Mother’s Day 2013 Gift Guide

13 Delightfully High-Tech Gifts for the Forward Thinking Mom

iPhone Case

HEX Focus Case

Ma knows her way around a wardrobe. Up the ante on her favorite accessory with these iPhone cases made from premium, water resistant, waxed reverse denim. Yes, denim.

Available at shophex.com, $34.95.

  1. iPhone Case iPhone Case
    iPhone Case
    HEX Focus Case
    Ma knows her way around a wardrobe. Up the ante on her favorite accessory with these iPhone cases made from premium, water resistant, waxed reverse denim. Yes, denim.
    Available at shophex.com, $34.95.
  2. Photobook Photobook
    Photobook
    Mosaic
    This iPhone app lets you choose the 20 best photos from your camera roll and turn them into a beautiful 7-square-inch hardcover book. The best part: It arrives in just 4 days.
    Available at heymosaic.com, $20.
  3. Wellness Tracker Wellness Tracker
    Wellness Tracker
    Jawbone UP
    Mom spent years making sure you exercised, slept well, and ate right. Return the favor with this high-tech smart wristband, which tracks your every move and provides data on your health.
    Available at jawbone.com. $129.99.
  4. Tablet Stand Tablet Stand
    Tablet Stand
    Belkin Kitchen Stand
    Mom’s been an iPad addict ever since she got one. Now with this handy stand and stylus she can use her tablet while cooking without dirtying the screen.
    Available at amazon.com, $21.98.
  5. Personalized eNotes Personalized eNotes
    Personalized eNotes
    Lettrs
    Celebrating long distance? Instead of sending an email or cookie-cutter greeting card, use this site to turn your digital correspondence into a beautifully made, hand-mailed paper letter.
    Available at lettrs.com, $2-$6.
  6. Purse Purse
    Purse
    Everpurse
    These stylish clutches (in such high demand they are released in small batches) contain a phone charging dock. Use the included inductive charging mat to re-up the bag itself.
    Available at everpurse.com, $189.
  7. Planter Planter
    Planter
    Patch Herb Planter
    Whether she’s an urban dweller with limited planting room or a farmer with acres of primo topsoil, your mom will love these ingenious self-watering herb planters for her window sills and balconies.
    Available at letspatch.com, $39.95
  8. Water Bottle Water Bottle
    Water Bottle
    CamelBak AllClear
    Mom is the type to practice what she preaches: 8 glasses of water a day. Make sure her H2O is squeaky clean with this water bottle that uses UV technology to purify its contents.
    Available at camelbak.com, $99.
  9. Gift Basket Gift Basket
    Gift Basket
    Sesame
    Maybe giving gifts has never been your forte – don’t sweat it. Sesame for iPhone and iPad sends premade themed boxes for everything from gifts for new moms to “puppy picks” for dog lovers.
    Available at sincerely.com/sesame, $29-$99.
  10. Coffee & Tea Maker Coffee & Tea Maker
    Coffee & Tea Maker
    Cuisinart Electric Kettle
    There’s nothing Mum likes better than a nice cuppa to start the day. This electric kettle quickly heats water to the precise temperature for the perfect mug of coffee or tea.
    Available at chefscatalog.com, $99.95.
  11. Flowers Flowers
    Flowers
    The Bouqs
    Instead of a single bouquet, sign up Mom for monthly delivery of these premium stems grown on eco-friendly farms, where the soil is pH-balanced and the food is volcanic melt water. All subscriptions receive 10% off and delivery is free.
    Available at thebouqs.com, starting at $40.
  12. Homing Device Homing Device
    Homing Device
    Stick-N-Find
    “Where’s my checkbook?” “Where are my keys?” “Where’s your little brother?” Mom won't lose anything ever again if she attaches one of these smartphone-enabled tracking stickers.
    Available at sticknfind.com, $49.99.
  13. Phone Mount Phone Mount
    Phone Mount
    The Bikepod
    She’s already Instagram obsessed, so let’s make sure mom snaps pics safely when she’s out and about on her two-wheeler. This tool mounts your smartphone on your handlebars, turning it into a roving tripod.
    Available at photojojo.com, $45.
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10 Sites and Apps for Earth Day - Netted

10 Sites and Apps for Earth Day

Apps to Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, and Make the World a Better Place

Charity

Reforest Patagonia

In the past century, forrest fires have destroyed millions of acres of Patagonia. For $4 you can plant a tree to reforest the area and get a Google map of it's location to show it off to your friends.

Available online at Reforest Patagonia.

  1. Charity Charity
    Charity
    Reforest Patagonia
    In the past century, forrest fires have destroyed millions of acres of Patagonia. For $4 you can plant a tree to reforest the area and get a Google map of it's location to show it off to your friends.
    Available online at Reforest Patagonia.
  2. White Noise App White Noise App
    White Noise App
    Ataku Fake Shower
    This app emulates the sound of a shower or faucet (to prevent significant others from "hearing the sounds of nature in the bathroom," as the app puts it) and informs you how much water is being saved.
    Free at the App Store.
  3. Fresh Food Fresh Food
    Fresh Food
    Epicurious Peak-Season Map
    The environmental and culinary merits of eating local are well documented, so use this map to figure out what's in season in your area and how to cook it.
    Available Online at Epicurious.com.
  4. Eco Stories Eco Stories
    Eco Stories
    WWF Together
    There’s no better way to get inspired about the environment than to see the stories of how endangered animals are affected it on this app from the World Wildlife Fund.
    Free at the App Store.
  5. Product Research Product Research
    Product Research
    GoodGuide
    Lots of products say they’re green. This tool shows you which ones mean it. Search the site for items or scan product barcodes with the app to see how environmentally sound they really are.
    Available online at GoodGuide.com.
  6. Charity Charity
    Charity
    Hope Phones
    Half a million cell phones (made of non-biodegradable materials) are trashed each day in the U.S. This charity turns old devices into donations to aid health workers in impoverished countries.
    Available online at HopePhones.org.
  7. Search Engine Search Engine
    Search Engine
    Ecosia
    Search engines really rake in the dough, but imagine if all that money went to worthy causes? This search engine donates more than 80% of its revenue to protecting the rain forest.
    Available online at Ecosia.com.
  8. Recycling App Recycling App
    Recycling App
    iRecycle
    If recycling is so important, why’s it so hard to find the right bins? Let this app teach you how and where to recycle everything from light bulbs to televisions. It’s your guide to responsible trashing.
    Available at Earth911.com.
  9. Ridesharing Ridesharing
    Ridesharing
    Zimride
    Carpooling is great for the environment, but what if nobody you know is headed your way? Catch a ride with a like-minded stranger on this ridesharing site.
    Available at Zimride.com.
  10. Thrift App Thrift App
    Thrift App
    Krrb
    They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and considering all the cool stuff on this local thrift classifieds app, we’d say they’re right on the money.
    Free at the App Store.
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10 Amazing Gadgets for Your Car - Netted

10 Amazing Gadgets for Your Car

View the Complete List Then Enter to Win Them All, Courtesy of Ford

Handpresso

Handpresso

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Online at website.com.

  1. Handpresso Handpresso
    Handpresso
    Handpresso
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    Online at website.com.
  2. Cobra Tag Cobra Tag
    Cobra Tag
    Cobra Tag
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In volutpat, quam a accumsan eleifend, velit tellus vestibulum nulla, id ullamcorper nunc velit a turpis.
    Online at website.com.
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17 Apps for a Digital Spring Cleaning - Netted

17 Apps for a Digital Spring Cleaning

Tidy Up Everything from Files to Closets with These Helpful Tools

Inbox Clutter

Shopilly

Shopilly is an uber-handy tool that extracts all the marketing emails clogging up your inbox and arranges them in a Pinterest-style board for virtual window shopping.

Online at shopilly.com.

  1. Inbox Clutter Inbox Clutter
    Inbox Clutter
    Shopilly
    Shopilly is an uber-handy tool that extracts all the marketing emails clogging up your inbox and arranges them in a Pinterest-style board for virtual window shopping.
    Online at shopilly.com.
  2. Photo Collection Photo Collection
    Photo Collection
    Trovebox
    Your digital photo collection spans Flickr, Instagram, Facebook, and about five other sites. Trovebox collects all your photos into one big album and stores it in the cloud.
    Online at trovebox.com.
  3. Junk Drawer Junk Drawer
    Junk Drawer
    Gazelle
    SPONSORED
    Old phones taking up space in your junk drawer? Gazelle pays for your used gadgets in the simpliest way possible. It even covers shipping and sends you the box.
    Online at gazelle.com.
  4. Calendar Upgrade Calendar Upgrade
    Calendar Upgrade
    Agenda
    A manageable schedule starts with a clean calendar. Agenda for iPhone, iPad, and Android makes it feel like you’re using a simple paper calendar — one with serious digital prowess.
    Online at savvyapps.com.
  5. Attachment Searching Attachment Searching
    Attachment Searching
    Attachments.Me
    10,000 emails and you're supposed to find a photo attachment from two years ago? Try Attachments.me for Gmail, which catalogs everything you've sent and received for lightening quick searching.
    Online at attachments.me.
  6. Junk Mail Junk Mail
    Junk Mail
    PaperKarma
    The only thing worse that junk email is junk real mail. PaperKarma for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone allows you to unsubscribe from all forms of physical junk mail by simply taking a picture of it.
    Online at paperkarma.com.
  7. Contacts Improvement Contacts Improvement
    Contacts Improvement
    CoBook and Contacts+
    Updating your address book is a time-honored spring cleaning tradition. Luckily, doing so on your phone only requires an app like Cobook (iPhone) or Contacts+ (Android), which turbo boosts your contacts with everything from photos to Twitter handles.
    Online at cobook.co and contactspls.com.
  8. Address Book Update Address Book Update
    Address Book Update
    Postable
    The easiest way to update your actual address book? Make others do it for you. Postable generates a custom link to send to select friends allowing them to update their entry in your address book.
    Online at postable.com.
  9. Computer Cleaner Computer Cleaner
    Computer Cleaner
    CleanMyMac and CleanMyPC
    The great, unspoken mess in your digital life: your computer. These two tools – CleanMyMac2 and  CleanMyPC – automatically and intuitively clean your cache, trash, and other pesky system slowdowns.
    Online at macpaw.com.
  10. Android Booster Android Booster
    Android Booster
    Clean Master
    Android phones get cluttered. It happens. In less than a minute, Clean Master automatically disposes of the app cache, unused files, and your cumbersome search history. It even includes one-tap app uninstallation.
    Online at Google Play store.
  11. File Managment File Managment
    File Managment
    Collections.Me
    Can't remember where you put that video of your cousin singing “Born To Run”? Facebook? YouTube? Twitter? Collections is a Mac tool that connects to your social networks and allows you to search them all simultaneously.
    Online at collections.me.
  12. To-Do Motivation To-Do Motivation
    To-Do Motivation
    Carrot
    Clearing off your to-do list will take some motivation. Guided by the age-old adage, “Spare the rod, spoil the full-grown adult,” Carrot uses not-so-veiled insults and threats to make sure you achieve your goals.
    Online at meetcarrot.com.
  13. Family Schedule Family Schedule
    Family Schedule
    Cozi
    Soccer is on Tuesdays at 5, violin is on Thursdays at 4, and karate is… wait, who takes karate again? If you’re a busy parent, make sure you have Cozi, a family planner app that coordinates everyone’s activities.
    Online at cozi.com.
  14. Closet Cleanout Closet Cleanout
    Closet Cleanout
    LikeTwice and ThredUp
    You can hastily throw unwanted clothes in a trash bag, or you can fill a garment bag from LikeTwice (for women's apparel) or ThredUp (for kids apparel), mail it in for free, and take a cut of the profits when they are sold.
    Online at thredup.com and liketwice.com.
  15. Finance Overview Finance Overview
    Finance Overview
    PageOnce
    You get bills for heat, electricity, water, internet, TV, gas, the personal French chef… who can handle all that? PageOnce lets you pay everything right from your app. Then get back to the crème brulee.
    Online at pageonce.com.
  16. Project Management Project Management
    Project Management
    Trello
    Getting others to work well together usually requires begging, pleading, and bribery. Trello makes delegating and getting things done so easy you can save the donuts for something more important — like your kitchen.
    Online at trello.com.
  17. Your Own Butler Your Own Butler
    Your Own Butler
    Winston
    Want to buy yourself some free time? Winston for iPhone reads you the weather, news, and the day's social media updates while you brush your teeth, eat your breakfast, and commute to work. Who said multitasking was hard?
    Online at getwinston.com.
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Valentine’s Gift Guide 2013 - Netted

Valentine’s Gift Guide 2013

Get Roman-tech with Our Specially Curated Gift Guide

Watch

QlockTwo by Biergart & Funk

Being sexy is all about maintaining a sense of mystery. This cool watch not only looks like nothing you’ve seen before, but it displays the time in unpredictable places on its face. Me-ow.

