May
12
Save Money - Find Low Gas Prices
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GasBuddy - The USA consumes 400 million gallons of gasoline every day. This red hot demand for gas has pushed gas prices to record highs. Gas prices often vary significantly, in many areas fuel prices can vary by 20-30 cents per gallon or more within a very small area. This makes it even more important for motorists to shop around to find the best deal on fuel. GasBuddy provides you with the tools you need to find the lowest gas prices all around the US and Canada. On the contradict try running your car on water, you will not only save on gas but you will reduce emissions and prevent global warming. Drive carefully!
PanOye - We all love photos, my personal photo faves are panoramic photos. Panoramic isn’t a regular photo, it is super special. Panoye is a place where people can upload, organize, tag and publishare their panoramas. In addition users can comment and rate the beautiful panoramas, and embed the code onto their site or blog. Similar panoramic sites that have been featured on our weekly faves include: GigaPan, and ViewAt.
Pixsta - The conventional way of searching for images involves typing in a few keywords and waiting for results. Pixsta takes a fresh approach to the challenge of image search and makes it visual - you see it, you click it. A great feature is the ability to search visual other sites such as Telegraph, Elle UK, Gala.de, InTouch and Fabulous. The only downside of the site is that at the moment their results are limited to European sites. Does this kind of visual search sound familiar, well it kinda reminds me of AllMyFaves. The future is visual, the future is here.
SomeTimesDaily - Sometimesdaily is an off-beat, interactive variety show exploring life’s themes through the inquisitive eyes of Amanda Congdon. I am not sure that even Amanda knows what her site is about but 2 things are for sure. 1. The intro to her videos is quite cool. 2. She is Hot. Amanda, if you are reading this blog, please clarify your statement to the world.
IBeatYou - “Anything you can do, I can do better; I can do anything better than you..” IBeatYou is a platform where people can compete with anyone else in the world in anything; publicly for the world to see, or privately amongst friends. Do you feel you are a real winner? Well who are you to decide, let the “public” choose the true winner, back up your bragging by being voted as number one in your field of expertise. My fave competition is Who is wearing the Dopest Shirt, it seems that a handful of shirts are products of the cool Threadless T-Shirt company. Didn’t have enough stupid competitions? Check Bragster another beating site. just beat it!
On Stage - On Stage is a fun place to hang out! Here you can sing and record your favorite songs karaoke-style as well as write and perform your own comedy sketches, poetry and stories. It is quite simple, all you need is a computer(microphone and webcam will upgrade the experience) and a creative spirit, and On Stage we’ll take care of the rest. Record your own video performances and be a star. Try karaoking one of my fave songs - 99 red balloons.
A Spam A Day - I always thought that spam is wrong, that spam is the lowest form of penetrating our privacy. However Ozi took all these spams we receive and turned into a wonderful thing, he turned into art. Ozi turns each day’s most outrageous spam-mail-subject into a cartoon. So when was the last time you flew her to orgasmic wonderland;-).
The Rookie - It looks like 24, it sounds like 24, it is directed by the same director(Rodney Charter) of 24 but guess what it isn’t 24. So what is it? “The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction digital shorts chronicle the further adventures of American Counter Terrorism agent, Jason Blaine. Set within the same high-stakes world as 24, Blaine races against the clock to try rescue his boss, who is kidnapped by a nefarious drug cartel.” Enjoy!
LovePixel - A pixel is the smallest piece of information in an image. Pixels are normally arranged in a regular 2-dimensional grid, and are often represented using dots or squares. Jason Huang, a designer and illustrator from Taiwan has created an amazing pixel city. This is a MUST SEE, it is much better than the horrible million dollar homepage.
Cowboy’s School - You should try to shoot all targets as soon as they appear. Each time you miss you will lose a life. As you progress the targets will get faster. Save a horse ride a cowboy!
May
5
Who Are You ??
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SquidNote - My girlfriend got me a SquidNote for my birthday and at first I thought “Oh no, not another eCard”.Little did I know that they’ve redesigned the wheel into something special, personable and different. SquidNote offers the perfect way for your family or friends to show their combined love to you simply by adding all greetings to one memorable eCard.
TypeRacer - The first time I entered TypeRacer the following quote from Pulp Fiction was placed before me “And you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? They call it, uh, Royale with Cheese. What do they call a Big Mac? A Big Mac is a Big Mac, but they call it Le Big Mac”. Before I knew it I was typing like crazy, I came in 3rd with 41 words per min. Confused? Just enter the site and start racing against others, upon completion let me know how fast do you type?
