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If you prefer offline apps that reside on your PC (and looks more like Microsoft) rather than online ones like Buzzword, then give the free StarOffice suite a trial. The package includes a word processor, a spreadsheet app and a presentation program, among other goodies. It's part of the free Google Pack, which also …
There is a lot of web-based and free word processors to choose from, out there in the world wide web. It is just that most aren't as slick as this one. The design is vista like and elegant, menu items slide in and out of place, and it's incredibly simple to use. It is not only about the bling. Buzzword has a lot of …
Sara @ On Simplicity has a post about what you wish you had known at 20. Mine have something to do with money and teeth... I think that these apply to most people.
Photo by sindesign Ridiculous consumption is one of the trademarks of the western world. We have the money, and spare time to make plain stupid purchases. We believe in consumption. It has become one of the new religions of the world. Trying to keep up with the Joneses is a never ending task, as there will always be …
A few days ago, on the very day I pledged to reduce my personal book buying budget to $0 for the coming year, a little surprise came in the mail: a $25 gift card. To a bookstore. Ordinarily, this kind of thing is just something to laugh off and not worry about, but the whole situation made me think seriously about …
With the loans I have made so far, I must admit at Kiva.org works like a charm. My first loans have been fully repaid and the rest are on their way. I like the fact that you can see the receiving end of the money and 100% goes to that person. I have made 20 loans by now and 3 of those have been fully paid back, while …
Sometimes we all can use a little inspiration. I thought I’d share some of my favorite inspirational videos with you, hoping that it’ll help pick you up today. Play these as needed. Warning: you might be inspired to greatness, so use with caution. 1. Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams Watched …
My wife and I both like to press our creativity and see what money-saving tactics we can come up with that save a sizable amount of money and have a lot of fun along the way. Here are eight we’ve discovered over the last several months (yep, I’ve been saving these along the way). 1. Community festivals can be a very …