Steve Mermelstein

Photographers create a hundreds, if not thousands, of 10-20MB files a day and storing these images safely has become a challenge.
Personally I use several backup methods to insure I don’t loose any of my images. I have three Western Digital My Books, two NAS drives (which are aging and due for failure,) and I […]

Through July 31, 2008 you can save 15% off the Fisher Price Zen Collection at Amazon.com
The Fisher-Price Zen Collection High Chair is an unbelievably stylish and upscale high chair for moms with discerning tastes. It features wood accents and suede fabric. The 3 position recline seat has 3 adjustable height positions as well. It […]

Use this link to get a free one month trial of Amazon Prime and a $10 Amazon.com credit.
Amazon Prime includes unlimited free two-day shipping and you can upgrade to one-day shipping for only $3.99. Plus there is no minimum order size!
The $10.00 is credited automatically when you join Amazon Prime and the offer expires at […]

Through September 30, 2008 you can get Seventh Generation Diapers for free for six months when you or your friends complete $750 of purchases from your Amazon.com Baby Registry.
Seventh Generation Diapers are environmentally safe and and are chlorine-free so they do not contribute to dioxin pollution and could help reduce cancer rates.
By using the Amazon.com […]

Did you know that Gas Stations (actually any store or company) may not charge you more for using a credit card?
It is a violation of their Merchant Agreement with the credit card companies to advertise, have a sign, or state there is an additional fee for using a credit card. However, stores maybe able to […]

Amazon.com is offering $10 off of purchases of $50.00 or more through July 21.
There is a slight catch, you will have to pay for your order using the same Bill Me Later service I told you about last week and enter the promo code: “BMLSAVES” at checkout.
Most items sold by Amazon.com (not third party […]

My wife hasn’t stopped raving about Endless since one of her friends told her about it. She tells me they have all the big name brands Handbags and Shoes at the lowest prices anywhere and she should know the way she shops!
Endless offers an unprecedented amount of perks such as free overnight shipping, free return […]

Amazon.com has inked with Bill Me Later to pay for orders without using a credit card.
The first time you place an order on Amazon.com and choose Bill Me Later at checkout, you will be prompted to answer two quick questions and accept the terms. Bill Me Later will verify your information within seconds and […]

Hanging picture frames can be a royal pain, especially frames that require multiple wall hooks.
Before the existence of fancy laser levels or cool tools, like the ones I’m about to show you, my grandfather taught me how to use scotch tape and string to make it a little neater than marking pencil lines directly […]

When I wrote about the first-class Leatherman Skeletool in my post, The Last Pocket Multi-Tool You’ll Ever Need, I was unaware that Leatherman also made Gardening multi-tools. This afternoon Judy showed me the Leatherman Hybrid Gardening Multitool and Leatherman Genus Gardening & Landscaping Multitool.
The Leatherman Hybrid Gardening Multitool features bypass pruners, wire cutters, a weed […]

According to Serious Eats, the New York Post has reported that neither Hell’s Kitchen contestant will really be the Executive Chef at Gordon Ramsay’s new LA “The London” restaurant.
Do you honestly think, my sweet pea, that I’m going to be that stupid and that vulnerable? That I would stick my ass to the window […]

With the economy the way it is, more and more people are falling behind and getting harassed by debt collectors but there are things you can do to make them stop.
CNN reports the first thing you should do when contacted by a debt collector is demand proof of the debt.
If a debt collector contacts […]

No matter how much or little you earn you’re at risk of having your identity stolen. More and more often these days identity thieves are finding victims by going through trash and dumpster diving to find bank statements, credit card offers, and other documents with personal information.
To discourage the most determined identity thief […]

Sam Glover on Caveat Emptor is reporting that nearly everyone that had a credit card, loan or credit account, or an open line of credit at any point from January 1, 1987 to May 28, 2008 you maybe entitled to a settlement from a class action law suit against TransUnion Corporation.
The settlement offer has several […]

When the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500K was announced back in March I was very impressed by the specs, so much so I was doubtful if it would really be as good as it sounds. My wife’s friend recently got one and allowed me to mess with it this weekend and I’m stunned. It’s amazing!
The […]

We’re getting very close to the Apple iPhone 3G launch but I understand that it doesn’t float everyone’s boat. A popular alternative is the BlackBerry Curve 8310 Smartphone and I’ve just noticed they are now available in Titanium or Red on Amazon’s Penny Phones page, where you can get top selling cell phones for just […]

It’s time for my favorite summer-time activity; barbecues! While you might think you already have everything you need to throw a great barbecue here are ten items that can make barbecuing tastier, easier, and much more fun.

Weber 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Kettle Grill
      Personally, I much prefer the classic, complex, smokey flavor that charcoal […]

I just noticed that the compete series of Deadwood is now available as a Complete Seasons 1-3 DVD Set for nearly $180 but you can still get the individual DVD Sets for Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3 for under $40 each!
Worse, according to multiple reviews there is supposedly no added content or […]

For some, the most difficult part of a move might be arranging your furniture in your new home. No one likes having to move heavy furniture around to find it’s best location but it’s something we all go through whenever we move.
Thanks to a new web site named PlanningWiz you can quickly and easily layout […]

CNN, in partnership with CareerBuilder.com, published an article, “8 worst things to say in an interview and it got me thinking about all the awful things I’ve heard people tell me when they were interviewing for a job.
When I used to run a bowling center and bar I had some prize winners interview for positions. […]