Gawker Artists
Gawker is amazing and the artists they feature all have their very own style...you can submit your art, exhibit it, just check out all the pieces online...they're all super talented and worth checking out! Once you start...you won't stop ;)
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Wow. Try this PC World article for a rockin' "how to" on downloading this.... http://www.pcworld.com/article/158756/getting_your_feet_wet_with_google_ocean_first_look_in_images.html Try this CNN video link for a great summ... Wow. Try this PC World article for a rockin' "how to" on downloading this.... http://www.pcworld.com/article/158756/getting_your_feet_wet_with_google_ocean_first_look_in_images.html Try this CNN video link for a great summary: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/02/02/tatton.google.ocean.cnn?iref=videosearch Or National Geographic's Photo Gallery: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/01/photogalleries/google-ocean-pictures-gallery/ I always get into a fit of inner-flummox-inducing debate over privacy vs the public good when I Google my address and stare at updated photos of my actual house from the angle of someone standing at my mailbox. It's creepy. It's a goody basket for the stalkers I don't- but one day might- have. I don't like it. (Unless, of course, I'm socially stalking someone else with the very same cyber tools. ha.) But then I watch the same technology give my children something I never had growing up- a vivid, fascinating and educational resource that lets them travel the world in which they live from my home computer. Not depicted "as it might be" but "as it IS." Google Earth (once dubbed Google Dirt) has unveiled their newest incarnation and it comes complete with a feature called Google Ocean that blows me away. After having successfully mapped most of the planet's "dirt" features, their team was challenged to take on the 2/3 of the world that is covered by water. So they teamed with over 100 of the world's top scientific and marine-oriented organizations (even surf clubs) to do just that. The result? Jaw-dropping. Absolutely jaw-dropping. It was unveiled today. Go see it. Also check out the link I've added for the Google LatLong site to find out about more new features....
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If you haven't been to this site before, don't bother reading the rest of this. Just go now. You'll love it. Really. What is it? It's an online treasure trove (a free one) of ALL of the recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet maga... If you haven't been to this site before, don't bother reading the rest of this. Just go now. You'll love it. Really. What is it? It's an online treasure trove (a free one) of ALL of the recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines. Just for starters. Create an account to avail of the online recipe box storage feature. Of all of the recipe sites, this one is in the top three for ease of navigation, search features and additional site content. I've used it for years and it's always the first place I go when planning a menu. Best of all, it allowed me to clear space in my cabinets after years of collecting old issues "Just in case...."
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$5. That's all it takes to regift a virtual fruitcake and contribute to one of 6 extraordinary charities on Facebook. Just pick your celebrity and pass their fruitcake... you'll be taken to Paypal to donate your 5 bucks and then ... $5. That's all it takes to regift a virtual fruitcake and contribute to one of 6 extraordinary charities on Facebook. Just pick your celebrity and pass their fruitcake... you'll be taken to Paypal to donate your 5 bucks and then back to Facebook where you can follow fruitcakes all over the map. Print up your receipt and give a stocking stuffer that reminds people what the season is REALLY about. The Re-gift the Fruitcake PayPal application built on Facebook Platform will benefit six worthy charities: - The Tony Hawk Foundation supports recreational programs with a focus on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities. - The Jimmie Johnson Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. - The Yao Ming Foundation at the Giving Back Fund rebuilds schools in China that were destroyed by the earthquake in May of 2008. - The Richie-Madden Children"s Foundation brings meaningful opportunities to children in the U.S. and abroad, while striving to bring light and laughter into their lives through unique entertainment and special events. - The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at the Giving Back Fund disperses grants to police and fire departments' canine units throughout the country, supporting the brave men, women, and even dogs who protect our cities and homes. - Fall Out Boy supports Invisible Children, a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for war-affected children. from PR Review: The holiday gift that everyone loves to hate may be just the thing to "re-gift" on Facebook this holiday season, providing support for those in need. Two-pound fruitcake bricks will be given away through a PayPal application built on Facebook Platform by Tony Hawk, Jimmie Johnson, Yao Ming, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Ben Roethlisberger, and Fall Out Boy " to benefit their favorite charities. Recipients will be invited via a personal video to contribute through PayPal to the charities and "re-gift" the fruitcake to friends and family all across the world. Celebrities will kick off the fruitcake"s virtual voyage starting with 10 friends each. As the fruitcakes make their way across Facebook, recipients can choose to donate to the celebrity"s cause or continue the fruitcake"s journey simply by re-gifting to friends for free. The Re-gift the Fruitcake program is presented by PayPal, which will make a $20,000 donation to each celebrity charity. "The fruitcake has always been a bad gift. You never eat it or keep it. You just always end up re-gifting it," said Tony Hawk, skateboarding legend. "This year we're changing the fruitcake and making it a symbol of giving and charity." "The fruitcake has been a great addition to our team and we"re thrilled it will be working to raise money for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation," said three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson. "We're trying out different kinds of technology and approaches to get people involved and learn about causes," said Joel Madden, lead singer of the band Good Charlotte. "This time, it's a fruitcake." "By re-gifting this fruitcake you will help build more than 8,000 Classrooms and give children the education they deserve," said Houston Rockets" Center Yao Ming. "Re-gift the fruitcake," said Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. "Send it to whoever you want to. Your friends, family, anyone."
