Website of the Day: What Google Knows


Updated 09/18/08 1:27 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Website of the Day: What Google Knows

Does Google's seemingly infinite knowledge make you nervous? I mean, they've got your email, photos, documents, and now your browsing history. Even if they have sworn not to be evil, you've got to be curious about what they know. Enter What Google Knows, the perfect website to fuel your curiosity and paranoia! It turns out that their knowledge is vast and secretive. They know where Carmen Read more

Secret Job Search Tip That Will Give You a Leg Up on Your Competition


Updated 05/23/12 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Research a Company

Doing research on a company is one of the first steps to tailoring your job application and prepping for an interview. One of the more common ways people learn about the company is by googling it and seeing what kind of articles pop up in their search. Another way is to read the company's "FAQ" or "About Us" section. But if you rely on those sources alone, you will be only scraping the surface Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

How to Use Google's New Knowledge Graph


Updated 05/20/12 3:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use Google's Knowledge Graph

In an effort to improve and smarten up search results, Google launched the Knowledge Graph today. Previously, Google's search algorithm matched a string of letters or keywords to websites containing those letters, but keywords often have deeper meanings than face value. Google created the Knowledge Graph in response to the need for a more intelligent search model that better understands the Read more

"I Googled Him and Found Out He Has a Criminal Record"


Updated 04/17/12 5:58 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Dating Someone With a Criminal Record

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I've been seeing this guy for a few weeks. We've gone on a few dates, and he has come over to my house a few times to hang out with me and my friends. He seems like a great guy, and a total gentleman. He is nice, funny, caring, and I like spending time with him. I know it's common for people Read more

16 Questions You Should Never Ask on a First Date


Updated 04/11/12 9:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Topics to Avoid on a First Date

First dates are awkward enough as-is — much less when you ask personal, inappropriate questions. There's a fine line between getting to know someone and digging a little too deep, so try to think before you speak. Don't want to make him uncomfortable? Steer clear of these questions to make date number two more likely: Is Google right about you? A quick pre-date Google search is totally normal, Read more

8 Reasons You're Not Ready For A Relationship


Updated 04/13/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Not Ready For a Relationship

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. You may want a relationship, but the real question is “are you ready?” Your answer may surprise you. I know what you’re thinking right now — “of course I’m ready for a relationship — it’s what I’ve been waiting so long for! I just need to know how I can get one started!” Well, I’m certainly not Read more

5 Reasons to Use Google Voice


Updated 04/03/12 12:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Google Voice Tips and Tricks

A lot of you guys have signed up for a Google Voice account, but I've heard a lot of people say they weren't entirely sure what the fuss was all about. If you're considering an account (or an invite) but aren't sure what you'd use it for, check out my favorite reasons for using Google Voice below. A phone number you'll have forever, but other people won't — Your Google Voice number is one Read more

Going the Distance: 10 Tips to Getting a Job in Your Dream City


Updated 03/29/12 11:33 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Get a Job in Another City

You might dream of packing your bags and running off to make it big in New York City, but the fact of the matter is, it's extremely hard to get a call back from an employer if you don't live the same city. To raise your chances of succeeding, here are some things you should do: Move There: The best way to find a job in the city you'd love to work in is to be on the ground, networking, and Read more

Would You Use An App To Find Out Why He Rejected You?


Updated 03/26/12 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

App to Find Out Why He Rejected You?

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Picture this: First date. You sense some amazing chemistry. The conversation never stops; plenty of laughter. At the end of the wonderful evening, he kisses you goodnight — twice. Obviously you're heading into date two territory, right? Not so much. Too often great dates end in no follow-up calls, or no response Read more