App Mention: Fridge Police for iPad

Fridge Police tracks foods' "opened on date" so you'll know when you opened the jar of applesauce sitting in your fridge.

Keeping track of your food is easy and fully utilizes technology currently available. When a user opens an item (say a jar of jam), he scans the item's barcode (like in a supermarket). Automatically, the product info (i.e. manufacturer, brand, item and jar size) is logged along with the "opened on" date. The user is then prompted to take a quick photo of the item (so you know what you've already logged) and that's it!


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Top 5 iPod Accessories of 2010

It's no fun to simply purchase your iPod, you have to get all the goodies that are available for your iPod as well. These goodies can come in the form of cool speaker systems for your iPod so you can enjoy the music from your iPod playing upstairs in your room downstairs in the kitchen to faster, longer lasting full speed chargers. Determining the best accessories to help you get the most out of your iPod can be difficult with so many options available out there. Luckily for you I worked through numbers of accessories available using TestFreaks.com and put together a list of the top 5 iPod accessories of 2010. All of the iPod accessories on this list have been included based on their FreakScore® provided by TestFreaks.com.
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Poll: iTunes Links vs. App Page Links

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4 Great Recycling Centers in Atlanta

When searching for a recycling business in Atlanta, it is hard to know where to start. There are a large number to pick from and it helps to know which center recycles what. I am going to help many of you out today by narrowing down some of your choices for you.
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So what is Sparkling Finish Cleaning Service?

Sparkling Finish offers superior cleaning services in Atlanta to all our customers. Prices vary depending on square feet of the home or business. Our services include weekly, bi-weekly or monthly  cleaning and maintenance. We provide our cleaning services to Metro Atlanta, GA Lake Country and surrounding communities.

To Learn a little more about Sparkling Finish's check out our About Page - About Sparkling Finish

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App Mention: Car Buzz

CarBuzz
Price: Free

CarBuzz supplies unbiased information for over 50 different car manufacturers and brands, in a magazine-like format. Specifically designed and configured for use on the iPhone and iPod Touch, CarBuzz brings the most current and up to date news and pictures available.
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8 Cleaning Tips For Your Kitchen

Unless you've hired a cleaning service in Atlanta or quit your job, it is very easy to get behind in your daily duties at home. Cleaning homes is a very time consuming job and we could all use a few cleaning tips to help make our lives a little easier.
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6 Benefits of Using A House Cleaning Service

These days are very busy and most of us barely have enough time to get in a good meal, let alone clean our homes. When thinking about hiring a cleaning service you should first consider these benefits.
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Promo Codes Available Outside of US...FINALLY!

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Ok developers and all those that would love to enjoy a free app or two on their iPhone or iPod touch that live outside of the U.S.,  this one is for you. Apple has finally given those outside the U.S. to enjoy the privelege of free promo codes to receive apps for free.
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Quote of the Week

My second favorite household chore is ironing.  My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint. 

~Erma Bombeck

Don't let this be you, cleaning homes doesn't have to be such a headache.

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5 Quick Cleaning Tips For Busy Atlanta Moms

You've survived a hard day at work and a long and exhausting wait in traffic. Now it's time for you to come home and get some messes straightened out.


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How-To: Reset your iPhone Home Screen Icons

Did someone use your phone and for some reason move around your icons? Have you download tons of apps and they are on every screen? Besides the option of reorganizing your app icons manually,  you could simply reset them to the default iPhone & iPod settings.

"How do I reset my icons?" you excitedly ask ( well maybe not that excited, lol). Well all you to do is follow the steps below to simply and quickly restore your default icon positions.

Let us begin...

1. From the iPhone home screen, tap on "Settings".


2. On the setting screens, tap "General".


3. Now tap "Reset".


4. From the Reset menu, choose "Reset Home Screen Layout".


5. Tap the "Reset Home Screen" button.

Wholla! Check out your home screen, you icons are now reset.

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App Mention: An App that Counts Your Bites - 80 Bites

80 Bites is an app we all need around the holidays. This app literally helps you count the bites of food you eat, but believe it or not there is a great reason behind counting your bites when eating.
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Time To Relax

Okay, you have made it through Thanksgiving but you are feeling a little run down. Wouldn't it be great if you could go to a spa for a little relaxation and pampering?
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New Hobby, Old Skill - Soap Making

I have found myself a new hobby. One that I have become obsessed with. I had heard my grandmother and other elders speak about it numerous times, but it was my daughter that actually got me started.
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Quick Christmas Decorating Ideas

Christmas decorating doesn't always have to be expensive. With a few simple items you can make your home look lavish without spending a lot of money.
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Stone Countertop Stain Removal

To remove most stains from your stone countertop use a little hydrogen peroxide in water, plus a few drops of ammonia. For everyday wear and tear on your countertops, buff away small scratches with superfine dry steel wool called "grade 0000."

