Most boys like to think they have a girl friend, especially the 13 to 14 year olds. I would like to see an article on how to get a girl, and when you've got her, how to keep and please her. I would also like to see more articles on music in B.O.P as I am a trombonist in the Tiffin School Band.
-R. Wilmot (New Malden, Surrey)
Editor's Reply : We will bear the suggestion for an article on how to keep a girl friend in mind ! In the meantime there is an article on keeping Golden Hamsters on pages 34 and 35 of this issue.
[ reference, via Wikipedia ]
I vote for Candy-dates
Mmm, Chocobama and Sugar Cain chocolate sculptures, created by artist Manuela Zuidmeer from Rotterdam, Netherlands... A little on the pricey side but definitely interesting. Their FAQ mentions the Obama Campaign actually uses the word Chocobama... I have yet to find evidence of that, though.
Hamilton 365
http://www.hamilton365.com/
Each day Larry Strung photographs (and posts online) a different citizen from his town of Hamilton, Ontario. It's like finally getting to meet all your neighbors, one day and one neighbor at a time. The biker who rides at 6 am, the doctor, the farmer, the mayor. Talk about a complete picture of a place. Really interesting to look through the stunning photos and learn about people you don't know...
Thanks to Photojojo.com's newsletter for the link and most of the above text.
Each day Larry Strung photographs (and posts online) a different citizen from his town of Hamilton, Ontario. It's like finally getting to meet all your neighbors, one day and one neighbor at a time. The biker who rides at 6 am, the doctor, the farmer, the mayor. Talk about a complete picture of a place. Really interesting to look through the stunning photos and learn about people you don't know...
Thanks to Photojojo.com's newsletter for the link and most of the above text.
Funny Signs
Usually this blog is dedicated to independently awesome websites, but I just had to hilight this category of posts from davezilla.com:
http://www.davezilla.com/category/funny-signs/
All rather hilarious. :) Enjoy!
http://www.davezilla.com/category/funny-signs/
All rather hilarious. :) Enjoy!
Before I Die I Want To...
http://beforeidieiwantto.org/
A series of Polaroid photos of people inscribed with what that person wants to do before they die. Really interesting to see the trends and differences. Kind of inspires you to get working on those little goals in life or to appreciate those things you have done... ^_^
A series of Polaroid photos of people inscribed with what that person wants to do before they die. Really interesting to see the trends and differences. Kind of inspires you to get working on those little goals in life or to appreciate those things you have done... ^_^
I am running for President.
[Received this as a "forward" from a coworker... found it funny, interesting, and mostly worthy of passing along...]
After a careful review of the options for the up-coming election,
I HAVE DECIDED TO BECOME A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE. HERE IS MY PLATFORM:
(1) Press 1 for English is immediately banned. English is the official language. Speak it or wait at the border until you can.
(2) We will immediately go into a two-year isolationist posture to straighten out the country's attitude. NO imports, no exports. We will use the 'WalMart' policy: 'If we ain't got it, you don't need it.'
(3) When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.
(4) All retired military personnel will be required to man one of our many observation towers on the southern border. (Six month tour) They will be under strict orders not to fire on SOUTHBOUND aliens.
(5) Social Security will immediately return to its original state. If you didn't put nuttin' in, you ain't getting' nuttin' out. Neither the president nor any other politician will not be able to touch it.
(6) Welfare - Checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40 hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a passing grade.
(7) Professional Athletes --Steroids - The FIRST time you check positive you will be banned for life.
(8) Crime - We will adopt the Turkish method: The first time you steal, you lose your right hand. There will be no more life sentences -- if you are convicted of a Capitol Offense, you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim, gun, knife, strangulation, etc.
(9) One export will be allowed - Wheat -- The world needs to eat. A bushel of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.
(10) All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we'll ask the American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each citizen can make the decision whether it's a worthy cause.
(11) The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school and every day in Congress -- right after a prayer to God.
(12) The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies, sporting events, outings, etc. Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes, but a vote for me will get you better than what you have and better than what you're gonna get.
