It is almost at the end of 2011. Many sites have published lists of Top <whatever #> list of 2011 and year reviews. Here are some of those that, I think you should read.

Discover Magazine: Top 14 Solar System Pictures of 2011

RWW: Top 10 Best TED Talks of 2011 – If you are looking for inspiring TED talks, this is a good list to start!

Yanko Design: Best of Yanko Design 2011

Design Milk: 2011 year in review – Best of Tech

RWW: Top 10 Startups of 2011 - If you are looking for cool startup services, this is a good place to start. However, you might have already signed up to these services.

Next Big Future: Technology areas to watch in 2012 through 2016

All Things D: Tech Products We Lost Too Soon - A list of products which have been cancelled or discontinued in 2011

Social Times: Top 10 2011 Christmas Light Displays

The Next Web: 2011 Tech Rewind – This year in Silicon Valley

Technology Review: The Year on the Web