Random Links

When we have an amusing link that isn't worthy of a full entry but still worth sharing, it goes here. Think of it as Fark with better controls.

SignalMap - A map of where cell phone signals are good and where they are bad. Add your own signals to help build a more complete map.

AirPower - A list of where to find power outlets in airports. A must-have since WiFi drains those batteries quickly.

Numbr - Get a private and disposable phone number for things like Craigslist ads or other temporary needs. This helps keep your real phone number private.

The Redistricting Game - A simple flash game where the object is to gerrymander your party to victory. Totally tongue-in-cheek.

The No-Frills Kitchen - You can have a fully-equipped kitchen for just $300. Sound crazy? I thought so too until I saw that the list is compiled by Mark Bittman of How to Cook Everything fame.

Once-a-Month Cooking - An entire website dedicated to the idea that you can spend one day making a month's worth of frozen meals for your entire family. Not only does it save a ton of time throughout the month, but a ton of money by buying in bulk.

25 Alternative Uses for Olive Oil - From shaving to polishing wood to solving frizzy hair, olive oil apparently can be used for a lot more than cooking.

Make Ice Cream in a Ziploc Baggie - No joke. You can make everyone's favorite frozen dessert in about 5 minutes using plastic baggies.

What the World Eats - An awesome photo essay showing you what various families around the world eat in a typical week.

HQV TV Test - Before you buy a new TV, use this $20 test disc to run it through its paces and expose semi-hidden flaws.

WhoCalled.us - Find out who "Name Unavailable" on your caller ID really is. Useful for finding out if it's a collection agency. You can also contribute to their database.

Pick Your Own - A guide to farms that let you pick your own produce right off the vine/tree.

TravelPost's Airport Wireless Guide - A listing of which airports offer wireless Internet access, how much it costs, who provides it and which airports offer it on the house. You also get a list of which providers serve which airports so you can decide which monthly plan would best fit your needs.

SeatGuru - An invaluable guide for frequent flyers. It gives you tips on which seats are best on which aircraft, what amenities (like laptop power) are offered and the differences between the exact same plane with a different airline.

Flash Circle TD - A flash game where you try and shoot up hordes of oncoming enemies. It's not as addictive as Chick Chick Boom, but still plenty of fun.

I Can Has a Cheezburger? - A bunch of funny pictures of animals (mostly cats) with funny captions on them. I spent hours looking at them all a few nights ago.

DVD Rewinder - This is a cruel joke to play on the technically un-inclined.

Vigor - The accursed paper clip from Office makes its way into a UNIX text editor.

Cow Abduction - I spent way too much time on this.

Despair.com - The Art of Demotivational Posters

Short animations of alternate movie endings