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We used to mock the Croc because it was so ugly. Not anymore. Crocs is starting to make some good-looking shoes. Like these Alice maryjane flats. They're made out of the same manmade, lightweight, shock-absorbing, odor- and bacteria-resistant material as its ugly ancestors, but they're decidedly more feminine, and will work with both pants and skirts. They even have arch supports. Choose from several colors. See all Crocs.

If you're an Xbox Live subscriber you might be interested in this Xbox 360 messenger kit. It's a full QWERTY keyboard that connects seamlessly to any Xbox 360 controller, making it easier to chat with your friends on Xbox Live. The keyboard does not get in the way of any of the controls, and the keys are backlit for people who like to play video games in the dark. Says one GameSpot user, "it's just awesome.... my friends have started to hate me already because I write to them constantly... interfering with their gaming." The messenger kit also comes with a wired headset. More Xbox 360 accessories.

Season 4 of The Wire is now on DVD. Stringer may be gone (*sob*), but "Omar back!" (There's one especially great scene where Omar goes out in his satin pajamas to get Cheerios.) The 4th season focuses on a group of 8th graders (taught by Prez) trying to survive in the streets of West Baltimore as the city's mayoral race enters its final stages. Get previous seasons of The Wire.