B-List Archive
December 2000
Postings to the B-List.
Subject: B-List: Male Guide to Selecting an Outfit, plus ...
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 14:41:25 +1030 (CST)
The Male Guide to Selecting an Outfit
< http://www.uffda.com/~bink/funny/clothes.html >
Other things at the same site:
* A Girl's Guide to Geek Guys
< http://www.uffda.com/~bink/funny/geekgirl.html >
* 50 Ways to Scare People in a Computer Lab
< http://www.uffda.com/~bink/funny/lab.html >
* Abort, Retry, Ignore (a parody of The Raven)
< http://www.uffda.com/~bink/funny/raven.html >
Subject: B-List: FunnyBonz
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:09:45 +1030 (CST)
FunnyBonz
< http://www.funnybonz.com/ >
Update (24 Sep 2004) ...
The site will now be selling costumes and magic.
Subject: B-List: WorldHeadquarters.org
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:14:37 +1030 (CST)
World Headquarters ...
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/ >
.. of what? I don't know, but there are several, possibly interesting,
sections:
* Mission Statement of the Week
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/missionstatement.htm >
* (Made-up) Words of the Week
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/WordsoftheWeek.htm >
eg:
Myxsnyblyx: inability to comprehend one's own lack of ability to
comprehend oneself.
* News of the Week
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/News.htm >
* Poetry
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/TableofContents.htm >
* Utter Stuff
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/utterstuffpg.htm >
* The Lambaste (Reader Criticism)
< http://www.worldheadquarters.org/TheLambaste >
Subject: B-List: Jobs that suck/don't suck
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 11:23:13 +1030 (CST)
Jobs that suck/don't suck
< http://www.teleweb.net/georgeeiben/ >
* Jobs that Really Suck
< http://www.teleweb.net/georgeeiben/sucks.htm >
Stories from people who think their jobs suck.
Including telemarketer, fast food workers, prison guards, garbage
collectors and fish processors.
* Excellent Jobs
< http://www.teleweb.net/georgeeiben/cooljobs.htm >
Only three listed: Radio DJ, Airline pilot and Model.
Subject: B-List: Computer Stupidities
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 10:38:26 +1030 (CST)
Computer Stupidities
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/ >
A collection of stories about computer lusers.
Some picks:
* Email Magic
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_email.shtml >
* Online Folly
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_online.shtml >
* Hardware Abuse
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_abuse.shtml >
* Fun with Mice
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_mice.shtml >
* World Wide Web
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_web.shtml >
* Stupid Tech Support
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_stuptech.shtml >
* Tech Support Revenge
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_revenge.shtml >
* Programming (only tech-heads may get some of these)
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_programming.shtml >
* Floppy Abuse
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_floppies.shtml >
* Miscellaneous Dumbness
< http://rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_misc.shtml >
Subject: B-List: Things People Said
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:17:19 +1030 (CST)
Things People Said
< http://rinkworks.com/said/ >
Yet another collection of humorous quotes, classifieds, news
reports etc. But this one seems very comprehensive, and gets
updated frequently.
Some selections ...
* Courtroom Quotations
< http://rinkworks.com/said/courtroom.shtml >
eg:
Lawyer: "Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest
man--"
Witness: "Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the
compliment."
* News Reports
< http://rinkworks.com/said/news.shtml >
eg:
"The driver involved in this incident asked that her gender not
be revealed." -- From a Sydney, Australia, paper.
* The Language Barrier
< http://rinkworks.com/said/language.shtml >
eg:
Movie title translation:
"Bright Sun In Heavy Rain" -- "Dead Poets Society" in Hong Kong.
* Tenant Complaints
< http://rinkworks.com/said/complaints.shtml >
eg:
"The toilet is blocked, and we cannot bathe the children until
it is cleared."
* Words Without Thought
< http://rinkworks.com/said/words.shtml >
eg:
"1. Resolved, by this council, that we build a new jail.
2. Resolved, that the new jail be built out of the materials
of the old jail.
3. Resolved, that the old jail be used until the new jail is
finished." -- Board of Councilmen, Mississippi, mid-1800s
* Employee Reviews
< http://rinkworks.com/said/employees.shtml >
eg:
"He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails
to achieve them."
* Anecdotes of Stupidity
< http://rinkworks.com/said/stupidity.shtml >
Subject: B-List: Gift Guide for the Rich
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:53:20 +1030 (CST)
Robb Report - Ultimate Gift Guide
< http://www.robbreport.com/ >
Looking for that special something for the multimillionaires in
your life? Well then check out some nice gifts at this site.