Online at watchismo.com, $770.

  1. Watch Watch
    Watch
    QlockTwo by Biergart & Funk
    Being sexy is all about maintaining a sense of mystery. This cool watch not only looks like nothing you’ve seen before, but it displays the time in unpredictable places on its face. Me-ow.
    Online at watchismo.com, $770.
  2. Passive Speakers Passive Speakers
    Passive Speakers
    Koostik
    Just get away from it all this Valentine’s Day. Get a cabin in the woods with no distractions, and bring these “passive” speakers with you – no power is required to amplify your romantic playlist.
    Online at koostik.com, $75.
  3. Heart Straws Heart Straws
    Heart Straws
    Heart Straws
    Picture this: You cooked a majestic eight-course meal, worked through a bottle of wine, and then you hand your significant other a fancy cocktail with one of these bad boys in it. Too smooth.
    Online at spoonsisters.com, 8.95.
  4. Keyboard Keys Keyboard Keys
    Keyboard Keys
    Lazerwood Keys
    If you're angling for more love letters, make your mate's keyboard a bit more loveable. Available in walnut or cherry, these thin adhesive-backed wood keys fit right on top of your keyboard. They beg to be pecked.
    Online at myshopify.com, $45.
  5. Toy Toy
    Toy
    Tengu
    If you can't be with the one you love, honey, send a Tengu. This USB-powered toy lights up and lip syncs to songs or simply your voice. It might not be the same as a date, but it's pretty cute just the same.
    Online at uncommongoods.com, $25.
  6. Showerhead Speakers Showerhead Speakers
    Showerhead Speakers
    Kohler Moxie Showerhead
    You don't need a significant other to enjoy listening to music in the shower. But just like this bluetooth-enabled stereo shower head that streams music directly from your mobile device, it sure helps.
    Online at amazon.com, $149.25.
  7. Chalkboard Door Hanger Chalkboard Door Hanger
    Chalkboard Door Hanger
    Chalkboard Door Hanger
    People have been placing socks on doorknobs since time immemorial. Thanks to Restoration Hardware, society can take a chalky-dusted step forward and use actual words to tell roommates to knock, please.
    Online at restorationhardware.com, 8.99.
  8. Video Sunglasses Video Sunglasses
    Video Sunglasses
    Pivothead
    The couple who adventures together stays together. And the couple who records their feats using incredibly high-tech sunglasses, well, they probably do a lot more than just stay together.
    Online at pivothead.com, $299.
  9. Champagne Glass Champagne Glass
    Champagne Glass
    Inside Out Champagne Glasses
    A bottle of bubbly is one Valentine’s Day tradition we can get behind. Still, we suggest you pour it into these mind-bending champagne flutes from the Museum of Modern Art. Each order comes in sets of two – perfect for a special night.
    Online at momastore.org, $70.
  10. Audio Interface Audio Interface
    Audio Interface
    Focusrite iTrack Solo USB Audio Interface
    Writing someone a song? Very romantic. But if you can’t get the keys to Abbey Road studios, consider this corresponding audio interface/iPad app. Churn out the next “Let’s Get it On” right from your tablet.
    Online at amazon.com, $199.
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New Year’s Resolutions Guide - Netted

New Year’s Resolutions Guide

You've Got Resolutions, We've Got Sites and Apps to Keep Them

Be On Time

Cue

The Resolution: To stop being late.
The tool: Cue, an iPhone app that uses your email, contacts, and calendar to serve up alerts and pertinent info to help you navigate your day.

Online at cueup.com.

  1. Be On Time Be On Time
    Be On Time
    Cue
    The Resolution: To stop being late.
    The tool: Cue, an iPhone app that uses your email, contacts, and calendar to serve up alerts and pertinent info to help you navigate your day.
    Online at cueup.com.
    https://www.cueup.com/
  2. More Adventerous More Adventerous
    More Adventerous
    Adioso
    The Resolution: To be more adventurous.
    The tool: Adioso, a flight booking site that deals in offbeat searches like “somewhere warm” and “Europe under $500.”
    Online at adioso.com.
    http://adioso.com/
  3. Job Hunt Job Hunt
    Job Hunt
    Huntsy
    The Resolution: To get a better job.
    The tool: Huntsy, a service that organizes jobs you find, keeps you focused with timed reminders, and scours social networks to find helpful connections for your hunt.
    Online at huntsy.com.
    huntsy.com/
  4. Volunteer Volunteer
    Volunteer
    Catchafire
    The Resolution: To volunteer more.
    The tool: Catchafire, a site that matches charitable projects – everything from logo design to website photography – to people with the skills to complete them.
    Online at catchafire.com.
    http://www.catchafire.org/
  5. Weight Loss Weight Loss
    Weight Loss
    Dietbet
    The Resolution: To lose 10lbs.
    The tool: Dietbet, a site that turns losing weight into a game amongst friends where the winner takes home the pot.
    Online at dietbet.com.
    http://www.dietbet.com/
  6. Save Money Save Money
    Save Money
    ImpulseSave
    The Resolution: To save more money.
    The tool: ImpulseSave, a tool that connects your checking account to a high-yield savings account and allows you to deposit money with a simple text message.
    Online at impulsesave.com.
    https://impulsesave.com/
  7. Sleep Better Sleep Better
    Sleep Better
    Renew SleepClock
    The Resolution: To sleep better.
    The tool: Renew SleepClock, a smart device that uses your iPhone to track your sleep patterns and gently wakes you at just the right moment for a more refreshing morning.
    Available at the Apple Store, $129.95.
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/H7643VC/A/gear4-renew-sleepclock
  8. Be Bilingual Be Bilingual
    Be Bilingual
    Duolingo
    The Resolution: To learn a new language.
    The tool: Duolingo, a free site and iPhone app that uses photos, speech recognition, listening exercises, even site translation to teach foreign language through full immersion.
    Available for iPhone and online at duolingo.com.
    http://duolingo.com/
  9. Explore More Explore More
    Explore More
    Wikihood
    The Resolution: To explore your city more.
    The tool: Wikihood, an app for iPhone, iPad, Android, and the Web that uses your GPS to display Wikipedia entries pertaining to your surrounding area.
    Availabe for iPhone, iPad, Android and online at wikihood.com/web.
  10. Eat Better Eat Better
    Eat Better
    Fooducate
    The resolution: To eat better.
    The tool: Fooducate scans barcodes to explain questionable ingredients, give products a simple letter grade, and recommend healthy alternatives.
    Online at fooducate.com.
    http://www.fooducate.com/
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The Netted Holiday Gift Guide - Netted

The Netted Holiday Gift Guide

12 Days of Handpicked Gifts with Exclusive Promo Codes

DAY 1

Meshu

Enter important locations — places you’ve travelled together, favorite date spots, etc. — and Meshu will plot the points on a map and turn the resulting zigzags into a necklace, cufflinks, or earrings. For holiday delivery, bamboo must be ordered by Dec. 7; acrylic by Nov. 30.

Save 20% with promo code NETTED20.

  1. DAY 1 DAY 1
    DAY 1
    Meshu
    Enter important locations — places you’ve travelled together, favorite date spots, etc. — and Meshu will plot the points on a map and turn the resulting zigzags into a necklace, cufflinks, or earrings. For holiday delivery, bamboo must be ordered by Dec. 7; acrylic by Nov. 30.
    Save 20% with promo code NETTED20.
    http://meshu.io/
  2. DAY 2 DAY 2
    DAY 2
    Little Printer
    This inkless, wireless cube prints ticker tape with snippets of information — news briefs from The Guardian, the day’s itinerary from Netted-favorite Sunrise, chore lists from Google Tasks — on a predetermined schedule. Also, origami.
    Free Shipping with promo code NETTED2012.
    http://us-shop.bergcloud.com/
  3. DAY 3 DAY 3
    DAY 3
    The Sketchbook Project
    Order a sketchbook. Give to the artsiest person you know. Let them fill it with whatever they want. Mail it back, and this Brooklyn-based outfit will house it in their functioning library (forever) and take it on tour across the country.
    Save 20% with promo code NETTEDGIFT. Hurry, code expires Dec. 14.
    http://www.sketchbookproject.com/
  4. DAY 4 DAY 4
    DAY 4
    Stickygram and Foldables
    Need some good low-priced gifts? StickyGram turns your Instagrams into fridge-worthy magnets, while Foldable.Me makes cute cardboard doppelgängers.
    Buy 2 Stickygrams and get 1 free with promo code STICKYGRAMXMAS.
    Buy 2 Foldables and get 1 free with promo code FOLDABLEXMAS.
    http://stickygram.com/
  5. DAY 5 DAY 5
    DAY 5
    Sound Rise
    Built by the award-winning audiophiles at Soundfreaq, this alarm clock/Bluetooth stereo/phone charger is a night stand-sized entertainment system. Sync it with your tablet to make bedtime movie watching a blockbuster event.
    The first 100 readers to purchase a Sound Rise using this link will save 25%.
    http://soundfreaq.com/netted
  6. DAY 6 DAY 6
    DAY 6
    Milo from Bluelounge
    SPONSORED
    Starting at under 15 bucks, this stylish, unexpectedly handy microsuction smartphone stand from the innovative folks at Bluelounge is the gifting equivalent of a sure thing.
    Save 15% with promo code NETTED15.
    http://www.bluelounge.com/products/milo/?utm_source=netted&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Netted_GiftGuide_2012
  7. DAY 7 DAY 7
    DAY 7
    Ribbon
    Plug your headphones into this tiny device — about the size of a lighter — then pair it to your phone via Bluetooth. Bingo: You can now stream music to your headphones. (Hint: It also works with your home stereo.)
    Save 15% with promo code WEBBYS.
    http://store.blueantwireless.com/?source=WEBBYS
  8. DAY 8 DAY 8
    DAY 8
    The Bouqs
    This newcomer to the online flower delivery game offers a refreshing take on buds: 40 choices, each $40 with free shipping. Sift through the minimalist inventory by color, type, or sentiment, or opt for one of the thoughtful subscription services.
    Save 20% with promo code NETTED.
    https://www.thebouqs.com/
  9. DAY 9 DAY 9
    DAY 9
    Fandeavor
    Some people love sports. Other people love sports a little too much. For the latter, this startup offers exclusive (and pricey) VIP game-day experiences like sideline access at an NFL game or luxury box seats during March Madness.
    Save 15% with promo code F3EP09127.
    http://www.fandeavor.com/
  10. DAY 10 DAY 10
    DAY 10
    Sifteo
    The game system consists of small cubes with touch screens and tilt sensors. The cubes wirelessly “talk” to each other, so when you tap them, tip them, and slide them next to each other, magical things happen.
    Save 10% with promo code Webbys.
    https://www.sifteo.com/
  11. DAY 11 DAY 11
    DAY 11
    Boxee
    In addition to giving you access to Netflix and other streaming sites right on your TV, this slim box lets you watch broadcast cable in HD (for free), record shows, then stream those recordings to your other devices.
    Get free shipping and a free HDMI cable* with promo code NETTED3.
    * Add the HDMI cable to your cart during checkout.
    http://www.boxee.tv/#/buy
  12. DAY 12 DAY 12
    DAY 12
    Craft Coffee
    Each month, the company blindly evaluates 50 small-batch roasts. The three best are ground to your specifications, lovingly packed in airtight satchels along with tasting notes and brew tips, and shipped to your door. Last minute gift: solved.
    Save 10% with promo code NETTED2012.
    http://www.craftcoffee.com/
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Holiday Hosting 2012 - Netted