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Ways To Have A Green Christmas

This year would be a great time to start having green Christmases. Going green is a lot easier than you think, all it takes is a few minor adjustments.
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Oprah's Favorite Thing is An....iPad

On Oprah's coveted "Ultimate Favorite Things" annual show she gave her entire audience an iPad. Oprah did not stop there though...for all of those iPads the mostly Apple newcomers (I assume, as most of the audience didn't react as they saw the device float down from the sky) will need something to play with on the iPad.
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Why Should You Clean Your Carpets?

There are many people who feel it unnecessary to clean their carpets regularly, but if they knew what was lurking deep in the threads that they vaccum daily or weekly they would gasp.  Carpet is always under our bare feet, always crawled on by our babies and played on by our precious children. With this in mind why wouldn't you clean your carpets?
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Quote of The Week

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.
~Helen Keller

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A Holiday Wish

As long as I can remember the holidays were the most fun anyone could ever have. They were full of good food, great presents and all of the family together. As a child I thought you couldn't beat that. Well, I am no longer a child and I have a very different outlook on the holidays, especially this year.
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Rid Home of Mice Naturally

Around this time every year I hear people mention the problems they have with mice during the winter. I must admit that I have had my share of run-ins with them also. Unfortunately, many people rid their homes from mice by killing those that try and enter. This year I would like to try and give all of us a more humane and natural way to eliminate these pests. After all, they do serve a purpose in the world.
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The Big Apple Announcement...

The Beatles.
WHOMP....WHOMP! I like the Beatles, but to announce it as your "big announcement" is a bit much. What did you guys think the big announcement was going to be? Are you excited about the announcement?

Let us know!

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Something New from Apple Inc?

So I was visiting the Apple website and the homepage showed the following. What is Apple up to? It has something to do with iTunes. Post your guesses in the comments below, because your guesses are as good as mine.
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Quote For Life

"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."

— Gaylord Nelson
Former Governor of Wisconsin, co-founder of Earth Day

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Air Pollution and Our Health

With the air pollution being so bad in the world we live today, it is not a wonder that we have so many airborne diseases. Pollution affects different groups of individuals in different ways. Some people are more sensitive to pollutants than others. Young children and elderly people often suffer more from the effects of air pollution. People with health problems such as asthma, heart and lung disease may also suffer more when the air is polluted.
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Rubbing Alcohol, Who Knew?

Rubbing alcohol is an excellent and inexpensive cleaner for your home. Read a few of these tips and it just might become your most trusted under-cabinet cleaner.
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Health, Money & Running Shoes

How would buying $120 sneakers be a smart money move? Well, running reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, lowers blood pressure, burns more calories than any other exercise and is less than paying $50 a month for a fitness club membership.

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Diabetes Fact

The largest age group currently affected by diabetes is between 40-59 years. By 2030 this "record" is expected to move to the 60-79 age group with some 196 million cases.

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Getting Ready For Holiday Guests

The holidays are always great, but getting ready for them can be stressful. I am not sure about your house, but holidays for my family home means a big crowd and lots of overnight guests, especially since we always host Christmas Eve. I have a few suggestions that I hope will help you prepare. Believe me, they will work for you just as they have for me over the years.

1. As with anything, always plan and prepare as much ahead as possible. For our many guests, it always takes a lot of food. So I always start my cooking of vegetables right after Thanksgiving dinner and then set up my menu plan. Once your vegetables are cooked, store them in your freezer and that is a check mark off of your very long list.

2. I usually start my Christmas shopping around May, but I know that has not been possible for many this year. My suggestion would be to have a list of all the individuals that you will be buying gifts for and what gift you would like to give. With the season already in full swing time is valuable. Try shopping online for many gifts. I have found that you can receive free shipping on many items and if the store is not located in your state you won't be charged tax. Therefore, you save more money than if you had gone to the store yourself.

3. For my decorating needs I also start right after Thanksgiving. Christmas is my favorite time of year and I tend to overdo. If you start early it will give you the opportunity to look back over what you have done and fix your decorations for the better, each time.

4. Okay, now it is time to spruce up your home. Below you will find quick links to a few checklist that I have found on one of my favorite websites. Once you download the list I would suggest that you tweak it so that it will fill your needs better.

4. As far as cleaning goes I always like to clean from top to bottom and left to right in a room. That way it will be less likely for you to miss a spot. I like to always leave the guests rooms carpet cleaning for 2 days before expected time of arrival, then the mattress, linens and pillows for the day before. That way the room is much fresher. Just because, I usually leave something a little personal for the guests from me. This year I will leave homemade soaps and maybe facial scrubs, bath salts or bath oils that I have made myself.

5. It would be a good idea to also leave fresh towels and washcloths for each guest in each room. I usually also leave small bottles of lotion, shampoo and conditioner for each room. You know, like a hotel.

