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Site of the Week Archive October 2006
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Sugar Jar
A relatively new site that is dedicated to delivering you nothing but music videos. A growing list of some of the greats of the rock’n’roll and pop world. Many of the videos are of the more obscure nature that you probably have not seen before.
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Reuters
You have probably heard of the expression a musician’s musician? Well Reuters is the News’ news if you will. An extensive site covering all aspects and regions of the news that are worth covering.
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Video how-to-do
Have you ever wondered how to make Naan bread or how to fit a cat flap? But didn’t want to (or too lazy) read the recipe or manual? With a bewildering number of step-by-step videos you will be sure to find a video tutorial solution to your problem.
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Universal Pictures
Find out what’s coming up from the world of Universal Studios. Watch trailers of films that are out in the cinemas now and find out about the films that are currently in production.
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Trevor Van Meter
A great site for one of the web's leading artists.
You have probably seen his work and not even known it was Van Meter. From pixel art to Illustration, his designs have been used for toys to mobile phones.
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The living room candidate
The American Museum of the Moving Image presents us with an in-depth analysis of how potential and successful presidential candidates have presented themselves on the small screen.
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Dark horse
Dark Horse Comics specialises in the slightly more twisted aspects of comic books and this site reflects that with some bizarre and eery cartoons.
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Ralph Steadman
The Silkcscreens, etchings, lithographs and illustrations of Ralph Steadman have been used in books, films and animated cartoons. His illustrations (and association) with Gonso journalist - Hunter S. Thompson are probably his best known.
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Frown
An amusing cartoon site with a varied sellection of off-beat cartoons, games and other images and interactives.
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Blogorrah!
Often controversial and always irreverent, Blogorrah brings to you an alternative take on the news and media. No one or nothing is sacred when it comes to the comments or observations. Enter at your own risk . . .
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Gadgets galore!
With news, user reviews, features and forums it’s a good place to research your next gadget or gizmo. Gadgetcentre.com is not a shop but a portal site; with links to many other online shops so you can choose where you make your purchase.
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Viral video chart
The chart tracks the most watched videos on YouTube, MySpace and Google video. I’m sure the good people of Ireland could band together to get say Johnny Logan’s new single to number 1?
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FRIDAY 13TH!
An extensive fan site that will supply you with more information about the film than is probably good for one person to know. Make the most of it as the next Friday 13th is not until April 2007.
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Ms McCarthy
As an established designer it’s only appropriate that Stella McCarthy has a slick site to reflect the brand. View here extensive back catalogue from previous seasons or find out more about her new perfume.
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Learn on line
LearnOutLoud clams to be the webs largest catalogue of educational audio books, podcasts, downloads, video learning & free resources. Register for free and browse over 10,000 educational titles.
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Yo Dummy!
The Vent Haven Museum is dedicated to the art of ventriloquism. Founded by William Shakespeare Berger in 1910 the museum has grown over the intervening years to house some 700 figures as well as pictures and book relating to ventriloquism.
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360 degree Ireland
Dedicated to providing interactive 360 degree photos of places in Ireland. Many, if not all of the photos, would not be the average touristy photo. Accompanied by comments and observations help put the photos in context.
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Hot or Not?
It’s very simple; decide which is the quietest pet. Compare the pictures of the pets (cat v cat, dog v dog or cat v dog) click on the image you prefer. Then see if other agrees with you.
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Spread your wings
There has been a recent trend away from the unattainable beauty of the “supermodel”. Dove has picked up on this and has an interesting video showing how our perception of beauty is being distorted.
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Gizmodo
Packed with reviews, news, rumours and critiques on all the latest and must-have hi-tech toys. The extent of content and research that has gone into this site is to be admired.
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Foto8
Established in 1998 as an online web journal featuring quality photojournalism. It continues to produce innovative online photojournalism as well as publish quarterly magazine EI8HT.
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Lance Armstrong
Despite his battle with cancer and the recent accusations of drug-taking, Lance Armstrong is still arguably one of the best cyclists of all time. Taking no-less than 7 Tour de France victories.
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Becoming Human
Journey though millions of years of human evolution in an involving and engaging interactive documentary experience. The site also features other supporting material such as: Latest news and book reviews.
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National Geographic
As you would expect from such a highly respected publication as National Graphic their website does not let them down. The site is packed full of photos, videos and news. Offbeat news is recommended.
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The beeb does it best
If ever there was a website with something for everyone this is probably it. If you never turned on a BBC station you would be sure to find something of interest. RSS feeds, podcasts, up-to-the-minute news, Lifestyle, health and music to name a few.
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Going to the Zoo?
The Zoo has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years. With new facilities for the animal residents and visitors it makes for an all-together more pleasant experience.
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Stop dripping
It would appear we have a lot of water in this country it also appears we waste a huge amount of it. Taptips offers suggestions and ways to conserve it in a refreshingly un-preachy way.
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Help the environment
We all probably use more energy then we actually need to. Power of one points out ways we can reduce our energy consumption and help the environment. Which will also save us money!