In conversation, most people will talk and spend most of their mental energy thinking only about what they are going to say next, rather than really listening to others. It's shame because active listening, where you are truly concentrating on what someone else is saying, is a powerful way to build concentration and connect with others in a meaningful way. You can learn to be a better listener by doing one simple thing—being silent for a single second. Read More

Breaking news today: voice actress Susan Bennett is the voice of Siri. Plus,will Scribd be the Netflix of books?, find out what's coming soon for FitBit, get reviews of the new Kindle Fire HDX and Galaxy Note 2014, check out videos of some creepy robotic tech, and take a peek at few tech gadgets coming soon. Read More

Have you seen the starship comparison chart going around the Internet this week? If you’re a sci-fi geek you should… more... Read More

In my previous blog, I shared some of the history and use of the slate in movies – something that, while used in many movies, people didn’t seem to know why. Today, I’d like to take a look at a few roles that you may have seen in the credits but had no idea what that role was all about. Read More

Blue Ridge, Georgia, a TDS service area,is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountain range. Get to know this gorgeous community and find out why it's one of the most popular spots in Georgia. Read More

I was cleaning out my closet the other day and noticed that I hadn’t worn a few particular ‘grown-up outfits’… more... Read More

With the Affordable Care Act going into effect tomorrow, be on the lookout for phishing scams. Cybercriminals will be trying to capitalize on the confusion surrounding the new law to find unsuspecting victims. Don't be tricked into revealing your personal or banking information. Learn how to protect yourself with 4 tips. Read More

It’s been the week of the tablet—both Microsoft and Amazon announced new offerings. Also this week: Nest Labs may be revolutionizing another mundane home tech device, Evernote and 3M are pairing up to digitize sticky notes, the first edition of D&D gets re-released, see the latest cutting-edge tech products to help the disabled, plus get some tips of the week. Read More

When’s the last time you visited channel 1 on your TDS TV? If you haven’t checked it out, this is… more... Read More

Did you know one blood donation will help save three people’s lives? Last year, the 112 TDS employees who are… more... Read More

I spotted a Nest thermostat giveaway on the interweb over my lunch hour—Engadget is giving away 3 thermostats (courtesy of… more... Read More