The Senior Surfer Word Search #12

The Senior Surfer Word Search #12
Instructions: Today's word search puzzle features Web sites we've written about before on The Senior Surfer at this time of year (New Year's). For each item in the puzzle, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list. For your convenience, the direct links to the sites featured in the puzzle are listed below.

Make Your Own Word Search

The sites featured in the puzzle:

Joe's Goals

Fit Day

Ta-da Lists

My Life Changes

Times Square Alliance

My Calendar Maker


Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

It's "Top Ten" Time Again

As they do every year--an quite capably, I might add--Time Magazine has put together a collection of fifty Top Ten lists for 2009 and posted them online. Here's the link:

The Top 10 Everything of 2009 - TIME

If it's worthy of a top ten list, chances are you'll find it there!

Still Stuffed From Christmas Dinner? You're Not Alone!

Here's an amusing video I noticed at Digg.com (originally posted on Yahoo! Video). And you thought you overindulged at Christmas!

Fat Cat Doesn't Fit @ Yahoo! Video

The Senior Surfer Word Search #11 & Links Of Christmas Past And Present

The Senior Surfer Word Search #11
Instructions: Today's word search puzzle features the names of notable Christmas/holiday Themed Web sites. When you find a name, just click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Note: If you want to check out the sites featured in the puzzle, I've placed the links below for your convenience. You'll also find links to notable Senior Surfer Holiday posts from Christmases past!

Make Your Own Word Search

The links to the Web sites featured in the puzzle:

NoradSanta.org

NorthPole.com

TheHistoryOfChristmas.com

ChristmasArchives.com

AllThingsChristmas .com

Santas.net


Notable Links of The Senior Surfer's Christmases Past:

Watch Scrooge Online

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Your Branches Virtually Delight Us

E-cards You'll Be Proud To Send


NOTE: In observance of the Christmas Holiday, The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday December 28th.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Christmas. It's Not Just For Kids

Think Christmas is just for kids? Wrong--it's for kitties too! (via Yahoo video):

Christmas kitties - A Tink and Ranj Christmas @ Yahoo! Video

Find The Best Holiday Lights Shows On YouTube

If you love spectacular holiday lights shows you'll love this collection of videos from YouTube:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #10

The Senior Surfer Word Search #10
Instructions: For each word/phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Yes, Virginia, YouTube Can Help You Play Santa Claus

Buying gifts at the holidays shouldn't be a source of stress, yet we all know how difficult it can be to make everybody on our list happy. So here's a quick Web tip that might give you a few ideas on what to buy, in case you need the help. Head over to YouTube and type in the following phrase in the search entry box:

"Holiday Gift Guide"

With that simple phrase, you'll discover that YouTube has a surprising number of video gift guides for you to watch. Don't forget to try variations on that phrase by adding words like "electronics," or "gadgets," for example--you get the idea, and with this little tip, you should get a lot of gift-giving ideas you hadn't even thought of too!

Google How-To Video: "5 ways Gmail makes life easier: voice & video chat"

If you're not getting the most out of Gmail, maybe it's because you don't realize how useful it can be. Well, Google recently produced a series of short videos that'll give you an idea of all the great things you might not know about Gmail. Here's one about voice and video chat:

'Tis The Season To Beware Online

You should always exercise caution while on the Internet, but even more so at this time of year, especially if you'll be doing some or all of your holiday shopping online. With that in mind, here's a video from Get Net Wise that offers a helpful Internet security reminder:

Penguins With A Penchant For Spreading Christmas Cheer

Here's a funny video from the lighter side of the Web that's sure to get you into the Christmas spirit, should you need a little help:

Santa Penguins @ Yahoo! Video

The Senior Surfer Word Search #9

The Senior Surfer Word Search #9
Instructions: For each word/phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Google How-To Video: "Voicemail, the Google way"

Imagine if you could access your voicemail messages on your computer, without having to use your phone? Looks like that's the promise of Google Voice, a new application from Google. See their video below for more details. It's an intriguing idea...what do you think? Will you be using it?

Are You Up For The CNN Challenge?

Think you're pretty good when it comes to staying on top of current events? Then you should have no problem scoring high on the following quiz from CNN:

CNN Challenge

I took this quiz the other day and let me just say this: "Challenge" is an appropriate title! But it's also a lot of fun, especially if you're a newshound!

A Great Holiday Idea From The YouTube Creator's Corner Blog

Here's a great idea from YouTube's Creator's Corner that I noticed yesterday. It's worth mentioning especially for those of you who want to do something a little more creative than sending the same old holiday greeting cards.


Creator's Corner Blog: Weekend Project Idea: Create a Holiday Video Card

So, what do you think of the virtual greeting cards featured in the link above? And will you be sending one this holiday season?

Pearl Harbor: The Internet Remembers

Today is the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On the 'Net there are a ton of resources where you can learn more about this fateful day. Over the years we've linked to several that are still worth your while:

The Senior Surfer posts referencing Pearl Harbor

And here's a YouTube video I stumbled upon, about the attack on Pearl Harbor, that I I think you'll find interesting:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #8

The Senior Surfer Word Search #8
Instructions: For each word/phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Exercise Your Funny Bone

Sometimes you just have to exercise your funny bone. What better way than with a little help from the Web (via Yahoo! Video):


Surprised Kitty @ Yahoo! Video

Didn't Catch The President's Speech? Watch It On YouTube

In case you missed the important speech President Obama delivered to the nation last night, here it is in its entirety (via YouTube):

Microsoft How-To Video: "Product Activation in Windows 7"

So you've taken the leap and purchased Windows 7--but have you activated the product yet? If you're wondering why or how you should do that, look no further. This Microsoft produced video explains it in plain English!


Product Activation in Windows 7