The Awakening

POETRY: Inspirational words from The Awakening poem

This poem got me through a very bleak time in my life (last week when I had flu and was feeling rather miserable). Just when I thought life had no meaning anymore my dear mother send me this poem to cheer me up. It really is an inspirational piece so I thought I share some of its wise words with you.

The Awakening by Sonny Carrol

THERE comes a time in your life when you finally get it … When, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out “ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on.” Then, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside and you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening.

You realize it’s time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to magically appear over the next horizon. You realize that in the real world there aren’t always fairy tale endings, and that any guarantee of “happily ever after” must begin with you.

You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are, and that’s okay. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.

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You learn the importance of loving and championing yourself, and in the process a sense of new-found confidence is born of self-approval. You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you – or didn’t do for you – and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.

You learn that people don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and that everything isn’t always about you.

So, you learn to stand on your own and take care of yourself, and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance. You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties… and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness.

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You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. You begin to discover that the world is much larger than where you live, and you rediscover your curiosity and embrace adventurous exploration. You open up your mind, begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for.

You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you’ve outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with. You learn that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a consumer looking for your next fix. You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era, but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.

You learn that you don’t know everything, it’s not your job to save the world and that you can’t teach a pig to sing. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.

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Then you learn about love. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You learn that alone does not mean lonely. You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no.

You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that your body really is your temple. You begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drink more water, and take more time to exercise. You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.

You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you believe you deserve, and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone, and that it’s okay to ask for help.

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You learn the only thing you must truly fear is fear itself. You learn to step right through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give into fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms.

You learn to fight for your life and not squander it living under a cloud of impending doom. You learn that life isn’t always fair, you don’t always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people, and you learn not to always take it personally.

You learn that nobody’s punishing you and everything isn’t always somebody’s fault. It’s just life happening. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls. You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.

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You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people on earth can only dream about: a complete family, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.

You begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than your heart’s desire. You make a mental note not to defer your life any longer – only living it after you graduate, after you get that flashy new car, or after you make your millions as an investment banker. If you are passionate enough, you can do what you love for the rest of your life, right here, right now.

You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, to keep learning, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. Finally, with courage in your heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best you can.

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Intelligent Advertising

ADVERTISING: A fine selection of intelligent adverts

THERE’S something very pleasing about an intelligent advert, whether it be a poster or a TV commercial. Most people consider adverts as invasive and mute them whenever they come on, while others are suckered into buying just about anything that’s thrown at them.

I often find myself completely oblivious to what an advert is trying to sell – rather focusing on what subtleties they have employed to appeal to people’s human desires. These are usually quite obvious – the major ones being sex, fame, beauty and prosperity.

My favourite ads are the ones that take the piss out of the blatant methods of advertising and offer us something tasteful and humorous. Those are the ones we remember and make you rush out to buy their product at a store near you. Strange … I have a sudden urge to drink Heineken …

Intelligent Advertising

Ad for Geeks - very clever!

Pedigree - for strong dogs

WWF: 15km2 of rain forrest disappears every minute

Durex - XXL

Energiser

Post-it - never forget a name again!

Plumber with a sense of humour

BIC - makes your face smoother than things that are really smooth

Heineken - may contain adult content

Tractors - getting old gits laid since 1912

Heinz - keeping food sexy

Volvo - For life

The power of viagra

Wasn’t that great!? Big-ups to the minds behind these designs – whomever they may be. Such products deserve attention when advertised so creatively.

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The terrible, untold truth of Twilight

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VAMPIRES: The new super, superheroes as seen in Twilight

HYPE over the Twilight movie has spread like a global cancer, resulting in teenagers worldwide dressing like vamps and pissing off the Goth kids. Needless to say I finally watched the film to see what all the fuss is about.

It seems that vampires are the new favourite among the superheroes. It’s easy to see why considering they have super strength, super speed, super olfactory senses, can see into the future and have super baseball skills. What’s more, they are immortal for Buddha’s sake!

That’s more than Superman, Batman, Legolas and Hiro Nakamura put together! That’s just showing off. To top all this talent, they drive hot cars and have been blessed with good looks. They may as well fly! Deer murdering vegetarians.

Billy Burke – the true hero of Twilight

The real hero of Twilight
The real hero of Twilight in my opinion is definitely bitching Bella’s dad with the cool tache – Billy Burke – who risks his mortal life every day as chief of police while simultaneously raising a confused teenaged daughter. Big ups to Billy Burke! We like him.

