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This $10,000 coffin sofa was created by Etsy goth outfitter Von Erikson: it's available with purple, red or black upholstery. (via Marxist Barbie)
When an American tries to kill another American in the name of Islam, it's terrorism. When white Christians -- the most common religious killers in America by a long chalk -- open fire on a black church or a Planned Parenthood office, they're "gunmen." The White Terrorism Bingo Card (origin unknown, please weigh in in the comments if you know where it came from) should be on the wall of every newsroom in America. (more…)
Wole Talabi, a Nigerian sf writer who lives in Malaysia, has rounded up his ten favorite African science fiction and fantasy stories of 2015. Like Africa, the stories are wildly varied, each as different from the other as they are from the sf you're likely to read coming out of Europe and North America. (more…)
Ned Richardson-Little is a Canadian academic who went to the US "in search of a better life," did research in Germany and settled in the UK, something he was able to do thanks to his economic migrant grandfather who happened to have been born in Scotland. (more…)
Those bowtie-shaped "motorized self-balancing two-wheeled scooters" you see in the windows of strip-mall cellphone repair shops and in mall-kiosks roared out of nowhere and are now everywhere, despite being so new that we don't even know what they're called. (more…)
The stubborn unwillingness of millennials to buy cars and houses and save for pensions may reflect a shifting consciousness about material culture, but can also be attributed to the undeniable fact that young people have no money. (more…)
The Better Shelter is a flat-pack refugee shelter that costs three times more than the traditional tent, but lasts up to 40 times longer. It was developed with a grant from the Ikea foundation. (more…)
Sunrise, November 29, 2015.
This minimalist multi-tool will see to it that instead of rocking a tool belt, you'll carry just one. It's shaped slightly like a key and weighs less than an ounce, so it plays nice with your keychain. The strong surgical-grade stainless steel blade will last, and is handy for everyday tasks like opening boxes and letters. Equally as important, you'll never have to search for a bottle opener when you want to unwind – it's all right there for your everyday needs.
"Small and discrete enough that you'll probably forget you're even carrying it." Gizmodo
Get the Everyman Porter Key Knife & Bottle Opener in the Boing Boing Store today.
The Code Black is our top-selling drone of all time—and for good reason. This powerful, palm-size drone is not only insanely fun to fly, but can capture some serious video footage from up above. With a flight time of about 10 minutes and an ultra-smooth ride, it's a great introductory drone for anyone looking to dominate the sky. This exclusive offer can't be found anywhere else on the web, so be sure to snag this great price before it flies away!
Get it for only $63.99 for a limited time only in the Boing Boing store.
Not known for making the most exciting motorcycles, BMW has triumphed over a lawsuit claiming one of their bikes left a man with a 2 day long erection. This via the Marin Independent Journal:
Wolf claimed he suffered an acute case of priapism -- a painfully prolonged erection -- after riding his 1993 BMW motorcycle for two hours. He claimed the vibrations in the "ridge-like" motorcycle seat caused the condition that lasted several days, so he sued BMW North America and the seat manufacturer, Corbin-Pacific Inc.
The lawsuit claimed product liability, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Wolf said he was forced to seek treatment at Marin General Hospital and then with other specialists.
On Tuesday -- in a 14-page decision laced with medical language about Doppler ultrasounds, tumescence and aspiration of the corposa cavernosa -- a three-judge 1st District Court of Appeal panel affirmed a San Francisco Superior Court decision to dismiss the case.
The judges found that Wolf's appeal "fails to comply with the rules of appellate procedure" by failing to cite the relevant cases or statutes, and it "contains no intelligible argument." The panel ordered Wolf to pay the defendants' costs on appeal, a sum likely to be many tens of thousands of dollars.
A two hour ride on my motorcycle generally only leaves my hands hurting, however I do not have a Corbin seat.
Note: the motorcycle pictured above is a mid-70s BMW R90S and not the 1993 hard-on inducing model described in the lawsuit.
Don't get handcuffed by Apple's standard 3-foot Lightning cord (that you've most likely already lost), treat yourself to 10 feet of luxurious charging convenience. The Colossal is certified by Apple for its high-end quality, and designed to support full use of your phone while you power up. You can also get it in a 2-pack for $26.99 and a 3-pack for $35.99.
At least five police officers have been shot, and an untold number of other people have been injured, in what is reported at the time of this blog post as an "a very active shooter situation" either at or near a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Vtech is a ubiquitous Hong Kong-based electronic toy company whose kiddy tablets and other devices are designed to work with its cloud service, which requires parents to set up accounts for their kids. 4.8 million of those accounts just breached, leaking a huge amount of potentially compromising information, from kids' birthdays and home addresses to parents passwords and password hints. (more…)
If you're a woman on the Internet, harassment comes with the territory. There have been jerky dudes since time immemorial, after all. But with the advent of America's militarized cops, sociopathic misogynists have a new, deadly force-multiplier in their war on women. (more…)
You've likely wondered if the internet is having a negative effect on your brain. Perhaps you've thought this after realizing the world wide web now serves as a trusty resource when gaps in your knowledge appear, and over time it, you've thought, maybe it might be making you less knowledgeable overall because you habitually head to Google if you don't know the answers to something, search, click, read a few lines, and then promptly forget the factoid until the next time you need it.
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Fearing that new technology will lead to lazy thinking is an old concern, one that goes back at least as far as Socrates who was certain that scrolls would make people dumb because they would grow to depend on "external written characters" instead of memorization. Just about every new technology and medium has been vilified at some point by that era's luddites as finally being the end of deep thinking and the beginning of idiocracy. It never happens, of course, and I doubt it ever will.
The latest research suggest that though technology probably doesn't make us stupid, it can, however, cause us to believe that we are smarter than we really are. Knowing you can search the internet is similar to knowing that you can consult a dictionary or a home encyclopedia or make a visit to the library when truly puzzled – but it's different in that your brain, and the brains of every other cybercitizen, has become accustomed to the power to almost effortlessly reach into the internet and in a second or two bring back the info previously missing from your head, and you can do that mid-conversation, or while driving, or in the subway or on the couch or in line for a concert. That effortlessness and in-our-pockets availability seems to deeply affect how we categorize what is in our heads and what is not. When we consider all there is to know about a given subject, the convenience of search engines seems to blur the way we think about what we do and do not personally know about the world.
According to the early studies of researcher Matthew Fisher, the side effect of a familiarity with search engines is an inflated sense of internal knowledge. Habitual googling leads us to mistakenly believe we know more than we actually do about any given subject – and here is the crazy part – that intuition persists even in moments in which we no longer have access to the internet. The more you use Google, it seems, the smarter you feel without it.
In this episode we explore what happens when a human mind becomes aware that it can instantly, on-command, at any time, search for an answer to any question, and then, most of time, find it.
After the interview, I discuss a new study that suggests having a Facebook account raises your cortisol levels way higher than normal, but interacting with Facebook in a positive way then lowers those levels to normal. Basically, it's like smoking. It introduces a stressor that it then reduces. It's the sickness AND the cure.
In every episode, after I read a bit of self delusion news, I taste a cookie baked from a recipe sent in by a listener/reader. That listener/reader wins a signed copy of my new book, "You Are Now Less Dumb," and I post the recipe on the YANSS Pinterest page. This episode's winner is Jon Edwards who submitted a recipe for metacookies, or cookies inside of cookies. Send your own recipes to david {at} youarenotsosmart.com.
