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The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #302 6/10/4 |
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Welcome to the 302nd issue of the Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter offering weekly insights into new, cool, useful, fun, unusual and interesting sites on the Internet. In this issue: - Way
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You can time travel and web surf at the same time using the Wayback Machine, created by the Internet Archive. The Archive has been collecting and storing web pages since 1996, providing users with what is essentially a historically cataloged resource guide to the rapid evolution of the Internet over the past decade. Visitors will get a kick out of searching through 'old' web sites and seeing the stark contrast in technology and design between today's Internet and the Internet of the 'nineties'. Much like a futuristic 'card catalog' from your local library, just search by URL to see the humble beginnings of such Net giants as Yahoo and Microsoft. http://www.archive.org/web/web.php Masters of Cinema Both a paradise for film mavens and a classroom for those of us who have been trapped in world of Hollywood for too long, this site is the ultimate resource for fans of World Cinema. Created by four friends on three different continents, this 'international initiative' aims to keep discerning film lovers up-to-date on their favorite art form. The coolest feature on the site is the Calendar, which lists future release dates of the re-mastered DVD's of some of the greatest directors of all time including Bresson, Dreyer, Cassavetes and Bruñuel. The editors of the site have recently teamed up with Eureka in the United Kingdom to create their very own 'Masters of Cinema' DVD series. http://www.mastersofcinema.org/ Behind the Name What is the one word you will always hear, day after day, for the rest of your life? The answer is your 'name', but just where does this title given to you by your parents come from, and what does it mean? The meaning behind your name can be found at this terrific site, which lists the etymology behind thousands of first names. You can easily search their diverse database of English, German, Spanish, Arabic, Mythological, and Biblical and African names. Additionally, there is a vast amount of information on other related topics, such as instructions on how to change your name, the correct pronunciation of your name in foreign languages, even a list of the Most Popular names in the world. SHORT TAKES Motorcycle Memories Motorcycle buffs will get a kick out of this great collection of photographs and postcards featuring vintage cycles from all around the world. Most of the images are from the early 20th century and can be purchased and shipped directly through the website. http://www.motorcycle-memories.com <><><><><> Guild of Ghostwriters This cool hand-drawn blog conveys the daily musings, happenings and feelings of its illustrator/author Demian. There are tons of great sketches and comics that report on everything from his ongoing battle with smoking to an unfortunate run-in with a couple of bellicose Brits. http://www.guildofghostwriters.com/ <><><><><> Abba to Zappa Brought to you by the London Observer's Monthly Music Magazine, "Abba to Zappa" is a hilarious, fast-paced and challenging quiz game for die-hard music fans. Winners will receive free Ipods, which the magazine is "handing out like lollipops". Rock on!! Enjoy
the newsletter? Tell your friends to subscribe by sending an email to: Ancient World Mapping Center The Ancient World Mapping Center, based out of the University of North Carolina, works to maintain the importance of cartography and geographic study within the field of Ancient History. The organization's slogan, "mapping the ancient world, from Athens to Zucchabar' captures the passion with which these historians continue to keep geographic history alive and a part of university curriculum. The site has just been updated with over twenty new maps of Ancient Rome, and has plenty of other exhibits such as the Barrington Atlas and information about Hadrian's Wall, as well a newsletter and links to related sites. History buffs should have their bookmarks ready. http://www.unc.edu/awmc/content/xhtml/index.html Anatomy of a Refugee Camp War or political turmoil in any given country produces a countless number of refugees, people who flee the area of crisis in search of safety and shelter. As many of us have read about but few have experienced firsthand, independent agencies and governments set up 'refugee camps' to provide temporary housing and security for these displaced victims of war. This creative and informative site exhibits these 'refugee camps' as they truly are, more like miniature cities than camps. Created by Canada's National Broadcasting Channel, the site is an interactive, virtual tour that takes you through the myriad elements of the average refugee camp. Using a compass to wander the animated camp, visitors can click on different areas such as the hospital, feeding centre, cemetery, school and food storage warehouse to learn about the harsh realities and social dynamics of these 'temporary' communities. http://www.cbc.ca/news/iraq/presentations/refugees/refugee.html PDN Photo Annual 2004 Every year the PDN Photo Annual honors the most powerful images captured by photographers, magazines, schools and advertising agencies. Awards are given out to the photographs that most effectively 'put a human face to the times that we live in'. Sponsored by industry giants Canon, Epson, Nikon, Fuji and Olympus, the site takes a breathtaking look at our world's current events through the lenses of some of the most adept photographers around. Vote for your favorite entry in categories ranging from Advertising to Photojournalism to Student Work. The stunning, beautiful and often painful images on this site are well worth the hours required to peruse them all. http://photoannual2004.musarium.com/index.html **********Advertisement**************
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Few things in this world are as adorable and enjoyable as a young puppy. However, if the new dog's owners do not properly prepare for its arrival, it can bring far more pain than pleasure home with it. Thankfully, new 'parents' can use this great online resource to meet all their 'baby's' needs. This site truly lives up to its name, offering a step-by-step guide to choosing, locating, raising and training the right kind of dog for you. In addition to crucial tips on training and important information on specific breeds, there are also other cool features such as a fun list of 'pet names' and offers on every puppy product imaginable from beds to pet insurance. http://www.all-about-puppies.com/ Credit Card Portal Nowadays most of us use credit cards to make ends meet or to purchase more expensive items, but with so many offers appearing in our mailboxes, inboxes and televisions, how can you choose the right card for your personal needs. CardWeb.com, the largest online publisher of data related to payment cards, scours the virtual and real worlds for info on every major credit, debit, ATM, smart, prepaid, loyalty and phone card known to man. In addition to the scores of offers to choose from, the site also helps visitors to make choices regarding their personal credit needs. You can finally learn about the inner workings of the credit card industry, or use the Card Calculator to find out how long it is going to take you to pay off that new laptop you just bought. SUBSCRIBERS' SITES - Many of our subscribers have fascinating on-line projects. This weekly section will introduce you to some of these sites. Please let me know about your project so that I might mention it in this section. Write me at info@tricksandtrinkets.com
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