Holiday Hosting 2012

10 Products and Apps for Painless Entertaining

Airport Info

Just Landed

Expectation: Flights carrying friends arrive on time. Reality: Yeah, right. This app uses your current location and the latest flight and traffic information to help you execute the perfect airport pick up.

Download from the App Store, $0.99.

  1. Airport Info Airport Info
    Airport Info
    Just Landed
    Expectation: Flights carrying friends arrive on time. Reality: Yeah, right. This app uses your current location and the latest flight and traffic information to help you execute the perfect airport pick up.
    Download from the App Store, $0.99.
    http://www.getjustlanded.com/
  2. Party Supplies Party Supplies
    Party Supplies
    Party Decor from Minted
    The site known for indie designer invitations has launched a line of all-in-one holiday party decor packages. Kits include personalized banners and signs, napkins, plates, table confetti, favors, and more.
    Online at minted.com, $65+.
    http://www.minted.com/shop/turkey-festive_christmas-new_years_eve-winter_supplies--party-themes
  3. Dice Game Dice Game
    Dice Game
    Tenzi Dice Game
    SPONSORED
    Eliminate all traces of boring small talk and antisocial behavior with this fast-moving, addictive dice game. Everything you need is in the box — gambling and drinking are optional.
    Online at dailygrommet.com, $15 for a set of two or $27 for two sets.
    http://www.dailygrommet.com/products/tenzi-world-s-fastest-dice-game?utm_source=webbys&utm_medium=CPM&utm_campaign=Cust
  4. Mood Music Mood Music
    Mood Music
    Songza Playlists
    Good music is a must. Spending hours making playlists isn’t. This site (with apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad) serves up human-made playlists based on your current activity from a Christmas carol cocktail hour to an indie rock after-dessert party.
    Online at songza.com, free.
    http://songza.com/
  5. Speakers Speakers
    Speakers
    JBL SoundFly Air and BT
    These speakers sit directly in your wall outlets and connect wirelessly with AirPlay- or Bluetooth-enabled devices. That means no cables to trip over or losing the music remote (since it's probably your phone).
    Online at jbl.com, $200 for AirPlay or $180 for Bluetooth.
    http://www.jbl.com/estore/jbl/us/search/result.jsp?question=soundfly
  6. Mood Lighting Mood Lighting
    Mood Lighting
    Philips Hue
    These revolutionary LED bulbs can be adjusted right from your iDevice or browser. Adjusted to do what? Brighten and dim, for starters. But also recreate any color in the spectrum. You can even choose a color from a picture on your phone and watch as the room instantly turns that hue.
    Online at meethue.com, $200.
    http://www.meethue.com/en-US
  7. Camera Remote Camera Remote
    Camera Remote
    Triggertrap Mobile
    Love 'em or hate 'em, group photos are a must. This app makes them easier by turning your iPhone or Android into a digital SLR remote control, including time-delayed, time-lapse, and motion-activated pictures.
    Online at triggertrap.com, $25+.
    https://triggertrap.com/products/triggertrap-mobile/
  8. Party Photos Party Photos
    Party Photos
    Tracks Photo Sharing App
    Never again say, “Hey, look at this photo I just took.” This app for Android and iPhone automatically shares the photos you take with everyone else at the party. It's a holiday party miracle.
    Online at tracks.io, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tracks/id438351520?mt=8
  9. Turkey Help Turkey Help
    Turkey Help
    iDevices Thermometer
    Chances are there will be a turkey involved here. This cooking probe connects to your iDevice to remotely track the meal's progress — while you kick back and watch football (okay, the parade).
    Online at amazon.com, $72.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WG55ZI/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004WG55ZI&linkCode=as2&tag=nettbythewe00-20
  10. RSVP RSVP
    RSVP
    Paperless Post Invitations
    We've been told our handwriting's jagged enough to sink ships. So when we can send personalized, electronic invites of this high a design caliber for next to nothing, we're more than onboard — we're typing as fast as we can row.
    Online at paperlesspost.com, prices vary.
    http://www.paperlesspost.com/cards#/cards/invitations/thanksgiving-invitations?_usource=popular
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15 Outside-the-Box Weather Apps - Netted

15 Outside-the-Box Weather Apps

Upgrade Your Weather App for iPhone, Android, and iPad

Yahoo! Weather

Yahoo! Weather App

The newly launched weather app from Yahoo! leverages content from Flickr to pair cityscape Images with highly accurate weather reporting. The best part? The background images change based on weather conditions and the time of day.

Available on the App Store and Google Play, free.

  1. Yahoo! Weather Yahoo! Weather
    Yahoo! Weather
    Yahoo! Weather App
    The newly launched weather app from Yahoo! leverages content from Flickr to pair cityscape Images with highly accurate weather reporting. The best part? The background images change based on weather conditions and the time of day.
    Available on the App Store and Google Play, free.
  2. Voodoo Skies Voodoo Skies
    Voodoo Skies
    Voodoo Skies
    People like to talk about the weather. And not just what it's like today, but how much different it was this time last year. This app compares the current forecast with patterns from years past. It's a good conversation starter.
    Available on the App Store, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/voodoo-skies-normal-or-not/id528163921?mt=8
  3. Weather Puppy Weather Puppy
    Weather Puppy
    Weather Puppy
    The weather . . . plus puppies. (One more time with the slow clap.)
    Available on the App Store, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/il/app/weather-puppy/id528732981?mt=8
  4. YoWindow YoWindow
    YoWindow
    YoWindow
    An animated screensaver that changes according to the current conditions and time of day. Choose from stock scenes or upload a landscape photo and the program will convert it for you. Also sports a sweet Chrome extension.
    Available at yowindow.com.
  5. Blue Blue
    Blue
    Blue
    Three-day forecasts displayed in hourly color bars generated based on the temperature, humidity, and sunrise/sunset times for your current location.
    Available on the App Store.
  6. Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
    Partly Cloudy
    Partly Cloudy
    Some people like to open an app and see a number. Some people like to open an app and see a big spinning dial with infographic-style colors, icons, and statistics. This app is for the latter.
    Available on the App Store, $1.99.
    https://itunes.apple.com/app/partly-cloudy/id545627378
  7. Swackett Swackett
    Swackett
    Swackett
    There are lots of reasons to check the weather. Chief among them: deciding what to wear. So in addition to facts and figures, Swackett uses restroom door sign mannequins to show you how to dress for the current conditions.
    Available on the App Store, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swackett/id418554305?mt=8
  8. Weather Neue Weather Neue
    Weather Neue
    Weather Neue
    Lots of snazzy weather apps come with price tags. This one? It's free. And looks really nice. And just got a much-needed update to make it well worth the price.
    Available on the App Store and Google Play, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weather-neue/id527856624?ls=1&mt=8
  9. Dark Sky Dark Sky
    Dark Sky
    Dark Sky
    Chance of rain. That's a pretty vague term. This app aims to predict rainfall with a bit more precision — as in, down to the minute. So you can leave the office five minutes earlier and make it to your car dry.
    Available on the App Store, $3.99.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dark-sky-weather-radar-hyperlocal/id517329357?mt=8
  10. Weather Eye Weather Eye
    Weather Eye
    Weather Eye
    When it comes to sweet design, iPhone users seem to get all the attention. If you're looking for minimalism, quirky icons, and fancy fonts (and you're holding an Android), this the app for you.
    Available on Google Play, free.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citc.weather
  11. WeatherPro WeatherPro
    WeatherPro
    WeatherPro
    The dirty little secret behind weather apps: Good intel is hard to come by. WeatherPro gets its data from over 2 million locations worldwide, providing incredibly accurate (and almost comically in-depth) local reports.
    Available for Android, iOS, Windows, and Blackberry, prices vary.
    http://www.weatherpro.eu/home.html
  12. Wundermap Wundermap
    Wundermap
    Wundermap
    A completely map-based forecast tool that provides hyperlocal temperature, wind, and humidity data. You can also overlay animated radars for precipitation. Put a weatherman in front of it, and you could be watching a local news segment.
    Available online and on the App Store, free.
    http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/
  13. Ultraweather Ultraweather
    Ultraweather
    Ultraweather
    Hook up your Instagram feed (or anyone else's, for that mattter) and this app will use the photos to create vivid backgrounds for the current and 5-day forecasts.
    Available on the App Store, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultraweather/id529806528?mt=8
  14. WeatherCaster WeatherCaster
    WeatherCaster
    WeatherCaster
    Of all the things you can do with an iPad, "view the weather" is probably the least exciting. Unless you're doing it with this app, which includes radar maps, crowd-sourced weather photos, and a glossary of meteorological terms.
    Available on the App Store, free.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weathercaster/id537308269?ls=1&mt=8
  15. Solar Solar
    Solar
    Solar
    Swipe up for a 24-hour forecast; down for the 3-day forecast. Swipe left and right to change locations and pinch to view them all. Oh, and the background color is determined by the temperature. (Insert slow clap here.)
    Available on the App Store, $1.99.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solar-weather-has-never-been/id542875991?ls=1&mt=8
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Election 2012 Sites and App Guide - Netted

Election 2012 Sites and App Guide

13 Tools to Make an Informed Decision

Tax Policy Impact

Politify

Using sources ranging from the candidates' websites to the IRS, this site calculates (in real numbers) the impact of proposed tax plans on a national, local, and personal level.

Online at politify.com.

