SensibleUnits ...

There are a lot of ways you can use the internet to convert one unit of measure to another, including Google. Here is a site with a unique approach. For example, in addition to telling you that 1 gigabit is equal to 1000 megabits, it tells you that 1 gigabit is equivalent to the contents of 25 Bibles. That is a lot easier for me to comprehend. Or, do you have trouble visualizing the size of an acre? SensibleUnits gives you the usually conversion in units like square feet or square yards, but how about thinking of an acre as 11 IMAX screens. This could be a good site for parents and teachers to help young children better understand units of measure. Take a few minutes and give it a try.

Joopz ...

Have you ever been sitting at your computer and need to send a text message to someone? What if you could send the message from your computer instead of your phone? Let's face it, a full-size keyboard and large screen is easier and faster to use than a phone's keyboard and screen, especially if you are already at your computer. Hop over to Joopz and sign-up for a free account and see if you agree.

Father's Day ...

There's an English proverb that goes: "One father is worth more than a hundred schoolmasters." Thanks, Dad!

Personal History ...

Have you started to write your Personal History? If not, here is why we should start:

"That which I do not in some way record will be lost at my death, and that which I do not pass on to my posterity, they will never have. The work of gathering and sharing eternal family keepsakes is a personal responsibility. It cannot be passed off or given to another."

Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander

WorldWide Telescope ...

The next time you feel like watching a movie, snuggle up to your computer instead and take a look at the WorldWide Telescope. You will be inspired and perhaps even spiritually moved to see what our Father in Heaven has created!

Google Analytics ...

Thanks to one of my loyal readers, Shan, I have discovered a wonderful new tool, Google Analytics. If you have a blog - or any type of web site - Google Analytics can tell you who is looking at your site, when the look, and from where. Take a look: www.google.com/analytics. And, thanks again, Shan!

Why use Gmail? Reason #5 ...

#5. Google it! - Never forget that you’re using a Google-based program, not just a service provided by the company. Want to find something easily? Google it! It’s in your email somewhere. This is one of the best things about Gmail. Let’s say I sent you a password to my website about muffins, but you can’t remember when I sent it so the thought of scanning through all of your emails is daunting (especially since you don’t delete them anymore). Well, try searching in your email for “password” and “muffins” and hit enter. Chances are, the exact email you are looking for will be sitting there waiting for you. If not, add/remove keywords until it does. I can’t stress to you enough how great this feature is until you experience it yourself. In fact, this is the reason why folders are irrelevant now. Why search through folders if you’re going to search all of them at once every time?