For continuous World Cup coverage, check out Mashable’s 2010 World Cup Hub , which will be updated throughout the games. This past week of World Cup action saw the last four games of the First Round and the completion of the entire Second Round of play. Fewer teams remain, but Twitter is still full of buzz and excitement. Based on Twitter Trends , it seems apparent that Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become an international superstar, entering “David Beckham territory.” Whether they love his game, hate his game, or are simply in love with the man himself, tweeters have sent him to the top of the mentions chart with his team’s name in tow.
Greetings once again, music lovers! Thanks for checking out this week’s edition of Free Music Monday , where we give you 10 free tracks in honor of the #musicmonday tradition on Twitter. We hope you enjoy this edition’s eclectic selection of free tunes we’ve collected. If there’s a genre you’d like to hear more of, drop us a line in the comments. And if you’d like to appear in a future edition of Free Music Monday, please check out the submission guidelines at the end of this post! A note for FMM fans: the column will be going on vacation for the next two weeks whilst its author does
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Jenny An is a Chicago-based writer with a focus on popular culture, food and travel. Her work has appeared in Time Out Chicago and VenusZine. Food blogs and bloggers have become a new staple of online food writing. They are everywhere, but bloggers themselves are still struggling to gain legitimacy.
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If you’ve got an Android device and you occasionally find yourself bored off your rocker with a few minutes to kill, it’s likely you’ve browsed the Android Market for a fun, easy way to pass the time. We’ve rounded up 10 excellent games for your consideration. Some are paid; most are free. Some are knockoffs of classics you’ll remember and some are delightfully original.
So many social media resources, and not nearly enough time to read them — during the week, that is. Quit spending time with your family or going out-of-doors and catch up on all the tips, tricks and apps that you may have overlooked. This week’s edition includes plenty of ways to keep tabs on the World Cup , some great resources for tweaking and updating your website, and some key advice on recruiting a team for your startup.
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Soccer fanatics all over the world are eagerly anticipating the kick-off to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Internet has already started to fill up with soccer-themed viral videos , Twitter accounts and epic trailers . This year’s tournament has already been hyped as “the first social media world cup,” but what if you want to actually watch your favorite team compete? ESPN and ABC have teamed up to bring to your television — in some combination — every single soccer match being played.
Call it whatever you like — football, soccer, the game with the black and white checkered ball that you kick around the field. Pick a name and get ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Every four years soccer fans go wild and neighborhood bars are packed to the brim in broad daylight with devoted viewers. While the BBC and ITV apps that promise to stream the games and video highlights have yet to be released, there are still some great, free iPhone apps to satisfy your World Cup appetite.
We’re guessing if you have both an iPhone and an iPad then you’re a fan of Apple products, and proud of your shiny new tablet and its “mini-me” phone buddy. So, what better way to celebrate your iPhone and its big tablet brother than with matching cases? Here we bring together five trendy options that are available for both of the devices. Get coordinated across your entire Apple mobile portfolio with one of these paired up solutions that will give your iDevices the twin look
If you value efficiency and effectiveness, then your Android device should be your best friend. These tech toys are capable of handling all kinds of work and personal tasks, from email and schedules to file management and to-do lists. And all the tools you need are conveniently located right in the Android Market. With so many choices, however, things can get a little complicated
You’ve already forked out plenty for your iPhone or iPod touch, so why tax your wallet further by buying an expensive stand? Whether you want to save money, keep your personal drain on the planet’s resources to a minimum, or are looking for a quick-fix solution at your desk, we’ve found five fantastic iPhone stand designs that require no more than everyday objects — and some MacGyver-style skills . Have a look-see below at our homemade docks, then have a go at making your own and let us know the results in the comments box below! 1. The Paper Clip Stand What you’ll need: Overview: This solution utilizes a large paper clip, cunningly straightened and then twisted to make an impromptu stand for your iDevice
Leyl Master Black is a Managing Director at Sparkpr , one of the world’s top independent PR agencies. Leyl has more than 15 years experience driving high-impact communications programs for emerging technology companies. A couple of months ago, we talked about ways to engage your fan base on Facebook .
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