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Artisanal Pencil Sharpening
David Rees, professional ne'er-do-well, former vampire impersonator and much lauded cartoonist has come up with perhaps the best service ever: hand sharpening your pencils for you. It's only $12.50 a pop.
> Tsia on 06/09/10
Reggie Watts has the Technology
I love this Reggie Watts video. He is a human beatbox/singer extraordinaire/one man band. Just shows you what a little ingenuity and a few recording devices can do. He also has a new album out.
> Tsia on 05/26/10
Sweater magic
Sometimes sweaters can be trimmed with no adverse consequences. A sort of splice here: the turtleneck part of a light merino sweater was neatly snipped off just above the neck seam. The severed piece was ideal for fashioning two sleeve extensions -- thumb holes and reattachment optional.
> logan on 05/15/10
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