RipeNearMe is a startup that believes backyards, balconies, roofs, vacant blocks and other urban spaces are perfectly good places to grow food. They help connect local growers with buyers who want fresh local produce.
Syntax: !ripenearme location
Examples: !ripenearme Detroit Michigan
RSSPBRRY is a free and open source RSS feed reader and Internet tastemaker (more information forthcoming). The software is available for download on Github.
Regardless of the e-reader you own, DuckDuckGo bangs can help you find your next ebook. Use !a for the Amazon Kindle, !bn for the Barnes & Noble Nook or !kobo for your Kobo eReader.
Syntax: !a “title of the book” (quotes optional) | !bn title of the book (no quotes) | !kobo title of the book (no quotes)
Examples: !a “docbook definitive guide” | !bn philosophy bites again | !kobo moby duck
DuckBang has it’s own bang! Use !gobang to search the growing list of bang posts. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let Cheeky Duck know via the contact form.
AlternativeTo is a useful and oddly addictive website which lists alternatives to software and mobile apps. You can search the site instantly with the !alt bang.
Syntax: !alt name_of_software (platform and license modifiers can be added but are optional)
Example with target platform: !alt evernote linux
Example with license: !alt skype opensource
Example with platform, license: !alt itunes linux opensource
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Posters are a simple and inexpensive way to perk up a room. Search the impressive selection of posters at allposters.com and find that perfect visual accent.
Syntax: !posters topic keywords (note the plural form)
Example: !posters rubber duck
Sesshin meditation posters are unique and are not available anywhere else. Visit Sesshin for a powerful new way to improve your meditation practice.
It’s all too common to get caught up in the rabbit hole of StubHub events. Stay on task with the !stubhub bang. Get the results you want instantly by searching your event before even loading the StubHub site.
Syntax: !stubhub event
Example: !stubhub “frightened rabbit” (quotation marks aren’t necessary)
RSSPBRRY is a free and open source RSS feed reader and Internet tastemaker (more information forthcoming). The software is available for download on Github.
Shop at eBay? Don’t mess around with formalities like typing the url and using their internal search engine. Just !ebay it and snag that deal.
Syntax: !ebay item
Example: !ebay pet+rock
Play away your cravings with Replayz, the game that helps you beat your addictions. Available as a deck of cards or a printable PDF you can download instantly.
