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Craftsman's $8600 everything toolkit
via Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow on May 07, 2008
This $8600, 1470 piece Craftsman toolset contains more pieces of precision metal than I could possibly use -- but it sure looks purdy all laid out there, doesn't it?Link(via Dvice)
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Good Product: Plastic Bag Dryer
via Unplugged by janel on May 05, 2008
At The Kitchn, we're all about reusing and reducing waste. This plastic bag dryer helps us be more efficient about reusing our plastic storage bags as it makes drying them a snap.Having a countertop bag dryer helps washed bags dry faster, and keeps them from taking up space in the dishrack. Plus, the dryer is compact in size, so it's easy to store when not in use.Get it at Gaiam for...
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News: Allen and Burnham Leave Gang of Four
via Pitchfork: Today by (author unknown) on May 08, 2008
Shared by dknowles Good thing I saw them when they toured the US!Rhythm-heavy post-punk legends Gang of Four have lost their original rhythm section. Again. Bassist Dave Allen and drummer Hugo Burnham are choosing to focus their energies on pursuits other than the quartet, which reunited in its classic form in 2005. A post on Allen's blog, Pampelmoose (via an email from Allen), reveals the...
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DIY R2-D2 Is Even Better than the Real Thing [Star Wars]
via Gizmodo by Jesus Diaz on May 07, 2008
Chris James' R2-D2 won four Make Magazine editors' choice ribbons at Maker Faire and it's easy to see why: not only does it have every detail from the original—except having a little person inside—but this one is even more charming, capable of singing the Star Wars theme, and Indiana Jones sound bites. It only needs to have a built-in projector to be absolutely perfect. We asked...
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How to Check if Your ISP is Throttling Your BitTorrent Traffic [BitTorrent]
via Gizmodo by Jason Chen on May 07, 2008
Our ISP is currently Comcast, which is probably definitely throttling torrent traffic in this area, but how can we know for sure? Here's how. There's now a website that runs a little test, determining whether your ISP is throttling all traffic, all traffic on well-known BT ports, only BT traffic on well-known BT ports, or nothing at all. The full test takes seven minutes, but it's...
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TrekDesk Chair: Exercise For the Cubicle Set
via Unplugged by (author unknown) on May 08, 2008
Shared by dknowles I think I saw this on photoshop phriday once...Between this and the Wii Fit one could see some physical fitness improvements without every leaving the house. Personally we prefer just taking a simple run around the neighborhood (supplemented with a Nike+ sensor, of course), but we know a few fellow bloggers who might do well using a TrekDesk Chair so they don't have to...
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The FairTax Cult
via Peach Pundit by Chris Farris on May 06, 2008
I’ve come to the conclusion that the FairTax no longer represents fundamental pro-growth tax reform. It has taken me awhile to resolve my feelings for the FairTax. Unlike Indy and others, I think the bill would benefit our economy and country greatly. I think it might be one of the few ways out of this mess our congress critters have made with entitlements. I think a consumption tax is a better...
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Historical Troy-Peerless Lofts
via Atlanta Intown Lofts by Ashley Derrick on May 06, 2008
I love all of these old buildings actually becoming something rather than being torn down. The Troy-Peerless Lofts are situated in a fabulous early 20th century brick building that housed one of Atlanta’s largest commercial laundries. Close to Whole Foods, Home Depot, PetSmart etc. on Ponce, this Glen-Iris loft looks and feels historical. Troy-Peerless houses sweet raw lofts with exposed...
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Drawing every single person in NYC
via Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow on May 07, 2008
Jason Polan has set out to draw every single person in New York -- sounds crazy, but then, this is the guy who drew every work of art in the MOMA:I am trying to draw every person in New York. I will be drawing people everyday and posting as frequently as I can. It is possible that I will draw you without you knowing it. I draw in Subway stations and museums and restaurants and on street corners....
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Self-Referential Google Spreadsheet Visualizations
via Google Blogoscoped by Philipp Lenssen on May 07, 2008
Difficulty of Climbing a Mountain% of People Who Know What the Acronym RADAR MeansRoute the Golf Player TookCan you create one too?[Also see Matt Cutts’ post on Google Charts.][By Philipp Lenssen | Origin: Self-Referential Google Spreadsheet Visualiza ... | Comments][Advertisement] Need a dream team? Look no further than ACS!
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