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Publisher: Microsoft Fashion Week FAQ 
 This February 2005 article answers questions about the biannual designer fashion shows. Topics discussed include the duration of fashion shows, how models learn to walk, what a fashion editor looks for at a show, the relative importance of the various fashion weeks (such as those in New York, Paris, and Milan), copyright issues, and more. Also includes a link to audio of the story. From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/2113109 Topics: Fashion, Industries Last updated Nov 6, 2005 Keyboard Shortcuts
Keystroke shortcuts for most of Microsoft's most popular programs: Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, and Internet Explorer; other tips and tricks; and Windows keyboard guides. Includes accessibility resources such as "alternative keyboard layouts [that] can be used by those who type with one hand or one finger." http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities, Internet Last updated Oct 21, 2009 MSN Autos
Contains new car reviews, safety reports, comparisons with other vehicles, and purchasing and leasing options. For people who need to sell or to buy a used car, this site also provides Kelley Blue Book prices, reliability charts, and classified ads. From MSN. http://autos.msn.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 24, 2007 Microsoft Visitor Center
Describes exhibits at the visitor center on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington state. Features a timeline documenting turning points in the company's history and offers information for students, such as biographies of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, "Fast Facts About Microsoft," the company's annual report, and links to instructional resources. http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/visitorcenter/ Topics: Business, Computers, Computers Last updated Feb 12, 2007 Bill Gates
This official Microsoft website for Bill Gates features a biography, writings, and transcripts (and some webcasts) of his speeches back to 1996. Includes press materials and video on the June 2006 announcement of Gate's transition (effective July 2008) "out of a day-to-day role in the company to spend more time on his global health and education work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation." http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/ Topics: Notable People Last updated Jun 16, 2006 Microsoft Typography
Provides information on TrueType and ClearType fonts, FAQs, a list of fonts supplied with various Microsoft products, links to related resources, and more. http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Sep 4, 2005 First Into Libya
A June 2004 series of articles about an expedition with the first group of Americans to journey across Libya's deserts since the United States lifted its travel ban to that country. Includes a slide show. From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/2101814/entry/2101817 Topics: Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Nov 2, 2005 MSN House and Home
National (U.S.) online real estate search service with interactive, street-level mapping. Also has information on buying, financing, selling, and moving. Also has information on the neighborhoods and an apartment rental database. http://houseandhome.msn.com/ Topics: Finance, Housing Last updated Oct 26, 2002 Making Early Retirement Possible
A collection of articles about financial issues for early retirement. Topics include planning for early retirement, making your money last, and insurance. Also includes links to additional articles on retirement and estate planning and to planning tools, such as a retirement expense calculator, retirement income calculator, and a risk tolerance quiz. From MSN Money. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/RetireEarly/RetireEarly.aspx Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors Last updated Jun 8, 2006 America's Housing Craze
Collection of articles and analysis from 2005 about the increased cost of purchasing a house in the U.S., financing options, buying and selling, and related topics. Includes information about prices in selected cities, hunting for a house in California, and affordability of houses. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3038118/ Topics: Housing Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Pharming: Is Your Trusted Web Site a Clever Fake?
Brief questions and answers about "pharming," the Internet scam in which "criminal hackers redirect Internet traffic from one Web site to a different, identical-looking site in order to trick you into entering your user name and password into the database on their fake site." The term is spelled with a "ph" because it is "part of an underground slang system." From Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/phishing/pharming.mspx Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Internet Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Most Expensive Private Islands 2006
This article discusses why billionaires and celebrities like to own private islands, limitations on who can own an island, and difficulties of living on private islands. Includes details about 15 expensive private islands for sale. Includes material about islands in Spain, New Zealand, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the U.S. From Forbes magazine and MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11657079/ Topics: Geography Last updated May 10, 2006 Microsoft: Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center
This guide helps users of computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems make sure that their computers are updated for daylight-saving time. Includes sections for home and workplaces users, IT professionals, and PDAs and cell phones. http://support.microsoft.com/dst2007 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Mar 5, 2009 MSN Money: Tax
Collection of articles and resources related to filing personal income taxes. Features a discussion of recent tax law changes, a tax calendar, "a step-by-step guide to finding and filing those forms you've been avoiding," a tax estimator, and a deduction finder. Also includes a glossary and links to tax forms. From MSN. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/taxes/home.aspx Topics: Tax Filing Season Last updated Mar 29, 2007 Wild About Harry
Material from the "Today" television show related to the July 2007 release of J.K Rowling's book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Features video clips and related articles on topics such as details on events after the book's epilogue, more Potter to come, and synopses of the first six Harry Potter books. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18783376/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 1, 2007 Holiday Retail
Collection of news stories related to the current winter holiday retail season. Topics include toys made in China, toy safety, holiday price cuts, sales figures, and other retailer and consumer actions. (Note: Video clips may take a long time to load.) From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15714138/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Holidays & Observances Last updated Nov 21, 2007 Meet the Press: Meet the Candidates
Video and transcripts from this interview series with candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections, including Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and others. From the long-running television news series, "Meet the Press." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21654394/ Topics: 2008 Presidential Election Last updated Jan 2, 2008 Bridge Tracker: Check the Safety of Bridges You Cross
"This map shows the condition and inspection dates for more than 100,000 bridges in the U.S. that are crossed by at least 10,000 vehicles per day. ... The locations were provided by state departments of transportation. Some states are more accurate than others. Inspections through 2006 are included." Enter a route to find information about bridges within .2 miles of the route. Also includes a related news report. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21840954/ Topics: Transportation Last updated Feb 19, 2008 Which is Worse: Foreclosure or Bankruptcy?
