Way Khool Sites

Hassle Me Baby!

2009-02-11T11:35:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Hassle Me

Hassle Me is an invaluable service if you need to be nagged like I do. You can request that the Hassle Me folk hassle you (or politely remind you) every day or to your perfect timing. I picked every day because I need it. This is what I'll receive in my daily email now:

"Get off my ass...off the computer...and exercise and work out!"

I wrote that. I need to be tough with myself, and I also need a hassler--I become so busy I forget to put ME first.

Oprah would be proud of me!

Design A Hoodie and Win Moolah

2009-02-06T10:30:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Design A Hoodie

If you like to design, here's a way khool contest sponsored by Champion to remix a hoodie. The prize is $500, and the contest ends on March 31st.

The contest is so easy. Register first. Then drag patterns and/or colors onto a blank hoodie. I'd show you mine, but there was no right click. So if you like my design, click on the link that says "like".

Here is the link to mine in the hoodie gallery: Kuanyin's hoodie design.

Give Away Gets Me Going

2009-01-27T17:58:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Giveaway Of The Day

As everyone knows who's been reading this site for awhile, the word FREE is big here. I <3 FREE! And you'll be able to get LOTS of free with this website for they give away every day a new game or software to you! Now that's Way Khool, eh?

Here's what they write:

"Welcome to Giveaway of the day project, the new initiative in the software distribution world! Every day we offer for FREE licensed software you’d have to buy otherwise!

Our new initiative, Giveaway of the day, is finally open to its visitors and ready to present hot software titles and best software authors from all over the world. For game giveaways check out Game Giveaway of the Day. We wish you a Happy Giveaway!"

Write Me A Speech

2009-01-16T15:38:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Inauguration Speech Generator

This site is way too much fun to NOT pass onto you. I apologize for not posting here very often as of late, but there's been an EXPLOSION of followers on my Twitter which has been keeping me super busy--along with many other activities.

Mahalo for continuing to visit even though I've been lax in posting.

So here's what was created for me by the generator:

My fellow Americans, today is a fabulous day. You have shown the world that "hope" is not just another word for "world", and that "change" is not only something we can believe in again, but something we can actually cheat.

Today we celebrate, but let there be no mistake – America faces lying and creating challenges like never before. Our economy is ascending. Americans can barely afford their mortgages, let alone have enough money left over for pundits. Our healthcare system is awesome. If your head is sick and you don't have insurance, you might as well call a artist. And America's image overseas is tarnished like a economy debt. But helping together we can right this ship, and set a course for Maui.

Finally, I must thank my addicting family, my serving campaign volunteers, but most of all, I want to thank Bloggers for making this historic occasion possible. Of course, I must also thank you, President Bush, for years of escaping the American people. Without your fantastic efforts, none of this would have been possible.

Hipster or Not?

2008-12-12T16:51:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Are You A Hipster?

This is a ten-question test, and even though some of the questions have to do with Toronto which I'm TOTALLY unfamiliar with , I STILL came out a hipster--probably because of my sass.

Here's my results:

Are you a HIPSTER?

My Result: Hipster!

Kuanyin

Yes, you are a hipster. Deny it all you want, because The Nile is a river in Egypt and denial is a trademark of hipsterism.

Quiz School

Take this quiz & get your result

Dutiful Is My Type

2008-12-07T13:43:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Typealyzer

Do you want to see how your blog is perceived by the Typealyzer. Just input your blog and read the results. Here's mine for Way Khool Sites (but I couldn't help but notice the words which were spelled incorrectly):

ISTJ - The Duty Fulfillers

The responsible and hardworking type. They are especially attuned to the details of life and are careful about getting the facts right. Conservative by nature they are often reluctant to take any risks whatsoever.

The Duty Fulfillers are happy to be let alone and to be able to work int heir own pace. They know what they have to do and how to do it.

Take Your Photos To Another Place

2008-12-01T16:00:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Photofunia

I created the way HOT photo (above) using one of the MANY options on the site. The site loads fast. You simply browse your photos, upload them, and voila!

Photofunia was soooo much fun, and thus, I played around with it most of the morning...coming up with some interesting shots which I then added to my Flickr account.

Weird and Weird-er

2008-11-29T11:30:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool blog is: Weird eBay Listings

We've all heard the stories of people putting weird things up for sale and gaining incredible amounts of monies for such objects, but we usually hear about these things in the past tense.

Now you can be informed of the current WEIRD listings should you be so inclined to jump in yourself! Anyone for a bottle of bees?

Even if you don't put your bid in, it's fun to look at the amazing, weird things listed!

You Wanna Flip?

2008-11-22T09:43:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Flip My Text

Ok...I know it's Saturday and everyone's probably watching football, so I can post this one. :SMILE:

Even if your favorite teams are losing, you can always do a flip my text move and score.

˙ʎןןıs s,ʇı ǝsnɐɔǝq ʇxǝʇʎɯdıןɟ ǝʌoן ı

How To Start Your Own Microblogging Site

2008-11-17T13:33:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Twingr

Have you always felt like your true 'peeps' aren't located in Twitter, Plurk, Pownce, and other microblogging sites? Have you wondered what to do about this lack of resonance? Well, now you can start your OWN FREE microblogging service thanks to Twingr.

Here's the benefits as written on the Twingr site:

"What's in it for you?

Keep up with everyone in your circle

Share your thoughts and get feedback from your colleagues

Start the conversation on what makes you tick

Learn about what you really care about

Your interests. Your needs. Your group"

Your Quickie Updater

2008-11-11T16:58:00.001-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Status Generator

If there are times you'd like to update your status on Facebook or Twitter, for example, but your brain is fried for one reason or another, the status generator will come in useful. They claim it is "ideal for the imaginatively challenged." Yeh, that too!

Status Generator is is your handy-dandy networking status generator.

Here's what I got when I chose insults:

"Kuanyin respects your opinion; she just doesn't want to hear it!"

Perfect!

Male or Female?

2008-11-07T16:25:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Gender Analyzer

Have you ever wondered if a blog is really written by a man or a woman?

Well, I have! I've even considered writing a blog with a (fake) man's name as an experiment, but right now I'm far too busy with all the blogs and other daily activities to keep up as it is.

I tested this analyzer on what I consider to be my toughest blog, Circuitry, and this is what it wrote, "We have strong indicators that http://kuanyin.tumblr.com is written by a man (99%)."

Heh heh. So I guess my male side is already showing on that blog. ROFL!

In The Spirit of The Big Voting Day

2008-11-04T12:49:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Attack Ad Generator

You'll have fun with this generator site. I did. Witness my attack ad below.

Make your own Attack Ad

Join The Band

2008-11-03T13:48:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Sell A Band

If you've ever fantasized about being in the music business, here's your chance. You can join-in for as little as $10 by supporting an artist!

Here's the details on how it works--click here.

You can browse the music downloaded and find your faves.

And if you're a musician, now you have a chance to be heard and supported in your dream!

Are You Looking For A Grave?

2008-10-31T12:05:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Find A Grave

Find a Grave is a incredible research site with everything you could possibly want to know about graves and memorials. There are also forums and FREE find a grave stickers and tattoos! If you're looking for anything to do with cemeteries or graves, this site is the Mother Lode.

