Don't Wake Me Up If I'm Dreaming...

  MelBivDevoe

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Stop sleeping at work and get ready for links!

One of our sisters over at Persephone Magazine has a great op ed on how you're never too old to conquer your dreams.  It's a pretty inspiring read.  (Persephone Mag)

Speaking of inspirational, this photo spread of "Bodies We Want" might have you recommitting to your fitness goals.  Or, it might just send you to your bunk.  NSFW for some tasteful nudity.  (ESPN Mag)

Friday: TIME TO GET KRUNK! Is That Still A Thing?

Kolby

You guys!  It's Friday!  And it's nearly Spring!  There are robins crapping all over my backyard!  Links!!!

Looking for love in all the wrong places?  You've got company.  (The Awl)

I'm linking to this story about the rediscovery of some gigantic insects because it's fascinating.  But seriously, if you value my advice at all, don't watch the accompanying video.  For the love of your lunch.  (NPR)

It's nice to know we're not all huge assholes.  I mean, we're totally assholes, as evidenced by this article, but we're not huge assholes.  Big diff.  (Mother Board)

Love camping but hate the idea of sleeping on the ground?  The Tenstile may be just what you're looking for.  Yes, this is a real thing.  (Boing Boing)

Valentine's Day Is Here. It Is Known!

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You probably already know about this, but Innernet Magpie has been blasting our Facebook feed with SCHNAUZER PUPPEH CAM! And I must share it. EEEEEE! (Sportsman Paradise Online)

Innernet suggests keeping the puppy cam open in your browser at work and sneaking a peak when someone is a douche. She gets to see the puppies a lot, I bet. I need to look at them after reading about the price hike of Whitney's music after her death. (Venture Beat)

Let's keep with the adorable animal theme, shall we? Oh, Otter! There are better beers out there than Bud Light! (Animals Doing People Things)

Have you heard? The Bloggess has added another taxidermied animal to her collection! (The Bloggess)

It's Been Four Days Since The Super Bowl, And The Darkness Is STILL In My Head

                                                                     Kolby

Seriously, folks, I don't know how much longer I'll be in love with "I Believe In A Thing Called Love."  Oy.  Here are your Thursday Links.

100 million years from now, all the continents on Earth will merge together to form a single supercontinent, called "Amasia."  Who'd they ask to pick the name?  Jermaine Jackson?  (Reddit)

Well, this oughta warm your cold, black hearts:  A Wisconsin boy raised $10,500 to save his grandmother's home from foreclosure.  Awwwwwww.  (ABC News)

Here are 7 Sports You Didn't Know You Could Play in The Snow.  I think the title should be 7 Sports There's No Way in Hell You'll Play in The Snow, but that could just be me.  (Discovery)

Kolby Efron Has A Lovely Ring To It, N'est-Ce Pas?

Kolby

Happy Friday my adorable little eclairs!  Let's kick the weekend off with a wee bit of fresh meat, shall we?  Oh, I think so.

Yes.  Zac Efron IS a man.  Why was I the only woman to think so until now?  Good looking out, Glamour.  (Glamour)

See?  Even heathens and non-believers are capable of charity.  So what if the devil made them do it? (Alternet)

An Illinois man who listed President Obama's old car for sale on Ebay failed to receive a single bid.  I'm not sure if it was the million-dollar price tag or the fact that it's a goddamn Chrysler.  (Huff Post Chicago)

I'm on a serious avocado kick lately.  I actually had to check if it was possible to overdose on them, that's how much I'm in love with avocados right now.  I'm not quite sure how this recipe for Eggs Baked in Avocados will feel in my tummy, but by golly, I'm going to try it.  (Babble)

Fox Fur Merkin?? If You Want To Waste Money, Send It To Me!

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I simply don't get to the museum often enough. Seriously, I enjoy the museum! Luckily, some people choose to share their favorite exhibits with others. (Boing Boing)

Damn it! No wonder I can't remember the 23rd President of the United States or the capital of Brazil! I've been learning incorrectly! (Wired)

The area behind our entertainment center thing is like a graveyard for dust bunnies. Cords, more cords, wires, and dust. If I thought I could successfully put everything back where it belongs, I'd get right on this. (Lifehacker)

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault is always treated as a crime that women helped bring upon themselves. In this article there is an amazing graphic imagining of how it would look if all victims were treated as those who've been raped. There is also information about a project where rape victims hold up signs with things their attackers said to them. Amazing. (Persephone Magazine)

Oh, Spoiled Milk! You'll Never Get A Pony Smelling Like That!

