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Watch out for travel scams

By on March 21, 2019 in Online Life
March can be a busy travel month with most students having a week off of school for spring break and most people ready to escape the winter weather. Because of the increased volume in travel, many websites will have deals and promotions. While you may be eager to book that cheap hotel room or flight, don’t be fooled by scammers.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Toadies

By on March 19, 2019 in Online Life
Popular music doesn’t always make for the best music. There are plenty of multi-platinum records out there that quite frankly, aren’t worth listening to. Today’s band has been has been making music since the late ‘80s, and outside of the featured album, haven’t generated a ton of accolades—but they’re a solid group.
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Celebrating Pi Day

By on March 13, 2019 in Online Life
March 14th of every year has become a celebration of the Greek letter “π”, used to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—approximately 3.14. Since we’re a technology company (translation: there are a lot of self-described nerds and geeks around here), we are pretty big fans of this no-so-serious holiday. How are you going to celebrate? We’ve got a few ideas for you along with a roundup of a few Pi Day deals.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Lenny Kravitz

By on March 12, 2019 in Online Life
This album has sold 10 million copies worldwide, and charted for nearly three years straight on the Billboard 200 (two of those years were in the top 100 which is remarkable!). The album even won two Grammy Awards for Kravitz. Really, you should give this on a listen and you can get 5 for less than $5 today.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Steve Miller Band

By on March 5, 2019 in Online Life
It’s easy to hear Steve Miller Band and think of maybe one or two hits and sort of disregard them within music history. But in reality, these guys are everywhere. They have so many hits (some of which you might not even realize are them) and their music has played such a major role in music, movies, TV and commercials. Fly Like an Eagle today for less than $7.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: R.E.M.

By on February 26, 2019 in Online Life
R.E.M. is one of those bands where maybe you feel you don’t know them, or only know the hits, but then you realize how many songs you can sing along to. This definitely isn’t your parent’s version of R.E.M. If you’re accustomed to what you heard on previous records, this is a major departure—and not in a bad way!
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Are you getting enough sleep?

By on February 22, 2019 in Online Life
Are you getting enough sleep? Some think sleep is a waste of time, including inventor Thomas Edison, whose light bulb has helped many of us burn the midnight oil. But in reality, sleep is incredibly important. A sleep expert recently visited TDS and we're passing along her helpful tips for getting a good night's rest.
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2019 Oscar drama and picks

By on February 22, 2019 in Online Life
Controversies are part of the Oscars and this years is no exception. Typically, though, it’s the nominees or winners, or perhaps the host that generates the controversies. This year, the Oscar show itself has already had plenty of drama! Get the scoop and see if you agree with our movie buffs' picks for the top awards.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Taylor Swift

By on February 19, 2019 in Online Life
Fearless spawned five radio singles and has sold over 20 million copies to date. Not only that, but Swift has the distinction of being the youngest artist in history to have a year’s best-selling record, plus Fearless is the most awarded album in the history of country music. With credentials like that, it's worth taking a listen.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Neil Diamond

By on February 12, 2019 in Online Life
Today’s featured artist is summed up in many circles simply by “BA-BA-BA!” Whether you’re at your favorite sports stadium, the local pub or at the grocery store, you hear his music regularly and can’t seem to help but sing along.
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