Tuesday, 31 March 2009
These Boots Were Made For Walking
Going for a long walk might be the last thing on your mind. But there's one website that wants you to step out of your car and go for a stroll. Walkit.com lets you pick a start and an end location in your chosen city, and then tells you the quickest way to walk from A to B. It also gives you an estimate of how long your journey will take you.
Monday, 30 March 2009
Kosmix
Searching the Internet can be a bit of a bind. Trust me, I do it for a living, and it never gets any easier wading through page after page of text and links.
Well, finding something of interest became easier after I came across the little gem www.kosmix.com
The idea behind this search facility is that it takes your query and returns information in the form of a bespoke webpage, including text summaries, pictures and links.
This website was originally created as a vertical search engine for information about health, automobiles and travel.
But it has now been transformed into a universal search engine for all subjects in the Internet cosmos.
Data is sourced from a wide range of places, such as Flickr, Google, Wikipedia, TheFind, Yahoo Answers, Amazon, Truveo, and YouTube.
This gives you an incredibly diverse selection of reading and watching material, and it is all laid out in a really palatable format.
Well, finding something of interest became easier after I came across the little gem www.kosmix.com
The idea behind this search facility is that it takes your query and returns information in the form of a bespoke webpage, including text summaries, pictures and links.
This website was originally created as a vertical search engine for information about health, automobiles and travel.
But it has now been transformed into a universal search engine for all subjects in the Internet cosmos.
Data is sourced from a wide range of places, such as Flickr, Google, Wikipedia, TheFind, Yahoo Answers, Amazon, Truveo, and YouTube.
This gives you an incredibly diverse selection of reading and watching material, and it is all laid out in a really palatable format.
Sunday, 29 March 2009
My Pet Peeves
Sometimes its good to get things off your chest. And if you need a platform to shout from visit www.mypetpeeves.com. Just write a post on your biggest pet peeve and leave it online for other people to agree or disagree with. You can also leave your own comments on other people’s biggest irritations.
BRITISH SUMMER TIME BEGINS - Clocks go forward
Find out more about British Summertime together with a list of Bank Holidays and more at www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/LivingintheUK/DG_073741
Dont forget to put clocks forward 1 hour at 1am
Dont forget to put clocks forward 1 hour at 1am
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Ask For Advice
If you’re considering making some life-changing decisions in the near future, why not pay a visit to www.freshties.com.
This site lets you chat to other people and get advice on a range of things from career moves to parenting and travelling. It’s free to use, you need to register to join, and you can also create a blog on the site to tell other members what you are up to.
This site lets you chat to other people and get advice on a range of things from career moves to parenting and travelling. It’s free to use, you need to register to join, and you can also create a blog on the site to tell other members what you are up to.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Smash Your Screen
Have you ever felt so angry at work that you wanted to smash your computer screen? Well www.brokenself.com is just as satisfying and a lot less messy and expensive. Keep clicking and watch the cracks appear on your screen, very satisfying!
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Hoaxes
I am sick and tired of my email inbox being bombarded with emails from friends who innocently send me virus warnings that are hoaxes. Why cant people by arsed to check their validity before forwarding loads of unneccessary emails to everyone in their address book.
For example the LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL VIRUS. biggest load of bullshit I`ve heard this week.
Take a look at http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/lifeisbeautiful.asp I really do wish people would follow up any virus email they get to see if its genuione and this one is another bloody hoax and it ends up in my inbox cos the people that forward ity on are either too bloody idol to check it out or they panic and cos they panic then they like to pass it on and cause everyone else to panic. Its like hearing a rhumor in the street and it gets passed on to someone else. Does no one ever stop to check out the truth.. Another bloody hoax. Theres loads of them.
For example the LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL VIRUS. biggest load of bullshit I`ve heard this week.
Take a look at http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/lifeisbeautiful.asp I really do wish people would follow up any virus email they get to see if its genuione and this one is another bloody hoax and it ends up in my inbox cos the people that forward ity on are either too bloody idol to check it out or they panic and cos they panic then they like to pass it on and cause everyone else to panic. Its like hearing a rhumor in the street and it gets passed on to someone else. Does no one ever stop to check out the truth.. Another bloody hoax. Theres loads of them.
Karaoke Party
www.karaokeparty.com is a web based version of the playstation game “SingStar”.
Karaokeparty lets you croon along to your favorite tracks. You don’t need a microphone but if you do use one then the site will automatically rate your performance provided that you have registered.
Your score will be visible to other users and you can attempt to secure a place on the leader board. You can also make friends and chat to other singers.
Karaokeparty lets you croon along to your favorite tracks. You don’t need a microphone but if you do use one then the site will automatically rate your performance provided that you have registered.
Your score will be visible to other users and you can attempt to secure a place on the leader board. You can also make friends and chat to other singers.
Broadband Speeds
Just been checking the speed of my Broadband connection as it seems very slow lately and a good site with eay to understand results is www.speedtester.bt.com I`m getting 4 and half meg out of a possible 8. Not too happy with that as I used to get around 6 meg.
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
The Over 50s
If you believe that the older you get the wiser you get, you’ll love www.the50plus.co.uk. This site helps you to avoid flash young cowboys by finding a mature handyman to help you out. It will provide you with experienced, reliable workers for plumbing, electrical work, gardening and carpentry jobs.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Computer Advice
If you’re a bit of a technophobe, you might want to take a look at www.helpwithpcs.com. This site has lots of useful information on how to keep your PC running smoothly, plus handy tips and tricks.
