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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Ways to Look Better In Pictures]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2008/05/14/eight-ways-to-look-better-in-pictures/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2008/05/14/eight-ways-to-look-better-in-pictures/</guid><comments>http://www.switched.com/2008/05/14/eight-ways-to-look-better-in-pictures/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/cameras/" rel="tag">Cameras</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/advice/" rel="tag">Advice</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/editors-picks/" rel="tag">Editor's Picks</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/slideshows/" rel="tag">Slideshows</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/summer-fun/" rel="tag">Summer Fun</a></p><style type="text/css"> <!--.aolBtn { -moz-border-radius:2.5px; border-radius:2.5px; cursor:hand; font:bold 1.5em Tahoma, Arial,sans-serif; border:solid 1px black; color:white; background-color:#FF7F04; } a.aolBtn { display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 14px 4px; margin:0 4px; } .aolBtn:hover,.aolBtnHov { background-color:white; color:#FF7F04 } --> </style><a href="http://www.switched.com/category/summer-fun">Summer is almost here</a> and that means taking lots of snapshots, but making people look pretty in pictures is no easy job -- professional photographers get paid lots and lots of money to do just that (more than any other creative professionals, actually). Even so, you can improve the look of just about anyone (including yourself) with some basic photo-taking and -editing tips, the best of which we've compiled here. All of our suggestions can be executed using simple, inexpensive point-and-shoot cameras and free post-processing software: iPhoto on Mac, or Picasa on PC are our top choices. (Other apps, such as <a href="http://switched.com.com/GIMP/3000-2192_4-10073935.html?tag=lst-1">Adobe Photoshop Elements</a> [PC/Mac] and <a href="http://switched.com.com/3120-20_4-0.html?part=switched&amp;subj=search&amp;tag=dl&amp;qt=GIMP">GIMP</a> [PC/Mac/Linux] are great as well, but the former will cost you a few bucks.) <br /><br /><br />
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<strong><br />1. Look younger</strong><br /><br />If you want to make your subjects look younger than they are, focus on the skin tone: Our number one tip is to use flashes in sunlight. It might seem counter-intuitive, but flashes override the shadows that overhead sunlight might cast on faces, making for pronounced under-eye and chin shadows. Also, putting anything white or translucent over the flash while indoors (or up close) will soften the light, making for much smoother skin tones through softer lighting. If you're in a bar, for example, just hold a napkin in front of the flash (in your camera settings, you might also want to turn the flash power up, if that's an option). You can also use the "brush" function -- usually indicated by a brush icon -- on most photo programs (such as those mentioned above) to virtually brush over age-revealing wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, and blemishes.<br />
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<div align="left"><a href="http://www.switched.com/tag/mothersday">Mother's Day</a> is here, as it is <a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/05/10/mom-tech-for-mothers-day/">every year</a>, and we've got some top picks of the latest gadgets that most Moms would like. Some of our choices save time, others just look cool while offering some basic functions that we expect of our gadgets (such as taking pictures or blasting music). We've picked some devices based on their ease of use, for those Moms who are tech-averse, as well as some slightly harder-to-use, state-of-the-art items, for moms who are tech-savvy. Either way, your Mom is bound to be a little more wired after you hand her one of the following 12 items. </div>
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<br />This brand-new ultra compact from <a href="http://switched.com.com/digital-cameras/samsung-l210-digital-camera/4505-6501_7-32909516.html?tag=prod.txt.1">Samsung L210</a> boasts a 2.5 inch LCD display, as well as a 10.2-megapixel sensor with 3x optical zoom. It uses two forms of image stabilization -- both optical and digital -- meaning it's great for those moms who always end up with blurry photos (you know who you are...mom). It also incorporates face recognition technology: This detects the subject's face, automatically adjusting auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality in portraits. All of this is included with 10-megabytes (MB) of internal flash memory, and the ability to record MPEG-4 movies. Oh, and it comes in a variety of mom-friendly colors, including red, black, pink, and silver.