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Searching for Explanations: How the Internet Inflates Estimates of
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Liking on Facebook good for teens' stress, but being liked… not so much
Jaya Saxena and Matt Lubchansky roast the Red Pill men's rights movement in a scathing, scintillating, rhyming Dr Seuss parody that features such gems as: "They're in the friendzone!/What a pity/Stuck in the orbit/Of a girl that's pretty." (more…)
The new Raspberry Pi Zero is a $5 general purpose computer, manufactured in Wales, with more power than a 1980s personal computer. (more…)
You know that successful person's lament about being out of control of their own time, not being able to balance the demands that others placed on them against their own self-care needs? There is nothing new under the sun: "Had I been able to abstain more from public business, and to live more in solitude, I should have been happier, and should have accomplished much more as a poet." (more…)
In China, a cable got snarled in the rotating broom of a street sweeper. A reddit user who understands Mandarin explained what happened in more detail:
A telephone pole was being installed. There was a steel cable that was coiled on the road that (they believed) should have been no problem for cars going over it. The street sweeper truck on the right went over it and wound up the cable in the rotating cleaner. The other end of the cable was attached to the pole on the left of the video. The cable was brought taut and caused all that damage to the trucks and car.
Johannes Hansen says: "Fooling around at the office yesterday my colleague Søren noticed this funny sound from the can."
Lueb Popoff is a tree carver from Boulder, Colorado. In this video he takes a chainsaw to a tree stump and turns it into a wood sculpture with 3 raccoons and a fox.
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Hand lettering stands out because everyone has access to computer layout applications now. The warmth and quirky character of hand lettering has great appeal, and for certain kinds of applications (beer labels, artisanal food packages, personal services, some book covers) it's the top design choice. Outside the Box, by Gail Anderson, a former senior art director at Rolling Stone, is loaded with sketches and finished work from the portfolios of the best hand letterers working today. It inspired me to pull out my sketchbook and do some hand-lettering like I used to do in the late '80s when bOING bOING was a print zine.
Outside the Box: Hand-Drawn Packaging from Around the World
by Gail Anderson
Princeton Architectural Press
2015, 256 pages, 8 x 1 x 10 inches (paperback)
$14 Buy one on Amazon
Gus the dog tries to comprehend a Thanksgiving toy, and gives up.
Ecco the Dolphin was undoubtedly one of the trippiest games to emerge from the early '90s, a psychedelic ocean adventure about Atlantis, time machines and giant crystals whose gameplay was once turned into a six-hour meditation video. (more…)
It's that time of year again! Welcome to Boing Boing's 2015 Gift Guide, where you'll find toys, books, gadgets and many other splendid ideas to humor and harry your friends and family! Scroll down and buy things, mutants!
3D Robotics Solo
The ultimate drone for aerial video, 3D Robotics Solo puts the entire Hollywood toolkit into one backpack! It's the perfect drone for beginners and pros alike — amazing pushbutton Smart Shots make the cinematic automatic. Solo flies, Solo works the camera — and you get the incredible shots you want. All with the GoPro camera you know and love.
SparkFun's RedBot Inventors Kit
Who doesn't want to build their own robot? SparkFun's amazing RedBot Inventor's kit is fantastic for everyone, from beginners to advanced electronics wizards. For other fantastic holiday gifts and project ideas check out SparkFun's Holiday Gift Guide!
Autographed Bob Kane "Batman" sticker
This absolute mint gold foil sticker is a whopping 4.5 x 8 inches and signed in gold ink by the late great "Batman" creator himself, Bob Kane! Fantastic collectable gifts and pop culture memorabilia are easy to find on-line at Collector's Shangri-La!
Handmade Cthulhu Ornament
Pay homage to HP Lovecraft and his elder god, Cthulhu with this totally amazing Cthulhu Ornament! Look for many other awesome handmade, and indie gifts at ShanaLogic!
Information Doesn't Want to Be FreeA gorgeous new paperback edition (with a new afterword!) of my 2014 book on copyright, creativity and the future of freedom online (don't miss the DRM-free Wil Wheaton audiobook).
Mrice E100 earbudsWired's labs rated these $17-25 headphones as outperforming $1,000 earbuds. I go through five sets of earbuds a month and only every buy cheapies -- nice to have an option that's cheap and great.
Phoebe and Her UnicornImagine a syndicated, kid-and-adult-friendly comic strip like Calvin and Hobbes in which Calvin is an awesome little girl (who manages to get along with boys!) and Hobbes is a sassy unicorn who uses a SHIELD OF BORINGNESS to keep the adults around at bay. My daughter and I seriously bonded over this one! The second collection is even better, and psst! my daughter and I co-wrote the introduction to the forthcoming book three!
AuroraThis was the best science fiction book I read in 2015: a provocative, science-forward space-opera about generation ships and space colonization that makes a rational, emotional, and technical pitch for treating Earth as the only planet we'll ever really live on.
Between the World and MeIf Ta-Nehisi Coates had won the Macarthur Genius Award for his long-form essays, it would have been a just reward for some of the most cogent material on race in America you'll find being produced today. But surely the Macarthur committee were influenced by his memoir in the form of a letter to his 15 year old son, which moved and enraged me. Everyone in America should read this book.
Oh Joy Sex Toy 2Our favorite pervy cartoonists followed up last year's book one with a second book that combines reviews of sex toys and porn, as well as advice and ruminations on sex and sexuality by Erica Moen and her many talented guest-contributors.
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to EarthA kids' adventure comic in the tradition of Giants Beware/Dragons Beware and Zita the Space-Girl, combining outstanding pacing with great gross-out humor and snappy dialog. Another great one to read with your kids.
Luna: New MoonIan McDonald proves that the moon is a much harsher mistress than Heinlein ever dared to dream. His lunar society is a sharp, smart look at the libertarian fantasy worlds of an earlier generation of science fiction writers, but it transcends mere commentary with McDonald's characteristic lavish descriptions, rampant sexuality, and intricate plotting.
Little RobotBen "Zita the Space-Girl" Hatke takes aim at even younger readers with a book that has almost no words in it at all. Little Robot is a sweet and heartbreaking tale about a feral little girl and a fugitive robot, a story about bravery and friendship that's got Hatke's characteristic light touch and humor.
The Shepherd's CrownI have been saving Terry Pratchett's final novel for two reasons: first, because I was afraid it would break my heart; and second, because I wanted to savor the last time I ever read a new Discworld novel. I've been reading it slowly, taking breaks to smile, or sometimes to cry. Terry Pratchett told me that the Tiffany Aching books were the books he was most proud of, and that pride shines through in this, possibly his finest novel.
Valet Luggage Hanging ShelvesI was skeptical of these things when my wife found them in Skymall, but after extensive testing in a variety of contexts, I'm hooked. I'm a hardcore traveller; when I tour, I can do 23 cities in 25 days. Being able to magically conjure a whole shelving unit out of my suitcase in two seconds flat, then make it compress down to nearly nothing in five seconds more -- life changing.
The SculptorScott McCloud is best known for his classic Understanding Comics, but his real fans know that he's even better at telling stories than he is at explaining why they work (and that's saying something). He worked on The Sculptor for nearly a decade, and it's truly a magnum opus.
