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ScholarshipOwl automates college scholarships for students

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by on July 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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More people are attending college than ever. According to the Institute of Education Statistics, an estimated 18 million people were expected to enroll in U.S. undergraduate programs in 2014. It’s also more expensive than ever: data from The College Board shows that the average cost of a year of college education totaled to $31,231 at private colleges, $9,139 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,958 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. Multiply by four, and it results in a lot of debt. According to the US News & World Report, roughly 70 percent of college students who graduated in 2013 did so…

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Weird dog-walking machines, Marilyn and Elvis: 550,000 historic videos hit YouTube

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by on July 22, 2015 at 12:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, video

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Hundreds of hours of historic video clips are hitting YouTube thanks to the Associated Press (AP). The news agency is uploading more than 550,000 video clips to the service, covering events dating back to 1895. Read to the end for dogs on treadmills!  The organization, along with newsreel archive provider British Movietone, aims to provide a high-profile, searchable archive for documentary makers and historians. But ultimately, it’s a treasure trove for us all. AP wants to make money both from licensing and running ads on the huge cache of material. It will get a lot of views with clips including exclusive footage…

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The future of color in Web design

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by on July 22, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Color, design, Design & Dev

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While many trends and techniques in web design come and go, one that remains constant is color. It is one of the basic principles of all design theory and a tool that contributes to an overall aesthetic and provides user interaction cues. Photo credits: Rdio Color trends change, but vibrant color choices are a design element that stand the test of time. Bright color choices contribute to and work with the design itself to help provide valuable user experiences. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the most timeless design techniques described in the free e-book Flat Design &…

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Win a Samsung 50-inch 4K TV and your choice of streaming media device

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by on July 22, 2015 at 12:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals

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With 4K hardware now widely available, and streaming services providing ultra-HD content, the ultimate movie setup is within reach. To bring it closer still, we are giving you the chance to win a Samsung 50-inch TV and one of three streaming devices. This massive display has won favor with reviewers, and it offers an incredible resolution of 3840×2160. It integrates LED lighting and PurColor technology for a vibrant picture, and a motion rate of 120 means smooth action. The set offers Smart TV functionality, but to make sure you are never without great content to watch, the prize also includes…

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Your cat is dumb when it comes to drinking water but this smart fountain could fix that

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by on July 22, 2015 at 11:32 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

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I know, I know, your cat is the smartest, most wonderful, cute little sociopathic killer in the whole damn world but…cats are not smart when it comes to drinking water. Cats often suffer from urinary tract infections and other issues because they fail to consume enough water. That and other issues can be painful and, occasionally, fatal. So the arrival of a smart water fountain could be very good news. The makers of Pura – an Indiegogo project but one that’s looks on course to hit its target – claim it will keep track of your cat’s water-drinking habits. Cleverly, it’s…

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