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Top 9 Sites from 2013

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The internet is a wonderful medium, one that has allowed us to be smarter, more informed, more involved, and lazier than ever. Billions of people worldwide are able to enjoy the internet on a daily basis, and as such, new sites are sprouting up constantly. Every so often, however, there is a site that will present something so unique and different that millions of people will want to enjoy it, causing it to spread across the web going “viral.” This year there were a number of sites that have caught national attention in the United States, whether for good or bad (we’re looking at you, Obamacare). Here are are 10 of the most popular sites of 2013. [Read more…] about Top 9 Sites from 2013

The “porn gap”: High income cities watch more porn than low income cities

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“The porn gap”: High income cities watch more porn than low income cities (via Pando Daily)

By David Holmes On November 25, 2013Back in the day, if you wanted to conduct a huge sociological study, you’d probably need to call up a university and nail down some grant funding. But in 2013? It’s as easy as getting on the horn with the massive…

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Studies Predict Internet of Things on TV

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Studies Predict Internet of Things on TV (via slashdot)

If the IT universe is going to grow any further or faster than it is now, the growth will come from something other than humans, according to a new Gartner report. By 2015, the combined global IT and telecom market will grow to about $4 trillion, while…

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5 Interesting Sites You Might not Know About

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Searching the web can become an annoying process that you do simply to get your daily news and communicate with the world. Oftentimes there’s no news to report and no need to interact with anyone via social media, so the internet can become useless to you. Every now and then, however, you’ll stumble across a website that you hadn’t heard of before that enhances your internet experience and eliminates the ho hum daily online experience.

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10 Best Social Media Secrets for 2013

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As the internet becomes a bigger part of everyday life, you may become increasingly impressed or overwhelmed with what social media can offer. If you use your own common sense along with the following tips, you will be able to navigate social media sites like a professional.

Discussion is Key.

The first of the social media secrets is not really a secret if you think about it. Social media is about connecting with others or being social. So, ask interesting questions. Express concern about an issue you are passionate about. Find news that is relevant or entertaining. Respond to feedback as quickly as possible to keep the conversation going. [Read more…] about 10 Best Social Media Secrets for 2013