This neat thing is for my single readers. JustSayHi.com offers a free dating service with all the bells and whistles of the pay sites. No credit card is ever required. You know Valentine’s Day is coming up, and this could be a great time to meet someone new. And anyday is a fine day to JustSayHi.
My free tip: Safety first!! Make sure you meet your new date in a public place.
No, baking soda will not defunk your frig, and mayo does not hasten the spoiling of salads. Lots more, too. Kitchen Myths Debunked explains the truth behind many kitchen falsehoods. I totally disagree with her on the bananas, as I find that refrigeration ruins them, and I have my own secret to keep guacamole from turning brown: use a tablespoon or so of lemon juice per avocado. Delectable flavor and pleasant appearance.
Wirefly has always been a good place to look for a new cellphone. Their main site is geared to help you find the plan and phone that is just right for you. They offer free phones on their site, of course, with a 2 year plan. But Wirefly also has an eBay store where you can get just a phone with no plan. You get the same free shipping and great customer service that you’ve come to expect from Wirefly, and rock bottom prices on just what you need. They also have accessories there, from chargers to cases. And, yes, they have the Motorola RAZR in both pink and blue. It’s a neat way to get just what you want, and nothing you don’t.
Portal to 2000 files covering 3000 years of history. Another wonderful resource just laughing as it sucks me in. World History : HyperHistory is a marvelous resource for historophiles like me as well as those who just need a quick bit of info. Use the menu to toggle between People, Events, and Maps. Use the Options button to see bigger pictures (and I do not mean photographs by that).
This neat thing will allow you to give a present with a past, or just acquire an amazing bauble for yourself. And as usual, the looking is free! The site has offers information on how to find and shop for antique Victorian jewelry, as well as Edwardian and Art Deco pieces. The glory of the site is in the link to the store that sells the jewelry, and the store is where I spent quite a bit of time. I have always loved cameos, and the selection in the cameo store is delightful. Each piece I investigated had several pictures, and a good bit of detail on the origin of the piece. And that’s why I am filing this under “history”.
Use this handy map to check the time anywhere, just by moving your mouse! Time Zone Check is handy for when you need to call that cross country friend, or even one half way ’round the globe. This would also be great for explaining time zones to children, because the names of places change as you move across the map, along with the time zone abbreviations. I can never remember what the letters stand for, so I appreciate that.
If you are a business person, this post is for you. Professionally printed folders are a great way to jazz up your presentations. It takes a great deal of work to put those presentations together and they deserve to be bound nicely to show off your hard work. Presentation folder printing can help you put your best foot forward, and that’s always a neat thing. It’s an easy step to take to ensure your work gets the attention it deserves.
Here is a marvelous collection of classical music. Classic Cat - the free classical mp3 directory has links to over 4000 classical performances. Just search by composer, and then by work. A brilliant way to sample different composers and find your favorites. I’m enjoying George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as I type 
I would not have considered him to be a classical composer, as his work does has neither the heaviness nor the majesty I expect when I think classical. It’s actually a fun piece.
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You can get business card printing done relatively cheaply these day, and here are six neat things to do with them once you have them in your hot little hands.
This site covers Medieval, Renaissance, 17th century and Restoration writers. It does have some music, so you might want to turn your volume down before clicking, or not. Luminarium has essays about the authors and their works as well as links to the works themselves. You find the gamut from Chaucer to Pepys here, and there’s enough to keep you busy for several weeks.
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Saving money is neat, right? I thought so, too! Ebates lets you save a chunk of change on products you are already looking to buy. Get your free membership by using your email address, then shop for things like apple products. Just go through the Ebates site when you are ready to buy and earn up to 25% cash back on your purchases. Ebates uses the affiliate commissions from their partners to give back to you–the shopper who makes the site possible. They also offer some of the best Coupons & Specials on the web.
This site specializes in Japanese Woodblock Prints (Ukiyo-e) from the 18th to 20th century. The prints are just beautiful. Looking through the gallery is a wonderful introduction to this traditional art form, and the work is incredibly intricate and detailed. The colors are especially vibrant for such old pieces. As usual, the prints are for sale, but looking is free!
