2013-2014 Hot Links of the Day
4th GRADING PERIOD
2014.05.20
National Geographic Puzzlemaker
National Geographic Puzzlemaker showcases high resolution nature photographs and makes them into electronic jigsaw puzzles.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/games/photo-puzzle-jigsaw/
2014.05.19
10 Everyday Technologies That Are Now Dying
10 Everyday Technologies That Are Now Dying is an article that defines predicted change over time.
http://www.toponlinecolleges.com/blog/2011/10-everyday-technologies-that-are-now-dying/
2014.05.16
QR Code Generator
QR Code Generator will create a Quick Reader code for your URL that can be scanned using a SMART Phone App.
https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/
2014.05.15
Tiny URL
Tiny URL also will shorten a name and can be customized.
2014.05.14
Google URL Shortener
Google URL Shortening Website will take a very long Uniform Resource Locator and make it more manageable in size.
2014.05.13
Landings at San Diego Int Airport Nov 23, 2012
Vimeo is at it again. This time the The source footage for this video is a 4-minute shot from the Washington Street bridge above State Route 163 in San Diego captured at 2:39pm Oct 1, 2013. My aim is to reveal the color palette and color preferences of contemporary San Diego drivers in addition to traffic patterns and volumes. There are no CG elements, these are all real cars that have been removed from one sample and reorganized.
2014.05.12
NO SCHOOL - Waiver Day
2014.05.09
Landings at San Diego Int Airport Nov 23, 2012
This video compilations shows all of the landings at San Diego International Airport one day on November 23, 2012 in less that 30 seconds.
2014.05.08
Would You Rather? (The Results)
Would You Rather is a silly board game by Zobmondo. Based on the game survey that you took yesterday, these are the results. (Remember, there are no right answers!)
2014.05.07
Would You Rather?
Would You Rather is a silly board game by Zobmondo. The game is based on questions that present a dilemma to players and a choice must be made. The results are strange, weird, silly, bizarre and often hilarious. This link is to a variation that I created as part of a lesson with my advanced students.
2014.05.06
My Flickr Page
Flickr is one of the BEST online photo storage and sharing sites. Currently you get 1 Terabyte of storage from FREE. I joined in July 2013 and just recently began uploading some of my work to the site. The following link is my public page.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99162772@N06/
2014.05.05
A 360 Degree Panorama from the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
This is breathtaking ...and it has music...and you control the camera. This is AMAZING!
http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/paris.htm
2014.05.02
Snap Bubbles
Snap Bubbles is Virtual Bubblewrap! Try this on the SMART Board.
2014.05.01
Satellite View
SatelliteView provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.).
2014.04.30
Left to Die, No One will Ever Enter Again (Weather Channel Video)
The Weather Channel is at it again showcasing two Ohio Malls (Rolling Acres and Randall Park) that are closed, decaying and will never again open to customers.
2014.04.29
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Museum
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Museum is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world. It is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio. This site is provided as a public service by the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Public Affairs Division.
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/
2014.04.28
Akinator - The Web Genie
Akinator The Web Genie is a really cool example of Artificial Intelligence. You think of a character and answer the Genie's questions and eventually he will tell you who you are thinking about. (Special Thanks to MacKenzie Pasquarella (Grade 7) for this one!)
2014.04.25
Guess Your Number Game
This will AMAZE you!
http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf
2014.04.24
What a shot! 25 amazing sports photos
CNN publishes some AMAZING photos from the world of sports.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/22/worldsport/gallery/what-a-shot-0422/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
2014.04.23
20 Examples of Bad Web Design (Top Design Magazine)
Top Design Magazine published a list of the worst of the worst.
http://www.topdesignmag.com/20-examples-of-bad-web-design/
2014.04.22
Family's car catches fire in middle of Longleat lion enclosure (The Guardian)
Helen Clements and her two children rescued by ranger after honking horn when thick smoke began billowing from bonnet
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/apr/20/family-car-catches-fire-longleat-lion-enclosure
2014.04.17-2014.04-21
Have a GREAT Easter Break!
2014.04.16
What People Earn (The Parade Magazine)
Every year Parade Magazine publishes a list of what people earn in the United States. This list includes thr rich and famouse and the everyday day Joe's. It is always a fascinating study.