Their offerings:

"Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, add 'virtual flowers' and a note to a loved one's grave, etc"

"See the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world. "

Hand Over Those Clothes

2008-10-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site: Hand Me Downs

In these challenging economic times, what could be more practical and appealing than children's hand me downs? It's a win-win!

Hand Me Downs helps you buy goods and services, sell your stuff, give away your stuff for free, or donate to charity your hand me downs. It's a classified site just for MOMS.

The site also offers safety information. At the present time, they're only in a handful of big cities.

Freebie Mania

2008-10-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Absurdly Cool Freebie Finder

I don't know what it is about the word 'FREE', but I just love this word and all it implies for many reasons. And what could be Way Khooler than a site which finds you freebies and constantly updates?

This is what this site writes:

"Freebie Finder finds freebies! It is an automated free stuff aggregator. It is designed it to collect free stuff offers from top freebie sites, while filtering out most scams and referral pyramids. Your feedback on freebies is used to improve the listings, and your suggestions are always appreciated. Remember to bookmark this site, because it updates every few hours!"

Will It Rain On Your Parade

2008-10-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Umbrella Today

All ya hafta do is enter your Zip Code and the chance of rain will instantly show. How Way Khool is this???

And should you wish to share your phone number with them, they'll let you know too.

I'm REALLY Out Of This World!

2008-10-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Today's Way Khool Site is: Jib Jab

If you sign up for Jib Jab, there are lots of FREE e-cards you can send with your face in them--such as mine above.

Jib Jab has the funniest, best e-cards on almost every subject, some even a bit controversial.

Controversy is ok by me. How about you?

Sweet Sweeps

2008-10-21T14:24:00.001-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Sweeps Advantage

With the economic climate being what it currently is, I'm wondering if sweepstakes will become more popular. I've entered many an online sweepstake in my day, but as of yet, I've won zero.

Often it takes time to fill out all the forms, and then (gasp!), you get lost in a maze, and somehow you never even get entered because of the misdirections to other sites.

However, Sweeps Advantage looks respectable. It bills itself as "the largest online directory of free online sweepstakes, freebies, and contests."

You can browse by categories, and there's a forum, a newsletter, and a toolbar to help you win prizes too.

You can email me and thank me when you win something!

Turn Yourself Into a Red Swan

2008-10-07T13:24:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Red Swan

Are you a little short of cash these days? And do ya have old jewelry languishing in your jewelry box and yet you're not quite ready to drive to your local pawn shop?

If so, Red Swan may help you save gas and face for you can discreetly ship your jewelry to them, receive a fair appraisal, and then get a check from them in the mail. Simple! You can even sign up your friends, and receive more monies. Such a deal!

Here's how it works and what Red Swan writes on their website:

"Once you or your friends submit jewelry using the secure, postage-paid Safe-Pak, experienced appraisers will carefully assess the value of each item and promptly mail the owner a check. Our highly-trained appraisers pride themselves on providing accurate, fair assessments. Participants can track the status of a submission online or by phone thanks to the unique barcode system on each Safe-Pak. These barcodes also ensure you receive the appropriate commission for every referred sale.

If a participant is not absolutely satisfied with her payment, she may simply notify us at 1-888-309-SWAN and return the check so that it is postmarked within 10 days of the date on the check. The item(s) will then be returned to the participant free of charge. The fact is, nothing is more important than your satisfaction. We hope you and your network will fall in love with the Red Swan experience"

Can One Word Speak Volumes?

2008-09-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: One Word

Note: I'm BACK from vacation and refreshed and ready to post again!

I have so many Way Khool Sites stacked up and ready to share with you, but I'll begin with the one I discovered today. It's so much fun because you have only 60 seconds to write given the inspiration of just one word. And this exercise is great practice for your writing skills.

This is what the site writes:

"simple. you'll see one word at the top of the following page.

you have sixty seconds to write about it.

as soon as you click 'go' the page will load with the cursor in place.

don't think. just write."

Today's one word is EVIDENCE, and this was my contribution considering the economic events of the day (yes, I made a spelling mistake!):

The evidence is clearly in that the world is currently being managed by crooks, liars, and megalamoniacs. Nevertheless, this is part of the process so that they can be made visible and truly known for who they are by the people. The evidence is being shown daily through the news reports, through actions, and through word of mouth exactly what the Truth is. And the end result will be a new society with goodness and justness prevailing. It is always darkest before the storm, and the darkness is clearly in evidence now. This is a good thing, even though it appears to be a bad thing. Once the light at the tunnel is seen by others, they will know that the evidence of wrong-doing was part of the process of unfolding the New Earth. And thus, the evidence is quite pertinent to the outcome.

Woot Is a Hoot

2008-09-06T14:37:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Woot

By now most people know the expression W00t! And now there's a website which takes w00t one step better--and that's by offering a deal you can't refuse!

Here's what Woot writes on their website:

"What is Woot and who's behind it?

Woot.com is an online store and community that focuses on selling cool stuff cheap. It started as an employee-store slash market-testing type of place for an electronics distributor, but it's taken on a life of its own. We anticipate profitability by 2043 – by then we should be retired; someone smarter might take over and jack up the prices. Until then, we're still the lovable scamps we've always been. But don't take our word for it: see what the online community has to say at this Wikipedia article.
I see only one item, do you sell anything else?: No. We sell one item per day until it is sold out or until 11:59pm central time when it is replaced (see next entry for details). However, each item we sell is in stock and typically ships within 2-3 business days."

With very clever copywriting and great sales prices, how can you NOT find woot a hoot! Woot is the connection you've been awaiting for deals that are steals!

No Shopping Til I Drop

2008-09-02T17:46:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Shop It To Me

As everyone knows by now if they've read this blog for very long, I love FREE! And Shop It To Me offers a very valuable free service: a shopping service informing you of sales of your favorite brands. Once you've set-up your preferences with them, you will receive notices of sales IN YOUR SIZE!

Here's what 'Shop It To Me' writes:

"Why do I need Shop It To Me?

Have you ever been frustrated to finally find the clothing you wanted on sale but discover that it was not in your size? Are you just too busy to spend hours each day searching the web for the latest deals? If so, then Shop It To Me is for you."

Believe me--I'm busy! Just look at the list of my Blogger blogs--merely the tip of the online iceberg, so to speak!

Since I love sales, fashion, and shipments to my home, this is MY kind of service. Shop It To Me also gives me a chance to explore new designers which I might never have discovered without adding them to my SITM list.

My Kid Goes Shopping Online

2008-08-30T11:06:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Perpetual Kid

If there were ever any site designed for my own perpetual kid's shopping urges, this is it! Check out some of the fun products they offer: pickle bandages, "On-Off Duty" pillowcases, and the flexi illuminated keyboard to name a view which caught my fancy.

And the remote controlled farting bear is a must-have! :Smile:

You've Got Mail

2008-08-23T14:14:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Earth Class Mail

This benefits from this service are so plentiful-- where do I begin?

Here's what the site writes:

"Award-winning online Post Office Box and Mail-Forwarding service is secure, affordable, and good for the environment.
Complete control and privacy – Patent-
pending technology ensures you decide what mail gets opened and scanned, recycled, or forwarded to you still sealed.
Save 50% to 90% vs. traditional mail-forwarding services by reading much of your mail online.
Largest address network with 23 locations to choose from – and growing!
So secure our service is trusted by law and accounting firms."

