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Lifehacker -- Find out when events in your favorite sport are going down in a single Google search: Simply enter the event name and "Olympics" into the Google search box to see upcoming dates and times, like tennis Olympics, or diving Olympics.
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KTEN -- Oklahoma lawmakers are looking at the possibility of banning the use of cell phones while driving, especially for younger drivers.
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www.geocaching.com -- Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
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wikiHow -- For many people, knowing the correct time is vital to everyday life. If you're in an unfamiliar environment without any kind of clock, however, figuring out the time could be a matter of safety and survival. Without a clock or watch, finding the exact time may not be possible, but you can figure the approximate time using the sun, moon or stars.
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Curbly.com -- Switching over to CFL (compact fluorescent light) light bulbs can be a bit startling. First there’s the cost. You just have to remind yourself that they’re going to last A LOT longer than regular incandescent bulbs and use less energy to get over that one. Next is the color. When CFLs first came out, they emitted a fairly harsh blue light. Luckily, now there are a variety of CFLs on the market including ones that produce a softer, more incandescent light.
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OK.com -- A new license plate for the state of Oklahoma has been selected! On the Oklahoma Tax Commission's Web site (www.tax.ok.gov) the new plate design is displayed and will replace all Oklahoma regulation license plates beginning January 2, 2009. The new plate features the Sacred Rain Arrow sculpture by Oklahoma artist Allan Houser (1914-1994).
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Read Write Web -- I recently moved to a new office and found that I couldn't send mail via Microsoft Outlook.... so this week I just started using Gmail as my default. I've not looked back.
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ABC News -- Scrabulous is back on Facebook, but now it has a new name, new rules and circular tiles that could help its makers skirt legal claims from the owners of Scrabble.
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Science @ NASA -- Have you ever stared up at the night sky, felt a gentle breeze, and wished you could set sail for the stars? Get in line. Many great thinkers from history have had the same idea. This long-held fancy could soon become reality with one solar sail mission on the drawing board and another already on the launching pad, slated to blast off this summer.
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del.icio.us -- Delicious has a bold new design that is more powerful and easier to use, along with a revamped search that's faster and more robust. It's also full of useful features that people have been requesting for years.
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