Tuesday, April 6, 2010

What's New in 2010 & Comparison Shopping Sites

*On the Rocks - breathtaking cinematography and get a superb soundtrack featuring Modest Mouse & James Mercer of the Shins, the film 180" South retraces legendary 1968trip to Patagonia (180south.com)
*Rookie To Watch - Buster Posey highly touted prospect & big-league Giants catcher
*Run the Wave - Reebok's new (and rather, uh..subtle) ZigTech running shoe works like a springy-retaining & transferring energy through oneself-to propel you forward. This new kind of energy transfer-resulting in 21% less wear & tear on your muscles, for starters-should allow you to add more mileage to your runs ($100; reebok.com)
*Submersible Shooter - the pocket-size Kodak Playsport waterproof video camera captures 1080p HD shots at depths of up to 10 feet ($150; kodak.com).
*Freeze your Head - the brilliance behind ThermaHelm's design is its simplicity; Upon impact, the helmet triggers a chemical reaction that cools the rider's head, reducing swelling ($475; thermahelm.com).
*Analyze This - Pedal Brain is an app/accessory that mounts your iPhone or iPod Touch on your handlebars and works with wireless sensors to compile and analyze the largest amount of training and racing data of any device out there. You can also download it all to an onine training log ($169 to $199; pedalbrain.com).

'April' is the Best Time to buy...Raincoats; shop sales at retailers like Wilsons Leather & Kenneth Cole for up to 25% off.

Comparison Shopping Websites-these URLs will help you find the lowest prices on thousands of items; from day-to-day essentials (groceries, pain meds) to now-and-then splurges (a Kate Spade handbag, a flat-screen television).
**CouponCabin.com - type in the item you want and this site will tell you prices at more than 2000 retailers (including price, taxes, shipping, & availability).
**Giftcardgranny.com - score discounted gift cards from various stores in one handy location. You can find cards from iTunes, Old Navy, and Michaels for up to 50% off, plus free shipping.
**Pricegrabber.com - browse items by category, or create a price alert for a specific product. Also try its free iPhone app.
**ShopitTome.com - select your favorite brands (like J.Crew, Nike,& Tory Burch) and your size & receive an e-mail list of items that are on sale from online retailers.
**Slickdeals.net - search for a product and you'll find discounts submitted by fellow users. Comments may reveal even better deals.

Tomorrow ---- 3 Ways to Avoid Getting Audited!

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