www.bytejacker.com One of the best ways to get into the indie world of games is to check out this site. The host of this site reviews the best of the best and puts the greatest indie titles right at your fingertips. The site features not only PC games but freebies featured on Xbox Live, Wii, as well as the iPhone.
www.Razzies.com The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation hands out the Razzies on the same weekend as the Oscars, recognizing the worst movies and performances of the year.
rec.fm/ In most cases, advertisements earn money for corporations. Rec.fm is a SXSW Web award finalist that is tipping the scales, so that profits also go to people in need. The new service uses product recommendations to raise money for nonprofits. Consumers select a favorite item, and the site posts a link to that product on their Facebook or Twitter. Each time a friend clicks on the link and purchases the product, money is donated to the user's charity of choice.
epguides.com/ This is a wonderful site for TV junkies who are trying to find info about their favorite episodes! Search for all kinds of details about your favorite shows, including episode lists for nearly 5,000 television programs and specials.
www.tcsheriff.org The Travis County Sheriff's Office is making it easier to file police reports. The department hopes the new option will curb an increasing number of calls and free up deputies to spend more time working on cases. On the home page, click on File Online Report, then select a crime, and follow the simple directions. Once submitted, the complaintant will receive a copy of the report via email. Each report is reviewed and either accepted or dismissed. Of course, in an emergency situation, always call 911.
www.OpenHazards.com This site was founded by scientists. Their lone goal is to prevent the threat of major earthquake damage by letting you know how much risk you are of having a quake in your area of the world.
coolaustin.org Why is it important to calculate your carbon footprint? Well for one, it could land you a highly sought after SXSW wristband. Now, let me tell you how to do it. Go to the Web site and click on the Austin Carbon footprint calculator. Not only can you win cool prizes by doing this, but on this site you can find green tips and even find a green map of the city. By doing this you can help Austin become a leading city in the nation in the fight against climate change.
www.bookrix.com When was the last time you sat down a read a good book? This site is the first book community where anyone can place their own books, short stories, and poems to be promoted on the web. Registered users will get to design their own personal profile page. This gives users the opportunity to create their own books, recommend their favorites and promote themselves as authors and/or readers.
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