Monthly Archives: November 2009

Withings scale

Posted on 2009-11-20 by majid

I received today a Withings networked body scale. This gizmo measures your weight and estimates body fat ratio using an impedance bridge, and uploads it over WiFi to their web server, where you can watch trends and monitor your progress. … Continue reading →

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PSA: why you should never fly British Airways

Posted on 2009-11-15 by majid

They recently introduced a policy whereby you cannot obtain seat assignments ahead of time unless you are prepared to pay an extortionate $30 per leg. Either you cave to their strong-arming, or wait until 24 hours prior to the flight … Continue reading →

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Cocoon Grid-It review

Posted on 2009-11-03 by majid

I spied a medium-sized Cocoon Grid-It organizer in the Flight 001 store on Hayes Street last Sunday, and bought one. This is a board, roughly letter size, with a criss-crossing web of elastic bands. there is a zippered pocket in … Continue reading →

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