While the advertising claims this is a “torso enhancing” undershirt – I say it’s not much more than a $58 t-shirt girdle (Crew or V-Neck available) for guys with a gut. The site claims this body-sculpting undershirt is designed to support your core – though I suspect it’s worn mostly by guy’s who think a Core is a single can of Coors.

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This Scarface clock is sure to delight the diehard fan in your life. Each hour it plays a different quote from the movie. There are also 12 separate scenes to illustrate each of the hours. Powered by 3 AA batteries this Geardeal is only $12.99 shipped and thankfully has a control that shuts the noise off at night so you’re not scared awake at midnight by the sounds of Scarface.

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The Why Cry Baby Analyzer claims to analyze “advanced frequency spectrum” and within 20 seconds tell you why your baby is crying. As a single dad who raised two infants let me save you the $99 and give you some advice. Babies cry when they’re sick (Tip: Don’t hold them over your head at 2am in the morning unless you enjoy trying to fall asleep smelling like sour baby puke) or when they’re hungry. There you go – invest in a good digital thermometer and a baby bottle – send me the $99 instead. Happy 4th.

Why Cry Baby Analyzer – $99

This morning I received an auto-response from a subscriber to a newsletter I publish for work. This person is without ANY email for 5 days while they wait for a replacement router that was damaged due to a lighting strike (Connecticut is on about the 30th day of severe late day thunderstorms). How can any business professional be without email for 5 days when clients and customers use email as a replacement for the telephone? Having access to email from any Internet connected computer is an immense benefit — and a reason I’m such a believer in GMAIL and Google Apps which while still subject to outages are in my opinion a much more reliable solution for small businesses than hosting their own email. And apparently others are noticing as well because just this morning CSC announced they expect to migrate millions of users to Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite which is Microsoft’s soon to be available entry into the clouds for Exchange and Sharepoint.

CSC To Resell Microsoft Cloud Services

Greetings from the warm and sunny beaches of the Outer Banks.

Since I’m on vacation, and if my wife catches me crafting this post she might not speak to me the rest of our time here, I’ll keep this brief.

While shopping today at Kitty Hawk Sports I came across this t-shirt (OBX has long been the abbreviation for the Outer Banks) and couldn’t help but chuckle.  I also couldn’t help but purchase one.  ;)  But hey, I fully admit to being an Apple Fan Boy.

Just further proof that Apple’s brand image sometime stretches further than some of us realize.

If you have to have one too and don’t plan on being in the Outer Banks any time soon the shirts are available from the store’s web site for $16.99

Now back to the beach.  I promise no more posts until I return.  ;)

Approximately 3000 people, including the author, attended an open casting call in East Hanover, NJ for the daytime edition of “Deal or No Deal”

Given the state of the world these days, sometimes one just has to venture outside their own comfort zone to try to get ahead.  Case in point: I started writing this piece while waiting on line at an open casting call for the morning edition of “Deal or No Deal” (because, to borrow from the New York State Lottery commercials – “Hey, you never know”).

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Check out these new Twitter Tees from Threadless.  Show your Social-Networking Love by donning one of these at the next BBQ (assuming you do go offline now and again…).   These shirts will let the world know you are a proud Geek — even if they won’t increase your Twitter following.  My personal favorite is “you autocomplete me.”

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There’s little question that Michael Jackson will go down in history as one of the most memorable performers of recent times. Sadly his memory is tainted with prominent footnotes about his eccentricities, questionable lifestyle, legal challenges and string of failed professional and personal relationships. There’s no denying that in his day this guy could sing and dance in a class that will forever be remembered. Until the inevitable tell all books, souvenir commemorative Jackson dinner plates and sequined gloves hit late night TV all we have to remind us of the King of Pop is this Motown 25th Anniversary video and albums like this $9.99 compilation of his number one hits. Too cheap to spring for an album? Try this free online Michael Jackson Tribute at Playlist.

Amazon – Michael Jackson Number Ones – $9.99 – CD or MP3

These Apple iPhone (unofficial) cufflinks make great fashion accessories for those obsessed with Apple’s smartphone. The front of this cufflink design show off some favorite Apps while the backing is silver plated. Proudly show your iPhone devotion to the world with these cufflinks priced at only $50/pair and available for same day shipping.

iPhone Cufflinks – $50/pair

Add some function and style to your desk with this new 4-Port USB Flower Pot Hub from USB Fever.  There’s no need to water these flowers  to keep them looking good on your desk.   Even if the Boss doesn’t allow you to decorate your office or cubicle, who can argue with a nice USB hub?

USB Fever 4-Port Flower Pot Hub: $12.99

An eye-opening study released on Thursday indicates that 25% of US teens find nothing wrong with using a smartphone to sneak a peak at information used to help them find the answers to an exam. Strangely only half of those surveyed thought there was anything wrong at all with cheating by using their smartphone to research answers or view stored information. Even though most schools seem to ban the use of phones – the study revealed that the average teen sends 440 text messages per week – with 110 of them being sent during classes.

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Ever have to buy a grab bag gift for someone you just can’t stand? How about for the office backstabber? Here’s a perfect boxed “evidence knife” that gives the appearance of having already been inserted and removed into someone’s back. This spiffy $14.99 knife actually works and comes complete with covered blood spatter. Just think how much fun it will be to cut through your next birthday cake with this knife.

Evidence Knife – $14.99

Wouldn’t your Dad enjoy a free weekend away – in the nude? Here’s the ultimate Father’s Day gift that’s guaranteed to be discussed at family gatherings for at least the next twenty years. As the ad states – “first time visit free with this ad”. If you’re really cheap and not sure that skinny dipping is Dad’s thing – have him use this coupon for a free try out of the nudist colony.

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Gear Diary is proud to present a first ever video from Larry G the long lost cousin of Ali G.

In his first video Larry G takes a look at the iPhone Crystal Clear Case for the iPhone 3G and 3G S.

Does he like it?  Well you’ll just have to watch……

Don’t  be shy.  Let the world know that you’re the go-t0 guru for mobile technology.  This not-so-subtle T-shirt can be yours for a mere $15.95 from the Mobile Industry Review shop.  Just be sure to live up to your own hype as a Mobile Genius.

Some other humorous selections from MIR include S60 Users Do It In the Background and That’s a Rubbish Phone.

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