Geographic Database of Bigfoot/Sasquatch Sightings & Reports

Okay, itlooks like Fall has finally fallen, and it's getting cold out. The leaves are falling, the animals are getting ready to hibernate for the rest of the year, and before long, it's going to be a quite wilderness in the woods. What a better time to go looking for that infamous character of the wilderness, that star of screen and supermarket tabloids, Bigfoot.

But before you go looking, it might help to see where he is, or was, and where he may be now. That is why you need the help of today's site, which is maintained by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization. The is the Geographic Database of Bigfoot/Sasquatch Sightings & Reports. This comprehensive database of credible sightings and related reports is maintained by an all-volunteer network of researchers, archivists, and investigators in the United States and Canada. If it's been reported, it is most likely here.

If you review the data, you can see where you can go to most likely find one of these fellows. If you see one, you can report it to them using the form that is hot linked on the site. The report will be kept quiet and not published if you request it. If you wish, the sighting report and the follow up investigation notes are added to the main sightings database (accessible from the links on the page). Reports added to the database during the current month and previous three months are also listed on the Recent Additions page.

So if you want to head into the woods this fall for something other than deer or elk, this site is one that you should keep in mind. It is always better to be prepared and not need it than the other way around. If you're not looking for Bigfoot, then this could give you some areas to stay away from. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.0 rating.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/

Dog Pod

See Spot. See Spot sleep. Good Spot.

The Boring Page

A couple of days ago, we looked at a sit that was about the seventies. Today we look at a site that is also retro in nature, but from a computer's point of view, not a societal one. Grab your keyboards and follow me.

The name of the site is The Boring Page. Believe you me, it is boring. One reason is there are not fancy graphics, no HTML code, no back ground music, no nothing except words. Black letters on a white screen. It was created with a program called dos-edit. Remember DOS? That is the program that helped Microsoft create its empire. One nice thing about this site is that it is viewable on any web browser.

So just read along on the site, and try not to fall asleep. I know it's boring, but it is still an interesting concept. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 8.0 rating.

http://www.cavaliers.org/john/boring.html

Tabloid.net

Have you ever waited in the check out line at the local supermarket, and read the headlines of those papers that are there? Have you ever READ the headlines, and then been so intrigued about them that you actually picked one up and read it. You can admit it, just about everyone has, otherwise they would not be some of the largest periodicals in circulation. But thanks to the Internet, you can now scan them from the safety of your home computer.

Tabloid.net is a collection of links about the world of tabloid newspapers and magazines. There is quite a collection of articles here, as well as links. The section are pretty interesting as well. For example, there is Tabloid Indonesia, Jennifer Aniston Style, and Celebrity Gossip. Each link takes you to the search results for that section. There are ones for photos, chatting, and even one on how to start your own Internet tabloid blog. To coin a phrase from Jimmy Durante, with computers "everyone's gettin' inta da act".

This site can be interesting if you have never succumed to the supermarket checkout temptation. If you have, then you'll find this site is a perfect companion to those periodicals. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.5 rating.

http://www.70disco.com/

Seventies Dance Music Page

The sixties were a decade of both social and economic changes for our country. The eighties saw technology take off and take us into the science fiction nineties. But what about the seventies? That was time that saw music dominate our culture, the effects of which are still being felt today. So put on your boogie shoes and head on over to the Warped site of today.

The site is called Seventies Dance Music Page. You can almost feel that disco fever coming out of your monitor. This is a site that is dedicated to the sounds of that decade. Here you can rediscover the bands that made dancing so much fun, like the Village People, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, and the BeeGees. The author has created his own top 200 hit parade featuring not just the songs, but the groups as well. You can listen to clips from the songs, as well as see what albums they were on, and links to official and unofficial sites.

