Monthly Archives: October 2009

Tweak Today – Mission Pleasantly Possible

Tweak Today – Whenever I hear the words assignment, mission or task, my initial reaction is more often than not an “oh boy” one. But Tweak Today takes these intimidating nouns and makes them utterly entertaining and inspiring. It is … Continue reading

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EnglishCentral – Look, Listen and Speak: the Next Generation

English Central – This site falls under the “conversational English language learning” category, where users learn English through watching contemporary videos and repeating the conversations or dialogues played out on the screen. To give an example, I watched a video … Continue reading

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The Frisky – Peppy Posts on Life, Style and Celebs

The Frisky – Looking for some solid celebrity news without the paparazzi goo and cheesy headlines? Want to dip into current style trends that transcend the gullible teen magazine spirit? Then you should pay The Frisky a visit – you … Continue reading

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Beds Are Burning – It’s Time for Climate Justice

Beds Are Burning – ‘Beds Are Burning‘ is originally a 1987 hit single by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil which was originally a political song about Pintupi’s (Australian Aboriginal group) repatriation of ancestral lands. Click here for the full … Continue reading

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It Made My Day – Shared Heart-Lifting Moments

It Made My Day – Cherished moments, sporadically interspersed across one’s lifespan, are the experiences that shape the lives of each and every one of us. One particular cherished moment worth noting in this context is “It Made My Day” … Continue reading

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Biscuit Tin – A Tasty Soup of Nostalgia

Biscuit Tin – When was the last time you actually sat down and looked through an album of printed photos? My guess is you haven’t done this since the late 90s. Nevertheless, if you’re longing for this quasi-obsolete activity, you … Continue reading

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HBO Imagine – Spelling out a Story Like Never Before

HBO Imagine – This is one of those sites you simply must dive straight into in order to fully grasp their concept. The HBO Story Cube “embraces the spirit of HBO telling deeper, more engaging stories in innovative ways, demonstrating … Continue reading

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Grow Box – The hungry Square

Grow Box – Drag your box and collect all the golden coins along the way. But don’t grow too big or you won’t be able to pass through the narrow passages and move on to the next level or get … Continue reading

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Artwiculate – Flaunting Vocab Mastery, Micro Style

Artwiculate – Think you have the English vocabulary down and covered?  There’s nothing like a daily test of your alleged virtuosity to see if you’re a man (or woman) of your…word, or just someone who scored high on their verbal … Continue reading

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RunThere – Baby, We were Born to Run

RunThere – RunThere is what happens when an exercise log meets web 2.0. It’s a place for jog and cycling enthusiasts to keep track of their own performance, measure the distance of their covered distance and share all the info … Continue reading

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NerdyShirts – Geeky is Gorgeous

NerdyShirts – Investment bankers, lawyers and accountants all have to abide a dress code which usually includes a dark suit and a tie. In case you were wondering, the dress code for the AllMyFaves team is up to each employee’s … Continue reading

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Information Is Beautiful – Ignorance is Not A Bliss!

Information Is Beautiful – Is ignorance truly bliss?  Maybe sometimes, but overall I think ignorance is more of a curse than a bliss. Information is the ultimate king. David McCandless, the person behind Information Is Beautiful, would agree with me … Continue reading

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