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Wordle

OK, this might almost convince me to learn Java--if you can do something this cool on the web! There's a new site, Wordle.net that takes any text you type in and creates a "word cloud" or an image of words jumbled together based on the words entered. Words that appear more frequently in the text submitted show up larger. For example, here's a worlde of this blog:

Wordle: programmer blog

Has the Hadron Collider Destroyed the World?

This page clearly answers the question on everyone's mind.

(Once you have the answer, "view source" on the page to see more information.)

Class Microsoft Advertisements

"Everybody is now familiar with the Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Vista commercials as well as the I’m a PC commercials that Microsoft began using as retaliation to Apple’s Hello, I’m a Mac series of commercials. However, Microsoft’s advertising campaigns have a long history." The link here takes you to a list of some of Microsoft’s classic Windows advertisements of years gone by. Years when Steve Balmer wore plaid suits!

Puzzle World

This is my new favorite web site. I love mechanical, logical, and mathematical puzzles. Here's a great collection of puzzles, categorized, discussed, and illustrated.

Falling Sand Game

The game involves four different particles falling from the top of the screen, which all look and move similar to sand. The particles resemble sand, water, salt, and oil in color.

But I play with real people!

One of the most universal experiences in all MMORPGs is social interaction in the form of guilds. Forming associations and alliances with other players is a major part of the overall online game experience.

What type of geek are you?

Scott Johnson of the Webcomic Extra Life has created this poster depicting 56 distinct species of geek, allowing you to quickly identify which best describes you by process of visual association.

Computer Mods

Once you get tired of the typical beige or black computer, try putting the guts into something more interesting--and still keep it usable!

White and Nerdy

If you listen carefully, you'll here that Weird Al Yankovitch knows the best programming language!

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