Archive for October, 2007

Facebook Face-Off: Social Networking and Google

Posted on October 31, 2007. Filed under: Google, Open Source Applications, Social Networking | Tags: , , , , |

It seems like there may be a happily ever after ending in the works for the Facebook drama.
Microsoft recently won an exclusive Facebook advertising bid against Yahoo! and Google, but Google is going to do more than get even…it will get Open Source!
Here’s the scoop from National Public Radio:
Morning Edition, October 31, 2007 · Google [...]

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Web Design Tools: Start Your Own Web Page!

Posted on October 29, 2007. Filed under: Cool Sites, Open Source Applications, Web Design | Tags: , , |

Google has done it again…Come up with a great user-friendly web application.
Google Page Creator allows you to build your own web site using customizable templates and uploads of your own pictures, etc.
Check it out!
http://pages.google.com/-/about.html

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Book Clubs: Target’s Ready, Sit, Read!

Posted on October 28, 2007. Filed under: Book Clubs, Freebies, Kids' Stuff, Libraries, Reading | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Target has jumped into the effort to get kids reading with a wonderful site. The site allows children to to create their own book club mascot and logo, along with a printable membership kit.
Apparently, those who register their book club get a free press kit by mail, which includes a backpack and other great [...]

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RED ALERT: Cool TV for Tonight

Posted on October 10, 2007. Filed under: TV, Technology | Tags: , , , |

In case you missed last week’s episode, I definitely wouldn’t want you to miss this week’s! 
WIRED SCIENCE
PBS is airing this great program tonight at 7PM Central/8PM Eastern.  It is a one hour show and features a lot of especially great news pieces on how science and technology are being applied in our global society.
Check it [...]

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Working as a Librarian: Job Hunting Online

Posted on October 10, 2007. Filed under: Finding a Job, Libraries | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If you are like me and will be graduating with your MLS this winter, your life must be pretty crazy right now. If you are lucky enough to already have a fulfilling job and are no longer on the job market, all I can say is congratulations! You have a happy and bright future [...]

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