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Every now and again I Google my name to see what pops up. Today, a pleasant blast from the past–a reminder that I was a spelling bee contender when I was 11. (Evidently, so were quite a few other kids!) Also, I wonder if “Googling” is fair game in a spelling bee today? >> Link: . . . → Read More: Googling into the past In his weekly radio show “Le Show,” Harry Shearer (comedian/Spinal Tap bassist/voice of many characters on “The Simpsons”) takes on current affairs with a generous dose of sarcasm. Parts of the show feature fake skits about real topics in the news. On yesterday’s show, Harry took on Tea Party activists in a very clever segment. . . . → Read More: Skewering the Tea Party on “Le Show”  FILED UNDER: Media, Online Fun  TAGGED: current events, humor, politics  COMMENTS: Comments are closedThank you, BBC Two, for this bit: This humor is clever, but it’s not exactly… oh, nevermind. Some online video fun/movie nostalgia/political propaganda — 160 of the greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger quotes, all rolled into one 10-minute video: FILED UNDER: Online Fun, Pictures & Videos TAGGED: California, politics, quotes COMMENTS: Comments are closedOh, the surprises one finds when waiting in line at CVS: Yeah. Get your copy here. FILED UNDER: Online Fun, Pictures & Videos TAGGED: books, humor, you're kidding me COMMENTS: Comments are closedThis one from the hilarious department: bloopers from a country fishing show. No further introduction needed. Enjoy! I was just watching President Obama’s Afghanistan Plan in 4 Minutes on YouTube. It’s part of The White House YouTube Channel. You can watch the video right here: What struck me–aside from the President’s talking points on the war–is just how few views the video has. As of this writing the video’s been up . . . → Read More: Take Your Name Off Your War? (Dick Cheney slow jam remix) FILED UNDER: Articles, Online Fun, Salvo's Thoughts TAGGED: President Obama, scandal COMMENTS: Comments are closedThis video from the Florida v Florida State game last weekend is unbelievable. Or rather, un-understandable? Whatever, it’s funny: Looks like a brain lapse? A seizure? Or just a lot of practice? Read more from Yahoo! Rivals. Or a different take from Sporting News. . . . → Read More: Live football looking like a broken video game FILED UNDER: Online Fun, Pictures & Videos TAGGED: football, sports, you're kidding me COMMENTS: Comments are closedFor fun, for style, for investment. Too many reasons to get yourself one of these Wally-Hermès Yachts:
Check out the design specs. Absolutely stunning. Who knows how much they will cost, or who will own them. But I would love to step onboard. (Thanks to Steven for sending me this link) . . . → Read More: WHY: Wally-Hermes Yachts. Why not? Bill Gates has funded a project at Microsoft Research to provide classic lectures in physics for free online. Some of the famous Feynman Lectures are presented with searchable video, embedded information, and educational resources. Check it out at Project Tuva. FILED UNDER: Cool Sites, Online Fun, Pictures & Videos TAGGED: education, physics, science COMMENTS: Comments are closedBrilliant video from The Onion: New Live Poll Allows Pundits To Pander To Viewers In Real Time From the PostSecret Twitter feed: Gina gets a pleasant message on Google Maps: View Larger Map |
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