Dude, CHeck IT oUT!
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Swarovski Crystal - Detailview: Miniature Elephant
Customers Suck!
Customers Suck!:
A fun commmunity, and it has like, 50+ posts a day, so there's always something new.
"Me: Oh... how does this relate to your divorce Mrs UI?
UI: I'm not getting a divorce! I want to sue my boss!
Me: I'm sorry, you need an employment lawyer, I'm afraid our secretaries must have made a mistake.
UI: No, they said I couldn't get an appointment with them until next week.
Me: And then they transferred you to me? plotting death of secretaries
UI: No they wouldn't! indignant I had to ring back and ask for you. You did my cousin's divorce.
Me: Did you tell them why you wanted to see me? still considering secretary murder
UI: I tried! But they wouldn't let me see you. I had to ring back AGAIN and tell them I wanted a divorce!?! and she's super pissed off about this apparently - our evil secretarial staff!"
A fun commmunity, and it has like, 50+ posts a day, so there's always something new.
"Me: Oh... how does this relate to your divorce Mrs UI?
UI: I'm not getting a divorce! I want to sue my boss!
Me: I'm sorry, you need an employment lawyer, I'm afraid our secretaries must have made a mistake.
UI: No, they said I couldn't get an appointment with them until next week.
Me: And then they transferred you to me? plotting death of secretaries
UI: No they wouldn't! indignant I had to ring back and ask for you. You did my cousin's divorce.
Me: Did you tell them why you wanted to see me? still considering secretary murder
UI: I tried! But they wouldn't let me see you. I had to ring back AGAIN and tell them I wanted a divorce!?! and she's super pissed off about this apparently - our evil secretarial staff!"
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Are you ready to get pumped?
Friday, January 27, 2006
French murder was from a different era - Yahoo! News
French murder was from a different era - Yahoo! News: "We reckon it was pirates"
Wired magazine
So, I was really looking to see if there was an online version of an article I read yesterday about how LEDs imitate butterfly wings (I didn't find it, but I will bring it around in paper form some time soon), and in the process realized that there are many, many amazing stories at Wired News, the online presence of one of my favorite periodicals. (one I DO get! Because it's CHEAP!) Read about the neuroscience of meditation, how lego fans are making a difference, and how you can get plastic surgery ANYWHERE.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Biglittlethings
Okay now, go here and watch "Caterpillar" and "Fish."
I am kind of cheating, because this is a show COCA is bringing next month. This is not a plug. If you want to see it, I will get you in for free. (Yeah, I'm that cool.)
I am kind of cheating, because this is a show COCA is bringing next month. This is not a plug. If you want to see it, I will get you in for free. (Yeah, I'm that cool.)
fredflare.com | iGuy iPod case
Jeremy Clarkson: Four eyes aren't better than two - Comment - Times Online
Jeremy Clarkson: Four eyes aren't better than two - Comment - Times Online:
"How come the girl at the check-in desk hadn’t thought to mention this? I always make a point of telling people when they have loo roll sticking out of their trousers, or their skirt tucked into their knickers, so why had no one taken me on one side and explained there was a giant redwood growing from a moon-sized puss-filled crater on my nose? Bastards."
"How come the girl at the check-in desk hadn’t thought to mention this? I always make a point of telling people when they have loo roll sticking out of their trousers, or their skirt tucked into their knickers, so why had no one taken me on one side and explained there was a giant redwood growing from a moon-sized puss-filled crater on my nose? Bastards."
Harvard Gazette: Kudzu cuts alcohol consumption
Harvard Gazette: Kudzu cuts alcohol consumption:
"More recently, other researchers at Harvard University tested it on golden hamsters, bred and born to drink alcohol, and found that it reduced the rodents' intake."
"More recently, other researchers at Harvard University tested it on golden hamsters, bred and born to drink alcohol, and found that it reduced the rodents' intake."
Thursday, January 26, 2006
My Week as a Waiter - New York Times
I know Rory liked this one
My Week as a Waiter - New York Times:
"Bryan, a young server with whom I'm training, brings me up to speed on the crazy things diners do....They assume that the first table they are shown to is undesirable and insist on a different one, even if it's demonstrably less appealing. They decline to read what's in front of them and want to hear all their options. Servers disparagingly call this a 'menu tour.'"
