Dorrie Scott's blog

Animate Yourself with Voki Talking Avatars

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 1:23pm

female avatar imageLiven up your website or blog, send messages to friends and family, or just plain have fun with talking avatars from Voki.  Customize your avatar's look and sound to preference, and with a few click of the mouse your avatar is ready for his/her debut. 

Click here for a message from Dorrie. (click the play button below the image)

Donate Blood - Get a $10 Donor Appreciation Card from Willie's

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 11:50am

donate blood graphicHelp save a life, get a $10 Donor Appreciation Card!  One donation can help to save up to three lives.

Willie's Grill & Icehouse is partnering with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for a blood drive from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at the Cy-Fair Neighborhood Donor Center, 11811 FM 1960 West, Suite 120, 77065. Call 281-469-1964 to make an appointment or just drop by the donor center.

Etsy - Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 4:05pm

hubcap clock imageOne of my favorite websites, I was introduced to Etsy by a fellow librarian. Etsy offers handmade goods with buyers and sellers spanning more than a 150 countries. Etsy offers everything from jewelry and clothes to furniture and toys. Come on, where else can you get a Ford Galaxie dog dish hubcap clock?  When it comes to getting unique gifts, Etsy is a perfect place to shop.  

Google Tools - LIFE Workshop

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 11:36am

google apps imageJoin us Wednesday, 8/26, from 10:00-11:00am, as Tracy Williams takes us on a "googlicious" tour of some new fun applications on Google. 

Image from https://www.strongtech.com/i/images/googleapps.jpg

Free Tutorials from GCFLearnFree

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 2:43pm

books imageGCFLearnFree.org offers free tutorials covering everying from life skills to resume writing.  One of the best feature, the Computer Training section, provides self-paced tutuorials covering the latest Microsoft Office products and web/internet features.  The Online Classes offer the opportunity to earn Continuing Education certificates.  The website if free, but does require a very brief account registration.

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