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

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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.”
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Harrison Hoffman wrote on Cnet.com an article, “Easy as ABC: Web apps for students”
“Summer is, unfortunately, almost over and that means that students are starting to head back to school in the coming weeks. There are so many online tools that can help students today to stay more organized and productive that I thought I […]

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Saw this on Shelf-Awareness.com and found it to be interesting…

“Cool Idea of the Day: Bookstore’s Gasoline Giveaway
Beginning in August, Merritt Bookstore, which has locations in Millbrook and Red Hook, N.Y., will hold monthly drawings to give away $50 gift certificates for gasoline at local gas stations, one certificate for each store. Customers will be entered […]

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PC Mag.com presents some great tips for making good use of Google tools. The first 10 were related to ‘Google Maps and Earth’ and the second 10 were related to ‘Google Search’. Included were:
Google Maps and Earth:

Sky
Search Nearby
Use business name / category in directions search
Public transit directions
My maps (create your own […]

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If you are like me and drive older cars you need a good mechanic!   LifeHacker.com introduced me to RepairPal.com where you can get “independent and unbiased repair estimates, user ratings and reviews, plus advice you can’t get anywhere else.”
Do you have any other Websites that you find useful in keeping your car safe and on […]

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