If you're a Mac-enthusiast, you've likely picked up your copy of its new operating system, Leopard. I did.

One of the most practical new utilities with Leopard is the ability to create your own dashboard widgets so that you don't have to visit a particular website to search for new content. 

I've done so with the Slatecard Ticker which you can see here:

 

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So how do you get your own Ticker widget? It's easy: 

1. If you have Leopard, simply open Slatecard.com in your Safari browser (must use Safari).
   
2. Go to File > Open in Dashboard
3. Highlight the Ticker. Mouse click.
4. Voila! You're done.

Now you can keep a voyeuristic eye on the Ticker without even navigating to the site. The updates will appear magically.