- It’s the end of the world.
- Find the fastest DNS servers for your connection to see if OpenDNS, Google DNS, or UltraDNS or your ISPs DNS are the best for your location.
- Why I’d rather be punched in the testicles than call customer service.
- US Border Patrol gone wild (original story).
- If you could play one game for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- There’s going to be a waffle shortage.
- Learn To F–king Spell.
Category: Odd
Reading Material
Pre-game Reading Material
OK, this has nothing to do with the upcoming game, but it will get some of these links off my desktop.
- Google introduces Public DNS, which is perfect if you don’t want/need the filterting/redirecting of OpenDNS.
- Speaking of Google, they’ve introduced asynchronous tracking with Google Analytics — which basically means faster load time for the Analytics code.
- The Geek Squad’s Real Agenda Exposed.
- Brilliant traffic light design idea.
- 10 Alternatives to Mininova.
- In the spirit of FMyLife comes i’msobadatsex (needless to say, NSFW language).
- Another Google Wave Use: Manhunt (I have Google wave, really haven’t had time to play with it much, but this did intrigue me a bit).
- Who is the most dominate athlete ever?
- Can we say crazy? Mothers Against Nickelodeon. I’m going to start a group someday: “Parents against jackass parents who plant their kids in front of the TV instead of properly interacting and raising their children and then complain when the TV has potentially offensive content.” I think the name needs work, though.
- Robin Williams talks about videos games.
OK, that should be enough for a while. Go Ducks!
You Never Know When This Will Come In Handy
Make sure you print up this handy guide if you’re ever going to be heading North Africa or the Middle East: How to Regain Control of a Spooked Camel.
Proof that if you look online hard enough, you can find anything. Thanks Cheryl for the tip.
Random Human Facts
Research has shown taller people are smarter, and age 34 is the most expensive age. But what if you’re tall and 34, does that mean you’ll be smart enough to not spend so much money? Or does it just mean you’ll be smarter with it?
You Might Expect This In Eugene
But not in Milwaukie (of course, I’ve never lived there like I have in Eugene).
MILWAUKIE, Ore. — A naked man who had allegedly robbed the US Bank in Milwaukie and hid in an nearby gazebo was arrested Friday afternoon by sheriff’s deputies.
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Witnesses said Jarvis was wearing clothes when he allegedly robbed the bank.
So he decided to strip down after robbing the place? I can understand you not wanting to be seen in the clothes you robbed a bank in, but stripping down is not the way to blend in.
But at least he wasn’t dressed like a clown like this guy.
Thanks Barn for the link.
Resort Offers Menopause Weekend
I work in the tourism industry, but I have to say that this is not something I would think about offering to our guests. I can see lots of arguments about how hot or cold the thermostat is to be set. Thanks to Barney for the press release (which I’m copying onto this extended entry, as I can’t find the release online anywhere)
Beats Having A Bake Sale
We’ve all seen the kids going door-to-door selling candy, gift wrap, magazines, and all that kind of stuff to get funds for their school. But I can’t say that I’ve ever seen lingerie as a school fund raiser.
Too Much Time On Their Hands
Somebody obviously has no life at all when they decide to create a PC case shaped and painted like an anime character. It’s nice work, but why?
That’s one way to attack somebody
Take the mounted fish off the wall, and beat somebody senseless with it.
Odd-ball Taxes
Among the odd-ball taxes implemented around the U.S, according to this article, are a playing card tax, blueberry tax, fountain soda tax, and an illegal drug tax. Thanks to Barney for the link.