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13 Signs Facebook Is Following You a Bit Too Closely
Social technology, like Facebook, might be a great way for people to keep in touch, but it can also just as easily become a massive hindrance.
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Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
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Texas A&M Receives Federal Contract Developing Bio-Defense Strategies
Texas A&M University system will be housing three national bio-defense centers that will make vaccines and develop ways to help the U.S with the threat of bio-terrorism.
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Well, Duh! Facebook Could Very Well Ruin Workplace Productivity
With the advent of social media, many people have blurred the lines between their personal and professional lives. And according to a new survey, it could be causing problems.
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How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?
Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.
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Weather Warnings — Coming Soon to Your Cell Phone
The FCC and FEMA have been working on a system to notify the general public of imminent threats to life or property in your area. This system is ready to go now and you will begin to receive the messages on your cell phone as early as this month. The message is called a WEA, or Wireless Emergency Alert. Tornado warnings, flash flood warnings and several other high-end warnings will go direct to wireless users in an affected county automatically if their device is compatible.
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Is Facebook Ruining Marriages?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently got married — but ironically, he may want to keep his new wife off the social media site he founded. A new survey shows divorce cases mentioning Facebook are on the rise.
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Is Siri Spying On You?
Do you have an iPhone? I have one and love it. But I didn't know that Siri was really 'Agent Siri'. However, there is a way to keep her from telling on you.
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Russell Brand No Longer Following Katy Perry on Twitter
In the ultimate expression of moving on from a relationship, Russell Brand, who recently blew up at a heckler for screaming his ex wife’s name at one of his comedy shows, has unfollowed Katy Perry on Twitter.
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Goodwill Opens ‘Computer Works’ Store to Sell Recycled Computers
Goodwill has opened a new store called ‘Computer Works’ which is a store that sells recycled computers at very affordable prices. Goodwill is accepting donations of old computers, monitors and printers that they will refurbish and sell in the store. If you’ve got a few old computers gathering dust in your attic or storage building, this is a great time to recycle them and help out Goodwill at the same time!
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5 Awesome + Strange Craigslist Job Postings in Tyler/East Texas
You truly can find almost anything on Craigslist. Whether you’re looking for the “Best. Roommate. Ever.” or the greatest 1995 Pontiac Grand-Am of all-time, or perhaps even a one-third of scale Star Wars Tie-Fighter, Craiglist can always be there for you.
And when it comes to looking for a great or grossly weird job opportunity in Tyler or East Texas, Craigslist is your savior. Check out these five Tyler/East Texas job postings that might drop your jaw, widen your eyes or shake your head:
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Have You Ever Looked at Your Facebook Privacy Settings? 13 Million Users Haven’t
A large number of users haven’t tried to access their privacy settings since they signed up with Facebook.
A new report from Consumer Reports found that 13 million users have failed to do just that, despite Facebook’s attempts to update and strengthen their privacy system and settings.