Danger! Danger! Danger!

Chemical Accident. Floods. Earthquakes. Epidemics. Volcano eruption! And that's just today. The Havaria Information Service's Alertmap shows you were all today's disasters are, a full description, and a Google Earth Map so you can zoom in close for details.

Jesus Heals

Presumably when Jesus was alive He didn't need bandages, but now you can buy bandages with His image on them for healing. Somehow it just doesn't seem right, but I can't put my finger on why. Healing comes from Jesus through prayer and grace, and a bandage with His picture doesn't fit into that equation … Continue reading Jesus Heals

Painted Room Illusions

Artist Felice Varinia has created painted room illusions that, if you stand in the right spot, a 3D pattern appears. Here's an example. From the entranceway you see this messy paint job: But when you move the the right spot, this startling image emerges: There's more fascinating pictures of 3D rooms here.

Don't Click It

Just don't click it. This was a very interesting experiment for me since I seem to be developing some tendenitis in my right forefinger I use for clicking. A web-design interface with no clicking is appealing, though trying to teach computer-challenged people how to use it might be difficult.

Dilbert Blog

Scott Adams, author of the comic strip Dilbert, has started a blog. And if you thought his comic strips were off-the-wall, his random daily brain wheezes will surely convince you. Today's entry, "Blogging Under the Influence: Today I am whacked out on pain killers because yesterday I had surgery to correct my deviated septum. I … Continue reading Dilbert Blog

God Speaks

Ever see one of those billboards signed "God"? The organization that puts up the billboards has a website at Godspeaks.com. From there, you can see all their billboards and see basic questions about Christianity, whether you're doing great or whether you need some help.

Whimsy

At The Journey, Rodney wonders about insects with low self-esteem. There's something wrong with Rodney. Officials in Rome, Italy, have solved one of the world's most pressing problems by banning the use of round goldfish bowls. If you want to Taunt Libs, there are some new t-shirts available. Hey, it's what they think about conservatives … Continue reading Whimsy

Perfect Engagement

When I asked Diane to marry me, I tried to make it as romantic as possible. Outdoors, in a gazebo, azaleas blooming, down on one knee... It was almost perfect. I forgot the tortoise. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer realised she had found true love with husband MatthewVaughan when she gratefully accepted a tortoise instead of an … Continue reading Perfect Engagement

One Ugly Dog

Man. That's got to be the ugliest dog I've ever seen. Some may call it a tale of beauty and the beast. But Sam, a 14-year-old pedigreed Chinese crested, and a three-time champ in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, is the dog of Susie Lockheed's dreams. Lockheed, 53, enjoys massaging Sam's fleshy, thin, potato-chip ears … Continue reading One Ugly Dog

Incident Logs

IncidentLog.com gathers information from the various city police and fire departments, then combines them into a Google map to give you a visual indication of incidents that recently happened. For instance, it pulls data for Houston from City of Houston Active Incidents and turns it into a mappable IncidentLog of the last 50 events in … Continue reading Incident Logs

Today's Topic

I haven't decided on my topic today. I've narrowed it down to the following two choices. Got an opinion n either one? A discussion on inner-city poor people. A fresh look at how mothers view pregnancy vs. marriage. Interesting how some view pregnancy as completely unrelated to marriage. Or Rent-a-midget.

New Lamps for the Living Room

Diane & I agree on many decorating issues, mostly contemporary with a mix of traditional thrown in. As we redecorate the house in preparation for marriage, I'm going to suggest these lovely lamps. Unique, stylish, sort of looks like whale snot. I'm sure Diane will like these, don't you?

I Don't Own a Cat

Dogs are loving. All the time. Unless they're cowering because they've done something wrong, dogs are loving. Cats never cower. They're proud of what they've done wrong. I suspect they spend all day plotting what to do with their inheritance once you're gone. Others agree. My Cat Hates You has proof.

