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Are You Digitally Dominant?

May 1, 2012 by noemi

Technology can either be a boon or a bane, depending on how it is used. I suppose hardly anyone will say out loud that they are addicted to digital devices, but it seems that the dangers of this kind of addiction are very much real.

In a recent study conducted by dnx, a digital marketing agency, the terms techno-addict and digitally dominant have come up, both referring to individuals whose lives revolve around communication via text, email, video calls, and other digital means. ((Source)) [Read more…] about Are You Digitally Dominant?

The Ugly Meter App

April 30, 2012 by noemi

They say real friends tell you the truth, no matter how much it may hurt. So how many of your friends tell you if you look good or not? It may or may not be at the top of your list, but I suppose that deep inside – for some people at least – it is an important question that they want answered.

It is rather sad, if you think about it, but yes, there is an app that will give you feedback about your looks. It is called the Ugly Meter. [Read more…] about The Ugly Meter App

Chocolate Weapons for the Peaceful Gun Enthusiast

April 27, 2012 by noemi

Guns – and weapons in general – tend to bring controversy. While they do have their uses, the potential for abuse is always huge, giving way to staunch opponents. Of course, at the other end of the spectrum, we can find the staunchest of advocates as well.

If you appreciate the beauty of guns but don’t want to dive into the controversy that surrounds it, you might want to check out a different version instead. An edible version that just might give you more pleasure than cold steel.

Enter chocolate weapons. [Read more…] about Chocolate Weapons for the Peaceful Gun Enthusiast

Organ Donor Key Chains

April 26, 2012 by noemi

Key chains are items which often get given as tokens, and many people actually find it cool to collect key chains from different places. Then there are those key chains that follow specific themes, and now and then, you come across a theme that deviates from the usual ideas.

How about organ donor key chains? [Read more…] about Organ Donor Key Chains

FitDesk PRO for the Busy Blogger

April 25, 2012 by noemi

If you work from home like I do, you probably have to face the similar issue of getting caught up in work and not going out for fresh air on a regular basis. Then there is the question of actually getting your blood flowing with some exercise. While I realize that this does not apply to all work from home people, I am pretty sure that there are those who are in the same boat.

Enter the FitDesk PRO. [Read more…] about FitDesk PRO for the Busy Blogger

The Science Behind the “Old Books Smell”

April 24, 2012 by noemi

That “old books smell” is hard to beat, isn’t it? That particular scent brings me back to my days as a student, when I would spend lots of time browsing the shelves of the library. As the case usually is with university libraries, a considerable part of their collection are old books. And yeah, that smell has become firmly embedded in my memory.

I am pretty sure that I am not alone in this. In these days when even those who like the feel and smell of (paper) books are looking to e-books, the yearning for the old books smell still has a strong following. But have you ever thought about the scientific explanation for this? [Read more…] about The Science Behind the “Old Books Smell”