Saturday, June 4, 2011

Added June 2, 2011
  • I have neglected this site for a while. I'll begin again with this outstanding presentation of the 50 States of the good old US of A. When  you click your mouse, the outline of the United States will appear and frame all of the pictures slowly, in a slide presentation. Put your speakers on low, to go along with the mood  that is created.
     http://oldbluewebdesigns.com/mybeautifulamerica.htm
  • I'll bet you didn't know Cadillacs could perform like this.  Professional drivers. Don't try this yourself.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SbuDRA4zNbw
  • Here is one for those of you who think you know classic cars. It is a quiz. I scored 41 out of 48 for 85%.  How about you?
    http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
  • If you don't like boogie woogie piano, you can skip this one. I call it "Fast Fingers." A windows media file.
    Fast Fingers
  • This is not papier mache,  it is paper sculpture. You won't believe the detail these artists achieve in this medium. Their focus is on Native American life.  Extraordinary.  Power Point file.
    Native American Sculpture
  • I have always been interested in the floor exercises of the Olympic games. It is amazing what can be done with only the body, no apparatus. This young girl uses a ball in her routine just to make it that much more difficult. I got chills when I watched her.  Another WMV file.
    extraodinaryhumanbody
  • While we are on gymnastics, I don't watch American Idol, but I do watch America's Got Talent, which came  from the Brits, Britain's Got Talent, which I also watch. I missed this episode and was very glad to get it via email.  Age range is 12 to 24 and they moved around so much I couldn't count them. Give it a look.
    http://www.coolestone.com/media/1623/SPELBOUND-Gymnastics-Group/
Added January 24, 2011
  • The title of the email reads "Best Card Trick." One of the few emails I have received that is accurately named.
    http://biggeekdaddy.com/humorpages/Humor/BestCardTrick.html
  • One of my continuing interests is the way we use and misuse water. The other is the disposal of plastic. This slide show creatively discusses the status of water in the world today. While some of the statistics may be a little off, for example: 3 gallons of water per toilet flush, the overall message is unmistakable.  The slide show will advance automatically, but you can accelerate by left clicking your mouse.
    Sed
  • This is a short slide show sent to my by the guide I hired to show me around China. It captures the spirit of the Chinese in its simplicity and detail. All text is in Chinese so you get to use your imagination about the meaning behind the words. Slides advance automatically until the last one. I put "Click to Continue" on it so you can close the show.
    Greetings from Bridget aka: Xiao Rong
  • For the astronomers reading along. Here is a slide show with the best photos from the Hubble Telescope. Here is Arizona we have the Mt. Graham Observatory housing the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) which will ultimately render high quality photographs equal to or even exceeding those of the Hubble. For the astronomically curious, enjoy.
    Hubble
  • Most of what we read in the papers about China is political or economics. But, what I saw was grandeur and majesty. I am happy to share one of the great features of China. I did not visit here so I am thankful for this slide show.
    Tianmen Mountains
Added December 15, 2010
  • Patrick Notley is autistic and prepared this slide show for the enjoyment of the world.
    Slideshow with sound
  • I cannot validate the owner of this house, but it is absolutely worth viewing. A pdf file.  Easily opens with Adobe Reader.
    A modest beach house
  • If you share my interest in unusual landscapes around the world, check this power point.
    Natural Landscapes
  • A photographic walk down memory lane. Whether authentic or staged, they are a treasure. Another power point.
    Photos from our past
  • I don't mean to glamorize tragedy, but this power point is a reminder of one of the great tragedies of our time.
    Earthquake in Chile 2010
Added October 16, 2010
  • Before watching the video clip, read the background below.
    Several years ago, Rockwell International decided to get into the heavy duty automatic transmission business.  They were getting ready to tape their first introductory video. As a warm- up, the professional narrator began what has become a legend within the training industry. This man should have won an academy award for his stellar performance.  Now remember, this is strictly off the cuff, nothing is written down. And nothing he says is true; it's all meaningless drivel, made up as he goes along. I think you will enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime performance.
  • Even if you are not a fan of military close order drill, you will be amazed at the choreography, precision, and practice that went into this 8 minute and 27 second military ballet. Folks, it gets better and better until the end.
    http://sorisomail.com/email/16993/exibicao-de-banda-militar--um-espectaculo-imperdivel.html

  • This is so unique I had to add it immediately. Click on any link and you will have a delightful tour.
   


