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November 24, 2009
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A great website that makes finding and following the myriad of podcasts available from museums around the U.S. and the world. The site makes selecting podcasts easy from a simple menu - just click on "Museum Directory - and the site also provides plenty of technical support (including a live chat option) for how to listen to podcasts. They also provide some freeware, museum job listings, and a blog.
Posted April 22, 2009 by chalderman  Link to entry "MuseumPods"
Do you like the British version of "The Office", the TV show "Extras", or Ricky Gervais in general? If so, then his blog covering the activities surrounding the making of his new movie "This Side of the Truth" should not be missed. As one can imagine, the movie set is filled with silliness on screen and off screen and Mr. Gervais is kind enough to provide his readers with videos and photos along the way. If you are new to the blog it is suggested that you scroll down to the beginning as there are reoccurring characters and storylines throughout. Enjoy!
With the price of gas going up almost daily, it is nice to know where the cheapest gas in town is. Well, GasBuddy.com is hear to help. Although the site is rather busy, there is a veritable cornucopia of information about gas prices available here. From the front page, visitors can click on their state (or Canadian Territory or Province) of choice. From there they simply need to enter in a zip code or choose a county for an instant list of prices. The search can be narrowed down by area or station as well. The site also provides a price snapshot which shows where prices were the previous day, week, month, and year. Should you want to join the fight on high gas prices, you can sign up to become a gas price spotter or just join one of the forums.
Posted April 16, 2008 by chalderman  Link to entry "GasBuddy.com"
Hosted by Daryl Cagle, MSNBC's own political cartoonist, this site provides a fantastic selection of political cartoons by top cartoonists from around the U.S. and the rest of the world. The site is updated daily with the day's "best cartoons", and users can also search by specific cartoonists. Users can also peruse archives of Cagle's most recent cartoons as well as various other cartoonists. If a certain cartoon strikes your fancy, you can click on it and send an email postcard to a friend. All in all this site is a good way to find the humor in politics.
Have you ever missed your favorite TV show and wished you could find someone who could give you a systematic yet witty play by play? Well, there is and it is called Television without Pity. The writers for this online gem spend their days and nights watching television’s most popular shows including Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model, Lost, House, and even Battlestar Galactica to name only a few. Each week they reveal exactly what occurred on the episode, all the while providing exceedingly sharp and amusing commentary. Even if you didn't miss the show, the site is a hilarious diversion from any real work you might otherwise be accomplishing if you weren't watching TV or reading the always-funny Television without Pity.
Posted November 15, 2006 by chalderman  Link to entry "Television without P..."
Ever watched a movie set in Great Britain and wondered more about the house (or more often manor) used in the film? Whether it is Netherfield from A&E's Pride and Prejudice or the Pope's Italian Summer Residence in the recent DaVinci Code (yep, not in Italy), this site will help. You can search by movie or a multitude of other subjects. Most entries provide photos along with a full history of the home, ownership, open to the public, and other films the house may have appeared in. You can also find out which houses are at risk due to neglect or encroachment. A fascinating site for anglophiles, architecture lovers, movie buffs and anyone else who has ever watched a movie and found a house that piqued their interest.
Any electronic-rock/hip-hop music lover who hasn't yet checked out www.gorillaz.com is in for a treat. This site is completely interactive, with seemingly endless navigation possiblities. Check out the elevator, and discover new Gorillaz news, interactive games (don't skip Russel's room) and a wide array of other activities to keep you entertained or at least to waste some time!
Posted July 20, 2006 by chalderman  Link to entry "Gorillaz Homepage"
How would you like the websites you visit to load faster? Well, if you have Mozilla's Firefox and download their new update, Fasterfox, which is a Firefox extension, you can. In addition, Fasterfox includes an updated pop-up blocker as well as providing a timer to the bottom of each web page to let you know exactly how long the page took to load. Enjoy!
Posted January 23, 2006 by chalderman  Link to entry "A Faster Firefox"
Ever wondered what your inner dog breed was? Now you can find out. Just go to this link, click on the "What dog are you?" game link, answer 10 short questions and you will find out. Also included is a short description of the breed, the breed's origin, and a picture of your new dog self.
Posted September 12, 2005 by chalderman  Link to entry "If you were a dog, w..."
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