August 2010
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College Likes/Dislikes
Things I like about college:
1. Interesting classes. Not much more you can say about this.
2. Good food. Much better than Mom’s.
3. Fun people to party with..and by party I mean study party.
4. Boys. Again, not much more you can say about this.
5. Staying up really late, knowing you don’t have class until 2:30 pm the next day.
6. Freedom to do whatever you want…within...
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Google Is Anakin, Verizon Is The Emperor, And The... →
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Ever wonder what the biggest youtube celebrities... →
Ever wonder what the most popular Youtube celebrities make? Here is a list of the highest earning youtube sensations.
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College is Fun →
I moved in to my sweet dorm yesterday (which was really hard..you never realize how much stuff you have until you move) and had a fantastic day. If you want to check out my new bachlorette pad, here is the link
-Just ‘cause
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The History Behind Computer Symbols →
Really cool PopSci article about the how the symbols that we associate with our computers everyday (like the power button or the command key on a mac) actually came to be used.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
– Carol Sobieski and Thomas Meehan, Annie
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Thought the Answer to the Universe was 42? Try 20.... →
After years of debate and research, the answer is finally in. The maximum number of moves it takes to solve a Rubik’s Cube is 20. Yes…20.
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Plugged In
If it’s possible to be addicted to technology, then yes, I probably am.
I admit that I love the internet, I love my cell phone, I love my iPod touch, I love my Macbookpro…I love it all. I admit that I’m a pretty open person in that, I’m all for the open exchange of information through technology. I enjoy using facebook, twitter, tumblr, texting, email, etc. to reach out to...
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Soldier Homecoming Surprises →
Happiest moment of my life when my father came home. I dare you to sit through this video without crying.
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“There are only two kinds of math books. Those you cannot read beyond the first...”
– Chen Ning Yang (via scienceisbeauty)
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10 Students, 10 Issues, 10 Journeys →
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One-Fifth of Americans STILL Don't Use the... →
techspotlight:
technipol:
“According to a Pew study, 21% of Americans claim that they don’t use the internet (and 5% still connect using dial-up). How is this possible? I think I’ve even seen homeless people peruse the internet on their iPhones.
Well, 34% of those non-users actually live in a house with internet access. Other than that, 48% think the web holds information irrelevant to...
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Google Unveils Voice Actions for Android →
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Phone Conversation with Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile Customer Service Person (VM): Hello, how can I help you today?
Me: My phone is messed up. The texting won't go through, and when it does, it is totally sporadic. Some people will receive my messages while most people don't. And my friend who has a prepaid phone can only text me through picture messages. I called 4 times yesterday and we reset the text settings, had the phone reprogrammed and headquarters is resetting the account. I was calling to check on the status of that.
VM: What is your phone number?
Me: **********
VM: Okay, so what is the problem ma'am?
Me: Are you being serious right now?
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The Reasons Virgin Mobile Annoys Me (in List Form)
Virgin Mobile Annoys Me Because:
-I bought a brand new phone, and the texting was sporadic. The phone would text some people, but wouldn’t text others. Some people’s responses would get back to me, while most wouldn’t.
-I spent 4 days on the phone with Virgin Mobile to try and fix it.
-They took away my texting for 72 hours (actually longer) for “headquarters” to...
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Apple Yanks Camera+ App from Store →
By visiting a specially formatted URL in mobile safari, you could use the volume controls on the side of the iPhone act as a camera shutter. Apple didn’t like this…
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Why Google Wave's demise is good news for Facebook →
(via wantandblog)
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The Social Network Trailer →
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Defining "Genius"..Or not
I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, “Stuff You Should Know” and the topic was genius, and what defines or constitutes a genius. This is a topic that is really interesting for me, since I have a lot of friends who are highly intelligent/geniuses themselves. The Greco-Roman meaning of the word “genius” was more a measure of someone’s enthusiasm (i.e. if...
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Battle of the Smartphones →
“Today the search giant (Google) has said it remains as committed as ever to an...”
– guardian.co.uk article, “Google denies deal to end net neutrality”
ajpitts asked: I'm diggin the blog. Keep it up. If you ever take over Google, could you offer me a job?
“Bloomberg Businessweek covers Intel ISEF and Intel STS http://fb.me/DXs4MDIl”
– Society4Science
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Intel's Inspired by Education (aka Intel asked me... →
Engadget Reviews BlackBerry Torch. →
nerdcast:
The company seems convinced that it’s got a better idea about what its customers want and how a smartphone should act in 2010, but we can’t say we agree. The Torch seems sluggish, underpowered, and dated from a hardware design standpoint, and BlackBerry 6, despite its new features and polish, still feels woefully behind the curve.
Oof.
Five Nerds: Threadsy Thursday →
Who doesn’t love a free t-shirt!? Well, it couldn’t be easier for you to score this fine piece of haberdashery. All you have to do is leave a comment below answering the question “What Type of Nerd Are You?” The winner will be chosen at random from all valid responders.
Give us a…
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(A Few) Things that Inspire Me
Companies that support innovation, especially in students and young people.
Gorgeous views (Lake Tahoe, 2009)
Interesting music and meaningful lyrics that I can relate to (John Mayer, Battle Studies Tour, Washington DC 2-20-10)
Double Rainbows
Faith.
Powerful places.
Culture
-Just ‘cause
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Which Phone to Get? →
So I found the plan I want with Virgin Mobile..but now comes the hard part of actually getting the best phone for my needs. I’m leaning towards the Loft or the Blackberry Curve..hmm..
The Four Stages of 'Getting' Twitter
social-media-diva:
via vincenthaywood & others.
(via visualoop)
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New Word of the Week: Computery
Since I feel that the English language is not all encompassing, and does not allow me to completely express myself, I will sometimes create new words to do so. This probably won’t be a weekly installment, just whenever I’m feeling creative.
Computery: Adj. Relating to all things computer.
In a sentence: It’s funny when boys argue about computery OS (Windows vs. Apple vs....
