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Entries from February 2006

Whizzy for Women - Take a Stand!

February 28th, 2006 · No Comments

Just when I thought I’d seen/heard everything:
What is a Whizzy? Whizzy is a device that enables a woman to urinate from a standing position like a man. It is formed of heavy paper that slides virtually flat between your legs and opens to form a trough. Its unique and patented shape, angle and easy-grip handles make [...]

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#develop: free IDE for C# & VB.NET

February 28th, 2006 · No Comments

#develop (short for SharpDevelop) is a free IDE for C# and VB.NET projects on Microsoft’s .NET platform. It is open-source, and you can download both sourcecode and executables from this site. …
The features we like most…
* Forms designer for C# and VB.NET
* Code completion for C# and [...]

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Extreme Ironing Bureau

February 27th, 2006 · 1 Comment

“Extreme ironing” is described on the site as “the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt.” I wasn’t sure if the site was a joke/hoax or for real so I did some surfing around and, sure enough, it appears to be [...]

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The Internet Describes The Internet

February 27th, 2006 · No Comments

I want to write something about this site but the introductory description on the main page does such an excellent job that I can think of nothing more to add so, without further ado:
This site is a free, in-depth reference about the Internet, prepared to provide living context and perspective to this most technological of [...]

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Not Happy? It May Be YOUR Fault! :)

February 27th, 2006 · No Comments

I know, I know… there are some people who live amidst extreme, difficult circumstances such that feeling happy could reasonably be expected to be a major, major challenge.
Granted.
For the rest of us, though… well… truth hurts:
Psychologists have recently handed the keys to happiness to the public, but many people cling to gloomy ways out of [...]

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