  1. Tax Policy Impact Tax Policy Impact
    Tax Policy Impact
    Politify
    Using sources ranging from the candidates' websites to the IRS, this site calculates (in real numbers) the impact of proposed tax plans on a national, local, and personal level.
    Online at politify.com.
    https://www.politify.com/election/
  2. PollTracker PollTracker
    PollTracker
    Talking Points Memo: PollTracker
    There's the Gallup Poll. The Quinnipiac. The Pew. The Pew Pew Pew. Find the most recent polls here, broken down on state and national levels.
    Online at polltracker.talkingpointsmemo.com.
    http://polltracker.talkingpointsmemo.com/
  3. Ad Explainer Ad Explainer
    Ad Explainer
    Super PAC App
    This app listens to campaign commercials and tells you who paid for it, how much it cost, what side the backer is on, and how viewers feel about it. Fair warning: The amounts can be staggering.
    Download from the App Store.
    http://www.superpacapp.org/
  4. Ballot Meanings Ballot Meanings
    Ballot Meanings
    Know Your Ballot: How to Vote on 2012 Propositions
    Election hubbub is mostly about the candidates. But your state's proposition votes are just as (or even more) important. This site explains the issues so you're not caught off guard come ballot time.
    Online at vote.good.is.
    http://vote.good.is/
  5. Voting Info Voting Info
    Voting Info
    TurboVote
    While most registration deadlines have passed, registered voters can go here to apply for mail-in ballots and sign up for reminders. First-timers: Get a head start by registering for future elections now.
    Online at turbovote.org.
    https://turbovote.org/register
  6. Google Politics Google Politics
    Google Politics
    Google Politics & Elections
    We Netted it before, and it's gotten even better. Sift through breaking news on all four (!) presidential candidates as well as polling trends, voting information, and campaign spending.
    Online at google.com.
    http://www.google.com/elections/ed/us
  7. Lobbyist Info Lobbyist Info
    Lobbyist Info
    Dollarocracy
    There a whole bunch of people in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Find out which companies have them on the payroll — besides us, fellow taxpayer.
    Download from the App Store.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dollarocracy/id404687699?mt=8
  8. Bill Support Bill Support
    Bill Support
    POPVOX
    It's not enough just to elect your members of Congress — you need to let them know what you stand for. This site makes it easy to convey your support of or opposition to Congressional bills.
    Online at popvox.com.
    https://www.popvox.com/
  9. Just the Facts Just the Facts
    Just the Facts
    PolitiFact Truth-O-Meter
    Politicians are generally pretty great at two things: saying things, and saying things until they believe them. Cut through the lies (or what sound like lies, but are surprisingly accurate) here.
    Online at politifact.com or download the app for iPhone, Android, or Playbook.
    http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/
  10. FB Post Blocker FB Post Blocker
    FB Post Blocker
    No Politics Please
    Facebook: the desert where friends are. Political Facebook posts: the poisoned oasis where friendships go to die. Stifle your anger by blocking those posts with this Chrome extension.
    Online at noppl.com.
    http://www.noppl.com/
  11. Video Debates Video Debates
    Video Debates
    Deeyoon
    Whether it's a political kerfuffle or an argument between friends, someone needs to moderate. This video-debate system lets the Internet decide who won.
    Online at deeyoon.com.
    http://deeyoon.com/
  12. Candidate Views Candidate Views
    Candidate Views
    ElectNext
    Some people vote based on whom they'd rather have a beer with. This site takes personality out of the equation with an anonymous quiz to see which candidate's policies you agree with most.
    Online at electnext.com.
    https://www.electnext.com/
  13. Fist Fight Fist Fight
    Fist Fight
    Smack A Candidate
    Voters' tweets control two robotic puppets. With each tweet containing #SmackObama or #SmackRomney, one puppet punches the other — and you can watch in real time. A little catharsis goes a long way.
    Online at smackacandidate.com.
    http://smackacandidate.com/
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First Day of Fall 2012 Guide - Netted

First Day of Fall 2012 Guide

12 Goodies to Ease into a Colorful Season

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

We admit "curling up with a good Kindle" doesn't sound as good as "curling up with a good book," but when the best e-reader adds 62% more pixels and a built-in backlight, consider us smitten.

Online at amazon.com, $119.

  1. Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Paperwhite
    Kindle Paperwhite
    Kindle Paperwhite
    We admit "curling up with a good Kindle" doesn't sound as good as "curling up with a good book," but when the best e-reader adds 62% more pixels and a built-in backlight, consider us smitten.
    Online at amazon.com, $119.
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OZNZG0/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007OZNZG0&linkCode=as2&tag=nettbythewe00-20
  2. CampStove CampStove
    CampStove
    BioLite CampStove
    Taking your tech out into the brisk fall air? Bring this portable campfire. It's barely bigger than a water bottle but can roast smores and boil water in under five minutes — and charge your phone while doing it.
    Online at biolitestove.com, $129.
    http://shop.biolitestove.com/BioLite-CampStove_p_15.html
  3. Hardcore Hatchets Hardcore Hatchets
    Hardcore Hatchets
    Hardcore Hatchets
    You'll need kindling for your CampStove. There isn't an app for that. But there are these beauties, which will make short work of all your kindling needs. Try one in our favorite color, "Zombie Apocalypse."
    Online at shophardcorehammers.com, $45.
    http://shophardcorehammers.com/index.php/hatchets.html
  4. Netatmo Netatmo
    Netatmo
    Netatmo Weather Station
    Keep tabs on the rapidly cooling weather with this personal weather station. The indoor and outdoor modules stream data on tempreature, humidity, air quality, and more directly to your Android or iDevice.
    Online at netatmo.com, $179.
    http://www.netatmo.com/en-US/site
  5. Puxxle Puxxle
    Puxxle
    Puxxle
    Make time stuck indoors disappear and the rain, rain go away with this combination of pixels, puzzles, and wall stickers. Each square is one piece of the portrait assembled wherever you see fit.
    Online at puxxle.yoyo.es, $24–$59.
    http://puxxle.yoyo.es/
  6. Alarm Dock Alarm Dock
    Alarm Dock
    Alarm Dock
    The end of daylight saving time is right around the corner. Couple that with chilly weather and getting out of bed becomes approximately five times harder. At least you won't mind looking at your alarm clock.
    Online at lumens.com, $40.
    http://shop.thefutureperfect.com/accessories/alarm-dock.html
  7. Coffee Mail Coffee Mail
    Coffee Mail
    Craft Coffee
    The days of iced coffee are over. No matter: Good coffee is meant to be drank warm. Reacclimate your palate with a rotating selection of small-batch roasts from this bean-loving NYC startup.
    Online at craftcoffee.com, $20 per month.
    http://www.craftcoffee.com/
  8. Shipped Cocktails Shipped Cocktails
    Shipped Cocktails
    Master of Malt's Vintage Cocktails
    Need something stronger than coffee? This site stocks a line of  preblended vintage cocktails including gin martinis and old fashioneds, all made using top-flight ingredients. Instant warmth.
    Online at masterofmalt.com, starting at $52.
    http://www.masterofmalt.com/dram-club/
  9. Washable Keyboard Washable Keyboard
    Washable Keyboard
    Logitech Washable Keyboard
    Fall isn't all campfires and cocktails. It's also Q4, a.k.a. time to get down and dirty. Luckily, your new keyboard is capable of being submerged in 11 inches of water for a thorough cleaning.
    Online at jr.com, $40.
    http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=NcQTm3Rf8UY&offerid=101744.4580093&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jr.com%2FJRProductPage.process%3FProduct_Id%3D4580093%26JRSource%3Dlinkshare.datafeed.LGI%2B920004033
  10. Smartpots Smartpots
    Smartpots
    Click and Grow Smartpots
    Neither green-thumbed nor sure plants would survive your local frost? Throw in some batteries and top off its water tank, and this robogrower will keep your herbs or flower bouquet alive for you.
    Online at clickandgrow.com, $60 for starter kits and $20 for refills.
    http://www.clickandgrow.com/
  11. Pear Square One Pear Square One
    Pear Square One
    Pear Square One Training Intelligence System
    You'll probably exercise less when the weather gets cold. All the more reason to exercise effectively. This biometric system generates tons of real-time data to optimize your workout and whispers it in your ear between tunes from your iPod shuffle.
    Online at pearsports.com, $250.
    http://pearsports.com/
  12. Simple TV Simple TV
    Simple TV
    Simple TV
    A beloved ritual of ours: scouring the new fall lineup for at least one new must-watch show. This box helps with that. It connects to the Internet to record basic cable shows for free, then stream them to your laptop, iPad, Roku or Apple TV.
    Online at simple.tv, $149. Available starting Sep. 27.
    https://www.simple.tv/
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First Day of School 2012 - Netted

First Day of School 2012

Your Nine-Course Syllabus for Online Education

Literature

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Small Demons
If novels are tapestries of culture and references, this is the string factory. The site catalogues all the real-life people, places, and things in works of literature. Happy digging.

Online at smalldemons.com.

  1. Literature Literature
    Literature
    ENGLISH LITERATURE
    Small Demons
    If novels are tapestries of culture and references, this is the string factory. The site catalogues all the real-life people, places, and things in works of literature. Happy digging.
    Online at smalldemons.com.
    https://www.smalldemons.com/
  2. History History
    History
    INTRO TO HISTORY
    On This Day
    Read about important historical events that took place on the current date. Entries are short and snappy, but links to Wikipedia articles are included for further investigation.
    Online at the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/on-this-day/id317064309?mt=8
  3. Astronomy Astronomy
    Astronomy
    ASTRONOMY
    Star Walk and Google Sky Map
    There are more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on Earth. Star Walk for iPhone and Google Sky Map for Android let you hold your phone up to the night sky and learn about whichever ones are visible.
    Online at the App Store and Google Play.
  4. Foreign Language Foreign Language
    Foreign Language
    FOREIGN LANGUAGE
    TripLingo
    This family of 14 language apps for Android, iDevices, and Nook features slang, pronunciation, flash cards, and more. You'll sound like a local in no time.
    Online at triplingo.com.
    http://www.triplingo.com/
  5. Photography Club Photography Club
    Photography Club
    PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
    Aviary
    A complete photo-editing app including useful tools (crop, auto enhance, and red-eye reduction) plus gorgeous filters and drawing capability. It's even available on Facebook.
    Online at aviary.com.
    http://www.aviary.com/
  6. Business Business
    Business
    BUSINESS 101
    Turf Geography Club
    Take over businesses, run them profitably, and defend them from hostile takeovers. This insanely fun iPhone game turns the real world into your own real estate empire. With much less stress.
    Online at the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turf-geography-club/id515839839?ls=1&mt=8
  7. Home Economics Home Economics
    Home Economics
    HOME ECONOMICS
    How to Cook Everything
    New York Times food writer Mark Bittman walks you through even the simplest recipes, with prep guides, key ingredients, and plain language instructions. In other words, there's no excuse not to make dinner.
    Online at the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-to-cook-everything-for/id367690249?mt=8
  8. Physical Education Physical Education
    Physical Education
    PHYSICAL EDUCATION
    Wello
    Set up one-on-one virtual training sessions using the webcam on your computer or tablet. There are professional trainers for every discipline, including yoga, cardio, and strength training.
    Online at wello.co.
    http://www.wello.co/
  9. Computer Science Computer Science
    Computer Science
    COMPUTER SCIENCE
    Codeacademy
    A free, comprehensive way to learn everything from HTML and CSS to JavaScript and Python — even if those words don't mean much to you now.
    Online at Codecademy.
    http://www.codecademy.com/
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Back to Work Guide 2012 - Netted

Back to Work Guide 2012

Improve Your Work Week with 17 Office Gadgets

Speaker

NuForce Cube

USB ports as well as 3.5 mm in and out jacks are fairly standard for speakers — but even better when the speaker is only the size of your phone and as loud as your stereo.