This is what interests me:

"Imagine having a personal or business address on New York City's Park Avenue, or in San Francisco's Financial District, or in West Hollywood, and being able to access postal mail sent to that address online, 24/7, from anywhere there's an Internet connection!"

One Bag Is The Only Way To Go

2008-08-21T14:32:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: One Bag

Since the airlines raised the fees for luggage, I've become an ardent One Bagger! It's the principle of the thing, ya know?!

And One Bag offers the best advice on how to pack light, the multiple reasons to pack only one bag, and much, more more!

Here's what is written in the site intro:

"There's no question: overpacking tops the list of biggest travel mistakes.

Thus this Web site, offering exhaustive (some might say exhausting!) detail on the art and science of travelling light, going pretty much anywhere, for an indefinite length of time, with nothing more than a single (carryon-sized) bag."

Manga Mania

2008-08-17T17:07:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Face Your Manga

For those unfamiliar with the word Manga, click here.

I had so much fun creating my Manga, and this is my result. If you want your own, it's easy to create one on Face Your Manga.

How To Earn Your Green By Being Green

2008-08-08T02:59:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Gazelle

As my long time readers know, I'm always writing about FREE, but today I go one better: Receiving Money!

Yes, your read right, and it's as asy as one, two, three. Here's how...simply send in your old gadgets to Gazelle and they pay you for them! Gazelle pays for shipping and even sends you the box. Such a deal, eh? And you're contributing to a greener world so you can feel good about your money-making!

Here's what Gazelle writes:

"We provide an easy, fast, and safe way for you to sell electronics and recycle electronics. When you sell cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, or other gadgets to us, you'll earn cash and help save the environment by keeping old, used gadgets out of landfills. You get green while being green! The bottom line is you want to sell electronics and we want to buy electronics. A perfect match!"

Today is the 300th post for Way Khool Sites! Yahoooooo!!!!

Show Me Your Goofy Self

2008-08-05T20:13:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Funny Face Maker

Yes, I'm tired. Yes, this site is goofy. Yes, it's FUN!

You simply upload a photo of yourself or another--straight-on is preferable--and then tweak it to make it look goofy.

Then you get to laugh at yourself and lighten-up a bit.

My tweaked/hacked photo really chubbed me out. So this is what I would like with weight? Thank you, no!

I Can Get My Satisfaction

2008-07-31T12:23:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Get Satisfaction

Finally a site where I can gripe and complain about what's not working! I've needed this site for far too long, and I'm thrilled to discover it. Get Satisfaction offers "help with the products and companies you care about."

Here's what GS writes:

"What is Get Satisfaction?

Get Satisfaction is a place where people can get the most from the products they use, and where companies are encouraged to get real with their customers.

Questions Answered

Ask a question, report a problem, share an idea, or join in conversations already in progress. The most useful replies rise to the top. We’ll notify you via email when people respond.

Everyone Is Invited

Customers, employees, and companies are all welcome here. Nothing is hidden, and no one is censored. Join the conversation!"

I'm off to make up my list of all the many things I want to get satisfaction for now. I'm sure it'll be a long one.

Wake Up Little Susie--Wake Up

2008-07-26T21:43:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Ku Ku Klock

This site offers one a way to wake up without a physical alarm clock because your computer serves as your alarm clock! Simply set the online alarm clock to the time you wish to awake, and then choose whether you wish an electronic, slayer guitar, cockerel, or classic alarm clock sound to wake you.

The rooster sounds so realistic my partner really thought there was a rooster crowing in the evening.

It's that simple. and Best of All--it's FREE!

Begging For Bacon!

2008-07-24T15:03:00.000-07:00

more cat pictures
Today's Way Khool Site is: I Can Has Cheezburger

I know this site is HUGELY popular and everyone and their nine cats has lol'd it, but I would be derelict not to add Cheezburger to Way Khool Sites! With photos and captions like this, Cheezburger is a totally way khool site!

And TODAY IS THE 2ND BIRTHDAY OF WAY KHOOL SITES!!!!!!!!

Yup, that's right....Way Khool Sites has hit the terrible two's, and she's growing more and more popular. Alas, very few comments are posted here, but not to worry, the stats show progress!!!!
Happy Birthday to ME! Happy Birthday to ME! Happy Birthday DEAR WAY KHOOL SITES Happy Birthday To ME Drumroll.....and MANY MORE!!!!

I Told You Not To Click It!

2008-07-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Don't Click It

This site offers a new way to navigate, and the design is fascinating to me and here's why: you don't click anything on the site, but you get around in a different way.

This is way better than the Maui roadsigns which read, "Click it or Ticket"!

Seriously, this site has a way khool design element, and I'm totally impressed. However, my clicking, twitching finger is going crazy! How programmed I am with clicking! Yikes!

Read Em For FREE

2008-07-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Mygazines

If you like to read magazines like I do, you'll love this new site I recently discovered. Of course, it doesn't have EVERY magazine in the world or every article printed in them, but STILL--it's sweet because the articles are FREE!

If you've been reading this blog long enough, you know the word FREE is very popular here! We love FREE!

Here's what Mygazine writes,"Mygazines is your free place to browse, share, archive and customize unlimited magazine articles uploaded by you, the Mygazines community."

Here's how it works, "Easily upload your magazine, catalogue, brochure or any other publication to our site for free.

Your document will be converted by our system into an interactive publication allowing users from all over the world to read, comment, share and archive articles from your publication until the end of time!"

There's something for everyone here! They even have Maxim!

Way Khool, eh?

Your Text, Dialectized

2008-07-16T18:09:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: The Dialectizer

This site is so much FUN, and they have 8 dialects to choose from!!!

Here is what they write, "The Dialectizer takes text or other web pages and instantly creates parodies of them! Try it out by selecting a dialect, then entering a URL or English text below. If you have questions about what The Dialectizer does or how it does it, please see the "Information" section toward the bottom of this page."

Examples from the latest Way Khool Site in their Jive version:

"Today's Way Khool Site is, dig dis: Rap rod Mah' Phone

Oh, I'm gonna gots so's much fun wid dis one. Actually, dis site serves some very useful purpose as ah' often need an alibi. True Confession! Right on! Heh heh! Right on!

Afta' puttin' yo' rap rod numba' in and da damn time ya' wants' yo' rap rod to rin', ya' dig yo' ALIBI rap rod call. "Honey, dere be an emergency at wo'k! Right on! Gotsta run. 'S coo', bro. Ciao baby! Right on!"

Labels, dig dis: alibis, emergency rap rod calls, excuses, phone calls, Rap rod Mah' Phone"

And How Trendy R U?

2008-07-11T16:01:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: edopter

If you're the kind of person who likes to be on top of trends, this social trend casting site is an easy way for you to find out wussup and share your knowledge!

This is what edopter says, "Edopter combines your insight and worldwide buzz to tap into the next big thing. Create and follow trends, share and discuss them - then watch as they spread across the world. Who tells the world what‘s next? You do."

Who knows what ya'll can create. Maybe you can even help create a buzz for Peace! Now that would be something!

