Web applications, cool tools, tricks, reviews.

In this tutorial, I describe various common graphic design elements in modern web ("2.0") design style. Why they work (i.e. why they have become common), as well as how, when and where you might use each element in your designs. [via laze.net]

Auto-expiring phone numbers for online safety, you can keep it up to one week. Area codes include San Francisco, DC, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, and New York. You tell them what number you want it forwarded to. [via momb]

Appears to be a competitor to SurveyMonkey. Create your own surveys with themes to choose from or create your own. Free and paid options, drag and drop interface. [via ehub]

Polar Rose works with any public photo. No matter if you're using flickr, 23, Kodak gallery, or any other website, Polar Rose lets you discover people in pictures. Learn who people are, and help improve results by tagging pictures together with other user

Another collection of Web 2.0 services, shown by logo. You have to click a logo to see what the site is about.

Social networking with an illness/disability/ailment spin. Get help for your disorder, find out what treatments have helped others, etc. [via techcrunch]

Store and categorize prayer requests online. Allow friends and communities access to view your requests, leave comments, and be notified when your requests are updated. Store requests in the archive and later reflect on how God has worked in your life.

You must be over 18 in order to use this site. It's basically Digg for adult stuff.