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Whether you need to create photo holiday cards and invites or simply discover that your printer is out of ink at a crucial moment, head to the Walgreens online photo center and send them your images. An hour later, they will be re... Whether you need to create photo holiday cards and invites or simply discover that your printer is out of ink at a crucial moment, head to the Walgreens online photo center and send them your images. An hour later, they will be ready at your local store. A real timesaver.
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So you want to have a get-together this holiday season? Send free invites to email addresses via evite! Not only are the designs totally cute but you can manage RSVP's, update guests with event details and changes and even provide... So you want to have a get-together this holiday season? Send free invites to email addresses via evite! Not only are the designs totally cute but you can manage RSVP's, update guests with event details and changes and even provide logistics and mapping all online. For free. And a new feature I LOVE- send it all right to a guest's mobile phone! No more late arrivals because Fred and Ginger couldn't find your street. One of my favorite sites.
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Click the "Norad Santa Tracker on YouTube" link at the very bottom of this rec for videos of the tracker in action. If you don't know about this site, GO BOOKMARK IT NOW! Even if you don't have kids. Chances are, you will cross... Click the "Norad Santa Tracker on YouTube" link at the very bottom of this rec for videos of the tracker in action. If you don't know about this site, GO BOOKMARK IT NOW! Even if you don't have kids. Chances are, you will cross paths with your nieces and nephews over the holiday season.... Heck, this is amazing even for grown-ups. The site won't go live for a few weeks so put it somewhere in your Bookmarks now for later. What is it? The most incredible thing to happen to Christmas since Santa himself, courtesy of the very real US/Canada alliance, NORAD. It's run by the military. The main event kicks off on Christmas Eve. Basically, it's a live webcam INSIDE SANTA'S sleigh that is paired up with Google Earth (it refreshes every five minutes) and let's you see EXACTLY where the Big Guy is at, how long until he gets to YOUR house (you can even zoom in on your own house!) and aerial views as he flies through the sky- ie you actually see his sleigh do a loop around the Eiffel Tower, zoom past the Tower of London, etc. It is, frankly, incredible. I discovered this three years ago. Each year's version is more sophisticated than the last but they all have been the major part of my kids' Christmas Eves. The anticipation and interaction it delivers is something I could never replicate any other way. I literally stop people on the street with kids each year and tell them about this (while slipping my hand into their pockets and taking their wallets.... ah, just kidding.) One tip: Download Google Earth (it's free) ahead of time and install it on your computer. Here are some blurbs from other sources and a history of the whole thing: _________________________ NORAD details its tracking system: Detecting Santa all starts with the NORAD radar system called the North Warning System. This powerful radar system has 47 installations strung across the northern border of North America. NORAD makes a point of checking the radar closely for indications of Santa Claus leaving the North Pole on Christmas Eve. The moment our radar tells us that Santa has lifted off, we use our second mode of detection, the same satellites that we use in providing warning of possible missile launches aimed at North America. These satellites are located in a geo-synchronous orbit (that's a cool phrase meaning that the satellite is always fixed over the same spot on the Earth) at 22,300 miles above the Earth. The satellites have infrared sensors, meaning they can detect heat. When a rocket or missile is launched, a tremendous amount of heat is produced - enough for the satellites to detect. Rudolph's nose gives off an infrared signature similar to a missile launch. The satellites can detect Rudolph's bright red nose with practically no problem. With so many years of experience, NORAD has become good at tracking aircraft entering North America, detecting worldwide missile launches and tracking the progress of Santa, thanks to Rudolph. The third detection system we use is the Santa Cam. We began using it in 1998 - the year we put our Santa Tracking program on the Internet. NORAD Santa Cams are ultra-cool high-tech high-speed digital cameras that are pre-positioned at many places around the world. NORAD only uses these cameras once a year - Christmas Eve. The cameras capture images of Santa and the Reindeer as they make their journey around the world. We immediately download the images on to our web site for people around the world to see. Santa Cams produce both video and still images. The fourth detection system we use is the NORAD jet fighter. Canadian NORAD fighter pilots, flying the CF-18, take off out of Newfoundland to intercept and welcome Santa to North America. Then at numerous locations in Canada other CF-18 fighter pilots escort Santa. While in the United States, American NORAD fighter pilots in either the F-15 or F-16 get the thrill of flying with Santa and the famous Reindeer Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. About a dozen NORAD fighters in Canada and the United States are equipped with Santa Cams. ____________________________ History: In 1955, a Colorado Springs-based Sears store ran an advertisement encouraging children to call Santa Claus on a special telephone hotline. Due to a printing error, the phone number that was printed was the hotline for the Director of Operations at the Continental Air Defense (CONAD). Colonel Harry Shoup took the first Santa call on Christmas Eve of 1955 from a six-year old boy who began reciting his Christmas list. Shoup didn't find the call funny, but after asking the mother of the second caller what was happening, then realizing the mistake that occurred, he instructed his staff to give Santa's position to any child who called in.