6. I am very fortunate that I have my own little baker. Every year one of my daughters takes care of baking all the pies, cakes, muffins and her specialty Coquito, Latin Egg Nog. Delicious! Oh, by the way, it is better to make the Coquito well in advance, a few weeks. It will give the ingredients time to blend, we usually add 1 cup of Brandy or Cognac. If you aren't so lucky to have your own baker, plan ahead at your local grocery or bakery by ordering in advance. That way you know you will have all that is needed for your event.

7. Last but not least, the night before, start setting up your tables, chairs and how they will be arranged in your home, along with all specialty dinnerware and serveware. As you go along, carry some of your cleaning items in a bucket and do some of the last minute dusting and cleaning as you go.

Everything is done and the guests are not there yet. So sit back, look over all your work and relax for the next day of great fun and holiday cheer.

Complete Living room, Bedroom and Dining room checklist

Complete Bathroom cleaning checklist

This checklist is great also. It is a guide to good guest behavior at seasonal festivities . Etiquette Advice for the Holiday Guest

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Are You Wearing the Right Bra Size?

Did you know that 75% of women are not wearing the correct bra size. That is 7 out of 10 women, maybe even you.

I found that I was part of that statistic, and decided to help others by researching and finding out the correct way for us to measure for our true bra size. Matter of fact, Oprah decided to focus one of her shows on this very subject.
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Holiday and Diabetes - Holiday Swaps

When having a great time at a holiday party please take in mind that you can make healthy food substitutions and still savor the holiday treats, while managing your diabetes.
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College and Bed Bugs

Not sure if anyone has heard but bed bugs have become an epidemic in many major cities, Atlanta and New York to name a few. Bed bugs are tiny blood sucking nuisances. The name bed bug comes from the preferred home of the parasite. Bed bugs can feed on a human and go virtually unnoticed.

Bedbugs are much like roaches. They can be easily transferred from place to place by latching on to luggage, clothing, furniture and even our own precious and unsuspecting pets. Warehouses and college dorms are perfect locations for bedbugs to thrive.

If you have or believe that you have bedbugs you should vacuum the house to remove bugs and eggs from mattresses, carpet, walls, and other surfaces. Pay particular attention to seams, tufts and edges of mattresses and box springs, and the perimeter edge of wall-to-wall carpets. Afterward, dispose of the vacuum contents in a sealed trash bag. Steam cleaning of carpets is also helpful for killing bugs and eggs that vacuuming may have missed. For garments, sheets or towels it is best that you launder these items and use the hottest water possible. Make sure when coming home with newly purchased clothing, lingerie or other personal items (bed bugs have been found on clothing in the most elite of shopping areas) to launder or throw in a dryer for at least 20 minutes. The heat will kill the bedbugs. Then launder.

Bedbugs can find their way in even the cleanest homes. What is important is to locate and rid your home and personal items of these pesky little critters.

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Your Pets and Baking Soda

Baking soda makes a great natural toothpaste for both humans and pets. For your dogs or cat, dip a small, soft-bristled toothbrush into baking soda and brush gently.

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E-Scrap Recycling in Atlanta

Did you know that every 3rd Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. you can recycle all of your old electronics at Grady High School on 8th Street (between Charles Allen & Monroe Drive).
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Why Use Green Products

Why Use Green Products.

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Mobile Website vs. Native iPhone/iPod App

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As the popularity of apps grow, many business owners find themselves in an quandary when deciding whether to release a mobile website or create a native iPhone or iPod app to allow access to their business information on the go for mobile users.

As with everything, each path has it's pros and cons and we want to cover them to give those troubled business owners a little guidance.
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Atlanta Cleaning Companies Offering Green Products

These days we are all looking for ways to clean, yet keep our environment as safe as we can in order to protect our loved ones from harmful toxins. Well I have found a few really cool cleaning supply companies in the Atlanta area that offer really great cleaning products that are green.
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How to Green Clean with Salt: House Cleaning Tips: Salt as a Natural Home Cleaner

How to Green Clean with Salt: House Cleaning Tips: Salt as a Natural Home Cleaner.

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Sleep Necessary For Good Health

Sleep is essential to maintaining a healthy body because that is when the body rebuilds itself.

During the night, human growth hormones trigger proteins throughout the body to build new cells and repair any damage.
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Leave Home Without It

Try leaving your home today without your credit cards. It will help you to become one step closer to financial independence. As I have been told, "start with baby steps".

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Time To Clean the Fireplace

It's that time of year when you want to relax with a big cup of hot chocolate next to a perfect fire in the fireplace. The only thing is you need to give it a good cleaning out before that first fire.

You will need the following items:

Newspaper, old sheets or anything to cover your flooring
Long rubber gloves
Small bucket with warm soapy water
Rags to clean with
ShopVac or a small broom
Garbage bags

In order to properly clean the fireplace you must first remove everything from around the hearth out of the way. You should then lay something down on the floor or carpet, like old sheets, so that it will not be damaged by any of the ashes or dirt.

