www.zamzar.com
This Web site converts common file types to other common file types – for free! Just upload the file you want to convert, such as a PDF, and tell Zamzar the file type you’d like to output (e.g. an Excel spreadsheet). Enter an e-mail address to send the result and a few minutes later you’ll receive a link to retrieve the converted file.

www.etsy.com
Etsy is a Web site that focuses on providing the general public with a way to buy and sell handmade items. The site is an online craft fair, giving sellers personal storefronts where they list their goods for a small fee. It has been compared to “a crafty cross between Amazon and eBay.” Etsy has 870,000 registered users, 160,000 of whom are individual artists selling more than 1.5 million handmade creations.

Light Bulb Still Burning After 107 Years
A 107-year-old light bulb in California has been deemed by Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not as the word’s longest-ever burning bulb. The low-watt rarity has been burning nonstop in the Livermore, California, Station No. 6 firehouse since 1901. “This fragile thing that wasn’t meant to last has outlived the company that made it, people who first screwed it in, people who have written about it and who have kept watch over it,” said Edward Meyer of Ripley Entertainment. The bulb even has its own Web-cam and Web site, http://centennialbulb.org, which gets a million hits each year.

If you are trying to figure out if you can afford a summer vacation in the car, check out these two web sites that help you calculate the cost of driving.
www.RoadTripAmerica.com -- and the other one is a site by AAA called www.FuelCostCalculator.com

www.ftc.gov/savegas
The price of gas is ridiculous! Whether driving cross-town or cross-country, everybody wants to save money at the pump. Regardless of the make and model, your car’s estimated gas mileage is just that – an “estimate.” An important variable is how you fuel, drive and maintain your car. The Federal Trade Commission offers bumper-to-bumper tips to help you drive down the cost of driving at this Web site.

Wolfgang’s Vault Adds Elton, America And CS&N Concerts
The music archive Web site Wolfgang’s Vault has 14 new concerts streaming for free. The shows, recorded between 1968 and 1988 are exclusive to www.ConcertVault.com. Elton John, America, Eddie Money, Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller, Sammy Hagar, Todd Rundgren, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Crosby, Stills & Nash are among the new concerts added.

www.momyourock.com
Give mom the coolest e-card on the Web this Mother’s Day. It’s from the March of Dimes and it’s FREE. The e-card can be personalized by uploading mom’s photo – or a photo of yourself – and adding a message. The card portrays mom as the star of a rock band, playing all the instruments as the crowd chants: “Mom, You Rock!” The e-cards are available now for Mother’s Day, but they can be sent any time of year.

Finding Hidden Money
It’s amazing how excited we get if we find a dollar bill on a store floor. But imagine finding hundreds or even thousands of dollars from a savings bond or bank account you forgot about. There is almost $33 billion in unclaimed money from old payroll checks, utility refunds, trust distributions, stocks, banking or checking accounts, certificates of deposit and the contents of safe deposit boxes, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. There’s about $133 million in unclaimed pension funds. About 32,000 people may have pension money just sitting around. Property is considered abandoned if there has been no activity on it for more than three years. That money is turned over to the state of your last known address, and the state holds the money in its coffers until you or your heirs claim it. There is not time limit to claim most abandoned property. In fact, years from now, your great-great grandchildren could claim it. To find your hidden money, go to www.missingmoney.com. Here are some other sites to check out as well:
• www2.fdic.gov/funds/index.asp
• treasurydirect.gov/indiv/indiv.htm
• search.pbgc.gov/mp/

www.petdoc.com
PetDoc.com is a pet health care Web site offering expert advice and helpful tips for pet owners. PetDoc.com is unique because it organizes pet-related information by specific breed of cat or dog, so a pet owner can find answers to questions most significant to the breed or breeds of his/her pets. It also includes funny pet videos.

www.justincaseidie.com
While the majority of people have no desire to die, we all think about it every once in a while. Here’s a site that will make sure your last thoughts will be heard. JustInCaseIDie.com is a great way to leave a lasting message so you’ll be able to enjoy your death in peace. Just enter your e-mail address and leave a message that will reach your loved ones once you begin your dirt nap.

www.staysafeonline.org
The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a collaborative effort among experts in the security, non-profit, academic and government fields who teach consumers, small businesses and members of the education community about Internet security. The NCSA aims to increase awareness about the risks associated with using Internet technologies and how to help protect against them, while also providing free tips, checklists and best practices for remaining safe while online.

Clear Your Clutter With 41pounds.org
This year, celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) by clearing the clutter of junk mail from your home with help from 41pounds.org. Named for the amount of junk mail the average American receives every year, 41pounds.org stops postal junk mail and unwanted catalogs – an easy way to clear off your desk and reclaim your mailbox. According to www.41pounds.org:
• The average adult spends 70 hours a year dealing with junk mail.
• The world’s forests absorb 2 billion tons of carbon annually to help keep the planet cool and
healthy.
• More than 100 million trees are destroyed each year to create junk mail.
• Junk mail produces more greenhouse gas emissions than 2.8 million cars.
• Junk mail wastes 28 billion gallons of water annually

www.bestpicever.com
BestPicEver.Com is a photo blog that truly lives up to its name, providing visitors with a new jawdropping picture everyday. Click on the site to see today’s “best pic,” and then browse through the archive for more mesmerizing images.

www.dosgamesarchive.com
This is a wonderful Web site for those of us who long for a simpler time, when video games were much less realistic but significantly more charming. The “DOS Games Archives” is stocked with over 230 original video games, all of which can be downloaded for free.

Hands-Only CPR Recommended
The American Heart Association said yesterday that it is now only recommending hands-only CPR  rapid, deep presses on the victim’s chest. Skipping the mouth-to-mouth breathing, experts hope bystanders will now be more willing to jump in and help if they see someone suddenly collapse. Hands-only CPR is simpler and easier to remember and removes a big barrier for people worried about mouth-to-mouth breathing. The new recommendation calls for uninterrupted chest presses – 100 a minute – until paramedics take over or an automated external defibrillator is available. The action should only be taken for adults who unexpectedly collapse, stop breathing and are unresponsive. Go to www.americanheart.org/handsonlycpr for more information.