Contest - 140-character book reviews from Dangerously Irrelevant

From Dr. Scott McLeod’s blog, Dangerously Irrelevant:
(click this blog title to access the DI blog post)

"Contest - 140-character book reviews
It is time for a new contest! This one has nothing to do with K-12 education. Just an idea that caught my fancy that I hope will catch yours too. As usual, the winner gets everlasting fame and a CASTLE mug…

140–character book reviews! Using the Twitter limitation of 140 characters, write a book review. Can you sum up the essence of a good read in 140 characters? Of course you can! " (McLeod, 2008)

Check his blog for details, guidelines, and to post your 140 character book reviews.
http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2008/07/contest---140-c.html

Official Google Blog: Templates bring Docs to life

From the Official Google Blog: Official Google Blog: Templates bring Docs to life

Great news for Google Docs users. A choice of templates by category:

All categories
Albums & Flipbooks
Business
Calculators
Calendars & Schedules
Cards & Certificates
Labels & Business Cards
Letters & Faxes
Miscellaneous
Personal Finance
Presentation Designs
Resumes & Cover Letters
Statistics
Students & Teachers

Check the templates out by category or rating. http://docs.google.com/templates

To get started, go directly to the template gallery or access it from the "New" menu in your document list. Templates are currently available only in English, but other languages are coming soon. The templates are also available to Google Apps users.

July 4 - Happy Independence Day!

Take a moment and drop a line to a service member:

America Supports You http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou
Email Our Troops! http://www.usafns.com/email.shtml
EmailTroops.com http://www.emailtroops.com/

Iraq Coalition Casualty Count http://icasualties.org/oif/
Links for US Casualties in Iraq and a link for casualties in Afghanistan by month, week, and year.
To date: 4113 reported and confirmed deaths
Thank you to those who are serving, those who have served, and those who are no longer with us. From one vet to another, your service is greatly appreciated!!!

USA.gov http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml
Check out the compiled links for fun facts on the Declaration of Independence, the American Flag, Fireworks, BBQ Safety, and virtual visits for: A Capitol Fourth – America's Independence Day Celebration in Washington, DC, History of the Liberty Bell, Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Liberty Bell – Visit Philadelphia's symbol of freedom, and U.S. Constitution in Our History

Make your 4th of a July a memorable one, Happy Birthday USA!