links for 2009-07-30

• Hear Names: Learn How to Pronounce Names Correctly – Home
  Our database includes native speakers pronouncing thousands of names, so you can count on us to find the pronunciation you’re looking for.
  (tags: pronunciation pronounce tools names)
• How Your Library May Not Be Using Twitter But Should | kellydallen
  How Your Library May Not Be Using Twitter But Should
  (tags: twitter library web2.0)
• The Hidden Risks of Cloud Computing – Security – Lifehacker
  Every day more users move their computing lives from the desktop to the cloud and rely on hosted web applications to store and access email, photos, and documents. But this new frontier involves serious risks that aren't obvious to most.
  (tags: cloud computing storage risk google web2.0)
• 25 Must-Have Firefox Extensions for e-Learners
  Are you a student who browses the Internet with Firefox? If so, then you already may realize the number of extensions available to Firefox users. Many of these extensions can be used to deepen your e-Learning experiences, so we’ve compiled a list of twenty-five Firefox extensions that may help speed up your studies in a secure and easy-to-use environment.
  (tags: elearners add-ons elearning students teachers firefox)
• Diigo: Beyond Bookmarking…WAY Beyond | Clif's Notes
  It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Diigo (See 1, 2, 3). I shared it with my students last week and some teachers this week and they grew excited about all that Diigo does and the ease at which it does it.
  (tags: diigo bookmarking)
• Toodledo :: A to-do list to organize your tasks
  An easy to use, online to-do list. Get organized, stay motivated, and be more productive.
  (tags: todo collaboration productivity gtd web2.0 tools organization calendar)
• 11 Cool iPhone Keypad Codes
  Your iPhone can play games, browse the internet, watch YouTube videos and more but there are also some nifty tricks you can use to find out some neat information about your phone.

  Basically, there are a bunch of iPhone keypad codes that you can type in and get back certain information about the your mobile carrier, phone and billing details.

  (tags: keypad iphone codes)
• How to Buy a Laptop for School – Reviews by PC Magazine
  Looking for a laptop to get you through the next four (or so) years of school? We walk you step by step through the process.
  (tags: laptop school students teachers education)
• Audio | soundzabound – Royalty Free Music for Schools
  Soundzabound Royalty Free Music supersedes Fair Use in that we fully license the music with unlimited rights for education and sign off that you are protected. Fair Use has limitations in use and states the you are liable should there be a claim. Soundzabound also provides the solutions for:
  (tags: web2.0 media music library podcast mp3 podcasting creativecommons digitalstorytelling multimedia)
• Mathsframe Interactive Whiteboard Teacher Resources
  Mathsframe.co.uk provides maths software for primary schools. Our software is specifically designed for use on interactive whiteboards.
  (tags: mathsframe iwb smartboard math)
• SchoolRack » Create a FREE Teacher Website or Educational Blog!
  Create a free classroom website or educational blog to keep students, parents, and others informed outside of class.
  (tags: website educacion tools webpage Web2.0 teaching teacher education)
• Heinz 57 varieties
  Ever wonder what those fifty-seven varieties really were? A websearch reveals a pea soup of knowledge, pointing to the so-called "57 Varieties" as ripe for status as an urban legend.
  (tags: heinz trivia brands)