The Arduino open-source microcontroller platform can be programmed and equipped to perform a nearly endless list of functions. It's likely the best all-around centerpiece to a modern electronics project. But one of the tasks Arduino is best used for is straight-up fun - the open design means there's an Arduino board suitable for almost any project, and a wealth of add-on "shields" extends its abilities with ease.

it's never too soon to think about x-mas.

--timball

Arduino gift guide

Remember last scene in the movie "WarGames" where the WOPR learns about the futility of war whilst the WarRoom's massive computer screens playout frightening nuclear nightmares...

DEFCON is a game that looks just like that but badass!

This game is a product of Introversion Software the makers of UPLINK... which is great because I'm already adicted to their products.

I want to see what "iran + n. korea" vs. "everyone else" looks like.

--timball

DEFCON - Introversion software

] What is Pentrix? Pentrix is the new and improved version
] of Pentix - The Art of Pen Spinning web site. Pentix has
] been around since January, 2000 and has grown in
] popularity among pen spinners ever since. The mission of
] Pentix (and Pentrix as well) is to teach people how to
] spin their pens. But due to limitations imposed by
] certain hosting services, and the great demand for the
] content at Pentix, I finally decided to move Pentix to a
] new server. To make a long story short, this and other
] major changes that have been planned were enough reasons
] for me to make a complete reform of the site. In other
] words, Pentix is now named Pentrix (the added 'R'
] standing for Revolution). The new Pentrix.com will keep
] the same high quality content as Pentix, but with some
] major changes.

... I guess pen tricks aren't just for asians anymore.

Pentrix - Pen Spinning Revolution

Free download. Sort of like C&C or starcrack... get it, got it. good.

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