Author Archives: Sarah Grace

Social Butterfly

We know the calendar says Tuesday, but it seems like Friday thanks to what feels like a week’s worth of exciting news today in the digital world.  A roundup of some of our favorite headlines over the past 24 hours:

- It’s official: Instagram is now available for Android. We’ve got several ‘Droiders amongst us, and so far, so good - check out this owl-inspired shot by yours truly. I actually use both a Droid and and iPhone, and while the Droid version is currently lacking some features such as Tilt/Shift and Flickr integration, for the most part, Droid users can enjoy the same filter, tagging, and other social sharing options as iPhone users. Just be patient during the download process!

- China’s two largest microblog sites, Sina’s Weibo.com and Tencent’s t.qq.com, resumed normal service today following a three-day ban on posting comments and an outcry of complaints around censorship. Interesting story to keep an eye on if you’re a global brand.

- Tugg.com is still in beta but we love where it’s headed. If you haven’t heard about it, and you’re in indie film freak and supporter like we are, read up:  - this new social platform puts the power in your hands to bring small budget documentaries like Morgan Spurlock’s “Comic Con IV: A Fan’s Hope” and Phillip Montgomery’s “#ReGENERATION” to your local theater.

 

Got a Resolution? There’s an App for that

Get in shape. Eat better. Take vitamins. Explore a new hobby. Travel more. Quit [insert bad habit here: smoking, biting your nails, being habitually late]. Finally finish [insert project that never gets done but always gets talked about here: novel, house renovation, closet reorg].

The New Year is upon us, and with it, a slew of new resolutions. Declaring one is the easy part; seeing it through is another story. Research from a variety of sources suggests the odds are stacked against us, such as University of Bristol study which showed that a whopping 78% of those who set New Year’s resolutions fail.

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2011 Swift Gift Guide

The holiday season is officially in full swing, and we Swifties are swooning over some of the coolest gifts up for grabs this season. While the visions dancing in our heads may lack a bit on the sugarplum front, we’ve got the food, drink, tech, style, and fun bases covered. Check out our top picks, then leave a comment and tell us what’s on your holiday wish list, too.

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