Online at nuforce.com, $120.

  1. Speaker Speaker
    Speaker
    NuForce Cube
    USB ports as well as 3.5 mm in and out jacks are fairly standard for speakers — but even better when the speaker is only the size of your phone and as loud as your stereo.
    Online at nuforce.com, $120.
    http://estore.nuforce.com/nuforce-cube-portable-speaker/
  2. Cable Organizer Cable Organizer
    Cable Organizer
    Fork and Cream Sauce
    Cables strewn haphazardly across desks suggest an utter mess. Wrap them around this removable fork and they'll suggest you have nothing but the finest taste.
    Online at lufdesign.blogspot.com, $17.
    http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards/Wireless-Solar-Keyboard-K760-for-Mac
  3. Solar Keyboard Solar Keyboard
    Solar Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard
    http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards/Wireless-Solar-Keyboard-K760-for-Mac
  4. Pocket Projector Pocket Projector
    Pocket Projector
    HDMI Pocket Projector
    Remember that one time when you showed up to make a presentation but couldn't because the only projector available was broken? Us neither.
    Online at brookstone.com, $300.
    http://www.brookstone.com/hdmi-pocket-projector?bkiid=World_Landing_Page_Electronics_Travel_Electronics|CategoryWidget|801143p&catId=L2_TravelElectcs1|L1_Electronics
  5. E-Signatures E-Signatures
    E-Signatures
    HelloSign
    Printing a piece of paper solely for a signature is as big of a waste as the desk space taken up by your fax machine. Try these legally binding digital signatures instead.
    Online at hellosign.com, free.
    https://www.hellosign.com/
  6. iPhone Landline iPhone Landline
    iPhone Landline
    Native Union Moshi Moshi Wireless Handset
    Cell phones are convenient — just not very comfortable. This dock connects to your phone via Bluetooth for the best of both worlds.
    Online at amazon.com, $73.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FMVCRU/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=wireless
  7. Digital Lock Digital Lock
    Digital Lock
    Master Lock dialSpeed
    Need motivation to hit the gym after work? You'll get to play with this digital pad lock, which has a master combination stored online, three guest combinations, and a five-year battery life.
    Online at masterlock.com, $25.
    http://www.masterlock.com/products/product_details/1500eDBX
  8. Lunch Bags Lunch Bags
    Lunch Bags
    Anti-Theft Lunch Bags
    Make your food look like it's gone bad to ensure no coworkers "accidentally" eat it. That smell in the office refrigerator, though? Well, it only looks like it's yours.
    Online at thinkofthe.com, $8.
    http://www.thinkofthe.com/product.php?name=anti-theft-lunch-bags
  9. Key Finder Key Finder
    Key Finder
    Cobra Tag
    Not matter which you've lost, you'll be able to find it: Use your phone to find your keys and your keys to find your phone.
    Online at cobra.com, $60.
    https://www.cobra.com/detail/index.cfm?nPID=291
  10. Handpresso Handpresso
    Handpresso
    Handpresso
    But of course, if you still need that extra jolt in the morning, this unit plugs into your cigarette lighter to brew perfect espressos with the push of a button. Commutes just got fun.
    Online at handpresso.com, $183.
    http://www.handpresso.com/produit-1-1-handpresso_auto_e_s_e_.html
  11. Dyson Table Fan Dyson Table Fan
    Dyson Table Fan
    Dyson Table Fan
    Imagine having a jet engine for your tabletop. This is kind of like that but no one burns up or loses a fortune on jet fuel — just cools way, way down.
    Online at dyson.com, $200-$230.
    http://www.dyson.com/Fans/BrowseTheRange.aspx?filters=table
  12. Cup Holder Cup Holder
    Cup Holder
    Drinklip Cup Holder
    Few things say speed and efficiency like luxury cars. Bring that same feeling to your desk with a clip-on cup holder. Motoring noises optional.
    Online at looksfeelsworks.com, $7.
    http://www.looksfeelsworks.com/portfolio/drinklip-cup-holder/
  13. MacBook Book MacBook Book
    MacBook Book
    BookBook
    It's important to look studious on the job. It's also important that your shiny new PowerBook not get scratched. Here, a solution for both.
    Online at amazon.com, $80-$100.
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052MECXW/ref=asc_df_B0052MECXW2055100?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0052MECXW&hvpos=1o3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7307686401160096079&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
  14. Laser Pointer Laser Pointer
    Laser Pointer
    Smart Dot
    Serious presentations require instructions. Preferably from a laser. Plug this into the audio jack of your iPhone and point away.
    Online at tangramdesignstore.com, $80.
    http://www.tangramdesignstore.com/
  15. Sleep Aid Sleep Aid
    Sleep Aid
    Lark
    "Sorry, boss. I overslept." Never a good way to start the day. This comfortable bracelet wakes you with a non-jarring vibration, which leaves your bed partner fast asleep.
    Online at lark.com, $100.
    http://www.lark.com/
  16. Hidden Bookcase Hidden Bookcase
    Hidden Bookcase
    Hidden Bookcase
    Sometimes proving your worth requires the right evidence, but getting that work done in privacy and in secret. Use this cabinet to hit the books behind a whole bunch of books.
    Online at opulentitems.com, $3,000+.
    http://www.opulentitems.com/hidden-bookcase.html
  17. Headphones Headphones
    Headphones
    Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones
    Or if a moving bookcase is out of your price range, try some collapsible headphones with memory foam earcups and closed drivers designed to isolate sound. 
    Online at bowers-wilkins.com, $200.
    http://www.crutchfield.com/p_749P3W/Bowers-Wilkins-P3-White.html?tp=36775
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Olympics 2012 Sites and App Guide - Netted

Olympics 2012 Sites and App Guide

20 Tools to Make Your Olympics Even More Enjoyable

Get Your Flag Out

Get Your Flag Out

When your country wins a medal, whip out this app and with the push of a button display the hometown flag and play the national anthem. Cheering made simple — and just a tad obnoxious.

Download on the App Store.

  1. Get Your Flag Out Get Your Flag Out
    Get Your Flag Out
    Get Your Flag Out
    When your country wins a medal, whip out this app and with the push of a button display the hometown flag and play the national anthem. Cheering made simple — and just a tad obnoxious.
    Download on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/get-your-flag-out/id541091968?ls=1&mt=8
  2. IFTTT IFTTT
    IFTTT
    IFTTT Olympic Recipes
    Use If This Than That to receive a text when a certain country wins a medal, send a tweet if your favorite athlete sets a world record, save Olympic stories to Instapaper or Pocket, and trigger tons of other automatic events.
    Recipes online at ifttt.com.
    ifttt.com/recipes/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=olympics
  3. Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated
    Sports Illustrated
    Sports Illustrated Live from London 2012
    Scores, stats, and medal totals are one thing. Memorable moments are another. Each day, SI compiles striking photos and off-the-beaten-path reporting from the past 24 hours into a free iPad magazine issue.
    Download on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/london-2012/id520738549?mt=8
  4. Curly's Pocket Guide to Sports Curly's Pocket Guide to Sports
    Curly's Pocket Guide to Sports
    Curly's Guide
    Key rules and interesting facts about each sport. For example, did you know that race walkers move at just over 9 mph, roughly the same speed as a running chicken? Don't feel bad. Neither did we.
    Download on the App Store.
    http://curlyspocketguide.com/
  5. Chrome Scheduler Extension Chrome Scheduler Extension
    Chrome Scheduler Extension
    Chrome Scheduler
    Supposedly, it's bad taste to watch the Olympics on your iPad at work all day. Instead, schedule must-watch events with this Chrome extension and your browser will remind you when the streaming has started on NBCOlympics.com (in the US only).
    Download on the Chrome Web Store.
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/okhkncepdlpdblbgagmaifdgfaoincle
  6. Shazaam Shazaam
    Shazaam
    Shazaam
    Crazy as it sounds, the music identification app will also have medal counts, polls, schedules, biographies, and more — all unlocked by activating the app while watching NBC.
    Online at shazam.com.
    http://www.shazam.com/music/web/getshazam.html
  7. Flickr / Instagram Flickr / Instagram
    Flickr / Instagram
    Flickr and Instagram
    With all the boots on the ground, it's probably not a surprise that someone (ok, everyone) has a camera. Check in here for beautiful crowd-sourced photos from people like you.
    Online at flickr.com and statigr.am.
    http://www.flickr.com/groups/london2012/pool/
  8. Tweethletes Tweethletes
    Tweethletes
    Tweethletes
    On August 5 partake in a race to cover 100 meters in tweets faster than the world's best sprinters can run it. It'll take 4,000 one-line tweets to finish in under ten seconds.
    Online at tweethletes.com.
    http://www.tweethletes.com/
  9. The Guardian The Guardian
    The Guardian
    The Guardian Second Screen
    To follow all 26 sports you'd need to be in 26 places at once. Difficult for you; easy for The Guardian. Boasting experts from every discipline, the paper's live blogging team feeds a steady stream of tweets, photos, and short blog posts into a browsable timeline of events.
    Online at second-screen.guardian.co.uk.
  10. Facebook Hub Facebook Hub
    Facebook Hub
    Facebook Olympics Hub
    Want to be friends with Lolo Jones? Find her Facebook profile (and the profiles for almost every other athlete and team) right here.
    Online at facebook.com.
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/olympics
  11. Official Results Official Results
    Official Results
    London 2012: Official Results
    Where better to go for information than the source? Made by the Organising Committee, the official app ports schedules, scores, athlete profiles, news, and more right into your hand.
    Download on the App Store, ​Google Play or Windows Phone Marketplace.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/london-2012-official-results/id536513070?ls=1&mt=8
  12. Go 2012 Go 2012
    Go 2012
    Go 2012
    The official app is free, which is great. Except for the banner ads, which are not so great. This sleek alternative provides the same intel with no ads and a beautiful interface. Well worth the one quid.
    Download on the App Store or Google Play.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mulvaney.go2012
  13. ESPN Rules ESPN Rules
    ESPN Rules
    ESPN Sport by Sport Rules
    It looked like nothing short of a perfect pike dive and yet the diver only scored a 7. Learn what went wrong with rules for every Olympic sport from judo to kayaking.
    Online at espn.com.
    http://proxy.espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/sports
  14. NBC Olympics Live Extra NBC Olympics Live Extra
    NBC Olympics Live Extra
    NBC Olympics Live Extra
    Besides streaming real-time video, it also sorts highlights by sport, has interviews with key competitors, and plots out events by date. One caveat: You'll need a qualifying cable subscription to unlock the app.
    Download on the App Store or Google Play. U.S. residents only.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nbc-olympics-live-extra/id542511686?mt=8
  15. BBC Apps BBC Apps
    BBC Apps
    BBC Facebook and Apps
    Since the ticket lottery sounded as logical as solving a jigsaw puzzle with a crossword dictionary, the BBC is streaming live coverage for Brits who didn't make the cut.
    Install for Facebook or download on the App Store or Google Play. U.K. residents only.
    http://apps.facebook.com/bbcsport/
  16. Mac Wallpaper Mac Wallpaper
    Mac Wallpaper
    Live Wallpaper for Mac
    This $0.99 Mac app features over a dozen different animated wallpapers, each with working clocks and weather updates. The team behind the app has created a new wallpaper for the Olympics, with an updating medal tally in the upper left corner.
    Download on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-wallpaper/id531123879?mt=12
  17. Android Wallpaper Android Wallpaper
    Android Wallpaper
    London 2012 Live Wallpaper
    A background is a beautiful thing to waste. This Android app resembles London's skyline and sails a blimp trailing tweets from @London2012 across the screen.
    Download on Google Play.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sparkymobile.london
  18. Fitocracy Fitocracy
    Fitocracy
    Fitocracy
    Don't be alarmed if watching the Olympics gives you the urge to swim laps or hurdle something. Just join Fitocracy and channel that energy into a social fitness competition.
    Online at fitocracy.com.
    http://www.fitocracy.com/
  19. Timista Timista
    Timista
    Timista
    For the downtime (you know, during handball) this site generates London–specific recommendations based on where you are, much time you have to spare, and how many people are in your party.
    Online at timista.com.
    http://timista.com/
  20. Medals 2012 Medals 2012
    Medals 2012
    Medals 2012
    At the end of the day, it's the hardware that matters most. This well-designed app for iPhone and iPad lets you track your favorite country's tally while keeping an eye on the overall leaderboard.
    Download on the App Store.
    itunes.apple.com/us/app/medals-2012/id507112150?mt=8
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Porter’s Test Flip Book - Netted

