I love del.icio.us! I think people are put off because of its "bare bones" interface, but once you get used to it, it's very easy. I also like the fact that it's user-driven. If you search for something on Google, for example, your results are often influenced by economic reality. If you search for something on del.icio.us, you know that real people think the pages are important.

The only thing that's frustrating sometimes is:

1) people are lazy and don't add comments. I always comment mine; and 2) frustrating because sometimes I want to talk to the people who add things, and the only way is to "network" them, which isn't direct. I see you don't have anyone in your network yet, grant. (but I added you to mine).

I almost never add comments. In fact, I've hardly ever been to the actual del.icio.us site; I just use the firefox plugin.

I really just like the fact that all of my bookmarks are in one place. Tags aren't my favorite organizational method though...

I didn't even know you could network people until I clicked onto yours.

hey Grant, I notice you have some Wil Wheaton links, but you don't have his "in exile" blog: http://wilwheaton.typepad.com/wwdnbackup/

I've been trying to figure out how to use del.icio.us to store legal research, but not sure how it would work with subscription services.

I like the comments, because it lets me remind myself what I liked about the site.

I like the network thingy, because people's hobbies fascinate me.

WARNING! I have a lot of links to body modification sites and slash fanfiction sites. (If you don't know what slash fanfiction is--do NOT click on them)

It should work fine for legal research if the links are static. You might have to log in or something, but it should work.

Yeah, I clicked through some of the fanfic links. I knew what it was but never sought it out. I'm not judging, just not my thing.

I think bodymod can be hot, but I'd never do it to myself--I've got enough holes in me already.

It's in my bloglines account: http://www.bloglines.com/public/ga9068

ah! well good.

so much 'Net--so little time.

Hey! I see Undertoad on there. But he's new.

Since I am usually on my work computer and home computer every day, I find that having my bookmarks available on the 'Net soooo helpful; plus they were getting a little out of hand on my browser. This way, I have my work favorites available to me at home etc.

There are other shared bookmarking sites, but del.icio.us is the one I found first, so there you are. Although it's conspicuously populated by nerds, normal people (like I'm one--suuuuure!) use it too. You can make your bookmarks private, too, if you don't want to share.

If you want to search what other people have saved under, say . . . . sex (cough) or poi, just to name an example, just put /tag/[your search term] after del.icio.us in the browser box.

I also go to the main page and search the popular and recent tags. I've found so many interesting things that way. It's also why I put comments on all mine--I'm very much more inclined to click on a site that has a comment rather than the bare title page descriptor.

I checked it out because y'all were talking about it. I don't know that I can get into it enough to make it useful. I have my own system of bookmarking offline, that I've honed for years.

as long as it works for you; that's fine. It's a major convenience if you regularly use more than one computer. You can upload all your present links, too if you want.

Free US Constitution Program
 

This is one of the most robust Constitution viewers I have used, possibly because it's being used as a demo for a commercial product somewhere between Adobe Reader and Lotus Notes.

I considered posting this in a Politics thread since I sometimes think that some people here seem to mentally add and subtract from the Constitution at will.;)

BTW, who here remembers School House Rock's song on the Constitution.

Lyrics are here.

I found a Youtube that uses a remake of the Schoolhouse Rock song.
While I was searching, I also found a Youtube of the Simpson's clip on how a bill becomes a law:p.

I placed the Youtubes in this post under the Ye Olde Video Clip thread.

That's how I remember the preamble! I sing that song! :)

I've got the clip of the legislative process saved. I am a bill, I am only a bill, and I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill . . .

http://www.school-house-rock.com/Bill.html

Check out this abandoned Russian embassy in Bangkok. :eek:

Magazines!

I love magazines, but real life magazines cost a lot and cause clutter. So I always check out online magazine sites. I've found that some are much better than others. The worst online magazine sites just feature a pic of their cover and say subscribe. The best include lots of free content that's actually useful and complete. Keeping in mind that I'm a girl, and my selection reflects my personal interests, here are my picks for the best online magazine sites:

LuckyAlthough the clothes are a bit young (and pricey) for me, the site has web exclusives and contests, and lots of shopping links

Mother Earth News Many good simple living guides here, and indispensable resource for living green

People Although you have to dodge the "subscribe" begging, the site has a Star Traks celebrity photo feature that changes every day--a quick celebrity fix without having to wade through all the dreck

Real Simple Lots of nifty tips and tools.

Shape lots of well-illustrated exercises

Style the online home of Vogue and other Conde Nast publications, what I like here is the cool pics slideshows from all the runway shows, both for women and men--a very efficient and comfortable way of viewing designer clothes

Sunset a leading Western style magazine which used to have a crappy website--now lots of free and tasty recipes

and one booby prize:
PC Magazine A venerable computer magazine whose site is ironically prone to errors and hang-ups

Shopping? Exercise? Noooooooo, shoot stuff. :lol:

LOL! I almost said, I'm a girl so they'll be no, you know, gun magazines here. :)

Guys like shopping and exercise too, you know. Even macho guys.

