Monthly Archives: March 2010

Online Dating-Profile Picture Myths | blog.okcupid.com

Posted on March 29, 2010 by lmehit | Leave a comment

In looking closely at the astonishingly wide variety of ways our users have chosen to represent themselves, we discovered much of the collective wisdom about profile pictures was wrong.

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Tagged attractive photos, myths of dating photos, online dating photos, put your best photo forward

Vodkas That Are Weirdly Awesome|Asylum.com

Posted on March 29, 2010 by lmehit | Leave a comment

What if we told you that a group of savvy vodka-preneurs were concocting vodkas that used ingredients like bacon, hot dogs and scorpions?

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Tagged i'm drinking what, liquor trends, premium vokdas, scorpions, Vodka

Should You Stop the Pop? | DivineCaroline

Posted on March 29, 2010 by lmehit | Leave a comment

As a lifelong knuckle cracker, I’ve heard the spiel dozens of times—you know, keep popping and…

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Tagged arthritis risk, bad habits, behavior, habits, knuckle cracking, my mamma told me

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation for Green Tech Manufacturing Equipment Sales Tax Exemption to Create Jobs

Posted on March 26, 2010 by CBPS | Leave a comment

For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Contact: Aaron McLear/Kira Heinrichs
916-445-4571

Building on his commitment to clean technology growth in California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed SB 71 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) to create a sales tax exemption for the purchase of green tech manufacturing equipment in California. This tax exemption is a part of the Governor’s California Jobs Initiative, a legislative package that will create or retain at least 100,000 jobs.
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Tagged american recovery and reinvestment act of 2009, Depression, economy, financial institutions, funding, Recession, sba, stimulus package

California Recovery Task Force Launches Interactive Web Portal

Posted on March 26, 2010 by CBPS | Leave a comment

Press Release

For Immediate Release: 03/23/2010

Contact: Aaron McLear/Eric Alborg
916-445-5880

California Recovery Task Force Launches Interactive Web Portal

In an effort to provide unprecedented transparency of stimulus spending in California, the California Recovery Task Force has launched an interactive Web Portal (www.recovery.ca.gov) that tracks the more than $85 billion in cash and tax benefits expected overall for Californians.

“Tracking stimulus money has further underscored the need to break through the silos of government at the federal, state and local levels,” said Senior Advisor to the Governor and California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz. “Our Web Portal will continue to evolve in order to provide the most transparent picture of government spending in U.S. history.”

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Tagged american recovery and reinvestment act of 2009, Depression, economic crisis, economy, financial crisis, financial institutions, funding, Recession, sba, small business, stimulus package

BBC News – The top 100 sites on the internet

Posted on March 19, 2010 by CBPS | Leave a comment

Explore this interactive graphic to find out which are the biggest sites on the internet, as measured by the Nielsen company. This feature is part of SuperPower, a season of programmes exploring the power of the internet.

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Tagged apple. microsoft, bbc, bing, british broadcasting company, Google, internet

87 Fantastic Free Finds – From Vacation Marketing to Free Green Taxis (CLUSTER)

Posted on March 18, 2010 by lmehit | Leave a comment

These fantastic free finds are the coolest way to spend nothing. Who wouldn’t want to get free Botox or TV channels? If you are on a budget, I highly recommend you spend some time here. It’s free.

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37Signals’ 13 Simple Rules for Success in Business | Slideshows

Posted on March 18, 2010 by CBPS | Leave a comment

37 Signals are the creators of BaseCamp.

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The 10 Most Addictive Sounds in the World | Fast Company

Posted on March 15, 2010 by CBPS | Leave a comment

You’re probably among the millions who have experienced it: driving in a car, listening to the radio, and suddenly this song comes on. It is not just any song–this was your favorite song when you were a teenager. As the first few notes strike up, you’re transported back in time. Everything is so vivid, and your mind wanders to parties, first kisses and sweaty palms. It’s as if time stands still and you suddenly realize that for the entire duration of the song, you haven’t seen a single thing on the road.