I did also like the underlying war between the red skins, vampires and pale faces as foretold in the Native American scriptures. It would have been nice if they had explored that a little more …

The whole immortality thing
I just have one question to pose to any Twilight fans regarding immortality. If Edward what’s-his-face has been 17 all his life, does that mean his foster ‘dad’ has been in his late 30s or 40s for his immortal duration on Earth? How did he age?

That seems to be a whole flaw regarding immortality and aging. The older vampires seem to have gotten a raw deal while others are forever young. The same goes for those elves in Lord of the Rings.

Apparently the Twilight saga does get marginally better in the later episodes when the huffy-puffy teenagers get a bit more down and dirty. I reckon they should have just saved us from two hours of agony by getting Bella bitten nice and early so she would become a super-hero vampire and could elope with Edward what’s-his-face to live a happy, blood-sucking life forever. No?

Anyway. Nuff said. Here’s something I think all non-fans of Twilight will enjoy:

Ahhh… that was great. I feel much better now 🙂

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Something Fishy

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AQUARIUMS: Tropical freshwater fish profiles

I recently rediscovered a childhood hobby of mine, that being the joys and wonders of maintaining an aquarium of freshwater tropical fish species. It really is a therapeutic experience watching them swim about and do as fish do. I wanted to share what I’ve found regarding my fishy room-mates with anyone who has a similar interest in aquatic life. Here’s what I have in my tank.

Dwarf Gourami:

• Size: 8cm (3 inches)
• Life span: 3 – 4 years
• Temperature: 25°C – 28°C
• Tank Region: Middle to top
• Origin/Habitat: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
• Breeding: Can be difficult. They build bubble nests for their eggs.
• Temperament: Mostly peaceful and hardy. Good fish for beginners.
• Diet: Will eat flakes, freeze dried and live foods. Best to vary their diet.
• Gender: Easy to determine. The male is more colorful while females are usually more gray in colour.

Originating in the warm waters of India, the Dwarf Gourami is not only beautiful but can be particularly hardy as well. They are generally peaceful creatures and make a great addition to a fully cycled community tank and are easy to care for.

Black Ghost Knife:

• Temperature: 24 – 28°C
• Lifespan: 10 years and longer
• Size: Grow up to 50cm (20 inches) but will only grow up to a foot in a small tank.
• Origin/Habitat: Amazon River basin in South America
• Diet: Besides beefheart, Black Ghost Knife Fish will accept frozen bloodworms, shrimp pellets, brine shrimp and tubifex worms.
• Special characteristics: After the Black Ghost Knife is accustomed to its tank, it can develop a strong relationship with its owner. Owners are known to hand-feed their Black Ghost Knife fish beefheart. Additionally, owners are able to pet and stroke the fish, and the fish will actually run through its owner’s hands.

The Black Ghost Knife is known for its flowing movement and unique body shape. They are similar to a graceful, rippling black curtain as they swim through an aquarium. Due to having poor eyesight, the Ghost Knife species have developed electrical organs that allow them to send out electric pulses to navigate through water. Aquarists should avoid placing other fish species that use similar electric navigation in the same tank as their electrical pulses may interfere with each other – confusing themselves in the aquarium.

Julii Cory (also known as Leopard Catfish or Armoured Catfish)

• Size: 5 – 6cm (2 – 2.5 inches)
• Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
• Tank Region: Bottom
• Temperature: 23 to 26°C
• Origin/Habitat: Lower Amazon River and coastal rivers in northeastern Brazil
• Temperament/Behavior: Very peaceful
• Breeding: Not impossible but can be difficult in a home aquarium (similar to other species of cory)
• Gender: Females are often larger and have rounder bellies than males.
• Diet: Not a fussy easter. Accepts flake foods, algae wafers, Cory pellets, shrimp pellets, insects, benthic crustaceans and most types of worms and vegetable matter.

The Julii Cory is probably the most popular Corydora species. They are very pretty and active little creatures that co-exist very peacefully with other tropical fish. They thrive in tanks that best replicate their natural Amazonian environment. A soft river substrate with a few branches of driftwood and a handful of leaves is ideal, but not essential. Most importantly, keep your tank well maintained as Corys are very sensitive to deteriorating water conditions. Ensure that your substrate is kept scrupulously clean as these cats can lose their barbels if kept in poor conditions.