You can almost see that disco ball coming down from the ceiling, can't you. Just hearing some of these songs brings back memories of... well, that is for another column. The Warped site rating of this site is 8.0, which means that it has seen the lava lamp glow, and is putting on his dancing shoes.

http://www.70disco.com/

Batteries Included

If you ask anyone to name a brand of batteries, the majority would most likely think of Energizer. Why? It is a sure bet that their advertising campaign that has gone on for years, the one that features the Energizer Bunny, has become a part of our culture. But there are more batteries out there, and many different makers. How many? Well, just click on, dear viewer, and you'll see.

The name of the site is Batteries Included. (That is a saying that most parents aren't used to hearing when buying a toy or product for their children.) This site is a gallery of batteries - those strange, off-brand batteries that are included when you buy remote controls, toys, and other consumer electronics. I was surprised at just how many different types of cells were available, and the size and shapes they came in. But seeing is believing. There are 9volt, AA, AAA, National NEO, Rocket, Supergard, Bulletline, the list goes on. And each one has a picture to show that it really, really is real.

So the next time you get a new electronic gizmo, check out the batteries that are included. If it is a different type, snap a picture of it and send it along to this site. They do accept user submitted photos, so feel free to share. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 6.5 rating, but I think it needs to have it's batteries changed. Stay tuned and see if his rating goes up.

http://www.batteriesincluded.us/

Fax Toy

Everyday the fax machine in our office gets random garbage sent to it. Offers for vacations in Mexico, cruises to the Caribbean or Alaska, and free stays at Disneyland. Offers to buy stocks and bonds, business deals, you name it, we've had it sent to us. Well, not EVERYTHING. Today's Warped site is one that shows some of the more unusual faxes that have been making the rounds.

The name of the site is Fax Toy. This is a collection of cover sheets and other odd and ends that the website author has collected. Artwork, pictures, ads, calendars, all kinds of unusual stuff. It is arranged by the most recent faxes, the highest rated faxes, and the most voted ones. My favorite is one of John Wayne in a marine uniform with the caption "Life is Tough. It's tougher if you're stupid". Well said, Duke. You can cruise the various sheets, vote for your favorite, and even submit one that you have received.

The fax machine has changed the way offices operate in the age of technology. Today's site proves that even with technological advances, workers of the world will still find a way to have some fun. Warp-o-Meter rating on this site is 8.0.

http://faxtoy.net

KLOV

If you think that by looking at today's Warped site title that we're visiting the broadcast industry, you're wrong. It is the title of a website that is, or can be, one that is near and dear to every computer gamer's heart. So click on and you'll get the picture.

The site is named KLOV, which is an anacronym for Killer List Of Videogames. This is a massive website with information about literally thousands of games, and other interesting bits of information. The Killer List of Videogames, the video-game department of The International Arcade Museum, has provided the Internet's largest database of coin-operated video-games since the earliest days of the Internet. The International Arcade Museum is the world's largest museum of the art, inventions, and history of the amusement and coin-operated machine industries.

There are currently 4,354 machines online that you can browse. Everything from the first official video game (Pong, from Atari in 1972), to old favorites such as Boot Hill (Midway Games, 1976) and Space Invaders (Bally Midway, 1977). There are more games here than I ever imagined. (I guess I should spend more time in the neighborhood 7-11's). You can also participate in the forum section, talking with others who have similar interests. There are cheat sheets, as well as information about the newest games (Pirates of the Carribbean, released on July 17, 2006.

The video game industry has grown in leaps and bounds in the past 30 years. Have you ever wondered where'd we be without them. The Warped site rating for KLOV is 8.0.

http://www.klov.com/

The Budget Traveler's Guide to Sleeping in Airports

Traveling via an airline can be an adventure. If you don't know what I mean, check the A&E Cable Television Network program "AirLine" and you'll see what I mean. In my previous job, I used to travel quite a bit, and occasionally, due to weather or plane connections, I would wind up spending the night in a hotel, and occasionaly, in an airport. I wish the Internet had been around then, and that I had known about this site. I would most likely have slept better.