After a careful review of the options for the up-coming election,
I HAVE DECIDED TO BECOME A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE. HERE IS MY PLATFORM:
(1) Press 1 for English is immediately banned. English is the official language. Speak it or wait at the border until you can.
(2) We will immediately go into a two-year isolationist posture to straighten out the country's attitude. NO imports, no exports. We will use the 'WalMart' policy: 'If we ain't got it, you don't need it.'
(3) When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.
(4) All retired military personnel will be required to man one of our many observation towers on the southern border. (Six month tour) They will be under strict orders not to fire on SOUTHBOUND aliens.
(5) Social Security will immediately return to its original state. If you didn't put nuttin' in, you ain't getting' nuttin' out. Neither the president nor any other politician will not be able to touch it.
(6) Welfare - Checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40 hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a passing grade.
(7) Professional Athletes --Steroids - The FIRST time you check positive you will be banned for life.
(8) Crime - We will adopt the Turkish method: The first time you steal, you lose your right hand. There will be no more life sentences -- if you are convicted of a Capitol Offense, you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim, gun, knife, strangulation, etc.
(9) One export will be allowed - Wheat -- The world needs to eat. A bushel of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.
(10) All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we'll ask the American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each citizen can make the decision whether it's a worthy cause.
(11) The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school and every day in Congress -- right after a prayer to God.
(12) The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies, sporting events, outings, etc. Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes, but a vote for me will get you better than what you have and better than what you're gonna get.
LHC "Webcams"
If you don't laugh after checking this out...
...you need to learn to check your sources better. ^_^;;
...you need to learn to check your sources better. ^_^;;
Sarah Palin Facts
http://www.palinfacts.com/
Like Chuck Norris Facts... but about Sarah Palin. Hilarious!
Sarah Palin used to wrestle kodiak bears
in Alaskan bare knuckles fight clubs.
Like Chuck Norris Facts... but about Sarah Palin. Hilarious!
Sarah Palin used to wrestle kodiak bears
in Alaskan bare knuckles fight clubs.
When Harry Met Sally
Something a little different this time...
Just came across this recently and thought I'd post it up because it made me laugh. One of my favorite scenes in one of my favorite movies, When Harry Met Sally:
Harry: You realise of course that we can never be friends.
Sally: Why not?
H: What I'm saying is—and this is not a come-on in any way, shape or
form—is that men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets
in the way.
S: That's not true, I have a number of men friends and there's is no sex
involved.
H: No you don't.
S: Yes I do.
H: No you don't.
S: Yes I do.
H: You only think you do.
S: You're saying I'm having sex with these men without my knowledge?
H: No, what I'm saying is they all want to have sex with you.
S: They do not.
H: Do too.
S: They do not.
H: Do too.
S: How do you know?
H: Because no man can be friends with a woman he finds attractive, he
always wants to have sex with her.
S: So you're saying that a man can be friends with a woman he finds
unattractive.
H: Nuh, you pretty much wanna nail 'em too.
S: What if they don't want to have sex with you?
H: Doesn't matter, because the sex thing is already out there so the
friendship is ultimately doomed and that is the end of the story.
S: Well I guess we're not going to be friends then.
H: Guess not.
S: That's too bad. You are the only person I knew in New York.
Just came across this recently and thought I'd post it up because it made me laugh. One of my favorite scenes in one of my favorite movies, When Harry Met Sally:
Harry: You realise of course that we can never be friends.
Sally: Why not?
H: What I'm saying is—and this is not a come-on in any way, shape or
form—is that men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets
in the way.
S: That's not true, I have a number of men friends and there's is no sex
involved.
H: No you don't.
S: Yes I do.
H: No you don't.
S: Yes I do.
H: You only think you do.
S: You're saying I'm having sex with these men without my knowledge?
H: No, what I'm saying is they all want to have sex with you.
S: They do not.
H: Do too.
S: They do not.
H: Do too.
S: How do you know?
H: Because no man can be friends with a woman he finds attractive, he
always wants to have sex with her.
S: So you're saying that a man can be friends with a woman he finds
unattractive.
H: Nuh, you pretty much wanna nail 'em too.
S: What if they don't want to have sex with you?
