Job Search With oDesk and Facebook

odesk logooDesk is already a fantastic tool for freelancers and web workers, but today they’re getting even more useful. The site that connects buyers (service seekers) with providers (freelancers) is now utilizing Facebook Connect to add social utility to the work force.

With Facebook Connect, oDesk buyers and providers can now share their job-related activity on oDesk with their Facebook friends, essentially extending the reach and distribution of available job opportunities and spreading the word about their professional expertise. Continue reading

Gateway LT2000 Netbook

Gateway LT2000 Netbook

Gateway has announced its latest netbook called the LT2000. The machine has a 10.1-inch screen that has LED backlighting. The netbook uses the class standard Intel Atom N270 CPU and runs Windows XP home.

Other features of the LT2000 include 1GB of RAM, 160GB of storage, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 3-cell lithium ion battery, and graphics via Intel GMA950. Gateway promises that the 3-cell battery is good for up to three hours.

The machine is available in black or red colors and I will say it is one of the better looking netbooks on the market. The LT2000 is available now for $299.99.

6 Gorgeous Twitter Visualizations

twitter_visualizationAh, Twitter. It’s impossible to get away from it; it seems that everyone stopped whatever they were doing B.T. (before Twitter) and switched to doing cool stuff for and around the service, and this includes data visualizations. In the past, we’ve profiled unique Twitter-related visualizations, but now we’re after sheer beauty. And that’s exactly what we’ve found; here are six gorgeous Twitter visualizations.

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