The name of the site is The Budget Traveler's Guide to Sleeping in Airports, and as the title describes, it is about making the best of it when you find that your late evening flight won't be leaving till in the morning. This site is for travelers who are REALLY on a budget and are looking for a way to skim a few bucks off their travel expenses. It is their opinion that many airports are actually better than local lodging. And to top it off - they're free! Friends and family may look at you funny when you return with your airport stories, but that's only part of the fun. The site isn't limited to just US airports either, you'll find them from all over the world. There is a top 10 list of the best airports, and a top 10 list of the worst airports. Currently there are 4654 listings, and growing daily.

The next time you're planning a trip, be sure to check this site out. It may save you some time and aggravation in your travels. The Warped site rating for this site is an 8.5.

http://www.sleepinginairports.net/

Institue of Holistic Computer Wellness

When you're sick, you go to the doctor. When your kids are sick, you take them to the doctor. When you pet is ill, it's bundle them up, and off to the vet. But what do you do when your computer is under the weather. With all of the viruses out there, it is no small matter if your local Intel process starts running a fever, and not just because the cooling fan has a bad bearing. But have no fear, the Warped site has an answer for your problems.

The site is called the Institute for Holistic Computer Wellness. Computers have become so incredibly complex that they also share some of the problems of living organisms. Random computer viruses are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many computer diseases, but it is impossible to diagnose due to the computer operator being hooked on his pre-Aquarian mechanistic view of computers and, perhaps, the world. The Institute of Holistic Computer Wellness have done extensive research on these problems, and have found that ideas from holistic medicine actually help to diagnose and to treat intermittent computer failures. In some cases we achieved dramatic improvements. There are several links to specific solutions, such as Natural Food for Your Computer, and the Bad Vibe Filter.

This site sounds and feels like it is just out of the '60's. But as you read through it, you will find it starts to make some sense. The Warped site rating is 8.0, and that includes the lava lamps and love beads that make the site complete.

http://users.bestweb.net/~bennetc/holistic

Clayfrd's Asparagus Web

It's Saturday night, the loneliest night of the week. I came across tonight's Warped site, and two things attracted me to it. So click on and you'll see what I mean.

The name of the site is Clayfrd's Asparagus Web. By it's own admission, it is a totally worthless site. That is what initially attracted me to it. But as I looked at it, the music coming from it seemed to strike a resonant chord, one that fit in with the Saturday night and lonely theme. "Georgia on My Mind" hauntingly comes across and lasts longer than it will take to you to explore the entire site. The Warp-o-Meter did, and gave the site an 8.5. So hum along and dream of the asparagus......

http://www.freewebs.com/asparagusweb/index.htm

Earth Cam

Are there places that you have ever wanted to go to, but just don't have the 1) time, 2) money, or 3) transportation. Well, today's Warped site can help you visit some of those places by providing you with all three of those.

The name of the site is Earth Cam. One of the most fascinating aspects of the Internet is the the ability to go to places all over the world without leaving the comfort of your living room or armchair. Using technology, it is also possible to see and hear what is happening in those faraway places. Webcams are everywhere. For example, if you want to see what is going on in Detroit or St. Louis, where the baseball World Series will be played, there are many cameras from those cities. But you're not limited to the United States. You can go anywhere in the world, from Japan to London, from Buenos Aires to Anchorage. There are also some suggestions on setting up your own webcam and how to get it running.

So it is now possible to save some bucks and do your sight seeing from home. You don't get the smell and the souvenirs, but then again you don't have to go through customs, and you don't have to worry about dirty laundry. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.5 rating, one that is well deserved.

http://www.earthcam.com/

Haunted House Ideas

Today the Warped site takes a look at a holiday site that is a little closer than the one we looked at yesterday. With the approaching of All Hallow's Eve, some information on what to do to spice up your house might be in order. So the Warped site has found out just how to make yours the most spookiest of them all.

The name of the site is Haunted House Ideas, or how to create a haunted house with little or now money. The author here shows how to create some spooky feeling and make you home the hit of the neighborhood. The advice is quite sensible, like not loosing site of what you are trying to accomplish (like scare people!). But then people are going to want to be scared, that's the trade off. The author runs a special effects company so he has some experience in this area.