This 2007 article considers the question of "what is better on your credit report -- foreclosure or bankruptcy? The article notes that "[n]either option is going to be easy. Generally, a foreclosure will remain on your credit report for 7 years, while a bankruptcy remains for 10 years. But that doesn't mean foreclosure is necessarily the better option." Also describes alternatives to mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcy. From the MSNBC answer desk. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21478416/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Housing Last updated Mar 12, 2008 Worldwide Telescope (WWT)
WWT is a "visualization software environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope -- bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe." Download the software and then roam the sky or view a "growing number of guided tours of the sky by astronomers and educators from some of the most famous observatories and planetariums in the country." From Microsoft. http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx Topics: Astronomy Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Network Security Is Every Employee's Responsibility
This overview of best security practices is designed to help all employees understand how to protect computer networks from misuse and attack. Topics include password protection (complex passwords, changing passwords often, and single-use passwords), not leaving logged-in computers unattended, performing backups, e-mail security, use of mobile devices, and how to handle a security emergency (such as losing your laptop). From a computer software company. http://www.microsoft.com/midsizebusiness/security/network-security-for-employees.mspx Topics: Computers Last updated Jul 21, 2008 The Presidential Debates
News and analysis about the September and October 2008 presidential and vice presidential debates. Includes full video of the debates (where you can jump ahead to a particular topic using a timeline and find key words or phrases on the timeline), video and transcripts of Democrat and Republican debates, and video highlights of past presidential debates. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18296908/ Topics: 2008 Presidential Election Last updated Sep 29, 2008 Farecast
"Farecast, brought to you by Microsoft Live Search, is the smart travel search site that helps you buy with confidence. Since 2006, Farecast allows you to easily compare, filter and sort flight results from hundreds of airline, hotel and agency websites to find the right trip. Farecast's ... technology also empowers you to 'Know When to Buy' with airfare predictions and 'Know Where to Stay' with the hotel Rate Key." http://farecast.live.com Topics: Transportation Last updated Jan 5, 2009 12 Rules for Regifting Without Fear
This article provides a "frank discussion" on regifting, "a grand old holiday tradition we all practice and pretend we don't." Presents a dozen rules for regifters including not mentioning that you are regifting, updating wrapping, keeping track of who gave you the gift, and not regifting certain items that are an "instant giveaway" that they are regifted (such as candles and soap). From MSN Money. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/Advice/12RulesForRegiftingWithoutFear.aspx Topics: Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 3, 2008 10 Tricks for Shipping Holiday Gifts With Ease
These tips "will help you ship holiday packages safely and in the least expensive way, depending on your needs." Covers timing, packing, choosing a shipping service, and understanding when to pay more. Includes links to major consumer shippers. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16059156/ Topics: Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 11, 2008 Illinois Has Long Legacy of Public Corruption
This December 2008 article provides an overview of political corruption in Illinois, where "at least 79 elected officials have been convicted of wrongdoing since 1972." It traces the "culture of corruption dates back to the late 19th century, when a gambling-house owner ... created ... [Chicago's] first political machine." Also covers three former Illinois governors who had been imprisoned. Provides a links to a scholarly history of organized crime in Chicago. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28141995/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 15, 2008 |
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