Once you have everything moved out of the way and covered, you should then put on your long rubber gloves. The gloves will help to protect your hands from dirt and soot while removing the grate from the fireplace. Take your rag and dip it into the bucket of warm soapy water so you can clean as much ash and soot from the removed grate. Let the grate sit and dry while you continue cleaning.

Use your ShopVac or broom to remove all old ashes from the fireplace and any surrounding areas. For the fine layers of soot that remain use your damp rinsed out rag to wipe it away. It would also be a good idea to use the same rag to clean the flute, if possible, and walls of the fireplace. At this point you can put the grate back into the fireplace and begin to set your pieces of wood for a warm, cozy fire. Sit back and relax!

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Cleaning Quote of The Week

I'm cleaning toilets for $30 a day, because I needed that $30, and people are pointing at me, saying, Look at the big movie star. Look where he is now. I just said, I'm where God put me.

Willie Aames

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Stress and Diabetes

Stress isn't healthy for anyone but if you have diabetes it can be especially harmful. The hormones Epinephrine and Cortisol are produced in greater amounts when you are experiencing stressful times. As a result, your blood sugar levels can become dangerously elevated.

As we know, it is impossible to completely rid ourselves of stress, but we can help manage it with just a few tips. These tips will help keep your blood sugar levels from rising which will help to protect you from diabetic complications and increased risks of stroke and heart attack.
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Quick Clean Up Tip

Keep a container of Clorox Disinfectant wipes under each bathroom sink. Each day, perhaps after your shower, use a wipe to clean off the sinks, counters and toilet bowl. This keeps the bathroom tidy all week.

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Holidays With Diabetes - Plan Ahead

Knowing how to celebrate is the best gift you can give yourself. The holiday season is very challenging for perfectly healthy people, but it is especially difficult for those who are dealing with diabetes.
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Exercise and Diabetes

It is very important for people with diabetes to maintain a regular excercise program. Exercise helps to regulate the blood sugar and provide cardiovascular fitness that protects against heart and artery disease.
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Diabetes Care

Diabetes is a serious disease that takes round the clock commitment in order to reduce the risks of serious or even life threatening complications.

Here are some ways that you can take an active role in your diabetes care so you can enjoy a healthier future.
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Cleaning Dust Off of Silk Plants

I was at a customers home cleaning when she noticed that I had started to clean a silk tree that she had. I was ready to clean each and every leaf on the tree when she told me about a great tip to quickly clean the plant and also deodorize the room.
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Remotely Control Your Car with OnStar's Mobile Apps

It's officially out as GM and OnStar have declared that their assured remote control apps have arrived for both Android and iPhone gadgets. The free myChevrolet, myCadillac and OnStar MyLink titles try to cover every feature of driving. The user can remotely unlock, start or even horn the car and access data from the car itself, such as the fuel and oil levels, the tire pressure and the odometer.
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Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.
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November is National Diabetes Month

The CDC states that nearly 27 million people in the United States has diabetes.

Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body uses food for energy. Usually, the sugar you take in is digested and broken down into a simple sugar, called glucose. The glucose is then circulated in your blood where it waits to enter cells to be used as fuel. Insulin, which is a hormone that your pancreas produces in order to help your body move the glucose into cells. A healthy pancreas will adjust the amounts of insulin based on the level of glucose. But, if you have diabetes, this process breaks down, and blood sugar levels become too high.

Throughout this month I will post information to try and help the community become more aware of the signs, symptoms and ways to help manage their diabetes.

There are two types of diabetes:
Type 1 - Is when your body makes little or no insulin

Type 2 - Is when your body produces insulin but your cells do not use it well

Below I have listed some of the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. Please just use this list as a guide not as a diagnosis. You should make an appointment with your doctor to have yourself checked out properly.

Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Weight loss
Extreme hunger pains
Blurred vision
Irritability
Nausea
Vomiting

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iPhone to Target Stores on Nov. 7th

Target announced that it will begin carrying the iPhone as of November 7, 2010 in 846 of it's stores  in their Target Mobile centers. The Target stores will carry both the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS, and will have on-the-spot activation.
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6 Odd iPhone and iPod Apps

We've all downloaded an app or two, some for business, some for fun, and some to track your finances, but what about those apps that just don't fit the bill for quite anything - an app that's just odd.

Well lucky for you, we've compiled a list of six odd iPhone, iPod, and iPad apps. You never know one of these apps may oddly enough be exactly what you were looking for.
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Have a Headache?

A lot of times people walk around with a terrible headache and can't figure out why.

I have learned that one of the most common signs of dehydration is a headache. Failure to drink enough water can cause your brain to shrink. Research shows that dehydration not only affects the size of the brain but also how it works, just 90 minutes of steady sweating can make your brain shrink as much as a year of ageing. The good news is that after a drink of water the brain will return to normal.

Lack of water also causes the grey matter to work harder to process the same information. Over days and weeks, lack of fluid could impact our performance at work, school and even on exam results.

So if you can, always try to keep a reusable bottle of water around for yourself and children.

