[donspatch] 2009-08-01
- From: "D. E. Crowder" <dondashguitar@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 02:39:21 -0500
#122 August 1, 2009 from http://www.don-guitar.com
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First word, from Don:
Hey, hey, we weren't so rushed this time so maybe I haven't
forgotten anything, like I did the media section in our
last issue. Speaking of which, is there anybody out there
who enjoys the media section? Initially I used it mainly
for newspaper sites but, by now, it's become a sort of
catch-all for any interesting site which I can't quite
figure out how to describe or classify. If you've an
opinion on it, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Of course
we're always thrilled to hear from one of our readers, on
any topic at all, so if you've no opinion on the media
section, that's ok, write and tell us something you *do*
have an opinion about. :)
See you next time,
Don
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Section One by Don.
I guess I'm in nostalgia mode a lot lately because I
keep remembering things from my ill-spent youth and
researching them online. Here's a song I recall:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7HPqi5uVeo
...and here's the story behind the catch phrase.
http://snipurl.com/obt80 [en_wikipedia_org]
This was, for years, one of my favorite comic strips.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Katzenjammer_Kids
Pogo was another favorite of mine.
http://www.pogopossum.com/
http://www.igopogo.com/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pogo_(comics)
It's all about multimedia. http://www.productionhub.com/
Do you have any idea what American troops are doing in
Afganistan? Much of the time, neither do they.
http://snipurl.com/obtjo [www_washingtonpost_com]
I hesitate to call this 'new' math but it's certainly
different. http://www.morenewmath.com/random/
Another fond memory of my youth was the endless hours
I spent with my nose buried in books. Boys Life
magazine changed my life by publishing the occasional
Science Fiction story and I later discovered these.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swift,_Jr.
http://www.tomswift.info/homepage/
http://www.duntemann.com/tomswift.htm
http://www.tomswiftlives.com/
http://tomswift.bobfinnan.com/ts2.htm
Hawaii's Maui Ocean Center.
http://www.mauioceancenter.com/
Lotsa online games. http://www.candystand.com/
Celebrating the work of women.
http://www.workofwomen.org/index.php
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Section Two by Lisa
A compendium of perfect things.
Pantry. http://www.theperfectpantry.com/
Mess. http://www.aperfectmess.com/
Dog training. http://www.perfectpaws.com/
Wedding. http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/
CSS layout. http://csslayout.notlong.com
Pearl. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/
Apology. http://www.perfectapology.com/
Football season. http://fseason.notlong.com
Popcorn. http://ppopcorn.notlong.com
Baseball game. http://jileich.notlong.com
Spheres. http://pspheres.notlong.com
We love geek humor. http://www.geekoftheday.com/
How to fold a shirt in 2 seconds.
http://foldshirt.notlong.com
Choose the CMS that's right for you.
http://www.noupe.com/php/choosing-cms-tips.html
Make your own ice cream in 5 minutes.
http://icedream.notlong.com
California Woman Finishes The Internet.
http://www.smthop.com/article.aspx?newsnum=1214
and another article I liked.
http://www.smthop.com/article.aspx?newsnum=1209
The world's 50 best restaurants.
http://www.theworlds50best.com/page/home.html
Find any dataset in the world.
http://infochimps.org/
We rarely endorse or recommend commercial sites,
but t-shirts for $6 seems pretty cool.
http://www.6dollarshirts.com/home.php?goog=text11
End of Section Two.
At the time this issue was posted,
the current subscriber count for
this publication was 375.
This issue's collection of online news, blogs,
magazines, videos and/or other informational
sites. These are chosen for maximum diversity
regardless of 'spin' and in some cases may
have offensive or questionable content.
