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Morning Cup of Links: Mr. Show Predicts the Future

Colin Perkins — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:32:43 +0000

These 40 Examples of Incredible Photo Manipulation are all completely stunning.
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Funny Exams is a tribute to the bravest and most entertaining of our nation’s student failures.
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A sketch from one of the best comedy shows of all time is finally coming true.
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Next week on Entourage: the same thing that happens every week on Entourage.
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When my wife saw this she immediately started talking about how great it would be to use it to watch Gossip Girl. Some people just don’t get it.
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Movie fanatics will love this memorabilia site, which offers everything from movie posters to the classy leg lamp from A Christmas Story.
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You might not have made it into this weekend’s U.S. Open, but you still have time to be a part of the U.S. Open ProMiniGolf Tournament. The winner takes home $1,500 big ones.
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If you’re still searching for something to get your old man for Father’s Day, steer clear of this type of thing and just send him a hilarious greeting from Some Ecards.
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Oh, and this Father’s Day, if your old man steals food off your plate — let it slide.
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Now when you sit in the summer heat sipping a refreshing iced tea, you won’t take for granted those marvelous little blocks of frozen water.

Morning Cup of Links: 100th Birthday Parties

Colin Perkins — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:28:18 +0000

Name Your Tale is a very interesting concept. You provide a short story title and the site creates a 100-word tale to go with it.
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Play the role of an angry God in the game Pandemic 2.
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When you’ve been here a century, you too can party like this.
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A series of entertaining blog posts mocking stock photos.
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If for no other reason, be thankful that you don’t have one of these bizarre mental conditions.
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I never thought grilled cheese could be improved upon. And then I saw this.
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Some of you actors could learn a thing or two about foreign accents from her. I’m looking at you, Mr. Costner.
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A lengthy but interesting academic paper on the nature of laughter.
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Being that Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs was my favorite book as a child, I should be more excited that they are making it into a movie. But, unfortunately, I have the same reservations as this blogger.
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And finally, turn all your networking into an architectural work of art.

Morning Cup of Links: Subversive Street Art

Colin Perkins — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:28:05 +0000

Ever wondered how you could be a part of a live studio audience? This site is a great place to get started.
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Now we know how G.I. Joe has been getting so many enlistments all these years.
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Expand your mind with this collection of subversive street art.
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And I thought my tax return was nice. This guy was expecting a check for $14 trillion.
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I am a really, really deep sleeper. But I think even I would wake up if someone were tattooing 56 stars on my face.
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Relive the naive days of youth with these unintentionally funny comic book panels.
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It seems that two legendary filmmakers might be gearing up for a fifth go-round with the iconic Dr. Jones.
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Ignore all the steroids, scandals and arguments plaguing the sports world and just enjoy the inspired absurdity of The Mayne Event.
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And finally, let’s get to know 5 City Council Crazies.

Morning Cup of Links: The Heart Attack Grill

Colin Perkins — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:25:12 +0000

Check out the 63 diamond behemoth that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be lugging around on their knuckles from now on.
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Nothing says stylish & safe like a skirt that turns you into a vending machine. Just one of the six strange self-defense gadgets featured here.
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I’ll take the Quadruple Bypass Burger and a side of beta blockers. Think long and hard before stopping into Arizona’s Heart Attack Grill – where they proudly serve up chest pain-inducing foods in a fake hospital setting that features waitresses dressed as nurses.
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The release of Up in 3D highlights what is one of the fastest growing trends in blockbuster entertainment. Create your own eye-popping cinema with this informative guide to building your own 3D home theater. Or check out other ambitious DIYs.
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Unrealistic courtroom scenes like these led me to believe that contesting my recent parking ticket would have been a lot more action-packed.
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If you’re starting your own business, make sure you hire a professional to design your branding materials – lest you should end up here.
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All you LA Clippers fans should make sure to watch the mail for this letter.
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And when the producers of Night at the Museum inevitable make another sequel, they should consider using one of these places as the setting.

Morning Cup of Links: The Ugliest House in Town

Colin Perkins — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:40:23 +0000

It’s a dream scenario for a control freak with a junk food habit (AKA me). This company is offering Create-A-Chip Kits containing plain potato chips and various flavor packets that allow you to cultivate your own unique taste.
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Only The Onion could think up fake product boxes to wrap actual gifts in. Force your friends to pretend they really wanted a USB-powered toaster.
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For the snarky media critic in us all there’s Target Women – a hilarious take on the ridiculous ways women are portrayed in TV ads.
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Streamline your life and your key ring by carrying dozens of retail rewards cards on your iPhone instead.
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? One blogger finds some rather striking similarities between two of the most creative – but seemingly different – TV shows of all time.
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Interested in saving time online? Try these obscure Google search tricks.
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There is something oddly beautiful about a guy who sticks to his guns this much. Check out the “Ugliest House in Town” and the legal drama it has caused.
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And finally, what happens when your parents come to stay – and stay?