Macs are the best in every category according to Consumer Reports. See http://ping.fm/ffQ2u

Wow! I thought I was lost, but no, the rapture date has been reset to October 21. http://ping.fm/jxQ54

What happened? I didn't get raptured yesterday.

On the Google templates, just add a /view after the address to see the sidebar template. For others, look for the button in the top right.

Google (Blogger) is bringing out some neat templates. http://ping.fm/In4xa

" An Evening with Friends of Second Language Writing" TESOL SLWIS http://ping.fm/sb5fV

Check out TESOL SLWIS sessions and SLWIS Evening Out. http://ping.fm/4OBpr

Mashable has 9 fascinating examples of unique online resumes. http://ping.fm/8SHAI

Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing describes the skills & habits critical for college success. http://ping.fm/AbjCq

@Downes Unlike business, academia blows the horn of diversity. Shouldn't the standards and expectations differ? http://bit.ly/icc5V6

Snow 2 feet plus deep in places on garage roof. Shoveled off. A little slippery & dangerous, but necessary. No fun!

Snow piled up everywhere. Beautiful from a distance. Frustrating up close when shoveling.

William Stites talks about using Evernote in the classroom. http://ping.fm/PbMIO

Jen Dorman's wiki has good resources for using diigo in the classroom. http://ping.fm/fVtBe

Check out the NWP Digital Is website at http://ping.fm/A7zAD

"It is never worth a first class man's time to express a majority opinion. By definition, there are plenty of others to do that." --C.H. Hardy

The Story of Stuff Project has more videos on stuff, cap & trade, and cosmetics. http://ping.fm/Empmx

"The Story of Bottled Water," a neat video about its history http://ping.fm/wSbPk (via Heather Ross, http://ping.fm/Pwz95)

Jane Hart has finalized her Top 100 Tools for Learning 2010 List. http://ping.fm/VTUUg

Kean University Writing Project (KUWP), in cooperation with the National Writing Project, and the National Council for the Teaching of English, is holding its 2nd Annual National Day on Writing Celebration today. http://www.kuwp.org/