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The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #325 11/18/4 |
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Welcome to the 326th issue of the Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter offering weekly insights into new, cool, useful, fun, unusual and interesting sites on the Internet.
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If you think Stonehenge is a fascinating piece of stonework, wait until you discover Chaco Canyon. Located in a remote area of New Mexico, the canyon was once home to an ancient tribe known as Chicoans, who continue to be studied for their remarkable abilities in architecture and astronomy. This website, sponsored by NASA, is a beautiful trip into not just the breathtaking visions of Chaco Canyon, but also the world of Archeoastronomy. The Chacoans were famed skywatchers, using petroglyphs and other ancient but accurate methods to monitor the sun, the changing of the seasons and other astronomical occurrences such as eclipses and the cycles of the sun and moon. http://www.exploratorium.edu/chaco/ Creem Online A blast from the past is blasting its way back! The long defunct but legendary underground rock magazine 'Creem' has been resurrected by its original founders. No longer printed in Detroit, the second coming of 'Creem' is in the shape of an online magazine. Rock fans will get a kick out of the old Creem archives, as well as the new features and articles by the cult magazine that once covered such immortals as Grand Funk Railroad, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, and even larger than life imports like Led Zeppelin and The Clash. http://www.creemmagazine.com/index.html I have an Idea Whether you have your eye on a career in the advertising industry, or you just appreciate the result of real creativity, you will enjoy this website. IHaveAnIdea.org is a non-profit site started by a collective of art directors interested in monitoring and improving the international ad trade. There is so much cool stuff to see, from the editor's picks of the best current commercials, to interviews with some of the most respected creative directors in the industry. In addition to seeing the best of the best in the ad trade, ambitious visitors will find a section on job listings, current events, as well the "Most Complete Advertising Industry Director in the World!!" SHORT TAKES Nick's Mathematical Puzzles Math geniuses and bored office workers will both find hours of entertainment courtesy of Nick's Mathematical Puzzles. Test your problem solving skills on Nick's arsenal of puzzles from the fields of algebra, geometry, number theory, calculus and logic.
In a time when security is on the minds of almost everybody, governments and organizations can occasionally take things a bit too far. StupidSecurity.com is a wonderfully irreverent website that monitors and archives the many instances in which "security" isn't particularly an honest or necessary measure. http://www.stupidsecurity.com/
Welcome to the Mellow Hippo Disco Show, the "hottest, zaniest, goofiest screwball show" you'll find online. Take a chill break and get mellow at this eccentric site, designed by The Future Sound of London. http://www.futuresoundoflondon.com/mellohippo/mello.html Enjoy the newsletter? Tell your friends to subscribe by sending an email to: cooltricks-join-request@list.adventive.com Professional Portfolio Development In highly competitive industries such as fashion, architecture and advertising, job seekers must have an edge over the competition. Students, freelancers, and any other designers looking for work will find this website to be a useful tool to take along on the job hunt. As prospective employees in the field know, a simple resume just doesn't convey a designer's unique abilities. Learn techniques and tips on what a good design presentation should look like and build your very own online portfolio for free. This is a great site for art directors, fashion designers, illustrators, and any other creative professionals seeking to up their chances of getting hired. http://midsolutions.org/portfolios/portfolio_index.htm In the Line of Duty The famous quote we are all familiar with, that begins "Neither rain nor snow nor heat nor gloom of night", is the code by which mailmen live by. This online exhibit from the National Postal Museum salutes the long history of dedication and integrity of the United States postal worker. The exhibit, entitled "In the Line of Duty: Dangers, Disasters and Good Deeds", explores the perilous history and evolution of the United States Postal Service. There are many fascinating topics covered such as the beginning of airmail service in 1918, real stories of danger and bravery on the mail route, and a look at how the events of September 11th, 2001 affected the mail industry and its thousands of loyal public servants. http://postalmuseum.si.edu/duty/ Random Cocktail Generator Tired of the same old Vodka Tonic? If your drinking habits need a fresh dose of spontaneity then you have come to the right place. The Mixilator is a self-described "scienterrific" random cocktail generator that will make your next visit to the bar a little bit more interesting. Using
principles set down in the 1948 cocktail bible by David Embury, "The
Fine Art of Mixing Drinks", the Mixilator creates random beverage
combinations from its vast database of modern ingredients. Visitors can
select prerequisites before mixing, such as what style of cocktail (aromatic
or sour), liquor strength (mild or strong), and time of day they will
be drinking, or just let the amazing Mixilator do all the work for http://www.cocktaildb.com/mixilator/ **********Advertisement**************
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Postcard images today can be a bit touristy and commercial, but what were they like a hundred years ago? A series of gifts by his father inspired this site's creator to build a beautiful gallery of postcards from the beginning of the 20th Century entitled "Postcards from the Attic". Browse the beautiful images one by one, or search through individual categories such as Animals, Boats and Buildings, Romantic, Christmas, etc. This cool site has recently been updated so that you can click on any its vintage postcards and send the image as an e-card to a friend. http://fultonchain.net/postcards/ The Chaucer Metapage Audio Files Anyone who thinks William Shakespeare is challenging to read hasn't tackled the writings of Chaucer. As many of us remember from school, the brilliant author of "The Canterbury Tales" wrote in a style of Old English that can be a bit difficult to pronounce, to say the least. The Chaucer Metapage Audio Files is an academic resource for students who are currently studying the famed author. It contains links to a variety of university sites, where they can download audio files of various professors reading Chaucer's work in the 'correct' Old English pronunciation, as well as learn more about the vocabulary and phonetics of the time in which he wrote. http://academics.vmi.edu/english/audio/audio_index.html 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 ~ Do you need any help with your computer? ~ Upgrading your Rolex with Diamond Dials and Bezels ~ Homer Alaska Nutcracker Ballet
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