Free Documentaries

Download free political documentaries. As if you don't have anything else to do.

http://www.freedocumentaries.org/

Cup Couture

Ah snap! Now your bland and logo'd coffee drink can be fashionable.

http://www.cupcouture.com/

Wall of Secrets

Shh! Post your secret online, and read others.

http://wallofsecrets.com/

Rough Guide

The best travel guide book is also available online. Trust me, Rough Guide is by far and away the BEST guide book out there!!

http://www.roughguides.com/

Not For Tourists

I recently came upon this hit of a guide. Not touristy, but travel-friendly.

http://www.notfortourists.com/

Book: Stress Reduction for Busy People

Title... Stress Reduction for Busy People: Finding Peace in an Anxious World
Author... Dawn Groves
Description... "Offering serious information with a light touch"

Sewing Pattern Designs

Simplicity has a contract now for the patterns to designs showcased on Project Runway, among other fabulous designs. So, get out that sewing machine!

http://www.simplicity.com/

Recipe: Black Bean Soup with Chipolte Chiles

1 T olive oil
2 medium-size red onions, chopped
1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 t ground cumin
1 16-oz package dried black beans
1 T chopped canned chipolte chiles (diced green works, too)
7 cups hot water
2 T fresh lime juice
2 t coarse kosher salt
1/4 t ground black pepper
Top with:

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 chip chopped seeded plum tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers and sauté until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin, stir 1 minute. Transfer mixture to crock pot/slow cooker. Add beans and chipoltes, then 7 cups of water. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, about 6 hours. Transfer 2 cups bean mixture to blender; puree until smooth. Return puree to remaining soup and stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Top soup with yogurt, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Look at the 2008 Presidental Candidates

Gives bios and pictures, and more.

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates/

Rasterbator

Not exactly what you think when you say the name... this site makes your pictures big enough for posters! Expand away!!

http://homokaasu.org/rasterbator/

Book: The Pocket Stylist

Title... The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look (Hardcover)
Author... Kendall Farr
Description... "A celebrity fashion stylist reveals the tricks of her trade and shows women of all sizes how to pull together their own polished, individual look."

World of Inspiration

Inspirational quotes in a zen-like format.

http://worldofinspiration.com/

Human Rights Watch

Fill your brain with knowledge about the inequalities and disparities that are global problems.

http://www.hrw.org/

Free 411

I'd use this as a last resort, but it's still an option because it's FREE if you need the number to wherever your going. You sit through 1 advertisement then tell the machine what you need, then sit through another before they give you the number. It's easy, just call 1-800-Free-411.

http://www.free411.com/index.php

Food Waste Recycling

Thank you UW for promoting the now-popular option to recycle all of our food waste. Check out the link to buy a food compost bin to put at your place and be eco-smart.

http://www.washington.edu/admin/recycling/food_waste.html

Hip Kits

Send a care package- themes for all occasions.

http://www.hipkits.com/

Style Me Pretty

For the "style obsessed bride", there is a blog. I love the inspiration boards!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/

Yelp

Real people, real reviews. Like Citysearch... enjoy!

http://www.yelp.com/seattle

Bibme

FREE automatic bibliography creator. Genius!

http://www.bibme.org/

Grand Central

One number for you to give out that will reach to your home, your cell, etc! Wowza, and it's Google approved. Yipee!

http://grandcentral.com/

Meebo

Accessing all the instant messaging devices at once without a download... easy, breezy, meebo.

http://wwwl.meebo.com/

Pocket Mod

A Free Disposable Personal Organizer- I think it's best for cramming all the info for a test review, but there's other uses.

http://pocketmod.com/

Fashion Blog: Love Made Visible

Very chic fashion blog.

http://pomegranita.com/

Find a Gift

The wonders of online shopping are at your finger tips. Choose what category the receiver fits into and be amazed at all the unique gifts you could get them!

http://www.findgift.com/

Anniversery: Pearl Harbor

The 66th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor is today. Seeing the site in May was sobering, especially after seeing the Hiroshima memorial directly before.

http://www.nps.gov/usar/

Greenwood Academy of Hair

What a find in the middle of Greenwood- a training salon for hair and spa. Prices are ridiculously reasonable.

http://www.gahseattle.com/

Book: Basic Black

Title... Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life)
Author... Cathie Black
Description... "Basic Black offers invaluable lessons that will help you land the job, promotion, or project you’re vying for. At the core of the book are Cathie’s candid, personal stories."

Swank Show

On Saturday, Dec 8th is the Swank Show at Magnusson Park. It's free!

http://www.seattleswankshow.com/

Sketch Swap

A fantastic way to procrastinate online if you feel like drawing.

http://sketchswap.com/

EarthCorps

Volunteer in Seattle's own backyard by helping restore the environment.

http://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php

Airline miles

Thought of the day: I think the best present currently is airline miles. Those things that you rack up every time you spend money on your credit card... best thing ever.