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ARCHIVE - July 2003
Tue, 01
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A whole generation grew up with the all-singing, all-dancing king of versatility Roy Castle telling us that all we needed was to co-operate and we could achieve anything, even the record for crushing most eggs with the wrist in a set amount of time. Today's site features a massive amount of these people who have either great skills or just happen to have an enlarged body part.
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Wed, 02
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Just type in what you want the computer to say, click 'speak' and listen as a robotic voice does the talking for you. There is no real practical value on offer here, but the novelty factor is pretty big and getting your PC to insult whoever happens to be near by never gets old. Also useful for anybody who is just too lazy to talk, which is pretty lazy.
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Thu, 03
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Some sites are pretty tough to describe in words because they are just so bizarre. Milo's Tongue is the result of one man's obsession with his Xoloitzcuintli, which is also known as a Mexican Hairless Dog. There are pictures, videos and the inevitable merchandise available for your pleasure, all labelled as either cute, twisted or anti-cute.
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Fri, 04
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Strong Bad Email has amassed a pretty major cult following online and it's easy to see why. There are 78 emails answered by Strong Bad and friends so far and each one seems to be funnier than the last. After watching a few why not write to him and who knows, the next show could be based around your missive.
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Sat, 05
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If you ever find yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands and you have some knowledge of computers, why not recreate the entire Star Wars saga animated with ones and zeros? Thats what one guy did, and the result is here, an amazing work in progress
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Sun, 06
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Having an argument with someone? Can't decide who is in the right and who is in the wrong? Then just post your problem on today's site and allow the online world to be the judge.
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Mon, 07
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A fantastic site from Oxfam which promotes fair trade around the world. There is plenty of information within the site for those who are unaware of the issues and people who already have some knowledge. For anybody who is particularly inspired there is also information on how to get involved.
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Tue, 08
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Ireland's answer to Big Brother got off to what can only be described as a disastrous start when the boat that was to be home to the contestants sank. They all emerged safely and the country both laughed at the farce on display and shook their heads in embarrassment. Today's site is where you can get all the latest news, but sadly no footage of the infamous sinking.
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Wed, 09
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You could easily mistake today's site for an official online presence for good old George W., but a quick flick through the headlines will reveal it to be a clever bit of satire revealing all the worst aspects of the Bush administration which makes for a great read.
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Thu, 10
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Basically an online women's magazine, all the usual suspects are covered such as entertainment, celebrity gossip, fashion, sex and horoscopes. The site is great fun and the design is as colourful and flashy as the content demands. I'd imagine men will secretly find this just as much fun as women.
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Sat, 12
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Everyone loves a good mullet. It has become both the most feared and celebrated hair-do of the last decade and today's site offers up the cream of the crop.
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Sun, 13
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Rather than rely on one single review before you choose a movie, why not have a look at Metacritic which compile all the relevant reviews to produce an average mark.
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Mon, 14
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All the fun of Sumo without any of the piling on of weight, who could ask for more? It needs two people to play, and may end up with one or more injuries.
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Tue, 15
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The last couple of entries into Site of the Day have been a little on the bizarre and interesting side, but of no practical value. So today we will put an end to all that with a site filled with photographs of celebrities. Eating. You haven't lived until you've seen the cast of Beverly Hills 90210 tucking into an over-sized piece of confectionery.
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Wed, 16
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No, not a site trying to covert you to some bizarre religion which requires you to chew on cyanide tablets and wait until the mothership transports you to some celestial nirvana, rather a pretty useful one-stop-shop for converting different measurements of weight, distance and a whole lot more.
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Thu, 17
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The TV channel which may very well be responsible for laying waste to the attention span of an entire generation has produced an excellent site filled with everything from the world of music you could ever need. Videos, features, news, live shows, competitions and games all come together to make a Mecca for music fans.
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Fri, 18
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One of the biggest buzzes being generated by the Internet at the moment is the whole blogging phenomenon. Blogs are basically online diaries written by whoever feels like doing so and they range from mindless drivel through to a unique form of journalism. If you want to join the revolution Blogger.com is a quick and easy way to start.
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Sat, 19
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'All Your Base Are Belong to Us'. The phrase is from a dodgy translation of an even dodgier Japanese computer game and it sparked off a web phenomenon. This is the place to go to see the madness that has been ever present ever sice the sentence caught the public's imagination.
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Sun, 20
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Queendom is the place to be should you feel the need to put yourself to the test, whether it be a test of your intelligence or personality. There is a free membership option which will give you access to most of the basic quizzes.
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Mon, 21
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The aim of today's site if to show just how much the war in Iraq is costing in monetary terms with a constantly rising counter which is a pretty accurate gauge of the amount spent to date. It also provides statistics on exactly what else the money could be used for. Simple and effective.
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Tue, 22
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With all the bad press chat-rooms are getting recently it is worth remembering that they are fantastic forums for meeting like-minded people and expressing yourself. Chat Danger's tips for online safety should make sure that young people can enjoy the experience without putting themselves at risk.
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Wed, 23
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An excellent site for the upcoming Quentin Tarantino Kung-Fu epic. It doesn't have much information, but try typing relevant words such as 'kill' and 'tarantino' to allow the magic to begin.
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Thu, 24
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Red Meat is one of the most unique and off the wall comic strips you will find online or in print. They are as likely to unsettle the reader as to make them laugh and there are a huge amount on offer in the archives to keep you intrigued throughout the day. Enjoy.
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Fri, 25
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With this being the final day of Big Brother there is no better time to celebrate the show or bid it good riddance depending on which side of the fence you sit. So play the game to find out which Big Brother Contestant you are most like, or which Big Brother Contestant is most like you.
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Sat, 26
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Its always funny when you travel to a different country and you see your native language being used incorrectly and Japan has long been the King of bad translation. Engrish.com mercilessly gathers up as many samples as possible to keep you chuckling throughout the day.
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Sun, 27
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A nicely designed site with plenty of interesting links should you feel like surfing your Sunday away. It is also pretty keen on the extreme sports side of things so fans are more than catered for.
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Mon, 28
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It's an unwritten rule that the more famous you get, the more you must be prepared to be ridiculed. Although the fact that the footballers who are poked fun at here earn most people's yearly wage in a week should keep any guilt you may feel for laughing at bay.
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Tue, 29
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The movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean' is getting rave reviews and breaking box office record across the Atlantic and sounds like a throwback to a time when movies were fun rather than formula. The official site mirrors this feel with lots of tongue in cheek fun to be had including games, competitions and clips of the film itself.
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Wed, 30
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It's amazing how many mistakes and bloopers find their ways into movies, TV shows and books when you consider the amount of people involved in their production. But they do get in and they won't get away with it as long as sites like todays are around to nitpick everything that comes their way.
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Thu, 31
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Make your very own Zoo filled with animals that should have never seen the light of day. Plonk a zebra's head on a monkey's body and finish it off with some fetching pig legs, or whatever takes your fancy. It's well worthing the loading time involved.
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