Google Glass Release Date: Device Judged Not Suitable for Children Under 13

Google Glass, to be released next year, has given special caution to children under 13 years as it could harm developing vision.

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Boston Bombing & Texas Explosion: After a Week Of Chaos, Americans Cannot Give Up On Humanity

Syra Sharif in World 1 month ago

After this week's chaotic events, people are struggling to grasp reality. But humanity is still alive and well.

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Cure For Cancer? New Drug Which Decimates Tumors Approved For Human Testing

Syra Sharif in Science 1 month ago

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have successfully performed a series of tests on mice using the antibody CD47 and have enough data to begin trials on humans.

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Immigration Reform 2013: 5 Reasons to Support It

Syra Sharif in Politics 2 months ago

Immigration reform has a higher chance of passage than ever. Here are five reasons to support reform and what it will bring to the country.

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4D Printers Would Enable Objects to Create Themselves

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 3 months ago

The concept of a 3D printer seems cool until you realize 4D printers may soon be a thing. Scientists are working to create 4D printing, which would change the way things are printed and made.

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National Hugging Day: On January 21, Join in the Happiness

Syra Sharif in Culture 4 months ago

January 21 is National Hugging Day. While some may be hesitant to participate in PDAs, hugging has been shown to lead to better health and increased overall happiness.

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What is Boxing Day? The Black Friday of Christmas

Syra Sharif in Culture 5 months ago

The post-Christmas holiday is on Dec. 26 in British Commonwealth countries and acts as a sort of "Black Friday" for the rest of the world.

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232 Journalists Imprisoned in 2012, Making This the Worst Year Ever for Press Freedom

Syra Sharif in World 5 months ago

A new report by the CPJ found 2012 to be the worst year for journalists to be imprisoned on charges of terrorism and anti-state offenses.

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Last Minute Gift Ideas: 10 Presents You Can Still Buy Before Christmas

Syra Sharif in Culture 5 months ago

With only five days left until Christmas, those that have waited until the last minute can still find gifts for everyone on their list.

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Switzerland Rated the Best Place to Be Born in 2013, America Falls to 16th

Syra Sharif in Culture 5 months ago

The Economist Intelligence Unit released it yearly rankings of countries which offer the best in terms of quality of life and overall happiness for children born in 2013.

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Cyber Monday Deals 2012: 10 of the Best Sites for Deals and Savings

Syra Sharif in Culture 6 months ago

For those that want to shop online on Cyber Monday, here are 10 of the most popular sites for online shopping including some bargain sites for the best deals.

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Black Friday 2012 Deals: The 10 Shopping Deals That Will Save You Big Bucks

Syra Sharif in Culture 6 months ago

For those who that plan to head out into the crowds on Black Friday hunting for bargains, here are the 10 categories of goods in which the majority of deals and sales can be found.

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Facebook (FB) Stock Woes: FB Losing Young Users As Instagram, Tumblr Become More Popular

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 6 months ago

Today, young people are moving away from Facebook and onto sites such as Twitter or Tumblr. and apps like Instagram to share online content with their network of friends.

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Who Should I Vote For: The Case for Barack Obama

Syra Sharif in Politics 6 months ago

I don’t like to try to convince someone to do something they don’t want to. But since this is an important election, I’ll prod a bit.

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Binders of Women and Big Bird: The 10 Most Popular Memes of Election 2012

Syra Sharif in Politics 6 months ago

This election season has been a great source of entertainment. Here are the 10 online memes to prove it.

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Youth Vote 2012: 5 Issues Millennials See Differently From Older Voters

Syra Sharif in Millennials 6 months ago

There is uncertainty about which candidate is the best choice, even with the election only three days away. Here are five issues millennials are looking at differently in this election.

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Election Polls: 81 Percent of Senate Races Will Be Decided By This Fact

Syra Sharif in Politics 7 months ago

From words said in debates to political ads, every bit of the campaign season was part of the discussion online. This infographic breaks it all down.

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Latest Presidential Polls: Though Romney Leads Among Seniors, Obama Has the Advantage in This Key Indicator

Syra Sharif in Politics 7 months ago

It is important to not ignore the senior demographic, as it is just as important as the millennial vote (and many are still undecided).

