Six Neat Things

First, let me apologize for my extended absence. I got busy, and then I got busier and then I got sick. I;m still sick, but after a time, one just has to suck up and deal, right? So that’s what I am doing today. I am taking it easy though, no housework, only desk chair duties. Also, I am only going to talk about one site today. Fortunately for us, Gadget Advisor is a wide ranging site, and there is lots to talk about!

Gadget Advisor is your window to the computer and electronics world. The tagline of the site is “cutting through the cutting edge”, and that pretty much sums up what they do. They talk about gadgets, tech news, computer hardware and computer software. I like they way they focus on open source/free software like Mozilla Firefox and OpenOffice. Ever wondered which FF extensions were must haves? Here ya go: best Firefox extensions.

And what if you, like most American households have four thousand and eleven electrical devices to “entertain” yourself with and each of them has it’s own remote. Or maybe, like me, you only have four thousand and three remotes at any one time, the others being hidden in the couch cushions and various sock drawers? It’s obviously time to check into a big gun; you need a universal remote.

And then there are those more serious times, when your computer blows up and you are faced with massive data loss. This is happening to a friend of mine right now, except the data loss part. She’s a smart cookie and she has taught us the importance of back ups. Gadget Advisor tells you what to look for when you are ready to backup online.

See, I told you there was plenty on this site to talk about! Go check it out.

There, is that better than “Thursday”? Actaully, I shouldn’t have said there. This page on overused words says so. While I can admit that these words mught be overused, I also submit that, sometimes, avoiding their use tends to make for dry writing. Chicken and writing should never be dry. Nonetheless, it’s a good page to read to make sure you aren’t really going overboard with you theres and yous and whens.

Brain-Juice has biographies for famous 20th century folks in the fields of art, music, literature, film and history.

For a giggle, try these cat haikus. I don’t even like cats, and I thought they were funny.

Amazing roof top gardens.

Today’s Christian Woman. I plan to spend some time looking this site over a little better this weekend.

Peacock Swallowtail. No other words needed.

At the end of the day, and absolutely lovely picture, and I would love to know what kind of lens he used to get the sand and the background.

OOh, a lovely photoblo: Stuck in Customs. I added this one to my Google reader.

Mythology Guide. This one would be a handy reference for literature students.

Anoter amazing picture, this time of Calm Waters, Bar Harbor, Maine, probably photo-shopped, but lovely anyway.

More photos. Warning: some of these are graphically gross, but the one of e nuns makes it worth scrolling through.

How to build a root cellar. Pretty cool, really.

Because even though I have changed the theme TWICE since I got home, I still haven’t come up with a better title system. I suck like that. But I have perseverance. You gotta give me that! On to the links!

A list of books you might want to check into, if you like to read.

Hahaha, not quite sure why this tickles my fancy, so, but it does. Here’s a warning label generator. Should I be nervous because this page made me giggle?

Underwater photography. From 1938!

Want socialized health care? It’s yours in 5 easy steps.

Not quite sure how they did this, even after the explanation, but it’s pretty cool.

Faces are indeed everywhere.

I love, love, love this theme. I’m just not sure this is the place for it. For that answer, I guess I need to rely on you, right? Ok, then, speak up!

Music from windows noises. Yeah, seriously. Like, a whole song.

This is so cool: art from trash! It’s amazing, and you MUST see it!

For those of you who think Star Wars rocks. Hehehehehehe!

Lowfat chocolate cake? That’s what it says!

Very cute story of a chipmunk rescue, with lots of pictures.

Compelling image. The interesting thing to me is that the model seems neither hot nor cold. Considering where she is, if it is spring through fall, she be laying on what must feel like fire. OTOH, considering what she’s wearing, if it is fall through spring, she must be freezing!

and still no catchy titles. But I haven’t crossed it off my list either. Am I the only person here who has to schedule in time to think? I used to think a lot, and now I do, do, do. And surf the internett looking for cool sites to share!

Like these patio furniture covers. I had no idea people covered thier outdoor furniture. Here in redneck-ville, we call such covers “porches”.

This is amazing. So amazing that I am not giving you the original site, but rather the snopes low-down.

This one is for Beatrix Potter fans: Peter Rabbit.

Bunches of presidential videos here, including Bill Clinton making music. So much sax appeal, he has!

Daylight map. It’s current, as in, now. Use it to avoid annoying your overseas friends and relations with middle of the night phone calls.

Oh, this is neat. Kinda like an origami calendar. I’d make one, but it would last about 30 seconds here.

Yeah, another boring title. Sorry. I’ll figure out something to do about that eventually. I guess I could name each post for the first link that appears. Today that would be mover NYC, but I am just not sure I want to do that. K, adding titles for things to my to do list.

Snicker. Snicker. Snicker.

Check out this Noah’s Ark Replica.

Strange friends. Too cute!

Pictures of beautiful beaches. The last one is my fave.

Awesome new search engine, searchme. The link shows a search for “ballet”

Hello, hello! And how are you today? Can you believe it is the end of August? The year has just flown by, hasn’t it? Soon it will be time to order Christmas invitations and break out the mittens. I do believe we are actually going to have a fall here this year!!

Take a look at theses funny animal signs. A giggle a day keeps arthritis away! Or something like that.

Oh my goodness. This is just too cute! Guess that’s why the site is called “cute pictures”.

Like Oldies? Try these Fabulous 50s songs.

Like music in general? Check out RadioBeta. You can hear radio broadcasts from all over the worls, and search by location or genre.

Check some places other people have been. Just do it.

It’s Friday. Yay! I like Fridays. Well, mostly. And have I mentioned I want a new laptop? I am sure I have, but I am going to keep repeating it until one appears on my desk. I want a laptop. Not more laptop memory this time, but a whole new beast. On to the sites:

A great soaker pattern. Probably the best soaker pattern out there. Also the easiest soaker pattern. It’s a multiple gauge soaker pattern. It’s the HSY soaker pattern, renamed and available once more. Thank you for allowing me these moments of shameless self promotion.

Welcome to another tour of the internet, where I am increasingly considering going to some sort of theme for each post. I;m just having a hard time coming up with titles, and for some reason I think that would help. I have no idea why. Must be the Mac memory.

Hahahhahaha: Hamlet on Facebook.

Another online music site.

Laughing at a ticket.

A valid point. Beer is cheaper than gas.

Before and After.

That what this blog is, you know. It’s like one of those magical carpet bags that hold everything, except the farmhouse sinks. Like, Mary Poppins, remember? Ok, that said, let’s get on with it.

How to’s for a slew of crafty stuff.

Instructions for crocheting safety cones.

An article I stumbled upon about Irena Sendlerowa. It was written by a friend of mine. I love it when that happens.

Ooh, learn bird songs. Like, from real birds! That one happens to be the house wren.

And the International Children’s Digital Library.