Movie-A-Minute

Does it take too much time to actually sit through an entire move? Visit Movie-a-Minute and know all you need to know... in less than a minute! For example: Titanic Directed by James Cameron 1997 Ultra-Condensed by Samuel Stoddard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leonardo DiCaprio: Your social class is stuffy. Let's dance with the ship's rats and have … Continue reading Movie-A-Minute

Edible Computers

My hobby, ever since around 1975, has been computers. I play games, I dabble in programming, I communicate with others... but I've always wished I could just eat my monitor. My wish is nearly here. The Tastescreen has small plastic flavor cartridges that drip flavors across the monitor. "A user can sample the dispensed flavor … Continue reading Edible Computers

Stress Relief

By the end of yesterday's workday, I felt like this little piggy when you click on him. A good night's sleep and I feel better. πŸ™‚ My brother Stephen comes into town for the weekend, so I'm off to play for the rest of the day. No more stressful piggy for me, no sirree.

The Somerville Gates

Like the famous Christo's "The Gates" in Central Park, only, um, different. Presenting the Somerville Gates: Update Feb 26, 2005: BOSTON - "The Gates," a public design project in New York's Central Park by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, is giant, "saffron colored" and cost $20 million. "The Somerville Gates," by financial adviser Geoff Hargadon, is … Continue reading The Somerville Gates

I'm a Sock

I don't usually do these questionnaires, but this made Jo laugh: She's a sock. And of *course* I want to be a random object. What am I? Turns out I'm a sock, too. You are a sock.You are a cozy, fuzzy, warm-hearted person. A lot of your friends describe you as a hopeless romantic. You … Continue reading I'm a Sock

Bill Gates circa 1983

I'll be back from my trip later today. I hope y'all were good while I was gone. In the meantime, here is something scarier than disemboweled plush toys or a Cheetoh shaped like the Loch Ness monster: Bill Gates, circa 1983, poses for a Teen Beat photospread:

LEGO Church

The Abston Church of Christ (Abston is a fictional town, named after the plastic that LEGO is made from (ABS)) in all it's glory. Click the picture for the main website; one you're there, explore all the rooms and the construction history. If I was a LEGO person, I'd spend my Sundays here. πŸ™‚

Someone Keeps Stealing My Letters

I'm just amazed that this weekend's Santa Slingshot generated 35 comments. Y'all must be starved for fun websites. πŸ™‚ Ok, here is today's fun website: Someone Keeps Stealing My Letters. I haven't successfully written anything yet, but I've prevented other people from spelling things. πŸ™‚

StoryCorps

Sean sent me a link to StoryCorps, dedicated to record an interviews with your favorite person. They take care of all the technical details, including helping with the questions you can ask. You get an hour long recording of the experience for only $10. Have you wanted to interview your grandmother? An uncle? A favorite … Continue reading StoryCorps

Belief-O-Matic

I saw this at rachel's a few weeks ago and just now got around to answering the quiz. All that overtime is making my todo list pileup. πŸ˜› Take a short quiz at the Belief-O-Matic, and it will rate your beliefs against all the world's religions (or lack of religions) and tells you which religions … Continue reading Belief-O-Matic

Utilikilt

Nope. Not gonna happen. At least, I don't think it's ever gonna happen. Unless somebody dares me. Or double dog dares me. Fringe benefits: A. Physical: Your virility may increase. You will experience the pleasing sensation of air conditioning. B. Mental: Wearing a kilt shows a sense of security with yourself, and you will inspire … Continue reading Utilikilt

Science Made Stupid

I've discovered a site that makes science easy. From astronomy: to paleontology:Animals of a given species are alike because they inherit a certain set of genes from their parents. Every so often, something goes wrong with the mechanism that transmits the genes, and an animal is born that doesn't resemble its father and mother. You … Continue reading Science Made Stupid

Blogs for everything…

Go on, try to come up with a obscure topic that nobody else has thought of. Here's one I stumbled upon today:Women's Professional Handball in Denmark .I didn't even know there was a Professional Handball Association. For women. In Denmark.