Cool Websites #5

ZoomText user Kathy Kalaluhi sent in a bunch of websites that she thought other ZoomText users would find interesting and helpful.  We liked the idea so much that it’s become a regular “column” in ZoomNews!  Below are her suggestions and if you’d like to submit any websites for the next issue, please email them to Becca at !

• Shelf Life Advice - You can check on this site to see actually how far past the expiration date or best sell by date that certain types of food will last. 


• Squabbler - This looked to be a fun site to just visit like YouTube.  It is free to register and is a social network where you upload 30 second videos of your complaints then users can vote on whether you are right or wrong in your squabble.  They said a lot of older people are using this site and they showed an old lady who uploaded her complaint of her husband eating popcorn and getting it all over the floor and leaving a trail of it.  I think it could be funny to watch especially with older people. 


• Foodily - One giant recipe site where you can search for recipes providing ingredients that you CANNOT eat.  For example, if you search for pancakes eliminating dairy, you’ll be given search results of recipes that were vegan.


• ecosquid - If you are looking for a place to recycle old electronics such as cell phones, mp3 players, monitors or lap tops, this site will provide information on where you can get rid of these things.  Cell phones and music players may provide some cash to you while other electronics may cost you to get rid of them.  You can search for the model and type of electronic that you wish to get rid of and it will provide you with the logistics of where it can be dumped.  Some items may be mail-in while others you will be given a location where you can dump it.  The site also lets you know whether it is free to dispose of the item or if there will be a fee.


• National Gardening Association - this site provides all the information you will ever need to plant a garden.  You can find information and videos for planting container gardens to raised-bed gardening.  You can also find info for tools and materials needed for gardening as well as info about pest control. 


• Kickstarter - If you have a creative invention that you would like to launch, but do not have the funding to see it through, this site is for you.  You can describe what you want to launch and detail your goals and your timeline.  Investors then can choose to back your project for a fee. If you do not receive the required funding, you are under no obligation.


• PDRhealth - This site is based on the Physician’s Desk Reference.  It provides information on medications including proper dosage, side effects, and information that you should provide to your doctor if you are going to take a particular drug.


• Home Elephant - This is like a neighborhood watch site.  You can get to know your neighbors through this site and leave messages on this board.  For example, you can leave messages like someone’s trash can blew into my yard and needs to be picked up. 

Thanks to Kathy for these great suggestions!