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Instapaper

Elaine — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:30:10 +0000

I frequently find a long article while browsing the web for something else that interests me, but I just don’t have the time to read at that moment. Instapaper was designed for this problem. One nice feature is that you don’t even have to sign up to use it: it can keep track of your list of articles based on cookies in your browser. If you plan to use it from more than one browser, it is quick and easy to sign up for an userid. The developer of the site said he was motivated because he wants to encourage people to write longer articles for the web.

Keybr

Elaine — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:37:55 +0000

The Flash application keybr.com just informed me that I type 57 words a minute. Since the words are nonsense words that don’t make grammatical sense, I assume that means I would type faster if the sample was in English.

Kaleidoscope

Elaine — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:52:56 +0000

Created on April 16, 2008.

Kaleidoscope is fun drawing toy that requires a fairly up to date browser.

Checking a Site When You Think It May Be Down

Elaine — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:34:54 +0000

Here is a useful link: Down for everyone or just me? When you go there, it will tell you if a site is down for everyone or just you. (via Download Squad)

Flower Garden

Elaine — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:06:38 +0000

Spring Flowers, for those days when you need a little cheer. (Hold down the right mouse button and drag your mouse over the background.)