2014.04.15
My Countdown Timer
Check out the time remaining to almost any event on My Countdown Timer. You can also create your own!
2014.04.14
PARCC Field Test
In spring 2014, the PARCC Field Test will be administered to over one million students across PARCC states. The PARCC Field Test represents a critical milestone in PARCC’s work toward building assessments for the 2014-15 school year, and will give students and local educators the opportunity to experience the administration of PARCC assessments. The Field Test will be conducted in a random selection of schools across PARCC states. The sample of students in the selected schools will represent the demographics of each state and PARCC as a whole.
http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/
2014.04.11
The Ultimate HTML5 Cheatsheet
The Ultimate HTML5 Cheatsheet is an infograpic that you can utilize in your day-to-day web design and development tasks.
http://www.testking.com/techking/infographics/ultimate-html5-cheatsheat/?_nospa=true
2014.04.10
The New 7 Wonders of the World (in Panorama)
The New 7 Wonders of the World (in Panorama) offers breathtaking views of the Wonders of the World as if you were standing right there!
http://www.panoramas.dk/7-wonders/
2014.04.09
Old Pictures
The Old Picture Internet site, features an extensive collection of historical photographs. This collection includes images from the years 1850 to 1940. These photographs span the globe, and present a unique view of our past. Join in developing a love and appreciation for vintage photographs.
This collection was compiled to make this incredible resource available for your browsing pleasure. Enjoy!
2014.04.08
The Arrow of Time
On June 17th, every year, the family goes through a private ritual: we photograph ourselves to stop, for a fleeting moment, the arrow of time passing by.
- http://www.zonezero.com/zz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1292%3Athe-arrow-of-time&catid=8%3Aessays&lang=en
- http://zonezero.com/magazine/essays/diegotime/video.htm
2014.04.07
One year in 40 seconds
Images from the same spot through one year. Audio captured at the same place.
2014.04.04
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Tribute as told through Aviation Photographers
The following images are of the actual missing Malaysian aircraft taken prior to March 8th by aviation photographers across the globe. From 2004 to the weeks leading up to the incident, these photos mark over a decade of service. They are meant to celebrate the lifespan of this aircraft and the photographers it affected.
http://www.raischstudios.com/malaysia-airlines-flight-370/
2014.04.03
Amnesia's Flight Simulator
See how far you can throw a virtual paper airplane.
http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/
2014.04.02
Monoface
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2014.04.01
Global Warming Cam
The worst and the most feared is happening. The North Pole is melting with an alarming rate. It is worst than first predicted
http://www.globalwarmingcam.com/
2014.03.31
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
3rd GRADING PERIOD
2014.03.27
30 Incredible Views You Would See if you were a Bird
Where Cool Things Happen collects some awesome images...
http://www.wherecoolthingshappen.com/30-incredible-views-youd-see-if-you-were-a-bird/
2014.03.26
Free Gong Button
I love this site!
http://www.freegongbutton.com/
2014.03.25
Zap Reader
ZAP Reader is a web based speed reading program that will change the way you read on your computer. Current beta testers report reading twice as much in half the time—that's a 300% increase in reading speed, without any loss in comprehension! There is nothing to install, it works with most popular browsers, and it's totally free!
2014.03.24
Now and Then of Computers
When peering into the telescopic past of computers, one can only notice how large personal computers used to be in comparison to the compacted natures of their descendants before us today. A lot has changed over the last few decades of computing. And a look through the opposite end of the telescope shows us just how much the pace of computer development has increased in speed and decreased in size.
http://www.techsling.com/2014/02/now-and-then-of-computers-8/
2014.03.24
This is what happens when a photographer comes face-to-face with Antarctica’s most vicious predators
A photographer decided to take a dive and come face-to-face with Antarctica’s most vicious predators. Some of these pictures are truly amazing.
2014.03.21
Child Labor Facts 10 Heart Breaking Pictures
Child labor facts: in America child labor was not eliminated until 1938 take a look at these heart breaking pictures from the early 20th century. Many of these images showcase the work of teacher and photographer Lewis Hine who is largely credited for exposing these deep dark secrets in American Labor in the early 1900's.
http://dailynewsdig.com/child-labor-facts/
2014.03.20
Creative Commons License
Creative Commons helps you share your knowledge and creativity with the world. Creative Commons develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and
innovation.
