2010-01-09 (Saturday)

Links

1. Walking Off the Big Apple

   “A strolling guide to New York City.” I’m planning a few days there in March, and I like walking around cities. Looks like a good place to start.

2. Why Leslie Harpold’s Sites Disappeared | Workbench

   Sad-making. For the record, I would love it if everything I’ve ever put online remains available after my death. (via Haddock)

3. Dave’s Mechanical Pencils: Uni Kuru Toga

   A pencil in which the lead rotates when you press down so you don’t get a sloping point. Plus: a blog about mechanical pencils! (via Crackunit)

4. Knitwear from House of Bruar

   Also recommended in some forum for Scottish wool jumpers.

5. Pakeman Catto and Carter

   Recommended in some forum for Scottish wool sweaters.

6. Incentra Village House - Official Homepage - Incentra Village House, built in 1841, occupies two red brick landmark townhouses in New York’s Greenwich Village Historic District.

   Not too expensive Greenwich Village hotel/rooms, good Guardian review.

7. Hotel 414 | Official Website

   Cheapish Midtown West New York hotel, recommended by Leslie.

8. Manhattan New York City Budget Hotels - Hotel 31 - Hotels in Manhattan, NY

   Cheapish Lower East Side, recommended by Leslie.

9. Chelsea Lodge - Official Home Page - Budget Hotel in New York City, cheap lodging/rooms and budget accommodations for budget minded travellers.

   Cheapish Chelsea hotel, New York. Recommended in a Guardian review.

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