Classic Reader is awesome: "The collection currently contains 651 books and 906 short stories by 196 authors." They even have Wind in the Willows," my favorite book as a child.
Love Letter Etiquette. I think if you just write what's in your heart, your message will come across loud and clear! They suggest that you use "lascivious" in your letter. If someone send me a love letter with that word in it, I'd definitely stay away from them! Yikes!
Check out these very high quality pics from Attack of the Clones. I especially like the one of Yoda.
Out of the mouth of babes: "The sounds babies make - like ba, ba, ba, or ga, ga, ga, - are the first steps to language, say scientists."
Sunday, August 25, 2002
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New layout, very low-fi. Simple for fall. July entries are archived here.
I recently came across the 1000 Journals Project. I'd totally forgotten about it. Since I last visited, they've changed the rules: There are now journals that you can sign up to receive -- instead of finding one of the journals that are out there. You write a poem, draw a picture, make a collage, whatever, and then send it to the next person on the list. Sounds like fun. I think I may join in.
BigMyth.com explores creation myths from around the world. Quite fascinating.
Dome-O-Rama: "An Unhealthy Obsession With Tourism's Single Greatest Contribution...'The Snowdome'"
History Through Deaf Eyes: "Using objects and images collected by individuals, organizations, and schools for deaf students, this exhibition will illustrate shared experiences of family life, education, and work—as well as the divergent ways deaf people see themselves, communicate, employ and adapt available technology, and determine their own futures."
Ever wonder if you could fry an egg on your computer? No? Well, The Memory Hole, rescuing knowledge, freeing information.
What does a computer technology innovator put in a scrapbook? Find out here.
Classic Nickelodeon. The author of this page laments, "Since 1990, Nick has, at least in my opinion, took a severe downswereve in quality." What's a downswereve? Down swirve? Down turn?
Ashley is a hippy name? Hmm. Some of the names are just awful. Snowphish or Patchouli, for example. But hey, it would probably be better than being named something generic. Heh, I'm not going to name names, for fear of offending someone! ;)
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
(comments?) Blog Critics: "A sinister cabal of the web's best writers on music, books and popular culture miscellanea - updated continuously"
Junk Food News. Yep, it's all about junk food. Tantalizing! ;)
"Old House Chronicle is a free, bimonthly internet-based magazine about old houses and the people who live in them."
I've linked to Swingin' Chicks of the 60s before, but since it relates to the above link, I thought I'd give it another plug.
Tuesday, August 20, 2002
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"HistoryWired: A few of our favorite things is an experimental program through which you can take a virtual tour of selected objects from the vast collections of the National Museum of American History."
Find all sorts of short stories at east of the web, and don't miss their word games!
For travellers who are REALLY on a budget and are looking for a way to skim a few bucks off their travel expenses, why not consider sleeping in an airport? Many airports are actually better than local lodging. And to top it off - IT'S FREE! Your friends and family may look at you funny when you return with your airport stories, but that's only part of the fun.
Crop Circle Cereal. Is that for real? Someone sure has a lot of time on their hands! ;)
The Guide to Drive-In Movie Theaters. I haven't been to a drive-in movie theater for years. Until I found the aforementioned site, I had no idea that Texas still had drive-ins.
Truth or Fiction?: "TruthOrFiction.com is a web site where Internet users can quickly and easily get information about eRumors, warnings, offers, requests for help, myths, hoaxes, virus warnings, and humorous or inspirational stories that are circulated by email."
Cricklers sounds like fun. I'm going to have to check it out when I have more time.
While perusing the bios of the Survivor: Thailand contestants and noticed that 4outof16 are Texans. What's up with that, I wonder? I'm probably going to watch the first episode, but I doubt I'll be watching the show avidly.
Monday, August 19, 2002
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Get one really bad website a day at ReallyBadWebsites.com. My favorite bad website is Zombo.com. It's entertaining -- for the first 5 seconds!
Feral children have always fascinated me. I guess it all started when I read the Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling when I was a child myself.
Tuesday, August 13, 2002
(comments?) This "calories burned" calculator is actually pretty cool. Not only does it tell you how many calories you'd burn doing certain activities, it also tells you what foods hold that amount of calories.
Anti-seismic systems of yore: "Architects have been studying Greece's older buildings that have withstood major earthquakes in order to help them reconstruct earthquake-damaged buildings and make them more resistant to further tremors."
The History of Eating Utensils: "Containing approximately 1,700 items, this collection was assembled by Carl Austin Rietz, an inventor and businessman in the food industry. His interest in the industry led him on travels around the world to collect objects used in the production, processing, storage, presentation, preparation, and serving of food."
It's easy to become jaded about the content on the internet, but my appreciation for the net is always doubled when I find sites like this: HistoryBuff.com!
Friday, August 9, 2002
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I finally added a picture of myself to my about page. It's always nice to have a face to connect with words, I think!
I'm planning on buying a digital camera soon, and I like the looks of this one. It's so tiny! I won't be buying that one, since I want a camera that takes higher resolution photos and has an optical zoom; but tiny electronic gadgets are so cool.
