derekdb's Profile

FOUR MONTHS LATER, what's the update?
The brick house link, love it.

Why do I love a chair that I've never sat in? WHHHHYYYYY? BTW: If you haven't seen the Eames documentary, I recommend it.

Built-ins or some sort of faux-built in (Ikea Akrom or Billy) on each side of the fireplace will look the most put-together. Get a heavy duty swiveling TV mount hung at eye level when sitting (I have one from monoprice) -- the tv can swing out when in use and lay flush when hosting.

If the bookcases are way too big of an investment, then adjustable shelving (like Elfa or similar from a hardware store) could go a long way at making everything look uniform. AT has a few examples, like this one: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/12-edwards-21678

Are those white KRK monitors? They look nice. When building/shopping/designing the built-in for the studio area, make sure you highlight them [monitors] while downplaying your other gear.

I'd knock all that out before upgrading the loveseat.

L-shapes take up more space than they gain you. I have had multiple desk setups, including L and Corner desks. My advice: go vertical and keep less stuff on your actual desk. I like elfa or similar wall mounted, adjustable shelves above the desk. You can keep your desk or swap it, but put your monitor on a shelf at eye level floating above your desk -- this will give you more desk space and be more ergonomic. Add a few shelves above your monitor to house boxes or bins for storage and display items.

Third for CrashPlan. It rocks!

I had Mozy, didn't care for it.

For tasks I use Wunderlist. It's free, multi-platform, uncomplicated, elegant and syncs quickly.

For grocery lists I use GeeTasks (google tasks), but only because I can fit more items on a screen and I like having it completely separate.

THE FUTURE IS REALLY CLEAN AND USES A LOT OF CORNING GLASS.

And still no jet packs.

This theory is VERY dubious, also it's SA blog posts are not endorsed by Scientific American.

Radio waves do not cause cancer, this is well established science. And amplified by springs? Where do I begin with the absurdity? By this horrible logic -- a mattress in your house will give you better TV/Radio signal -- which is false.

I am disappointed that Unpluggd has passed along a scare-story with virtually no scientific merit behind it.

Cell phones do not cause or increase the risk of cancer. Please stop perpetuating junk science, it hurts us all.

Many journals have covered this, Skeptoid did a podcast on it too: http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4117