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I remember back in the day (2009), I wrote many articles about how to build real friendships in social media. Back then; people were skeptical that it could be done. However, since then, we've grown as a whole in our knowledge about the complexities and the magic of social media. By now, most peo ...

Social Media

Chicks Rule: Power of Women in Social Media [Infographic]

Until recently, I never really thought about the differences between men and women in social media. I've seen articles here and there about it, but I've always believed that each person stands on his or her own merit in social media, regardless of whether that person is a man or woman. We all star ...

The Dark Side Of Being A Geek

I've noticed there are two types of geeks. There are those people who have always been geeks, and then there are those people who are wanna-be-geeks who wouldn't wanna be a geek if it wasn't so popular right now. There is definitely a rise in "how to be a geek" tutorials popping up all over the In ...

Do Women Really Talk More Than Men?

I talk a lot. I admit it. Not only do I talk a lot, I write a lot, I tweet a lot and I chit-chat on the phone a lot. I just communicate a lot. I've always heard that women talk more than men, and I assumed it was true. I mean, have you ever heard of a group of guys staying up all night talking like ...

Kinect SwimBrowser: Surf The Internet Doing The Breast Stroke

We all know what great exercise swimming is. When I first read about this, I thought, "Great! Now we can swim, get exercise and surf the web all at the same time." That's true if you can hack your Kinect the way David Stolarsky did. For the 2011 PrimeSense/OpenNI Developer Challenge, he created ...

Social Media

The Proof That Social Media Friendships Are Real

Many times when people don't understand something, they become afraid of it. The fear of the unknown seems to be a human characteristic that all of us have to some extent. I've noticed this is very relevant when it comes to online relationships and social media. You would think that by now, almos ...

Design

Now Your Kids Can Be Creative Even When On The Go

Misty Belardo

I notice that my friends are always impressed with people who can draw. Drawing comes easily for some people, while it takes others a long time to get the hang of it. I love to draw and doodle. I guess I was just lucky that I started learning how to do it at a young age. I am not a natural artis ...

5 Lessons To Learn When Leaving Your Comfort Zone

Misty Belardo

I recently left home, and now I live approximately 8,900 miles away. I know from experience this kind of change takes a lot of adjusting. When I decided to take the job in Cincinnati, Ohio, I knew that I would be leaving my comfort zone. I grew up with my family around me all the time, and it is ...

12 Signs Your Girl Might Be High Maintenance

I was talking to my girlfriend on the phone the other night, and somehow we got on the topic of what it means to be a girl that is "high maintenance." I'm the first to admit that I don't particularly like that phrase when it describes a human being. I mean, normally my dog, my garden (if I had one ...

The Geek Way To Keep Your Hands Toasty Warm

I don't know about you, but my hands have basically been cold nonstop for four months. I've been freezing my butt (and hands) off this season, and I've never before written so many articles about snow and cold weather. I have a space heater running continuously underneath my desk. It has truly be ...

All The Facts You Ever Wanted About Valentine’s Day [Infographic]

Richard Darell

So today is Valentine's Day and billions of people are scurrying out to get their loved ones something they will remember for the rest of their lives. Whether it be an object or an experience doesn't really matter. People are constantly searching for that original and life altering idea that will ...

Design

Turn A Boring IKEA Table Into A Kick Ass Lego Table

I stopped shopping at IKEA years ago. Their furniture is kind of like Ramen Noodles. It is fabulously awesome during a certain phase of life, but after that, it's over. However, this super duper Lego table made from a boring, plain looking IKEA table might be enough to inspire me to give that sto ...

Technology

Write A Note Or Article Easily With QuietWrite

Misty Belardo

I like writing when I am at home and everything is quiet, and I can think. I just grab something cold to drink, jump on my bed, open my computer, and write. When the inspiration is flowing, I can write for hours. However, there are occasions when we want to step out of the house, take a short wal ...

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