Archive for November 19th, 2007

Relaxing Reads

Posted on November 19, 2007. Filed under: Book Clubs, Cool Sites, Libraries, Online Reference, Reading, Technology | Tags: , , , , , , |

DailyLit is a great site for online reading services.  You can sign up to receive over 400 public domain titles via your email of RSS.

http://www.dailylit.com/

I think I hear an iPhone commercial in the works…Steve Jobs–call me!

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One of My Favorite Sites

Posted on November 19, 2007. Filed under: Cool Sites, Freebies, Social Networking | Tags: , , , , , , |

I love mail. Checking my actual mailbox makes checking my inbox seem so mundane.
One of my favorite sites is Free Stuff Times. It is a regularly updated blog where users post links to sites offering free product samples, posters, keychains, t-shirts, and the like. You can also create your own profile to [...]

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Keeping Current: Best of the Internet

Posted on November 19, 2007. Filed under: Cool Sites, Keeping Current, Libraries, Online Reference, Open Source Applications, Technology | Tags: , , , , , , , |

I have to admit…I love PC Magazine. I have a subscription, but most of its content is available online for free. My favorite feature is its AppScout blog. The best of the Internet’s wacky and wonderful websites are described and the site is constantly updated.
Visit the site to learn more:

http://www.appscout.com

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Black Friday Sale Madness

Posted on November 19, 2007. Filed under: Cool Sites, Shopping | Tags: , , , , , , |

Black Friday is almost here! While you digest your holiday meal, you might want to charge up your credit cards and prepare a navigational plan for your shopping day.
Here are a few sites to help you get your Christmas cracker on:

PC Magazine’s 10 Best Black Friday sites
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2218335,00.asp

Black Friday Ads for Black Friday 2007
http://www.blackfriday.info/

Jellyfish
http://www.jellyfish.com/

This [...]

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Learning a Language Online

Posted on November 19, 2007. Filed under: Cool Sites, Finding a Job, Freebies, Libraries, Online Reference, Open Source Applications, Reading, Social Networking, Technology | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Let’s face it, it’s a tough job market out there.  In addition, there are so many places in the world to explore!
In either case, two excellent online language courses are now available online–for free.  Be sure to check them out before your next big adventure or job interview.
 

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