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A cute way to "play spy" using self-destruct emails.

"The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) is a community of federal employees dedicated to the idea that citizens deserve clear communications from government. We first developed this document in the mid-90s. We continue to revise it every few years to provide updated advice on clear communication. We hope you find this document useful, and that it helps you improve your writing"

Google blog post about adding pivot tables to Google Docs. 

Using Correlate, you can upload your own data series and see a list of search terms whose popularity best corresponds with that real world trend.

Facebook post bout how to enable a form of two factor authentication via SMS.  This system requires you to have your phone with you if you are accessing facebook from a new machine.  

This site provides several tools and how-tos for creating RSS feeds from Twitter now that Twitter has eliminated the ability to do it directly from the site. 

Explore, Visualize, and Publish Geographic Information.  Build your own mapping portal and publish it to the world or to just a few collaborators. WorldMap is open source software.

"Hybrids, diesels and electrics cost more than their gasoline-engine counterparts, but you may be able to save money over the long-term with better fuel economy. Compare the five-year ownership cost of green vehicles and their conventional equivalents (or any vehicle in the second drop-down menu) to see if you'll save money buying a green car. Then, since the vehicles you're comparing may take regular, premium or diesel fuel, input the price of fuel for each vehicle (our five-year calculations add 3.5% to fuel costs every year for inflation). Skip this step for electric vehicles - the fuel cost will be automatically calculated using average utility rates. Then, select the average number of miles you drive every year, and click the Submit button to see the results."

One of, if not the first, tool someone deployed to leverage the initial API for Google+.  This will get you some metrics of your public posts on G+

How to force Google to search for creative commons licensed stuff only.  

What to do if your gmail account gets hacked and tips for avoiding getting hacked in the first place. 

Online screencasting tool that even has a place to upload the screen casts to if you want.  Pro version allows for private screencasts.  

Ross Mayfield provides a clear tutorial on circles in 17 slides.