BooRah - Food is essential for our existence however it should be tasty and who can you trust better than other people reviews. BooRah summarizes a collection of online reviews from bloggers, professional critics and consumers on restaurants. Enter the zip code of the desired area in which you would like to dine in and the best restaurants will be available for you. Hungry? Check the best restaurants at San Fransisco, Los Angeles, New York and much more.
Ideal Bite - If you knew what you could do in the day to day to impact the planet and your community in a positive way, you’d do it. Right? But for most of us, there are not enough hours in the day as it is, never mind finding the time to learn which products are environmentally friendly and which aren’t, or what a label means when it says “organic,” “natural,” or “sustainable.” Ideal Bite is here to help, providing insight and inspiration, level-headed advice, and tried-and-true recommendations for people who aspire to align their everyday actions with their personal values. So lets try, at least a bit.
Joey & David - Joey Manderino & David Young have created an excellent comedy video website which is based solely on their exceptional talent of writing, performing and producing. The various videos are featured under 4 categories (Shorts, Longs, Viralcom and YoungMan Lab) that provide endless hours of sarcastic humor. If you feel like laughing this is the ultimate site for you. Enjoy!
Decision08 - Please decide the following: Who are you? Who do you like? Who do you support? Deciding has never been an easy task however the latter question involves more than just your personal life it has an impact on the community, so you must take it seriously. Decision08 is an interactive political site that hopes to ease on your misgivings and help you reach the right political decision.
Reviewgist - You decided to buy a new digital camera, you even decided what is your budget and what features you are looking for however the enormous amount of products makes your decision impossible. Reviewgist comes to rescue you, Reviewgist gathers reviews from numerous online sources, analyze what they say and combine those opinions into a single easy-to-digest format. I tested the site and it seems that the results are very useful, the site offers more in-depth information than standard user-generated reviews and I hope will ease on your electronic purchase decisions.
Pluggedin - Pluggedin is a new music video site that has great potential, it is sleek and is based on HD legal videos (Universal, Sony BMG, and EMI). However the legacy part is also the Achilles heel of the site as the content is pretty vanilla, the artists they have listed are all commercial/popular, no real selection beyond the usual for-the-masses artists. Another downside is that some of the videos won’t upload or take a long while to upload. Despite these facts it is worth checking, I believe that Pluggedin will evolve and be a big factor as an online music video provider.
Get out and Play - This is soooo much fun, that i don’t want to ruin your surprise by plotting the story. Follow it and I guarantee you won’t regret it.
Toon Crisis - Ever seen a crazy homeless guy wandering around shooting at pigeons with his finger? Now, see what his frazzled mind sees: demons, scary worms, and more. This game is a great blend of real-world video and cartoons. Reminds me of one of the first blended movies - Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Apr
28
Without the People, Social Communities are Worthless
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Earth Day 2008 - The story behind Earth Day is quite simple, on that day you should be nice to the earth and do something Green. I think this concept is great, it increases our awareness but on the other hand I don’t like the fact that it is “reinforced” on a specific day. Who said Earth Day should be celebrated only once a year? So go ahead and do something (regardless of what day it is) nice for our planet. You can start with: Recycling your old cellular, Getting rid of those plastic bags or Call Capitol Hill and include them with your concerns.
Grooveshark - Grooveshark is the ability to find and listen to any song, share and receive personalized recommendations and purchase music at a fair price with the knowledge that the copyright holder will be paid. There are many similar services (Last.fm, Deezer and SeeqPod). All services offer more or less the same (online music), the difference is the appearance and usability of the site. I found Grooveshark as very appealing and friendly, it for sure will be my first choice however from my understanding of people I noticed that what is good for one is not for the other, so it is your call - choose your Web Radio provider and Please don’t stop the music!
Moshi Monsters - Have you ever considered adopting? And if adopting why not choose a monster, give it a name and design its color scheme. Each Monster has a lively personality that develops the more it is played with. You can nuture your pet by solving daily puzzle games to earn Rox, the in-game currency. Rox can be used to buy weird and wonderful things in the virtual shop to keep your Monster healthy and happy. I have created my “AllMyFaves Monster” and I’m waiting (reminds me of MyMiniCity I built lately) to see how it will develop. This is fun for kids of all ages.
We Heart It - As web users you probably see many images/videos that you feel like bookmarking however the common bookmarking tools enables you to only save the url. With WeHeartIt you can put everything you saw and liked on the same page to look again whenever you want. It is very simple to install, just follow the short instructions and bookmarking has never been easier. This service reminds me of StumbleUpon which is considered the pioneer of images bookmarking.
