Internet Gems: Useful, and interesting sites-- check it out!

Here are the top 6 useful sites that i have come across:

1) Media-Convert
Convert your audio, video, document, picture, or whatever else you may have to a different format that suits your needs. Free file hosting up to 120 days as well! Upload, select format, download - that simple!

2) Lunapic Online Photo Editor
Picnik Online Photo Editor(takes time to load)
It happens sometimes your internet connection isn't working, but you want to send photos of your family to your relatives and friends. So, you grab your flash drive copy paste your photos... only to find out you didn't fix the red-eye or other problems in your photos AFTER you are at the library. Fret no more, with the above mentioned sites you could edit or fix your photos ONLINE and enjoy the freedom to do so in relative ease.

4) Jumpcut Online Video Editor
This is a web based video editor. There are loads of transitions and special effects. You can import photographs from the web to mix with your video.

5) Zoho
Like Microsoft Office, but it is online and free. You can create a free account with them or use your Gmail ID. Here are a few of the online apps they offer:
Word Processor. Presentation tool (like powerpoint), Notebook (for notes), Planner, Database Application, Web Conferencing, and more...

6) Vuvox
This site lets you create some of the most amazing photo presentations ever. This is a great way to share your artwork or photography! You embed the presentation on your site and can really catch people's attention with this one.

Also a great tool to incorporate into building your online portfolio!

1) The Universal Packing List
I used this myself to figure out exactly what i need when going on a trip really helpful. You are for sure not to forget to pack anything with this little gem!

2) Inkspot.com
This is an online writing portfolio service powered by Writing.com. This is a great way to put all your work together neatly and link to it from your online resume. Instead of describing what you can do SHOW the world instead =).

3) Oanda: The Currency Site
This site is a Currency Converter for 164 different currencies. You can get the conversion in your language: English, French, Italian, Spanish, and more.

4) MaqQuest
You heard about a great restaurant, address in hand... you have no clue how to get there. Solution: Type your address, and your destination address and get step by step instructions and a map to help you get there instead of to the middle of nowhere.

5) OverMyMinutes
A great free little service that automatically sends you a text message when you are close to going over your minutes. Simply sign up (free) and follow the instructions and you are set!

1) American Society For Velociraptor Attack Prevention.
This is an amusing fictional site about Velociraptors... more specifically that they are around today and how to avoid being attacked by one!

2) Baby Toupee.
Yes you read correctly... a site which is dedicated to baby toupees...

3) Youtube Video: Santa Claus Bailout Hearings
You thought the economy was hard on you? Santa feels the pinch as well you know... (Youtube Vid)

4) Dumb Laws
Select your state and you'll get a HEALTHY list of dumb laws. Sad thing... it's all too real...

5) icanhascheezburger
Get yourself ready to laugh... a site that has funny pictures to laugh at (or roll your eyes... up to you really).

The following is a list of kid-safe and kid friendly sites. I checked these sites out ad found myself exploring and I'm a grown person! They can learn as well as play here are the top sites in my eyes!

1) Discovery Kids
Games, videos, and more from the great kid's channel Discovery Kids.

2) Cosmeo
Research site for kids, consider it like homework help.

3) Lego:Games and more
A cool site by... well... LEGO! Has games and a variety of other activities for the kids.

4) NASA Kids Club
Here, kids will have access to amazing photographs, footage, space facts and games.

5) BrainPop
The award-winning games and fun, animated videos make this a popular choice with school teachers and homeschooling parents.

6) Marvel Kids
An awesome site from Marvel Comics that is fun, easy to navigate.

7) Exploratorium
Official site for the famous San Francisco museum of "science, art and human perception." Has everything from science news to interactive games,

8) 4kids.tv
Kids can watch free online episodes of their favorite cartoons. This site is games galore for the kids! An added plus is that it is a safe social networking community for kids.

9) Switch Zoo
Create crazy animals in this even crazier zoo that would never exist in this world. Children learn about different animals as they click on different animal heads, feet, tails, and so on. A interactive and fun learning site.

10)Top 50 Sites For Kids
Need I say more?? I think this is a sufficient list of kids sites... now... don't you agree?!

1) International Style
Think of it as an online fashion magazine without the adverts. Has almost anything you could think of that would be in a fashion magazine but without the adverts and subscription costs.

2) NewsMap
The name is self explanatory don't you think?? A visual representation of the news in the form of a map. Click on the news block of your choice to read more.

3) IMbd (International Movie Database)
This award-winning movie site is perhaps the biggest database of movies that can be found on the web.

4) 8notes
Download free sheet music, riffs, lessons and Tools for musicians who play. Search over 9000 free pieces in their free sheet music database.

5) Shoutcast.com
Listen to your favorite music free on this free internet radio site!

6) Cucirca.com
Watch your favorite TV shows online. Some shows on the site include:
Heroes, Desperate Housewives, Lost, Prison Break, Family Guy, Kyle XY...

7) OV Guide - Online Video Guide
Can't find a episode of your favorite show? Missed an episode (or 10)? This search engine will help you find what you are looking for. Type in the name of the show, the season, and episode number and you're set.