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Thanks to the lovely Jill Clark for having me on Twenty Something TV!


For those of you not familiar with the show, it's like The View but with women in their 20's. They dress up, drink wine, laugh and tackle tough topics. They invited me to join them for the segment "Chasing the Dream". The episode has just aired online.

Also on this episode: Actor/Model Dorly Jean-Louis, Sportscaster,...
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It's sleek, stylish, and packs a punch. The latest accessory for women is... a Taser?

For those of us too squeamish to carry a handgun, Taser International is hoping we'll consider one of their 50,000 volt personal defense products in Metallic Pink.

Of course there's the minor consideration of the product's safety, but hey - you can match it to your nail...
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Thinking of buying a new car this year? You might want to consider this list before dropping the cash. Forbes.com has compiled a list of the 10 biggest losers for 2007: the most unreliable, fastest depreciating, least safe and most recalled. Buckle up!

The Car Why it's a loser

1.
The Chrysler Sebring ~ for recalls and faulty parts.

2. Dodge Nitro ~ for worse...
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You have probably been seeing plenty of this 1 cup wonder lately, but what just what is all the hype about? It's a coffee machine. Ok.... It makes hot beverages one at a time. That's nice.... You can't use regular coffee or espresso beans, you have to purchase their special coffee dohickeys called T Discs - even for the milk. That blows...

Many coffee companies are starting to make...
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Remix Metal in Pink, $29.99 USD

How cute is this? Belkin's Remix Metal takes your Ipod from boring to beautiful! The acrylic and brushed metal case is light yet durable and adds instant style. It is available in pink (pictured), blue, silver or black and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Got a Nano? They make mini ones too.

I want one!
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This was too odd not to post. This one's from AskPatty.com...

Can you really unlock a car door using only a tennis ball? Wouldn't that be lovely. We found this YouTube clip about unlocking your power locks by using a tennis ball with a hole burned/cut into it.

I have my doubts and couldn't find anything stating it as false (yes, I checked Snopes). To the contrary, when I googled...
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Peacefully, on Sunday July 15th, at the age of 13 months, after a short struggle with a firmware update, my dear MacBook passed away of total hard drive failure. This came after a long string of health issues including complete battery failure, faulty dirty casing, and a dysfunctional power cable. MacBook is survived by her owner, Ali, and her uncle, MacBook Pro, who resides with Alex.

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Check out this latest gadget featured on AskPatty.com. It's a tool that checks the health of newer model vehicles. No mechanic visit required. How cool is that?


What would be the best kind of friend? One that doesn't say mean things to you but will tell you if something is wrong. One that shares information and communicates. How about if that friend was cute and petite as well? Well, we...

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Ask Patty analysis if it's better to buy or lease your new car.



To lease or to buy? That's the choice you face when mulling over makes and models and deciding which car deal best meets your needs. Leasing a car is not the same as buying one. When you buy, you own the car. When you lease, you pay to drive someone else's vehicle. Leasing can involve lower monthly payments than a loan....
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AskPatty dishes on Virtual Test Drive, a new program to help you choose your perfect vehicle from the comfort of your lazy boy.

Imagine shopping for your next car, taking a shiny, new model for a test drive, having knowledgeable experts show you the features and get a price quote "all at your own pace" and without having to move an inch.

CARandDRIVER.com and ROADandTRACK.com's Virtual...
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