Sites using AJAX

I have started experimenting with Google Reader for my RSS needs. It is in beta, but I am little impressed with as it gives me a desktop application feel (though that’s what AJAX has advantage on).

Also Ajaxmatters have come out with a new list of top ten AJAX applications part 2. You can view the list here.

Back-up your important data

Whats the first thing to do when a natural (calamity) disaster strikes?
Obviously one wants to save all precious assets, be it the digital or physical documents. And if its a geek like me then one can understand the importance of the hard drive contents. New York times has a short article How to Prepare for One Really Quick Getaway . After reading this article I am now considering to buy a USB flash drive.