Who Said Breaking Up Was Hard To Do...

Breaking Up - Is It Difficult?

These days it appears it is cool to be callous – hence the invention of the dumping your lover website www.youredumped.co.uk, where disgruntled other halves announce to the world and their lover they are dumping them and why.

The website insists dumpers indemnify it for any hurt caused.

Pictures of happy dumpers with the faces of their dumped ones obscured reveal a collection of smiling freedom-seekers, who have shrugged off emotional liability and have collared a brief episode of public notoriety as a dumper for their online scrapbooks.

Ending a relationship, it seems, has never been so easy.

Hopefully the dumped on this website similarly kicked their heels up in joy at being rid of their careless lovers.

But divorce and family lawyers see up close the real cost in terms of emotional fallout to ex-partners and children when someone decides a relationship is over and simply leaves with minimal explanation –

possibly to set up home with a new partner and family.

Many abandoned partners are suffering feelings of shock, isolation, devastation, lack of confidence and fear about the future at a time when they have to make some of the most crucial decisions of their lives – including hanging onto their home.

Maybe the couples on www.youredumped.co.uk had not been together for long, or were not expecting the relationship to last.

But having the reasons why you have been dumped made public – including any alleged lack of prowess in bed or allegations you were unfaithful – could also be subject to the laws of libel.

Taking to social media websites to criticise your ex is one of the actions family lawyers always warn clients about, as this can constitute unreasonable behaviour, if not libel.

Painful divorces – or separations between couples who may share joint assets or children but who never married – are never laughing matters, however, and family lawyers are trained in dealing with all the issues surrounding divorce, separation or arranging access rights for parents.

The fact that www.youredumped.co.uk only has 25 friends on Facebook and has not been updated since 2011 may offer some hope that not all couples think callous is cool.

But if you have been left by a partner and there are issues surrounding property and children you need to discuss, seeking expert help asap from a family lawyer can help get you back on track and make the decisions you need to take.

If you are getting over a relationship and are suffering from depression, the NHS can also offer counselling and advice on support and help, so see your GP if you are

• sleeping more during the day or staying awake all night
• depression is affecting your ability to study or work or care for your family
• you are using food, tobacco (smoking), alcohol, drugs or over-the-counter medication to help you through depression
• you experience mood swings, including unusual aggression, negativity or crying episodes.

And for those who are thinking of ending a relationship, breaking up really is hard to do, so think twice before you say “You’re dumped” online. It could cost you a lot of money hiring an expert divorce lawyer.

What Is Social Bookmarking?

Have you ever been reading a book or maybe even a magazine and noticed something you wanted to go back and look at later? Chances are that you have and when it happened, you either stuck something in the page so you could find it easily or you just bent the corner of the page over. Maybe you did not know it, but people do this online as well. Obviously if you see a website you like and you want to come back to though, you can’t tuck a piece of paper in it to remember where it was and you certainly can’t fold the corner of the page over. You can, however, bookmark the page so that you can view it later. This is called social bookmarking and almost everyone does it. Sound like something that you might need to do at some point in time? Here is the 4-1-1. 

Social Bookmarking Works for You

Many people may ask what social bookmarking can do for them and the answer is simple. Social bookmarking can do a lot for you! If you want to save a page and you want to look at it later, you can save it to the web rather than just to your web browser. You can then send the page to any of your friends or family that you think would find it interesting. You will also find that social bookmarking sites have some pretty cool features. They will allow you to look at the most popular tags, the most recently added tags or tags that are based on things you like such as food or shopping. Social bookmarking is also great because you will be able to see only what you want to see. It’s so much better than going onto a search engine like Google and typing in a term, only to find one relevant result in a pile of unrelated nonsense. You can easily narrow things down and find what you are truly looking for that much faster. 

Social Bookmarking Sites You Should Know

There are many social bookmarking websites out there that you should be familiar with but here are a few you should definitely know. The first social bookmarking site you need to know about is Del.ic.ious. Del.ic.ious has a totally easy to use interface and is one of the best sites for social bookmarking. A few other sites you should know about include Digg, Reddit and Propeller. 

