Rick's Web Wanderings for Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Time for another edition of Rick's Web Wanderings.

Interesting Web Sites

TV on the Web - Here's a site that will let you catch up on tv shows and events that you might have missed when they were broadcast


A Virtual Scrapbook  - Share your memories with friends and family via the internet!


"There's a Smokey Ahead..."  - Before you take your next driving trip, check out this site to avoid speed traps.

Online Shopping Adventures

Shower Gel Dispenser


For the Person Who has Everything

Tech Gadget Deals on the Web


"You went How Far???" The latest in fitness technology for tracking and recording your workouts.


"I'll have a Can of Wine Please" - Is nothing sacred???


See Snake - "I think its under the refrigerator"

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Rick's Web Wanderings for Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Some interesting items available on the web this week, along with a TRIPLE edition of "You Suck at Photoshop" (some risque content).

If you happen to come across any interesting sites you think would be good to add, let me know!

Enjoy!  - Rick

Interesting Web Sites

I Can do That! - Ever wondered how to do some DIY projects around the home and yard? Here's the perfect site to be able to now say "I did that!"

Advanced Photoshop Tips (PG Rating)


"Smart Objects" by Donny Hoyle


"Video Stuff" by Donny Hoyle


"Define Pattern" by Donny Hoyle

Tech Gadget Deals on the Web


Then & Now- Capture the memories of someone (or something) with this amazing photomaking technology. Click Here to see a video.


Looking for a Wine "Rack? - No home should be without one!


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Rick's Web Wanderings for August 17th, 2008

Can you believe it? August 17th already! School starts next week, football in 2 weeks,
and yes, it won' be too long before the rake in your garage becomes your most popular
lawn and garden to. So, in keeping with the upcoming season, this edition will focus
on interesting web sites that will make your Fall a little bit more enjoyable.

Interesting Web Sites

Check out those Colors!
Its time to plan a weekend getaway to enjoy the beautiful fall colors and festivities the
Midwest has to offer. Here's some links that can help you plan that special getaway.
Explore Minnesota

Travel Wisconsin

Travel Illinois
 Travel Missouri


Plan that Trip!  - Here's a great site for capturing all your travel information.
Tripit.com will allow you to automatically enter any reservations you made on the web,
load travel schedules, attractions (including contact and web site info), and even share
your plans with others. Check it out!


When are they Playing??? - Be ready for this year's college football season
with this site! Find out who your favorite teams(s) are playing (and when).


How Good are YOU?? - Really enjoy this fall's football season by starting your
own Fantasy Football team. Join a public league or create your own. There are several
sites out there for this, but here are a couple.
NFL Fantasy Football

Yahoo Fantasy Football

Rick's Web Wanderings for August 7th, 2008

  Almost 2 months since my last posted "Wanderings", but rest assured, I have been gathering interesting sites, gadgets, and information to share.
  So here we go! Enjoy!   - Rick

Interesting Web Sites
Tech Support, Manuals & Troubleshooting for Consumers
We've all had problems at home that we don't know where to go to fix it. Well, here is your source for solutions. FixYa provides a site where the anyone can find instructions for fixing problems. Just type in what you need help with, and a listing of possible solutions will be at your fingertips. If you happen to be an expert on something, add your solutions to the solutions database!


Remember the Magic 8-Ball?
Remember asking questions to the Magic 8-ball when you were a kid? Now you can get the same sage advice using your computer!


Catch up on your Favorite Prime Time TV Shows you missed
Don't own a Tivo, or Video Recorder to catch your favorite shows on TV when you are not around? Here's another alternative - "Primetime Rewind". Check it out! (be patient, it takes a few seconds for "the Cube" to load)


Photoshop Tip of the Day
"Donny's Baaaack"... with a new Photoshop Tip


Tech Gadgets Info of the Day:
The Ultimate way to Remember your "To-Do's"
You don't need a battery for this one!



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Rick's Web Wanderings for June 13th, 2008

  Its been a wild Spring in Iowa. Severe weather and flooding has devastated many homes and businesses, and impacted many lives. But hope springs eternal... the weather is improving, and everyone is working hard to bring life back to normal.
  So its time for another installment of Rick's Web Wanderings. Enjoy! - Rick

Interesting Web Sites
The Flooding of 2008 - Waterloo, Iowa
Here is a collection of photos I took on Tuesday, June 10th, of the Cedar River flooding in downtown Waterloo, IA. This was taken ~3pm, before the river crest, and minutes after the main railroad bridge crossing the Cedar River in Downtown Waterloo collapsed, and floated downstream.


"Now where did I put that Operator's Manual...?"
Its happened to all of us. We have a product we bought, and need to look up how to do something with it, but can't remember where we put the operator's manual. Well, here's a site that might be able to help!


Ever wanted to Travel the Panama Canal?
Few of us will ever have the experience to travel one of the World's Engineering wonders - the Panama Canal. Well, here's an opportunity to do it - via time lapse video


Our Amazing Body
Our body and how it works has always been something we wonder about. Here's a site that gives you photo insights into the workings underneath our skin (WARNING: Graphic images)


Tech Gadgets Info of the Day:
Mix those Powdered Drinks without the mess!
Finally a way to completely mix powdered drinks and completely blend mixes in a leak proof way!



Trivia for the Day:


Paraskevidekatriaphobia..... (aka Friday the 13th)

Rick's Web Wanderings - May 19th

Interesting Web Sites
The NEW Waterloo West High School Athletics Web Site
This is a new project to help promote Waterloo West High School sports, and related information. This site has pages for each Wahawk sport, and will be the premiere source for and sports related information.


Need to Transfer LARGE FILES online?
Here's a great way to send files that are larger than your email service will allow...



Ever Wonder howTraffic Jams  are started?
Shockwave traffic jams -- the kind where you slow down and speed up (with others behind you doing the same thing) -- have finally been recreated in a controlled environment (woo-hoo!). Theories about the causes of traffic jams have been computer modeled before, but here hasn't been a live demonstration of how a body of traffic goes from highway speeds to a dead stop -- for no apparent reason -- until now.



"New Age" Crayons - Draw things and Watch them Move!
Watch the video, and if you want to try it out, download the freeware software onto your computer!


Tech Gadgets Info of the Day:
Jump Start your car without Lifting the Hood!
You are sitting in the parking lot at work with a dead battery. You obviously need a jump, but you don't have jumper cables and noone to help. No worries—you have the Porta Jump. There is no need for jumper cables or helpful friends, all you need to do is plug it into your cigarette lighter and wait for the green light to turn on. Just like that, you are back in business. Plus, it will recharge while you are driving.



Trivia for the Day:

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Rick's Web Wanderings - April 28th, 2008

Man, its been a busy April! I finally have time to get out the latest edition of "Rick's Web Wanderings". Remember, if you find some interesting sites on the web that you think others would enjoy, send them to me, and I'll include it in a future edtion.

Interesting Web Sites
The Professor we hope our kids get in college!


A site for us News Junkies



Check this out for a Good Laugh!



3D Human Body


Tech Gadgets Info of the Day:
Water your lawn from your easy chair!
Forget to turn off the water? Does it start to rain while your sprinkler is on? Worry no more with this new device.



Photoshop Tips:
"You Suck at Photoshop" - Who is Donny???
The secret is revealed......


Trivia for the Day:

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