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OOKWORLD Andrew's Ace Archives Lots 'n' lotsa guitar transcriptions. Posted by W.T.P. on September 30. 2000, 19:05 How Stuff Works Interesting articles explaining how things work (such as car engines, search engines, mp3 players, tattooing needles...) Posted by Joe Jack Talcum on September 29. 2000, 07:13 Disgruntledzone See for yourself...great opening picture. Posted by Mr. Clean on September 28. 2000, 11:13 Vinyl Lives! Part 'zine, part record dealer, tons of cover images. Posted by M.Ace on September 27. 2000, 16:49 The Droplift Project A culture jamming project, infiltrating a sample-collage CD into store bins around the world. Maybe you'd like to join in? Posted by W.T.P. on September 25. 2000, 17:13 Cybercinema An examination of computers in film -- not behind the scenes, but onscreen. Posted by M.Ace on September 24. 2000, 15:44 The World Of Flea Markets A sort of co-op site for flea markets across the country. Posted by W.T.P. on September 23. 2000, 19:38 Dr. Toast Everything you ever wanted to know about toast, but didn't bother to ask. Posted by M.Ace on September 22. 2000, 19:14 Oldies - Top 100 Billboard Song Lyrics A site chock full of Top 100 song lyrics from 1961 to 1972, with future plans to cover the 50s and 70s. Handy! Posted by M.Ace on September 20. 2000, 18:02 Alba, The GFP Bunny A glowing green bunny rabbit. No, really. Posted by M.Ace on September 19. 2000, 12:49 Odd Rods Website More cards (stickers, whatever)... Odd Rods, Uglies, Hot Rod Super Freaks. Posted by W.T.P. on September 17. 2000, 11:02 Wacky Packages See Art Spiegelman's early work. This site documents the satirical "Wacky Packages" bubblegum sticker/cards that got rolling in the mid 60s. And gave employment to such underground comix artists as Spiegelman, Bill Griffith and Jay Lynch. Posted by M.Ace on September 16. 2000, 11:29 The Physics Chanteuse Torchy cabaret meets educational lyrics on scientific subjects. Posted by W.T.P. on September 15. 2000, 19:39 In Passing... A compilation of odd bits of overheard conversations. Posted by M.Ace on September 14. 2000, 17:32 Cool Robot Of The Week The boffins at NASA's Space Telerobotics program pick a "cool robot" each week and link 'em up. Posted by M.Ace on September 13. 2000, 19:42 Dick Contino Interview A 1999 interview with the big Daddy-o, Dick Contino. Posted by Pancordia on September 12. 2000, 15:46 "Lawsuits Cripple Capitalism" An astute little commentary on the current wave of tech lawsuits. From Motley Fool. Posted by W.T.P. on September 11. 2000, 13:15 Ron "Archie" Dante Interview From Cosmik Debris 'zine, an interview with "the voice of Archie," Ron Dante. Posted by M.Ace on September 10. 2000, 15:19 AOLiza An excellent little trick. This guy took a version of Eliza (the classic AI simulation) and hooked it up to AOL Instant Messenger to chat with unsuspecting humanoids. Transcripts appear here. I particularly recommend #5. Posted by M.Ace on September 9. 2000, 11:22 Hammy Hamster I watch this show almost every morning with my son. Only in America.... Posted by Mr. Clean on September 8. 2000, 06:27 Mindpixel Digital Mind Modeling Project A project to collect validated statements in an attempt to create a "mind". From the site: "The database will then be used to train neural net based systems to mimic a human being when presented with Mindpixels." Posted by Mr. Clean on September 7. 2000, 08:57 Cameo Release small cameras into the wild. See what develops. A project still in the works. I'm eagerly awaiting the published photos. Posted by Mr. Clean on September 7. 2000, 08:51 The Lost Club "A Journal Of Literary Archaeology" Posted by M.Ace on September 5. 2000, 17:48 The Darwin Awards A site which honors "those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it." Posted by W.T.P. on September 3. 2000, 16:35 A Recipe For Vampira A site dedicated to Vampira, the original horror movie TV hostess fatale (much imitated by later, cheesier replicants). Aaaand, a veteran of Ed Wood's epic "Plan 9 From Outer Space". Posted by W.T.P. on September 2. 2000, 11:13 Computer Mommy - more detail Here's a much more complete report on the robot-building computer mentioned in the previous entry. Posted by M.Ace on September 1. 