Can Using Social Media Improve Job Prospects?

Social media has increasingly become an everyday part of life, especially for recent college graduates who are looking to do more with their online profile than simply connect with family and friends. Social media sites and apps, however, can be useful for anyone interested in developing their careers or in finding a new one, as… Continue reading Can Using Social Media Improve Job Prospects?

Gun Cleaning Tips

Many Americans choose to carry, or at least own, a firearm of some kind. Just like with any piece of equipment, you need to clean it to keep it in working order. However, unlike other pieces of machinery, this equipment has the potential to cause damage if it isn’t properly handled. With that in mind,… Continue reading Gun Cleaning Tips

Three Social Media Sites You Should Keep Your Eye On

Tumblr Tumblr has grown exceptionally large over the last few years and has creeped its way onto the top list of social media to use. It has a close similarity to WordPress, but so does every blog. Here are some interesting facts about Tumblr (2011 stats): 33,313,879 Tumblrs 12,255,883,250 posts 38,000 posts per minute There… Continue reading Three Social Media Sites You Should Keep Your Eye On

8 Ways To Get Out Of Going To Work

Going to work can get pretty old sometimes. There are something that you might want to do instead of going to work. If you absolutely need some excuses to leave work?whether it be to take a day off, or do something fun?take a look at these excuses to help you get out of a day… Continue reading 8 Ways To Get Out Of Going To Work

How To Take A Flattering Facebook Profile Picture

Have you ever seen one of those tee-shirts bearing the slogan “You looked better on Facebook (*)”? There is a very good reason that these humorous shirts exist – an increasing number of people are choosing to use their digital cameras to take photographs of themselves (to be used as their main profile picture) which… Continue reading How To Take A Flattering Facebook Profile Picture

The Truth About Social Media In The Workplace – Is It Ever A Good Idea?

There is no denying that social media is a great tool for communication. We are now able to keep in touch with relatives all over the world, and catch up with long lost friends. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are great tools for self expression, but is social media bad for your job? In 201 there… Continue reading The Truth About Social Media In The Workplace – Is It Ever A Good Idea?

Nanoparticles And New Textile Technologies

Nanoparticles and New Technologies Nanofinishing is an area of textile technology which has developed significantly in the last few years. Your flame retardant curtains, or kids UV blocking wetsuit is sure to have been made possible by nanotechnology. ‘Nano’ comes from the Greek word nanos which means dwarf. Nano particles are therefore tiny particles which… Continue reading Nanoparticles And New Textile Technologies

Inventive New Ways For Mechanics To Gain A New Edge

Advertising locally through fliers, phone books, and newspapers can work to some extent, but this is the age of the internet. People are more likely to look up services online than they are to use print media to find what they need. That’s part of why it’s so important to have a good website with… Continue reading Inventive New Ways For Mechanics To Gain A New Edge

Can Going Green Also Save You Money?

Let’s face it: eco-friendliness is a trend that is most likely here to stay, and it is just a matter of time before you will be pressured into going green altogether. Many people seem to believe that making those green lifestyle changes will somehow cost them a lot of money. While it is true that… Continue reading Can Going Green Also Save You Money?

What Is An Ultrabook And Do You Need One?

Ultrabook is a term coined by Intel to describe a new type of personal computing device. Ultrabooks fall somewhere between tablets and laptops, and they’re set to gain in popularity as the year goes on. Many popular manufacturers are coming out with their own versions of ultrabooks, including Acer, Dell, HP, Toshiba, Samsung, and Lenovo.… Continue reading What Is An Ultrabook And Do You Need One?