Now that you have learned a bit more about social bookmarking, you may find that it is a great way for you to save those websites you liked and come back to them in the future. You will also be able to share your favorite sites with your friends and family. Social bookmarking is so easy that anyone can do it. If you do not have a social bookmarking account, create one today and see just what you have been missing out on all this time!

Sara C. is a writer for BestOnlineCollege.com. If you are interested in changing your life, and going to the best universities, take a look at this website: http://www.bestonlinecollege.org/

Skyrocket your Presence Online with these iPhone Apps

Skyrocket your Presence Online with these iPhone Apps

Creating a lasting online footprint for a business or new product takes a lot of time and effort. No matter which industry you’re in, chances are you have competitors who are battling just as hard for visibility on the Internet.

It’s gotten to the point that business owners and public relations specialists need to be “on” 24/7 to try to get an edge on the competition. As your scour the Internet for the best pricing for SEO marketing, it’s good to remember that with today’s smart phones no one has to sit at their computer all day to keep their company or product in the public eye.

Apple’s iPhone has been the market leader of smart phones since its release in 2007. The iOS app store has many programs for download, many of them free, that will go a long way to keep people talking about — and linking to — your company or product. Here are just a few.

How to Use Tweetdeck to Keep the Conversation Going

TweetDeck is a free app on Apple’s app store that gives you the best of the two behemoths of the social media space: Facebook and Twitter. Instead of managing separate accounts all day long, Tweetdeck will allow any business owner to view their Facebook timeline and Twitter feed simultaneously and post to both accounts with one tap of the finger. A high profile on Facebook and Twitter will lead to lots of extra eyes on your company and a better ranking in most search engine algorithms.

Use Yelp to Create a Five Star Buzz

Yelp is arguably the most popular site for business reviews on the Internet. It’s so popular, in fact, that Apple is now including restaurant reviews from Yelp in its search results in Maps and other applications.

If you’re willing to take the time to thank the users who give you positive reviews and put in the work to douse any fires from any negative press you get, you’ll be starting a two-way conversation that may have happy customers talking about you all across the Internet.

Do You Want to Keep up with your Blog at all Times?

One of the most popular sites out there to create a blog to promote your company or product is WordPress. While it’s easy to moderate comments and post new articles while at the office, it can be a bit more difficult to respond to an online complaint while you’re going to the grocery. Luckily, WordPress offers a robust and free application that will allow you to moderate comments and post new items to your blog from anywhere.

Being proactive about your online presence has never been easier. What are you waiting for?

Guest Author Byline: This guest post was written by Michael Deaven. When not writing about Internet marketing, like pricing for SEO services, Jason enjoys using his own iPhone to play Angry Birds and countless other time-wasters. 

Reading the News Online

Reading the News Online

Many people used to subscribe to their local newspapers and have them delivered each and every day. After all, it was always relaxing to read the newspaper while you drank your morning cup of coffee. However, as the prices of newspapers continue to increase, the number of people purchasing newspapers is decreasing. Many people are turning to reading their news online. Many newspapers do post their stories and articles online and it is free to read. Reading the news online is also a great way for you to help save trees. If you are interested in reading the news online, here is the inside scoop. 

The News Online

Almost every newspaper in the United States has a website where you can read the articles that are published daily. Everything that is in a physical copy of the paper is online as well. You can read the police briefs and see who was arrested and for what. You can read about the weather in your town for that week. You can even get online and read the obituaries so you know who died locally. An online newspaper will have comics just like a physical copy and you may be able to read about upcoming events as well. An online copy of a newspaper will have a sports section as well so you can know what is going on with all of your favorite sports teams. Online newspapers will even publish videos and pictures. A traditional newspaper will publish photos as well but we all know they can’t publish videos. Yet. 