H: Doesn't matter, because the sex thing is already out there so the
friendship is ultimately doomed and that is the end of the story.
S: Well I guess we're not going to be friends then.
H: Guess not.
S: That's too bad. You are the only person I knew in New York.
Queeky Online Drawing
http://www.queeky.com/draw/php/
Your virtual canvas, plus ten times the awesome. Lots of options (You can pick your canvas size for goodness' sake!) plus multi-draw, gallery (with tags!), member galleries (membership is optional), forum, micropainter widget for your blog/website... and just in case that isn't enough, the site and tools also come in German. ^_^
Your virtual canvas, plus ten times the awesome. Lots of options (You can pick your canvas size for goodness' sake!) plus multi-draw, gallery (with tags!), member galleries (membership is optional), forum, micropainter widget for your blog/website... and just in case that isn't enough, the site and tools also come in German. ^_^
GasBuddy.com
http://www.gasbuddy.com/
Great place to compare gas prices. Choose your state, plug in a zip code, and you're shown the lowest gas prices in your area. Sweet! No account required, but one is required if you want to help report prices.
Great place to compare gas prices. Choose your state, plug in a zip code, and you're shown the lowest gas prices in your area. Sweet! No account required, but one is required if you want to help report prices.
The Dangers of Plastic Bags
http://drop.io/dangersofplasticbags
A friend sent me this Powerpoint; I merely posted it up on drop.io for others' download and access. In her words:
This is a powerful powerpoint presentation that really brought the serverity of our plastic bag use to light. I hope it's informative.
A friend sent me this Powerpoint; I merely posted it up on drop.io for others' download and access. In her words:
This is a powerful powerpoint presentation that really brought the serverity of our plastic bag use to light. I hope it's informative.
Where's George?!
http://www.wheresgeorge.com/
On this website, folks can track paper currency (US and Canadian dollars) as they circulate around the US. You enter a few numbers from the bill, mark it with a stamp (as at left) or hand write a note to let people know to register the bill on the site, and go spend it, hoping someone will register a "hit" for your bill. Pretty awesome, and kind of fun when you find bills other people have entered and you can look up where it's been. The website is a little clunky (though it has improved a little over the years) but it's pretty entertaining. Requires registration, but it's free.
On this website, folks can track paper currency (US and Canadian dollars) as they circulate around the US. You enter a few numbers from the bill, mark it with a stamp (as at left) or hand write a note to let people know to register the bill on the site, and go spend it, hoping someone will register a "hit" for your bill. Pretty awesome, and kind of fun when you find bills other people have entered and you can look up where it's been. The website is a little clunky (though it has improved a little over the years) but it's pretty entertaining. Requires registration, but it's free.Background Maker
http://bgmaker.ventdaval.com/
Here you can make your very own designs that can be used for website backgrounds, desktop images, etc. I have a lot of fun just playing with the tool when I'm feeling artsy-bored. Beware: while it can be therapeutic, it's also rather addictive!
Here you can make your very own designs that can be used for website backgrounds, desktop images, etc. I have a lot of fun just playing with the tool when I'm feeling artsy-bored. Beware: while it can be therapeutic, it's also rather addictive!
Divorce Cakes
http://cakelava.blogspot.com/2008/08/divorce-cakes.html
Wow. Just... wow. I didn't even know people MADE these. But then I guess any excuse for cake is a good one, right? hehe
Wow. Just... wow. I didn't even know people MADE these. But then I guess any excuse for cake is a good one, right? hehe
Postcrossing
http://www.postcrossing.com
RATHER addictive. Sign up, create an account, send some postcards, and get some back from people all over the world! Since I collect postcards this is a pretty darn awesome site for me. :)
RATHER addictive. Sign up, create an account, send some postcards, and get some back from people all over the world! Since I collect postcards this is a pretty darn awesome site for me. :)
mcsweeney's internet tendency
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/
Lots of cleverly-written stuff here.
Good when bored or in need of inspiration.
English major or literary nerdiness a plus.
Lots of cleverly-written stuff here.
Good when bored or in need of inspiration.
English major or literary nerdiness a plus.
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