Posted on 28 September 2009 by admin
From Source: Mashable
Whether or not Twitter has hit a traffic growth ceiling, the 140 character status update platform has already proved it can permeate past its early adopter audience and attract a more mainstream user-base complete with Twittering athletes, celebrities, and government officials.
Along the way, Twitter (Twitter) has also managed to grab a lot of attention as the easy scapegoat in parody videos. We’ve seen comedic geniuses, late-night talk show hosts, and many video production companies all try to best each other in a battle for the funniest Twitter spoof or satire. Not all are created equal, but the 10 we’ve included here are some of the sure-fire standouts.
Twitter may be the butt of everyone’s joke, but after the news of a $1 billion valuation, we have a sneaking suspicion that Twitter will eventually have the last laugh.
Listropolis' Take:
Any list with Twouble With Twitters in it is a great list. If you're a Twitter fan, you'll really appreciate the humor in these vids.
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Posted on 24 September 2009 by admin
From Source: Men's Fitness
Listropolis' Take:
This is something any beer drinker should know. The list is short, sweet, and to the point.
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Posted on 22 September 2009 by admin
From Source: MakeUseOf
The very first thing I should mention is that when it comes to Facebook, there’s really no such thing as “hack codes.” The title of this article is partially tongue-in-cheek, because with Facebook, the rules change so often that one “Facebook hack” code that works today will likely not work tomorrow. Facebook designers change links and features at whim – and you’re left trying to guess what’s coming next and why your link or plug-in no longer works.
Listropolis' Take:
You've probably already seen a few of these, but it's worth a bookmark so you can have them all together in one place. There are a couple of real gems here.
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10 Revealing Infographics about the Web
Posted on 21 September 2009 by admin
From Source: Six Revisions
The use of graphics as a tool for educating viewers is a great approach to sharing information. It’s an effective way of composing otherwise boring information and data into an easy-to-consume and fascinating way.
In this article, you’ll discover a variety of infographics and visualizations associated with the internet. You might just learn a thing or two about the web by looking at these awesome artworks!
Listropolis' Take:
I'll admit, I'm not a huge fan of infographics, but this post offers a few very nice, easy to understand graphics I hadn't seen before. Worth a look!
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Tags: , security
5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!) on Facebook
Posted on 17 September 2009 by admin
From Source:ReadWriteWeb
When the President of the United States warns schoolchildren to watch what they say and do on Facebook, you know that we've got a problem...and it's not one limited to the U.S.'s borders, either. People everywhere are mindlessly over-sharing on the world's largest social network, without a second thought as to who's reading their posts or what effect it could have on them further down the road. For example, did you know that 30% of today's employers are using Facebook to vet potential employees prior to hiring? In today's tough economy, the question of whether to post those embarrassing party pics could now cost you a paycheck in addition to a reputation. (Keep that in mind when tagging your friends' photos, too, won't you?)
Listropolis' Take:
This is hands-down the BEST list I've ever seen in regards to Facebook security! You should bookmark this immediately, and refer back to it often. Actually, this should just be automatically sent to all new FB users upon signup.
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Posted on 09 September 2009 by admin
From Source: Hongkiat.com
Having another designer’s PSD file is as good as owning a chef’s recipe book. The only difference is – we designers are willing share and sometimes we even distribute them ourselves so others can download and learn from our techniques. Photoshop .PSD file reveals the techniques used on a specific design, it also tells us the style of the creator and most of the time there is something new we can learn from it. In today’s post, we want to bring to your attention some of the that you can download. We suggest you consult the author before using them for commercial purposes. Full list after jump.
Listropolis' Take:
There are tons of places to get PSD files, but this is one of the best lists I've ever seen. If you're looking for files to learn new techniques, make this your first stop.
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