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Explore the World of Science With These 2 Websites

February 14, 2014 by

The world of science covers a wide range of areas, from astronomy to geography to biology. Whether you’re an experienced scientist or a student who simply loves science, these fascinating websites will provide hours of video, audio, and text devoted to your favorite subject.

Popular Science
The beloved science magazine Popular Science now has a website with just as much up-to-date scientific news. Here you’ll find the latest information about technology, cars, aviation, space, geology, and a variety of other universally appealing subjects. The Popular Science website also features high-quality video, beautiful photo galleries, and links to interesting blogs that you won’t find in the print magazine.

Science Mag
Science Mag is a science website with a more intellectual tone, covering both the latest news in the science world and new findings from various fields. High-resolution images and exciting podcasts make the site more interactive, and webinars allow visitors to really become a part of the research. Science Mag covers the worlds of medicine, geology, technology, and a number of other subjects, and it even offers aspiring scientists advice for breaking into the field of science.

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Three Fashionable Style Apps

December 13, 2013 by

Do you spend at least an hour getting dressed every morning? Are you constantly taking outfit photos to share your fabulous ensembles with your friends on social media? If you’ve got a passion for fashion, you’re sure to love these stylish apps.

Cloth
Share your outfits with likeminded fashion mavens with this social app. Cloth allows users to upload outfit photos, like other users’ outfits, share your looks to your favorite social media sites, and organize your wardrobe based on events, locations and even the weather outside.

Stylebook
If you want to create a versatile wardrobe and make the most out of the pieces you already own, Stylebook is the perfect tool. This helpful app allows you to mix and match pieces in a collage for future outfits, remember great outfits that you’ve already worn, and even find the perfect pair of shoes or handbag by browsing items you’ll love from shops online.

Design Library
Design Library is the perfect app for any aspiring fashion designer or textile lover who wants to learn more about where popular fabrics came from. Created by the physical Design Libraries New York City and London, this app features video tours of the museums, high-quality images of textile collections and inspirational designs from countries all over the world.

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Follow Football All Week Long with These Great Sites

November 25, 2013 by

Sure, you can watch the big games on Saturdays and Sundays. But devoted football fans also have a growing number of ways to keep up with their favorite sport online throughout the rest of the week. Here are three websites where you can read in-depth articles, watch videos, and see stats as a lead up to the next big game!

NFLNation
Hosted by the beloved television sports network, ESPN’s NFLNation is a great online source for following pro football. This site is jam packed with articles and discussions written by football experts, the latest league news, a constantly updated scoreboard and weekly player stats that you won’t find anywhere else. Fans can even search NFLNation to see stuff about their favorite team.

Football Outsiders
Written by thinking fans for thinking fans Football Outsiders is an in-depth website that takes an entirely new approach to analyzing the sport of football. The site’s statistics-centric writers provide brand new stats that attempt to make a more effective analysis of each game, as well as long-form articles that might change your perspective on the game.

Dr. Saturday
Yahoo! Sports’ Dr. Saturday is a college football blog that discusses the players, teams and coaches within the world of college football. With a laid-back, conversational voice and expert analysis, this is the ideal follow-up reading after watching your alma mater’s latest game.

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Become a Mobile Artist With These 5 Apps

November 8, 2013 by

Interested in getting more involved in art or something creative? While you may not have time to sit down at an easel and paint a masterpiece, chances are you have five or ten minutes to draw something on your smartphone or tablet. Next time you're waiting for your dining companion, on the train, or taking a small break, check out these five great apps. 

ASKetch
Draw a black and white portrait or cartoon with the touch of your finger. The app has a minimal interface, so you can focus on your drawing. Pick a place on the screen and start drawing. You can switch back and forth between different types of pencils for different looks. Available for iPhone and iPad.

How to Draw
New to drawing but interested in learning? This great app, available for iPhone and Android, will teach you how to draw. Learn to draw over 200 different objects with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. Lessons range from beginner to more advanced. 

Comic & Meme Creator
Sometime the best way to tell a joke is through a drawing or comic. If you aren't the best drawer, this app is for you. Create a comic or meme with pre-drawn characters and backgrounds. Just add the words! Once your comic is done, you can send it to friends on Facebook and Twitter. Available for iPhone and Android. 

Paper
This free app for iPad lets you create beautiful images right on the screen. Add on additional tools, like brushes and color mixers, for a small fee. Create beautiful images, landscapes, and even presentation tools. Each work of art is stored in a notebook within the app. 

Auryn Ink
Paint a watercolor picture right on your phone with this great app. Choose your canvas, brush size, color wheel, and more. You can allow your watercolor picture to air dry or dry it instantly. It's just like painting a real picture but without the mess. Available for iPhone and Android. 

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Panna: An Awesome Digital Cooking Magazine

March 8, 2013 by

Panna is an awesome new bi-monthly digital cooking magazine that is delivered directly to your iPad. It's video-based, which makes it easy to enjoy without having to scroll through by hand. That means you can keep it playing while you follow along in your very own kitchen.

To get it, you'll download a free app to your iPad from Apple's online store, then choose a subscription. One issue is just under $6, while an annual subscription with six full issues is $24.95. 

Inside, you'll find recipes with video instructions presented by professional chefs, some of which are cooking in their very own home kitchens. They'll help walk you through each step, so you'll avoid having to spend time deciphering written instructions.

 To learn more about Panna, click here.

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Pandora: Personalized Radio

January 18, 2013 by

Pandora is customizable internet radio that allows you to craft stations that reflect your music preferences. Available as both an app and a website, Pandora enables users to build custom radio stations that are intuitive and curate songs that are similar to your musical preferences.

For example, if you decide to create a Lady Gaga radio station, the station will not only play Lady Gaga's hits, but also any other songs that are similar in the "Top 40" genre. When songs play, you can either give them a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, to further hone-in on your likes.

Both the Pandora app and Pandora website are free, but if you would like your stations to play without any commercial interruptions, you can pay a nominal membership fee.

Ready to start listening? Check out Pandora here.

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