http://chubbymommyrunningclub.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/rikilind
http://hwlibrary.wordpress.com/
http://www.archiveawareness.com/
http://www.engineeringdaily.net/
http://miracle.si.umich.edu/index.html
http://www.research4life.org/Pages/R4L_homepage.aspx
http://www.wolframalpha.com/
http://www.yauba.com/
http://www.feedmil.com/
http://www.neptunuslex.com/
http://www.redlucite.org/
http://selfmadescholar.com/b/
http://seedmagazine.com/
http://www.amptoons.com/blog/
http://www.savetheinternet.com/
http://blog.dislocatedday.com/
http://www.llanocj.com/
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/index.html
http://hubpages.com/
http://www.redorbit.com/
http://www.realwealthradio.com/
http://www.shqmag.com/
http://www.freequarterlymagazine.com/
http://www.politics1.com/issues.htm
http://www.christianitytoday.com/
http://vetext.unl.edu/index.shtml
http://lgbthotissues.net/
http://www.fao.org/
http://www.cspinet.org/foodsafety/outbreak_report.html
http://www.projectaware.org/default.aspx
Section Three by Don.
The following commercial websites are mentioned only
for their informational value. These sites are just
a few of the highlights of a seach with 24 million
hits. Who knew candy was such a big online business?
http://www.itsalldirect2u.com/index.asp
http://www.sweetservices.com/
http://www.groovycandies.com/
http://www.spanglercandy.com/order/default.php
http://www.candyfavorites.com/
http://www.mycandysupplier.com/
http://www.candydirect.com/
http://www.metrocandy.com/
http://wholesalecandystore.com/
http://www.thecandylandstore.com/
http://www.acandystore.com/
http://www.sweetms.com/
Halls of Fame (continued).
Candy. http://www.candyhalloffame.org/
Ohio veterans.
http://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans_hall_of_fame.aspx
U.S. Table Tennis.
http://www.usatt.org/organization/halloffame/
University of Iowa Athletics.
www.hawkeyesports.com/hallfame/iowa-hallfame.html
Weight loss. http://www.weightlosshalloffame.net/
Scholar athlete.
http://www.internationalsport.com/sa_hof/
New England basketball.
http://www.internationalsport.com/basketball/
New Jersey inventors.
http://www.stevens.edu/njinvent/
Web support sites.
http://www.asponline.com/winners.html
Light music.
http://www.classicthemes.com/LMHOF.shtml
(to be continued)
*Different things* of the day.
Biography. http://www.anb.org/biooftheday.html
OneLook word. http://www.onelook.com/wotd.shtml
English slang.
http://www.peakenglish.com/slang/dailySlang.jsp
Yahoo Ed word.
http://education.yahoo.com/college/wotd/
Homeschool um, thingee.
http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/
Look. http://snipurl.com/oc2yt [www_instyle_com]
Test prep question.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/satofday/
Geeky computer term.
http://www.webopedia.com/totd.asp
Bible verse. http://www.christnotes.org/dbv.php
Cellar image. http://cellar.org/iotd.php
Question. http://www.qod.com/question.phtml
Bookreporter.com quote.
http://www.bookreporter.com/community/quote/
Lie. http://www.davesweboflies.com/
University of British Columbia Botany photo.
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/potd/
Freethought. http://www.ffrf.org/day/
A few computer wallpaper sites.
Puppies. http://snipurl.com/oco0r [www_cci_org]
Vector art.
www.pingable.org/20-cool-vector-wallpaper-designs/
Wildlife.
www.defenders.org/resources/coolstuff/wallpaper.php
http://snipurl.com/ocqjp [www_vistadreams_org]
Travel blog. http://www.travelblog.org/Wallpaper/
Arbor day.
http://www.arborday.org/join/Freebees/freebees.cfm
Assorted. http://www.desktopwallpaper.org/
A few interesting videos.
http://www.youtube.com/user/weeklypiano
http://www.youtube.com/user/davidcrowderband
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlYkIJVguCU
http://www.youtube.com/user/doormatttttttt
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Section Four by Lisa.
Lots of fun, neat info on this site.
http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/
100 things your kid may never know about.
http://neverknoabt.notlong.com
How good is good?
http://ceseir.notlong.com
The Internet Archive is building a digital
library of Internet sites and other cultural
artifacts in digital form.
http://www.archive.org/index.php
OK, I've officially renamed it CuteTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zhD0uj0NKk&NR=1
Take a minute.
http://www.just-a-minute.org/
The Japanese have taken the lowly manhole
cover and raised it to an art form. This
site is nicely organized by region.
http://www.uraken.net/museum/man/index.html
Find the best bank deals.
http://bankdeals.blogspot.com/
Jan Chipchase, traveler, adventurer and
corporate anthropologist working for
Nokia Design has a fascinating photoblog.
http://www.janchipchase.com/
What are invasive species in your area?