So get those creative juices flowing, and have some fun with the Halloween holiday. It's a great time for everyone to play dress up and have a wild and crazy (and safe) time with the whole family. The Warped rating for this site is 6.5.

http://alt.xmission.com/~spl_efx/haunted_house/ideas.html

The 12 Sites of Christmas

It's getting close to that time of year (at least it is according to Costco, Best Buy, Target, and most of the stores in our local shopping malls). So why not get into that holiday mood with all the other shoppers, and see what kind of Warped holiday site we can find this early.

The name of the site is The 12 Sites of Christmas, 2003. In terms of the Internet, this would be a golden oldie. But it still works. This is a site sponsored by Netsurfer Digest , one of the oldest e-zines of the web. It looks at the familiar Christmas song, the 12 days of Christmas, but attaches links to all of the important parts of the song. For example, with the 12 drummers drumming, clicking on drummers takes you to a site that is a registry of drummers. Clicking on drumming takes you to a site about learning how to drum. The gold in five golden rings takes you to a website on Chinese alchemy, and the partridge in the pear tree takes you a fan site of the famous rock group, The Partridge Family.

Kind of a cool site, and a great warped idea. The Warp-o-Meter gives it rating of 8.5, so it's getting into the holiday spirit with the rest of us.

http://www.netsurf.com/12sites.html

Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes

Well, it has been said that going to college will make it possible for a person to get the education that will help them pursue their career. It has also been said that a college education will impart wisdom, maturity, and an understanding for the true meaning of life. If today's Warped site is any indication, a college education has sure changed a lot since I attended.

The name of the site is the Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes. Now, before being repulsed or grossed out, the site isn't all that bad. As any viewer of the Survivor tv series knows, any insect can be eaten if one is hungry enough. But this site, sponsored by the Entomology Department takes it a little further, and shows how to prepare the little buggers.

For example, there are recipes for banana worm bread, mealworm fried rice, chocolate covered grasshoppers, and corn borer cornbread muffins. There is a section on the nutritional value of bugs, and where you can buy them, saving you the time of having to hunt them down yourself. They have even been featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Of course, the department has a disclaimer that you eat at your own risk, and they are not responsible for any gastric discomfort, allergic reactions, yada, yada, yada.

The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a rating of 8.5. I guess he remember the immortal words from Survivor 1 participant Richard Hatch that "grubs is grubs". At least he thinks it was Richard.

http://www.ent.iastate.edu/misc/insectsasfood.html

Dancing With Your Dog

One of the worst times of my school years was learning to dance. Yes, that used to be an activity the was learned in school, usually during PE (physical education) classes. Of course, dancing has changed a lot these days. Not only in how we dance but who we dance with. It is not unusual to see members of the same gender dancing. Today's Warped site takes it a step further, and shows one how to dance with man's best friend.

The name of the site is Dancing With Your Dogs. Here you are welcomed to the dancing dogs video with Sandra Davis, Pepper, and Jabba. Learning to dance with your pet is not as easy as it seems, but the book and video here make it a lot easier. For example, in "Getting Started", you learn to teach your dog the 20 basic movements that can be used in freestyle dance routines. There is an online video showing Pepper doing a dance to show the results that can be obtained (with a little practice). The book shows same information, just in a little different format.

Who says you can't teach an old do new tricks? Here is the perfect Christmas present for the dog owner who has everything. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.5 rating.

http://www.caninefreestyle.com/

Strange Facts

A gentleman named Robert Ripley made a career of finding odd and unusual things from all around the world. I'm sure you've heard of Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Yep, that's the man. If the Internet had been around when he first started, I am sure he would have found out a lot more unusual or strange things. But since it wasn't, and Mr. Ripley has gone to his reward, someone else will have to use the Internet for those items. Today's site is one that has some interesting information on it.

The site is called Strange Facts. This is a site that has a wide variety of strange facts, strange laws, and strange fears. For example:

1) In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes.

