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How Facebook Can Put You In The Slammer

Ever wonder who is behind those viruses you get on your computer or the windows that pop up? Thanks to people acting stupid on Facebook, at least one group of hooligans have been found.  The gang that created the Koobface virus had gained over $6 million from those spam posts asking "have you...

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Creepiest Thing To Whisper While Giving A Hug

Top creepiest things some one could whisper in your ear while giving you a hug. #10. "Hmmmmmm, this is nice" #9. "I just licked your ear" #8. "Mother told me it would be like this" #7. "It was me" *Then walk away and don't give eye contact. #6. "You feel moist" #5. "I don't care if you're not 18...

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Life After Christmas: What To Do With All Those Presents

I love showing off the gifts I recieved last weekend just as much as the next person. It's been a few days now and the novelty is wearing off; the stacks of boxes and ripped snowman bags are taking up too much space.  Luckily for you though, it's vacation! First things first, those clothes...

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5 Unhealthy Habits You Get From Your Friends

Our friends are the family we choose for ourselves. We love em. But are they the best for us?  Peer pressure is stereotypically thought of when it comes to smoking and drinking. If you have friends who go crazy, it's not too far-fetched to say that you can get crazy too. People with friends...

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The 5 People You'll See Over Your Holiday Break

Well guys, it's Christmas/Chanuka/New Years/Kwanza/whatever else it it.  Let's just make this easy and say it's the holidays.  You're probably home now on break, chillin and coolin per usual.  Time to kick it old school with all your high school homies like it's 2006.  But be...

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Closing Time for Dorm-ers: Move Out Successfully

It is time to rummage through drawers trying to make sure you get everything you'll need for a month back with the rents. After moving out of a dorm a time or two or three, I learned the hard way about a few things. - Always overpack. Even moments ago, I was advised not to overpack for an upcoming...

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How To Get a Letter of Recommendation From a Professor

When applying for a job you'll most likely need some kind of letter of recommendation. Many internships require letters from your professors to determine what type of work you have done in the past that directly relates to the field of study.  Asking for a letter of recommendation from a...

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SUMO Gift Guide: Best Guy Friend - Who Has Everything and Wants Nothing

I have a couple of friends who pretty much have everything and never really need or want anything. They are close enough that I feel obligated to get them presents but I never know what they want. Here are some really great gifts for that pain in the butt individual. Knuckle Meat Pounder - $13...

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SUMO Gift Guide: Momma's Boy

I've grown up with a mother who puts a lot of weight on Christmas. Everything has to be absolutely perfect. The tree puts the one at Rockefeller square to shame , the presents underneath the tree like a Macy's Christmas window display, the dinner table is set like something out of a heart warming...

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How To Use Social Media To Promote Yourself

I know that everyone tells you not to put "bad" photos on your Facebook profile, or not to tweet "Black out drunk at lunch" and well that's good advice and I'm going to tell you why. Social medias are extremely powerful for self promotion and not just for bands, artist or entrepreneurs.  At...

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