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[Video] Forest Hills State of Mind- Pseudo Jay Z’s Tribute to a Middle Class Jewish Nabe
[Video] Scrabble in Jackson Heights
If you like your game night to come with a box of Scrabble, the board game that requires you to actually spell words (gasp)... »
[Video] Gothic Cats, Goats Being Pushed Off The Mountains By Eagle & Space Worms
I never thought I would have to re-emphasize the fact that there are a bunch of crazies out there. So let me back up and... »
[Video] An Ode To A Newscast
You know you are one of those people–settled comfortably on your couch, with a beverage in hand, complaining about what’s on TV. You yammer... »
[Video] Anthony Bourdain in Astoria: Reviews Kabab Cafe and The Right Way to Handle Balls
No one comes close to Anthony Bourdain when it comes to calling a spade a spade. Here he is, on a jaunt across Astoria... »
Social Media
Make Your Twitter Followers Uneasy Using ShadyURLs
Anyone who uses Facebook or Twitter is probably familiar with Bit.ly or TinyURL.com–Web services that shortens lengthy Web addresses to fit within limited character counts. These truncated URLs don’t make it clear what page the link redirects to, but most people have gotten used to that fact; users happily click a shortened URL without... »
This Is Spectacular: A Closer Look At The World’s Largest Airplane Graveyard
It is one the most spectacular images that I have seen in a long time. Google Earth has just released hi-res images of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group–which sounds like a mouthful but is probably the most awesome place ever. This is where old decommissioned aircraft from the US military go to die.... »
Hate Someone’s Tweet? Now, You Can Poop On It!
There have been many days when we have worried why we need to be constantly updated via Twitter of people’s terribly uninteresting lives. It’s either “Wow, what a great day,” or a link to some goobaliciously nonsensical crap that they find interesting. Dude, take a hint! We don’t want yet another update of your “unawesome ”... »
Attention: Google Is Not Making You Stupid. There Might Be Other Factors In Play
In 2008, writer Nicholas Carr worried in The Atlantic that the search engine Google and the easy availability of information on the internet is making our brains lazy–and rendering humans stupid. He wrote that the net was destroying his capacity for concentration and contemplation, adding, “Once I was a scuba diver in the sea... »
Facebook Vs Google – The Final Frontier
It’s quite literally the battle of the titans. Facebook vs Google and the race seems to be getting edgier. January data released on compete.com now shows that the social networking site Facebook had a whopping 134 unique visitors in January. Fb seems to be galloping ahead, collecting not just eyeballs but also engaging its visitors... »
Twitter Goes To The Dogs, Literally
There was a time when having a pooch brought simple chores like taking the dog on regular walks, brushing its coat, and occasionally throwing a stick or prying a slipper loose from its clenched jaws. But these days, having a dog can bring strange new responsibilities–like signing the pup up to Twitter. »
Arrested? Stream Your Mugshot Live On The iPhone
Ah, the iPhone. What would life be without it? You can get directions, make dinner reservations, break up via text and now, thanks to the latest app, you can get live streaming mugshots on your phone! Wait–is that mom? »
Listomania: The Smartest and Dumbest Products Of The Decade
The smartest products are easy to list. I have my favorites, you have yours. But am pretty sure, we could all agree on the all-round awesomeness of the I-phone, the i-pod, the blackberry, the movie Avatar, Facebook and the SNUGGIE! »
Facebook Is Taking Over The World
...and we have a map to prove that. Italian writer, blogger and photographer Vincenzo Cosenza has for the second time put together a visualization that shows the most popular social networks around the world on a map, based on the most recent traffic data (December 2009) as measured by Alexa & Google Trends for... »
4 Ways to Attract Followers on Twitter
You are on Twitter - now what? You are not Ashton Kutcher, so you don't automatically get a gazillion followers. You are not the New York Times, so still no crazy fan following. You are plain 'ol you - like me. Here's how regular folk like you and me can maximize Twitter's potential. »
Indiejourno on Twitter
- Want to rid the world of landmines? Adopt a HeroRat http://bit.ly/d4Mrch
- #oscars: Good night folks!
- #oscars: happy Hurt locker won, sad that not enuff Alec and Steve and seriously concerned about NPH"s singing abilities:) All good!
- # Oscars- Hurt Locker wins Best Film. way to go. James Cameron must be feeling icky