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via Tastefully Offensive and Gemma Correll

Wait, Demi Moore's seizure is allegedly related to her doing whip its? What is she, 20 years old? (Gawker)

I haven't been to Las Vegas since I got married there in 2005. We still plan to return for a more leisurely, child-free week. Perhaps we can check out some of the spots in this article. (GQ)

Do you like photo series? Here you go then. A photo a day, starting on the first of this year. SNSFW. (FWAPhoto)

Speaking of something else beautiful to behold: Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes! (The Sweet Life)

"Bear...bear...big Bear...big bear chase meeeeeeee...! "

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I abhor camping. Bugs, noises, people farting in the tent, animals threatening to steal your stuff, no thank you. For those of you that do enjoy camping, here is a way to build a simple camping stove with a log, a saw, and some newspaper. (Lifehacker)

I had never seen a James Bond movie until Daniel Craig and his fine ass filled out the role. Of course, I knew about Mr. Bond's amazing, beautiful, extremely fast cars. A United Kingdom exhibit, and this link, allows you to stare at all of Bond's sexy cars. (Wired)

Are you in the market for a new gadget or three? I find that when I research an upcoming gadget purchase there are too many opinions out there and not enough facts. Here is a breakdown of the best gadgets, from cell phones to home theater receivers. With cited sources! (The Wirecutter)

Helpful hint: When job hunting, avoid cover letters with profanity and name-calling. (Gawker)

Hot Links: I Thought It Was Wednesday For Several Hours This Morning

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Perhaps one of your New Year's Resolutions was to start your own business. But what should your startup do? That's where this site comes in. Mailchimp for beverages? Sounds legit. (NOW! That's What I Call Startups!)

Have you read the blog JacquieLonglegs? She makes tampon wreaths and writes things like "I dunno about you but there is something about internet people that gets my creativity flowing like wine cooler at my cousin’s Quincañera." Go read! Hurry!

Hot Links: I Love Ryan Gosling More Than You Do

Kolby

Good afternoon, friends.  I could start off today's links by gushing over how incredibly crazetacular last night's episode of Revenge was, but instead I'll gush over my future husband (not yours), Ryan Gosling.  Look at him.  JUST LOOK AT HIM.

Sometimes, I can't even handle those eyes, which is why I'm ever so grateful to friend and commenter Katie for bringing this particular link to my attention today.  Read it and probably weep. (HelloGiggles)

I just stumbled upon this website, and to say I'm intrigued by its potential would be the understatement of the year.  Yeah, we're only four days in, but still...The emmereffing Storyverse???  Sign me up.  (Small Demons)

It's been a long time since I've had to take a test, but I remember blanking on my share of answers, especially on Calculus exams.  I wish I had been as creative as these fools.  (Voiceable)

Hot Links: Only Three Days Left Until That Big Family Screamfest You've Been Planning All Year.

Kolby

So, um, Adam Lambert got picked up by the po-po for beating up his boyfriend.  In Finland. Also, I have to thank dlisted for giving Adam Lambert the amazing new nickname of Glamberace.  It's beyond perfect.  (dlisted)

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il died on a train last Saturday.  Or did he?  Dun dun dun.  (Gawker)

I couldn't help but smile at this adorable letter to Santa Claus, written in 1911 and found decades later in a Dublin chimney.  (BoingBoing)

I may not be having casual sex right now.  Or ever.  But for those of you who are, here's Awkwardette's Ill-Advised Guide to Getting It On: Intuitive Sexing to hold your hand as you venture down that (dirty, dirty) path.  (Persephone Magazine)

Hot Links: Naked Santas, SOPA and Skyrim? Got 'Em.

Kolby

Public nudity is perfectly legal in San Francisco, as demonstrated by this crowd of World Record-seeking naked Santas. Slightly NSFW. (BoingBoing)

The lovelies over at Go Fug Yourself have put together an "official" holiday gift guide. Feel free to send me anything on the list. I'm not picky. (Go Fug Yourself)

This is a few days old, but in case you haven't already heard, from a friend or on Facebook itself, you've got two Message Inboxes over on the ol' 'Book, and you miiiight want to open the other, nearly secret, one from time to time. (Slate)

Heading to New York City to take in a show and see the holiday displays? You might also be interested in peeking at a few of the Dead Sea Scrolls, now on display at Discovery Times Square. (The Economist)

Hot Links: It Was All a Dream. I Used to Read Persephone Magazine

If you click on only one link today, I sure as hell hope it's this one. Persephone Magazine is a daily blog featuring insightful, thought-provoking writing by talented women from every background. Go there. Be inspired. (Persephone Magazine)

OK, I may have told a bit of a white lie a minute ago. I'd also really appreciate it if you read this first hand account of the arrests of 291 people at Occupy LA. The author was among those arrested, and mistreated, by the LAPD. Eye-opening and heartwrenching. (MyOccupyLAArrest)

And here's one link I will forgive you for avoiding like the plague - the key to the Bedbug's successful invasion of...everything, everywhere. Now I'm all itchy. (TIME Healthland)

Alec Baldwin was escorted off an American Airlines flight after a flight attendant asked him to stop playing Words With Friends while the plane was still parked at the gate. I admit I've never played WWF, but now I kinda wanna. The sudden near-illegality of it has strengthened its lure...like drive-texting. Or heroin. (Celebitchy)