2000, 16:15 Computer Mommy A computer working from a program based on basic evolutionary principles has successfully designed and constructed small, working robots with minimal human involvement. Posted by M.Ace on August 30. 2000, 19:01 Mr. Bill's IRS Records Corner Remember the late 70s? Mr. Bill does. A site devoted to the history and roster of the IRS Records label. Posted by M.Ace on August 29. 2000, 19:11 The Birth Of The Accordion A history of the accordion's early years. From The Classical Free-Reed site. Posted by Pancordia on August 28. 2000, 16:48 The Last Word Scientists answer questions like, "Why is the sky blue?" or "Why is house dust grey?" This could be a handy resource for you, Mr. Clean. Posted by W.T.P. on August 26. 2000, 13:21 Nuke Pop The nuclear bomb and its impact on popular culture. Posted by M.Ace on August 25. 2000, 19:35 The Invisible Rat? Biomedical engineers in Austin are turning small portions of rat or hamster flesh transparent for 20 minutes or so. Posted by M.Ace on August 24. 2000, 13:03 @ccordionscandinavia An accordion site from... Scandinavia. Photo galleries, audio archives, instruction, etc. Posted by Pancordia on August 23. 2000, 16:51 Saturn: Sun Ra and The Arkestra Okay, continuing the theme, this is the finest Sun Ra website I have found. Posted by M.Ace on August 22. 2000, 16:58 The Captain Beefheart Radar Station Run HTML Run Run. Best Batch Yet? The finest Beefheart site I've seen. Posted by M.Ace on August 20. 2000, 19:24 Britney's Guide To Semiconductor Physics Self-explanatory. Posted by W.T.P. on August 19. 2000, 19:36 "The Heavenly Jukebox" From the Atlantic Monthly, a long and deep article about the inescapable topic of music via the 'net and the reactions of the established industry. Places it in historical perspective and all that. Posted by M.Ace on August 18. 2000, 11:06 Quantum Computing IBM's five atom quantum computer. Posted by M.Ace on August 16. 2000, 19:20 Browser Emulator We've come a long way baby! See what your favorite Website looks like in yesteryear's browser technology. Posted by Mr. Clean on August 15. 2000, 07:43 Ogg Vorbis Should the day come that MP3 technology comes firmly under the heel of the corporations (as a patented format, not impossible), it's nice to know that these guys are developing a new, improved and (importantly) *free & open* audio compression format. And that's free as in speech and free as in beer. Take a look... keep an eye on it. Posted by M.Ace on August 14. 2000, 17:43 Conway's Game Of Life No, not the old board game -- this is Conway's Game Of Life, a classic experiment simulating cellular automata. Cells are placed on a grid, and live or die with each cycle, depending on the juxtaposition of their neighbors (a "live" cell with 2 or 3 neighbors survives, a "dead" cell with 3 neighbors comes to life). From these simple rules complex and animated patterns emerge. This page features a java version of Life (java & javascript required) running from preset seed patterns. It also includes links to deeper info on Life, as well as Life apps for various computer platforms -- so you can run it on your own, offline. It's alive! It's aliiive!! Posted by M.Ace on August 12. 2000, 13:39 The Ballad Of Tiny Tim, Pt. 2 From LuxuriaMusic, the second half of a two part biography of the one and only Tiny Tim. Posted by W.T.P. on August 11. 2000, 11:42 The Ballad Of Tiny Tim, Pt. 1 From LuxuriaMusic, the first half of a two part biography of the one and only Tiny Tim. Posted by W.T.P. on August 10. 2000, 19:00 Kovacsland Online For some reason, my mind is hearing the mysterious strains of the Nairobi Trio, and I'm in an Ernie Kovacs kind of mood. Posted by M.Ace on August 9. 2000, 15:28 The Surrealist Compliment Generator "Your nose hair is pleasingly twisted with the roots of a bristlecone pine that is so precariously perched on the side of a cliff it may easily uproot and fall upon the Republican lobbyists below." Posted by M.Ace on August 8. 2000, 13:33 Roadside America Planning a road trip? Want to visit the unofficial, non-corporate landmarks of American underculture? Plan your tour at Roadside America. Or just stay safe at home and make the tour via your computer. Whatever... Posted by M.Ace on August 7. 