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College kids like to eat and snack, and eat and drink, and snack and drink, and also eat too. In order to keep foods ready for the munching, it is best to get a compact fridge like the Igloo Stainless Steel Mini Fridge. This 1.7 cubic feet mini fridge is able to hold a 2 liter bottle on the inside door basket, and includes a sizable interior for all of your refrigeration needs. Environmentally friendly, Igloo created this compact fridge to use no CFC’s, and is a low energy consumption appliance. Outside of a softline reversible door, invisible door handle, and slide out shelves, the Igloo offers an adjustable thermostat and ice cube chamber (with included ice cube tray). Perfect for dorm rooms or small bedrooms in an apartment, Amazon is currently offering the Igloo Mini Fridge for less than $100.00 and if purchased within the next 24 hours (ending 9/4) you can even enjoy one day shipping at check out. For any student who wishes to conserve space but still be able to keep food cold and fresh, the Igloo compact fridge is a very economical and lightweight choice.

Speaking from experience, every Dorm Room needs a fan. Most dorms/apartments come with an air conditioning unit, but with all the food, dirty laundry, and heat that builds up, you should look into a Vornado 3 Speed Fan for air circulation. An extremely compact fan, the Vornado measures at 12” x 8.80” x 13.60” so that it can easily rest on a desk (or floor) without taking up necessary workspace. As a 3-speed fan, you are able to control both the amount of air circulation, and the direction of airflow by adjusting the fan blade head. As a high performance unit, the Vornado fan uses vortex technology in order to fully circulate the air in whichever room it is placed. It will even circulate air in a room up to a surprising 70 ft, and I don’t know any dorm room that large! Oddly, as powerful as this compact fan is, it works wonders while remaining whisper quiet for potential student study sessions. Plus as a further sign of quality and assurance, Vornado even gives this fan a 5-year warranty-even though it will far out last the time constraint.

Data is not a stationary object. In fact, students today are especially in need of mobile devices which will carry their important documents, tunes, and pictures all over campus. Why bother with cumbersome folders and portfolios when you can store all data on a 8 GB Kingston Data Traveler. This ideal solution is about the size of a pen knife and only .08 oz. You would think something this small and light would be susceptible to breaking however the Kingston flash drive is backed by a nice 5 year warranty and the connector is retractable, so there is not even a worry about loosing/breaking the cap. The 8 GB data traveler is compatible with both old and new Mac and Windows operating systems, and the USB 2.0 connection is backwards compatible for older computers as well. The flash memory can easily formated to encrypt sensitive data, and it utilizes a rear bar in order to be attatched to a lanyard or keychain. Overall, the Kingston data traveler is a high yielding memory tool which will give the same performance of pricier flash drives of the same kind.

8 GB Kingston Flash Drives are available at a great many online locations. Check these stores for the most discounted price.

Amazon

CompUSA

Circuit City

I have always been a true fan of Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang. Oddly enough, my father’s nickname is Snoopy, so I guess you could say the name has always had some extra meaning to me. To take my love of this character even further, it was also the name I gave to my first guinea pig. What can I say, Charlie Brown and his best four legged friend are one of the coolest couple around. To celebrate them, I like to keep them close with me on a daily basis, with my Peanuts Back to School Lunchbox. This nostalgic cartoon lunchbox comes with a great thermos bottle, and both display a a fun 60’s-70’s style feel. The Peanuts Lunchbox is made out of high quality metal, and makes for a a perfect cartoon collectible! With such lovely cartoon characters as guards, they help keep food fresh while at the same time acts as a great tree saver (i.e no more paper bag lunches!). You know home made food tastes better, saves you money, and tends to be healthier anyway. Become a little kid again, and automatically increase your hip factor just with a few Peanuts!

You can find the Peanuts Back to School Lunchbox on various sites, like:

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See the world like you have never seen it before with the Planet Earth HD DVD Set. What had originally taken 5 years to create, has become one of the most celebrated documentaries of animals, habitats, and unaccessible locations through unparalleled accuracy. The 11 part mini series featured in High Def technology explores regions of the world and animal behaviors which were never before seen with the human eyes. Painstakingly shot with the most technologically advanced cameras and editing equipment, you will be able to explore from the tallest mountains to deepest oceans, the darkest caves, and everywhere else in between. The crew even explores various deserts and ice worlds, forests lush with green plant life and the vast great planes, where animal interactions range from friendly to fierce. This jaw dropping documentary is narrated by Sigourney Weaver, and includes various “behind the scene looks” at the crews dangerous activities in order to get that perfect camera angle. The Planet Earth HD DVD Set is currently being sold through the Discovery Channel Store at an unquestionably low price. If you are a conversationalist, camper, or just a fan of animals and their activities, this is truly a must buy.

