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March 2002

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Subject: B-List: Very Stupid Human Tricks and Strange News
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 07:53:04 +1030

Very Stupid Human Tricks
   < http://www.voiceone.com/html/stupid.html >
Very Stupid Human Tricks II
   < http://www.voiceone.com/html/stupid2.html >
Strange News
   < http://www.voiceone.com/html/strange.html >

A couple of examples from VSHT, True Stories section:
* License To Steal
Two Kentucky men tried to pull the front off a cash machine by
running a chain from the machine to the bumper of their pickup truck.
Instead of pulling the front panel off the machine, though, they
pulled the bumper off the truck. They panicked and fled, leaving the
chain still attached to the machine, their bumper still attached to
the chain, and their license plate still attached to the bumper.

* Oops! I Blew That One!
A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried this creative
defense: "My client merely inserted his arm into the window and
removed a few trifling articles. His arm is not himself, and I fail
to see how you can punish the whole individual for an offense
committed by his limb." "Well put," the judge replied. "Using your
logic, I sentence the defendant's arm to one year's imprisonment. He
can accompany it or not, as he chooses." The defendant smiled. With
his lawyer's assistance he detached his artificial limb, laid it on
the bench, and walked out.

Subject: B-List: ishouldbeworking.com
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:23:57 +1030

ishouldbeworking.com
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/ >

"Cyberslacking fun including links to online games, jokes,
bizarre stuff, contests, and other breaktime websites."

Lots of sections, mostly time-wasters, including:
* Games
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/games.htm >
* Jokes & Fun
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/jokes.htm >
* Romance
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/romance.htm >
* Office Humor
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/office.htm >
* Bizarre
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/bizarre.htm >
* Useless Pages
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/useless.htm >
* Creepy Stuff
   < http://www.ishouldbeworking.com/creepy.htm >

If you like popping bubble-wrap, but don't have any handy,
try this:
   < http://www.urban75.com/Mag/bubble.html >

Subject: B-List: Tuesday Tech News
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 08:10:57 +1030

1. "Microsoft pushes Windows for automobiles"
   < http://digitalmass.boston.com/news/2002/03/04/microsoft_cars.html >
I'm afraid they're not talking about the glass variety.  BMW
partners with Microsoft, other car makers opt for Sun/Java.

2. "Travel pod adds new twist to transit
   < http://www.msnbc.com/news/715749.asp?0si=-&cp1=1 >
The end of road-rage?  Driver-free transport a reality.

3. "Wearable Brain for the Forgetful"
   < http://www.nypost.com/business/42694.htm >
A "personal awareness assistant".

4. "Brand of the Year 2001"
   < http://www.brandchannel.com/start1.asp >
And the winner is ... Apple.

5. "Teddy Borg"
   < http://draco.mit.edu/teddyborg/ >
Their motivation: "Because we can.  Because it was either
this, or do classwork on a Saturday.  Because it would be
moderately amusing.  Because we have the vain hope that it
will attract women."

Subject: B-List: Don't Play With Your Food
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:09:04 +1030

1. How Much is Inside ...
* An order of French Fries?
   < http://www.cockeyed.com/inside/fries/fries.html >
* A bottle of Ketchup?
   < http://www.cockeyed.com/inside/ketchup/ketchup.html >
* A box of Cheerios?
   < http://www.cockeyed.com/inside/cheerios/cheerios.html >
* A packet of Doritos?
   < http://www.cockeyed.com/inside/doritos/doritos.html >

2. Gastronomic Gold! - TV Show
   < http://www.etonline.com/television/a8944.htm >
"The Glutton Bowl: The World's Greatest Eating Competition."

3. The Home Depot / Peanut Butter and Frosting Bet
   < http://www.blueberryjohnsons.com/home_depot/index.html >

4. "'Chocolate' beer targets women"
   < http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1834000/1834232.stm >
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
   < http://www.youngs.co.uk/htmldocs/products/products.asp?SelectedID=12 >

5. "Ketchup maker adds three more colors, with a little mystery"
   < http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/1704471.html >

Subject: B-List: Fancy Job Titles
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 08:42:13 +1030

1. "'Up-Titling' Keeps Workers Poor but Happy"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=673782 >
'Head of Verbal Telecommunications' = receptionist
'Optical Illuminator Enhancer' = window cleaner

