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In Defense of Clutter

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A confession, first: I love clutter.The horizontal surfaces in my family room are covered with newspapers, magazines, books I’ve started, books I intend to read, books I want to read but never will, erasable pens, a sweatshirt or two, a soccer ball, a bucket of toy cars, and wayward Legos that gouge my stockinged feet. In addition to a computer, two telephones, and a TV remote, my desk at home is strewn with notebooks, folders, loose papers, birchbark, a modem, scraps of paper with notes to myself, photos of my wife and kids, flash drives, nail clippers, pens, coins, a...

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Weekly Nikon news flash #708

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→ New: OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Cards. → First reviews of the upcoming new Techart TZM-02 Leica M lens to Nikon Z camera autofocus adapter (replacement for the existing TZM-01).       → Third-party li-ion battery replacement with USB-C charging for the Nikon EN-EL15c. → Kase Wolverine magnetic tempered filter kit for the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens. → The latest Topaz Labs releases (check out also the Topaz Labs Holiday Promotion): Video AI version 3.0.7 released with improved model quality, better codec support, and a smoother app experience Photo AI version 1.1 released with...

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How Disney’s overnight hotel transformation put this Scrooge into the holiday spirit

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Signs of the holidays are all around us: Houses glitter with twinkling lights, mailboxes are stuffed with seasons greetings and pine trees laden with ornaments have filled airports, shopping malls and hotels around the world. I can’t say garlands of tinsel or carols on the radio have ever filled me with much joy. I’m more of a fa-la-la-leave-the-country type of person when it comes to the winter holidays. But this year, I had the opportunity to join Santa’s little helpers (by that I mean The Walt Disney World Holiday Services team) as they assembled one of the most impressive holiday...

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Transformers Cybertron - PARADRON MEDIC!

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Transformers: Cybertron - Super Link EX-02 - Ariel Paradron Type - Takara 2004 In the October 1986 Transformers episode titled Fight or Flee, the Decepticons landed on the peaceful planet of Paradron in order to plunder the planet for its Energon resources. The planet was populated by simple male and female robots that were essentially background characters. But it was obvious to anyone viewing that the female population of Paradron were identical to Arcee, but green. Flash forward to the early 2000s when there was a green variant of the Heroes of Cybertron Arcee PVC figurine named Paradron Medic. Since...

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Boxing Day & Boxing Week Canada 2022 Deals, Sales & Flyers Roundup *LIVE*

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We are excited to announce that The SmartCanucks Team has put together an outstanding and comprehensive list of Boxing Day deals and sales for 2022/2023! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Click here to view all stores flyers! 123Ink – Up to 25 % off popular cartridges + FREE shipping on $9.99+ 1800Flowers 23andMe – $90 off Acer – Save up to $150 off. Aspire starting at $499.99 Adidas – 50% off. Use code HOLIDAY at checkout and save 50% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply. Aerie -50% off all sweatshirts, pjs & bralettes. Also get a free $25 gift card, for you...

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