Like most new mothers who have to both feed and diaper a child, I became a hands-washing freak about 8 years ago. Its a losing battle. I took my kids to the county fair the other day. They rode the big rides, hanging onto the rails for dear life, just like every other fairgoer. Then they saw the petting zoo. Then the elephant show, where the elephant came over and BREATHED on them, which was a big thrill for Gothgrrl at least. We had to wait out a thunderstorm, which left lovely puddles to stomp through, on the path around the livestock pen. Then they had to use the Portapotties. All that activity made them hungry, so we got a funnel cake. Uh, just WHEN did they stop serving forks with funnel cakes? I may as well have never started washing MY hands at all! OK, all together now... EEEeeww!!

If you've seen Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, you may have had a nagging feeling that you've seen it all before. There's a perfectly logical explnation for that. And if you've seen the film, you'll get a big kick out of the review from Ask A Ninja.

Yes, no matter what the technology is, some geek will find a way around it. Like Caller ID. Remember, use this for good, not evil.  (via File It Under)

3D crop circle found!

Photos of the most dangerous highway in the world. Its in the mountains of Bolivia.

Before her performance, 11 year old Bianca Ryan hinted that she may have bitten off a little more than she can chew when chosing the song 'And I'm telling you I'm not going' by Jennifer Holiday. Watch what she does with the song.

Why you should never teach your Mom to surf the net or set up a website. (Thanks, Bill!)

Subliminal advertising? Or just your dirty mind at work?

United States of Whatever.

Nude Trampoline Game. Use the numbers to give him style, and the arrows to keep him on the trampoline. (via the Presurfer)

THE RENT

A businessman met a beautiful girl and agreed to spend the afternoon with her for $500. They did their thing, and, before he left, he told her that he did not have any cash with him, but he would have his secretary write a check and mail it to her, calling the payment "rent for apartment."

On the way to the office, he regretted what he had done, realizing that the whole event had not been worth the price. So he had his secretary send a check for $250 and enclose the following typed note:

"Dear Madam:

Enclosed find a check for $250 for rent of your apartment. I am not sending the amount agreed upon, because when I rented the place, I was under the impression that:

#1 - it had never been occupied;
#2 - there was plenty of heat; and
#3 - it was small enough to make me feel cozy and at home.

However, I found out that it had been previously occupied, that there wasn't any heat, and that it was entirely too large."
Upon receipt of the note, the girl immediately returned the check for $250 with the following note:

"Dear Sir:
First, I cannot understand how you could expect a beautiful apartment to remain unoccupied indefinitely. Second, as for the heat, there is plenty of it, if you know how to turn it on. Finally, regarding the space, the apartment is indeed of regular size, but if you don't have enough furniture to fill it, please do not blame the management.

Please send the rent in full or we will be forced to contact your present landlady." 

Monty  is taking part in the 24 hour Blogathon for Charity on July 29th. Her chosen charity is United Cerebral Palsy, which is close to her heart as her son has Cerebral Palsy. She needs to line up sponsors as soon as possible, so go over and make your pledge now!

News flash! Men’s brains tend to shrink more than womens!

I want to have John Stewart’s baby.

Scientific research project looking for volunteers. Adults only.

How to impress your friends by building “impossible” structures with pennies. (Thanks Bill!)

The Ultimate Internet Mashup 2006: All Your Snakes on a Plane Are Belong To Us!

I think you might like Dog Judo.  (via Yesbutnobutyes)

Lost in translation? In France, the movie March of the Penguins was entitled March of the Emperors.  (via Steconews)

PAgent has a collection of bicycle blooper videos, for those of us who enjoy “banana-peel humor”.

I don’t usually do obituaries here, but Fred Clark is an exception. He wrote his own, and its a work of art. Here’s more about Fred.

A new spot details what goes on inside a Coke machine. Apparently, a lot of art-movie stuff.

DOMAIN DUMBITY

(Thanks, Linda!)
All of these are legitimate companies dealing in regular products and services, but they didn't think their domain names through before applying! Some of them are prime candidates for the "What was I thinking?" Award!

1). A site called 'Who represents' where you can find the name of the agent that
represents a celebrity. Their domain name is: www.whorepresents.com

2). 'Experts Exchange', a knowledge base where programmers can Exchange advice
and views at: www.expertsexchange.com

3). Looking for a pen??? Look no further than ' Pen Island' at:
www.penisland.net

4). Need a 'therapist'??? Try 'Therapist Finder' at: www.therapistfinder.com

5). Then of course, there's the 'Italian Power Generator Company' -
www.powergenitalia.com

6). And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
www.molestationnursery.com

7). If you're looking for computer software, there's always www.ipanywhere.com

8). Welcome to the Cumming First Methodist Church. Their web site is
www.cummingfirst.com

9). Then, of course, there's these brainless art designers, and their whacky web
site: www.speedofart.com

10). Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe????? Try their brochure web site at:
www.gotahoe.com

ZANY ZIDANE!

Zidane Head Butt Animation Festival.  A lot of nerds have had a good time with this little clip.

Zidane headbutt in Lego.

Carl has a few more.

Lets see that a little closer, shall we?

Wulfweard sorted them out according to point of view. He has his own explanation of the Zidane headbutt. This will most likely only make sense if you’re a Brit.

Thought for today: To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.

PS Happy Birthday today to Morgan Freeberg!

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