'Sets' becoming popular at funeral homes : "Funeral directors say "sets" personalized for anglers, film buffs and sports fans have gained popularity as a way to give viewings a personal touch."
Learn how to whistle using your hands. I haven't mastered the technique. I'll let you know if I do ;)
"1DO3 makes it simpler and quicker to use the Internet...At 1DO3 we've done the searching for you. 1DO3 is a new kind of online directory that aims to anticipate the things you might want to do using the web." (They also have a weblog)
Anthropology, politics and psychiatry are just a few of the subjects covered by the The Human Nature Daily Review. I adore sites like that!
"The aim of The Literary Encyclopedia and Literary Dictionary is to provide profiles of the lives and works of literary authors whose works are valued in the English language, and to do so within an electronic publication which will enable readers to explore literary history as never before."
Vintage ads have always appealed to me. I think it would be fun to take some and turn them into a collage poster.
[via pcjm]
DIY World Travel: "Go global without leaving your backyard. It's all in your mind."
Tuesday, August 6, 2002
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Guess what comes out on VHS and DVD today? The Fellowship of the Ring. You all know what I'll be watching tonight! ;)
Quickly find facts and figures for over 190 countries at aneki.com
Hydrogen-powered Honda achieves world first: "The Honda FCX has become the first fuel-cell vehicle in the world to receive government certification, paving the way for commercial use of such vehicles..."
Saturday, August 3, 2002
(comments?) Blogger has come out with something kind of like BlogSnob and Wanderlust: NextBlog. Click on the NextBlog link and you'll automatically be taken to a random Blogger weblog.
I saw Signs last night, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's funny and frightening at the same time. Yes, that is possible!
Best History Websites: "...a portal created for students, history
educators, and general history enthusiasts. Here you'll
find sites, rated for usefulness and accuracy, that
will help you study or teach a wide variety of
topics and periods in History."
Oddities of 9/11: Little-known facts of the world's best-known event.
Before 1998, it was rare for established publishing companies to bid on self-published fiction. But in the last 18 months, thanks in great part to authors' ability to use the Internet to market themselves, more than three dozen self-published novels have been picked up by major houses.
OAIster's goal is to "...create a wide-ranging collection of free, useful, previously difficult-to-access digital resources that are easily searchable by anyone."
In her ruling, the judge said that while the court understood the government's first priority in a time of crisis was the security of its citizens, it was the obligation of the judicial branch to ensure the government was operating constitutionally.
Your type is the Mountain Man
You like the outdoorsy guy. The strong, masculine man who's in touch with nature and extremely sporty. This low-maintenance guy has a no-frills attitude, and his down-to-earth demeanor is very refreshing. He's probably very well rounded and maintains a healthy balance in his life. He's not the type to get caught up in any of life's superficialities. Another thing you love about him is that he's not a game-player. He's masculine without being macho, and he has no tolerance for petty things. So what you see is what you get. And you definitely like the entire package! Whether it's
his sense of adventure or his scruffy look that melts your heart, you always fall hard for the Mountain Man.
1. What is your lineage? Where are your ancestors
from?
Irish, English, Scottish, Swedish, Jewish/German.
2. Of those countries, which would you most like
to visit?
Ireland
3. Which would you least like to visit? Why?
Germany. Just never really felt compelled to
visit.
4. Do you do anything during the year to
celebrate or recognize your
heritage?
Not really, but I love listening to Celtic music. I'm listening to Gaelic Storm right now, actually.
5. Who were the first ancestors to move to your
present country (parents,
grandparents, etc)?
Some of my first ancestors moved to the United
States (It wasn't the U.S.
then, of course) way back in the 1700s.
Friday, August 2, 2002
(comments?) Karyn got herself in debt. Now she's asking for help from us to pay it off. I'm wondering (not to be cruel), though: Why should we help? She's the one who didn't discipline herself not to spend money she really didn't have. You have to deal with the consequences of your actions.
I'm almost tempted to send in $1, though. If everyone did that, she'd be a rich woman! Oh, maybe I should ask everyone to send me $1! ;)
Kingsville professor breeds bald bunnies: "He thinks hairless rabbits may be a better meat source in poorer, tropical countries." They say they're not cute, but I think they are. Poor little things must get cold, though!
Freedom Info, an online network of freedom of information advocates.
"NoodleTools is a suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research. From selecting a search engine and finding some relevant sources, to citing those sources in MLA or APA style, NoodleTools makes online research easier!"
Find it hard to keep track of all the corporate scandals going down? let Forbes' corporate scandal sheet help you out.
Elvis musical planned by ex-wife: "'It's a celebration of the music from that period. It may include some Elvis music, it may not, depending on resolution of copyright issues,'" said a spokeswoman. A musical about Elvis that doesn't include his music? Crazy!
You wear your military motifs with an air of
mystique. Whether sporting the
new, army greens look or going safari style,
you're all about neutrals and
the messages they convey. We don't expect to see
you donned head to toe in
camouflage, but your cargo pants have an undated
G.I. Joe feel.
I actually do wear a lot of green -- it's my favorite color; and I love cargo pants! I was surprised that the quiz gave correct results. A lot of times, they just spit out nonsense.