2) In the White House, there are 13,092 knives, forks and spoons!

3) Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel, "Gadsby", which contains over 50,000 words -- none of them with the letter E!

4) In Louisiana, a bill was introduced years ago in the State House of Representatives that fixed a ceiling on haircuts for bald men of 25 cents.

5) More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real money printed throughout the world!

These are just a few of the interesting facts that this site has. Using this site as a reference can make for interesting talk around the office water cooler. They solicit material from visitors, so if you have some to share they are willing to look at them. The Warp site rating for this site is 8.0.

http://www.strangefacts.com/index.html

The Phobia List

The fear of heights is called acrophobia. The fear of depth is called bathophobia. But do you know what ouranophobia is? What about melissophobia? Gnosiophobia? If these are unknown to you, then you need to spend some time today's Warped site. It has all of the answers.

The name of the site The Phobia List. Here is one of the most complete collections of phobia, and what they stand for. But in addition to that information, there is also links to explain how they are named, the categories of phobias, what sort of treatment is available of them, an a new poster listing them. There is also a place for some unreal phobias, such as fruitoftheloomphobia (fear of underwear).

This site is one that has a lot of information, and some of it is presented in a light hearted way. But having this information can be helpful, especially if you or someone you know if afflicted with one of these. The Warped rating of this site is 7.0.

http://www.phobialist.com/

Toilegami

Cutting out paper dolls used to be a sign that one's mind was wandering. But somewhere along the way, an enterprising person managed to make cutting and folding paper into an art form, and oragami was born. Now some unique person has taken that art form one step further, and you have today's Warped site.

The name of the site is Toilegami. It is a bathroom book, and is about toilet paper origami. It is a humor book, but it is also quite practical and fun. The book is half-written, and is up for you to peruse the rest of it to your hearts content. The authors think the world needs their book, and would like to know if you agree. In fact, there's a good chance that you can help them get it published. There is even a link on the site to where you can help make that happen.

This is an interesting use of both paper and time. If you ever find yourself in a public restroom and need to kill some time, here is something that can help you. Of course, you can also make use of it in other places as well. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.5 rating.

http://www.toilegami.com/

BuzzPage

The National Enquirer is one of the most controversial paper that has ever been published, at least as long as I can remember. There are some companion publications, like the Globe, but nothing is like the original. But how has the Internet changed the type of articles that are published in that paper? Better yet, how has it impacted what kind of news you see on the net? Today we look at a site that could give them all a run for their money.

The name of the site is BuzzPage. It is a site that consists of weird news, odd news, and serious news (but not necessarily in that order). This is an interesting site, one that mixes the serious headlines of the day with some that would do justice to the supermarket checkout rags.

Today, for example, they talk about the stock market's new closing high and the ongoing UN/North Korea situation. But they also have stories about a death-row inmate getting pregnant while in solitary, mummified remains being sold on eBay, and the ineffectiveness of tasers on runaway cows. They also cover tech news, sports, and have a wide variety of links that they are linked with.

I am continually amazed at not only the variety of stories that I find featured on the Internet, but how many sites that feature those stories. I don't know if the world is getting crazier, or we're just now finding out about it. Who knows. But I do know that the Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.5 rating.

http://www.buzzpage.com/

cockeyed.com

Rod Stewart sings about every picture tells a story. There is a journalistic saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. Today's Warped site reinforces those sayings, sometimes in a most unusual way.

The name of the site is cockeyed.com. This is site that has a rather eclectic collection of pictures and stories surrounding those pictures. The main page is pretty neat, it reminds me of the table of contents of a magazine. The categories include Naughty Food Items, Science Club Episodes, Pranks, and How Much Is Inside.

In keeping with the Halloween season, several of their stories/pictures revolve around ghosts, goblins, pumpkins, and costumes. Check out How Much is Inside, and see just how much is in the middle of a pumpkin (you know, the stuff you scrape out). Incredible Stuff I Made shows how to build a Fandango Puppet Costume, measuring 7 feet tall, with a face that is 42 inches wide by 24 inches tall. On a less celebratory note, you can also find out how much clingwrap is inside a Glad Clingwrap box, and how much is inside a keg (a keg of what you ask?).

