Network Spotlight Archive

Recording in the British Isles

Posted by nick on August 29, 2008 – 9:39 am

London Recording attracts UK professionals in the music industry. Members here are always engaged in cool projects. Network Creator Pinna, for example, stays busy with recordings ranging from Jewish choirs to folktronica.

A true musician sports wild facial hair — that’s why there’s the Beard Watch, a closely monitored forum thread in which embers post — and boast — about their growth. And although the network’s got plenty to offer to grizzled veterans, it’s also a great resource for aspiring professionals. One member hoping to make it as a sound engineer asked for some advice, and got plenty in the form of suggested reading and useful equipment.

London Recording is an indispensible resource for recording artists across the UK!

Are You Game?

Posted by jason on August 28, 2008 – 6:00 pm

“Gaming” in Nevada has usually referred to varietals of poker, blackjack, slot machines, craps and all-you-can-eat buffets.  However, Vegas Gamers is actually a place uniting Las Vegas-area fans of role-playing games, collecting cards, board and video games (think Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering).

Die-hard gamers make it a point to attend a slew of events and face-offs like October Game Day and this years much anticipated NeonCon 2008.  The network’s 170 members also connect with like-minded enthusiasts and learn about new games by checking out an array of groups.

Members post pictures of their latest conquests, such as Doug Daulton’s “wicked” game of WiCoU, Shane at NeonCon2007 and Jeremy grabbing a shot of his gaming buddies Liam and OberonVegas Gamers also write blogs on their profiles detailing what they’ve been up to in the gaming world.  Sincitybrant gives readers a glimpse of his awesomely awesome gaming room.  On the flip, Miragel writes about her excitement for a blog feature on the network.

As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Er, on Vegas Gamers that is.

Ignite your life at FoodSpark

Posted by susan on August 28, 2008 – 3:00 pm

With such an overwhelming wealth of health and diet information out in the market today, who can be expected to come out of the informational black hole with any idea of what’s up or down?  Studies conflict with each other every few weeks and what was definitely healthy one minute ends up having a claim of negative effect the next.  This is where FoodSpark comes in.

FoodSpark is “for those who are passionate and curious about nutrition” and knowledge is the the weapon of choice.  Join a network of people who are trying their best to find the right information about nutrition to improve health and life quality.  Members here discuss everything from raising your child as a vegetarian to diets that help Thyroid balance.  You can find groups for homeopathy and links to other great nutrition sites.  Over all this network is a good looking, but more importantly, useful resource where members can gather to give and receive advice and share their own experiences.

Trying to be healthy and live a better life isn’t always the easiest thing to accomplish. Often the road is paved with obstacles and trials along the way, and what works for one person might not be the right thing for you.  With trial and error, some tested knowledge, and a strong network of people who are looking to achieve a similar goal you’ve got the ingredients to ignite the spark in your life at FoodSpark.

I’m in a Pez State of Mind

Posted by jason on August 28, 2008 – 12:49 pm

For anyone looking for some childhood nostalgia or to start an emblematic collection, MySpace 4 PezHeads-Fliptop Pezervation Society is your sweetshop. The network brings together collectors of PEZ candy dispensers and members of the Fliptop Pezervation Society in a colorful dance of plastic heads and sugary goodness.

More than 1,050 PezHeads share with the world their most prized Pez dispensers.  Some member favorites include Traveling Pez’s pink stem sylvester, PEZaniac’s USA Witch and Marky Mark’s Universal Studios Wolfman.

The forum and blog are abuzz with members trading hard-to-find dispensers, pondering if Pez is worth keeping in its orignal packaging and showcasing recent acquisitions.  With the network’s ever-growing collection of sweetly cute collectibles, members share nearly 7,000 snapshots of their prized possessions.  For some face-to-face time, events highlight upcoming gatherings for Pez fanatics (the next is Myrtle Beach’s PEZ in the Sun Convention!).

Considered by many to be a clever and fun device for eating candy, you’ll see on MySpace 4 PezHeads that these plastic collectibles mean business.

A Collective of Creativity

Posted by brooke on August 28, 2008 – 9:00 am

Creative Collectivity is a network attracting good hearted people to come and share their thoughts and experiences with one another. This network is a great place to share your art and writing ideas as well as good times and memories!

Looking for a place to relax, connect with others, and share your artistic talents? Check out Creative Collectivity, where many other artists are trying to promote and sell their artwork with the proceeds going to charity.

Creative Collectivity has more than 100 members and still growing! Currently, the network has several posts about upcoming events to keep an eye out for. For example, visit Creative Collectivity to check out the Forward Music Festival coming up in September. This event is going to be held in Madison Wisconsin and will highlight local diverse music talent!