<div align="center" style="padding: 10px;"> <a class="aolBtn" href="http://www.switched.com/2008/05/09/top-12-gadget-gifts-for-mom-2/">Next &gt;&gt;</a><br /></div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://switched.com.com/digital-cameras/samsung-l210-digital-camera/4505-6501_7-32909516.html?tag=prod.txt.1>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/05/09/top-12-gadget-gifts-for-mom/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/forward/1189555/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/05/09/top-12-gadget-gifts-for-mom/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>features</category><category>gift guides</category><category>GiftGuides</category><category>holidays</category><category>moms</category><category>mothers day</category><category>MothersDay</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Shamoon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 20:07:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Best Techie Marriage Proposals]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/eight-best-techie-marriage-proposals-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/eight-best-techie-marriage-proposals-1/</guid><comments>http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/eight-best-techie-marriage-proposals-1/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/editors-picks/" rel="tag">Editor's Picks</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/top-lists/" rel="tag">Top Lists</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/slideshows/" rel="tag">Slideshows</a></p><style type="text/css"> <!--.aolBtn { -moz-border-radius:2.5px; border-radius:2.5px; cursor:hand; font:bold 1.5em Tahoma, Arial,sans-serif; border:solid 1px black; color:white; background-color:#FF7F04; } a.aolBtn { display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 14px 4px; margin:0 4px; } .aolBtn:hover,.aolBtnHov { background-color:white; color:#FF7F04 } --> </style>Aside from buying a ring, asking her father's permission, and stressing over her answer, one of the hardest parts of a marriage proposal for a man is coming up with a unique way to do it. Luckily, technology offers up a slew of options and -- starting below -- we recount the tales of eight creatively geeky guys who found new ways to pop the question. If you're the sentimental type, now's the time to break out the Kleenex. <br /><br />
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<strong><br />So There <em>Are </em>Rewards for Playing Video Games<br /></strong><br />
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Knowing your girlfriend's favorite hobbies is a great start for planning a proposal. For Bernie Peng, that meant using the game 'Bejeweled' <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/03/07/romantic-geek-proposes-via-homebrew-ds-game/">to ask Tammy Li to marry him</a>. Peng, a financial software programmer, spent a month tweaking the game so when Li reached a certain score, a ring and the proposal popped up on the screen. We know what you're thinking, and so does Peng - "I thought it was pretty cool, in a nerdy way," he said. Fortunately for him, <a href="http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?publicUserId=5618317&amp;bId=8702045">she said yes</a>.<br /><br />
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</div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/eight-best-techie-marriage-proposals-1/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/forward/1181093/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/eight-best-techie-marriage-proposals-1/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>features</category><category>geek</category><category>marriage</category><category>relationships</category><category>weird</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Reilly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:20:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Top Pet Gadgets]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/12-top-pet-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/12-top-pet-gadgets/</guid><comments>http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/12-top-pet-gadgets/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/editors-picks/" rel="tag">Editor's Picks</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/top-lists/" rel="tag">Top Lists</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/slideshows/" rel="tag">Slideshows</a></p><style type="text/css"> <!--.aolBtn { -moz-border-radius:2.5px; border-radius:2.5px; cursor:hand; font:bold 1.5em Tahoma, Arial,sans-serif; border:solid 1px black; color:white; background-color:#FF7F04; } a.aolBtn { display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 14px 4px; margin:0 4px; } .aolBtn:hover,.aolBtnHov { background-color:white; color:#FF7F04 } --> </style> We already knew that people love uploading pictures of their pets online, but we had no idea how many gadgets and toys are available for our animal friends. From the bizarre to the practical, there's tons of tech out there that's designed to benefit owners and the pets themselves. Check out our list of some of the best gadgets available for pets, because it's time to stop spoiling ourselves with shiny new toys and treat our little companions instead. <strong><br /><br /></strong>
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GoDogGo! Automatic Fetch Machine</strong><br /><br /> Busy. Tired. Neglectful. Whatever you are, sometimes you just can't play fetch with your dog. Unless, of course, you pick up the automated fetch machine, <a href="http://www.buygodoggo.com/" target="_blank">GoDogGo!</a> Take this gadget, load it up with tennis balls -- six of which are included -- and start firing away. You can manually fire the balls or set them to launch automatically every 7 or 15 seconds between 15 and 30 feet. Set it up in your yard with the included AC adapter or run it at the park with six D batteries, and you'll have an easy, lazy solution to playing with your "best friend." <br />
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<br /> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/12-top-pet-gadgets/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/forward/1181957/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/04/30/12-top-pet-gadgets/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>pet gadgets</category><category>PetGadgets</category><category>pets</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Reilly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Wacky Pet Gadgets]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2008/04/23/12-wacky-pet-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2008/04/23/12-wacky-pet-gadgets/</guid><comments>http://www.switched.com/2008/04/23/12-wacky-pet-gadgets/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/editors-picks/" rel="tag">Editor's Picks</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/top-lists/" rel="tag">Top Lists</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/slideshows/" rel="tag">Slideshows</a></p><style type="text/css"> <!--.aolBtn { -moz-border-radius:2.5px; border-radius:2.5px; cursor:hand; font:bold 1.5em Tahoma, Arial,sans-serif; border:solid 1px black; color:white; background-color:#FF7F04; } a.aolBtn { display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 14px 4px; margin:0 4px; } .aolBtn:hover,.aolBtnHov { background-color:white; color:#FF7F04 } --> </style> We already knew that people love uploading pictures of their pets online, but we had no idea how many gadgets and toys are available for our animal friends. From the bizarre to the practical, there's tons of tech out there that's designed to benefit owners and the pets themselves. Check out our list of some of the best gadgets available for pets, because it's time to stop spoiling ourselves with shiny new toys and treat our little companions instead. <strong><br /><br /></strong>
