An industrious clock... This clock looks busy, so busy it makes you feel tired just watching it! In fact it makes you feel exhausted looking at it. But it's worth seeing nevertheless.

Dante Worlds

Dante's world: everything you might possibly want to know about the three realms of the afterlife (Inferno, Purgatory, Paradise) presented in Dante's Divine Comedy. Excellent Multimedia.

Photoshop Contest

Great range of photoshop tutorials ranging from use of shadows to make an object look more 3D to texturing and from layer blending to use of brushes. More or less everything seems to be covered from one angle or another.

Rense

A fascinating look at the size of earth in comparison to the other bodies in the solar system. The gas giants truly dwarf the earth, and they in turn are dwarfed by the sun. And it seems that even our star is small in the grand scheme of things.

Zone Zero

Fascinating website in which a family photograph themselves every year on the 17^th of June, thus freezing time's arrow for that moment. The photos are like a virtual time machine, showing how the family has evolved over the years.

Bath and Body Recipes

Bath and body recipes. Why let the big corporations be the only ones to mix up soaps and bath products? Time to jump in and get a piece of the fun.

Fresh Logic

How about an atlas so that you can find your way about? Used to be atlases were big heavy unwieldy books. Not so anymore. Now they are dynamic websites, ideal for plotting your next trip from a little cafe somewhere.

Eco Friend

Eco Friend contains a variety of excellent articles about ecological development and environmentally friendly projects, such as green energy and hybrid cars.

Bath Sheba Sculpture

What could be better than sculptures of M.C. Escher style objects. The site has mobius strip like metal work and a broad range of other science and mathematical sculptures.

The Oil Drum

Since we all depend so heavily on oil for fuel (regardless of whether or not we actually drive) we would do well to pay attention to when specialists believe oil production will peak. Most estimates fall between now and 2011.

It's a Wonderful Internet

Interesting little flash based distraction.

Audacity

Home of the free and open source audio recorder and mixer Audacity. It is one of the best pieces of software out there, and not only does the job but goes above and beyond. Word on the street is it's better than many commercial sound manipulation programs.

Ted

Tons of talks from the greatest minds in the world. From fractals in African villages to the biased coverage in North American news networks, TED talks offers something for everyone no matter what their interest. It brings us information on topics as diverse as; science, technology, inspiration, future, design, and creativity.

Art of Travel

See the world on $25 a day or less (or so it says) if gives online information and tips about how to see more of the world on a tight budget. It was written by an independent traveler who has visited around thirty five countries in his time. Not bad going.

Travelling Cheap

While on the subject of travel here is a blog guide to traveling cheap. Seems it's all the rage these days!

Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

Perhaps the greatest genius of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci had a talent for designing. His sketches of everything from helicopters to the human anatomy are inspiring to look at. Perhaps da Vinci's greatest invention is the one that most people are unaware of; he invented modern architectural drawing without which, none of our modern technology would be possible.

Build Your Own Star

Build your own star. A fascinating little diversion in which you get to play about with the constants that make up the star such as mass and the amount of metal, then discover what happens to the star as its life proceeds.

Livemocha

Learn a language. Live Mocha introduces the concept of social learning, and makes learning languages a similar experience to socializing on my space, where you can complete the excercises and help each other online.

Bibliomania

Free fiction available to read for free from the bibliomania website, mainly the classics such as Alice's Adventure in Wonderland, Black Beauty, Gulliver's Travels, Huckleberry Finn, etc.

Guitar Lesson World

Ever wanted to take up guitar lessons but never had enough money to take on the expense of a music instructor. Well now's your chance to teach yourself with these awesome guitar lessons online for free.

Phong

We're not done with the photoshop tutorials yet. Photoshop is an immense piece of software and whole books are dedicated to it, it's only natural that there are a lot of good photoshop tutorials out there on the Internet. This is one of them.

Free CSS Templates

If you're a web designer or at all interested in designing web pages then these CSS templates will come in exceptionally useful. One can never have enough templates to hand.

