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Dec 27, 07
Hi Everywhere!
A volunteer local tour guide exchange network that aims to connect people from all over the world. (Link:
Hi Everywhere!)
Dec 26, 07
trutap
A free global messaging service allowing you to take your online social life where you go on your phone. You can send group messages, SMS, email, chat with your friends on IM (e.g. MSN) and post to blogs, photo-sharing accounts and social networks - all from your mobile phone. [Beta] (Link:
trutap)
Dec 25, 07
tweetgift
A simple way to show a little appreciation to a friend on the microblogging service Twitter. (Link:
tweetgift)
Dec 21, 07
Why08
A "conversation community" built around the U.S. 2008 elections that features community voting around user's political opinions, profiles to track user commentary and ratings, and more. (Link:
Why08)
Dec 20, 07
Beam it up Scotty
Download pictures, music, videos, docs or any other file to your cellphone in three steps. 1) Upload your file 2) choose the compression settings and 3) Enter the mobile device number to send in an SMS/text message with the download link. (Link:
Beam it up Scotty)
Dec 20, 07
Designer Pages
A social network for architects and interior designers to find products and collaborate. (Link:
Designer Pages)
Dec 19, 07
FlightStats
Track flight status, airport delays and other flight and airport information. (Link:
FlightStats)
Dec 18, 07
Sleep.FM
Wake up to messages from your friends, family, or even your boss! Sleep.FM is the first social network that you'll wake up to. Creative individuals can record messages in their own voice, while the less creative, or those afraid of what their friends might say to wake them, can choose from pre-recorded sounds instead. If you're wondering about Sleep.FM's practical applications, check out the tear-jerking demo video by following the blog link. [In closed beta at the time of writing] (Link:
Sleep.FM)
Dec 18, 07
BitNami
An open source gallery that makes it easier than ever to try the latest and greatest versions of popular open source software. Install, play with the software, and uninstall when you are done. The stacks are pre-configured, self contained, and will not interfere with the rest of your system. [Beta-ish]
(Link:
BitNami)
Dec 17, 07
Traveling Internet Style
Travel is a necessary fact of life. We travel to visit far-away families and friends, or we travel for business. Most people, if you ask them, will say "We love to travel", but if you press further, they will admit that it's not exactly the act of traveling they love, but the end result - being away from home or escaping the stresses of their personal or professional lives. The romance of travel is often obscured by the stresses of hunting down the cheapest airfares, researching hotels, and looking for the best experiences while avoiding the tourist traps.
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Dec 17, 07
AlternativeEnergy
A social networking site devoted to alternative fuel sources, AlternativeEnergy.com has all the features you could want from a well designed niche community portal. The site boasts a clean unassuming design,easy navigation, and the ability to quickly customize your content. Aside from the usual community features like photos, videos, and groups, you'll find jobs, coaches, and even a list of recommended OpenSocial gadgets. (Link:
AlternativeEnergy)
Dec 17, 07
TrackThePack
It's a week before the Christmas holiday, you're tech-savvy enough to have ordered all your gifts online, but now you've got an email box full of package tracking numbers from a dozen companies and you need to know they'll reach their destinations in time. You need TrackThePack. Now you can go to one website to track packages from more than one shipping company. But, like the website says, TrackThePack is in beta, so be nice! (Link:
TrackThePack)
Dec 16, 07
CSS Text Wrapper
The CSS Text Wrapper allows you to easily make HTML text wrap in shapes other than just a rectangle. You can make text wrap around curves, zig-zags, or whatever you want. All you have to do is draw using the left and right edges on the dashboard provided on their site then copy the generated code to your website. Its a great shortcut for wrapping header text around curvy logos. (Link:
CSS Text Wrapper)
Dec 14, 07
Supermarket
Connects internet shoppers directly with independent designers, artists, and entrepreneurs. The goal is to make it super-easy to find (and buy) great products straight from the source.
(Link:
Supermarket)
Dec 14, 07
TwitterMail
At Twitter.com you only have 140 characters to tell your story. When you use TwitterMail they keep the full message on hand and post the first 140 characters to Twitter with a 'Read More' link at the end. Along with replies and schedules just send an email to a Twittermail address and it will be posted to Twitter.com. [Beta] (Link:
TwitterMail)
Dec 13, 07
Lovest.at
A service that hopes to "help you find your internet twin." The service aggregate the information that you have on all your social site profiles (MySpace, Last.fm, del.icio,us, etc). It uses this information to find the people most similar to you. There's no need to provide any new information - simply enter the links to your profile URLs and the service does the rest.
(Link:
Lovest.at)
Dec 13, 07
22books
An easy to use web application dedicated to the creating, sharing, and viewing of book lists. Start out by browsing some of the featured lists and then open a free account and start creating lists of your own. (Link:
22books)
Dec 12, 07
Docoloco
A place where locals share recommendations. You can ask for recommendations of places with "beer and an open fire" or tell the world about a spot that makes great tamales. You can follow people, places and lists so you're always up to date on the best spots in your neighborhood. (Link:
Docoloco)
Dec 12, 07
Throwplace
A global platform for donations, Throwplace.com is a place where corporations and individuals from around the world can list overstock, excess inventory, or other usable items as "throws". A nonprofit, business, or even an individual can look through the "throws" for items that they need. Throwplace.com requires a registered account. Listing a "throw" is free. Accounts for business or individuals require a small subscription fee. Taking from the Up-For-Grabs section is free for everyone. (Link:
Throwplace)
Dec 11, 07
Qrimp
An advanced office 2.0 database service. Create and maintain secure, flexible, scalable, robust web applications quickly and easily right from your web browser. Configure everything from security at the row or field level to the look and feel with your own custom CSS. Search and sort anything. Build reports automatically or configure your own custom reports. Share your data with the Internet or keep it private. Work off-line with Synchronizer. (Link:
Qrimp)