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GoDogGo! Automatic Fetch Machine</strong><br /><br /> Busy. Tired. Neglectful. Whatever you are, sometimes you just can't play fetch with your dog. Unless, of course, you pick up the automated fetch machine, <a href="http://www.buygodoggo.com/" target="_blank">GoDogGo!</a> Take this gadget, load it up with tennis balls -- six of which are included -- and start firing away. You can manually fire the balls or set them to launch automatically every 7 or 15 seconds between 15 and 30 feet. Set it up in your yard with the included AC adapter or run it at the park with six D batteries, and you'll have an easy, lazy solution to playing with your "best friend." <br />
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This silhouette wins the award for <a href="http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/left-vs-right-brain-test-for-creativity-or-logic/" target="_blank">coolest thing we've seen all day</a> -- and it's not just because the tiny dancer above is in the buff. This is a little test that will tell you whether the left or right hemisphere of your brain is more dominant.<br /><br />Instead of concentrating on her chest, concentrate on the woman's movement. If you see her spinning clockwise, that means you're using the right side, or more creative side of your brain. If she appears to be moving counter-clockwise, then that means the left side, or more logical side of your think muscle is superior. <br /><br /><iframe width="200" scrolling="no" height="175" frameborder="0" align="right" src="http://webcenter.polls.aol.com/modular.jsp?template=1381&amp;view=123889&amp;pollId=123987&amp;channel=aol_us_technology2&amp;popup=yes" style="margin-left: 5px;"></iframe>At the Switched office, some of us see her going clockwise, others see her spinning counter-clockwise. At least one of us claims to see both, while another one of us opened this animation in Adobe ImageReady in order to isolate the frames to see if there's any direction-changing funny business going on. There isn't. <br /><br />Take the test for yourself. Then, if you have time for a <a href="http://www.testcafe.com/lbrb/lbrb.html" target="_blank">50-question survey</a>, compare these instant results to a more thorough diagnosis.<br /><br />From <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/left-vs-right-brain-test-for-creativity-or-logic/">Gizmo Watch</a><br /> <br />But wait! We have more optical illusions for you!<br /><br /><br />
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<div align="left">Perhaps one of the most popular things to do on the Internet is upload and broadcast pictures of your beloved animals. Everything from <a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/04/18/truth-about-cats-and-dogs-and-photos/" target="_blank">pictures</a> and videos to podcasts of <a href="http://www.switched.com/tag/pets" target="_blank">pet</a> shenanigans have found ample homes online. Unfortunately, the vast majority of pet sites are of the nausea-inducing "cute" variety. Since pets can induce hours of laughter (regardless of whether they're wearing <a target="_blank" href="http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/groucho-marx/46156/main">Groucho</a> glasses or ladies' hats or not), we here at <a href="http://www.switched.com" target="_blank">Switched</a> decided to scour the Web for funny pet sites, and we found quite a few. What follows is a sampling of our favorite funny pet sites, some old, some new. Funny, of course, depends on the mind of the beholder, but we'd be lying if we didn't admit that we pretty much guffawed at every last site on this list. Check them out.... <br /></div>
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<br />1. <a target="_blank" href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/">Lolcats</a><br /><a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/" target="_blank">Lolcats</a> are funny pictures of cats doing dumb things with broken, misspelled English captions placed over them. The result is often hilarious, such as a cat jumping out of a toilet with the following caption: "I'M IN UR TOILET USIN' UR FACILITIES." The central hub for all things lolcat, <a target="_blank" href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/">icanhascheezburger.com</a>, is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity after a few months of hype-trend-overload. The site has been online for two years and now includes a constellation of sites for <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/03/28/lolcats-and-the-jones-soda-company-announce-contest-for-new-labe/" target="_blank">lolcats</a>, loldogs and political lolz -- the same thing, but for dogs and politicians.
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If you're wondering how to make your own Lolcat, which is as simple as taking a goofy picture of your cat, adding a caption, and uploading it here, then check out the site's "wiki" tutorial designed to help people learn lolspeak, the broken English used on the site. The site also has a "lolz builder," which allows you to create your own lol-based-image with minimal effort and no software (they even supply pictures for you to caption). This means that there are new lolz posted all the time, which makes Lolcats the ultimate place to go for hilarious cat humor.
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<strong><br /></strong><strong>iPods kick out the jams -- and the <em>flames!</em></strong><br /><br />
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Obviously one of the most popular gadgets around, the <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/ipod">iPod</a> was due for some problems. A string of incidents occurred with the <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/03/10/ipod-nano-catches-fire-while-owner-snoozes/">nano's battery catching fire</a>, including <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/05/ipod-nana-spews-chest-high-flames-from-trousers-lawsuit-at/" target="_blank">an airport worker whose pants caught on fire</a>. This malfunction most likely occurs because of the lithium-ion battery in the first-generation devices, and now the <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/03/12/japan-asks-apple-to-investigate-exploding-ipods/">Japanese government is ordering Apple to investigate the problem</a>. More recently, Engadget received <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/12/ipod-touch-burns-from-within-with-fiery-passion-and-fire/" target="_blank">blurry photos</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/another-ipod-touch-catches-on-fire-mr-blurrycam-is-there/" target="_blank">showing two iPod Touch players </a>that allegedly caught on fire. We're still not sure what's up, but if your iPod feels hot, be careful. <br /><br /><br />