Ring Me And Get Me Outta Here

2008-07-10T16:45:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Phone My Phone

Oh, I'm gonna have so much fun with this one. Actually, this site serves a very useful purpose as I often need an alibi. True Confession! Heh heh!

After putting your phone number in and the time you want your phone to ring, you get your ALIBI phone call. "Honey, there is an emergency at work! Gotta run. Ciao baby!"

You Have A Way With Words

2008-07-08T18:42:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Wordle

"Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends. "

Wordle is FREE, and you can use your creations for anything: t-shirts, cards, or anything your imagination can dream up.

I created mine from a feed of Way Khool Sites. Isn't it WAY KHOOL?

Plastic Me Is A Rainbow Mermaid Hippie

2008-07-06T15:54:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: The Mini-Mizer

If you're ready to let your Inner Child play for awhile and desire to take your mind off your plastic (credit cards!), play with this fun toy and "Picture Yourself In Plastic".

The creation above is mine--and while creating it, I completely forgot about my bills. What a way khool site!

If you'd like to easily subscribe to this blog, now there's an easy way to do so. Look on the sidebar toward the top. You see that empty box? That's for you to enter your email addie, and Way Khool Sites will be delivered to your email inbox three or maybe four times a week!

Inhale--Don't Exhale

2008-06-29T14:11:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Addictomatic

Are you a news junkie like me? If so, Addictomatic is very khool as it features the top headline news from a wide assortment of sites such as CNN Most Popular, MSNBC Top News, NY Times, Newsvine, Slate, NPR, Harpers, Ask.com News, USA Today, Truveo Top Video News and MORE!

Addictomatic also has a nifty search feature and other top searched stories and people.

What more can you ask for as a news junkie? So go ahead and inhale all the news from Addictomatic. The connection won't kill any brain cells.

Sing It To Me Baby!

2008-06-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Nightingale Song

Talk about sweet, simple, and amazing!

Type any word into the box, and the nightingale will sing the word for you.

This is almost addictive as Plurk.

I Made Myself Wild!

2008-06-26T12:56:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Build Your Wild Self

If you have one of those days where you need to unwind, check out the site Build Your Wild Self sponsored by the New York Zoos and Aquarium. You'll find building yourself a whole lot wild is a great stress reliever. Of course, you can let your kids do it too if you're feeling like letting them in on the fun!

I created the one below and emailed it to myself. Do I have lots of time on my hands? No! But my Inner Child needs to play too!

One Scary Marital Test

2008-06-24T14:43:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: 1930's Marital Scale

I would most likely have been born a male were I to have lived in the 1930's, and if I were a married man, there would be no way I would have subjected my wife to the indignities as mentioned in this quiz.

As a 1930s wife, I am
Very Poor (Failure)

Take the test!

How Many You's Are There

2008-06-23T22:14:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: How Many Of Me

As you can see, there is only ONE of me in the U.S., so I'm an original! But you already knew that anyway, didn't you?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are
1
or fewer people with my name in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Web 2.0 Age Tested My Truth

2008-06-18T18:51:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Your True Web 2.0 Age

This site is for those that like to take tests online. There aren't too many questions to this test, and some of them are rather stupid (such as the Dockers one and especially since I don't know anyone who wears Dockers), but what the heck, the test was fun. And silly enough for me.

Here's my result:

"Your true Web2.0 age is 20 years old!

Dude! Tweet it, blog it, write it on your Facebook wall, you rock!"

Of course, I lied about my age. Wouldn't you if you were 250 billion years old?!

We Rock and We Rule

2008-06-11T16:49:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Funny Sign Generator

I made the very khool photo above using the Funny Sign Generator. This site offers a variety of options: animals, people, celebrities (only the Pope?), protestors of all kinds, and even Austria. What's with only ONE country?! Hmmm.....could it be that the generator creator dude/dudess is Austrian? Yeh, that's probably the answer. Moving on....

Don't misinterpret the symbolism above--WKS isn't begging for your monies. We're simply hanging with THE MONEY. :Smile:

What's Your Goddess?

2008-06-10T14:14:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: What's Your Goddess Birth Sign?

Everyone--even the men--have an Inner Goddess, and this site gives you an interpretation of your Goddess according to the time period you were born.

Mine is spot on--I'm SO very Hestia.

This is what the site has to say about Hestia:

"Aug 24 - Sep 23 ...HESTIA...Goddess of household abundance and well-being, Hestia energises the home with a welcoming energy, healthy food and comfort. As such, she is a creature of habit and organization, purity, sincerity, sanctity and safety. But just as the ancient goddess Hestia is depicted in a pose of immobility, so too are her women immobilised by their own habits and need for organization - simply, they may feel like they are "stuck in a rut." Their convictions keep them so absorbed in their work, they can't imagine living any other way. They need to ask themselves, "What's the self-sacrifice for?" and break from their obsessive patterns.

Do this: Think of something spontaneous and daring. Take that leap of faith, and just do it."

Ahem....can't think of anything spontaneous or daring right now. I'm enjoying the uncomplicated life. :Smile:

Color Me Purple Please

2008-06-09T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Crayola Digi-Color

I absolutely adore this crayola coloring site! And this isn't JUST for children--it's for all of us with Alive and Well Inner Children!

The choices with which to color are more than just crayons. I am fond of the starry mini stamper!

It takes a bit of practice to draw with the system, but the fun of it outweighs this learning curve. And once you or one of your little darlings is finished with the creation, you simply print it out!

Rent It--Don't Fret

2008-06-04T21:11:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Zilok

This site offers the solution to many dilemmas. One is how do you raise money with stuff you own? Or do you need something to use for a short period of time and don't know where to get it?

The answer to both is RENT IT!

You can rent almost everything online through Zilok--today's rentals include a golf club putter, a kite, a Macbook air (at only $29 a day!), or a tennis racket.

This cool site has been featured in many big sources such as the New York Times and Tech Crunch, so I take it they're doing very well. Zilok is located in 16 U.S. cities, and I'm waiting for them to come to mine because I have lots of S*** to rent!

Catch Me Later Gator!

2008-05-31T15:10:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: laterloop

If you're anything like me, you're always trying to keep up with all you've got on your plate. And then there are times when you're simply waiting--like at a doctor's office or for your flight-- and it's at tedious times like these you'll be glad you signed up for the FREE laterloop which allows you to catch up on your web reading which laterloop saved for you. You can read on your phone if you have one of those too!

All it takes is one click, and then a website is saved for those inevitable downtimes! Then you won't mind the wait quite so much, right?

The Pen Is So Mighty

2008-05-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Smith Mag

I entered my six-word memoir for their book, "Not Quite What I Was Planning", and I was published in it! But this was ONLY one of the great writing contests you'll find on their site. I want to enter them all if I can MAKE the time.

The one that really appeals to me is the one where you win and get your photo on a pickle jar! Here's what they write, "Have you ever dreamed of your beautiful, pregnant belly featured on a jar of mouth-watering pickles? Us, too." Well, I didn't exactly dream this, but now that they phrase it that way, I say-- Hell Yes! I'd LOVE to be featured on a pickle jar.