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/index.shtml
The Museum of Useful Things, a commercial
site that's nevertheless interesting.
http://themut.com/
Fast easy meals.
http://www.foodinaminute.co.nz/Index.aspx
Sharon B's beautiful work.
http://inaminuteago.com/index.html
End of Section Four.
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Section Five by Don.
Flashing lights, manually operated.
http://www.homeofpoi.com/
Over a thousand pages of military photos and information
resources. http://www.olive-drab.com/
Strange little cartoons. http://www.lukesurl.com/
Open thinking; an educators blog...
http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/
...and a nice list of videos.
http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/1480
What would you like to know about Scotland?
http://scone.strath.ac.uk/ask/index.cfm
Having trouble scheduling your employees?
http://www.findmyshift.com/
Some search alternatives.
http://www.a1webdirectory.org/
http://duckduckgo.com/
http://www.deepdyve.com/
A new place to explore?
http://www.culture24.org.uk/home
A nice history portal. http://www.besthistorysites.net/
Sterling and Earl's celebrity encounters (a little silly).
http://home.att.net/~ned17/
John Schwegel's cutesy/creepy art.
http://www.johnschwegel.com/home.htm
Seti@home has grown up and become BOINC.
http://boinc.berkeley.edu/
From the Independece Hall Association in
Philadelphia. http://www.ushistory.org/
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81ori
http://history-nz.org/maori.html
http://www.maori.com/
I enjoyed exploring Phil Borges' website.
http://www.philborges.com/index.html
End of Section Five.
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Section Six by Lisa.
Code-breaking for kids.
http://codebreak.notlong.com
Remember the Bud Light commercials?
Here's a classic.
http://eenaim.notlong.com
This commercial site displays a wealth of
antique accessories.
http://www.accessoriesofold.com/
I believe this is a product whose time will never
come. A definite what-were-they-thinking item.
http://www.bakonvodka.com/
This product is a must-have for a good cook.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/b78b/
Found grocery lists.
http://www.grocerylists.org/
Environmental art. http://greenmuseum.org/
Early tobacco ads. Really scary.
http://lane.stanford.edu/tobacco/index.html
Fred has a point, art is life.
http://www.museumoffred.com/
Ever heard of coffee-break training?
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/
Museum of mid-century illustration.
http://www.plan59.com/
Ever want to be a Retro Housewife?
It's a thought.
http://www.retro-housewife.com/
Break the chain of receiving stupid emails
by...not sending stupid emails.
http://www.breakthechain.org/
End of Section Six.
The Linux Corner.
A wealth of articles and I enjoy reading about
the various projects they have listed.
http://freshmeat.net/
Do you know the difference between Linux and BSD?
http://snipurl.com/of8a1 [www_freebsd_org]
Linux is everywhere you look these days; even in
Ireland. http://www.linux.ie/index.php
Several sites which are intended to assist Windows
and Mac users to make a smooth transition to Linux.
http://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives
http://www.linuxalt.com/
http://www.osalt.com/
A Little Humor.
A few odd signs.
On a septic tank truck sign:
We're #1 in the #2 business.
Over a gynecologist's office:
Dr. Jones, at your cervix.
At a proctologist's door:
To expedite your visit please back in.
On a plumber's truck:
We repair what your husband fixed.
On another plumber's truck:
Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.
Pizza shop slogan:
7 days without pizza makes one weak.
At a tire shop in Milwaukee:
Invite us to your next blowout.
On a plastic surgeon's office door:
Hello. Can we pick your nose?
At a towing company:
We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.
On an electrician's truck:
Let us remove your shorts.
In a nonsmoking area:
If we see smoke, we will assume you
are on fire and take appropriate action.
On a maternity room door:
Push. Push. Push.
At an optometrist's office:
If you don't see what you're looking for,
you've come to the right place.
On a taxidermist's window:
We really know our stuff.