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Bloomberg Obama Endorsement: Why the NYC Mayor Backed the President, and What Impact It Will Have

Syra Sharif in Politics 7 months ago

Obama's calm demeanor and manner coupled with the pressure of a crisis situation is what lead Powell and Bloomberg to endorse Obama.

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Halloween Music: Every Song You Need to Celebrate Halloween Tonight

Syra Sharif in Culture 7 months ago

For those that are plan on celebrating Halloween, here are some of the most common themes of Halloween including parties, candy, superstitions, and music.

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Who Won VP Debate 2012: Biden Shows he Understands the Issues, From the Economy to Foreign Policy

Syra Sharif in Politics 7 months ago

Biden showed that he understood the issues that were brought forth and answered each question with facts and examples. Here are three reasons why he won, based on policy and argument.

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Big Bird Ad: Obama Gets Hammered for Mixing Kid Television With Politics

Syra Sharif in Politics 7 months ago

A recent Obama campaign ad is using Big Bird to attack GOP rival Mitt Romney, to which the network asked be removed.

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Fall Leaves: 15 Ways to Get Outdoors and Make the Most of Fall 2012

Syra Sharif in Culture 8 months ago

It's officially October, and no longer can we pretend it's still summer. From spending time outside, to trying something new here are 15 ways to enjoy the season with friends and family.

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Looper Movie is First to Release Animated GIF Poster, Revolutionizing Online Movie Marketing Industry

Syra Sharif in Culture 8 months ago

GIFS are becoming popular as more companies realize that it is important to expand into the digital market.

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Obama vs Romney Polls: 3 Reasons Why Obama Is Surging Ahead in Polling

Syra Sharif in Politics 8 months ago

As the election nears, Obama is rising in the polls thanks in part to his enthusiastic supporters

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Bob Woodward Book Shows Obama Was Unprepared to Tackle the National Debt

Syra Sharif in Business 8 months ago

Bob Woodward's new book "The Price of Politics" is essential for understanding the talks which went on regarding the debt ceiling in 2011, and how Obama was unprepared for such economic struggle.

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Labor Day Weekend 2012: 10 Fun Things to Do During Labor Day Weekend

Syra Sharif in Culture 9 months ago

Labor Day is meant to be spent with family, enjoying and relaxing. Here are 10 ways to do so.

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Intern Tumblr: A Place For Interns to Vent Their Frustrations

Syra Sharif in Culture 9 months ago

With record numbers of millennials taking paid or unpaid internships, blogs aimed at interns help students and others interested in internships navigate their experiences.

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Gabby Douglas and Missy Franklin Prove to the World That Olympians Are Human

Syra Sharif in Culture 9 months ago

The stress and pressure on olympic athletes is great, but they are still human with their own set of faults as well.

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Sikh Temple Shooting and Missouri Mosque Burning Show Hate is Rising in America

Syra Sharif in Culture 9 months ago

The recent shooting at a Sikh temple and a mosque burning, ruled an arson, are only further evidence of the hate that exists and has persisted since after 9/11 in the country.

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Summer Reading List 2012: 10 Timeless Books to Pick Up or Download Before Summer is Over

Syra Sharif in Culture 10 months ago

The following timeless books will open your mind.

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Tom Daley Shows the Pros and Cons of Anonymous Online Comment Sections

Syra Sharif in Culture 10 months ago

It appears as though we take out our frustrations on people we don’t know online which is not always healthy and ultimately solves nothing.

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Twindex Who is Winning: Obama vs Romney on Twitter

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 10 months ago

Twindex, or the Twitter Political Index, tracks the conversations and debates in the Twitterverse related to the candidates and understand whether it positive or negative information.

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Kristin Chenoweth Accident: Good Wife Injury Sparks Fanfare

Syra Sharif in Culture 10 months ago

Cases such as Kristin Chenoweth's accident only highlight some of the many instances where society is devoted to a celebrities' personal well-being.

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Weight Loss Tips: 6 Easy Ways to Get Fit This Summer

Syra Sharif in Culture 10 months ago

Here are 6 easy ways to get fit without all the struggle of starving yourself or going through exhausting gym routines.

