Passive Aggresive Notes – Sharing a space with others can often get ugly; a roommate who stays clear from doing the dishes; a co-worker who constantly eats your lunch; and the worst, a flat mate who leaves hairs in the bath’s drainage hole… Since we’re all human and there’s only so much we can take, we must find a way to vent all these frustrations that have to do with that ‘other’ person.
Passive Aggressive Notes was created specifically for this reason and it offers one of the best and funniest solutions to this problem. It compiles “painfully polite and hilariously hostile writings from shared spaces around the world.” Pay them a visit, add your own disgusting/nerve-wracking/obnoxious experience and see what others have to say. In addition to the photo below, my favorite is Going up? What’s yours?
RunPee – Don’t you just hate it when you’re watching a movie and then get that sneaking sensation that you have to go and pee? RunPee tells you when is the best moment to run to the restroom while a movie is playing without you missing a crucial plot moment. Don’t worry; it will also fill you in on what happened during your absence. You get to see the movie at its fullest and enjoy a quick break for the restrooms.
For ease of use, RunPee recently released an iPhone app which lets you check the info instantly while in the theater. How cool is that?
JPG Magazine – JPG is a magazine focusing on photography. The content of JPG is user-created and submitted via the magazine’s website. When photos are submitted, they are voted on by members of the site’s community for inclusion in the next issue. To watch their amazing photos, you can browse either their Theme or Photos categories (for photos: submitted, from contacts, spotlight, etc.).
Photos on JPG are extraordinarily impressive and captivating, to the extent that they surpass the quality of other photo browsing services online. I personally love the stories behind the pictures, you should take a look at that as well.
Neon Maze – Guide our hero through the neon maze on his way to freedom. For more great games, check out the Weekly Games page. We do our best to bring you only the best games every week, and don’t forget that you can always fall back on Bubble Shooter if you can’t find anything to your liking….
At the moment of writing this, Google Chrome is all the hype around the net. Though, at the same day that Google Chrome launched, Google also launched a new version of their popular Picasa and PicasaWebAlbums. Which is considered as one of the top destination for image uploading on the Internet. I don’t believe that the launch of this two services together happened by a chance. Google knew that all the hype will be around the new Google browser. No one seems to mention anything thoughtful regarding the new face recognition that they launched.
First, I would like to introduce you to the new service. When you login to your Picasa web account. You get an option at the right bar of the screen to perform name tagging. Which at first seems to be harmless. We all know the face tagging done on Facebook. In which you personally recognize your friends and tag them with a name, thus, an algorithm isn’t used to scan additional pictures.
Google Picasa is different. When selecting the name tag option, you receive a message stating that you have to wait for about half an hour until all your pictures are processed. Once processed, you will be able to view all your loved ones grouped together in a beautiful way which only Google can provide. So slick and simple.
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So what scares me… You’re asking? Well, Google’s main business model is through advertising. Google controls most of the Internet advertising market, it’s their main business and frankly they perform it unexceptionally. In addition, Google is also trying to infiltrate the old-school media TV and Newspapers. (You can read more about it here and here).
Did you ever stop and think what will happen if Google will find a way to show us ads on our daily routine. On our way to work, while shopping or just hanging out with friends at a local bar.
I think that the day which Google will shows us ads on the streets is closer than we think. Now, that they are able to recognize our faces. All they need is a camera to recognize us on the street. Oh, guess what!? They already have it!
What will happen when Google will have all the information about us? Isn’t that too much power for one company?
When Gmail started reading our mail and showing us relevant ads. There was a big privacy fuss around the issue. Now, when it comes to recognizing us in person, it seems as if no one is raising up these issues.
At first, Tagging yourself on Picasa seems harmless, but think about what will happen ten years from today. Privacy won’t exist when stepping out of your home.
I am a big Google fanboy. I even believe that I will try their new tagging option because I am way too curious. I also believe in Google’s moto – “Don’t be evil”. Though, we have to raise these issues before it is too late. We should have control over our privacy.
Am I just being paranoid or is this our future?
At 8PM on March 29, 24 cities around the world will turn off their lights. What began as one city (Sydney, Australia) taking a stand against global warming caught the attention of the world. This act has been created in order to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced. Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. Wherever you look around – Planet Earth is slowing down so if you can’t change the world change yourself! Earth Hour.
