Reference Desk 9.16.05

Links more helpful than a crime-solving dog! Enjoy!
What do you do when you’ve gotten a job offer just as you’ve gotten a promotion? WorldWit has some advice.
Via Lifehacker,tips on emailing like a damned professional.
Also, good things to say about Microsoft’s AntiSpyware.

How to Create a Character Profile (I actually think creating character profiles is more fun that regular writing but I’m just that kind of devil-may-care, brunette, 26 year old nerd.)
Sick of searching actual news outlets? Google Blog Search is in Beta for your enjoyment. (The SF Gate has an article exploring it more.)
I also got an email from Susan Kirkland, who recommends Freelance Designers, “an international directory of 4288 active freelance web designers, web site developers, graphic designers, flash designers, photographers, writers and search engine specialist. You can also find great design firms and small companies that offer many web and design services. It’s a free service.”

Create a social media strategy, launch your campaign, and track the results in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. The online event and workshop will feature speakers including The Onion's Baratunde Thurston (left), Facebook's Morin Oluwole, and bitly's Tim Devane. Register now.