Editor on Leave

I will be unable to add any new posts to this blog until possibly the end of November. So don't look for any blog additions until then.

Review of Motorola's New Cell Phone - Droid

On 10/29/09, wired.com posted a hands-on review of the brand new Motorola cell phone the Droid. See what the reviewer thought of this new phone available for Verizon customers at http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/video-hands-on-with-motorolas-droid/

Investor.Gov

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently launched a web site devoted exclusively to investor education, providing investors with in-depth information and "top tips" on how to invest wisely, plan for the future, and avoid being scammed.

By visiting http://investor.gov/, investors can access information in a user-friendly format that is specifically tailored to their needs. The site includes sections specifically for those just getting started investing, for those saving for a child's education, and for those planning for retirement.

Black Friday

If you are a shopaholoic, you need to know (if you don't already) about the site at Black Friday @ GottaDeal.com (http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/).

In case you aren't familar with the term, "Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (November 27th this year) when most retailers traditionally have their biggest sales of the year."

If you want to be one of the first to know about these forthcoming sales, you can either go to the site every day to check, or you can enter your e-mail address and they will e-mail you instantly every time a new ad is posted on the site. Another option is to follow Black Friday on Twitter for the latest updates.

Have fun shopping!

Money Saving Options for Watching TV Free and Legally Online

Many of you are likely very familiar with sites such as Hulu and YouTube for viewing full-length video content online. Here are some additional choices for access to full-length TV episodes and full-length movies.

1. Fancast (http://www.fancast.com/) From the site: "Fancast gives fans instant access to an extensive video collection of television shows, movies, trailers and clips, so they can tune-in, catch-up and critique their favorite television programming. Fancast also offers comprehensive editorial and blog coverage with in-depth recaps and analysis on what's hot and happening everyday in the world of television and entertainment."

2. SlashControl (http://www.slashcontrol.com/#) From the site: At SlashControl "you can watch thousands of TV shows and of hundreds of movies online -- anytime, completely free. We've built one of the largest networks of free online TV shows and free movies that you'll find anywhere, with more than 30 content partners and 80,000 videos. In short, all the free online TV shows and free movies you could ever want, on one site."

Best Jobs in America

Money and PayScale.com rate the top 50 careers with great pay and growth prospects. See whether the career field you are in now, or perhaps considering going into, makes it on this list at http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2009/snapshots/1.html

Study: 54 Percent of Companies Ban Facebook, Twitter at Work

The study, released today, "also found that 19 percent of companies allow social networking use only for business purposes, while 16 percent allow limited personal use." The complete story may be read at http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/10/study-54-of-companies-ban-facebook-twitter-at-work/