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Jon Menaster is a 24 year old freelance writer and photographer living in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, and can be reached at jon@menaster.com - he is also a regular contributor to the blog The Thinking Men, at http://www.thethinkingmen.com

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Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Beginner's guide to Bluetooth headsets: 1 of 7
Bluetooth headsets are a boon to cell-phone users, and an excellent example of technology catching up to science fiction. The term Bluetooth refers to a technology developed which allows for information to be wirelessly transmitted between two devices. Your cell phone acts as a Bluetooth transmitter, sending Bluetooth signals... More..
Jobs & Careers > Information Technology Jobs Using Web 2.0 for career development: 2 of 5
Web 2.0 refers to the usage of the World Wide Web as an interactive medium, inviting users to take part in shaping the content of their favorite websites. A few examples include Wikipedia, Myspace, and Del.icio.us. All these sites allow users to create their own content, which then becomes available for everyone to read. Many... More..
Jobs & Careers > Information Technology Jobs Using the web to enhance your hirability: 3 of 7
The World Wide Web is used by millions of people worldwide, and can be an excellent method of enhancing your hirability. So what can you do with the Web to further your career?One easy way is to use LinkedIn.com's networking feature. LinkedIn is similar to Myspace and other social networking sites, which allow the user to cre... More..
Education > College Life Humor: College students guide to dealing with hovering parents: 1 of 1
So you're off to college! Congratulations, high school graduate. That was quite an accomplishment in the first place, pat yourself on the back. Now you're onto the real deal, college! Life on your own! Fun times, new people, learning what you've always wanted to learn, it all sounds great. Except for the hovering parents prob... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Book Reviews: The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing: 1 of 1
Here's the skinny on the book: It's written by three members of the infamous Vanguard Diehards forum on Morningstar. (Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf) The forum is an excellent place for investment advice, and while the people who post have a more-than-obvious slant towards the Vanguard/Bogle principle of i... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Web based calendars and their use: 1 of 1
There are a great many different types of online, web-based calendars. They all attempt to showcase your upcoming events in an easy to use display. They are all accessible through the Internet and the Web. One of the most popular is Google Calendars (http://www.google.com/calendar). Google Calendars allows you to maintain a c... More..
Education > College Life Where college students like to do homework and what this reveals about their personalities: 5 of 9
Every single college student across the world all have one thing in common, one single thing that they all must go through as a rite of passage: college level homework. Homework represents the basis for all college classes, and it's the most common method that teachers use to help students retain information. Some teachers le... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Where to find the cheapest baseball tickets on the Internet: 4 of 6
Baseball ticket prices have spiraled upwards over the past few years. For the fan looking to attend a baseball game on the cheap, there are a few different options available.The best advice I can give regarding baseball tickets is just like everything else shop around! Sticking with one supplier will create a myopia that will... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to receive a free credit report: 5 of 7
One of the most important things you can do to ensure that you have good credit is to check your credit report, to make sure no one has stolen your identity or allowed incorrect information to show up on your report. Your credit report and score are much more important than you might think - your credit may be checked while a... More..
Education > Adult Education Computer skills: What you need to know to go back to school: 24 of 29
Technology has affected all aspects of our society, and schools are no exception to this rule. When preparing to go back to school as an adult, you may feel as if you aren't ready because you lack an understanding of computers and technology in general. This article will serve as a basic introduction to computers and the Inte... More..