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Smart is the New Pretty: Picture That

By Kirsten|April 4th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I know you guys love my writing (yammering), but it seems we are a generation that is totally enraptured with photos. And well, like they say, pictures are worth a thousand words. So, it’s no wonder that we spend a lot of time on our phones and computers uploading and “liking” photos.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but what about movies? Are YouTube rentals on the horizon? [Mashable]
Well, guess where Twitter’s moving? [Huffington Post]
Is there something –gasp– better than Pinterest? [Mashable]
Hope you didn’t just get a new iPhone… cause the rumors about a new one are already starting. [Mashable]
Instagram for Android was downloaded over one million times in 24 hours. [Mashable]
Wanna spice up those Instagram photos? Try out the newest internet meme: Ridiculously Photogenic Guy. [Mashable]
And speaking of ridiculously photogenic males… Ryan Gosling, anyone? [Refinery29]
Not every picture is a keeper. Here are some of the worst album covers ever. [Gizmodo]
What is a keeper though, is Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment. [Fashionista]

Picture that.

xx,

WhyDid

image via TechCrunch

Smart is the New Pretty: Kids These Days…

By Kirsten|March 28th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

There will come a point in your life when you’ll come to the startling realization that you’ve become a stodgy old grump… something you thought you’d never be. But alas, here you are; griping about terrible music, saggy pants, and kids these days…

While one student gets expelled for his f-bomb Tweet, [Mashable]
Another’s bikini photo causes a graduation ban. [Huffington Post]
But to be fair… we’re all going to have to watch what we say on Facebook pretty soon. [CNET]
And is if that wasn’t bad enough, SAT and ACT testing security will be revamped after cheating scandal. [Huffington Post]
That probably means most of these students won’t be attending one of these “dream colleges.” [Huffington Post]
Which would eventually lead them to work at one of the worst companies in America (is yours on here?) [Huffington Post]
All of this probably has something to do with why the birth rate is plummeting. We’re too poor to have kids! [Huffington Post]
And that’s probably why we feed our kids “pink slime.” [Huffington Post]
This is why you’re better of just getting a dog. At least they can take care of themselves. [Huffington Post]
How about those Dodgers?[Huffington Post]

xx,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: Catch Up.

By Kirsten|March 21st, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

Seeing as I’ve spent the last day traveling (change of scenery, change of mood, right?). I haven’t really had a chance to catch up on the news. So, here’s what I found floating ’round the web this morning.

First and foremost, good morning. [Huffington Post]
You traveling as well? How about TSA approved travel accessories that will keep you from getting caught up in security. [Refinery 29]
Need some reading material for your journey? Find out what all the fuss about this so called The Hunger Games is. [Gawker]
Like what you read? No worries, you can watch the movie in your very own training outfit. [NY Mag]
Happen to be sitting next to Gene Simmons on the flight? I can tell you who’s NOT on his iPod. [Huffington Post]
Or perhaps you spent your flight pinning instead. Find out how to protect your pins against copyright infringement. [Mashable]
Oh, you decided on a little road trip? Siri makers are partnering with Spansion to create new and improved speech recognition software for your vehicle. [Huffington Post]
Will you be checking into (arguably) the most luxurious hotel in the world? [Huffington Post]
If so, you’ll probably need some new jazzy shoes. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a date and new shoes? Oh wait… [Huffington Post]
Finding a date is hard. Luckily, major online dating services promise to crack down on predators. [Mashable]
And I’m sure your date will totally dig your new Hello Kitty Hanky Pankys. [Refinery 29]
Or maybe his kid at heart will adore your cartoon inspired jewels. [Refinery 29]
But alas, in case you’ve just decided to stay at home. Here are five energy (and money) saving technologies. [Mashable]

Bon voyage.

xx,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: Snooze or News

By Kirsten|January 25th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

Being bombarded with news about celebrities breaking up and being rushed to rehab on a daily basis, it’s time we looked for some news that might make us smile rather than snooze. It’s a rough world out there… for a celebrity.

Welp, seems I’m not alone in my love of all things neon. [Nylon]
You could probably sport something bright to stand out at the newly re-opened 40/40 Club. Oh wait… [Huffington Post]
Hmph… well, there’s always that documentary about cassettes. That’d be fun. [TechCrunch]
BeachMint (mother company of JewelMint, StyleMint, ShoeMint, and BeautyMint) just keeps on growing with more “Mints” to come! [TechCrunch]
Not a Mint fan? ShopSavvy is a pretty amazing new way to comparison shop while on the go by scanning barcodes. [TechCrunch]
Pretty soon your car may be very sensitive. So sensitive it will respond to your very touch. [Business Insider]
Speaking of touching, Victoria’s Secret’s new “Designer Collection” is sure to make your Valentine squeal with delight. [Fashionista]
Did you ever think you’d squeal with delight over an aardvark? Today’s the day. [Huffington Post]
No, no. Aardvarks aren’t endangered species, but these guys are. [Huffington Post]
Know who else isn’t endangered? These six new breeds introduced into the Westminster Kennel Club [Huffington Post]
Hell, might as well throw in a cat video while I’m at it. [Gawker]

How did we get here?

xx,

WhyDid

photo via A Yankee’s Southern Exposure

Smart Is the New Pretty: Where Did the Internet Go?

By Kirsten|January 18th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

You may be thinking to yourself, “What the heck is going on with the internet today? It’s different. It’s weird.” Well, there’s good reason for that. Many websites are going “black” in protest of SOPA. WTF is SOPA, you ask?

So let’s break it down with the beginner’s guide to SOPA. [Nylon]
Want to know who is going “dark” in protest? Here’s a list. [Mashable]
Even Google has stepped up to make a statement about SOPA, PIPA. [Huffington Post]
Strangely enough, a lot of 18-25 year olds might not notice. They don’t shop online, nor do they know what Gilt is. [Refinery 29]
They do like the web though. Perhaps they’d like to use BilltoMobile for their in store purchases. [TechCrunch]
I guess they’re probably busy using Chegg’s new mobile reader for online textbooks, right? [TechCrunch]
Speaking of which… do you have a report due today? How are you going to access Wikipedia??? Here’s how. [Mashable]
Hopefully, you aren’t going to check it from your iPad… made of clay. [The Verge]
Clay iPads didn’t make the list of CES’s hottest gadgets for small businesses. But these seven did. [Mashable]
Think your iPhone is only good for chatting/texting/stalking? One Like Son used it to record their ENTIRE album. [Mashable]
Once you’re done listening, find out what you can do to fight SOPA. [Reddit]

xx,

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