These Barack Obama T-shirts are probably the cutest ones to-date. I just ordered some! They are $17 plus $2 shipping, but the price will go up after Barack is sworn in as president on January 20, so get ‘em now before the price goes up and before they run out.
I absolutely love Malcolm Gladwell
About the book
Amazon Best of the Month, November 2008: Now that he’s gotten us talking about the viral life of ideas and the power of gut reactions, Malcolm Gladwell poses a more provocative question in Outliers: why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? Challenging our cherished belief of the “self-made man,” he makes the democratic assertion that superstars don’t arise out of nowhere, propelled by genius and talent: “they are invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot.” Examining the lives of outliers from Mozart to Bill Gates, he builds a convincing case for how successful people rise on a tide of advantages, “some deserved, some not, some earned, some just plain lucky.”
Outliers can be enjoyed for its bits of trivia, like why most pro hockey players were born in January, how many hours of practice it takes to master a skill, why the descendents of Jewish immigrant garment workers became the most powerful lawyers in New York, how a pilots’ culture impacts their crash record, how a centuries-old culture of rice farming helps Asian kids master math. But there’s more to it than that. Throughout all of these examples–and in more that delve into the social benefits of lighter skin color, and the reasons for school achievement gaps–Gladwell invites conversations about the complex ways privilege manifests in our culture. He leaves us pondering the gifts of our own history, and how the world could benefit if more of our kids were granted the opportunities to fulfill their remarkable potential.
Sooooo, Santa did not bring me what I wanted for Christmas. Boo hooooooooooooo! How am I suppose to get in shape in 2009? I really need one. Oh. I suppose needing a new TV has something to do with not getting a Wii Fit, but I want one! I keep hearing how people love it and how great they feel and how fit they’re getting. Oh well. I guess I’ll have to get it myself, which is fine but I’ll have to save up a little. Maybe it’ll be an early bday present for moi. Yes. Body, get ready to get fit! Want to join me?
Check out the excellent toy sale that takes place every Friday at our favorite online mega store, amazon
You didn’t think all you could do on your Nintendo DS Lite
First things first: select a recipe. With 245+ to choose from, Personal Trainer: Cooking makes it easy to find what you’re looking for by helping you browse by country, ingredients, difficulty, cooking time, cooking technique or even calorie count.
Once you’ve found something that looks yummy, take a look at the ingredients. Out of butter or need to buy some cumin? Just tap them with the stylus to automatically add the ingredients to your Shopping List. Making several dishes tonight? Just keep tapping ingredients - your Shopping List keeps it all in one place for you. Now that you’ve got your ingredients, it’s time to start cooking. The DS Chef is there with you, talking you through every step along the way. Don’t know how to fillet a trout? Watch the demonstration video when you get to that step. Didn’t quite catch the last step? Just say “Repeat,” and the Chef will explain it again. You can pause the recipe at any time to consult the Cooking A-Z guide, and prompts will appear within recipes for specific terms you might need more information about.
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It’s cookie making time! Well. For me, anyway. I love making all kinds of cookies, cakes and candies during the holidays; let’s just say that I really get into the spirit of Christmas, Channukah, Kwanza and whatever else I’ve missed. Back to cookie making. These cutters rock because you have so many different sizes to make all sorts of goodies AND when you’re done, they store in a tiny amount of space.
Complete with a tin storage box to reduce clutter, this set of 11 round, stainless-steel cookie cutters comes in handy for all seasons. The cutters range in size from 3/4 inch high to 3-5/8 inches high, and they have rolled edges on top to protect fingers during the cutting process. They’re constructed to be long-lasting and are dishwasher-safe.
* Professional gauge pastry and cookie cutters with a plain edge.
* Set of 11 in a reusable storage tin, ranging in size from 7/8″Dia to 3-3/4″Diameter
* Stainless steel.
Circumnavigate the world – exploring its many wonders as you go – with this talking, touch-sensitive globe. Here are some of the cool things the Talking Globe does, besides encouraging young explorers to learn about the customs and cultures of people around the world as they spin this interactive globe:
* Full-color 3-D spinning globe
* 7 touch-sensitive areas allow you to select information about all 7 the continents
* 10 activity buttons
* Hundreds of facts about people, music, clothing, customs, geography, food, animals, inventions and languages
* Built-in LCD screen visually reinforces the learning
* More than 20 minutes of audio entertainment
* Narrated by a cheerful character
I really, really, really want this
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What could be more perfect for your girlfriend or sister or daughter or mother, than this beautiful diamond necklace pendant that is skillfully crafted into a flower?
This brilliant diamond in a bezel setting sparkles and catches the eye because of the clarity of 12 (in gem language, that is), color J (also gem lingo).
It’s surround by a white gold setting and 16 inch chain, which will be gently displayed a proud owner’s neck for all to admire. Isn’t it sweet?
Yes, like Black Friday where people go out into the harsh physical conditions of marathon shopping, pitted against panicked and angry shoppers creating stampedes and injuries, Cyber Monday involves mega amounts of bargains. BUT. There shouldn’t be injuries or stampedes or fights or tug-of-wars. You do not have to deal with people. How beautiful is that, people? VERY.
Cyber Monday is a day where you can shop online, free of shoppers angst and at the same time receive some of the best prices on all kinds of items. Many online stores will also offer free shipping on Cyber Monday. There are deals to be had, so get shopping! Online, that is.
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