Lauren IpsumIf the Phantom Tollbooth and Neal Stephenson's Young Ladies' Illustrated Primer had a child, it would be something like Lauren Ipsum. Many books have tried to explain computing concepts using simple stories for children, but none have done it so well as this charming book.
MakiesMakies are 3D printed dolls you design yourself, for kids who want to play with makerish, STEM-oriented toys that they helped make. Everything about Makies, from clothes to accessories, is thoughtful, fun, and beautiful, and no two toys are the same!
The Best American Comics of 2015This year's edition of the go-to collection of American comics art and creativity is edited by Jonathan Lethem, who manages to give last year's Scott McCloud-edited volume a run for its money, with a mix of old standbys and new voices that surprise and delight.
Varidesk Pro PlusThis is a platform that sits on your existing desk, and allows you to easily raise and lower your computer and keyboard, so you can sit and stand throughout the day.
Hand Held Scalp Head Massager Usually, it's not fun to give yourself a massage, but rubbing this thing on your own head feels great. It's tingling and calming at the same time.
The WomanizerIt's not a vibrator. It's a gadget that suckles the clitoris. Vanessa Marin, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy, reviewed it for Lifehacker and said it "induces powerful orgasms in a shockingly short amount of time."
Moog Synthesizer KitThe Moog Werkstatt-Ø1 is a patchable, 100% analog synthesizer whose design is based on classic Moog circuits. Assembly is extremely simple: Any user can quickly build this analog synthesizer with minimal tools and expertise.
USB MicroscopeAt this price, the microscope is an amazingly entertaining device and I find myself grabbing it to check out all sorts of things, including splinters, skin cuts, bugs, and playing card designs.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpThis radical, weird, and much-derided book about tossing everything you own that doesn't 'spark joy' has helped me feel better about getting rid of stuff. I hope author Marie Kondo starts a cult. I'd be happy to join the world's tidiest commune.
On the Move: A LifeI'm a huge admirer of Dr. Oliver Sacks. He's led a very interesting life, as a medical researcher, professor of neurology, lover of music, lover of things that explode, and intrepid psychonaut. His autobiography, published shortly before his death is called On the Move: A Life.
Miracle Cube TimerIt's a miracle! Not really, but I use this timer every day, usually when roasting my two favorite foods: sweet potatoes and butternut squash. To set the timer place it down with the desired time (5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes) facing up. When your time's up, a loud alarm goes off. To silence it, turn it so the 0 is face up.
Trick Decks: How to Hack Playing Cards for Extraordinary MagicTrick Decks is an e-book I write that will show you how to easily make different kinds of trick card decks to perform stunning magic tricks. You can make the decks from ordinary playing cards and easy-to-find tools and materials. No special skills are required and these cards are fun to make.
$10,000 Stack of Realistic Prop MoneyYou could get into all sorts of mischief with a few stacks of prop money. Just $9 for a stack that looks like $10,000 worth of 100 dollar bills.
Remote Control LED Light BulbThis light bulb screws into any standard outlet. You can control the colors and brightness with the included remote. My daughter loves hers.
Brabantia Classic Corkscrew Bottle OpenerI'm not much of a drinker. I like to have an occasional sip of my wife's wine when she has a glass. I do enjoy opening wine bottles, though, and this opener by Brabantia is my favorite. It's easy to use, and pretty fool-proof. You just place it over the neck of the bottle and turn the knob. The teflon-coated screw grabs the cork and pulls it out.
Books to master MinecraftThe four hardcover books (Essential Handbook, Redstone Handbook, Combat Handbook, Construction Handbook) in this slipcase edition are loaded with excellent information for kids and grownups on how to become a master of Minecraft.
Sonos Play:5Still the best in its class, the Sonos family of networked speakers, amps, and hubs access most music streaming services and your own digital music library, but can also stream any analog audio like the seductive tones from your turntable anywhere in your house. A killer start for a Sonos system is the newly redesigned Play:5 speaker, featuring three tweeters and three mid-range woofers. It sounds absolutely stunning for its size, especially when you use the Trueplay iOS app to automatically tune the Play: 5, or any Sonos speaker, to wherever you place it in the room.
Soviet Bus StopsOver the course of 12 years, photographer Christopher Herwig traveled more than 18,000 miles around Eastern Europe to photograph the incredible, brutalist, experimental, and downright bizarre bus stops built during the Communist era. "The designers pushed the limits of their imaginations,' Herwig says. "They did not hold back and sometimes, maybe, even they went too far'¦"
Dennis Hopper: Drugstore CameraA beautiful new collection of the artist/actor's unpublished photographs taken in Taos, New Mexico in the late 1960s and 1970s with one of the earliest disposable cameras and developed at drugstore photo labs. Striking, sexy, personal, and real.
The Art of the Lord of the RingsThe captivating drawings, maps, diagrams, and sketches that Tolkien drew to help him navigate Middle-earth, and the entire complex universe he created for his novels. Edited by Tolkien scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, the hardcover book contains nearly 200 images, the majority of which have never been published before.
Sphero BB-8The Star Wars toy of the year, this app-enabled droid will spur mall fistfights and eBay price gouging, leaving plenty of kids and adults crying when they don't get one. Don't fret though. You can find them on Amazon. Sure, you might get gouged there too. But isn't your kid worth it?
Audio Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt Driven TurntableThe Audio Technica AT-LP60 is a fantastic beginner (or revivalist) turntable for the price. Its built-in pre-amp means all you need to do is plug it any powered speakers with an audio input. Forget those vinyl-destroying, vintage-inspired all-in-one units. They're all crap. You won't find a better turntable than this for under $100 unless you hit the second-hand market.
Craft Design Technology ScissorsMade in Japan, these are modernist shears of beauty. 100% stainless steel and suited for both right- and left-handed cutters.
This Record Belongs To__________Most contemporary "kids music" sucks. However, this children's vinyl compilation from my favorite reissue label Light In The Attic will delight all ages. The record features the likes of Shel Silverstein, Nina Simone, Donovan, Van Dyke Parks, Vashti Bunyan, Woody Guthrie, and many other musical greats, along with a storybook illustrated by the talented Jess Rotter.
TV-B-GoneThis marvelous keychain remote control turns off any television with a push of the button. It's great fun in sports bars, airports, restaurants, and wherever else there's an idiot box that annoys you! Grab one now because after more than a decade, inventor Mitch Altman is ceasing manufacturing.
Z Windups ZMorph Toys
A wind-up truck that putters around before transforming into a dog? A car that happily rolls along until it changes into a dinosaur? What's not to love!
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandIn celebration of this year's 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's Classic, Princeton University Press published this special edition illustrated with Salvador Dali's incredible 1969 artwork for the story. The book also includes an essay by Mark Burstein about the Carroll/Dali connection and mathematician Thomas Banchoff on the math of Wonderland and Dali.
Kindle PaperwhiteSimply the best e-reader, the current Kindle Paperwhite has a 6' display and a built-in reading light so you don't bug your bedmate. The text is crisp and dark and the battery lasts ages without a recharge and Load it with free classic books from Project Gutenberg before gifting!
