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Online Shopping…with Cash

  From head to toe, I can say with much conviction that I am every bit a woman. My long locks and painted nails will speak for my femininity. But more than my physical attributes, what will define my womanliness is my undying love for shopping. Even way back in high school, I remember saving up a portion of my allowance just so I could buy myself something at the mall. Fast forward to today, I am still very much an avid shopper. But with the countless responsibilities I face day in day out, I find that I barely have time to troop to the mall to scour the shops for good finds. I have then turned into a mom who succumbs to the convenience provided by online shopping. (And when the kids ...

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App: Creating Meaningful Texts with What We Mean

Those who would like to try their hand in creative writing or poetry can get inspiration from Joshua A. Fisher's blackout poems which are featured in the What We Mean application for iOS. For those who are not familiar with blackout poems, these are compositions that are created by crossing out text from a published material and leaving words that express exactly what they want. But there is no need to cut out pages from newspapers or magazines anymore because this fun and challenging game is now available in your iOS gadgets. The What We Mean application features 20 blackout poems of J.A. Fisher which were derived from a compilation of love letters written between his grandparents during ...

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AR app from Docomo Translates Japanese to 4 Languages

Since 2010, Quest Visual's translation app Word Lens has been very useful to those touring in Spain, Italy, France and wherever these languages are used. Word Lens is an "augmented reality" app which could recognize printed words using its capability to pinpoint optical character and then translate the words into the chosen language (initially in Spanish then Italian and French in 2011). What's awesome is, it does not require internet connection to function. In light with this development, Japan's predominant mobile phone operator, DoCoMo, came up with its version of the software which will translate Japanese to Korean, English or traditional and simplified Chinese, making it easier for ...

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Game Apps that are (still) enjoyable for Kids

Keeping the balance between academic and leisure activities is made easy through gadget apps that can be downloaded in your Androids and Smartphones. There are several apps for kids that enable kids to gain information and learn new skills while having fun. Here are some noteworthy apps that are popular with kids then until today.  Pocket Frogs This cute and entertaining game can teach some life lessons like responsibility, goal setting and strategy while having fun with colorful amphibians. The objective of the game is for the player to earn money by breeding and selling frogs. Players can keep their frogs happy by feeding them with flies. It runs on real time so it’s like owning a ...

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Equipping Modern Kids with Educational Electronic Toys

Learning while at play is one of the most effective ways of educating children. Most preschools and day care centers are equipped with a mix of Spartan and modern toys that are used as learning materials. Knowing the child’s interests and progress in school can help parents choose the right toys for their kids. Purchasing new toys for the kids on a regular basis ensures that children have fresh learning materials that they can use and keep boredom at bay. Parents on a budget need not worry about the costs since some of the best toys and gadgets can be bought at a much lower cost through online coupon sites or discount shops. Simply go for online deals that mean the children stay happy. A ...

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