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Looking for something to read? Here's a messy collection of book-recommendation threads on reddit. : books
This is a curated index of Reddit book recommendation threads organized by subreddit and topic, compiled from various sources to help readers discover new titles across genres like science fiction, philosophy, dystopian fiction, and nonfiction. The author acknowledges the list is incomplete and skewed toward popular subreddits, noting that many threads overlap in their recommendations (particularly titles like *1984* and *Brave New World*) while still containing hidden gems worth exploring. The post invites readers to contribute additional threads, especially from topic-specific communities not yet represented.
10 New jQuery Plugins You Have to Know
This roundup showcases ten jQuery plugins that were gaining attention around 2010, featuring interactive tools like image galleries with 360-degree previews, AJAX-based infinite scrolling, animated social sharing buttons, and customizable UI elements—many of which replicated effects previously requiring Flash or Java. The author highlights standout plugins like "The Most Awesome jQuery Image Slider" for its elegant Apple-like design and QuickSand for its innovative filtering capabilities, while noting that jQuery had made it feasible to build complex visual effects entirely in JavaScript.
35 Absolutely Essential Mac Apps « AppStorm
A curated list of 35 essential applications for Mac users to improve productivity and workflow.
Top Places To Get Free and Legal Music
This guide surveys twelve legitimate sources for free music online, organized by category: music blogs that aggregate tracks and artist information (Elbows, The Hype Machine, MonkeyFilter); commercial services offering popular songs with ad-supported or subscription models (SpiralFrog, Ruckus, We7, iLike); platforms for independent and user-submitted music (ArtistServer, Jamendo, iRate); and miscellaneous sources like Archive.org's public domain collection and iTunes's weekly free tracks. The piece argues that despite copyright concerns, substantial free legal music remains readily available across multiple platforms catering to different tastes, from mainstream hits to underground indie artists.
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A curated collection of the best business stories selected by reader voting and community input.