Archive for March, 2009

Parody Motivator Generator from Despair.com

March 28th, 2009

Despair.com has always been a great source of humor, especially poking fun at the motivational quips out there. Now, you can design your own demotivator at their very own Parody Motivator Generator. (There’s also one at http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/motivator.php). Knock yourself out!

Academic Earth – Video lectures from the world’s top scholars

March 28th, 2009

Want to learn something? Pretend you’re going to Yale? Brush up on some old knowledge? Check out the new service: Academic Earth – Video lectures from the world’s top scholars.

362 – Greek To Me: Mapping Mutual Incomprehension « Strange Maps

March 28th, 2009

Ever wonder what other language speakers say when they don’t understand something? Is it Greek to everyone? What is it to Greek-speakers? Now you can know, thanks to 362 – Greek To Me: Mapping Mutual Incomprehension « Strange Maps. Very interesting. Guess the Japanese don’t have a comparative expression, since their bubble doesn’t link out… Anyone know?

Strange Maps

March 28th, 2009

Found a new blog: Strange Maps. Very interesting survey of how maps are used and reshaped to tell a story or make a point. Have a look: Strange Maps.

Cool Infographics: The Trilogy Meter

March 28th, 2009

Wondered if there is any truth to the old addage: sequels are never as good as the originals? At least in terms of box-office success, you can see for yourself: Cool Infographics: The Trilogy Meter.

AIG Bailout: Where $173 billion Went | FlowingData

March 28th, 2009

Read where the AIG bilout money went by Nicolas Rapp and Damiko Morris of Associated Press.

(Source: AIG Bailout: Where $173 billion Went.)

Free calendar maker

March 9th, 2009

I don’t know about you, but I frequently find myself creating a calendar in Excel, spending more time than I should trying to get it to look nice. I found a new site, CalendarLabs.com, that lets you print or download calendars in Office, PDF or iCal format. Sounds like it might be worth a look…

Personalized font

March 4th, 2009

Want to create your own font that looks just like your handwriting? Now you can, with “YourFonts” [http://www.yourfonts.com/print.html]. (Thanks to lifehacker for the link: http://lifehacker.com/5144665/yourfonts-turns-your-handwriting-into-a-personlized-font)

YourFonts.com Font Generator