2000, 17:38 Betty Bowers Betty Bowers is a better Christian than you. She's so close to Jesus, he gave her his loaves and fishes recipe.There's an advice column, a Bible interpretation chart, the Apocalyptic Travel Agency, B.I.T.C.H. (Bringing Integrity to Christian Homemakers) -- all from America's best Christian. Visit her sponsor, Marge Davis Interiors, "Episcopalian style at Pentecostal prices." Sorry, no hablo foreign. Posted by kitty62 on August 6. 2000, 05:58 Drum Machine Museum More drum machines than you can shake a stick at. Posted by M.Ace on August 5. 2000, 19:08 Yesterdayland Exhaustive coverage of TV cartoon shows, from the '50s to the present. Posted by W.T.P. on August 4. 2000, 19:18 So You've Decided To Be Evil A straight-forward guide for the novice criminal mastermind hoping to be the new Dr. No. Includes advice on locations for your lair, employing evil henchmen and even fashion tips. So get to work and turn those dormant volcano hideaway dreams into reality. Posted by M.Ace on August 3. 2000, 19:21 Stereolaffs Source for a CD document of the infamous "Rock, Rot and Rule" WFMU prank. Also loaded with amazing fictional satire, including "Rave On!", a rock 'zine dedicated to the imaginary Western Maine scene. Tearfully true to life. Posted by M.Ace on August 2. 2000, 17:55 Hello Kitty Toaster Someone please buy this for me! To get back to the main frameset, go to www.sanriostore.com. Posted by Kitty62 on August 1. 2000, 18:27 Hi Our Name Is... Slim Spears Story about unauthorized re-mixes cropping up on Napster. (Another reason to use the file-sharing service.) Posted by Jack Talcum on July 31. 2000, 09:04 The City Of Absurdity A very good site devoted to David Lynch. Lots of pictures of his films and art projects. Newsletter available. Posted by Mr. Clean on July 31. 2000, 06:48 Need To Know NTK, "*the* weekly high-tech sarcastic update for the UK," as they describe themselves, is one of my favorite sources for cut-the-crap computer/net news and commentary. Yes, they are UK centered, but are quite relevant internationally as well. And bracingly sarcastic indeed. This gang kicks butt and does it with a righteously minimal web design. Essential. Posted by M.Ace on July 29. 2000, 20:06 Boycott The RIAA Some folks are real cheesed off about the major entertainment corporations' campaign to maintain their monopolies as new technology bends (breaks) the business model. These folks are advocating an August boycott of all RIAA-member released product (which amounts to practically *all* CDs). Oh yeah, RIAA stands for Recording Industry Association of America (never mind that they're multinational). Posted by M.Ace on July 28. 2000, 12:37 Tapster Spinal Tap's new "highly sophisticated file-sharing program": "This will be far more controversial than Napster, really," said Tap's Nigel Tufnel. Bassist Derek Smalls added, "We're not unnecessarily concerned about intellectual property -- this isn't about Harvard, Yale or Oxford." ... "Napster's a bit complicated, really, what with all of the songs available," Tufnel continued. "One of the brilliant things about Tapster is that there's only one song to choose from." Analysts agree, commenting that Tapster will likely replace Napster almost immediately. "All you do is replace the N with a T," said a UK-based source who requested anonymity. -- from NewMediaMusic.com. Industry News 7/27 Posted by J. Talcum on July 27. 2000, 08:17 Sodaplay Constructor Neat little applet that allows you to create and animate geometric structures. Pointless fun that could distract you for hours... Posted by Mr. Clean on July 27. 2000, 05:54 Overlooked Gems The gang at Groove Disques picks their favorite "overlooked gems" of recent culture. Posted by W.T.P. on July 26. 2000, 19:44 The Creation Of Unix Another bedtime story for techies. Posted by M.Ace on July 25. 2000, 15:44 The "Whipped Cream" Girl An article about Dolores Erickson, the cream-laden model on the immortal cover of the Tijuana Brass album, "Whipped Cream and Other Delights". Posted by M.Ace on July 24. 2000, 19:17 Late-Night TV-Movie Plot Generator Ever wonder where Hollywood REALLY gets its ideas? Posted by M.Ace on July 23. 2000, 19:43 Space.com Like Sun Ra said, "Space is the place." Posted by M.Ace on July 22. 