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   <!--.aolBtn { -moz-border-radius:2.5px; border-radius:2.5px; cursor:hand; font:bold 1.5em Tahoma, Arial,sans-serif; border:solid 1px black; color:white; background-color:#FF7F04; } a.aolBtn { display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 14px 4px; margin:0 4px; } .aolBtn:hover,.aolBtnHov { background-color:white; color:#FF7F04 } --></style>Economic slowdowns or a crappy run at the race track doesn't mean that you can't own some of the best technology out there. Lots of people are caught between dreams of upgrading their cameras and TVs and the reality that their pockets just aren't deep enough to purchase top of the line products. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a selection of gadgets that give you the best return on your dollar in terms of quality and performance. Now you can go forth with the knowledge that you're spending your money wisely and buy yourself a shiny new toy.<strong><br /><br /></strong>
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<strong>Best Budget Smart Phone:<br /><br /><em>BlackBerry Curve</em><br /></strong><br />If your career is growing too fast for your old phone to keep up with, but your bosses aren't springing for an upgrade, it's time to move up to the <a href="http://shopping.aol.com/blackberry+curve-products/" target="_blank">BlackBerry Curve</a>. This phone has everything you'll need to manage your life. Now you can e-mail, IM, and browse the 'Net anywhere while keeping your appointments straight with the built-in organizer. For fun, snap pictures on the 2.0 megapixel camera and listen to tunes or watch videos with the media player. If you're really on the go, BlackBerry Maps gives you directions and maps for your destinations. Depending on your service plan, you can get a great deal (sometimes as little as $99) on a full-featured, all-in-one phone that'll leave you with the tools and the time to make more money.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><strong>Pink iPod Nano<br /></strong><br />If your lady's in need of a new digital music player, why not go for an <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/01/22/apple-releases-pink-ipod-nano/" target="_blank">iPod nano</a> in this brand new color? With 8-gigs of space, this non will let you load up plenty of her favorite tunes and maybe even some romantic playlists, if you feel like going the extra mile. Or, load her favorite shows to watch on the <a href="http://switched.com.com/portable-video-players-pvps/apple-ipod-nano-third/4505-6499_7-32825565.html?tag=prod.txt.4" target="_blank">nano</a>'s 2-inch screen. Best of all, if you think she can wait a little longer for her gift, you can order it from apple.com and have it engraved at no extra charge.<br /><br /><a href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=B7D7F20&amp;engr=B7D7F20" target="_blank">$199</a><br /><br />
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<strong><br />Pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130<br /><br /></strong>Does your girlfriend's world seem to revolve around her cell phone? If you upgrade her to a <a href="http://switched.com.com/smartphones/rim-blackberry-pearl-8130/4505-6452_7-32850746.html?tag=prod.txt.1" target="_blank">Pink Pearl</a>, it might just revolve around you, however briefly. The full QWERTY keyboard lets her text and email away and the Pearl's battery life gives her almost four hours of talk time. Then, if you want to add a personal touch, throw on her favorite ring tone or a cute home screen, and if you're feeling confident, put your number as the first entry in speed dial. Or, if you're smarter, put yourself behind her best friends, her mom, her cousin, etc....<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&amp;action=viewPhoneDetail&amp;selectedPhoneId=3564&amp;changingCompletedOrder=">BlackBerry Pearl 8130</a><br /><br />
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Are you properly equipped to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday?</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">You've got the food menu set. The drinks are on ice. But what about your TV?</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Well, it's not too late to get that TV -- in fact, plenty of retailers offer deals just for the Super Bowl. Take a look at Switched.com's suggested list of Super Bowl-ready high definition TVs to get the most out of the game -- and we've taken budget into account, so there's sure to be something in here for you. But first, some advice and definitions.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">What is the best size high definition TV for watching the Super Bowl? Is it a 32-inch set? 50-inch? 65-inch? That really depends on the size of your room and how far away you'll be from the TV set. The folks at CNET have a great guide to choosing the <a target="_blank" href="http://switched.com.com/4520-7608_7-1016109-2.html">right size</a> widescreen TV for your viewing space.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Next, LCD TVs are sometimes knocked for not being able to show fast moving images very well, so sports action could look a little blurry. Most LCDs have a refresh rate of 60hz but many being introduced to the market now clock in at 120hz. For watching a fast-moving game like the Super Bowl you may want to consider spending a little more for a TV that can handle all the action. Still, most people won't be able to tell the difference between the two. (Plasma and DLP TVs don't have this problem at all.)<br /></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Let's not forget about sound. More than most people think, the audio experience is vital to enjoying the game. Do you rely on the sound from the TV's speakers or go with something more? For a quick fix that you can implement between now and game time, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.switched.com/2007/10/06/just-tell-me-what-to-get-home-theater/">we recommend</a> a home-theater-in-a-box system (or HTIB), such as the <a target="_blank" href="http://switched.com.com/home-theater-systems/panasonic-sc-pt950/4505-6740_7-32392674.html?tag=prod.txt.1">Panasonic SC-PT950</a> Wireless Home Theater.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Finally, do you actually have an HD feed? It's important to remember that even if you have a high definition TV display, you don't automatically get an HD signal. Very often people get an HDTV set home and don't realize their cable box doesn't deliver the proper signal. If you don't already know what kind of service you have, it's time to call your cable company. An easy way to get started is by going to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.1800okcable.com/">1-800-OK-Cable</a> or calling that number. If you get your TV signal via satellite you'll want to contact <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/our_products/dish_hd/offer/index.shtml">Dish Network</a> (with HD plans starting at $42.99 per month) or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.directv.com/">DirecTV</a> (which lets you add HD channels with a $9.99 per month upgrade) to check on your service. And if you get your TV signal the old fashioned way (over the air) then you just need to be sure you can properly receive the HD signal. The Consumer Electronics Association has a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx">good site</a> to help you with this.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Now, on the TVs:</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong>If you're thinking small:</strong> The 32-inch <a target="_blank" href="http://switched.com.com/flat-panel-tvs/sharp-lc-32gp1u/4505-6482_7-32306283.html">Sharp LC-32GP1U</a> high definition LCD TV will set you back about $1,100, but delivers a good picture. While it does have <a target="_blank" href="http://switched.com.com/4520-6449_7-6810011-1.html?tag=feat.9">1080p</a> resolution this doesn't have a big impact at 32 inches because at that screen size 720p resolution is sufficient. This unit also does a good job displaying standard definition video -- and since lots of TV programming still isn't high def, this unit's upscaling capability will be an important consideration for you.</p>
