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May 31, 2006
Boo!
Former Marine Fends Off Four Foes
A former Marine cook used a pocketknife to fend off a group of four would-be robbers, killing one and wounding another. I hate to say it, but: Good for him! [via mefi]
Tell Me About Couples and Surfing
Tell me about couples and surfing. Though this fellow is actually doing research for an article on the subject, he offers some great food for thought. I, too, am addicted to the total flow of information on the internet.
May 30, 2006
Solid Potato Salad
Video: Solid Potato Salad. Give it time. [via mefi]
Ceiling Cat!
Gifts for a Chef in Training
Batwoman Returns as a Lesbian
Batwoman returns as a lesbian. Pop quiz: Is DC doing this because (a) a lot of lesbians read comics; (b) they want to raise awareness of important issues; or (c) men dig lipstick lesbians? [via Dave]
Healthy Lobsters Avoid Sick Neighbors
May 29, 2006
Bob Keller's Jazz Page
Holy cats. Check out Bob Keller's Jazz Page, an enormous collection of jazz-related links. I'm going to MeFi this if nobody else has...
Take Your Table and Shove It
Nightmare restaurant experience: take your table and shove it, a tale of a stolen reservation
Phones are Bugged
Best AskMe ever! My cell phone is being bugged, I have changed my number several times. My corded landline phone is also bugged. My apartment has been bugged , don't know if it still is since I have moved. Don't know how they were able to bug my last apartment but it was. Can anyone help me (and further discussion)
Amazing R/C Airplane Demo
Video: amazing R/C airplane demo
Library Game
Library game — I'm telling you: YouTube is the greatest thing since sliced bread [via fotw]
Tall Tales from West Virginia's Top Liars
Encyclopedia of HTML
A handy encyclopedia of HTML — it never hurts to have an extra resource [via sennoma]
May 24, 2006
The Great Money Trick
My feelings about market economies are all kerfuffled. The Great Money Trick does nothing to help. Am I a capitalist or am I socialist? Maybe I'm both. And neither.
Urban Adventure League
The Portland Urban Adventure League looks like it has some fun stuff going on. [via stumptown]
May 23, 2006
Neighbors with Guns
My neighbor accidentally put a .44 Magnum round though my wall. It missed my head by three inches. [via mefi]
How to Grow a Square Watermelon
Good Things to Eat
Good Things to Eat as suggested by Rufus — "A collection of practical recipes for preparing meats, game, fowl, fish, puddings, pastries, etc. by Rufus Estes, formerly of the Pullman Private Car Service, and present chef of the subsidiary companies of the United States Steel Corporations of Chicago, published by the author. 1911.
70s Toy Commercials
Video: 70s Toy Commercials
May 22, 2006
Hamster-Powered Night Light
I love this hamster-powered night light [via making light, ironically enough]
My Super Sweet 16
MacBook Man
Matt mocks the Star Wars kid. Hilarious, but you have to know your internet memes.
Mr. Rogers Goes to Town
Video: Mister Rogers testifies before Congress — "In 1969 the US Senate had a hearing on funding the newly developed Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The proposed endowment was $20 million, but President Nixon wanted to cut it in half" in order to spend more on Vietnam. [via waxy]
World Cup Kickoff
World Cup Kickoff has great downloadable schedules that you can import into your favorite calendar program. USA! USA! [via lifehacker, my new best friends for a variety of reasons]
Sushi Tips
For Jeremy: Sushi tips — how to eat sushi
Streaker on Soccer Field Scores
Video: Female streaker on soccer field scores. Can this be for real? NSFW [via mefi]
Grandma Gets 'Do Not Resuscitate' Tattoo
May 19, 2006
Ten Things I Hate About Commandments
It's the meme that's sweeping the nation! Ten Thing I Hate About Commandments. This is really very funny (but be warned that there is a rather nasty word at the end which might bother some of you).
He's Baaaack!
One of the most evil men in Oregon is at it again: Lon Mabon comes out of the closet
May 18, 2006
Nighthawks, Night Photography
Some amazing stuff night photography at Nighthawks [via lisa
Monkey Talk II
Nicole sent me another article about monkeys who use sentences
Firefox Becomes a Contender
The best PC browser may finally be ready supplant Safari (which is, itself, vastly superior to IE): Firefox becomes a contender in OS X
Amazing Self-Publishing Results
Amazing! A self-published ebook from 37signals has made $175,000 in 75 days. Did I mention I'm exploring the idea of producing a personal finance eBook? [via waxy]
Monkey Talk
Apparently some monkeys can communicate in complete 'sentences'. I need to start that animal intelligence weblog! [via Dave, who knows I love this stuff]
How to Cure Asthma with Hookworm
How to cure your hayfever or asthma by intentionally infecting yourself with hookworm [via Dave]
May 16, 2006
Blue Nation
Blue Nation [via Kris]
Apple Notebooks Comparison Chart
This Apple notebooks comparison chart is quite handy, though I'm still at least fifteen months away from getting a new computer.
Feral Children
Is this a repeat? I love stories of feral children. They're wild! [via Dave]
A Future With No Bananas?
A future with no bananas? "Go bananas while you still can. The world's most popular fruit and the fourth most important food crop of any sort is in deep trouble. Its genetic base, the wild bananas and traditional varieties cultivated in India, has collapsed."
