bing.com

So we have all said it at one time or another, "Just Google It!" Well you may be saying, "Just Bing It!" soon. Check out Microsoft's new search enginve, bing.com. I'm just checking it out myself. What do you think?

Do You Pandora?

Have I ever told you that I listen to NPR all the time? Ha ha! Of course I have! But I have a confession to make. Sometimes at work, NPR is just too much. I can't really zone it out when I'm working on a project. That's where Pandora comes in. It's fab-u-lous! Pandora is a human music genome project. You can listen to free internet radio in a variety of ways. You can select an artist or song you like, rate the artist/song, and you will be "served" music that is similar to the ones you have rated that you like. Or you can create your own station by choosing songs you want. Remember when you used to make custom tapes or CDs, well you can do that on Pandora and change/add/delete whenever you want. Give it a try; I know you'll get hooked. Rock on!

P.S. If you already use Pandora, I would love it if you would share any stations you have created.

Multicolr Search Lab

This site is too much fun. I could easily spend hours playing with the different color variations. Wait, I did spend too much time playing on this site. After all the different variations, I liked the mono-chromatic choices best. This one was very soothing, so it won it's onto the post. Have fun! (Sorry about the picture. I was having a hard time saving what I did).

Kindle Me This

My friend Brian recently came by my office to show me his new Kindle. I was skeptical when he told me he bought one. He loves books just like I do, so I didn't get why he would get one. But after seeing it, I can see why you would. I don't think the Kindle would ever replace the original form but for business trips, road trips, and vacation, I can see myself using the Kindle. Here are some fun facts about the Kindle:

1. Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
2. Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
3. Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
4. Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
5. Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
6. Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
7. More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Do You Poken?

So what is the next Facebook or Twitter? Well, the word at SXSW is that it's Poken. This little device acts as an electronic business card. You can exchange your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blog, or any of your social network profiles via Poken.

Connect their hands and you've exchanged your profiles.


Pull the Poken hand out of the body to reveal a USB connector to upload your new contacts!


They are primarily in Europe but they are making their way to the States. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these!

Veer

If you are on your computer as much as I am, it's nice to have wallpaper that's interesting and easy on the eyes. Check out Veer to find something that's just right for your computer, I mean, you : )

Here is what I have as my wallpaper...


Here are some others that I like and of course the first lovey lady up top!