Dopplr -Dopplr is an online service for business travelers, share your future travel plans privately with friends and colleagues. The service then highlights coincidence, for example, telling you that three people you know will be in Paris when you will be there too. This can work only if all your colleagues are part of this community, well actually this is correct for all social communities, without the people they are worthless.
Twitt Earth - Twitter is considered the largest micro-blogging service. As the biggest and most common service twitter acts as a nutritious application platform which attracts developers and squeezes out there creativity and knowledge. Twitt Earth offers a unique way to view new twittes, it shows the origin of the twitt on the globes. This application is fun and makes the twitting worthy. Feel free to follow me on Twitter, who knows maybe one day all my blogging will be done through twitter .
Etsy - Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade. Etsy enables people to make a living from making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers. The question raised is what would you prefer buying your child a Handmade Loretta or a Webkinz Kangaroo.
Autoblog - My girlfriend desires a Black BMW coupe, my brother wants a Black Porsche Boxter S and I think a Jaguar will be nice to own. People love cars, A car is an accessory that reflects (mentally and economically) who you are. Autoblog does a great job covering the latest news, shows, types and automakers, in addition they have a section dedicated only to green auto issues. What car do you desire?
Dilbert - Dilbert (first published April 16, 1989) is an American comic strip written and drawn by Scott Adams. Dilbert is known for its satirical humor about a white-collar, micromanaged office, featuring the engineer Dilbert as the title character. The Dilbert site has been upgraded and now features comics with color, animation and if you think you are funnier than Scott Adams now you can edit Dilbert’s punchline. Laugh and enjoy it as much as you can!
Dirt Bike - Test your biking skills on one of the dangerous rocky terrains around. You should be very careful as you make your way and avoid crashing or hitting any obstacles or you will lose the game.
Apr
21
Demand A Change
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Switched - Do you like Tech but you are not really obsessed with it? If you answered YES it means Switched is the Tech site for you. Switched is a Tech site that aggregates the best and latest Tech updates into an easy to use interface. Switched filters the enormous amount of Tech info out there and offers you only the best. 100% of the content is coming from blogs such as Engadget, EngadgetMobile, TUAW, Download Squad, Joystiq, Xbox 360 Fanboy, and Wii Fanboy. AOL which stands behind Switched, offers it as a rival to Yahoo!Tech.
Pitchfork.tv - Pitchfork.tv is a music video channel dedicated to documenting independent music as it happens. The online channel will bring you closer to the artists you love, through original mini-documentaries, secret rooftop and basement sessions, full concerts, exclusive interviews, and the most carefully curated selection of music videos online. One thing is for sure - You won’t find Britney on Pitchfork.tv. My fave video on the site is Jamie Lidell - Little bit of feel Good.
Forecast Earth - We at AllMyFaves are very considered about climate change and global warming, we try to provide our followers the best green sites that will help clarify the question - Where is the world going to? Forecast Earth leverages the trusted scientific resources of The Weather Channel. The site presents an open, balanced dialogue around the scientific facts concerning global climate change. Forecast Earth provides interested visitors a place where science can be heard, and offers a forum where all people can question and debate all points of view. Forecast Earth leverages what the Internet does best; an exchange of rational ideas from both experts and non-experts with questions. In addition, Forecast Earth will look at how climate change may already be affecting the lives of individuals, families, communities and businesses. Additional Green sites that have been featured on our weekly faves include: Earth Hour, Stuff, Carbonrally, RiverWired, VIROPOP, The Daily Green, Clash of the Consoles, Razoo and Do The Green Thing. So now that you understand the facts a bit better, help yourself (the world) and DEMAND A CHANGE - the change will come from the people.
aniBoom - Animation is an international and a cross-cultural language that expresses itself in different styles and genres. aniBoom is actually a platform for everyone in the animation industry to display and create their work. So how can you (the individual user) benefit from it? It is simple - enjoy watching the creations and if you feel like contributing your thoughts, go ahead and rate. It is fascinating viewing how other people think about coping with life difficulties - “This is my way - Videotape“.
italki - Learning a new language can be achieved in various ways, the common ones include live courses, online courses, books or directly from the native speakers. In the past the latter case could be achieved only by visiting the place, well not anymore. italki is a language exchange site, you can learn a new language by actually chatting or talking (and maybe make some friends along the way) with someone from another country. I assume that for some it will be better than listening to a CD or podcast, after all there is no substitue to actually practicing a language. Additional language sites that have been featured on our weekly faves include: Babbel, Mango and Friends Abroad.