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<br /><br /><strong>iPods<br /><br /></strong>Since <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/ipod/">iPods</a> and other audio players are valuable, don't require subscriptions to use, and lack built-in theft deterrents, they're very popular for thieves. Major cities have begun cautioning commuters, like New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority, which released a poster reminding subway riders that "Earphones are a giveaway. Protect your device." In San Francisco, iPod robberies on the Bay Area Rapid Transit system accounted for 23% of the increase in citywide robbery from 2004 to 2006.<br /><br /><strong>How to prevent theft (or minimize the consequences of theft):</strong><br /><br />
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        <li><em><strong>Switch out the headphones. </strong></em>The standard white iPod buds make you an obvious target for anyone who specifically wants the generally-more-coveted iPod or iPhone, so go for something less expensive looking.</li>
        <li><em><strong>Conceal it.</strong></em> Avoid clipping your audio player onto your belt, which not only looks dorky, but also makes it much easier for robbers to grab than if it were hidden inside your clothing. As an alternative, go for an armband or something that secures it to your body.</li>
        <li><em><strong>Be careful where you take it.</strong></em> Schools and subways are common areas for these kinds of thefts.</li>
        <li><em><strong>Install tracking software</strong></em>, such as GadgetTrak. When connected to a computer, the software on your stolen device sends all the robber's computer information, including username, ISP, network address and more back to the company, which can very well lead to recovery.</li>
        <li><em><strong>Never leave it unattended, anywhere.</strong> </em>Duh.</li>
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<strong><br />Roseanne Barr<br /><br /></strong>We have some vague recollection of <a target="_blank" href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/roseanne/2378">Roseanne</a> confessing that she has multiple personalities on her long-buried talk show a number of years back. We think she was on to something, as <a target="_blank" href="http://www.roseanneworld.com/blog/">this blog</a> could be the key evidence to any plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Raging posts supporting <a href="http://news.aol.com/political-machine/category/hillary-clinton/" target="_blank">Hillary Rodham Clinton</a>'s presidential candidacy (with friends like this...) are interspersed with quotables about some Goddess "lifting the veil" (Huh? is right.) and a random nude painting she refers to as "Fat Butt." That being the case, we're willing to bet that two of her personalities are Madam <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/sir-mix-a-lot/1000074">Mix-A-Lot</a> and Rush Limbaugh's liberal doppelganger.<br /><br />
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<div align="left">Some days, we all just like to talk on the phone a lot. We also sometimes forget to charge our phones before we leave the house. And let's face it, carrying our cell-phone-charger around with us all day (or overnight) is often impractical. So what phones are ideal for the sort of person that often finds themselves in charger-less jams? Take a look at our roundup, in which we picked ten standard phones (i.e., non-smart-phones) that have impressive battery life, both for talk and standby modes. <span style=""></span></div>
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<div align="left">It seems that a boatload of celebrities, whether yesterday's star or today's heartthrob, have embraced the leanings of twenty-first century pop culture and started a blog. What's exceptional about these online writings by the famous is that they, like all good blogs, run the gamut of subject matter. Some are diaries or journals, others support a cause, while still others offer up a new mode of artistic expression or a way to reach out to fans. We've carefully mined the trove of celebrity blogs on the Web to bring you the most popular, the most profound, the most inspiring, or simply the most bizarre. In other words, here are the best celebrity blogs you'll find today. <br /></div>
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<strong><br />Rosie O'Donnell</strong><br />English majors and Walt Whitman die-hards might experience a migraine when choking through <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rosie-odonnell/53416/main" target="_blank">O'Donnell</a>'s attempts at poetic profundity, but this actress and comedian wins big points for her <a target="_blank" href="http://www.Rosie.com/blog">innovative and interactive blog</a>, a forum she updates virtually daily and sincerely. Webcam responses to fan e-mails are the norm, in addition to a good dose of zesty humor in almost every post. She does write, too, even if some of it is painful. Whatever you do, just don't expect her not to diss '<a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-view/52297/main" target="_blank">The View</a>' every now and again. <br /><br />
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">In the beginning, Bluetooth headsets were a bit off-putting. You stuck one in your ear, called a friend on your mobile phone, and watched as people on the street looked on as you had a conversation -- seemingly with yourself. But things have changed drastically since then. These small, wireless gadgets are now ubiquitous, gracing the earlobes of everyone from the guy on the next treadmill to your grandma in her car. So what are the coolest, most innovative we saw at CES that'll find their way to store shelves this year? Take a look at our five favorites:</p>
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<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blueantwireless.com">BlueAnt Wireless</a> V1: Forget playing with buttons, checking on blinking lights or messing with your cell phone when you want to make a call. The BlueAnt V1 is the first completely voice controlled Bluetooth headset and it's superneat. With just one button to activate it -- all you do is talk and it will talk right back. Want to call the operator? Just speak and your wish is its command. Speed dial has never been so easy, either. Using advanced Voice Recognition and Voice Synthesis technology, the V1 also has dual microphones and proprietary Voice Isolation Technology, which allows the headset to hear you clearly and provides amazing noise reduction, echo cancellation and even protection from wind. Small and lightweight, the V1 gets up to six hours of talk time or 200 hours of standby with one battery charge. And all this for just $119. (Image by way of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mobilewhack.com/blueant-v1-worlds-first-voice-controlled-bluetooth-headset/">MobileWhack.com</a>) <br /><br /><br />