Kurt Cobain's Montage Of Heck: The Home RecordingsBrett Morgen's dark, trippy, and revelatory documentary film packaged with 48 minutes of bonus interviews, a hardbound book, puzzle, movie poster, postcards, and bookmark. Oh yeah, it's also got a CD and cassette of Cobain's previously unheard home recordings: song sketches, weird comedy skits, sound experiments, and demos. Filmmaker Brett Morgen said it's meant to "feel as though one were sitting in Kurt's living room watching him create over the course of an afternoon."
Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray]This is the collection you're looking for. Plenty of bonus features, from cast and crew interviews to numerous documentaries and featurettes to deleted and extended scenes. It's even got a ton of Star Wars spoofs and silliness, 90 minutes worth in fact, not including The Phantom Menace. Go in 'Machete Order' (Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back, Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, ending with Episode 6: Return of the Jedi). After all that, go see Episode 7: The Force Awakens. Again.
Okki Nokki Record Cleaning MachineEssentially a motorized turntable platter and vacuum system, the Okki Nokki is like a spa treatment for your vinyl. First you wipe the spinning record with the included goat hair brush and special solution, then switch on the vacuum to suck up the leftover fluid and grime from the grooves. I was so delighted by how much better my latest haul of used records looked and sounded that I've slowly been cleaning my entire collection. It's a simple, calming, and quite satisfying process, and the Okki Nokki beats rival machines that cost hundreds more.
Under The Weather Pop-Up TentMy older brother Rick invented this nutty thing while sitting in the rain at his kid's soccer game, and he's since sold thousands. It's a single-person pop-up transparent shelter designed for spectator sports, the beach, music festivals, fishing, and other outdoor events where it's raining, windy, or cold but you are either obligated to watch or having so much fun you don't want to leave.
An Excellent But Reasonably Cheap Sheepskin Rug (Cheapskin!) I wasn't expecting much for under $40, but I loved this single-pelt sheepskin so much on a classic Eames chair that I bought a second one for my dog to use as a dog bed. It feels soft and luxurious and comforting under your feet or other bare parts. The manufacturer has been around since the 1880, and operates tanneries in New Zealand and Australia, right in prime sheep farming areas. They sell larger sizes, too.
Azotea brand Guatemalan Drinking ChocolateBlend with water or the warm milk of your choice, and taste one of the precious things I love and miss most from Guatemala. The typical chocolate preparation in the land of the Maya includes spicy, brown sugar-y notes and a dark, delicious blend of flavors that Central American peoples have enjoyed for many generations. 80% pure cacao, 20% brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Vegan and organic.
Sport-Brella XLPortable wind, sun, and rain shelter that's easy to set up. Can you open an umbrella? Can you drive a couple stakes into the ground? You got this, then. Haul it to the beach, outdoor gatherings or events, camping, sports, and you feel like you have a little private room outdoors. Comes in 6 different colors. Provides UPF 50+ shade. Opens to 9 feet wide, has a metallic undercoating for additional sun protection, internal pockets for stakes, valuables, and gear, plus top wind vents and side zippered windows for efficient airflow. Water resistant, weighs only 11.5 pounds. I first saw someone else on our local beach use it, and asked them where they bought it. Amazonned one for myself. Now I use it nearly every weekend, and love it.
Hydro Flask Insulated Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 32-ozDon't drink from plastic bottles or disposable cups. You're ingesting who knows what chemicals with who knows what effect, over time. Carry your own water, tea, coffee, or whatever warm or cool or icy cold beverage you like in this BPA-free insulated metal bottle. Everyone on your list could use one, and they come in a bunch of nice colors, or brushed metal. Powder-coated matte finish exterior that never sweats. Lifetime warranty.
Shark Bagless Navigator Freestyle Cordless Stick Vacuum (SV1106)For $80-$90 depending on what discount is offered when you order, this is a great value for a cordless, swivel steering vacuum. Perfect gift for someone who's away at college, or anyone with an office, creative studio, apartment, or playroom that just needs frequent easy tidying. Lightweight, compact and sleek design, great pick-up power with no messy bags. You get a full charge from zero in about 4 hours. This vacuum changed my life. I always hated vacuuming because I had shitty ones before. I really enjoy vacuuming around my office during the day with this thing!
Black & Decker CHV1410L 16-volt Lithium Cordless Dust Buster Hand VacThe classic hand vac for keeping your office, home, workshop or hackerspace tidy. CHV1410L has strong suction, and a bagless dirt bowl that's easy to see and empty. Holds a charge for up to 18 months when it's off the charger. High efficiency Lithium ion chargers protect it by automatically shutting off when the battery is charged, so you can store it on the charger.
Fagor 6-qt. Electric Pressure CookerMark turned me on to this tool when we were recording a podcast together, and I ordered it trusting his opinion. I can't believe I never had one before. I use my Fagor every single day now, a couple times a day. Oats in the morning, soup or stew or rice or beans or who knows what for lunch or dinner. Cook meats like brisket, ribs, pork, even a whole chicken. Make that bone broth! Experiment with molecular gastronomy techniques, and rev up your Maillard reaction. Cook perfect rice. It's fantastic for hot weather cooking, too: you don't have to heat your kitchen up.
Effigy Pipes by Ray's Pottery ShopRay Aldridge is a master of wheel-thrown porcelain pottery. He makes a lot of different things, but my favorites are these beautiful, whimsical effigy pipes. The little legs give them stabilization, but also remind me so much of ancient Native American and Asian pipes from which ceremonial and medicinal smoke was inhaled.
Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Farm Grow delicious and healthy organic oyster mushrooms in a couple of weeks. Great gift for foodies, families, geeks, and kids.
Apple iPhone 6sThe camera and the on-board smarts for processing images and video are better than ever. This thing is my entire creative studio and almost everything I need to do my work. I don't carry a fancy camera anymore, or an audio gear kit, or a video camera. This thing really is everything. I go big on screen size and storage capacity, with that in mind: the Plus, and 128 GB.
Haflinger German Felt Moccasins for men and women
Wool felt upper for warmth and comfort. Removable cork/latex cushioned insole, add your own orthotics if you want. Everest outsole. Haflinger is the largest manufacturer of boiled wool in Germany, and was founded 50 years ago as a family-owned business. It's run today by the grandson of the founder, and known for outstanding quality and workmanship. Just look at it! You know they're comfy. If you're buying a pair for someone else, you need to buy a pair for yourself, too. Also comes in mens' sizes.
Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless SteelThis is the food processor to get if you're serious about having a great tool in your kitchen to broaden your happy foodie horizons. Extra-large feed tube holds whole fruits and vegetables. 720-watt processor has a 14-cup work bowl, 4mm stainless steel medium slicing disc, stainless steel shredding disc, and chopping/mixing blade. Includes a spatula and recipe book.
Raindrop Essential Oil Diffuser
There are a number of ways to get the scent from essential oils into the air. If you're serious about enjoying high quality oils, and getting the most out of them, you want this nebulizer/diffuser. Pure oils, no water needed. Smell fantastic aromas throughout your whole home or creative space (up to 800 sq. ft.), or limit the amount of scent emitted with personal volume control and timed cycles. Most diffusers are made of cheap plastic. This is glass and wood and looks beautiful.