In a podiatrist's office:
Time wounds all heels.
On a fence:
Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive.
At a car dealership:
The best way to get back on your feet;
miss a car payment.
Outside a muffler shop:
No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.
In a veterinarian's waiting room:
Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!
At the electric company:
We would be delighted if you send in your payment.
However, if you don't, you will be.
'
In a restaurant window:
Don't stand there and be hungry,
Come on in and get fed up.
In the front yard of a funeral home:
Drive carefully. We'll wait.
At a propane filling station:
Tank heaven for little grills.
'
On a radiator shop in Chicago:
Best place in town to take a leak.
Tips for This Issue.
Sharpen your computer knowledge.
http://www.sharpened.net/
Nine helpful articles about slow-running computers.
http://snipurl.com/ofb7y [www_helium_com]
Web design tips.
http://snipurl.com/ofbds [www_smartwebby_com]
Computer tech tips, news & computer support
for non-geeks. http://www.htstechtips.com/
If your computer's clock is always wrong there's
at least some chance it could use a new battery.
http://snipurl.com/ofbo4 [www_associatedcontent_com]
Articles, information and forums.
http://www.computeruser.com/
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From our web-sibling Jo-Ann (Jo) Burton:
( Jo's site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sharinglinks2/ )
Natalie Dee is a strange but cute little comic.
http://www.nataliedee.com/
This is not a motorcycle, it's a wooden carving.
http://snipurl.com/ofggj [aycu17_webshots_com]
It's all about booze (w/recipes!).
http://www.whattodrink.com/
A blog about books. http://papercuts.blogs.nytimes.com/
Online games. http://www.gamegecko.com/
This site was created by police officers to provide the
best possible asset tracking and property recovery
services in the world. http://www.juststolen.net/
Despite the language barrier, it's plain to
see that this is one heck of a bus driver.
http://snipurl.com/ofi7t [www_metacafe_com]
An artsy blog. http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/
An online magazine for the college crowd.
http://www.campuscircle.com/
Yumsugar is an earthier sort of online ladies home
journal. http://www.yumsugar.com/
Joining people, memories and history.
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/
Make your own SouthPark character/avatar.
http://sp-studio.de/
Baking info & recipes from Nestle.
http://www.verybestbaking.com/default.aspx
Booze and gnoshes. http://www.fineliving.com/
Leaders, stars and cars.
http://snipurl.com/ofkgu [www_flickr_com]
From our web-sibling Patrick Barden.
( http://rrwbushangel.blogspot.com/ )
Patrick, who is legally blind, was really excited
about this invention. Hey, I love you Patrick but
I'm going to wait a year or two before I go for a
ride with you *grin*.
http://snipurl.com/ofkqr [www_likecool_com]
From our good friend Dee Jordan.
Dee is a forwarding junky, which I am decidely not,
but I can usually find the stuff she forwards me
on a webpage somewhere. When I do, it get's passed on.
Vacation planner.
http://www.slideshare.net/ashkamodi/vacation-planner-1728830
Friends prayer.
http://www.slideshare.net/PowerLegacy.Com/friends-prayer
Burial at sea.
http://shadowspear.com/vb/showthread.php?p=306954
From our web-sibling John Lepse.
( John's blog: http://hucknjim.blogspot.com/ )
Timm Suess' Chernobyl Journal.
http://timmsuess.com/chernobyl-journal/
Earth album. http://www.earthalbum.com/
1000 awesome things. http://1000awesomethings.com/
Thank you Jo, Patrick, Dee and John.
Last word, from Lisa:
Funny, it's over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C) most days
here in Texas lately, but I must feel Fall close on its
heels. I've been very interested in food and we've been
cooking anytime we have we can grab a little time. Usually
that's a big clue that Fall is just around the corner.
Tonight we had Broccoli and Beef in Hoisin Sauce
(my specialty) and Vanilla/Pear ice cream made with
soy milk (Don's invention). Yum. Fusion is our thing.
I'll try to remember to let y'all know how well my
system of prognostication works. If we have an early
Fall, I'm the Weather Lady forever in this house.
'Til next time,
Lisa
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