Tech Gadgets and Apps for Body and Soul – From Head to Toe

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These gadgets and apps are designed to help you relax and enhance your mind, sight, and senses.

These days there seems to be an app or gadget for nearly every aspect of life. Yet, it's ironic that having to sift through the sheer amount of technology available to make our lives better, can sometimes be overwhelming and stress us out. To make it a little easier, we've done the research for you. With these gadgets and apps you can relax and enhance your mind, sight, and senses. iCouch CBT For mental mood monitoring and mini therapy sessions, I like the iCouch CBT. This iPhone app offers a ... Continue Reading

Three Important Steps to Take if You Become a Victim of Cyber Identity Theft

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If you’ve experienced cyber identity theft, these steps will help you on the road to reclaiming your information.

It may seem ironic in modern times, with all the advances in technology, but identity theft continues to be a real problem. Sure, there are simple and essential precautions you can take to prevent cyber identity theft, but the sad reality is that this type of crime continues to spiral out of control. The Federal Trade Commission reports that as many as 9 million Americans are affected by this modern day theft each year. This means it could even happen to you or someone you know. Here are the ... Continue Reading

Watch Out Behind You: Preventing Identify Theft

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Reduce your chances of experiencing identity theft with these simple tips.

The Federal Trade Commission says millions of Americans have their personal identities stolen each year and that as many as 9 million are victimized in the U.S. alone annually. Though there is still no 100 percent fail-safe solution to this growing problem, there are a lot of easy things you can do to greatly reduce the chances of this ever happening to you. Here’s a short list of easy, must-do steps you can take to maximize your level of protection online: Create only complex passwords ... Continue Reading

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How to Back Up Google Blogger Blog

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Back up your Google Blogger or Blogspot account with these simple steps.

In recent weeks I’ve talked to three women bloggers who actually had their Google Blogger or Blogspot accounts mysteriously disappear – possibly for policy violations or other unknown causes -- two of which were permanently deleted representing years of hard work. That’s not even to consider what might happen if a blog on this service is ever hacked – the aftermath could be disastrous to have to deal with. For sure, the Internet these days isn’t working like clockwork as it used ... Continue Reading

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One Tablet, A Different Use for Every Family Member

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Tablets have captivated many family members – both at work and at play, kids and adults alike.

Did you get a tablet for the holidays? Are all the family members clamoring to use it? A few years ago who could have imagined that tablets would find their way into the hands of just about every member of the family, young and old? But, since the first iPad was launched by Apple in 2010, followed by the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab and a host of other options since, tablets have indeed captivated many of us both at work and at play, kids and adults alike. Lifestyle and age ... Continue Reading

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What to Look For When Buying a Tablet

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Comparison shop and research what to look for when buying a tablet.

Contrary to popular perceptions, according to on-air technology analyst for CBS News and tech pundit, Larry Magid, “The iPad was far from the first tablet. Yet – with Steve Jobs clearly in control of the design – they were the first to truly catch on. It’s been said before, but it’s so true – Jobs knew what people wanted even before they knew they wanted it.” The first tablet PC –a note pad-size device incorporating features similar to a full-size personal or laptop computer ... Continue Reading

SocialMoms Rewards Bloggers – and all Social Moms – With Unique Loyalty Program

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Emerging on a new platform, SocialMoms continues to listen to what you want, to expand to meet the evolving needs of our mom blogger members

Emerging on a new platform, SocialMoms continues to listen to what you want, to expand to meet the evolving needs of our mom blogger members. Most exciting, we launched the industry’s first loyalty program that rewards bloggers for participating, and it invites all manner of “social moms” to get in on the action as well. At its core, the goal of the new Social Moms community is supporting women who blog, providing the framework to connect with companies for sponsorship opportunities, ... Continue Reading

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Insider’s Guide to Find More Fun Twitter Party Invites

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Learn how to find and join a wealth of Twitter parties.

As new users continue signing on to Twitter and the total tweets per day escalates, more companies are beginning to see the value of Twitter parties to build brand awareness among their targeted audiences. In fact, judging from the growing number of tweets I’ve seen on lately, I’d say Twitter parties seem to be increasing in popularity. If you haven’t had the chance to experience a Twitter party yet, it might be that you just don’t have the time and/or desire to attend any. More ... Continue Reading

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In Tribute to the Late Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs death left many reeling, here is our tribute to his life and how people have been dealing with the news.

Preface: Steve and I go way back. No, I never met him face to face. But I’m just one year younger than he and I have owned a long list of Apple products since the 1980s so I feel particularly connected. This tribute is dedicated to the man who inspired millions on every continent during his short but very full life. Social media activity after the death of Steve Jobs has been unprecedented. At no time else in recent memory has there been such a flood of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other ... Continue Reading

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Build a Twitter Following That Continues to Grow

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Learn how to plan for, build, and cultivate your Twitter following.

Like other social media tools, acquiring and retaining Twitter followers requires a strategy  and ongoing effort. When you start a garden you need to first plan your patch and then sow your seeds to eventually produce plants and produce. The same goes for growing your Twitter presence. You need to plan, evaluate your goals, and plant your seeds of effort. Once your garden of Twitter followers germinates and grows, remember not to neglect it. Here’s How: Establishing Your ... Continue Reading

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