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Written by Jeffree Benet
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Tags: computer accessories | mouse | USB

USB Warmer Mouse

Fingers cold while working late?

Well, we have a greatsolution to keep warm while playing World of Warcraft on company time- a mouse with a built-in heater and, yes, you heard that right. It's a USB optical mouse with a heater that, once turned on, takes only 10 minutes to reach a toasty 40C.

Constructed from safe material that prevents heat damage to the working parts of the mouse, to all intents and purposes it looks just like any other mouse, making it perfect for the many offices with the sub-Arctic air-conditioning that we complain about all the time.


Get yours from www.usbgeek.com
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Written by Joe Bodia
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Tags: computer accessory | mouse | The Mus2 Mouse

Art Lebedev mouseWhile computer design has changed radically since the 1980s, the look and feel of the computer mouse has remained largely unaltered. Designer Art Lebedev hopes to change that.

He's created a peripheral device that combines style and function; his mouse-pointer-shaped mouse actually fits well in the hand. The unit is the same size as a traditional mouse, although with two AA batteries (for wireless operation), it might be a tad heavier. US$40, plus shipping.


www.artlebedev.com
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Written by Joe Bodia
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Tags: computer accessory | mouse | Velvet Heart Mouse

Velvet Heart MouseBring some personality to your desktop with a Pat Says Now computer mouse. The Swiss designers have created over 30 mice to brighten up the workplace, including mice shaped like animals (think dogs and cats), female bodies (sporting lingerie), and food (chilli, anyone?).

If you're not into the shapes and colours Pat Says Now offers, you can even "customice" your own mouse. The cuddly Velvet Heart Mouse on the right is fully lined with delicate red velvet - a sensual experience sure to make your loved one melt away! 


www.pat-says-now.com
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Tags: mods | music | style | subcultures

During the early sixties there were great changes in America, particularly, in the civil rights movements.

This meant black popular music became a lot more accepted. Soul and Motown were the main musical styles providing good fast music with a catchy beat which people could easily dance to.

These artists who sang for these labels such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson performed in good suits and always appeared very stylish carrying on the tradition of the jazz musicians of the decade before.

Clubs in London picked up on the popularity of this music and started to provide venues where young working class people could go to and dance. The youngsters who were attracted to by this style of music would naturally imitate their idols kicking off a trend of always dressing very stylish. Fashion was of most importance to these working class people who were known as the Mods...

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