The staff that works at maintaining this site are our kind of warped people. Their work deserves to be rewarded, and we do so by giving them a Warp-o-Meter rating of 8.5. We would have awarded the Flying Fickle Finger of Fate, but the Laugh-In cast already has that one wrapped up.

http://www.cockeyed.com/

Planet Wally

In the movie "National Lampoon's Vacation", the destination for the family vacation was a place called Wally World. The movie was made many years ago, but have you ever wondered what happened to Wally? Well, the Warped site thinks that he has been found. Or at least a reasonable substitute.

The name of the site is Wally World. On this website you will find many things that located here that are unusual, funny, offbeat, and you fill in the blank. How can they do it? The authors admit to huge amounts of root beer, that's how! See what results can be created when under the hypnotic spell of carbonation. I'm a classic Coke man myself, but I can understand their reasoning.

For example, there is a section called Dog is My Co-Pilot, a listing of dog friendly parks and places. There is a link to locations to purchase toilet seat clings, a site for getting revenge on drive-thrus who mess up your order, Pyro Boy, and Cheap Dave's Home Theatre. The variety of pranks here is unusual in both the variety and the subject matter. So much so that they have a link to a site that is totally focused on pranks.

You won't see Chevy Chase or Beverly D'Angelo romping around this site, but it is one that has a pretty warped and weird sense of humor about it. On the old Warped scale, we gave it a 7.5 rating.

http://www.gwally.com/

Micro Wrestling Federation

Move over, Hulk Hogan. Get out of the way, John Cena. Mr. McMahon, your ship has come in and it is time to act like Elvis and leave the building. Today's Warped site has the replacement to Wrestlemania and Monday Night Raw and all the other wrestling programs. At least in our opinion it is. See what you think.

The website is the home of the Micro Wrestling Federation, home of the worlds most professional Micro Wrestling athletes. The MWF was founded in Feb. of 2000 and has been running strong ever since. The mission of the Micro Wrestling Federation is to show the world that the little people are equal, that they are serious athletes, and have the will and determination to succeed. Historically, little people, or micro people under five feet tall have been considered "freaks of nature". That stereotype has followed them in what ever they have chosen to undertake.

In the MWF they use their talent as an entertainment vehicle that provides a balance between the serious sports entertainment of pro wrestling and a sense of comedy. They provide their entertainment in all venues, from nightclubs, casinos, fund raising events, and even as motivational speaking seminars. They have all of their base covered.

This site is not about furthering the stereotypes of little people. It is about a group of individuals who are utilizing their talents to make people aware that they are just as human as the big folks that are in the world. Their delivery may seem a little unorthodox, but it is effective. The Warp site rating of their site is a solid 8.0.

http://www.partymidgets.net/

Emptywebsite.com

I enjoy a good joke. The better the joke, the more I enjoy it. A good, gut busting laugh makes the day at work go faster, and puts you in a good mood. Dry or satirical humor is kind of fun as well. That is why when I came across today's Warped site, at first I dismissed it. But as I thought about it, in the back of my mind, it grew on me. It is so subtle in it's humor, that, well, you will just have to find out about it for yourself. So just click on, and see if you enjoy it as much as I did. I think you will agree that the title truly reflects what the site is all about.

The name of the site is Emptywebsite.com.

The Warp-o-Meter totally understands this website, and gives it an 8.5 rating. Since there is nothing there, it totally lives up to its name. What you see is what you get. Get the joke?

http://emptywebsite.com/

The Time Travel Fund

Looking to get away from it all? Looking for that special place to spend some time? How about looking for that time to spend at a special place? Today's Warped is one that has an interesting concept, but will require a lot of patience to reap its rewards.

The name of the site is The Time Travel Fund. It is an interesting concept that will not only allow you to travel in time, but make it possible for the future to come and get you. How does it work?