2014.03.19
A Startlingly Simple Theory About the Missing Malaysia Airlines Jet
(Reprinted from wired.com). "There has been a lot of speculation about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Terrorism, hijacking, meteors. I cannot believe the analysis on CNN; it’s almost disturbing. I tend to look for a simpler explanation, and I find it with the 13,000-foot runway at Pulau Langkawi."
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/03/mh370-electrical-fire/
2014.03.18
Brookfield Middle School Survey
As part of our compliance efforts with the Office of Civil Rights, we are required to offer students the ability to take a survey on our school climate.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKTLWBX
2014.03.17
Natural Reader
Natural Reader is a Text to Speech software with natural sounding voices. This easy to use software can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words. NaturalReader can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod.
http://www.naturalreaders.com/index.php?gclid=CNqp_reh_7wCFeY-Mgod_DAAoQ
2014.03.14
The Hunt for Flight 370 Continues as the Crowd Sifts Through Vast Amounts of Data (DigitalGlobe)
DigitalGlobe is truly humbled and amazed by the global response to our call to action just 48 hours ago. Following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, we activated our Tomnod crowdsourcing platform to help locate the jet by asking volunteers to scan through imagery captured by our satellites.
http://www.digitalglobeblog.com/
6 Theories on What Happened to Malaysia Flight 370
(USA Today)
It's a mystery in a world with few mysteries anymore.
Theories about what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are rampant, though many are cobbled together with dubious clues or void of facts altogether. In the absence of concrete information on where the plane is, officials haven't ruled out any possible scenarios.
Here are some of the theories on what happened to the Beijing-bound flight that vanished early Saturday with 239 people aboard.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/03/13/theories-malaysian-plane/6378025/
2014.03.13
What Happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370?
About an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday, March 8, a Boeing 777-200ER jetliner went missing while flying to Beijing. Below is a brief summary of what we know about the path of flight 370
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2014/03/world/malaysia-flight-map/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
2014.03.12
Voz Me
Voz Me will enable you to generate an mp3 file of speech and listen to it online.
http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en
2014.03.11
Job Training Extinct – 11 Labors That No Longer Exist
Check out these archived images from the past showing why job training is not required for these 11 labors of the past that have passed by in recent times!
http://dailynewsdig.com/job-training/
2014.03.10
Top 7 College Locker Rooms in the Nation
WOW! There is some money in college football.
http://www.schoollockers.com/blog/lockers/top-college-locker-rooms
2014.03.07
14 Mind-Blowing Facts That Will Change Your Perception Of Time
Check out this astonishing historical facts, these 14 time perception related titles will definitely makes you ask your self, how I didn’t know that…
http://www.viralport.com/perception-of-time/
2014.03.06
Cab Sense
Cab Sense is more an App than a Site (there is a difference). This App is smart enough to know where the best corners are in New York City to hail a cab. Thanks to GPS technology (Global Positioning System) it can adjust to the time of day and "learn" trends and patterns. The technological age never fails to amaze me.
https://www.sensenetworks.com/products/macrosense-technology-platform/cabsense/
2014.03.05
The Top 75 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2012
After the positive reception from last year’s “Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2011“, the Sifter promised to highlight the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘ at the end of every quarter, eventually culminating in an epic Top 100 for 2012.
http://twistedsifter.com/2012/10/top-75-pictures-of-the-day-for-2012/
2014.03.04
Almost Every File Format in the World
No kidding, they are all here...
(Special thanks to Zach Crisan, Web Design student for finding this one)
http://www.ace.net.nz/tech/TechFileFormat.html
2014.03.03
Kayaker Finds 110-Year-Old Ghost Ship in the Ohio River
These kayakers came across an abandoned 110-year-old ghost ship in a tributary just off the Ohio River. The photos are cool, but what’s more incredible is the history of this ship, and the things it has seen before it’s current resting place! Scroll down to see for yourself…
http://www.viralforest.com/110-year-old-ghost-ship-in-the-ohio-river/
2014.02.27
The Web Urbanist - Ghost Ships
More abandonment in the news. This time the focus is on ships that are lost...
