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Stacy's Weekly Mashup: MediaSite, Google SMS, Blockbuster Online, Barracuda Drive

What's hip? This article offers links to the best in Web 2.0, blogs, news and much more!
Published: Nov 3, 2006
Author: Stacy Reed
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Web 2.0 Sites:

  • Anothr - A Skype-based robot which can providejust-in-time alerts for your favorite feeds
  • oDesk - Buyers of services can hire, manage, and pay technology service providers from around the world
  • Scrybe - An online/offline organizer
  • MediaSite - A search tool that helps you find expert presentations and lectures
  • Google SMS - Instant access to very useful information
  • ScribbleHere - Quickly create a place on the web for you and others to chat in real time
  • PledgeBank - Start your own pledge
  • Telling Stories - Telling Stories will help you create a heartfelt presentation for any occasion
  • Nowsy - A personal information and news dashboard
  • Blockbuster Online - Rent movies online and return them by mail or drop off at a participating BLOCKBUSTER store, where you can exchange them for new movies on the spot.


Freeware Feature of the Week: BarracudaDrive - You can securely upload, download, and manage your files on your home computer from anywhere in the world.


Wallpaper of the Week: Autumn in Shenandoah


The Week in Geek News:


Flickr Image of the Week: by A. Denomay


Top Blog Picks:


Article of the Week: How to Buy an MP3 Player - Washington Post


Art Site of the Week: Retrievr - Search and explore in a selection of Flickr images by drawing a rough sketch


Video of the Week: Reactable


Geek Tip: - Did you know that you should give your home computer a thorough cleaning once every 5 months or so? However, if you smoke or have pets, you should clean every 3 months.


Well, that about does it for this week! For a compiled list of links from past articles, visit the Weekly Mashup Archive. My thanks goes out to Justin, Wini, and Dan for recommending some of these awesome sites this week! Do you have any comments or suggestions for future mashups? Let's talk it up in the forums! Click Discuss this Article below.


About Stacy Reed

Software librarian and acclaimed artist seeks knowledge and entertainment via Internet. Stacy Reed is an advocate for free information, software and services. She began reviewing software for Tucows in 2000. She's naturally curious with interests in a wide array of subjects including science and technology, software, the arts, and open education.

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