With all the GPS systems on the market, it is hard to differentiate between which product is the best for the buck, which may have the most options you are looking for, which is the sleekest, etc. Personally, I like the Magellan Maestro 3200 because it is extremely compact and easy to use. Nothing beats a highly intuitive interface with a crystal clear 3.5” QVGA color touch-screen display. The Magellan offers maps to cover the continental U.S as well as Puerto Rico and Hawaii and does so with either a 3-D birds eye view, standard map view, or turn by turn instructions. Clearly you may know where you want to go, but may not be able to spell it. This is really no problem considering the included QuickSpell technology which checks/corrects spellings of addresses and locations. The Maestro 3000 will also automatically adjust the back light brightness depending on the time of day, as well as give you 3 hours of run time when not plugged in. With various mounting accessories, computer software, and power adapter included, this is a great package for any person who needs an easy to use GPS for all multiple traveling needs.

The summer may be almost up, but that sun will be shining just as bright in the winter. For a great pair of clean, crisp, and comfortable specs, the Oakley Square Wire Sunglasses are always in perfect 4 season style. This set uses High Definition Optics for unsurpassed clarity (even in the peripherals) as well as an overall ultra lightweight alloy frame for all day comfort. For extra precession in terms of vision quality, this pair of Oakley’s also has polarized lenses in order to virtually destroy the glare off of water, snow, ice, or pavement. Expected to be worn by active adults, Oakley knows you don’t want a pair of sunglasses falling off your face, or constantly needing adjustments. To rectify these matters, Unobtainium sleeves are used at the temples and will actually increase in grip as you begin to sweat. The Square Wire Sunglasses have also passed ANSI standards for durability and performance. This particular pair is offered in brushed chrome or matte black, and are available to hold a prescription.

There is no reason for parents to give up their active lifestyle just because they have a new addition in the family. Phil and Ted’s Four in One Baby Stroller understands you don’t want to slow down, so they have created a new streamlined, safe, and highly functional baby stroller for parents who enjoy getting that blood moving. For newborns to age 4, this is a highly durable stroller constructed of powder coated steel and high grade washable/waterproof fabrics. For baby’s comfort, the seat is positional at angle (starting at completely upright down to completely flat), and it is highly padded for supreme coziness. For parents, the Four in One stroller also includes a hand brake for safe stops, and a quick trigger folding mechanism for on the spot storage. Babies of course like to be entertained (and clean) and so the stroller also includes a highly durable plastic foot well in order to have extra toys, bottles, and diapers handy, as well as a “peek-a-boo” window in the canopy so your child always knows you are there. If you are in the market to buy a new baby stroller, be confident that Phil and Ted’s have been commended on creating safe and effective strollers throughout the years.

For tailgating parties, BBQ’s, or just a stroll down the street, nothing can come in as useful as the Cruzin Cooler 50-Series Electric Scooter. Yes this is a scooter with a huge cooler for a seat. Yes I want one. Yes you should want one too. The cooler will hold up to 24 cans of beverages (or a variety of other foods) with 8 lbs. of ice, and be able to withstand up to a 250lb. rider on top. This vicious little speedster will travel up to a whopping 13 mph fully loaded, and uses a 500 watt electric motor to haul some larger loads. For safety, the crusin cooler has disc brakes, a solid aluminum construction and rims, spring loaded foot pegs, and a stop switch. Some assembly is actually required but any tool you need is already included in the package and if need be, there is also an included trailer hitch. As with any mobile device a helmet is always recommended and in some states even required by law. Outside of that minor detail, have a fun time scooting around delivering drinks at the game.

Come for a day, a weekend, a week or more, and I can guarantee you will see more New York Attractions than you had ever though imaginable. That being said, many come to the NYC area with very limited resources regarding important site seeing information. How can a tourist expect to already know directions to and from, or how much money the attractions will cost, or even the best places to go while visiting? One of the best ways to prepare for the journey is by purchasing a New York Pass. This excellent package comes in a 1, 2, 3, and 7 day experience which will allow visitors go on NBC Studio Tours, New York Skyrides, River Cruises, Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty visits, and many other gems of the city, all with a great discount. The New York Pass goes even deeper to help tourists have a wonderful time. Included with the NYC attraction pass comes discounted shopping at famous 5^th ave. shops, 25% off Broadway show tickets, discounted bus tours, a map of the city with the best hot spots, bars, and restaurants, and really so much more. Did I mention people with the New York Pass even get VIP fast tracked so they never have to wait in line at the attractions? This is really a perfect for individuals, couples, and families to really experience what New York City has to offer.

