Stephanie Gosse's Information Diet
From Alfino
News & Current Events
- [CNN] The site I usually visit when I need to read the latest and greatest news.
- [MSNBC] I usually visit MSNBC if I can't find what I'm looking for on CNN, or if I want to read another article about the same topic.
- [BBC News] When I need my dose of international news and current events.
School Resources
- [ZagMail] I check my email daily for upcoming school events and classroom reminders.
- [Blackboard] I check this daily for assignment updates from my professors.
- [ZagWeb] I go to ZagWeb to double check my schedule occasionally.
- [Google] The search engine I use the most for research.
- [Wikipedia] Where I go when I want to look something up quickly.
- [Amazon] I visit Amazon to compare prices and buy textbooks.
- [Half.com] Also a good place to purchase textbooks!
- [Chegg.com] A great place to rent textbooks for a decent price.
Entertainment
- [Youtube] A convenient place to watch video clips.
- [Netflix] Where I stream most of my movies and favorite television shows.
- [IMDb] I check IMDb on my computer and phone when I want information about movies or actors.
- [The Hype Machine] A good place to check out new independent music. They have a great collection of mash-ups and remixes.
Social Networking
- [Facebook] I check Facebook daily for updates about my friends and family.
- [Tumblr] A blogging community that I submit posts to almost daily.