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High-Tech Road Rules
Meet engineer and outdoors enthusiast Steve Roberts, who has been beta-testing "technomadness" (high-technology + nomadism) as a new "lifestyle prototype" for over a decade.

D.I.Y. Home Security
When considering a home security system, you might be tempted to order one of the low-cost wired systems advertised on television (usually offered with free or $100 installation). A do-it-yourself (DIY) system will cost more than that, but you'll be amazed at the sophistication of the system for a very reasonable cost. You'll also save yourself some time and trouble in other ways.

You've Got E-Greetings!
The first generation of electronic greeting cards had all the style and sophistication of Hallmark on a bad day. Today, there are hundreds of card sites offering everything from uber-kitsch and high-weirdness to high art and good humor.