Choose where to live by asking locals about their neighborhood. Listen in on their conversations or jump in and ask their advice – from wherever you are. That’s what Eric Wu promises renters with his online site that combines the online sharing and conversational powers of a wiki and Twitter. RentWiki. Get a feel of the neighborhood beyond what [...]
“Even people who are antisocial feel a need to be around other people for at least part of the day while they’re working,” says researcher Laura Forlano. That’s why soloists bootstrapped into being a co-working space in Austin called Conjunctured. Working elbow to elbow around a table or in separate offices often means you are more likely to help each other than those who work alone, they found. [...]
Imagine learning a new language or about another culture – and get the full attention of a great teacher you chose? You could take or teach the one-to-one class online from your home. For the first time would-be students and teachers can find each other for free through Myngle. The online community and support tools to teach or take a class online are free. [...]
For nine years Jake ran a lively, lucrative downtown wine bar. From movie-themed “Nights of Flights” wine tastings to cash flow-by-month analysis he knew his business inside out. But he got tired of managing people. He wanted a change. One that would leverage all that he’d learned. Sound familiar? So he did a very smart thing.
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Find the cheapest gas near you plus change how you use and care for your car. Try these easy-to-use sites: GasBuddy, MSN Auto and Mapquest Gas Prices. On a cell phone? Try GetMobio. In true Me2We fashion, some of these sites ask for your input.
We can also alter our driving habits to reduce costs. Buy [...]
In a bad economy like this cash is king. You can trust the rules and reputation of some online trading sites now that they’ve been up and running for a while. From books to clothing here’s some stalwart sites to save your cash and still get something new to you. Popular freecycle enables you to [...]
Why do Yankee fans flock to their favorite online community, YanksBlog? Perhaps, it’s because they feel welcomed and supported, as you would want to be at the site for your passionate interest. Patrick O’Keefe is a gracious and savvy host for this avid baseball fans. He manages several communities including PhotoshopForums, KarateForums and BadBoyForums.
Like Augie [...]
In the Willamette Valley, my grandfather grafted pippen and other apple varieties in his small orchard. By himself. He’d probably scratch his head at the notion that hundreds of city folks would turn up in front of San Francisco’s city hall one Saturday to plant a 10,000 foot victory garden. A temporary one at that. [...]
Nike invites us to join a million runners around the world, “for a worldwide 10K like no other.” And they invited celebrities to join them. There’s a small catch. “You need a Nike+ SportBand or Nike+iPod and Sport Kit” to run with them. You can’t fault them. They want you to buy their products of [...]
We instinctively experience situations as individuals or as part of a group. As David Brooks suggests today, the world is divided into those with an individualist or a collectivist mentality. Guess which group is larger.
Freedom to succeed. That powerful American dream attracts millions of people to the U.S. yet it is at odds with the [...]
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