TVGASM www.tvgasm.com
When it takes longer to read the episode synopsis than actually watching the episode would take, you know you’ve found a good TV blog. TVgasm is detailed enough in its coverage of favorite TV shows that you no longer need to fret if you’ve missed an episode. We’re split on whether it’s better than Television Without Pity, but it certainly holds its own.
tourfilter www.tourfilter.com
Tourfi lter tracks concerts and shows in 16 major U.S. cities (plus Dublin, London, Melbourne, Toronto, and Vancouver) to ensure that you never miss your favorite band’s gig. The site enlists trackers to keep tabs on artist lineups at scores of venues, whether small clubs or enormous stadiums. Check out the city pages for a list of upcoming shows in your area, or input your favorite bands’ names to get an e-mail when they announce a nearby show.
The Morning News www.themorningnews.org
The site’s name is actually a bit of a misnomer; it’s updated every weekday morning, but not always with news (though you will find the latest news headlines in the right column). The Morning News features short works of both fiction and nonfiction that range from the satirical to the serious. Highlights include the “advice” column “The Non-Expert” and numerous “How-To” guides.
10x10 www.tenbyten.org
10x10 offers an hourly updated snapshot of the world, with the 100 pictures that matter most on a global scale. 10x10 scans a handful of reputable news sites to come up with the top 100 words and images. Clicking on the images lets you dig deeper and find the stories behind them.
Regret the Error www.regrettheerror.com
Regret the Error is the site that takes the mainstream media to task, reprinting corrections and
errors from newspapers, magazines, and other news sources. Funny headlines + media apologies = a great afternoon read.
Goggles www.isoma.net/games/goggles.html
It’s nothing too fancy, but this fun little flight simulator is a mash-up of Google Maps and a cartoony plane. Fly around various towns or even the Moon and Mars, and don’t worry about strafi ng the terrain below—your weapons have no effect.
Guess-the-google
grant.robinson.name/projects/guess-the-google
In this fun and frustrating game, you’re presented with a grid of 16 images that are the results of a Google search for images. Your goal is to guess the search term within 20 seconds.
FlightAware www.flightaware.com
Especially in these days of long airport delays and flight cancellations, FlightAware is a great tool for tracking your loved one’s journey home. The site gives real-time locations for flights in the air, letting you quickly know when friends and family will actually be arriving at the gate. Or just browse to check out what today’s skies look like.
Google Maps Mania
googlemapsmania.blogspot.com
Lots of developers use Google Maps as the basis for creating new online tools. And as more and
more sites publish these tools, one blogger is keeping track of it all. On Google Maps Mania, you’ll find recent sites highlighted, and classics listed. So if you’re looking for, say, a place to share favorite cycling routes, a mash-up using the New York City subway map, or an interactive BBC news map, you’re in luck.
CAREERS
Dice www.dice.com
Dice makes looking for technology jobs a bit easier, especially for tech newbies.
Monster www.monster.com
Job-listing veteran Monster has an impressive number of listings, and referrals for job fairs and training events.
Yahoo! HotJobs hotjobs.yahoo.com
Search hundreds of thousands of job listings. Useful Career Tools section.
DevX www.devx.com
A developer’s paradise
of tools, tips, and tutorials.
DistroWatch.com
Stay up to date on all the latest Linux releases. You’ll also find helpful reviews, articles, and interviews here.
www.w3schools.com
This extensive online Web-building resource covers everything from basic HTML to advanced XML, and it’s all free.
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Photography Review www.dpreview.com
Breaking news from the digicam universe, plus exhaustive reviews of the latest models.
Engadget www.engadget.com
Consumer-electronicsblog behemoth with the latest gadget news and rumors.
PopPhoto.com
The Web site for Popular Photography is a veritable What’s What and Who’s Who in photography, with news, reviews, and how-to articles.
Shutterfly www.shutterfly.com
This beautifully designed photocentric site is remarkably easy to use, and, in large part, free.
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