Great Sites

Sharing some of the good, bad, ugly or just plain interesting and useful sites on the web.

Picture2Life

Picture2Life is an online image editor; that works with pictures you may already have online, at image hosting services. You can even send your images back to your favourite service, with the export feature (currently works with Flickr, 23, ImageShack and Slide). Images can also be uploaded through the AJAX-styled user interface.

The user interface makes it very easy to preview and apply effects, as well as create calendars and collages.



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Make your own Mr Man or Little Miss

Make your own Mr Man or Little Miss



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PrinterAnywhere

With PrinterAnywhere you can print to any printer connected to the Internet; provided you both have the PrinterAnywhere software installed. The software creates a printer on your computer called PrinterAnywhere. The user selects this printer when printing documents as they normally would, or through any software application. An encrypted copy of the document is sent over the Internet to the designated printer. The receiver doesn't need to have the same application or version of it to print documents.

PrinterAnywhere is currently in beta, the install is only 1.2MB and Softopedia declares it to be 100% malware free.



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im2html

im2html is a tool for converting instant message conversations into html or css style spans that can easily be added to websites or blog posts. im2html is known to work with:
  • AOL Instant Messenger
  • Trillian
  • Gaim
  • MSN Messenger
  • Google Talk
  • iChat
  • Novell Groupwise Messenger
And possibly with other instant message clients.

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GoodSearch

GoodSearch is a Yahoo powered search engine that donates money to your favourite charity or school each time you search. From the GoodSearch page simply select an organization or add a cause to the list, then search the internet as you normally would. Details of the revenue generated is available for each charity.

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Lungtester

Lungtester for the first time it is now possible to test your lung capacity over the internet, using either your microphone or headphones. Results are available on completion of the test.





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Moola

Moola is like an internet game show where anyone could become a millionaire. Players are given a small amount of money which is provided by advertising sponsors. Contestants compete against each other to win more or less money. Currently only available to residents of the United States and Canada, and in beta testing, Moola is by invitation only.

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Three Drops

Three Drops is an online story builder. Choose a character, then select 4 pictures to make up the story and drag them to the story board, your story is created. Stories can be saved online and even linked to other stories.




Get Bryce 5.0 Free

Get Bryce 5.0 Free now through until September 6th, 2006. Bryce is a powerful 3D landscaping and animation software. After installing your copy register at the DAZ3D.com website to receive your Bryce 5 serial number. Once registered you'll be able to download the Bryce 5 presets.

Bryce 5 Manual PDF

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Mail Order Chickens

Mail Order Chickens is site by Christian Aid, that brings to light trade injustice. Christian Aid works in more than 50 countries, helping people regardless or religion or race to improve their own lives and tackle the causes of poverty and injustice.




World Of Logo Generator

World Of Logo Generator



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Guess-The-Google

Guess-The-Google is a game where you are shown the results of a Google Image Search. Players must guess the keyword searched before the time runs out.



Alternate link Guess-the-Google

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Oceangram

Oceangram the online version of putting a message in a bottle and throwing it out to sea. To leave a message click a bottle, type your message and click send. To read a message just wait and a bottle may come floating in. Once a message is read you have the option to leave your comments and send the message out again or discard the message, removing it completely.





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Scandoo

Scandoo is a free service that helps protect you from spyware, viruses and offensive content. Search using Google, MSN or Yahoo, your search results are checked in real time and classified by content. Warning icons are used if a site contains a potential security threat. Sites are rated according to your own security preferences. Plugins are available for IE7 and Firefox.



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OpenDNS

OpenDNS is a free service that makes your internet browsing safer and faster. OpenDNS will warn you if you attempt to connect to a phishing site. Having a large cache and reliable network makes your internet browsing faster. The OpenDNS network can be checked via the system status page. There is no software to install, to start using OpenDNS changes need to be made to your DNS settings, full instructions are available on the site.


