The Sunday Morning Muse, August 12, 2007

I don't have a clock in my living room anymore since my last VCR went. Surfing around for a new clock, I found this. Pretty neat huh? Okay, maybe not for the livingroom. But I certainly want one for my desk. I think it is a 'muse'-ing. (Okay if you don't get it... it's 12:39) Not sure about the AM or PM yet.

Don't Be Trapped in Your Car

This week's bridge collapse tragedy in Minnesota inspired me to tell people about a gadget I keep all the time in my car. It's my Automobile Escape Hammer. I used to jokingly refer to it as my laser gun, but now there ARE real lasers people carry around... and this doesn't have a laser. It does have a rather weak mini-light. . . anyhow, this is the perfect stocking stuffer, cheap present, or gift for yourself. It provides years worth of peace of mind.

* Chrome-plated tip breaks the window
* Stainless steel blade cuts the seat belt strap
* Pointed metal tip punctures the air bag
* Mini-light helps you see your escape route

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Snipped from J. C. Penney.com:

Cars are designed to keep you safely inside on impact, but power locks, seat belts and air bags can make it difficult to get out, especially when you're in a hurry. This potentially life-saving device helps you or other trapped passengers escape before help arrives. Uses 2 "AAA" batteries (not included).

The Sunday Morning Muse, July 29, 2007

Ever wonder, when you wish upon a star, exactly which star you are wishing on?

Imagine for a moment you are out in the yard, looking up at the stars. You're so impressed with the vastness of our little corner of the universe... all those little stars and planets. The big dipper is .... well, over there. You think. Constellations were never your strong point. Planets don't twinkle, right? Stars do. Ummm...

Well those days are gone. For a mere 400 bucks you can own a SKY SCOUT. Just point to whatever you want -- visible in the sky to the naked eye.... and presto! This thing tells you what you are looking at. Cool or what?

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I was skeptical at first, it's relatively new, so there are back order problems and such.... and a few bugs with downloading software for some, but it is GPS based and seems to work well, doing what it says it does, according to some of the reviews I read online. I'd like to get one.