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Responsible facebook usage Social networking has exploded into mainstream society. It seems like everyone has a Facebook page which means the personal information you post is suddenly visible to all. With the rise of Facebook popularity and the visibility we’re giving to friends, and maybe even...
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OpenOffice.org Open source is a broad term for software licensing that allows a computer program to be distributed and used for no charge. OpenOffice.org is probably the most well-known open-source program. Designed as an alternative to Microsoft Office, it is a multi-platform office productivity suite...
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The commuter rant Getting revved up on the road The title of this piece promises a rant, but I’m going to try and keep an even temper. The reason? I’m not currently in my car and I’m actually able to keep an even temper. I commute two hours each day in my car, and I don’t like...
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Rewards Programs Shopping lists never end: milk, bread, eggs, dog food, birthday card for Uncle Bill, new shoes for that party, the book you heard about on TV. A lot o stores are now offering perks for buying everyday items like these. Whether it’s offering up your email at the checkout, filling...
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How to get on a game show With the economy the way it is, we’re all looking for ways to make an extra buck. These days, it’s not as easy to just run out and get a second job, we have to be creative. While the lottery is an option, the chances of winning are extremely slim. Why not give a...
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E-security scams – Internet thieves come in many guises Every day, people and businesses fall victim to scams that compromise their electronic security (e-security). With new scams being created regularly and old scams still working their way through the Internet, one can't be too careful....
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The art of the Thank You note Your mother may have taught you early on that writing a proper thank you note is as important as eating your veggies. But as an adult, with e-mailing being the quickest and most popular way to communicate with everyone these days, the ability to write a formal thank you...
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Workday time wasters The Internet in the workplace is both a curse and a blessing. While it has increased productivity and made it easier to communicate more quickly with co-workers, customers and clients, it has also drastically reduced productivity due to the unlimited number of addictive Web sites...
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eBay – “One man’s garbage is another’s gold.” This adage took on a new depth of meaning when Pierre Omidyar, a French-born Iranian living in the Silicon Valley, posted a broken printer on a new Web site called AuctionWeb in 1995. Meant as just a test for his fledgling site...
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Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! For those of you who are old enough to remember, the days of video Pong are long gone. Don’t forget to add the numerous other games like Atari, Intellivision, Sega Genesis and Nintendo Entertainment System to the storage closet of your mind. You may have thought that spending...
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Build your own toys – xoddo.com You design it; Xoddo ® will bring it to life. Pronounced "zough-dough," Xoddo.com proclaims itself as, "the first online 'design it, build it, buy it' stuffed toy in history!" Similar in nature to Build-A-Bear ® , Xoddo.com allows...