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Download ReadAIR: Google Reader on Your Desktop
via Killer Tech Tips by Shankar Ganesh on May 14, 2008
If you didn’t know, I’m a big fan of Adobe AIR apps. They’re quite cool that I’ve found myself using twhirl, etc. very often. Today, DailyApps pointed to a new application called ReadAIR that runs on Adobe AIR and puts Google Reader on your desktop.The advantages:You can access Google Reader like any other desktop application - just click on the icon, and launch it as a window of a...
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Google OneBox for Premier League (and Other Sports Results)
via Google Operating System by Ionut Alex Chitu on May 05, 2008
Football* fans from the UK should rejoice: Google added an OneBox that shows scores and upcoming matches when you search for the name of a team (Arsenal, Manchester United etc). Apparently, Google shows the OneBox only for the US and the UK sites.EPL Talk wonders if Google pays a fee to display this information, but I wouldn't worry about that. "By law, publishers must pay a license fee to...
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Explore Places in Google Maps
via Google Operating System by (author unknown) on May 08, 2008
Shared by Brandon This could be really cool if they'd hurry up and push it out.Google Maps will soon integrate some of the most popular mapplets and user-generated maps. When you search for a location, you'll be able to see photos, YouTube videos, places of interest, popular searches and maps so you can get a better sense of what to expect if you go there. As you zoom the map, the...
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Share and Annotate Web Pages in Google Reader
via Google Operating System by Ionut Alex Chitu on May 06, 2008
Google Reader's sharing feature was barely noticed when it was added, then it got more exposure when the shared items started to be broadcasted to Google Talk contacts and somesites aggregated shared posts. As Google Reader became more social, people discovered that it has some important limitations. "Have you ever wanted to share something that you were reading, but you didn't want to go...
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The Best Free Apps to Help you start Touch Typing
via MakeUseOf.com by Aibek on May 06, 2008
If you’re spending considerable amount of time of your daily life in front of the PC then you should consider learning touch typing. Although it may take anywhere from a couple of weeks to 2-3 month before you can master your keyboard it totally pays off in the long run. Plus there are plenty of free programs and websites that make it an easy and fun process.Whether you’re a beginner or...
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Official Google Reader Blog: Share anything. Anytime. Anywhere.
via googlereader.blogspot.com by (author unknown) on May 06, 2008
Shared by Eunice Finally! Google Reader finally gets more social.
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Help Myanmar (Burma) rebuild, with Architecture for Humanity
via TED | TEDBlog by (author unknown) on May 06, 2008
Following Saturday's devastating Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar (Burma), Architecture for Humanity is asking for help in rebuilding the country over the long term. They write:While the media will focus its attention on the loss of life, there will be millions displaced in the coming weeks -- and like most natural disasters, there's no plan for long-term sustainable reconstruction. Large aid...
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TSF Online
via www.tsf.pt by (author unknown) on May 07, 2008
Shared by João A ver vamos se é o "interesse e respeito pelo ambiente" que está aqui em causa e não o respeito e interesse por outros...
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Vista SP1 Now on Windows Update
via Lifehacker: Top by Gina Trapani on May 06, 2008
Windows only: We know it's kind of pathetic to get all excited about something as mundane as a service pack—yet here we are, hearts pitter-pattering a little faster because XP SP3 and Vista SP1 have just been unleashed on Windows Update and at the Microsoft Download Center. Get thee to patching your PC! Why should you, you ask? Our complete field guide to XP Service Pack 3 holds all the...
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This Guy Can Get 59 MPG in a Plain Old Accord. Beat That, Punk.
via www.motherjones.com by (author unknown) on May 06, 2008
Shared by João aoskdapoksdpaokdDrafting 18-wheelers with the engine off, taking death turns at 52 miles an hour, and other lessons learned while riding shotgun with the king of the hypermilers
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