Instant Messaging has been around for quite a while and has since become an integral part of my work and social life.  Since I hate talking on the phone, it is one of my favorite inventions to get a quick communication accross.  With options such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, AOL, GoogleChat and Trillian, you can be in touch with anyone at anytime when both are at their computer. (Unfortunately for me, that is a lot!)

A friend in the advertising business has been working on an initiative called I’M making a difference. 

The concept is pretty simple.  If you use Windows Live Messenger (download here), you can insert a code after your display name and donations will be made to your chosen charity every time you chat.  If you are going to be IM’ing anyway, no sense not helping out a good cause in the process!  Since it is Earth Weekend, Sierra Club or StopGlobalWarming.org might be nice choices.