WRITER'S TOOLBOX: 35 Best Tools for Writing Online
Whether you’re new to the world of authorship or a veteran trying to make the most of Web services and applications, there are a number of online tools for writers of all types. From blogging platforms to networking hotbeds, and job boards to real-world gatherings, and more, the supply of utilities is comprehensive, to say the least. But finding them all can be hard-going, so we’ve taken the liberty to make the discovery process easier by arranging our top finds here for your perusal. Here are 35 of the best social media tools for writers. Have one that you'd recommend? Tell us about your favorites in the comments!
Top 10 Unusual Luxury Wrist Watches - Born Rich
Individualists demand excellence, exclusivity and choice, and for the very same reason, luxury watchmaking firms are always busy creating some unusual, out of the world wrist watches for the elite individuals. A luxury watch usually says a lot about the monetary and social status of its owner. If you love to spend your hard earned money on an unusual luxury wrist watch, we present to you some of the most extraordinary watches of all time.
Install Bookmarklets on Delicious
Bookmarklet Our bookmarklet lets you quickly add links from any web page. Make sure your bookmarks toolbar is visible, then drag this button there.
BOOKS TOOLBOX: 50+ Sites for Book Lovers
Lulu, a book publishing site, is in the news this week. But there are many more sites for book reviews, self-publishing and exchange. Here are more than 50 of our favorites. Disclosure: Lulu currently has an ad campaign running on Mashable. Book Reviews
New iPhone apps: TWSS, Snabiz
Posted on 07 February 2009 by Budi Putra Tags: iphone 3g apps I was just discovered two new iPhone apps: TWSS (it’s a free, ad-supported) and Snabiz ($4.99). TWSS helps you to turn your iPhone into the response sound machine in a funny way, while Snabiz helps you to import business cards.
Vote Hemp: Why Hemp?: New Billion-Dollar Crop
VOL. 69 February, 1938 NO. 2 American farmers are promised a new cash crop with an annual value of several hundred million dollars, all because a machine has been invented which solves a problem more than 6,000 years old. It is hemp, a crop that will not compete with other American products.
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Fifty Ways to Take Notes
I am constantly writing notes. Whether it be for my blog, work, meeting, new ideas, or just basic notes, I am always jotting something down. So I started thinking about all the services I’ve used for taking notes and thought it would be a good idea to share them with you and while I’m at it, to make a list of any others that I find. Now, when it comes to note taking, I personally look for quick and simple. If I have something on my mind, I don’t want to go through some advanced system and climb a mountain just to save a note for myself. There won’t be all the note taking tools out there on my list, but ones that I feel get the job done well.
Wellington Partners
Dear friends of Wellington Partners, For the past ten years, we have been steadily investing in some of Europe’s best Web entrepreneurs and their companies. Today, 20 of our portfolio companies are active in the field of Digital Media, and have the potential for shaping the future of their industry. The current issue of Think! shows how these companies are positioned to benefit from the ongoing boom in social networking by integrating possibilities for interaction and participation into their business concepts. This trend toward social entertainment was also a hot topic on July 9 in San Francisco, where we celebrated the official opening of our Business Development Office in Palo Alto with a reception at the new Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Folding Scooters, Electric Buses, and Bike Trees // Current
To Our Faithful Current.com Users: Current's run has ended after eight exciting years on air and online. The Current TV staff has appreciated your interest, support, participation and unflagging loyalty over the years. Your contributions helped make Current.com a vibrant place for discussing thousands of interesting stories, and your continued viewership motivated us to keep innovating and find new ways to reflect the voice of the people. We now welcome the on-air and digital presence of Al Jazeera America, a new news network committed to reporting on and investigating real stories affecting the lives of everyday Americans in every corner of the country. You can keep up with what's new on Al Jazeera America and see this new brand of journalism for yourself at
Self-publishing a book: 25 things you need to know
Note to readers: I originally published the article back in 2008 and have updated it a few times, most recently on June 13, 2012. This article primarily addresses self-publishing a print book, though many of the tips apply to e-books as well. For specific information about publishing an e-book, see my companion article, "How to self-publish an ebook." I know, I know.
School report sends Yamhill County homeless count soaring
(News-Register staff) Stephanie Legard, principal of Sue Buel Elementary School in McMinnville, has been named Oregon Elementary Principal of the Year. It's the second statewide honor for a McMinnville School District staff member in the past week. Cindi Hiatt Henry, food service director, was named the top nutrition program director in the state. Click here to read more. (Don Iler/News-Register) There’s nothing like getting whisked straight into the grind of a job on the first day — or the first few minutes, for that matter.
Tutorials - Customizing our Free Ebook Covers - Step 1
In this tutorial, I'll show you how you can easily turn our free ebook cover templates into your own sales generating product cover. For this example, I will be using Abode Photoshop 6.0. The steps covered in this tutorial should work with most if not all versions of Photoshop. If you don't have Photoshop already, you can download a 30 day trial version here. If you plan on using a different graphics editing application, make sure that it can distort a layer.
Free Online Documentaries - Part 5
(Banned Discovery Channel Documentary) "Conspiracy of Silence" is a powerful, disturbing documentary revealing a nationwide child abuse and pedophilia ring that leads to the highest levels of government. Featuring intrepid investigator John DeCamp, a highly decorated Vietnam war veteran and 16-year Nebraska state senator, "Conspiracy of Silence" reveals how rogue elements at all levels of government have been involved in systematic child abuse and pedophilia to feed the base desires of key... The grim future foretold in 1984 has become reality.
