Janet Cloninger

Fixed light system for bicycles from Sparse

sparse bicycle lights

Sparse offers bright, theft-resistant lights for your bicycle that will not only make others aware of your presence on the road, but will also illuminate your path as you turn.  The Spacer Light replaces a spacer beneath your stem. The light fits both 1″ and 1 1/8″ steer tubes; this mounting keeps the light pointing in […]

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That’s not a knife – it’s a charging cable

multi tool adapter cables

Though this may look like a Swiss Army knife, it’s actually a compact way to carry your charging cables.  Instead of blades, the Multi-Tool Adapter has cables: a microUSB, miniUSB, and Apple 30-pin connector for plugging into your device, and a USB connector to plug into your computer or a wall charger.  You’ll notice that

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Outdoor writing products for outdoor writing people

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Rite in the Rain notebooks were invented almost 100 years ago by Jerry Darling to address the problem of soggy and illegible paperwork that plagued the Pacific Northwest logging industry.  Although Mr. Darling passed away long ago, his company continues in the hands of Scott and Todd Silver, who have continued to work to improve their

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Protect your Jawbone Mini Jambox speaker while you travel

waterfield city slicker jambox case 1

If you own a Jawbone Mini Jambox speaker, you may wish for a sturdy case to protect it in your gear bag.  Look no further than the CitySlicker case from Waterfield.  This case is custom-designed for the Mini Jambox, which fits perfectly in the main compartment.  A mesh pocket on the front of the CitySlicker holds

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AC charger and backup battery – two great tastes that taste great together

bolt charger battery

The Bolt Battery Charger combines the “world’s smallest portable iPhone USB wall charger” with a built-in 3000mAh rechargeable battery, so you’ll be able to charge your phone whether you’re near a power outlet or not.  You won’t have to keep up with a special cable to recharge your backup battery, because the Bolt has prongs that

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Vaja Cases Small Messenger Bag for iPad mini and 7″ tablets review

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The iPad mini is small enough that I can take it anywhere I go.  My mini with Retina display fits inside some of my everyday carry bags, but not all of them.  When I’m carrying one of my smaller bags and want to take my mini along, I have to make a decision:  do I

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Add wireless charging to your iPhone 5/5s

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I never used to understand the allure of wireless charging, but frankly I’m getting tired of the tangle of wires on my bedside table.  This RichardSolo iPhone Wireless Charging System could remove at least one wire from my tangle.  The charging case looks as sleek as any I’ve seen for iPhone, and it’s available in

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Bypass your MacBook Air’s battery with the BatteryBox – and charge your tablet and phone, too

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Most external batteries can charge up your phone or your tablet, but you’re out of luck with your laptop.  The BatteryBox is only 0.98″ x 2.63″ x 3.55″ and just under 9 ounces, but it packs 50Wh of energy – enough juice to power your MacBook with enough left over to charge your mobile device, too.

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Tokyoflash Japan introduces the Kisai Console Acetate White watch in very limited quantities

kisai console acetate watch

If you collect Tokyoflash Japan’s watches, you’ll need to act quickly to get one of their new Kisai Console Acetate White watches.  They have a steel case, white acetate band, and a black mineral crystal lens and “sub-surface” LEDs.  You can turn on an LED animation for extra interest, if desired.  The watch uses rechargeable

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MrLentz – a wallet so minimal, it doesn’t even need the period in Mr.

mrlentz jasper wallet

The MrLentz Jasper Wallet is so minimal, it’s made with a single piece of leather, a couple of rivets, and no snaps to close it.  The wallet is made of hand-cut, top-grain vegetable tanned leather, and dyed using all-natural, non-toxic, and handmade dyes.  It’s been hand-conditioned with extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax,

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Fellowes introduces AutoMax business-class shredders, the first truly “walk-away” shredders

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This post brought to you by Fellowes, Inc. . All opinions are 100% mine. Fellowes invented the personal shredder back in 1990, but they haven’t been resting on their laurels.  Since then, they’ve continued to improve and develop new products that help protect your personal information from prying, criminal eyes.  Fellowes’ customers are extremely satisfied

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Have freshly brewed coffee at the end of the world

Jetboil Flash Cooking System Java Kit

With the Jetboil Flash Cooking System Java Kit, you can have fresh coffee when you’re camping, riding out the power outages in the aftermath of a storm, or while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse.  With each 100g Jetpower canister, you’ll be able to brew 12 liters of coffee in the FluxRing cooking cup with insulating cozy (one

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This is the proof that you are the center of the solar system!

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This necklace from ThinkGeek puts the solar system around your neck.  The Complete Solar System Necklace puts the sun front and center, with the eight planets spaced on each side of the necklace.  Don’t feel bad for Pluto, though.  He may be only a minor planet now, but ThinkGeek arranged for an exclusive version of

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