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Thursday, August 28, 2003 (comments?)
My net access has been down for a while, thus the lack of updates. Sorry about that! Obviously, my connection is back now. So, back to regularly scheduled eclectica content...

A Picture's Worth aims to highlight the inspiration that can arise from a photograph and to capture it in the form of words which in turn can reveal the true beauty of a photograph.

Check out this essay contest: Win a Home With Words.

Geoblog: Real time & updating display of weblog postings, around the world.

Sneak peek pictures from Return of the King.

Tuesday, August 19, 2003 (comments?)
These pillows are so cool and pretty; although, the breakfast collection may make you crave breakfast foods mid-day! ;)

Mars closest in 60,000 years: "The wandering of the planets brings Mars closer to Earth this month than the Red Planet has been in nearly 60,000 years."

What is gruel, exactly?

Saturday, August 16, 2003 (comments?)
This picture is so very eerie: The New York City skyline is seen at sunrise during a power outage August 15, 2003. More photos: Massive Blackout Hits Northeast

The BritSpeak test is too easy -- or perhaps I've just read too many British novels? [via reenhead]

Want to incorporate inline skating in your next vacation? Check out this article, then. 10 great places to just skate through life. An even better resource is SkateGrrl's Skating Around the World Directory.

It's been a long time since I've linked to Lego "art," so here's a site: Lego Star Wars Trilogy.

At PublicRadioFan.com you can listen to public radio stations from around the world. Very cool.

Here's what NameStatistics.com said about my name: "Joanna is the #324 most common female name. 0.055% of females in the US are named Joanna. Around 70125 US females are named Joanna!"

The dog days of summer are here, which means it's smoothe time!

Friday, August 15, 2003 (comments?)
Tropical Storm Approaching Texas Coast. Ugh, not again...*sigh*

My favorite Four Word Film Review for Pirates of the Caribbean is Elf gets new hairdo. Heh. Read them all here.

Tangentially related to POTC: Johnny Depp Leading Candidate To Play Willy Wonka. Now that I gotta see!

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, of Pop Culture Junkmail, started a weblog for MSNBC - her employer - earlier this month. Check it out: Test Pattern.

Thursday, August 14, 2003 (comments?)
I'm back from my two-week hiatus. Thanks for visiting eclectica! Check back daily for updates!

I'm sure most of you have heard about the latest worm floating about on the 'net. Just in case you haven't, check this out: Don't ignore this Windows worm warning.

If you think your computer may be infected, go here: Symantec Security Response and download their removal tool.

Also, if you're running Windows, it's a good idea to make sure you have all the latest Window's security fixes/patches, which you can download from windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

At ThunderStool.com you can learn all about motorized barstools and barstool racing.

The Swiss Poster Art Collection houses over 300 works, showcasing Swiss graphic design.

Signs, a collection of sign photographs. I love sites like that!

This is cool: Vaniety License Plates and their meanings.

My poet name is Gwendolyn Blatherfroth. That does have a ring to it, doesn't it? Heh. Find your poet name at WordChowder. If you're female, click here; if male, here. [Thanks to Scott Emmons for the link!]

Sunday, August 10, 2003 (comments?)
Just a note to let everyone know that I'll be continuing my hiatus until this Thursday or Friday. Thanks for visiting!

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