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DIYable Santa-Clues

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:39:50 CST

curbly.com -- You can order a Santa Clues kit, which contains everything you need to make Santa's visit seem a bit more plausible. Although...you could probably put together some DIY clues for a fraction of the cost.

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Wolfram Alpha Results Finally Show Up In Bing

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:24:17 CST

techcrunch.com -- Bing is finally rolling out its first integration with Wolfram Alpha for searches around diet and nutrition.

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Kindle for PC

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:51:37 CST

Amazon.com -- Read Kindle books on your computer with a free application for your Windows PC. No Kindle requred.

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The 2009 Leonid Meteor Shower

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:57:17 CST

Science @ NASA -- The 2009 Leonid meteor shower peaks on Nov. 17th with a sprinkling of meteors over North America and a possible outburst over Asia.

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Posterous

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:37:41 CST

posterous.com -- Posterous is the dead simple way to put anything online using email.

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A Look at Microsoft's Security Tools

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:35:26 CST

Lifehacker -- The release of Microsoft Security Essentials has changed the landscape of antivirus software. We've finally got a completely free application that protects against viruses, spyware, and other malware�without killing system performance like some of the "suites" tend to do.

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Paint.NET

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:27:21 CST

www.getpaint.net -- Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows.

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MSN.com gets its first major redesign in a decade

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:19:28 CST

Download Squad -- Microsoft ditches the spectre of MSN search and delivers a site that's a little more worthy of showcasing the company's new search hotness, Bing.

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With Google Sites and Docs planning Thanksgiving is easy

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:07:40 CST

Google Docs Blog -- Why not use Google Docs and Sites to help organize your Thanksgiving chaos this year?

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Double-Duty Decorating: Thanksgiving and Christmas

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:33 CST

bhg.com -- Decorate once to dazzle twice. Assemble one of these four fall displays, and with a few simple switches, you'll have a fresh look for winter.

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A Mars Rover Named Curiosity

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:33:03 CST

Science @ NASA -- NASA's next Mars rover, a super-capable robot named "Curiosity," will push Mars exploration to a new level.

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Game Halloween Masks

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:10:15 CST

gamesradar.com -- All you need is some paper and a printer (and some scissors to cut out the eye holes), and you've got yourself a quick last-minute Halloween costume in, well, a minute! You'll be the star of party. Or you'll just be laughed at. Click on each image for the printable pdf version.

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How to Photograph a Ghost

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:09:50 CST

photojojo.com -- This tutorial is not for the faint of heart. We're about to tell you how to photograph a ghost and it's going to be terrifying(ly simple).

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Winter Car Emergency Kit

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:50 CST

Lifehacker -- now it's time to focus on your car and how to be prepared for the unpleasantness of being stranded in a winter wonderland.

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freedomspeaks.com

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:01:21 CST

freedomspeaks.com -- A political social network based on one simple premise: Writing letters to your publicly elected officials

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A NewsOK Halloween

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:40:04 CST

newsok.com/halloween -- NewsOK.com's Halloween page.

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How to Make Picture-Perfect Pads of Paper

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:05:06 CST

photojojo.com -- Fabricate a few fetching folios with photos of your friends, or pair them with pencils to make pleasant presents.

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Flock Releases Spanish Language Web Browser

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:23:51 CST

readwriteweb.com -- Flock is releasing a Spanish-language web browser in partnership with Univision.

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Better Posture Means More Energy at Work

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:54:57 CST

Lifehacker -- The art of sitting or standing up straight might seem like something out of a 1950's etiquette class, but it actually plays an important role in staying energized and efficient throughout your day at the office.

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Halloween Wallpaper

blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:14:00 CDT

Lifehacker -- The great festival of candy binging and spooky stories will be upon us soon. Take a moment to browse these Halloween-themed wallpapers to dress your desktop for the occasion.

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