My faves include:
* Properties
< http://www.robbreport.com/index.asp?
display=http://www.robbreport.com/page_showcase_listing.jsp
&showcase_type=property&cat=4 >
. A Tuscan Villa
. Island Exuma, Bahamas
* Vehicles
< http://www.robbreport.com/index.asp?
display=http://www.robbreport.com/page_showcase_listing.jsp
&cat=3&term=&category=exotic%2Fperformance%2Fracing&x=20&y=7 >
. Ferrari F-50
. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
But if these are beyond your means, I'd be happy with this ... :)
< http://www.nomadworld.com/products/jukebox/ >
Subject: B-List: First Email Message
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 15:37:55 +1030 (CST)
The First Email Message
< http://www.pretext.com/mar98/features/story2.htm >
An article about the first email message ever sent.
Subject: B-List: Flash stuff at SESS.NET
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 11:10:33 +1030 (CST)
SESS.NET
< http://www.sess.net/home.shtml >
Flash games, movies and other stuff.
Games:
* DigiNinja
< http://www.sess.net/gamezone/digininja/digininja_intro.shtml >
* Worldwide Knockout - a boxing game
< http://www.sess.net/gamezone/ko/koindex.shtml >
* Arcade Animals
< http://www.sess.net/gamezone/aa/aaindex.shtml >
* Simple Genocide - shoot the flying saucers
< http://www.sess.net/gamezone/sg/sgindex.shtml >
Other:
* Downloads
< http://www.sess.net/downloads/downloadindex.shtml >
* LinkBase
< http://www.sess.net/linkbase/linkbase.shtml >
Links to other cool Flash games and movies
Subject: B-List: Molecular Expressions
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:01:23 +1030 (CST)
Molecular Expressions
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery.html >
Contains hundreds of examples of full color photomicrographs
(photographs taken through a microscope). Lots of categories.
Some selections:
* Get up close and personal with what you drink
- Beer
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/beer/beer.html >
- Wine
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/wine/wine.html >
- Cocktails
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/cocktails/cocktail.html >
- Soft Drinks
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/softdrink/softdrink.html >
* Birthstones
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/birthstones/index.html >
* Silicon Zoo
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/creatures/index.html >
* Fragrances (perfumes etc)
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/fragrances/fragrance.html >
* Pharmaceuticals
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/pharmaceuticals/index.html >
* Computer Chips
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/chips/chipshots.html >
* Watches
< http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/watches/watches.html >
Subject: B-List: Small things ...
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 13:35:30 +1030 (CST)
Sandia MEMS - Image Gallery
< http://www.mems.sandia.gov/micromachine/images.html >
I may be in the minority, but I find these images fascinating.
Some pics:
< http://www.mems.sandia.gov/micromachine/gallery/mite10-sm.html >
< http://www.mems.sandia.gov/micromachine/gallery/Bug_2a.html >
< http://www.mems.sandia.gov/micromachine/gallery/index1.html >
< http://www.mems.sandia.gov/micromachine/gallery/cl1c.html >
< http://www.mems.sandia.gov/micromachine/gallery/vov1a.html >
FYI, MEMS = microelectromechanical system
If you want to see more closeups of bugs and/or nanotech stuff,
visit:
* Bugscope Gallery
< http://bugscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/gallery/ >
* Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Image Gallery
< http://www.semguy.com/gallery.html >
Subject: B-List: Who Would You Kill?
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 15:15:42 +1030 (CST)
Who Would You Kill On ...
< http://www.whowouldyoukill.com/ >
Well, it seems some people out there aren't too enthusiastic
about my journey into microscopy, so here's something to help
vent your anger.
See who people have voted to do in from the following TV shows:
* Seinfeld
< http://www.whowouldyoukill.com/seinfeld.html >
* Friends
< http://www.whowouldyoukill.com/friends.html >
* The Simpsons
< http://www.whowouldyoukill.com/simpson.html >
* Twin Peaks
< http://www.whowouldyoukill.com/twinpeaks.html >
Subject: B-List: Merry Christmas
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:23:04 +1030 (CST)
Hi guys,
Since I probably won't get a chance to see all of you personally,
I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I hope you've enjoyed the stuff I've sent your way.
Here's a little e-Card for you:
< http://greetings.yahoo.com/greet/view?4S57W6SQ48HM9 >
If that doesn't work, go to:
< http://greetings.yahoo.com/pickup >
and copy and paste this code: 4S57W6SQ48HM9
Some links in the spirit of the season ...
* Santa's Secret Village
< http://www.northpole.com/ >
* Christmas Fun
< http://www.cyber2.com/christmas2.html >
* Christmas Food and Drink
< http://www.christmasrecipe.com/ >
* Music, stories and more recipes
< http://www.night.net/christmas/ >
* Greeting cards, screensavers etc.
< http://www.gcards.com/christmas/index.html >
B!?