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Here's the latest email installment of Yahoo!'s Picks of the
Week. Thank you for your interest in our feature. As always you can
access these picks online at:
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NEW to PICKS: In addition to weekly and daily picks, this email list
now includes a selection of upcoming live chats and programs.
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Welcome to this weeks selection of Picks, where we want to state for
the record that the word
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwilllantysiliogoggoch is neither a
product of the Psychotic Eye Chart Manufacturers Association (PECMA)
nor a poem by Lewis Carroll. It is, however, the village with the
longest name in Britain, located in North Wales. If you travel to
Llanfairpw -- oh, whatever -- you'll be able to visit, among other
attractions, a zoo and a railway station. Of course, the highlight of
the town is the actual saying of the name. (We tried it ourselves, but
coughed up a Tamagotchi instead. Oh, secret shame.) So go check it
out. It's one mouthful of a good time.
http://www.nwi.co.uk/llanfair/
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If the Japanese word for apple is "ringo," it makes sense that Ringo
Starr advertises apple juice in Japan. Right? Given this logic, what
are the implications of Sylvester Stallone peddling ham? Probably
none, but we thought we'd ask anyway. See, we've been browsing through
Sold Out!, a gallery of Japanese advertisements featuring some of our
favorite celebrities moonlighting overseas, selling everything from
shoes to cigarettes to--well, again, ham. Carl Lewis, Madonna, Jodie
Foster; you'll recognize quite a few faces here. But actually, it
makes sense; who among us, when they hear the name Dennis Hopper, does
not immediately think of Japanese bath salts? Thought so.
http://www2.gol.com/users/zapkdarc/sold.html
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Before the Web took over as the main repository for highly
questionable ideas, most of the nonsense in the world existed tangibly
rather than virtually. Lucky for us, Peter Gilstrap took it upon
himself to collect a large percentage of this aforementioned nonsense,
and It Crawled From the Bins is the charming result. Each week, the
site offers a glimpse into Peter's stash of "oddball records" by
featuring cover art and commentary on such notable fiascos as Dueling
Bongos and Charlie the Hamster Sings the Ten Commandments. There are
already more than 60 albums to peruse on Gilstrap's site, and if his
supply holds up, we'll be looking to Pete for our weekly fix of 33 rpm
insanity for many months to come.
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/extra/gilstrap/crawl.html
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If a bicyclist leaves New York City at 8 pm travelling due west at 25
mph and another leaves at 9 pm travelling due north, how long is it
before their apartments are broken into? We have no idea, but if this
sort of question keeps you awake at night, stop by The Science of
Cycling, the latest offering in the Exploratorium's sports science
series. Just as The Science of Hockey explored the dynamics of the ice
rink, this site looks at the physics behind cycling. Read about the
evolution of the bicycle, learn why it is the most efficient mode of
travel, and get the low down on frames, brakes, tires, and
gears. Through interviews with professional cyclists and bicycle
designers, as well as charts, pictures, video clips, and audio, the
common bicycle is revealed as a truly sophisticated machine. (By the
way, crime is way down in NYC.)
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/
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Bored with biking? Tired of tennis? Sour on soccer or phlegmatic about
phootball? Then maybe it's time for a little, oh, shall we say, ROBOT
WARS! Coming August 15-17 to San Francisco (long known to natives as
"The Capital of Robots"), Robot Wars is a "mechanical sporting event
that features radio-controlled and autonomous robots in a contest of
destruction and survival." Not only is this the very definition of the
word "bitchin'", it affords you an opportunity to view pictures, watch
a live webcast, and link up with contestant pages. (Killborg, we think
you're dreamy.) So browse, explore, enjoy, and luxuriate in this
battle of the soulless automatons. You'll be glad you did!
http://www.robotwars.com/
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On a quieter note, have you ever wondered how to deploy the landing
gear on a P-40 War Hawk? Ever puzzle over the maximum allowable
manifold pressure for the P-38 Corsair? If so, then fire up RealPlayer
4.0 and pull on up to Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In. There you'll find
informational films on all manner of World War II aircraft. Our
favorite moment is when the normally strait-laced narrator, describing
how to lower the flaps on the P-40, cuts up by adding, "Don't get
mixed up and pull the gun trigger by mistake." Or maybe he was
serious? Well, we won the war. All's well that ends well.
http://members.aol.com/zeno303/Pages/ZenosDrive-In.html
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Let's face it, the Himalayas are truly breathtaking. No, we mean
it. You CANNOT BREATHE up there. And equally breathtaking is Himalayas
- Where Earth Meets Sky. Designed as a project for ThinkQuest, an
annual contest that challenges students to use the Internet as a
teaching and learning tool, it aims to be the most comprehensive site
available on the world's tallest mountain range. (The name, we are
told, is derived from the Sanskrit "hima" meaning "snow" and "alaya"
meaning "abode.") A discussion of the geology, politics, environment,
and tourism is accompanied by maps, pictures, and a "traveler's
corner" for stories and feedback. Once you're done surfing the site,
head over to the quiz to see what you've learned.