P.S. Take note of the links at the bottom of this page that point to even more sites like this one. The Internet can be a cool place to spend time.
http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/14/real-ghost-ships-10-mysterious-abandoned-sea-vessels/
2014.02.26
45 Uses for WD 40
Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust Preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a “water displacement” compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Here is a list of "creative" uses for the product. (Now add duct tape and coat hangers and you have a complete toolbox!)
http://www.bloggingwv.com/45-uses-for-wd-40/
2014.02.25
Computers Aren't So Bad - Computer Hardware Cheatsheet
Computer Hardware Cheatsheet defines all of the gadgets and gizmos that you see in the "back of the box" (behind the PC). This is a cool site for those of us who want to know more about how they work.
http://computersarentsobad.com/?p=5/
2014.02.24
Sochi 2014 - The Medalists
Sochi 2014 - The Medalists will enable you to see how your Olympian fared in the XXII Winter Games.
http://www.sochi2014.com/en/medal-winners
2014.02.21
Google Sites Help Desk
Google Sites Help Desk provides help and guidance in creating your Google Site. There are articles here for all levels of users from basic to advanced. Whether you are getting started or are pursuing "webmaster" status this site is loaded.
https://support.google.com/sites/?hl=en#topic=1689606
2014.02.19
HTML Codes
For my students in Web Design (and all others) HTML Code is how the Internet really runs. Everything you see is really not what the computer sees. All characters are some combination of code (that is really hard to learn and understand) and this the the key.
2014.02.13
Accuweather (for Brookfield, OH)
Accuweather, established in 1962, is the World's Weather Authority. They provide local forecasts for everywhere in the United States and over two million locations worldwide. They also provide products and services to more than 175,000 paying customers in media, business, government and institutions.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/brookfield-oh/44403/weather-forecast/19031_pc
2014.02.12
The Earthquake Alert & Tsunami Warning System
The Earthquake Alert & Tsunami Warning System is a free service offered by MangoLabs to alert people around the world of earthquake and potential tsunami.
2014.02.11
Build with Chrome
In a partnership between Google and The LEGO Company you can build a LEGO creation online using Google Chrome as the browser. This is neat. Special thanks to seventh grade student Michael McKenzie for this one. (NOTE: This site will NOT work on the Thin Clients but will work on a PC).
https://www.buildwithchrome.com/
2014.02.10
Abandoned Amusement Parks
In a Shout-Out to my Computer Applications I students (we did a huge project on abandoned places) here is one you need to see.
http://www.atlasobscura.com/categories/abandoned-amusement-parks
2014.02.07
Underwater Dogs
This may be one of my all-time favorite sites. Seth Casteel is a professional photographer that specializes in underwater photography and loves dogs. You gotta see...
http://www.littlefriendsphoto.com/index2.php#!/4/underwater_dogs/1
2014.02.06
Breathtaking Photos of the Coldest City in the World
Think we’re having a brutal winter? Winter temperatures in Oymyakon, Russia, average minus 50 C ( minus 58 F). The remote village is generally considered the coldest inhabited area on Earth.
http://www.weather.com/travel/breathtaking-photos-coldest-city-world-20140128
2014.02.05
NBC Olympic Video
For those of you who have missed Sport Science, these videos from NBC Sports cover a similar level of material focusing on the Winter Olympics.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video
2014.02.04
Time Lapse Video - The Mountain
Time lapse video shows change over time. These posts are really amazing to watch. This was filmed between 4th and 11th April 2011. The creator had the pleasure of visiting El Teide, Spain´s highest mountain @(3,718m). It is one of the best places in the world to photograph the stars and is also the location of Teide Observatories, considered to be one of the world´s best observatories.
2014.01.29
Amnesia's Flight Simulator
See how far you can throw a virtual paper airplane.
http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/
2014.01.28
Monoface
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2014.01.27
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
2nd GRADING PERIOD
2014.01.17
Nightmares Fear Factory
The Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada specializes in the scary. And for fun they have installed a camera in just the right place to capture the moment. This site (linked through The Weather Channel brings the faces of those brave souls who enter the house to life. P.S. This site is funny, not scary...)