2. "Job Titles of the 'New Economy'"
   < http://www.jobaccess.com/interactive.access/view.article.asp?ArticleID=19 >
eg 'Learning Solutions Consultant' = trainer

3. "Job Titles of the Future"
   < http://www.fastcompany.com/online/resources/jobtitle.html >
eg 'CEO of Love', 'Chief Reality Officer', 'Director of Vibe',
   'Head Monster', 'Keeper of the Magic', 'Master of Disaster',
   'Princess of Persuasion', 'Top Motor Mouth'

4. "What's my line, again?"
   < http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_717000/717878.stm >
'Sandwich Artist' = Subway food preparer
'Highway Cosmetic Maintenance Technician' = street sweeper

5. "New business carnivore gnaws on bones of fancy job titles"
   < http://sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2001/12/17/editorial3.html >

6. "What's in a Name?"
   < http://www.computerbits.com/archive/2000/0300/whatname.html >
'chief techie geek,' 'LAN/Database God,' and 'FoolWare techie programmer.'

7. "Weird, odd and unusual jobs, and the people who love them"
   < http://realm.net/net/4/sum00e-4-weird.htm >

8. Funny Job Descriptions
   < http://www.colin.foggyfans.com/jobdesc.htm >
Includes the classic:
"A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such
a way that you will look forward to the trip."

Subject: B-List: Tuesday Tech News, Episode II
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:03:25 +1030

1. "Sony Introduces Two Models with Keyboards, MP3 Players"
   < http://www.palminfocenter.com/view_Story.asp?ID=3123 >
These new handhelds look the most tempting yet.

2. "'Musicsommelier' to match moods to tunes"
   < http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s501795.htm >

3. "Pub Crawlers Get Hi-Tech Support"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=678321 >
Picture of eSleeve at:
   < http://www.theinquirer.net/23010207.htm >

4. "New Body Art: Chip Implants"
   < http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,50769,00.html >

5. "Hacking with a Pringles tube"
   < http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1860000/1860241.stm >

6. "No Pain, No Game - PainStation"
   < http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,50875,00.html >

7. "Thousands Seek Citizenship in Internet Country"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=685713 >

8. "Managers Drowning in E-Mail Really Can Escape"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=internetnews&StoryID=686843 >

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Star Wars Episode II Trailers
   < http://starwars.apple.com/ep2/clone_war/index.html >

Subject: B-List: Mixed Bag of News
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:24:47 +1030

1. "Chewing Gum May Make You Smarter"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=695974 >

2. "Who is Shirking the Housework??"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=695749 >

3. "Garden gnomes win new rights"
   < http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s491606.htm >

4. "Handbag Utopia - Find the bag of your dreams"
   < http://womencentral.msn.com/beautystyle/articles/aj_purse.asp >

5. "Satellite Images Show London Is Sinking"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=690990 >

6. "Kansas doctor claims Elvis has left the surgery"
   < http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s497118.htm >

7. "You can use Enron accounting at home!"
   < http://money.msn.com/articles/smartbuy/basics/9055.asp?special=msn >

8. "Smithsonian to Enshrine Enron Ethics Manual"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=640426 >

Subject: B-List: Beer and Cola
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 07:39:01 +1030

1. "Call It Beer Making 101"
   < http://cbs2.com/water/StoryFolder/story_133013211_html >

2. Match the beer label to the bottle
   < http://www.chilliman.com/beer_labels_frame.htm >

3. "Drinkers Bitter Over 'Fast' Guinness"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=629446 >

4. Drew's Brew - Beer jokes, trivia, links
   < http://www.drewsbrew.com/ >

5. Coke formula?
   < http://www.snopes2.com/cokelore/formula.htm >
   < http://www.mylinkdesign.com/mycoke.htm >

6. Caffeine is only a Flavoring (or so Coca Cola says)
   < http://www2.coca-cola.com/ourcompany/columns_bitter.html >

Subject: B-List: Flash Sports Fun
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:12:37 +1030

A couple of fun flash games:

* Mini-Putt
   < http://web.mit.edu/wnellie/www/miniputt.swf >
18-Hole mini-golf course.

* Kickups
   < http://www.spikything.com/games/kickups/ >
Click on the ball to kick it up, then try keeping it in the air.

