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The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #332 1/6/5 |
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Welcome
to the 332nd 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: - Close
Encounters: Dolphins
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Dolphins are the most 'human-like' seagoing mammals and are particularly fascinating to study because of their innate intelligence. "Close Encounters: Dolphins" is a new PBS program that takes a deep look into the world of the ocean's most intelligent creatures. The show's website is the next best thing to actually swimming with our beloved bottle-nosed friends. Discover the intricacies of dolphin communication, learn about the ethical debate over their domestication as performers, and even watch a clip of a marine biologist studying dolphins' trademark "squeaks". http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/dolphins/
Separate fact from fiction at this cool online magazine. The Skeptical Inquirer aims to debunk the claims of 'pseudo-science', demystify the world of 'occultism', and clarify various other familiar mysteries and superstitions. Skeptics will love this 'zine, which is full of well-written articles and great features about what the modern scientific community actually knows about the ever-present claims of paranormal activity in the world. Visitors will find that, at least in most cases, Science and Reason tend to prevail. Nerd Gym For many of us, the 1980's cult movie "Revenge of the Nerds" defined high school stereotypes, the ongoing battle of the 'jocks' versus the 'nerds'. Well as it turns out, many self-described nerds are actually closet fitness buffs. This hilarious website is a spoof guide to help nerds keep in shape. With a simple six-step process, that includes such crucial exercises as "The Keyboard Backbreaker" and the more advanced "Danger Exercises", you can stay in shape despite the endless ours of web surfing and computer programming that comes with ultimate nerddom. http://www.meatcity.co.uk/nerdgym/gym.swf SHORT TAKES The Oldest Domains A great bit of virtual history courtesy of Jottings.Com. Take a look at this list of the first 100 registered domain names and get an insight into the birth of the World Wide Web. http://www.jottings.com/100-oldest-dot-com-domains.htm
The academics and principles of Logic are usually left within the confines of university philosophy courses. Watch them lighten up as they are realized through the construction of Lego's models. http://goldfish.ikaruga.co.uk/logic.html
Programmers will get a kick out of this artistic computer joke. It lays out the evolution of a programmer's skill and career, from the primitive days of Junior High all the way up to Chief Executive. http://www.ariel.com.au/jokes/The_Evolution_of_a_Programmer.html Enjoy
the newsletter? Tell your friends to subscribe by sending an email to: International Sand Collectors Society Stamps, baseball cards, coins and yes, even sand! The International Sand Collectors Society is an organization of enthusiastic hobbyists whose passion is the collection and study of different types of sand. "Discovering the World, Grain by Grain" is the motto of the ISCS. Visitors to the Society's official website will learn about the many properties of sand, get tips on starting up their own collection, and view exotic bits of beach dust from all over the world. http://www.sandcollectors.org/ISCSHomeIndexx.html Online Guide to Whistling Records Whistling, along with clapping, snapping, singing and humming, is part of the original musical instrument that is the human body. More than just something to do while you work, whistling was, at one point, a genuine musical genre. Welcome to the obscure online guide to the world of whistling records. You will find biographies on some of the great whistlers of all time, as well as vintage album covers and extensive discographies. If you are feeling the whistling vibe, download some of the over 100 MP3's available for free. http://www.whistlingrecords.com/ Decibel Drag Racing Drag racing competition has long been left in the dangerous and exclusive arena of speed. A safer but much louder spin-off has evolved known as "Decibel Drag Racing", and with a growing body of international competitors boasting some of the top automobile sound systems on the planet. New visitors to the still underground world of db Drag Racing will learn a lot about this high volume competition. The official site gives a good introduction to the 'sport', including its official Creed, current statistics on the best stereo systems in the game, and an extensive guide to the rules of blasting music out of your vehicle. http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/competitors/
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Who better to teach us about the joys of wine than a registered sommelier who works as a highly respected wine critic and has a passion for wine tasting? Recently voted as the World's Best Drink Writer, Natalie Maclean is widely recognized as one of the top writers in her field. Wine lovers will find all they need to know about their favorite pastime at Natalie's website. There are loads of great features and articles including her monthly wine picks of the best vintages around, a calendar of current events, her free newsletter and much more. Cheers! http://www.nataliemaclean.com/ The Practical Hippie The Practical Hippie is a great site that aims to reach out to a mainstream audience on important social, environmental and health issues that are often neglected by corporate media. Margaret Collins, a library researcher and social activist with passionate views, and a deep desire to inform and inspire others created the website. The Practical Hippie site has a wealth of articles ranging from social topics like Buy Nothing Day and PETA, to more light-hearted pop culture bits on Paris Hilton and Janet Jackson. Visitors will also find more politically charged essays on the dangers of globalization, corruption in science and medicine, and gay marriage. This site is a great way to stay informed on a wide range of important social issues. http://www.practicalhippie.com/ 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 ctt@net-market.com ~ Humanitarian Services Giving Site Home
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