Porter’s Test Flip Book

Hi. My name is Porter, and this is my flipbook, which is both off the grid and off the hook.

Some Special Thing

This special thing is really neat and unique.

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This is a one-liner containing a link to the product.

  1. Some Special Thing Some Special Thing
    Some Special Thing
    This special thing is really neat and unique.
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
    This is a one-liner containing a link to the product.
    http://www.tuthilltown.com/products/aged-spirits/hudson-baby-bourbon-whiskey
  2. Someone on the Internet is Wrong Someone on the Internet is Wrong
    Someone on the Internet is Wrong
    Didja hear ObamaRomneyCare didn't unpass?
    Yada yada blah blah what heyYada yada blah blah what hey
    Yada yada blah blah what hey
    Yada yada blah blah what hey
    This video is actually kind of useful.
    http://healthreform.kff.org/en/the-animation.aspx?source=FS
  3. This is a nice shade of blue. This is a nice shade of blue.
    This is a nice shade of blue.
    Like I said: blue.
    Just the color, not the feeling.
    Do you like blue, too?
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2012 Summer Gadget Guide - Netted

2012 Summer Gadget Guide

☀ Spending time outside? Take these 20 things with you. Preferably not all at once.

LIquipel

Liquipel

The great outdoors usually means water: pools, beaches, lakes, and so on. This nano-coating bonds to your smartphone on a molecular level to protect it against moisture without adding bulk.

Online at liquipel.com, starting at $59.

  1. LIquipel LIquipel
    LIquipel
    Liquipel
    The great outdoors usually means water: pools, beaches, lakes, and so on. This nano-coating bonds to your smartphone on a molecular level to protect it against moisture without adding bulk.
    Online at liquipel.com, starting at $59.
    http://tracking.liquipel.com/SHLM
  2. Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer
    Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer
    Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer
    Sunlight is the most flattering light. Hence the desire to print those picnic photos on the spot. This portable battery-powered printer syncs via Bluetooth to print off photos wherever you are.
    Online at amazon.com, $97.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JKBVBY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004JKBVBY
  3. Mophie Juice Pack Air Mophie Juice Pack Air
    Mophie Juice Pack Air
    Mophie Juice Pack Air
    Your iPhone needs a case. Also, more battery life for long days spent enjoying the fresh air. Well, here's a case that doubles your battery life. Pretty simple.
    Online at amazon.com for iPhone 3G & 3GS ($21) and 4 & 4S (starting at $65).
  4. etón Rukus Solar etón Rukus Solar
    etón Rukus Solar
    etón Rukus Solar
    Being outside does present some problems. Namely, a lack of plugs. The solar-powered Rukus can stream tunes from Bluetooth devices or via the low-tech aux-in jack. Bonus: There's a USB output to charge most phones.
    Online at  shopetoncorp.com, $150.
    http://shrsl.com/?~2dy7
  5. Amplifiear Amplifiear
    Amplifiear
    Amplifiear
    Who needs a projector when you have an iPad and this brilliantly simple speaker enhancer?
    Online at  bynonlinear.com, $25.
    http://netted.net/bynonlinear.com/?p=216
  6. Fitbit Aria Fitbit Aria
    Fitbit Aria
    Fitbit Aria
    Summer is diet season (we didn't write the rules). Luckily, this smart scale can help. It syncs with your phone to keep track of your BMI, body fat percentage, weight loss progress, and more.
    Online at fitbit.com, $129.
    http://shrsl.com/?~2dsp
  7. Levi's 511 Commuter Pants Levi's 511 Commuter Pants
    Levi's 511 Commuter Pants
    Levi's 511 Commuter Pants
    Ride your bike to work? You should, preferably while wearing these. They're water resistant, dirt and odor repellant, and designed for movement with stretch fabric, reflective tape, and a U-Lock pocket.
    Online at levis.com, $53.
    http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12330289&kwCatId=&kw=commuter+pants&origkw=+Commuter+Pants&sr=1
  8. Bookman Bicycle Light Set Bookman Bicycle Light Set
    Bookman Bicycle Light Set
    Bookman Bicycle Light Set
    Speaking of biking, let's stay safe out there. These low-energy LED lights loop anywhere on your bike frame and ensure you are noticed with three different lighting modes.
    Online at amazon.com, $29.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00749SUH0/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00749SUH0
  9. Open Garden App Open Garden App
    Open Garden App
    Open Garden App
    You might be tempted to work outside. That's OK. This Android app shares your phone's Internet connection with your laptop or tablet for online access everywhere.
    Online at Google Play, free.
    http://opengarden.com/
  10. Intoxicase Plus Intoxicase Plus
    Intoxicase Plus
    Intoxicase Plus
    A heavy-duty iPhone case with a built-in bottle opener. And an app that tracks how many brews you've opened. If there is a line between juvenile and delightful, this walks it just fine.
    Online at intoxicase.com, $45.
    http://www.pntra.com/t/Sj9KS0lLP0pGQ0RHP0pHQ0hE?url=http%3A%2F%2Fintoxicase.com%2Fintoxicase-plus.html
  11. Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones
    Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones
    Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones
    Going for a walk. Lying on the beach. Napping in a hammock. All are better done with music. These lightweight earbuds are as comfortable as they are powerful.
    Online at  amazon.com, $74.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00452TDRK/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00452TDRK
  12. City Boy Picnic Grill City Boy Picnic Grill
    City Boy Picnic Grill
    City Boy Picnic Grill
    It's probably the only grill unintentionally designed to match your new MacBook. It's also travel sized, gas powered, and controlled with just a knob.
    Online at  finnishdesignshop.us, $229.
    http://www.finnishdesignshop.us/outdoor-barbecue-city-boy-picnic-grill-p-1672.html
  13. Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case
    Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case
    Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case
    Liquipel is great for everyday accidents, but for underwater photography you'll need a case that's airtight yet capable of relaying your touch to the screen. Like this one.
    Online at amazon.com, $28.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JL7V8A/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004JL7V8A
  14. Diesel Matte Watches Diesel Matte Watches
    Diesel Matte Watches
    Diesel Matte Watches
    The warm-weather adventurer needs a watch that can keep up. These sleek timepieces are covered in the same ceramic coating used to protect tanks — so if you break it, you shot it.
    Online at store.dieseltimeframes.com, starting at $160.
  15. Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower
    Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower
    Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower
    Mowing the lawn is a summer ritual. Our new suggested ritual? Sipping an Arnold Palmer while watching RoboMower cut your grass.
    Online at amazon.com, $1,642.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001ZI54M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0001ZI54M
  16. Gin and Titonic Tray Gin and Titonic Tray
    Gin and Titonic Tray
    Gin and Titonic Tray
    Just because your ice cubes are shaped like miniature icebergs and Titanics, doesn't mean your cocktails should be massive. Netted summer endorsement: moderation.
    Online at amazon.com, $8.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GQ2SQ6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001GQ2SQ6
  17. Lighted Poolside Chair Lighted Poolside Chair
    Lighted Poolside Chair
    Lighted Poolside Chair
    The hardest part about outdoor dinner parties isn't so much musical chairs as much as where the chair is in the first place. Now you'll always be able to find yours.
    Online at brookstone.com, $399.
  18. Tascam iM2 Tascam iM2
    Tascam iM2
    Tascam iM2
    Weird things happen at summer parties. Sometimes, sing-alongs. This portable recording device plugs into your iPhone to capture full, crisp sound in a nonintrusive fashion.
    Online at jr.com, $79.
    http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=NcQTm3Rf8UY&subid=&offerid=101744.1&type=10&tmpid=25&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.jr.com%252Ftascam%252Fpe%252FTAS_IM2W%252F
  19. Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ
    Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ
    Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ
    Some people can have backyard barbecues, but for people with a balcony instead of a yard, there's finally a green solution.
    Online at amazon.com, $117.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053H5SQ6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0053H5SQ6
  20. Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes
    Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes
    Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes
    Unearthed your running shoes only to discover they smell like swiss cheese? These hi-tech shoes have way more holes to keep smells out and your feet cool and comfortable.
    Online at adidas.com, starting at $78.
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Father’s Day 2012 Gift Guide - Netted

Father’s Day 2012 Gift Guide

☛ The 15 Gifts Your Old Man Needs This Year

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad

It's a bluetooth keyboard. It's a protective aluminum case. It's a versatile portrait or landscape stand. It's your dad's new favorite traveling companion.

