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Finally, a Proper Study to Scientifically Show Telecommuting is More Productive

2011-11-19T14:38:00.000-08:00

"Finally, a Proper Study to Scientifically Show Telecommuting is More Productive
There've been studies into the benefits of telecommuting before, but they were usually lacking in certain areas, which resulted in the findings being less than scientific (and thus not super trustworthy). This time a Stanford University study used a Chinese travel agency with over 12,000 employees as its base, and concluded that working remotely actually does noticeably increase performance."

Web Site Story - CollegeHumor Video

2011-09-25T18:04:00.000-07:00

The Indomitable Sophia Loren

2011-09-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

"The Indomitable Sophia Loren. Happy 77th birthday, you sexy thing. Not just a pretty face, Ms. Loren is funny, insightful and exudes a kind of sweet vulnerability."

My first movie star crush.

The Many Companions of Doctor Who

2011-07-02T12:05:00.000-07:00

"Most of us are lucky if we can find one person to spend our lives with and a handful of great friends to keep us company. This is not a problem the Doctor has to deal with. Through the years the Doctor has had over 42 companions. Here’s a look at them all."

INFOGRAPHIC: What Happens Online Every 60 Seconds

2011-06-17T17:43:00.000-07:00

"This neat infographic from Go-Globe shows just how much we can accomplish in 60 seconds on the Internet — from blogging to registering a domain to updating our Facebook statuses. It’s amazing to think of how many people are doing the same thing as you online, that very minute."

169 Million Emails are Sent.

The Truth About The Economy In 2 Minutes | MoveOn.Org

2011-06-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich said he could explain the problems with the economy in less than 2 minutes, 15 seconds—and he did it (with illustrations to boot). It’s great! Check it out."

Infographic: The great toilet paper debate

2011-04-22T10:43:00.000-07:00

This is amusing. On Wikipedia, the discussion page for the article "Toilet Paper Orientation" is 2x longer than that for the Iraq War.

We do get concerned about the most seemingly trivial things.

Kamal Meattle on how to grow fresh air | Video on TED.com

2011-04-09T15:36:00.000-07:00

"Kamal Meattle on how to grow fresh air"

Plants that keep the air fresh.

BBC News - Day in pictures

2011-04-08T09:30:00.000-07:00

"BBC News - Day in pictures"

I really like this feature. It is usually 6-7 pictures of events around the world. It is a daily reminder of the diversity of the peoples on earth.

25 Acronyms You Never Stopped To Figure Out: Pics, Videos, Links, News

2011-04-08T09:14:00.000-07:00

"25 Acronyms You Never Stopped To Figure Out: Pics, Videos, Links, News"

I did not know that zip code was an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan Code.

YouTube - "What Is Internet, Anyway?"

2011-03-12T14:05:00.000-08:00

IE6 Countdown

2011-03-05T13:07:00.000-08:00

"The Internet Explorer 6 Countdown. Moving the world off Internet Explorer 6"

Everyone that works on webpages is most anxious to see IE6 gone.

Map of the Internet 2011 | PEER 1 Hosting Blog

2011-03-04T13:41:00.000-08:00

"Non-Geek Version – The Map of the Internet is a visual representation of all the networks around the world that are interconnected to form the Internet as we know it today. These include small and large Internet service providers (ISPs), Internet exchange points, university networks, and organization networks such as Facebook and Google."

A most interesting map of the Internet.

30 Efficient Web Tools that Save Time and Make Money for Power Users | SEOptimise

2011-02-15T08:11:00.000-08:00

"Web tools are useful when they don’t require a significant time investment to master them or use them. The best tools out there save time and make money at the same time. They don’t even have to deal with time and money like time management or micropayment tools do. They just have to make sure you reach your goals as fast as possible and that you finish the tasks you work on as quickly as possible."

What Browser? - Home

2011-01-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

Information about Browsers.

What browser you are using.

Useful Browser Tweaks.

20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web

2010-11-23T02:08:00.000-08:00

"What’s a cookie? How do I protect myself on the web? And most importantly: What happens if a truck runs over my laptop?
For things you’ve always wanted to know about the web but were afraid to ask, read on."

Google selling Chrome in an original way. Good information using HTML 5.

A Passion For Beards

2010-08-02T21:54:00.000-07:00

Via: Online Schools

Great article. Pogonotrophy.

8 feel-good websites to brighten your day - CNN.com

2010-08-02T21:21:00.000-07:00

"Despite its haters and trolls, the massive realm of the internet still has enough bright spots to improve any dark mood. Here are eight websites that feature positive and uplifting stories for people like Burke. Or you."

8 websites with positive stories.

A Dozen Plants that Clean Indoor Air

2010-06-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

"We've previously suggested a simple trifecta of plants to improve your indoor air quality. A dig into a NASA study into air quality in confined spaces yields at least nine more plants that clean, humidify, and dust-filter your home or office air."

This is my idea of cleaning. Get a plant and let it do the work.

Build a Better Business with Outsourcing - How to Outsource - Entrepreneur.com

2010-01-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

"Build a Better Business with Outsourcing
A comprehensive guide on the what, when and how to outsource"

Thoughtful tips on outsourcing.

Methven & Associates - California Business, Contract, Securities, Estate, and Probate Lawyers

2010-01-05T13:55:00.000-08:00

Excellent Trademark Information from Methven and Associates.

World Wide Web in Plain English - Common Craft - Our Product is Explanation

2009-09-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

"World Wide Web in Plain English - Common Craft - Our Product is Explanation"

An excellent short introduction to the World Wide Web.

212 The Extra Degree Movie

2009-09-22T15:54:00.000-07:00

"The Gift of Inspiration."

An inspiring video. Well done.

Forget Twitter. COBOL is where it's at. | The Open Road - CNET News

2009-08-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

"Meanwhile, COBOL, one of the industry's oldest programming languages, still 'equates to 80 percent of the world's actively used code,' according to Stephen Kelley of Micro Focus."

As an old COBOL programmer, this is an impressive number.

Scribd

2009-08-08T13:40:00.000-07:00

"Today, Scribd is the largest social publishing company in the world — the website where more than 60 million people each month discover and share original writings and documents."

Sometimes called the YouTube of text. Anyone can publish text material. It is a treasure trove of material.