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Outlet Switch — Episode 2: Many to choose from - I recently received a request from a reader for a new source for the Outlet On-Off Switch (above) featured here in 2008. Found it here. But once bitten, twice shy, so in case that one disappears here are three other...

Basalt Duck — 1st Millenium B.C. - Near Eastern sculpture of a duck carved from basalt, dating from the first half of the first millenium B.C. For sale at Rupert Wace Ancient Art (Booth 54) at the Winter Antiques Show in New York City, through January 31,...

Color Wheel Watch - $29.95.

Helpful Hints from joeeze: How to evaluate a cat litter scoop - A top-of-the-line scoop should require nothing from you but lifting the scoopful of litter — no shaking, no twisting, no other effort. If its tines are artfully enough designed and carefully enough engineered — like those in the Litter-Lifter (above...

Mesh Pockets Shower Curtain — Episode 2: Price Break - It was a good idea four years ago at nearly twice the price. 6 out of 6 five-star Amazon reviews since then. Worth another look. $15.97.

My top 10 blogs of interest - Wendy Taylor, editor-in-chief of blogs.com, asked me if I'd do a guest top 10 list for her site. My picks appear above.

Weather Station Key Ring - Time, temperature, humidity, moon phase and weather forecast in your pocket. But wait — there's more: alarm clock, calendar, compass and LED flashlight. Batteries and carabiner included. $24.99.

iPhone: early days - Back to the future? [via oskay and posterous]

Measure Twice, Cut Onc - Oops. Don't you just hate it when that happens? Painted sign made of wood composite with keyhole hanger and built-in stand. 16"W x 5"H. $14.95.

Apple-a-Day Calendar - "The month begins with 31 apples in a specialized tube made out of UVA- and UVB-resistant plexiglass. Every day you remove one apple from the tube and eat it. The rest of the apples in the tube will move up...