The project documents every instance of the phrase “is the new” encountered from various sources in 2005. It is intended to map the iterations of a peculiarly common marketing and literary device. (via DIAGRAM :: LeisureArts)
The project documents every instance of the phrase “is the new” encountered from various sources in 2005. It is intended to map the iterations of a peculiarly common marketing and literary device. (via DIAGRAM :: LeisureArts)
Getting a job today pretty much requires previous work experience. The biggest hurdle for most college grads is finding that first job without much of a work history. Some people try to develop experience themselves, finding ways that they can spend their free time learning and practicing their skills in a way that will make them more appealing on paper. A second method people are using is to just lie and hope they don’t get caught.
Is your body betraying you? Learn how to cover up the signals that might oppose your words. Being conscious of your body language and the body language of others can make communication much easier and more honest.
As a potential customer, I think the only reasons I’d follow a business’ twitter feed would be if it was really funny or they gave away free stuff. Aside from those two things, it’s just an opportunity to make a mistake or piss someone off.
(Source: flowtown.com)
I’ve always thought English sounded slow to non-speakers. I’ve also always assumed it sounded bland too though.
(via heresmychance)
I wonder if some guys would stop acting like assholes if it stopped working…
Farmville is like crack for bored idiots.
Working at a computer all day would really suck without the internet.
More advice: Get drunk. Alcohol has been found to stimulate creativity in some people. Just remember to have a sober edit session before you publish.
Over the next hundred years, roughly half of the worlds 7,000 languages are expected to die out.
(Source: forevergeek.com)
RIAA, adapt or die. Prosecutions will not save you.
When I was younger I always thought it would be cool to grow up and become a private investigator. Then I found out that 90% of what I would be doing was catching cheating spouses.
(Source: pinow.com)
Alright, so the next time I hear Pepsi advertise itself as the world’s number one or favorite soft drink, I will know that they are, in fact, lying.
The hardest part is breaking into the industry. Making a living working in social media is far from difficult, but getting hired for that job is not exactly easy.
When OiNK died, I think a small part of me died with it. RIP old buddy.