Other Online Periodicals

If you think that the only thing you can read online is newspapers, you are seriously mistaken. Almost every magazine that you can purchase in a store has a website as well. You can find hot articles on these websites as well as pictures and videos. Some sites even have games that you can play! So what kind of articles can you read? You can read all of the gossip about your favorite celebrities. You can find some great recipes if you are on a cooking magazine’s website. You can even learn how to do some crafts. When you check out a magazine’s website, you may even find more information than what was in the actual magazine accompanied by additional photos and videos that were not in the physical copy of the magazine. 

It seems like anymore, getting a physical copy of the newspaper is old news. No one does it because you can now read all of the news online. By reading your newspaper online, you are saving money and you are saving trees. You can read the news for anywhere in the country online, which is a great thing, especially if you are out of town or maybe just on vacation. You can see additional pictures and videos you may not have seen otherwise. Why not join the crowd and read your news online? It’s a great idea!

Terri G. is a writer for http://www.bestonlinecollege.org/. If you want to enroll in the best online colleges, this site has a helpful guide for you. 

The Tablet: Not Just For Taking Notes Anymore

The Tablet: Not Just For Taking Notes Anymore

Few people think of the iPad as an overgrown mp3 player anymore, though this was a common joke when Apple released its revolutionary tablet.
More and more people are buying tablets every day; in fact, they’re one of the hottest commodities that tech stores have to offer. It’s no wonder why either with their small size, ease of use and low price tag, tablets are ideal tools for businesses and consumers alike.
Whether you run drug and alcohol rehab centers, a web design company or a home appliance store, tablets are practical tools that can keep your business running smoothly.
Here are a few things to consider if you’re thinking about making the switch from a laptop to a tablet for your business.

Portability

Tablets are much smaller and lighter than laptops, making them easier to carry with you. Standard tablets have a 7 or 10-inch screen, whereas laptops can go as large as 17 inches. The smallest tablets weigh as little as 8 or 9 ounces, while bigger laptops can weigh up to 8 pounds. If you move around a lot during the day, or frequently travel, the tablet’s small size is definitely a plus.

Comparable Features

Tablets are getting closer and closer to laptops with every new model. They have great graphics, durable hardware and easy-to-use software. They still may not have quite the speed or power of a laptop, but for most people they are plenty fast enough.
The tablet’s processor is more than adequate for quick web browsing, email, games, office applications and more. Many tablets even have a full-sized on-screen keyboard, allowing you to type just as fast as you would on a laptop.

Apps

One thing tablets have that PC laptops don’t is the option to purchase apps. Whether you prefer Google, Apple or Amazon, these days there really is an app for anything.
Besides the standard games and entertainment options, there are also many apps designed to help you manage your business. All of the app stores offer options to help track spending, analyze trends and even view your website’s SEO information. You can also get an add-on to accept credit cards, swiping right on your iPad or iPhone.

Internet Access

Another great feature some tablets have that laptops don’t is the option for constant internet access. Many cell phone companies offer data packages specifically for tablets. Buying a data package doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be charged every time you browse the web or download apps. Rather, you can use Wi-Fi when it’s available and keep the 3G or 4G network as a backup.
If you know you’re going to be in areas without internet access often, the ability to purchase a data package makes tablets a great option.


Guest Author Byline:  As you can see, tablets are wonderful for managing any business, whether you have an online clothing store, tutoring facility or drug and alcohol rehab centers. This post is brought to you by guest blogger Carly Fierro.

Interactive Moving Signpost can Revolutionise Art and Technology

Interactive Signpost can Move to Follow Significant Locations

I have always loved it when someone takes two huge aspects from totally different worlds of thinking, out of their comfort zones and then brings them together in a fusion of something quite beautiful. Andrew Shoben, a London born artist, is in the process of constructing a fabulous interactive signpost that brings the worlds of technology and art together in one amazing innovative artistic styled sculpture. This isn’t just any ordinary signpost Andrew is creating; it is an interactive aesthetic piece of innovation. The way it works is each sign on the post can point to different relevant locations, and follow the location of those destinations using a GPS generated feed.  For example one sign could point to the destination of a celebrity’s house whilst the other sign could point to the current location of the North Star.

