Websites we love

mjb · March-22nd-2003, 09:27 AM

With the continued intrusion into our lives of unsolicited (and inane) commercial email, Spamcop offers the opportunity to retaliate ... at least I get some satisfaction by helping shut some of it down.

spamcop.net/

Go get the bastards.

bluenoter · March-22nd-2003, 10:26 PM

Might as well try out this function by passing on a link to the best rumor-quasher on the Net (IMO):

http://www.snopes2.com/index.html

(It may have been on the old board, but here it is again.)

Dennis Gonzalez · March-23rd-2003, 12:57 PM

Hey Blue...I hear you're quite the Urban Legend!

bluenoter · March-23rd-2003, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dennis Gonzalez
Hey Blue...I hear you're quite the Urban Legend!

Riiight . . .

Tom Storer · March-24th-2003, 09:33 AM

A wonderful site for the curious and skeptical.

http://www.straightdope.com/index.html

Dr Dave · March-24th-2003, 10:32 AM

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro:

http://www.hoogerbrugge.com/

bluenoter · March-24th-2003, 10:41 AM

Dave, on this board each link gets its own thread. You posted your link in the thread for Tom's link, which would be cool except that people might not see it.

BWTFDIK?

Monte Smith · March-26th-2003, 02:10 PM

www.operationshoebox.com

is a very helpful website for those who would like to send a package to a particular soldier, sailor or Marine in the Middle East, or donate money or goods to a unit overseas.

I'm sending some books this afternoon, but there is plenty you can send. Please visit the site.

Instructions and rules can be found on the site. Here are some suggested items that could be included in a package (cash donations also welcome):

Suggested Items
Batteries (AA, D cell)
Dental floss
Tapes, CD's
Mouthwash
Stationery sets
Baby wipes
Travel games-chess, checkers etc.
Q-tips
Twizzlers candy
Waterless hand sanitizer
Crossword puzzles
Tissue-heavy duty, eg. Puffs
Books, novels
Eye drops
Magazines
Saline nasal spray
Local newspapers
Deodorant
Playing cards
Toilet paper
Paper/envelopes, pens
Hand lotion
Stamps
Tylenol (individual packets)
Disposable cameras
Cushioned socks
Wash rags
Cold water wash (Woolite)
Shoe insole cushions
Candy (heat-resistant)
Black sunglasses - (plain, no brand names)
Cereal in small boxes
Hairbrushes, combs
Gum
Nail clippers
Ramen noodles
Sewing kits
Hot chocolate
Chapstick
Sweet tea mix
Cotton balls
Powdered drink mix
Sunscreen
Foot powder
Disposable razors
Soap, shampoo
Toothbrushes,toothpaste
Instant oatmeal
Dry goods/food
Granola bars
Ravioli, etc.-pop-top cans
Girl Scout cookies
Coffee creamer
Instant coffee
Condiment packages
Sunflower seed
Tuna kits
Beef jerky
Baggies with
Zip Lock
Fly swatters
Powdered milk
Battery powered fans w/xtra batteries
Feminine hygiene products, for female soldiers
Canned fruit
Clif bars, Balance bars
Bug spray- pkg it in a ziplock bag
Duct tape _

Notes:

If you are sending mail to APO AE 09303, please adhere to the following:

* Do not mail any parcels exceeding 72" length and girth combined. Measure the longest side of the box and then the distance around the box. Add these two numbers together and they must not exceed 72".
* Additionally, no parcel may exceed 48" in length.
* Do not mail any item that exceeds 70 pounds. This is the normal weight limit that has always applied to US Mail.
* Express Mail service is not provided to APO AE 09303. All other mail services are available.
* The Military Postal Service Agency has published a toll free complaint line. Any individual with a postal issue/complaint may call this number: 1-800-810-6098.

Please visit www.operationshoebox.com

willy · March-26th-2003, 09:00 PM

www.undotheun.com

Enough said.

BFrank · March-26th-2003, 10:26 PM

That's some SICK s#*!.

willy · March-26th-2003, 10:52 PM

"That's some SICK s#*!."

The UN? I agree. That's why it's on the way out (thank God).

bluenoter · March-26th-2003, 11:55 PM

BFrank · March-27th-2003, 02:02 AM

Willy: Interests - tormenting liberals

... now it's all becoming clear.

RainyDay · March-31st-2003, 10:14 PM

...and this one...

http://www.urbanlegends.com/

Douglas · April-1st-2003, 09:44 AM

http://www.angrybedpositions.co.uk/

Pete C · April-1st-2003, 09:40 PM

A noble cause.

Tom Storer · April-2nd-2003, 03:37 AM

An unbiased view of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is available at http://www.korea-dpr.com/.

It includes such fascinating insights as this:

"It is the great man Kim Il Sung, the sun of Korean people who reviewed the bloody national history of which the country was ruined and Korean people were forced the destiny of stateless nation and the failure of early struggle of national liberation, and who founded the truth of struggle and new leading ideology, the best way of safeguarding the Korean nation."

Jim Dye · April-2nd-2003, 12:16 PM

Only in America....

Bizarre web site. Be sure to play the games!

Was this part of an out-of-court settlement with Oprah?

http://www.cool-2b-real.com/

bluenoter · April-9th-2003, 12:31 PM

http://www.theboxset.com/Message.htm

bluenoter · April-22nd-2003, 10:15 PM

So you're looking for something to read. Ha! This site will keep you busy for as much time as you have.

One thing to remember: everything--every single item--in the left column is a link, even though it's not underlined or highlighted.

http://www.aldaily.com/

Jonathan Sutton · April-22nd-2003, 11:56 PM

Haven't been able to face the day without reading aldaily as soon as I get up for 4 or 5 years now.

April-23rd-2003, 12:30 PM

went out of biz briefly, glad it's back.
best site out there for readers and thinkers.

BFrank · April-27th-2003, 03:08 AM

Click Here

Cem · April-27th-2003, 05:06 AM

http://www.nobodyhere.com

S.Eden · April-27th-2003, 12:00 PM

Born Magazine

bluenoter · April-27th-2003, 12:40 PM

What's the difference between this thread and the Links forum?

That was a rhetorical question. I'd like to be able to find all the links in the same place--the Links forum, which already has 57 posts.

mjb · April-27th-2003, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bluenoter
What's the difference between this thread and the Links forum?

“Man, if you have to ask what it is, you’ll never know.”

I almost admire the "Guardian Angel" approach -

Brian Olewnick · April-28th-2003, 01:26 PM

Douglas, excellent site (just saw your post). The main site was referenced at JC a while back, but anyone who has yet to visit it, by all means do so. Hilarious.

Brian Olewnick · April-30th-2003, 01:27 PM

Those of us who enjoy miniature golf online and don't think we're wasting quite enough of our employer's time might enjoy this:

http://www.nabiscoworld.com/games/nw_shock_nwmm.htm

You need shockwave and it's jammed full of Nabisco product placement, but it's pretty challenging.

moneyp · April-30th-2003, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian Olewnick
Those of us who enjoy miniature golf online and don't think we're wasting quite enough of our employer's time might enjoy this:

http://www.nabiscoworld.com/games/nw_shock_nwmm.htm

You need shockwave and it's jammed full of Nabisco product placement, but it's pretty challenging.

By the same token:

www.candystand.com

Lotsa fun time-wasters. I recommend the billiards game, best on the net that I've seen, but the miniature golf, bowling, home run derby are all good.