short takes

[cellio]

We visited with my parents (and sister) this afternoon. Ironically, my father is also contemplating digitization of his music collection.

Does anyone know where I can get some of those microfiber cloths that sometimes come with glasses and things with delicate screens? Or, failing that, a reliable way to wash them so that they (1) get clean and soft and (2) don't die in the wash?

"The other day, I bought a toaster. It came with a free bank." - xiphias

Two cat links:
Leslie Fish on smart cats (funny, from thnidu) and how a blind cat saved his owner's life (touching, from scaharp).

Microsoft announces 20 editions of Windows 7 (from dr_zrfq).

Presidental candidates play an RPG (forwarded by siderea).

Fun, unconventional greeting cards from ohiblather.

"What's the capital of Iceland? About £3.50." (forwarded by nancylebov).

And finally, an edible Flying Spaghetti Monster from kmelion (cool!):

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Re: vendor swag

[cellio]

Thanks for the pointers.

I do sometimes wash and air-dry them, but I'd also like to have something in my pocket for quickies. I probably wipe my glasses off a dozen times a day; my skin is oily and the lenses sit close to my face, so they're constantly getting a little gunked-up. It wouldn't bother the people who are also fine with leaving fingerprints on monitors (ugh!), but it bothers me. I used to just use my shirt too, but that can scratch them over time so I'd like to do better. I've been using microfiber cloths for a couple years now, but they don't last forever.