Leaving nothing to the imagination, it takes about 2 whole seconds to see the extreme looking cutting edge indoor/outdoor design of the new Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack. Basically, if a weekend adventure backpack met and married a scholastic backpack, this would definitely be their offspring. For the weekend woodsman warrior, the kitchen sink backpack includes ergonomic straps and a padded back for long wearing comfort, a waterproof bottom access storage compartment, a top lid with 3 D-ring tie downs, plus a level of durability that only a nuke may destroy. For those dudes out there who are busy carrying the books and trying to make it to class on time, the pack has a padded pocket to fit 15” laptops, a media player pocket with port, a molded eye wear pocket, interior lining, and runs 18” wide x 7 ¼” deep x 22 1/2 “ high for excellent capacity. The Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack comes in 2 colors (Black or Sheet Metal), and is comprised of a strong combination weave of nylon and polyester. Overall this is a very utility backpack which will suit the needs of students and campers alike.

To no one’s surprise, Yang Wei has realized the gold late last night (around 1:30 EST) in Men’s All-Around Gymnastics for China. Bringing the country to the top of the leader board in both overall medals (35) and gold medals (22), Wei scored an impressive 94.575 points in a multitude of events beating out Silver Medalist Uchimura Kohei of Japan by over 2.5 points. Rounding up for Bronze was 28 year old Benoit Caranobe of France, who was the first since 1920 to bring home a medal in an All-Around event. Wei, known prior as the “silver collector”, ranked Silver in this event during the 2000 Sydney Olympics against Alexei Nemov, as well as a second place score against Paul Hamm during the 2003 World Championships. Needless to say, this was an impressively solid win by Wei, which is easily going to elevate him to one of China’s most brilliant All-Around Gymnasts. With complete command over a variety of difficult skills ranging from floor exercise, parallel bars, rings, pommel horse, high bar, and vault, Wei was able to bring a second Men’s Over-All gold to china since Li Xiashuang in the 1996 Atlanta games.

For an ideal base layer or stand alone article of fall season apparel, there is not much better on the market then a piece of GoLite Clothing. Offered in both Men’s and women’s cuts, this particular Golite long sleeve shirt is sold in a multitude of colors and is meant specifically for active performance. Created from The Cocona fabric (polyester which is environmentally safe), the layers of cloth uses activated carbon from discarded coconut shells allowing it to have an SPF rating of +50. Because of its origins, this very special material will keep the user dry, and smell free regardless of how many times the clothing is used. This is thanks to the activated coconut carbon which will never wash out and actually helps to wick away moisture 50% faster than the leading polyester material. Washing instructions are pretty easy for GoLite Clothing. Basically just rinse under water or throw in the dryer in order to remove any type of dirt or sweat residue. Given the Green Gear of the Year Award in 2007, Golite cloth will keep you warm when it’s cool, cool when it’s warm, and smell free when you really need to be.

You see a great moment, a moment that you want to save forever with your camera. You point, shoot, and look to the display, only to see a blurry low res image. The moment is gone and the picture just did not do any justice. If this has happened to you, it may be time to upgrade to the Kodak EasyShare V1273. This 12 megapixel HD Camera takes pictures with extreme clarity by using a 3x zoom lens with optical stabilization. That means regardless of camera shake by the photographer or motion by the object, every picture will have drastically reduced blur. Aside from crystal clear images in various print sizes, The EasyShare also has the ability to capture HD quality video, e-mail still shots, and can even be purchased with a docking station in order to view photos on a HDTV. One of the best features of this Kodak camera however, is the touch screen LCD display. Never before has it been this easy to crop, edit, view, enhance, and organize pictures! Just slide your finger across the display to move to the next picture, or navigate the menu screen in order to take pictures in different modes. Overall the Kodak EasyShare is a great (lightweight) way to capture those moments, and at a great price.

With the amount of music, movies, pictures, word docs, and software that is floating around, students are running out of hard drive space faster than ever before on their college PC. In order to “uncramp” the computers style, it is a great idea to purchase a Western Digital 320GB Portable Hard Drive. This My Passport Essential Hard Drive is no bigger then a set of keys and only weighs a few ounces, yet is the perfect option for storage/backing up your entire system. We all know what it feels like to watch our computer (and all of our precious data) crash away to computer heaven, it is a less then pleasant experience. Compact and super light, the Western Digital makes it extremely easy to use as there is no CD software to install. Just plus in the hard drive using the included USB 2.0 cable and any software necessary will automatically load from the drive itself. Another nice little feature of the Western Digital 320GB Portable Hard drive, is that the drive is powered by the USB bus, which means no other separate power supply is necessary. This portable hard drive is perfect for any student or PC owner who needs quality storage space at a great price.

