Is AppleCare worth it if you have a pet geek? - This Metafilter thread seems to point to the value of AppleCare, especially for laptops. From everything I’ve read in Consumer Reports, AppleCare is second to none for customer service. For that reason, if I could afford it (and when I purchase a Mac), I will spring for AppleCare, if only for the peace of mind for my laptop monitor.
An iPod speaker that looks like an iron - A pink iron, no less.
Peters Bowers on Flickr - This guy in Toronto, Canada takes unbelievable photographs. He’s got the natural beauty combined with obvious experience with filters, allowing him to produce some stunning images.
Price control in the dairy industry - It isn’t hard to imagine that the dairy industry is price controlled — so few industries remain so effectively localized in the US.
Via kottke.
Pictures on your bike tires - Using the phenomenon of persistence of vision, these guys sell a kit that makes images on your bike spokes when the wheels turn.
I find the Pac-Man demonstration particularly fun.
Over 2 million views can’t be wrong - This is called “Tony vs. Paul” and it’s stop motion with people. This technique allows amazing $0 budget effects: these guys fought in what appears to be mid-air, simply by jumping from many different locations. So, the camera could freeze them in the same position every time they jumped. If you watch it, it’ll make sense.
Gription: water bottle accessory - Adds a giant handle and modified seal to your Nalgene bottle. I use my Nalgene all day, every day, so I’m certainly considering on of these.
Dart Coat Hooks - Coat hooks that look like giant darts somebody threw into the wall are super, in my estimation.
Cribcandy - Some of it’s unpleasantly ultra modern, but you can’t beat gems like the siamese light bulb.
Hilarious picture of Conan - Captures the essence of the late night talk show host perfectly.
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