Online at amazon.com, $100

  1. Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad
    Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad
    Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad
    It's a bluetooth keyboard. It's a protective aluminum case. It's a versatile portrait or landscape stand. It's your dad's new favorite traveling companion.
    Online at amazon.com, $100
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PRHNHO/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007PRHNHO
  2. BASEBALL BAT BOTTLE OPENERS BASEBALL BAT BOTTLE OPENERS
    BASEBALL BAT BOTTLE OPENERS
    Baseball Bat Bottle Openers
    Never thanked the man who taught you to play catch? Each of these openers is carved from a game bat used by his favorite MLB team.
    Online at uncommongoods.com, $85-$125.
    http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=NcQTm3Rf8UY&subid=&offerid=54404.1&type=10&tmpid=319&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.uncommongoods.com%252Fproduct%252Fbaseball-bat-bottle-openers
  3. Stake Stake
    Stake
    Stake
    A grilling dad's secret weapon: The fork is in the spatula, which is in the tongs -- all of which is already in his hand.
    Online at quirky.com, $30.
    http://www.quirky.com/products/87-Stake-BBQ-Tool
  4. Sugru Sugru
    Sugru
    Sugru
    If WD-40 can unsqueak anything, this air-curing rubber can unbreak pretty much anything. Handy, man.
    Online at amazon.com, $20
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QD8I58/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007QD8I58
  5. Garmin Approach S1 Garmin Approach S1
    Garmin Approach S1
    Garmin Approach® S1
    Save Dad from angrily breaking clubs with a GPS watch that always knows how far to the next pin. It even comes preloaded with over 13,000 courses.
    Online at golfgalaxy.com, $199.
    http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-4317418-10428965?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgalaxy.com%2FAPPRCHS1WATCHGPS%2FProduct%3Fkey_id%3DAPPRCHS1WATCHGPS_CJ&cjsku=APPRCHS1WATCHGPS
  6. Chief for Men Energizing Face Wash Chief for Men Energizing Face Wash
    Chief for Men Energizing Face Wash
    Chief for Men Energizing Face Wash
    This ginseng-, eucalyptus-, and menthol-infused face wash should wake Dad up. If it doesn't, download the CHIEFS Alarm Clock app that can only be turned off by scanning the bottle.
    Online at amazon.com, $17
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z25BNO/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005Z25BNO
  7. Camp Chef Outdoor Oven Camp Chef Outdoor Oven
    Camp Chef Outdoor Oven
    Camp Chef Outdoor Oven
    More than one cook in the kitchen might spoil the broth, but more than one way to cook manly foods in a portable package is just camping done right.
    Online at Amazon.com, $182.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013LLSZG/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0013LLSZG
  8. Roku Streaming Box Roku Streaming Box
    Roku Streaming Box
    Roku Streaming Box
    It's time to introduce Dad to the age of streaming media. This tiny box allows effortless access to Netflix, HBO Go, Pandora, and other services right through the TV.
    Online at roku.com, $50-$100.
    http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802221099&pubid=21000000000534913
  9. Bamboo Stylus for iPad Bamboo Stylus for iPad
    Bamboo Stylus for iPad
    Bamboo Stylus for iPad
    Maybe dad still has a flip phone. Maybe he just doesn't think smartphones should be smarter than their operators. Maybe he just has big fingers. This will help him acclimate.
    Online at amazon.com, $28.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VM0SE6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004VM0SE6
  10. Tube-Wringer Tube-Wringer
    Tube-Wringer
    Tube-Wringer
    Dad taught you the value of a buck. This is a witty (and pretty darn useful) way of showing him you took his lessons to heart.
    Online at uncommongoods.com, $22.
    http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=NcQTm3Rf8UY&subid=&offerid=54404.1&type=10&tmpid=319&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.uncommongoods.com%252Fproduct%252Ftube-wringer
  11. Bialetti Mini Express 2-Cup Stovetop Percolator Bialetti Mini Express 2-Cup Stovetop Percolator
    Bialetti Mini Express 2-Cup Stovetop Percolator
    Bialetti Mini Express 2-Cup Stovetop Percolator
    Even if Pop struggles with hot dogs or spaghetti, he'll still be able to contribute some top-notch espresso to the dessert course.
    Online at amazon.com, $28.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NJHN30/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000NJHN30
  12. Duffy's Brew Original Beer Shampoo Duffy's Brew Original Beer Shampoo
    Duffy's Brew Original Beer Shampoo
    Duffy's Brew Original Beer Shampoo
    Beer people know Elysian Brewing Company's Dragonstooth Stout is extra tasty, but it turns out it's also great for restoring vitamins and body to dad's hair.
    Online at amazon.com, $16
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047YPMPI/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0047YPMPI
  13. Logitech Harmony Link Logitech Harmony Link
    Logitech Harmony Link
    Logitech Harmony Link
    Plug this tiny hub into your Wi-Fi network then use the matching apps to turn your iDevice or Android into a universal TV and stereo remote.
    Online at logitech.com, $100.
    http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-4317418-10641461?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitech.com%2Fen-us%2F1225%2F8439
  14. Arkiv Field Pack Arkiv Field Pack
    Arkiv Field Pack
    Arkiv Field Pack
    Whether he's off to work for the day or camping for a month, this modular backpack covers the bases. Tool pocket? Yep. Laptop case? Of course. The kitchen sink? Up to him.
    Online at missionworkshop.com, $18 and up.
    http://missionworkshop.com/products/arkiv-system-bags/configure-your-field-pack.php
  15. Fresh Balls Fresh Balls
    Fresh Balls
    Fresh Balls
    He was willing to have "the talk" with you; now it's your turn to have "the talk" with him. Or just silently present this and immediately change the subject.
    Online at amazon.com, $33
    http://www.amazon.com/So-Fresh-Dry-Balls-3pack/dp/B005DJ2FMO/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
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Graduation 2012 Sites and App Guide - Netted

Graduation 2012 Sites and App Guide

The 11 Tools You Need to Ease into the Real World

Huntsy

Huntsy

Applying for jobs at no end is the kind of purgatory we wish on no one. But Huntsy has a bookmarklet to automatically import and track your filed applications.

Online at huntsy.com, free.

  1. Huntsy Huntsy
    Huntsy
    Huntsy
    Applying for jobs at no end is the kind of purgatory we wish on no one. But Huntsy has a bookmarklet to automatically import and track your filed applications.
    Online at huntsy.com, free.
    http://huntsy.com/
  2. Resumonk Resumonk
    Resumonk
    Resumonk
    The world is your oyster and Resumonk is your shucking knife. Whether your resume is rough or nonexistent, build a new one with lovely templates and PDF exporting.
    Online at resumonk.com, free for basic, $9.99 for pro.
    http://www.resumonk.com/
  3. Fortnighter Fortnighter
    Fortnighter
    Fortnighter
    Since wearing your backpack to work is generally frowned upon, make plans to go backpacking with Fortnighter. Their vacation itineraries are the perfect graduation gift.
    Online at fortnighter.com, $125, $200, or $320. Get 15% off with promo code "n3tt3d".
    http://fortnighter.com/
  4. Sparked Sparked
    Sparked
    Sparked
    There's only so many ways to break up the monotony of the application process, and Hulu isn't really helping anyone. Instead, use your talents to microvolunteer.
    Online at sparked.com, free.
    http://www.sparked.com/
  5. ResumUP ResumUP
    ResumUP
    ResumUP
    The résumé hasn't really changed since its inception. But sign in with your LinkedIn or Facebook account and ResumUP generates a cool visual employment history.
    Online at resumup.com, free.
    http://resumup.com/
  6. Wisdom of Others Wisdom of Others
    Wisdom of Others
    Wisdom of Others
    Instead of another copy of Oh, the Places You'll Go!, crowdsource a hardbound book full of personalized insights. 
    Online at wisdomofothers.com, enter "NETTED" at checkout for a 30% discount until August 25.
    https://www.thewisdomofothers.com/
  7. Minted Minted
    Minted
    Minted
    For parents: new stationary to thank everyone for coming and the best wishes. For graduates: unique stationary for the next big step, whatever it may be.
    Online at minted.com, prices vary.
    http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-4317418-10691589%22%20target=%22_top%22
  8. Vittana Vittana
    Vittana
    Vittana
    Maybe you're paying your own loan already, but paying it forward with a microloan starts at about $25. That's about four beers to help a fellow student earn their degree.
    Online at vittana.org, $25 or more.
    http://vittana.org/
  9. Lumosity Lumosity
    Lumosity
    Lumosity
    Training your brain with four years of essays and deep thought turned it into a professional muscle builder. Take it to the gym with custom workouts designed specifically to improve your memory and attention.
    Online at lumosity.com, free.
    http://www.lumosity.com/
  10. Snap Goods Snap Goods
    Snap Goods
    Snap Goods
    In the grand scheme of a new apartment or job, stocking up on every shiny new thing probably isn't the best idea.  Rent stuff you might not need or loan the excess.
    Online at snapgoods.com, prices vary.
    http://snapgoods.com/
  11. Mingly Mingly
    Mingly
    Mingly
    We know a lot of people, but also forgot most things about them. This Gmail plugin (and dashboard) contextualizes your emails with LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter synchronization.
    Online at ming.ly, free.
    http://ming.ly/
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Mother’s Day 2012 Gift Guide - Netted

Mother’s Day 2012 Gift Guide

13 Gifts That Make It Look Like You Put a Lot of Thought Into It

Orla Kiely iPhone Case

Orla Kiely iPhone Case

You can't compete for affection with Mom's beloved iPhone (it'll win), but you can show her you know how to play nice.

Online at amazon.com, $44.

  1. Orla Kiely iPhone Case Orla Kiely iPhone Case
    Orla Kiely iPhone Case
    Orla Kiely iPhone Case
    You can't compete for affection with Mom's beloved iPhone (it'll win), but you can show her you know how to play nice.
    Online at amazon.com, $44.
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FHIUB8/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006FHIUB8
  2. Twig Terrarium Twig Terrarium
    Twig Terrarium
    Twig Terrarium
    If you're thinking of getting flowers, stop. Don't. This terrarium (the man's sign says "I ♥ You") is much cooler — and lasts longer.
    Online at designpublic.com, $65.
    http://www.designpublic.com/twig-terrarium-gentle-reminder-female
  3. Fitbit Ultra Wireless Tracker Fitbit Ultra Wireless Tracker
    Fitbit Ultra Wireless Tracker
    Fitbit Ultra Wireless Tracker
    Keep her healthy with this tiny device, which counts steps, tracks burned calories, and measures sleep quality.
    Online at fitbit.com, $99.
    www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=628638&b=301421&m=31379&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Efitbit%2Ecom%2Fproduct
  4. Shoebox Shoebox
    Shoebox
    Shoebox
    With Shoebox, updating, cropping, and uploading all those old photos languishing in the basement takes but an iPhone app.
    Download for free at the App Store.
    http://1000memories.com/shoebox
  5. Digital Spoon Scale Digital Spoon Scale
    Digital Spoon Scale
    Digital Spoon Scale
    Interchangeable teaspoon and tablespoon scoops count up to 105 ounces so Mom doesn't lose track while whipping up her favorite foods.
    Online at amazon.com, $24.
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003C9OG2Y/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003C9OG2Y
  6. Simple Human Compact Sensor Pump Simple Human Compact Sensor Pump
    Simple Human Compact Sensor Pump
    Simple Human Compact Sensor Pump
    You don't need to be a germaphobe to see the handiness in something like this. Plus, kind of cool looking.
    Online at simplehuman.com, $34.
    www.tkqlhce.com/click-4317418-10764323?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplehuman.com%2Fproducts%2Fsoap-pumps%2Fsensor-soap-pump-2.html&cjsku=st1018
  7. Single-serve coffee machine Single-serve coffee machine
    Single-serve coffee machine
    Single-serve coffee machine
    K-Cups are great, but that weird aftertaste isn't. Improve Mom's morning with a coffee machine that brews up to twelve cups, but serves them individually.
    Online at amazon.com, $89.
    www.amazon.com/dp/B005IR4W7W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=nettbythewe00-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B005IR4W7W&adid=1B08F117W3NQFBPN37CQ&
  8. Bamboo Knife Holder Bamboo Knife Holder
    Bamboo Knife Holder
    Bamboo Knife Holder
    Bamboo skewers aren't just for kebabs. In this smart design from Viva Terra, hundreds of upright skewers keep knives of all shapes and sizes sheltered and sharp.
    Online at vivaterra.com, $49-$89.
    http://www.vivaterra.com/bamboo-knife-holder-13720.html
  9. SodaStream Fizz Starter Kit SodaStream Fizz Starter Kit
    SodaStream Fizz Starter Kit
    SodaStream Fizz Starter Kit
    Seltzer on demand. It's a small luxury, but a refreshing one. The company's newest model has a fizz strength monitor and a gas gauge to track your tank's CO2 level.
    Online at sodastream.com, $149.
    click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=NcQTm3Rf8UY&offerid=101418.10000023&type=3&subid=0
  10. Tea Bag Infuser Tea Bag Infuser
    Tea Bag Infuser
    Tea Bag Infuser
    There's a reason teabags are shaped that way. Because it works. Which is why this infuser for loose tea is so darn genius.
    Online at amazon.com, $25.
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VF0M0I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004VF0M0I
  11. Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook
    Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook
    Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook
    Take Mom way back — potentially before her birth — with authentic recipes inspired by the characters and popular haunts of AMC's Mad Men. Chain smoking not included.
    Online at amazon.com in paperback ($11) or Kindle edition ($9).
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936661411/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1936661411
  12. Chore Monster Chore Monster
    Chore Monster
    Chore Monster
    Here's a novel gift: getting kids to do their chores. This new app makes room cleaning and dish doing a motivational game. Get exclusive access for Mom with invite code NETTED.
    Sign up for free online at choremonster.com using invite code NETTED.
    http://choremonster.com/
  13. Pancake Pen Pancake Pen
    Pancake Pen
    Pancake Pen
    Mom's pancakes. The best. And nothing says breakfast like a pancake pen. Literally, Mom can spell out "breakfast" with it.
    Online at amazon.com, $9.
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036DD9OW/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0036DD9OW
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10 Best Apps and Sites for Your Finances - Netted

