Weekend web review - Free Directory Enquires

Don`t normally do this but since its the weekend and the end of the month I thought I would chuck a quick website review in for you.

Take a look at www.192.com and also www.thephonebook.bt.com

Both sites are free to use to obtain telephone numbers and it saves you paying out those extortionate rates to your phone company just to get a telephone number.

Find The Perfect Wine

Looking for the perfect wine for your dinner party? www.lovethatwine.co.uk has a powerful search feature where you can search for wine by colour, country, supermarket price, occasion and food type.

It has wine reviews and information provided by a team of enthusiasts and it also publishes honest, unbiased reviews from everyday wine drinkers. There is also information on over 10,000 wines available on UK shelves

Ask Cupid

Do you have a love problem that you need advice on?

Well log onto www.dearcupid.com where you can post a problem and get advice from other users. There are thousands of questions on just about every possible quandary of the heart. Alternatively, if you’re feeling wise, you can offer your pearls of wisdom and try your hand at being an agony aunt or uncle.

Say Bye to Migraines

Migraines can be seriously painful and lay sufferers up for days.

At www.migraine.org.uk you can identify what triggers your migraine, recognise early warning signs, find information on tried and tested treatments as well as those in development and from comp0limentary medicine.

There are also discussion forums so you can discuss your condition with other sufferers

Love Food Hate Waste

You might be surprised to learn that the average family wastes around £420 a year by wasting food that goes straight in the bin but now you can learn to love food and hate waste at www.lovefoodhatewaste.com You can download some great recipes from here.

Hospital Radio

Barrows Furtness General Hospital has its own hospital radio station and is looking for volunteers. Its a great oppertunity if you want to get involved in radio and its also the basis where a lot of presenters around the world have started out.

If you fancy a tatse of working in radio, chatting to people and presenting your own show or reading the news then this is a good starting ground.

Check out their website for more info. Have a look at www.radio-lonsdale.co.uk

Local Websites

It comes round quick. A couple of locally based websites for you t5o take a look at and I am responsible for them all being the webmaster. If you live in the Furness and South Cumbrian area then you may find these sites useful

www.southlakes-uk.co.uk over 3000 photos of the area from mid 19th century to modern day and a very busy message forum for ex locals who want to stay in touch with their roots

www.barrowpubs.co.uk is a potted look at the history of every pub and hotel thats ever stood in Barrow In Furness

www.838383.co.uk is a local taxi firm that I also work for

www.talkandchat.co.uk is a great chat forum to talk about anything you like,no matter where you are or who you are. Check it out and tell my moderators that I sent you.

Party Planner

www.eventful.com helps you plan your free time with precision.

You fill in your musical likes and dislikes and it notifies you when your favourite band is coming to town.

You can see whats going on in your area. You need never miss out on your favourite band again.

Social Networking crap

Did I mention that I finally got myself on facebook a few months ago and looking at it now it all looks a load of crap and full of bullshit I was debating on leaving it and deleting my account but it seems that everyone else is using it and I am sick of getting bombarded by people offering me stupid things. I couldnt care less.

However, if you want to add me as a friend on facebook then you can do it by searching for this email address bill @ ukradiojock.co.uk and if you do add me then explain in a message who you are otherwise it will get ingnored and treat like spam.

Talking of social networking sites you can also add me on myspace at www.myspace.com/billclarkontheradio

Persoannly I dont rate any but I think Facebook is the worst but thats just my opinion

How To….

Ever wondered how to open a bottle of beer with a bit of paper then www.sclipa.com has “how to” videos on literally everything you could possibly want to do from the very useful to the totally useless depending on what your definition of “useful” is.

The videos are from people from all walks of life from professors to your local yokel with a webcam.

Just Ask

www.askaboutgames.com is a new website that helps parents decide which video games are suitable for their children and handily explains the age rating system.

It also clarifies other information that can be found on games packaging. The advice centre also aims to answer parents concerns on how to that their kids play safe

Get some Skills

www.freeskills.com is online training resource for people who aren’t that confident on a computer. It offers everything from basic tips to advanced computer use and subjects featured include Microsoft products, the Internet and desktop publishing to name but a few. There’s also excellent tutorials and all the information is clear and very easy to read

Magic Eye

As an extra bonus I thought I would throw in this website review for your weekend.

