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Lumintop Tool Mini EDC Flashlight
There have been multiple picks for good EDC flashlights by various manufacturers previously submitted here and I want to add to this list with my absolute favorite EDC pocket flashlight: The Lumintop...
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David Yoon, NYT Bestselling Author
Our guest this week is David Yoon. David is the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love, Super Fake Love Song, and Version Zero. He’s also co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House...
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The Good Ancestor/Artsy/2021 Documentaries
Sign up here to get Recomendo a week early in your inbox. How to be a good ancestor The book The Good Ancestor is my pick for presenting the best practices of long-term thinking. It makes the case...
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Vanishing Asia Kickstarter
In a break from our regular programming, I’d like to tell you about something big I’ve been working on for 40 years. It’s not quite a cool tool, except in its capacity to substitute for expensive...
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Laser Cutter Safety Essentials
Tools: Laser Cutter – any is fine, I’m using an Epilog Fusion Pro 48 Nomex Fireproof Blanket (for stamping out laser cutter fires) Halotron Fire Extinguisher Guest: Ian Charnas YouTube Instagram...
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TearMender
I’ve used TearMender for years. Tear Mender is a milky-white latex liquid that, when applied to fabric, makes — voila! — instant patches. It smells a little cheesy, but dries within minutes, and has...
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What’s in my desk? — Carol Byrd
I’m Carol Byrd. I started my adult life as a 6th grade teacher, and then decided to stay home once I had my first son in 1998. I homeschooled for ten years. I’ve recently re-entered the workforce as an...
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Photography Speed Light Grids Using 3DP Infill
Reader Gord writes: “This is the most valuable weekly publication landing in my inbox.” I cannot thank you all enough for the kind words of encouragement and the contributions you all send me. It keeps...
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Bodum Insulated Glassware
I’ve tried those insulated stainless steel mugs for keeping coffee hot, but the coffee never tasted right — even though stainless is supposedly impervious. Recently, we discovered these wonderful...
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Gioia Palmieri, Publisher of Mineshaft
Our guest this week is Gioia Palmieri. Gioia was born in Boston in 1967. She is co-editor & publisher of Mineshaft, a small art, comics & literary mag that was started in 1999. Gioia lives in...
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Vanishing Asia/Depths of Wikipedia/7 types of rest
Sign up here to get Recomendo a week early in your inbox. Vanishing Asia Kickstarter For 40 years I’ve been photographing the disappearing traditions of Asia. This week I launched a Kickstarter...
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Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray
I would never have expected to experience a notable difference in dish soaps. But Dawn’s Platinum Powerwash is terrific. It can be sprayed into a sink as you fill it or directly onto a surface. Most of...
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Stimulite Body Scrubber
I’ve used the Supracor Stimulite back scrubber for 8 months so far and have loved it from the first instant. Feels great; one side soft for massaging and the other side for a refreshing exfoliating....
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Polyethylene Gloves for Cyanoacrylate Glue
For years I struggled with cyanoacrylate adhesives. I would try to glue a small wood splinter back down and the splinter would stubbornly adhere to my finger instead of the workpiece. And I was always...
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What’s in my desk? — Kim Lacroix
Sign up here to get What’s in my bag? a week early in your inbox. I am a terminologist working for the Canadian government on a bilingual database called TERMIUM Plus®. I found my niche with...
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Brymen BM235 True RMS Multimeter
While I‘m no electrician or expert, I occasionally do some simple electronics projects which warrant the use of a multimeter. Over the years I‘ve gone through cheapo $5-10 ones, to a slightly better...
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Ken Goldberg, Artist and Roboticist
Our guest this week is Ken Goldberg. Ken is an artist, inventor, and roboticist. He is William S. Floyd Jr Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UC Berkeley and Chief Scientist at Ambidextrous...
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Small screwdrivers/Unconventional YouTube/Flower teas
Sign up here to get Recomendo a week early in your inbox. Small Screwdriver Set I’ve always liked Craftsman screwdrivers because they’re indestructible and have a classic look, so when I saw this set...
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Silicone Basting Brush
Basting brushes are not just for slopping barbecue sauce on your chicken or ribs. Using a smaller-sized silicone basting brush is the best way to limit the amount of oil and fat that I use in cooking....
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The Best Pliers for Making Twisted Wires
Safety Wire Pliers: 9 Inch Pliers 6 Inch Pliers Combination Plier Kit Fancy Reversible Pliers Featured Video: “Basic Safety Wire Tips part 1 – 2 and 3 bolt patterns” Transcript link
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