Subject: B-List: Business and Workplace News
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:02:02 +1030

1. "The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business"
   < http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,38604,00.html >

2. "Extreme Perks"
   < http://www.fastcompany.com/online/42/extremeperks.html >
 
3. "Tips for Avoiding Time-Sinks"
   < http://www.fastcompany.com/online/04/time4.html >

4. "Email, Web at Work - Is the Free Lunch Over?"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=internetnews&StoryID=711970 >

5. "Narcissists brilliant workers, but terrible colleagues"
   < http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99992048 >

6. "Rejection massively reduces IQ"
   < http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99992051 >

Subject: B-List: Friday Fun News + Text Amusements
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 08:30:26 +1030

A. Friday Fun News

1. "Nets made by spiders fed on drug-dosed flies"
   < http://www.cannabis.net/weblife.html >

2. "I'm having my wings done"
   < http://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,11381,665328,00.html >

3. "Would-be burglar loses pants in vent"
   < http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0320barbecue20-ON.html >

4. "Reporter Wins Beauty Crown Against Odds"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=717632 >

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B. Text Amusements

For these you'll need to have telnet access.  In Unix just
type the commands into a terminal window.  Be sure it's a
terminal window you are willing to give up.  In Windows you
will need to click on "Start" then select "Run Command"
(should be near the bottom of menu).  Then just type the
commands into the dialog box.  A new window will open up.

1. Star Wars (a New Hope), in Text
   < telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl >
I think this takes the prize for "too much time".

2. Converse with Marvin
   < telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl 42 >

3. The BOFH Excuse Server
   < telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl 666 >

Subject: B-List: Razzies + Simpsons Personality Profile
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 07:53:13 +1030

1. Razzies
   < http://www.razzies.com/asp/content/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=66 >
As a precursor to the Oscars ...
"The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation presents the 22nd Annual
Razzies Dis-Honoring the Worst Achievements in Film for 2001".

2. Simpsons Personality Profile Quiz
   < http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/genquiz.pl?WEBSITE=cult&QUIZDATA=quiz.xml&ANSWER=1 >
Other Simpsons stuff at the BBC site:
   < http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/simpsons/ >

Subject: B-List: Gadgets Galore
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:05:00 +1030

1. "Sony, Honda animated on robots' role"
   < http://news.com.com/2100-1040-863158.html >

2. New, Improved iPod
   < http://www.apple.com/ipod/ >

3. "Small Disc Makes Big Music"
   < http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,51178,00.html >

4. VPen - "Virtual Pen"
   < http://www.otmtech.com/vpen.asp >

5. Senseboard Virtual Keyboard
   < http://www.senseboard.com/product.php >

6. Siemens Virtual Keyboard
   < http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/020319/168/19xte.html >

7. "Eyesight of the future is here"
   < http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/27731_retina18.shtml >

8. "CeBIT: Gadgets lift computing off desktop"
   < http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/ptech/03/15/cebit.gadgets.ap/index.html >

9. "Handhelds of Tomorrow"
   < http://www.techreview.com/articles/tristram0402.asp >

10. Bikini - The bicycle computer for your Palm Pilot
   < http://home5.swipnet.se/~w-51358/pilot/default.htm >

11. VeloTrend BikeBrain
   < http://bikebrain.com/ >

Subject: B-List: ET?
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 08:39:10 +1030

1. Alien Bases on Earth
   < http://www.earth-today.com/ >
Apparently Australia has 6 Alien bases:
   < http://www.earth-today.com/austra.htm >

2. "Fleet of Strange Objects Filmed Over England"
   < http://www.cosmiverse.com/beaten03250202.html >

3. "Thinkers Seek Lingua Franca with Aliens"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=742163 >

Subject: B-List: Recent News Items
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:28:03 +1030

1. "Game-Show Glitch Disappoints New Millionaire"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=731475 >

2. "Cost of Laughing Rises 2.9 Percent in Last Year"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=731444 >

3. "Thumbs Are the New Fingers for GameBoy Youth"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=sciencenews&StoryID=734520 >

4. "Enron 'evidence' boxes hold used cups, chili bowls"
   < http://www.uniontrib.com/news/uniontrib/tue/news/news_1n26enron.html >

5. "Getting a Grip on Lost Luggage"
   < http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=humannews&StoryID=747572 >

B!?

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