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5 Fundraising/Charity Apps to Help You Give Back

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fundraising apps
Donations

For some people, giving to charity is innate. Probably thanks to how their parents raised them, giving to those in need has become part of who they are. For others, giving to charity may have come later in life. When you start giving does not matter, however. It is the intention and the action that arises from the desire that makes a difference.

It has never been easier to raise funds for a cause close to your heart or to donate to specific charities than it is today. Thanks to technology, finding a charity, donating online, or organizing a fundraiser can be as easy as clicking away on your computer. [Read more…] about 5 Fundraising/Charity Apps to Help You Give Back

Ways to Save Money Online

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Times are hard on some people, while there are those who could not complain about their situation. There is, however, the fact that everyone can always use a little extra when it comes to their income. After all, there is always something new to buy, something to improve, and something new to experience.

With all the technology that surrounds us, there ought to be something that can be done with it to assist in making some savings. And true enough, there are many ways by which we can save money online. Take a look at this list and enjoy your way to stretching your income. [Read more…] about Ways to Save Money Online

European Startup Events For the Rest of 2012

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European Startup Events
LeWeb

Startups continue to be the hot thing these days wherever you go. Admittedly, there is still a strong focus in the US, but the startup scene can only continue to blossom in other parts of the world as well. From Silicon Valley to South America to Southeast Asia to Europe – you will find tons of budding entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas looking for people with the cash and interest to invest.

If you are based in Europe, or you simply want to keep tabs on the startup scene there, there are a handful of startup events lined up for what remains of 2012. Not only do they present good opportunities to make connections, but you can also take the time out to explore your options! [Read more…] about European Startup Events For the Rest of 2012

“This Is Now!” Is a Beautiful Time Waster

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This Is Now
This Is Now

The Internet has been called many things, but I am sure that “ultimate time waster” will be at the top of the most frequently used adjectives for this wonderful thing that can make anyone an expert with some clicking and a few hours of reading. Then again, what is wasted time for one person may very well be a brilliant learning experience for another. It’s all in the perspective, yes?

And if you are the type who believes that experiencing beauty is a worthwhile experience no matter what, you will not mind wasting your time on “This Is Now”, a web site that jumps into the Instagram bandwagon, but in a way that goes beyond what others have done.
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Anger on the Internet Explained

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Anger

How much do you spend reading other people’s comments online? How about posting your own comments and engaging in discussions with people from all over the world?

I don’t know about you, but I have noticed that there seems to be a considerable number of people online who exude anger in their writing. I would not go as far as saying that everyone online is full of anger, but the frequency of those angry posts cannot be ignored. There is anger on the Internet.

This is what was tackled by Natalie Wolchover in an article published by the Scientific American. She sums it up in a neat little package: “A perfect storm engenders online rudeness, including virtual anonymity and thus a lack of accountability, physical distance and the medium of writing.”
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Internet Cleanup Campaign Launched by Google, Twitter, and Facebook

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Fake antivirus
Malware
Tired of all the malware circulating on the Internet? Who isn’t, really?

As a Windows user for the longest time (as countless other people), I have learned to deal with these things by making sure the security programs are updated regularly and not being stupid by indiscriminately clicking. Having switched to Mac several years ago, I was lulled into a sense of safety. Of course, we all know there is really no such thing.

Today, there are still a huge number of Internet users who fall into the malware trap, no matter what operating system they use. I guess the people behind the biggest names in technology are fed up as well.

Enter Google, Twitter, and Facebook, who have teamed up to help rid the Internet of malware. [Read more…] about Internet Cleanup Campaign Launched by Google, Twitter, and Facebook