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<p><br />Soon it may be easier to list the companies that don't have navigation devices in their roster of products than those who do.<br /><br />If the <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/ces2008">2008 Consumer Electronics Show</a> proved anything about the personal navigation category, it's that finding your way from point A to point B is what manufacturer's think will get you to find your way to the store to buy a new <a href="http://www.switched.com/tag/gps">GPS device</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.switched.com/tag/garmin" target="_blank">Garmin </a>and <a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/07/05/tomtom-to-add-video-to-gps-units/">TomTom</a>, the two leading personal navigation device (PND) makers, are certainly looking over their shoulders as major brands such as Sony, Panasonic and Pioneer introduce new devices. Rather than being simply test products for a burgeoning market, the new GPS devices by these major cross-category consumer electronics companies are serious contenders, offer a plethora of the latest features.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, even upstart companies such as the one below are adding innovative features into the mix. The result? There has never been a better year to take the plunge and buy yourself a GPS device. </p>
<p>If you're in the market for a new GPS device this year, you should take a look at our roundup. We've compiled a list of the most anticipated new navigation devices coming out in 2008, along with release dates.<br /><br /></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Improved real-time traffic data</strong>: No new products at the show, but a continued push to get consumers to pre-order its upcoming product launch. What's special about <a href="http://www.dash.net/" target="_blank">DASH</a>? It offers real-time traffic data based on the position of other DASH-equipped cars (plus data from a host of other sources). If the product works as promised, the extra bulk of the unit on your windshield won't matter because you'll be getting where you need to go in less time. The DASH Express will cost $599.99. </p>
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<p>In the world of computing, small is in. Be they laptops or desktops, PCs keep getting smaller. And that's not a bad thing. Smaller means a laptop is easier to toss in a backpack without feeling like you're carrying a computer, or that a desktop can be moved to the living room without looking too tacky. Bottom line: Smaller PCs can be hidden completely from view.</p>
<p>We took a walk around CES collecting shots of the tiniest PCs we could find. Including some that make the Mac Mini look downright bulky.<br /><br /></p>
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<div align="left"><br />Every January in Las Vegas, the latest and greatest, thinnest, biggest, and weirdest new TVs make their debuts at the annual <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/ces">Consumer Electronics Show</a> (CES). More than 150,000 people descend on the City of Sin to see what consumer electronics manufacturers have in store for the upcoming year. Switched has been roaming the floors of the Las Vegas Convention Center, looking at TV after TV after TV. The big story this year is super-slim TVs, some of which are literally almost paper thin. But as usual, we found some other superlatives. Check out our gallery for the latest, techiest, biggest, most expensive, cheapest, and weirdest TVs out there. </div>
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<div align="left">Okay, so how mind-boggling is this 150-inch plasma TV from Panasonic? It's one of a kind, and we don't know how much it will cost when it hits stores, but we're sure you'll need a mighty big McMansion to get this in your living room. (That's Josh, by the way, who's 5'10". You can see a video of him being dwarfed by the TV <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/01/08/the-worlds-largest-television-unveiled/">here</a>).<br /><br />Want to see even more more unusual TVs? Click <a href="http://www.switched.com/2008/01/08/worlds-thinnest-tvs-2/">next</a> to see the thinnest, weirdest, wettest, and even roundest TVs coming to you in 2008.<br /></div>
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<p>Sure, <a href="http://www.switched.com/tag/ipod">iPods</a> are cool, but they're just not the status symbol they once were, and there's nothing cool about having sleekest slimmest laptop on the market if everyone else has one, too. <br /><br />Companies are realizing this and know that people, especially fiercely independent Americans, have a need to be different. So, as a way to make their products stand out (and their customers feel a little more unique), consumer electronics producers have taken to decorating many of their goods with graffiti and modern-art inspired graphics, intricate etchings, vaguely Japanese designs, and yes, even leather.<br /><br />We wandered around CES and snapped pictures of some of the coolest examples of decorative electronics and customization options available to try and make you the consumer feel a little less like just part of the herd.</p>
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<p><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/custom-design-gadgets/">Custom Design Gadgets</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/custom-design-gadgets/566716/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/01/graffiti5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/custom-design-gadgets/566715/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/01/graffiti4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/custom-design-gadgets/566714/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/01/graffriti7_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/custom-design-gadgets/566713/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/01/graffiti9_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/custom-design-gadgets/566712/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/01/graffiti8_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div></p>
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    <li><a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/11/24/zune-originals-8-gigabyte-gb/">Zune Originals 8-Gigabyte (GB)</a> </li>
    <li><a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/07/20/customize-youtube-player-to-you/">Customize Your YouTube Player to You</a> </li>
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<br />Parenting is hard enough without having to come up with the best gift ideas. You're bombarded by TV ads, which don't really tell you enough, and your child deserves a present that's cool, that's tech, and that maybe ISN'T EXACTLY THE SAME gift that all his or her little classmates will be getting this year.<br /><br />Here at Switched, we asked our inner child -- and an actual tech-lovin' Mom -- to help us compile a list of the best tech toys for tots. Here's what we found...<strong><br /><br />Smart Cycle</strong><br /><br />The <a href="http://shopping.aol.com/fisher-price-smart-cycle-physical-learning-arcade-system/37976767?&amp;k=Smart+Cycle&amp;rid=201&amp;meta_cat=electronics&amp;tot=9&amp;topskip=8&amp;refCode=aolpartner_shopsearch&amp;sbox=1" target="_blank">Smart Cycle</a> (Mattel, $99.99) is a physical arcade game that connects easily to your TV. Just pop in a supported game cartridge and your child will happily pedal away, burning up all types of energy and leaving you free to pay some bills or start dinner. Cartridges focus on areas such as learning, discoveries, games and races -- and, of course, there are multiple levels that wee ones can can move up as they get better. Smart Cycle also teaches upper and lowercase letters, numbers and counting, spelling, problem-solving, shapes, matching and spatial reasoning.<br />