If you've read my Who's Yo Mama blog today, you would know that I'm currently sorting through tons and tons of old photos, and in that photo pile, there must be at least one awesome photo of me with my bulging belly. Pickle Jar here I come!

Seriously--why don't you enter some of your stories and/or belly photos? It's so much fun! You too could become a Pickle Jar Celebrity.

The Niftiest Invention

2008-05-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: ScanR

I think this is the khoolest product! Why did we have to wait so long for it to be invented?

Here's what the site writes:

"Turn your camera phone into a scanner, copier, and fax.

Clean photos of documents, whiteboards and business cards.
Extract any text and contact information
Store, search and share online"

All you have to do is take a photo with your camera phone, send it to ScanR, and then check your email. ScanR does all the rest. Et voila!

Let It Be

2008-05-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Get Over It

This site offers you the opportunity to post your regrets and read the regrets of others, and I feel it serves a very therapeutic purpose. Like the title says--GET OVER IT--enough already!

There is an archive of regrets too...maybe you'll find some that match yours?

This is what the site writes:

"Do you have any regrets? Of course you do. What kind of question is that? Perhaps they are nothing more than passing musings. A shrug of the shoulders and the lesson is learned. Regret can be loads of fun, except when its not. Maybe the wilds of your imagination are periodically arrested by it. Sleeping isn’t nearly as enjoyable, or productive, while such a haunting has you wide-eyed and vainly staring into the night. We can sure be silly sometimes."

Yeh, I have regrets in case you're wondering. Lots of them!

Bloggers Unite--Human Rights

2008-05-15T11:36:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Blog Catalog's Bloggers Unite

I believe this is the second year the social networking platform Blog Catalog has encouraged it's members to unite and blog on an awareness-raising subject matter. I participated last year, and I'm participating again this year. This year's focus is Human Rights.

If you haven't become affiliated with Blog Catalog, you may wish to as they are a very worthy online group where you can meet lots of fellow bloggers and interact in a large selection of resonant groups.

As many know who regularly read this blog, I've given the Way Khool Award to many organizations and non-profits through the years which have inspired me. There are so many people in need of our help, and there's a huge list to draw from.

Humanity is at a touch-n-go moment now as we're involved in the Great Shift of the Ages. Will we do ourselves in, or will we survive? The clock is ticking.

For many, time has run out, and the rage and sadness many of us feel for the human rights violations in places like Zimbabwe, Darfur, Haiti, and MANY other places is mounting. We ask ourselves, "What can little old me do?" Just sending money or lending a hand to organizations often doesn't seem enough!

Most of us have human rights violations which trigger us the most. For me, it's the deplorable situation of white slavery throughout the world. The thought of so many, many women being held captive and abused as sex slaves makes me extremely sad AND angry. The number of women kept as sex slaves and sold into white slavery is staggering. Young women are taken from their families or given away by their family to die of Aids, torture, and other diseases. When they're no longer useful, they are trashed. So many of these are very young girls! I bring your attention to this today, and I ask you to bring your consciousness and prayers and aid to eliminate this situation for these poor women in peril.

Car Sharing Comes Of Age

2008-05-13T21:02:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Car Sharing

With the price of gasoline being what it is and perhaps going even higher, the concept of car sharing may become more popular. I think it's a great idea, especially for high traffic urban areas.

Here's what the site writes:

"Transportation is the life-blood of any economy. And yet, our fast-growing urban centres are faced with increasingly clogged arteries.

Car Sharing is the "missing link" in our urban transportation systems. The biggest determinant to vehicle use is vehicle ownership. Car Sharing helps people kick the car-owning habit, without going cold turkey, and with the financial reward of saving money.

Car Sharing should be an important option in every major urban centre. While not a magic bullet to solve all traffic and air quality problems, especially commuter-related issues, it is an important new tool that can deliver real benefits quickly from primarily market-based capital." Read more on the site.

Maybe it's time for all us to be less greedy and share!

Pangea Day

2008-05-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Pangea Day

Today is the day of this major global film event--you can tune in wherever you are on the net or cellphone! You don't even have to attend a local live event if you don't wish or can't make it!

Here's what the website writes about today's BIG worldwide event:

"Pangea Day taps the power of film to strengthen tolerance and compassion while uniting millions of people to build a better future.

In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that — to help people see themselves in others — through the power of film.

On May 10, 2008 — Pangea Day — sites in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked live to produce a program of powerful films, visionary speakers, and uplifting music.

The program will be broadcast live to the world through the Internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones.

Of course, movies alone can't change the world. But the people who watch them can. So following May 10, 2008, Pangea Day organizers will facilitate community-building activities around the world by connecting inspired viewers with numerous organizations that are already doing groundbreaking work."

So tune in and unite!

Put A Dress on Someone Special

2008-05-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Donate My Dress

With everyone in America tightening their belts these days because of the high prices of gas and other commodities, the time has come for organizations such as Donate My Dress! Why not donate your barely used prom dress and other special occasion dresses to this organization and help out someone who could use it???

Here's what the organization writes on their site:

"DonateMyDress.org is the first national campaign designed to encourage girls around the country to donate their prom and special occasion dresses to those who cannot afford to finance the costly experience of going to their prom, sweet 16, quinceañera or formal on their own. The site features a directory of local dress drive organizations across the U.S. that will enable girls to easily find out where in their local markets they can donate a dress or receive one. In addition, DonateMyDress.org contains information on upcoming local events, a photo gallery of real girls donating and receiving dresses, as well as links to content on prom and quinceañera planning, hair and makeup tips, and other worthy causes."

Free and Funny E-cards

2008-05-07T10:46:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Someecards

Have you been looking for something different, modern, quirky, or original to send as an e-card rather than those traditional ones but aren't quite ready to do the work of JibJab or Mushy Gushy? Then Someecards is your ticket plus they're FREE!!!

These cards are hilarious with that trendy vintage look combined with contemporary text. Check out the one above! It slays me. Now I have to go twitter.

And yes, I'm back from my long journey. Well....mostly! :Smile:

Change Is Overdue For The Tibetans

2008-03-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Avaaz Organization

I signed the petition several days ago, and last I looked there was already 466,418 signatures on the petition to Stand With Tibet and Support the Dalai Lama.

As you're probably aware of the sad news coming from Tibet, another bloody conflict is happening between the Tibetans and the Chinese....and as usual, the Tibetans are suffering!

Here's what the Avaaz website says about this:

"After decades of repression, Tibetans are crying out to the world for change. China's leaders are right now making a crucial choice between escalating brutality or dialogue that could determine the future of Tibet, and China.

We can affect this historic choice -- China does care about its international reputation. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get the government's attention. The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has called for restraint and dialogue: he needs the world's people to support him. Fill out the form below to sign the petition--and spread the word. "

Won't you add your name so that Avaaz can make 1 million names?

Avaaz also supports other great causes, so take time to check out their other good work while you're visiting their site.

******

On another note: I'm taking off for Spring Break and will be traveling for awhile. If you chance upon this blog while I'm gone, rummage through the several years of posts. There's a lot of great websites and blogs I've added here.

Really Khool Tools

2008-03-19T11:34:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Blog is: Cool Tools

Cool tools is right up my alley because so many tools have answered my prayers. I no longer have to ask my strong partner with his strong hands to open tough lids on bottles for me because now I have a handy-dandy tool for this which I saw advertised on tv. Yeh!

