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I wish reading Lifehacker was still worthwhile

Today, I made a decision to stop reading Lifehacker. This decision surprised me because of the positive associations I connect with the Lifehacker brand. I’ve been a loyal reader for several years and...

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How do Michigan colleges and universities measure up?

Julie Mack, blogger for the Kalamazoo Gazette, reported on August 4, 2011 that Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College made the list of “best colleges” published by Forbes and Princeton...

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Gotham typeface: inherently inspiring a sense of change and hope?

“Keep Calm and Carry On” in book form. Image Credit: [ rachael ], via Flickr/CC.In 1939 the British Government produced a poster intended to bolster the morale of their people in the event an invasion...

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Will one million dollars be enough for retirement?

For retirement, you’ll need a good nest egg. Image Credit: Pictures of Money, via Flickr/CC.I have been thinking a lot about if I will have enough time and money to do all the things I would like to in...

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What do runners think about during a marathon?

“Marathon Thoughts” shares one man’s stream of consciousness while running 26.2 miles. If you’ve run a marathon, perhaps you’ve experienced one or more of these thoughts. If you’ve not had the pleasure...

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Now it feels like a new year

Nicole and I picked up a Weber Smokey Joe Silver from the local Meijer this weekend and spent part of our Easter Sunday afternoon preparing grilled turkey brats, chicken, and steak. Aside from...

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Mobile and Tablet Web Analytics for Higher Education

A collection of mobile phones. Image Credit: Irita Kirsbluma, via Flickr/CCThe average reported share of traffic via mobile phones on institutional websites doubled in a year from 4.6% in 2011 to 9.3%...

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Interesting Comparison of Desktop and Mobile Website Load Times

Google Analytics team members Arvind Jain and Mustafa M. Tikir shared an interesting dataset comparing desktop and mobile website speeds/performance for 2012 and 2013.While access from desktop is only...

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When production of an animated feature film goes wrong

While exploring the Internet we often find ourselves stumbling upon something we can’t help but feel we should have known about. An exceptional recipe, our next favorite craft project, or a shiny new...

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What’s next for Casey Neistat?

As I write this, I feel safe to say that I am in good company in my love for Casey Neistat.With an ever-growing list of YouTube subscribers (648,017 as of this writing), successful projects galore for...

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