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<br />Check this out: A new prototype dress may one day help dense men or women clue in on their partner's emotional condition. The Daily Mail reports that the Bubelle Dress, designed by scientists at the Dutch electronics company Philips, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=502889&amp;in_page_id=1965&amp;ito=1490">changes colors depending on the wearer's mood</a>. The dress's development was prompted by a research venture dubbed the SKIN Probe Project, which imagines daily living in the year 2020. <br /><br />The garment has two connected layers, an inner layer equipped with biometric sensors that pick up physical information correlating to certain emotions, and an outer layer that casts different colors and patterns according to the information gathered. Sweat and temperature levels, the makers say, are key determinants in identifying a person's emotional condition. <br /><br /><iframe width="200" scrolling="no" height="165" frameborder="0" align="right" src="http://webcenter.polls.aol.com/modular.jsp?template=1381&amp;view=129146&amp;pollId=129247&amp;channel=aol_us_technology2&amp;popup=yes"></iframe>The garb is the latest "practical" application in the burgeoning biometric field. While it certainly is the most fashionable development to date, biometrics has been around for a while now, but has traditionally been used on security apparatus like locks and safes. Unfortunately, consumers intrigued by the prospect of such an outfit in their wardrobe will be disappointed to learn that the Bubelle Dress is not currently being produced for the public. On the plus side, this means that Cro Magnon males won't be able to masquerade as <a target="_blank" href="http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&amp;um=1&amp;hl=en&amp;q=dr.+phil&amp;btnG=Search+Images">Dr. Phil</a> anytime soon. <br /><br />From <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=502889&amp;in_page_id=1965&amp;ito=1490">The Daily Mail</a> <br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/gallery-of-cool-biometric-innovations/">Gallery of Cool Biometric Innovations</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/gallery-of-cool-biometric-innovations/539319/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/biometric-gun-vault_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/gallery-of-cool-biometric-innovations/539350/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/biometric_safe_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/gallery-of-cool-biometric-innovations/539318/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/biometric-watch_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/gallery-of-cool-biometric-innovations/539320/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/biometric-lock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/gallery-of-cool-biometric-innovations/539322/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/biometric-usb_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><strong><br /><br />Related Links:<br /></strong>
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<strong><br />American Idol Talent Challenge</strong><br /><br />Not old enough (or brave enough) to hit the '<a href="http://television.aol.com/americanidol" target="_blank">American Idol</a>' auditions? This holiday season, your kids can sing their hearts out with real American Idol performers with <a href="http://shopping.aol.com/american-idol-all-star-challenge-dvd-game/18502860" target="_blank">American Idol Talent Challenge</a> (Tech2Go, $49.99), a small piece of hardware that hooks up to your DVD player and uses a microphone and mixer to make little dreams come true. Also included: a DVD featuring 12 songs -- with or without original vocals -- so you can practice for a while before you make your solo appearance. The karaoke-style screen lets the whole family sing along and makes sure nobody forgets the words. We leave it to your discretion to play the parts of Simon, Randy and Paula. Just don't judge too harshly. Remember, these are <em>your</em> children.<br /><br />
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<br />The writing is on the cave wall as a tried and true friend moves from city mainstay to relic of the Stone Age. Telephone giant <a href="http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/atandt-to-hang-up-pay-phone-business/20071203171609990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001" target="_blank">AT&amp;T will leave the pay phone market by the end of 2008</a>, the company announced today. <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&amp;STORY=/www/story/12-03-2007/0004715282&amp;EDATE=" target="_blank">PR Newswire reports</a> that the widespread use of cell phones and other communication devices has left AT&amp;T with a declining market it no longer wishes to pursue. The phasing out of public pay phones and phones contracted out to correctional facilities will begin immediately and be limited to AT&amp;T's thirteen state service area. Verizon, meanwhile, continues to offer pay phone service in 33 out of 50 states.<br /><br /><iframe width="200" scrolling="no" height="165" frameborder="0" align="right" src="http://webcenter.polls.aol.com/modular.jsp?template=1381&amp;view=127871&amp;pollId=127971&amp;channel=aol_us_technology2&amp;popup=yes"></iframe>The move by AT&amp;T, though, follows a general trend in the shrinking pay phone market. BellSouth Corporation, an AT&amp;T acquisition in 2006, halted pay phone service in its nine state area in 2001. Indeed, today there are only about 1 million public pay phones in the United States, compared to 2.8 million in 1998. It is expected, however, that independent providers will pick up a portion of AT&amp;T's business. In its announcement, the company assured customers that it will honor all existing contracts over the next year, while publicizing alternative providers and service options. <br /><br />As sentimental as we can get about the passing of an era into a new, annoying age in which even nine year-olds have a <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/blackberry">CrackBerry</a> and <a href="http://www.switched.com/tag/bluetooth">Bluetooth</a> headset attached to the dome, we realize that it's true: All good things must come to an end, especially when we're talking wireless. <br /><br />From <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&amp;STORY=/www/story/12-03-2007/0004715282&amp;EDATE=" target="_blank">PR Newswire</a> Via <a href="http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/atandt-to-hang-up-pay-phone-business/20071203171609990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001" target="_blank">MarketWatch (AOL Money &amp; Finance)</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/public-phones-and-phone-booths-of-the-world/">Public Phones and Phone Booths of the World</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/public-phones-and-phone-booths-of-the-world/517022/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/phoneboothlondon_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/public-phones-and-phone-booths-of-the-world/517011/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/phoneboothfalklands_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/public-phones-and-phone-booths-of-the-world/517010/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/phoneboothpakistan_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/public-phones-and-phone-booths-of-the-world/517016/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/phoneboothbeijing_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.switched.com/photos/public-phones-and-phone-booths-of-the-world/517015/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/12/phoneboothportugal_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Related Links:<br /></strong>