My Week as a Waiter - New York Times:
"Bryan, a young server with whom I'm training, brings me up to speed on the crazy things diners do....They assume that the first table they are shown to is undesirable and insist on a different one, even if it's demonstrably less appealing. They decline to read what's in front of them and want to hear all their options. Servers disparagingly call this a 'menu tour.'"
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
This Is Your Brain on Schadenfreude - New York Times
This Is Your Brain on Schadenfreude - New York Times: "...brain scans - which were used in the detection of schadenfreude - have clearly reached the level of sophistication required to identify states of mind described by complicated German words. Soon they will advance to states of mind truly expressible only in French, and ultimately to the kind of internal experience until now captured only in our best musical comedies."
Monday, January 23, 2006
McSweeney's Recommends...
Man, every day I discover more and more why I heart McSweeney's. They make me happy.
Anyway, today I found their list of recommendations. They're pretty funny, methinks. Do you think it's fun to blow on a baby's face?
Also, an entire hoarde of SESTINAS!!!!!!!
For those of us who can't get enough of that overcomplicated poetic form.
I am SO getting a McSweeney's subscription. As soon as I have money...
Anyway, today I found their list of recommendations. They're pretty funny, methinks. Do you think it's fun to blow on a baby's face?
Also, an entire hoarde of SESTINAS!!!!!!!
For those of us who can't get enough of that overcomplicated poetic form.
I am SO getting a McSweeney's subscription. As soon as I have money...
Friday, January 20, 2006
JustALittleGuy
This is Rory reporting from Ryan's computer. I want full credit for this. But I should probably also credit the illustrious Adorablog.
And I meant not to link that A.
JustALittleGuy: "The one on the right looks like he's about to fall off. He's just barely got a grip with his toes and his ass is hanging waaaaay off the back of that stick. Woops, falls backwards grabs his friend and they both plummet to their bloody death right? Wrong, douche! These are Momonga, the dwarf Japanese Flying Squirrel. They can fucking fly."
And I meant not to link that A.
JustALittleGuy: "The one on the right looks like he's about to fall off. He's just barely got a grip with his toes and his ass is hanging waaaaay off the back of that stick. Woops, falls backwards grabs his friend and they both plummet to their bloody death right? Wrong, douche! These are Momonga, the dwarf Japanese Flying Squirrel. They can fucking fly."
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Chilly welcome for Indian 'ghost'
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Chilly welcome for Indian 'ghost': "An Indian man is being refused entry to his house - because his family say he is a spirit come back to haunt them."
More BBC animal news
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Hamster, Snake Best Friends at Tokyo Zoo
Show me a bunny!
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Movies (My Dynamite Idaho)
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Movies (My Dynamite Idaho)
I know the people who actually liked this movie should like this.
I know the people who actually liked this movie should like this.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
ban comic sans :: Putting the Sans in Comic Sans
ban comic sans :: Putting the Sans in Comic Sans: "We are summoning forth the proletariat around the globe to aid us in this revolution. We call on the common man to rise up in revolt against this evil of typographical ignorance. We believe in the gospel message "ban comic sans." It shall be salvation to all who are literate. By banding together to eradicate this font from the face of the earth we strive to ensure that future generations will be liberated from this epidemic and never suffer this scourge that is the plague of our time."
Accidental Invention Points to End of Light Bulbs
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Off the shelf - Times 2 - Times Online
Off the shelf - Times 2 - Times Online: "“Beneath this hostile museum curator’s exterior,” one lady writes, “lurks a hostile museum curator’s interior . . . ”"
Format change?
I move that we change the format of this blog so that it looks more official. This would be so that I could check it more easily at work, so it wasn't as obvious that I was checking blogs on company time. Not that I'm paid enough to care.
If I get no response, or affirmative responses, or sarcastic responses, I will assume that you are all fine with this and change the colors as I see fit.
Thank you for your time,
Rory
If I get no response, or affirmative responses, or sarcastic responses, I will assume that you are all fine with this and change the colors as I see fit.
Thank you for your time,
Rory
Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.
Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.
Adoptable pet search engine!!
Adoptable pet search engine!!
Fla. University Finds $275,000 in Office
My Way News: "Three University of South Florida officials were fired after the school discovered $275,000 in misplaced checks and cash scattered throughout an office."
