Archive for July, 2009
Handigrams
In: Good Stuff
30 Jul 2009Proving, once more, that the web offers insights into a near infinite range of humanity.
http://www.youcantparkhere.com/
And you’ll need this afterwards. ISA.
Tyvek® Bike Seat Cover
In: Transportation
30 Jul 2009A present was awaiting me as I approached my bike parked outside of the deli. It was a handmade seat cover with an email address sharpied on it. I emailed the creator and thanked him. It turns out he’s become interested in unleashing some of the practical potential of Tyvek®. Aside from bike seat covers, [...]
Last Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale, July 31st
In: Food
30 Jul 2009From Brad, Warehouse Sale Guy:
To celebrate the 21st and final Warehouse Sale, we’ll all be enjoying Free Hot Dogs and Lemonade!
Served from 11 AM – 1 PM
Not only that, we’ll have a drawing to Win a $50 Gift Card!
Man alive… this is going to be a lot of fun.
Friday, July 31st
40+ products for $21 and [...]
Texting + Driving = Dangerous
In: News
28 Jul 2009NYTimes has an article today on the increased risk of accidents while texting and driving. I’ve always thought texting and driving simultaneously was pretty dumb, now I have supporting stats: “…When the drivers texted, their collision risk was 23 times greater than when not texting.” Additionally terrifying, “In the moments before a crash or [...]
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Via – Engadget
Los Angeles, CA – February 11th, 2009 – mStation | mophie announces juice pack air, the world’s thinnest apple-certified external battery for iPhone 3G. The rechargeable 1200 mAH lithium polymer battery housed in an ultra-thin case virtually doubles the amount of time you have to rock, talk, surf, and send. Juice pack air [...]
How many IT geeks does it take to refill a stapler?
In: Good Stuff
27 Jul 2009Answer: 3 to inspect, pry and apply brute force to it, then 1 to call Acco/Swingline customer support and get a brand new one shipped to us
Yay Brian!
LEGO Restoration
In: Geek Finds| Improvements
20 Jul 2009Jan Vormann and an army of volunteers decided to do something about the chipped bricks and decaying masonry around downtown Amsterdam. Rather than slap up some bland plaster or drab mortar, he used that world renowned symbol of Danish cultural heritage: the LEGO brick. I’m not sure about their structural integrity as a building material, [...]
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Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale for July 17
In: Food
15 Jul 2009Only three more warehouse sales left then they’re gone for the year!
Fondant Heart Cake $21
Marron Glaces $5
Nosher Sour Cherry Pies $7
Rugelach $8
Nosher Cranberry Walnut Pies $7
Cascina Veneria Risotto Mix $12
Creminelli Cacciatore Salami $8
Cherry Berry Spoonfruit $7 <– Note to self: Must get this again. I finished the last jar in 4 days.
Various Coffees 1 [...]
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Unruly Teen Charges $23 Quadrillion At Drugstore
In: Good Stuff
14 Jul 2009Love the quote, “help desk working on it.”
http://consumerist.com/5314246/unruly-teen-charges-23-quadrillion-at-drugstore
Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale for July 10
In: Food
9 Jul 2009Olive Oil Coffeecake $10
Nosher Gingerbread Coffeecake $10
Fresser Blueberry Buckle $20
Nosher Blueberry Buckle $10
Alfajor Cookies 6 pack $6
Appenzeller 1/2 lb wedge $9
Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 lb wedge $10
Zamarano 1/2 lb wedge $8
Various Coffees 1 lb for $10, 10 oz for $8
Pepeda Cebeles Syrup was $15, now $8
Crushed Wild [...]
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