Added February 13, 2010

  • I don't know if this was ever aired in a Super Bowl, but should have been.
    A Standing Ovation well deserved
  • I toured with Lee Greenwood years ago and have kept in contact ever since. I have heard him sing this song more times than I can count, however, this slide show brings a new depth to the song.
    God Bless the USA  (a Windows Media file)
  • Boogie Woogie, some may not even know what that means. It is a style of music popular in the forties and fifties. I am not an expert so those years may not be accurate, but I remember it played a lot in those years. A young man from Sweden had adopted the style and is one of the most popular performers in Europe. The young man and young woman dancing to the music are truly athletes and artists.
    Boogie Woogie  (a Windows Media File)
  • This song was performed by Trace Adkins and the West Point Choir at a recent awards ceremony. Warning, if you are not an American patriot, you may not like this.
    http://media.causes.com/611645?p_id=44185871
  • I am including this in Webinks as it strikes me as a well conceived and extremely well acted TV commercial. You decide.
    Glue   (a Windows Media file)
Added December 4, 2009
  • I hope you have a powerpoint viewer so you can see some of the most compelling photographs imaginable.
    2005 NBC Photos
  • A FAREWELL LETTER FROM A GENIUS*
    Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous writer from Colombia ( familiarly known as "Gabo" in his native country), and Nobel prize winner for literature in 1982, has retired from public life for reasons of health. He has a form of cancer which is terminal. He has sent a letter, which has been set to photos and music. Most thought provoking. Another powerpoint.
    Farewell Letter
  • If you haven't seen Ethan you have missed a treat. He plays a hundred songs from memory and only six years old.  His interaction with Jay Leno is priceless.  A video in .wmv format.
    Ethan
  • Difficult to imagine someone can do this by throwing balls at a piano keyboard. Another .wmv file.
    Piano with balls
  • This was very popular on the Internet for a long time. I thought it should be preserved somewhere to read again and again.  An MS Office .doc file.
    To Kill an American
  • Another thought provoking painting. This one done by McNoughton. It shows Christ surrounded by people representing a variety of symbols. If you haven't seen it, it is well worth a look, however, plan on spending a few minutes and a few brain cells.
    http://www.mcnaughtonart.com/artwork/view_zoom/?artpiece_id=353# 
  • Godaddy, of Superbowl advertising fame, created a tribute to the Marines on their 234th birthday. You don't have to be a marine to appreciate this. Any patriot will feel the depth of service of this US institution.
    https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/holiday/usmc2009/default.asp?isc=gdr1162h
  • "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" by a Ukulele orchestra?  Video
    Goodbadugly
Added June 29, 2009
  • This is a video of the worlds fastest sex change operation. The person who sent it said I would watch it twice. I did. I did.
    A quick change (4.2Mb
  • Many who know me, know of my fascination with hummingbirds. I found this web link exceptional.
    The birth of two hummingbirds.
     http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/  
  • Coincidentally, this happened on my 40th birthday.
    The greatest play in baseball
  • For those who are interested how my motorcycle accident happened, it was practicing for this event.  Notice the web site name, wimp.com.  I think that is comic understatement.
    http://www.wimp.com/motorcyclestunt/
Added June 2, 2009
  • The link below is a poem written by a Marine in Iraq. It sure tugged at my patriotic heartstrings.
    Freedom Isn't Free
  • A city discovered in Turkey built completely underground. Not a small city either. This ranks with The Wonders of the World.  This is a power point file.
    Derinkuyu
  • My son, Lee, has been a television commercial editor for many years. He has done some commercials you have seen. To view a sample of his work, check his site, especially the Budweiser Clydesdales called, "Respect."  This commercial was aired only one time.
    http://www.leecowanedits.com
Added April 29, 2009
  • I can't pronounce his name, but I will never forget his message and courage. Born with no limbs, he inspires others by example.
    Finish Strong (3.8 mb)
  • The wind and waves lash lighthouses around the world. I call it graceful violence.
    Coups_de_vents (5.3 mb)
  • Another look at the violence and beauty of nature. Lightning as I have never seen it, maybe you too. This is a PowerPoint file and rather large.
    Lightning (10.5 mb)
Added April 21, 2009
  • World's largest gigapixel picture - The Louvre.
    TRY USING THE BUTTONS FOR ZOOM IN AND OUT, ALSO 360 VIEWS, CEILINGS, ETC.  IMPRESSIVE. 
    Make use of the buttons at the bottom of the picture to pan around, up and down. After having seen the incredible 360 degree photo by
    using all of these buttons, right-click anywhere in the picture and select type of view for even a more incredible experience.
    Whoever made this was incredibly talented. Never saw anything even remotely like it.
    There is also a triangle top right corner - click it and more buttons open to manipulate the picture.
  • The only photos cuter than puppies and kitties are those of children falling asleep in place.
    Sandman interruptus (5.2 mb)
  • Not everyone likes dangerous rescue missions, but the helicopter pilot who landed in the sea and flooded his chopper to retrieve the seal heroes in their zodiac is pure excitement.
    Seal retrieval at sea. (4.8 mb)
  • Ever wonder what it feels like to ride in a jet? Take a ride with a Blue Angel.
    http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/ajc/swf/blueangels/blueangels.swf
Added April 12, 2009
Added April 9, 2009
  • If you are over fifty, you will definitely enjoy a stroll through TV history. If you are under fifty, you will definitely enjoy a stroll through TV history, however, you may have to ask questions.
    From the beginning (2.1 mb)
  • This clip from YouTube is close to science fiction...growing body parts. It is a news segment from CBS. You may have to watch it a couple of times to truly believe it.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxhi4Q8EDTU
Added April 3, 2009
Added March 30, 2009
  • A recent trip to Hermosillo, Mexico to distribute polio vaccine and wheelchairs. Click on the link to view the slideshow. If I get enough hits, I will add sound.
    Hermosillo 2009 (6.5 mb)
     
