Help implementing your devious plan

Let's say you're an up-and-coming Dr. Claw (from Inspector Gadget) or Brain (from Pinky and the Brain) and you need some kind of start screen for your computer. You need way to monitor the world in advance of implementing your plan for domination of it...what do you do?

Well, if you were on VSL daily email list, you'd already know where to go - henchmanshelper.com. The site is a collection of live cameras from Dusseldorf to Prague and atmospheric conditions over areas of the US...even a world sunlight map so you'll know when to implement your devious plans so they happen under cover of night.

VSL (which stands for Very Short List) emails a daily collection of clever and interesting links, cleverly captioned pictures, and interesting (albeit sometimes bizarre) products. Yes, VSL has ads, but they are very clear about what is sponsored and what they really like.

The concept behind VSL is to find a way to shine the light on interesting sites or products on the internet that you may not have otherwise known about. In their words they point "to excellent new (and sometimes vintage) entertainment and media that haven’t been hyped to within an inch of their lives."

Like most successes, it isn't rehashing information you already know...instead it points out deals and links you may have likely missed out on otherwise. Most refreshingly, it is presented in a fun, casual way that makes their regular emails fun and worthwhile reading...which is, really, the way the intarwebs were supposed to be, right?