bookofjoe

What, me worry?

Rocketboy's comment on Flautist's comment appears above.

Anything to do less work, is my philosophy.

Personal Defense Comb

"Comb-at" was designed by Lorenzo Damiani.

[via designboom and noquedanblogs]

Susan Boyle will blow you away

[via Yes, ICantSeeYou and Milena]

Multiple outlet surge protector with individually-powered switches

What an interesting idea, something that had never occurred to me nor crossed my windshield until yesterday when I read Mike Polo's review of the device in Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools, edited by Steven Leckart.

The review follows.

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Ultra Surge Protector

Outlet w/individually-powered switches

In the old days, I plugged all my computer equipment into a power commander, a large pizza-box device that sat underneath my monitor. It had have many outlets with individual power switches and a master switch on the front, allowing me to regulate which devices were draining power. I haven't been able to find those power commanders anymore, but after more searching than I expected, I finally found this surge protector that has per-outlet power switches. For the last year, I've used two of them as cheap insurance for power regulation in my RV.

Power in an RV can be at a premium, especially if it's coming from a generator or inverter (batteries/solar). A lot of the equipment in my RV is rarely used nowadays, but drains power if plugged in (vampire appliances!). Disconnecting specific devices is an easy solution — flipping a switch for each outlet is even easier.

I use one for the TV, DVD player, satellite, etc., and one for my computer, monitor, phone charger, external hard drive, etc. I'm now able to turn my computer on and off with the master switch, and turn rarely-used devices on and off only if needed (TV/DVD especially).

I've yet to analyze the electric bill — I'd need the previously-reviewed Kill-A-Watt (coincidentally on order) to know exactly how much power I'm saving. But this definitely helps me prevent using more than I expect. A great device for a cabin, RV or anywhere power use might be at a premium.
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7 outlets.

$18.76.

What is it?

Answer here this time tomorrow.

Rocker Switch Magnet

Elegant.

1.5" x 0.75" x 0.25".

Two for $5.99 ($20 bill not included).

'I thought about it but realized I now had even more nothing to say, so I started coming here to say it' — Flautist channels bookofjoe

Her wonderful summation came in last evening as a comment and appears in full above.

Not one word has been omitted.

Yessiree Bob, around here you get what you pay for.

Collapsible Measuring Cup

From the website:

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2-Cup Silicone Collapsible Measuring Cup

Tight cupboards?

This measuring cup provides full 2-cup capacity at a minimum of storage space —  collapses down to 1-3/4" thick.

The pivoting handle keeps the whole cup nice and snug to slip into your cupboard or dishwasher.

It's lightweight, and the non-drip pour spout allow you to lift and pour more easily than with a traditional heavy tempered glass measuring cup.

Easy-to-read measurements are bold and very visible as you look down into the cup.

Silicone cup is heat resistant up to 500°F and plastic housing withstands heat up to 250°F.

Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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$16.95.