Google’s long-rumored and eagerly anticipated PowerPoint clone has finally shipped. Although we’ve only had a chance to have a first look, here are some impressions. What’s there: PowerPoint import, Versioning, Collaboration, Online presentation sharing. What’s not there: Animations, Sound, Video, exporting to PowerPoint.
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The Fifty Most Influential Bloggers
There are literally millions of bloggers out there, each of them with their own voice and style, and yet in the blogging world, a handful stand out. These are the movers and shakers. When they speak, the blogging world listens. These are our Fifty Most Influential Bloggers, and if you don’t know them, you need to.
The Pirate Bay Won’t Bow Down to “Weak” US Government
US authorities, The MPAA and other antipirates are desperately trying to come up with new arguments to cease The Pirate Bay’s activities, but the popular BitTorrent tracker is not planning to back down. Pirate Bay admin Brokep notes: “The US government is losing popularity every day in Europe, and people don’t want to see us give in to them.”
40 Unusual Websites you should Bookmark.
Undiscovered webservices that are original, rather unique, unusual, useful, free, and must-be bookmarked type. You won
’t find any collaboration, storage or ToDo service here. Enjoy! A Must Read
Video Catches Cop Breaking the Law — Twice
Bad Cop….No Donut!
A Brooklyn traffic cop became a YouTube star when she was caught on camera parking her patrol car in front of a fire hydrant – and then giving the finger to the cameraman. Then, as he filmed, another woman walked up, told him she was retired NYPD, and ordered him to stop filming the traffic agent because of terrorism.
File-Sharing Kids: “I really don’t care, it’s not my problem…
…Singers and actors are rich enough” According to a study into children
’s safety and how they use the internet, European kids appear to have a basic grasp of the law when it comes to file-sharing. However, they aren’t really bothered by it and just carry on downloading – music in particular.
The Forbidden Library: Complete List of Banned and Challenged Books
The alphabetical list and details are excerpts taken from the Banned Books Resource Guide by the American Library Association, and the Ready Reference Censorship book.
Great Video: Best work environment EVER
I want to work here!
“We did this video one night after work. We are a company called Connected Ventures, a group of friends who work for: Vimeo, CollegeHumor, Busted Tees, and Defunker.”
Why the NHL is the best sports league in North America
Three reasons each for why its better than the MLB, NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and MLS….might do more on request. Feel free to post your own too!
410 Calories Without Taking A Bite: Introducing The 42 oz McDonald’s “Hugo”
McDonald’s has been struggling to give themselves an image makeover
—they’ve cut the “supersize” menu and added salads and apple dippers. But what’s this What the heck is a “Hugo”? The Hugo is McDonald’s new drink size, available only in certain markets, the Hugo is 42 oz and when filled with regular soda weighs in at an impressive 410 calories!