Digital Photography Tutorials

A digital photography tutorial, this covers everything from understanding digital camera sensors through to understanding depth of field. It moves though a variety of topics including cameras, imaging, tips and techniques, color management and a variety of tips.

Iraq War Coalition Fatalities

A map of Iraq merged with data on casualties which are then displayed on the map as red circles as time progresses, giving a very clear visual image of the violence that has been occurring in Iraq since 2003.

Perpetual Futility

Fascinating look at perpetual motion machines through the ages and their (crazy?) creators. Includes a lot of history and detail regarding why each one fails to work. Excellent website.

Southeast Asia Photography

Beautiful Southeast Asia photography from Scott Stulberg. Set to music, it is a truly stunning collection well worth watching!

GuerrillaMail

Sick of spam? Guerrilla Mail gives you a disposable temporary email address that expires after 15 minutes allowing you long enough to sign up for a website, and get in to see the content you want but without the problems of spam (since that email address expires). Inspired.

Dont Click It

Tired of clicking? Be a guinea pig for the center for interactive research, and try out their unique interface that remarkably doesn't include much clicking. Let's see how long you can refrain from clicking...

Cut Out and Keep

Cut Out and Keep is a step by step craft community with over 2000 craft ideas across various categories such as accessories, arts and crafts, bath and beauty, food and drink, homeware, jewelry, techniques, toys and wearables.

Write in My Journal

'Write in my journal' is a fascinating blog written by people the blog owner bumps into. They write a blog entry in his book, which he later posts on the blog. Wonderful stuff.

In reaction to our modern technological era, consumers have turned to computer and web-based logos for tattoo designs, often as a visual statement of a person's choice in software, operating systems or code platforms.

Operating Systems

The debate between the wisdom of choosing Mac, Linux or Windows continues; with consumers using their bodies as a canvas to state their personal choice.

Apple Mac Logo

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A bold, clear statement that the owner of the tattoo is a Mac user and proud of it.

Linux Penguin Logo

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A cute image that has been used as a tattoo design by many Linux users, especially female users.

Microsoft Windows Logo

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A colorful and easily recognizable image that is gaining popularity among Windows users as a tattoo design.

Connected to the Web

Web-based logo designs are becoming chic choices for tattoo designs, with the colorful Google and stylish Firefox logos taking to the streets in the form of body art.

iGoogle

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Because Google knows everything. The colorful, clear lettering makes it an attractive design for a tattoo.

Firefox

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Not only is the web browser a powerful and attractive piece of software, but the Firefox logo is also attractive and makes a stylish tattoo design.

Lock-in the Code

Mathematics, pieces of code and binary translations are often used in humorous or meaningful tattoos.

HTML

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Html code tattooed on the neck, using a snatch of code to create a humorous effect by labeling the head and body with html code.

Binary Code

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Name initials in binary code - A personal expression of self, using a Binary translation of this person's initials.

Mathematics

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This tattoo has a meaning to the person who chose it, though the symbolism may be misunderstood by those who see it. As with many tattoos, the chosen design often has a meaning that appeals to the owner of the tattoo, but isn't immediately clear to others.

A Walking Advertisement

Some people have decided to use their bodies as a walking billboard for their website.

GrownUp Geek

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This tattoo is an advertisement for GrownUp Geek. Advertising takes many forms, but this particular advertisement is paid for once, doesn't weather the way outdoor advertisements do, and will be the topic of many conversations.

Geek tattoos of games, computer symbols and hardware

Mario Brothers

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A Mario Brothers "Game Over" tattoo. There are many Mario Brothers tattoo designs available, often with the Mario character in a large, colorful scene with other gaming characters. This one, however, is a series of separate images and has been tattooed on the neck, a painful and very visible area for tattoo art.

Mac Command Key

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A bold, clean image with interweaving loops, similar to the popular trinity tattoo.

Space Invaders

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A fun image from the classic computer game, shown here in its original pixilated form.