Do you remember a few years ago when every newspaper or magazine you laid your hands on had one of those magic eye images in it? Well, if you’ve been missing them, you can feast your eyes on a whole host of images at www.magiceye.com and if you’re new to magic eye pictures, this site will tell you how they work and how you can train your eyes to see the hidden images.

Get Safe Online

There is always something new and interesting to do on the internet, but some people worry about safety, and quite rightly too. The world wide web gives those with malicious intent a territory without boundaries to work in. But it is incredibly easy to close the door on them if you follow a few basic safety rules.

www.getsafeonline.org tackles this thorny issue in a really palatable style without mess, fuss, or drama. It gives you straight-forward advice and tips about keeping your PC out of the hands of thieves and fraudsters.

A good place to start is the top ten safety tips link on the front page of the website which takes you to a 10-minute guide for beginners. I really like that they have separated the guide into PC, MAC and Linux, as the three operating systems are quite different and deserve to be handled in different ways.

There is advice for home and business users here, plus a handy test to see how safety savvy you are. Look under the highlights section for topic-specific articles, such as online dating and social networking sites like Facebook and Bebo

Parenting Tips

In this modern age of both parents working and not enough hours in the day, raising kids is even harder work than it used to be. But www.parenthacks.com could lend you a hand.

This site gives you daily doses of parenting tips, organised by childrens’ ages, activities, and common dilemmas, all submitted by fellow parents.

You can also learn how to stay organised, save some money, and stay healthy. And if you have any top tips of your own, don’t be afraid to share them!

Talking Pets

Have you ever wished your pet could talk? Well www.talkingpets.org is a place to check out.
Talkingpets.org houses a fun little widget that allows you to upload a picture of your treasured pet and make a fun talking postcard to send on to friends and family.

Just choose a picture, re-size and add an appropriate mouth. Then you can either type an original essage or use one of the pre-loaded passages of text. The voice will change depending on which name you choose.

The voices are a bit scary to say the least, but it is a fun way to send a personal message. And you can even add your creation to your Facebook profile to amuse visitors with a funny message.

Funny signs

If you’re the office prankster who likes to email crazy things to your colleagues, then you’ll love www.funnysign.com. It’s a gallery of more than 100 unintentionally funny American road signs. Some of the funniest are those advertising places of worship, such as: “Seeking a sign from God? This is it!” and “Don’t let worries kill you – let the church help.”

Talking Pets

Have you ever wished your pet could talk?

Well www.talkingpets.org is a place to check out.

Talkingpets.org houses a fun little widget that allows you to upload a picture of your treasured pet and make a fun talking postcard to send on to friends and family.

Just choose a picture, re-size and add an appropriate mouth. Then you can either type an original message or use one of the pre-loaded passages of text. The voice will change depending on which name you choose.

The voices are a bit scary to say the least, but it is a fun way to send a personal message. And you can even add your creation to your Facebook profile to amuse visitors with a funny message.

The Horses Mouth

Starting a new job or college course can be a daunting experience, especially if you are moving into an entirely new field.

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who has been there before, and that is the premise of www.horsesmouth.co.uk

This social enterprise website is all about connecting people up to mentors who can guide them through the trials and tribulations they will face.

You can either become a mentor and pass on your pearls of wisdom, or you seek the support of an understanding person who knows what you are going through.

There are almost 5,000 mentors registered with the site covering subjects as wide-ranging as family and relationships to vocational training and choosing a career. But if you cannot find a mentor on your subject, the website invites you to send out a call for help.

You can scan the website's categories, or scroll through the available mentors to read their profiles.

To contact a mentor you will need to register, which requires a mobile number for them to send a verification code to.

The service is only available in certain countries, but there is a good global coverage.

Travel Guide

If the autumn is depressing you already, and you fancy booking yourself a holiday to cheer yourself up, never fear travel.co.uk is here. It pools information from hundreds of travel agents to provide you with at least three options for every holiday you choose. There’s also a nifty holiday shortlist feature that lets you store and compare different holidays as you browse the site. And if you’re looking for a last-minute bargain, it’s a great place to start.

Holiday Homes

www.myholiday.com is a new holiday home rental site that provides details of 40,000 cottages, villas, apartments and houseboats in 21 countries. Once you’ve found a property you like the look of you can book online or add it to a list of potential holiday venues. There are large photos of each property, so you won’t get any nasty surprises, and details of rental rates throughout the year and any extra costs. And if you’ve got a holiday homes of your own, you can list it for free.

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