Here's what Kevin Kelly writes:

"Cool tools really work. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that is tried and true. All reviews on this site are written by readers who have actually used the tool and others like it. Items can be either old or new as long as they are wonderful. We only post things we like and ignore the rest. Suggestions for tools much better than what is recommended here are always wanted. Tell me what you love."

Hey, maybe Way Khool Sites could even be considered for inclusion! Hmmmm......

Munching Local Style

2008-03-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: 100 Mile Diet

It's becoming smarter to eat produce that hasn't traveled from far away. And this website makes it easy for you to determine where to purchase food within 100 miles from your home. Simply type in your zip code to retrieve the names of local producers. Their motto is, "Local Eating For Global Change." Hey, this is great idea whose time has come!

You can join their movement on this page, share your stories, order their two books, and/or donate should you choose.

This is what they write:

"When the average North American sits down to eat, each ingredient has typically travelled at least 1,500 miles—call it "the SUV diet." On the first day of spring, 2005, Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon (bios) chose to confront this unsettling statistic with a simple experiment. For one year, they would buy or gather their food and drink from within 100 miles of their apartment in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Since then, James and Alisa have gotten up-close-and-personal with issues ranging from the family-farm crisis to the environmental value of organic pears shipped across the globe. They've reconsidered vegetarianism and sunk their hands into community gardening. They've eaten a lot of potatoes.

Their 100-Mile Diet struck a deeper chord than anyone could have predicted. Within weeks, reprints of their blog at thetyee.ca had appeared on sites across the internet. Then came the media, from BBC Worldwide to Utne magazine. Dozens of individuals and grassroots groups have since launched their own 100-Mile Diet adventures. The need now is clear: a locus where 100-milers can get the information they need to try their own lifestyle experiments, and to exchange ideas and develop campaigns. That locus will be here at 100MileDiet.org—turning an idea into a movement."

It's Easy Being Green

2008-03-15T13:23:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Green Drinks

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, you may want to check out the Green Drinks organization and make some new like-minded friends and meet kindred spirits. No, this organization isn't Irish, although some of their members might be. It's a different kind of green. Green Drinks is an international organization active in 354 cities worldwide (even on my island of Maui!) which helps you connect with other 'greenies'. Here's what they write about themselves:

"Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.

We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network."

I Spy You!

2008-03-13T16:54:00.000-07:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Eye Spy

This site has web cams from all over the world--that is, except Maui where I live. I wonder why we didn't make the list. I'm sure we must have a web-cam somewhere here. Note to self: research this!

Are your curious to see what places you'd like to visit look like in Real-Time? Then this is is the site to visit to satisfy your curiosity and travel bug!

Pro$$per

2008-03-08T19:17:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Prosperity Place

I've subscribed to the e-zine Prosperity Tips by Joan Sotkin for many years, and I've received so much value from the information. In these economic uncertain times, the valuable inspiration on this site may just be what you need to read.

You'll also find products for sale, prosperity coaching offered, articles and a podcast.

Intend---and It Will Be So!

2008-03-06T12:47:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: The Intenders of the Highest Good

Quite some time ago I signed up for the Intenders Bridge email series, and I cherish receiving these inspirational emails every day!

Besides the daily emails, the Intenders Organization offers books, classes, posters and other items to better learn about the Power of Intention and how it can change your life.

Working For Tips--Keeping It Green

2008-03-02T10:41:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Ideal Bite

Billing themselves as "a sassier shade of green", this website offers the khoolest, greenest tips every day. Check out their library of past tips or sign up for their free daily tip, or send them a tip for your own fifteen minutes of fame.

Be Your Own Astrologer

2008-02-28T13:44:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Astrodienst

I've turned so many people onto this site because it allows anyone to do their own astrology charts for FREE. You don't even need to be an astrologer to find out astrological timings. There are so many bells and whistles on this site it blows your mind. You can do solar returns, midpoints, synastry, transits, progressions, astrocartography, etc.

Plus you can order economical astrological charts if you'd like an expert's feedback.

Help Is On It's Way

2008-02-23T11:24:00.000-08:00

Art credit: Marc Chagall

Today's Way Khool Site is: Modest Needs

Have you ever felt that pinch which comes when an unexpected need for money arrives...and you can't come up with the funds? Most of us have experienced this at some time in our lives. We then hit up our family and friends--even strangers if we're desperate enough. Now you can turn to this incredible charity and ask for the help you need...and also help those who are in need.

But know they'll check you out--so there's no way to play them or scam!

If you like being of Service To Others and only possess modest means yourself, this may be your perfect charity!

Here's what Modest Needs write on their site:

"Right here, right now, you can INSTANTLY change the life of a low-income family by clicking 'Learn More or Invest Points' and authorizing Modest Needs to make the grant of your choice. If you do, we'll fund that application instantly.

Or, if you like, you can browse our entire list of prequalified grant applications and invest your Modest Needs points in the applications that matter most to you."

Whether it's roof damage, car repair, or an emergency dental bill, you CAN make a difference!

Shoes of the Future

2008-02-20T10:18:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Toms Shoes For Tomorrow

The folks at Toms Shoes are on the cutting edge of new business. They know if you give, you get....and that's one of the reasons why they're so successful. Here's the deal they offer:

"For every pair you purchase, Toms will give a pair to a child in need."

And not only do they give away fabulous shoes which is Way Khool Enough, but if you purchase a feedbag from them, one child will be fed for a school year! Come on! How can you resist shopping on this site?

Up The Bar

2008-02-15T18:37:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: YouBars

What if I told you, you could build your very OWN nutrition bar with healthy ingredients, to your taste, and without yuky ingredients like preservatives and corn syrup and who knows what else? Well, I'm telling you! And with so many choices, you'll be in Bar Heaven! You even get to name your bar--how khool is that?!

Betcha can't guess what I'm going to put in MY bar?

Looking Out For The Buds

2008-02-13T10:23:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool site is: Project BudBurst

All you Citizen Scientists, listen up. Project BudBurst's project begins on February 15th. As everyone and their dog now knows, the climate is changing, and this is a FREE way you can participate with others to gauge the change.

Here's what the website writes:

"Join us in collecting important climate change data on the timing of leafing and flowering in your area through Project BudBurst! This national field campaign targets native tree and flower species across the country. With your help, we will be compiling valuable environmental and climate change information around the United States."

Cllick on the "native tree and flower" link to go to the site.

Make Your Honey Smile This Valentine's Day

2008-02-06T13:16:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Talking Photos

This site offers a fun offering for Valentine's Day, and another way to impress your beloved. Create your own talking character using your photo or picture. There are quite a few options to choose from to insert your photo.

Just another unique Valentine suggestion from me for those romantics of the world who seek out something different than a box of See's Candy and flowers from the grocery store....

How Many Trees Make Me Happy?

2008-02-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Blog is: Ten Thousand Trees

This blog is nothing but BEAUTIFUL trees from around the world and their stories. If you're a tree lover like me, you'll love this blog. Check out the photo of the Ginkgo Tree Avenue. Awesome!

The photo above is the magnificent mango tree on our property with its new baby mangoes.

