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Schmap photo published

Schmap is a travel site that features easy-to-use maps and user-contributed information about places you want to visit. It's definitely worth checking out, particularly since they've recently selected one of my photos to adorn their interactive Guide to Las Vegas. In all seriousness, give it a peek, I think you'll find it a worthwhile resource.

Tool switch for around the house

I'm a firm believer that sometimes the best solution to a simple problem is a simple answer. Instead of a fancy home automation-based solution, this Craftsman Auto Switch - Model 24031 solves the common need to turn on or off several pieces of equipment at the same time. For only $20.

(I also love that the top of the plug is covered in sawdust in the photo. Is that a nice bit of staging, or did they just snap a photo of one in-use?)

Thanks to Cool Tools for the link.

Technology for "Aging in Place"

Linda Marsa's long and informative Tribune article Aging under a high-tech eye will interest anyone who wants to keep a watchful eye on aging parents.

43 Folders: The Great Keyboard Bath of 2007

Much rejoicing over my sparkly-clean keyboards. Learn how I did it by reading The Great Keyboard Bath of 2007 on 43Folders.com

PARADE magazine on Smart Homes

A short while ago, I was interviewed by Jim Gorant of PARADE magazine. His article about home automation, Home Smart Home, is now online. I'm pleased to see that he also spoke with my favorite vendor, Smarthome.com, and Dick Gensley, technical reviewer for Smart Home Hacks and owner of HomeTech Solutions in Cupertino, California.

43 Folders: Sciral Consistency update: Remember flexible tasks

My write-up of the latest news regarding Sciral's task planning/tracking application, on 43Folders.com: Sciral Consistency update: Remember flexible tasks

43 Folders: My fling with a Sony Reader

My write-up of using the latest ebook reader from Sony on 43folders.com: My fling with a Sony Reader