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Superheroes are taking over

June 6   Leave a Comment  

The Superhero entertainment genre has been around for a long time now but since its humble beginnings in comic books it has come to dominate the movie business and has been taken on by all sorts of creative newer industries as a dominant theme; Betfair Casino online and their Superhero slot machine games are just [...]

Graphic: How much does Google know about you?

June 6   Leave a Comment  

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This might scare you…

Bladder Balloons, Evil Spirits, and Other Birthday Trivia

May 14   Leave a Comment  

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of celebrating ‘birthdays’ comes from? After all, there are some cultures and religions around the world that don’t commemorate the day that they were born, at least not in the extravagant way that we do! Well, the earliest ‘birthday parties’ were in fact held because it was thought [...]

Graphic: Never start a sentence with OMG

April 30   Leave a Comment  

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Sprucing Up Your Backyard for Summer

April 17   1 Comment  

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Whether or not you’d like to believe it, it’s already April. Spring is flying by quickly and sooner than later summer will be upon us. Summer invokes images of lounging by the pool on a hot weekend, laying out on the grass and tanning, amongst other warm thoughts. To fully enjoy your summer, you need [...]

Four ways to workout at home without a gym membership

April 3   1 Comment  

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When people think of the term working out, they often are bogged down by the thought of going to the gym. Going to the gym isn’t for everybody, as some people simply dislike the idea of a crowded gym and having to weight to use the machines. This reason alone deters people from exercising, which [...]

Obama talks tough on auto emissions

April 2   Leave a Comment  

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US making effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions

A creative way to tell your girlfriend “I’m Sorry”

March 23   2 Comments  

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A little effort never hurt nobody

Three tech jobs That weren’t around a decade ago

March 22   18 Comments  

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New tech brings new work!

Customer service: It’s getting more personal

March 20   2 Comments  

Today’s consumer expects a higher, more “personal” level of customer service.  The days of a prospect walking into your office then closing a deal with a handshake are obsolete.  It’s personal relationships and connections which are winning the sale. This places busy, already overworked sales and marketing professionals in a challenging position.  Many ask, “how do [...]

Sandy-damaged Statue of Liberty to reopen in July

March 20   Leave a Comment  

In a Nov. 30, 2012, file photo, parts of the brick walkway of Liberty Island that were damaged in Superstorm Sandy are shown during a tour of New York's Liberty Island. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, that the Statue of Liberty is scheduled to reopen by Independence Day, about eight months after it was closed because of Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Near 100 mph wind gusts struck iconic statue’s island

Mobile gaming is big business

March 19   5 Comments  

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Mobile gaming has exploded. In fact, it is doing far better than console gaming. In an article published by Wired.com, the subject of mobile gaming success compared to console devices is examined. The author states that it isn’t simply that games are moving to mobile platforms, but that gaming has slowly and inexorably become central to the [...]

Improving your gaming reflexes in the Great Outdoors

Feb. 26   Leave a Comment  

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Doing it IRL

How mobile gaming has grown up

Feb. 18   Leave a Comment  

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We’ve come a long way since Nokia

Three reasons why every gamer needs a VPN subscription

Feb. 14   Leave a Comment  

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Cut your lag!

A Guide to Giving the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift

Feb. 4   Leave a Comment  

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The Controversy of Wrongful Death Suits Against Gaming Companies

Jan. 17   2 Comments  

What with the Columbine shooting, the Virginia Tech slayings and most recently the tragic event at Sandy Hook Elementary, opinion flames are faring high and fingers are being pointed in all directions. Gun manufacturers, the movie industry and even the gaming industry have been blamed for the rise in mass shootings that have plagued our [...]

Concept cell phones that are just as cool as concept cars

Jan. 15   3 Comments  

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Interested in a clear, flexible phone?

Eating your way out of a vitamin deficiency

Jan. 15   2 Comments  

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You are what vitamins you eat

Add more class to the kitchen with glass

Jan. 11   1 Comment  

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Decor tips