New Gadgets to Keep Your Cords in Check

Electronics make our lives easier and, let's face it, more fun. But being wired doesn't mean you have to live with a mess of cables. These three items offer fantastic cord control. —Inspectress Gadget

Flexity's PowerSquid 3000 offers a new take on the classic surge protector.	Flexity PowerSquid 3000 Traditionally, power strips lack the space between outlets to accommodate numerous bulky plugs. Problem solved with this calamari-like surge protector, which features a quintet of outlets attached to short, flexible arms. Comes with attached four-foot power cord. $55. 866-997-7843, powersquid.net.
LaCie's Hub corrals USB and FireWire cords while jazzing up your desktop.	LaCie Hub A design-savvy solution to cable management, this glossy-white polycarbonate base contains four USB and two FireWire ports. Compatible with PCs and Macs. $90. 503-844-4500, lacie.com.
Cable Capture's stackable gadgets hide your cords and look great.	Cable Capture Wrap up to eight feet of excess wire around the cores of these stackable cuties simply by lifting their rubber hoods. Not just for the home office, you can use them for countertop appliances and lamps, too. $6.50 each. cablecapture.com.

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[George Boyle]

Who is the artist that painted the picture that is above the bed on page 106 of the April 2007 issue?