.

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