December 28, 2016 (last one of the year, auld lang zyneish sort of a vibe going' on)

Website Wednesday
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail, 
peeing like a baby on a changing tableinto the brisk digital wind..."  

SKIPNOTE: My friend Erin and I are going 

to do the LA Marathon on March 19 to raise 

money for the Kitten Rescue charity. If you 

feel the overwhelming desire to donate 

money, you can do so here. Thanks!

SKIPNOTE 2: I'm halfway to my goal of $1000.

Anybody donating gets a free subscription to Website Wednesday!

     

     Rest of the World:  Kilometers

     America:  No

     Rest of the World:  Celsius

     America:  No

     Rest of the World: Daylight Savings Time was last week

     America:  No

     Rest of the World: Day  Month  Year

     America:  No

     Rest of the World: Drives on the right side of the road

     America:  HELL  YESSSS

     UK:  Wait

Top of the heap:  Best Of The Web 2016  (Thanks, Billy!)

Year-End Lists by Vulture, HuffPo, Rotten Tomatoes (movies), Time and NatGeo (photos)

The most anticipated tech of 2017

I knew it! I KNEW it! - The science is in: Exercise isn’t the best way to lose weight

Montage: The Media's 10 Most Mortifying Moments of 2016

C/net's Best LED light bulbs of 2016

What Went Viral in 2016 — and Where Is It Now?

I, for one, welcome our new overlords - the Most Incredible Robots of 2016

33 Painfully True Facts About Everyday Life

Anthony Bourdain Explains The Worst Mistake You Could Make When Cooking Steak

45 Hidden Gems You Should Already Be Watching On Netflix

33 Painfully True Facts About Everyday Life

The Most Commonly Misused English Words   (my mom would've liked this)

Which Actor Has Died The Most On Screen? (HINT: It's not Sean Bean)

If The Moon Were Only One Pixel ("A tediously accurate scale model of the solar system")

Interesting stuff - The Future Is Always Here

     ~ and, finally ~

Alien: Covenant - Trailer, Release Date, Casting, Story Details & Everything We Know


Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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December 21, 2016 - (The Penultimate, Christmasy Edition)

Website Wednesday
(The Penultimate, Christmasy Edition)
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail,
peeing like a baby on a changing table

into the brisk digital wind..."   

                    When one door closes, another opens.

                    When one door closes, another opens.

                    When one door closes, another opens.

              (Me, eating through a chocolate advent calendar)

SKIPNOTE: My friend Erin and I are going 

to do the LA Marathon on March 19 to raise 

money for the Kitten Rescue charity. If you 

feel the overwhelming desire to donate

money, you can do so here. Thanks!

Top of the Christmas heap:  Contrary, Lazy, or Subversive (but Funny) Christmas Decorations

These are the 10 worst Christmas songs. With videos so you can judge them yourself
14 Incredible Holiday Light Displays

Pley.com is sorta like Netflix for toys (Thanks, Jack!)

Bizarre (But Clever) Christmas Decorations

The 17 Best Christmas Horror Movies

The Story of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas

10 Amazing Christmas Shopping Money Saving Tips

The Twelve Days of Christmas – NASA Earth Science Edition


Top of the REGULAR heap:  World War 2.0 is following the course of that war in real time
(but there's a twist: the presentation is a news website, as if it were happening today)

Cats and Laser Pointers

Top 10 Martial Arts and Their Origins

The Weirdest McDonalds Locations in the World (Spasiba, Ivan!)

12 Things Found in Japan That Will Simply Amaze You

29 Logos With Super Sneaky Hidden Meanings

Very Tricky Ways To Sneak In Your Favorite Beverages
Netflix’s Secret Categories That You Never Knew Existed

Like to hike? Here are some World-Class Walks

Here's Why Republicans Hate Obamacare

Coming to America: How 10 Classic Foods Made Their Way to Our Plates

Now you can fact-check Trump’s tweets — in the tweets themselves

15 Surprising Facts About Winter Weather
E. Coli Research Review. Those little boogers get into everything

In the "Depressing-News-Of-The-Week" department: Here's the final popular vote count of the 2016 election 


Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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December 14, 2016

Website Wednesday
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail, 
peeing like a baby on a changing tableinto the brisk digital wind..."  

                    I bought a pair of shoes from 

                    this guy who turned out to be 

                    a drug dealer. I’m not sure 

                    exactly what he laced them with,

                    but I’ve been tripping all day

SKIPNOTE: My friend Erin and I are going 
to do the LA Marathon on March 19 to raise 
money for the Kitten Rescue charity. If you feel 
the overwhelming desire to donate money, 
you can do so here. Thanks!

Top of the heap:  Just GUESS who won this year's Finland's Got Talent (hint: it wasn't a singer)

Spoilers galore in the Top 10 Best TV Moments of 2016

The Most Underrated Movies of 2016 (and where to see them)

15 Insane Homes From Around the World

As you're doing your holiday shopping, consider these Ridiculous PurchasesMade By Super-Rich Celebrities

Earthquakes On a Sphere - every earthquake from 2001 through 2015

Rare Photos on Pinterest

The Top 10 Saturday Night Live Christmas Skits

Real Or Fake Christmas Trees: Which Are Better For The Planet? (the answer may surprise you)

The 50 best places to work in 2017, according to employees

The Internet Reacts Accordingly To Donald Trump’s Time Person Of The Year Cover

NOW we're cookin' - Five of the Top Stargazing Destinations in the World

Radio Garden is a browsable map of streamable radio stations around the world

13 habits science shows will help you fall asleep faster and sleep better

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About The Winter Solstice


Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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December 7, 2016

Website Wednesday
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail, 
peeing like a baby on a changing tableinto the brisk digital wind..."  