Originals Added from website creation
  • This is an example of text to speech, begun many years ago by the telephone company as a robot operator, the technology has changed immensely. In addition to changing the characters, and changing the text, the character will follow your mouse cursor with their eyes.
     http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal
     
  • Sit  back, relax, put all systems on cruise control and enjoy this  beautiful blending of music, animals, and scenery. Music by  ABBA.  This is absolutely brilliant!  What a photographer, and what  "an eye."  http://www.greatdanepro.com/Chiquitita/index.htm
     
  • Actual headlines of 2004. If you sometimes doubt the intelligence of the press, these are a must read.
    Headlines 2004
     
  • I receive a few emails every year with puns. This is one I found particularly amusing, especially the dyslexic man who walks into a bra.
    Smiles
     
  • Like most people I am fascinated by the Second World War. The sacrifice and heroism spoke to the American love of freedom. Sadly, we are losing America's sons and daughters from that epic time.  A doctor from military emergency rooms in San Antonio has published a tribute to a passing generation. Emotional, but valuable reading.
    http://www.wtv-zone.com/Mary/PASSINGOFGENERATION.HTML
     
  • These photos show an alternative to coloring eggs on Easter.
    Egg-art
     
  • Some cute scenarios, if women controlled the world.
    Designed by women
     
  • This is a pretty interesting look at the world. Even if you have seen it, it is worth review.
    The World as a Village of a Hundred People
    http://users.gazinter.net/melan/Warn/Warnenu.htm
     
  • Jugglers come and go, but this guy juggles to music and choreographs his moves to the music. Wonderful.
    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4776181634656145640
     
  • If you haven't seen the horn guy, you ain't seen nothin'  Extreme amusement. This is a long download that is viewable with Windows Media Player.
     Hornguy
     
  • One of the funniest "bits" in TV history. Harvey Korman cannot stop laughing as Tim Conway practices dentistry 101.
    Numbdentist
     
  • I used to think I was a photographer, but these shots of animals in their natural setting are absolutely amazing. A download of about 4 mb, but worth it.
    Fauna
     
  • Very difficult to watch this slide show of photographs from 911. The most comprehensive I have seen. Another major download.
    Aerial scenes from 911
     
  • The Living Camera, a truly remarkable savant that reproduces in detail whatever he sees if only viewed for a short time. This is one you have to see to believe.
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=dAfaM_CBvP8
     
  • The paintings of Vincent Van Gogh presented to the background music of Don McLean. Even if you have seen this, it is worth a second look. Moving.
    Vincent Van Gogh
     
  • Swan Lake like you have never seen it. Stay to the end and be mesmerized.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOqxSaW05p4
     
  • THE SIXTIES...CAN YOU REMEMBER THAT FAR BACK? Not only entertaining, but very informative about a very important time in America, and very well presented. This is a link to a media site. No downloads to your computer are necessary. About six minutes in length.  Well worth it.
    http://moreoldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm
     
  • My son is a TV commercial editor. He edited this commercial for Budweiser. It was aired only once just after 9/11/2001.
    Budweiser_commercial_about_9-11.asf
     
  • You will be surprised by the hand that wields the cuestick.
    pool_hustler.wmv
     
  • One of the funniest pranks I have seen...laughed out loud.
    Blowdryer.wmv
     
  • An incredible tour of major cities and places around the world at night. I found myself thinking, "How do they do that?"
    TheBeautyOfNight1.pps
     
  • Johnny Carson hosts Bob Hope, Dean Martin, and George Goble who keeps them all doubled up.
    Johnny, Bob, Dean, and George
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