Real Wax Flameless Candles w/Auto Timer
Warm, comforting, peach-colored light flickers from these ombre flameless candles. Set up an auto-timer with the flick of a button, and they turn on and off automatically every day at the same time from that day on. Better than actual candles for three reasons: a thousand hours glow time per battery pair, you don't have to go around your house and light each one, and you don't have to worry about accidentally burning your house down. Each wax candle has a soft ombre design that fades from dark to light. They smell faintly of vanilla, in the nicest way.
Brondell O2+ Source Air Purifier
I bought mine 6 months ago and have experienced a big reduction in allergy symptoms. High quality, reasonable price. It captures dust and dander and tiny particles you don't need to be breathing— but also filters volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Three-stage advanced purifier system includes certified True HEPA and Granulated Carbon technology. Glowing light indicator tells you when it's working. One time my dog farted a particularly noxious plume and this thing kicked into high gear with an emergency red glow. That's when I knew I'd be giving it a five star recommendation in our gift guide.
Maruman Mnemosyne Special Memo NotepadIt is only fitting that the loveliest paper to write on I have found is named after the Greek personification of memory, Mnemosyne. If you like to write with fountain pens, sketch with colored pencils or otherwise enjoy the physical art of writing, the Maruman's Mnemosyne is the best I have found.
Levenger L-Tech 3.0 Fountain PenSince reviewing the Levenger L-Tech 3.0 in June, it has become my absolute favorite every day fountain pen. I use it with Noodler's Red Black ink. This pen has deposed my Parker Duofold as the king.
Hallmark Star Wars Rebels Chopper Christmas OrnamentWhile I am sure BB-8 is going to get most of the holiday attention, Star Wars Rebels adorable C1-10P is the most anti-social and perhaps downright psychotic of the Star Wars astromechs, and thus my favorite. Ring in the holiday cheer with Chopper!
Prismacolor Verithin Colored Pencils, Set of 36 Assorted Colors (2428)After coloring and sketching stuff with the crayons every restaurant gives my daughter, I decided to try some colored pencils. This set has me covered! A perfect gift for anyone who likes to draw.
STAR WARS Admiral Akbar Plush Dog Toy, 10" L X 9" WIT'S A DOG TOY!
Buckaroo Banzai BANZAI INSTITUTE lapel pinThe Banzai Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Strategic Information was founded in 1972 by Doctor Buckaroo Banzai, but what are they doing with that watermelon?
iPhone 6 6S Wireless Charging Receiver Phone Case Need a gift for someone who works from coffee shops and other quasi-public internet access spots? Wireless charging is becoming the norm, this case works great!
Orvite Ceramic Burr Manual Coffee Grinder - Portable Stainless Steel Conical Coffee Mill with Hand Crank - Aeropress & Espresso CompatibleA great stocking stuffer for any coffee lover. This grinder features ceramic burrs and is sized well for car camping and possibly backpacking. It serves me well.
A Treasury of Great Recipes, 50th Anniversary Edition: Famous Specialties of the World's Foremost Restaurants Adapted for the American Kitchen (Calla Editions)My favorite used bookstore find of the year was a first edition of this amazing guide! Mary and Vincent Price's amazing cookbook is pure genius. Take a trip back in time, experience some of the world's greatest restaurants and catch a glimpse into the wit and wisdom of the talented Price family!
Alfred's StagePlayer Guitar Stand and StoolFantastic for any guitarist. This stool lets you store your guitar in a useful spot, and quickly have access to it for practice!
Amco Rub Away BarRub this stainless steel bar on your hands under cold water. The lingering smells of onions and garlic will disappear. Really!
UltraFire 7w 300lm Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light LampThis tiny, cheap flash light is perfect for any stocking!
Innoo Dual USB Solar Battery Charger Need a gift for someone who likes camping or backpacking? This portable, waterproof, dust-proof and shock-resisting solar charger will keep phones and tablets juiced up!
Lomography Holga GreenWhat do you gift a hipster? A Holga Starter kit.
G-21 Super GooseLooking for a gift for your friend, the publisher of a small, independent arts and culture website with a silly name? They need a G-21 Super Goose! Trust me. That is what they want. Not a book.
The Complete ElfquestEmerging somewhere between old-world picturebooks, Japanese animation and American comics, Elfquest is the perfect fantasy antidote to Tolkien and his derivatives. My favorite graphic novel series of all time is back in print, and the first epic installation--700 pages!-- is just $20. See Wendy Pini's fabulous art up-close in the massive and beautiful Elfquest Gallery Edition, an absolute must-have for fans, and catch up on the latest series with The Final Quest Volume 1.
Shure MV5Tiny and classically-designed, Shure's latest mics are just the ticket for getting easy high-quality results for podcasting and smartphone recording. The MV51 is heavy and durable, has settings for various uses, a kickstand for desktop use, and connects via USB. Meanwhile, MV88 is the best Lightning-port miniature on-phone mic I've tried.
iPad ProThin, cleanly-designed and refined to perfection, Apple's largest model is the tablet of choice, especially for artists: the Apple Pen is the equal to Wacom products, with even less on-screen latency. If only there were more professional-grade design apps on iOS…
PlayStation 4Sony's game console is the best, this time around: the most powerful, compact and successful of this generation. Unless you have a franchise to follow, just get this one.
Alienware AlphaSmaller than a game console, Alienware's Alpha is the best-designed mini gaming PC going, and at $549 offers superior performance to anything you might build from scratch at that budget. It'll be perfect for SteamOS, too--when it arrives. Storage and memory can be upgraded, but the video card cannot.
King Cube IceStill the One.
Pound o' DiceApproximately 100 dice in all sorts of types, styles and colors: 6, 8, 10, 12, 20 & 30-sided will comprise most of the bag. You can also order D6 only.
Amiga ForeverFor $10, get the software you need for no-nonsense emulation of the world's first psychedelic computer. Dozens of classic games and demos come free, but the rest aren't hard to find. And the C64 emulator comes free.
SenseSense sits on your bedside table and combines the insight of your sleep patterns with the data of the environment in your bedroom, including noise, light, temperature, humidity and particles in the air. When you know what helps or hinders your sleep, you can fix it.
Twin Peaks Box SetThe new series starts next year; get caught up on the dense, mysterious 2-seasons-and-a-movie original to ready yourself.
Minecraft LegoThe expansive sandbox game/simulator/religion, without the expanse.
Blank Playing CardsMake your own games! Or just stare at them. Whatever.
JengaThis classic gift stacks up well against the others in this guide.
Bacon SoapWhy buy mass-produced Bacon-scented soap when you can get it deliciously hand-made?
Unused PunchcardsYou just never know when you'll need to tell an IBM 1400 where to get off.
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Teo Bishop just joined Patheos! Be sure to check out his blog: Bishop In The Grove!The Moon went full on September 11th, 2011. The Moon was full, and Pagans gathered, and we celebrated the continuity of life, the rising and falling of the tides, the movement toward light, the realization of wholeness, and the slow, steady return to the darkness.Pagans celebrate. Pagans gather and make ourselves aware of the rhythms of the Earth, and the reliability of the heavens, and we do so in the … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Teo Bishop on Celebrating the Full Moon
The Moon is Full of Secrets and Promises
Here on the east coast the moon was full early this morning. Though still full, she is no longer waxing, and tonight will be void of course when I step into circle. I find that comforting.When the moon is void of course, she presents two faces. On one, the one we most often consider, she tells us anything we undertake while she is void of course is apt to come to nothing. We work in vain, run in place and generally get nowhere.Void of course is generally avoided for any magical work.Yet void … [Read more...]