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<div align="left">After nine months of pregnancy and a baby shower, you've probably acquired a lot of stuff. Now that the baby's here, what do you really need and what can you stuff back in the closet or sell on eBay? Based on our own experiences with our own young babies, here are a few things we've think you won't want to live without. (And if you've got a Mom -- or a new baby -- on your gift list this holiday, read on).<br /></div>
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<br /><strong><br />Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear</strong><br /><br />Sleep -- talk to any new mother and the subject is bound to come up. How is the baby sleeping? How are <em>you </em>sleeping? And most importantly, how do you get the baby to actually go to sleep? With this age-old question comes a reliable answer in the form of the $27 <a href="http://www.princelionheart.com" target="_blank">Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear</a>. Though it looks like a typical stuffed bear swaddled in pink, blue or beige pajamas, the Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear is stuffed with an audio box that plays actual recordings of intra-uterine womb sounds. Just fasten the bear onto the crib bars with the included hook and straps, and the baby will recognize these ambient white-noise-like sounds and be immediately lulled to sleep. With a five-minute shut-off timer to save batteries, as well as motion and sound sensors to reactivate the recording when your little one wakes up, this bear is a must-have for frustrated mommies who could use more time to themselves. The audio box is removeable, and can also attach to a stroller or car seat, for example.<br /><br />
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<div align="left">Milton from <a href="http://movies.aol.com/movie/office-space/5403/main" target="_blank">'Office Space'</a> had his coveted red stapler. Dwight Schrute from <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-office/SH7261330000/main" target="_blank">'The Office'</a> has his Dwight Schrute bobble-head doll. What have you pimped your cube with -- one of those horrible inspirational posters that reads something soul-crushing like, 'Excellence,' 'Success' or 'Opportunity'? Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the 10 ultimate cubicle gadgets no worker should toil away without. And now's the perfect time to give these useful and sometimes amusing doodads as gifts, given that December is upon us and the "Secret Snowflake" office party frenzy is only just beginning. The gadgets on the following pages are guaranteed to either make you or your co-workers more productive, or make the day go by faster. And away we go!<br /></div>
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The only boss who spends money during the summer is George Steinbrenner. When yours switches off the A/C early to cut costs, be ready with your own $25 <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/60ad/">handheld climate controller</a>. Just two D batteries stand between you relaxing, and you sweating like Britney's custody lawyer.
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</div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/12/01/10-ultimate-cubicle-gadgets/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/forward/918498/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.switched.com/2007/12/01/10-ultimate-cubicle-gadgets/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>boss</category><category>breaking+news</category><category>cubicle</category><category>employment</category><category>gadgets</category><category>Holidash</category><category>Holiday Gift Guide</category><category>HolidayGiftGuide</category><category>office</category><category>top</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phillip Crandall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:28:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Headphones for the Gym]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/11/30/the-best-headphones-for-the-gym/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/11/30/the-best-headphones-for-the-gym/</guid><comments>http://www.switched.com/2007/11/30/the-best-headphones-for-the-gym/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/audio-video/" rel="tag">Audio/Video</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/columns/" rel="tag">Columns</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/reviews/" rel="tag">Reviews</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/editors-picks/" rel="tag">Editor's Picks</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/interviews/" rel="tag">Interviews</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/slideshows/" rel="tag">Slideshows</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/traveler/" rel="tag">Traveler</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/100-and-under/" rel="tag">$100 and Under</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/250-and-under/" rel="tag">$250 and Under</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/holiday-gift-guide/" rel="tag">Holiday Gift Guide</a>, <a href="http://www.switched.com/category/features-1/" rel="tag">Features</a></p><style type="text/css">
  <!--.aolBtn { -moz-border-radius:2.5px; border-radius:2.5px; cursor:hand; font:bold 1.5em Tahoma, Arial,sans-serif; border:solid 1px black; color:white; background-color:#FF7F04; } a.aolBtn { display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 14px 4px; margin:0 4px; } .aolBtn:hover,.aolBtnHov { background-color:white; color:#FF7F04 } --> </style>It's the holiday season and we're all eating a bit more. Unfortunately, going to the gym is such a drag that the only way to make time pass (and exercise more bearable) is to blast some tunes while we work out. Unfortunately, many of the headphones we like to wear on the street (because they're stylish), at home (because they're audiophile-quality), or while we travel (because they block out airplane cabin noise) just don't cut it on the treadmill. Headphones have a tendency to fall off our heads while we jog, for example, or just hurt out ears. But have no fear: We put five highly-touted, gym-friendly headphones to the test by taking them with us on some recent workouts. Here's what we found.<br /><br />
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.h2oaudio.com/shop/product.php?productid=11&amp;cat=8&amp;bestseller">H2O Sport Headphones</a><br /><br /></strong>The only over-the-ear pair of headphones we tested, the H2O Sport is a pretty good option for budget-conscious athletes: For 30 bucks, these things actually provide decent bass response and get plenty loud. The neckwrap helps keep the headphones in place while you get your sweat on, and the coiled cord conveniently retracts to three feet (six feet when extended). That said, the plastic construction is a bit chintzy, and the cord feels like it might rip if you tug it too hard. The phones are a bit bulky and feel like they may give out after a year or so, but until then, they'll definitely get the job done whle you work out.<br />
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