Current scientific theory states that Time Travel may be possible, however the technology is a long way off, perhaps hundreds of years in the future. Now, assume it does become possible in say, 500 years. As with any technology, Time Travel will get less expensive as time goes on. Just as the price of a VCR has dropped to less than $70 from the several hundred dollars it cost just ten years ago, Time Travel, once it becomes feasible, will initially be very expensive yet it will become more and more economical as time goes by. The concept is that one day, it may be possible for people living far in the future to retrieve you from your current frame of reference (their past - your present) and bring you into the future (their present - your future.)

For a small investment now of $10.00, you become a part of the program. Over the hundreds of years that it can take to make time travel inexpensive, that fund will grow through compounding of it's interest. There is an example given on the website of just how much a single dollar will grow over 500 years.

Is this guarantee that you will be taken into the future? No, but it sure beats not investing. After all, look at the technology that is around us today, and how much it has changed how we live. Maintaining this technological growth might just make it possible to go back to the future. You can also give memberships in the fund as gifts. With Christmas coming, I see this as a great stocking stuffer. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 9.0 rating.

http://www.timetravelfund.com/

WeinerDogRaces

It's the weekend, the Yankees are getting their you-know-whats kicked, so I thought let's find a game site that would help relieve some of that frustration. So I looked and here is what I came up with.

The name of the site is WeinerDogRaces.com, and yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Now before you get all worked up and call the animal rights people on me, this is not a game that harms animals or anything like that. It isn't the Weinerdog Winternationals but it is kinda fun and cute. In fact, you don't even get to control the race. You simply click the start button, and sit back and watch. Who will finish first, Dog #1, Dog #2, or Dog #3.

But wait, there is more to the site. You can look at past races, watch the dogs dance the funky dance, attend the Weinerdog movie, and last but not least, feed the two headed dog. There is lots of fun here, in a warped and weird sort of way, which is what makes this site so much fun. Be sure to sign the guest book, and tell your friends about the site (their idea, not mine). The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a rating of 8.0.

http://weinerdograces.com/home.html

Mysterious People

In the book and movie "To Kill A Mockingbird", one of the central characters was one that was not really seen until the end of the book. That character was Boo Radley, and he was considered a little unusual by the town folk, a little mysterious by the children, and a question mark to his family. Most of us have relatives that could be considered a little unusual, or off, but they were family and we tolerate them. Today's Warped site is one that features some folks that many families would put in that category.

The name of the site is Mysterious People. It is devoted to the lives of mysterious, strange and paranormal people. It consists of a series of biographies with sources and further reading listed at the end of each one. What kind of people, you wonder. Well, here are a few examples.

There is J. Raoul Derosiers, a Canadian businessman, had one of the strangest talents on record, he could, apparently, see deep into solid earth. This x-ray vision was at one time known as 'water witching', but nowadays is more commonly called water divining or dowsing. They used to consider this type of talent witchcraft.

One Anna Kingsford, Student of Thesophy, the occult and mysticism, doctor, author, women's activist and vegetarian, she was born on 16th September, 1846, at Maryland Point, Stratford, Essex. She was the youngest of twelve children. She displayed unusual psychic abilities at an early age.

And my person favorite, Bamfylde Moore Carew, the King of the Gypsies. His biography reads like an Alexander Dumas novel, the only thing missing is Athos, Porthos, and Aramis.

This site makes for some interesting reading. All of the people who are here were actual living individuals, most over 200 years ago. It make one wonder what this website will look like in another 200 years. The Warp-o-Meter rating is an 8.5.

http://www.mysteriouspeople.com/

The Cydonai Region of Mars

Travel is broadening, so the saying goes. There are many places on Earth that one only has to mention and visions of that place pop into mind. Waikiki Beach, for example. Or the Leaning Tower of Pisa. How about the Tower of London. Yes, those are all familiar places to us. But as we leave Earth, and head for other parts of the solar system, there are some new places that we will have to become accustomed to. Like the one that today's Warped site visits.