If you want the best in shopping, dining, sightseeing, learning, entertainment, and well pretty much everything else under the sun, the only place to be is in New York City. Oddly enough, living in the area I can attest to the fact that New York City Sightseeing and exploration is still somewhat hard to do. I don’t always know where to go, or how to get there, or even how much money to bring when I arrive. Yes, NYC has everything, but what does that mean if you don’t know what “everything” is? By using the New York City Attractions Pass, tourists and locals alike will have the perfect opportunity to pinpoint exactly what the city has to offer. The Pass is offered in 1, 2, 3, and 7 day options, and it will allow people to go to places like the Empire State Building, the Guggenheim, the Museum of Modern Art, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefellar Center, Radio City Music Hall, the list really goes on and on and on. All of these tours, river cruises, and helicopter rides (yes i said helicopter rides!) will be significantly discounted for New York City Attraction Pass holders. NYC Sightseeing may seem like a difficult thing to do, but certainly not with this pass! You will even get a VIP entrance so you wont have to wait in line like everyone else, and discounts on restaurants and stores on good old 5th avenue. Purchasing the NYC Pass will also include an easy to read map as well as a list of attractions for leisure, entertainment, learning, eating, and of course some real New York City Sightseeing.

Have you ever gone on a long strenuous hike, finding strength only from some cool water you have brought along? It’s really a great feeling to know that your thirst will be quenched, until you realize the water tastes like the plastic bottle that it was staying in! In order to have fresh water, I suggest bringing along a set of Kleen Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles. Made of premium stainless steel, these water bottles are toxic free and will never leach into the water like so many other types do. It also means that that along with being super light weight (11 oz. for the 40oz. bottle) the Kleen Kanteens are also highly durable and recyclable if necessary. Always keeping the water in tight, these bottles have a variety of different tops to choose from such as a poly/steel loop cap, steel flat, sippy spout (for children), a sport top version, and many others in order to fit the growing needs of the true backpacker. The Kleen Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles incorporate a wide mouth in order to fit ice cubes, and they can even be put on top of a fire or stove for soup purposes!

Sometimes you just don’t feel like having to lug around a briefcase for your laptop. Especially if you are a college student who is always on the go, the type of mobile protection you need is with the Maxxum Computer Backpack. Offered in various colors, this Swisgear pack will fit the majority of all 15′-15.4″ inch wide screen laptops and cushion them with a highly padded computer pocket. The bag utilizes various size pockets in order to help maintain some organizational skills, and also includes an mp3 pouch, hole for head phone cords, side pocket for a water bottle, small storage pocket for pens/pencils/lip gloss, and other facets to make a great pack. Highly comfortable, this Computer Backpack uses cushioned adjustable shoulder straps for a perfect fit, as well as a dual handle system (i.e carry handle and trolley strap) to make for an easy lift. To make things even easier for travel purposes, the Maxxum Computer Backpack only weighs a mere 4lbs. and has the capacity to hold your electronics, as well as any (note)books you may need for your next class.

The end of Summer is just around the corner (sorry for being the bearer of bad news), which means it is about that time to start looking for a new School Backpack. At altrec.com, you are able to choose from an abundance of both men’s/women’s styles that have been battle tested for superior durability. The strength and rugged nature of large scale hiking backpacks have been shrunk down to size in the Osprey Focus, The North Face Nunatak Trans- Antarctica Expedition Laptop Backpack, the Jansport Wasabi backpack, and many more. Most of the bags are offered in different colors, while each incorporates their own special design, such as water resistance, laptop cushioning, mp3 portals, multiple amounts/sizes of pockets, comfort straps, hip belts, and more. Regardless of whether or not you need space for one book or 6, the School Backpacks at Altrec.com will be able to suit anyones personal needs. Summer will soon be at an end, so you had better take a look to see what bags are around before all have been taken!

Focus by Osprey

Nunatak Trans- Antarctica Expedition Laptop Backpack by The North Face

Wasabi by Jansport

Summer is almost over and what have you done so far? Maybe you have gone to the beach for a relaxing weekend, or perhaps you and some friends went camping someplace remote. But, if you are looking to have a REAL vacation this summer, look to CheapCaribbean.com for the perfect Caribbean Cruise package. Choose from Caribbean, Mexico, or Bermuda vacations, and pick between a fun 3 night stay, up to a full 15 night long vacation (to different countries including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco!). This site believes in the idea that a fun, relaxing vacation should be accessible to any person, not just the super wealthy. In fact, you may even see prices that are up to 60% off the “brochure” price AND CheapCaribbean.com will even price match any competitors price. I know it may seem like there is only a month left of Summer, but are you really going to sit around for those precious last moments wishing you were on a Caribbean Cruise? Or, are you going to check out what this site has to offer, and soon find yourself at a great resort with a rock bottom price.