Gwigle: Guess what I Google literally everyday

Gwigle is a game where you are shown the results of a Google Search and have to guess the search query. Tips on each level help you through the game and teach you to use Google more effectively.



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Let them sing it for you

Let them sing it for you is an interactive sound art project created by Erik Bünger in 2003. Just type some text, click play and have your words sung by some of the world's greatest pop stars. The words are chosen from a database of sung words, which has been built up through user interaction.


Am I Blocked?

Am I Blocked? Check to see if someone has you blocked on AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ, or Skype. There is no registration required, just select the service you want to check and the screen name of the person.


Visual Recipes

Visual Recipes is a community driven recipe site. Members share their recipes along with step by step instructions and photos. Up to 22 photos per recipe can be posted. Recipe requests are also welcome.



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Toothbrush Bracelet

Something to try out with an old toothbrush maybe? Toothbrush Bracelet's are very easy to make, all that's needed are tongs, tweezers, pliers some boiling water to soften the toothbrush and some cold water to cool it off.




Drivemocion

Drivemocion is a simple car sign which is attached inside of the rear car window. It illuminates simple messages so you can communicate with other drivers. The unit is wireless and powered by 4 AA batteries. A remote control is kept in the front of the car and messages are activated at the press of a button. The UK based product is available in, 2 message, 3 message and 5 messages versions.





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Design Your Own Paper Box

Design and print your own Paper Box. It's easy choose the colour, pattern and alignment then print and put together your box.




Pix2Fone

Pix2Fone is a free service that lets you make custom mobile phone wallpapers, backgrounds and logos in a snap. You can use it online or download as extension for MS Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. The browser extension adds "Save Picture to Mobile Phone" and "Upload File to Mobile Phone" options right to your browser.





freeSMS from your PC or mobile phone

Send unlimited free SMS from your PC or mobile phone, to almost any where in the world. Registration is required and messages have a 120 character limit. Messages are sent through a flash interface which allows you to save a contact list and view sent messages. A list of regions covered can be found on the coverage page.

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Unusual Hotels of the World

Unusual Hotels of the World. From underground, to Igloos, in trees or even underwater. A guide for travellers interested in staying somewhere different.




Print Your Own Money!

Monopoly money that is. Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the money.



Print some money now!


The Google Maps Flight Sim Goggles

The Google Maps Flight Sim Goggles. A flight simulator that uses images from Google Maps.




WILL SELF-DESTRUCT

WILL SELF-DESTRUCT. Create a one time secure web page for a recipient. Enter an email address or remain completely anonymous. The recipient will recieve an email with a link to a one-time secure web page. Once the URL is accessed the message is deleted.

Be sure to check out the FAQ before using this service, it explains the contents of the webpage could possibly be saved.


Haluz

Haluz is another beautiful Point n Click adventure by Jakub Dvorsky the creator of the Samorost series.




Classic Children's Audio Stories Online

Classic Children's Audio Stories Online. Stories are in MP3 format and can be downloaded for offline listening. The stories range in length from 6 to 92 minutes and include:
  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit
  • The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
  • The Fantabulous Cumulo-Nimbuli Pump
  • The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
  • The City Zoo
  • The Emperor's New Clothes
  • How The Leopard Got His Spots
  • The Velveteen Rabbit
  • The Little Mermaid
  • The Light Princess


Fone Folio

Fone Folio is a patent-pending technology that gives you instant access to your files, via your cell phone. Photos, spreadsheets, Word Documents, graphics and presentations, can all be viewed on your cell phone by adding files to Fone Folio's PC client. Access to Fone Folio is by a monthly subscription of $5.99US.




The Swedish Chef TV

The Swedish Chef TV. That's right a video collection of 17 recipes, performed by The Swedish Chef from The Muppets! Mork! Mork! Mork!

Mork! Mork! Mork! Mork! Mork! Mork!
Mork! Mork! Mork! Mork! Mork! Mork!