How the Post Office Created America: A History A masterful history of a long underappreciated institution, How the Post Office Created America examines the surprising role of the postal service in our nation’s political, social, economic, and physical development.  The founders established the post office before they had even signed the Declaration of Independence, and […]

When you’ve exhausted the Mac & Cheese recipe books, time to expand … Samarkand: Recipes & Stories from Central Asia & The Caucasus The Dim Sum Field Guide: A Taxonomy of Dumplings, Buns, Meats, Sweets, and Other Specialties of the Chinese Teahouse All Under Heaven: Recipes from the 35 Cuisines of China Taste of Persia: […]

Lumoid has a nice new service – you can rent a set of wearables to test out what kind of smartwatch or wearable best fits your needs. Sign up HERE at Lumoid (our link). Lumoid also lets you test out/rent cameras, drones or audio gear so you know if it’s right for you.  

MT Washi Masking Tapes, Set of 10 HABA Biofino Ice-cream cones “Venezia” Includes two waffle cones and two reversible ice cream scoops. That makes for 4 different flavors for role play fun! Made of a washable polyester/cotton blend.   KOR Delta BPA Free Water Bottle   SUCK UK House Shaped Key Holder

Gray LexMod Remark Armchair Polder Retro Bread Box/Bin They still make bread boxes. Case Study Table Top Cylinder with Wood Stand Umbra Woodrow Waste Can  

If you’re looking for a well written pop fiction spy thrillers, the John Rain books are a fun read. The confusing thing is the name change – when the author got the rights back to his books, he had to change the names so it is a little confusing. The books are identical but here […]

Some interesting new books … Pinpoint: How GPS Is Changing Technology, Culture, and Our Minds Pinpoint tells the story of GPS, a scientific marvel that enables almost all modern technology―but is changing us in profound ways. Over the last fifty years, humanity has developed an extraordinary shared utility: the Global Positioning System. Even as it […]

Some fun toys … Mega Bloks Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge Collector Construction Set Buildable USS Enterprise Bridge with helm console, computer stations, viewscreens, opening turbolift doors, and swiveling captain’s chair Four highly detailed, super-poseable micro action figures, including Kirk, Spock, Uhura, and Sulu Authentic accessories include phasers, tricorder, and communicator Open the hinged wall […]

Amazon is having a nice Blu Ray sale – selected titles are 3 for $19.99. LINK HERE.

Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies Drawing from nearly 600 years of technology history, Innovation and Its Enemies identifies the tension between the need for innovation and the pressure to maintain continuity, social order, and stability as one of today’s biggest policy challenges. It reveals the extent to which modern technological controversies […]