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ReadWriteWeb -- At the Macworld 2009 keynote today, Apple announced that by the end of this quarter, all 10 million songs available on iTunes will be DRM free [Digital Rights Management].
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MAKE:Blog -- PaperKraft links to this neat (and free!) Cubeecraft 2009 robot papercraft calendar. The face is changed with each month, and extra faces store inside the head.
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CRAFT:blog -- If you're looking for a fun new calendar for 2009, try this downloadable version from Blackpio, which folds up into a fun tube shape.
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wikiHow.com -- If you want a large work area in your garage, but need to maximize space, you can easily create a large floating shelf that doubles as a work surface.
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eHow.com -- When the holiday season is over, taking down the decorations often resembles a race to the finish. It's a chore that nobody really likes, and often, the job gets done rather hastily. This is when most of the damage occurs to your Christmas lights. Of course, you won't find out about them until next year--but with a little mindful de-decorating, you will be able to ensure that your Christmas lights (or most of them, at least) will last much longer--and work the next time you plug them in.
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Twitter Blog -- If you receive a direct message or a direct message email notification that redirects to what looks like Twitter.com—don't sign in. Look closely at the URL because it could be a scam.
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davidseah.com -- The Emergent Task Planner (or ETP) is a Daily Planning Sheet that provides several means for visualizing the time you have available so you can get some work done.
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NewsOK.com -- New vehicle tags for cars and pickups will be available Friday at all tag agencies, said Paula Ross, a spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
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dodecahedral calendar -- Download a dodecahedral calendar. Print it out, cut it out, and tape it together. Several languages and shapes to chose from.
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mcuniverse.com -- Download, print, and tape to the side of your monitor. See 2009 at a glance.
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davidseah.com -- A handy Get Things Done calendar tool for Microsoft Excel.
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office.microsoft.com -- Print out your own calendar with one of these templates for Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, Publisher or Powerpoint.
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smashingmagazine.com -- Desktop wallpapers can serve as an excellent source of inspiration. However, if you use some specific wallpaper for a long period of time, it becomes harder to draw inspiration out of it. That’s why we have decided to supply you with smashing wallpapers over 12 months.
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readwriteweb.com -- Do you want your Facebook friends to know where you are and what you're doing at all times? That's now possible thanks to mobile social network Brightkite and its recent integration with Facebook.
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seriouseats.com -- Truvia is a powder, like sugar. Like all no-calorie sweeteners, Truvia is sweeter than sugar, with one packet equaling two teaspoons.
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smallbizsurvival.com -- Gmail has introduced the ability to send text messages straight from Chat.
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Tue. Dec. 30, 7pm - Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - Oregon vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN)


Tue. Jan 6, 7pm - GMAC Bowl - Tulsa vs. Ball State (ESPN)


Thu. Jan. 8, 7pm - FedEx BCS National Championship - Oklahoma vs. Florida (FOX)

 

eHow.com -- Glam up that New Year's bash with head-turning looks worthy of a midnight kiss or two. From fashion-forward frocks and studly suits to shimmery makeup and haute hairdos, eHow's tips will have you sparkling all night long as you ring in the New Year!
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