April 24, 2013

        I’ve started a new business, delivering hot

        drinks straight to the customer.  However,

        I’ve been advised to change the name of

        the company. Apparently, people might be

        put off by the links to crappy service and

        reliability problems. It’s a shame, too. 

        I thought Tea-Mobile had a nice ring to it.

Top of the Heap:  Yet another list of Best Websites (for some reason they missed SHOC again...)     http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/best-websites
Top of the Heap, the Next Generation:  10 Smart Reads on the Boston Marathon Bombing
     http://theweek.com/article/index/243036/10-smart-reads-on-the-boston-marathon-bombing#
Top of the Heap, The Wrath of Bacon:  Bacon Mistakes to Avoid: How to Cook Bacon(Thanks, Melody!)
     http://alturl.com/xqqzq

Have you ever asked yourself, "What happens if you wring a washcloth out in Space?"  Me neither. But the result is impressive.
     http://youtu.be/o8TssbmY-GM

Is Disneyland Getting a Star Wars Land?
     http://gizmodo.com/5991901/is-disneyland-getting-a-star-wars-land

The 24 Most Underrated Parts of Being Single
     http://fb-troublemakers.com/the-24-most-underrated-parts-of-being-single-10845/

The Most Unusual Elevators in the World
     http://www.theworldgeography.com/2013/04/unusual-elevators.html

Anti-Rape Lingerie
     http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/10/anti-rape-lingerie-creator-wants-to-protect-women-from-sexual-assault.html

Y'ever wonder exactly what Bitcoin is?  That one slipped by me, too.
     http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/what-is-bitcoin-explained

How Star Wars Killed Smart Sci-Fi Cinema
     http://flavorwire.com/385666/oblivion-and-the-sad-state-of-smart-sci-fi

10 Illegal Things to Do in London
     http://youtu.be/rJGifTou5FE

Ever thought, "Hey, it's the 21st Century! Where's my flying cars?"  Here.
     http://techgraffiti.com/7-incredible-contemporary-flying-cars

Applicants Wanted For a One-Way Ticket to Mars  (Do you think they'd accept nominations?)
     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22146456

What 47 Actors From Your Favorite Childhood Movies Look Like Now
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/what-47-actors-from-your-favorite-childhood-movies-look-like

In the "Oh-THIS-Could-Come-In-Handy" department: How to get rid of that tune that's stuck in your head - the dreaded Earworm
     http://alturl.com/kkspv

10 Secret Features Hidden Inside Mac Software
     http://alturl.com/r6btn

Interesting: How Apple Lost Its Cool (and How It Can Win It Back)
     http://www.digitaltrends.com/opinion/how-apple-lost-its-cool-and-how-it-can-win-it-back/

The 8 Incredibly Gross Powers Superman Doesn't Even Realize He Has (this one had me on the floor)
     http://io9.com/5986180/the-8-incredibly-gross-powers-superman-doesnt-even-realize-he-has