It was a candid convergence of factors that brought Melissa and Jackson Brandts together with this Canadian squirrel. Shot on the shores of Lake Minnewanka near Banff, Alberta, this little critter helped himself to the front-row spot of a family photo. Within weeks, this squirrel photo has appeared in National Geographic, and spawned millions of forwards. Like any Internet meme, this curiousity has spread like wildfire. You can even "Get Squirrelized" with one of your own photos. Ah, the quirkiness of Internet culture...


(photo by Melissa and Jackson Brandts of Minnesota)

This is a very big 4-day weekend in the USA. Starting the fourth Thursday of every November, Americans celebrate 4 days of socializing and overflowing dinner tables. This holiday crosses religious borders, and signifies a rich American history. And part of that history is turkey, stuffing, and pie. About.com helps you find some good Internet recipes for Thanksgiving cooking here...

An ISP is an 'Internet Service Provider'. An ISP is a private company or non-profit group that provides Internet connectivity to you and me. While no single organization owns the Internet and the Web, ISP's do provide the paid service of connecting people to the Internet's massive network. Some ISP's also offer wireless connections, and are accordingly named WISP's. ISP's and WISP's also offer additional services, like email and voice-over-IP telephoning. Read more about ISP's and WISP's here...

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"Microblogging" has caught fire in ways that no one could have foreseen. It has become a way for business employees to send real-time updates to each other. It is a way for hobbyists to follow their favorite celebrities. Amateur journalists can report from war-torn countries by using their cell phones. Families can text-update each other on an ill member in the hospital. About.com explains Twitter here...
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