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Speed up your Ironing

When ironing, put a piece of aluminum foil under your ironing board cover. The foil will reflect the heat back through the clothing, smoothing wrinkles quicker.

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Painful Kidney Stones

I had heard from several people how painful kidney stones could be. The funny thing is they would always say it's worst than having a baby. Mothers, we know their is no pain like when you are having your baby.

Well, I was at work one day and began noticing severe pains in my right lower side. I dismissed the pain, like many of us do, and continued on with my daily routine. Days went by and the pain came back again but, this time much worse. This time I was rushed to the hospital and had to undergo surgery for kidney stones.

What a terrrible ordeal. The surgery was over and I thought all would be fine. No such luck. About a month later kidney stones returned again. This time with a vengeance. Had surgery again and vowed I would research and find a way to rid myself of these evil little stones.

Ladies and gentlemen I found that grapes where a natural enemy of the kidney stone. It naturally and quickly breaks the stone down until it is gone. Now as a prevention matter I eat a bunch of grapes at least twice a month.

Bye, bye kidney stones. Since I began eating grapes on a continuous basis I have not had any kidney stones to return.

So for those of you who have had this same problem, give it a try!

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Review: Grado Labs SR60i Headphones

Quick Points:

• $80.00 price tag – more than worth it


• Great audio quality, perfect pairing for watching movies on the iPad


• 5/5 star rating


• Get Grade Labs SR60i here: Grado Labs SR60i

The Grado Labs SR60i are headphones made for audio lovers. There predecessor, the SR60's were voted the best headphones by many different sites, but are these headphones really the best? The headphones are very very nice, and I'm not just saying that. The headphones come very comfortably and fit comfortably in your ears after 24 hours of listening enjoyment.
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Should I Use Microfiber towels?

Microfiber towels are the greatest when cleaning windows, mirrors or glass storm doors. They even work well when wet to remove stains from fabric furniture.

Did you know that microfiber towels are made up of 80 to 85 percent polyester, also known as plastic. Plastic can scratch sealants and coatings off of many surfaces after continued use.

So when cleaning surfaces that are painted or sealed, marbles, granites and even laminate, please remember that microfiber towels can damage when used often.

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Toilet Bowl Rings

If you have embarrassing and ugly toilet bowl rings here is an easy fix to get rid of them.

You will need a pair of gloves and a pumice stone. Yes, I did say pumice stone. The kind you use to remove dry skin from your feet.

Put on your gloves and then to makes things easier shut off the water to the toilet by turning the shut off valve, usually located to the right of the toilet. Flush the toilet one time, this will help to lower the water in the bowl so that you can begin scrubbing directly on the ring. Don't worry the stone will not scratch or damage the porcelain bowl. Continue rubbing the ringed area until removed. When scrubbing take time to splash a little water on the area from time to time.

When finished turn the water back on by turning shut off valve again. Flush and be proud of your new shiny and clean toilet bowl.

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Antibacterial products and Septic tanks

If you are one of the many people whose home is on a septic system, dont use antibacterial soaps, shampoos, liquid dish soaps or laundry detergents. Septic systems depend on enzymes in order to break down solid waste. Antibacterial soaps and detergents kill the necessary enzymes that are needed to carry out this process.

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4 Ways to Save on Your iPhone Purchase

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If you plan on purchasing an iPhone in the near future and haven't yet purchased, you're probably waiting for two reasons.  One reason could be due to your issues with the available carriers that provide iPhone service or maybe you don't have the money to spend on an iPhone right now. Luckily, the money issue I can help solve with these four helpful tips to help you save on your iPhone purchase, check them out after the jump.
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Another GREAT use for fabric softener sheets

Another great use for fabric softener sheets is to clean your glasses with them. They will get the glasses clean and keep them from fogging to.

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App Mention: My Data Usage Pro

My Data Usage Pro 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. My Data Usage Pro enables you to count every last byte you download and hence fend off that scheming telecom provider who is waiting so that you exceed your monthly data limit and he can bilk your hard earned money as outrageously overpriced penalties.

* That ability to know how much data used every month ... excellent
* That peace of mind and the hard earned money savings every month ... perfect indeed
* That ability to fend off the scheming ways of telecom providers ... priceless

The Highlights of this app are:
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How Mobile Phone Recycling can Benefit You and the Environment

I am passionate about recycling and helping our planet. I also think that we should all try to contribute to being greener and having a more positive impact on the world. I work with a comparison website that compares prices when you recycle mobile phones. They want to see more phones recycled which in turn means less pollution in landfill sites and less mining for new materials, which, destroys habitats for wildlife. I am pleased to write as a guest and hope I have helped you think about recycling.

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App Mention: Jog Log

If you  have been looking for a jogging app without a lot of fuss, this app may be for you. Jog Log is a running app that has GPS mapping, interval timers, voice cues, ghost pace, heart rate monitor integration and DailyMile! Jog Log has all the functions and more of an expensive Garmin watch using your GPS-enabled iPhone 3G, 3GS, or 4 at a tiny fraction of the cost.
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Tired of hard water stains?

