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The Comeback of Coupons

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Coupon
Coupons have long been part of the people’s lives. Remember the good old days when your grandmother – or mom – spent Sundays clipping coupons from newspapers as thick as book. There was a point when people stopped spending hours on this activity, but that does not mean that coupons are gone for good. Indeed, we are seeing more and more of them once again. Sure, the popular medium may have altered slightly, but the idea remains the same, and in any society, making some savings is always a welcome thing.

Enter the comeback of coupons. [Read more…] about The Comeback of Coupons

Losing a Smartphone Can Cost You More Than You Bargain For

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Lost smartphone
Lost smartphone

Losing your smartphone sucks at best. There is always the issue of maybe having paid an arm and a leg for it. Then there are your phone numbers, messages, photos, videos, and whatever else may be stored on the phone. If you think about it, this data can be even more valuable than the actual price of the phone.

If Symantec‘s recent study is anything to go by, we all ought to be more worried about that hidden cost of losing a smartphone. [Read more…] about Losing a Smartphone Can Cost You More Than You Bargain For

Facebook Linked to Lower GPA?

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Facebook leads to lower GPA
Facebook leads to lower GPA?

So is Facebook linked to lower GPA? I don’t think that you need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that being on Facebook – or any other social network for that matter – while studying might just be a distraction that can lead to lower grades. Before there was Facebook, there was text messaging. Before that, there was long chats on the phone with friends. I think that it all boils down to one thing: multitasking. [Read more…] about Facebook Linked to Lower GPA?

Employers Prefer Facebook to IQ Tests

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Facebook vs IQ Test

So you think your Facebook is locked down to the point that your employer (current and prospective) will not have access to your life. This issue has long been raised and discussed, with people making sure that “incriminating” photos are not accessible to those who are not supposed to see them. Of course, there will always be loopholes. And it really is not all about photos anymore.

With the way things are going, it seems that employers now prefer Facebook to IQ tests in evaluating employees! [Read more…] about Employers Prefer Facebook to IQ Tests

The Shut Up Gun: For When You Need Peace and Quiet

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Speech-jamming gun
Shut Up Gun

We’ve all been in the situation where we just wish that the other person would shut the heck up, haven’t we? Whether it was a friend, a stranger in the train, or the people in the next table – sometimes people just can’t seem to know when to stop talking. Recently, I heard of stories about a senator covering his hears while a fellow senator was lashing out during a hearing. I bet that he would have given anything to get his hands on a shut up gun!

Yes, there is such a thing, although I think that its creators will not choose “shut up gun” as the official name. [Read more…] about The Shut Up Gun: For When You Need Peace and Quiet

How People Spend Time Online

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How People Spend Time Online
How much do you spend time online? If you work via the Internet, it is inevitable that you spend practically all your waking hours online. That is more than understandable. ((Yeah, I am being a little defensive here.)) However, have you ever stopped to think about what you actually do when you are online? You can say, “I work. What else?” But what if the Internet is NOT the main venue for your work?

Here’s a nifty little infographic that would make stats enthusiasts really happy. It provides details on how people spend time online. [Read more…] about How People Spend Time Online