Creative Collectivity is a positive environment looking to attract more intriguing and imaginative members to their network. If you think you might be intereted in this network, join today and showcase your craft!

Display your Keiser Collections

Posted by jason on August 28, 2008 – 6:00 am

Artist and Network Creator Duane Keiser has made a mecca for owners of his work, aptly named the Keiser Collectors.  According to Keiser, this space “is reserved for collectors of my original paintings and I have kept the site semi-private so that there is some sense of intimacy.”  This “intimate” network brings the artist head-on with his most dedicated fans and lets him reach and stay in touch with his loyal following.

Through the network, these art aficionados connect with a close group of members that, unsurprisingly, have similar artistic and stylistic tastes.  “Collectors sign up and post the paintings they own, make comments about paintings, start forums about, say, framing or artists and collectors,” said Keiser.  “They each have a page where they can, if they choose, say a little something about themselves.”

Keiser’s still-life subjects and style cues exude soothing familiar scenes of golden hues and dream-like qualities.  If you’re truly set on getting your ticket into the Keiser Collectors, bid on your very own Keiser through his linked blog “A Painting a Day” (his blog also features a nifty network badge for Keiser Collectors!).

Reflecting on Keiser Collectors, “they are really wonderful, interesting people who happen to be connected by the fact that they have an affinity for what I paint,” Keiser concludes.  “I’d thought it would be great if they had a community where they could meet each other. I had thought of doing this years ago but didn’t know how to go about doing it. Then I discovered Ning and voila.”

Find your voice at Podfeed

Posted by laurao on August 27, 2008 – 6:00 pm

The modern version of “if a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it” could be “if a podcast is created but no one downloads it, does it really exist?” The answer, of course, is yes, but it’s certainly more fun when people are downloading and listening to your creation. The Podfeed Community network is a place for podcasters to trade tips and tricks of the trade, while marketing their podcasts and networking with other podcasters.

As the social networking arm of Podfeed, a podcast directory and review site, The Podfeed Community Network. The groups section allows podcasters to group themselves by category. There’s a group for religious podcasters (”spiritually diverse” is what it’s called), one for finance and investment themed shows as well as a tech podcasters group.

If you aren’t sure where to begin, the first step is to join the network and start talking to your fellow podcasters on The Podfeed Community Network!

Catching the small fish

Posted by brooke on August 27, 2008 – 3:00 pm

Small Fish Big Ocean is a network designed to aid smaller tour operators and niche agents with travel ecommerce. The network mainly focuses on the needs of small travel businesses providing an environment where they can exchange useful information about online trading as well as web based marketing!

Small Fish Big Ocean’s Network is based off of a travel technology company (Travel UCD) based out of Southhampton, England that also offers travel ecommerce consulting!

Are you a small travel agency looking to gain knowledge in the field of commercial travel? If so, this network is personally designed for you! The network has decorated itself with Forums designed to help fuel a small travel company in need.

Visit Small Fish Big Ocean to receive a monthly email outlining the latest updates from SFBO and start building your business immediately!

Get connected to Wireless

Posted by jason on August 27, 2008 – 12:17 pm

Judging from the hoopla over the launches of the Apple iPhone and Helio Ocean, the phone industry is growing exponentially in popularity.  WirelessJobs.com is your ticket to network with the people and companies keeping the world connected.

Dennis Smith, the Network Creator of WirelessJobs.com adds his own voice to the network by showcasing hot job opportunities in featured discussions and video clips (pssst… Microsoft is looking for a Software Dev. Engineer!).  You can also stay in-sync with Dennis by checking out his nifty Twitter widget in the bottom-right corner of WirelessJobs.com.

So, if mobile gadgets are cramping your style, just remember back in the day when beepers were cool, and car phones were a luxury.  Then you’ll thank the 1,800+ members of WirelessJobs.com for working hard to keep you connected, easily.

Can you hear me now?  Good.

It’s a World of Love at World of Jah

Posted by laurao on August 27, 2008 – 9:00 am

Take a big deap breath. Now let it out. Feel better? If the stress of day-to-day life is stressing you out, stop on by World of Jah for a little R & R (that’s rest and relaxation). If the roots reggae music isn’t enough to get the relaxation started, you might need a little extra help: Flowetry may be just what the doctor ordered.

House of Jah is a great example of ways you can use Tabs and Language Editor to expand and customize your network. Members are Jah People. Groups become Mansions. But these basic categorizations aren’t holding the World of Jah back in any way. They also offer up recipes, like fried plantains (yum!) and green smoothies. Forums are integrated into a special page, the Marketplace, where members can sell their wares.

Stop stessin’; start feeling the love at the World of Jah.