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   Welcome to Impulse, your one-stop shop for gadgets, gizmos and gear. Now with extra doo-dads. Compiled by Mike Decicco, Impulse provides you with the latest and greatest in the market along with upcoming events. We try to keep you looking good. Not that you guys need it. I mean, you look great! Ok, enough schmoozing. On to Imulse: 

Kickin’ It For Winter

   Weather ain’t no reason for stopping the game. The Diablo Valley Futsal Winter League is coming. Recreation leagues for ages U6-U12 (boys and girls, don’t you know) plus competitive teams for ages U-6 through high school. Also, since we adults know what we’re doing out there between the groin pulls and wrenched backs, there’s an Adult Open and Over 35 League. Games in Walnut Creek and Martinez. Sign up by Nov. 2.   HYPERLINK “http://www.diablovallyefutsal.com” www.diablovallyefutsal.com or  HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]. Game time, y’all.

Bye-Bye Fannypacks

   And not a moment too soon. Enter Bandi. It’s like a fannypack, but it’s got that one missing ingredient: Style. And here at Impulse, we’re all about style. And nachos. But mainly style. These sleek belts have a unique pocket that secures small essentials while you’re out exercising. It’s easy, it’s stylish. No awkward zippers or pockets. Go head, buy two.  HYPERLINK “http://www.bandiwear.com” www.bandiwear.com 

Put Those Guns To Work

   If you’ve been reading Level Up (and we know you are) you probably have totally massive guns. Like mine. Put them to use with the Armpocket. It’s an unobtrusive, comfortable and functional solution for that age-old question: where do I put all this stuff? Your keys, phone, cash other small items fit right in. It’s water (and sweat … eww) resistant and won’t slip. You’ve worked on those guns, now put them to work for you.  HYPERLINK “http://www.armpocket.com” www.armpocket.com

Chronicle The Hate

   You may not have heard, but it seems the Giants and Dodgers don’t like each. I know, right? Mind. Blown. If you love all things with this iconic rivalry, you have to read Joe Konte’s “˜The Rivalry Heard “˜Round the World: The Dodgers-Giants Feud from Coast to Coast.’ Celebrate the best, worst and weirdest moments starting with the first game in 1889. 1889? To give you an idea of how long ago that was, Tommy Lasorda was still a rookie. Go to your local bookstore and get it. Books make you smart.