One More Way To Show Your Love

2008-01-31T12:49:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: 1 Million Love Messages

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, perhaps it's time to consider a NEW way to wow your special honey. What about posting your love message on this 1 Million Love Messages site and then send it to her or him?

And if someone doesn't know how you feel about them, this is a great way to let them know!

What Kind of Flower Are You?

2008-01-30T11:26:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: This Garden Is Illegal

Here is what my test results said: "Mischief is your middle name, but your first is friend. You are quite the prankster that loves to make other people laugh."

The test is relatively painless and not too long, and some of the questions make you laugh.

I am a
Snapdragon

What Flower
Are You?

Set Me Catalog Free!

2008-01-27T10:23:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Catalog Choice

Are you weary of being deluged with catalogs in your mailbox? I know I am, and now I have a CHOICE! By signing up with this organization for FREE, you have a choice to eliminate the clutter...and save a few trees too! The tree spirits (dryads) will thank you.

Here's what Catalog Choice writes on their site:

"The mission of Catalog Choice is to reduce the number of repeat and unsolicited catalog mailings, and to promote the adoption of sustainable industry best practices. We aim to accomplish this by freely providing the Catalog Choice services to both consumers and businesses. Consumers can indicate which catalogs they no longer wish to receive, and businesses can receive a list of consumers no longer wanting to receive their catalogs."

Digging Into Documentaries

2008-01-21T10:54:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Best Online Documentaries

What an absolute Treasure Trove this site is! With SO many documentaries "to be viewed online for free", you can watch and learn stuff for years! The website is simply laid out with the menu selection beginning with Anthropology and ending with Technology/Future. And each selection offers other selections within this broad category.

It's good to take a break from YouTube and stimulate the mind, don't you think?!

Women Plus Wine Equals Wild Fun

2008-01-18T17:41:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Women & Wine

What do you get when you mix women and wine? Well, wild fun, of course! If you sign up for their FREE newsletter, you receive e-vites to special wine tastings and events. You can become one of their Ambassadors, get discounts for any number of things, join a Wine Club, make new friends, travel on a wine tour, or enter a sweepstakes.

Here's what Julie (the founder) writes:

"Thanks to the support of my great team, friends and family, Women & Wine is now a vibrant nationwide community --both online and offline--for women (men optional!) with a passion for wine, good food, travel and fine living. We hope that Women & Wine will become an integral part of your life--that you will attend the Women & Wine events in your community, listen to Women & Wine Radio, and visit our site even if just for a few minutes to "escape" through a "Today's Sip" or to blog about a great wine you discovered ."

Giving and Receiving--What A Blast!

2008-01-17T17:27:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Freecycle

Wouldn't you rather give something old away rather than see it end up in a landfill? Yes, of course you would! And this site will help you do so--it's an amazing organization with chapters all over the world. You can donate your old stuff, and you can claim new stuff. What could be khooler?!

Here's what they write on their site:

"Welcome! The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,224 groups with 4,367,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free. To sign up, find your community by entering it into the search box above or by clicking on “Browse Groups” above the search box. Have fun!...The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!"

You've Received A Letter From God

2008-01-15T10:11:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Heaven Letters

What's even khooler than Heaven Letters is a Heaven Letters ORACLE?! That's right! Just click on the link above, and the software shuffles through the many awesome letters from God and picks out one just for you!

I've been subscribing to Heaven Letters for years, and these writings are PROFOUND, wise, and inspiring!

Awards for Stupidity

2008-01-12T12:39:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Darwin Awards

Every year this site awards those who do the stupidest, dumbest, craziest things, and if you're needing to laugh from your head to your toes, this is the site to read. Here's how the site describes itself:

"The Darwin Awards salute the improvement of the human genome by honoring those who accidentally remove themselves from it..."

Besides the BIG yearly awards, there are also Honorable Mentions, Urban Legends, Personal Accounts, and the Slush Pile. You can submit stories, and there's even a Randomizer button if you don't know where to begin to laugh at human folly.

I Was A Man In My Last Life?

2008-01-11T11:51:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Who Were You In Your Last Life?

This is a fun site--just type in your date of birth and read about your last life. Of course, you might find just as much information in the oil spills of your driveway given enough beers, but nevermind, this is the computer age, so allow yourself a good laugh on TGIF.

Voting for President--Most Confusing!

2008-01-09T10:58:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Candidate Calculator

Are you as confused as I am about a presidential candidate's platform? Or do the candidate's make a few switches now and then? Anyway, this site offers you a way to determine who most fits with your beliefs.

Here's what the website states:

"Which 2008 Presidential Candidate Agrees With You?

Answer the questions below to find the 2008 presidential candidate that best aligns with your beliefs. Nearly 2 million people have already filled it out. Give it a try!

Mark the column for Yes if you support the issue and No if you oppose it. After that, select how important the topic is to you. If you are unsure or have no opinion on a topic, just mark the Unsure column. You will be scored based upon how well you match the current views of each of the 2008 presidential candidates."

I ended up with a candidate I didn't even know existed!

Playing With Photos

2008-01-08T13:10:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Fototrix

Have you noticed I've not been posting much? That's because I've been busy playing and having fun in many, many ways. For example I've been goofing around with Fototrix which enables one to make comics, write text on your photos, add props, add frames and borders, scrapbook, add overlays, add figures, and more! Whew!

Just witness some of the options I've done below with an older polaroid photo of myself. I've had too much fun with this site. I like the one where I'm surrounded my money. Hey, I'm literally In The Money!

Today's Way Khool Site is: Fototrix

I'll Mix It For You and Vice Versa

2007-12-29T15:39:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Meemix

So I was given an invite from a contact on Facebook to Meemix, and I'm having fun with Meemix as I did with Pandora. Meemix is still in Beta, and I'm not sure if you need an invite or can just register at this point. If you want an invite, let me know.

I'm still discovering all the options and finding my way around.

What's different is that this online music station has added the social networking function. If you sign up, friend me! I could use some friends here!

Singing With The Stars

2007-12-28T13:43:00.001-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Voki

Are you in love with the music of Alicia Keys? Or the Goddess Alicia Keys herself? If so, now you can sing along to her music using the technology of Voki, YOUR voice, and the music of Keys! This is WAAAAY KHOOL!

However, since I love to sing but belong to the Singing Impaired, you won't find me participating in this khool technology. Sigh! I'll just stick singing to myself.

Want To Be A Christmas Angel?

2007-12-24T11:41:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Home Front Hugs

Sure, you can run around town and hand out $20 bills in cards to the homeless people you find. This is a definite feel-good! You can also be a Christmas Angel in another way by sending cards, well-wishes and by adopting a duck to send to our wounded war heroes.

