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Many parents are preferring glass baby bottles over plastic ones because of concerns about the former containing a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) which is linked to some health issues. While they are more expensive, breakable, and heavier than their plastic counterparts, glass baby bottles ensure that no harmful chemical leak into milk babies consume. […]
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A car charger is an indispensable device especially among individuals who are always on the go. It is plugged into a car’s cigarette lighter receptacle to recharge a variety of portable electronic gadgets such as mobile telephones, music players, digital camera and tablets. It ensures that gadgets are charged even while on the road. Car
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Polymer clay is a synthetic modeling material that has become popular among artists, hobbyists, and children. It is easy to work with and readily available in craft, hobby, and art stores. Polymer clay is usually used for making figurines, beads and fashion jewelry, doll heads and extremities, refrigerator magnets, and other decorative items. After sculpting,
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Mobile is a hanging decorative sculpture constructed to take advantage of the principle of equilibrium. It consists of a number of rods from which weighted objects hang, balancing each other and allowing movement from air current or when touched. American sculptor Alexander Calder was known as the originator of the mobile. His works have become
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Some food requires freezing or refrigeration to keep their freshness and prevent spoilage. These perishables can be safely shipped as long as they are delivered in the shortest amount of time possible and contained in a package kept below 40 degrees F. Here are 9 helpful tips when shipping food that require refrigeration that will
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An image scanner is an essential office device that optically scans a photograph, printed material, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image which can then be viewed on a PC, printed out or sent as attachment via email. It has become an important part of the office over the last few
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Glass mosaic crafts make unique gift items. Colorful glass pieces turn ordinary objects into works of art. Sea glass from the beach, glass beads, broken glass plates, and other glass items are used to create patterns and designs on vases, tabletops, lamps, luminaries to make them unique art pieces. Glass pieces can also be used
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In this age of mobile phones and smartphones, there is nothing more frustrating than a low battery alert in the middle of a busy day. Most people have become dependent on these mobile devices to communicate and get updated online. This makes battery chargers indispensable gadgets for uninterrupted mobile phone operations. Mobile phone chargers come
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A garment steamer, also called clothes steamer, are a quick and effective tool for removing wrinkles from clothing, linens, furniture slipcovers and drapes. Clothes steamers have evolved into a variety of models, including hand-held portable versions, industrial machines used by dry cleaning businesses and medium-sized versions popular among shop owners and regular home users. A
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Collecting ephemera, or paper collectibles is a popular hobby. These collectibles consist of any written or printed matter which was not meant to be retained or preserved but are now valuable because they survived the passing of time. These may include advertising trade cards, airsickness bags, bookmarks, catalogs, greeting cards, sheet music, letters, pamphlets, postcards,
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An ear thermometer is a type of thermometer which uses infrared to measure body temperature. It is believed to provide faster and more accurate readings than almost all other designs. This type of thermometer is equipped with infrared sensors located on a probe which is gently inserted into the ear canal to measure the temperature
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A foot pump is a handy device that uses up-and-down foot action to move air or liquids. It has many uses, including inflating car and bike tires, filling sports balls, air mattresses, and inflatable toys with air, as well as drawing liquids. Many prefer foot pumps over floor pumps that use arm action because the
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While many claim that the Post Office can be inefficient and cannot ensure the safety and timely delivery of a package, this post office employee would like to think otherwise. In fact, he believes that the USPS is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to send a parcel elsewhere. Having worked as a
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Darts is a popular social game that involves throwing small pointed missiles (darts) at a circular target (dartboard) fixed to a wall. The board is divided into color-coded sections, each with corresponding scores when hit by a dart. The idea is to get the highest score among players. There are many types of dartboards but
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A digital projector is an optical device that uses a very bright light to project still or moving images (video) onto a surface or screen. This device is used for many applications such as conference room presentations, classroom training, home theater, and concerts. An LCD projector is the simplest type of projection system, making it
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An electric heating pad is a flat flexible pouch containing a series of heating elements used to ease sore muscles and treat joint pains. The pad is usually made from flame retardant plastic while the heating elements are wired to a small box on the outside that serves as a thermostat. The device is powered
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Collecting loose gemstones is a great way to invest for many. Loose gemstones are cheaper than pre-set precious gems and give the collector the freedom to design his or her own unique setting for the stones when he or she finally decides to use them as wearable jewelry. Just like gems already set in jewelry,
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A flash is a device used in photography to produce a flash of artificial light to illuminate a dark scene or improve light quality. While most cameras have built-in flash features, an external flash unit is advantageous when powerful or greater range of illumination is required. An external flash’s directionality is also an advantage. It
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Of all metals, copper is the most effective for cooking. It has superior heat conductivity and distributes heat evenly around the surface of the pan so there is no risk of burning a steak in the center while those nearer the edge remains uncooked. Copper cookware also responds very quickly to changes in temperature, giving
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A smartwatch, or smart watch, is a computerized wristwatch that offers functionality and capabilities similar to those of a smartphone. Apart from timekeeping, smartwatches are designed to, either on their own or when paired with a smartphone, provide features like connecting to the internet, running mobile apps, making calls, messaging via text or video, playing
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