2000, 18:20 Glassdog Drygoods I know I'm discouraged from submitting links to stores. But here's one anyway. This one's kind of funny, though real. Full of irony. And has attractive design. By Lance Arthur of glassdog fame. (His glassdog.MEMO newsletter is pretty funny too. You can sign up for it on the glassdog home page.) Posted by Jack Talcum on July 21. 2000, 05:32 Food Eating Robot is Born Short news story about the invention of Chew Chew, a "gastrobot" that runs on sugar cubes. Also, a meat eating robot is being developed in England. Posted by Jack Talcum on July 20. 2000, 05:22 Vintage Skateboards A brief history of the early days of skateboarding, when the wheels were metal and the sidewalk surfers rattled like maracas. It links to a sale page of vintage skateboards. I actually have my old Nash Shark! I can't believe they sell for $165! Posted by M.Ace on July 19. 2000, 20:49 Modern Humorist Adult humor. Not pornographic, just not intended for those under 18. Along the irreverant parody - satire line. Includes a feature called "Ask Jeez" ("Helpful hints from the son of God.") Posted by J. Talcum on July 18. 2000, 13:06 Urban Legends Reference Those silly annoying email stories are all here. Wanna buy a kidney? Posted by Mr. Clean on July 18. 2000, 10:10 Kittyville Kittyville is a place where anything might happen. Disturbing found letters and photos, vivid dream diaries, contraband music and video, unusual Top 10's, in yer face 3-D art, in yer face beauty advice, recursive recipes, demonic knitting, the Insect Fear quiz... too, too much. Hey conductor -- stop this train at Kittyville! Posted by M.Ace on July 17. 2000, 20:03 Virtual Museum Of Computing Now if you want to get into heavy computer history, I'd suggest the Virtual Museum Of Computing. Comprehensive and extensive. Posted by W.T.P. on July 16. 2000, 17:13 Computer Closet Well, here's another vintage computer site. Includes video games too. Posted by M.Ace on July 15. 2000, 17:36 The Obsolete Computer Museum Loads of info on old computers. Remember the Sinclair? Posted by W.T.P. on July 14. 2000, 19:46 For Sale By Mental Patient I have no idea of the veracity of this, but it certainly is surreal. [a tip of the Log to Howard for spotting] Posted by M.Ace on July 13. 2000, 19:06 Loud Paper Dancing about architecture... Posted by M.Ace on July 12. 2000, 17:22 XML: Some hyperlinks minus the hype Plenty of info on the topic of XML. According to the site author - "XML (eXtensibe Markup Language) is a magnet for hype: the successor to HTML for web publishing, electronic data interchange, and e-commerce." eXtra-eXtra read all about it! Posted by Mr. Clean on July 11. 2000, 11:31 Satire Wire "New satire for the new economy." Internet humor. Contains a parody Firstgov.gov government portal page. Posted by Jack Talcum on July 11. 2000, 10:21 Hermenaut Lots of interesting articles about lots of interesting stuff. Posted by W.T.P. on July 10. 2000, 19:23 All Magic Guide Pull a rabbit out of that hat! Posted by M.Ace on July 9. 2000, 18:49 Typeviewer Ever wonder what the F word would look like in Adobe New Baskerville? How about Kuenstler Script? With Eyewire's Typeviewer, you can type in any word or phrase and view it in any typeface from their library of over 8,000 fonts. Hello. My name is Kitty62. And I'm a fontaholic. Posted by Kitty62 on July 8. 2000, 16:33 Mad Pride Did you know that July 8-15 is World Mad Pride Week? Now you do. Posted by W.T.P. on July 7. 2000, 12:16 The 5K A web design competition requiring that "all HTML, script, image, style and any other associated files must collectively total less than 5 kilobytes in size and be entirely self-contained (employing no server-side processing)." Bum that code, kids. Posted by M.Ace on July 6. 2000, 19:33 Napster's rebuttal to R.I.A.A. A news story from New Media Music outlining Napster's comprehensive rebuttal to the R.I.A.A.'s efforts to shut down the service. Posted by Jack Talcum on July 5. 2000, 14:14 Daze Of Our Lives "State of the Art 19th Century Humor." Nice black & white site design too. Posted by M.Ace on July 4. 2000, 10:50 Ohio Bad Art Guild Bad? Good? Just so it isn't indifferent. Posted by M.Ace on July 3. 2000, 13:09 Honda's Humanoid Robot But how many miles per gallon? Posted by M.Ace on July 2. 2000, 07:51
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