Photos by Rosie
Abbey FM head of News Rosie Hillman has set up her own photography business after the demise of Abbey FM. She is a photographer based in Barrow in Furness in Cumbria and is ready to take photos of your band, your baby, your dog or your wares! She is not just limited to work in Furness and will travel anywhere in the country/world! She offers an alternative to that dated concept of the stiff studio family portrait session. Instead, if you like walking the dog on the beach as a family, she will come along with you and take pictures of the wind in your hair and the sand between your toes! She says. If you're a footy-mad family, then we'll go for a kick about in the park and I'll capture the goals you score and the smiles on your faces. You get the idea! For businesses or bands, organisations or groups, I'm passionate about helping you get the perfect images to promote yourself! Please do get in touch for availability and prices. on 01229 831569. |
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Monday, 23 March 2009
Free Stuff
It’s always nice to get something for free, which is why www.free-stuff.co.uk is the gift that keeps on giving. This site is full of free offers for you to choose from including make up, supermarket vouchers and free wines.
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Recycling Revolution
You hear a lot of talk these days about the environment - and the need to recycle in order to preserve precious resources. Sounds easy. But how much do you really know about recycling and how to live in harmony with the planet?
www.recycling-revolution.com is a website I've found that offers a really down-to-earth introduction to all things recycle related. And it's not as simple as you might imagine.
There are all sorts of rules and guidelines to adhere to if you want to make your recycling the most efficient, and ways to recycle you might not have thought about before - such as selling old clothes and toys in a yard sale or carboot sale.
This site was created by a lady trying to educate her husband on what can and cannot be recycled. It's plain and to the point and emphasises the fact that every little counts.
www.recycling-revolution.com is a website I've found that offers a really down-to-earth introduction to all things recycle related. And it's not as simple as you might imagine.
There are all sorts of rules and guidelines to adhere to if you want to make your recycling the most efficient, and ways to recycle you might not have thought about before - such as selling old clothes and toys in a yard sale or carboot sale.
This site was created by a lady trying to educate her husband on what can and cannot be recycled. It's plain and to the point and emphasises the fact that every little counts.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Samurize
One of those 'must have' tools if you are a gamer, overclocker or desktop modder.
www.samurize.com provides all the information you need about all your computers in one central location in the form of a "config," similar to a widget or gadget, that can be placed anywhere on your desktop.
To this you can add information such as CPU usage, disk utilisation, network traffic, system temperatures, top processes, memory information and loads more.
There are scripts or plugins which can display weather reports, news headlines, music controllers - you can even use the scripts to create a text file to be displayed on your desktop - for example a to-do list.
Combine this with an autohotkey command to update the list when you think of something new to do and you are well on your way to calling yourself a serious desktop modder!
This is for total tech heads only. It is designed for use on Windows XP and 2000, with Vista fixes due out in the next build.
If you fancy having a go and need more help than the rather dry text tutorial on the website, checkoutYouTube as there are plenty of great visual guides if you search for Samurize.
www.samurize.com provides all the information you need about all your computers in one central location in the form of a "config," similar to a widget or gadget, that can be placed anywhere on your desktop.
To this you can add information such as CPU usage, disk utilisation, network traffic, system temperatures, top processes, memory information and loads more.
There are scripts or plugins which can display weather reports, news headlines, music controllers - you can even use the scripts to create a text file to be displayed on your desktop - for example a to-do list.
Combine this with an autohotkey command to update the list when you think of something new to do and you are well on your way to calling yourself a serious desktop modder!
This is for total tech heads only. It is designed for use on Windows XP and 2000, with Vista fixes due out in the next build.
If you fancy having a go and need more help than the rather dry text tutorial on the website, checkout
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Friday, 20 March 2009
Autohotkey
RSI is a common complaint for regular computer users. In the case of computing it is caused by repeating the same keystrokes or mouse movements over and over again.
www.autohotkey.com is the URL where you can download a custom macro script writer which sits in your system tray and overrides Windows' default hotkeys so that you can design your own.
This looks incredibly complicated - but once you have stepped through the quick start tutorial you will realise it is really not that hard at all.
By loading up your script files with instructions to do pretty much anything you would want to do regularly, you can not only preserve your body from the strains of RSI but you can also save valuable time.
Want to open your favourite search engine? Write a macro so that you can do it on one keystroke.
Need to write your signature and contact details in an email or on a letter?
Yet again you can easily create a hotkey that performs this task at the press of a button.
www.autohotkey.com is the URL where you can download a custom macro script writer which sits in your system tray and overrides Windows' default hotkeys so that you can design your own.
This looks incredibly complicated - but once you have stepped through the quick start tutorial you will realise it is really not that hard at all.
By loading up your script files with instructions to do pretty much anything you would want to do regularly, you can not only preserve your body from the strains of RSI but you can also save valuable time.
Want to open your favourite search engine? Write a macro so that you can do it on one keystroke.
Need to write your signature and contact details in an email or on a letter?
Yet again you can easily create a hotkey that performs this task at the press of a button.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
A New Language
Learning a foreign language can be very difficult. And if you know someone who’s trying to get to grips with English, send them to www.my-english-dictionary.com. This site let’s you learn new words by showing you how it’s spelt, a picture of it and how to say the word.
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Scatter Brain
Learning a foreign language can be very difficult. And if you know someone who’s trying to get to grips with English, send them to www.my-english-dictionary.com. This site let’s you learn new words by showing you how it’s spelt, a picture of it and how to say the word.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Magic Taxi
We all need to use search engines, whether it’s for work or play. And www.magictaxi.co.uk claims to be the web’s happiest website, because it donates 50% of its advertising revenue to charity. So next time you need to find an answer, log on and you could be doing your good deed for the day.
Monday, 16 March 2009
Pop Music
If you love to be kept up to date with the latest pop gossip, click on www.popjustice.com. This site gives you a daily account of what’s going on in the showbiz world, and insider news on what your favourite celebrities have been getting up to. There’s also news on the latest releases and upcoming gigs.
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