This fantastic immensely beautiful piece of design will be called “Signs” and will be constructed in the lobby of Corelli College, the first London co-operative academy that is located in Blackheath. The beauty that I see is much further than the simple aesthetics of the piece; I can almost see the thought process behind the design, this 15 metre signpost illustrating a modern hub for information, almost a soothsayer for the modern era.

Each of the signs features a LED display showing scrolling text containing information of where the sign is currently pointing too, for example it would say Mars, as well as the distance from earth in miles which can fluctuate from 34 million miles away to 250,000,000, and not only will the sign post point in the right direct, it will tell you the current distance also which looks a lot better when the destination chosen is a flight, which also it can do. The signs can track a specific flight, displaying flight details, a dynamic distance and tracks the flight path across the sky by pointing in the direction of its moving geographical location.

Initially the locations will be programmed into the signpost, just to get the project rolling; most significant locations will be considered as well as some abstract ones at the same time.  Eventually the signpost will be connected to the World Wide Web which will allow for the sculpture to not only pull all different types of geographical information off of the internet, such as landmarks etc. but it will pull current affairs stories also giving information on things that are happening in real time.  Additionally the sculpture will also be connected to social media channels where different people can input their own significant locations.

What I love about this project is not the initial shock factor that it has standing at 15 metres tall, nor is it the fact that the signs move according to geographical positioning, it is the potential this signpost represents. From Greek times the world has believed in Oracles, a source of wide information, something with a mystical factor that can be seen as all knowing, and this is exactly what this signpost brings to the table. This piece of art could revolutionise the way we interact with data, making interactions between real world social channels to current informative knowledge, showing relationships between things that we wouldn’t have even thought of in our wildest dreams.

Citations:

• Organisation Founded by Andrew Shoben

Christopher Smith Digital Marketing Exectuive at BTC Group, Promotional Merchandise Specialists since 1977, Thoroughly enjoys all aspects of blogging, will blog anything from Marketing and Technology to Corporate Clothing and T-Shirt Printing

And The Greatest Med Tech Invention Of The Last 166 Years Is....

A recent poll conducted by the British Medical Journal recently surveyed over eleven thousand random people from all over the world with a view to answering the question; 

 "What is the greatest med tech advancement in the last two hundred years?". 

The answer was quite remarkable. 

"Sewers".

Specifically it was improvements to our sewer systems that took the win and while something I feel we all take for granted these days - I cannot help but think they make a good point.

So it seems that a well functioning, sanitised, sewer system is of greater importance than other med tech breakthroughs such as PET scanners, anti-biotics and life saving vaccines.

Prof Johan Mackenbach from the Erasmus University in Amsterdam remarked that a better sewer system is directly responsible for the bettering of general hygeine and in turn leads to a healthier general public.

"In 2002, heavily polluted water, poor sanitation & bad hygiene directly responsible for over two million fatalities from diarrheia in third world countries."

"Without a doubt, good hygeine and effective waste removal still plays a critical role in increasing our general hygeine both presently and in the years to come," Mackenbach remarked to the British Broadcasting Co-operation. 

In light of the recent med tech findings Michael Adam, a health advocate and acclaimed med tech author recently remarked that recent breakthroughs in medicine is not match for increased health improvements accross the globe and conceded that it is something us Westerners often take for granted.

"The truth about public sanitation and our health is that practically all improvements in life expectancy over the last hundred years or so is due to public sanitation, not modern medical science.” he said.

“Most drug sellers tend to say that conventional medicine is saving X number of lives per year and generally people are living a lot longer lives today than they were previously, but the simple fact of the matter is that the most glory should go to the implementation of our sewage systems.”

Controversially he went on to say that if the USA reverted to natural-based medicines instead of standard, over the counter medicines then; "life expectancy will increase tenfold".

Background:

One of the earliest known recordings of pubic hygeine dates back to the early eighteen hundreds to try and counter the spread of cholera after it was eventually established that it was coming in through the water supply. 

By switching off particular water-pumps (which contained polluted water), they were able to better understand how their water supply was becoming contaminated leading to a better general understanding of water hygeiene. This was the birth of a massive operation to deal with waste in a more controlled, safer and more hygienic way.

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