(NOTE: This is a repeat from 1st Grading Period)
2014.01.16
Lunchtime at the Zoo
The Weather Channel has some really cool photo essays linked to their site. This one is a neat showing of animals and lunchtime!
http://www.weather.com/news/science/amazing-photos-lunchtime-zoo-20140106
2014.01.15
Sochi 2014 Olmpic Games Official Site
The 2014 Winter Olympic Games will be held open on Friday, February 6, 2014 and will continue through the closing ceremony on Sunday, February 23, 2014. I LOVE the Winter Olympics and these Games look to be really fantastic!
http://www.olympic.org/sochi-2014-winter-olympics
2014.01.14
Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid, NY
DesignWhiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, NY was the site for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. The original bobsleigh run is still used and you can ride in an authentic sled down the same run the Olympians used. I would LOVE to do this!!!!
http://www.whiteface.com/activities/bobsled-experience
2014.01.13
Designer Fix Photoshop CS5 Tutorials
Designer Fix provides links to 70 tutorials for the program Adobe Photoshop CS5. For those students continuing on to Desktop Publishing look to see what we can do!
http://designrfix.com/resources/photoshop-cs5-tutorials-70-creative-tips
2014.01.10
The Ohio Career Information System
The Ohio Career Information System (OCIS) is an internet-based system of accurate and comprehensive occupational, post-secondary education and financial aid information. OCIS contains the latest national, Ohio, and local labor market information and projections. (NOTE: See Mr. Lesnansky for the username and password).
2014.01.09
Salary.com
Salary.com is a really valuable tool for job research and job hunting. Check this site for salary, benefits, career forecasts and much more.
2013.12.20
Time Lapse Video - The Mountain
Time lapse video shows change over time. These posts are really amazing to watch. This was filmed between 4th and 11th April 2011. The creator had the pleasure of visiting El Teide, Spain´s highest mountain @(3,718m). It is one of the best places in the world to photograph the stars and is also the location of Teide Observatories, considered to be one of the world´s best observatories.
2013.12.19
Fun Time for Fun - Must See Christmas Lights
Where can you see the best Christmas Lights in Ohio? Check out this posting from Fun Time for Fun.
http://findtimeforfun.com/must-see-christmas-light-displays-in-northeast-ohio/
2013.12.18
Kelley Blue Book
Do you know what your car is worth? Kelley Blue Book is a great source for finding the value of a used car.
2013.12.17
Sports Know How - Volleyball Court
Sports Know How diagrams the official playing surfaces for every game that you can imagine! If you ever wanted to know how big the game is then this is a site for you.
http://www.sportsknowhow.com/volleyball/dimensions/volleyball-court-dimensions.html#enlarge
2013.12.16
Guinness World Records - Longest Flight by a Paper Airplane
This page from the Guinness World Records site details the throw by Joe Ayoob that set the mark. (NOTE: This may be blocked in school!)
2013.12.13
The Web Urbanist on the Weirdest Coffins
The Web Urbanist is at it again this time with a 2013 feature article on weird and expensive coffins. No seriously...
http://weburbanist.com/2013/12/09/bizarre-burial-20-of-the-worlds-weirdest-coffins/2/
2013.12.12
The Web Urbanist on Ghost Ships
The Web Urbanist is a digital magazine on Urban Architecture, Art, Design, Travel, & Technology. This is a feature article from June 2010 on Ghost Ships.
http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/14/real-ghost-ships-10-mysterious-abandoned-sea-vessels/
2013.12.11
Satellite View
SatelliteView provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.).
2013.12.10
Before the Bikini: Rare Vintage Beach Photo's
How about some sunshine on a cold winter day! This time the Weather Channel digs out some old school photos of how people dressed at the beach.essays. This one revisits a familiar topic.
http://www.weather.com/travel/rare-vintage-beach-photos-20130501
2013.12.09
Creepy Abandoned Theme Parks
I love these Weather Channel photo essays. This one revisits a familiar topic.
http://www.weather.com/travel/creepy-abandoned-theme-parks-20130320
2013.12.06
The World's Scariest Bridges
The Weather Channel posts this photo essay defining the World's Scariest Bridges. These are incredible!