http://library.advanced.org/10131/
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Finally, we suggest y'all mosey on down to the Southern Music Network,
a look at Southern music in the 20th Century. The site offers an
impressive decade by decade exploration of the musical genre,
accompanied by pictures and pertinent links. From 1899, when Scott
Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" was the first Ragtime composition to become
a sheet music best-seller, to 1997's Squirrel Nut Zippers explosion,
there's a little bit of everything here. You'll also find a collection
of news articles, links to related books, and featured artists. Yup,
they're not just whistlin' Dixie. Oh, wait. They are.
http://www.southernmusic.net/
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Hey, look, it's either that or take a tour of Tinseltown's Secret
Sites, courtesy of the folks at E! Online. Sure, a $5 map of the
stars' homes will keep you busy awhile, but this new guide to "Hidden
Hollywood" will, among other things, point you to Hugh Grant's "place
of infamy," Marilyn Monroe's house, and the Burbank Animal Shelter,
which was once home to everyone's favorite dawg, Benji. Which leaves
us, then, with one last thought: Have your people call our people,
we'll do Picks.
http://www.eonline.com/Hot/Features/Hollymap/index.html
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Stay tuned for the following live online chats and programs, coming up
this week, and (as always) listed in Yahoo! Net Events:
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Why Did Jews Stay in Germany After 1933? - Dr. Steven Lowenstein,
Professor of Jewish History speaks on the plight of German Jewry.
Uses RealAudio. Tues Aug 12, from 6 to 7 pm ET.
http://www.wiesenthal.com/audio/events.html
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Ex-Duran Duran Bassist John Taylor - he formed Duran Duran in 1978 for
an art school project. Ask him why he got an "F." Uses iChat. Thurs
Aug 14, from 7 to 8 pm ET.
http://www.sonicnet.com/sonicore/chat/
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Elvis Seance - Caleb Storms, certified clairvoyant, will call up The
King. Uses Web Chat. Fri Aug 15, from 8 to 9 pm ET.
http://www.yall.com/chatguests.html
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert - live from the StarPlex Amphitheater in
Dallas, Texas. Uses RealAudio. Sun Aug 17, from 9 to 11 pm ET.
http://www.audionet.com/concerts/starplex/skynyrd/
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Eco-Challenge Adventure Race - daily photos and updates from the teams
racing 300 miles non-stop across the wilds of Australia. No outside
assistance. Mon Aug 11 through Thurs Aug 21.
http://ecochallenge.com/
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The following sites were featured recently in our update of Daily Picks:
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Cool Site of the Year - this time, what's cool is up to you. Cast a
vote for your favorite link.
http://cool.infi.net/csoty/
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careers.wsj.com - focusing on management and professional
positions. Who do you want to work for today?
http://careers.wsj.com/
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Cambridge University Press Journals Online - knowledge is power.
http://www.journals.cup.org/
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Royal Air Force - the aircraft, its weapons, and the people who use
them.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/
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All Star Webstakes - feel lucky today?
http://www.allstarwebstakes.com/
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Jeanette Lee - the "Black Widow" was the Number One ranked woman in
1996. Rack 'em up.
http://www.jeanettelee.com/
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Matthew Sweet - his official site is "where you get love." It's also
where you get music and video clips.
http://www.matthewsweet.com/
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United States Olympic Committee - includes information on past,
present and future athletes as well as an overview of the Games and
its various sports.
http://test.olympic-usa.org/
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Goats: The Comic Strip - it's about beer, nihilism, domestic animals,
and more beer.
http://www.goats.com/
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Scary Women - exploring female monsters and fiends in American film.
http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/women/
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MTV Asia - making Beavis & Butthead into a worldwide phenomenon.
http://www.mtvasia.com/
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Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts - deal you in?
http://www.trump.com/
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Bic Corporation - click (or is that flick?) here.
http://www.bicworld.com/
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Between Rounds - take a break. The webzine for managed care
physicians.
http://www.betweenrounds.com/
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extrahelp - tips and hints covering everything from mortgages to
ferrets.
http://www.extrahelp.com/
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Croquet World Online - "off with their heads!"
http://www.ontheweb.com/cwo/
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MaMaMedia - an online playhouse for kids.
http://www.mamamedia.com/
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Yahoo! Miami - guide to living, working, and playing in South Florida.
http://miami.yahoo.com/
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