Saturday, January 14, 2006
English angora rabbits
Friday, January 13, 2006
'Vampyre' Candidate Backs Public Impaling
Page Title
"'I'm going to be totally open and honest,' said the 41-year-old leader of the "Vampyres, Witches and Pagans Party."
"Including the impaling of terrorists, rapists, drug dealers and other criminals, Sharkey's platform includes emphasis on education, tax breaks for farmers and better benefits for veterans."
"'I'm going to be totally open and honest,' said the 41-year-old leader of the "Vampyres, Witches and Pagans Party."
"Including the impaling of terrorists, rapists, drug dealers and other criminals, Sharkey's platform includes emphasis on education, tax breaks for farmers and better benefits for veterans."
Hoo-ray for God-Man!
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Couple Puts Itself, Family Up For Lease On eBay
The Prejudice Map
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Photo Gallery (Cyclopes)
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Photo Gallery (Cyclopes)
Photograph shows Cyclopes, a kitten born with a single cyclopic eye. (Disturbing image warning)
Photograph shows Cyclopes, a kitten born with a single cyclopic eye. (Disturbing image warning)
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Etymologic: the toughest etymology (word origin) game on the Web
A little light reading
Cells That Read Minds
Okay, so I don't know how much long, sciency articles count for this blog, but this is honestly the coolest thing I've read in the New York Times in, like, ever.
Okay, so I don't know how much long, sciency articles count for this blog, but this is honestly the coolest thing I've read in the New York Times in, like, ever.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
sodaplay
Something similar but all in English
You must watch all of the poems in Strings by Dan Waber. I found this freshman year and it blew my mind.
The Living Word
Hmm... It almost sounds like it's about Jesus. But it's not. Still, Xu Bing is darn close, in my opinion.
The Living Word
(Second one from the top)
The Living Word
(Second one from the top)
Nuclear
Done With Mirrors: "Bush is not the only modern president to say it that way. Oddly, his father wasn't among those who did (though he had his own grating way with Sa-a-addam). But Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, both Southern men, said 'nu-ku-lar.' So did John F. Kennedy and Gerald Ford, who perhaps picked it up during their military service."
Top News Article | Reuters.com
Top News Article | Reuters.com: "With Michelangelo's dramatic depiction of the Last Judgment as a backdrop, Benedict attacked the 'thing-ification of mankind', suggesting that people had become little more than objects to be traded, picked up and discarded at will."
I so seriously doubt the Pope said "thing-ification."
I so seriously doubt the Pope said "thing-ification."
Monday, January 09, 2006
The newest crazy BBC animal news!
Random Chuck Norris Fact: Top Thirty Facts
Random Chuck Norris Fact: Top Thirty Facts: "Filming on location for Walker: Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris brought a stillborn baby lamb back to life by giving it a prolonged beard rub. Shortly after the farm animal sprang back to life and a crowd had gathered, Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked the animal, breaking its neck, to remind the crew once more that Chuck giveth, and the good Chuck, he taketh away."
Cute LJ Icon
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Sunday, January 08, 2006
The ultimate use for your crochet skills...
Friday, January 06, 2006
waiterrant.net � HOW TO ORDER WINE WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE AN ASSHOLE
Thursday, January 05, 2006
A Plateau of Happiness
New Mammal Named After Chocolate Giant
New Mammal Named After Chocolate Giant: "A lost bet and a sweet tooth led to the announcement this week of a new mammal named after a chocolate brand."
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Photo Gallery (Befriended Hippo)
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Photo Gallery (Befriended Hippo): "Befriended Hippo"
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Gorcery list collection
In the interest of ending Ryan's reign of terror:
The Grocery List Collection
I've shown this to most of you already, but it's pretty awesome. And it's by a local "artist," so you might even find your own list!
P.S. I have major intellectual crush on Bill Keaggy
The Grocery List Collection
I've shown this to most of you already, but it's pretty awesome. And it's by a local "artist," so you might even find your own list!
P.S. I have major intellectual crush on Bill Keaggy
University Webcam
University Webcam - Washington University in St. Louis: "Real-time Washington University Webcam"
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
ABC News: Weezer Singer Continues Vow of Celibacy
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Adorablog
Adorablog: "'Some parts of the internet should be nice, for the nice people.'"
Ananova - Artists erect giant pink bunny on mountain
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