Adobe - Media Player - Adobe Media Player is a desktop application built on Adobe AIR that provides control and flexibility to view what you want, when you want - whether online or offline. You can queue up and download your favorite Internet TV content (CBS, PBS, MTV, Revision3, and Blip.tv), track and download new episodes automatically, and manage your personal video library for viewing at your convenience. A big disadvantage is the fact that the player isn’t web based, you must download it, however, the high quality and the interface makes it worth the download.
Old Radio World - Before television, radio provided entertainment by presenting radio plays and programs of mystery, intrigue, comedy, news and soap operas. On Old Radio World you will find some of the most popular radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Feel free comparing The 1957 Chevrolet radio ad with the Chevrolet 2007 Super Bowl Commercial.
BuiLD YouR WiLD SeLF - Are you ready to build your wild self? First, design your human self. Then, choose your fave animal parts and go wild. At the end save it to your desktop or send to a friend.
CDX - CDX is a multi-episode adventure game that uses real actors and video segments to spin a tale of mystery and intrigue around an ancient Roman sacrificial blade. Try solving it yourself, if not check this walkthrough.
MotherLoad - Use your digger to excavate as much ore as possible. Use the money you earn to upgrade your digger and move deeper and deeper underground, to unearth the mysteries from below.
Apr
14
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
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Heavy - Heavy is designed especially for young men aged 18-34. It mixes animation, music, video games, grainy home movies of oddball characters, supermodels in bikinis and pop culture parodies. Often, all of these elements are squished into a single two-minute clip. Heavy’s original programming staples include “Superficial Friends,” “Kung Fu Jimmy Chow,” “The Massive Mating Game,” “The Burly Sports Show,” and “Behind the Music that Sucks.” However you won’t find songs like -”He ain’t heavy he’s my brother“. The only downside is that advertising is everywhere.
Yardbarker - Are you a sports enthusiastic? Yardbarker is the place to go for sports news. From the unique blogs by actual athletes to the vibrant community who is passionate about great sports from poker to football. In the Yard, even the famous athletes are treated like fans. Check the Yardbarker YouTube page for cool sport related videos.
LearningSpace - There’s nothing like free education. LearningSpace offers a new initiative designed to open up university material to traditional and non-traditional learners alike. If you ever wondered what university material is like, take a look! You can find free online courses with various subjects: Arts and History; Business and Management; Education; Health and Lifestyle; IT and Computing; Mathematics and Statistics; Modern Languages; Science and Nature; Society; Study Skills; Technology. Now you can check if you are smarter than a 5th grader?
Politico - A strictly political website that seems to represent both sides of the spectrum. Currently the site will focus on three arenas. The first is Congress and the constant flow of agendas, personalities and power struggles that define daily life on Capitol Hill. The second is the 2008 presidential campaign, a race already churning and one likely to shape history in ways far beyond the typical election. The third is lobbying and advocacy, a part of the capital economy undergoing rapid growth and change. It is a business alive with interesting and influential characters whose impact is dimly understood and insufficiently covered.
Debatewise - Debatewise allows you to share your beliefs about, your passion for, or your wisdom on the issues that mean most to you. If you want to convince others that you’re right, if you want to convince your opponents that they’re wrong, this is the place for you. You can start a debate on any topic you like. You can collaborate with people who share your outlook by adding to the debates they started. And you can respond to the views of those people who disagree with you. The growing number of debates allows you to learn how key thinkers see a particular issue. You can read both sides of the debate, see how other people have voted and vote yourself.
Muxtape - A simple way to create and share mp3 mixtapes, there’s some great music up there, you just have to look a little bit. Shame about the 12 song limit but you can always delete some and add others. My Fave mix is by Novalis. The achilles heel of the site is that it moves at a snails pace even when I’m not uploading anything. ** A note to Muxtape owners - Please upgrade your servers.
Clark and Michael - Michael Cera (Superbad and Arrested Development) and Clark Duke in a web-based sit-com about two young guys trying to launch their own show in Hollywood. The show includes 10 chapters and has been funded by CBS. Similar projects on the net include: Squeegees, Quarterlife and Roommates. Do you like these online shows? I personally think that this will be the future of TV.
The Photo Stream - Photo Stream has an interesting way to deliver relevant content to their audience - they do it the visual way. Almost every interesting article which is uploaded on the net is accompanied by a photo, so Photo Stream displays the photos and you just need to click and choose the story of your will.
IcanHAScheezBURGER - I am allergic to cats (Yes I really am). I have no hard feelings towards cats I actually like them a lot but from a distance, for example, through the net. IcanHAScheezBURGER (I have no idea what the name means) offers an endless source of lolcats pics that will make you lol.
Battleships - The objective of this game is to sink all of the computers ships before the computer sinks your ships.
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