Sunday, July 30, 2006

Whut to Read

I just finished the entire No. #1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith, and I enjoyed it. Plus, I ate a lot of feta cheese while I read it, so now, whenever I think of the series, I think of feta cheese and feel happy. My point is that I recommend the series. The mystery is never particularly convoluted or clever, but the setting and characters are fantastic, and Smith completely immerses you in Africa. Check it out, and eat feta cheese while you read it. You'll be a better person for it.

Holly sent me this list, so you know it's funny:

The top 10 unintentionally worst company URLs

Attn: Entrepeneurs Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today’s world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name selected as others see it and not just as you think it looks. Failure to do this may result in situations such as the following (legitimate) companies who deal in everyday humdrum products and services but clearly didn’t give their domain names enough consideration:

1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is www.whorepresents.com

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at www.therapistfinder.com

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company… www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales: www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is www.cummingfirst.com

9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website: www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at www.gotahoe.com

As if that's not enough, check out Stuff on My Cat, and tell me this isn't gonna be a good week. Enjoy.

8 comments:

  1. Yep, that would be Cumming, GEORGIA on the list.

    Their city web site URL:

    http://www.cityofcumming.net/

    Cumming is also home to Booger Hill, which is purported to be an "anti-gravity" hill.

    Ah, the ol' home state.

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  2. I have a ticket to see Alexander McCall Smith in Edinburgh at the Book Festival in three weeks.

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  3. Booger Hill. Nice.

    Brian, do you LIKE Alexander McCall Smith? I thought it was your dirty little secret that you didn't like mysteries. :)

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  4. This post is getting linked all over the place!

    Jerry the Turtle

    Voix de Michele

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  5. OMG! Lex... Fancy seeing you here! I was just sent this link in an email by a pal!

    Is this lady a blogstar? I think so!

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  6. Brian! You're here, too!

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  7. Jess Lourey IS a blog star.

    You've been linked in Scotland now, Madame May Day!!

    Fabulous Minge

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  8. Thanks for the map, Lex Ham. I just jumped over to Scotland and back. Good time!

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