Here at AllMyFaves we try to support each week new initiatives for good causes. We are taking this opportunity to round up a few of the causes that we featured on our Weekly Faves. This way you can take a stand and see how can you make a difference.
Stuff – Have you ever wondered where does our stuff come from and where does it go and will it end one day or will we always be able to produce more and more …. Stuff is a 20 minutes video that takes you through the underside of our production and consumption patterns. Stuff has been executed unexceptionable. The animation is simple, the narration is clear, the plot of the story holds you fascinated and above all it’ll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. It seems that except for recycling and maybe walking instead of taking the car, we as individuals don’t have an impact on the world – WRONG !!!! Watch the video and you will discover many ways you can help the environment, for example – Shop Less – Yes, you heard me, it sounds odd however it really does have an impact. Are you a facebook member – Join the Stop Global Warming cause. Please watch the vid, you won’t regret it.
Carbonrally – Are you passionate about reducing carbon emissions? The issue seems just too big for any single person to make a meaningful difference – MISTAKE. 672 Rallyers have reduced CO2 emissions by over 13.0 tons so far! That’s equal to turning off the electricity of 10 homes for about 1 month! Join the Carbonrally community, help reduce global warming. You can make a difference.
RiverWired – RiverWired scours the world and the web for the best writers, bloggers, photographers, videographers and filmmakers. After filtering the content it is divided into six easy-to-navigate categories. All this in order to help you live a little greener – and have a lot of fun.
Life must go on – This is a blog which is written by 2 friends. One lives in Sajaia refugee camp in Gaza and the other lives in Sderot, a small town near Gaza on the Israeli side. There is ongoing violence between Israel and Gaza which has intensified greatly since October 2000. Many have been killed and many have been injured. The media coverage on both sides has been extremely biased. The blog is written by 2 real people living and communicating on both sides of the border.
VIROPOP – Well, you could think of it as a salad. It’s green, sure, but also cool, fresh, crisp and tasty. Full of surprises. Above all it is good for you. I will simplify it, VIROPOP strives to making you greener but in a fun way. Maker sure you check their ZapRoot – ZapRoot is a quick weekly zap of usable news that goes straight to the root of some of the most intriguing environmental issues. I was astonished discovering that Biofuel cars are probably worse (for the environment) than cars running on oil.
The Daily Green – The Daily Green is a great green website for regular people. It emphasizes the importance of being Green but it isn’t dramatic and that is exactly what the people need in order to be more green. Mahatma Gandhi said “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.†The Daily Green comes with a lot of love, showing us how to be greener by useful tips, organic food recipes and cool articles – Will Brad Pitt Become a Green Movie Star Mayor? Lets try and be a bit greener with a smile, before enforcement will be required.
Clash of the Consoles – Game consoles contain toxic chemicals and can contribute to the massive growth of electronic waste that’s often dumped, causing widespread environmental pollution and health problems. The game consoles manufacturers can help the environment by taking the following steps: 1. Clean up their products by eliminating hazardous substances. 2. Takeback and recycle their products responsibly once they become obsolete. So which console do you own? Write your console manufacturer a letter – Dear Mr Satoru Iwata (Nintendo), Dear Mr Ballmer (Microsoft), Dear Sig. Stringer (Sony). You can make a change!
FreeRice – A great vocabulary quiz-game. Play it and realize how many you’ve forgotten since you left school. Also, for each right answer, give grains of rice to end world hunger. Great Game. Great Cause.
The Breast Cancer Site – Just click here and then click the pink box, thats it. Your clicks will help provide free mammograms for women in need. Do you want to know more? well it has been reviewed fully on our blog. Donating has never been easier. Do the right thing. Click!
Razoo – TheThe once wrote a song called Lonely Planet, the song lyrics talk about you, me and how we can change the world and I am quoting. “If you can’t change the world change yourself, And if you can’t change yourself …Then change the world†Razoo is all about changing the world. Go ahead. Change the world.
