Issue #125, July 2, 2007
         


Last-Minute Travel Ideas
Never too late to get away
Summer is here! And just because you didn't have time to plan a proper vacation, it doesn't mean you still can't get time away from it all. So, we've got some quick-fix picks to help you get started on your last-minute getaway. Well, what are you waiting for?




WMPlugins — Windows
Download, plug in, enjoy
Dip into a vast assortment of free plug-ins for Windows Media Player. Select from all kinds of cool stuff to enhance your music library, add free codecs to play alternate file types, get new skins & visualizations—plus there's a forum for you to share and learn from other software fans and developers.
Learn more and download today...


Game: Plasma Pong — Mac
New spin on an old game
Plasma Pong is a variation of the classic Pong, utilizing real-time fluid dynamics to bring a brave new look and feel to the game. You can inject plasma fluid into the game environment, create a vacuum from your paddle, and blast shockwaves into the playing area. All these abilities can have a strange, unpredictable, and even beautiful effect on the ball, making Plasma Pong a unique and exciting game.
Learn more and download today...



Disapproving Rabbits
Rolling down the aisle
Maybe it’s been a while since you read “Watership Down.” Maybe you don’t believe subtle disdain can be expressed by a floppy-eared, fuzzy quasi-rodent. Take a good long look, my friend.
But the label said faux fur!


 


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Visual Dictionary
Words, words, words
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how much is a picture of a word worth? Let the philosophers debate while you peruse the many street signs, shop signs, traffic directions, and other word-photos this site spells out.
Picture a hyperlink

Yellowstone Park
A national treasure
America’s first national park, Yellowstone, is as magnificent today as when you were a kid. Never been? Then you owe it to yourself—this site provides quick links to lodging, guided tours, park history, and anything else needed for a great summer trip.
"Old Faithful" jokes never get old

CatCam
Paws and POV
Along with contemplating the infinite universe, most of us have at some point wondered where the heck the cat wanders off to all day (or week). An industrious German fellow created a wearable “CatCam” to find out. The resulting photos capture an almost sublime feline reality.
No litter-box views, we promise

Fruits & Veggies
Nature's candy
We all know we should eat more of the green and leafy stuff, but how do you go about it when the only snack you can make is Pringles? This site provides know-how on shopping for and preparing healthful meals using the stuff of mother earth.
Does ketchup count?

History of the Button
Hmm, what's this one do?
No shirt buttons here—leave that to grandma. This site revels in the push-button as America’s ever-evolving icon of instant gratification. Find out who invented the first TV remote in 1956—the “Space Commander 200”—with photos and more!
Push "frappe"—it's smooth!



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