May 15, 2006
Laura Bush Doesn't Belive the Polls
Stay the course. First lady Laura Bush said on Sunday she does not believe opinion polls showing her husband's approval ratings at record low levels. I don't believe that I will die. [via airbag]
Frog Prince Hat
Luneray's Frog Prince Hat — Kris, you should knit one for me...
May 14, 2006
Food Cravings
Food Cravings — if you crave this... what you reall need is this... and here are some foods that have it...
President Gore
Very funny video clip of President Gore on Saturday Night Live (hosted locally)
Dalmationo Riding a Bike
May 13, 2006
Cat Massage
Cat massage! [via will]
May 12, 2006
Pauline Kael Essay on Carey Grant
Pauline Kael's 1975 essay on Carey Grant, a famous piece of journalism.
A Game For All Ages
Time says that the Nintendo Wii is "a game for all ages". All of my garage sale earnings are going into an envelope to be held until Christmas, at which time I'll spend the money on a Nintendo Wii. (Actually, I may preorder one...)
The Evolution of Dance
I've resisted watching The Evolution of Dance for a couple of days, but now that I've seen it I'm not sure why I was so resistant. It's great! Thanks, Rich.
May 11, 2006
Darth Vader Calls the Emperor
For the Star Wars fans: Darth Vader calls the Emperor. Hee-larious. [via vbb]
Fun Wii Facts Confirmed
Fun Wii facts confirmed — okay, it's official — I'm not channeling all my "found" money (garage sale money, web site ad revenue, etc.) into a fund to buy Nintendo's latest game system when it comes out around Thanksgiving. I had been intending to save for a new Mac, but that can wait. I want a Wii.
The Best and the Interesting
A great weblog entry that I wish I had written: The Best and the Interesting
Drunk Monkeys Mirror People
Alcohol consumption in monkeys mirrors human drinking patterns — interesting study that shows monkeys drink when stressed, and that solitary monkeys drink more [via bb]
One Robot Dog
When a real pet won't do: One Robot Dog, a man in search of a robot companion [via nicole]
May 10, 2006
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy — Place your bets now! What are the odds that Mr. Frugal buys a Nintendo Wii? I'd say they're 2-1 in favor at the moment. Time to start saving my pennies.
Toddlerpedes
Toddlerpedes — now that's art! [via rich]
CUTE CATS
CDC Wants HIV Testing For Everyone
The CDC wants HIV testing for everyone. They're also pressuring Oregon (and presumably other states) to maintain the list of infected people by name instead of anonymously. [via Dave]
May 9, 2006
Smile
Wikipedia: Smile!
Have You Ever Quit Using the Internet?
AskMe: Have you ever managed to quit using the internet? I've given it up for short periods, and loved it, but am always drawn back. I've talked with others who have had similar experiences. Now, though, I'm entrenched: I'm running three sites and have bought into the lifestyle!
I Need More Sad Songs
AskMe: I need more sad songs
The Shaving Cream Racket
The shaving cream racket [via mefi]
May 8, 2006
Stairway to Heaven, Backwards
Stairway to Heaven, backwards (and forwards backwards, if that makes sense) [via waxy]
May 7, 2006
Bicycle Accident
Bicycle accident on Google Video — I guess that's what happens when you ride down the side of a volcano at over 100mph...
May 6, 2006
Fox on Trampoline
A wild fox playing on a trampoline in the back garden — cute, cute, cute
Dolphins Know Each Others' Names
Dolphins know each others' names — I'm telling you, animals are far smarter than most people give them credit
Cephas
This is awesome: Cephas the tame blue jay, who hangs around while Cass McNutt programs
Windows XP EULA in Plain English
Handy info: the Windows EULA in plain English. Every one of you running Windows XP has agreed to be bound by this contract.
Copywriting 101
Casino Royale
Does the next Bond film look awesome or what?
Invisible Book Shelf
Free Comic Book Day 2006
Saturday is the annual Free Comic Book Day. Go visit your local comic store!
May 5, 2006
What You're Really Celebrating With Cinco de Mayo
37 Versions of Stairway to Heaven
Cookie Monster's Self-Analysis
Hilarious McSweeney's: Cookie Monster searches deep within himself and asks: Is me really monster?
50 Animals Driving
50 Animals Driving [via matt]
Blizzard Acknowledges WoW Problems
A victim of its own success: Blizzard acknowledges WoW problems. [via Dave]
DARPA Researching Regeneration
Science ficton becomes reality: DARPA is researching the regeneration of human limbs. Awesome. [via Dave]
May 4, 2006
FIFA World Cup 2006
Just a reminder that the 2006 FIFA World Cup is only about a month away! Woohoo! Prepare for soccer talk around here...
Newspapers Published in New York 1900-1967
Finding Lost URLs
PB on finding lost URLs — the more I live my life on-line, the more relevant this becomes
Eye Jewelry
NOT for Kris: Eye Jewelry [via Dave]
May 2, 2006
400 Dead Dolphins
Lenny's Alice in Wonderland Site
Lenny's Alice in Wonderland site
Superman Returns
Superman Returns — I'm excited about this film and I don't even like Superman!
May 1, 2006
The Way We Used to Eat
The Way We Eat: Olde School (may require NYT registration) [via megnut]