Very interesting!  “Several online information graphics that illustrate the causes or
relative dimensions of the ongoing credit crisis.” Infosthetics.com

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AllMyFaves - Why Search? is an interesting concept.  The about page says, “We have searched the web and provided you with a visual directory that includes the best sites in each category!”  It is worth a look! 
There are tabs in various categories including:

Entertainment
Kids
Shopping
Travel
Weekly Faves

On the ‘Home’ tab there are categories, too.:

Weekly Faves
Email
Video
Maps
Search
News
Weather
Community (Social Networking)
Shopping
Travel
Banks
Finance
Sports
Magazines
Cellular
Info […]

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In my opinion, Time.com deserves a second look.  It does what CNN.com failed to do in their makeover.  It has a lot of information and stories but keeps a fresh white look.  Here are some particular areas that I find interesting:
FULL LIST (updated every hour) of Most Popular Stories, Most Emailed Stories, Top Stories on […]

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Yahoo!  News had this interesting story -  
LONDON (Reuters) - “Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers” benefited from a late surge in public support to win the title on Friday of oddest book title of the past 30 years, The Bookseller magazine said.
The book — a comprehensive record of Greek postal routes by Derek […]

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Have you heard of Google’s latest product release?  It is a browser called, Chrome, and it is awesome!   You must try it!    Learn about it and download it here.   Be sure to watch the introductory videos to quickly learn the features.  I love it and think that you will, too!

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NetworkWorld.com announces that “The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) association plans to launch the upcoming second generation of its low-cost XO laptop in the first quarter of 2010, according to an official from the group.”
Read on…

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Edweek.org’s Campaign 2008 provides ‘coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign to learn more about where the major candidates stand on education.’
Their blog provides Campaign K-12 -
“Your education road map to the 2008 state and national elections
Michele McNeil covered education and state government in Indiana for a decade before joining Education Week as a state policy […]

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Infosthetics.com introduced me to a hilarious video on PowerPoint Presentation Humor.  The video was created by Don McMillan.  Check it out!
Also, visit Don’s MySpace page for more of his videos.
Like that?  Search for other PowerPoint Presentation humor (at your own risk) on YouTube.com.

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Jeremy de Beer, an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, reports on library conditions AND copyright infringement in Senegal libraries in his article, “Libraries & Learning Materials in Senegal“.
Check out the article!

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StamfordPlus.com reports:
“Stamford, CT - Stamford’s Ferguson Library now offers a new service: Book a Librarian. You can reserve up to one hour with a professional librarian who will help you with your information or technology research needs.”

“Book a Librarian is perfect for research, computer or Internet instruction, resume or job search information, guidance for report […]

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