Head Tale

I'm getting so many tabs open in Firefox that it's time for a patented Jason Hammond Link Dump.  (That sounds awful.  I should come up with a better name for it!)

Er, here's the accumulated shit…

“The Road” tops EW's list of 25 New Book Classics

Skip the MBA program and get your personal MBA by reading these 77 books

Some Humourous Internet Safety Guidelines

Ask.Reddit's ways in on the Five Saddest Songs
I don't know what I'd put on my Top 5 but here's what popped into my head for #1.
1. He's A Good Dog – Fred Eaglesmith (I couldn't find an authentic Fred version so this is a link to a fan cover.  Loses some of the impact without Fred's gravelly voice but gives you a taste anyhow.  Hmm, maybe I should just finish the list with four other sad Fred songs.

MacLean's has a story about living libraries where patrons can borrow “types” – policeman, Arab, homosexual, Atheist, etc. – for half hour conversations. (via Toni Samek on the CLA listserv)

A graphic comparing Barack Obama and John McCain's tax relief plans

“Digital Ghosts” – the Toronto Star looks at what happens to your online presence after you die.  Fits perfectly with my interest in “Digital Footprints” which is the same idea but when you're alive or dead.

In other news, I just heard I have an interview next week.  Wish me luck!