. . . okay, not shopping. The women are the hunters and gatherers.

shoot stuff--aw that's cute!

No no no, men are the hunters, women are the gatherers.
Men stalk the primeval forest, pitting his skill, knowledge and bravery against the raging beasts. :vikingsmi
All women do is the work.

When a 22 just won't cut it...

Puny .50 cal,
try a 20mm Hispano

The .50 bmg is on the top

The Smithsonian Magazine online is excellent for thoughtful and curious people:

Smithsonian Magazine article on tattoos: read it here

http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/i...ary/tattoo.php

also includes in the related inks, to article on new technology for removing tattoos

Most everyone has seen pictures of the billboard for the Canadian restaurant that say, "There's plenty of room for all God's creatures....right next to the mashed potato."
Well, the restaurant has put it on a Tee shirt along with two other billboard designs.:D
www.saskatoonrestaurant.com/shop/items/moose.htm

WOOOOWWW, Zippy, that is amazing. Kills, guts, skins, and cooks a deer with one shot ;)...

2000-grain bullet- that is unimaginable. A typical .50BMG is 750, and my Dad's .44-mag is 240.

Suprised at the short range, though. must be due to trajectory?

Oh you want RANGE ??
Check This Bad MoFo !!!
http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn63-e.htm
CheyTac papers state that the entire System is capable to deliver sub-MOA accuracy at the ranges of up to 2500 yards (2270 meters).
This design allows the standard 419 grain (27.15 gram) bullet to retain its supersonic velocity at the ranges beyond 2000 meters (2200 yards). At the ranges beyond 700 meters the .408 bullet has more energy than the standard .50BMG ball bullet. The .408 cartridge also is lighter than .50BMG cartridge by about 1/3, and generates less recoil.

But my All time fav is this one ,
http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn46-e.htm

Idon't think it ever got out of developmental stages though

I highly recommend a look at Leroy Roper's Gothic Vogue art here (warning! some nudity and piercings, so don't click if it's not your thing):

Gothic Vogue

takes a while to load, but worth it

I ran across this on another site. It is work safe. Kind of ashame!
linky here

I read that as Kind of ashamed, and wondered what I'd find. As you said it was safe for work I thought perhaps fluffy kittens and puppies :)

But what a great site. And yes, it does seem a shame....

There's something definitely wrong.... That's so bad and nasty, then there's this.

Ever wonder what the most expensive wedding dress cost? How about the most expensive wine?.... car?.... yoyo?.... watch?..... house?
They're right here and more. :D
http://thelongestlistofthelongeststu...expensive.html

Will it Blend?
You are going to just have to click and find out!

Here are some Cafe Press t-shirts for the evolutionists here:

http://www.cafepress.com/buy/church+state

:p

You want shirts? How about NSFW shirts? I mean really NSFW.
http://www.foulmouthshirts.com:80/offensive-t-shirts/ :blush:

This one is fun.....linky

Are you living in CHAOS? (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Here's a cool site I found with daily coaching to unclutter your home. A bit too cutesy, but extensive, and well organized:

http://www.flylady.net/index.asp

One would hope...

I know, I know, I caught the irony as I was typing it. You're too sharp for me, HP!



I have to say I am disinclined to click on a blind link like that.

By my post count, i could be considered an untrustworthy Cellarite. But I promise, I will not intentionaly lead you to internet destruction.
...on a side note, just hover your mouse over the link and look at hte bottom left hand corner of your internet window, it will display the site.

That is a very helpful tip, which I never noticed before; I appreciate it.

I'm just a little leery, having read that Urban Dictionary entry on that term . . . which I cannot remember! . . . meaning a link which misleads people into opening the giant asshole picture.

Anyone remember this term?

.......Goatse........

yep, that's the one!

thanks

You mean like this?

:lol2:

nsfw ???
Teddy Babes

"real doll sex"?

huh?

Plushy sex doll $700. -v- $5000+ for a Real Doll ,

No I ain't no expert on such , just curious

I find it inherently humorous that you felt like you should put the question marks after the NSFW tag...as though there was some doubt about a fuckable stuffed toy being inappropriate for the average American workplace. :D

Okay, I was going to post this in the Got Wood? thread, because of the 10 electronic devices made of wood, but then I saw the 10 weirdest vibrating devices . . . and the 10 bizarre bathroom thingies list.

http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1874,2052359,00.asp

Oh, I want the pimped out bathroom! and the green glowing tub!

Edit: OMG! The pimped out bathroom has a beer tap! You'd never need to leave!

Well it IS just a plushie doll , you could have it fully clothed sitting in your office , and call any body that asks if it is "Fully Functional ??" a PERV !!!

This is fun.

http://scratch.mit.edu

Buahahaha

NZ's #1 Matching Making Site

Oh. fuck. "things to do in NZ when you're bored"

lol...one of the sheep is named Britney Shears.

The sheep should be insulted. :D

Recycling the Past
 

I plan on checking this place out over the weekend.

I only live about 15 miles away and never heard about it until today.

Wow, that place would be great to visit!

Thank you! I'm about 60 miles away but I'm there!