10 Best Apps and Sites for Your Finances

Money is fun. Managing it, not so much. These ten tools can make it easier — even mildly enjoyable.

OneReceipt

OneReceipt

That shoebox full of receipts? Hardly the height of recordkeeping. OneReceipt automatically archives e-receipts and provides an easy tool to catalogue photos of paper ones using your smartphone.

Online at onereceipt.com.

  1. OneReceipt OneReceipt
    OneReceipt
    OneReceipt
    That shoebox full of receipts? Hardly the height of recordkeeping. OneReceipt automatically archives e-receipts and provides an easy tool to catalogue photos of paper ones using your smartphone.
    Online at onereceipt.com.
    http://www.onereceipt.com/
  2. Wikinvest Wikinvest
    Wikinvest
    Wikinvest
    Diversifying is great for your finances, bad for your organization. Wikinvest syncs all your investments (including 401k) in one place and provides stats, news updates, and trends — all in real time.
    Online at wikinvest.com.
    https://www.wikinvest.com/
  3. Bump Pay Bump Pay
    Bump Pay
    Bump Pay
    Collecting debts with fists usually means something has gone terribly wrong. In the case of Bump Pay, it's business as usual. The new iPhone app lets you transfer funds simply by bumping your phone with someone else. (Not recommended for most business transactions.)
    Online at bu.mp/labs.
    http://bu.mp/labs
  4. Hope Phones Hope Phones
    Hope Phones
    Hope Phones
    Turn that early-model iPhone you use as a paperweight into a tax deductible charitable donation by sending it to Hope Phones, where it will be repurposed to help advance medical care around the world.
    Online at hopephones.org.
    http://hopephones.org/
  5. Jumsoft Money Jumsoft Money
    Jumsoft Money
    Jumsoft Money
    Having constant access to your finances is a plus (and who knows when the urge to balance your checkbook will strike?). Jumsoft's Money program syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad for an effortlessly cohesive experience.
    Online at jumsoft.com/money.
    http://www.jumsoft.com/money/
  6. MoneyWise MoneyWise
    MoneyWise
    MoneyWise
    Economics 101: You need more money coming in than going out. Moneywise is a simple Android app to track income and expenses as well as create budgets and graphs to see where your hard-earned cash is being spent.
    Download for free at the Google Play app store.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handynorth.moneywise_free&hl=en
  7. Paydivvy Paydivvy
    Paydivvy
    Paydivvy
    Five most awkward words in the Engligh language: "Have you paid rent yet?" Paydivvy sets up accounts where users who share expenses can split bills, collect funds, and even set up recurring withdrawals from multiple accounts — no reminders needed.
    Online at paydivvy.com.
    https://www.paydivvy.com
  8. Venmo Venmo
    Venmo
    Venmo
    Scratch that. The five most awkward words in the English language are definitely: "You still owe me $20." Sync Venmo to your bank account to transfer and receive funds to and from Facebook friends (all for free) sans face to face confrontations.
    Online at venmo.com.
    https://venmo.com/
  9. Trakr Trakr
    Trakr
    Trakr
    Trakr is a simple, fun-to-play-with app that helps you tally just about anything. Total your weekly morning coffee tab, or set a budget of how much you can spend and count down with every cup. Keep multiple projects running at once and export your data into a spreadsheet for further analysis.
    Download at The App Store, $0.99.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id503411063
  10. Teaspiller Teaspiller
    Teaspiller
    Teaspiller
    Next year, just use a darn accountant. Teaspiller has listings for verified pros in your area, all of whom are capable of giving you a quote, answering your questions, and preventing you from binge drinking on Tax Day.
    Online at teaspiller.com.
    http://www.teaspiller.com/
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Happy St. iPaddy’s Day - Netted

Happy St. iPaddy’s Day

Apps and Accessories for a Mashup Celebration of St. Patrick's Day and the New iPad

G-Form Extreme Sleeve

G-Form Extreme Sleeve

If the G-Form Extreme Sleeve can protect iPads from getting hit by cars and dropped from airplaines (and it can), then it can certainly handle some St. Patrick's Day hijinks.

Available at g-form.com, $59.95.

  1. G-Form Extreme Sleeve G-Form Extreme Sleeve
    G-Form Extreme Sleeve
    G-Form Extreme Sleeve

    If the G-Form Extreme Sleeve can protect iPads from getting hit by cars and dropped from airplaines (and it can), then it can certainly handle some St. Patrick's Day hijinks.
    Available at g-form.com, $59.95.
    http://g-form.com/product/ipad-extreme-sleeve/
  2. Snake '97 Snake '97
    Snake '97
    Snake '97 App

    In a tribute to St. Patrick banishing snakes from Ireland, transform your iPad (or iPhone) into a giant Nokia and play Snake '97.
    Available on the App Store, $0.99.
    http://itunes.apple.com/app/snake-97/id431054645
  3. Fotopedia Fotopedia
    Fotopedia
    Fotopedia Heritage iPad App

    Take advantage of the new iPad's much-talked-about Retina display with Fotopedia's gloriously HD photos of picturesque Irish destinations like Skellig Michael and Knowth.
    Available for free on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fotopedia-heritage/id383327395
  4. Guinness Storehouse Guinness Storehouse
    Guinness Storehouse
    Guinness Storehouse iPad App

    St. Patrick's Day can't pass without at least one Guinness. Guinnes Storehouse boasts photos from all the floors at the Dublin brewery plus recipes to concoct while losing a staring contest to your iPad.
    Available for free on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/guinness-storehouse/id465991123
  5. Camera Awesome! Camera Awesome!
    Camera Awesome!
    Camera Awesome! App

    Though meant for iPhones, Camera Awesome! is a powerful photo-editing app that can take advantage the new iPad's much-improved camera with filters, cropping, and even image stabilization.
    Available for free on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/app/camera-awesome/id420744028
  6. Ancestry.com Ancestry.com
    Ancestry.com
    Ancestry.com iPad App

    Use Ancestry.com's iPad App to prove that you are indeed part Irish. It automatically syncs with your online account and can delve into your family's past in just a few swipes.
    Available with two-week free trial on the App Store.
    http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry-app#iPad
  7. NPR Music NPR Music
    NPR Music
    NPR Music iPad App

    Need some fresh Éire? The NPR Music iPad app will have all the Celtic tunes you need for now and a vast collection of deep cuts for long after the rivers run green.
    Available for free on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/npr-music/id378195188
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Nine Unconventional Online Dating Sites - Netted

Nine Unconventional Online Dating Sites

Our Staff Tested Some of the More Unusual Ways to Meet People on the Internet

Alikewise

Zach, 26, Writer

I found where all the intellectuals hang out! But with that comes the constant feeling of being inadequately read. But if Camus-inspired tattoos and girls who wish they could live the plot of No Country For Old Men are your idea of a good time, read on.

Sign up at alikewise.com.

  1. Alikewise Alikewise
    Alikewise
    Zach, 26, Writer
    I found where all the intellectuals hang out! But with that comes the constant feeling of being inadequately read. But if Camus-inspired tattoos and girls who wish they could live the plot of No Country For Old Men are your idea of a good time, read on.
    Sign up at alikewise.com.
    http://alikewise.com/
  2. Cupidtino Cupidtino
    Cupidtino
    Jessica, 22, Intern
    Newsflash: The Cult of Mac is obsessive. And everyone lives in San Francisco. I'll admit that like Apple, the site’s design is sleek. But my welcome email included the words hybrids, BBC, HTML5, polar bears, Whole Foods, Coldplay, and Angry Birds.
    Sign up at cupidtino.com.
    http://www.site-B.com
  3. Nerve Nerve
    Nerve
    Georgina, 27, Business Development
    Instead of user profiles, this site generates matches based on what you did last night, forcing you to stay engaged. So I had to cop to watching The Iron Lady while eating McDonalds. Like dating, this site requires work.
    Sign up at dating.nerve.com.
  4. Blendr Blendr
    Blendr
    Dana, 28, Sponsorship Coordinator
    Any app based on “How close are you to me right now?” is going to go from pen pal to sexting pretty quickly. In the first 20 minutes I received my first unsolicited pants-free photo. Yes, my mom is very proud.
    Sign up at blendr.com.
  5. HowAboutWe HowAboutWe
    HowAboutWe
    Lissette, 25, Webby Producer
    For site design and age-appropriate normalcy, this site wins. The only downside is the need to constantly one-up everyone else’s date suggestions. “How about we work late and order takeout” can’t compete with white water rafting.
    Sign up at howaboutwe.com.
  6. Cheek'd Cheek'd
    Cheek'd
    Yoni, 25, Intern
    In a Twilight Zone episode where shy people rule the world, this is how everyone would date. Though it is kind of thrilling to hand a complete stranger a flirtatious card, it’s a bit awkward when they say “What’s this?” and you just walk away.
    Sign up at cheekd.com.
  7. The Onion The Onion
    The Onion
    Chris, 25, Netted Editor
    It turns out this site is only related to The Onion in name. I found this out when the company running it wanted me to join its other dating site, AdultFriendFinder.com. Happy Valentine’s Day!
    Sign up at personals.theonion.com.
  8. Grouper Grouper
    Grouper
    Alison, 25, Internet Week Producer
    Twenty minutes in, one of the guys took out his phone. Forty minutes in, we all wanted to go home. Forty-five minutes in, I dumped a glass of ice water in one of the guy’s laps. All told, not the worst hour of my life.
    Sign up at joingrouper.com.
  9. Beautiful People Beautiful People
    Beautiful People
    Yoni, 25, Intern
    Am I bitter that the site's members denied my initial attempt to join because I used a webcam photo? Of course not. Will I be sticking around the site to see how everyone’s acting careers progress? Of course not.
    Apply at beautifulpeople.com.
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