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Kepler Explorer iOS App for Armchair Astronomers

April 4, 2012 by noemi

How often do you find yourself gazing up at the vast space above your head – that is, when there is no roof above you? If you are a frustrated astronomer, an astronomer in the making, or an armchair astronomer, here is an app that you will want to download NOW: Kepler Explorer. [Read more…]

SlimKicker Turns Losing Weight Into a Game

April 3, 2012 by noemi

Struggling with your weight loss program? It is a perennial problem that countless people face, but it seems that technology just might help make this endeavor more fun. We all know, deep in our hearts, that no matter what fancy program you try to lose weight, the bottom line is the same: a balanced diet and regular exercise. While that is true, it is a boring idea.

Now what if you have an app that can make things a tad more fun than the usual? I just ran across an app called SlimKicker, which is available as web app and an iPhone app. [Read more…] about SlimKicker Turns Losing Weight Into a Game

Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

April 2, 2012 by noemi

I would never really have thought about it, but a Reuters article got me thinking. ((Source: Reuters)) A study was conducted by The Luxury Institute, with the goal of finding out how wealthy consumers used their smartphones. In other words, they studied the app usage among the members of this sector.

The conclusion? Wealthy people tend to use their smartphones more for apps geared towards finance, travel, and news. They do not seem to have a proclivity for social apps like Twitter or for gaming apps. [Read more…] about Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

Hate Perfume? Go to Christopher Brosius!

March 30, 2012 by noemi

We’ve all been in the situation where a fellow commuter has spilled perfume all over himself (or herself), making everyone else in the bus or train gag. There is something to be said about perfume and cologne. The best ones really do make a huge difference. However, what smells good is totally relative. What may smell sexy to you may come off as disgusting to another person. Then there are those people who simply abhor perfume.

Are you one of those who hate perfume as society defines it? You might then want to check out the work of Christopher Brosius. He is definitely one of those who detests conventional aromas used as perfume, and he has taken it as his personal quest to create scents that deviate from the usual. [Read more…] about Hate Perfume? Go to Christopher Brosius!

Takeout & Delivery: LivingSocial Forays Into Food Service

March 29, 2012 by noemi

I don’t know about you, but LivingSocial – and all those other deal sites – have become a part of my life. I have drastically cut my spending, though, as I realized that I would save more money by simply NOT buying anything at all. Deal or no deal.

While I am sure that I am not alone in thinking this way, these daily deal sites are still popular. And among these sites, LivingSocial is one of the most trusted brands. The group does not seem to be interested in merely sitting on its laurels, as can be surmised from their latest move: entering the food delivery market. [Read more…] about Takeout & Delivery: LivingSocial Forays Into Food Service

NASA’s Perpetual Ocean Will Mesmerize You

March 28, 2012 by noemi

NASA Perpetual Ocean — NASA's Perpetual Ocean

There is the old saying that the sea is the perfect cure for anything – from the mother of all hangovers to a broken heart! If you have tried going away and spending time at the beach during low times, then you will, in all probability, attest to that statement.

Then again, as I always say, perspective is everything. And with this Perpetual Ocean project, NASA has given us a different perspective on the oceans of the world. [Read more…] about NASA’s Perpetual Ocean Will Mesmerize You