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>>> Sep. 09, 1999
I'm saved
Finally, I've found the religion for me. I've decided to throw my lot in with the Landover Baptist Church (www.landoverbaptist.org). Preaching only to the saved, they have a great attitude and a "Godly Perspective on Local, National & World News". For example, they were the first to break the news about what kids across America are really doing with those life sized Jar Jar toys. Something unseemly, for sure.

Or how about their take on the JFK Jr. death ("Satan calls another Kennedy to Hell")?

While at the site, you can visit some of Landover's various ministries, or pick up some prime Landover real estate right near the church. This site is so well done that it will make you a believer, too.

Keep-you-busy Department:Stop by www.theremediproject.com for some good old fashioned eye & ear candy. Nice to look at, pretty to play with.

Save me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> Sep. 09, 1999
Daily dose
Looking for some geek news satire? Drop by Polyester.net. Each day there's a different, brief Onion-esque news item which makes for a quick smile, or maybe even a little laugh.

The site also contains a pretty handy Webnews page, which includes a collection of headline links culled from a whack of different news sites (real and parody) around the Web.

If you're also looking for somewhere to set up Web-shop, Polyester.net offers 10megs of free Web space.

Pimp daddy Po:Good news! Telebubby Fun Land is back. Taken down a few weeks ago after a threatening letter from the BBC, creator Tom Fulp has decided to put the piece back up, citing Fair Use for parody. So go check it out at www.newgrounds.com/tubby/index.html.

Write me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> Sep. 02, 1999
He did say Carrie
One has to admit there's a certain pleasure in finding all those little continuity screw-ups in popular films. Well, here comes the continuity director's nightmare: The Big List of Movie Mistakes (and Trivia) (www.movie-mistakes.com). On the site you can learn about how Mark Hamill (Luke) yelled out "Carrie" instead of "Leah" in one of the final scenes of Star Wars IV, or how Titanic's creators, for all their special effects genius, couldn't even get the species of dolphins correct (they're Pacific white-sides; the Titanic sunk in the Atlantic).

Lobster fest:Live from Maine, it's Lobster Cam! Yup, you read correct. One more useless yet diversionary Web-cam has been set up, this time in a lobster trap. While not particularly exciting (the lobsters don't fight to the death), it's always fun to experience a lobster sighting: www.midcoast.com/lobcam/.

Write me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> Aug. 26, 1999
I've got a secret
When you've done something bad, sometimes it's good to get it off your chest--anonymously. When it comes to finding a confessional booth, I wouldn't know where to start, or even the proper etiquette.

But wouldn't it be fun to be a fly on the confessional wall, listening to people's dirty little secrets? Welcome to the Confessor (www.theconfessor.com). There aren't a huge amount of confessions up yet, but some are worth reading, such as the Evil Twin (envy), Baaa (lust) and Mint Attack (wrath). While visiting, you can also leave your own confession.

Free hate: Here's some good reading for the masses--yankthechain.com, a weekly mess of hateful humour pieces. This weeks feature tells you how to join a Persecuted Minority, helping you make an informed decision. On the site you'll also find the Mark Hamill watch, among other features.

Lick me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> Aug. 19, 1999
Let's go to the Zoo
Did you know there are all sorts of doodles and creatures hiding amongst your silicon? I know I had no idea about this until recently, and was really pleased to find the Silicon Zoo (http://www.microscopy.fsu.edu/creatures/index.html). A collection of microscopic images of actual etchings on computer chips, you'll find all sorts of neat pictures here. For example, on the PowerPC 750 chips you'll find a picture of Excalibur, about 300 microns in size. Or how about the toughest Waldo in the world to find--about 30 microns in size, hiding among the caches and buses of some circuitry.

The customer is always wrong: Here's a nice little site with some good stories. I especially enjoyed "How I got fired," "Fools on the phone" and "Tales of revenge." If you actually have to deal with customers you may want to contribute some of your own stories. http://www.customerssuck.com/

Abuse me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> Aug. 12, 1999
KITT's on his way
There's only one car I really want: KITT 2000. Unfortunately, that's obviously not going to happen. However, there is a stop-gap car I'd be willing to be seen in: megaCar. megaCar is the brainchild of Data Protect, a company specializing in IT security. Every so often, they step out of data security to work on some other project.

Essentially, megaCar is a Mercedes-Benz S500 L packed with about $90,000 (U.S.) worth of computer equipment, giving you real-time videoconferencing, a fast Internet connection, a whack of multimedia equipment and a smooth ride.

Check it out at www.megacar.com. And the presentation is much cooler with a Flash-enabled browser.

Bleed me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> Aug. 05, 1999
Seal clubbing
You may remember Club A Seal, which Newgrounds brought you in '96. Not one to sit on its laurels, the site (www.newgrounds.com) has expanded. Hence, Club A Seal 2, where you can play tennis using a baby seal, using Orca whales as tennis rackets. Or Bop A Seal, reminiscent of Whack A Mole.

The site also features Cat Dynamics, a site devoted to building a better, stronger cat after Fluffy's been involved in an accident. And there's Beep Me Jesus, which works like a Magic 8 ball, only better, 'cuz it's Jesus answering your questions.

