Train Markets (An Oldie But A Goodie...)

Mini Hard Disk 8GB USB2.0 flash drive

 A USB memory stick that's shaped just like its big brother the hard drive.  Obviously a novelty but its just one of those "must haves".

More here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007J7V2GS/01-21-20/?ie=UTF8

Hobbes and Bacon Part 1

A Guide to Australian Politics & Parties

Before you head out to vote this week end you may want to read this handy guide to Australian Politics and Parties: http://noblekraken.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/a-guide-to-australian-politics-and-parties-for-non-australians-and-also-australians-too/

14 Must See Sci Fi Movies that Weren't Produced in Hollywood

With all the sci-fi films we can dig through across the U.S. (and U.K.), it’s enough to keep even the most ardent fan busy for a lifetime. But then you’d be missing a lot of awesome stuff.

A lot of the films we all know and love had roots elsewhere, with quite a few being inspired by classics that range from France to Japan. From Pacific Rim to 12 Monkeys, quite a few can trace influences back to foreign films.

Plus, even over the past few decades, there have been some stellar sci-fi films released into the wild that didn't get good distribution in the rest of the world .

More here: http://www.blastr.com/2013-8-7/14-fantastic-foreign-sci-fi-movies-you-really-need-see

Self Balancing Unicycle

Here's a niffy idea: a self balancing unicycle.  Adam Savage (from Mythbusters) has one (what, pray tell, doesn't he have?).

 Check it out here: http://focusdesigns.com/

Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels.

NPR have compiled a list of the top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy novels as voted by their listeners.  One of the wonderful things about it is you can tick off the ones you've read.

More here: NPR's List of the Top 100 Science and Fantasy Novels

Good Advice from Bill Waterson