[1][dead link] [2][dead link] [3][4] Three years later, the governments of the United States and Canada combined their national domestic air defenses into the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), but the tradition continued.[3] Now major media outlets as well as children call in to inquire on Santa's location. NORAD relies on volunteers to help make Santa tracking possible.[2] Many employees at Cheyenne Mountain and Peterson Air Force Base spend part of their Christmas Eve with their families and friends at NORAD's Santa Tracking Operations Center in order to answer phones and provide Santa updates to thousands of callers[5][dead link] [6]. About 800 service members and their families volunteer, and shift run from 2 a.m. MST December 24 to 2 a.m. Christmas morning.[6] In 1997, Canadian Major Jamie Robertson took over the program and expanded it to the Web where corporation-donated services have given the tradition global accessibility.[5] In 2004, NORAD received more than 35,000 e-mails, 55,000 calls and 912 million hits on the Santa-tracking website from 181 countries. In 2005, more than 500 volunteers answered questions.[7][dead link] In 2006 half a million calls and over 12,500 e-mails were handled from 210 territories.[3] The site now gets well over 1 billion hits. The fictional background storyline has changed with the world political situation: during the Cold War when the tracking team provided updates via radio announcements, only North America was mentioned and Santa's approach was described in tense terms with interceptor aircraft scrambled to shoot down the "bogie."[8][9] Only at the last minute would the pilot realize who he was engaging[10]. Now the Web shows that as Santa approaches Newfoundland, a flight of Canadian Air Force fighters (CF-18 Hornets as of 2006) rendezvous with him to provide an honor guard and ensure that he has no difficulty with the various Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) he must enter[11]. In 2005 holiday season marked the fiftieth anniversary of NORAD's annual tracking of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The following year, NORAD Tracks Santa began using Microsoft Virtual Earth-style maps that instantly provide Santa's current location. In 2007, NORAD Tracks Santa used Google Earth to track Santa Claus in 3-D.[2] They displayed Santa's location at 5 minute updates. _______________________________ Every year in December, the United States Northern Command (NORAD) is given a mission-critical assignment: provide aerial escort for and track the movements of Santa Claus. Last year, NORAD provided a Santa Tracker KMZ file that could be loaded into Google Earth and auto-refreshed every few minutes. The Santa Tracker makes use of the KML programming capabilities of Google Earth to mark his whereabouts with gift-wrapped icons and a 3D sleigh pulled by 9 reindeer. _____________________________ The NORAD site goes live with tracking Christmas Eve but you can monitor the activity at the North Pole as Santa and his helpers get ready for the big night. There's an interactive tour you can take, checking out the workshop and all the preparations. Then, Google has some free Internet tools you'll want to download ahead of time, like the Google Earth application, which, combined with its mapping and satellite imaging will let you virtually zoom in on your house with a Santa-eye view that takes you right to the chimney.
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A good way to filter the junk java machines from the juiciest picks. Lots of free info is available but a subscription to Consumer Reports is a very, very useful gift to yourself or someone you know....
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" Find Product Reviews and Ratings from Consumer Reports" An online subscription will set you back about $25 but provide you with a great instant gift (great for parents and grandparents) for someone, immediate access to the fu... " Find Product Reviews and Ratings from Consumer Reports" An online subscription will set you back about $25 but provide you with a great instant gift (great for parents and grandparents) for someone, immediate access to the full current and back issues online and a wealth of information for home and life.
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great resource!
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A quick online fix for fans of London's Daily Mail. Note: the print version is fantastic for use as a shield when trying to 'people watch' covertly at Heathrow. Oh the things I've seen....
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I love all of Putumayo's collections! It makes for a happy day
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Cool site that makes a difference
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The Best company of all time!!!
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a voce, a restaurant in SF
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