The real Moomins are probably busy hibernating right now - or filling their tummies with pine needles in preparation for their long sleep. So here are some nice Moomin knitting and crochet patterns that will help you to get over your sadness. I've been hunting them down all round the web, including … [Read more...]
Stamptastic – the name stamp that works on everything
Time that I used to spend blowing my nose or epilating or poking at my cuticles with a paper clip (or any number of small-but-life-affirming body admin) is now cruelly taken from me by the never-ending need to write my daughter's surname on Tupperware with a Sharpie. Apparently, my salvation from … [Read more...]
9 ways laser eye surgery makes your life better
I'll admit, when Dork Adore's benevolent editor-overlords offered me the chance to review laser eye surgery as part of Optical Express' Team 21 anniversary campaign, it didn't take much consideration. It may have taken a few milliseconds to put down a biscuit and type 'YES PLS WHEN?'. My eagerness … [Read more...]
The best Christmas gifts for pets
Gifts for pets. You're either going to love or hate this post. If the idea of giving your pet something other than a slightly fancier dinner on Christmas day makes you cringe, you might want to stop reading now. Still with me? Great. … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The sizzling chemistry edition
It's that time of year when all the 'Best of 2012' review posts litter your browsing experience like so many unwelcome snowflakes. So I'll review those reviews and you can review those review-reviews at your leisure. IS IT STILL 2012? SWEET MERCY WHY? … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Kindness of Strangers – Dork Review
Reviewing Merlin has become an extreme sport now, after the BBC announced that this will be the final series. Anything could happen! Arthur could discover Merlin’s secret! Minor characters could die! Mordred might finally do something! So, only four episodes left including this one –any of that … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: Made To Suffer – Dork Review
Okay everyone. Settle down. It’s time for the first skirmish between the two survivor groups of The Walking Dead, and it’s the mid-season finale, so mid-level pain could really go down. Will someone die? Will they matter? Will we come out of this excited for season 3.5? And will Michonne finally … [Read more...]
Geek artists who want to hack clouds and simulate war
Something very exciting has been happening in the world of tech over the last couple of years. A super-efficient industry is evolving, with ad hoc teams replacing long-term working relationships, and ideas and processes coming to be valued as highly as tangible results. London agency Caper … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The unikini edition
It's December and internet fluff is beginning to take on a distinctly tinselly tinge. So don your finest winter unikini (pictured below, with links to buy) and let's survey the land. Tell him that he's hurting himself and his family Adam Buxton has some more acceptable suggestions for what … [Read more...]
ViewSonic’s frameless LED IPS Monitor – review
It's time to upgrade my monitor. That's the conclusion I've come to after spending a few days with ViewSonic's latest LED display. The ViewSonic VX LED IPS models come in 23-inch and 27-inch monitor sizes with an ultra-thin bezel designed to make the screen appear frameless. I took a look at … [Read more...]
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