Sunday, April 04, 2010
Link of the Week
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/04/10/GA2009041001969.html?sid=ST2009070901266
What's an Easter basket without Peeps? If you're inclined to play with your Peeps, these dioramas might give you some inspiration. But love them or hate them, you have to enjoy the whimsical creativity of some of these artists.
This is a link to the third Peeps Show. The page also has links to the first two: (1 and 2). By the time this posts, there may even be a fourth. If there is, I'll add it.
Categories: LOTW
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Link of the Week
It's just like the title says: odd things. From anti-gravity monuments to R2-D2 mailboxes, Stephen King's house and Harry Houdini's grave, blogger J. W. Ocker presents various odd things he's seen.
It's like a mini-encyclopedia of the odd.
Enjoy!
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Link of the Week
If you like South Park--and who doesn't?--this site lets you create your own South Park character.
Here's mine:
I made one earlier, but I couldn't find where I'd stored it, so I made a new one. Doesn't matter--the other one probably wouldn't have fit my current mood.
Have fun, and post pictures of the ones you make!
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Link of the Week
If you like roller coasters, then this is the site for you: a database of roller coasters.
From the first one I ever rode, the Wildcat at Cedar Point,
to the most recent one I rode, the Expedition GeForce at Holiday Park.
It even helped me figure out what coaster it was that Dagny rode at Astroworld when she was five: Greezed Lightnin' and the name of that amusement park we went to in Michigan when we visited my mom: Michigan's Adventure.
Lots of nostalgia there, and lots of roller coasters to drool over. And I note that Europa Park has ten roller coasters as opposed to Holiday Park's two. I'm thinking Rust can't be that far of a drive....
Enjoy!
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Link of the Week
Admit it: you pressed the button.
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how many times?
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how many times?!
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Link of the Week
From the website: "Whatever you want to get good at, Videojug can help." The site has thousands of instructional videos covering just about everything.
For example, you know how uncomfortable it is if your arm gets trapped while you're cuddling in bed? Well, this video explains how to avoid that:
How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed
and here's one that explains how to get cheap drinks:
Pub Tricks: The Cheapest Drink
and of course the classic shirt-folding video. I use this ALL THE TIME.
How To Fold A T-Shirt In 2 Seconds - Explained
There are even more serious ones, like:
- How to Ace a Job Interview
- How to Make a USB Mini Fridge
- How to Make Croissants
- How to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Enjoy! And let me know what YOU get good at.
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Link of the Week
Ever look at someone and think "that totally looks like..."? Well, so did the people at Totally Looks Like. In the tradition of I Can Has Cheezburger? and FAIL Blog, Totally Looks Like features reader-submitted pairings that are sometimes uncanny. A couple of examples:
Just a warning: as is true of similar sites, Totally Looks Like can be a real time sink. Peruse at your own risk.
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Link of the Week
We Hate Sheep. We Love Holiday Sweaters.
http://weloveholidaysweaters.wehatesheep.com/You can either browse through the hundreds of sweaters others have designed, or create your own by clicking on "start knitting," like this one I did:
or this one:
And then you can send the sweater to your nearest and dearest, all without having to make sure it fits!
Enjoy!
Warning: this site can get addicting.
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Link of the Week
http://funcards.bhg.com/createacookie/
From the Better Homes and Gardens site--you know, the people who brought you the ubiquitous red and white checked cookbook. Decorate and send a virtual cookie. You have to register with the site to do it, but it's free.
Here's one I made:
Unfortunately, it doesn't come with little toothpicks for removing stray icing, and you can tell I don't have the steadiest mouse-hand in the world. Still, it's cute and fun, and there are a dozen different shapes you can you.
Enjoy!
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Link of the Week
In honor of Halloween, here's a blog with various scary products, from the blood table pictured above to witch shoes, vampire welcome mats, creepy artwork, and, my personal favorite, a bloody shower curtain.
Check it out.
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Link of the Week
This is just a collection of snapshots of people seen at Wal*Mart. If you've ever been to Wal*Mart, especially late at night, you won't be surprised.
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Link of the Week
This is pretty cool. You can make yourself into a Lego character... and then buy the character if you like. Or just use it as an avatar. Maybe I'll put this one up on Blogger.
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Link of the Week
Just a cute little link this week that my mom sent me:
Place your cursor at the top of the photo. You will notice it is 6:10 PM. Bring the mouse down slowly over the photo without pressing the button on the mouse. Do not right or left click. Night time appears, the lights come on, and at 7:40 PM, it's dark!
Click on the link--it doesn't work on the picture here.
Categories: LOTW
Place your cursor at the top of the photo. You will notice it is 6:10 PM. Bring the mouse down slowly over the photo without pressing the button on the mouse. Do not right or left click. Night time appears, the lights come on, and at 7:40 PM, it's dark!
Click on the link--it doesn't work on the picture here.
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Link of the Week
http://www.fupenguin.com/
Have you overdosed on I Can Has Cheezburger?
Does Cute Overload make your teeth hurt?
Are LOL Cats taking over your world?
FU, Penguin is the answer. Telling off all those hideously adorable animals. For anyone who likes their cute with a big dose of snark.
You're welcome.
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Link of the Week
Not for the squeamish. This is pretty darn creepy, but oddly fascinating.
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Link of the Week
This is another website I came across via This Is True. (If you haven't checked out This Is True, please click on the link--I recommend it highly.) As it says on the front page, "Sometimes Breathtaking. Sometimes Horrific. Each photo has the power to inspire."
Because they are "photos that changed the world," you've probably seen a lot of them already, but they're worth seeing again.
Here's a sample:
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Labels: cool links
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Link of the Week
Heidelberg Daily Photo is brand-new, and the plan is to have daily photos of Heidelberg, which is where I'm currently living. So I'm finding this very cool, and posting this is a great way to share the city with you all. As a bonus, it's in English.
I found Heidelberg Daily Photo via an even cooler site, City Daily Photo:
City Daily Photo has photos and a current total of 933 links to photo blogs for different cities around the world. It's a great place to do a little virtual traveling, not to mention a bit of a time-sink.
And I found City Daily Photo via This Is True, the best newsletter I get:
I featured This Is True here before, but it's been a while, and it's so good, it's worth repeating.
Enjoy!
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Link of the Week
As the subtitle says, this site is full of "weird & wonderful things." Everything from "how to become a real cyborg" to "pre-fractal art" to "best car chases on the web" to "abandoned tunnels and vast underground spaces." There's no limit to the variety of the weird and the wonderful on this site.
Just be warned: it can be a serious time-sink.
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Link of the Week
http://www.onmylist.com/category/fashion/Balloon_Lunacy_1I don't usually use blog posts for Links of the Week, but the pictures in this were just too cool not to share. Dresses, and other clothing, made from balloons. Several of them were just amazing. Just have to watch out for the guy with the pins.
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Link of the Week
The title of this site says it all: "Cow Abduction." Run your mouse over the cow on the picture, and it'll be abducted. There are pictures and accounts of cow abductions, messages to aliens, and products and services to protect your cows.
Categories: LOTW
Labels: cool links