If your tired of those nasty hard water stains in the toilet try pouring a cup of distilled white vinegar in once a month. Let the vinegar sit overnight and then flush the next morning. Voila! Stains gone.

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Rumor: iPad 2

There has been a lot of hype around Apple's iPad tablet and it's upcoming releases. People are hoping for an  iPad 2 June release date next year, but what will this new iPad have?


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iPhone and iPad Coming to Sam's Club...Apple's Not Messing Around

So in case you have been questioning your $300.00 share of Apple stock purchase, you probably want to go ahead and call your broker now (who am I kidding, who has a broker - buy it online). Anyhow,  TheStreet reports that, during executives announced that the retailer will begin carrying the iPhone and iPad in its Sam's Club warehouses.
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Rumor: Apple's iPad to a Walmart Near You

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Unfortunatley, this rumor is far from "far-fetched", but the rumor around "Apple Fan Town" (just made that up, that's why it's so pathetic) is that the popular Apple iPad will be probably be available in a Walmart near you some time soon. First it was Best Buy, then it was Amazon, and Target followed, but now it seems like Walmart is the next store to carry the iPad.
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"There's An App For That" Officially Belongs to Apple

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So we all know that Apple is trademark and patent happy when it comes to their "innovations", so why would one of the more notable phrases from arguably one of the most popular tech companies for one the most popular tech devices be any different.

Gone are the days of jokingly mentioning "There's an App for That" unless you want a small legal team to remind you it's not yours with a strongly worded "cease-and-desist" letter. Now, "There's an App for That" belongs to Apple exclusively. What does this do to their competitors - nothing, but it sure makes an interesting story.

According to Mashable:
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Map Apps for your iPhone

[picappgallerysingle id="5066973"]There are lots of great map apps for the iPhone but how do you choose one? It really comes down to your needs, how much you want to spend, and which user interface you prefer.

We've compiled a list of some of the better map, navigation, and GPS apps for the iPhone to help you choose the best app for getting you to your destination. If you have a favorite map app please let us know in the comments.
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App Mention: All-in-1 Logic GameBox - Puzzles collection App

All-in-1 Logic GameBox is a collection of logic games for all puzzle lovers. Primarily packed with six games, currently it features seven top-quality puzzle games with more than 1,000 levels of complexity with absolutely free future updates. All-in-1 Logic GameBox collection includes Telescope, Labyrinth, Parking Lot, Liquid Measure, Flip It, Arithmetic and a new puzzle game Paratroopers.
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Apple Adds Game Center Badges

Apple has added a neat and small feature to the App Store and it's badges that indicate which apps are using the Game Center. This is just one more thing that will help you find the apps and games you are looking for through the thousands of apps available in the App Store.
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App Mention: Ringbuilder - Create & Share Ringtones from iPod Library

Ringbuilder 1.1 creates and install custom ringtones easily using WiFi sync. RingBuilder is the only app that allows you to listen to the music from your iPod and transform it into your new ringtone at the same time. RingBuilder is the first to give you a way to name your new ringtones and create your own custom ringtone library.

What could be better that a good ringtone maker like RingBuilder? RingBuilder's unique version  1.1 with BUMP!  Now you'll enjoy not only making personal ringtones, but also sharing and exchanging them with friends «on the fly».

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iPads Coming to A Target Near You - Rumor

We all know that for the most part loving everything Apple is also loving the juicy rumors that come from the rumor mill. This time the rumor surrounds Apple's iPad lands the iPad at Target stores around the U.S. in early October of this year.
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Limited Time Free Game: Zombie Flick

Full Fat Games released for a limited time, Zombie Flick 1.0 is being offered free. You better Be Quick or be Dead in Zombie Flick, a killer of a game from the creators of Deadball Specialist. Free For A Limited Time Only! During the 1970's an incurable virus spreads throughout mainland America. With no food or guns to hand, it's down to you as lone survivor to make the dead masses feel the pain. Using nothing but useless everyday objects, flick, dismember and decapitate all that come at you to survive! Wrapped up in an atmospheric cinematic style, Zombie Flick will provide a fresh and bloody challenge to gamers with the tastiest brains.  Need a zombie game?
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Customize Your Own iPhone Case

Case Hut gives you the ability to design your very own iPhone Case Skin for iPhone 3G/S and iPhone 4. All you need to do is provide an image or design that is at least 150dpi (standard quality image) which doesn't need to be stretched and it will be made into a Skin for your iPhone.

Make your iPhone unique by giving it a personal touch. Designing your own Case Skin allows you to put a picture or image of your choice in a Skin and wallpaper format for your iPhone.
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How-To: Set a passcode for your iPhone

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There is no reason for everyone around you to be able to access everything on your iPhone, your iPhone is personal and can often time contain information that you just don't want everyone to have.