http://www.weather.com/travel/worlds-most-terrifying-bridges-20130305
2013.12.05
40 Things to Do Before You Die
The Weather Channel posts this photo story about places on earth that you must see before, well you know...
http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/i-am-unstoppable/things-do-you-die-photos-20131121?pageno=1
2013.12.04
Simple Animation to Explain Complex Principles
This site from Hiox Scraps uses some really cool animations to explain complex stuff!
http://hiox.org/30629-simple-animation.php
2013.12.03
Watermelon Duck
HTML coloring made simple (and weird).
http://www.watermelonduck.com/
2013.12.02
The World Without Us
In The World Without Us, Alan Weisman offers an utterly original approach to questions of humanity's impact on the planet: he asks us to envision our Earth, without us.
http://www.worldwithoutus.com/index2.html
2013.11.29
2013.11.28
2013.11.27
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
2013.11.26
The History Channel - The History of Thanksgiving
Explore the history of Thanksgiving, a U.S. holiday that dates back to colonial times. Learn about the first Thanksgiving feast, traditions and more.
http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving
2013.11.25
National Geographic Kids - The First Thanksgiving
Learn about the harvest feast known that became the Thanksgiving holiday.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/first-thanksgiving/
2013.11.22
10 Amazing Google Search Tricks
For the basic Google user, here are some advanced tricks to help you refine your search techniques.
http://techtracer.com/2008/01/06/10-most-amazing-google-search-tricks/
2013.11.21
The Weather Channel: Modern Ruins of Abandoned Detriot
The Weather Channel posts some really articles and links to other sites. This one is a photo expose on what is left of the Motor City.
http://www.weather.com/travel/modern-ruins-abandoned-detroit-photos-20130715
2013.11.20
The National Zoo's Giant Panda Page
Take a moment to visit the National Zoo and see the new baby panda born this year. If you have an email address you can vote on her name!
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/
2013.11.19
Calamity Day - Take a Break!!!!
2013.11.18
Six Mysterious Disappearances in U.S. History
The History Channel has an incredible website that has several great, relevant and accurate articles about history. Many of these are thought provoking and/or strange. This is both.
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/6-mysterious-disappearances-in-u-s-history
2013.11.15
Underwater Dogs
This may be one of my all-time favorite sites. Seth Casteel is a professional photographer that specializes in underwater photography and loves dogs. You gotta see...
http://www.littlefriendsphoto.com/index2.php#!/4/underwater_dogs/1
2013.11.14
31 Haunting Images of Abandoned Places That Will Give You Goose Bumps
They say that the only permanent thing in the world is change. History books are one way to understand the passage of time, but there are also some real-life monuments that speak of the past in their own ways. While some of these monuments are well taken care of and protected, those that are partially or even completely run-down often are the most interesting.
http://www.boredpanda.com/abandoned-places/
2013.11.13
15 Perfectly Timed Photos
Photoshopped or Not? Where Cool Things Happen says that these are real.
http://www.wherecoolthingshappen.com/1-perfectly-timed-photos/
2013.11.12
Typing Test
How fast can you type? Find out your WPM and accuracy with this free online typing test.
(Also, check out my new page in the Brookfield Local Schools Halls of Fame section!)
How to Search on Google
Google is really easy to use and seems to always provide an answer but is it the rightanswer? Learn to search more quickly and efficiently and produce better more accurate results in your Google searches.
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/134479?hl=en
2013.11.11
The History Channel: The History of Veteran's Day
The History Channel presents The History of Veteran's Day complete with a multimedia approach including text, video and interactive media.
http://www.history.com/topics/history-of-veterans-day
2013.11.08
Can You Find the Hidden Animals?
As a wildlife photographer, Art Wolfe of course takes pictures of animals. But not just any pictures. He finds and captures scenes that include animals so at home in their environment that you can hardly tell they’re there.
http://twentytwowords.com/2012/12/28/can-you-find-the-hidden-animals-in-these-20-wildlife-photos/
2013.11.07
Amnesia's Flight Simulator
See how far you can throw a virtual paper airplane.
http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/
STEM Bite
We live in an amazing universe! Now you can see it like never before – through the eyes of the enthusiastic young science teacher, Andrew Vanden Heuvel. Watch the STEMbite trailer or check out some of the featured videos on this site.
http://agl-initiatives.org/stembite/
2013.11.06
Monoface
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2013.11.04
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
1st GRADING PERIOD
2013.10.30
The Party Rock Halloween House
This guy's neighbors must hate him...
