Where 1.5 Million Fashionistas Go to Share Their Pics

Where 1.5 Million Fashionistas Go to Share Their Pics:

Los Angeles based startup Pose is like an interactive fashion magazine, according to co-founder Alisa Gould-Simon.
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‘Yahoo HR’ Twitter Parody Mocks Marissa Mayer’s Leadership

‘Yahoo HR’ Twitter Parody Mocks Marissa Mayer’s Leadership:

New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer caused quite the stir last Friday when she decided to eliminate the option for employees to work from home.
While some applauded the surprising decision as a bold move that should help Yahoo get back on track, many commenters criticized it harshly. In a digital age where many employees can theoretically get work done anywhere -- provided they have Internet access -- Mayer's edict struck some as over-the-top and even a bit draconian.
Yahoo recently addressed the controversy, but it's already spawned at least one Twitter parody that makes fun of Mayer's new hardline image.
Simply called "Yahoo! HR," the account sends out mock human-resources notices to i…
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Bluetooth Basketball Will Analyze Your Hoops Skills

Bluetooth Basketball Will Analyze Your Hoops Skills:

The 94Fifty Bluetooth basketball from a company called InfoMotion aims to help aspiring ballers train strategically by tracking shots and dribbles.
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73% of Teachers Use Cellphones for Classroom Activities

73% of Teachers Use Cellphones for Classroom Activities:

More middle- and secondary-school teachers are using digital tools in their classrooms and professional lives, a new report says. A study by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project released Thursday delves into teachers' increasing technology use, but also expresses educators' concerns about the digital divide.
The study surveyed Advance Placement and National Writing Project teachers across the United States, and 92% say the Internet has a "major impact" on their ability to access content, resources and materials for teaching. Teachers are becoming advanced tech users, according to Kristen Purcell, Pew's associate director for research.
"The findings bode well for p…
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Researchers Borrow Idle Computer Time to Cure Diseases

Researchers Borrow Idle Computer Time to Cure Diseases:

After long hours toiling on a computer, many users leave their devices on to save time and energy. One non-profit foundation is taking advantage of people's idle time for the greater good: it's borrowing computer cycles to cure rare diseases.
Quantum Cures, founded in January, will enlist the help of volunteers around the United States to access unused computer time. Participants can download a free screensaver software which will solve molecule computations for a specific disease. The program seeks to perform additional research during off hours.
The concept of utilizing distributed computing for scientific research is nothing new. Projects like SETI@home and Folding@home use thousa…
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Unemployed? The Right (and Wrong) Way to Brand Yourself

Unemployed? The Right (and Wrong) Way to Brand Yourself:

As terrifying as it may be when you’re out of work, it's no time to run for the hills. Consider these key strategies to help you brand yourself.
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Could Apple’s iPhone Mini and Phablet Look Like This?

Could Apple’s iPhone Mini and Phablet Look Like This?:

Although the iPhone 5 only launched five months ago, designers are already imagining how Apple's next line of smartphones will look.
Peter Zigich, a Toronto-based 3D designer, posted concept images of the iPhone 6, the iPhone mini and a phablet on his website.
For Apple's next flagship phone, Zigich proposes moving the home button to the side, leaving room for more screen room and another row of icons. The change, he adds, would maintain the same physical dimensions as the iPhone 5. Zigich also mulls over the possibility of two home buttons -- one on each side of the phone.
For the iPhone mini, he imagines it as a cheaper, smaller version of the flagship -- as some reports suggest…
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