Oh my God. I just saw an ad on the ABC for Operatunity Oz. They’re doing the “Opera Idol” thing here! Note to self: Ask Joseph if you can borrow his video camera, because DUDE, I am SO AUDITIONING for this! (Don’t get me wrong. I can’t sing. I just think it would be awesome to try. And maybe my enthusiasm would win them over and then they’d train me so I could! Or maybe they’d just play my video on TV and mock me. Either way, I’d be teh Famous!)
Category: Random Links
Links that I’m reading/watching/listening to/thinking about
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Mad Cyclists
This one’s for the mad cyclists out there: How about riding from Sydney to Perth? (For comparison, say from Atlanta to L.A.)
Edited 07/04/2025: Link is dead and not archived.
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Help with Procrastination
I found this AskMetafilter question about procrastination very helpful, since the questioner is basically describing ME. (Example: I wrote my valedictory address in the van on the way to graduation.) I’m hoping somebody comes up with a surefire method to kick this habit…
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Peruvian Potatoes
Wow, thanks Peru!
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Physics Quiz
How smart are you at Physics? Oh my gosh, that was EMBARRASSING. I technically scored 6/10 correct, but really I only earned four of those. (I only got the wire colours right because of the fun mnemonic in this AskMetafilter question that I happened to read over breakfast, and as I was working through the last one my co-worker leaned over my shoulder and pointed out the correct answer.) They should rescind my AP credits.
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High-Tech Beer Mats
One for the Snook: High-Tech Beer Mats.
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Bookstore Poopers
Bookstores: The Natural Laxative? That is the funniest Ask MetaFilter of ALL TIME. “The power of bowels compels me!” Bwa ha ha!
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NoPeriod.com
NoPeriod.com. I’m so glad I’m back on the Depo Provera…
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Rules for Cats
Rules for Cats. So, so true. (Link courtesy of John.)