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February 2, 2009

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DIY: 1992 Honda Civic delivers 95MPG for under $400 worth modifications

Are fuel costs bothering you? Do you think higher fuel mileage can help you save a lot of money? A Honda Civic modification might inspire you to take up your own modification to achieve higher fuel mileage from your old cars. The car might look very ugly, yours could look much better, delivers a highway mileage of 95MPG at a speed of 65mph. That’s 40kms per 1 ltr of fuel, almost 30kms more than what my 2005 Hyundai Accent delivers.

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February 2, 2009

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LEDs are finally inexpensive at just US$3 and burn for 100,000 hours

One of the critical factor that was not letting LED light bulbs enter main stream market was its price. Its not very expensive but certainly not any cheaper than the ordinary bulbs. Cambridge University researchers have developed a very cheap LED bulb that consumes less energy and can last up to 60 years. These LEDs are gallium nitride based bulbs that are more energy efficient than incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs as well. The GaN (Gallium Nitride) is grown on

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February 1, 2009

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Record hands-free video with VholdR wearable camcorder

Ever wanted to shoot your own videos while you were in action? VholdR wearable camcorder makes it easy to record hands-free video with very simple to operate one touch on and off switch. Just switch on and VholdR will capture 2 hours of TV quality video and audio for you. The captured data is stored on an internal MicroSD card. It’s a built for all seasons camera that can withstand dust, dirt, mud and snow. It’s also shock and impact

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February 1, 2009

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ASUS Eee PC Netbook: Great gadget gift idea for under $400

I have been watching the list of bestsellers under Computers & PC Hardware category on Amazon for quite sometime now and find that ASUS Eee PC has been on the top of the list since very long. ASUS Eee PC 1000HA is a 10-inch netbook that features 1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, XP Home edition and a 6 Cell Battery pack that allows a longer lifespan of upto 7 hours. It’s a great

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February 1, 2009

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Triumph 9900: Oral-B’s most technologically advanced toothbrush

It certainly seems to be the most advanced toothbrush in the world that will not only help you improve your brushing habits but also provide for ultimate plaque removal. But why call it the most technologically advanced toothbrush in the world? That’s because this toothbrush has got a wireless display that will provide you with feedback while you brush your teeth and also guide you to achieve better cleaning. So, what are some of the advantages of using this toothbrush?

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February 1, 2009

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Rubik’s cube inventor Erno Rubik invents a new game – Rubik’s 360

Most of you must be familiar with the famous game, Rubik’s Cube, by professor Erno Rubik. If you had fun with it, watch out for Rubik’s 360. That’s a new game by Professor Rubik which will become the most talked about game in the world when it is released later this year. The game consists of six balls trapped within three transparent plastic spheres. Imagine three spheres – the smallest sphere which is inside the middle sphere which in turn

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