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Top 10 Somewhat Frank Posts of 2007

It has been another great year covering social media, web 2.0, technology and life on Somewhat Frank. I thought today, the last day of 2007, is great time to highlight the 10 most popular articles on Somewhat Frank from this year. Posting at least an article a day on Somewhat Frank means there are LOTS of articles to choose from but for the most popular I relied on Google Analytics. Of  course, I understand the the oldest articles have the best chance to be the most popular by this measure. Interestingly, many of the popular articles were related to music or video.

Apple Movie Rentals, American Content Producer Trend, Facebook Translations, Kayak Sidestep Analysis & 2007 Logo Design Trends

Photo of the Week: 'Tis the season for some holiday lights and this home with over 200,000 lights was quite the site. Thanks to Terren for snapping this photo and pointing out this tacky lights tour video on YouTube.

Somewhat Frank Weekly Tidbits: 12.30.2007

Video: A Good Pop-up Community Center

There are a number of online communities with a new one popping up just about everyday. GOOD Magazine recently took a more literal approach and created a pop-up community center in New York city.

Fawnt Showcases Top Free Fonts

Looking for a cool new font online might have just gotten a little easier with Fawnt. Fawnt, a startup "font" site, showcases some of the hot fonts that can be added to your computer. Fawnt's "secret sauce" lies in using a simple, large white bubble display.

23andMe DNA Testing A Privacy Concern?

I think we would all rest more assured if we had a clearer picture of our health outlook. If we could better understand the makeup of our DNA we would be clearer on what hand we have been dealt by our ancestors. 23andMe, a Silicon Valley-based startup that launched in mid-November, looks to make it easy to get a clearer picture by offering at-home DNA tests kits.

Tjoon For Split-Screen Webcam Video Jams

Looking to record split-screen multi-user videos via your web camera? I am. While there are a number of video platforms that offer single web cam video recording, I recently set forth on a quest for find the ultimate online video product for recording multi-user web camera videos. I came across a site called Tjoon. Tjoon, a startup created by Suite75, offers an easy way to record split-screen multi-user videos via a web camera. 

Merry Christmas 2007

It has been a great year for Somewhat Frank, thank you to everyone from my regular readers to just the occasional lurker - you all keep me posting everyday. To be totally frank, I have been enjoying a wonderful holiday season with friends and family and decided to make today's post a light one. Happy holidays to all!

Nudo: Give The Gift Of An Olive Tree

I love olives and just about any product made from olives. If you know someone like me you might be interested in getting them a gift that keeps on giving - adopt them an olive tree. Nudo is a Le Marche, Italy-based company offers the opportunity to adopt an olive tree online and will send you products from your tree all year long.

Someone Please Buy Digg Already!, Mozilla Weave News, Evan Williams On Product Ideas, Fraxi Digg Cloner & 50 Sports Social Networks

Photo of the Week: I took this photo of the Christmas tree in front of the Hancock Building while working from Chicago, Illinois this past week.

Somewhat Frank Weekly Tidbits: 12.23.2007

Video Interview: Orli Yakuel Go2Web20.net

Are you familiar with the ultimate Web 2.0 directory online Go2Web20.net? I sat down from my parents home in Chicagoland to chat with Orli Yakuel from her home in Israel. She recently left AOL where she acted as a Web 2.0 analyst and is now in search for the “dream job.”

Video: Forbes Top 25 Web Celebs

The video I decided to highlight this week happens to showcase a friend of mine, TechCrunch editor Michael Arrington as he appeared on the San Francisco Bay area local Fox affiliate discussing being named one of the Forbes top 25 web celebs. Other notables include Robert Scoble, Jeff Jarvis,  Jason Calacanis, Steve Rubel, Pete Cashmore, Kevin Rose, Ryan Block, Seth Godin and "Giga" Om Malik.

Mod My Life: Viewer Controlled Lifecasts

Lifecasting, the process of broadcasting the events in a person's life through digital media, has become popular as more people become comfortable with expressing themselves online. Mod My Life puts an interesting spin of lifecasting by allowing it's viewers to control what a particular lifecaster is doing at all times.

Neulio Online Education Platform Launches

Are you particularly good at something and want to tell the world just how to do it? Or do you work at a company looking to setup some free online courses but don't know where to start? If so, you might want to check out Neulio. Neulio, an Orlando, Florida based startup, recently launched to offer a free platform for anyone looking to create an online course to educate via distance learning.

Imagini For Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

If you have not made a wish list yet your time is growing short but don't fret. Imagini, not mentioned previously in my wish list round-up, might be able to help you both create personal wish lists in a flash as well as help you come up with gift giving ideas for others.

Driftr Unites Travelers To Share

Looking to share your latest trip with your family and friends? Or looking to find a new place to travel to?  You might want to check out Driftr. Driftr is a user-generated content site for travelers, by travelers. It allows you to keep track of your travels, share your trip photos, reviews, and blogs with friends and family, as well as research new travel destinations.