While at Newgrounds, you may want to drop by the original Celebrity Assassin and kill some of your favourite pop icons. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see Teletubby Fun Land, which just got removed this week due to a threat by the BBC. I guess they didn't see the humour in Tinky Winky et al pimpin', whorin' and drinkin'.

Use me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> July 29, 1999
Kubrick, Keitel, Kidman and cum
I don't know if this story is true, but it's a funny-enough anecdote that the word should be spread, to let people decide for themselves. Did you know Harvey Keitel was originally cast in Eyes Wide Shut? Find out why he ends up on the cutting room floor. You could say he pulled a bad lieutenant. Go to www.fucker.com/index_hair.html

What's green and red: Finally, the classic "frog in a blender" joke has made it to the Net, animated for the inner child in you. A 10-speed blender, in which floats a frog. You can slowly build up speed, watch as the frog spins round and round. Or, if you're in the mood for insta-gore™, you can just hit the 10 button to send the cute little froggy to amphibian heaven. (http://www.joecartoon.com/reddot/blender.html)

Screw me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> July 22, 1999
Shaken, not stirred
This one comes from an informant in the Networthy™ Global Spy Network. Imagine: you're hosting a posh cocktail party, the guests are on their way, and Jimmy your bartender just got hit by a bus. Too late to send everyone home. What to do? Why, throw your laptop behind the bar and let the Webtender (www.webtender.com) whisper sweet drink recipes in your ear.

With over 4,500 drinks in the database, you won't be caught with your blender down as the Ambassador asks for a Wet Pussy.

Capital L of the week: Yes, yes, I know, there's plenty of crap on the Net. But once in a while, a certain crop of crap is worthy of distinction, or just pointing at and laughing. So point your browser to http://www.execpc.com/~mephisto/.

Thrill me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> July 15, 1999
Dear diary
The thing about keeping a diary isn't that you don't want people to read it, but that you don't want people you know to read it. Well, that problem is solved thanks to the Open Diary (www.opendiary.com). Now you can keep an anonymous diary that no amount of searching through your room will uncover, while thousands of strangers can paw through it and give some feedback as well. While lots of it is uninteresting crap, some of the diaries are actually engaging.

Battle of the bulge: Probably long overdue, the Hacker's Diet has arrived: how to lose weight and hair through stress and poor nutrition (www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/). Despite its tongue-in-cheek name, it's a serious project by a geek, teaching geeks to "hack" their bodies. Just do it.

Bite me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> July 08, 1999
Hitchhiking in cyberspace
You know the answer is 42, and mice were the smart ones after all. But did you know about the Web site?

Welcome to the Earth Edition of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (www.h2g2.com). The universe's greatest guide finally comes to our (mostly) harmless mudball.

The idea naturally follows the guide described in the books, relying on "researcher" entries. Anyone can register and become a researcher. The guide has editors who wade through the submissions, picking what makes the cut and what doesn't.

While visiting the site, you must check out the field reports from Archduke Leopold the Terrible (III).

A fun idea--and if the site ever hits a critical mass of participants, it may actually become useful guide.

Flame me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> July 01, 1999
Arf, arf
Sure, religion can be a bit of a nuisance. Gotta get up early on the weekend, drag your sorry ass to church and all that. Well, lazy layfolk can rejoice. Don't waste your time with all that "tired" brick and mortar structure thing; instead, go visit the Virtual Church of the Blind Chihuahua™ (www.dogchurch.org).

Claiming "the courage to be ridiculous before god," the site lives up to its billing. Broken into sections of the narthex, nave, Sunday school, restroom and catacombs, there's some silly stuff all around.

As well, there's the usual panoply of topics: entertainment, style, lives, work, mayhem and wit. Nice added touch: an area for reader feedback under whatever you're currently reading.

Flame me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> June 24, 1999
Light summer reading
Bored? Drop by Tag magazine (www.tagmag.com) and wile away some time.

Inside, you'll find a good number of sections. Begin with the regular feature, usually a good read. And unlike all those other mags that kow-tow to the stars they love, Tag features the Celebs We Hate. You can play around with the amazing Sex Machine, if that tickles your fancy.

As well, there's the usual panoply of topics: entertainment, style, lives, work, mayhem and wit. Nice added touch: an area for reader feedback under whatever you're currently reading.

Ear to the ground: Everybody loves gossip, though not everybody will admit it. And nothing's better than gossip about the purveyors of gossip. So check out mediagossip (www.mediagossip.com), a daily weblog of gleanings from going-ons around the media biz.

Flame me: Mitchell Amihod

>>> June 17, 1999
A piece of the action
So, you think you've got your finger on the pulse of pop culture? Think you know which flick's gonna be hot and which is not? Well, put up or shut up at the Hollywood Stock Exchange (www.hsx.com).

It's an entertainment stock market game; you trade with Hollywood Dollars. You've got your MovieStocks, which include films in all stages of production (from concept to release). There are StarBonds, through which you can finally own a piece of your favourite star. You can buy Options and gamble on the opening weekend winners and losers, or buy into a managed or indexed fund.

20-minute fun-o-the-week: Check out Blind Wino (www.blindwino.com), starring Drunk Driver and Ask Satan.

Flame me: Mitchell Amihod


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