13 Songs for the Full Moon
I've got a busy day so I'm tossing in a music playlist for the Full Moon, which is celebrated by many Pagans, but not something I'd done a 13 things list for...13. Moondance by Van Morrison12. Drawing Down the Moon by Gaia Consort11. Paper Moon by Ella Fitzgerald10. I Wished On the Moon by Billie Holiday9. Moon River by Audrey Hepburn8. The Whole of the Moon by The Waterboys7. Blue Moon of Kentucky by Bill Monroe6. Pink Moon by Nick Drake5. Moonchild by King … [Read more...]
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BillJ wrote:
The Omega Glory
I find it a great episode and think the Bible/Flag/U.S. Constitution ending ruining it is bullshit. It's easy to imagine an Earth vessel crashing on Omega IV and finding a war battered culture that shared similar values and adopted the Earth relics as their own. Plus, Morgan Woodward owns the screen as Captain Ron Tracy.
The Omega Glory is mine as well. I love the "starship captain gone rogue" story. As for the ending.... aside from the wanky sounding "Star Spangled Banner", I don't have a big problem with it.
I generally take "Star Trek" on it's own terms. I don't have a problem with Hodgkins Law because in this fictional universe it exists and there's planets with alternate earths or societies and I don't get worked up about it.
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This is intended to be a supplement to forthex's excellent tutorial
Using A Usb Stick To Transfer Gamesave Exploits!
Things you need
CD-ROM bootable, with USB interface.
- Xebian Live CD
download the ISO from sourceforge and burn it. The package is in
tarball (.tar.gz) format. You can use winrar, or GNU tar from
cygwin/MSYS, or other tools to extract files in the package.
Xebian download page
Other Linux distros with FATX might work as well. I haven't tried any.
- Your USB device
1. Boot your PC with the Xebian Live CD
You will get an X window interface that won't respond to the
keyboard and mouse. Don't worry, it is not freezing. The CD is for
booting XBOX thus the input is expected to be the XPad which we
don't have on the PC. Don't worry, we can still get to the Linux
console by pressing Ctrl-Alt-F2.
2. Login
Login from there using user: root, pass: xebian (or what ever in the
README file along with the ISO). Only root user has the permission
to mount a device.
3. Upload the game save to the Live Linux
- either copy it from other drives (HDD, other CDROM) of your PC if
they are mounted in the Linux
- or copy it using a USB device
- or transfer via SFTP (Usual FTP won't work. You need an SFTP
client, e.g. PSFTP from putty.) Before you can use SFTP, you need
to know how to configure the network interface and do it.
- or whatever feasible methods.
For the Splinter Cell game saves, I copied the two .zip files to /tmp and
unzip them.
$unzip part1.zip
$unzip part2.zip
Now I have a directory UDATA under /tmp
4. Connect the USB device (formatted to FATX by the XBOX) to PC and transfer
- using the following commands on the Live Linux PC
$mount -o loop /dev/sda /mnt/pendrive
If you don't have /dev/sda, try to unplug and re-plug the USB device.
Next, copy the game saves to the USB.
$cp -R /tmp/UDATA/21585554 .
$cp -R /tmp/UDATA/5553000c .
Yes! the game saves are now on the USB device. Remove it from the PC.
The USB device should have the game saves on it and be ready for the
XBOX. Just plug it to your XBOX and copy the saves to your XBOX
So, if you have access to a Linux system with FATX support and USB
support, you can always transfer data (game saves, MP3, videos, ...)
to the USB devices that are not liked by the Action Replay software.
There's another method which allows you create your own disk
image file and save it to the USB device by using OzXMemory Stick
Explorer. Just the same as how the XBOX-Linux MechInstaller FATX
images are created. It also requires a FATX compatible Linux system.
Link to the other method.
I tried this method with no luck. Not sure where's the problem.
The above is typed in according to my memory. Hope it's helpful to others. Please let me know if there is any error/omission/....
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U.S. Court of International Trade Overview: Non-Market Economy Cases in 2011
Davis, Mark David, Campau, Doug, Chen, Irene, Lehnardt, Mark B., Nagarajan, Nithya, Yu, Steven, Georgetown Journal of International Law
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION II. COMMERCE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURAL ISSUES A. Notice of Initiation B. Due Process C. Combination Rates D. Zeroing E. Entry Date Indicating POR Sale F. Determining the Average Rate for Non-Investigated Respondents G. Export Tax/VA T H. Certification Requirements I. Revocation J. Intermediate Input Valuation K. Country of Origin and Substantial Transformation III. CIT PROCEDURAL ISSUES A. Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies B. Intervention and "Party To The Proceeding" Status C. Motions for Consolidation or Stay IV. RESPONDENT SELECTION V. SCOPE A. Scope Exclusions B. Inclusion in the Scope of a Product Imported with Nonsubject Products VI. SEPARATE RATES A. What Constitutes Government Control? B. Certification of Separate Rate Applications and Responses VII. SURROGATE VALUES A. Domestic Prices Versus Import Prices in Determining Surrogate Value for Raw Material Inputs B. Surrogate Wage Rates C. Corroboration of Surrogate Value Information D. Inclusion of Imports from North Korea in the Surrogate Value E. Exclusion of Aberrational Imports from Surrogate Value F. Surrogate Financial Ratios 1. Producers of Comparable Products 2. Completeness of Financial Statements 3. Cost of Land as Overhead or as a Separate Input G. Energy Inputs H. Movement Expenses I. By-product Offsets VIII. ADVERSE FACTS AVAILABLE A. The Requirement of Corroborated, Non-Punitive, and Reasonable AFA Rates B. Separate AFA Rates for Non-Cooperative Respondents Who Are Not Government Controlled C. Inclusion of an AFA Rate in the Average Rate Assigned to Non-Reviewed Respondents D. Attribution of Supplier's Non-Cooperation to the Respondent E. Non-Adverse Facts Available, EP Versus CEP Sales Classification IX. CONCLUSION
Antidumping (AD) law imposes an extra duty on imports found to be sold in the United States at prices below what is called "normal value." (1) In most instances, normal value is computed with reference to the foreign producer's or exporter's sales in other countries, and to the extent U.S. sales are made at prices lower than other-country (non-U.S.) sales, those sales are considered to be dumped. (2) In the case of exports from so-called "non-market economy" (NME) countries, normal value is instead estimated with reference to the actual reported manufacturing inputs of the producer (materials, labor, and over, head)--called "factors of production"--which are then assigned a "surrogate value" by reference to the prices for those same factors in a market economy country with similar economic development (the "surrogate country"). (3) The universe of NME countries was once much broader, but now includes only China and Vietnam. (4) Nevertheless, because of the large volume of trade with these countries (particularly China), numerous NME AD cases are undertaken every year by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), the agency charged with determining the existence of and extent of dumping. Consequently, the U.S. Court of International Trade, which has exclusive jurisdiction to review such cases, encounters a significant number of cases involving AD issues arising from NME countries.
