My dad recently sent us a webcam so he can watch his grandson grow without having to actually visit us. I've discovered other uses for the webcam as well:
In case you're wondering, that is indeed the recorder that I got for my third-grade music class.
Hmmm... not sure if you will feel honoured or offended by this, but its probably best not to take it too seriously :)
http://gammagoblin.blogspot.com/2009/01/mashed-up-scat.html