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There was a time in my life where I really wanted to help that terminally ill child whose family was reaching out to me vial email forward, or grew seriously concerned about the risks of my deodorant giving me cancer. I call that time 1999, when chain email forwards were coming at me in all directions, namely from my friends, who also sent me email questionnaires about different aspects of their Read more
Wanna know a fabulous secret? I'm running for president! I know, you were all so sick of Obama and McCain. Well, thankfully my grassroots, underground campaign has really taken off and people are taking notice of my potential. Oh, OK it's a personalize-it email-forward fake newscast, but it's fun! Fill it out with your friend's name and they'll get an email with the very convincing tale of Read more
What's viral, anonymous, and will find you when you're least expecting it? Nope, it's not the clap, it's those political or activist email forwards. You know, the ones that originate from points unknown, to share information (?) or opinions with every Tom, Dick, and Inbox. Here's one that crossed my Spam Filter this week: Subject: Midwest Flooding As you watch the flooding in the Midwest, have Read more
Remember when sending email forwards was totally in vogue and not at all annoying? It was about, oh, 1999 or so, and you and your friends would send each other chain letter forwards, quizzes about yourself that you filled out, inspirational poems about girlfriends and sisters, warnings to each other about deodorant causing cancer, and how to save a kid dying of a life-threatening disease you've Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Sarah Kehoe Need help being less sedentary? Here are the best ways to sit less and move more, from easiest to hardest. Pace on the phone Invest in a two-way speakerphone, a superlong phone-to-ear cord, or a quality headset so you can be more mobile while you chat. Even if you simply stand while on the phone, Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We all have our demons. Some just lurk under the bed, but others bare their teeth as we go about our day — say, every time we pull out our wallet. Financial demons are particularly vicious because their effects aren’t confined to the pages of our journal or emails to our best friend. Our finances permeate just about every Read more
This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more
Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more
While I admire the Dutch for their forward-thinking designs, this proposed residential towers design from Dutch firm MVRDV seems a bit too risky from my point of view. I actually liked the look of the towers — until their resemblance to the exploding towers of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attack was brought to my attention. I'm not the only person concerned by this proposed design, to Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Of the mail you receive—both electronic and otherwise—how much is legit, and how much is junk? That’s what we thought. According to various sources, something like 90 percent of all email is spam, and direct-marketing mail makes up more than half of U.S. Post Office volume. Then there are telemarketers. (Remember them?) Read more