During 2011, the Court encountered various procedural issues arising from such cases, as well as substantive issues related to the selection of the companies to be examined in a proceeding, the scope of the order underlying the proceedings, the independence of a NME respondent from its presumptively controlling government, the proper surrogate value to apply to price the factors of production, and, finally, the appropriate response to a respondent's failure to cooperate with Commerce to the best of its ability. …


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Have you ever paid attention to your inner dialogue? Do you even know that you have an inner dialogue? Most people are so busy in their lives that they haven't slowed down long enough to realize what is going on in their head. You have a little voice in your head that is constantly running a dialogue about everything that is happening in your life. It's important to become aware of your inner dialogue because that little voice is managing your life, without you even knowing it. At my company, The Handel Group, we have broken down that voice into two distinct personas: the chicken and the brat. We say any time you are not living your dream, you fall into one of two buckets -- the chicken or the brat.
The Chicken and the Brat Are Keeping You From Your Dreams
First, let's talk about the chicken. The chicken is the voice in your head that is fear-based. It appears in your life when it's time to speak up. For example, you need to have a difficult conversation with someone, but you keep putting it off because you're scared. You want to ask someone out on a date, but you don't because you're afraid of being rejected. Your boss asks you to work on the weekend, and you want to say no, but you're worried about how he may react. The chicken is a coward. It's afraid of the unknown and worries about the outcome.
The chicken is also the realistic voice in your head. You shouldn't apply to graduate school. You'll never get in. You're not smart enough. Where are you going to get the money? It's a dumb idea. The chicken stops you from going after what you really want by rationalizing away reasons it might not work out. It keeps you from moving forward in your life. The chicken is also accommodating. You're on a first date and your date wants to see a horror film. You hate horror films, but you say OK. You just met him and don't want to appear difficult. No, you were a chicken and afraid to express your true feelings.
The Chicken Does Not Take Risks and Will Convince You to Play It Safe
- Listen to your inner dialogue. You can't stop the chicken or the brat from running your life unless you're aware of them. Listen to your little voice. Pay attention to what it says. What is the chicken afraid to do? How is the brat manipulating you today? Once you can hear the chicken and the brat in your head, you are one step closer to getting those voices to shut up.
- Make promises. Once you see the chicken and the brat in your life, make promises to stop the behavior. For example, if you're afraid to tell someone how you feel about them, then you should make a promise to tell the person by a certain date. If you want to lose weight but keep cheating on your diet, make a promise to eat healthy.
- Implement Consequences. Now that you have made a promise about stopping a certain chicken or brat behavior, give yourself a consequence if you break that promise. A good consequence is an action that is annoying but also has a positive impact on you. An example would be anything from losing your Friday night wine to cleaning out the basement. You have to find the right triggers for yourself. Everyone has got their own good ones. The right consequence works and will keep you on your promises. What do you care about not losing or not doing? Find it right there.
- Be accountable to someone. Having to account to someone is the perfect way to stay on your promises. When you have someone watching over your shoulder, you are more likely to stay committed to stopping a chicken or brat behavior. Make sure it's someone who won't let you slide and is dedicated to helping you win.
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My parents use the above kit since they really, really hate wires. However they aren't nearly as picky about sound quality as I am and are listening on simple HTIB-type speakers. Does anyone have any experiences good or bad with these kits? Are they prone to interference? Do they degrade sound quality?
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Sony Online Entertainment has released an in-development article on new vehicle variants for Planetside. The article explains how the Deliverer APC will now sport different variants for each empire. What is this you wonder? Here is an example:
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1999 Acura TL • 150,000 miles
Installed new power steering pump. It rattles n grinds LOUDER than original! How do I bleed sustem, and should I FILL pump manualy before I install it?
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It is self bleeding after a few lock to lock turns of the steering wheel with engine running. Ensure the fluid level is correct and is not foaming in the reserve tank.
You could have a bad replacement part if it is a used or rebuilt one.
You could have a bad replacement part if it is a used or rebuilt one.
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I live in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta Canada.
I look out our front window I see the famous Three Sisters mountains.
I drive for 10 minutes I'm in the Banff Park.
I drive for an hour or so I'm at Lake Louise.
Another ten minutes or so, from there, I'm on the Banff Jasper Highway.......
Sucks to be you. WAAAYYYYY too much pressure to shoot.
Beauty overload. Been there so many times I know the elk by name without looking at their tags.
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|Reviews for A Little Bit Crazy
| HeadOverHeelsInHate chapter 18 . 12/16/2012
Awww! This is an amazing story! Really cute and well written. The characters are awesome too. Love it!
| Kathleen1533 chapter 3 . 12/14/2012
I love Ella Enchanted! And I totally agree on the whole chick lit thing.
| Guest chapter 18 . 12/14/2012
looooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooved it
and i like ella enchanted too
| heal me forever chapter 18 . 12/8/2012
super cool stryyyyyyyyyyy totally love it
may be u wanted to show evan nd chris like each other i totally adore dem :)
God bless (:
| brinalovesyouxx chapter 18 . 10/22/2012
This story is so cute! I love the plot and characters and the sweet lines that Seth and Carrie give each other.. Cant wait to read more of your stories.. Keep up the awesone work :D xx
| AnonymousReads chapter 18 . 8/27/2012
Well that was a pretty good story and i didnt know that ella enchanted was a book first then movie. The character are cool, funny, and really silly. You could if you wanted to make a sequel to this book and you can even put it in someone elses perspective. My favorite character is carrie because she kind of reminds me of myself and i wluld so date seth he sound like the perfect sweet caring and lovable and likes to do stuff some guy may not have thought was cool like reading, even if he talked about carrie meanly that one time he at least made up for it. I like that he messed up it proves that even though he seems it he is not perfect but i like that he didnt try to hide the fact that he liked her. This stories charactors were super cool. Great story. :)
| ClosetReader chapter 18 . 7/31/2012
Loved the ending!
| twibbit chapter 18 . 7/25/2012
| MeBeKiki chapter 18 . 6/27/2012
I have no idea how I stumbled upon this golden piece of art at 3:00am, but I did. It's pure genius and I loved it. To put it simply. Carrie Saunders is amazing! Hehe.
| mylittleprincess chapter 18 . 6/7/2012
| ndagutierrez chapter 18 . 6/6/2012
Cuuuuute! :) Seth is so sweet and thoughtful and I love Carrie because she's also a bookworm. Haha. I enjoyed in and finished it in one seating. Good read! :))
| Lovely Dreams chapter 1 . 5/25/2012
I know you published this honks ago but my goldfish committed suicide yesterday and it was the first time I hade ever heard of fish taking the leap of faith.
I was traumatised!
| akiraasato chapter 18 . 3/29/2012
This story is too cute for me to skip for reviewing. This should have more reviews! THIS STORY IS JUST SO COOL! Thank you for writing it. Thank you for putting and pouring your ideas into it. Thank you.
| Heise chapter 18 . 2/26/2012
This is completely adorable. I loved Carrie so much! She was sweet and cute and nice. :) She and Seth were really a perfect fit!
