| Cycle Jumpers of the World You may have heard of Evel Knievel -- undoubtedly the world's most famous motorcycle daredevil -- but what about Charles "Devil X" Mathee or Leaping Lee Sobol? Almost everyone who has earned notoriety for popping wheelies and missing landings can be found on Cycle Jumpers of the World. This tribute features biographies and photos of nearly 50 cycle jumpers, past and present, and more are on the way. Fashion-conscious motorcyclists won't want to miss the Daredevil Suits section for colorful illustrations of leathers and jumpsuits. |
| Am I ANNOYING or NOT? The phenomenon started with the addictive AmIHotOrNot, a site that let visitors rate men and women solely on their physical attractiveness. Its popularity quickly spawned a gaggle of not-so-interesting copycats, but this site proves to be an interesting twist on the craze. Instead of voting on a person's aesthetics, visitors rate celebrities on their annoyance level. To help you decide if someone is annoying or not, the site's creators have written a cheeky resume for every person featured. Check out the current champ (who comes as no surprise to us), and if you're bold enough to vote, why not take a quiz to see if you're annoying or not? |
| History and Politics Out Loud This collection of "politically significant" audio recordings features such all-star orators as Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr., and William Jefferson Clinton. Here's the cool part -- a rolling transcript pops up as the recording plays, so you can catch any garbled material. JFK on the sticky situation in Cuba: "which leaves me only one alternative which is to fire nuclear weapons -- which is a hell of an alternative -- to begin a nuclear exchange." Nixon offers friendly advice on how to handle questions about the Watergate break-in: "don't, don't lie to them to the extent to say there is no involvement, but just say this is sort of a comedy of errors, bizarre, without getting into it." |
| National Barbecue News Fire up the grill, it's time to hunker down and get serious about barbecuing. The folks behind the National Barbecue News are here to help you marinate, baste, smoke, and grill your favorite foods. A repository of all things BBQ, the site provides a calendar of BBQ events across the U.S., loads of mouth-watering recipes, and worldwide BBQ news. You can even buy your very own personalized steak brands, so you'll never confuse someone else's T-bone for your own piece of meat. |
| Cameras: the Technology of Photographic Imaging Take a peek into picture-taking's storied beginnings. This exhibit, presented by the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford, celebrates the evolution of modern photography and its ingenious pioneers. Early Photographic Images details the first trials and errors of color and monochrome picture-taking in the 19th century. The Camera Catalogue boasts a fascinating collection of rudimentary shotmaking, bulky field and "pocket" cameras, and fancy doo-dads that were standard fare for early photogs. One of the most famed English photographers, T.E. Lawrence, a.k.a. Lawrence of Arabia, is remembered along with his trusty hardware. |
| Accent on Images The Claremont College Libraries present highlights from their impressive collection of illustrated bibles, scientific textbooks, children's storybooks, and early travel guides. Subjects range from "volcanic eruptions, visions of hell, and vanquishing heroes to hot air balloons, folly gardens, and costumed drama." The images blow up nicely, and there are some great recent examples of illustration work. Our personal favorite -- a wood-encased altar book "Based on The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs by Henryk Gorecki." Long live pen and ink! |
| Zoetrope: All-Story Part of the Coppolas' cultural empire, this lively site explores the intersection of fiction and film. Always on the lookout for scripts and stories with cinematic potential, submissions of short fiction are most welcome. The magazine hosts annual competitions and short-story writing workshops in Belize, New York, and on the Net. Contributors include literary celebrities like Don DeLillo, with a one-page play called The Mystery at the Middle of Everyday Life; Edgar Rice Burroughs; and numerous next-generation literati. Special thanks for the easy-to-find "printer-friendly format" option. |
| Drastic Mezures Review From bums drinking 40s out of paper bags to Billy Dee Williams claiming that Colt 45 "works every time!," malt liquor has long been associated with the bottom of the alcohol barrel. For adventurous drinkers in search of a quick and cheap buzz, it remains a loyal friend. However, the choice of intoxicating beverages can be difficult, and that's where Drastic Mezures and his friends come in. They provide humorously blunt commentary on a bevy of malt beverages. Read through the reviews and you'll find Colt 45 gets props for its smoothness, while Schlitz is compared unfavorably with smelly feet. If you've had a malt-liquor experience, be sure to share it on the message boards. Keep in mind that much like the taste of Steel Reserve, the language on the site can be harsh. |
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