So setting a passcode on your iPhone is a brilliant way to keep the information you have on your iPhone private. The best part about setting a pascode on your iPhone besides the privacy is how easy it is so to. With just a few simple steps you can keep your noisy sister, mom, friends, or whomever out of your iPhone.


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Breakdown of Today's Keynote

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• 6.8 billion download in AppStore
  
  
  
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• iOS 4.1 should be available next week
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iPhone Apps that Help You Manage Your Finances

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As the US national debt reaches an alarming level of $13 trillion, the primary concern of most people is how to get out of debt. Excessive use of credit cards and poor handling of finances is dragging most people deeper into debt. The good news is that there are many iPhone applications that can help you manage your finances in such a way that you can avoid financial ruin. Most people today want to use smarter phones, especially an iPhone because of its portability and multiple uses. If you want to carry your phone as a money-saver, then have a look at the applications that can help you do so.
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App Mention: RateWatch

RateWatch is MF Software's free app for iPhone/iPod touch that gives you a quick view of the latest key interest rates and a daily calendar of the day's economic indicators. It launched in 2008 and quickly garnered tens of thousands of downloads.
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5 Expensive Cases For Your iPhone

There are lots of cases available for the iPhone in a variety of colors, styles, shapes, and prices.

Most of them are in the $5 to $40 range but there is also another market of cases that are quite a bit more expensive. In fact most of the cases on the following list will cost more than your actual iPhone. The prices range anywhere from $300 to $100,000+.
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iPhone Apps Easy on the Eyes

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One of the best parts of having an iPhone is the near limitless number of apps available for it. Sure, other phones have great apps too, but the iPhone is definitely still King of the Apps. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of applications in every category. With the large, beautiful screen apple has graciously given iPhone users, today we'll delve into apps all about vision.
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'The Mac' Even has a Jailbroken iPhone

The title may seem confusing, but it's because it's all so confusing. The actor on those infamous "Hi, I'm A Mac" commercials is the proud owner of a JAILBROKEN iPhone - I know "HOW COULD HE DO THIS TO US, BETTER YET TO APPLE!?".

Though it's not that serious, I wonder what Mr. Jobs is over there thinking. I mean it's legal, just not that great of a thing to do. A lot of people complain about the performance of their jailbroken phones, which is all besides the point. Check out the vid with the actor, Justin Long, admitting to Jimmy Fallon his love for his jailbroken iPhone.
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New Apple iPad Commercial [Video]

It's been a while since we've seen Apple release a commercial, but here is another iPad commercial for your guys to check out. What do you think of it? I'm just so used to the cute/sappy (depending on who you ask) iPhone 4 commercials this just seems like a change.

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52 Ways to Promote Your iPhone App

The number question out there right now in the iPhone development world is how to get more sales. Everyone is looking to take their sales from two or three little sad sales a day to the explosive coveted number one spot. How is an app developer supposed to get there? Well that answer may lie with Scott Lorenz of West Wind Communications. He has put out a few tips ( well make that 52 tips) on how to promote your app.
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iAppsForStudents Back to School Sale

iAppsForStudents announced a Back to School Sale containing steep discounts on software from the some of the best independent Mac, iPhone, and iPad developers. More than 50 independent developers are participating in the sale contributing over 100 applications with discounts totaling more than $1300. The sale, which focuses on students but is open to anyone, runs from August 15th till September 1st.


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Ten Ways To Lose Your iPhone

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Recently Protectyourbubble, a UK iPhone insurance company decided to put to together a list of both their most common iPhone insurance claims and their most unusual. The story picked up quite a bit of interest from the media, highlighting just how easy it is to lose or damage your phone.

The top ten favourites for the past 12 months were:


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How-To: Get Money for Your Old Phone

The other day I was trying to convince a friend on why it's time to upgrade from that old iPhone 3 ( yes I called something only to two years old, hey it's the world of tech) to an iPhone 4. Of course, probably like a lot of people that didn't upgrade she said it was because of money that she couldn't upgrade yet. Well, as I told her MONEY IS NO EXCUSE, because you have the option to actually get paid for getting rid of your phone with this cool service.
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App Mention: FaceTag - Snap it, Tag it, Share it

MightyExcellentPosse has announced FaceTag, now available on the iTunes App Store. FaceTag allows users to add customized messages to any photo and offers numerous ways to share their creations with the world. FaceTag is available on iTunes for only 99 cents.
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Video: 5 iPhone and iPod Apps for Students

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App Mention: Task Manager for iPhone - Dejumble

Dejumble 2.0 for iPhone, a task manger for the iPhone is an app that  includes features not found in most other to-do or note taking applications. It employs proprietary, push sync technology to synchronize with any other Dejumble app running on an iPhone, iPod, iPad, or Mac by means of a free Dejumble Account.
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Time to Get your iPhone 4 Bumper!

So Apple has finally given us a reason to be happy to do, they have given us the opportunity to get our FREE bumper!