Great job. I loved this a lot.
| fianna chapter 11 . 2/25/2012
lets see, ur story had a good storyline but the main character really didn't know how to say anything. i just hope u can improve her dialogue more cos this story really isn't that interesting and i have to say i wasted an hour reading this when i couold be doing something else


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For those people with allergies, the holidays can be a particularly challenging time. Aside from having to deal with so many homemade desserts, tantalizing appetizers and delicious main courses without any ingredient labels, you also have to deal with holiday decorations that have been stored in wet, moldy basements or in dusty attics. So, in an attempt to ensure that this year only stirs up warm memories and not any allergic reactions, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- If you celebrate Christmas and like to have a tree, consider using an artificial one. While real trees like fir or pine are nice to have, they can trigger your allergies as they can contain dust which can irritate your nasal passages. Additionally, the water that's typically used for the trees may contain irritating pollutants or get moldy due to water stagnation.
- You should also avoid fresh floral arrangements and poinsettias for the reasons mentioned above as well as the fact that they may cause skin rashes for some.
- Make sure that you place all your holiday decorations for the next year in large plastic containers. Throughout the year make sure to dust them to avoid a buildup that can later on trigger an allergic reaction.
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Tailgate Tom receives a ride to Cowboys Stadium on his miniature field, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Barth Syndrome Foundation's Slim (Chris Hackett of Lone Oak) displays the live turkey on Thanksgiving to raise awareness among physicians, scientists, and the general public. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
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Pros: I can't say there are too many pros to a Microsoft product but at least it's not Vista. The price is right and a lot better of a deal than retail versions that just get you a pretty box.
Cons: It's Windows.
Other Thoughts: I have no intentions of upgrading to Vista so I can't comment on the results of the Vista Business upgrade offer.
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Pros: easy networking, simple installation
Cons: The machine will not shutdown without rebooting. This is now happening with a 3rd motherboard.
Other Thoughts: Surprise, suprise.... M$ came through. This version came with a free upgrade to Vista business, and it arrived today ( 3 months later )!
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Pros: ...Cant go wrong with XP Pro. Id have to say Vista Ultimate is a great distro *(if i may call it that)* but Vista has a few compatibility issues with some of the equipment i use in measurement... so i went with XP Pro witch was FULLY compatible...
Cons: The GUI is not quite as "polished" as Mac OS X but i guess thats what Vista is for right?
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Pros: i love this os for the simple fact that i have been more than able to do a world of stuff with it; stuff that i don't even hear people talk about lol. unlike some reviews here, i did the upgrade to windows vista business without any problems. did it one week and got the upgrade in 2 weeks. the thing is i have learnt that when dealing with this sort of thing like the upgrade, that you should ignore the whole sign up online nonsence and just speak to some one at the company who is able to look about the processing of the upgrade. i initially was signing up online for the upgrade then after a bit of a hitch with ms website i decided that it's wiser to call them and let their personel deal with it for me. rather than doing it online with a greater chance of hearing later that my order didn't get processed!
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Other Thoughts: it's sad that some folks didn't get the upgrade for i can honestly say that the vista os looks better and works faster than xp. even the loading time on my 80 gig took only 12 minutes. i have two hd, 1 for xp & 1 for vista and have no incompatabilities @ all. and they r both on the same computer.
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The door closed with a quiet thud. Kiku had just got back from a hard day at work and didn't want to make a huge fuss. He smiled when he saw the kitchen light on. You were making what smelled like dinner. The Cd player was playing quietly and he couldn't quite decifer what was playing. He placed his breifcase on the table and walked over to the doorway.
There you were wearing a pair of (j/c) jeans and a (f/c) t-shirt. He smiled even more when he saw that you had borrowed the hat off his cleaning outfit to tie back your long (h/c) hair. You were also wearing a food stained white apron with the red circle of his flag on your chest. From what he could tell, it wasn't japanese food you were cooking, but a simple stirfry with a sauce of honey, lemon and ginger. Not that he minded. Anything cooked by you tasted amazing. There was also a small undertone of chocolate too.
You felt someone watching you and you turned around, a home-made pocky stick hanging out of your mouth. You smiled and held out another stick to Kiku.
"Okaerinasai." You said, before going back to the stirfry. Kiku smiled at your formal greeting. He walked over to you and placed a hand on your back.
"Smerr's rovery." He said. You looked at him.
"That's good, it'll be done soon."
"I was tarking about you, but the food smerrs nice aswerl." You giggled. He knew you loved it when he pulled cheesy lines like that.
You began humming along to the music and only then did Kiku realise what you were listening to. You were a sucker for Disney songs, especially the Lion King.
Can you feel the love tonight
The peace the evening brings
The world for once in perfect harmony
With all its living things~
Kiku looked over at you and smiled. He never admitted it, but he had a thing for this song. The amount of times you had played it, the lyrics were imprinted into his mind.
"So many things to terl her
But how to make her see
The truth about my past, impossibre
She'd turn away from me~"
He sang quietly into your ear. You hummed a sigh, you loved his singing voice.
"He's holding back, he's hiding
But what, I can't decide
Why won't he be the king I know he is?
The king I see inside?~" The smile on your face became wider and wider as the song went along. As cheesy as it was, you were enjoying every minute of it. You felt his arms wrap round your waist and his head rest on your shoulder. You placed your hands ontop of his, swaying with the rhythm of the song.
Can you feel the love tonight?
You needn't look too far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Love is where they are~
You felt Kiku nuzzle your neck before giving you a chaste kiss. You pressed your forehead against his, intimate moments like this were far and few between and you wanted to enjoy it for aslong as possible. He kissed you once more on the lips, then the cheek, before gently pulling away.
"I'rr go set the tabre." He said with a smile.
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I have diabetes now...Anyway, tis very cheesy and fluffy but I own neither you or Kiku-kun.
May this rot your teeth XD Have fun.
May this rot your teeth XD Have fun.
Can you feel it? *cues pervy mind* ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I sing that song everyday....my brother hates it xD
This is so cute, I can't even!! *dies*
me: do you feel the love waifu?
Japan: what.
me:AND CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN YOU FEEL THE LOOOOOOOOOOOVE TONIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT~?
Japan: oh dear l-
me: ITS IN THE EEEEEEEEEEEEEVENING AAAAAAAAAAIR~!
Japan:i need hearing aids now...
Japan: what.
me:AND CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN YOU FEEL THE LOOOOOOOOOOOVE TONIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT~?
Japan: oh dear l-
me: ITS IN THE EEEEEEEEEEEEEVENING AAAAAAAAAAIR~!
Japan:i need hearing aids now...
Can you feel it mr krabs?
awwwww <3
Odd, I was listening to the song. Freaky, but awesome.
You write amazing stories but your icon takes most of my attention.
When I read the words Lion King, I quickly hummed Can you Feel the Love Tonight? before I read that it was the song! Weird connection~ LOVE IT!
*drowns in the fluff* ASDFGHJKL! *clicks the fave button before dying*
XD your icon is so hysterical XD
.starts choking on all the adorable fluff. ach so cough KAWAII
>v> Thank you!
Kawaii! So cute! I have cavities, now! XD
As do i
I just died and went to Kiku heaven.
Awwwww!!! *hugs Japan, who was sleeping*
SOOOO CUTE- *anime tears in eyes*
*crawls toward fanfic like person in desert*
Translation: I love it. I'm also hyper. Sorry.
SOOOO CUTE- *anime tears in eyes*
*crawls toward fanfic like person in desert*
Translation: I love it. I'm also hyper. Sorry.