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ARCHIVE - September 2003
Mon, 01
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If you've ever felt the craving for a Big Mac but are were lazy to go out to get one, then you can recreate the secret recipe with help from today's site. Junk food at home, what could be better?
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Tue, 02
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The official site for the new Irish movie, Intermission. It stars some of Ireland's most esteemed actors including Colm Meaney, Cillian Murphy and our most famous rogue, Colin Farrell and could be our biggest homegrown hit for a while. You can watch the trailer, check out the story and listen to clips from the soundtrack here to give yourself a taster.
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Wed, 03
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Another bizarre idea which seems to have caught the imagination of people around the world. The FAQ on the site says it all: Question - I don't get it! Answer- What is there to get? People take photographs of toy cars next to real cars. And thats really about it.
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Thu, 04
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A unique little gaming experience today. Samorost is a quirky adventure which doesn't try to explain itself and forces you to think, explore and try different actions to achieve your goal. It's unlike anything else out there and is well worth your time.
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Fri, 05
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Have some fun and distort a few faces to your hearts content without splashing out thousands on plastic surgery.
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Sat, 06
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Help one man in his immense task of finding out what the Internet's most cherished colour is.
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Sun, 07
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One for the footie fans out there, of which I'm sure there are many. Colours of Football gathers together the kits of teams big and small from around the globe.
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Mon, 08
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On a Monday morning what could be better than looking at pictures of people far wealthier than you, Hello magazine, celebrity wallpaper.
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Tue, 09
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Today's site honours those who have met their maker through a variety of bizarre actions, thus weeding out all the bad genes in the world one by one.
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Wed, 10
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The official site for the Great BUPA Ireland Run which takes place in Phoenix Park on October 5th. The run was launched by Sonia O'Sullivan and Ronan Keating and is a new sports event for Ireland and promises to raise a lot of money for charities around the country.
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Thu, 11
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'Operation Slaps' started out as a basic reworking of an old schoolyard game and has since been tweaked a fair bit so that it's now a very impressive simulation. It can be played by either one or two players, so what are you waiting for, let the slapping commence.
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Fri, 12
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Make your own quiz on whatever topic takes your fancy and send it around to your friends to compete against each other. It's extremely easy to use and can eat into your working day quite considerably.
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Sat, 13
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A nicely made little adventure involving Lego characters. It has a slightly amatuer look, but don't let that put you off as it is a lot of fun.
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Sun, 14
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The official FBI Famous Persons Listing which was released as part of the Freedom of Information Act which makes for pretty interesting reading.
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Mon, 15
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A great site for London's new alternative music radio station jammed to the gills with music news, reviews, downloads, previews and, of course, an online radio station.
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Tue, 16
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Strange, mesmerising and more than a little bit unsettling, Eugene Mirman sings some of the most popular tunes of the last few decades as only he can.
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Wed, 17
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An atmospheric little gem today, Afterlife is a collection of photographs taken at Streatham Cemetary over the course of the year. Spend some time time with the photographs as most of them have subtle little animations included or react to your mouse which really adds to the slightly eery feel.
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Thu, 18
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Bored.com has been around pretty much since the dawn of time and remains a good resource should you find yourself a bit, well, bored. Hundreds of links to a myriad of fluff.
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Fri, 19
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Whether you're looking for a quick fix or something a bit meatier, you'll be able to find it on Flash Games. I'm not sure how many games are collected on today's site, but it's more than you could play in lifetime, particularly a short lifetime.
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Sat, 20
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The only spot I know of where you can go to listen to your favourite movie, without the visuals.
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Sun, 21
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A petition which will be sent to US Congress which pleas for the suits against file-sharers which the RIAA have filed to be quoshed.
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Mon, 22
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Home to the insanely addictive Mini-Putt and many other equally as impressive little time-passers.
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Tue, 23
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If you ever find yourself stuck in a crossword and can't rest easy until you have it completed, then One Across is here to save the day. A great puzzle solver.
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Wed, 24
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A slick little Bobsled game which is actually pretty tough, but not to worry, if you crash the worst you'll get is a sore throat from shouts of frustration rather than a sack of skin filled with broken bones.
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Thu, 25
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A great test of toilet etiquette for men, and a superb insight into men's minds for women. At least the Internet can't produce associated odours yet.
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Fri, 26
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Another great puzzle game today. This time the object is to push and pull the ball into the hole using telescopes. It's a bit of a brain teaser and can be chronically addictive.
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Sat, 27
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A great, colourful site jam-packed with news, information and homework help for kids.
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Sun, 28
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Stealth Disco, the new craze sweeping the nation, or at least one office block. The idea is to dance behind a colleague without them noticing, then of course film it and post it online.
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Mon, 29
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Travel from 10 million light years outside the milky way through space to earth, then into the tiny universe within the cells of an Oak leaf. Impressive stuff which will make you feel tiny.
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Tue, 30
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Worth 1000 is a site which is constantly holding photoshop competitions for it's users, and here you can browse it's 'best of' gallery to your hearts content to find all the gems.
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