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If you’ve never used WordPress and hosted your own blog or Website NOW is the time to give it a try! WordPress 3.0 has just been released and looks awesome! Check out the features via the introductory post about it
OR
the video below…

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KimKomando.com does it again!  Kim introduced me to this invaluable resource for job hunters, people who are working and want to improve their salaries or careers AND students who are studying writing for businesses purposes.
We ALL know persons who are without jobs during this recession so let’s share this great tool with them.
http://www.net-temps.com/careerdev/career-tools/career-advice.html

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It used to be that you had to buy expensive Adobe software to type in or edit a PDF file.   Now there is a cheaper AND easy way - FillAnyPDF.com.   Simply ‘Browse’ to find the file and click the ‘Fill Now’ button to upload the file.   Click anywhere in the PDF and start typing.  You [...]

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Woman’s Day published two articles related to the value of public libraries:

How the Public Library Can Save You Money:  Read essays by four women who saved a bundle thanks to their local branches
ALA Contest Info & Rules

‘What makes your library special to your community? How does it enrich the lives of you and your neighbors? [...]

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Not surprisingly, KimKomando.com introduced me to another great resource!  Tabbloid.com EASILY lets you create a ‘pdf’ magazine from your favorite RSS feeds and have it delivered whenever and how often you want it.  Check it out!  www.tabbloid.com

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CNN.com had an interesting article about the transformation of the news business from large newspapers to lots of small online ‘reporters’.Check it out…http://www.cnn.com

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The best in books, videos and audiobooks for children and young adults were announced on Monday.  The awards include the Caldecott, the Coretta Scott King, the Newbery, Printz Awards.
Check out the winners…http://www.ala.org

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PC Magazine does it again!  As I’ve been watching the Ravens vs. Steelers I’ve also been looking at the 2009  version of this invaluable list!  I used the opportunity to share some useful Web based resources from the list with my wife.  Now, she thinks I’m a genius!   Shh!  Don’t tell her otherwise.
The article has [...]

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Jen Matsick wrote a thoughtful and insightful article comparing advertising and marketing of books as compared to other forms of media:
“Books are a bit of a unique element of the world of entertainment. Unlike movies and music, which can be heard, seen, and advertised using just about every aspect of the media - television, radio, [...]

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The Bend (Oregon) Bulletin reported in “Books fly off shelves as library use soars: Phenomenon may be a chapter in story of nation’s economy”:
“People are flocking to Deschutes County libraries, and officials say the slumping economy may be bringing them business. From July through November, patrons checked out about 10 percent more books and other [...]

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