It's the Weekly What? for Friday, November 4th.
So, how's your blood-sugar level?
We're finally emerging from our candy corn-induced hyperglycemic haze and setting our sights on a feast of carbohydrates soaked in gravy. In just another few weeks it'll be time to get out the maternity pants with the cool stretchy tummy panel. Awesome for over-stuffing oneself at the dinner table! Anyway, we're getting a little ahead of ourselves. The leaves are falling, it's cold and soggy out and a perfect time to pay close attention to pointless sites on the internet. Take a few minutes to peruse these links (No, don't stare out the window! It's gloomy out there!) we've "curated" for you and when you're done, please stop by our Facebook page for some additional last-ditch time-wasting! While you're there, please leave your answer to the Weekly What? question: "What's your least-favorite household chore?"
We'll see you there!
Search Engine Optimization is a waste of time. Search engines are dead!
No they aren't really. Not yet. But SEO isn't the "holy grail" it once was. Customers are mobile and they aren't using Google to find stuff. Read more >>
Remember the Rubik's Cube?
Yeah, that's so over. A robot made out of LEGO can solve it faster than any human. Why bother? Anyway, the video is fun to watch and it's a nifty looking robot, too. CubeStormer II! Bam! >>
Very useful color theory reference chart
Sure, this is aimed at designers, but anyone can use it! Are you painting your house? Trying to figure out what color slip-cover to get for your futon? Don't clash, refer to this handy chart! Check it out! >>
Once upon a time there were more rockets in advertising.
Yeah, why don't we have personal jetpacks already? Why aren't we meeting clients on the Moon? So the future didn't turn out as rocket-y as these ads might suggest. Never mind that some of them reflect the Cold War era paranoia. Wouldn't it be nice to feature a rocket or two in your next full-page ad? Call now and we'll increase the amount of rocket in your marketing materials by 100%! (Limited time offer.) I want my rocket to the moon! >>
Our new robot overlords look like gigantic babies.
Take a look at this slideshow of robotic youngsters. "Babyloid" is actually cute but "Replee R1" is somehow more frightening than the Terminator with half its skin missing. Which one do you think is the best? Which one is the creeeeepiest? Goo-goo-ga-ga-beep-boop! >>
Abandoned suitcases, forgotten in time.
Here's a slideshow of suitcases left by patients when they were admitted to the Willard Psychiatric Center in Willard NY. It's a fascinating glimpse in the the personal lives of their owners. Go see >>
"Moon Over Buffalo" opens at Clark College.
Clark College Theater presents this madcap comedy in which George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950's, dream of making it Big Time once again. Opens today and runs through the 19th. Check it out! >>
Are you an artist or other creative?
Are you searching for additional rationalizations for purchasing yourself an iPad? (We are!!) Well, here's a few more reasons for you, straight from Adobe. It's a tool, not a toy! Really! >>
Chocolate tools? Yes please!
Replicas of things that aren't typically edible (shoes) in chocolate. Now you can eat your shoes! Or Scrabble tiles! Chocolate! >>
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