Blake's Favorite Web Stuff

This is a list of some of my favorite stuff

So, this lens probably isn't going to enlighten you unless you're really interested in me -- which is had to imagine.

Nevertheless, this is a lens about the stuff I like. You can leave me a comment at the bottom if you feel so inclined. Thanks for visiting.

A few headlines from my wife's blog

My favorite person in the world is my wife. She writes a great blog that keeps the world entertained and inspired. Here's what she's been blogging about lately.

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These are my hand-picked favorite web sites and blogs

This is a list of web sites and blogs that I either developed or visit at least 3 times a week.

HopeToAdopt.com: My wife and I developed this web site after we adopted our daughter. It's an adoption support site focused on the adoptive families.
globetrackr: The globetrackr web service is designed to help bloggers and web site owners track their visitors geographical location.

I built this site too. It's not much to look at, but it works. :)
Prosper: Request a loan for up to $25,000 and set the interest rate you're willing to pay! Get a personal or small business loan through Prosper.com - the Online P2P lending marketplace

I'm a lender at Prosper. I think it's a great way to invest a little money.
Seth's Blog: Seth Godin's riffs on marketing, respect, and the ways ideas spread.
170spoons.com: Tools, tips, and tutorials for technology

Welcome to your best resource for tools, tips, and tutorials for technology! A spoon is a tool that is often needed to do some tasks well.
Google Code: I spend a lot of time on this site!
Studios B3: This is a personal friend. He creates great animations and videos. When you visit, be sure to check out his Flash animation site.

Some of my favorite books

I love reading. I've even tried writing. Here are some of the books I've read recently that have either inspired or entertained or both!

Don Quixote

by: Miguel De Cervantes

If you've never read this book, get it now. I thought I had an idea about this book before I got it. I was completely wrong. It's likely the funniest book I've ever read.

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/05/2008)

Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

by: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

I know, I know. Everyobody's talking about Freakonomics. I really enjoyed it, too.

Amazon Price: $18.45 (as of 12/05/2008)

The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More

by: Chris Anderson

Anyone doing any business ought to understand the long tail, even if your business is focused on the short head. Don't know what I'm talking about? Read the book.

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/05/2008)

Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century

by: Michio Kaku

This book has been around for a while, but I just really like this stuff. Now that it's the 21st century, I suppose I should read it again and see how he did.

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/05/2008)

The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

by: Seth Godin

A great little book that applies to people, life and business. Read it on your next flight.

Amazon Price: $9.76 (as of 12/05/2008)

Some of my favorite movies

I'm not an artsy movie guy. Never have been. I like fun movies preferably with lots of humor or lots of action. I don't care what the critics say but I don't follow the crowds, either.

The Bourne Ultimatum (Widescreen Edition)

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

The Bourne Identity (Widescreen Extended Edition)

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

French Kiss

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

Tommy Boy (Holy Schnike Edition)

Amazon Price: $9.49 (as of 12/05/2008)

The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

Some of my favorite music right now

This is a category that changes frequently, but my iPod's primary playlist has these songs (and many others) that I listen to frequently.

Paralyzer

Amazon Price: $0.79 (as of 12/05/2008)

Nessun Dorma

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

Harder To Breathe

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

You're Beautiful (Clean Edit)

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

Breathe (2 AM) (Album Version)

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/05/2008)

My recent bookmarks

Of course I keep my bookmarks on del.icio.us. Don't you? Here's my most recent items.

Tracking Data for Multiple Google Analytics Accounts on One Page by SEOjeff

Introduction - iui - Google Code - iUI Introduction Wiki Page.

Biodegradable Plates, Bowls & Cups : Branch: Sustainable Design for Living

The Green Office - Home

Greenfeet.com - NatureMill Plus Automatic Composter

JSCocoa — A bridge from JavascriptCore to Cocoa

PhoneGap | Bridging the iPhone GAP

Ajaxload - Ajax loading gif generator

Google Analytics Blog: More Enterprise-Class Features Added To Google Analytics

Coding Horror: The Problem With URLs

SolarCity > SolarLease

A Kindle Home Page: One of those tiny little Kindle tips that can make a big difference....

Netflix API - Welcome to the Netflix Developer Network

Practical Functional JavaScript: Code Samples

Keith Devens .com - XML-RPC Library for PHP (v 2.5)

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My favorite CafePress store

It's my favorite because my wife created it and nepotism is all right on the web. The store sells HopeToAdopt.com branded merchandise in support of her web site.