                    I just got back from the funeral 

                    of a guy who died after being hit 

                    in the head with a tennis ball.

                    It was a lovely service.

Top of the heap:  A Lovely, Non-Traumatizing Way To Break The News About Santa To Your Kids

Some stuff about NCIS you might not know

10 unlikely events that actually happened

Home Cleaning Hacks

An eye-opening illustration of what it's like to have dyslexia

Next SpaceX launch looks set for December 16

It's getting cold, little ducks! Read up on Snow Safety For Dogs (Thanks, Melody!)

The post-truth world of the Trump administration is scarier than you think

Let's Colonize Titan (Saturn's largest moon might be the only place beyond Earth where humans could live)

11 Twisted Facts About The Far Side

100 All Time Greatest Comedy Films

Most Embarrassing Office Party Fails Ever

The best books of 2016

Your name... in gum

8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M.

Dutch Treats: The Many Coffee Candies Of The Netherlands

The Ultimate Guide To Shutter Speed In Photography

Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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November 30, 2016

Website Wednesday
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail, 
peeing like a baby on a changing tableinto the brisk digital wind..."  

                    It’s never too late to follow your dreams. 

                    Unless your dream is to be a child actor, 

                    in which case, yes, it absolutely is too late.

Top of the heap:  I'm going. Who's with me? Plan a Trip Now to See the 2017 Solar Eclipse (Thanks, Melody!)

Men of Steel: 11 Actors Who Have Played Superman

NASA probe captures breathtaking pictures of dwarf planet Ceres

What Happens When You Stop Drinking

The Magical Creature Quiz  (I got 6/10. I'm a Hermione Granger)

Transcript Of Hamilton Cast’s Statement To Mike Pence

How to Shuffle Poker Chips Like a Poker Pro

10 Archaeological Mysteries of the United States

5 Ways Your Appearance Could Ruin Your Career

A Hypnotic, Interactive Map Predicts Migration as Animals Become Climate Refugees

How Donald Trump will run the country, according to Trevor Noah

Welcome to the Big House - Interesting facts about prisons and jails (and the difference between them)

Answers guaranteed to made rude people wish they hadn't asked, "How did you get that scar?"

The World’s Most Repeated TV Program

Christmas Movies and TV Show Schedule 2016

The 17 Most Influential Science Fiction Books
The science of survival in Antarctica (pay attention, Will)

The Catholic Church has a new phone app for making a confession

A catchy little remix that puts a song on Negan's lips. A special for Walking Dead fans only.

How to write an A+ term paper

Game of Thrones, explained in five minutes


Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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November 23, 2016

Website Wednesday
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail, 
peeing like a baby on a changing tableinto the brisk digital wind..."  

                    Something to remember:

                    No matter how kind you are,

                    German children are kinder.


Top of the heap:  17 Thanksgiving Mistakes Everybody Makes

8 Thanksgiving Flowcharts (because you need something on which to blame your poor decisions)

Scientific Facts That Make Me Want to Start Smudging Right Now (Thanks, Carole!)

A More Accurate World Map Wins Prestigious Japanese Design Award

How Would a Dog Wear His Pants? And Other Important Questions (Thanks, Jackpack!)

Running Tips For Beginners

Unsure of exactly how to adult? Here are some handy tips

10 new online tools to help your business in 2017

25 Google Calendar Hacks

A fun quiz about The Best Movie In The World For One-Liners

The 12 Best Netflix Documentaries of 2016 (well, so far, anyway)

The World Wide Web of Music Influence

33 Fun Facts About The Dark Knight Trilogy
So, you like coffee, huh?

The 7 Wonders of the Solar System (and three honorable mentions)

The Oddest Job Elvis Presley Ever Had (yeah, you're not going to guess this one)

A helpful guide to all of the fantastic beasts in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Why driverless cars will be safer than human drivers. (HINT: they've got more "eyes" and they don't use them to read texts while driving)

18 pics that show the differences between high school and college
Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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November 16, 2016

Website Wednesday
a subsidiary of Skip's House of Chaos
(The 234,453rd Most Interesting Man in the World)
 
"From the Large Intestine of the Internets,
through the Sphincter of Electronic Mail, 
peeing like a baby on a changing tableinto the brisk digital wind..."  

                    If I had a penny for every Trump joke going around 

                    right now, I'd have a small loan of a million dollars.

Top of the heap: If You’re Overwhelmed By The Election, Here’s What You Can Do Now 
Here’s What You Should Know About The Dakota Pipeline Protest

Why Did Kamikaze Pilots Wear Helmets? It's time to set the record straight

22 Things You’re Doing Wrong (pay particular attention to #17)

If you're serious about it, here's How to Move to Canada

18 Clever Ways of Organizing Your Fridge
24 Insane Rock & Roll Facts

Shoplifters’ 10 Favorite Things To Steal During The Holidays

MacGyver your car with these car hacks

Video Cables Explained: Difference Between VGA, DVI, and HDMI Ports

30 Once-In-A-Lifetime Street Photography Moments
16 Revolutionary Cleaning Hacks

17 Perfect Gifts for any Walking Dead Fan 

8 Clever Uses For Chapstick And Lip Balm That You Never Thought Of

24 Country And City Names You’ve Been Saying Wrong Your Whole Life

The 70 Greatest Conspiracy Theories in Pop-Culture History

The 5 Most Immortal Humans To Ever Walk The Earth

12 Funny and Delicious Venn Diagrams

17 Acts Of Kindness By Total Strangers That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Everything you need to know about the new Beauty and the Beast live-action remake

Love you, mean it. Let's do lunch. Have your people call my people. Ciao, bella.  
- Skip    ಠ_ಠ

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