I can't think of a reason why this isn't a good idea. Who needs large kitchen knives to have pointed ends anyway. I hate carrying the things around for the risk of turning around and someone standing there. Granted I can just be very careful to point the thing down when I'm in the kitchen, but then when I drop it, the pointed end is aimed right at my foot.

Regardless of how unrealistic you think my scenarios are, an anti-stab knife would reduce the risk significantly. It's interesting at the least.

(H/T to Schneier's Blog for the link)

I was working on some new domain ideas and found this when I did a search for "Geek.com":

So I guess when they talk about geek is a good work now for computer experts and such, this is what they really think and call us behind our backs.

I've heard stories about people who've used remote login features to take pictures of the people who stole their laptops or at least identify their location. If you're lucky, you might get back your stuff or catch the creep that does it, but you might at least have some fun messing with the guy.

Woot! is an odd service that offers deeply discounted deals every day (something different every day). They recently started their Shirt.Woot! service with new t-shirt designs every day and this one called out to me:

Unfortunately, they sold out before I could get one, but I thought I would at least share it here.

Swiss chemists have created a material that even when soaked underwater for 2 months, comes out completely dry.

The material is very durable, but won't survive in a washing machine. However, if you can't get it wet, perhaps it doesn't need to be washed as much

(H/T to Slashdot for the link)

The artist of this comic is clever, a great artist and prolific! He's done a comic every day for the last 7 or more years which is really amazing since they're all really good. Yesterday's was a gem and I thought I'd share.

On Lifehacker today: the fruitfly deathtrap!

This is brilliant. Using only a cup, some vinegar, and a folded piece of paper, you can lure and destroy all the fruit flies in your house.