Good Reading
BoingBoingIf the names Jon Stewart, Robert Crumb, or Matt Stone and Trey Parker mean anything to you, you owe it to yourself to visit this blog. On the day we visited, it mentioned all the above worthies, as well as barbecued iPods, the Laszlo open-source application development environment for the Web, and the possibility of Mount St. Helens' volcanic activity helping to flush out that elusive Sasquatch.
BookWireThe most dedicated bookworm who strains to see words in the dim glow of a battery-weary Itty Bitty Book Light while her spouse sleeps will bookmark a beloved tome to browse BookWire. The online book information guide is a must for any book lover's list of hot sites. Book industry professionals will find the site's resources indispensable.
J-Walk BlogThis blog contains links to anything and everything that amuses J-Walk's creator, John Walkenbach, from master salesman Ron Popeil to the Hamburger Duplicator for potentially ending world hunger. Though he warns that items may or may not interest you, the links and commentary are generally interesting and well written.
Salon.comWith its intelligent commentary and honest, hard-hitting articles, Salon.com has become one of the staples of online journalism. As with well-respected print publications like Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, you'll find interviews and in-depth articles pertaining to politics, the arts, technology, and more.
SlateSlate offers thorough, well-written articles covering a broad range of topics that span from news and politics to travel and food. Regular updates ensure you're getting the latest perspective on current events. And it's versatile, providing an e-mail service that delivers articles to your inbox, RSS feeds, and customized eBook downloads.
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