Bronze Corydora

• Size: 6cm (2.5 inches)
• Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
• Tank Region: Bottom
• Origin/Habitat: South America
• Temperament/Behavior: Very peaceful
• Breeding: Can be difficult in the home aquarium.
• Gender: Females are larger and rounder than the males of the same age.
• Diet: Bottom feeder, they will scavenge around the tank looking for scraps. Supplement their diet with sinking foods such as wafers.

Bronze Corys are one of the most popular fish in the tropical fish community because of its extreme peacefulness and its habit of constantly hovering the aquarium floor to find food. They should be kept in groups of five or more as they love each other’s company. It is part of the Bronze Cory’s nature to occasioanlly shoot up to the top of the tank to grab some air.

Clown Loach

• Size: 30cm (12 inches)
• Temperature: 24°C – 29°C
• Lifespan: 10 years and longer
• Gender: Difficult to determine
• Tank Region: Mostly the bottom
• Origin/Habitat: Borneo, Sumatra
• Temperament/Behavior: Generally peaceful
• Diet: Will accept many types including flakes, freeze dried and live foods

Another favorite in the tropical fish world, the Clown Loach can live for a very long time, often 10 years or more if given good water conditions. They can be comical at times – often found laying on their side. Provide plenty of hiding spaces for your Clown Loach for they can become quite shy at times.

Red Tail Shark

• Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
• Temperature: 23°C – 26°C
• Lifespan: 5 – 8 years
• Gender: Larger females have a grayer stomach whereas the males are solid black.
• Tank Region: Middle and bottom
• Origin/Habitat: Thailand
• Temperament/Behavior: These fish can be hostile but seem to behave just fine when kept with larger fish.
• Diet: Omnivorous scavenger that will happily accept flake foods.

Quite a solidary creature, the Red Tailed Shark is happiest when alone. They can become quite territorial and aggressive towards other shark species so best to just keep one of these fish in any one tank. When grouped with others, the largest shark will most likely become the dominant fish and chase the others relentlessly. Provide your shark with several hiding places (plants will suffice) to help make them feel safe and secure. It’s also recommended to have a tight fitting lid as this fish species are also known to be excellent jumpers!

Angelfish

• Lifespan: 8 – 10 years
• Size: Up to 15cm (6 inches)
• Temperature: 23°C – 29°C
• Tank Region: Mostly middle
• Origin/Habitat: Amazon River
• Breeding: Egg layers. Fairly easy to breed
• Gender: No noticeable difference except at breeding time
• Temperament/Behavior: Generally peaceful, but can be aggressive eaters and may become territorial while breeding.
• Diet: Usually very good eaters, they will take flakes, pellets, freeze dried (blood worms, brine shrimp) and especially live foods.

The freshwater Angelfish is a very popular tropical fish because of its unique shape and because of their interesting personalities. Angelfish are aggressive eaters and will go to the top of the tank when they see you approach. Angelfish are curious about their environment and can become very territorial.

Fancy Goldfish

• Lifespan: 10 – 30 years
• Temperature: 5°C – 27°C
• Tank Region: All over the tank
• Temperament/Behavior: Very peaceful
• Size: 8-13 cm (3-5 inches) but can get bigger
• Diet: Omnivorous. Will gladly accept most fish foods
• Origin/Habitat: China originally, then Japan and Asia
• Breeding: Lay their eggs on vegetation on the bottom of the tank
• Gender: Males have small white spots called tubercles around their gills when ready to spawn. Females are noticeably larger when swelling with eggs and the males may start to chase the females around the tank.

The Goldfish is a favorite for many. They are usually very hardy – capable of living in temperatures ranging from 4°C – 32°C. Being Chinese, Goldfish have extremely long lifespans if cared for properly, so getting one can become a long-term commitment. Many varieties of Goldfish are available with varied markings. Fancy varieties and colors include gold, orange, white and black.

Pearl Gourami

• Size: 13cm (5 inches)
• Temperature: 25°C – 28°C
• Tank Region: Middle and top
• Breeding: Bubble nest builder
• Lifespan: 3 – 4 years and longer
• Origin/Habitat: Asia, Thailand, Indonesia
• Diet: This is not a picky fish. They will eat flakes just as quickly as they’ll eat live and frozen foods.
• Temperament/Behavior: Mostly peaceful but they may scrap with other gouramis. Males seem to be more aggressive than females.
• Gender: Relatively easy to determine. The male has a longer dorsal fin and will develop a red breast, which becomes more visible at spawning time.