Do The Green Thing – Who said that being green should be a hassle, make it fun. Being green isn’t something new, numerous sites and many articles all talk about the importance of being green. So whats new? Nothing, except for the fact that “Green Thing†is a community that makes it easy and enjoyable being a bit greener but with a smile. Try it. Be Green. Be Nice.
Jamendo – Don’t you like the combination of Free, Legal and Unlimited – Sounds unrealistic when you talk about downloading music. Jamendo takes us into the depths of a new era. Music is Love – Just download!
Traineo – It is said that each success story is supported with high motivation – this is exactly what Traineo provides – Success by Motivation. Set your weight and fitness goals and choose up to 4 motivators. You and the motivators will receive reports showing your progress. I am sure you won’t want to face your hubby and explain why you gained 3lb instead of loosing 3lb :-). My personal fitness advice – WALK !!
Big Think – The Internet is an amazing medium. Though, sometimes it seems as if everything on the internet is about stupid people doing stupid stuff. Big Think is on track to change it all by harnessing the power of thinking. The site allows users to debate stories of the day and questions put forward by experts in a given subject. Members can also submit “ideas” to the site to be critiqued and rated. Subjects discussed differ from science and technology on to faith and beliefs. Big Think aims to be a central location for all thinking minds. How do you think the bible should be interpreted?
Firebrand – As I see it, TV commercials can be divided in to two kinds. 95% of them are a big nuisance and should be neglected by zapping to other channels or visiting the toilet. The remaining 5 % are worth dying for. Firebrand has taken the mission to provide us with the later. Watch the best TV commercials (in TV quality) arranged by companies and packed in a great interface. My fave commercial is the Sony Balls. Let me know what is yours?
Shelfari – Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are. This ancient saying is also true when it comes to book choices – Tell me which books you are reading and I will introduce you to more books you might like. With Shelfari you can create your own virtual book shelf and start discovering new books and new friends. Have a great book search discovery.
Wall Strip – Well you won’t find strippers here but you will find the new Wall Strip girl – Julia Alexandra. Wall Strip is a financial blog which focuses on stocks. So what’s new? Instead of bringing you the facts in the usual boring format, they do it with a smile or as described on the site – Wall Strip is a place where Stock culture meets Pop culture. Make sure to be tuned, as a new stock will be discussed everyday. So what will it be for you- Apple or Google or maybe Cramer ??
Tiinker – Tiinker is an intelligent news aggregator that learns what kind of articles you like and adapts to show you the most interesting stories from all over the web. The adaptation process is executed unexceptionably, just thumbs up or down the articles you have read and Tiinker will adapt to you reading habits.
Joggels – Just hold the camera lens up to your face and shake your head as fast as you can. Don’t forget to relax all face muscles. Press the button and there you are, your new Joggel is ready. Now upload it and see what other people think of it, maybe you will make it to the Joggel Hall of Fame. Still don’t get it? watch the vid – How to Joggel.
Free Your Buddy – Inside your Messenger lives a guy named Buddy. A green faced icon. Buddy entered our lives as part of Microsoft’s marketing campaign promoting Microsoft Mobile. Your goal is to free him. Confused ?! Check our full review including a detailed walk through.
Bubbles 2 – You’re a bubble. Catch other bubbles to grow bigger and gain points. Avoid spiky things or you’ll DIE. Catch weird looking bubbles for bonus points. Warning !!! This game is very addicting, If you have too much tasks on your hand – don’t even think of it.
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Inside your Messenger lives a guy named Buddy. A green faced icon. Buddy entered our lives as part of Microsoft’s marketing campaign promoting Microsoft Mobile.
For the campaign, Microsoft launched a cute little quest game called Free Your Buddy. The objective is to free Buddy from within your desktop on to a “brighter” future. (Personally, I feel a little chained with my mobile).
Buddy’s fate is all in your hands. You are able to send buddy to different missions within his small room, in hope that they will set him free. Interaction with Buddy is done by typing orders into messenger like interface. Move your mouse over the objects on screen to know what orders you can give to Buddy.
Unfortunately, Buddy isn’t that smart. Getting him to understand you can take a while. Therefore, we came to your help with a quick Free Your Buddy Walkthrough.
So, first of all, give it a try, don’t give up!
If you do, come back here to unveil a piece of the puzzle. Free Your Buddy.
