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February 28, 2007

Revolving Bookcases

Revolving bookcases. Covet. Covet. Covet.

January 22, 2007

Made With Molecules

For Kristina and Mackenzie: Made with Molecules, molecular jewelry

September 4, 2006

I Am Not a Terrorist Shirt

I love these t-shirts: I am not a terrorist.

August 28, 2006

The Radius 320

The Radius 320, a 4800x1200 flat-panel monitor. Lovely. [thanks, Dave!]

July 20, 2006

Vinyl to mp3 Turntable

The Ion iTTUSB Turntable with USB Record — For $150, I can make ripping vinyl to mp3 easy instead of the chore it is now. I covet this. [via Andrew P.]

May 16, 2006

Apple Notebooks Comparison Chart

This Apple notebooks comparison chart is quite handy, though I'm still at least fifteen months away from getting a new computer.

May 15, 2006

Frog Prince Hat

Luneray's Frog Prince Hat — Kris, you should knit one for me...

May 11, 2006

Fun Wii Facts Confirmed

Fun Wii facts confirmed — okay, it's official — I'm not channeling all my "found" money (garage sale money, web site ad revenue, etc.) into a fund to buy Nintendo's latest game system when it comes out around Thanksgiving. I had been intending to save for a new Mac, but that can wait. I want a Wii.

May 10, 2006

Super Mario Galaxy

Super Mario Galaxy — Place your bets now! What are the odds that Mr. Frugal buys a Nintendo Wii? I'd say they're 2-1 in favor at the moment. Time to start saving my pennies.

May 6, 2006

Invisible Book Shelf

Invisible book shelf

April 12, 2006

Present for Kris?

Hmmm. Could this dress be a birthday present for Kris? [via scrubbles]

March 22, 2006

Bento Boxes

I quite like these bento boxes [via frykitty]

March 20, 2006

D&D Cyclopedia

Downloadable D&D Cyclopedia costs $6. I just sold my physical copy on eBay. This is my single favorite version of any fantasy role-playing game. It's just sheer fun.

BioBrite

BioBrite, sunlight clocks — I want one of these

February 6, 2006

Grants For Fiction Writers

AskMe: Does anyone out there know of grants available for aspiring fiction writers?

February 1, 2006

Beautiful Art Made With Knitting

For all my friends who knit, perhaps you too can aspire to beautiful art made with knitting. I'd love to have the first one. [via ml]

January 25, 2006

StepMania

StepMania, a free dance simulation game for PC, Mac, and Linux. I've never played one of these games, but they look fun and are very popular. I'm thinking it might do the trick to get me to exercise.

January 24, 2006

Top-Selling Comics and Graphic Novels of 2005

Top-selling comics and graphic novels of 2005. I only purchased two of the top-selling comics (All-Star Batman #1 and All-Star Superman #1: I was unimpressed with each), but I purchased (or already owned) mumble of the top-selling graphic novels (where mumble is 21), and I plan to purchase several more. [via airbag]

January 18, 2006

How to Do What You Love

** How to do what you love **

January 12, 2006

Viable Paradise

Viable Paradise, a science-fiction and fantasy writer's workshop

January 2, 2006

Caution: Cat Vomit

Caution: Cat Vomit — this is a must-have for the Roth/Gates household

December 24, 2005

Collector Amasses Complete DC Collection

I published this in the old flotch, but I just found it again and it's worth repeating. This is a comic geek's ultimate dream: collector amasses complete DC collection.

December 19, 2005

Ken Pierce Books

Ken Pierce Books — a simply jaw-dropping collection of comic book and comic strip compilations for sale (sorted by character) — you cannot even believe how overwhelmed I am by this find. Astounding.

December 16, 2005

Retro Toys

Retro Toys is an awesome site: it offers "toys inspired by the past" [via Lisa]

December 7, 2005

HDTV Digital Indoor Antenna

Reportedly this is a good HDTV digital indoor antenna. The last one I bought sucked. We got nothing.

December 2, 2005

Flash Memory Wristwatches

Dick Tracy, eat your heart out: a 64mb USB watch for $15 and a 1gb USB watch for $100 are available. (Prices drop after rebates!)

Cool Stuff

Cool stuff for him: Uncrate. Cool stuff for her: Awesome! Both are sites devoted to finding cool gadgets for personal use.

December 1, 2005

MAKE's Mostly Under-$100 Gift Guide

There are some cool ideas in MAKE's Mostly Under-$100 Gift Guide

November 27, 2005

TEAC Nostalgia Stereo System

Awesome! The TEAC Nostalgia Stereo System features a built-in turntable (which will even play 78s!) from which one may record to CD. This is like a dream device for me.

November 21, 2005

The Hidden Door Company

The Hidden Door Company — I've never seen an actual secret door, but the entire concept fascinates me

November 10, 2005

Labyrinthus Latinus

I must have died and gone to heaven: Labyrinthus Latinus is a MUD in Latin. In Latin! It doesn't get any geekier, folks.

October 27, 2005

Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools

Repeat, but worth it: Kevin Kelly's cool tools, a web site devoted to the best of everything

Uncle Mark's 2006 Gift Guide and Almanac

Uncle Mark's 2006 Gift Guide and Almanac — I read the 2004 version of this guide, and it was excellent, filled with great suggestions.

October 20, 2005

Candy You Ate as a Kid

Candy You Ate as a Kid features all sorts of old candy that you may remember from your youth. For Lisa's sake, I hope they have circus peanuts. (They do! You can build your own bag of candy. Fantastic!) [via Lisa, who is getting old]

October 19, 2005

Aperture

Apple's new Aperture is a piece of software designed for professional photographers. It looks intriguing.

What My Knitter Friends Should Knit For Me

What my knitter friends should knit for me...

October 17, 2005

Flying Spaghetti Monster car plaques

I love these Flying Spaghetti Monster car plaques (and dinosaur-eating-fish plaques, etc.)