"The Internet brings a never-ending
spectrum of gifts from our amazing world. I'm lucky enough to share some of them with the
listeners of KNLS, a shortwave
station that reaches all 50 U.S. states and 124 other countries. At KNLS, the show is in the
very capable hands of Rob Scobey and Real Peloquin. This show also is made possible by our talented and charming sponsor,
sculptor Kevin Caron.
"So please join us for some fun, surprises and lots of things you can find only online."
- Mary Westheimer
If
you'd like to contribute sites for future shows,
please email Mary at mary@kevincaron.com.
Thanks!
feast for the eye of the beholder. That's just what you'll find at Beautiful Life. This online magazine - which is itself quite lovely - is dedicated to all aspects of design, art and the luxury lifestyle. There are sections on Web, graphic, industrial, automotive, fashion, urban and interior design as well as fine art, but of course, the lines blur. In addition to beautiful examples of the genre, in each section you'll also find helpful information such as reviews, tutorials and free stuff. It's all helpful - if you can drag your eyes from the gorgeous designs. For example, I had trouble scrolling beyond the stunning Peugot Velocite two-seater, which also happens to be a zero-emission electric car. It's just one eyeful among many on this mesmerizing site.
I've been everywhere, man." If you haven't yet, there's still time, and EveryTrail makes it incredibly easy to go, well, pretty much anywhere then share your trip on this amazing free site. Part travelogue, part GPS sketchpad, EveryTrail lets you map your travels on your GPS or mobile phone, then upload them, with photos, to the Web. You can also share tips and, of course, read about other peoples' adventures in more than 80 countries. Whether they plan their trips in advance or just go with the flow, you can join them via interactive maps on sightseeing tours, sailing adventures or road, hiking, cycling, flying, hang gliding, geocaching, skiing and kayaking trips. Whatever the mode of transportation or location, EveryTrail can take everyone everywhere.
ust one thing. That may be a little, but, as busy as our lives get, it may be a lot to focus on daily. Yet that's just what the blog A Small Stone does, beautifully. Since 2005, British author Fiona Robyn has been posting one clear observation a day, hoping it helps each reader do the same. Some days, the post consists a single sentence, such as that for Monday, May 31, which reads "a single gossamer spider-spun thread glints violet in the morning." Other days, a poem appears. Or a funny exchange. Or, from August 19, 2009, an account of a chance encounter at the zoo. And if you'd like to play, Robyn's companion site, A Handful of Stones, is readers' opportunity to submit their own shining moments, one at a time.
ide on! That's just what more than 135 thousand motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world talk about at Adventure Rider. When most people think of social media, sites like Facebook come to mind. But specialty sites like ADV Rider, as its participants like to call it, were social before the term "social media" was coined. On this immense bulletin board, primarily off-road riders have made more than 12 million posts to plan trips together or alone, share photos and stories about rides, gossip, and generally cover everything under the sun and ready to fling some mud. There are regional forums, sections dedicated to specific bikes and rides, and so much more, all for the love of riding. So grab your gear, and let's go for a ride!
ood, glorious food! That's just what is celebrated at Smitten Kitchen. If you love food - cooking it, eating it, even looking at it - you will indeed fall in love with this charming site. Its focus is food, simple yet delicious recipes that are cooked and shared by resident chef, Deb, and her loyal husband, Alex, who create masterpieces in their tiny New York apartment. The instructions are sassy and fun, the photos delectable, the recipes doable and clearly delicious. You can't help feel at home, as Deb tells you more about their tiny workspace - and how to make one work - offers tips, a really helpful conversions section and an awesome set of links. The centerpiece, of course, is the recipes, but the gorgeous setting and the great navigation and content make for a glorious, glorious visit.
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