Sort of Like Spring Cleaning...But Different

Hi All,

Whether I'm listening to the radio (driving to/from the library), watching television, reading a magazine or surfing the web, I'm always on the lookout for interesting blog topics or interesting websites to present to readers of this blog.

As a result, I have lots and lots of specific websites that I'd like to talk about...but don't really fit into any neat category for a whole blog post.  In other words, I have a whole host of 'orphan websites and/or blog topics' that just don't warrant a whole blog post...

This post should take care of some of these orphan sites! Forthwith a bakers dozen (13) sites for your perusal... The name of the site and a one sentence description of the site is included (if needed). 
 
The Future of the Web is 100 Years Old - 19th Century Ideas Are Making a Comeback...

This Map Shows the Most Affordable Small Town In Every State

Slideshow: Know These 9 Commonly Confused Pairs?

Planet of the Apes (Filming Location Video)

Homework Helper - RefDesk.com

TED Playlist - Classic TED Talks

Brief History of the Internet

Computer Program Predicts Best Sellers

A Word A Day - a new word is emailed to you each day

Top 100 Newspapers Listed by Circulation

100 Things Every Kid Should Do On Long Island

Tablets and Smartphones May Affect Social and Emotional Development, Scientists Speculate

Why Multitasking Doesn't Work - Forbes

Why a Good Book is a Secret Door - a TED talk


Enjoy the links!

Regards,
Stu

TED: Ideas Worth Spreading

Hi All,

TED - yes, its a name.  But it is also a very, very educational website that hosts videos on a wide variety of topics.  The TED homepage has, as its tagline, 'Ideas Worth Spreading'.  Indeed they are.  The videos are dynamic, the topics are timely, relevant and sometimes a bit controversial.  For example, click on this link by a speaker who discusses terrorism in the context of advertising. 

Alternatively you can click on this link that discusses the Seattle's new public library.  Interesting stuff.  Finally, you can click on this link that is entitled 'Suddenly, My Body' - which is also a bit controversial.

Enjoy the links - but please don't come to the library telling me 'I told you so'.  These are very timely, relevant and thought provoking videos!

Enjoy!
Stu

And a shout-out to Natalie who actually has heard about - and used - this site!  Woohoo! Go Natalie.

TED - Ideas plus Videos= Great Way to Learn Site

 Hi All,

Simply put: Click on this link to TED - no, not the person who's real name is Theodore...

TED is a website where viewers can see great lectures/talks/speeches and more by folks who have 'Ideas Worth Spreading'.  Amazing topics - amazing speakers.

And it is free.  
Users can view talks related to specific topics like technology, entertainment, design, business, science and global issues/geopolitics.

Great stuff - and you're the learning is fun!

Enjoy the site - and the weekend.
Stu