The name of the site is the Cydonai Region of Mars. What makes it so interesting is the controversy surrounding it. This is a part of Mars that it is believed that there are signs of life there. They first look at the evidence supporting the existence of monuments in the region and the ruins on the surface of the Moon. Then, assuming that the data supports the existence of these non-natural structures they will look at possibilities that might explain how these structures might be explained within a Biblical context. It is interesting the conclusions that are drawn here, using the latest NASA satellite imagery of the area. What is even more intriguing is the parallels that can be drawn from scripture.

This is a most interesting site to say the least. The Warp-o-Meter gives it a 7.5 for the pictures, but an 8.5 for content. This is the first split decision that we've on this site. Must mean that this is truly a Warped site.

http://www.creation-science-prophecy.com/links.htm

Bad Cookie

There is nothing like a good Chinese dinner. I love the BBQ pork appetizer, and even enjoy the hot mustard now. And to top it all off, there is a great fortune cookie at the end. But have you ever wondered where those cookies and their fortunes come from? What about the fortunes that aren't really ready to be seen in public. Today's Warped site goes behind the scenes of fortune cookies gone bad.

The name of the site is Bad Cookie. Here visitors get a free fortune from the cookie on the screen. If you don't like it, you can get another. You can send a fortune to your friends or you enemies. And you can always send the cooks a message.

Among some of the fortunes that are seen here:

"You will have difficulty finding new outlets for your own minor creative abilities".

"You have an evil heart and are greatly despised".

"You have no outstanding traits".

"You have a reputation for being deceitful and treacherous".

You get the drift. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.0 rating, but I think that is just because he doesn't like Chinese cooking.

http://www.badcookie.com/

World Mouse Clicking Championship

Okay, class. School is in session, and today we are going to have a test. This test will examine how manual our dexterity is in our hands and fingers. Since this is the Warped site, you didn't think it would an easy test did you?

The name of the site is the World Mouse Clicking Championship. Here you get a chance to see just how good of a clicker you are. Do you have what it takes to become a champion clicker? Or are you just a wimp?

The object is to hit the start button and then see how many times you can click your mouse in ten seconds. I consider my self a clicker emeritus, but was only able to get a score of 26 (that's a score of "there's hope for you yet"). It is harder than it looks. Like I said, this will not only test your dexterity, but also you patience. I see another contest when entries into the next office Olympics are being considered. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.5 rating. (I won't tell you what his score was).

http://www.urban75.com/Mag/java7.html

The Bureau of Missing Socks

I really like old time radio programs. One of my favorite series is "This Is Your FBI". It tells the stories of that organization during World War II and the Cold War. Maybe that is why, when I found today's Warped site, it seemed to resonate with me that this would be a great one to feature. Maybe I've been watching too much Emes and Goren on "Law & Order: C.I."? Maybe I shouldn't write reviews at 2:00 in the morning. Maybe I should just shut up, and let you click on over to today's site, one that will solve a lot of mysteries for all of us.

The site is called The Bureau of Missing Socks. We all have a drawer full of socks. If we're lucky, they are two of them that look alike. If there aren't then you need to call in the BMS. The Bureau of Missing Socks is the first organization solely devoted to solving the question of what happens to missing single socks. It explores all aspects of the phenomena including the occult, conspiracy theories, and extraterrestrial. They offer support for the matching sock deprived, and catalog, research, index and document all extant material related to socks since the dawn of the shoe. Their audio visual department is the largest multi media center in Hollywood and several sock themed feature films, television shows, and interactive CDs are in development. It's all about the socks, the socks, the socks, the socks.

If you look at this site closely, you will get an idea that one of two things is going on. Number one is that we now know that there is reincarnation, and J. Edgar Hoover has returned. Number two is that there is an alien invasion and this is the opening salvo. On the other hand, this could just be a great satire site and you can have a great deal of fun here. While that might be true, I'm still holding out for the first one myself. Warped site rating on this is 9.0.

http://www.funbureau.com/