WTF? Contrary to what most would assume, IM abbreviations are actually expanding teenager’s language skills. As NewScientist.com reports, In a study by Sali Tagliamonte and Derek Denis from the University of Toronto, which is scheduled to run in the spring 2008 issue of American Speech, the scientists found that instead of totally screwing up their ability to communicate, they’ve declared it a “linguistic renaissance.”

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Don’t worry, I almost forgot, too. So, to save you the pain I went through to not be a bad son, here’s a list of quick gift ideas to show your mom you care.

1. Start Her a Blog: Mom’s don’t want you blowing a bunch of cash on them. In fact, they’d probably prefer you didn’t spend any money at all. And of course, it’s the thought that counts. So start yourmomsname.wordpress.com. It’s free, it’s cool, it takes 15 minutes, and she’ll feel like the two of you are bonding. She can use it to keep you (and anyone else) up-to-date on family events, or start the next hotmilfs.com marthastewart.com!

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All this limp-fingers nonsense is getting you nowhere. According to Yahoo New’s LiveScience.com, a new study conclusively reports that the firmer your handshake, the better your chances of getting the job you want.

We’ve all heard that first impressions are important, but when all you’ve got is, hopefully, 5-10 good minutes to prove yourself worthy, the handshake is the first impression. Read More »

I haven’t seen a pounding like this since I found my Dad’s Hustler stash.

In case you haven’t noticed, or don’t care, Yahoo’s stock has been beaten mercilessly on the weekend news that Microsoft told them to “buh-bye.” Not surprisingly, Google’s position went up by 2%.

Not sure where Yahoo will end today, but if you have student loan money still sitting around - short it baby, short it! Read More »

Sure, your laces are clean, no scuffs on the toe, you’ve got the new SB Dunks on reserve, and a closet filled with pristine kicks back at home. But did you know that blowing half your paycheck on shoes might actually be worth more than looking fresh?

A new poll shows that people who buy three or more pairs of sneakers per year are much more likely to possess superior leadership skills than those who don’t. Read More »

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In our endless search for maximum comfort, man has gone to great lengths to feel at home, whether on the road or in air. A moment away from our mobile devices makes us irritable; JetBlue knows this and is planning to keep us connected.

The Wall Street Journal reported today that JetBlue will begin a trial run with free in-flight Wi-Fi for passengers aboard selected planes starting December 11. Yahoo and Research In Motion Ltd. are the supported formats thus far, meaning that browsing will be limited to email and IMs.

Still, it’s better than nothing for tech-types that need their quick fix. Read More »