Pearl Gouramis are a very attractive fish with tons of tiny white “pearl” shapes dotting its body and a horizontal black bar that running down its length. Pearls also have a labyrinth organ that allows them to breath atmospheric oxygen. The labyrinth organ evolved in species that frequently found themselves in low oxygenated water. You will frequently see Gouramis come to the surface for gulps of air. Pearl Gouramis need to obtain oxygen from both the water and the air to survive.

Glass Catfish

• Size: 10cm (4 inches)
• Temperature: 21°C – 26°C
• Lifespan: 3 – 4 years and longer
• Tank Region: Middle near a water flow
• Gender: Almost impossible to determine
• Origin/Habitat: Borneo, Sumatra, and Thailand
• Temperament/Behavior: Peaceful yet very timid
• Breeding: They are egglaying fish, but so far breeding them in captivity has not been successfully recorded.
• Diet: Strongly prefer live foods but will learn to eat freeze-dried, frozen food (thaw it first), and flakes.

You should keep at least two Glass Catfish together in your aquarium and preferably a few more. This is a shoaling fish that does not survive in a tank without other members of its own species. A solitary Glass Catfish can actually die of lonliness. You should provide plenty of plants in your aquarium for these fish so that they feel safe. They are very shy and will fare much better if they have plenty of hiding places.

Banded Kuhli Loach

• Size: 7 – 10cm (3-4 inches)
• Temperature: 24°C – 30°C
• Lifespan: 10 years and longer
• Tank Region: Bottom of the tank – usually under something
• Diet: Omnivorous. Will gladly accept most fish foods
• Origin/Habitat: Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Java, and Singapore
• Temperament/Behavior: Peaceful fish that should only be kept with other peaceful fish, and one or two of its own species.
• Gender: Females are fuller bodied than the males when they are filled with eggs, otherwise males and females look very similar.
• Breeding: Egglaying fish but rarely spawn in the aquarium. When they do spawn they scatter large green eggs among the aquarium plants.

The Kuhli Loach It is an eel-like fish that usually has alternating light and dark bands on its scaleless body. They look more like snakes than fish, and you will often find them hanging from plants and other objects in the tank. Kuhli loaches are nocturnal fish that spend most of the day hiding under plants or rocks. It is best to provide caves and plants in their tank for them to hide in during the day. In fact, if you provide your Kuhli Loaches with a cave to hide in you are more likely to see them. Kuhlis like to congregate in groups, so you should keep at least three kuhli loaches together in your tank to keep them happy.

Black Moor

• Lifespan: 10 – 30 years
• Size: 10 – 25cm (4 – 10 inches)
• Tank Region: All over the tank
• Origin/Habitat: Central Asia and China
• Temperament/Behavior: Very peaceful and a great community fish
• Breeding: Egg layers that spawn readily in the right conditions
• Temperature: Very hardy. Can tolerate temperatures close to freezing
• Diet: A very happy eater – it is not difficult to get your Black Moor Goldfish into accepting all kinds of food.
• Gender: Although is it impossible to sex Goldfish when they are young and not in breeding season, the male is usually smaller and more slender that the female.

The Black Moor is a type of goldfish that has a beautiful velvety look and bulging, telescope-resembling eyes. Most Black Moors stay black but their color can change with age, ranging from gray to black, or they can revert to a metallic orange when kept in warmer water. Since their eye-sight is far from perfect, they may need a little extra help to find their food.

Goldfish generally produce a lot of waste, so good filtration is essential for maintaining the water quality of the aquarium. Regular, weekly water changes is strongly recommended to keep these fish healthy. Goldfish are very social animals and thrive in a community. Not only are they a great community fish but they are great scavengers as well. Provide a large gravel substrate to keep your Goldfish occupied and they will help keep your tank clean.

Blue Ramirezi (Blue Ram)

• Lifespan: 4 years
• Size: 5 – 6 cm (2.5 inches)
• Temperature: 25°C – 28°C
• Tank Region: All over the tank
• Origin/Habitat: South American Rivers (Comlumbia and Venezuela)
• Diet: Omnivorous. Will gladyly accept flakes or pellets but supplementing their diet with frozen foods such as blood worms or brine shrimp is recommended. May also enjoy fresh green vegetables (e.g: spinach, cucumbers and peas).
• Breeding: Breeding Blue Rams is typically easy. Males and females will often pair up, especially when they grow up together in the same tank.
• Gender: Males tend to have a longer, more pointed dorsal fin. Females tend to be smaller in size and have a red or orange hue on their pelvis.
• Temperament/Behavior: Peaceful and a bit on the timid side. Can be safely kept with other Rams or non aggressive community fish such as silver dollars, plecos, corys or tetras.