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"Amazing Products Coming this Year" - Steve Jobs

Yes, he actually gave us a clue that some "AMAZING" products are coming soon and I know we are all watching.
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'See...We Aren't The Only Ones' - Apple's Antenna Page

Ok, I don't know if this is the best way to go as Apple usually keeps it classy with everything else they do, but I found this page and the excuse Apple's Steve Job gave a little questionable.

I understand every phone has it's issue and maybe even the same issue, but such little complaints about the antenna issue on the iPhone 4 (with a noted 1/2 of 1% - YA THAT LOW) , I think leaving it at 'You all get a free bumper for your trouble was enough'.
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Having iPhone 4 Issues? How about a FREE Bumper!

So whether you had an issue or not with your iPhone 4 (which luckily I didn't), Apple will send you a FREE bumper for your great new iPhone 4. Have you purchased a bumper already? Don't worry your FULL refund is on the way. Mr. Jobs has it all figured out (including "Antennagate" as he refers to this) and once again proves he understands great customer service. You have to apply on website starting in about one week and you have until September 30, 2010 to request your new bumper.
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iOS 4.1 Beta Download Available

Just in case you haven't checked your email yet.



Apple has released iOS 4.1 beta firmware to developers, with SDK updates that incorporate the Game Center features. When it comes out of beta, this will be the first major update to iOS 4.
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Reviving Dismal iPhone App Sales

Every iPhone developer dreams of making that #1 selling AppStore app and some make it, but to be quite frank this is so rarely the case.  Alot of developers make a masterpiece (or something not even close to it) just to realize one say every few days, it's discouraging. So what to do to recover from lack luster sales? Well a few developers with success stories and a marketers have shared their stories below to help those apps that just can't seem to not do well in the AppStore see another light of day. Hey, maybe a tip or two will help your app recover!
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The weasel abides.

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Macworld Expo 2011 - FREE

I know it seems a bit soon to be discussing the Macworld Expo, but we are.

MacworldExpo has announced via Twitter that they're giving away free passes to the next Macworld Expo 2011 in San Francisco.

To register for your free pass, visit this link, the only thing is that the free passes end July 26, 2010 so you may want to get yours now. The expo is taking place on January 27-29th in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California – the conference begins earlier on the 26th (not included with the free pass).

Visit http://macworldexpo.com/ for more details about the show.

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Getting Rid of Your Old iPhone? Save the World & Get Money!

A few people  have contacted me about getting rid of their iPhone 2 & 3G's for the new iPhone 4 and truly the only thing I've been able to tell them on how to get rid of it besides throwing away WHICH IS A BIG NO NO, is giving it to a friend.

Well I think I now have a better solution for those iPhone 2 and 3G owners and it's to make money off it.
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Calendars app makes Google Calendar iPhone friendly

Calendars for iPhone 1.0.2 is an app that lets people work easily with Google Calendar online service on their devices. Calendars supports all important functions of Google Calendar, including search, event reminders, invites and even can work offline. A streamlined interface with an intuitive navigation allows users to track events planned for a certain day, forthcoming weeks or months.
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9 Helpful Cocoa Developer Resources

When you get stuck on that programming nightmare, wouldn't it be nice to simply turn to your kind next door neighbor that happens to develop wonderful apps like you and has 10+ years of Objective C programming knowledge that retired just a year ago from Apple Inc. Well since we all don't have that privilege, we have to turn to the web for help and there is no better way to get help on an issue than from multiple peers in the field without leaving your seat.

So let's check out some helpful sources for Cocoa developers!
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Proof of the Great iPhone 4 Video Quality

If you don't have the iPhone 4 yet and love recording video, the iPhone 4 is a true must have. Lots of people have been playing with the iPhone 4 video and showing off how great the quality is. Here are some videos that prove the iPhone 4 brute video strength, check it out.
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AT&T: No iPhone 4 Without Pre-Order

If you haven't pre-ordered the iPhone 4 and expected to walk into the AT&T store on Thursday, June 24 and pick it up - change your plans. Basically AT&T is letting everyone know that there will be no iPhone 4s available besides those that have been pre-ordered. Check out the official statement from AT&T for more details.
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iPhone 4 Unboxings

As I told you guys in my earlier post iPhone 4 unboxing videos should definitely be expected. Since a few lucky Apple fans have received their iPhone 4 two days early unboxing videos have popped up on the web already. So in the spirit of the iPhone 4's early arrival for some Happy iPhone 4 day - enjoy the video.

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The First in Line for the iPhone 4 - ALREADY!

I know a lot of you that didn't pre-order just knew you were going to get up early in about a week or so and be the first in line for the iPhone 4, well sorry this great guy in Dallas, Texas *blank stare* totally has you beat.

Check out the vid from the world's least patient guy!

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600,000 iPhone Pre Order Sales WOW!

If you weren't that impressed with the feature set of the new Apple iPhone 4, then the numbers will probably do it for you. Apple has put out an official press release that stated that pre-sales were "higher than they expected" (I highly doubt this, but who knows). Apple also says
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