Called Operation Healing Angel, this organization could use these things:

ITEMS FOR WOUNDED ITEMS FOR MEDICAL STAFF

(heroes too !)

cards and get well wishes thank you cards and photos of you
Photos of you with the get well wishes small mag flashlights to hang around neck
soft small pillows humor /magazines/phone cards
U shaped neck rest pillows U shaped soft neck rest pillows
small music players with headphones pens/watches to hang around neck
music CDs blank cards to send home
Plain black and tan t-shirts(worn w/uniforms) prayers & spiritual paperback books of hope
Womens underpants travel games/electronic small games
cozy soft large socks for hospital (all sizes) stories written by kids to bring a smile
Male boxer shorts - all sizes photo albums of you & daily life in the US
shower shoes for men and women chapstick / nice lotion/small bottles
small laminated cards with prayers on them small travel alarm clocks
( a great project for children) soft cotton handkerchiefs
laminated photos of you w/get well wishes
soft micro plush blankets

Jib Jab Is Everywhere Like Santa

2007-12-23T12:26:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Jib Jab

If you're like me by now you've received lots of e-greetings with Dancing Elves with friends heads (and sometimes their pets heads) placed in them as they dance, right? This is the work of Jib Jab!

Jib Jab has so many offerings. Where does one begin.

They offer, "Greetings That Don't Suck". These 'sendables' are offered in several formats and have an edge! I particularly enjoyed the one titled "St. Nick"! Sad-- the message rings oh so true! Check it out!

My Favorite Word FREE Rhymes With Charity

2007-12-20T10:24:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Free Rice

As everyone knows who reads this blog a lot, I love the word FREE for so many reasons. And now I've discovered a way to play a vocabulary game and give FREE rice to others (a nonprofit which distributes food) at the same time! Wh00t! I love to see those grains of rice build up in the bowl.

Here's a brief explanation taken from the FAQ page of Free Rice:
"How does the FreeRice vocabulary program work?

FreeRice has a custom database containing thousands of words at varying degrees of difficulty. There are words appropriate for people just learning English and words that will challenge the most scholarly professors. In between are thousands of words for students, business people, homemakers, doctors, truck drivers, retired people… everyone!

"FreeRice automatically adjusts to your level of vocabulary. It starts by giving you words at different levels of difficulty and then, based on how you do, assigns you an approximate starting level. You then determine a more exact level for yourself as you play. When you get a word wrong, you go to an easier level. When you get three words in a row right, you go to a harder level. This one-to-three ratio is best for keeping you at the “outer fringe” of your vocabulary, where learning can take place.

There are 50 levels in all, but it is rare for people to get above level 48."

And as you grow smarter and hungry people eat, all is FREE because advertising supports this site!

Talk To Me Baby!

2007-12-18T22:59:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: PQ DVD Talking Photo

With this software, you can convert any photo into a TALKING photo. Why don't you ask Santa to bring you this toy? Think of all the fun you could have! Oh Santa, don't forget me....remember my Inner Child Is Alive and Well!

See Yourself On A Cover

2007-12-17T10:44:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Mag My Pic

Need help with your creative visualization process? Put yourself on many top magazine covers with the help of Mag My Pic! I created this one of me on one of my favorite magazines--People Magazine! If I ever finally make it to the real People Magazine, I'll thank Mag My Pic for helping me with my creative visualization! :Smile:

Date Before You Meet

2007-12-11T20:14:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: OmniDate

Now the dating world has caught up with the virtual world. Or is it the other way around?? In any event, this site allows you to pick out a virtual character and a number of venues and then chat with one another to see if there is chemistry before you meet. What a great idea! And you can start dating FREE! As you know, Free is the magic word on Way Khool Sites!

Want to help New Orleans?

2007-12-04T09:44:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool site is: Make It Right

This site offers a really khool gift idea: donate to help re-build New Orleans! Once you've entered the site, you will receive a warm video greeting from none other than the famous movie star Brad Pitt who has created this project. Then click on the Donate button on top.

Then you will be invited to enter a home. What's Way Khool about this website is you can donate according to your budget. If you can only afford to donate a fan or a refrigerator, this site allows you to do so. There are many options. Of course, if you've got a big heart and a big budget, you can donate a whole home!

Be Santa's Friend This Season

2007-12-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Laptop Giving

Laptop Giving is an offshoot of the nonprofit organization One Laptop Per Child, and now through December 31, they have a magnificent offer for you. If you donate the XO laptop to a child through their organization, they will then give you one in return for YOUR child.

Here's what they write:

"Since November 12th, OLPC has been offering a limited-time Give One Get One program in the United States and Canada. During Give One Get One, you can donate the revolutionary XO laptop to a child in a developing nation, and also receive one for the child in your life in recognition of your contribution. Thanks to a growing interest in the program, we are extending Give One Get One until the end of the year. You also may donate laptops via our Simply Give and Give Many options. Though the increasing public interest in OLPC, we hope to give many more children the opportunity to grow, explore, learn and express themselves."

This offer is such a win-win! And Santa will surely make note that you've been very good this year!

How-To Do Nearly Everything

2007-11-27T18:36:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: SuTree.com

SuTree is "the world's leading aggregator of instructional videos" with (I just checked!) 11, 272 videos from 261 sources on their site. What's KHOOL for me is that these aren't just stupid YouTube videos--they're actually good, how-to videos! And what's even khooler is that SuTree is looking for contributers! So if you'd like to bring more readers to your blog or site, contact these folks and send them your videos, and thus, readers will find their way back to your site.

Now I'm thinking about what I can put together for them? Way Khool Sites could use a whole lot more readers too! Hmmmm........

Trend Watching Makes Me Smile

2007-11-19T18:20:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Trend Hunter

"Trend Hunter is the world's largest trend spotting & cool hunting network. It is an explosion of 11114 trends, fueled by a community of 18619 global Trend Hunters."

I subscribe to the weekly Trendhunter newsletter, and reading it is one of the highlights of my week and one of my all-time favorite newsletters! If I had more time, I'd sign up to be a trend hunter myself as I'm very good at spotting trends.

Warning: if trend hunting and unusual news, products, people and places are your kind of thing, be prepared to be HOOKED! One story leads to another, and it's hard to stop clicking once you get started! It's as good as Stumble if you're into this kind of thing!

How To Take A Whiz

2007-11-15T10:16:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Wizdog

Dogs are said to be man's best friend, but quite often the favor isn't returned by men/women, and a dog needs to get outside and take a wiz in the worst way. Alas, their owners are busy or away, and what's a poor dog to do? Hold it all day? Gimme a break!

This site offers a solution for the busy dog owner. This invention allows a dog a place to go to the bathroom indoors. It's an indoor dog potty that's sanitary for both young and old dogs. Check out their video on the site.

Ah, sweet relief! Now you can be your dog's best friend!

How To Get Off--To Sleep That Is!

2007-11-09T14:34:00.000-08:00

Today's Way Khool Site is: Sound Sleeping

If you're too wired and with too much on your mind like me, sometimes you find it difficult to go off to sleep. You want to sleep, but your mind just won't shut off!

This site may be your answer. With LOTS of relaxing music/sleep aids (to turn off that rascal mind) to choose from, soon you will be in dreamland. This site promotes sleep and relaxation MP3 downloads. They're inexpensive too!

Nitey-nite! Sleep tight!

Got Some Time To Spare?

2007-10-30T00:03:00.000-07:00

Today;s Way Khool Site is: 2Spare

If you're bored and surfing the net, check out this site for it will capture your attention. With lots of articles such as "Top Ten Movies That Went Wrong", "Top Ten Most Peculiar Places In The World", and "Five Toughest Questions A Woman Can Ask A Man", you can easily waste hours reading all the fascinating articles.

The title 2 Spare is perfect for those that have time to spare!