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I was just browsing through a couple of sites that I've found recently that look good for present ideas and it occurred to me that X and Y might like them. Lili's shared an art site recently that I found interesting too. I'm sure you all have equivalent bookmarks.

So (unless we already have one that I've missed), I wondered if we could have a thread where we can post our favourite - particularly niche - sites that others might not have come across. Of course it may have to be policed heavily - what do you think?

I'm kicking it off with a couple of sites that sell stuff from small independent designers/producers. I haven't checked shipping facilities though.

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com
http://boticca.com

http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm free MIT courses

http://vmyths.com/ virus myths

Morrolan wrote:http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm free MIT courses

WOW! This is brilliant. Well done, MIT. Thanks for sharing that, M.

Relatedly, for those who don't have religious objections, have a look at iTunesU (in iTunes). All sorts of interesting free stuff

This site saved me from having to overnight in Heathrow during the snowstorm debacle:

www.laterooms.com

Is that safe for work, canuck?

moonpig.com - send cards anywhere from anywhere

P.S. I thought this would be along the lines of "raindrops on roses" etc

Fat Bob wrote:Is that safe for work, canuck?

yes they make man bags, ipod covers, lovely leather goods

canuck wrote:

Fat Bob wrote:Is that safe for work, canuck?

yes they make man bags, ipod covers, lovely leather goods

Even Bible covers
(sorry, just struck me funny when I saw it)

that's cause you have a dirty mind

Had no idea how many mostly time-waster sites I've accumulated over the years, some out of decorum I have not listed here:

Interesting stuff:
http://current.com/
http://www.oobject.com/
http://www.engadget.com/
http://gizmodo.com/
http://techcrunch.com/
http://www.straightdope.com/
http://www.globalpost.com/
http://www.dangerousminds.net/

Funny stuff:
http://thechive.com/
http://www.thedailyshow.com/
http://www.27bslash6.com/
http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/
http://www.ebaumsworld.com
http://failblog.org/
http://www.cracked.com
http://cars.failblog.org/
http://peoplewho.us/about

Asia/Singapore stuff
http://www.cnngo.com/
http://www.hungrygowhere.com/
http://news.xin.msn.com/en/

Men's stuff
http://planetzman.com/
http://artofmanliness.com/
(more upon request)

Video stuff:
http://www.liveleak.com/
http://www.funnyjunk.com/
http://www.trutv.com/video/index.html

Dumb stuff:
http://dlisted.com/
http://pictureisunrelated.memebase.com

Useful stuff:
http://ask.metafilter.com/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/

...but nothing really on stuff to buy.

Need more stuff.

I refuse to be part of the establishment.

All the websites I like are band by my companies IT fascists!
"You are not to permitted to visit this site blah blah..political activism... blah blah"

Yeah, canuck, I sure wish you hadn't posted that link up! Like Dave, some fit my mind's designs to an absolute T! I can see the better part of 6 ben franklins disappearing easily!

Canuck, that is definitely stuff we like.

Sadly, totally out of my reach. Sob.

Talk to LVS. She's got a friend (in Singapore) who makes lovely hand-made leather bags, cases etc. I've seen some of. Lovely stuff.

N bought one, and loves it... he needs to write the will out to who gets it next

Fat Bob wrote:Is that safe for work, canuck?

Not when you work with vegans, no.

Kooky wrote:

Fat Bob wrote:Is that safe for work, canuck?

Not when you work with vegans, no.

but are their shoes are made from recycled diapers?

I don't know, shoes are a rarity in this office

Vegan teamie always wears canvas; veggie manager wears trainers or some non-leather docs. Lots of rubber thongs around.

You just loved typing that didn't you..

My handbag has finally completely broken and I'm really lusting after one of these from Saddleback Leather - Canuck's recommendation. I'm thinking small, dark coffee brown.

So, so expensive. So, thoughts?

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classi ... egory=1406

Erm, you do know you're not in TLC?

Very nice. Can you try one to see how it feels? I often like bags then find the straps slide off my shoulder.

Nice price too, but then I'm a cheapskate; my £3 eBay back is currently being repaired so I'm carrying a $10 K Mart one!

Did you see the bit about what colour to pick to suit your personality? Seemed pretty close to me!