The Ramirezi is both a colurful and characterful little fish. They are typically on full display with all their fins up and can bedazzle one when caught in the right light. The bonds that form between males and females is something special if you wish to breed Blue Rams. Provide lots of vegetation (green plants) for your Rams to feel safe and secure (as they can be quite shy) and you’ll notice them getting braver and embarking on bigger explorations around your tank.

Pleco (Algae Eater)

• Lifespan: 10 – 15 years
• Size: up to 46cm (18 inches)
• Temperature: 23°C – 28°C
• Tank Region: Bottom and sides of tank
• Origin/Habitat: Central and South America
• Diet: Herbivore. Try to supplement their diet with algae wafers.
• Breeding: It can be very difficult to breed them in a home aquarium.
• Gender: There are no visible differences between the male and female.
• Temperament/Behavior: Generally peaceful, but can be aggressive toward others of the same species.

Algae Eaters are very popular because of their skill in keeping tanks clean. They are excellent scavengers that suck up much of the dirt on the bottom of the tank. If you have ornaments in the aquarium you will find the fish attach itself to them in all different hanging positions. When they are first introduced into the aquarium, they find their own spot that they will call home where they can rest. Driftwood is a great addition to include in the tank if you have Algae Eaters.

Fire Eel

• Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
• Tank Region: Mostly bottom
• Lifespan: Up to 10 years and longer
• Temperament/Behavior: Generally peaceful but may hunt new, unsuspecting small fish
• Size: Can grow up to a metre in length (roughly 40 inches) if housed in a large enough tank
• Gender: Distinguishing between the sexes can be difficult, but a mature female is usually plumper than the male.
• Origin/Habitat: Found in floods and streams in India, Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma.
• Breeding: Very hard, but not impossible. The female lays roughly 800 to 1200 translucent eggs on floating plants.
• Diet: A carnivore. Live foods such as earthworms and black worms are the best diet but frozen blood worms will suffice.

The Fire Eel is a nocturnal predator best suited to a large aquarium. A soft substrate is necessary for this fish as they love to burrow. This may uproot plants and rearrange decorations so it is often best to provide a dark cave for your Fire Eel. At first, a Fire Eel is usually very shy and prefers to come out only at night, but if you provide your Fire Eel with an aquarium setup that makes it feel safe, it can become quite an affectionate fish and learn to eat food out your hand. A tight lid should be used for any long, slender fish, as they will often try to escape from the aquarium. The Fire Eel should be kept with fish of similar size or larger, and will not tolerate its own kind. Be warned that if you add new small fish to the setup it will happily devour the newcomers.

Monodactylus (Fingerfish)

• Lifespan: 8 – 10 years
• Size: up to 23cm (9 inches)
• Temperature: 23°C – 27°C
• Tank Region: All over the tank
• Origin/Habitat: Australia and the Red Sea
• Diet: Omnivorous. Will eat flakes, frozen and freeze-dried foods, and live foods
• Gender: Sexing Fingerfish is difficult as males and females look identical.
• Breeding: There have been no reports of successful breeding of Fingerfish in the home aquarium.
• Temperament/Behavior: Generally a peaceful fish but may become aggresive towards other peaceful species when they grow up.

If you plan on keeping monos in your aquarium you will need a large one. Monos are shoaling fish so you need to have a large enough tank to house at least 4-6 of them. Monos are fast, energetic swimmers and grow large enough to eat smaller fish. They also frighten easily so you shouldn’t keep them with aggressive fish. They are very hardy – capable of living in both saltwater and freshwater.

Related post: A beginners guide to keeping tropical fish

For more fish profiles here are some great aquatic resources

• www.myfishtanks.info
• www.aquahobby.com
• www.aquaticcommunity.com

Photo Fun

Photo Fun using SimilarSites

I stumbled upon a fantastical website the other day that allows us to search for similar sites to the ones we already know and love. It’s appropriately called SimilarSites and is a great resource for easily exploring the interwebs. All you have to do is type in the address of a website and similarsites.com will find and list any websites with similar content.

I had some great fun with a couple of photography websites a while back called yearbookyourself and photofunia. The images below were created using similar websites — found using SimilarSites. Bookmark this little gem today to take your web surfing to the next level.

Images created using FunPhotoBox, LoonaPix, photo505 and dumpr.

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