Thursday, April 04, 2002

Oops, We're Still Here...Can I Have a Do-over?

Historic apocalyptic predictions for this week in history that didn't come true.

Apocalypse A-No-Go - Part 2
Celeb Babysitters

Apparently if you're a celeb and are willing to pay for it, a new breed of service industry workers called "minders" will watch over you and keep you away from Tinseltown's many and varied vices.

I pity the guy who has to watch over Robert Downey Jr. May the force be with him.

FOXNews.com
I'm Back!

Sorry for the lack of updates (again) apparently the tornado had done a lot of damage to the phone lines so Ma Bell's boys were working on them for a couple days, leaving me phoneless and without internet access. Then when I finally got back online yesterday, Blogger was acting up. Barring unforseen circumstances, though, I think things are back to normal - so let's blog.

Here's a funny story from BBspot:

BBspot - Web Designer Builds Home out of Flash

Wednesday, April 03, 2002



Boom

A hi-res gallery of A-bomb test photos. This is some really awe-inspiring stuff.

I never understood why they had to keep testing them over and over, though. I think it's pretty obvious they work, don't really see the point in further irradiating the earth just because scientists get off on seeing huge explosions - which I think is probably a big part of it.

DOE/NV Photo Library - Atmospheric

Tuesday, April 02, 2002

MEG - Free Energy Dream Within Grasp

Imagine being off the power grid, no longer relying on commercial electricity. Apparently it's just on the horizon, all the free juice you could want.

Off the Beaten Path News

Monday, April 01, 2002

Art on the Net

The Whitney Museum's Artport is a jumping-off point to various artistic ventures on the internet, some interesting links here.

Darren, if you happen to be reading this, notice the link to Futurefarmers, that site you sent me the link to way back last year, I believe it was.

Whitney ARTPORT: The Whitney Museum Portal to Net Art
Still More Homer Simpson Stuff

'Cause he's the man - The Homer Simpson Soundboard

Homer Simpson Soundboard
Nice...Lady Tries to Trade Seven-Month Old Baby for Dog

There goes the "mother of the year" honors. At least it was apparently a pedigreed dog, not just a mutt or anything.

The Morning Sun U.S./World NewsWoman accused of trying to trade baby girl for Chihuahua puppy 03/31/02
The Hockey Name Generator:

Sunday, March 31, 2002

Kung Fu Chess


The Random Homer Simpson Quote

"This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit."

Random Homer Simpson Quote
Funniest Concept Ever

Leotard Skynryno is a Japanese Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band. Yes, you read it right: a Japanese Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band.

Leotard Skynyrno Top page