http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129 I'm frequently amazed by some of the interesting things we have in our own backyard here in Bakersfield. One such place is HowCool.com, a local storefront that has a sizable e-commerce business. The site contains a wide variety of items, ranging from clothes (including lots of sexy wear) and handbags to home&amp;garden stuff and novelty toys. My favorite is the Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure for a mere $11.70 (shipping and handling not included) Bakotopia.com recently did a fun story on the business, which is closing in on its 10th anniversary with 35 employees. If you're looking for a different kind of gift that doesn't scream &quot;mall&quot; check out HowCool. WARNING: Some items on the HowCool site are of an adult nature. If you're under 18 or easily offended, don't visit the site. --Logan Molen I'm frequently amazed by some of the interesting things we have in our own backyard here in Bakersfield. One such place is HowCool.com, a local storefront that has a sizable e-commerce business. The site contains a wide variety of items, ranging from clothes (including lots of sexy wear) and handbags to home&amp;garden stuff and novelty toys. My favorite is the Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure for a mere $11.70 (shipping and handling not included) Bakotopia.com recently did a fun story on the business, which is closing in on its 10th anniversary with 35 employees. If you're looking for a different kind of gift that doesn't scream &quot;mall&quot; check out HowCool. WARNING: Some items on the HowCool site are of an adult nature. If you're under 18 or easily offended, don't visit the site. --Logan Molen en-us Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:18:18 PST <p>How about a caution on this link? I saw a nice bit of lingerie for the wife and when I clicked on the picture, the image had a see thru top that you could see thru......</p> <p>Didn't bother me but there could be children here.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129/#c_169728 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129/#c_169728 <p>How about a caution on this link? I saw a nice bit of lingerie for the wife and when I clicked on the picture, the image had a see thru top that you could see thru......</p> <p>Didn't bother me but there could be children here.</p> Good point, witbee. I updated the original post. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129/#c_169815 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129/#c_169815 Good point, witbee. I updated the original post. I've wanted the Crazy Cat Lady for ages! I guess if someone doesn't finally pony up the $12 for it for Christmas I'll have a place in town to go and get it :-) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129/#c_169837 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BeyondTheBag/18129/#c_169837 I've wanted the Crazy Cat Lady for ages! I guess if someone doesn't finally pony up the $12 for it for Christmas I'll have a place in town to go and get it :-)