Has your employer blocked you from using social media at work? While the debate as to the usefulness of sites like Facebook at work rages on, one in five Americans can’t access the site at work. Nearly 15% are cut out from Twitter, too, while on company time, with sites like YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn… Continue reading REPORT: 20% of Americans Are Blocked from Facebook at Work
Month: September 2013
Constitute: A New Way to Search the World’s Constitutions
As Americans, we understand just how important a constitution is to maintaining a sovereign nation. One of the basic steps toward drafting a constitution is looking at other documents and precedents. Constitute, an online database of the world’s constitutions, now provides a way to quickly search and analyze the world’s constitutions. Did you know that… Continue reading Constitute: A New Way to Search the World’s Constitutions
Spoilerfoiler: How Netflix Hopes to Stop Your Exposure to Breaking Bad Spoilers on Twitter
Are you tired of your buddies spoiling Breaking Bad episodes for you on Twitter? Unless you’re all caught up on the hit AMC show, you’ve probably been thinking twice about checking your feed Monday morning, right? Don’t fret. Netflix has just debuted a new website, Spoilerfoiler, that allows you to log into Twitter and see… Continue reading Spoilerfoiler: How Netflix Hopes to Stop Your Exposure to Breaking Bad Spoilers on Twitter
China to Lift Censorship on Sites Like Facebook and Twitter within New Free Trade Zone
China is reportedly welcoming sites like Facebook and Twitter, previously deemed sensitive and blocked by the government, back into the country. These sites will be accessible in a proposed free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai but not the remainder of the country, according to the South China Morning Post via Reuters. The Hong Kong newspaper… Continue reading China to Lift Censorship on Sites Like Facebook and Twitter within New Free Trade Zone
My Startup Story: The History of DashBurst
I love social media. So back in 2011, I decided to start a business around it. But at some point, social media just stopped being social.
Photographer Captures Vintage New York Moments from His Taxi Cab
David Bradford was working as an art director at Saks Fifth Avenue when, after a decade of dedication to the store, he decided to take on a job that allowed him more freedom to pursue creative projects. In 1990 David started working as a cabbie, and on his very first day he realized he now… Continue reading Photographer Captures Vintage New York Moments from His Taxi Cab
How the World Reacted to the Finale of Dexter
After 8-award winning seasons, the hit TV show Dexter has come to an end. And how it all went down is sure to leave you in shock. Dexter has a pretty loyal fan base, as America’s most lovable serial killer, and they’re definitely buzzing tonight. Previously to the finale, Dexter’s sister Debra got shot by… Continue reading How the World Reacted to the Finale of Dexter
Nature’s Canvas: 12 Real Life Portraits of Trees
Mother nature provides a beautiful palette that South Korean-based artist, Myoung Ho Lee, looks to turn into his own personal canvas. Lee captures treescapes by placing gigantic blank canvases behind them. His images combine a professional studio portrait look within real landscapes. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the minimalist canvas background here, though,… Continue reading Nature’s Canvas: 12 Real Life Portraits of Trees