2013.10.28
National Geographic for Kids - Dogs in Costumes
Halloween is not just for people...
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/dogs-in-costumes/
2013.10.25
Ray Villafane Studios
Ray Villafane is an extreme artist who (every October) specializes in pumpkins!
2013.10.25
Photoshop CS5 Tutorials
In this post, the author has rounded up a collection of very useful Photoshop and Illustrator CS5 tutorials from around the web from the month of September 2010.
http://designrfix.com/resources/photoshop-cs5-tutorials-70-creative-tips
2013.10.24
USA 360 Virtual Tours
USA 360 Virtual Tours is a really neat site that shows 360 degree photography of major American Cities and festivals.
2013.10.23
TV Guide's Most Popular TV Shows
What was the most popular show on TV last week? Find out here.
http://www.tvguide.com/top-tv-shows
2013.10.22
IP Address Distance Calculator
Where is that computer you are looking at really located?
http://www.ip-adress.com/ipaddressdistance/
2013.10.21
Utah Salt Flats in 3D
This 3D photograph of the Utah Salt Flats must be seen to be believed!
http://www.utah3d.net/utah-travel/bonneville-salt-flats/salt-flats-night.html
2013.10.18
28 Pieces of Computing Advice that Stand the Test of Time
This is a great advice piece from the editors of PC World.
2013.10.17
Nightmares Fear Factory
The Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada specializes in the scary. And for fun they have installed a camera in just the right place to capture the moment. This site (linked through The Weather Channel brings the faces of those brave souls who enter the house to life. P.S. This site is funny, not scary...)
2013.10.15
The Arrow of Time
On June 17th, every year, the family goes through a private ritual: we photograph ourselves to stop, for a fleeting moment, the arrow of time passing by.
- http://www.zonezero.com/zz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1292%3Athe-arrow-of-time&catid=8%3Aessays&lang=en
- http://zonezero.com/magazine/essays/diegotime/video.htm
2013.10.09
Optical Illusions
They have around 100 optical illusions for you to browse through involving patterns, colors and shapes. Please browse the site and enjoy the magic that these illusions play on the brain. (Thanks to Kylie G. for this one)
2013.10.03
Gold Country Computer Learning Center - Standard Windows Keyboard Layout
This keyboard map defines the functions of most of the keys on the keyboard in greater detail including the combination keystrokes.
http://www.gcclc.org/StudentFiles/Mouse-Keyboard/Keyboard.htm#keyboard
2013.10.02
Microsoft Windows Keyboard Layout
This interactive keyboard layout defines the names and functions of each of the keys on the keyboard.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/msdn/goglobal/keyboards/kbdus.html
2013.10.01
Discovery Kids
This is The Discovery Channel but designed for kids!
State of Ohio Sales and Use Tax
This site from the Ohio Department of Taxation helps explain (sort of) Sales Tax in Ohio.
https://thefinder.tax.ohio.gov/StreamlineSalesTaxWeb/
2013.09.25
Roomful Express
This site enables you to rearrange your furniture virtually (no sore back!).
http://www.roomfulexpress.icovia.com/
Seriously Amazing!
This site comes from The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC and has some really great links to amazing stuff!
http://seriouslyamazing.si.edu/
2013.09.18
Behind the Name
What does your name really mean?
2013.09.12
HexGL
Hex GL is a futuristic, fast-paced racing game built by Thibaut Despoulain using HTML5, Javascript and WebGL and a tribute to the original Wipeout and F-Zero series.
2013.09.03
Monoface
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2013.08.29
Amnesia's Flight Simulator
See how far you can throw a virtual paper airplane.
http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/
2013.08.28
Benchmark Test (Grade 5)
The Benchmark Test enables me to see where students stand as far as knowledge of computers and provides an opportunity to chart student growth.
Lightning Grader Login
Lightning Grader is an online software package that enables teachers to create assessments and students to take the assessments online with instant grading and evaluation.
https://app.lightninggrader.com/site/login
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!