Update: I tweeted a link to yesterday's article to Greg Benson of Mediocre Films - @mediocrefilms - on Twitter yesterday, and he said the bit about his YouTube channels made his day. Is that awesome, or what?
And now, to today's post about my favourite websites on the Interwebs.
Every day, billions of people around the world surf the Internet for a wide variety of reasons. It could be for doing research, connecting with friends, reading news headlines, looking for jobs - I do that a lot - , watching videos, or even taking care of personal finances.
Naturally, everyone has a series of different websites that they frequent on a daily - or hourly; hello, Facebook - basis. Here is a list of some of the websites that I visit.
1. Facebook
Like many people, I have become a Facebook junkie over the years. I joined the popular social networking site back in 2006, when it was in its infancy. Five years later, Facebook has blossomed into one of the most popular websites in the world. Almost everyone I know uses Facebook and has a profile there. The site allows you to connect with friends and family, share photos and videos, and even play games, some of which are rather addictive. Facebook has taken a bit of a hit in recent years because of provacy issues, but founder Mark Zuckerberg and his crack team of programmers are constantly developing new and interesting ways to keep your information safe. If you're not already on Facebook, you really should be. MySpace is, like, so 2006.
2. Twitter
As little as two years ago, I was opposed to the idea of using Twitter. I didn't really see a point of micro-blogging - all posts must be 140 characters long or less - and I thought that it was only for celebrities. Earlier this year, I changed my tune. Several of my friends were using this platform to communicate, so I decided to jump on the Twitter bandwagon and see where it would take me. It turned out to be a good idea. I follow people more than I Tweet - most of my Tweets these days have been links to my articles on this blog - and I find it interesting to learn about what several people I admire are thinking daily. Some Tweets provide useful news updates, while others are just plain funny or random. But it's all part of the process at Twitter, and I'm certainly enjoying the ride. If you're interested, you can follow me on Twitter. My account is @MarkEDavid.
3. TSN.ca
The official website of The Sports Network (TSN), Canada's answer to ESPN. Basically, TSN is exactly like ESPN, only with hockey coverage. ESPN provides very little NHL coverage, but I digress. TSN.ca is my one-stop shop for sports news, and their coverage is excellent. They literally cover all the bases, so you can get your updates on the latest happenings in your favourite sport(s) quickly. They also have lots of video highlights for those who love to re-live those epic sports moments again and again. If you're a sports junkie like I am - okay, I'm mostly a hockey junkie, but still - stickhandle your way over to TSN.ca today, and get yourself in the loop.
4. Yahoo! Canada
Yahoo! Canada has been my default homepage for as long as I can remember. It serves as the portal to all of my web surfing adventures. In addition, it also houses my two e-mail accounts - personal and business - and provides useful news updates. Usually, when I want breaking news updates, Yahoo! Canada is the first place I look. They also have some interesting specialty articles and blogs - their array of sports blogs are very impressive - and they've got fun games to play, too - my all-time high score on Text Twist is 129,000 points; challengers welcome. Basically, if you're looking for a good place to start your daily web surfing expeditions, Yahoo! Canada is the place for you.
5. RadioInsight
I'm a fan of many things, one of them being radio. Like with the other things I follow, I like to stay on top of what's happening in the world of radio. RadioInsight, managed by long-time radio enthusiast Lance Venta, is one of the best places to get your radio news fix. Lance digs deep and often has information about upcoming format changes and other such things way before they're officially announced. As a collector of airchecks myself - I've been doing it since 2007; I specialize in format changes - I often look to RadioInsight first before deciding what to record, and when. Lance also runs a cluster of other radio-related websites, including the Format Change Archive - some of my format change airchecks are featured there - which is an online database of format change airchecks from the past and present. So if you like to stay a few steps ahead of what's going on in the wide world of radio, be sure to visit RadioInsight.
6. BuzzerBlog
BuzzerBlog is to game shows what RadioInsight is to radio. Managed by Alex Davis, who has several years of industry and production experience, BuzzerBlog provides its readers with up-to-date information about the world of game shows. In addition to providing extensive coverage of North American game shows, the site also keeps tabs on what's happening in the U.K. Alex and his team of contributors also give detailed set reports and behind-the-scenes info about new productions on occasion, in addition to video highlights of significant happenings. As a game show fan for many years, I like to stay updated on the game shows I watch, and I have this site to thank for introducing me to several new game shows like Take the Money and Run and It's Worth What?, which I reviewed in earlier posts. So, to sum it up in a Jeopardy!-style clue, "It's the blog with all the latest game show news and information." *presses buzzer* "What is BuzzerBlog?"
7. That Guy With The Glasses
Would you believe that this site is actually run by a by a guy with glasses? Well, it's true, my friends. That Guy With The Glasses, often abbreviated as TGWTG, is the brainchild of Chicago native and occasional animator Doug Walker. The home of the wildly-popular film review show The Nostalgia Critic - produced, written, and portrayed by Walker himself - TGWTG features a wide variety of videos about everything from video game play-throughs to comedy sketches, all of which are sure to appeal to everyone's inner geek. Although Walker's material is the primary focus of the site, TGWTG also has numerous contributors who specialize in different subjects. No matter what your geeky interests are, TGWTG is sure to have something that will suit your tastes.
And there you have it, folks. Seven of the websites that I make a daily habit out of visiting. Obviously, I visit other websites outside of this one - YouTube being one of them, but that was the subject of yesterday's post - so I may do a follow-up article later on. I hope you enjoyed this article. As always, stay tuned for more.
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