SpotCrime
This is an interesting mashup that plots criminal activity onto a Google map. This is a free service targeted at law enforcement and citizens in crime heavy places. I have no idea how comprehensive it is but it is still a good idea in my eyes. According to TechCrunch, the data is compiled using police reports from local precincts which takes upto 24 hours to show up on the system. I used it myself to check out the crime in New York City because that's where I'll be doing my internship in a week or so. Oh man, my girlfriend freaked out when I showed her the map of New York City with all the crime incidents on it! Check out how safe your neighborhood is!
New York is still a crazy crazy place!
YouTomb
You're probably wondering what the hell this website is all about. This is actually an experiment by some MIT students to document what kinds of websites have been taken down for various reasons (copyright) on youtube - hence the name, YouTomb. It's a sort of burial ground for all those banned videos. Unfortunately, you cannot watch the banned videos so this website is purely for documentation purposes. Nonetheless, this website make you wish you watched those banned videos before they were taken down by the man. Sigh.
Here's a nice little startup that allows you to compare various wireless plans through various carriers such as T-Mobile and Verizon. It bases it's recommendations on how many minutes you use, other features and how much you pay currently in the area you live in. It's neat with major carriers but not for smaller ones which can offer good pricing on service.
I'm using Cellular One (formerly Chinook Wireless) in Missoula, Montana right now and I have a smashing deal paying $30 a month. Cellular One is growing in Missoula and has some very competitive rates. This website will ignore companies like this in favor of big carriers. So, there is my word of caution. I don't really know how accurate all their information is as well.
On the whole, it's a good little source of information to base your decision on. I would recommend going to the provider yourself and verifying these prices. Who knows, even the big wigs could have an unbelievable deal!
Here's a neat little website that searches for items with free shopping on Amazon or Ebay! If you don't want the hassle of sorting through lists of items to find products with free shipping, then this website is for you. There are also free shipping coupons for popular e-tailers if Ebay or Amazon isn't your fancy. Hooray for free shipping!