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Why is the World a-Twitter?

Whether you’re a noobie who likes trying exciting, new technologies or you simply want to talk intelligently at the water cooler, Twitter should be on your radar. So what is it? Twitter is a social networking web site where you can post or follow “micro-blog” messages. It is yet another way to communicate with people you know, people you want to know, news services and more. People who use Twitter exchange tweets, short messages limited to 140 characters that often are used to answer the question “What are you doing?” Once someone sends a tweet, the message is posted to… Continue reading...

Would You Like a Movie with That?

The popularity of fast-food dollar menus has extended to include DVD movie rentals. Combine the two and you have a match made for your thinning pocketbook. Redbox gives you access to the latest movie titles, in genres ranging from War to Comedy, from conveniently located, red-colored kiosks. Best of all, a one-night rental of any available title is only $1 (plus tax). Where to Find Redbox Perhaps you’ve noticed a Redbox as you drive through McDonalds or pick up prescriptions at Walgreens; in the grocery store or at WalMart. With more than 12,000 locations, you’re sure to find one near… Continue reading...

Go Organic with Google to Improve Search Results

Whether you’re helping kids with homework, doing research for the boss or shopping for a new gadget, you’re likely to start with a search on Google. The popular, and powerful, search engine has earned a well-deserved reputation for quickly and easily helping people find what they want on the Internet. However, with a better understanding of a typical Google search result page, you can further improve your chances of finding the right information the first time. Hunting for Dinosaurs Google search result pages can vary greatly depending on your search terms. For example, a search for “dinosaurs” appears quite academic… Continue reading...

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