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Apple Rumors: iPad Mini May Come Soon, But Steve Jobs Never Wanted it

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 10 months ago

While the iPad mini could be a boon for Apple's tablet sales, Steve Jobs questioned the feasibility of the project.

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iPhone Siri and Android Google Now in Fierce Competition: Which One Will Come Out on Top?

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 10 months ago

Android's 'Google Now' seems to be taking over Apple's less accurate 'Siri' service. Which one will dominate the users' preferences at the end?

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Herman Cain TV: Tea Party Gets Its Own Network

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 10 months ago

Former presidential candidate Herman Cain has launched his own online network that aims to grab hold of conservative and Tea Party values, by letting viewers know they have rights.

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Fathers Day 2012: 5 Totally Awesome, Cheap (and Priceless) Things to Do With Dad This Father's Day

Syra Sharif in Culture 11 months ago

You don't have to break the bank to give dad an unforgettable Father's Day.

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Apple iPhone 5 and the 3 New Apple Products You Want and Need

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 11 months ago

Deciding which Apple new products one wants and needs can be overwhelming, here I'm narrowing the choices to three essentials.

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Pinterest Launches New Feature to Hook Women Users Even More

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 11 months ago

Twitter and Pinterest, in an effort to reach out to people when they are not on the sites, have launched email newsletters to all their users.

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Urban Outfitters Mitt Is The Sh*t Shirt Makes Him Cool for Millennials

Syra Sharif in Millennials 11 months ago

Political shirts are now sold by companies like Urban Outfitters in order to reach out to millennials. These shirts may lead to an increased participation by young voters in the election.

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'Sesame Street' Songwriters Not Happy That Their Music is a Torture Device

Syra Sharif in World 11 months ago

'Sesame Street' music is now used to torture terrorists; songwriters look with disdain at what their music is being used for.

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Obama vs. Romney: The Effect of Social Media on the 2012 Elections

Syra Sharif in Politics 12 months ago

Social Media is important for candidates to help spread out and connect to different voters.

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Obama vs. Romney on Twitter: Data Proves Social Media is Critical For Successful Campaigns

Syra Sharif in Politics 12 months ago

Interaction and communication on sites like Twitter are the key to gaining and holding supporters.

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How College Students Can Cope with the Pressure to Find a Job

Syra Sharif in Millennials 12 months ago

Despite a troublesome economy, students should not give up on finding a job. For those in college now, they should look toward gaining knowledge through experience.

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Indonesia Cracks Down on Atheists

Syra Sharif in World 12 months ago

Recent events in Indonesia have led one man to be jailed for his beliefs. Questions are now being raised about religious freedom's in the world's largest Muslim country.

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Non-Tech Gift Ideas to Show Your Appreciation This Mothers Day

Syra Sharif in Culture 1 year ago

Here are some ways to show mom that you care and that she matters to you besides giving her an iPad or free BlueMountain and Hallmark cards this Mothers Day.

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Indiana Primary 2012 Results: Richard Mourdock Defeats Dick Lugar in Romp for Tea Party

Syra Sharif in Politics 1 year ago

Richard Mourdock, former State Treasurer, defeated six-term senator Richard Lugar in a race that was highly backed by Tea Party supporters.

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5 of the Most Inspirational Quotes From 2012's Commencement Speeches

Syra Sharif in Millennials 1 year ago

College graduates are faced with the strain of finding a job after graduation, though the message which all commencement speakers give is that graduates should be proud of their accomplishments.

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French Election Results 2012: 5 Reasons Why Hollande Won the Youth Vote

Syra Sharif in World 1 year ago

Much like Obama in 2008, Hollande lets millennials have a voice, and gives French young people a reason why they should not give up hope for change in France.

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Is YouTube a Good or Bad Influence on Society?

Syra Sharif in Media & Tech 1 year ago

The media influence which YouTube has can be viewed as positive or negative based on how one shares the ideas which they come across.

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20 Things Millennials Should Do Before They're 30

Syra Sharif in Millennials 1 year ago

There are so many things one can do with one's life. Whether traveling around the world or taking a road trip around the country, the important thing is to cherish life every day.