Trust me, it’s much more enjoyable when you do it yourself. I enjoyed it, let me know if you did as well.
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Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007, 178,480 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,460 die. One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 2,030 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die this year.
So how can you help? How can you make a difference?
Your click on the “Click Here to Give – it’s FREE” button helps fund free mammograms for women in need — low-income, inner-city and minority women whose awareness of breast cancer and opportunity for help is often limited. Your click is paid for by site sponsors, and mammogram funding is provided to clinics throughout the U.S. through the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Be nice. Visit the Breast Cancer Site.
Once there you may choose to click on some more causes in order to donate: Animal rescue, Rainforest, Hunger, Literacy and Child health.
Gaming and social networks are both hugely time consuming when it comes to the web. doof.com takes both of these concepts and puts them together. doof is a new social playground in which everyone can play casual flash based games while socializing with friends and sharing their thoughts and experiences.
Everyone at doof has their own profile, avatar, guestbook, blog, photo-album, instant messenger, statistics and a friends list. Stand out from the crowd by customizing your doof world and expressing yourself for the whole community to see.
doof gives you the familiar desktop experience with a beautiful Flash based UI. The design is very intuitive and there are a lot of designing options to choose from. As you can see above i chose the relaxing view of the ocean. You can upload any picture you want or just select one from the default gallery. Themes are also available to select. You can also share your creation with the world using the ‘Publish doofSpace’ feature.
Games – Time to get addicted
Everyone loves games, and doof surely has plenty of that (44 as of this moment). The games are categorized by the typical game genres. Classics such as Asteroids and Space Invaders, puzzles, action, sports, shooting, racing and much more. Some of them are really quite addictive (Try not to kill yourself while base jumping on “Elite Base Jumper”).
While browsing the games you will come across a few familiar faces. You can find makeovers of populars like Bejeweled, Same, Zuma and Pong. My personal favorites are: Golden Arrow, Gem Swap, Hammer Throw and Cascade.
The thing that makes doof such a great experience for me is the game window. You get much more then just playing the game. On this window you can view a few basic stats about yourself, see a progress curve of your gaming, how you position compare on the global ranking and medals that you have won. This fact really makes you want to soak in the skills and grab all the medals.
As well as just playing a quick game you can join a tournament. Tournaments cost you doof credits. You receive 10 credits when you sign up, these credits can be earned by winning or by buying more credits with PayPal or Credit Card transaction. On tournament modes you bet your hard earned credits based on the skills you have against another opponent in the same game. The winner is the opponent with most of the points.
doof credits have high addicting potential. As of now, you can only buy gifts for your friends (beer, blow-up dolls, diamond rings) but as doof develops expect to see many more features to use with the credits you earn.
Socializing
Except for the basic ‘wall writing’ we are all familiar from with from our favorite social network, doof enables you as well to IM with your friends, send them mail, share doofSpaces, send gifts and even integrate your Facebook photo albums.
A nice touch which i found to be quite lovely is the news tracker. Choose your news provider and see the headlines scroll at the bottom of the screen.
doof surely looks to be a great promise in the world of social gaming. If you are a flash game enthusiast head on over and sign up. Keep in mind that doof is still in it’s early stages and even at this stage they’re definitely worthy of your time. Enjoy. (If you win a few credits, send over a beer 😉 ).
Here is a great deal that I wanted to share with you dedicated readers. (If you are not yet one of our dedicated readers make sure to subscribe to our RSS feed)
One of my favorite newsletter is the one from Buy.com. You can truly find some amazing deals on it.
Only recently I bought myself a Kingston 2GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive for only $16.95 (with Google checkout it comes down to $6.95). Today, my girlfriend asked me to buy her one as well. So I made my way back to Buy.com. While browsing around the site I came across an even better deal.
Kingston 1GB Data Traveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive for only $10.00 (again, with Google checkout it comes down to $00.00!). At this point you are probably asking yourself “where’s the catch?”. Well, there is no catch, shipping is free (available only in the US), Gmail account you probably already have (and if not, it takes only 2 min to sign up). The only thing that I had to pay was a tax fee of $0.72. That’s it.
Decide quick because on the product page it says that there are very few left in stock. You can never have to much memory.