Power

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Another simple, yet bold design that holds a deeper meaning for the owner.

Mac Finder

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A modern, graphic design used in Mac operating systems that is both friendly and colorful.

Dell

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This guy is obviously an avid fan of Dell, to have had the logo covering such a large area of his body. The clean lines and bright color of the logo make an impressive statement in a tattoo.

Many tattoos serve an aesthetic role and are simply an artistic decoration on the skin.

These tattoo design choices express the views and passions of computer and web consumers, and one can only hope that the company logo designs will not change before the tattoos fade.

I am a huge fan of silly little widgets that are generally used to test a person's geekiness or learn “What are your chances of surviving a Zombie Apocalypse” and much more. If you share this passion for the strange and unusual that the Internet has to offer, then you'll surely find some widget listed in this article that will entertain the strange side of your personality.

These tests, quizzes and widgets are intended to be humorous and for entertainment purposes only.

1. Zombie Apocalypse

   “The apocalypse has begun, the dead are walking the earth, and you're knee-deep in zombies. What are your chances of survival?” as the test describes. Are you ready to realize your chances of survival against a Zombie plagued world? If you are, then here is your opportunity to learn your ultimate fate.

2. The 2007 Internet Quiz

   So, you are an Internet nerd that has spent countless hours polishing your blog, trolling social networks or battling dragons is some multi-player online vide game, but “ How much do you know about the Internet?” Take the 2007 Internet Quiz to discover what you really think that you know and what you don't.

3. Body Battery Calculator

   This widget is used to determine how much electricity does your body produce on any given day. The human body is thought to product enough electricity to substitute for a double-A battery, but your body may hold a more powerful electrical charge.

4. Morbid Birthday Facts

   Learn about the darker side of your birthday date with this morbid little widget. Not to spoil the fun on your special day, but with this Internet tool you can find out how many people died on the same day that you are celebrating.

5. The Booze Test

   Perfect for lovers of alcoholic beverages, as this quiz will test your knowledge of popular alcoholic drinks. How many beverages do you think that you can name correctly? This is your chance to let your booze knowledge shine.

6. Personal DNA

   Developed by a team of professional psychologists this test employs innovative answering techniques that allows for increased accuracy into your real personality. Learn new things about yourself and take the personality test, today.

7. Intelligence Test

   Now this is a tough test for anyone who desires a real challenge. In this test, the test taker must decipher a series of number and letter combinations, so to determine what they really mean. It is not a easy test, so beware.

8. Typing Test

   Do you know how fast you can type? If not, then this is a cool little widget to use to measure your wpm.

9. The Office Moron Test

   “If you're a worker, you hate the people you work with, and you know it. Anger lurks under your skin, ready to burst out at any moment and impale a temp or an advertising executive. And now you can become one of these assholes! Admit it, your life is complete” as the test developer describes the quiz. This is a fun test to take that isn't that long.

10. The Insulting Name Generator

    Need another reason to be bullied by your friends, and then use this Internet tool to generate insulting names to use when you are provoked or when you just feel like an ass.

11. The Story Element Database

    This is the perfect Internet tool for writers experiencing a bad case of writer's block. Users can add their story ideas in the database and anyone can use the idea(s) in their stories royal-free.

12. The Horrible Affliction Test

    Imagine if you were stricken as a horrible, noxious affliction that no one would want to be near, and then which type of affliction would you are. Use this widget to find out.

13. The Crappy Little Elf Name Generator

    This is a great little widget to learn your elfish name. In addition, you can learn the elf name of your friends, family and enemies, if you wish.

14. The Compatibility Test

    What if you were to hook up with your best friend, would you be compatible with him/her? This test ask the questions that really matter, so that you don't take the leap into a pool of skin dissolving acid instead of a sea full of love and bliss.

15. The Cadaver Calculator

    So, you have dearly departed, so you have thought, but your loved ones have different plans for your remains. This entertaining Internet widget helps determine if your body is worth more dead or alive. How much money will your body bring in? Yes, it is morbid, but fun.