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Text Talk: the Top Text Message Abbreviations, 2011

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2011 is all about quick and mobile internet. Thumb typing has spawned many modern abbreviations, and personal email has been condensed into oddball jargon. Here is a list of the most common modern messaging expressions that pervade daily conversation...

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What Is 'Jumping the Shark'? What Does This Expression Mean?

Monday June 6, 2011

In an online discussion forum, you see the odd phrase "This health care bill debate has jumped the shark. I'm outta here!" You have seen this expression in an email as well. But what exactly does it mean to 'jump the shark'? Well, friends, 'jumping the shark' and its sister expression 'nuking the fridge' are both negative colloquialisms. About.com explains the shark jumping expression here...
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Poll: Do You Prefer Mac or PC?

Sunday June 5, 2011

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Why You Should Not Use Company Computers for Personal Email

Saturday June 4, 2011

Many of us use our office email to send and receive personal messages. It's harmless to check in with spouse and friends, right? Well, actually: no - you shouldn't use work email to trade personal messages. About.com explains how we should all keep our work and personal emailboxes completely separate...

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What Is 'Trolling'?

Saturday June 4, 2011

Trolling is the immature act of causing controversy and conflict in online discussions. Trolling abounds in conversation forums, online games, and even news sites. Read more about Internet trolling here...

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